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Games Like Timeater

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Metroidvania, Action, Souls-like, 2D.

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Timeater is a 2D pixel art scrolling game with roguelike elements and a narrative focused on bending the time of the game to our will with a bilinear progression that will be spiced up with some gameplay/narrative secrets inherent in time itself.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: 2026
Developer: GFCreativeLab
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 28%, Souls-like 25.1%, Action RPG 14.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.1%, Action-Adventure 7.5%

  59. #59 Sinweaver
    66% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Jitterbug Games
    Windows · Linux

    Sinweaver is a 2D Metroidvania Lite that has you cutting your way through fallen angels and cultists alike as you fight your way through hell to escape a grim afterlife. Explore levels and an interactive overworld map to uncover the worlds secrets and why heavens mightiest have fallen to darkness.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, Souls-like 28.4%, Side Scroller 15.7%, Action-Adventure 8.3%, Dark Fantasy 7.2%

  60. #60 Fire in the Beastlands
    68% matchPositive96% of 24 reviews2021
    Dev: Chimney Castle
    Windows

    Explore the danger and mystery of a fallen land, whose hidden wonders are shrouded and marred by the stranglehold of wickedness. In "Fire in the Beastlands," you are thrust into a world beyond the brink, blamed for its waywardness, and confronted with the choice between revenge and redemption.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 24.1%, Souls-like 24%, Dungeon Crawler 14.5%, Action RPG 12.2%, Action-Adventure 6.7%

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