Games Like UnEpic

Infernax is the adventures of a great knight who returns to his homeland only to find it plagued with unholy magic. Uncover the mysteries of the curse and face the consequences of your actions.

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.1%, RPG 19.4%, Action 5.4%, Indie 5.2%, Side Scroller 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the retro-inspired 2D action-RPG and Metroidvania feel with a similar sense of dark humor and challenging combat.

LA-MULANA is an “Archaeological Ruin Exploration Action Game,” bringing the classic appeal of adventure with the punishing difficulty of retro-inspired gaming. Search inside ancient ruins, seeking out the “Secret Treasure of Life” – which sleeps in the sprawling ruins of “LA-MULANA” and is said to be the beginning of all civilization.

Why similar: Metroidvania 60.9%, Platformer 17.9%, Indie 4.6%, Exploration 4.4%, Action 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential Metroidvania that matches the intense exploration and dungeon-crawling difficulty found in UnEpic.

As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor.

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.3%, Platformer 18.7%, Indie 4.8%, 2D 4.6%, Comedy 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game balances tight platforming with a humorous, meta-narrative that fans of UnEpic's writing will appreciate.

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 58.3%, RPG 14%, Platformer 12.9%, Action 4.1%, Indie 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features complex combat mechanics and deep RPG progression systems set within a sprawling 2D world.

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 51.8%, RPG 18%, Platformer 12%, 2D 4.5%, Action 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers deep RPG character customization and stats within a challenging 2D exploration-focused world.

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 41.7%, Platformer 18%, RPG 16.4%, Action 5.5%, Indie 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines fluid 2D action-platforming with strong RPG elements and a character-driven story.

Rogue Legacy is a genealogical rogue-"LITE" where anyone can be a hero. Each time you die, your child will succeed you. Every child is unique. One child might be colorblind, another might be a dwarf with vertigo. But that's OK, because no one is perfect, and you don't have to be to succeed.

Why similar: Platformer 38.9%, Metroidvania 27.6%, RPG 11.5%, Indie 6.9%, Action 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a similar loop of 2D platforming exploration combined with persistent RPG character upgrades.

A hack and slash action adventure, set in a fantasy pixel art environment. Play solo or co-op in this adventure from bottom to top of Castle Hammerwatch. Kill hordes of enemies with varied looks and features through four unique environments with traps, hidden secrets and puzzles.

Why similar: RPG 36.4%, Co-op 15.4%, Indie 10.6%, Action 7.5%, Fantasy 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the dungeon-crawling aspect of RPGs with a retro pixel-art aesthetic and cooperative gameplay.

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 61%, RPG 17.5%, Platformer 8.1%, Action 4.2%, Side Scroller 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A modern classic that emphasizes the inventory management and RPG-style character building found in UnEpic.

Castle In The Darkness is a fun and challenging shout out to the early days of video games! It's an action exploration platformer with some RPG elements, much like games from the Castlevania or Metroid series. It's super fast-paced, challenging, and full of secrets!

Why similar: Metroidvania 53.9%, Platformer 16.1%, RPG 11.9%, Indie 5.1%, Action 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging 2D platformer that focuses on exploration and discovery in a fantasy setting.

Evoland 2 is an unique RPG, with its graphic style and gameplay changing as you progress through a deep storyline based on time travel.

Why similar: RPG 50.2%, Platformer 8.6%, Indie 8%, Action 6.7%, Fantasy 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the meta-humor and genre-hopping RPG style that makes UnEpic feel like a love letter to gaming history.

Secrets of Grindea is an old-school Action RPG with co-op support for up to 4 players. Journey through fantastical lands and battle tons of different enemies and bosses in your quest for truth, friendship and, above all, finding the world’s rarest treasures!

Why similar: RPG 33.4%, Multiplayer 11.1%, Indie 9.7%, Fantasy 9.5%, Funny 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a lighthearted, action-RPG experience that focuses on exploration and character growth.

Use the Dungeon Editor to build entirely new adventures and challenges for other players to solve.

Why similar: RPG 69.5%, Fantasy 11.6%, Indie 10.6%, Adventure 3.8%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the classic dungeon-crawling atmosphere and grid-based exploration that inspired much of UnEpic's design.

The adventure continues in Torchlight II! An Action RPG filled with epic battles, bountiful treasure, and a fully randomized world. Bring your friends along for the journey with online and LAN multiplayer.

Why similar: RPG 51%, Co-op 15.7%, Fantasy 8.8%, Multiplayer 6%, Action 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a similar loot-driven, action-RPG experience with a focus on character builds and dungeon clearing.

Explore, craft, and survive in this Multiplayer RPG Platformer with permanent death! Featuring many Rogue-like elements, Magicite randomly generates each underground dungeon for you and your friends to delve deep into.

Why similar: RPG 30.9%, Platformer 20%, Co-op 9.8%, Indie 8.7%, Multiplayer 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Combines RPG mechanics with survival and exploration in a challenging 2D environment.

An action-adventure roguelike with a bit of RPG tossed in. Adventure deep into the UnderMine and discover powerful relics, deadly enemies, hidden secrets, and a few friends to help along the way.

Why similar: RPG 45.9%, Indie 10.5%, Action 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Fantasy 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Blends dungeon-crawling action with RPG progression and persistent upgrades in a 2D space.

Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.

Why similar: Metroidvania 53.4%, Platformer 19.5%, Action 5.7%, 2D 5.5%, Funny 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features fast-paced 2D action and exploration with a heavy emphasis on gear and stat progression.

Set out on a grand adventure in this turn-based, retro style, pixel-art RPG, inspired by the great titles of the 90's. Take on the roles of in-game players taking on the roles of their characters in a traditional pen and paper RPG session in the ultimate meta roleplaying experience.

Why similar: RPG 56.1%, Comedy 12.7%, Indie 9%, Fantasy 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: Directly parodies the tabletop RPG experience with meta-humor that mirrors UnEpic's dialogue.

Shoot rubber ducky arrows, pound enemies with a rhino hammer, and help Beethoven get his groove back in the last totally normal high school themed RPGvania you’ll ever want.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.9%, RPG 22.2%, Comedy 11.4%, Indie 6.5%, Action 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A quirky 2D action-RPG that shares the humorous, self-aware tone found in UnEpic.

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay.

Why similar: Platformer 39.4%, Indie 8.3%, Metroidvania 6.9%, 2D 6.9%, Retro 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers excellent platforming mechanics and a humorous, charming tone that resonates with UnEpic's personality.

Evoland is a journey through the history of action/adventure gaming, allowing you to unlock new technologies, gameplay systems and graphic upgrades as you progress through the game.

Why similar: RPG 55.9%, Indie 10.4%, Comedy 6.5%, Retro 6.1%, Fantasy 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Explores the evolution of RPG mechanics through a humorous lens, much like UnEpic's own genre-blending approach.

Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive action-adventure reminiscent of classic 8- and 16-bit games.

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.1%, Platformer 18.2%, Exploration 6.2%, Multiplayer 5.1%, Action 5%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational 2D exploration game that balances adventure, platforming, and a unique narrative.

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 50.2%, Platformer 17%, Side Scroller 6.9%, Exploration 5.9%, Action 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric 2D action-platformer that emphasizes exploration and RPG-lite mechanics.

The world is at an end, and you have 30 seconds to save it!

Why similar: RPG 49.3%, Comedy 19.7%, Action 8.7%, Fantasy 4.7%, Indie 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced parody of RPG tropes that captures the same sense of comedic urgency.

HOLY GRAIL for DUMMIES is a colorful and absurd action-platformer about Buckethead, a hero past his prime, in a world that, let's be honest, has seen better days...

Why similar: Platformer 32.7%, Comedy 16.1%, Fantasy 9.9%, 2D 8.3%, Action 8.1%

Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.

Why similar: Metroidvania 56%, Platformer 15%, Indie 7.9%, Action 6.5%, 2D 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features a strong narrative-driven 2D platforming experience with light RPG elements and puzzle-solving.

A mysterious agent, capable of becoming a digital ghost, sneaks aboard the Nakamura Space Station. This is where the fun begins: the station is well-protected with its heavy defences, never-ending arsenal of weapons, and mysterious artifacts. It will all have to be destroyed.

Why similar: Metroidvania 60.4%, Platformer 13.3%, Indie 7.4%, Action 6.5%, 2D 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A Metroidvania that balances exploration with a witty, dialogue-heavy narrative.

Legend of Dungeon is a randomly generated action RPG Beat'em'up with heavy Rogue-like elements, striking visuals, and dynamic music.

Why similar: RPG 50.9%, Indie 15.4%, Action 8.6%, Fantasy 6.6%, Co-op 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawling roguelike that emphasizes the fantasy loot-hunting aspect of RPGs.

Explore and uncover the mystery of a surreal alien world by blasting aliens and glitching your environment in this intense retro side-scrolling action/adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 65.4%, Platformer 13.7%, Indie 4.7%, Action 3.5%, 2D 3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the discovery and exploration aspects of the Metroidvania genre.

You are John Appleby, game historian. Your shadow twin "Evil John" has been doing some evil business and is causing genres to collide! Only you have the power to restore peace and save gaming...

Why similar: RPG 29.4%, Platformer 27.2%, Side Scroller 11.3%, 2D 6.5%, Funny 6.5%

Put on your wide-brimmed hat, grab your weapons and embark on an incredible adventure in the gothic-noir world of Borgovia, where mad science threatens the fragile peace between monster and mortal.

Why similar: RPG 53.1%, Co-op 10.8%, Action 8.3%, Fantasy 7.4%, Indie 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a similar action-RPG experience with a focus on loot, skills, and a fantasy setting.

Make a pilgrimage skybound to the Isle of Reveries, where any wish can be granted. Conquer mysterious dungeons, solve puzzles, and explore a vast overworld in this retro-inspired adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.3%, RPG 11.1%, Fantasy 7.9%, Indie 5.5%, Exploration 5.1%

Embody Kimuto on the first day of his new job in this humor-packed dungeon crawler with surprising secrets to discover!

Why similar: RPG 36.6%, Comedy 25.3%, Action 8.6%, 2D 8.5%, Indie 6.1%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 64.5%, Platformer 14.7%, Indie 4.9%, Action 3.9%, Pixel Graphics 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, exploration-heavy Metroidvania that rewards curiosity and mastery of mechanics.

The legendary hero is dead, and a strange glitch is spreading across the kingdom. Explore dangerous dungeons, and defeat the eight archangels to restore order to an unraveling world in this epic action-adventure RPG.

Why similar: Comedy 30.1%, RPG 20.4%, Funny 10.1%, Action 9.1%, Indie 6.3%

Multi-Character Metroidvania Style Action RPG Featuring PermaDeath!! Switch at anytime between characters in a quest to stop The Dark Prince Rhigor from using the Ethi to unleash The Darkness on the realm.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.3%, RPG 18.4%, Platformer 14.9%, Comedy 6.6%, Action 5%

Rampage Knights is a cooperative beat 'em up game mixed up with randomized dungeon crawling and exploration, which you can play alone or with a friend online.

Why similar: RPG 30%, Co-op 22.9%, Action 10.9%, Multiplayer 9.6%, Indie 9%

What happens when DLC practices go too far? An indie developer makes a game that mocks the industry and its foibles, that's what! Defeat the bad guy, save the world and get the girl! But first you'll need to find coins to buy DLC to enable animation, sound and even pausing.

Why similar: Platformer 35.3%, Comedy 23.3%, Metroidvania 13%, Indie 9.4%, Funny 3.8%

Embark on an epic 2D pirate simulator RPG adventure, where you navigate both land and sea. Upgrade your ship, recruit and level up your crew, and uncover hidden treasures as you become a legendary pirate.

Why similar: RPG 58%, Side Scroller 20.2%, Action 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 8%

Guacamelee! is a Metroidvania-style action-platformer set in a magical Mexican-inspired world. The game draws its inspiration from traditional Mexican culture and folklore, and features many interesting and unique characters.

Why similar: Metroidvania 55.2%, Platformer 19.4%, Comedy 7.8%, Action 4.4%, Indie 4.3%

A light-hearted, Side-Scroller/ Top-Down hybrid!

Why similar: Metroidvania 54.7%, Platformer 16.9%, Action 6%, Fantasy 4.8%, 2D 4.3%

Would you enjoy building CASTLES, traps and siege machines in MULTIPLAYER? And then undermine your opponents castle and collapse it with 2D PHYSICS & DESTRUCTION?

Why similar: Multiplayer 24.5%, Platformer 20.8%, Co-op 10.2%, Action 9.5%, 2D 9.2%

Magic Rampage is a fast-paced action RPG platformer with a massive single-player campaign, deep character customization, and challenging dungeons. Master powerful gear, uncover secrets, and test your skills in competitive and PvP modes.

Why similar: RPG 28.4%, Platformer 25.4%, Fantasy 8.6%, Indie 8%, Action 7.1%

Broforce is an action-packed side-scrolling run ‘n’ gun ode to freedom, putting you in control of an under-funded, overpowered paramilitary organization dealing exclusively in excessive force.

Why similar: Platformer 22.1%, Co-op 14.4%, Comedy 11.5%, Action 9.2%, Multiplayer 6.7%

Spelunky is a unique platformer with randomized levels that offer a challenging new experience each time you play. Journey deep underground and explore fantastic places filled with all manner of monsters, traps, and treasure.

Why similar: Platformer 63.4%, Indie 14.8%, 2D 8.5%, Co-op 4.9%, Action 4.1%

You a hero, so have to explore a world full of dangers. overcome various difficulties, traps and demons.

Why similar: RPG 51.5%, Action 17.9%, Indie 12.8%, Adventure 6.9%, 2D 6.3%

A COMMUNITY CREATED Hack'n Slash RPG where players can team up and tackle exciting adventures made by other community members in our in-game Adventure Construction Kit - It's DIABLO meets LITTLE BIG PLANET!

Why similar: RPG 55.3%, Co-op 16%, Indie 12.3%, Multiplayer 5.9%, Fantasy 5.1%

Craft your arsenal to avenge your fallen comrades and save the world from the fearsome forces of CLAW!

Why similar: Platformer 24.2%, RPG 17.5%, Co-op 14%, Action 9.4%, Indie 8.7%

Heroes of Hammerwatch is a rogue-lite action-adventure. Explore and battle your way through procedurally generated levels on your own or with up to 3 friends.

Why similar: RPG 37.4%, Co-op 21.1%, Multiplayer 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%, Indie 6%

What could be scarier than a massive dungeon-tower infested with skulls, ogres, and dragons? That those same monsters ride the largest multinational in the world with it. You know; business is business.

Why similar: RPG 25.8%, Platformer 20.5%, Comedy 13.9%, Side Scroller 7.1%, Action 6.9%

A conspiracy is welling deep within the stone walls of an ancient castle.The keep’s master is leading its denizens to construct a revolutionary new device made to move the world forward onto a new path of evolution.

Why similar: RPG 55.1%, Indie 17.6%, Adventure 8.4%, 2D 7%, Retro 6.4%

Wanderlust: Rebirth is an online four player co-op arcade-action RPG set in the fantasy world, Valandria. The heroes are summoned to Westhaven Arena to prove their worth as heroes of old legend. However, things are not as transparent as they first appear, when our heroes are unknowingly set upon a trek to save mankind from an ominous end.

Why similar: RPG 55.3%, Indie 11.1%, Action 9.4%, Co-op 7.7%, Multiplayer 5.2%

Join brave sir Lootalot on his epic quest in this little Zelda-lite adventure. Explore and fight your way through the dangerous dungeons filled with traps, puzzles and magical artifacts. And, of course, show the evil bosses who is the real boss here.

Why similar: Indie 15.3%, Comedy 14%, Action 13.5%, Fantasy 11.2%, Exploration 9.7%

Evoland Legendary Edition brings you two great and unique RPGs, with their graphic style and gameplay changing as you progress through the game!

Why similar: RPG 62.6%, Indie 12%, Action 11.2%, Adventure 6.3%, Retro 2.8%

Transform from a featureless nobody into a SLUG, a GHOST and a DRAGON in this new take on Action RPGs from the creators of Guacamelee! Discover 15+ distinct Forms, mix-and-match their abilities, clear evolving dungeons and... SAVE THE WORLD!?

Why similar: RPG 25.6%, Co-op 17.1%, Indie 10.9%, Fantasy 7.9%, Multiplayer 7.5%

Rediscover this great Metroidvania game in a brand new version with a lot of features and improvements! Run in a vast world full of mysteries and action in this Metroidvania-style game inspired by the classics of the 16-bit era.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.9%, RPG 17.4%, Platformer 16.1%, Action 4.7%, Indie 4.4%

Gomez is a 2D creature living in a 2D world. Or is he? When the existence of a mysterious 3rd dimension is revealed to him, Gomez is sent out on a journey that will take him to the very end of time and space. Use your ability to navigate 3D structures from 4 distinct classic 2D perspectives.

Why similar: Platformer 53.6%, Indie 15.8%, Exploration 10.9%, Metroidvania 6.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%

UnMetal is a 2D stealth action-adventure that pays homage to the classics with a healthy dose of humor and satire. You play as Jesse Fox, who is definitely NOT an elite commando, under arrest for a crime he didn't commit, and must escape a covert military base using his wits and fists.

Why similar: Comedy 37.5%, 2D 11.6%, Indie 10.9%, Action 10.9%, Funny 8.9%

Join Pampas and Selene as they overcome monsters, demons, and the Dark Priest with the help of the gods themselves! Explore this co-opvania 8-bit platformer alone or with a friend. This retro game is a loving tribute to an MSX2 masterpiece from the creator of UnEpic, Ghost 1.0, and UnMetal.

Why similar: Metroidvania 61.5%, Fantasy 5.8%, Action 5.5%, Retro 5.2%, Online Co-Op 5.1%