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Games Like Vapor Trails

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

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A fluid, heartfelt metroidvania about revenge. Ascend from the seafloor caves to the city surface. Unlock new abilities and attacks. Learn Lauren's true intentions, the history of Paradise Deepwater, and what it means to be a Generation Zero candidate.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: Coming soon
Developer: sevencrane
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

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    97% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: JK Globe
    Windows

    Play as Emlis, a slime, explore an interconnected world, and fight enemies using elemental powers. Recover stolen elemental spirits from invaders to save the corrupted forest Soleen. Uncover secrets, defeat bosses, restore spirits to bring back life.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 24.9%, Beat 'em up 22.6%, Souls-like 21.6%, Lore-Rich 12.7%, Stylized 5.2%

  2. #2 Briar Flame
    96% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2026
    Dev: HappyDoodz Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A stylized action-platformer set in a world consumed by eternal thorns. Explore handcrafted zones, unlock new flame-forged upgrades, and face brutal bosses as the Young Emberhost in a desperate attempt to reach the Heart of the Briar.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, Souls-like 27.3%, Beat 'em up 11.4%, Stylized 6.5%, Platformer 6.2%

  3. #3 Burning Sky
    96% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2024
    Dev: House Raven Studios
    Windows

    Fight and survive a desolate half-destroyed planet cracker, teeming with mutated wildlife and robotic enemies. Will you make it out alive?

    Why similar: Metroidvania 24.5%, Souls-like 21.6%, 2D Fighter 19.5%, Beat 'em up 18.1%, Platformer 7.1%

  4. #4 Parasitism
    95% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2025
    Dev: ParasitismPub: SpartaCodingClub
    Windows

    A 2D soulslike action game built around real-time Protocol Switching. Change stances mid-combat to alter attack tempo and defense options, and counter enemy patterns.

    Why similar: Souls-like 29.5%, 2D Fighter 26.2%, Cyberpunk 19.7%, Platformer 8.5%, Action 5.6%

  5. #5 POWERNAUT DECAY
    94% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2024
    Dev: ConfoundGreatJob
    Windows

    A tough exploration-based platformer with souls-like elements.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 26.2%, Souls-like 23%, Lore-Rich 13.4%, Cyberpunk 11.1%, Platformer 9%

  6. #6 Lotus Knight
    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Stinky Tofu Games
    Windows · Mac

    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 40.8%, Souls-like 32%, Platformer 13%, 2D 4.4%, Action 4.1%

  7. #7 Tairo: Lost In Time
    93% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Philuma
    Windows

    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 42.2%, Souls-like 36.7%, Stylized 9.2%, Platformer 4.7%, Action 3.6%

  8. #8 Brizo
    92% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: 朱展鹏Pub: 游龙翼道
    Windows

    DreamKiller is a 2D side-scrolling action game that combines strategy cards with intense combat. Control Irene as she navigates a world where dreams and reality merge, piecing together the shattered Dream Interpretation Codex. Use card-switching to unleash powerful skills in a Souls-like challenge.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 26.8%, Souls-like 24%, Lore-Rich 20.2%, Platformer 8.2%, Stylized 4.8%

  9. #9 Blade Jumper
    91% matchVery Positive85% of 54 reviews2022
    Dev: bit paradigmPub: CFK Co., Ltd.
    Windows

    Seoul, 2045. Climb the Kukuru Tower, a giant structure with an unfathomable width and height, facing the truths about the city at its pinnacle.

    Why similar: 2D Fighter 19.6%, Metroidvania 16.7%, Souls-like 15.1%, Cyberpunk 10.7%, Platformer 10.2%

  10. #10 Soulflame
    91% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Alex Eckardt Games
    Windows

    Fight, explore, and uncover the secrets of a world bound by nature and spirit — all to save the one person you have left.

    Why similar: 2D Fighter 33.5%, Metroidvania 25.5%, Platformer 12.6%, Action 5.9%, Adventure 5.3%

  11. #11 Nightmare Materials
    90% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: HKPub: Nameless Heaven
    Windows

    Nightmare Materials is a Pixel-Art Metroidvania with Combat, Puzzles and a lot of Exploration and discovering. As a Drone you explore a lost and mysterious World in search of the truth.

    Why similar: 2D Fighter 23.1%, Metroidvania 22.2%, Souls-like 19.8%, Lore-Rich 14%, Platformer 7.9%

  12. #12 Path of Deities
    89% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Bold Beetle Studio Inc.
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A vertically-structured Metroidvania where genetic mutations redefine progression. Navigate a divine-biomechanical labyrinth with dynamically evolving combat forms, where every choice alters companion fates and the world's collapse.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 37.6%, Souls-like 30.3%, Lore-Rich 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%, Action 4%

  13. #13 DreadFall
    89% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
    Dev: CodingQuests
    Windows

    Embark on a chilling odyssey in Dreadfall, a horror platformer where you descend into your own nightmare. Fight monsters, solve puzzles, and upgrade your abilities as you journey through a haunting dream world.

    Why similar: 2D Fighter 28.7%, Metroidvania 26%, Souls-like 22.7%, Platformer 9.8%, Action 4.5%

  14. #14 Lightward
    88% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Wolfbit Games
    Windows · Mac

    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 40.2%, Souls-like 32.2%, Platformer 11%, Action 4.8%, Pixel Graphics 4.3%

  15. #15 Halchemist
    87% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
    Dev: Team Flask
    Windows

    For Mercuri, a girl who fell into a fallen kingdom, everything is overwhelming. She digs deeper into the depths of the kingdom with the help of Golem Hando. Take down the enemies in front of you with TAG-ACTION that alternates between two characters and continue your exploration!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 35.9%, Lore-Rich 23.5%, Platformer 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%, Action 5.2%

  16. #16 Mask of Soul
    86% matchPositive86% of 21 reviews2026
    Dev: XION ENTERTAINMENTPub: XIONPLUS
    Windows

    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%, Souls-like 29.1%, Lore-Rich 20.5%, Platformer 10.2%, 2D 3.6%

  17. #17 Roc's Odyssey
    86% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Sunshine Festival Studios
    Windows

    Explore vast landscapes and get lost in a beautiful yet dangerous world in Roc's Odyssey. Filled with intense combat, strange allies, platforming, enemies, treasures, secrets, upgrades, friendships and lore this hand drawn action adventure will have you hooked!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 26.4%, 2D Fighter 20.5%, Beat 'em up 18.2%, Souls-like 18%, Platformer 7.4%

  18. #18 Mother's Sword
    85% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Monsitle
    Windows

    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 37%, Metroidvania 35.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%, Platformer 6.8%, Action 6%

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    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Giant Rabbit Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Prelude To Freedom is a Metroidvania-style 2D top-down action game.

    Why similar: 2D Fighter 29.2%, Metroidvania 27%, Souls-like 23.8%, Action 4.6%, Adventure 4.4%

  20. #20 Lumina: Resenting Shadow
    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: FayneLuna
    Windows

    Journey through a kingdom drained of its life. An innocent being locked away from its own kind, longing to be loved and seen. Though it seems to have forgotten one flicker of hope. You, a glimmer of life not yet fallen.

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  21. #21 Miracle Corp.
    83% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Bonefish Games
    Windows

    Miracle Corp. is a metagame and a Metroidvania game. In the story, you will play a mysterious retro game developed by Miracle Corp., guided by an AI tour guide. Uncover the hidden truths behind the game.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 36%, Souls-like 29.7%, 2D Fighter 19.2%, Action 4.5%, Pixel Graphics 3.3%

  22. #22 Men against Lizards
    82% matchVery Positive93% of 178 reviews2024
    Dev: VICTORIA Games
    Windows

    A game in which you really look like the main character!

    Why similar: 2D Fighter 33.9%, Beat 'em up 27.4%, Souls-like 25.6%, Adventure 7.2%, 2D 2.9%

  23. #23 Nara: Facing Fire
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Glowing Glade Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    In a world where a mysterious energy known as Va flows through and connects all living beings, a child with the power to command this energy was born. As the last of her kind, young Nara must unravel the dark secrets of her power and face the flames and shadows that took someone special from her.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 29.3%, Souls-like 26.1%, Parkour 22.7%, Platformer 9%, Female Protagonist 3.6%

  24. #24 Crownless
    81% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Studio Wallnut
    Windows

    Carry your life as a fragile crown in Crownless! An epic action adventure built for exploration and punchy combat. Explore a vast hand-crafted 2D world, uncover forgotten realms, and dash, swim, and forge your way through the unknown.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 44.1%, Souls-like 28.5%, Platformer 13%, Action 5.3%, Adventure 5.1%

  25. #25 Vassoul
    81% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Dragon Punch
    Windows

    A pixel art character action game focused on style and flow. Keep your combos going with a varied move set and character switching to get the highest grade possible. Also make sure you look dope while doing it.

    Why similar: 2D Fighter 26.4%, Metroidvania 22.4%, Beat 'em up 20.8%, Platformer 8.4%, Stylized 4.3%

  26. #26 Don Memo
    80% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Colorblind PixelPub: Bear Sneeze
    Windows

    Don Memo is a brave bull who embarks on one final journey across Costa Rica to rescue his granddaughter and confront Pisuicas. Fight against legends and shadows of the past in this 2D pixel platformer, while carrying the legacy of a family destined to protect the world from evil.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 33.4%, Souls-like 26.9%, Lore-Rich 10%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Platformer 6.2%

  27. #27 Lone Warrior's Fist
    79% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2025
    Dev: CreatiCell Games
    Windows

    Transform into a powerful superhero and rescue a city ruled by the Dark Empire. A variety of skills, fist to flesh impact, ultimate smooth combo, bring you a unique gaming experience.

    Why similar: 2D Fighter 29.5%, Metroidvania 27.9%, Beat 'em up 16.2%, Cyberpunk 9.4%, Artificial Intelligence 4.4%

  28. #28 MYCO
    78% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: LilyPadDev
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Embark on a quest to the corrupted hill to save your long-lost brother.

    Why similar: 2D Fighter 34.4%, Metroidvania 24.6%, Lore-Rich 13%, Action 7.7%, Adventure 7%

  29. #29 Cardbot
    79% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
    Dev: Pixit Software
    Windows

    Cardbot is an action-platformer game about traveling through dimensions to restore the world!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 20.9%, 2D Fighter 20.4%, Souls-like 20.2%, Beat 'em up 16.5%, Artificial Intelligence 8.7%

  30. #30 Souldiers
    77% matchMixed69% of 2,964 reviews2022
    Dev: Retro ForgePub: Dear Villagers
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    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 50.5%, Lore-Rich 12.6%, Souls-like 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Combat 5.1%

  31. #31 Crimson Phoenix Rise
    78% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2022
    Dev: Adrian Torres
    Windows

    The game is a story-driven 2D platformer, with some Metroidvania aspects, where the player determines the outcome of the game based upon their “Morality” score, which itself is based upon the player's decision to kill in the game.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 24.5%, Souls-like 21.1%, 2D Fighter 19.7%, Beat 'em up 17.9%, Platformer 7.1%

  32. #32 Obey the Insect God
    77% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Chunkle Freaky's Movies Games
    Windows · Linux

    Step foot into the lair of the Insect God...if you dare. Face brutal enemies in pulse-pounding combat with digitized sprites that harken back to your favorite controversial fighting game from the ’90s that your mom’s hairdresser’s kid let you play that one time. The castle awaits…

    Why similar: Metroidvania 25.6%, Souls-like 21.4%, Beat 'em up 19.9%, Lore-Rich 14%, Platformer 6.3%

  33. #33 Celestial Lumina
    76% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Juan Centeno
    Windows

    Ascend from the depths as Evan, heir of a fallen underworld, to uncover the truth behind a world stripped of dawn. Celestial Lumina is a 2D Pixel-Art Metroidvania where Light clashes with the Darkness that stole the sky.

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  34. #34 Umbra
    76% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Ludum Elite
    Windows

    Umbra is a fantasy-style game that is story-driven with Metroid-Vania style elements, encouraging world exploration and discovery. Dive into an unforgiven world and discover the secrets behind an abandoned kingdom, and its mysterious and deceiving ruler.

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  35. #35 Go Alone
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: orobi
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Go Alone is a pixel art soulslike metroidvania adventure with magical ranged spells and fast-paced combat.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 42.7%, Souls-like 34.3%, Adventure 6.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%, Action 4.7%

  36. #36 Realm Of I
    74% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2024
    Dev: outergod
    Windows

    Realm Of I is a side-scrolling Metroidvania where you take the role of a prophet. Explore the ravaged landscapes—from abandoned settlements and caverns to vibrant lands and floating islands—uncovering information and newfound abilities and spells to conquer challenges and defeat foes.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 29.9%, Souls-like 26.1%, 2D Fighter 22.5%, Platformer 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 3.7%

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    75% matchVery Positive81% of 5,476 reviews2018
    Dev: White RabbitPub: Serenity Forge
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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.

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  38. #38 The Last Sigh(t)
    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: MoonSpoon
    Windows

    An empty world stretches before you, one still marked by her footsteps in the soil below, and one where her voice can still be heard across the howling winds that carry her fragrance. But despite everything, you remain faithful. Do not lose yourself in this journey for the summit.

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  39. #39 Maev
    73% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
    Dev: Keepsake
    Windows

    A 2D RPG with distinct combat and platforming mechanics to handle at the same time. Explore what Maev has done to the world after humans went extinct, upgrade your weapon and adapt. Through 3 sections of 10 maps, fit for speedrunning or discorvery, collect pieces of lost knowledge, and explore.

    Why similar: 2D Fighter 33.1%, Metroidvania 23.8%, Platformer 9.4%, Action 7.4%, Adventure 5%

  40. #40 Hybrid Instinct
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Daimko
    Windows

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  41. #41 Oneirium
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: ZeenaPub: Zeena Studio
    Windows

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 31%, Souls-like 27.4%, Lore-Rich 19%, Platformer 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 3.7%

  42. #42 Anatine
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Pixel TrashPub: Astrolabe Games
    Windows · Mac

    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 36.6%, Souls-like 32%, Platformer 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Action 4.4%

  43. #43 Vínculo
    71% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: Eric Ríos Hamilton
    Windows

    Embark yourself on an adventure through the Marble Palace and uncover the plentiful secrets it hides! Explore magnificent views and fight through the hostile halls of the palace, all while making use of the innovative plane change mechanics!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 34.3%, Souls-like 26.2%, Lore-Rich 15.8%, Platformer 8%, Precision Platformer 6.8%

  44. #44 Miwa: The Sacred Fox
    71% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2023
    Dev: Baki Studio
    Windows · Mac

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    72% matchMixed62% of 39 reviews2022
    Dev: Ignatev ArtemPub: IgnatGame
    Windows

    BJORN is an RPG platformer with a linear and dramatic storyline You have to save your family, which was kidnapped by the hero's evil brother. As you progress through the plot, you will learn the story of the enmity between the brothers.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 27.1%, Parkour 26.1%, Souls-like 25.1%, Platformer 8.8%, Fantasy 4%

  46. #46 Spellforged
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Bewx
    Windows

    Forge your magical journey through the world of Syntheria in this action, adventure, Metroidvania.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 40.5%, Souls-like 28.8%, Platformer 8%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%, Action 4.7%

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    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Team Amusia
    Windows · Mac

    Play as Lambert, who stumbles across Cadenzia, a world formed by Classical Music, and is tasked to defeat Death himself.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 23%, Parkour 21.7%, Souls-like 20.8%, Lore-Rich 14.8%, Platformer 7%

  48. #48 Onchu
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Banana Moon Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Assume the role of Onchu, a druid boy stranded on an island corrupted by dark magic. Learn new magic and abilities in this 2D Metroidvania and explore a stunning sidescrolling world to save the island from destruction.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 30%, Souls-like 26.4%, Lore-Rich 18.5%, Platformer 9.9%, Fantasy 4.4%

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    69% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: SubCulture Dev
    Windows

    A 2D action platformer of graceful duels and perfect parries under the falling sakura.

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  50. #50 Moonscars
    69% matchVery Positive84% of 1,436 reviews2022
    Dev: Black MermaidPub: Balor Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    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 38.1%, Souls-like 32.5%, Platformer 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%, Action 5.6%

  51. #51 Fighter X Fighter
    70% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2022
    Dev: WANG TAO
    Windows

    Punch and kick! Live in fighting! Choose skills and strengthen talents to conquer various levels and enemies.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 25.5%, Souls-like 22.8%, Beat 'em up 21.6%, 2D Fighter 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%

  52. #52 DREIFRAME
    67% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2026
    Dev: MrDrone
    Windows

    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.

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  53. #53 Overplasma
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Twisted 4M
    Windows

    Overplasma is a combat, platforming and exploration game in alien worlds where you must face challenging enemies and obstacles as a space explorer who was in the wrong place at the wrong time!

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    68% matchMixed69% of 13 reviews2024
    Dev: Luke EdwardsPub: Panda InkCorp
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    68% matchVery Positive90% of 62,190 reviews2019
    Dev: The Game KitchenPub: Team17
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%

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  56. #56 Goldfish
    66% matchMostly Positive77% of 13 reviews2025
    Dev: Gabry Corti
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    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: UMO Studio
    Windows · Mac

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 20.1%, Souls-like 18.5%, 2D Fighter 17.7%, Lore-Rich 17.6%, Beat 'em up 16.4%

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    69% matchMostly Positive72% of 18 reviews2021
    Dev: 玄机子Pub: iFAction Studio
    Windows

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    67% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2024
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    Windows

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  60. #60 Champions of Quortz
    66% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Soaked Stoat Studios
    Windows

    This is NOT another platformer! Champions of Quortz is a 2D Boss Rush that focuses on repeatable boss fights and loot & character progression. Hack, blast and smash through bosses that become stronger with each victory. Make your Champions stronger by leveling, upgrading and equipping loot.

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