- #1 Emlis
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: JK Globe
Windows
Play as Emlis, a slime, explore an interconnected world, and fight enemies using elemental powers. Recover stolen elemental spirits from invaders to save the corrupted forest Soleen. Uncover secrets, defeat bosses, restore spirits to bring back life.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 24.4%, Metroidvania 21.5%, Souls-like 20.5%, Action-Adventure 8.1%, Exploration 6.2%
- #2 Sifu
96% matchVery Positive92% of 26,757 reviews2023
Dev: Sloclap
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Sifu is a realistic third-person brawler with tight Kung Fu combat mechanics and cinematic martial arts action embarking you on a path for revenge.
Why similar: Martial Arts 35% ★, Beat 'em up 23.2%, Souls-like 17.4%, Difficult 13.5%, Hack and Slash 3.7%
- #3 Proto Zero
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ExtraWildGames
Windows
There Is No Point In Looking Back. The Only Way Left Is Forward. - O. Escape the mega complex and find out what happened to the world our Protagonist Yuuto once knew after his long slumber, in this new generation 3d action sci-fi brawler.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 27.8%, Martial Arts 21.5% ★, Robots 10.8%, Futuristic 8.9%, Stylized 6.7%
- #4 MIO: Memories in Orbit
95% matchVery Positive82% of 3,685 reviews2026
Dev: Douze DixièmesPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 12.4 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Play as android MIO in this mesmerizing metroidvania where you explore the Vessel, an enormous technological ark overgrown with machines gone rogue. Uncover its secrets, enhance MIO's abilities, and save the spaceship and its residents from oblivion.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.3%, Souls-like 17.5%, Robots 13.2%, Difficult 10.3%, Futuristic 7.2%
- #5 Briar Flame
94% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: HappyDoodz Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
A stylized action-platformer set in a world consumed by eternal thorns. Explore handcrafted zones, unlock new flame-forged upgrades, and face brutal bosses as the Young Emberhost in a desperate attempt to reach the Heart of the Briar.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.1%, Souls-like 25.8%, Beat 'em up 12.2%, Stylized 7.6%, Combat 5.6%
- #6 Blind Fate: Edo no Yami
94% matchMixed62% of 183 reviews2022
Dev: Troglobytes GamesPub: 101XP
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Test your limits in this hardcore, cyber-samurai game set in post-apocalyptic Japan. Parry your foes’ blows with your weapon of choice and use implants to attack the weaknesses of unstoppable bosses from Japanese folklore!
Why similar: Souls-like 18.5%, Beat 'em up 15.1%, Robots 12.5%, Post-apocalyptic 12.3%, Hack and Slash 11%
- #7 The Devil Within: Satgat
93% matchMostly Positive79% of 901 reviews2024
Dev: Newcore Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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: Martial Arts 21.7% ★, Souls-like 19.1%, Metroidvania 18.2%, Post-apocalyptic 12.8%, Difficult 10.2%
- #8 TUNIC
92% matchVery Positive91% of 17,461 reviews2022
Dev: TUNIC TeamPub: Finji
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Explore a land filled with lost legends, ancient powers, and ferocious monsters in TUNIC, an isometric action game about a small fox on a big adventure.
Why similar: Souls-like 22.9%, Metroidvania 22%, Isometric 15.3%, Difficult 11.9%, Exploration 8.3%
- #9 The Janitor
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: New Speckled Egg
Windows
Take a deep dive into an isometric dystopian world of corporate intrigue in this mechanical whack and smash. Join the janitor as he solves puzzles and thwarts traps to find his way out of the clutches of his captors. Utilize hidden potential to become a savior of the queen and a hero to the ants.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 16.5%, Martial Arts 16.4% ★, Metroidvania 15.7%, Isometric 15%, Hack and Slash 14%
- #10 Obsurity
91% matchMostly Positive74% of 275 reviews2020
Dev: Game Dynasty
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Discover all the secrets of two completely different worlds.
Why similar: Souls-like 26.4%, Hack and Slash 17.5%, Beat 'em up 15.2%, Post-apocalyptic 15.1%, Difficult 15%
- #11 Blind Fate: Edo no Yami — Dojo
90% matchVery Positive86% of 520 reviews2021
Dev: Troglobytes GamesPub: 101XP
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 27%
Dive into a world that mixes Sci-Fi and ancient tradition. Slash through robots with a trusty katana, use hi-tech implants to navigate the surroundings, dodge enemy attacks, and land devastating finishers. Reclaim the past following the way of the Japanese samurai in the fantastic period of New Edo.
Why similar: Souls-like 18.1%, Beat 'em up 16.8%, Post-apocalyptic 14.8%, Robots 13.7%, Hack and Slash 12.5%
- #12 Kloa - Child of the Forest
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Wildpad GamesPub: Crytivo
Windows
Consumed by a mysterious curse, restore a once lush forest and its inhabitants to their natural state in this action adventure tale. Experience fast-paced combat, puzzles, and the beauty of nature captured in handcrafted pixel art.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.7%, Metroidvania 24.6%, Isometric 18.2%, Hack and Slash 11.4%, Action-Adventure 8.9%
- #13 Pavu
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Toró Studio
Windows
Pavu is an action RPG with lots of exploration and challenging combat. You’ll explore a dystopian world where nature and technology coexist in harmony, until the arrival of Kurumi, the last human.
Why similar: Souls-like 22.1%, Metroidvania 17.8%, Post-apocalyptic 12.8%, Isometric 11.1%, Difficult 11%
- #14 Coral & The Abyss
88% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: Intrugli Games
Windows · Linux
Explore a shattered, interconnected world filled with hidden secrets, challenging enemies, lost memories, and the eerie remnants of a failed mission.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.1%, Souls-like 21.2%, Difficult 13.3%, Hack and Slash 9.6%, Combat 7.2%
- #15 Instance Destroy
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Abysmal Attrition LLC
Windows
Bite sized metroidvania with several unique mechanics Make weapons from the elements, juggle enemies, find furniture? fight bosses, unlock abilities, find secrets, unlock transformations!
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.4%, Souls-like 23.5%, Difficult 13%, Hack and Slash 12.8%, Post-apocalyptic 11.8%
- #16 TUSK
86% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: NeverCry Studio
Windows
Top-down 3D action-adventure with the spirit of 90s classics. Tight combat, handcrafted dungeons, clever puzzles, and modern pacing. Collect enchanted masks to channel primal powers, brave ancient alien trials, and awaken the island’s lost protectors.
Why similar: Souls-like 21.6%, Metroidvania 20.6%, Difficult 11.6%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Exploration 8.2%
- #17 Lumnis
86% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Wild Moose Games
Windows
An Action-Adventure Souls-like mixing Combat, Climbing, and Exploration. You play a wanderer destined to become the next Guardian of Lumnis, a once-peaceful land, now forgotten and shrouded in darkness since the arrival of an evil aura.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.7%, Souls-like 23.7%, Action-Adventure 10%, Exploration 7.9%, Action 6.8%
- #18 Stray Blade
85% matchMostly Positive73% of 521 reviews2023
Dev: Point Blank GamesPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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: Souls-like 22.3%, Metroidvania 22.3%, Hack and Slash 14.3%, Difficult 12.4%, Action-Adventure 7.8%
- #19 Sands of Aura
84% matchMostly Positive75% of 826 reviews2023
Dev: Chashu EntertainmentPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 50%
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 23.3%, Isometric 13.5%, Post-apocalyptic 13.5%, Difficult 11.5%, Hack and Slash 10.8%
- #20 The Red Sun
84% 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 25.3%, Souls-like 24.1%, Post-apocalyptic 14%, Difficult 11.7%, Futuristic 7.6%
- #21 Inside The Crystal Mountain
83% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: Intrugli Games
Windows · Linux
Inside The Crystal Mountain is a difficult action-adventure game with fast-paced combat and soulslike elements where you explore a mysterious world filled with ambiguous characters and challenging enemies.
Why similar: Souls-like 27%, Hack and Slash 18.5%, Difficult 13.6%, Robots 10%, Action-Adventure 8.4%
- #22 Draco Knight
82% matchPositive88% of 26 reviews2022
Dev: TeamHen
Windows
Don your armor and take up the spear and shield. Draco Knight is a brutally difficult action platformer with a hint of metroidvania that utilizes twin stick controls to provide an intricate and hard to master gameplay. Prepare yourself for a fast paced, action packed and exciting combat experience.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.4%, Souls-like 20.3%, Beat 'em up 18.3%, Hack and Slash 14%, Difficult 10.6%
- #23 LUNARIS
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Richard BuenoPub: Two Void Studios
Windows
LUNARIS is a 2D metroidvania with fast and fluid combat. Defeat brutal bosses, unlock new abilities. Master jumps, dashes, and precise strikes as you traverse the dangerous ruins of the Mountains of Kaliman in an adrenaline-filled abandoned world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.2%, Souls-like 19.8%, Difficult 13.5%, Hack and Slash 8.2%, Combat 7.6%
- #24 DREIFRAME
80% matchPositive100% of 12 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 31.8%, Souls-like 28.7%, Difficult 15%, Robots 8.2%, Exploration 4.6%
- #25 Metamorphos
82% matchMostly Positive80% of 468 reviews2021
Dev: Spicy Dice StudiosPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Take on the role of the temple’s guardian, awakened to cleanse the temple from an evil force corrupting it. Fight and dodge your way through a series of corrupted denizens, wildlife, and guardians to confront Nafaset, the Defiler, and restore the blessed oases.
Why similar: Souls-like 26.9%, Beat 'em up 26%, Hack and Slash 17.7%, PvE 9.7%, Action-Adventure 7.8%
- #26 Roc's Odyssey
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sunshine Festival Studios
Windows
Explore vast landscapes and get lost in a beautiful yet dangerous world in Roc's Odyssey. Filled with intense combat, strange allies, platforming, enemies, treasures, secrets, upgrades, friendships and lore this hand drawn action adventure will have you hooked!
Why similar: Metroidvania 23%, Beat 'em up 19.8%, Souls-like 17.2%, Post-apocalyptic 14.6%, Futuristic 7.4%
- #27 ZWAARD
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Beleef StudiosPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows
Craft your ultimate sword by scavenging parts in a post-apocalyptic world. Navigate an expansive open world, relying on the might of your customized blade to overcome dangerous species infected by mysterious technology.
Why similar: Souls-like 24.4%, Hack and Slash 16.1%, Metroidvania 11.8%, Post-apocalyptic 11.4%, Futuristic 9.1%
- #28 Shieldbound
78% 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: Metroidvania 25.4%, Souls-like 25.3%, Difficult 14.2%, Combat 7.2%, Stylized 6.6%
- #29 Ashikai
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: One Isometric Studio
Windows · Mac
A dark fantasy isometric action RPG where a samurai fights through deadly dungeons to find his lord and make his way back to his family in a yokai-cursed feudal Japan.
Why similar: Martial Arts 24.6% ★, Souls-like 18.3%, Isometric 15.8%, Hack and Slash 11.8%, Difficult 10.3%
- #30 Take Care
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hanesto
Windows
In Take Care you discover a great forest full of challenging enemies and puzzles. Help rebuild a withering town in its center and bring back its inhabitants who have lost their way in search of something better.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.3%, Souls-like 26.9%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Stylized 8.1%, Exploration 7.8%
- #31 EM
79% match6 user reviews50% of 6 reviews2022
Dev: ANIY Studio
Windows
EM is a fast-paced, hard hitting 3D fighter featuring Electro-Magnetic combat. To win the war against the machines, you as an elite fighter will go fist to fist on a mission to annihilate them all!
Why similar: Martial Arts 28.6% ★, Beat 'em up 22.2%, Robots 14.6%, Hack and Slash 9.5%, Difficult 9.3%
- #32 Go Alone
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: orobi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Go Alone is a pixel art soulslike metroidvania adventure with magical ranged spells and fast-paced combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36%, Souls-like 31.8%, Exploration 7.9%, Action-Adventure 6%, Atmospheric 4.3%
- #33 Nonu
76% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Karmic Bit
Windows
Nonu is a hand-drawn 2D souls-like where every action draws from two interlinked resources—one born from inner strength, the other granted by a higher power. Explore a dying world, uncover artifacts that enable distinct builds, and piece together the truth behind its vanished god.
Why similar: Martial Arts 25.9% ★, Souls-like 23.2%, Metroidvania 22%, Difficult 12.9%, Combat 5.5%
- #34 Soul of Kaeru
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Brain Up
Windows
Soul of Kaeru is a Metroidvania-inspired VR game! Explore each corners of a miniature world set in an ancient samurai's zen garden where nature took back his right! But beware of the little creatures and insects, as they may not be as friendly as you would think...
Why similar: Souls-like 26.4%, Metroidvania 26.3%, Hack and Slash 16.2%, Action-Adventure 8%, Exploration 7.2%
- #35 Tairo: Lost In Time
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Philuma
Windows
Tairo: Lost In Time is a 3D stylized metroidvania following Tairo, a young time weaver lost in a forgotten realm. Explore a big lively world, full with mysteries to solve, wide range of bosses, creatures and forgotten knights. Shape your journey downwards, manipulating time to reveal your past.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.4%, Souls-like 37.6%, Stylized 11.7%, Action-Adventure 4.3%, Action 3.5%
- #36 Occultus Command
77% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Cuco Code LLC
Windows
It is the year 3260, a cosmic storm named Father's Wrath threatens to end life on Earth's upper layer. The surest way to survive Father's Wrath is to escape underground to a world called Occultus. Information on the incoming storm and Occultus is encrypted, hidden and monitored.
Why similar: Martial Arts 25.2% ★, Metroidvania 19.6%, Beat 'em up 19.3%, Post-apocalyptic 11%, Robots 10.6%
- #37 Resonant Blade
73% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Wise Wombat Games
Windows
The world is in ruins. The Dark Synths reign. Only the Resonant Blade—a weapon that channels sound into destruction—can turn the tide. Slash, dash, and shatter your enemies in this dystopian sci-fi action adventure.
Why similar: Souls-like 22.3%, Metroidvania 21.3%, Hack and Slash 14.5%, Difficult 11.8%, Robots 9.1%
- #38 Dimension Warrior
74% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: WrathGames
Windows
Dimension Warrior is an intense soulslike action adventure game in which you traverse various dimensions, facing powerful enemies in your quest to complete your dangerous mission and return to your own world. The core of the gameplay revolves around defeating powerful bosses.
Why similar: Souls-like 29.6%, Martial Arts 22.4% ★, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Futuristic 10%, Stylized 7.4%
- #39 King of Wukong
72% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2026
Dev: CDIS Lab.Pub: CDIS
Windows
In your absence, the enemy king has taken over the entire country. He awaits you for the final duel. To return everything to its former state, you need to travel back in time.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.4%, Martial Arts 24.7% ★, Hack and Slash 18.2%, Action-Adventure 11%, Action 7.8%
- #40 Immortal's Way
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Final Final Studios LLC
Windows · Mac
One small rabbit. Twelve ancient guardians. A boss-focused action game rooted in Chinese mythology. Study their patterns, strike with precision, and explore Penglai, the Isle of Immortals.
Why similar: Souls-like 22.5%, Martial Arts 22.1% ★, Isometric 12.5%, Difficult 11.2%, Hack and Slash 10.8%
- #41 Retrace the Light
71% matchVery Positive89% of 249 reviews2025
Dev: Xiaming Game
Windows
Dive into the immersive world of Retrace the Light, a captivating 2.5D action-adventure game centered around the "Spatial Retracing" feature. Assume the role of an Enforcer working for a super AI in a futuristic world, exploring the depths of human consciousness and healing their emotional wounds.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.8%, Souls-like 21.3%, Isometric 15.3%, Hack and Slash 13.3%, Action-Adventure 6.1%
- #42 The Way of Death
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dawid Kusyk
Windows
Go on a path crucial for your honor. Pass through dangerous areas to complete your destiny. Duel against enemy warriors and kill dangerous Yokai creatures. Practice in sword combat to become a better swordsman.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.1%, Martial Arts 23.1% ★, Difficult 15.5%, Hack and Slash 12.5%, Combat 6.9%
- #43 Remanence
72% matchMixed55% of 33 reviews2025
Dev: To SoftwarePub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
A first-person souls-like that rewards players for mastering sword combat mechanics. Rise against the robotic cult that has destroyed the world using nanomachines and seek revenge on the cybernetic overlord.
Why similar: Souls-like 32.7%, Post-apocalyptic 18.6%, Difficult 18.1%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Futuristic 5.9%
- #44 Anokye
71% 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 35.3%, Souls-like 28.1%, Difficult 18.6%, Exploration 5%, Indie 4.4%
- #45 Tenet of the Spark
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ROAR GAMES
Windows
Tenet of the Spark is a cinematic action game where you seamlessly switch between 3 timelines — modern day, Viking age, and Aztec world — to get the edge in battle. Crush enemies, solve time-bending puzzles, and explore 3 distinct worlds full of rich history and unique characters.
Why similar: Martial Arts 29.6% ★, Beat 'em up 20.3%, Souls-like 20.2%, Combat 7.1%, Action-Adventure 6.4%
- #46 Dumbriel: Magnificent Adventure in Hell
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: MadMoa
Windows
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 29.9%, Souls-like 28.6%, Difficult 14.7%, Action-Adventure 6.8%, Combat 5.7%
- #47 TRON: Catalyst
69% matchMixed70% of 125 reviews2025
Dev: Bithell GamesPub: Big Fan Games
Windows · Mac
Dive back into Disney's iconic TRON universe and explore the Arq Grid, a server on the brink of collapse. Meet new and interesting characters, influence warring factions, and unlock intriguing mysteries as you immerse yourself in this thrilling all-new TRON storyline.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 33.4%, Isometric 19.4%, Hack and Slash 19.4%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Action 8.2%
- #48 Echo Extract
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CourtesyOfEndo
Windows
Beat up giant mechs and use their parts to craft powerful armor in this neon-soaked extraction game. Master dozens of weapons, each with their own combo mechanics. Build and upgrade your hideout with items you've found in raids. Time to hunt mechs, and cash checks!
Why similar: Souls-like 22.9%, Beat 'em up 22%, Hack and Slash 14.9%, Post-apocalyptic 13%, Robots 10.7%
- #49 Wolfstar Adventures in the Inu System
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Good Puppii Studios
Windows · Mac
A sci-fi action-adventure platformer. Travel the Inu System and talk to a colorful cast of NPCs across various worlds. Explore maze-like levels by running, double jumping, and dashing. Fight off various robotic enemies using special melee attacks, and eventually take down the boss of each dungeon.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.3%, Souls-like 24.2%, Robots 15.3%, Hack and Slash 11.5%, Action-Adventure 8.1%
- #50 REKINDLE
67% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: StudioLightHouse
Windows
Deflect. Illuminate. Eradicate. REKINDLE is a 2D pixel action-platformer featuring deflection focused combat. Explore Zion, a fallen city corrupted in darkness. Master the art of parrying, customize your gear, and solve light-based puzzles to complete your mission. May The Light Be With You.
Why similar: Souls-like 31.9%, Difficult 19.4%, Post-apocalyptic 16.3%, Futuristic 8.4%, Combat 7.7%
- #51 Eden Warrior
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Great Empire Games OÜ
Windows
Embark on a journey to reclaim what was once yours.Battle legendary warriors in a fast-paced, challenging action experience.Free them from the corruption that binds them and uncover the truth of who you are.
Why similar: Souls-like 32.9%, Hack and Slash 21.5%, Futuristic 12.8%, Combat 9.1%, Stylized 8.8%
- #52 Meifumado
68% matchMixed48% of 181 reviews2024
Dev: Old Bit Studio
Windows
Meifumado is an action RPG set in a post-apocalyptic, immersive world inspired by Japan.
Why similar: Martial Arts 31.9% ★, Metroidvania 22.2%, Souls-like 21.4%, Post-apocalyptic 15.8%, Exploration 4.6%
- #53 Latitude 76: Land of the Onkilons
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Anisimov Games
Windows · Linux
Switch between characters, use your grappling hook to explore a phantom island, home to mammoths. Face threats from hunters and choose to play stealthily or confront the dangers head-on. Inspired by real events. Wishlist today!
Why similar: Souls-like 25.7%, Metroidvania 24.6%, Isometric 17.1%, Action-Adventure 7.6%, Exploration 7%
- #54 Nine Sols
65% matchVery Positive94% of 41,041 reviews2024
Dev: RedCandleGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 17.8 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 27.1%, Souls-like 25.1%, Martial Arts 19.5% ★, Difficult 14.3%, Atmospheric 4.1%
- #55 Eclipse: Shine of Dawn
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Deadpixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
The true darkness approaches Absalom, and through the hands of Luke, you will wield the true power capable of cutting it at its roots while seeking to rescue Prince Nylo. Evolve the power of the Suncatcher sword and legendary weapons to face hordes of creatures, iconic puzzles, and bosses.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 27.7%, Hack and Slash 17.9%, Difficult 15.9%, Isometric 14.1%, Action-Adventure 8%
- #56 Astronium
69% matchPositive90% of 41 reviews2022
Dev: LukeThePolicePub: The Council
Windows
Astronium is a metroidvania with souls-like aspects, with a focus on combat and on getting weapons. Defeat strong enemies, survive ambushes, explore diferent biomes and meet interesting individuals on this hostile planet
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.1%, Souls-like 24.1%, Difficult 17%, Combat 8.3%, Exploration 6%
- #57 Saga of Yurina
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: FIVE DUCK GAMES
Windows
A Katana-parrying action Metroidvania set in an era of falling cherry blossoms! Defeat your foes with pure, flawless swordplay and prove your absolute mastery.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.4%, Souls-like 25.8%, Beat 'em up 17.3%, Hack and Slash 12.1%, PvE 8.9%
- #58 Descensus
67% matchMixed67% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: BeryoskiPub: Red Umbra LLC
Windows
Descensus is a souls-like action-RPG with challenging combat set in post-catastrophe diesel punk world. The player's goal is to reach the heart of the mysterious Rift of the Fallen Star. It is necessary to stop the expansion and spread of the anomaly before it absorbs the whole world.
Why similar: Souls-like 26.4%, Isometric 22.4%, Post-apocalyptic 14.4%, Stylized 8.6%, Difficult 8.4%