Games Like Veil of Maia

Unmask the secrets of a fractured utopia in "Tenebra,"a hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania where baroque excess meets technology. Collect ornate masks to unlock mysterious powers, solve intricate puzzles, and battle through a world that's equal parts Versailles and Dark Souls.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.3%, Dystopian 10.9%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Hand-drawn 10%, Stylized 8.1%

Sojourn Past is a bullet-hell inspired action-adventure about exploration, mystery, and loss. Step into a handcrafted world filled with secrets, danger, and discovery.

Why similar: Instrumental Music 37.2% ★, Metroidvania 31.8%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Hand-drawn 8.2%, Hack and Slash 6.4%

In this new hand-drawn, story-rich metroidvania, explore the last haven of a dying world, and discover the purpose you play in saving it. Shape your own path, fight the all-consuming blight, and help bring hope back to the survivors. Take up the flames of dead gods, and stand firm in Dewborne Dawn!

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.7%, Hand-drawn 16%, Atmospheric 8.2%, Story Rich 7.9%, Combat 7.8%

When a nightmare creeps into reality, the only ones that can help are those whose magical powers we’ve believed in since childhood. A brave teddy bear and his fairy sidekick head to the darker side of “happily ever after” to rescue his owner, Alicia.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.2%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Emotional 11%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Hack and Slash 9.2%

The Dying Mind is a story-driven 2D metroidvania where you explore the fractured mind of a young writer, battle symbolic enemies, and uncover lost memories in a race between life and death.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Hack and Slash 13.7%, Hand-drawn 12%, Emotional 9.5%

Memoria is a hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania where magic is as much about memory as it is about power. You play as a powerful—but aging—sorceress who awakens in a familiar but fragmented world. Only by exploring the world around you can you spark your memories, and remember once again.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.1%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Emotional 13.7%, Hand-drawn 11.3%, Nonlinear 6.8%

Marko: Beyond Brave is an action-packed Metroidvania adventure. Wander through lush forests and crumbling castles, battle corrupted creatures, and escape intricate traps. Jump, slash, and shoot your way through challenging foes and mighty bosses inspired by Slavic myths and legends.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30%, Hack and Slash 11.8%, Hand-drawn 11%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Action-Adventure 8.6%

Discover a metroidvania with a huge world, platform-fighter dynamic combat, smart bosses, deep lore, and original music, all made by two brothers.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.1%, Hand-drawn 13.5%, Combat 9.5%, Story Rich 8.1%, Action-Adventure 7.9%

Wield your magical instrument and defy the mecha-goddesses of fate in this Song-Casting Story Driven Action-RPG. Explore a forbidden forest as Traveler. Help him reunite with his long lost love as you fight through abominations and solve mysterious puzzles, all while an ancient conflict unfolds.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26%, Emotional 15.1%, Hack and Slash 11.4%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Story Rich 8.8%

Slash and Blast through a subterranean laboratory to rescue your father from the evil 'V'. Explore treacherous paths, gruesome monsters and uncover secrets all while mastering unique weapons, in this action packed, death defying Metroidvania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.8%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Hack and Slash 13.9%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Dystopian 9.5%

Shyftrs is a 2D stylized action adventure metroidvania game that will take you on a journey to uncover the mysteries of your lineage and the world beyond. Your weapon of choice are Cane Sword, Pistol or use your new found prowess. Step up and embrace the adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.2%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Hand-drawn 12.7%, Hack and Slash 11.3%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%

The Wicked Souls is a Metroidvania with a strong focus on an exciting and imaginative story. Explore the mysterious tower in the afterlife with the postman Bones and his mischievous companion Dietrich and uncover its secrets.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.3%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Hand-drawn 12.6%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%, Atmospheric 7.6%

Clash with tainted beasts as Divynia changes from the mundane to the unknown. As Aylidia, forge your destiny in a tale about courage and holding on to your beliefs. Will you unearth magic's greatest question, or are some mysteries better left untouched? Find out in this epic 2D Adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.1%, Emotional 14.4%, Hack and Slash 11.7%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Story Rich 7.7%

Volkolak: The Will of Gods is an epic 2D soulsvania in a dark Slavic fantasy setting, with hand-drawn animation. Explore an enchanted world full of secrets and enemies. Your choices will lead to several endings: become a bogatyr, a werewolf, or join the darkness.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.9%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Hack and Slash 13.2%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, Hand-drawn 8.2%

A Mystical Anime-Inspired Metroidvania. Embark on an adventure through a mystical world full of magical creatures.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.9%, 2D Platformer 18.1%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Hand-drawn 9%, Combat 6.4%

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 38.3%, Hand-drawn 12.1%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Stylized 8.5%, Atmospheric 7.5%

Escape a demonic underworld prison in this stunning anime inspired lite-vania adventure. Explore mysterious magical realms, forge pacts with powerful Familiar bosses, uncover dark secrets, and guide Lola through an emotional journey of growth in a haunting dark fantasy world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.4%, Hand-drawn 14.8%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%, Emotional 8%

Become a tiny astronaut and escape from an unknown planet where you’ve crash-landed in a dream! This is a 2D vertical-scrolling action puzzle game where you use the power of gravity to forge your path upward, discovering mysterious landscapes and unexpected encounters along the way.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.8%, 2D Platformer 18.5%, Emotional 13%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Atmospheric 5.9%

Explore a vast mountain filled with mysteries. Play as Sima, a swift girl with a scythe, and uncover hidden knowledge to find your way through an interconnected world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30%, 2D Platformer 18%, Action-Adventure 13.7%, Hand-drawn 11.1%, Dark Fantasy 8.2%

Spirit Fusion is a metroidvania about flexible elemental combos. You are Sir Arthur, master of flame, retired to your village—until someone starts hunting your brothers-in-arms—the elemental knights. The murders continue. Who’s behind it?

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.6%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Hand-drawn 10.8%, Stylized 6.6%

Play as Akari, a magical fox imbued with the power of light in this fast paced Metroidvania. Slash and Dash your way through an army of darkness and explore diverse, beautiful worlds.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.2%, 2D Platformer 16%, Emotional 15.8%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Story Rich 6.7%

『Mono』 is a 2D action game set in a monochrome world. Explore the land to enhance your abilities, defeat the formidable foes standing in your way, and resolve the crisis befalling this black-and-white realm.

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.1%, 2D Platformer 22.9%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Atmospheric 7.4%, Stylized 7.2%

Sinweaver is a 2D Metroidvania Lite that has you cutting your way through fallen angels and cultists alike as you fight your way through hell to escape a grim afterlife. Explore levels and an interactive overworld map to uncover the worlds secrets and why heavens mightiest have fallen to darkness.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.7%, Hack and Slash 14.1%, 2D Platformer 12%, Hand-drawn 11.6%, Action-Adventure 9.6%

Celestial Lumina is a 2D Pixel-Art Metroidvania where Light clashes with the corrupted Darkness threatening to overtake the world. Ascend from the depths as Evan, heir of a fallen underworld, to awaken the radiant abilities within you & uncover the truth behind a world stripped of dawn.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%, Nonlinear 8.2%, Dystopian 8.1%

In a dying world dominated by machines, use the powers of nature to explore a diverse landscape and devastate your foes in this action-driven metroidvania. As humanity's last hope, the BirdKnight must learn the truth behind the mysterious Heart of the World and restore life to the land.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.2%, Hand-drawn 11.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%, 2D Platformer 9.4%, Hack and Slash 8.6%

Ignite your sword and explore the dark depths and towering heights of a forgotten island that consumed itself long ago.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.4%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Hand-drawn 12.1%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Hack and Slash 7.2%

The Weird Dream is a 2D Metroidvania game set in the ruins of Alpha City. Control a mysterious rabbit, confront mutated inhabitants, level up your skills, and unravel the truth behind Alpha City's destruction.

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.2%, 2D Platformer 17.3%, Action-Adventure 13.1%, Hand-drawn 9.6%, Dark Fantasy 5.8%

Jump, dash, and climb through a vibrant wilderness as three playable characters in this action-adventure metroidvania. Explore a sprawling interconnected map, master unique abilities, and face powerful foes, all while uncovering the mysteries of this war-stricken world and one special cub.

Why similar: Metroidvania 45%, 2D Platformer 17.3%, Action-Adventure 13.1%, Nonlinear 8.9%, Atmospheric 7.5%

Explore caves, forest, and clouds to discover new secrets in the mysterious world of Caesura. A rhythm driven, hand drawn world. Match your jumps and dashes to the beat to solve challenging puzzles that ask you to dance along with the world as it also dances to the beat.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.8%, 2D Platformer 18.5%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Emotional 8.9%, Hand-drawn 8.6%

A dark 2D action-adventure with fast-paced hack and slash combat, deep exploration, and a branching story where every choice leads to a different ending.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Hack and Slash 13.3%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Emotional 11.1%

Battle corrupted emissaries, explore a mythical world, and sacrifice health for power in this hand-drawn Metroidvania. With tight, responsive controls, guide Kára on a journey of grief, vengeance, and forgiveness.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, Hand-drawn 12.4%, Hack and Slash 11.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%, Action-Adventure 8.8%

Shards of Memories is a hand-drawn Metroidvania where defeated enemies leave behind memories that carry their abilities. Equip these memories strategically, shape your own combat style, and explore a fractured world marked by its past.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.5%, Hand-drawn 16.6%, 2D Platformer 16%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Atmospheric 4.3%

A brutal 2D action platformer filled with deadly spikes, traps and enemies. Master movement, combat and skills to survive. Every level is a new challenge. Do you have what it takes?

Why similar: Metroidvania 38%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Hack and Slash 16.2%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Story Rich 6.7%

Scratch in a 2.5D world that blends hip hop aesthetics with action/platforming, where urban art has come to life. Explore dynamic environments, face cleaning robots, and uncover secrets of this vibrant world as you reclaim your identity in this intense and colorful adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.2%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Hand-drawn 9.8%, Emotional 6.9%, Action-Adventure 6.7%

A compact, exploration-driven metroidvania. Venture across a mysterious island and recover five fragments of a fallen meteor containing a rare and powerful mineral.

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.2%, 2D Platformer 20.2%, Hand-drawn 16.9%, Atmospheric 8.8%, Stylized 5.1%

Greak: Memories of Azur is a single-player puzzle platformer adventure. Azur is under threat from an enemy attack who have control of strange creatures infecting the land. Take on the role of three siblings: Greak, Adara and Raydel and utilize their unique abilities to escape the invasion together.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.5%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Hack and Slash 11.6%, Hand-drawn 11%, Action-Adventure 9.1%

Unravel the mysteries of these forgotten lands in a hand-drawn, narrative-driven 2D action-adventure, as a white-robed girl awakens in the depths of an abandoned world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.9%, Hand-drawn 15.4%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Story Rich 7.9%

In slaughter and exploration, seek the truth. KILL HIM is a black-and-white Metroidvania game where you will traverse a hostile world, challenge powerful enemies, and uncover the secrets hidden behind everything.

Why similar: Metroidvania 46%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, Hand-drawn 13.1%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Nonlinear 5.1%

An extinction-level threat looms over a prehistoric world of tribal reptiles and dinosaurs. Adapt, evolve, and outmaneuver savage enemies and seek to prevent the prophesied end of a hand painted jurassic world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.5%, Hand-drawn 13.3%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Hack and Slash 9.1%, Action-Adventure 7.5%

Elysian Echoes is a traditional, hand crafted souls-like metroidvania with a twist. Take possession of your fallen enemies bodies and unveil your cosmic destiny as you untangle Gaia's turmoil. Adapt to the varied and difficult encounters; learn and use your enemies' moves against them or die trying.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.6%, 2D Platformer 13%, Hand-drawn 12.8%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Stylized 8.1%

A dark metroidvania where you play as a silent, white-hooded specter drifting through forgotten realms. Master precise hand-drawn platforming and uncover the mystery of the veil.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.6%, 2D Platformer 16.9%, Action-Adventure 13.9%, Hand-drawn 10.6%, Dark Fantasy 6.5%

Join RIN, the last child of the Creator, on a journey to restore order in a mystical world. Collect aspects and runes, craft spells, and confront powerful bosses - your transformed siblings. The fate of the world rests in your hands. Can you restore harmony to this enchanted realm?

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.4%, Emotional 16.9%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Atmospheric 7.4%, Story Rich 6.9%

Experience the emotional life of a zombie with his butt stuck in a microwave. It's a 2D platformer with critical thinking based combat where each different enemy feels like a puzzle to solve instead of relying on brute hack & slash tactics.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.4%, Emotional 13.2%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Nonlinear 10.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%

It's you who can make a change. Use your soul to fight the corruption that leaks in the mysterious and atmospheric universe of Astra. Dive deeply into the essence of this world and navigate around danger leaning on truths and secrets. The Stars are Fading! Soon the darkness will swallow them all.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.5%, 2D Platformer 16.8%, Hand-drawn 15.6%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Story Rich 8.4%

Explore and fight your way through a dense and sprawling world filled with mystery. Take your checkpoint with you while discovering secrets and abilities as you fight your way up the mountain you found yourself in. Do you have what it takes to slay the Forest God?

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.4%, Hack and Slash 15%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Emotional 11.3%, Dark Fantasy 9.6%

A Dark, Hand Drawn 2D Hack and Slash Platformer. Play as Sakinko, a young warrior set on a quest to avenge her father’s death and protect her people from the evil spirits that now menace her land, these evil spirits take the name of Wekufu.

Why similar: Metroidvania 23.8%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Hack and Slash 14.6%, Hand-drawn 11.9%, Action-Adventure 9.5%

Delve into the Master Dungeon as you explore the unyielding tunnels from a top-down view or hop and bop through expansive caverns in 2d-sidescrolling action! Danger and discovery are to be found wherever you are in this retro-style adventure!

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.2%, Hack and Slash 16.9%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Combat 6%

Blessing Part I is a 2D pixel style action-adventure game. Players will take on the role of a swordsman Lowe who lost everything in the past and embarks on revenge alone. With only a great sword and flesh and blood, you will fight against the twisted creatures in the darkness.

Why similar: Metroidvania 47%, 2D Platformer 18.9%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Hand-drawn 9%, Dark Fantasy 6.2%

Dash and slash through an innovative kinetic metroidvania. The Tower of Time awaits – a rich, handcrafted world fractured by the collapse of time. Slice through foes in tough-as-talons bite-sized battles, and master the way of the bird warrior.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.7%, Hand-drawn 11.6%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Atmospheric 8.3%, Action-Adventure 7.6%

Fight, dash, swim and bite your way through 3 different dungeons. Let the inner shark out! Face many different opponents and defeat powerful bosses. Makis Adventure is an Action-Platformer with a bite!

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.9%, Action-Adventure 13%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Dark Fantasy 11.3%, Hand-drawn 9.4%

Autonomous Odyssey is a story-driven, hand-drawn 2D metroidvania. Use agile platforming on your apocalyptic sci-fi journey to explore the labs once filled with exceptional researchers. Fight through vengeful robots on Pim’s quest to find his missing father and restore everyone's humanity.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.1%, Hand-drawn 15%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, Stylized 6.8%

When a nightmare creeps into reality, the only ones that can help are those whose magical powers we’ve believed in since childhood. A brave teddy bear heads to the far side of “happily ever after” to rescue his owner, Alicia.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Emotional 12.2%, Hack and Slash 10.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.2%

Constance is a 2D hand-drawn action adventure featuring a paintbrush-wielding artist, striving to escape from a colorful but decaying inner-world, created by her declining mental health.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.2%, Emotional 16.3%, Hand-drawn 12.9%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Nonlinear 9.8%

Ariana must restore the Codices and unravel the Library's hidden truths...

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.6%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Action-Adventure 13.3%, Stylized 5.5%, Combat 4.2%

Save your sister from a certain death by finding her soul fragments in this mystical hand-drawn world! Utilize a variety of morphing abilities and fight through the dream-like Land Of Sorrow. It is known to be flooded with crying creatures who are creating a chaos under the dark soul Self.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.4%, Emotional 17.9%, Hand-drawn 11.5%, Hack and Slash 11.3%, Action-Adventure 6.7%

Explore EON Association in the wake of an apocalyptic disaster. Maneuver the artificial life EON-3033 to battle paranormal entities. Experience an exciting 2D combat in a world where elemental forces exist. Peel back the threads of ambiguous narrative and discover the secrets of time and fate.

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.3%, 2D Platformer 19%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Hand-drawn 9.8%, Stylized 6%

Save your sister from your father's dark fate and plunge into a hand-painted 2D adventure with exciting battles and a deep, captivating story in "Pentaquin: Deeds Of Twilight". Master various skills and discover a fantastic world.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 18.4%, Metroidvania 15.9%, Hand-drawn 14.8%, Emotional 10.9%, Action-Adventure 10.2%

A 2D Hand Drawn, high-intense metroidvania, telling how two brave women helped to build the Tower of Babel and faced their annihilation.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.9%, Hack and Slash 12.8%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Emotional 11.2%, Action-Adventure 10.1%

Explore a dystopian urban landscape in a non-linear, hand drawn, Metroidvania. Smash your enemies with your guitar and discover upgrades like efx pedals to customize your play through.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36%, Dystopian 15.5%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Nonlinear 10.6%, Hand-drawn 10.3%