Games like Project Rootbound

"Tails of Glimmervale" is a "cozy souls-like" game where you play as the lynx adventurer Willow, exploring the war-torn land of Glimmervale to uncover its secrets and battle challenging bosses. The top-down 2D pixel art world provides a backdrop for slashing through enemies and their camps, with your journey culminating in an epic finale. The game combines challenging combat with a heartwarming story of hope and adventure.

The Sacred Acorn is a cozy souls-lite action-adventure featuring fast-paced combat and challenging boss battles set in a vibrant world threatened by a creeping corruption. Play as a Loam squirrel and harness ancient powers to cleanse the land, uncover secrets, and forge friendships. Explore diverse environments and face fearsome foes in a tale of loss, bravery, and hope.

In "No Name Village," you explore a mysterious, isolated village surrounded by a dark void, uncovering secrets of the enigmatic Black Sea. Battle unique monsters and bosses as you expand your map through diverse, shifting environments shaped by changing seasons. Interact with NPCs to upgrade your gear and unravel the village’s hidden stories.

Robots at Midnight is a retro-futuristic Action RPG where you play as Zoe, who awakens from cryo-sleep on the ruined planet Yob. She must battle corrupted robots and towering bosses while searching for her missing father and unraveling the dark mysteries behind the catastrophic event known as The Blackout. The game features fluid combat mechanics powered by a unique space-gauntlet.

Doloc Town invites you to restore a post-apocalyptic oasis by farming, crafting, and building in a charming, abandoned setting. Tend crops, raise animals on land and water, and upgrade your homestead while exploring the town’s unique inhabitants and mysteries. Thrive as you transform the quiet land into a flourishing countryside haven.

Super Roboy is a hand-drawn Metroidvania set in a richly detailed sci-fi post-apocalyptic world where you explore an interconnected map while battling mutants and machines. Defeat enemies to learn their skills, including movement upgrades and powerful weapons, and face off against unique, visually striking bosses. Uncover Roboy’s past through comic-style cutscenes inspired by classic literature and sci-fi, while exploiting enemy weaknesses with elemental and status-based attacks.

Milon the Tempest, is a witch-hunter on a mission to take down a conspiracy of wizards. As the Left Hand of the King, he is responsible for doing the work that Knights and Emissaries of the King cannot be associated with. He is leading the Crimson Capes, a guild of witch-hunters taking on missions throughout the kingdom of Amvros. During the events of the story you will discover that there …

"Animal Well" is a combat-free Metroidvania game that invites players to explore a surreal, abandoned labyrinth. The game relies on puzzles and exploration as the main mechanics, encouraging players to use their wits to uncover the many secrets hidden within the labyrinth. With a unique art style and immersive atmosphere, "Animal Well" offers a unique and captivating experience for players who enjoy atmospheric adventure games.

Slash through never-ending hordes of possessed creatures and try to survive! Choose from a variety of upgrades to create overpowered builds. Unlock unique characters and discover powerful synergies to aid in your quest to become the ultimate demon hunter and purify the kingdom.

"Tchia" is a single-player, open-world game set in a tropical archipelago, where you play as Tchia on a mission to rescue her father. Explore the physics-driven sandbox through climbing, gliding, swimming, and sailing, while facing Meavora's fabric soldiers in creative encounters. Tchia's soul-jumping ability lets you control any animal or object, offering unique gameplay and jam sessions on your playable ukulele, making for a poetic coming-of-age story inspired by New Caledonia. The Special Edition includes additional costume and boat customization packs.