Games like 9 Years of Shadows

In "Gestalt: Steam & Cinder" , play as Aletheia, an elite mercenary, in the Steam City of Canaan. Combat clockwork golems, horrors, and raiders using melee combos and gunplay while uncovering the city's dark secrets and thwarting the corrupt overseers' schemes. Explore various locations, from grimy markets to blazing furnaces, in this action-packed adventure.

In Vernal Edge, a Metroidvania-style game, play as Vernal, a young woman seeking her father in a mysterious kingdom of floating islands ruled by the Church of Aloe. Master Vernal's combos and explore diverse pixel art environments filled with secrets and powerful upgrades. Dynamic combat and engaging narrative await in this action-packed adventure.

In "Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights" , players explore a devastated kingdom overrun by the Blighted after an unstoppable rain of death. As young Lily, players uncover the truth while journeying through haunting landscapes, battling powerful bosses, and recruiting them as allies. The game features challenging gameplay, stunning visuals, and an intriguing narrative.

"Souldiers" is a single-player fantasy platformer game with an intriguing story, set in a beautifully designed 16-bit world. Engage in gripping melee combat, upgrading your skills and equipment as you battle through an interconnected world filled with treasures, tough enemies, and secret pathways. Despite some bugs and grinding, Souldiers offers a handcrafted retro epic with spectacular music and detailed pixel art.

In "Blasphemous 2," players once again assume the role of The Penitent One, who is resurrected in a strange new world and must navigate through hordes of grotesque enemies and massive bosses. This sequel continues the story from the Wounds of Eventide DLC of the original game, with The Penitent One seeking to uncover the secrets of this new land. The Digital Deluxe Edition includes a digital artbook, original soundtrack, and access to the full game.

"Blue Fire" is a 3D platformer adventure game set in a decaying kingdom. As the hero, players explore, solve puzzles, and engage in challenging combat against shadowy creatures to rekindle the dying embers of the world. With precise movement controls and various abilities to unlock, players must navigate treacherous environments and confront the darkness within.

"Outland is a critically acclaimed platformer offering beautiful graphics, immersive music, and a unique approach to light vs. darkness gameplay. Players can choose between single-player or co-op mode in this engaging and challenging adventure. Adapt to an ever-changing world and experience a thrilling adventure that bridges the divide between balance and chaos."

The Knight Witch is a metroidvania adventure game with fast-paced, shoot 'em up combat set in a beautifully hand-drawn world. Cast devastating card-based spells, forge close bonds, and make moral choices all in your quest to save your home and discover who's behind the War Golem invasion.

The retro-futuristic pixel game Explore and fight in a retro-futuristic world. Swim deep into a oneiric, poetic and unique experience across dimensional planes. The aesthetic of the game was inspired by retro pixel adventures (Castlevania, Another World, Double Dragon) with a modern touch (Superbrothers, Sword and Sorcery) and an 80s plot homage (Ready Player One, He-Man, The Last Starfighter), …

"Moonscars is a single-player Hack and Slash game with exceptional mechanics, masterful graphics, and delightful music, but has lots of grinding and is very buggy. As the clayborne warrior Grey Irma, players battle relentless darkness in a painterly 2D world, mastering new abilities to progress and uncovering truths about their existence. Explore shadows, sharpen combat skills, and unearth a dark fantasy tale in this atmospheric adventure."