60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Platformer, 2D, Pixel Graphics.
If you enjoyed NES games like Castlevania, Ninja Gaiden, Shatterhand, Jorney to Silius you have to try this game! Play as Vlad Tepes Dracula and fight your way to the Wallachian border to take your rightful throne in a new medieval Classicvania game with gorgeous art, and 10 playable characters!
Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
Battle with swords and whips in this retro-style action game brought to you by game creator Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates! Play as Zangetsu, a demon slayer bearing a deep grudge, who must travel through perilous lands to defeat a powerful demon lurking in a dark castle.
The Last Faith
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.
Battle with swords and whips in this retro-style action game brought to you by game creator Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates! Play as Zangetsu, a demon slayer bearing a deep grudge, who must travel through perilous lands to defeat a powerful demon lurking in a dark castle.
Why similar: Gothic 16.3% ★, Metroidvania 15%, Vampires 14.2% ★, Side Scroller 8.6%, Platformer 7.9%
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 19.8%, Gothic 15.8% ★, Vampires 15.3% ★, Souls-like 12.7%, Dark Fantasy 8.5%
Enter the dark world of Nosgoth – Ascendance is a fast paced, 2D action platformer built around fluid combat, vertical movement, vampiric powers, and skill-driven play.
Why similar: Metroidvania 16%, Gothic 14.9% ★, Vampires 12.7% ★, Platformer 9.6%, Side Scroller 9.1%
Dead by Death is a retro style platformer. The hero will explore dungeons where are full of traps and find out hidden secrets. To defeat monsters till you die or live for glory.
Why similar: Vampires 26% ★, Gothic 14.3% ★, Metroidvania 12.9%, Side Scroller 7.6%, Difficult 6.5%
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 19.7%, Gothic 16.2% ★, Souls-like 12.8%, Side Scroller 10.4%, Dark Fantasy 10%
Skelethrone is a challenging 2D action platformer with RPG elements inspired by games like Castlevania and Dark Souls.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20%, Gothic 16% ★, Souls-like 12.9%, Side Scroller 10.4%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%
A completely non linear adventure, with screen filling bosses, which could have been named Metroidvania if it wasn't for legal issues.
Why similar: Metroidvania 16.9%, Gothic 16.2% ★, Vampires 14.8% ★, Side Scroller 11%, 1980s 10.6%
Darkest Abyss is a platform/action game inspired by the Classic-Vania genre.
Why similar: Gothic 23.6% ★, Vampires 12.2% ★, Retro 9.9%, Platformer 9.8%, 1980s 9.5%
Blade of Mercy: Bloody Countess is a 2D action with metroidvania elements set in a 16th-century fantasy world, drawn with cozy pixels. Explore a mysterious realm, battle ruthless enemies, and uncover powerful weapons and abilities. And remember: beer is the best medicine in these grim times!
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.6%, Vampires 15% ★, Souls-like 13.2%, Difficult 10.8%, Side Scroller 9.1%
Konami's Castlevania Anniversary Collection traces the origins of the historic vampire franchise. Included is a unique eBook with details provided by developers, artists and others inspired by the Castlevania legacy which sheds a fresh light into the world of Castlevania.
Why similar: Vampires 26.4% ★, Metroidvania 18.5%, Platformer 8.5%, Gothic 7.5% ★, Retro 7.3%
The dark lord Rhogul is about to be resurrected and the only man capable of stopping him is dying. Explore a vast open world in this action game with metroidvania elements and join Arion Dorleac in his final days for one last time...
Why similar: Metroidvania 18.8%, Gothic 14.3% ★, 1980s 12.1%, Side Scroller 10.9%, Platformer 8.9%
Valiant Saga is a brutal 2D action-platformer with RPG elements. Wield a massive axe and explore cursed kingdoms, from snowy hills to blood soaked catacombs. Face hordes of abysmal creatures with pixel art visuals and a powerful metal soundtrack.
Why similar: Metroidvania 17.2%, Vampires 17% ★, Gothic 13.2% ★, Souls-like 11.2%, Side Scroller 9.4%
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 31.4%, Platformer 12.2%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Souls-like 11%, Vampires 10.1% ★
Welcome to the world of Glight, a dark fantasy side-scroller adventure by ATOMIC BREATH. On a daunting journey to recover something long lost, give form to your powers of light and darkness in a fast-flowing, super-tight platformer full of hidden shortcuts and devious secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.9%, Side Scroller 12.7%, Dark Fantasy 12.4%, Gothic 12.4% ★, Difficult 12.3%
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 30%, Souls-like 16.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%, Gothic 10.2% ★, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
Awakened Evil is an action platformer inspired by the classics. Jump and slash your way through intense linear stages that will put your skills to the test. Do you have what it takes to slay all the bosses, and take on evil itself?
Why similar: Platformer 14.1%, Retro 12.5%, Difficult 12.1%, Side Scroller 11.1%, 1980s 10.9%
Blood Gauntlet is a fast-paced, pixel art action platformer where you’re constantly bleeding out. The only way to survive is to keep moving and destroy everything in your path!
Why similar: Gothic 21% ★, Vampires 17.9% ★, Retro 10.4%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
Face merciless gameplay to explore a cursed castle, discover the dark tales of its inhabitants, and kill the gods of a decaying world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.6%, 1980s 10.2%, Dark Fantasy 10%, Platformer 9.4%, Retro 9%
The Deadlands, is a haunting journey of vengeance. Conquer undead horrors, face formidable bosses, and harness their souls to save your son from an evil necromancer. Pixel art meets gothic aesthetic in this intense, captivating platformer/2D side scroller.
Why similar: Gothic 28% ★, Dark Fantasy 14.4%, Platformer 12.4%, Vampires 12% ★, Arcade 8.2%
Hunt the legendary Beast of Gévaudan in Chronicles of the Wolf! Step into the boots of Mateo Lombardo in this epic adventure featuring brutal bosses, vast castles, and secrets to uncover. Narration by the legendary Robert Belgrade and other special appearances!
Why similar: Metroidvania 18.3%, Vampires 16.5% ★, Side Scroller 12.7%, 1980s 12.4%, Old School 7.3%
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 29.8%, Gothic 23.3% ★, Souls-like 17.8%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, Platformer 7.2%
Count Dracula is once more back from the dead... Join the fight against Evil in the Castlevania Advance Collection, a compilation of timeless action-exploration masterpieces!
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.3%, Vampires 21.8% ★, Gothic 9.5% ★, Dark Fantasy 8.6%, Retro 8.1%
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 25.5%, Souls-like 16.6%, Difficult 12.4%, Platformer 10.8%, Dark Fantasy 9%
A Classicvania action-horror game where you play as Vlad Tepes Dracula, the medieval Voievod (Warlord) of Wallachia. Fight your way through the Dungeons of Edirne Castele to recruit a great warrior sentenced to death at the hands of a man eating Inquisitor.
Why similar: Gothic 22.6% ★, Metroidvania 20%, Souls-like 15.2%, Retro 8.6%, 1980s 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 24.9%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Souls-like 14.3%, Platformer 11.9%, Difficult 10.6%
This is a classic platformer.Fight through over 10 stages—or take an alternate route—as you make your way to the demon lord.It offers a challenging, retro-style action experience focused on precise controls and skill-based gameplay.
Why similar: Vampires 19.8% ★, Side Scroller 17%, Platformer 14.9%, Gothic 9.7% ★, Action 7.9%
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 30%, Souls-like 18.1%, Difficult 12.5%, Platformer 11.3%, Dark Fantasy 4.4%
In this dank pit of rot and undeath, take control of The Mortali, the newest member of ragtag-group THE DARK DWELLERS. Fight and crawl your way through this subterranean land, collect unique weapons, learn devastating Blood Magic spells and attempt to end The Maddening Curse.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.8%, Souls-like 16.1%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, Difficult 12.1%, Side Scroller 10.7%
Specters of the Sun is a challenging 2D action platformer with action-packed levels. Take on the role of an elusive specter to reclaim your old corpse, now possessed at the heights of your former kingdom.
Why similar: Gothic 19.8% ★, Difficult 14%, Side Scroller 11.3%, Platformer 11%, Dark Fantasy 9.6%
Custodian: Beginning of the End is a brutal and difficult platformer designed for caution and reaction. Explore, seek secrets and collect mechanisms to become even stronger and meet the impending End!
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.2%, Souls-like 14.6%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Difficult 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%
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 26.4%, Souls-like 17.5%, Difficult 11.8%, Platformer 11.2%, Dark Fantasy 10%
Where shadow falls, it begins. Dive into Eden's Guardian, a challenging metroidvania experience with handmade pixel art set in a world with medieval and fantasy aesthetics devastated by conflict where the history of Gods and humans intertwine.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.3%, Souls-like 14.8%, Side Scroller 12.8%, Difficult 10.3%, Platformer 9.7%
Signiverux is a Metroidvania-inspired action adventure with fluid gameplay and detailed graphics. Explore the depths of a mysterious castle in search for a way back home, enjoy fast ability progressions, search for powerful magic upgrades and grow your character by expanding the skill tree.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21%, Gothic 19.2% ★, Souls-like 12.9%, Difficult 10.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%
This sequel to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow reveals the story of the Belmonts as they battle destiny across generations to discover their true fate. Trevor Belmont, knight of the Brotherhood of Light, embarks on an epic quest to avenge his mother who was killed by his father Gabriel.
Why similar: Vampires 39.1% ★, Metroidvania 20.6%, Gothic 9.9% ★, Platformer 8.2%, Side Scroller 6.1%
In this a Metroidvania style game made in crispy pixel art, Join Rhea , a bounty huntress with a task to save some people who have been kidnapped and taken to an old abandoned castle where there are many dangers, she needs your help to rescue these people and to bring peace to the city of Vaunard
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.8%, Side Scroller 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%, Retro 6.2%
A collection of old-school retro Citadale games in the style of various systems released in the mid 1980s to early 1990s. Each game has its own unique look, sound, gameplay style and feel and yet they are all distinctly Citadale.
Why similar: Gothic 15.3% ★, 1980s 14%, Side Scroller 12.8%, Platformer 10.3%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%
Ascend the tower to save your grandfather in this classic, hardcore action-platformer. The Tower of Mu is waiting for you... Push past each check point to the next awaiting challenge; dashing, jumping, and slinging your way up to the towers peak. Die. learn. Overcome.
Why similar: Metroidvania 14.5%, Dark Fantasy 13.9%, Difficult 13.6%, Platformer 11.9%, Side Scroller 10%
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 24.5%, Side Scroller 12.6%, 1980s 12.6%, Platformer 11.2%, Dark Fantasy 8.1%
Battle corrupted enemies, liberate afflicted allies, and explore a modernly medieval world on the verge of self-destruction in this action-packed 2D side scrolling adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, Souls-like 15.4%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Difficult 10.4%, Platformer 8.4%
Explore three distant planets in this retro-inspired 2D metroidvania, developed for the Game Boy Color. Face mysterious creatures, discover powerful upgrades and uncover lost secrets. The fate of humanity is in your hands!
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.6%, Platformer 14.1%, Retro 14%, Side Scroller 8.4%, Dark Fantasy 5%
Silent Planet is an exploration-focused, gothic sci-fi metroidvania rooted in Cosmic Horror. Explore the claustrophobic corridors of a massive underground complex filled with the remnants of technological and biological horrors created by a dead civilization.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.3%, Gothic 22.4% ★, Vampires 17% ★, Side Scroller 10.7%, Dark Fantasy 7%
The Guise is a dark metroidvania fairy tale about a boy trapped in the body of a monster. Can he hold onto his humanity? It's up to you.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.8%, Souls-like 14.8%, Difficult 10.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%, Platformer 9.2%
Infinity Wanderer is a roguelite, souls-lite action-platformer. Players dive into Lunara's dark story, facing her fears in a nightmare world. With handcrafted levels and deep character customization, it offers fluid, challenging combat that blends fast-paced and strategic souls-like mechanics.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.5%, Vampires 17.1% ★, Souls-like 13%, Side Scroller 11.9%, Dark Fantasy 8.5%
VonGarland Castle : Sacrilege of the Night a love letter to action platformer classics like Castlevania, Super Metroid and Mega Man X.
Why similar: Vampires 19.6% ★, Gothic 18.5% ★, Metroidvania 17.7%, Side Scroller 9.6%, Dark Fantasy 7.7%
Prepare to descend into the Labyrinth. Bloodbreaker: Labyrinth of the Witch combines the best elements of the roguelite and Metroidvania genres into an unforgiving, yet rewarding experience.
Why similar: Gothic 21.4% ★, Metroidvania 19.4%, Vampires 18.9% ★, Difficult 9.4%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%
All alone, Hania sets out on a journey to find the answers to her past across this uncharted, perilous and magical world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.8%, Platformer 14.7%, Difficult 13.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%, Adventure 7.1%
Albert’s Journey is a 2d platformer adventure game with a pixel art look.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.3%, Platformer 14.6%, Retro 13.4%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Old School 8.6%
Tres-Bashers is a 2D monster-bashing adventure featuring a big interconnected map full of cryptids, secrets, and more! Find 40 different monster types and whack 'em with your baseball bat!
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.4%, 1980s 11.5%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Platformer 8.8%, Horror 8%
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 23.3%, Souls-like 16.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, Retro 10.3%, Difficult 9.4%
Slumbering Feline is a single-player, one-shot game featuring a feline-themed story. Step into the shoes of Momo, who finds herself lost in a strange dream and trying to escape from her slumber. Can Momo find her way out of this dreamscape?
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.9%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Platformer 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Retro 8.9%
Traverse an old, abandoned cathedral filled with grotesque monsters and bloodthirsty vampires. Overcome relentless enemies and heart-pounding boss fights with your choice of weapons, spells and accessories in this macabre 2D Action-RPG.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.6%, Vampires 19.4% ★, Gothic 18.1% ★, Souls-like 14.7%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%
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 34.9%, Souls-like 20.5%, Platformer 12.7%, Action-Adventure 6.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%
Three incredible action adventure games from the Castlevania series have finally returned, for the first time! But wait, there's more! Haunted Castle Revisited, a redesigned version of the very first Castlevania arcade game, makes its debut!
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.6%, Vampires 23.4% ★, Dark Fantasy 10.8%, Retro 7.4%, Platformer 6.9%
Best Buds vs Bad Guys is a 2D run ’n’ gun from a game developer Dad and his 11 year old son, with a special message behind it. Travel to 11 different worlds, all presented in classic 16-bit style, with a catchy chip-tune soundtrack and lots of over-the-top weapons!
Why similar: Metroidvania 19%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Platformer 13.7%, Retro 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%
The old gods have forgotten this land. No one could save our people when darkness started spreading and collecting human souls for its army. Odallus is a classic exploration/action game, inspired by Ghosts’n Goblins, Demon’s Crest and Castlevania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.9%, Retro 14.5%, Platformer 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Dark Fantasy 5.6%
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 33.7%, Souls-like 20.4%, Difficult 14.6%, Platformer 10.6%, Dark Fantasy 6%
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.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.8%, Souls-like 15.5%, Gothic 15.4% ★, Side Scroller 13.9%, Platformer 9.8%
Explore a bite-sized action-adventure RPG brimming with classic charm. Battle familiar foes, uncover hidden secrets, and meet a cast of sketchy characters. Uncover new paths, hoard powerful gear and items, and forge your own legend of Chalkvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Dark Fantasy 13.3%, Old School 8.6%, Retro 7.6%
WarriOrb: Prologue is a free standalone demo for the action platformer WarriOrb, where you play as a mighty demon trapped in an unlikely body. The path ahead is not an easy one... Are you ready to do whatever it takes to regain your freedom?
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.1%, Souls-like 16.2%, Side Scroller 12.8%, Difficult 12.1%, Dark Fantasy 11%
Unravel the dark history of the Bloodstained universe and explore a hauntingly immersive 16th-century England steeped in a 2.5D gothic atmosphere, enthralling players in strategic battles, crafting, and exploration across a sprawling, cursed land.
Why similar: Gothic 26.8% ★, Metroidvania 24.3%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, Platformer 8.5%
