Games Like Tower Hunter: Erza's Trial

This is an anime-style Metroidvania game with an RPG progression system, numerous weapons for switching, and an emphasis on equipment building. It offers three switchable characters, smooth gameplay, impactful combat feedback, and anime-style story scenes.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.2%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, Side Scroller 10%, Anime 9.8%, Souls-like 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This is the direct spiritual successor to the seed game, featuring the same protagonist and refined metroidvania mechanics.

Guide Vivian the Vagrant, through vibrant and dynamic landscapes while hacking and slashing a path from a quiet coastal village through mysterious forests, haunted castles, and wrecked battlegrounds. When the endless barrage of enemies have been vanquished, what solace will be left for our hero?

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.3%, Female Protagonist 23.9%, Side Scroller 9.5%, RPG 6.5%, Anime 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similar 2D action-RPG experience with a strong female lead and a heavy focus on fluid combat animations.

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.2%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, RPG 6.6%, Anime 6.3%, Side Scroller 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential metroidvania that shares the deep RPG progression and gothic anime aesthetic found in the seed game.

ENDER LILIES is a dark fantasy 2D action RPG about unraveling the mysteries of a destroyed kingdom. On this sorrowful journey, encounter horrific enemies against whom a moment of inattention could be fatal. Overcome these hardships and seek the truth with the help of fallen knights.

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.3%, Female Protagonist 19.3%, Souls-like 10%, Great Soundtrack 8.8%, Difficult 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features a melancholic atmosphere and challenging boss encounters that mirror the exploration-heavy nature of the seed game.

Lost Ruins is a 2D side-scrolling survival action game, where you play as a young girl that has awoken in a strange and foreign place without her memories. Explore a dark and dangerous world, battle hideous monsters, and topple incredible bosses.

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.5%, Anime 16.5%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Hack and Slash 8.7%, Action 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D side-scrolling metroidvania with a distinct anime art style and a focus on utilizing environmental elements in combat.

ICEY is a 2D side-scrolling action game and a META game in disguise. As you follow the narrator's omnipresent voice, you will see through ICEY's eyes and learn the truth about her world. The narrator will constantly urge you in one direction, but you must ask, "Why? Why am I following his directions?“ Obey? Rebel?

Why similar: Female Protagonist 26.5%, Anime 12.9%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Metroidvania 11.2%, Hack and Slash 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action game featuring a female protagonist and a meta-narrative style that complements the seed game's action focus.

HunterX is an action-adventure game full of spirited battles. Use various styles of weapons and magic to experience your own fighting style and explore a great world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.3%, Female Protagonist 18.3%, Souls-like 10.4%, Side Scroller 9.5%, 2.5D 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on fast-paced, souls-like combat and exploration, closely matching the action-heavy gameplay of the seed game.

Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.6%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Anime 9.6%, Side Scroller 9.5%, Souls-like 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A massive 2D metroidvania with beautiful hand-drawn art and a deep, anime-influenced world to explore.

Ink and blood stain the streets of Ramezia. Witches must burn and sins must be judged. Venture forth as Sister Semilla to burn down the pillars of heresy in Minoria, an action-platformer by Bombservice, creators of Momodora.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.3%, Female Protagonist 18.7%, Anime 9.1%, Souls-like 7.3%, Difficult 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the creators of Momodora, this game offers tight 2D combat and a dark, anime-inspired aesthetic.

Dodge bullets, missiles and lasers in battle as you wrap your head around that bunny girl costume! Combo away with your mighty Piko Hammer or spam various spells from afar with your fiery fairy friend. Explore and explode through Rabi-Rabi Island as you collect power-ups and uncover secrets...

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.6%, Female Protagonist 17.9%, Anime 12%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Difficult 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Combines intense bullet-hell boss fights with metroidvania exploration and a strong anime visual identity.

Assume the role of Wyatt in this Action/Exploration Platformer as you explore the ruins of a holy city that was lost many years ago. Battle various types of demons, angels, and a new threat known only as the “Ferals”, using swordsmanship, martial arts, and sorcery.

Why similar: Metroidvania 65.2%, RPG 7.4%, Great Soundtrack 5.2%, Action 4.8%, Difficult 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features complex combat systems and platforming challenges that reward players who enjoy high-skill action games.

Touhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania title with a heavy emphasis on exploration and action. Developed by Team Ladybug, creators of multiple fantastic action games thus far.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.5%, Female Protagonist 15%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Difficult 9.5%, Anime 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish metroidvania that emphasizes time-manipulation mechanics and challenging boss battles.

Underground dwelling girl Hisako is aiming for the surface in a zombie infested Tokyo. Hack and slash RPG! Obtain weapons and gear from enemies, and customize your skill tree to create your own unique and powerful a character!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.5%, Metroidvania 20.2%, Anime 16%, Nudity 8.2%, Side Scroller 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: An anime-styled action game featuring a female lead and a variety of weapon-based combat systems.

Decades after the events of ENDER LILIES, Homunculi — sorrowful, artificial life forms — roam the land. In this dark fantasy Metroidvania, face formidable enemies and explore a bewitching post-apocalyptic world. Humans and Homunculi — what awaits at the end of the quest for their salvation?

Why similar: Metroidvania 50.6%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Souls-like 7.8%, Great Soundtrack 6.7%, RPG 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, atmospheric metroidvania that continues the high-quality design philosophy of its predecessor.

Devil Slayer - Raksasi is a top-down action game with procedurally generated dungeons, profound roguelike elements, and intuitive soul-like fighting. It's a fair and challenging game, dodging, timing, striking, you need to master them all to fight your way out of this cursed world.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.7%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Roguelite 14.1%, Difficult 10.3%, Hack and Slash 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging top-down action-roguelike that rewards mastery of combat mechanics similar to the seed game's roguelite elements.

Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight is the fourth installment in the beloved Momodora series of 2D platformers. Unleash ravaging combos against a variety of formidable monsters and deftly dodge your way through a cursed land to seek audience with the Queen and dispel the evil that threatens all life.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.1%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Souls-like 10.1%, Difficult 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A polished metroidvania that emphasizes tight controls and a charming, dark anime aesthetic.

A 2D Metroidvania-style game developed under the supervision of Ryo Mizuno, depicting the story of Deedlit and the events leading up to Record of Lodoss War: Diadem of the Covenant. Use a variety of weapons and spirit powers to unravel the mystery of the labyrinth.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.7%, Female Protagonist 20.8%, Anime 11.6%, RPG 8.1%, Action 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A high-quality metroidvania that captures the classic anime feel and precise combat mechanics.

Metal Unit is a sprawling side-scrolling platformer with roguelite features. Play as Joanna, a soldier on a mission to capture her treasonous sister. Wear the M-Unit 11 suit and battle against monsters and aliens while uncovering the truth about humanity.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.4%, Roguelite 13.3%, RPG 11.6%, Metroidvania 11.1%, Action Roguelike 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D action-roguelite that features a female protagonist and a variety of customizable weapon loadouts.

ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity.

Why similar: Roguelite 19.7%, Action Roguelike 18.9%, Metroidvania 17.8%, Action 8.8%, Female Protagonist 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, high-mobility action-roguelite that focuses on aggressive combat and quick reflexes.

By night, delve deep into your subconscious and discover powerful artifacts to conquer your nightmares. By day, explore the city of Redhaven and build relationships to unlock the power of your dreams. DREAM. DIE. WAKE. REPEAT.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.6%, Roguelite 23.3%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, RPG 8.3%, Action 6%

Why You'll Like It: Blends action-roguelite combat with RPG progression elements in a way that feels familiar to fans of the genre.

In the rogue action game "Taboo Trial", you will play as a young female warrior from the Norse mythology, who can transform into multiple cute and sexy female warriors. In the visually stunning 3D world, you will use your combat skills to uncover the truth behind the Twilight of the Gods.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.8%, Female Protagonist 20.6%, Roguelite 13%, Nudity 12%, RPG 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelite action game that shares the anime aesthetic and focus on challenging combat found in the seed game.

Explore the halls of the Neverinth and uncover the history of the Valkyrie. Do glorious battle against the beasts and monsters of Norse legend and uncover the hidden pasts of each heroic woman. But their trials will not be easy as they face down those that haunt the sacred halls of Valhalla.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.5%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Roguelite 13.4%, Anime 10.4%, Souls-like 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelike action game that features character customization and challenging combat encounters.

Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond.

Why similar: Metroidvania 50.5%, RPG 9.4%, Great Soundtrack 9.1%, Action 7%, Hack and Slash 6%

Why You'll Like It: Features a vibrant art style and fluid combo-based combat that aligns well with the seed game's action-oriented design.

Zengeon is an anime infused Action RPG and Roguelite with a selection of unique characters and varying play-styles. Slaughter your way through demonic hordes and colossal bosses with hundreds of combination and skill possibilities!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 28%, Roguelite 13.8%, Anime 11.6%, RPG 11.3%, Female Protagonist 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-roguelite that emphasizes character-specific abilities and replayable combat loops.

RemiLore: Lost Girl in the Lands of Lore is a “rogue-lite” anime-style adventure set in a colorful fantasy world where players hack-and-slash their way through an army of mechanical monsters using a huge variety of unique melee weapons and devastating magic attacks!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.4%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Roguelite 15.1%, Anime 13.2%, Action 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelite with a strong anime aesthetic and a focus on hack-and-slash combat.

ZERO 2 is an ARPG with intriguing storytelling, an unpredictable battle system, and endless heartfelt adventure. The story includes multiple subtle metaphors for the relationship between God and humans.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, Female Protagonist 19.4%, Anime 10.5%, Side Scroller 9.7%, Hack and Slash 8%

Why You'll Like It: An anime-styled RPG that incorporates side-scrolling exploration and narrative-driven gameplay.

Have a Nice Death is a 2D action roguelike where you play as an overworked Death, whose employees have run rampant, completely throwing off the balance of souls - and his vacation plans. In order to restore order, you'll have to grab your trusty scythe and show your employees who's boss.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.4%, Action Roguelike 27.2%, Roguelite 15.7%, Hack and Slash 11.2%, Roguelike 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish 2D action-roguelite that features fluid combat and challenging boss encounters.

In the Academy Citadel, strength reigns supreme: only the most powerful survive and thrive. Fight your way through the high-tech Academy in your quest to get the highest of honors for a student, and uncover secrets that can save it in its direst crisis in this 2.5D side-scrolling Metroidvania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.1%, Female Protagonist 18.4%, Anime 10.6%, Nudity 9.1%, RPG 7.2%

A great unknown danger is approaching Roah's home planet. Follow Roah as she explores the world and encountering all of its different factions, uncovering the mystery of what is draining the planets lifeforce.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.8%, Female Protagonist 21.3%, RPG 10.6%, Anime 8.8%, Action 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A non-linear action-adventure game with a focus on exploration and diverse combat abilities.

Sundered is a chaotic hand­-drawn metroidvania where you resist or embrace ancient eldritch powers, a challenging and unique take on a classic genre from the creators of Jotun, now with local co-op!

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.1%, Action Roguelike 20%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Side Scroller 5.7%, Difficult 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines hand-drawn art with chaotic, roguelite-inspired metroidvania exploration.

Blade Assault is a 2D action rogue-lite platformer with beautiful pixel art set in a desolate sci-fi world. Fight against the corrupt military of Esperanza as part of the resistance force of the Undercity. Bring the corrupt to justice by becoming stronger and fighting alongside your trusty comrades.

Why similar: Roguelite 22.6%, Action Roguelike 22.1%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Action 13.2%, Roguelike 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D action-roguelite with a vibrant anime aesthetic and a focus on fast, combo-heavy combat.

Touhou Project's Brand New Action Roguelite Fan Game! Strange incidents erupt in the Animal Realm and Primate Spirit Garden. Embark on an unknown journey, uncover the truth behind the anomalies, and break through this 'Touhou Dystopian'!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.2%, Female Protagonist 23.5%, Roguelite 20%, Anime 7.7%, Action 5.6%

Explore the secrets of a mysterious fallen temple and put your Templar faith to the test in Dark Devotion, where no sacrifice is too great in praise of your God.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Souls-like 11.3%, Roguelite 8.6%

Shantae is back in an all-new tropical adventure! In her fifth outing, the Half-Genie hero gains new Fusion Magic abilities to explore a vast sunken city, makes new Half-Genie friends, and battles the Seven Sirens in her biggest, most thrilling quest yet!

Why similar: Metroidvania 52.6%, Female Protagonist 26.8%, Anime 6.9%, Great Soundtrack 6%, Adventure 3%

AWAKEN - Astral Blade is a 2.5D action-adventure metroidvania where you play as Tania, a bionic warrior fighting through a world twisted by Karpas energy. Master parries, upgrade your abilities, and survive relentless enemies and bosses. Is there any chance of survival in such a desperate place?

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.8%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Souls-like 9.4%, Anime 9.2%, Difficult 8.9%

Step into the shoes of Freudia Neuwahl, a cool and collected young woman on a mission to save her best friend from an Imperial witch hunt. "Rosenkreuzstilette Freudenstachel" is the sequel to "Rosenkreuzstilette", a level-based 2D side scrolling action game for PC.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.1%, Anime 17.1%, Great Soundtrack 14.3%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Difficult 10.1%

An action game set in the Ancient China, bringing players addictive experiences with its unique Chinese traditional art-style and sound design.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 29%, Hack and Slash 14.8%, Side Scroller 14.5%, RPG 10.7%, Action 9.9%

Three fractured realities. One collapsing multiverse. Fast, fluid combat in a dark sci-fi Roguevania where each run begins in a separate universe — then lets you fuse your parallel selves, powers, and worlds to create brutal, ever-evolving builds.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.9%, Action Roguelike 17%, Roguelite 12.8%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Souls-like 7.4%

As the Debugging Hero chosen by the Legendary Sword, you have gained the ability to manipulate character variables! Use this powerful ability to overcome the dungeons blocking your path and defeat the Demon Lord!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.5%, Roguelite 19.5%, Hack and Slash 13.4%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Roguelike 6.6%

This is an action game focused on combat, where a girl returns from the abyss to explore her own secrets and redemption, until the end of an eternal battle to see if she can break free from the shackles of fate.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, Action Roguelike 17.8%, Roguelite 13%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Souls-like 9%

A little girl Lily explores around the dungeon with beating monsters. Let's beat the monsters with robot, sword, gun and trained body. roguelike action game.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.5%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Roguelite 14.7%, Action 10.3%, Anime 9.3%

Xenon Valkyrie is a rogue-like with many RPG elements in which you will have to get to the deepest part of a moon and finish the plans of a wicked witch. You will be able to get many weapons randomly as you fight in a world that is created every time you play.

Why similar: Roguelite 34%, Action Roguelike 28.7%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Roguelike 8.2%, Anime 5.8%

Discover the world of Nahucan in this 2D action platformer. You are Itorah, the only human in this strange place. Explore, fight and survive to uncover your past and save Nahucan from its biggest threat, a mysterious plague!

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.2%, Female Protagonist 21.3%, Side Scroller 9%, Anime 8.8%, 2.5D 5.9%

This game is a Metroidvania game with intense battle. Explore the world and collection power-ups with your cute cat girl! When magic curse suddenly occurred in a small town and all the residents grew cat ears, the real cat girl Nyaruru started her way to uncover the truth...

Why similar: Metroidvania 52.7%, Female Protagonist 20.1%, Anime 14.8%, Action 3.6%, Adventure 2.8%

HunterX: code name T is an action adventure with fast and stylish combat. Perfect your own fighting style using various weapon actions and magic, and explore an ever-greater world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.5%, Souls-like 10.5%, RPG 10.3%, Side Scroller 9.1%, Hack and Slash 8.4%

The latest title from the HunterX development studio, Maid of Salvation is an action RPG that features fast-paced and versatile combat. Master your own fighting style with a variety of swords and firearms, and explore a dark world full of secrets.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.9%, Female Protagonist 21.8%, Souls-like 11.7%, Hack and Slash 10.3%, RPG 6.8%

Join mage-in-training Lily on an epic adventure! Explore a multitude of worlds, including forests, deserts, and dungeons, in hopes of becoming a full-fledged mage!

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.3%, Female Protagonist 16%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Hack and Slash 10.3%, RPG 7.3%

Foregone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art. Collect an arsenal of powerful weapons and unravel a compelling story of regret and conspiracy as you slice your way through hordes of enemies to save Calagan.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.3%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Side Scroller 11.2%, Souls-like 8.6%, Difficult 7.9%

Fight your way through a procedurally generated labyrinthic castle in this rogue-like dungeon crawler, set in a vibrant and colorful anime world. You’re lost in a spiritual realm, but powerful monster girls will help you get back home with new powers and weapons if you bring them the right presents!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.4%, Roguelite 17.2%, Anime 11.3%, Hack and Slash 10.6%, 2.5D 7.3%

"Momodora: Moonlit Farewell" is the latest installment in the Momodora series. Join Momo, High Priestess of the village of Koho, as she embarks on a divine mission to save her people from imminent destruction at the hands of the demon hordes summoned by a malevolent bellringer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.5%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Anime 11.5%, Side Scroller 10.8%, Souls-like 8.7%

Etaine: Magic Survivor is a top-down arena shooter survival roguelite game. You can construct your skill set through spell, artifacts, talents and tarot cards. Become mage of unbreakable or fatal, it's your choice! Will you be able to survive when you against the thousands of monsters？

Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.1%, Female Protagonist 18.5%, Roguelite 14.7%, Nudity 11.3%, Anime 10.7%

A succubus issues threats against humanity once every 100 years. While men die and young women disappear one by one, a succubus hunter visits a cursed city under the moonlight. Let's rescue abducted girls and defeat the succubus!

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.4%, Female Protagonist 19.1%, Side Scroller 10.8%, Nudity 10.7%, Anime 5.9%

A Metroidvania x Roguelite where you journey with the aid of a cursed hat. Use a variety of magic or possess your enemies to reach the lowest levels! Bring back loot, build new facilities in your village, make a living and strengthen yourself for the next battle! Supports up to 4-player multiplayer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.3%, Action Roguelike 20.5%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Anime 9.4%, Hack and Slash 8.4%

In this colorful action roguelite, participate in the festivities organized for the pleasure of the warrior god. Equip your best weapons, prove your valor against powerful monsters, and permanently engrave your name in history!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 25%, Roguelite 16.3%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Souls-like 11.3%, Difficult 8.6%

You find yourself trapped in a mysterious tower – one that transforms its very structure every 24 hours, where you must surpass countless poor fallen souls and make your way to the heretofore unseen top!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.9%, Roguelite 20.2%, Female Protagonist 19.5%, Difficult 11.5%, Anime 7.5%

In this exhilarating roguelike action game, the main character, Rustil, acquires abilities from the souls of various heroes in a huge and mysterious labyrinth castle, and aims to reach the top floor while strengthening the main character. All monsters can be captured, raised, and summoned!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.1%, Female Protagonist 22.6%, Roguelite 14.7%, Anime 13.2%, Hack and Slash 12.5%

Escape the department store and uncover the hidden truth in this full 3D roguelike dungeon crawler

Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.1%, Female Protagonist 17.7%, Roguelite 16.1%, Hack and Slash 9.6%, RPG 9%

'Sentimental K' is a 3D roguelike action game. Weapons, skills, artifacts, bosses, dungeon layouts are randomly generated each time you play. Make strategic choices to create powerful synergies and enjoy the unexpected and challenging play!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.2%, Action 11.8%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Hack and Slash 10.4%, Perma Death 10.3%