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NEO TITAN is a challenging twin-stick metroidvania - Explore a world filled with dangerous alien ecosystems, discover new abilities, and challenge powerful Titans to save an ill-fated planet.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30%, Twin Stick Shooter 25.2%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Hack and Slash 14.2%, Action-Adventure 3.6%

A short but sweet game about an Angel on a Bloody Bullet-hell mission to kill Satan! Dash, Double Dash, Grapple & Blast your way through Hell to fulfill your Holy Mission. Will you be able to kill Satan? Or will you fail to master your abilities and DIE in this BLOODY HELL?

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 22.4%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Souls-like 18.3%, Top-Down 4.1%

Sundered Soul: Chains of the Undying is a fast-paced twin-stick action roguelite focused on manual aiming, dodging, and skill-based combat. Choose from 9 distinct classes with unique playstyles. Fight to break an eternal curse—where every victory is earned and every mistake is lethal.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.9%, Souls-like 21.4%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Hack and Slash 17.2%, Roguelite 9%

Dash, zip and slice through enemies with style in Ex Angelus, a fast-paced action adventure set in a neo apocalyptic world where fantasy and sci-fi collide.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.7%, Souls-like 26.8%, Hack and Slash 20.5%, Action-Adventure 7.1%, Sci-fi 3.4%

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: Metroidvania 36.2%, Souls-like 36.2%, Hack and Slash 12.3%, Action-Adventure 6%, Pixel Graphics 4.4%

Death is not the end! Slash, dash, parkour and manipulate time in this 2d action plaformer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.3%, Souls-like 28.2%, Hack and Slash 19.4%, Character Customization 8.6%, Action-Adventure 7%

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 37.9%, Souls-like 30%, Hack and Slash 17.6%, Action-Adventure 7.4%, Action 2.4%

The Last Humble Bee is a cartoony survivors-like with a lot of heart. Explore a pixelated open world, cast bumble bee magic, and slash through demonic bugs to uncover what happened to all the bumble bees.

Why similar: Souls-like 23.7%, Hack and Slash 19.9%, Bullet Hell 18%, Twin Stick Shooter 16.5%, Roguelite 9.4%

Star Gunners is a high-energy, action-packed adventure set in a vibrant alien world. Battle through monster-filled environments, unlock abilities, and explore new areas. Can you save your fallen squad? Experience a hand-painted, retro-inspired adventure with modern twists!

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 31.2%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Action-Adventure 6.2%, Action 2.1%

A 2D action roguelike RPG blending bullet hell combat, hack-and-slash precision, and dark futuristic pixel art. Descend through shifting dungeons, battle evolving bosses, and shape your fate through choices that alter every run.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.7%, Souls-like 25.5%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Hack and Slash 16.9%, Top-Down 5.1%

Dungeon crawl and survive through randomly generated biomes with the outpost as your home base. Customize your character, find treasure & loot, complete quests, and upgrade your stats & abilities. Compete against other players for special rewards through online events and leaderboards.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.8%, Hack and Slash 15.8%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, 2.5D 11.3%, Roguelite 9.6%

The doors of hell have been opened, and now demons walk the earth. Embark on an action-packed and mysterious adventure where you will have to confront the most dangerous enemies and solve the most intricate puzzles. All with the help of an extensive arsenal of weapons and summonings.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.7%, Souls-like 27%, Hack and Slash 23%, Action-Adventure 8.2%, Top-Down 5.2%

A small handcrafted open world focused on exploration and combat. Leave your safe zone to gather the resources that will help you craft better gear. The further you go, the more dangerous it gets but the resources are also better. Dying means losing everything that you are carrying.

Why similar: Metroidvania 23.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 23.2%, Hack and Slash 18.7%, Bullet Hell 8.5%, Roguelite 7.7%

Vacant Kingdom is a synthesis of bullet hell and story-driven action-RPG. Explore a whimsical yet desolate land and rally its adrift people by solving their problems.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.7%, Metroidvania 25.4%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Hack and Slash 16.1%, Action-Adventure 4%

Stray Blade is an action-adventure where you play a rogue Adventurer exploring the ancient Valley of Acrea with your companion, the Xhinnon wolf Boji. Unveil the history of the forgotten valley and master the powers of the three Acrean Metals to restore balance to this war-torn land.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.1%, Souls-like 26.4%, Hack and Slash 19.6%, Character Customization 9.6%, Action-Adventure 8.2%

RUNZ is game where every bullet in your magazine matters. Survive as the waves get harder, and master an original upgrade system. Build synergies, combine bullets, manage your economy and upgrade your gun in this twin stick shooter with auto battler elements.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 45.1%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Roguelite 15.2%, Top-Down 5.4%, Action 3.4%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.6%, Souls-like 36%, Action-Adventure 6%, Pixel Graphics 4.3%, Action 2.6%

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 38.8%, Souls-like 31.6%, Hack and Slash 17.8%, Action-Adventure 5.5%, Atmospheric 2.3%

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 50.7%, Souls-like 42.5%, Action-Adventure 4.3%, Action 2.2%, Singleplayer 0.3%

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 35.8%, Souls-like 30.4%, Hack and Slash 12.9%, 2.5D 10.8%, Action-Adventure 5.8%

Pulverize demons as a small Angel wielding a GIANT DEMONIC HAMMER! Explore Hell's deepest layers, and uncover the truth of how Heaven fell in this Bullet-Hell Metroidvania. Will you succeed, or die in the chaotic depths of BLOODY HELL 2?

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 23.3%, Souls-like 19.3%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, 2.5D 10.2%

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: Metroidvania 37.9%, Bullet Hell 23.2%, Hack and Slash 22.9%, Action-Adventure 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 3.7%

Capture monsters to use them against the scientists who created you. Sail the open ocean in a stolen boat belonging to your captors, and destroy their failed experimental creatures to put an end to the creation of the Synth Beasts.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 19.8%, Hack and Slash 16.9%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Action-Adventure 6.7%

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 46.8%, Souls-like 36.1%, Action-Adventure 9%, Pixel Graphics 3.2%, Action 2.9%

Consumed by a mysterious curse, restore a once lush forest and its inhabitants to their natural state in this action adventure tale. Experience fast-paced combat, puzzles, and the beauty of nature captured in handcrafted pixel art.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.8%, Souls-like 31.8%, Hack and Slash 16.5%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Combat 2.7%

In the Void, everyone is alone, and you're no exception. Use your endless health as damage, create your own strategy with abilities and Sigils, and fight through corrupted entities in this top-down action Metroidvania. Don't be fooled - you're nobody's last hope.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32%, Twin Stick Shooter 31.1%, Hack and Slash 13.7%, Character Customization 8.7%, Action-Adventure 6.8%

A riveting steampunk 2.5D metroidvania set against the backdrop of the sprawling metropolis. Immerse yourself in a mesmerizing fusion of industrial progress and Victorian aesthetics as you embark on a journey throughout the city.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.9%, Souls-like 25.9%, Hack and Slash 19.5%, 2.5D 11.3%, Action-Adventure 7.1%

A thrilling 2D action game! Defeat powerful bosses, collect soul shards, and unlock new skills! Gather the three souls and escape the soul world to break free from your chains!

Why similar: Souls-like 32.6%, Bullet Hell 26.7%, Hack and Slash 25.6%, Action-Adventure 7%, Pixel Graphics 3%

Slaughter hordes of monsters, evolve your skills, and survive in this frantic action roguelite. Choose from 4 unique classes, unlock a devastating arsenal, and upgrade permanently to defeat the bosses of the lunar tide.

Why similar: Souls-like 25.3%, Hack and Slash 24.9%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Roguelite 13.8%, Top-Down 6.1%

Play as a lowly triangle in this fast-paced top-down shooter on a dystopian polygon-based universe. Defeat your oppressors, claim glory!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 37%, Souls-like 28%, Bullet Hell 22%, Top-Down 5.6%, Action-Adventure 3.2%

Sky Dust is a cyberpunk action-adventure Metroidvania set in a São Paulo poisoned by lunar fallout and digital decay. Play as a hired blade taking dangerous contracts to survive. Master fast, skill-driven combat, and explore a fractured megacity across neon streets and a corrupted Cyberverse!

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.2%, Souls-like 19.7%, Hack and Slash 19.1%, 2.5D 12.8%, Action-Adventure 7.3%

Uncover a kingdom’s dark secrets in this 2D action-adventure Metroidvania. Explore a haunting world of ruins and shadow, master fluid, brutal combat, and unlock powerful abilities to overcome deadly enemies. Forge your path and choose your destiny in an ancient land balanced on the brink of ruin.

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.9%, Souls-like 23.3%, Hack and Slash 8.2%, Action-Adventure 8.1%, Action 3%

A brutal 2.5D ninja action game built by a solo developer. Fast combat, precision platforming, and intense boss fights inspired by classic hardcore ninja games.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.6%, Souls-like 27.2%, Hack and Slash 23.2%, 2.5D 16%, Action 2.5%

Three fractured realities. One collapsing multiverse. Fast, fluid combat in a dark sci-fi Roguevania where each run begins in a separate universe — then lets you fuse your parallel selves, powers, and worlds to create brutal, ever-evolving builds.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.8%, Souls-like 24.6%, Hack and Slash 17.4%, 2.5D 12.5%, Roguelite 12.4%

Relive is a dark yet hopeful action-adventure where you create new plant growth with every step, transform the remains of fallen foes to amplify your magical powers, and overcome deadly challenges to transform the world around you.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.5%, Souls-like 21.2%, Hack and Slash 16.1%, 2.5D 10.7%, Action-Adventure 7.3%

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 40.8%, Souls-like 34%, Hack and Slash 10%, Action-Adventure 7%, Pixel Graphics 4.7%

[DARK SUN] is an action game with 2D black and white graphics. Souls game mode. Explore the post-apocalyptic world after a thousand years, collect weapons, armor, battle techniques, magic, and challenge powerful enemies. Advance through repeated deaths to find the truth of the doomsday.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.2%, Souls-like 31.1%, Hack and Slash 22.2%, Action-Adventure 8%, Action 1.6%

In Mother ZERO, a cyberpunk action-adventure game, fight your way through a decaying world full of mysteries and threats. Explore deep underground bunkers, battle corrupted creatures, and encounter bizarre characters.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.3%, Souls-like 29.2%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Hack and Slash 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 4.6%

2D art and 3D action. Elemental Reactions. Not too big Open World. Battle , Puzzle and Explore. Life has no save point.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.5%, Souls-like 31.9%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Top-Down 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 3%

This is the story of two girls, Saki and Kaede, who have been transferred to the magic world of "Ecstasia". In order to return home, the girls engage in mortal combat against "magic weapons". Make use of a wide variety of magic and the cooperation between the two girls to defeat powerful enemies.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.1%, Souls-like 29.5%, Hack and Slash 20.4%, Character Customization 10.6%, Combat 2.6%

Fight through a hostile, dreamlike world as Sen, a wielder of crystalline weaponry. Slay monsters by pulling off powerful combos, swapping weapons on the fly, and using special weapon abilities. Can Sen survive in this strange world, or will he fall into the void?

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.1%, Souls-like 31.7%, Hack and Slash 21.3%, Pixel Graphics 2.9%, Action 2.1%

Awaken in a fallen knight’s body, kept alive by a mysterious living crystal. REVENGE CRYSTAL combines top-down Soulslike combat with exploration across a ruined world of interconnected paths and elemental magic. You are not the knight—you are the will driving him.

Why similar: Souls-like 38%, Metroidvania 36.7%, Hack and Slash 12.8%, Top-Down 8.4%, Action 2%

Soul of Kaeru is a Metroidvania-inspired VR game! Explore each corners of a miniature world set in an ancient samurai's zen garden where nature took back his right! But beware of the little creatures and insects, as they may not be as friendly as you would think...

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.3%, Souls-like 30.9%, Hack and Slash 22.1%, Action-Adventure 8.3%, Action 2%

Plunder magic from the anonymously-owned public internet in this Roguelite Twin-Stick Shooter. Use the essence you steal to research new weapons or augment the ones you already have, to better battle against the network defenses and steal even more power.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Gun Customization 14.6%, Roguelite 12.5%, Character Customization 9.7%

Uncured, Unhinged, Unyielding. In this unique roguelike platformer you slash your path through masses of infectuous beasts, relentless constructs of steel, and corrupt militaries that stand between you and the antivirus. Begin your journey to the heart of the capital before the time runs out.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.2%, Souls-like 29.1%, Hack and Slash 22.3%, Action-Adventure 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 2.3%

Spell-based souls-like combat, with an interconnected world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.8%, Souls-like 29.7%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Action-Adventure 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 3%

Nightmare: The Lunatic is a parrying action rogue-lite platformer game about escaping a nightmare. Constantly swap between 3 weapons, use special attacks, and avoid and parry enemy attacks. Strengthen yourself by collecting powerful and unique totems.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.9%, Souls-like 26.9%, Hack and Slash 23.8%, Roguelite 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 4.5%

Fly into a charming handcrafted world and go on an adventure that mixes up open exploration with crispy twin-stick shooter action. Fight your way from the shiny overworld to the deepest caves, improve your ship and overcome the dungeons' bosses to rescue your friends!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.8%, Metroidvania 34.7%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Top-Down 7.1%, Action 1.2%

Iter is a real-time souls-inspired action-adventure game. Traverse dungeons, fight your way through a variety of enemies, and customize your loadout with weapons and abilities that you will find throughout the game.

Why similar: Souls-like 27.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 26%, Hack and Slash 22.6%, Action-Adventure 8%, Top-Down 6.8%

Overclocked: The Aclockalypse is a roguelike bullet hell following The Keeper’s time-twisting battle to reclaim The Eternal Sands from Greenwich and her clockwork army.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 49%, Bullet Hell 31.2%, Roguelite 14.5%, Action 5.3%

Explore a dangerous, fantastical world and slay the divine being that corrupted it. Goldstained is a top-down 2D action-adventure where unlocking new weapons with new movesets is your way forward through boss fights, puzzles, and combat!

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.6%, Bullet Hell 24.9%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Top-Down 5.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%

Cyan Breach is a Metriodivania game set in a biohazard background. The combat style integrates traditional 2D hack and slash with souls-like elements. Explore the game world, gain new skills and weapons, increase character's power, and finally reveal the conspiracy that caused the apocalypse.

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.1%, Souls-like 26.8%, Hack and Slash 19.1%, Combat 5.1%, Action 2.2%

Sacrificed by your kingdom, you awaken in the depths of the endless cursed dungeon. Defeat powerful Demons, claim their elements, and rise through the cursed depths to reclaim your freedom.

Why similar: Souls-like 27.8%, Metroidvania 27.1%, Hack and Slash 23.2%, Roguelite 15%, Pixel Graphics 3.2%

A 3D metroidvania hack-and-slash with low-poly and pixel art aesthetics. As Ryn, a rag doll born from the last light, explore a fading realm torn by the dark witch Stella. Defeat the five wicked dolls, claim their powers, and restore the broken Thread of Life.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.9%, Hack and Slash 24.5%, Souls-like 20.4%, Action-Adventure 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 4%

Explore a dark world inhabited by men and monsters in this action packed platformer. Lay waste to the monsters that stand in your way with a wide array of stylish combat maneuvers, as you attempt to unravel the truth behind the curse of Fearanndal.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.1%, Souls-like 29.5%, Hack and Slash 19.4%, Action-Adventure 8.2%, Action 2.5%

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 46.5%, Souls-like 36%, Action-Adventure 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%, Action 2.5%

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 30.6%, Souls-like 25.6%, Hack and Slash 18.5%, 2.5D 14%, Action-Adventure 6.4%

Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.8%, Souls-like 27.3%, Hack and Slash 19.2%, Roguelite 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 4.2%

The Wizard of Gloss is a PSX-style metroidvania game with horror elements. Grab your wand and prepare for a bloodbath.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36%, Souls-like 29.7%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Action-Adventure 6.7%, Combat 3.3%

Explore a shattered, interconnected world filled with hidden secrets, challenging enemies, lost memories, and the eerie remnants of a failed mission.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.2%, Souls-like 27.4%, Hack and Slash 14.4%, Action-Adventure 5.9%, Top-Down 5.3%