Games like Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates are back with more retro sword-and-whip action

Odallus is a NES inspired exploration game with lots of action. It brings elements of classics such as Ghosts’n Goblins, Demon’s Crest and Castlevania while subverting some modern twists.

"Infernax is a platformer game with single-player and local co-op modes, offering a dangerous open world, challenging dungeon crawls, and customizable leveling. Your choices in this gory, humorous adventure affect the story's outcome, while plenty of secrets, monsters, and boss battles guarantee high replay value."

In "Gal Guardians: Demon Purge," players join forces with a team of magical girls to defend against demon invasions in a modern-day city. Customize your character, develop skills and bonds with teammates, and engage in strategic combat with various demonic enemies. Save the world from destruction and uncover the truth behind the demonic threats in this captivating action RPG.

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is a Metroidvania-style action RPG, where you play as Miriam, a crystallized orphan fighting her way through a demon-infested castle to save humanity. The game features 13 free DLCs, with additional modes like Speed Run and Boss Rush available at launch, alongside a rich gothic dark fantasy story with full voice acting.

The world has been taken over by synthetic lifeforms. A desperate plea for help sets Shadow on a journey to uncover what started the path to perpetual ruin. Slash through the techno hordes, leap past traps, and nimbly navigate the ruins of Mekacity.

"Record of Lodoss War-Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth-" is a captivating exploration-focused Metroidvania game. Deedlit, the iconic elf, navigates through a mysterious labyrinth, fighting enemies and acquiring new abilities. The game features stunning pixel art and pays homage to the classic Record of Lodoss War series.

Freedom Planet is a fast-paced, combat-driven platformer focused on three diverse characters: Lilac, Carol, and Milla. They must work together to stop the evil Lord Brevon from conquering their world. Each character has unique abilities and special moves, offering multiple ways to explore the vibrant levels and defeat enemies. The game features a variety of challenges, unlockables, and replayability options for players to enjoy.

"Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is a fantasy action game that offers multiple gameplay experiences. The full edition includes the Shovel of Hope story campaign, playable with a friend in co-op mode, and three additional games featuring Plague Knight, Specter Knight, and King Knight. Showdown mode allows up to four players to battle each other, and Body Swap mode offers a unique twist to the game. With a myriad of challenge modes and the chance to uphold the virtues of Shovelry, Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove provides a complete and satisfying gameplay experience."

Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight is a side-scrolling action platformer set in a cursed land on the brink of destruction. As priestess Kaho, players must journey through hordes of enemies and bosses to seek the Queen's help. With melee combos, dodge mechanics, and various items/spells, players can enjoy the story casually or challenge their reflexes with increased difficulty.