
Master your combat techniques and explore a magic world in this combat - focused metroidvania. Help the unreliable narrator complete his story which changes depending on the player's actions.
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Master your combat techniques and explore a magic world in this combat - focused metroidvania. Help the unreliable narrator complete his story which changes depending on the player's actions.

Infinitevania
A metroidvania that combines the visual style of classic retro games with the fluid gameplay of modern titles. Explore different worlds, face challenging enemies and bosses, and absorb their powers to destroy the Core of Infinitevania.

Winds Of Arcana: Ruination
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.
A metroidvania that combines the visual style of classic retro games with the fluid gameplay of modern titles. Explore different worlds, face challenging enemies and bosses, and absorb their powers to destroy the Core of Infinitevania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.3%, Souls-like 23.4%, Difficult 11.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 6%
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 23%, Souls-like 22.2%, Difficult 12.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%, Combat 5.7%
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 41.8%, Difficult 13.4%, Souls-like 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Combat 8.1%
Master high-skilled combat to uncover the secrets of this war-torn empire and escape your captors. Carve your way through a gritty souls-like RPG set in a sprawling, interconnected world.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.7%, Metroidvania 27.8%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, Combat 7.3%, Choices Matter 5.8%
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 29.1%, Souls-like 28%, Difficult 15.1%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%, Combat 4.9%
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 33%, Souls-like 32.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, Dark Fantasy 6.8%, Action-Adventure 6.2%
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 33.7%, Metroidvania 31.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, Difficult 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%
Four elements. One destiny. Embark on an elemental journey inspired by tales of balance and power, reborn as a Metroidvania adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.8%, Souls-like 21.8%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, Difficult 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat. Embark on a journey of eastern fantasy, explore the land once home to an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero’s quest to slay the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.9%, Souls-like 27.8%, Difficult 15%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%, Story Rich 4.2%
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: Souls-like 25%, Metroidvania 24.2%, Difficult 12.6%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, Medieval 8.5%
Death's Gambit: Afterlife is a challenging 2D action platformer with deep RPG elements. As an agent of Death bound to his service, unravel the mystery of Siradon and discover the true price of immortality.
Why similar: Souls-like 41.6%, Metroidvania 25.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%, Difficult 6.6%, Pixel Graphics 6%
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 46.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Combat 6.6%, Magic 6.5%, Action-Adventure 6.2%
A colorful action platformer with metroidvania elements and a staff that unlocks unique combat techniques and new ways to overcome obstacles. Explore beautiful worlds, fight monsters, and help Mako stop the amber storms that poison all living things.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.1%, Souls-like 22.5%, Difficult 17.9%, Action-Adventure 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%
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 48.1%, Metroidvania 23.6%, Difficult 10.9%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%, Action 1.7%
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.7%, Souls-like 28.1%, Difficult 15.3%, Dark Fantasy 6.5%, Story Rich 3.7%
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 32.2%, Souls-like 30.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%, Combat 6.4%, Difficult 6.1%
Summon portals to overcome vicious beasts, devious puzzles and fiendish platforming challenges. Master the unique powers of each portal to stop the collapse of reality, while exploring lush, hand-drawn worlds and unraveling a deep narrative full of mysteries.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.3%, Souls-like 18%, Difficult 14.4%, Dark Fantasy 13.7%, Story Rich 4.8%
Skelethrone is a challenging 2D action platformer with RPG elements inspired by games like Castlevania and Dark Souls.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.6%, Souls-like 26.9%, Dark Fantasy 13.1%, Difficult 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%
Make impactful decisions in moral dilemma situations, which will change the course of your journey through this atmospheric, hand-drawn metroidvania. Explore the hazardous paths of the Realm of Aestik and fight its corrupted inhabitants as you unravel its deep-rooted mysteries.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.2%, Souls-like 25.7%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%, Combat 8.3%, Action-Adventure 6.9%
Kingdom Shell is an atmospheric 2D platformer with a captivating storyline. Explore the local lands to stop the invasion of nightmarish creatures and unravel the mysteries of the Kingdom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.8%, Souls-like 29.5%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Story Rich 5.4%
Your brother is corrupted. The Blight is spreading. Only you can stop it. Colossus is an atmospheric pixel action-adventure where you master precise combat, explore a vast dark fantasy world, and make choices that permanently scar the kingdom of Eireos.
Why similar: Souls-like 22.8%, Metroidvania 21.9%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Combat 6.8%, Action-Adventure 6.5%
Tails of Iron is an epic RPG Adventure with punishingly brutal combat. As Redgi, heir to the throne, you must embark on a perilous quest to reclaim your Kingdom. Explore a deceivingly charming world. Assemble a band of brave companions. Banish the merciless Frog clan!
Why similar: Souls-like 28.2%, Metroidvania 14.4%, Difficult 11.8%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%, Combat 7.4%
Balance the weight of the GIGASWORD, battling between brain and brawn. Solve intricate puzzles, discover covert chambers, and slash through foes as Ezra fights to reach the top of the Nestrium and recover the God Crystal within. Can he restore the world's coherency before it's too late?
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.6%, Souls-like 30.2%, Medieval 7.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%, Fantasy 5.5%
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: Souls-like 30.1%, Metroidvania 29.2%, Difficult 13.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%, Action 6.3%
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: Souls-like 28.3%, Metroidvania 26.6%, Difficult 16.7%, Dark Fantasy 9%, Action-Adventure 6.6%
Engage in fluid 2D pixel art swordplay, hunt down witches, fight monsters and experience the age of high adventure. Enter the guild of the Crimson Capes and explore a fantasy world of Sword and Sorcery.
Why similar: Souls-like 34%, Metroidvania 18.1%, Dark Fantasy 15.3%, Medieval 9.9%, Combat 8.6%
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 35.5%, Souls-like 29.8%, Medieval 11.2%, Fantasy 6.5%, Choices Matter 5.3%
As the final creation of the Goddess, Juxtia, journey through the ruins of two divine kingdoms, overrun by the Tarnishing. Challenging combat, a hauntingly beautiful score, and a sinister narrative work in unison to make The Tarnishing of Juxtia an unforgettable 2D dark fantasy action RPG.
Why similar: Souls-like 31%, Metroidvania 22.2%, Dark Fantasy 15.5%, Combat 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
Mask of Soul is a 2D metroidvania action-adventure where you play as Cheong-oh Chasa, gatekeeper of the Underworld, tracking spirits beneath the Red Moon. Use parry combat and mask abilities to explore an oriental dark fantasy world inspired by Korean mythology.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35%, Souls-like 34.2%, Dark Fantasy 8%, Action-Adventure 7.9%, Story Rich 4.8%
A challenging action-adventure game. Explore a foggy abandoned island, fight knights, slugs and ghosts, and make your way to an old corrupted keep.
Why similar: Souls-like 53.1%, Medieval 15.5%, Difficult 11.5%, Adventure 5.8%, Magic 5.6%
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 33.7%, Metroidvania 27.3%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, Combat 7.3%
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 35.3%, Souls-like 29.6%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, Difficult 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
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: Souls-like 29.6%, Metroidvania 29%, Difficult 15%, Dark Fantasy 13.7%, Action 3.7%
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: Souls-like 26.4%, Metroidvania 24.9%, Difficult 13.4%, Dark Fantasy 12.8%, Combat 7.8%
Divinum is an action-adventure that blends stylish, expressive combat with rewarding exploration. Master devastating combos and craft unique builds to repel mysterious invaders and uncover your island's hidden truth.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36%, Dark Fantasy 13%, Combat 10.7%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Medieval 8%
Uncover the secrets of the sinking metropolis in this action RPG. Clash beam sabers, or be a gunslinger. Make alliances or go it alone. Your actions have consequences - those whom learn the nature of this world will be able to shape it as they see fit.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.8%, Souls-like 38.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Action 7.6%, Indie 2.6%
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 30.5%, Souls-like 29%, Difficult 14.4%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%
Embark upon a vast, snow-ravaged kingdom in Tails of Iron 2, sequel to the critically acclaimed action-RPG. As Arlo, heir to the Warden of the Wastes, adventure through harsh northern lands, home to giant beasts and ragtag bandits, in an epic quest to overcome an ancient, blood-starved evil.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.5%, Difficult 15.9%, Dark Fantasy 14.4%, Combat 9.4%, Action-Adventure 6.8%
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 31.7%, Souls-like 30.6%, Dark Fantasy 13%, Difficult 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%
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 37.2%, Souls-like 35.9%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%, Action 5.3%, Platformer 3.8%
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 warrior, a werewolf, or join the darkness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, Souls-like 30.4%, Action-Adventure 7.5%, Dark Fantasy 6.9%, Medieval 6%
Explore a massive interconnected labyrinth of grottos, castles, and groves in this 2D retro-inspired Action RPG.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.6%, Souls-like 33.4%, Dark Fantasy 8.5%, Action-Adventure 8.1%, Medieval 5.5%
A Combat driven metroidvania experience. Discover a tale long lost in our past. Seven swords need to be found in this world where you will discover ancient secrets and fight with an intense combat system that rewards players for their skills and knowledge.
Why similar: Souls-like 40.8%, Action 21.6%, Story Rich 17.2%, Adventure 13.7%, Indie 6.6%
Aeterna Noctis is a challenging metroidvania that majestically combines action, exploration and adventure. With 2 game modes and difficulty based on action or the exclusive Noctis mode where a level of difficulty is added in precision platforming never seen in the metroidvania genre.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.8%, Souls-like 30.7%, Difficult 17%, Action-Adventure 6.9%, Story Rich 3.7%
Top-down action-adventure with elemental magic gameplay. Guided by guilt, you embark on a journey to restore the elements in a dying world. Harness and master elemental powers to fight enemies, solve puzzles, and explore a vast world filled with ancient temples.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.2%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Combat 9%, Story Rich 6.8%
Stone 4 Souls is a side-scrolling game with Metroidvania, Soulslike, medieval fantasy, and RPG elements. Explore a world full of secrets and dangers while wielding powerful swords and equipping impressive visual items.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.2%, Souls-like 16.8%, Medieval 12.5%, Dark Fantasy 10%, Fantasy 8.9%
Explore an interconnected world full of platforming challenges in this short metroidvania. Reach new areas by swinging from ceilings, throwing bombs, bouncing off spikes, and more. Examine dozens of artifacts, commune with forgotten gods, and piece together what happened to Auridia.
Why similar: Metroidvania 60.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Story Rich 11.3%, Action 4.9%, Platformer 4.4%
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 37.4%, Souls-like 32.2%, Difficult 16.8%, Action 3.2%, Platformer 2.9%
Uncover the dark secrets of a gritty, tangled metropolis and battle diabolic villains with your trusty Gunbrella, a bulletproof brolly that doubles as a firearm.
Why similar: Difficult 42.7%, Pixel Graphics 15.3%, Combat 15.2%, Platformer 7.9%, Action 6.5%
Delve into the depths of a mechanical world in this cute, adventure-exploration game. Explore and fight in a land full of corrupt robots and machinery. All while seeking answers to the mysteries around you.
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.8%, Dark Fantasy 17.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Action-Adventure 7.2%, Story Rich 5.2%
Explore the haunting, dreamlike fantasy world of BEFORE I GO, a punishing Metroidvania where you embody the innocence of an inner child on an allegorical odyssey towards death acceptance. The end is inevitable, but will you brave the journey?
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.7%, Difficult 23.2%, Dark Fantasy 20.6%, Action 4.4%, Platformer 3%
Defeat the mage Kalinur and bring peace back to the kingdom in this mini metroidvania with a lot of action.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.9%, Dark Fantasy 13.7%, Medieval 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Fantasy 6.2%
Traverse a chaotic and crumbling realm of dreams composed of liminal spaces. Adapt to the world’s odd rules as a Dreamer, and defy others like you to escape the strange and eclectic subconscious landscape.
Why similar: Souls-like 41.1%, Dark Fantasy 18%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Medieval 9.8%, Action-Adventure 8.9%
Journey into the ruthless open world of Pale Coins, an old-school fantasy RPG. Face punishing bosses, goblin-infested dungeons, and discover legendary weapons as you customize your champion and fight across Grenmark for the fabled Champion's Coin.
Why similar: Souls-like 32.8%, Difficult 16.1%, Dark Fantasy 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Choices Matter 6.8%
A game about parrying, attacking, and overcoming difficult foes
Why similar: Difficult 45.7%, Medieval 10.5%, Indie 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Action-Adventure 8.8%
Make a pilgrimage skybound to the Isle of Reveries, where any wish can be granted. Conquer mysterious dungeons, solve puzzles, and explore a vast overworld in this retro-inspired adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Fantasy 10.7%, Story Rich 7%
Selfloss is an emotional exploration game filled with rich lore, set in a whale-worshipping, Slavic-inspired world. Embark on the journey of the healer, Kazimir, and his magical staff as he fights a mysterious Miasma in search of a ritual to cure his wounded soul.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.6%, Dark Fantasy 22.8%, Medieval 10.7%, Action-Adventure 9%, Magic 7.5%
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 29.5%, Souls-like 29%, Dark Fantasy 13.5%, Difficult 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
Fight tremendous bosses and discover the secrets of Vindilis! A short, epic 2D action platformer that will put you against powerful enemies in a hand-drawn universe. A short-form souls like game about vengeance and creation.
Why similar: Souls-like 48.2%, Dark Fantasy 21.8%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Story Rich 5.7%, Action 3.9%
Become the stealer of forms in GRIME II, a surreal action-adventure metroidvania. Launch tendrils made of hands to absorb foes and summon molds in their shape, as you explore a bizarre lived-in-world obsessed with art.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.4%, Souls-like 42.7%, Fantasy 4.1%, Combat 3.8%, Action 3.1%