
VELASTER is a gruesome 3D side-scrolling action combat game set in the Middle-earth called Malum. You will find yourself growing in battles against various monsters and bosses. Take revenge that remains in your fading memories.
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VELASTER is a gruesome 3D side-scrolling action combat game set in the Middle-earth called Malum. You will find yourself growing in battles against various monsters and bosses. Take revenge that remains in your fading memories.

Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree
Slay your way in Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree, an epic action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. Battle monsters, master six unique Classes, craft hundreds of useful items, and explore the secrets of an expansive, interconnected world.

UROS: A Trip Through Shadows
Uros is a 2.5D metroidvania-style action platformer. Enter the nightmares, upgrade your skills, fight against creepy creatures and face the evil god of nightmares in your mission to restore stability to the dream world.
Slay your way in Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree, an epic action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. Battle monsters, master six unique Classes, craft hundreds of useful items, and explore the secrets of an expansive, interconnected world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 18.6%, Souls-like 18.2%, 2.5D 11.8%, Side Scroller 11.3%, Action RPG 9.8%
Uros is a 2.5D metroidvania-style action platformer. Enter the nightmares, upgrade your skills, fight against creepy creatures and face the evil god of nightmares in your mission to restore stability to the dream world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.7%, Souls-like 22.8%, Side Scroller 12.7%, 2.5D 10.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%
Only the strong will conquer this gruesome action platformer with RPG elements. Dismember demonic creatures and terrifying bosses by wielding brutal weapons in intense skill-based combat. Slay or be slain as you collect glory and treasure in this nightmarish 2D world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.4%, Gothic 16.8% ★, Side Scroller 15.9%, Action RPG 12.8%, Dark Fantasy 8%
Destroy... Absorb... Grow... GRIME is a fast and unforgiving Action-Adventure RPG in which you crush your foes with living weapons that mutate form and function, and then consume their remains with a black hole to strengthen your vessel as you break apart a world of anatomical horror and intrigue.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.1%, Souls-like 20.7%, 2.5D 10.7%, Side Scroller 9.8%, Action RPG 8.5%
Dive into the latest evolution of The Last Faith: a dark and gothic fusion of metroidvania and soulslike. Engage in merciless and precise combat with a huge range of weapons, firearms, and custom executions. Let nothing stand in the way of your journey to salvation.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.9%, Souls-like 26.8%, Gothic 15.1% ★, Dark Fantasy 10%, Platformer 6.7%
Eastern Exorcist is a stunning 2D side-scrolling action RPG set in a fantasy eastern world with the vicious spirits and monsters. Play as a skilled exorcist against chaotic evil to fight your way through the brutal world, and experience different stories of joy and sorrow.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.9%, Side Scroller 21.5%, Action RPG 12.9%, Platformer 9.5%, RPG 8.2%
A 2D action/platforming adventure with a healthy dose of RPG elements set in the hostile world of Lor, a classic sword and sorcery setting. The slave-hungry Argeshii empire dominates the known world, old and false gods conspire; brutal combat is the only means of survival!
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.6%, Souls-like 22.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%, 2.5D 9.1%, Action RPG 9.1%
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 45.5%, Metroidvania 24%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%, Platformer 5.7%, Side Scroller 4.7%
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 37%, Souls-like 28.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.4%, Gothic 8% ★, Platformer 5.9%
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 31.9%, Souls-like 27.9%, Platformer 11%, Side Scroller 9.3%, Dark Fantasy 9%
As a hunter, you explore a dark, interconnected world filled with dungeons, relying on precise combat to survive. Battle grotesque monsters, expand your arsenal, and uncover hidden paths in a non-linear, pixel art journey.
Why similar: Souls-like 26%, Metroidvania 23.6%, Gothic 16.1% ★, Action RPG 11%, Dark Fantasy 7.3%
Die. Adapt. Strike back. Climb Sanctora in this brutal Rogue-lite where every death unlocks powers, heroes, and paths to vengeance.
Why similar: Souls-like 41.8%, Action RPG 22.8%, Dark Fantasy 17.5%, Medieval 11%, RPG 7%
You, who was born in a world full of darkness, should wander this hollowed land to find the Relics for a person who created you. However, fallen and lost souls with trap-filled trials await in your course of doing so. Can you survive in this crumbling world and start a new era?
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.9%, Souls-like 26.9%, RPG 11.7%, Side Scroller 9.9%, Dark Fantasy 7.6%
Zapling Bygone is a twisted metroidvania where you murder your foes and steal their abilities by wearing their skulls and absorbing their consciousness into your hive-mind.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.4%, Souls-like 22.7%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Horror 8%, Platformer 7.7%
Dive into the strange town of Rainybrook, taken over by the “Vile” in this 2.5D metroidvania! Fight your way through treacherous terrains and defeat formidable bosses to absorb their powers! Will you save the town and find your missing friend Ella — or will you give in to the monster you've become?
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.1%, Gothic 14.5% ★, 2.5D 13.8%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Platformer 8.3%
Skelethrone is a challenging 2D action platformer with RPG elements inspired by games like Castlevania and Dark Souls.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.7%, Souls-like 23.4%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Gothic 13.1% ★, Dark Fantasy 9.9%
3000th Duel is action-adventure game that has speedy, exciting battles as its charm. Fight against monsters with your own style of battle to travel an unidentified world and discover a secret hidden.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.3%, Souls-like 22.2%, Side Scroller 13.1%, 2.5D 12.4%, Dark Fantasy 9%
Join Kim Rip, a Royal Guard whose humanity is gradually slipping away, on a thrilling 2.5D action-adventure platforming journey in 'The Devil Within: Satgat'. Uncover the mysteries of a desolate realm as you engage in stylish battles against formidable foes.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.2%, Souls-like 21%, 2.5D 12.2%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%
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: Souls-like 38.9%, Metroidvania 38.9%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%, RPG 7.2%, Action 3.2%
Become a glutton for punishment and persevere, alone or with a friend, against 20+ merciless bosses and legions of skeletal nightmares in this savage yet charming 2D souls-like.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.2%, Metroidvania 25%, Action RPG 13.1%, Side Scroller 9.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%
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 22.3%, Souls-like 20.6%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Action RPG 11.2%, 2.5D 10.9%
Explore a massive interconnected labyrinth of grottos, castles, and groves in this 2D retro-inspired Action RPG.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.6%, Souls-like 23.8%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Action RPG 13.5%, Action-Adventure 6.7%
The Last Man Survivor is a gloomy roguelike in which you have to fight tons of enemies, slay giant bosses, discover new abilities and characters, and also find out the dark secret of the Last Survivor
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 29.8%, Action RPG 21.7%, Medieval 15.6%, Magic 15.1%, Horror 12.2%
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 26.6%, Souls-like 24.5%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Platformer 9.7%, Action-Adventure 7%
Beholgar is a classically styled metroidvania action adventure. Explore caverns, ancient woods, and deadly castles; battle creatures and solve ancient mysteries at the kingdom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.2%, Side Scroller 19.3%, Platformer 14.8%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%
HunterX: code name T is an action adventure with fast and stylish combat. Perfect your own fighting style using various weapon actions and magic, and explore an ever-greater world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.5%, Souls-like 18.5%, Action RPG 11.4%, Side Scroller 10%, 2.5D 9.4%
After Death is a platform / exploration game in a dark and hostile world. With the help from lost souls, you will have to find a way to open a gate which seems to be the only exit from this mysterious world infected by monsters.
Why similar: Metroidvania 56.4%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Platformer 12.4%, Horror 8.5%, Action 6.2%
Voidwrought is a 2D action-platformer set in a hand-drawn world of cosmic horrors. Explore the thawing ruins of the First Civilisation and strike down the gods that dwell there. Grow your powers, uncover ancient artifacts, and expand your shrine amid the wreckage.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.6%, Platformer 13.3%, Exploration 10.2%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%, Action-Adventure 8.8%
Explore a stunning hand-crafted world ravaged by war and ruled by a evil tyrant. Face a wide variety of enemies as you customize your strategy, switch weapons, and unlock powerful abilities
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.7%, Souls-like 23%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Action RPG 11.1%, Platformer 9.2%
In the abyss where the mortal realm and netherworld intertwine, become a warrior wielding the power of the Nether Lantern to fight along with the fallen souls. With hardcore, soulslike action and intriguing roguelike builds, shatter the cursed barriers and unveil the truth woven from blood and soul.
Why similar: Gothic 24.1% ★, Action RPG 20.1%, Dark Fantasy 15.3%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Medieval 10.3%
This game is a challenging 2D action platformer with RPG elements inspired by games like Castlevania and Dark Souls. Skelethrone: The Prey is a free prequel to the main game, setting the stage for the events that will unfold throughout Skelethrone: The Chronicles of Ericona campaign.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.3%, Souls-like 22.1%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Gothic 12.8% ★, Dark Fantasy 9.6%
Grapple, throw, and break your fellow undead in this bone-smashing exploration movement shooter. Challenge the afterlife, collect secret artifacts, and uncover the deprived depths as you clamber out of a hopeless abyss.
Why similar: Souls-like 39.9%, Gothic 18.1% ★, Platformer 17.2%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%, Exploration 10.1%
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 34.2%, Souls-like 30.2%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Platformer 8.2%, Action-Adventure 7.1%
Start your journey in a dark fantasy world. Prepare to face challenging enemies with Swords, Bows and powerful Magics. Choose your path! Fight, Craft, Explore and find out the dark secret of The Altered Lands.
Why similar: Souls-like 36.1%, Action RPG 14.9%, Dark Fantasy 12.4%, RPG 7.4%, Realistic 7.4%
Crafted by a solo developer, VOIN is a first-person hack-and-slash. Cleave through hordes of enemies in fast-paced combat. Explore dark fantasy realms filled with secrets and dangers. Discover powerful gear and weapons, and face menacing bosses in your quest to cleanse a broken world.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.7%, Gothic 18.3% ★, Action RPG 15.3%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, Action-Adventure 8.7%
A simple 2D action game centered on themes of masochistic tendencies, yearning for death, as well as despair at being attacked by terrifying beings.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.7%, Souls-like 23.8%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Dark Fantasy 8.6%, Action-Adventure 8.2%
Explore a kingdom overrun by evil magic as you fight foes with your own magical bow in this retro inspired action-adventure platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 56.2%, Platformer 16.3%, Magic 8.3%, Action-Adventure 8%, Fantasy 6.2%
Explore alternative realities while trying to save Your own from approaching annihilation. Dark fantasy rpg action game which will take You on a journey deep into the realms of Errent.
Why similar: Souls-like 67.1%, RPG 15%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%, Action 7.1%
Deepening Fire is a side-scrolling action adventure game. Choose different classes, with appropriate equipment, explore hidden complex map, defeat powerful enemies, expose the conspiracy of the chaotic world, experience the souls-like battle
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.9%, Souls-like 21.9%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Action RPG 10.2%, Platformer 8.8%
A story-driven Metroidvania where the allies you choose to bond with change how you fight and explore. Journey through the high-fantasy world of Raoah, uncover lost civilizations, and forge bonds that shape your path through a land on the brink of collapse.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.1%, Souls-like 26.6%, Dark Fantasy 11.3%, Action-Adventure 8.4%, Platformer 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 40.8%, Souls-like 20.1%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%, Action RPG 10.3%, Side Scroller 4.4%
Fantasy metroidvania with a moral choice and hunting the bosses who are not going to patiently wait for you in their lair. Study the monsters. Track'em. Kill'em. Exploration of the vast interconnected fairytale world, an acrobatic combat system and weird locals are what awaits you.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.2%, Souls-like 24.4%, Action RPG 11.9%, Platformer 10.9%, Medieval 7.8%
Gravethorn is a 2D platformer that combines soulslike and metroidvania elements with deep storytelling. The story follows an Inquisitor who has lost his memory, searching for his forgotten past along with his regrets.
Why similar: Souls-like 36.3%, Side Scroller 25%, Action RPG 17.5%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%
Discover the secrets of a sundered world as you help Aryn save his comrades in this story-rich, fully-voiced, 2.5D action-platformer. Fight terrible dangers and explore ancient mysteries as Aryn uncovers the forces that forge his destiny.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.1%, Souls-like 19%, Side Scroller 13%, 2.5D 12.3%, Platformer 8.5%
ELDERBORN - a Metal AF* Slasher with brutal FPP melee combat and souls-like/RPG character progression. In the times of legend, barbarian tribes need a new dark messiah. Be that merciless slayer. Uncover ancient secrets in the city of doom. Forge your own destiny! *Action Fantasy.
Why similar: Souls-like 41%, Action RPG 20.4%, Dark Fantasy 18.1%, Exploration 9.8%, Fantasy 7.4%
AshenForest is a roguelite action RPG focused on boss-rush. To purify the ashen forest that is causing the plague, you must fight against all the monsters lurking in the forest.
Why similar: RPG 30.9%, Side Scroller 30.5%, Dark Fantasy 15.6%, Action 14.6%, Exploration 8.3%
Thymesia is a gruelling action-RPG with fast-paced combat and an intricate plague weapon system. In a kingdom where death spreads, play as a mysterious character known by the code name "Corvus". Prey upon your enemies, wield the power of disease and find the truth in your own memories.
Why similar: Souls-like 37.6%, Gothic 13.3% ★, Action RPG 13.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.4%, Medieval 5.4%
Solateria is a hand-drawn action Metroidvania with parry-focused combat. A small fire warrior journeys to find the Primordial Flame, the world’s last hope against the Shadow Plague. Defeat foes with stylish parries and explore mysterious realms to uncover the world’s secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.7%, Souls-like 32.9%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%, Platformer 10.1%, Exploration 7.3%
Guild of Darksteel is a story-driven adventure game set in a rich, dark fantasy world. As the immortal Sellsword, you must unearth an evil plot brewing beneath the city of Ravenrock. Only you can discover the true horror lurking under the city’s surface.
Why similar: Side Scroller 18.5%, Gothic 15.4% ★, Dark Fantasy 12.9%, Platformer 11.1%, Action RPG 10.9%
Ortharion: The Last Battle is a hack'n slash RPG that immerses you in a medieval fantasy world full of secrets. Customize your hero by combining classes, equipment and spells to create unique synergies to face formidable bosses to prove your strength.
Why similar: Action RPG 25.7%, Action-Adventure 15.5%, RPG 11.8%, Exploration 11.8%, Medieval 10.2%
Usurper: Soulbound is a brutal Rogue-lite Action RPG where death is just the beginning. Possess your enemies to seize their bodies and abilities. Trapped in a nightmarish dimension, you must master combat, conquer deadly foes, and fight your way back to freedom—or be lost forever.
Why similar: Souls-like 49%, Action RPG 22%, Dark Fantasy 12.8%, RPG 8.1%, 3D 5.3%
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 62.5%, Souls-like 15.2%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, Action 4.2%, Platformer 3.1%
Rebellion is a souls like and roguelite action game about your revenge saga. Unfairly imprisoned, you seek to cross swords with the King again, for the last time! Escape the jail, explore the castle and it's different areas and layouts, find and recruit allies, choose to fight or sneak from enemies.
Why similar: Souls-like 38%, Action RPG 19%, Medieval 12%, Exploration 8.8%, Realistic 8.4%
Death is not the end: defeat infernal foes until you die and carry on the fight with your eternal soul and memories in a new body!
Why similar: 2.5D 55.4%, Dark Fantasy 37.7%, Action 6.9%
Defeat the mage Kalinur and bring peace back to the kingdom in this mini metroidvania with a lot of action.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.6%, Platformer 17.6%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, Exploration 11.2%, Medieval 7.9%
Grimlord is a Dark Fantasy Action Souls-like RPG - on VR. Awakened in a monastery deep in the Lonely Mountains, you walk in an epic quest as the adventurer standing before the darkness and striving for the light against the tyrannical Grim Lord.
Why similar: Souls-like 26.7%, Action RPG 14.2%, Gothic 11.5% ★, Dark Fantasy 10.9%, Medieval 7.5%
Ex Natura: Nature Corrupted is a souls-like game with Enrage mechanic which sets in a Nature themed dark fantasy world. Fight your way from the deepest dungeons to the top of the clouds and save the corrupted nature in this mysterious "pre-human" era-themed epic story.
Why similar: Souls-like 32%, Action RPG 16.7%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Exploration 7.9%
FADE is a classic Third person Action RPG. Travel to the land of Baltane and stop a twisted cult from finishing a ancient and twisted ritual. Face powerful bosses, collect loot, and fight horrific beings. Solo developed.
Why similar: Souls-like 43.9%, Action RPG 20%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, RPG 9%, Dark Fantasy 8.4%
Discover and destroy increasingly horrifying creatures across an oppressive lofi world, wielding fierce weaponry and powerful magic in this pocket-sized action adventure.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 26.6%, Action-Adventure 21.2%, Horror 20.1%, Medieval 14.2%, Fantasy 11.9%