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Mandelarium is a haunting metroidvania. As Mandorlalmond, master skills to survive demonic ambushes in decaying cities and eerie landscapes. Uncover treasures, quests, and deep, dark lore as you battle kings of vices. Tread cursed realms, slay demonic hordes, and rip forbidden tales. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mandelarium.

In Zaya: Rise to the Gods, play as Zaya, a young warrior whose fate will become entwined with that of the gods themselves. Explore the different lands of this action-adventure game, learn about Maya culture, gain new abilities to grow stronger, and protect her home from the curse that plagues both humanity and the deities. Deep in the jungle of Chichén Itzá, players will take on the role of Zay… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zaya: Rise to the Gods.

Core mechanics: Combat system "Click-and-Hold" Upgrade your character Variety of enemies More than 129+ different quests Dozens of living NPCs with their own history Interesting and exciting plot Control two heroes throughout the game 4 different locations with their own puzzles Abandoned dungeons with puzzles and monsters Stylish, hand-drawn pixel art What is Hamm… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hammer of Pain.

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.

Wrath of Skeletar: Last Breath is a dark fantasy pixel-art action game in which you take on hordes of undead, powerful bosses, and an ancient corruption consuming an entire kingdom. Skeletar has fallen — but he did not truly die. From his ruin, something far worse has risen. Ventudare is collapsing under death, madness, and the influence of Vitoel, an ancient force that twists the land and all li… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wrath of Skeletar: Last Breath.

The kingdom of Eireos is rotting from within. A creeping darkness called the Blight devours everything it touches and the one man sworn to stop it, your brother Lance, has vanished without a trace. You are Lucian. Not a chosen hero. Not a legend. Just a brother who refuses to give up on someone he loves even as the world around him collapses into nightmare. Colossus is a story-driven action RPG wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Colossus: Eternal Blight.

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.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding

81% User Score Based on 370 reviews

When a nightmare creeps into reality, the only ones that can help are those whose magical powers we’ve believed in since childhood. A brave teddy bear and his fairy sidekick head to the darker side of “happily ever after” to rescue his owner, Alicia. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Darkest Tales: Into the Nightmare.

Explore a dark, interconnected world as a mysterious shadow. Shape-shift into powerful creatures, uncover lost artifacts and magic, and confront the corrupted Night Creatures as you unravel the truth of your forgotten past. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night Creatures.

A KINGDOM CONSUMED BY DARKNESSOnce, the Kingdom of Elaris stood against the Abyss King. In a desperate attempt to seal him away, a forbidden ritual was performed using the power of the Shadow Flame—but the ritual failed. The kingdom fell, five ancient hearts were scattered across corrupted realms, and Shadow was sealed within the ruins. Years later, awakened by a mysterious wizard, Shadow must r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow of the Dead Lands.

What if growing up means losing your dreams?One night, Bjørn witnesses a mysterious figure steal his parents’ dreams. Determined to get them back, he follows the thief into a strange and beautiful dreamworld, a place where wonder still lingers, but nightmares are spreading. What begins as a search for the Dreamthief becomes a journey through Bjørn’s own fears, where darkness, loneliness, the unkn… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dreamthief.

Dimension Drifters is a hand-drawn deckbuilder that takes you through intense, multi-dimensional combat. Join Ena on her quest to restore the dimensions torn apart by the mysterious Dark Drifter. Become a Dimension Drifter! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dimension Drifters.

Explore Mendacium, a dark, mysterious world infected with depression, and uncover the truth and the fate of a sightless young boy, Caecus. In order to solve the mystery of the game, it is necessary to read all of the dialogues carefully. When the player is killed and sent back to the main menu, it does not count as an actual ending, since there are only two legit ones and you will get an end credi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mendacium.

A Kungfu-Noir prison drama based on Buddhist myth. Plan the perfect escape, create your own unique fighting style, form an Asura gang, and defeat The Death that Follows herself in this rogue-like character-action game. IMMORTAL combines freestyle combat with some of the fastest platforming you have ever seen. Freely express yourself and go from offense to defense while building up your flow… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IMMORTAL: And the Death that Follows.

An Action-RPG soulsvania where you explore a seamless and interconnected world through a zoomable map with no loading break. Engage in epic aerial battles, absorb essence to level up, and craft powerful spell combos by defeating brutal bosses and harnessing their Mystic Nature. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Light of The Darkness: ORIGINS.

A Battle for Survival Between Two Dimensions Welcome to ABSYM, a dark rogue-souls-like that will take you to the edges of reality. Traverse the fragile balance between the decaying world of Nihilor and the corrupted parallel dimension of Absymalith. Face deadly challenges, explore stunning environments, and uncover the secrets of a universe on the brink of collapse. Every step brings you closer t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Absym.

51%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics

80% User Score Based on 15 reviews

Alstan is a 3rd-person action-adventure game set in the merciless deserts of Idnan, inspired by Amazigh and Tuareg cultures.You play as Alstan, a warrior cursed by the Mark of the Desert, a power that allows him to control sand but slowly turns him into one of the very Djinns he hunts. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alstan.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development

100% User Score Based on 23 reviews

The Moon was shattered. A mysterious impact knocked it off course, and now it's on a slow, inevitable collision with Earth. Humanity's last hope lies in three massive colony ships bound for the closest thing to a new Earth, Proxima B. You play as Sister Zola, a nun, psychiatrist, and high-ranking officer, tasked with protecting the minds of the colonists during their long cryosleep. But hyperspace… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 2nd EVE.

38%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

64% User Score Based on 11 reviews

"Where am I? Who am I?" Neu quietly awakened in his ancient temple to fulfill the terms of an agreement he no longer remembers. So, what was this agreement? Join Neu on his quest to rediscover himself and his memories. Challenge the immortal guardians of the realm of Aytol, which has fallen into chaos, and enter an eternal struggle to cleanse their souls from corruption. Remember yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Omen Fall.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

79% User Score Based on 38 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

Wield your flame to overcome menacing creatures lurking in the shadows of a ruined castle, use the dynamic difficulty system to your advantage, traverse challenging platforming sections and solve cryptic puzzles inside surreal paintings in this 2.5D action adventure platformer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Candle Knight.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

82% User Score Based on 78 reviews

Winds of Arcana: Ruination is A 2.5D Action Platformer RPG featuring a souls-lite combat system and a rich narrative set in a dark, medieval fantasy world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Winds Of Arcana: Ruination.

Alarion: The Ruined King  is a dark fantasy action game about a fallen king who awakens from his grave in a kingdom consumed by demons. Years ago, Malachar betrayed Alarion, performed a forbidden ritual, and tore open the Rift between the human world and the realm of demons. Now the kingdom lies in ruin, and Alarion has returned as something neither truly living nor dead. Wield the power of roya… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alarion: The Ruined King.

Relyora is a dark-fantasy incremental roguelite RPG where every battle brings you closer to becoming unstoppable. Choose your specialization, journey through corrupted realms, defeat powerful bosses, and transform their relics into lasting power. Shape your character through skills, artifacts, spellbooks, companions, professions, and permanent upgrades—then venture into the Infinite Dungeon to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rélyora.

A cinematic 2D pixel-art action adventure. Slay the Demon King, then awaken within her memories as two girls struggle against fate in a collapsing world. Heavy combat, environmental storytelling, and immersive cinematic presentation with almost no UI. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to God Codex.

StoryEcho’s Cry blends intense hack-and-slash combat with rhythm-game precision. Cut through hordes of enemies while striking to the beat, combining the thrill of fast-paced action with the satisfaction of perfectly timed inputs. Fight your way through a dark, gloomy world inspired by the Victorian era, accompanied by a beautifully produced original soundtrack that drives every battle. Follow Ech… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echo's Cry.

Embark on a quest to the corrupted hill to save your long-lost brother. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MYCO.

Horns is a dark fantasy action RPG inspired by classic RPGs of the late ’90s and early 2000s. Grow in power, physically transform, and face a world that reacts to what you are becoming. Explore a dangerous world, fight deadly enemies, and uncover the truth behind your transformation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horns.

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.

Prepare to enter the Isle of Wicklan, the last bastion of the mortals. This sanctuary, standing as the final defense against the Kingdom of Niav and its infernal adversaries, now faces an encroaching darkness. A vile blight spreads, threatening to consume the land. Wicklan must not succumb. Revived by the Gods, a once notorious thief and criminal embarks on a journey to save this mist-shrouded re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Withering Way.

You play as a wandering soul discarded within an ever-shifting cosmic prison. Your existence is a blank slate until a mysterious woman grants you an immortal body and a singular, absolute command: escape the prison and defeat the entity that rules over it, the Keeper. Armed with newfound power, you must fight through the distorted architecture of this realm, facing the monstrosities born from the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Soul Awakening.

Transform into a living sphere of water. Surf through pipes. Slip through cracks. Crash from above. Launch devastating water waves. Unleash charged water blasts. Turn mobility into momentum and momentum into destruction. Water isn’t just movement, it’s a weapon. Mix water with lava, toxic waste, and Paradox corruption to trigger explosive chain reactions. Drench. Conduct. Solidify. Ruin their d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fading Echo.

Betrayed by blood. Your brother seized your throne, stole your power and cast your name into shadow. By chance alone you survived — but the world you knew did not. He did not merely take a crown: he razed kingdoms, crushed dissent and laid the land to ruin. A tyrant in iron and ash, he turned cities into graves and sold the cries of the innocent to the highest bidder. Your wife was taken. Your ch… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow Monarchs Rise.

Ready to fight against the Darkness growing in the heart of the Maeldor? You think you have the skills and courage to battle and save the Maeldor from this doom? A land full of dangers, monsters, traps, treasures and much more! Jump into this epic story, control one of 3 legendary heroes of Maeldor, Turmaeg, Thilberiel or Pelethorn in this fluent adventure filled with action! A magical fantasy … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maeldor: Quest Of The Artifact.

OURATH: a Place in Peace- A Singleplayer, Multi-Ending, Deck Building Adventure Reality has arrived at its final moment. The sources have fallen out of balance, and as the worlds strain under the weight of heavy ashen rain, existence itself promises to be lost beneath black tides. Be witness to the end of history, enter the rite of power, follow the paths, and live again. Explore t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OURATH: a Place in Peace.

Briar Flame is a hand-crafted action-platformer inspired by Metroidvania structure and Soulslike world design. You play as the Young Emberhost, one of the last beings whose white-hot ember-blood can burn through the Briar — a colossal, world-spanning thorn growth that has suffocated the land for ages. Features: Stylized hand-drawn visuals Soulslike level design with interconnected zones &am… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Briar Flame.

"Let the fragments reverberate within your being. Let the echoes from your soul vibrate within every living bodycell. Now, my child, you're whole again. Be it a good or a bad thing, we'll leave for you to choose." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes From The Soul.

51%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music

80% User Score Based on 15 reviews

Mask of Soul is a 2D metroidvania action-adventure in which Cheong-oh Chasa, a gatekeeper of the Underworld, pursues escaped spirits amid the chaos of the collapsing boundary between the Underworld and the Living World and restores the balance of the world. Explore twisted regions and awakened demons beneath the Red Moon, and experience precise parry combat, unique skills based on mask switching, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mask of Soul.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

75% User Score Based on 73 reviews

BE WARY: THIS NIGHTMARISH DARK FANTASY RPG IS A WORK IN PROGRESS! Cut, gnaw, and flay your way across the land of Malorum. Become a bloodthirsty instrument in man’s downfall and crown Deadhaus in gore. Because there’s no saving this doomed world: You are its butcher. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deadhaus Sonata.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

74% User Score Based on 43 reviews

A New Adventure in Classic Metroidvania Style Beholgar II is a pixel-art Metroidvania platformer inspired by the spirit of the '90s. Explore a vast interconnected world — from shadowy dungeons and cursed forests to forgotten temples and the very edge of hell. Key Features: Ancient Powers & Magic: Unlock powerful abilities and spells to grow stronger. Mysterious, Layered Levels: Every corne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beholgar 2.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

98% User Score Based on 106 reviews

Volkolak: The Will of Gods is an epic 2D soulsvania in a dark Slavic fantasy setting, with hand-drawn animation. Explore an enchanted world full of secrets and enemies. Your choices will lead to several endings: become a warrior, a werewolf, or join the darkness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Volkolak: The Will of Gods.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

87% User Score Based on 15 reviews

In UNDIVINE you take the role of a nameless traveler who apparently, seeks salvation. He arrives at the village of Tessalem, a place being engulfed by a giant abyss and it's your task to enter the chasm and unravel its mysteries. Previously known as "Shadows of Tessalem", Undivine has grown so much in terms of its story and mechanics that a new name was needed to reflect its new approach. A demo i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Undivine.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere

92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

A 2D sci-fi metroidvania. Explore Bunker 7, fight biomechanical threats shaped by corrupted superintelligence, and rebuild Haven, humanity's final refuge. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Augment Anthem.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

77% User Score Based on 52 reviews

Explore the mysterious land of Zagora in this action-packed platformer. Wander through lush forests, crumbling castles, battle corrupted creatures, and escape intricate traps. Jump, slash and shoot your way through challenging foes and mighty bosses inspired by Slavic myths. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marko: Beyond Brave.

Defeat the forces of darkness and bring peace back to the kingdom of Valerond in this action-packed mini metroidvania. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Golden Knight.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

98% User Score Based on 81 reviews

Darkness hides in the recesses of everyone's mind... A normal man finds himself trapped in an alternate reality enveloped in darkness and twisted, bloodthirsty creatures. Explore and uncover secrets about this aberrant world as you find your way back home. Features A unique take on old-school 3D RPGs, drawing elements from FPS and Parkour games. Explore an unnerving, atmospheric world wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Doors That Led to Nowhere.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

81% User Score Based on 96 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 2 reviews

Selfloss - Sorrow adventure of the kind old-man and his magic staff, inspired by the era of postimpresionism, in mixed fantasy setting of Ancient Russia, Iceland. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Selfloss.

Reaper of Immortals is a pixel-art adventure game, that tells the story of a lost reaper who is seeking his true purpose. Fight your way through countless enemies, reap everything that stands in your way, and find out the ultimate truth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reaper of Immortals.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization

81% User Score Based on 42 reviews

To complete Yridis' mission, you'll have to make your way through the bowels of a vast underground dungeon filled with unique environments, deadly dangers and mysterious beings. Jump, dash and give the enemies you encounter their due thanks to powerful weapons. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Born to Rise.

44%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

40% User Score Based on 86 reviews

Critic Score 48%Based on 12 reviews

Testament is a first-person single-player action-adventure game with bits of RPG and metroidvania elements set in a post-apocalyptic fantasy world. It offers a mixed combat with different possibilities and combination by sword, spells and bow while it is rich with platforming and puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Testament: The Order of High Human.

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.