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Each strike echoes like steel against destiny. In Hammerfall: Fallen Kingdom, master tactical combat, embrace arcane corruption, and reclaim the legacy of a kingdom that fell for fearing its own power. “Do not fear the fire. Fear it when it learns your name.” Initial ConflictThe awakening of the tower creates an imbalance in the valley. Adventurers, mercenaries, and treasure hunters arrive dra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hammerfall: Fallen Kingdom.

⚠️ IN DEVELOPMENTChampions of Thaloria is being built by a single developer and is still in active development. Everything shown on this page — screenshots, video and artwork — comes from a work-in-progress build. Interfaces, systems and visuals will keep changing before release, and features may be added, reworked or removed along the way. What you see here is where the game is today, not wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Champions Of Thaloria.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

84% User Score Based on 37 reviews

Critic Score 79%Based on 5 reviews

The Perfect Pencil is a surreal action platformer which tells the tale of personal development and the psychology of fear. Join protagonist John as he awakens in a bizarre hand-drawn kingdom and comes face-to-face with the terrors that dwell in the last place he'd have thought to look... Embark on an emotional odyssey exploring the depths of an unfamiliar environment using protagonist John's … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Perfect Pencil.

WHAT WILL YOU BECOME?In a world where people of the woods are made of paper, Lena, the only child of a dying forest, is rejected by her village. Years ago, a tyrannical king condemned her forest to death by stealing its heart to craft his scepter. Now, a deadly race is on to claim the dead king's scepter and become ruler of the land and its people. Without its heart, the forest that birthed her i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cutout.

The Last Comfort is a grueling, atmospheric 2D Metroidvania set within the decaying subconscious of a dying child. You play as Tedd, a simple childhood toy thrust into a brutal dark fantasy nightmare. To save what remains of the child's fading mind, you must descend into twisted biomes and battle nightmares and fears. Forget mindless button-mashing. Survival in this mindscape requires absolute pr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Comfort.

A small island, hidden from the world, is dying. What was once thriving - warmed by a volcano, sustained by a god - has collapsed under the weight of its own violence and greed. Three factions tear at what remains: warriors who rule by strength, elites who hoard Heat, and a fanatical hidden order that the others dare not speak of. And caught between them, a pacifist people on the brink of extincti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nonu.

42%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

53% User Score Based on 30 reviews

Face merciless gameplay to explore a cursed castle, discover the dark tales of its inhabitants, and kill the gods of a decaying world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternal Return.

About This Game Ave Goddess is a fantasy action roguelike where death is not the end of your duty. You are Einar, a shaman reborn as the avatar of Humanitas, the Goddess of Many Things. Once, your tribe lived in peace beneath her blessing. The harvests were rich, the hunters returned with fresh game, and trade roads carried stories, goods, and travelers through your lands. Then the hostile t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ave Goddess.

DESCEND, FOR THE LIGHT ABOVE HAS FORSAKEN YOUEMBER is a dark cinematic 2.5D platformer set within a beautiful and merciless world. Descend through a procession of handcrafted places, where every chamber bears its own trial, every mechanism conceals its purpose, and every living thing hungers for your end. There shall be no safe road beneath your feet. There shall be no mercy in the jaws of the d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EMBER.

TORNBLADE is a dark, brutal indie action RPG inspired by the spirit of classic games from the 80s and 90s – a time when imagination filled the gaps left by pixels.  It’s a tribute to an era when games built worlds of mystery, and every discovery carried weight.  You play as a lone knight, a wanderer traversing a land drowned in decay and silence.  His body is consumed by a dark affliction born … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TORNBLADE.

Something is moving beneath Naples. Disquieted is a hand-drawn narrative action platformer set between a dreamlike Naples and an underground world distorted by the fears, memories, and anxiety of its protagonist. Step into the role of Connie, a girl forced to descend into the Core: an impossible, living, hostile place where every shadow seems to know something about her. Fight creatures born fr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Disquieted.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

70% User Score Based on 878 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

Buy Salt and Sacrifice for PS4 and PS5. Salt and Sacrifice is the follow-up to souls-like dark fantasy RPG, Salt and Sanctuary. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Salt and Sacrifice.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

91% User Score Based on 6,699 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 48 reviews

Penance Never Ends If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blasphemous 2.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

84% User Score Based on 1,010 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 18 reviews

A challenging, atmospheric and hand-drawn platformer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unbound:Worlds Apart.

Infinity Wanderer is an action platformer with pixel art visuals and a mix of metroidvania, roguelike and souls like genres. In Infinity Wanderer, players experience the dark and terrifying immersive story of Lunara. With carefully hand-designed levels and a deep character customization system, Infinity Wanderer offers a fluid and challenging rogue-like gameplay experience that combines fast gamep… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infinity Wanderer.

When a hero dies, their deck dies with themA card-driven roguelike of body horror, in the lineage of Slay the Spire and Darkest Dungeon. Lead a party of broken souls down through three acts of a world that devours itself — from the first descent into the Catacombs and deeper still into the Sanctuary of Flesh, where something vast and starving waits in the dark. Build your deck. Hold your party … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Borrowed Flesh.

DESCEND INTO THE ASYLUMThe Gentleman’s Rise is a 2D eldritch action Souls-like set within a corrupted 1930s asylum. Armed with an eldritch scythe, the Gentleman must descend through ruined wards, confront the institution’s twisted inhabitants, and uncover what waits deeper within. Death is expected. What matters is what you learn from it. FIGHT WITH PRECISIONCombat rewards patience, timing a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Gentleman's Rise.

Explore the ruins of a dead world as Aria, a forsaken nun seeking absolution for her sins. METAMORPHOSIS is set in a future where humanity has manufactured its own rapture. The surface of the Earth has long since collapsed due to war and decay, leaving nothing but silence below. The story begins as Aria descends into the depths; driven by guilt, by faith, and by something she cannot escape. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to METAMORPHOSIS.

A shadow stirs in the fractured realm of Mandelarium, where the Old Presence murmurs the Mandorla’s call. You are Lume, a solitary wanderer from the fog-bound port of the City of Thirme, haunted by visions of bone-white psalms and cosmic dread. Marked by prophecy but unproven, you must endure a brutal cycle of trials to unveil the truth behind the Mandorla — and challenge the understand of an one… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mandelarium.

Spright is an epic 2D metroidvania about descending into a vast abyss that twists against you the deeper you go. Equipped with only your diving helm, a longsword, and the tools you uncover along the way, you will dive head-on into a world that refuses to give way. STEP INTO THE WORLD OF SPRIGHT Starting at surface level, the deeper you descend into the abyss, the more the world twists against you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spright.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

82% User Score Based on 107 reviews

This Edition includes Skelethrone: The Chronicles of Ericona, plus The Jewel in the Skull DLC. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skelethrone: The Chronicles of Ericona.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

82% User Score Based on 2,300 reviews

Critic Score 61%Based on 8 reviews

"Praey for the Gods" is a brutal journey set on a desolate frozen island, where your only chance of survival is to destroy the very gods you believe in. In Praey for the Gods, you play a lone hero sent to the edge of a dying world to discover the mystery behind a never-ending winter. Arriving with only the clothes on your back, you must survive the colossal dangers that you encounter. To restore … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Praey for the Gods.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, character development

63% User Score Based on 224 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

⚜️FEATURES:⚜️ Tactical Strategy combat Stealth and preparations A sneak peek into twisted world of Alder's Blood Diversity of approaches Prologue - NOT a Demo Hey... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alder's Blood.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

67% User Score Based on 64 reviews

Ash and hymn, crown and chain - Elsinore has kept both. Once a throne of pledge and bread, now a map of embers and graves. From that ruin you will rise. You are Ophelia: a lonely orphan, a borrowed king, and a promise that will never die. A warrior bound by fire, haunted by betrayal and yet unbroken by chains. Through haunted forests, drowned citadels, frozen palaces and forgotten deserts, you car… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Emberbane.

A WHIMSICAL HORROR ROGUELITEA 2D bullet hell platforming roguelite about descending through a research facility that has been overrun by horrors. Pick from a varied cast of companions with their own skills, perks, and gameplay styles. Each companion will contain multiple skill kits which fully changes how they play. Fight, dodge, and weave your way through hand-crafted encounters and procedurall… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FEYFAE.

ABOUT THIS GAMEThe Old Forge is an open-world sandbox survival horror game set in a world inspired by 1990s Poland. When the first infected appeared, you fled into the woods. The world outside slowly fell silent. You survived there for months, until a fire woke you in the night. Panicked, you grabbed whatever you could and ran. By morning, your shelter was gone. Now, survival means returning to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Old Forge.

Condemned for eternity. Returned from the impossible. You were judged and sentenced to an endless punishment at the bottom of the Abyss. After centuries of torment, your cell opens without explanation. Your body reforms, and you become the only condemned soul ever to return alive. At the surface, your memory remains shattered. Yet one name survived the torture: Veyrath, the Eye of the Vault. The… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abyssal Descent.

Features Explore a hand-crafted interconnected Metroidvania world inspired by dreams and nightmares. Master a fast, skill-based combat system focused on movement, parries, stance breaks, and aerial combos. Harness Color, a unique combat resource used for magic, healing, and tactical decision-making. Create your own playstyle through a modular spellcrafting system combining Dreams, Threads, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Almos – A Dream Painter's Tale.

There once were two nations, cutting deep gouges into the world, across families, culture, government. Until there were only two opposing halves. What one was, the other was not. Caution corrupted into fear, which bloomed into non-stop preparation for the greatest war. They were gone. All that was left were the gutted cities, the scarred land that sang songs of death from the crooked trees, and th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tigersoul.

They call it the "Bermuda Triangle of Transylvania." You are Alex, a man carrying a grief he can't escape and a guilt he can't name. When your dead lover's voice haunts your dreams and calls your name from the depths of the world's most haunted forest, you don't run away. You walk right in. But something ancient waits between the trees. A cult is hunting, to please its evil master. And… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Urban Legends: Hoia Baciu.

HALLS OF JÖTUNN is a first-person atmospheric dungeon crawler set in the ruins of a forgotten Norse world where Ragnarök has already happened. Ragnarök is no longer a prophecy. It has become a state of the world — a slow collapse of memory, faith, and meaning that nobody noticed happening. You awaken at the edge of death, a broken warrior abandoned upon a rain-soaked battlefield. In that final … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Halls of Jötunn.

Dimension Drifters is a hand-drawn 2D anime action-platformer that takes players through intense, multi-dimensional combat. Join the protagonist, Ena on her quest to restore the shattered dimensions torn apart by the mysterious 'Dark Drifter.' INTRODUCTION A legend tells that some children possess the ability to slip between dimensions, stepping into realms unseen. But such power comes at a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dimension Drifters.

Nectarmancer is a Gardenvania action-platformer where you grow living weapons, engineer plant genetics, and explore a vast interconnected world powered by a mysterious substance called Nectar. Master fast-paced acrobatic combat, cultivate powerful plant species, and explore a vast interconnected world where every discovery can unlock new ways to fight, survive, and progress. STORY Congratulat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Beauty Cult's NECTARMANCER.

Descend. Battle. Fall. Return stronger. Dungeonbound is an incremental first-person dungeon crawler where the fighting runs itself. Pick a hero, lock in a loadout, and start the descent. Attacks, dodges, crits, counters and status ticks all resolve on their own in speed-driven turns, watched through a PS1-era CRT. Death costs you the floor and nothing else. Every trip home is a chance to spe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeonbound.

Join our Discord and Forge your path through the Darkness! Roadmap2026 EARLY ACCESS ROADMAP Shadows of Beginnings is targeting Steam Early Access in Fall 2026. The core foundations are in place. Combat, player movement, animation systems, the HUD, level transitions, saving, and the first areas of Novum are already taking shape in Unreal Engine 5. Development is now focused on turning those … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadows of Beginnings.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

99% User Score Based on 100 reviews

The Divine War has ruined the world. Mutated creatures roam the land and through frozen time, while the remaining lives struggle to survive on the edge of oblivion and despair. The secrets of the deities before their fall lie buried beneath the broken temple, the stagnant current of time, and endless ruins. Shattered Divinities is a 2D pixel-style Metroidvania action-adventure game. You play as a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shattered Divinities.

48%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

77% User Score Based on 13 reviews

Goldfish is a funny metroidvania set on a pirate island where all the characters are sea animals. In this delirious metroidvania you will play the role of an alcoholic goldfish in search of the Holy Grail, a legendary bottle of rum that is said to confer immortality. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3462330/Goldfish/ If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Goldfish.

43%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding

63% User Score Based on 19 reviews

ADD TO WISHLIST About the Game Cosmic, a small creature, is thrust into a shadowless realm teeming with monsters and mysteries. His only hope to return home? Reclaim his lost shadow. But in this dark, dangerous world, there’s a sinister figure who offers protection. Why are there no shadows here, and what secrets does this realm hide? Explore the dark and treacherous Shadowland—a world where s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic: A Journey Among Shadows.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

81% User Score Based on 145 reviews

 ▼Summary Set in a hand-drawn world, this 2.5D action RPG blends metroidvania exploration, RPG elements, and a sprawling overworld map. With dungeon hubs, narrative depth, and level-up mechanics, it offers freedom and classic adventure in a richly crafted fantasy setting.  ▼Story The land of Speria is shrouded in darkness, with monsters ravaging villages. Survivors gather at Crescent Isle’s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Twilight Monk.

For the best experience, downloading is highly recommended. Sound Cube Puzzle Spoiler To open the double doors, hit the sound cubes and pedestals to hear their sounds. Match each sound cube to its corresponding pedestal, then hit one final time to activate the door. Echoes of Stillness - A Short Novelization (SPOILERS) The hunter stalks his prey—a rabbit, quick and elusive. With nimb… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes of Stillness.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

87% User Score Based on 82 reviews

Find hope in death. In Umbraclaw, take control of Kuon, a cat who dies in the mortal world and awakens in the Soulplane, the world of the dead. Brave the horrors of the underworld to reunite Kuon with his owner in this 2D action-adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Umbraclaw.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

83% User Score Based on 103 reviews

In Eldritchvania, you will explore unearthly ruins, solve arcane riddles and pick up your sword against the indescribable horrors that lurk amidst the forgotten depths of our world. Beware the creeping grip of madness as you uncover secrets not meant for the eyes of men. Developed by @Scimitri and @NathanAuckett. With music by @NikSudan! Over 70 hand drawn rooms to explore! Countless enemies … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eldritchvania.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

96% User Score Based on 20,378 reviews

Critic Score 87%Based on 10 reviews

Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat, immersive storytelling, and unique Taopunk setting. Embark on a journey of Asian 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. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nine Sols.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

77% User Score Based on 216 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 2 reviews

As the final creation of the Goddess, Juxtia, journey through the ruins of two divine kingdoms, overrun by the Tarnishing. Challenging combat, a hauntingly beautiful score, and a sinister narrative work in unison to make The Tarnishing of Juxtia an unforgettable 2D dark fantasy action RPG. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Tarnishing of Juxtia.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

73% User Score Based on 270 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

Angel's Gear is a challenging horror-flavored Metroidvania set in a world tainted by a mechanical disease. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Angel's Gear.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

76% User Score Based on 1,229 reviews

Trapped in a dark and gloomy temple, find your inner strength and courage to face its dangers. Show your Devotion! Dark Devotion invites you in a rich and peculiar universe. You will go through more and more confrontations. If you happen to succeed once, good job. But don’t even think that the next step will be as effortless as the previous one. Take part into rageous and bloody fights in which … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Devotion.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

95% User Score Based on 38,902 reviews

Critic Score 74%Based on 4 reviews

The story of the slugcats, packaged together in this Complete bundle of the base game of Rain World and its two expansions, Rain World: Downpour and Rain World: The Watcher! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rain World.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

88% User Score Based on 2,915 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Destroy... Absorb... Grow... GRIME is a methodical and unforgiving 2.5D soulslike metroidvania in which you crush your foes with living weapons that mutate form and function. Parry attacks to absorb prey, acquire their skills and empower your vessel in a world of anatomical horror and intrigue. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GRIME.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

77% User Score Based on 1,047 reviews

The Aeterna Noctis Deluxe Edition includes the complete game plus the 3 official DLCs to date: Artist Map, Game Soundtrack, and Exclusive Wallpapers. The best way to experience Aeterna Noctis is by purchasing this epic bundle! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aeterna Noctis.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music

96% User Score Based on 52 reviews

After falling from the sky into a miniature world, a tiny Elephant has a big adventure in store for them! Climb, dash, lift, and swim while exploring colorful pixel-art environments in this cute 2D puzzle-platformer! Can you collect all the Gems, reach the Tower in the clouds, and return home? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elephantasy.