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Games Like Vapor World: Over The Mind

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Metroidvania, Souls-like, Platformer.

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Lost in darkness, a boy drawn into a twisted dream, no way out. Vapor World is a narrative-driven souls-like platformer focused on deflection combat set in atmospheric world of dream. Descend within shattered mind seeking lost memories. Face dark, beautiful world born of anguish and regret.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: Q2 2026
Developer: ALIVE Inc.
Publisher: Boltray Games
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG, Free To Play, Early Access
Platforms: Windows, Linux

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    71% matchVery Positive81% of 848 reviews2018
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    Windows

    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 26.9%, Souls-like 21.2%, Difficult 11.9%, Platformer 10.3%, Story Rich 7%

  57. #57 The Depths of Despair
    67% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: herbeni
    Windows

    The Depths of Despair is a dark fantasy action RPG with souls-like combat combined with classic MMO skills and ability bar. Your quest is to help an angel named Amelia find her sister, who has been captured by demonic entities.

    Why similar: Souls-like 30.4%, Dark Fantasy 17%, Difficult 13%, Dark 11.3%, Action RPG 11%

  58. #58 ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist
    64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 17,920 reviews2025
    Dev: AdglobePub: Binary Haze Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 18.4 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    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 36%, Souls-like 19.7%, Dark Fantasy 14.1%, Action RPG 8.6%, 2D 4.2%

  59. #59 The Shadowland
    70% matchMixed60% of 122 reviews2016
    Dev: Bloodcraft DevPub: Volens Nolens Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    EN Little Reaper finds himself lost in grim otherworld. Help him find the way back through treacherous obstacles and threatening foes.Prepare to rely heavily on your reflexes to complete 30+ levels spanning through 6 locations, and beat 3 unique bosses. RU Маленький жнец потерялся в мрачной потустороннем мире.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 22.1%, Souls-like 21.6%, Difficult 12.4%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%, Platformer 7.4%

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