Games Like Toziuha Night: Order of the Alchemists

Follow the story of Xandria, the iron alchemist. Seeking revenge, she accepts the dangerous mission to put an end to the evil that resides in Dracula's castle and torments the people of Transylvania. Fight with an iron whip in this retro-style & Classic-Vania adventure.

Why similar: Gothic 23% ★, Dark Fantasy 11.2%, 2D Platformer 9.6%, Platformer 9.2%, Side Scroller 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: As the direct predecessor in the series, it offers the most similar gameplay mechanics, art style, and gothic atmosphere.

"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 25.7%, Side Scroller 10.3%, Platformer 9.5%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Anime 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This title perfectly mirrors the seed game's anime-inspired pixel art and tight, responsive 2D combat.

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 43.1%, Gothic 11.3% ★, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Side Scroller 7.6%, Platformer 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: It is the definitive gothic metroidvania that heavily influenced the whip-wielding, alchemical combat style 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 46.4%, Dark Fantasy 15.8%, Female Protagonist 15%, Action RPG 6.5%, Medieval 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Captures a similar melancholic dark fantasy atmosphere and features a female protagonist navigating a ruined, interconnected world.

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 39.2%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Anime 9.6%, Gothic 8.6% ★, Dark Fantasy 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric action-platformer featuring a strong female lead in a gothic setting that feels very similar to Xandria's journey.

Fight to bring beautiful colors back to a hand-crafted world of darkness and discover the story of Europa, a young warrior, and her ghostly childhood companion, Apino.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.8%, Platformer 10.9%, Side Scroller 10.8%, Action RPG 9.6%, Anime 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the anime-inspired art style and a heavy focus on metroidvania exploration and elemental combat.

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 32.9%, Platformer 12.5%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Anime 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features fluid combat and a distinct anime aesthetic that aligns closely with the visual identity of the seed game.

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 22.2%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%, Action RPG 9.6%, Platformer 9.2%, Female Protagonist 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A modern metroidvania with challenging combat and a strong female protagonist that mirrors the seed game's intensity.

Dive into the latest evolution of The Last Faith: a dark and gothic fusion of metroidvania and soulslike. Engage in merciless and precise combat with a huge range of weapons, firearms, and custom executions. Let nothing stand in the way of your journey to salvation.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.6%, Gothic 22.8% ★, Dark Fantasy 13%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Platformer 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Combines gothic horror with deep metroidvania exploration and brutal, visceral combat mechanics.

Vernal Edge is a 2D action-packed Metroidvania featuring an intense combat system, tight platforming sequences and a powerful story of rivalry, revenge and growth.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.7%, Platformer 14.7%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides high-speed action and exploration that fits the metroidvania genre with a focus on fluid movement.

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 28.5%, Side Scroller 10.6%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, 2D Platformer 10%, Action RPG 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A sprawling metroidvania with a beautiful anime aesthetic and fluid, high-speed combat.

Rebel Transmute is a challenging 2D action-platformer epic with heart! Explore the twisting caverns of an alien planet, augment your play-style to fit your strengths, battle deadly bosses, and uncover a dark truth as Moon Mikono searches for her long lost mother.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.2%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Platformer 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Exploration 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A polished metroidvania with pixel art and exploration-heavy gameplay that feels very familiar.

Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash combat set in the nightmare world of Cvstodia. Explore, upgrade your abilities, and perform savage executions on the hordes of enemies that stand between you and your quest to break eternal damnation.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.6%, Dark Fantasy 13.9%, Gothic 12.3% ★, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Platformer 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: An essential recommendation for fans of dark, pixelated gothic metroidvanias with challenging combat.

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 30%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Platformer 11.1%, Female Protagonist 10%, Action-Adventure 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Offers fast-paced 2D action with a distinct anime style and unique time-manipulation mechanics.

Rusted Moss is a twin-stick shooter metroidvania where you sling around the map with your grapple, blasting your way through witches and rusted machine monstrosities alike. This wasteland once harboring mankind has since fallen, and Fae long forgotten now knock on humanity's door...

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.8%, Platformer 17.6%, Precision Platformer 11.9%, 2D Platformer 10.2%, Female Protagonist 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Offers unique movement mechanics and a distinct pixel-art style within the metroidvania genre.

Hunt the Night is a retro-style action-RPG that blends fast, skillful combat with dark fantasy lore. Play as Vesper, a member of the Stalkers, and traverse the ruined world of Medhram on a mission to save humanity from a deadly cycle of annihilation.

Why similar: Gothic 31.2% ★, Action RPG 17.9%, Dark Fantasy 17.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Female Protagonist 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on dark fantasy themes and challenging combat within a detailed pixelated world.

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 38.1%, Anime 13.6%, Platformer 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Female Protagonist 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D survival-action game with an anime aesthetic and deep, strategic combat mechanics.

In order to save their school after it turns into a massive demonic castle, two "Demon Hunter" sisters slash and shoot their way through this 2D action adventure. Players can swap between control of both characters on the fly, each with entirely different skillsets.

Why similar: Gothic 17.9% ★, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Platformer 12.1%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Female Protagonist 9%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D action-platformer that leans heavily into the gothic anime aesthetic and character-swapping mechanics.

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 28.2%, Platformer 11.6%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Side Scroller 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features a strong female protagonist and beautiful hand-drawn art in a platforming adventure.

Embark on a journey through the longest night with Leila, a valiant member of the Vigilant Order. Delve into the hidden truths shrouded in eternal darkness, unravel the mystery surrounding Leila's enigmatic sister, and confront the eldritch horrors lurking in a world that has lost the light of day.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.5%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Action RPG 10.5%, Platformer 10.4%, Female Protagonist 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, gothic metroidvania with a focus on challenging combat and atmospheric exploration.

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 30.9%, Action RPG 13.7%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Side Scroller 11.2%, Platformer 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-RPG metroidvania with a female protagonist and a wide variety of weapon types.

Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.4%, Dark Fantasy 18.9%, Platformer 11.4%, Action RPG 7%, Side Scroller 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Provides the dark, challenging atmosphere and 2D exploration found in the seed game's more difficult encounters.

Destroy... Absorb... Grow... GRIME is a fast and unforgiving Action-Adventure RPG in which you crush your foes with living weapons that mutate form and function, and then consume their remains with a black hole to strengthen your vessel as you break apart a world of anatomical horror and intrigue.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32%, Dark Fantasy 13.6%, Platformer 12.7%, Action RPG 10.9%, Side Scroller 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features unique combat mechanics and a dark, surreal world that rewards careful exploration.

Delve into the depths of a mechanical world in this cute, adventure-exploration game. Explore and fight in a land full of corrupt robots and machinery. All while seeking answers to the mysteries around you.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.1%, Platformer 10.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.4%, Side Scroller 9.8%, 2D Platformer 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A charming yet challenging metroidvania with a focus on exploration and cohesive pixel art.

Deep underground, Gloom Girl discovers DOOMBLADE, a sentient weapon hellbent on escape after eons in chains. Together, “Doom and Gloom” embark on a vengeful quest to unlock the powerful abilities and destroy the Dread Lords once and for all in this 2D Action Metroidvania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.6%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Platformer 10.3%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%, 2D Platformer 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A unique, fast-paced metroidvania with a focus on fluid movement and aggressive combat.

Embark upon a tragic tale and discover the ravaged world of Elypse! Fight your destiny in an arduous 2D adventure, story rich platformer, in a mesmerising and mysterious world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.7%, Dark Fantasy 13.6%, Platformer 13.3%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Female Protagonist 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D platformer that emphasizes challenging movement and atmospheric exploration in a dark world.

Venture into a frenetic metroidvania and take part in a fight between divinities where you will have to choose between Corrupting Gold and Purifying Light to achieve your ends.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.7%, Dark Fantasy 13.6%, Platformer 11.5%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy metroidvania with a unique aesthetic and challenging platforming sections.

Fight for your freedom in a sprawling fantasy world caught between the living and the fallen. Hone your skills in a retro epic featuring puzzle platforming, metroidvania exploration and crunchy soulslike combat.

Why similar: Metroidvania 56%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Action 4.6%, 2D Platformer 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant, challenging metroidvania with diverse classes and deep combat systems.

Ariana must restore the Codices and unravel the Library's hidden truths...

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.5%, Platformer 13.2%, 2D Platformer 8.7%, Action-Adventure 8.4%, Anime 7.2%

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 43.4%, Dark Fantasy 12.6%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Action RPG 9.4%, 2D 4.4%

Aeterna Noctis is a challenging metroidvania that majestically combines action, exploration and adventure. With 2 game modes and difficulty based on action or the exclusive Noctis mode where a level of difficulty is added in precision platforming never seen in the metroidvania genre.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.4%, Precision Platformer 14.1%, Platformer 13.4%, Side Scroller 9.8%, Action-Adventure 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A massive metroidvania that emphasizes tight platforming and exploration in a challenging environment.

Embark on an epic action-adventure as you slash, dash, and combo your way through a vast, vibrant world. Explore and uncover hidden secrets. Customize your build to triumph in spectacular boss battles. Experience a tale of mystery, magic, and mayhem in TEVI, a bullet hell metroidvania!

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.2%, Side Scroller 10.3%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Anime 9.4%, Platformer 8.3%

Battle with swords and whips in this retro-style action game brought to you by game creator Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates! Play as Zangetsu, a demon slayer bearing a deep grudge, who must travel through perilous lands to defeat a powerful demon lurking in a dark castle.

Why similar: Metroidvania 20.6%, Gothic 18.8% ★, Platformer 10.8%, Side Scroller 8.9%, Dark Fantasy 7.8%

Begin your adventure in Shattered Divinities to reveal the truth! Traverse the land where deities have perished, explore abandoned divine realms, battle mutated monsters, gather divine power to awaken your strength, and unveil the truth behind the deities’ fall.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.2%, Platformer 13%, Female Protagonist 6%, Action RPG 5.8%, 2D 5.6%

Explore an abandoned space station in this retro-themed explorative action platformer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 57.7%, Platformer 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Adventure 4.3%, Exploration 4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-feeling metroidvania with deep secrets and a minimalist pixelated charm.

You are Eve, fresh out of Eden and armed with a living suit of armor, Smelter. Explore a dangerous new world, battle its bizarre denizens and expand your empire in a desperate journey to find Adam.

Why similar: Side Scroller 16.6%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Platformer 14.5%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Anime 12.8%

2D action-adventure game set in the rich world of the epic dark fantasy, Overlord. This latest installment in the series features an original story overseen by Overlord's creator, Kugane Maruyama. Find Clementine's missing memories and make your escape!

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.8%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Anime 9.1%, 2D Platformer 8.7%, Side Scroller 8.4%

What’s left of humanity are minds trapped in circuits. You are awaken as ReSetna, a warrior on a mission to rescue last human remnants. Explore seven hostile zones, face seven brutal bosses and evolve through a unique upgrade system. Uncover horrifying truth and decide if the future is worth saving.

Why similar: Metroidvania 64.1%, Platformer 22.1%, Action 7.1%, Adventure 6.6%

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 32.8%, Female Protagonist 20.6%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Anime 6.8%, 2D 6.1%

Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates are back with more retro sword-and-whip action! Curse of the Moon 2 brings classic 2D action and a dark, 8-bit aesthetic together with modern playability.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.3%, Platformer 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Female Protagonist 8%, Side Scroller 7.9%

Metroidvania with a mix of melee and ranged combats inspired by classics like Super Metroid, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night or Guacamelee! Help Anna “Thirteen” Charlotte battle her way through the secrets of Mars.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40%, Female Protagonist 14.5%, Platformer 13.9%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Exploration 7.4%

Skelethrone is a challenging 2D action platformer with RPG elements inspired by games like Castlevania and Dark Souls.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.9%, Gothic 19.9% ★, Dark Fantasy 13%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Platformer 8.8%

Armed with God-given powers, the revived tribune Adrestia is given a second chance to save the universe from her maniacal twin sister. Find secrets, acquire upgrades, and dominate mighty foes through sheer combat prowess as you explore and conquer the horrors of the forsaken vessel Atromitos.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.3%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%, Platformer 10.7%, Female Protagonist 9.2%

Push the limits of your combat skills, and master new abilities to progress through an unforgiving nonlinear 2D world. Face off against the relentless darkness that seeks to destroy you. In Moonscars, every death is a lesson learnt—and as you overcome each challenge, new truths will be revealed.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.2%, Platformer 8.8%, 2D Platformer 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Side Scroller 7.7%

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 29.9%, Platformer 12%, Action RPG 11.6%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Anime 8.9%

Inspired by 16 and 32-bit classics, Gestalt: Steam & Cinder fuses tight 2D platforming and exhilarating combat with an engrossing, twist-laden narrative in a stunningly handcrafted steampunk world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.9%, Platformer 11.8%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%

A NEW interactive animated adventure! In this action-adventure game, Arzette must explore the Kingdom of Faramore, slay fearsome foes, acquire powerful items, discover secrets, assist colorful characters, and defeat the evil Daimur!

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.1%, Platformer 11.9%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Action-Adventure 8%

Explore a massive interconnected labyrinth of grottos, castles, and groves in this 2D retro-inspired Action RPG.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.5%, Action RPG 12.8%, Side Scroller 11.3%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Female Protagonist 9%

Explore the mysteries of an unknown land! ”Transiruby '' is a metroidvania game where you explore the world as a cyborg protagonist named Siruby. Slash and shoot your way to reveal its hidden secrets!

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.7%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Platformer 8.6%, Action-Adventure 8.3%

Catmaze is a fairy metroidvania inspired by Slavic myths. Age-old tales will come to life in the unforgettable adventure of Alesta, a sorceress whose courage guides her through mysterious paths and dark forests in search of the lost road to Nav, the world of the dead.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.9%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Action RPG 10.8%, Platformer 10.4%, Female Protagonist 8.9%

Travel back in time to change fate itself, in this beautifully crafted story-driven adventure, inspired by classic 90s action-platformers. Join timekeeper Lunais on her quest for revenge against the empire that killed her family, using time-bending powers to explore a vast, connected world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Platformer 10.7%, 2D Platformer 10.7%

Arise from the dead as the 'Cursed King' in an enthralling action platformer. Wield the chains that once imprisoned you to vanquish foes and traverse your fallen kingdom. Uncover hidden areas, strategically level up, and reclaim your throne by banishing colossal bosses!

Why similar: Metroidvania 17.9%, Dark Fantasy 11%, Precision Platformer 9.6%, Platformer 9.2%, Action RPG 8.8%

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 26.9%, Side Scroller 10.9%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Platformer 10.1%, 2D Platformer 9.7%

Awita: Journey of Hope is a captivating side-scrolling metroidvania game that follows the remarkable journey of a courageous girl determined to rescue her village from the clutches of a devastating epidemic.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.2%, Side Scroller 11.5%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Platformer 10.1%, Female Protagonist 9.9%

A hand-drawn 2D metroidvania in a post-apocalyptic world. Forge your destiny in a non-linear story with multiple endings. Explore diverse biomes, conquer 20+ unique bosses, and master a magical Gauntlet with ever-evolving powers.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.6%, Platformer 14.9%, Side Scroller 13.9%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Anime 8.7%

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 33%, Action RPG 14.1%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Medieval 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%

Take control of the demon sisters Kirika and Masha as they attempt to revive their Demon Lord Maxim and rebuild their castle in this 2D action Metroidvania adventure!

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.6%, Gothic 18.7% ★, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Dark Fantasy 8.4%, Anime 8.4%

Rosenkreuzstilette is a mega-action-platformer game in which you step into the shoes of Spiritia Rosenberg, a virtuous young woman caught on the wrong side of a revolution instigated by her closest friends.

Why similar: Platformer 17.4%, Side Scroller 15.7%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Anime 13.7%, 2D Platformer 9.6%

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 32%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Action RPG 13.2%, Platformer 10.9%, Exploration 8.3%