Games like Citadale: The Ancestral Strain
Looking for games like Citadale: The Ancestral Strain? Here are top platformer recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Ghoulboy, Odallus: The Dark Call or Demon Peak.
1 View Game62%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsstory, stability62% User Score 120 reviewsGhoulboy is a retro-style action platformer that combines the action-RPG genre with hack 'n' slash gameplay. As the heroic character, players will throw a spear to create additional platforms, solve puzzles, and defeat menacing bosses. Collect gold to increase health level and weapon arsenal, all while slaying monsters, collecting loot, and avoiding dangerous traps. Ghoulboy brings back the classic retro platformer feel with its pixelated graphics and exciting gameplay.
View Game2 View Game83%Game Brain Scoregraphics, musicgrinding, stability87% User Score 764 reviewsCritic Score 68%2 reviewsOdallus 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.
View Game3 View Game68%Game Brain Scoremusic, graphicsstability, grinding68% User Score 304 reviewsDemon Peak is a 2D action-platformer Metroidvania, focused on close combat and movement abilities. Explore interconnected areas to discover abilities, powerups, and bosses, with hand-painted pixel art and a 30-minute soundtrack. This game is a student project filled with numerous abilities, enemies, and rooms for players to enjoy.
View Game4 View Game77%Game Brain Scoremusic, gameplaygrinding, replayability80% User Score 708 reviewsCritic Score 74%12 reviewsIn "The Mummy Demastered," players assume the role of an agent tasked with defeating the reawakened ancient princess, Ahmanet. Explore a variety of levels while battling monsters drawn from the classic film franchise. Utilize an arsenal of weapons and items to defeat enemies and bosses, with each successful run contributing to unlocking new abilities and items.
View Game5 View Game73%Game Brain Scoregameplay, storystability, optimization73% User Score 270 reviewsIn "Angel's Gear," players navigate an apocalyptic wasteland and wield a powerful, new weapon called The Gear. The game features a unique combat system with unconventional movement and a variety of bullet types. Experience monstrous boss battles, explore an interconnected world, and switch between Demon and Angel mode for added depth in this horror adventure. The Gear, a self-replicating machine that consumes all matter, has already destroyed a universe in its quest for fuel.
View Game6 View Game71%Game Brain Scoregameplay, storygrinding, stability71% User Score 234 reviews"Usurper" is a single-player Metroidvania Action-RPG, serving as the sequel to "Shrouded in Sanity" in the Skautfold series. The game features an intriguing story, amazing gameplay with a unique "Guard" system that rewards skillful play, and fantastic visuals combined with an exceptional soundtrack to create a distinctive atmosphere. Your mission: rid London of Eldritch horrors unleashed by the Citadel and defeat the nightmares within.
View Game7 View Game73%Game Brain Scoregameplay, storygrinding, stability71% User Score 1,433 reviewsCritic Score 68%8 reviews"Chasm is a single-player Fantasy Platformer game with a good plot, stunning visuals, and delightful music. Embark on an epic journey as a new recruit for the Guildean Kingdom, rescuing townspeople and battling monsters in procedurally-assembled areas. With hand-designed rooms and unique world maps, each player's experience is one-of-a-kind, making for a highly emotional and immersive adventure."
View Game8 View Game83%Game Brain Scoremusic, storygrinding, optimization86% User Score 239 reviewsCritic Score 77%4 reviewsIn Chronicles of the Wolf, you play as Mateo Lombardo, the last apprentice of the Rose Cross Order, on a dark quest to hunt the legendary Beast of Gévaudan. This fast-paced platformer features intense combat, intricate puzzles, and deep storytelling across vast, dangerous environments filled with secrets and challenging bosses. Engage with locals, discover powerful weapons, and unlock abilities to shape your journey.
View Game9 View Game79%Game Brain Scoregameplay, musicstory, replayability79% User Score 91 reviewsNinjahtic is a single-player action/adventure platformer that combines platforming, puzzle-solving, and stealth elements. Players explore an ancient civilization on floating islands, using the environment to solve puzzles and defeat enemy robots. The game features open-ended levels, skill-based challenges, and a original soundtrack, all created by the developer.
View Game10 View Game79%Game Brain Scoregameplay, atmospherereplayability, story83% User Score 312 reviewsCritic Score 60%1 reviewsOverwhelm is a unique action-horror game where you face increasingly powerful enemies in a procedurally generated world. With no power-ups for the player, the odds are stacked against you, creating a tense and challenging experience. The game features atmospheric pixel art graphics and a haunting soundtrack, immersing you in a world of terror and suspense.
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