- #1 HYDROPUNK
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NOVA64
Windows
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 18.6%, Metroidvania 12%, Dark Fantasy 8.3%
- #2 Vesuvius
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Snow Day Games
Windows · Mac
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 27.7%, Difficult 14.9%, Hand-drawn 5.8%, Dark Fantasy 5.3%
- #3 Tombwater
96% matchVery Positive93% of 294 reviews2026
Dev: Moth AtlasPub: Midwest Games
Windows
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 23.8% ★, Souls-like 18.3%, Lovecraftian 18.1%, Metroidvania 17.1%, Dark Fantasy 7.6%
- #4 Solateria
95% matchVery Positive84% of 713 reviews2026
Dev: Studio DoodalPub: SHINSEGAE INFORMATION and COMMUNICATION Inc.
Windows
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 25.3%, Souls-like 25.1%, Difficult 14.2%, Hand-drawn 10.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%
- #5 Grimstone Valley
94% matchPositive91% of 34 reviews2024
Dev: Cut The Mines
Windows
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 33.7% ★, Lovecraftian 20.3%, Post-apocalyptic 10%, Surreal 8.4%, Hand-drawn 7.4%
- #6 The Guise
94% matchMixed69% of 61 reviews2020
Dev: Rasul MonoPub: GameNet
Windows
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 22.2%, Metroidvania 21.1%, Difficult 12.3%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%, Hand-drawn 9.6%
- #7 Cthulhu: Death Escape / 克苏鲁:死亡逃脱 Prototype
93% matchMostly Positive72% of 150 reviews2022
Dev: Darktree Game Studio
Windows
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 27.6%, Steampunk 20.7% ★, Post-apocalyptic 13.5%, Psychological Horror 10.5%, Shooter 8.5%
- #8 Steel Flood
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Egobounds
Windows
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 26.7%, Metroidvania 26%, Difficult 13.6%, Hand-drawn 10%, Dark Fantasy 10%
- #9 Blood Radiant
91% match7 user reviews89% of 18 reviews2026
Dev: David Disco
Windows
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 26.1%, Difficult 13.3%, Dark Fantasy 12.8%, Horror 6.3%
- #10 Morbid: The Seven Acolytes
91% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,511 reviews2020
Dev: Still RunningPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 50%
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 32.7%, Steampunk 17.1% ★, Dark Fantasy 8.4%, Horror 5%
- #11 Angel's Gear
89% matchMostly Positive72% of 267 reviews2023
Dev: Scumhead
Windows
Angel's Gear is a challenging horror-flavored Metroidvania set in a world tainted by a mechanical disease.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.2%, Steampunk 21% ★, Souls-like 20.5%, Post-apocalyptic 11.5%, Lovecraftian 10.2%
- #12 Anokye
89% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Mills Media
Windows
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 32.6%, Souls-like 27%, Difficult 17.8%, Hand-drawn 6.2%, Exploration 4.5%
- #13 Skautfold: Shrouded in Sanity
90% matchVery Positive81% of 535 reviews2016
Dev: Steve GalPub: Pugware
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 38.4%, Lovecraftian 25.7%, Difficult 9.9%, Psychological Horror 8.7%, Dark Fantasy 6%
- #14 The Dark Cowboy
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Valezart
Windows
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 27.9%, Psychological Horror 11.6%, Dark Fantasy 8.3%, Horror 6%
- #15 CRAVE
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hang The Eyelids
Windows
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 25.1%, Souls-like 19.4%, Difficult 14.9%, Surreal 14.3%, Hand-drawn 8.6%
- #16 Eternal Reckoning
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Matan Braunstein - (theMechaMeddler)
Windows
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 20.8%, Lovecraftian 17.8%, Difficult 12.8%, Post-apocalyptic 12%
- #17 DEVIATOR
84% matchMixed67% of 1,009 reviews2024
Dev: Gami Studio
Windows
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 28.9%, Souls-like 27.9%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%, Hand-drawn 10.1%, Magic 6.3%
- #18 Last Vanguard
84% matchVery Positive85% of 97 reviews2025
Dev: Cool Tapir Studios
Windows
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 23.8%, Difficult 13%, Steampunk 9.3% ★, Hand-drawn 8.5%
- #19 Salt and Sanctuary
85% matchVery Positive89% of 21,853 reviews2016
Dev: Ska Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 47.2%, Metroidvania 22.5%, Difficult 11.3%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%, 2D 3%
- #20 Dimension Rift Zero
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MrDyvik
Windows
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 28.2%, Metroidvania 27.8%, Difficult 16%, Hand-drawn 9.3%, Exploration 6.2%
- #21 Hollow Knight
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 558,466 reviews2017
Dev: Team Cherry
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 11.4 hrsMean: 41.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 32.3%, Souls-like 25.5%, Difficult 14.6%, Hand-drawn 6.1%, Dark Fantasy 6.1%
- #22 Unworthy
82% matchVery Positive81% of 855 reviews2018
Dev: Aleksandar Kuzmanovic Games Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 36.4%, Metroidvania 32.9%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%, Difficult 11.7%, Action 3.4%
- #23 Lies of P
80% matchVery Positive92% of 81,677 reviews2023
Dev: NEOWIZ
Windows · Mac
Median: 24.2 hrsMean: 39.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 11.8%, Difficult 8.5%, Story Rich 4.7%
- #24 Last Souls
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ruben Wihler
Windows · Mac
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 26.5%, Souls-like 26.2%, Difficult 13.8%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%, Hand-drawn 8.4%
- #25 Lost Wish: In the desperate world
81% matchMostly Positive79% of 29 reviews2022
Dev: Innocent Soul
Windows
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%, Metroidvania 27.6%, Difficult 15.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%, Exploration 5.6%
- #26 DREIFRAME
79% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2026
Dev: MrDrone
Windows
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 30.4%, Difficult 15.9%, Dark Fantasy 4.8%, Exploration 4.5%
- #27 ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights
79% matchVery Positive94% of 45,640 reviews2021
Dev: Live WirePub: Binary Haze Interactive
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 17.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 34.3%, Souls-like 25.8%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Difficult 9%, Post-apocalyptic 7.7%
- #28 Hallow Maze
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Solcom Games
Windows
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 23.1%, Metroidvania 21.1%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%, Hand-drawn 8.8%
- #29 Misspell
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bones Keeper Studio
Windows
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 30.8%, Souls-like 16.9%, Hand-drawn 12.3%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%, Difficult 7.8%
- #30 Children of Birch
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: UvuikSmoniti
Windows
"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 30.8%, Souls-like 29.1%, Difficult 14.7%, Dark Fantasy 8.5%, Exploration 4.8%
- #31 Infinitevania
74% matchVery Positive93% of 252 reviews2026
Dev: JHT Games
Windows
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 30.6%, Souls-like 25.6%, Difficult 13.3%, Dark Fantasy 11%, Exploration 5.5%
- #32 Windmills
76% matchMostly Positive80% of 49 reviews2023
Dev: Poor Locke
Windows
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 28.5%, Metroidvania 26.1%, Difficult 15%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, Magic 7.6%
- #33 Death's Gambit: Afterlife
77% matchVery Positive81% of 5,578 reviews2018
Dev: White RabbitPub: Serenity Forge
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 45.5%, Metroidvania 27.4%, Dark Fantasy 12%, Difficult 7.6%, 2D 3.2%
- #34 Fatal Claw
73% matchVery Positive96% of 168 reviews2025
Dev: NDEV GAMESPub: Com2us Holdings
Windows
Dive into Fatal Claw, a Metroidvania game in vibrant 2D artwork. Explore the arcane underworld your way with Kisha. Your ultimate goal is to find the key to the surface world alongside other survivors, while vanquishing infected enemies and absorbing their power. Start your clawsome adventure now!
Why similar: Souls-like 23.7%, Metroidvania 22.5%, Difficult 13.6%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%, Hand-drawn 10.4%
- #35 Tartapolis
76% matchPositive83% of 18 reviews2021
Dev: Fusion Studios
Windows
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 23.4%, Metroidvania 22.6%, Difficult 13.4%, Hand-drawn 8.7%, Surreal 8.3%
- #36 Source of Madness
75% matchMixed69% of 1,569 reviews2022
Dev: Carry CastlePub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 42%
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 20.9%, Metroidvania 19.9%, Magic 11.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%
- #37 THE DARK DWELLERS
75% matchMixed69% of 35 reviews2022
Dev: COLNELIUS
Windows
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 27.7%, Metroidvania 24.1%, Difficult 15.6%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, Story Rich 6.6%
- #38 The Gentleman's Rise
73% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Suit and Tie Games
Windows
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 31.9%, Metroidvania 26.9%, Lovecraftian 17.7%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%, Horror 6.8%
- #39 Sundered®: Eldritch Edition
74% matchVery Positive82% of 5,170 reviews2017
Dev: Thunder Lotus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 30.4%, Hand-drawn 11.1%, Difficult 9.8%, Horror 3.6%
- #40 Onchu
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Banana Moon Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 25.4%, Metroidvania 25.3%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, Hand-drawn 11.2%, Magic 10.9%
- #41 Realm Of I
72% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: outergod
Windows
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 25.5%, Lovecraftian 16.5%, Magic 13.8%, Surreal 12.5%
- #42 The Red Sun
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: The Chairman
Windows
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 27.2%, Souls-like 27%, Post-apocalyptic 14.6%, Difficult 13.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%
- #43 Tails of Fate
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chase the Bunny
Windows · Linux
Fulfill this tale, as darkness swarms the fantasy lands of Fauna. Venture epic kingdoms and treacherous dungeons in a 2D action platformer, 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 23.8%, Magic 10.8%, Hand-drawn 10.7%, Difficult 10.3%
- #44 Endless Night Sonata
71% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Sweeping Avalanche Creations
Windows
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%, Souls-like 31.5%, Dark Fantasy 13.9%, Hand-drawn 13.5%, Action 3.5%
- #45 Nine Sols
69% matchVery Positive94% of 45,033 reviews2024
Dev: RedCandleGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 19.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 26.1%, Difficult 14.8%, Hand-drawn 10.4%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%
- #46 The Wizard of Gloss
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dracula's Cave
Windows · Mac · Linux
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%, Souls-like 26.4%, Horror 10%, Psychological Horror 9.8%, Exploration 7.4%
- #47 The Last Case of Benedict Fox Definitive Edition
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 935 reviews2023
Dev: Plot Twist
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 48%
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 18.2%, Difficult 14%, Dark Fantasy 7.8%
- #48 Shieldbound
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Bangers
Windows
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 27.7%, Metroidvania 26.8%, Difficult 15.6%, Hand-drawn 11.6%, Exploration 5.6%
- #49 Eden's Guardian
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Voragine Game Studio
Windows
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 25.6%, Metroidvania 24.9%, Difficult 13.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%, Hand-drawn 7%
- #50 GRIME
69% matchVery Positive85% of 6,733 reviews2021
Dev: Clover BitePub: Akupara Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 26.6%, Metroidvania 25.7%, Difficult 13.9%, Surreal 12.6%, Dark Fantasy 12.6%
- #51 SteamWorld Dig
70% matchVery Positive94% of 10,992 reviews2013
Dev: Image & Form Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 31.3% ★, Metroidvania 25.2%, Exploration 2.7%, 2D 2.6%
- #52 Eternal Knight™
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Profane Games Inc
Windows
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 27.6%, Metroidvania 26.5%, Post-apocalyptic 14.1%, Horror 8.1%, Dark Fantasy 8%
- #53 The Shaman's Ark
67% matchVery Positive98% of 56 reviews2025
Dev: Amortiz Games
Windows
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%, Metroidvania 23.8%, Lovecraftian 19.6%, Hand-drawn 10.3%, Magic 7.4%
- #54 Cursed Frontier
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Yanfer
Windows
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 38.9% ★, Lovecraftian 25.3%, Hand-drawn 11%, Shooter 9.2%, Horror 6%
- #55 Omen Fall
68% matchMixed69% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: WITCHCRAFT VIDEO GAME Ltd.
Windows
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 24.1%, Metroidvania 22.8%, Difficult 13.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%, Hand-drawn 10%
- #56 Benders of Moona
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lincoln Charlles BorgesPub: Tao Team
Windows
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 25.2%, Difficult 13.8%, Story Rich 7.5%, Exploration 6.4%
- #57 Matchstick: Cosmic Flame
66% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2026
Dev: TechnoMyth
Windows
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 33.6%, Post-apocalyptic 13.3%, Surreal 11.6%, Horror 10.6%, Psychological Horror 9.1%
- #58 Curvature
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pawel Lossew
Windows · Linux
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 31.1%, Metroidvania 22.2%, Difficult 16.4%, Shooter 8.9%, Dark Fantasy 8.4%
- #59 Fox Wanderer
66% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Ninth Dream
Windows
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 29.1%, Difficult 15.8%, Exploration 7.4%, Hand-drawn 5.2%