60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Souls-like, Exploration, Dark Fantasy.
Heavy movement, limited ammo and precious sanity. Yesterdreamt is a twin-stick horrorvania where the odds are stacked against you, Gunslinger. Unlock arcanicks to tip the scales and keep close to your dog, and you might just win this fight. And if you were to fall, well… Blessed be the Dreamweavers.
HYDROPUNK
HYDROPUNK is an isometric souls-like, where the engineering obsession meets Lovecraftian dread. Pressure above. Abyss below. Know the rules. Break the right ones.
Vesuvius
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.
HYDROPUNK is an isometric souls-like, where the engineering obsession meets Lovecraftian dread. Pressure above. Abyss below. Know the rules. Break the right ones.
Why similar: Steampunk 23% ★, Lovecraftian 19.9%, Souls-like 18.7%, Metroidvania 12.1%, Dark Fantasy 8.3%
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 29.4%, Souls-like 27.8%, Difficult 15%, Hand-drawn 5.8%, Dark Fantasy 5.2%
A Souls-Like Western full of Eldritch horrors. Explore the accursed Wild West town of Tombwater and lay bare the darkness that lies beneath. Survive blood-spilling combat in this gruesome 2D action-RPG that may just drive you to madness.
Why similar: Western 23.7% ★, Souls-like 18.4%, Lovecraftian 18.1%, Metroidvania 17.1%, Dark Fantasy 7.5%
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 25.4%, Souls-like 25.2%, Difficult 14.2%, Hand-drawn 10.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%
Grimstone Valley is a third-person supernatural action game set in the wild west. Utilize a lasso-like eldritch arm to control your enemies and your environment, taking advantage of deadly and alien objects to defeat your foes in fast-paced, tactical combat.
Why similar: Western 33.6% ★, Lovecraftian 20.4%, Post-apocalyptic 10%, Surreal 8.4%, Hand-drawn 7.4%
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: Souls-like 22.3%, Metroidvania 21.1%, Difficult 12.3%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%, Hand-drawn 9.6%
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: Souls-like 26.8%, Metroidvania 26%, Difficult 13.7%, Hand-drawn 10%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%
Trapped in an eerie dungeon, you must solve puzzles and evade lurking horrors to find the only chance of survival. Every step could lead you to freedom...or to your demise...
Why similar: Lovecraftian 27.7%, Steampunk 20.7% ★, Post-apocalyptic 13.5%, Psychological Horror 10.5%, Shooter 8.5%
A lovecraftian soulslike action-RPG set on an island where interdimensional flesh demons harvest humanity's pain in the form of loosh to power their dark machinations. Discover grotesque creatures, weapons, power-ups, and fellow travelers as you unravel the island’s terrible secret.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 30.5%, Souls-like 26.3%, Difficult 13.4%, Dark Fantasy 12.6%, Horror 6.3%
Morbid: The Seven Acolytes is a Horrorpunk Action RPG filled with Lovecraftian horrors and Cronenbergian gore, making it the most gruesome take on the isometric Souls-like genre yet!
Why similar: Lovecraftian 33%, Souls-like 32.6%, Steampunk 17.4% ★, Dark Fantasy 8.2%, Horror 4.9%
Anokye is a 2D action–adventure platformer where you play as a destined hero fighting to unite the Ashanti people. Battle through villages, forests, and mystical peaks inspired by Ghanaian art and folklore in a journey to restore light to a kingdom in darkness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, Souls-like 27.1%, Difficult 17.8%, Hand-drawn 6.2%, Exploration 4.4%
Discover the secrets of the estate, as you look for answers among the violent inhabitants. A strange and repelling madness took hold of the servants roaming the halls, and they will attack on sight, for their madness is one rooted in a deeper understanding of cosmic insignificance.
Why similar: Souls-like 38.6%, Lovecraftian 25.7%, Difficult 10%, Psychological Horror 8.7%, Dark Fantasy 5.9%
Angel's Gear is a challenging horror-flavored Metroidvania set in a world tainted by a mechanical disease.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.2%, Steampunk 20.9% ★, Souls-like 20.6%, Post-apocalyptic 11.4%, Lovecraftian 10.2%
Embark on a harrowing first-person horror adventure through untamed pine forests and deep caves. Track the Blackwood gang to avenge your family, but beware: outlaws aren't the only threat. Cling to the light, survive otherworldly nightmares, and keep your lantern burning.
Why similar: Western 36.1% ★, Lovecraftian 28.1%, Psychological Horror 11.6%, Dark Fantasy 8.3%, Horror 6%
Ceaseless hunger draws you yet a bit closer to the gates of Foghorn. Devour men and beasts alike to acquire a wide array of combat abilities. Through shadows and mold, track down the paling memories of this bygone kingdom, all in a classic hand-drawn action platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.2%, Souls-like 19.5%, Difficult 14.9%, Surreal 14.2%, Hand-drawn 8.6%
Eden Lumina is a hand-drawn 2D metroidvania. Milo has just a yo-yo, and a whole world ahead of him: vast, full of hostile creatures and unlikely friends, its history carved in stone in a language nobody can read anymore.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.6%, Souls-like 26.3%, Hand-drawn 13.8%, Difficult 10.6%, Exploration 4.7%
Eternal Reckoning is an action-packed Metroidvania following the story of an elf taking their revenge for the atrocities of Ragnarok. Slay a wide range of dangerous bosses! Explore a world full of secrets and rich mythology-inspired lore!
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.9%, Souls-like 20.9%, Lovecraftian 17.8%, Difficult 12.8%, Post-apocalyptic 11.9%
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 29%, Souls-like 28%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%, Hand-drawn 10%, Magic 6.2%
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 26.8%, Souls-like 23.9%, Difficult 13%, Steampunk 9.3% ★, Hand-drawn 8.4%
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 47.4%, Metroidvania 22.5%, Difficult 11.3%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%, 2D 3%
Explore an interconnected world, encounter bizarre enemies and mysterious puzzles in this hand-drawn metroidvania, action adventure. Forge your own path, uncover secrets and master unique powers.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.3%, Metroidvania 27.9%, Difficult 16%, Hand-drawn 9.3%, Exploration 6.1%
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 32.4%, Souls-like 25.6%, Difficult 14.6%, Hand-drawn 6.1%, Dark Fantasy 6%
Lies of P is a thrilling soulslike that takes the story of Pinocchio, turns it on its head, and sets it against the darkly elegant backdrop of the Belle Epoque era.
Why similar: Souls-like 42%, Steampunk 24.9% ★, Dark Fantasy 11.7%, Difficult 8.6%, Story Rich 4.7%
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 36.5%, Metroidvania 33%, Dark Fantasy 12.8%, Difficult 11.7%, Action 3.5%
Last souls is a 2D side-scrolling Metroidvania soulslike game.The player controls a mysterious caped character and explores a labyrinthine, dark and cold world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.6%, Souls-like 26.3%, Difficult 13.9%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%, Hand-drawn 8.4%
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 32.4%, Souls-like 30.5%, Difficult 15.9%, Dark Fantasy 4.8%, Exploration 4.5%
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: Souls-like 28.1%, Metroidvania 27.7%, Difficult 15.9%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%, Exploration 5.5%
Hallow maze is a soulslike metroidvania set in a gothic world in 2D. Use transformations into different creatures to open your way, as well as incredible tools of energy. Discover the origin of the scourge that is infecting the lands of the Evernight Valley and venture into The Hallow Maze...
Why similar: Lovecraftian 26.4%, Souls-like 23.3%, Metroidvania 21.1%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%, Hand-drawn 8.7%
ENDER LILIES is a dark fantasy 2D action RPG about unraveling the mysteries of a destroyed kingdom. On this sorrowful journey, encounter horrific enemies against whom a moment of inattention could be fatal. Overcome these hardships and seek the truth with the help of fallen knights.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.4%, Souls-like 25.9%, Dark Fantasy 13.3%, Difficult 9%, Post-apocalyptic 7.7%
Misspell is a 2D atmospheric Metroidvania about magic and mysteries of the past. Uncover the secrets of an island risen from the ashes of a catastrophe and master a magical living vine that changes the way you fight and explore. Every step tells a story — every enemy echoes the mistakes of the past.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.9%, Souls-like 17%, Hand-drawn 12.3%, Dark Fantasy 11%, Difficult 7.9%
"Children of the Birch" is a dark fantasy metroidvania inspired by the mythology of various Slavic peoples and combining a sophisticated platformer with a depressing narrative.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.9%, Souls-like 29.3%, Difficult 14.8%, Dark Fantasy 8.4%, Exploration 4.8%
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 31%, Souls-like 25.6%, Difficult 13.3%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%, Exploration 5.4%
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.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.6%, Metroidvania 26.2%, Difficult 15%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%, Magic 7.6%
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 45.6%, Metroidvania 27.4%, Dark Fantasy 12%, Difficult 7.6%, 2D 3.1%
Source of Madness is a side-scrolling dark action roguelite set in a twisted Lovecraftian inspired world powered by procedural generation and AI machine learning. Take on the role of a new Acolyte as they embark on a nightmarish odyssey.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 30.4%, Souls-like 21%, Metroidvania 19.9%, Magic 11.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%
Descend into a corrupted 1930s asylum in a 2D eldritch action Souls-like. Master scythe combat, dodge, block and parry deadly attacks, recover lost Sanity, replay completed levels, and rise stronger with every descent.
Why similar: Souls-like 32%, Metroidvania 27%, Lovecraftian 17.6%, Dark Fantasy 8.6%, Horror 6.8%
Explore a huge metropolis full of dark corners, aware technology and shady characters. Fight your way through, as you evolve your fighting skills, acquire and upgrade weapons, tune up bots and complete side quests as you discover the true face of the city!
Why similar: Souls-like 23.5%, Metroidvania 22.6%, Difficult 13.5%, Hand-drawn 8.6%, Surreal 8.2%
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: Souls-like 27.8%, Metroidvania 24.2%, Difficult 15.7%, Dark Fantasy 13.7%, Story Rich 6.6%
Assume the role of Onchu, a druid boy stranded on an island corrupted by dark magic. Learn new magic and abilities in this 2D Metroidvania and explore a stunning sidescrolling world to save the island from destruction.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.6%, Metroidvania 25.4%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%, Hand-drawn 11.2%, Magic 10.8%
Sundered is a chaotic hand-drawn metroidvania where you resist or embrace ancient eldritch powers, a challenging and unique take on a classic genre from the creators of Jotun, now with local co-op!
Why similar: Lovecraftian 35.3%, Metroidvania 30.5%, Hand-drawn 11.1%, Difficult 9.8%, Horror 3.6%
Realm Of I is a side-scrolling Metroidvania where you take the role of a prophet. Explore the ravaged landscapes—from abandoned settlements and caverns to vibrant lands and floating islands—uncovering information and newfound abilities and spells to conquer challenges and defeat foes.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.9%, Souls-like 25.6%, Lovecraftian 16.5%, Magic 13.7%, Surreal 12.5%
Wake up in a war torn city, as you are hunted by formidable robotic invaders and desperate survivors alike. Prevail against powerful foes by discovering new abilities and testing your skills in a challenging 2-D metroidvania, all while learning the truth behind the mysterious Red Sun.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.3%, Souls-like 27.1%, Post-apocalyptic 14.5%, Difficult 13.1%, Dark Fantasy 9%
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 34.1%, Souls-like 31.6%, Dark Fantasy 13.7%, Hand-drawn 13.4%, Action 3.5%
The Wizard of Gloss is a PSX-style metroidvania game with horror elements. Grab your wand and prepare for a bloodbath.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.1%, Souls-like 26.6%, Horror 10%, Psychological Horror 9.8%, Exploration 7.4%
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 27.3%, Souls-like 26.3%, Difficult 14.9%, Hand-drawn 10.4%, Dark Fantasy 8.6%
Fulfill this tale, as darkness swarms the fantasy lands of Fauna. Venture epic kingdoms and treacherous dungeons in a 2D action-RPG, with Metroidvania elements in a hand-crafted pixel art world filled with souls-like boss fights, dungeon platforming, and dynamic enemy combat design.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.7%, Souls-like 23.9%, Magic 10.7%, Hand-drawn 10.7%, Difficult 10.3%
Take on the last case of Benedict Fox and dive into a twisted world of secret organizations, forbidden rituals, and cold-blooded murders. Explore the memories of deceased victims as you search for clues and fight demons in this fantastical Lovecraftian Metroidvania.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 30.6%, Metroidvania 25.2%, Souls-like 18.3%, Difficult 14%, Dark Fantasy 7.7%
Shieldbound is a metroidvania action-platformer. Explore a realm that revolves around a mysterious tower with many platforming challenges. Fight powerful enemies in 2D souls-like combat... all of that, using the unique abilities of a spirit-powered shield!
Why similar: Souls-like 27.8%, Metroidvania 26.9%, Difficult 15.6%, Hand-drawn 11.5%, Exploration 5.6%
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: Souls-like 25.8%, Metroidvania 24.9%, Difficult 13.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%, Hand-drawn 7%
SteamWorld Dig is an action-adventure puzzler with strong Metroidvanian influences set in the SteamWorld Universe. You’ll need to dig deep into the earth, gather resources to upgrade your tools and abilities, take on enemies, solve challenging puzzles and uncover the secrets to save a dying town.
Why similar: Steampunk 35.4% ★, Western 31.1% ★, Metroidvania 25.4%, Exploration 2.6%, 2D 2.6%
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: Souls-like 26.7%, Metroidvania 25.8%, Difficult 13.9%, Surreal 12.5%, Dark Fantasy 12.4%
A Souls-like, player vs. environment medieval, survival horror game with a high level of difficulty, a world and creatures set in dark fantasy, and a story told through environmental storytelling. Players use medieval weapons and magic to stop a powerful monarch fallen into madness.
Why similar: Souls-like 27.8%, Metroidvania 26.6%, Post-apocalyptic 14.1%, Horror 8.1%, Dark Fantasy 8%
A dark metroidvania where your shaman drum is the only weapon against the Abyss. The music of the ancients becomes your blade, and every battle is a ritual on the edge of death.
Why similar: Souls-like 26.1%, Metroidvania 23.9%, Lovecraftian 19.5%, Hand-drawn 10.3%, Magic 7.4%
The Xerran Dominion is one step from becoming unstoppable. Your machines won’t survive - but you will. Control the environment and use their tech to your advantage. In this brutal sci-fi action RPG, the world is your weapon - and you are the trigger.
Why similar: Souls-like 31.2%, Metroidvania 22.3%, Difficult 16.4%, Shooter 8.9%, Dark Fantasy 8.3%
Omen Fall is an action-packed, story-driven fantasy adventure game that draws players into a past woven with forgotten agreements. Fight against the darkness in this 2D metroidvania experience presented with pixel art graphics.
Why similar: Souls-like 24.2%, Metroidvania 22.9%, Difficult 13.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.2%, Hand-drawn 10%
Discover the power of healing through the pursuit of mastery in the art of waterbending. Learn new skills, explore a living world full of riddles and mysteries that plague the peace between the material and spiritual world. A hand-drawn 2d platformer inspired by digital oil painting.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.2%, Souls-like 25.3%, Difficult 13.8%, Story Rich 7.5%, Exploration 6.4%
A time and space bending cosmic intelligence has found its way to Earth. Your family has been taken. Travel through wormholes, explore nightmarish environments, solve unearthly puzzles, and combat demonic entities to defeat the interstellar parasite known as the MATCH.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 33.7%, Post-apocalyptic 13.3%, Surreal 11.6%, Horror 10.6%, Shooter 9.2%
A 2D platformer shooter with a somber linoleum-inspired art style, where you’ll face funeral creatures in a haunting Wild West setting.
Why similar: Western 38.7% ★, Lovecraftian 25.4%, Hand-drawn 11%, Shooter 9.2%, Horror 6%
Fight, explore, and collect. Step into the role of a wandering fox in this Eastern-fantasy Metroidvania, braving a beautifully crafted world fraught with danger.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.1%, Souls-like 29.2%, Difficult 15.9%, Exploration 7.3%, Hand-drawn 5.2%
