60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Souls-like, Action, Atmospheric, Adventure.
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 21.5% ★, Lovecraftian 18.8%, Souls-like 17.2%, Metroidvania 11.8%, Dark Fantasy 8.1%
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 30.1%, Souls-like 26.7%, Difficult 14.8%, Hand-drawn 5.8%, Dark Fantasy 5.4%
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 25.8%, Souls-like 24.1%, Difficult 14%, Hand-drawn 10.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%
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 20.3% ★, Lovecraftian 18.7%, Souls-like 18.4%, Metroidvania 18.3%, Dark Fantasy 8.1%
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 24.5%, Souls-like 17.8%, Difficult 14.1%, Surreal 13.4%, Hand-drawn 8.1%
The underworld lies in ruins, ravaged by evil karma. In this unknown and perilous realm of the dead, you must fight against demonic forces, collect mystical artifacts, face the Yama Kings and the Ghost Emperors, sever the Karma, and reforge the path of reincarnation.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.6%, Souls-like 19.2%, Difficult 16.8%, Hand-drawn 8.3%, Exploration 6.4%
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: Metroidvania 26.6%, Souls-like 25.7%, Difficult 13.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%, Hand-drawn 9.9%
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 24.5%, Souls-like 22.2%, Difficult 13%, Hand-drawn 9.2%, Comic Book 8.4%
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: Metroidvania 21.6%, Souls-like 21.4%, Difficult 12.2%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%, Hand-drawn 9.5%
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 29.3%, Souls-like 15.1%, Hand-drawn 11.3%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%, Difficult 7.2%
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: Metroidvania 27.3%, Souls-like 26.1%, Difficult 15.2%, Hand-drawn 8.8%, Exploration 6.6%
You are a necromancer. The souls of the dead are your weapon. Push the limits of your combat skills in this story-driven, action packed Metroidvania. Enter in a dark world, where the sun's rays no longer heat up and evil creatures roam free in the night.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.2%, Souls-like 22.2%, Comic Book 14.2%, Difficult 12.5%, Hand-drawn 8.8%
Lost in darkness, a boy drawn into a twisted dream, no way out. Vapor World is a narrative-driven souls-like platformer focused on deflection combat set in atmospheric world of dream. Descend within shattered mind seeking lost memories. Face dark, beautiful world born of anguish and regret.
Why similar: Souls-like 21.5%, Metroidvania 20.3%, Difficult 12.7%, Dark Fantasy 11.4%, Hand-drawn 9.4%
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 30.4%, Souls-like 25.5%, Difficult 13.4%, Dark Fantasy 13.1%, Horror 6.2%
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 25.8%, Souls-like 24%, Difficult 13%, Dark Fantasy 8.5%, Hand-drawn 7.9%
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 33.4%, Souls-like 26%, Difficult 17.7%, Hand-drawn 6.2%, Exploration 5%
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: Metroidvania 21.5%, Souls-like 21%, Difficult 12.4%, Hand-drawn 8%, Surreal 7.6%
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 24.8%, Souls-like 21.2%, Metroidvania 20.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%, Hand-drawn 8.2%
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 33.2%, Souls-like 31.8%, Steampunk 17.3% ★, Dark Fantasy 8.8%, Horror 5%
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 25.9%, Metroidvania 25.3%, Difficult 14.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Action-Adventure 6.9%
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: Metroidvania 24.4%, Souls-like 23.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%, Hand-drawn 10.5%, Magic 8.7%
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 25.3%, Metroidvania 23.4%, Difficult 14.7%, Dark Fantasy 13.3%, Story Rich 6.3%
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: Metroidvania 23.8%, Souls-like 23.1%, Difficult 12.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.2%, Hand-drawn 6.4%
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 24.6%, Souls-like 23.9%, Difficult 12.8%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Surreal 11.6%
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: Metroidvania 25.7%, Souls-like 25%, Difficult 14.5%, Hand-drawn 10.7%, Action-Adventure 6.3%
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 29.8%, Souls-like 27.1%, Dark Fantasy 10.9%, Hand-drawn 10%, Difficult 5.9%
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 28.3%, Metroidvania 24.2%, Souls-like 16.5%, Difficult 13%, Dark Fantasy 7.4%
In "On Life and Living", beyond metroidvania-style exploration and challenging encounters, players will also experience an emotional story of love, grief, and consequences. You are in control, shaping the course of this journey towards regeneration.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.3%, Souls-like 21.6%, Comic Book 17.8%, Western 10% ★, Action-Adventure 8.3%
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 33%, Souls-like 24.6%, Difficult 14.4%, Dark Fantasy 6.2%, Hand-drawn 6%
Templar is a 2D indie platformer and hack and slash game.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.8%, Souls-like 23%, Comic Book 19.4%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%, Hand-drawn 8.8%
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 46%, Metroidvania 23.3%, Difficult 11.4%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%, 2D 3%
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 23.9%, Souls-like 21.7%, Hand-drawn 10.1%, Difficult 9.7%, Magic 8.7%
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 30.4% ★, Lovecraftian 22.2%, Surreal 9.2%, Hand-drawn 8.1%, Action-Adventure 7.2%
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 35.2%, Metroidvania 33.8%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%, Difficult 11.6%, Action 3.5%
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 27.9%, Souls-like 23.3%, Difficult 13.1%, Steampunk 9.2% ★, Hand-drawn 8.5%
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: Metroidvania 28.2%, Souls-like 26.9%, Difficult 15.6%, Dark Fantasy 10%, Exploration 6.2%
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 29%, Metroidvania 19.7%, Souls-like 19.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%, Magic 9.2%
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: Metroidvania 22.1%, Souls-like 21.9%, Difficult 12.9%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%, Hand-drawn 9.4%
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 33.1%, Souls-like 29.2%, Difficult 15.7%, Exploration 5%, Dark Fantasy 4.9%
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 25.5%, Souls-like 23.6%, Lovecraftian 15.6%, Surreal 11.9%, Magic 11.2%
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 28.6%, Metroidvania 23.4%, Difficult 15.6%, Shooter 8.5%, Dark Fantasy 7%
Dumbriel is a 2D metroidvania action-adventure set in Hell. Play as a clumsy fallen angel in a twisted underworld. Slash, craft, and dodge through deadly arenas, weird monsters, and hellish traps. Die, upgrade, and dive back in.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.6%, Souls-like 27.7%, Difficult 14.7%, Hand-drawn 8.9%, Action-Adventure 6.9%
The Golden Eyed Ghosts is a dark fantasy soulslike heavily influenced by the legacy of Zelda adventures, set in the crumbling kingdom of Andromeda. As exiled warrior Orion, search for a way to restore his memories and unravel a terrifying conspiracy.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 24.6%, Souls-like 21.1%, Metroidvania 20.7%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%, Action-Adventure 6.2%
"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 31.5%, Souls-like 28%, Difficult 14.6%, Dark Fantasy 8.6%, Exploration 5.3%
"ARO: Tales in the Dome" is a 2D hand-drawn action-adventure game. Play as Aro and explore an elemental world sealed beneath the dome. As the journey unfolds, uncover the hidden conspiracy and face the truth about the world, the dome, and yourself.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.1%, Souls-like 25.2%, Difficult 14.2%, Action-Adventure 7.7%, Exploration 7.6%
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 41%, Steampunk 24.5% ★, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, Difficult 8.5%, Exploration 5%
Mysterious is a dark mythical metroidvania, where you travel between physical and astral worlds in order to explore the source of dark matter.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.8%, Souls-like 23.7%, Dark Fantasy 12.6%, Surreal 10.8%, Hand-drawn 9.5%
Battle corrupted enemies, liberate afflicted allies, and explore a modernly medieval world on the verge of self-destruction in this action-packed 2D side scrolling adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.1%, Souls-like 24.8%, Difficult 13%, Exploration 8.9%, Action-Adventure 6.7%
Angel's Gear is a challenging horror-flavored Metroidvania set in a world tainted by a mechanical disease.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.1%, Steampunk 21.8% ★, Souls-like 21.1%, Lovecraftian 10.8%, Horror 7%
You’re a goat with a demon gun spreading doom across the galaxy. Fight rival cults where every soul fuels your power. Jump, shoot, and summon the apocalypse in this hand-drawn 2D action-platformer.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 24.5%, Souls-like 20.1%, Comic Book 16.2%, Difficult 11.3%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%
The lighthouse has gone dark! You awake as Mothboy, last in a long line of lightkeepers summoned when something goes wrong. In this action packed adventure you climb, fight and explore the depths of Cliff Kingdom searching for the lost light.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.2%, Souls-like 29.1%, Hand-drawn 12.9%, Exploration 8.6%, Action-Adventure 7.1%
An extinction-level threat looms over a prehistoric world of tribal reptiles and dinosaurs. Adapt, evolve, and outmaneuver savage enemies and seek to prevent the prophesied end of a hand painted jurassic world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.7%, Souls-like 27.3%, Hand-drawn 12%, Dark Fantasy 8.1%, Magic 6.9%
Go Alone is a pixel art soulslike metroidvania adventure with magical ranged spells and fast-paced combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.5%, Souls-like 32.4%, Exploration 8.6%, Magic 7.1%, Action-Adventure 6.4%
Templar 2 is a 2D indie action platform game. Immerse yourself in the darkest, scariest and bloodiest Middle Ages. A story told in comic format, and with spectacular dubbing.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.1%, Comic Book 19.3%, Metroidvania 18.9%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%, Hand-drawn 7.8%
Sylvaris: Black Reign is a fast-paced, hand-drawn 2D action platformer with metroidvania elements. Set in a chained, industrial world beneath the surface, it features aggressive combat, a risk-reward Overload system, and build variety shaped through perks.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.3%, Difficult 17.1%, Steampunk 16.9% ★, Comic Book 9.4%, Hand-drawn 8.4%
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 44.4%, Metroidvania 28.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, Difficult 7.7%, 2D 3.1%
Signiverux is a Metroidvania-inspired action adventure with fluid gameplay and detailed graphics. Explore the depths of a mysterious castle in search for a way back home, enjoy fast ability progressions, search for powerful magic upgrades and grow your character by expanding the skill tree.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.7%, Souls-like 21.3%, Difficult 13%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%, Magic 8.7%
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 23.8%, Souls-like 21.4%, Lovecraftian 18.7%, Difficult 13.5%, Dark Fantasy 8.5%
Explore and uncover the mystery of this enormous spaceship by shooting alien creatures in this Sci-Fi Action/Adventure Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, Souls-like 24.5%, Difficult 14.4%, Shooter 9%, Action-Adventure 7.4%
