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This is an authentic side-scrolling Japanese sword-fighting action game. You control the main character, Mitsuki, as she fights off the attacking demons and investigates the cause of the calamity that has befallen the land of Totsuka.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.8%, Souls-like 19.5%, Sexual Content 18.4%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Platformer 9%

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 32.8%, Souls-like 19.6%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Action 7.9%, Anime 7.4%

Lotus Knight is a 2D platform action game. A girl born from a lotus, following the call of her "mother", adventuring inside the world covered with flowers, exploring various interesting places, engaging in intense battles and experiencing a wonderful story.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.8%, Souls-like 29.8%, Platformer 17%, Action 7%, 2D 3.8%

Dimension Drifters is a hand-drawn 2D anime action-platformer that takes players through intense, multi-dimensional combat. Join the protagonist, Ena on her quest to restore the shattered dimensions torn apart by the mysterious 'Dark Drifter.'

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.6%, Souls-like 23%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Anime 10.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.2%

A colorful metroidvania in which you must help catgirl save a world on the brink of destruction, honing your exploration and combat skills in epic battles to challenge the gods themselves!

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.5%, Souls-like 13.1%, Platformer 12.1%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Anime 8.3%

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 42.7%, Souls-like 20.5%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Dark Fantasy 8.5%, Action 3.7%

FIGHT or KILL your way thru a world under attack by THE EVIL SKELETON ARMY—Episodic 2D+ Super Action Platforminger Adventurevania—The Most Indie Game Ever Made—

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.4%, Souls-like 26.1%, Platformer 12.8%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Action 5.4%

Forge your destiny in CowardCastle! Play as Frida, a young witch and her living hat, facing cursed creatures in a dark castle. Explore striking areas in search of a way out and fight your own way in this challenging retro 2D action game!

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.2%, Souls-like 18.2%, Platformer 15.9%, Action 10.9%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%

Revenge against the forces of good! That is the goal of the dark elf Belphora, who wants to avenge the death of her father. Explore the beautiful pixel art world, find items to improve yourself and fight various enemies in this Metroidvania-like game. Fight for glory and revenge!

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.5%, Souls-like 24.9%, Platformer 12.4%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%, Female Protagonist 9.5%

Lost Wish: In the desperate world is a 2D side-scrolling platformer. Play as a young girl, explore different locations, defeat monsters, and find out what secrets this cruel world is hiding from you. Wonderful pixel art, a sad story, epic bosses and much more is waiting for you in the Lost Wish...

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.3%, Souls-like 26.9%, Platformer 13.6%, Dark Fantasy 6.5%, Female Protagonist 4.9%

Embark on a quest to restore light to a kingdom swallowed by darkness. Dive into a cute and dark pixel-art interconnected world with tight controls, seamless exploration, and challenging combat.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.1%, Souls-like 31.5%, Platformer 15.2%, Action 8.6%, 2D 3.1%

Momodora III is a classic action platform game with a variety of items and secrets. It's the third installment of the Momodora series, although playing the previous titles is not necessary to enjoy the game!

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.9%, Platformer 21.1%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Action 10.4%, Anime 9.7%

Explore the frozen depths of Vesuvius, a 2D action platformer. Set within the sprawling volcano, journey through fantastical alternate realities, battle corrupted mythical beasts, and survive a world steeped in ash and fable.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.4%, Souls-like 31.8%, Platformer 12.9%, Action 5.3%, Dark Fantasy 4.2%

Spright is a hand-crafted 2D action-adventure about a lone warrior in a diving helm, drawn into the ruins of a fallen world. Forge, swim, and fight through luminous caverns, cursed foundries, and drowned ruins.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.9%, Souls-like 27.2%, Platformer 17.4%, Action 9.2%, 2D 3.6%

Death's Gambit: Afterlife is a challenging 2D action platformer with deep RPG elements. As an agent of Death bound to his service, unravel the mystery of Siradon and discover the true price of immortality.

Why similar: Souls-like 44.3%, Metroidvania 30.1%, Dark Fantasy 8%, Platformer 6.7%, Action 5.4%

Misspell is a 2D atmospheric Metroidvania about magic and mysteries of the past. Uncover the secrets of an island risen from the ashes of a catastrophe and master a magical living vine that changes the way you fight and explore. Every step tells a story — every enemy echoes the mistakes of the past.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.7%, Souls-like 16.8%, Platformer 15.7%, Dark Fantasy 7.6%, Action 7.3%

Step into a beautifully somber pixel art world of decay filled with grotesque, writhing abominations...A dark action RPG that follows the journey of a demon-slaying nun who must resist destruction and despair while purging the corruption from this world one boss after another!

Why similar: Sexual Content 26.1%, Metroidvania 25.7%, Souls-like 16.6%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Dark Fantasy 7.7%

Arcade platform game where every killed enemy can be picked up and thrown to kill more enemies!

Why similar: Platformer 26.3%, Metroidvania 24%, Female Protagonist 21.1%, Action 11.9%, Anime 9.1%

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 46.1%, Female Protagonist 18.8%, Platformer 17.8%, Anime 5.8%, Cute 4%

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 34.7%, Souls-like 30.2%, Platformer 9.7%, Action 9.3%, Female Protagonist 6.9%

Explore the world, fight fierce and alluring monster girls to uncover the secrets hidden within! A Metroidvania 2D platformer with combats that push you to the edge!

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.7%, Souls-like 24%, Sexual Content 21.4%, Platformer 9.6%, Action 5.9%

Tairo: Lost In Time is a 3D stylized metroidvania following Tairo, a young time weaver lost in a forgotten realm. Explore a big lively world, full with mysteries to solve, wide range of bosses, creatures and forgotten knights. Shape your journey downwards, manipulating time to reveal your past.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.4%, Souls-like 38.7%, Platformer 7%, Action 6.9%, Indie 2.6%

Dive into the decaying machine world of DREIFRAME, a pixel-art metroidvania packed with challenge. As a Frame, a sword-wielding robot, fight brutal enemies, exploit their weaknesses, unlock powerful but risky abilities, and uncover the land’s story through exploration and combat.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.4%, Souls-like 30.9%, Platformer 15%, Action 6.2%, Dark Fantasy 3.4%

Mask of Soul is a 2D metroidvania action-adventure where you play as Cheong-oh Chasa, gatekeeper of the Underworld, tracking spirits beneath the Red Moon. Use parry combat and mask abilities to explore an oriental dark fantasy world inspired by Korean mythology.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.8%, Souls-like 29.9%, Platformer 14.7%, Anime 6.7%, Dark Fantasy 5%

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 27.5%, Souls-like 16.2%, Sexual Content 12.4%, Platformer 12.3%, Female Protagonist 10.9%

Shantae: Risky’s Revenge – Director’s Cut brings hair-whipping, belly-dancing to your PC! Play one of the most critically acclaimed handheld series of all time, now with brand new features!

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.8%, Platformer 23.5%, Female Protagonist 17%, Action 6%, Anime 5%

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 25.4%, Souls-like 23.3%, Platformer 11.6%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Dark Fantasy 7.9%

"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 30.3%, Souls-like 21.9%, Platformer 12.3%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Anime 8.9%

A 2D metroidvania where your final boss is the character you didn’t choose. Play as Seren or Umbra—Master directional spear combat, explore a broken world, and uncover the truth behind your bond.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.6%, Souls-like 28.7%, Platformer 12.9%, Female Protagonist 10%, Action 6.2%

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 39.7%, Souls-like 29.6%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%, Platformer 7.4%, Violent 6.1%

Embark on a dark journey in this 2D Adventure Game. Explore the treacherous isle of Am Balla and collect the tools necessary to overcome the many dangers set before you. Find out why turmoil has so suddenly stricken this land and put an end to it.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.3%, Souls-like 31.4%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%, Action 8.7%, Platformer 8.5%

UNWORTHY is a hardcore combat-focused metroidvania without jumping. Explore a grim universe, discover new weapons and abilities, and defeat the vile creatures that plague the land.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.2%, Souls-like 38.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%, Action 7.9%, Indie 3.2%

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 40.3%, Souls-like 26.7%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%, Anime 3.2%

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: Souls-like 49.9%, Metroidvania 27.1%, Dark Fantasy 7.8%, Platformer 7.4%, Action 3.9%

"Children of the Birch" is a dark fantasy metroidvania inspired by the mythology of various Slavic peoples and combining a sophisticated platformer with a depressing narrative.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.9%, Souls-like 29.9%, Platformer 14.7%, Dark Fantasy 6%, Action 4.7%

Runic Curse Remastered is a thrilling action RPG Metroidvania that transports you to a cursed island. Explore dark and diverse locations, battle hordes of enemies and mighty bosses. Forge your own playstyle by combining various weapons with magical runes to overcome all challenges.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37%, Souls-like 31%, Platformer 10.6%, Action 10.2%, Fantasy 4.4%

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 31.8%, Souls-like 28.6%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Platformer 10.1%, Action 7.3%

Discover the power of healing through the pursuit of mastery in the art of waterbending. Learn new skills, explore a living world full of riddles and mysteries that plague the peace between the material and spiritual world. A hand-drawn 2d platformer inspired by digital oil painting.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.2%, Souls-like 24.9%, Platformer 16.7%, Action 7.7%, Fantasy 5.1%

2d hand drawn female protagonist action-adventure/soulslike.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.7%, Souls-like 28.3%, Platformer 13.3%, Action 8.5%, Anime 7.4%

Endless Night Sonata is a hand drawn metroidvania with classic style animation. Follow the quest of Nicodemos in the "Worlds-in-middle", an unforgiving and dangerous land controlled by demonic forces on a epic mission to find his purpose...

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.7%, Souls-like 31.5%, Platformer 10%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%, Action 7.6%

I swear it's a nice action metroidvania game.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.3%, Sexual Content 14.8%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Anime 10.5%, Platformer 9.2%

Anokye is a 2D action–adventure platformer where you play as a destined hero fighting to unite the Ashanti people. Battle through villages, forests, and mystical peaks inspired by Ghanaian art and folklore in a journey to restore light to a kingdom in darkness.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.1%, Souls-like 29.9%, Platformer 11.5%, Action 7.1%, Indie 4.3%

In a bizarre universe where the oppressed are on the brink of oblivion, Dandara has awoken to reshape the world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 47%, Action 16%, Platformer 15.9%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Indie 6.7%

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 32.3%, Souls-like 25.3%, Platformer 16.5%, Action 9.2%, Female Protagonist 9.2%

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: Souls-like 36.7%, Metroidvania 27.2%, Female Protagonist 12%, Dark Fantasy 6.7%, Action 6%

In this norse-inspired metroidvania, explore and seek truths of what truly happened to you, having lost your home and your only friend in a single night. Fight and copy new magic from others to gain power, as you swear revenge on a mysterious stranger that took everything from you.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.3%, Souls-like 29.8%, Platformer 14.1%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Action 5.1%

Deviator is a Metroidvania game centered around deflect, featuring exquisite 2D hand-drawn visuals. Exploring unknown wilderness and mysterious cities, delving into enigmatic realms of consciousness and encountering peculiar creatures. Try to find the truth behind this chaotic world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.5%, Souls-like 30.1%, Platformer 14.2%, Action 8.3%, Dark Fantasy 7.9%

Stellar Poetry is a 2D action adventure game similar to the galaxy Castlevania. The sorceress, who awakens after sensing the call of a mysterious voice, goes on a series of adventures in order to find memories lost due to the curse.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.8%, Souls-like 29%, Platformer 13.9%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Action 4.7%

A cute dreamworld hides a growing darkness. Explore, fight, and steal the powers of your enemies.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.6%, Souls-like 30.5%, Platformer 11.3%, Dark Fantasy 5.5%, Cute 5.4%

In a world of eternal darkness, navigate the unknown with only the glow of your companion, Spark. Craft arrows from the environment to survive, uncover lost secrets of an ancient world, and push forward through the shadows into hope. Will you find your way, or will the dark consume you?

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.6%, Souls-like 21.8%, Platformer 16.3%, Action 7.8%, Violent 6%

Make your way through a 2D ruined world with metroidvania elements, unleash fast and powerful attacks in Hack & Slash combat and face fearsome enemies in difficult fights. Breathe and be brave.

Why similar: Souls-like 38.2%, Metroidvania 36.7%, Action 11.3%, Platformer 9.9%, 2D 1.8%

Journey alongside the timid knight through this challenging metroidvania full of unique bosses and dynamic enemies. Build trust, unlock abilities, encourage and explore.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.6%, Souls-like 29.9%, Platformer 12.3%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Action 7.7%

Anatine is a pixelated metroidvania game that contains organic musical elements. Play the flute to interact with the environment or unleash powerful magic! In the dangerous world of Avenis, battle against the Eidolons and confront powerful enemies to uncover the many secrets of this lost world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.3%, Souls-like 31.8%, Platformer 12.3%, Action 7.9%, Dark Fantasy 5.6%

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 35.2%, Souls-like 23.3%, Platformer 12.8%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Action 5.1%

Midpoint is a 2D Metroidvania with RPG elements. Destroy, dodge, and steal spiritual energy from your foes. Be possessed by spirits of light and darkness to gain unique upgrades, sacrifice certain traits to unlock greater power. Free the world before being consumed by darkness.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.8%, Souls-like 29.1%, Platformer 14.5%, Dark Fantasy 8.4%, Action 7.1%

Explore a fallen utopia in this action-packed adventure platformer. Harness the weather to find new paths. Fight the untamed machines and seek ways to get their fragile parts for crafting. Become the savior of humanity or its doom.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.9%, Souls-like 30.7%, Platformer 15.3%, Action 8.1%, Dark Fantasy 7.9%

In Super Panda Adventures, you play as the brave panda-knight Fu, who is about to finish his training to become the new guardian of the Princess. At the same day of the big celebration party, some uninvited Robots show up to conquer the planet and take the Princess away in their Space Ships!

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.5%, Platformer 28.1%, Action 11.2%, Indie 4.8%, Cute 3.9%