
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.
60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Metroidvania, Souls-like, Exploration.

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.

Solateria
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.

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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.
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 26.3%, Souls-like 23%, Difficult 14%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%, Platformer 7.9%
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: Metroidvania 22.6%, Souls-like 21.9%, Hack and Slash 13.9%, Lore-Rich 12.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%
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 18.4%, Souls-like 17.8%, Difficult 11.9%, Side Scroller 11.2%, Lore-Rich 10.9%
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 19%, Souls-like 17%, Hack and Slash 12.1%, Lore-Rich 12.1%, Side Scroller 11.9%
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 18.3%, Souls-like 17.6%, 2.5D 11.6%, Difficult 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%
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 18.2%, Souls-like 17.1%, 2.5D 12.5%, Side Scroller 10.8%, Difficult 9.8%
Four elements. One destiny. Embark on an elemental journey inspired by tales of balance and power, reborn as a Metroidvania adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.6%, Souls-like 14.9%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Hack and Slash 12.7%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%
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 28%, Souls-like 20.7%, Difficult 11.6%, Platformer 11.5%, Dark Fantasy 10%
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 42.7%, Difficult 13.6%, Souls-like 10.7%, Lore-Rich 9%, Action-Adventure 7.9%
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 18.2%, Souls-like 16.9%, 2.5D 10.7%, Hack and Slash 10.2%, Side Scroller 10.2%
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 21.9%, Souls-like 19%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Hack and Slash 11.9%, Difficult 10.7%
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 37%, Metroidvania 25.3%, Dark Fantasy 11%, Difficult 6.6%, Platformer 5.2%
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 warrior, a werewolf, or join the darkness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.6%, Souls-like 19.4%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Hack and Slash 13%, Platformer 8.4%
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 25.5%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Platformer 13.5%, Souls-like 12.6%, Difficult 11.4%
Explore unearthly ruins, solve arcane riddles and pick up your sword against the indescribable horrors that lurk amidst the forgotten depths of our world. Beware the creeping grip of madness as you uncover secrets not meant for the eyes of men!
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.8%, Lore-Rich 17.9%, Difficult 17.9%, Platformer 13.2%, Action-Adventure 6.6%
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 22.7%, Souls-like 17.1%, Difficult 15.5%, Side Scroller 13.5%, Platformer 10.9%
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 30.1%, Dark Fantasy 16.4%, Combat 9.6%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, 3D Platformer 8.3%
Embark on a journey of exploration and violence in the Two Lands of Egypt with Pharaonic! This unforgiving Combat RPG features an streamlined and challenging combat system that will keep you on your toes while fighting for your life!
Why similar: Souls-like 18.4%, 2.5D 13.1%, Hack and Slash 12.2%, Lore-Rich 11.6%, Side Scroller 10.4%
Skelethrone is a challenging 2D action platformer with RPG elements inspired by games like Castlevania and Dark Souls.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.1%, Souls-like 19.6%, Side Scroller 12.2%, Dark Fantasy 11%, Difficult 10.5%
Embark on a quest to recover the Three Rings of the Triskelion, as the last descendant of ancient Kung Fu warriors in Twilight Monk!. Experience a richly crafted Metroidvania, RPG, with intricately crafted dungeons, linked across a vast overworld spanning multiple continents.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.1%, 2.5D 14.7%, Lore-Rich 14.1%, Side Scroller 13.5%, Platformer 9.1%
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 23.9%, Metroidvania 18.8%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, Lore-Rich 13.6%, Platformer 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 21%, Souls-like 18.5%, Hack and Slash 11.4%, 2.5D 10.6%, Side Scroller 10.2%
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 34.6%, Lore-Rich 22.3%, Platformer 11.3%, Dark Fantasy 9%, Combat 7%
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 28%, Souls-like 23.7%, Difficult 14.5%, Platformer 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 9%
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 23.4%, Souls-like 22%, Difficult 11.4%, Side Scroller 9.2%, Dark Fantasy 8.5%
A deep wordless metroidvania with 20+ hours of exploration through fog-covered ruins and the remnants of a lost world. Gain new abilities, uncover hidden paths and discover meaning without dialogue or guidance.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.3%, Difficult 15.2%, 2.5D 13.9%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Platformer 11.7%
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 40.7%, Metroidvania 22%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%, Difficult 10.4%, Platformer 5.5%
Drova is an Action-RPG that marries the dark grim tones of its genre with the mysticism of Celtic mythology. Encounter a society where ancient restless spirits and divided factions battle for dominance. Uncover forgotten abilities and unravel the secrets of a past shrouded in mystery.
Why similar: Souls-like 39.4%, Dark Fantasy 18.1%, RPG 10.4%, Magic 9.5%, Story Rich 8.6%
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 22.9%, Souls-like 19.8%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, Side Scroller 11.3%, 2.5D 10.6%
Assume the role of Wyatt in this Action/Exploration Platformer as you explore the ruins of a holy city that was lost many years ago. Battle various types of demons, angels, and a new threat known only as the “Ferals”, using swordsmanship, martial arts, and sorcery.
Why similar: Metroidvania 57.3%, Platformer 13.9%, Difficult 8.7%, RPG 5.1%, Action 4.4%
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 28.9%, Souls-like 25.6%, Side Scroller 9.3%, Platformer 7.5%, Hack and Slash 7%
Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.2%, Souls-like 16.8%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Hack and Slash 11.4%, Difficult 9.8%
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 19.6%, Souls-like 17.5%, Lore-Rich 12.5%, Side Scroller 11.3%, Dark Fantasy 10.2%
AWAKEN - Astral Blade is a 2.5D action-adventure metroidvania where you play as Tania, a bionic warrior fighting through a world twisted by Karpas energy. Master parries, upgrade your abilities, and survive relentless enemies and bosses. Is there any chance of survival in such a desperate place?
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.2%, Souls-like 18.6%, Hack and Slash 12%, Difficult 11.7%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%
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 20.4%, Souls-like 18.6%, 2.5D 10.9%, Difficult 10.4%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%
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 27.6%, Souls-like 23.5%, Platformer 10.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%, Side Scroller 8%
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 48.2%, Platformer 15.4%, Lore-Rich 14.8%, Story Rich 12.2%, Action 4.4%
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 29.2%, Hack and Slash 18%, Story Rich 11%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Combat 9.5%
A third-person action RPG that brings to life the world of Gaia from the Anima: Beyond Fantasy RPG table-top books. Explore a deep and multifaceted story where your choices and actions directly impact the journey and decide the fate of the characters.
Why similar: Metroidvania 17.7%, Hack and Slash 16.9%, Souls-like 15.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%, Magic 7.8%
Embark on a journey through the longest night with Leila, a valiant member of the Vigilant Order. Delve into the hidden truths shrouded in eternal darkness, unravel the mystery surrounding Leila's enigmatic sister, and confront the eldritch horrors lurking in a world that has lost the light of day.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.8%, Souls-like 20%, Side Scroller 13.5%, Difficult 11.1%, Platformer 8.3%
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 23.8%, Souls-like 18.7%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Difficult 11.4%, Platformer 11.2%
Fight to bring beautiful colors back to a hand-crafted world of darkness and discover the story of Europa, a young warrior, and her ghostly childhood companion, Apino.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.9%, Side Scroller 19.1%, Platformer 13.7%, Fantasy 7.4%, Action-Adventure 7.2%
Intense 2D action with special attacks, aerial combos, and customizable combat in a vibrant, hand-drawn world. Upgrade your skills, forge new items, discover secret paths, and face challenging enemies on a journey to save the kingdom!
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.1%, Hack and Slash 19.5%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Platformer 9.6%, Action-Adventure 6.7%
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 19.9%, Souls-like 19%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%, Difficult 8.9%, 2.5D 8.9%
Wield the dance of the shaman. Reclaim your father’s spirit. Brave the beautiful and treacherous land of Kenzera with the God of Death in Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU, a metroidvania-style adventure crafted by Surgent Studios.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.7%, Lore-Rich 10.3%, Side Scroller 10.3%, Platformer 9.1%, Action-Adventure 7.7%
Sands of Aura is an open-world action adventure with a fantasy setting of a realm in its twilight--a world buried beneath a sea of sand. Sail across the sandseas to return life to a dying world in an unforgettable experience that is equal parts engaging story and unrelenting, souls-like combat.
Why similar: Souls-like 32.2%, Dark Fantasy 18%, Difficult 16.9%, Hack and Slash 16.6%, Action-Adventure 5.9%
Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.8%, Platformer 18.3%, Hack and Slash 11.1%, Side Scroller 6.4%, Fantasy 5.8%
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 25.6%, Side Scroller 18.1%, Difficult 15%, Lore-Rich 14.8%, Dark Fantasy 8.1%
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 36.2%, Difficult 15.3%, Platformer 15%, Magic 7.3%, Story Rich 6.7%
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 24.5%, Souls-like 21.8%, Lore-Rich 13.4%, Side Scroller 11.3%, Platformer 9.8%
Explore the fallen world of Penumbra in this precision 3D metroidvania platformer. Slash fierce enemies, conquer deadly traps, uncover ancient temples, and master fast, fluid movement across challenging platforming gauntlets in your quest to restore a fallen kingdom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.5%, Souls-like 23.1%, Hack and Slash 16.2%, Platformer 10.7%, 3D Platformer 8.2%
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 28%, Souls-like 23.6%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, Story Rich 6.4%
Begin your adventure in Shattered Divinities to reveal the truth! Traverse the land where deities have perished, explore abandoned divine realms, battle mutated monsters, gather divine power to awaken your strength, and unveil the truth behind the deities’ fall.
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.2%, Platformer 15.7%, Dark Fantasy 7.4%, Magic 5.7%, Adventure 5.1%
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 29.2%, Souls-like 22.9%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Difficult 13.5%, Platformer 10%
Ariana must restore the Codices and unravel the Library's hidden truths...
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.4%, Platformer 21.1%, Action-Adventure 13.2%, Magic 9.9%, Fantasy 8.2%
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 27.3%, Souls-like 23.1%, Difficult 14.6%, Side Scroller 11.2%, Platformer 10.7%
Demons, giants, mutants, and a talking Ball with hybrid limbs?! In WarriOrb you play as a mighty demon trapped in an unlikely body. The path ahead is not an easy one. Will you do whatever it takes to regain your freedom?
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.8%, Souls-like 20.9%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Difficult 11.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.4%
The new open world, spellcasting action-RPG. The grimoires have been stolen, civilisation is in ruins. Rise, Curator! Craft ancient elemental magics and challenge the great lords who threaten to fracture reality itself.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.9%, Difficult 15.5%, Dark Fantasy 14.6%, Magic 8.7%, Action-Adventure 6.9%
Shatter the shackles of time as you jump, swing, and slash through a fantastic world in this love letter to classic 3D action platformers. Zirian, accompanied by his mechanical Cuckoo, must save his sister from a mysterious Clock Tower that has plunged the land into eternal night.
Why similar: Souls-like 27.7%, Hack and Slash 18.7%, 3D Platformer 11.3%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Platformer 10.3%