
One impossible boss. Learn the fight or... be erased. Most players fail. Will you?
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One impossible boss. Learn the fight or... be erased. Most players fail. Will you?

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Hack’n’Slash your way to victory in this over-the-top action metroidvania. You are an angel tasked with one mission: infiltrate Hell, find the Devil and bring him to justice. Explore different hellscapes, find amazing new weapons and sanctify all demons with SSSadistic combos in Profana!

Watcher Chronicles
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.
Hack’n’Slash your way to victory in this over-the-top action metroidvania. You are an angel tasked with one mission: infiltrate Hell, find the Devil and bring him to justice. Explore different hellscapes, find amazing new weapons and sanctify all demons with SSSadistic combos in Profana!
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.2%, Demons 15.4%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, Difficult 12.4%, Magic 8%
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: Unforgiving 32.7% ★, Metroidvania 25.6%, Dark Fantasy 15.1%, Difficult 14.3%, Action-Adventure 5.8%
Explore cryptic puzzle dungeons in this short, retro, action-adventure!
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, Demons 16.6%, Dark Fantasy 14.2%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Action 8.4%
The enemies of humanity lay siege from all directions. You must fight your way through hordes of demons, zombies, ogres, and more as you unlock new characters and battlefields! Play solo or team up with three additional players in this 1-4 player couch co-op arena battle game.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Isometric 17.3%, Demons 16.1%, Difficult 14.7%, PvE 11.7%
Embark on an exciting journey through the vast locations of a fantasy universe inspired by Slavic mythology. We got inspiration from genres such as metroidvania, soul-like and classic RPGs, while working on the design of the game.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.1%, Dark Fantasy 18.8%, Magic 10.3%, Survival 10.2%, Action-Adventure 8.9%
A Metroidvania inspired by the mechanics and style of classic games in the genre. Help Mirabel find different ways to explore a haunted mansion and hunt terrifying witches while gaining new weapons and discovering more about the macabre experiments carried out by demonic beings.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.6%, Demons 19%, Dark Fantasy 15.5%, Magic 12.2%, Atmospheric 7.1%
REDO! is a game about a girl trying to find another human in a dystopian world overrun by biomachines. It's a lonely and evocative game about exploring the unknown and overcoming obstacles to see what is left.
Why similar: Unforgiving 33.1% ★, Metroidvania 31%, Difficult 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%, Action 6.6%
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: Unforgiving 52.3% ★, Difficult 14.8%, Dark Fantasy 10%, Action-Adventure 7.3%, Story Rich 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: Metroidvania 31.3%, Dark Fantasy 17.9%, Difficult 16.6%, Action-Adventure 7.8%, Magic 7.6%
Sinner's Tavern is a metroidvania, focused on fast paced combat and interactions with quirky characters. Inspired by the Dante’s Inferno, help Oscar and his grandpa escape while they announce that Satan's tavern... is now open!
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.8%, Demons 18.4%, PvE 13.6%, Action-Adventure 10%, Story Rich 8.4%
Become Strong And Reclaim What You Lost! Artifacts is a 2D adventure platformer set in an ancient interconnected kingdom littered with powerful relics. Collect synergistic artifacts to challenge the mighty, corrupted foes that lurk beneath the ground.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.2%, Dark Fantasy 24.5%, Atmospheric 8.5%, Action 6.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%
Guide a snake-like character as it gathers soul fragments to stave off hunger, weaving through hazardous obstacles in a race against time.
Why similar: Unforgiving 50.8% ★, Difficult 13.4%, Survival 12%, Dark Fantasy 11.4%, 2D 5.1%
Eternal Soul is a gothic Metroidvania where you steal the souls of your enemies. Explore the castle, find powerful items & abilities, fight against demonic creatures, and learn the truth of your power.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.6%, Dark Fantasy 19.8%, Demons 18.5%, Action-Adventure 10%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
In this top-down Metroidvania, descend into the belly of Sarcophagus II, an underground laboratory overrun by mutated creatures. Blast your way through this labyrinth of chaos, facing overwhelming odds in an effort to rescue your friends and recover your humanity.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.8%, Online Co-Op 20.3%, Difficult 11.9%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Story Rich 7.2%
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: Metroidvania 29.3%, Dark Fantasy 20.5%, Difficult 17.6%, Story Rich 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%
With the absance of the mighty Bloodstar, the universe plunged into chaos. Unleash your inner power alongside Captain Thorne, vanquish demons and restore the order of light.
Why similar: Unforgiving 54.3% ★, Difficult 15.3%, Dark Fantasy 7.9%, Action-Adventure 7.5%, Story Rich 5%
Fetch the eyes of the Crone as you delve into her lair in this rogue-like dungeon crawling adventure.
Why similar: Isometric 18.2%, Difficult 16.6%, Demons 16.4%, Dark Fantasy 14.1%, PvE 13.4%
The old gods have forgotten this land. No one could save our people when darkness started spreading and collecting human souls for its army. Odallus is a classic exploration/action game, inspired by Ghosts’n Goblins, Demon’s Crest and Castlevania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.9%, Demons 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Dark Fantasy 9%, Action-Adventure 7%
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 53.4%, Difficult 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Action 5.3%
Hell Being is a metroidvania where the player explores hell as a hell-born creature, face its challenges and monsters to unlock new powers and find a way out from the injustice of being born in this place.
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.2%, PvE 17.3%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Action 5.7%
Survive the relentless pursuit of demonic entities in "Avoid the Demons." Evade, outsmart, and unravel the mysteries of a haunting realm in this atmospheric and adrenaline-fueled game. Will you escape the darkness or succumb to its malevolent forces?
Why similar: Demons 30.9%, Difficult 19.8%, Isometric 18.3%, Survival 14.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%
Help our friend Hatdevil to get back to his world, passing through a world full of deadly traps.
Why similar: Unforgiving 57.6% ★, Difficult 17.7%, PvE 14.4%, 2D 4.3%, Pixel Graphics 3.5%
In a dying world dominated by machines, use the powers of nature to explore a diverse landscape and devastate your foes in this action-driven metroidvania. As humanity's last hope, the BirdKnight must learn the truth behind the mysterious Heart of the World and restore life to the land.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.4%, Dark Fantasy 20.3%, Difficult 17.4%, Action-Adventure 6.7%, Atmospheric 6.4%
"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 38.3%, Difficult 17.2%, Dark Fantasy 13.1%, PvE 6.8%, Atmospheric 6.3%
Dash, dive and defy the Vortex. A lightning-fast, 1-3 player co-op roguelite from the crafters of Dead Cells, where every run is a leap into chaos. Absorb the powers of fallen warriors, rebuild their weapons, and WIPE THE FLOOR with anything that gets in the way of a perfect run.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.7%, Online Co-Op 16.7%, Dark Fantasy 16.3%, Isometric 15.2%, Difficult 13.4%
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 38.8%, Dark Fantasy 17.2%, Difficult 9.2%, Story Rich 8.1%, Atmospheric 8.1%
Welcome to the world of Glight, a dark fantasy side-scroller adventure by ATOMIC BREATH. On a daunting journey to recover something long lost, give form to your powers of light and darkness in a fast-flowing, super-tight platformer full of hidden shortcuts and devious secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.7%, Dark Fantasy 22.4%, Difficult 19.4%, Atmospheric 8.6%, Action 6.4%
Prepare for a brutal metroidvania where a legendary knight battles monsters to save his land. Explore dangerous labyrinths and castles, fight enemies, and craft powerful gear with the help of the Mage, Alchemist, and Treasure Hunter. Ready for epic adventures?
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.3%, Survival 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, Magic 8.1%
The Chaos Rider finally wakes up after ages. Explore a mysterious island with tons of secrets and treasures to discover ! Fight your way through hordes of enemies and fulfill the dream of the Great Architect. Create your own playstyle, beat bosses and do crazy platforming in this epic adventure game
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.7%, Difficult 21.9%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Story Rich 8.6%, Atmospheric 8.3%
Pyromania is an action-packed horde survival game. Strategy and movement are key to surviving the ever-growing hordes of zombies, wild animals and other monsters. It can be played either solo or in online-coop with up to 4 players.
Why similar: Online Co-Op 22.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Survival 15.1%, PvE 14%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle once and for all.
Why similar: Unforgiving 41.1% ★, Metroidvania 26.7%, Difficult 12.5%, Action-Adventure 5.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%
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 35.8%, Difficult 19%, Dark Fantasy 15.7%, Atmospheric 7.4%, Story Rich 7.1%
Count Dracula is once more back from the dead... Join the fight against Evil in the Castlevania Advance Collection, a compilation of timeless action-exploration masterpieces!
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.7%, Dark Fantasy 15.9%, Demons 13.4%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Action 5.9%
Slayer Of Sin is a 2D action platformer with simple hack-and-slash mechanics, incorporating arcade-like combat and art. Slayer Of Sin follows an unnamed hero's quest to save the human realm from the seven distinct demons, The Seven Deadly Sins.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.7%, Demons 33.7%, Dark Fantasy 14.9%, PvE 6.5%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%
Chiaroscuro is a 2D adventure platformer with metroidvania elements. Explore a world that has fallen into darkness and discover the Lights to illuminate your forgotten past.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.1%, Difficult 18%, Dark Fantasy 13.3%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, Atmospheric 6.8%
Cthulhu Tower is a dark twist on classical tower defense genre where you try to protect your eldrich world from cruel crowds of humans!
Why similar: Unforgiving 50.5% ★, Isometric 18.3%, Survival 10.7%, Atmospheric 6.9%, Difficult 5.6%
Defeat the forces of darkness and bring peace back to the kingdom of Valerond in this action-packed mini metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.6%, Dark Fantasy 19.1%, Demons 12.9%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
BLÖCK is a hardcore and challenging 2D Platformer. The goal is easy: Get to the level end as fast as possible and try not to die. But let's be realistic. You will die. A lot.
Why similar: Unforgiving 73.4% ★, Difficult 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 4.6%, 2D 3.7%, Casual 3.1%
Put your skills to the test and join Frank on his daring adventure into the world of ultimate thrills! Every jump must be well planned, because one wrong step could send Frank plummeting into the abyss.
Why similar: Unforgiving 61.2% ★, Difficult 19.3%, Action-Adventure 6.7%, Action 5%, Pixel Graphics 4.2%
Join the battle, use the fury of fire, unleash your rage and avenge the innocent people of Burcma Castle. Fight against necromancy and show them what living can do!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Demons 19.9%, Isometric 17.6%, PvE 12%, Magic 11.4%
Guide a lonely fox through a vast interconnected world of a mysterious planet Vulpis in this Metroidvania-style game. Explore non-linear paths, unlock new abilities, fight enemies, overcome obstacles, and unravel the planet's mysteries to find a way back home.
Why similar: Metroidvania 52.5%, Difficult 22.8%, 2D 7.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%, Action 6.3%
A brutal precision platforming journey through the 9 circles of hell. Liberate your ancestors, die a million times, and meet Satan... you know... for fun.
Why similar: Unforgiving 69.3% ★, Difficult 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Atmospheric 5.4%, 2D 4.5%
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 41.5%, Difficult 17.1%, Magic 9.6%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%, Atmospheric 8%
Get lost in the Underdusk: a broken world full of danger and mystery. Experience brutal precision platforming, search for collectibles to expand your powerset and regain your lost memories in an atmospheric 2D pixel art adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43%, Difficult 20.3%, Dark Fantasy 10.4%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Action 4.9%
Take control of the demon sisters Kirika and Masha as they attempt to revive their Demon Lord Maxim and rebuild their castle in this 2D action Metroidvania adventure!
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.2%, Dark Fantasy 16.3%, Online Co-Op 14%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Action 9.3%
This is an action game in which the player cannot jump by himself, but jumps with the blast of a bomb. You can dash with the blast on your back, and even attack with bombs, allowing you to enjoy bombs to the fullest.
Why similar: Metroidvania 58.2%, PvE 12.1%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Action 10.9%, 2D 7.1%
Glide using the Icarus wings, face deadly bosses and uncover why is the Creator being chained. You will fall a lot, but rise even more! Defeat Gods and Monsters, overcome hazards, mysterious lore and surreal aesthetics. Uncover the first pieces of Menes and Bastet’s story.
Why similar: Unforgiving 48.9% ★, Difficult 14.6%, PvE 12.1%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%, Action-Adventure 6.6%
All alone, Hania sets out on a journey to find the answers to her past across this uncharted, perilous and magical world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.1%, Difficult 19.8%, Dark Fantasy 15.6%, Action 7.7%, 2D 7%
Grapple or Fall. Inspired by brutally challenging platformers like Jump King and Getting Over It, this 2D adventure will push you to your limits, one frustratingly rewarding grapple at a time.
Why similar: Unforgiving 57.1% ★, Difficult 17%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%, Action-Adventure 6.1%, Atmospheric 4.1%
Descend to the bottom of the dungeon without dying, platforming your way around traps, monsters, and worst of all -- falling to your death. Explore the horrific depths as you gain powerful gear and uncover the dark secrets that await you at the bottom.
Why similar: Unforgiving 53.3% ★, Difficult 17.1%, Dark Fantasy 14.1%, PvE 10.4%, Atmospheric 5.1%
Yeomna is a Metrovania 2D action platform game. Take on the role of the Half-Demon exorcist Dongbaek, and complete the cases requested by Yeomna though combat and adventure in this dream-like, mysterious Underworld.
Why similar: Metroidvania 62.3%, Story Rich 10.2%, Action 9.8%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, 2D 8.2%
Sang: The Desert Blade is a Souls-like Action RPG, inspired by Dark Souls and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, where you explore, fight, overcome challenges and defeat terrifying bosses in the unforgiving world of Zemsluna. Follow the story of Sang as she looks for her long lost kin.
Why similar: Unforgiving 47.1% ★, Demons 11.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Magic 8%
Accelerate beyond the speed of sound! Monad Tachyon is the ultimate high-speed Metroidvania .
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.5%, Difficult 21.3%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Action 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%
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 39.3%, Dark Fantasy 17.7%, Demons 13.6%, Difficult 7.5%, Magic 7.1%
Fight, dash, swim and bite your way through 3 different dungeons. Let the inner shark out! Face many different opponents and defeat powerful bosses. Makis Adventure is an Action-Platformer with a bite!
Why similar: Metroidvania 41%, Dark Fantasy 22.5%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Action 6.2%
Lead your band of mercenaries in the land of Gloomhaven, work with unsavoury individuals, shape the fate of the region, fight your way through horrific places and get rich or die trying in this ruthless Tactical-RPG.
Why similar: Unforgiving 37% ★, Online Co-Op 22.2%, Dark Fantasy 17.7%, Isometric 12.8%, Difficult 10.4%
Blacklist Brigade is a co-op focused top-down shooter game, where players as a part of a mercenary group fight against banana republic dictators and other evil scoundrels.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.7%, Online Co-Op 21.8%, Difficult 19%, Isometric 17.1%, PvE 11.3%
Welcome to Kingsgrave, a dark fantasy adventure RPG. Gain more power and obtain new combat skills as you explore the fractured land, slay foes created by plague, solve puzzles and rebuild villages. Reclaim your realm!
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.5%, Dark Fantasy 17.4%, Isometric 17%, Magic 11.1%, Action-Adventure 10.8%
A first-person co-op survival horror game where 1–4 players explore eerie, abandoned structures, solve cryptic puzzles, and face terrifying entities in a world where humanity has vanished.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.2%, Online Co-Op 23.4%, Demons 23.2%, PvE 14.7%, Action-Adventure 9.1%
In this a Metroidvania style game made in crispy pixel art, Join Rhea , a bounty huntress with a task to save some people who have been kidnapped and taken to an old abandoned castle where there are many dangers, she needs your help to rescue these people and to bring peace to the city of Vaunard
Why similar: Metroidvania 51.5%, Dark Fantasy 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Action 8.1%