60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Souls-like, Action, Singleplayer, Metroidvania.
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.
Fallen Tear: The Ascension
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.
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.
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 21.5%, Souls-like 20%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, Hack and Slash 10.3%, Difficult 7.4%
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 26.1%, Souls-like 22.9%, Difficult 14%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%, Platformer 7.6%
Master high-skilled combat to uncover the secrets of an ancient, interconnected world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.6%, Souls-like 22.8%, Hack and Slash 14.8%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, Lore-Rich 11.8%
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 18.1%, Souls-like 17.8%, Difficult 11.8%, Lore-Rich 11.3%, Side Scroller 11%
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 18.2%, Souls-like 17.6%, 2.5D 11.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.2%, Difficult 10.1%
Four elements. One destiny. Embark on an elemental journey inspired by tales of balance and power, reborn as a Metroidvania adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.4%, Souls-like 15%, Side Scroller 12.7%, Hack and Slash 12.7%, 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 17.7%, Souls-like 17%, 2.5D 12.7%, Side Scroller 10.6%, 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%, Difficult 13.9%, Souls-like 10.1%, Lore-Rich 9.7%, Action-Adventure 8%
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 21.8%, Souls-like 19%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Hack and Slash 12%, Difficult 10.6%
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 31.4%, Lore-Rich 18.7%, Difficult 17.7%, Platformer 12.9%, Action-Adventure 6.6%
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 18.1%, Souls-like 16.9%, 2.5D 10.9%, Hack and Slash 10.3%, Side Scroller 10.1%
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 37.2%, Metroidvania 25%, Dark Fantasy 11.4%, Difficult 6.6%, Platformer 5.1%
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 25.3%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Platformer 13.3%, Souls-like 12.7%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%
Skelethrone is a challenging 2D action platformer with RPG elements inspired by games like Castlevania and Dark Souls.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.9%, Souls-like 19.6%, Side Scroller 12%, Dark Fantasy 11.3%, Lore-Rich 10.7%
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 18.3%, 2.5D 13.2%, Hack and Slash 12.1%, Lore-Rich 12.1%, Difficult 10.3%
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 29.8%, Dark Fantasy 16.8%, Combat 9.8%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, Story Rich 8.4%
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 20.9%, Souls-like 18.5%, Hack and Slash 11.4%, 2.5D 10.8%, Side Scroller 10.1%
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 23.9%, Souls-like 22.7%, Difficult 11.2%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%, Side Scroller 8.4%
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: Side Scroller 18.7%, Metroidvania 18.7%, Souls-like 14.3%, 2.5D 10.7%, Difficult 8.7%
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 23.7%, Metroidvania 18.4%, Lore-Rich 14.1%, Dark Fantasy 14%, Platformer 8.9%
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 33.8%, Lore-Rich 23.2%, Platformer 10.9%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%, Combat 7.1%
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 27.6%, Souls-like 23.7%, Difficult 14.3%, Platformer 10%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%
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 21.7%, Souls-like 19.6%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Hack and Slash 13.2%, Platformer 8.3%
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 40.6%, Metroidvania 21.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%, Difficult 10.4%, Platformer 5.5%
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 22.9%, Souls-like 17%, Side Scroller 12.2%, Hack and Slash 11.4%, Difficult 9.7%
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 22.7%, Souls-like 19.8%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, Side Scroller 11.1%, 2.5D 10.8%
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 29.1%, Souls-like 25.3%, Side Scroller 9.4%, Platformer 7.4%, Hack and Slash 7%
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 18.3%, RPG 10.2%, Magic 9.5%, Story Rich 8.8%
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 19.3%, Souls-like 17.4%, Lore-Rich 13%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Dark Fantasy 10.4%
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 20.2%, Souls-like 18.6%, 2.5D 11.1%, Difficult 10.3%, Dark Fantasy 10.2%
Weave your own story in this dark fairy tale. In the mysterious ancient ruins, you will adventure with Tania to reveal her origins and fate. Is there any chance of survival in the darkest and desperate place?
Why similar: Metroidvania 20%, Souls-like 18.6%, Hack and Slash 12%, Difficult 11.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%
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 25.4%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Lore-Rich 15.4%, Difficult 14.9%, Dark Fantasy 8.3%
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 58%, Platformer 13.9%, Difficult 8.8%, RPG 5.2%, Action 4.4%
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 27.4%, Souls-like 23.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.4%, Platformer 10%, Side Scroller 7.9%
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 32.6%, Side Scroller 18.9%, Platformer 13.4%, Fantasy 7.5%, Lore-Rich 7.3%
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 17.5%, Hack and Slash 16.7%, Souls-like 15.5%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%, Magic 7.8%
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 19.6%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Platformer 9.4%, Action-Adventure 6.7%
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 23.8%, Souls-like 18.8%, Side Scroller 15.5%, Difficult 11.4%, Platformer 11.1%
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 38.7%, Platformer 18.2%, Hack and Slash 11.2%, Side Scroller 6.3%, Fantasy 5.9%
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%, Hack and Slash 18.1%, Story Rich 11.1%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Combat 9.7%
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 19.7%, Souls-like 19%, Dark Fantasy 11%, 2.5D 9.1%, Difficult 8.9%
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 22.5%, Souls-like 20%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Difficult 11.1%, Platformer 8.2%
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 49.4%, Lore-Rich 19.2%, Platformer 14.7%, Story Rich 6.8%, Adventure 4.7%
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 33.4%, Lore-Rich 10.8%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Platformer 8.9%, Action-Adventure 7.7%
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%, Difficult 15.2%, Platformer 14.8%, Magic 7.5%, Story Rich 6.8%
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 27.8%, Souls-like 23.6%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Dark Fantasy 12%, Story Rich 6.5%
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 27.2%, Souls-like 23.3%, Difficult 14.6%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Platformer 10.6%
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 29.1%, Souls-like 23%, Side Scroller 17%, Difficult 13.5%, Platformer 9.9%
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 25.4%, Souls-like 23.2%, Hack and Slash 16.3%, Platformer 10.6%, 3D Platformer 8.2%
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 21.7%, Souls-like 20.9%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Difficult 11.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%
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 31.8%, Dark Fantasy 18.5%, Difficult 17%, Hack and Slash 16.4%, Action-Adventure 6%
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 25.7%, Difficult 15.2%, Dark Fantasy 15%, Magic 8.7%, Action-Adventure 6.8%
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 33.6%, Dark Fantasy 18.2%, Hack and Slash 17.1%, Platformer 8.8%, Action-Adventure 8.7%
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: Metroidvania 21.7%, Souls-like 21.5%, Difficult 12.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%, Hack and Slash 9.6%
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 33.2%, Souls-like 27.3%, Platformer 14%, Hack and Slash 7.2%, Fantasy 6%
Embark upon a tragic tale and discover the ravaged world of Elypse! Fight your destiny in an arduous 2D adventure, story rich platformer, in a mesmerising and mysterious world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.3%, Dark Fantasy 21.2%, Platformer 17.4%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Difficult 5.2%
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 22.7%, 2.5D 16.1%, Lore-Rich 15.1%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Dark Fantasy 11.4%
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 24.2%, Souls-like 22.2%, Hack and Slash 15.8%, Difficult 13.2%, Action-Adventure 7.6%
Unshroud secrets hidden deep within the dark chambers of the god of shadow’s castle. Persevere through monsters and mysteries lurking in every corner. Prepare to leave camp and journey into the castle’s lonely halls by collecting resources and equipment to make it out alive.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 33.8%, Dark Fantasy 18.6%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Lore-Rich 10.7%, Story Rich 10.4%
