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Games Like Traces of the Unknown

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

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"Traces of the Unknown" is a classic 2D action-adventure with RPG elements. Explore forests, deserts, caves, frozen environments, ancient dungeons, battle evil creatures, fierce and hungry animals, and unravel the ancient mysteries to discover the forgotten truth of the world.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: Coming soon
Developer: Douglas Game Dev
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Early Access
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

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    97% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2024
    Dev: GameRelics
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    In "Luminite Era: Expedition," face unique Boss battles, wield arcane spells, and create distinct equipment combos to unveil the Black Mist's secrets and preserve humanity's last Luminite glimmer amid its relentless spread.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 22%, Souls-like 18.2%, Action RPG 12.2%, Platformer 10.4%, 2D Platformer 9%

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 20.2%, Souls-like 16.9%, Action RPG 16.2%, RPG 10.5%, Action-Adventure 10.1%

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    96% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2026
    Dev: PolarCatStudio
    Windows

    PRAISE TO THE MOON- It is a Metroidvania, based on Momodora, Castlevania, and Souls-like games, with ARPG systems

    Why similar: Metroidvania 16.6%, Action RPG 13.7%, Souls-like 13.3%, RPG 11.9%, Platformer 11.5%

  4. #4 Undying Hare
    95% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: 妖妖酒
    Windows

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 22.2%, Souls-like 15.5%, Action RPG 10.1%, Swordplay 9%, 2D Platformer 8.6%

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    94% matchVery Positive91% of 66 reviews2022
    Dev: DigitalZeon
    Windows

    Wake up and walk, Warden! Because the siege continues. We must find the Heir... And finally put an end to this cursed night.

    Why similar: Souls-like 20.1%, Metroidvania 19.9%, Dungeon Crawler 14.8%, Action RPG 12.2%, Action-Adventure 9.1%

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    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Mechanical Heart
    Windows

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 25.4%, Action RPG 14.2%, Platformer 12%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, RPG 10.1%

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    93% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Oh Baby Games
    Windows · Mac

    The spirit realm has broken. Your brother has gone missing. Forge the path you were destined for. Explore the gates and find out why there has been broken links inside the spirit realm. Battle, discover and find the secrets, and make new connections in a beautiful hand-drawn 2D style.

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    Windows

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    91% matchMostly Positive76% of 260 reviews2023
    Dev: 妖妖酒Pub: IndieArk
    Windows

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    91% matchMostly Positive75% of 16 reviews2023
    Dev: The Night Owls
    Windows

    An action role-playing game with a non-linear plot choice. Soul-like running and slashing combat system, Naruto-inspired seal system.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 21.5%, Souls-like 18.2%, Action RPG 13.1%, Platformer 10.7%, 2D Platformer 9.4%

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    90% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: LABS Works
    Windows

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 19.2%, Action RPG 15.6%, Platformer 11.5%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, RPG 9.6%

  12. #12 Axel Quest
    89% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2026
    Dev: PowerSlash Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 23.8%, Action RPG 13.9%, Platformer 11.9%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Action-Adventure 8.7%

  13. #13 Charlie from the swamp
    89% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Arinima Games
    Windows

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 20%, Action RPG 15.5%, Platformer 11.7%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, 2D Platformer 9.7%

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    88% matchVery Positive95% of 64 reviews2025
    Dev: Ilex GamesPub: Atari
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 18.3%, Souls-like 15.4%, Swordplay 11.7%, Action RPG 11.3%, Platformer 9.2%

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    87% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Diabolical Mind
    Windows

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 17.1%, Souls-like 14%, Action RPG 12.3%, Platformer 10.4%, RPG 9.4%

  16. #16 Runic Curse Remastered
    86% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Alexey Suslin
    Windows

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 26.8%, Souls-like 21.4%, RPG 9.9%, Action RPG 9.1%, Platformer 8.6%

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    85% matchVery Positive87% of 99 reviews2023
    Dev: The Island Games
    Windows

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 21.2%, Souls-like 18.3%, Action RPG 12.8%, Platformer 10.5%, 2D Platformer 9.2%

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    86% matchMostly Positive73% of 11 reviews2021
    Dev: Žygimantas Kadiša
    Windows

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    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Ludum Elite
    Windows

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 22.6%, Souls-like 15.2%, Action RPG 13.8%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Platformer 10.1%

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    83% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Chase the Bunny
    Windows · Linux

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 20.6%, Souls-like 16.6%, Action RPG 14.4%, 2D Platformer 7.6%, RPG 7.5%

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    82% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    Dev: BASTI GAMES
    Windows

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    81% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 28.1%, Action RPG 16.3%, RPG 12.1%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Adventure 9.7%

  25. #25 The Malice Kingdom
    82% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2023
    Dev: The Cheesecake Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 22%, Souls-like 18.3%, Platformer 13.6%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, 2D Platformer 11.1%

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    81% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
    Dev: MikalyhPub: Lyh Project
    Windows

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    79% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2025
    Dev: evenyth
    Windows

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    Why similar: Souls-like 21.8%, Action RPG 14.3%, Dungeon Crawler 12.3%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, RPG 8.2%

  28. #28 SpellTome
    79% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Tectonic Games Studio
    Windows

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 26%, Souls-like 22.3%, Platformer 13.2%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Action-Adventure 8.2%

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    78% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: KONAMI
    Windows

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    78% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    77% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    77% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Saucy Steel Games
    Windows

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 31.3%, Action RPG 16%, Platformer 13.7%, RPG 13%, 2D Platformer 12.5%

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    76% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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  34. #34 Adventurous Slime
    76% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    75% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 22.8%, Dungeon Crawler 16.2%, Action RPG 15.1%, Platformer 11.6%, Action-Adventure 9.3%

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    75% match6 user reviews50% of 6 reviews2024
    Dev: Kochaloch Games
    Windows

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 19.6%, Action RPG 17.2%, Platformer 12.5%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, RPG 10.6%

  37. #37 Alchemist's Mountain
    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Evil Art Bunny Studios
    Windows

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 23%, Dungeon Crawler 16.3%, Action RPG 16.3%, Platformer 10.8%, Action-Adventure 10.1%

  38. #38 Dusted Dusk
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: D.X.
    Windows

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 33.3%, Action RPG 16.3%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Platformer 10.3%

  39. #39 Midpoint
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Frandy
    Windows

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 24.1%, Souls-like 21%, Platformer 12.4%, Action RPG 11.9%, 2D Platformer 7.5%

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    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Ikiruska Studios
    Windows

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 26.2%, Souls-like 21.7%, Action RPG 14.3%, Platformer 12.2%, 2D Platformer 11.4%

  41. #41 Lost Explorer of Pine Grove
    74% matchNo user reviews2024
    Dev: Anthony Rioux
    Windows · Linux

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    Why similar: Action RPG 21.2%, Dungeon Crawler 20.8%, RPG 18.7%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, Adventure 11.1%

  42. #42 The Witch Blade
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: SergS WorkshopPub: Rokyte Publishing
    Windows

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 22.4%, Souls-like 22%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Action RPG 9.8%, RPG 8.2%

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    70% matchVery Positive83% of 1,186 reviews2024
    Dev: Dark Pigeon GamesPub: ESDigital Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%

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    71% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: PixelNodes
    Windows

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 26.4%, Souls-like 22.1%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Platformer 11.2%, Action-Adventure 8.6%

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    72% matchMostly Positive72% of 43 reviews2022
    Dev: Pura Studio
    Windows

    This is a 2d platform adventure exploration game that combines platform jumping and straightforward fighting. Players will gradually find the lost memory and uncover the truth of this fantastic world with AOI.

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    72% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2023
    Dev: lightUP
    Windows

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    71% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: Ongar Studio
    Windows

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    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Arkanpixel
    Windows

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 27.8%, Action RPG 14.3%, Platformer 14.1%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, RPG 9.6%

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    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Nyro Interactive
    Windows

    Crown Of Silence is a 2D Metroidvania adventure with Souls-like mechanics set in a gothic world. Forge your own combat style with diverse equipment, challenge ruthless bosses, and uncover the dark secrets of a silenced kingdom through environmental storytelling.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 28.8%, Souls-like 16.5%, Action RPG 11.9%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Platformer 8.9%

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    70% matchPositive100% of 26 reviews2023
    Dev: Hubol
    Windows

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 20.9%, Action RPG 14.9%, 2D Platformer 14%, RPG 12.3%, Platformer 11.4%

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    69% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    69% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    68% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    68% matchNo user reviews2026
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    67% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2025
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    65% matchVery Positive83% of 69 reviews2026
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    66% matchVery Positive85% of 93 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    Awaken as a knight in this 2D Metroidvania platformer. Explore, unlock abilities, and battle foes to escape a treacherous dungeon.

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  59. #59 BOGs: Earth vs Sea
    67% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

    Battle of Gods: Earth vs Sea is a 2D platform game inspired by Vietnamese myth. Destroying monsters, tracing treasures, overcoming challenges... to marry a beautiful princess.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 27.9%, Souls-like 14.8%, Platformer 13.7%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, RPG 9.3%

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    65% matchPositive100% of 22 reviews2025
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Experience a adventure in a seamless world of food, where you play as a brave bread. Freely explore interconnected regions, uncover hidden secrets, collect items to enhance your abilities, tackle challenging stages, and defeat formidable foes.

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