PlayfeedGames like 9 Years of Shadows
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9 Years of Shadows is a side-view 2D fantasy Metroidvania action RPG: exploring, battling creatures and platforming. Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight and Afterimage play most like 9 Years of Shadows. Of the 12 closest games below, most share its metroidvania, side scroller and platformer.
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Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight
Mar 4, 2016 · Bombservice
Both: Metroidvania · Side Scroller · Pixel Graphics
Side-view 2D fantasy Metroidvania action platformer, pixel graphics. Combat, exploration and boss battles.
Metroidvania2D PlatformerSide ScrollerPixel GraphicsExplorationFemale ProtagonistSouls-like2DDifficultSpectacle fighter👍 10,526Afterimage
Apr 24, 2023 · Aurogon Shanghai
Both: Metroidvania · Anime · Side Scroller
Side-view 2D fantasy Metroidvania action RPG, gorgeous hand-drawn. Combat, exploration and collecting equipment.
MetroidvaniaFemale Protagonist2D PlatformerAnimeSide ScrollerExplorationSouls-likeHack and SlashAction RPGDifficult👍 6,952Nine Sols
May 28, 2024 · RedCandleGames
Both: Metroidvania · Platformer
Side-view 2D fantasy action-platformer, hand-drawn anime style. Slash and deflect enemies, explore interconnected regions, fight boss battles.
MetroidvaniaSouls-likeDifficult2DPlatformerActionHand-drawnStory RichIndieAtmospheric👍 40,305Record of Lodoss War-Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth-
Mar 27, 2021 · Team Ladybug, WSS playground
Both: Metroidvania · Exploration · Platformer
Side-view 2D fantasy Metroidvania action-exploration, pixel graphics anime. Sword and arrow combat, exploration, upgrading elemental spirits.
MetroidvaniaFemale ProtagonistBased On A Novel2DExplorationPlatformerPixel GraphicsBeat 'em upRPGFantasy👍 7,152Vigil: The Longest Night
Oct 14, 2020 · Glass Heart Games
Both: Metroidvania · Side Scroller · Platformer
Side-view 2D fantasy Metroidvania action RPG. Combat, exploration and crafting.
MetroidvaniaSide ScrollerSouls-likeFemale ProtagonistPlatformerDifficultAction RPGChoices MatterAction-AdventureStylized👍 3,338Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
Jun 18, 2019 · ArtPlay
Both: Metroidvania · Anime · Side Scroller
Side-view 2.5D fantasy Metroidvania action RPG. Exploration, battling, upgrading weapons and spells.
MetroidvaniaFemale ProtagonistRPGActionAdventureAnimeSide Scroller2.5DPlatformerGreat Soundtrack👍 29,624Foregone
Mar 1, 2021 · Big Blue Bubble
Both: Platformer · Side Scroller · Metroidvania
Side-view 2D fantasy action-platformer metroidvania, stunning pixel art. Collecting loot, shooting and slashing, fighting bosses.
ActionIndiePlatformerSide Scroller2DMetroidvaniaPixel GraphicsSouls-likeDifficultFemale Protagonist👍 1,332Hollow Knight
Feb 24, 2017 · Team Cherry
Both: Metroidvania · Platformer · Exploration
Side-view 2D fantasy Metroidvania action adventure, hand-drawn 2D animation. Explore interconnected world, battle enemies and bosses, acquire new skills and charms.
MetroidvaniaPlatformerSouls-likeDifficultGreat Soundtrack2DIndieSingleplayerExplorationAtmospheric👍 504,128Vernal Edge
Mar 14, 2023 · Hello Penguin Team LLC
Both: Metroidvania · Platformer · Action-Adventure
Side-view 2D fantasy Metroidvania action-adventure, beautiful pixel art. Combat, exploration and platforming.
MetroidvaniaFemale ProtagonistActionPlatformerAction-AdventureCombat2DPixel GraphicsAdventureFantasy👍 533TEVI
Nov 29, 2023 · CreSpirit, GemaYue, Ein Lee
Both: Metroidvania · Anime · Pixel Graphics
Side-view 2D fantasy Metroidvania action-adventure, colorful pixel graphics. Combat, platforming and collecting equipment.
MetroidvaniaAnimePixel GraphicsBullet HellAction-AdventureFemale Protagonist2DStory RichSide ScrollerColorful👍 3,585Touhou Luna Nights
Feb 25, 2019 · Team Ladybug, WSS playground
Both: Metroidvania · Side Scroller · Exploration
Side-view 2D fantasy Metroidvania action-adventure, pixel art anime sprites. Exploration, action and time manipulation.
MetroidvaniaDifficultSide ScrollerBullet HellExplorationPlatformerFemale ProtagonistAction-AdventureRPG2D👍 13,806