RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDarkFantasySci-FiExploration2D
Steam👍 94%· 40KIGDB89· 3OC86· 51
Year 2024Dev Red Candle GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
13 Metroidvania games like Awaken: Astral Blade that you should try
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We filtered the 43 games similar to Awaken: Astral Blade down to the 13 that fit the “Metroidvania” category. Nine Sols, Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Awaken: Astral Blade.
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Within the “Metroidvania” category, the closest game to Awaken: Astral Blade is Nine Sols — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown follow close behind.
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The best metroidvania games like Awaken: Astral Blade
13 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Awaken: Astral Blade. Each one has been evaluated across 14 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyExploration2D
Steam👍 94%· 44KIGDB79· 5OC85· 65
Year 2021Dev adglobe · Binary Haze InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration
≠ Its own twist: post-apocalyptic world, setting medieval and setting anime, while skipping setting scifi
Where it drifts furthest from Awaken: Astral Blade: setting.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Progression100Visuals100
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeFantasyExploration2D
Steam👍 84%· 6.3KIGDB87· 7OC87· 195
Year 2024Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasyExploration2D
Steam👍 90%· 63KIGDB78· 4OC79· 77
Year 2019Dev The Game KitchenOn PS4 · Linux · Android
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasyExploration2D
Steam👍 94%· 4.5KIGDB80· 3OC80· 30
Year 2018Dev Inti CreatesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeFantasyExploration2D
Steam👍 90%· 18KIGDB89· 4
Year 2023Dev The Game Kitchen · Team17On Xbox · PS4 · PC
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDarkFantasyExploration2D
Steam👍 93%· 12KIGDB83· 6OC79· 43
Year 2016Dev Bombservice · PLAYISMOn PS4 · Linux · PC
✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming
≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, combat magic and setting anime, while skipping setting scifi
Where it drifts furthest from Awaken: Astral Blade: setting.
It predates Awaken: Astral Blade by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Progression100Tone81Visuals58Combat56
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyExploration2D
Steam👍 89%· 22KRAWG👍 75%· 351MC84IGDB85· 10OC83· 72
Year 2016Dev Ska StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming
≠ Stands apart with horror setting, co op and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping setting scifi
Salt and Sanctuary is a 2D action with role-playing elements developed by Ska Studios. ###Plot and art style The game follows an unnamed protagonist who escorts princess on a sail to her marriage in the distant country.
Where it drifts furthest from Awaken: Astral Blade: game mode and progression.
It predates Awaken: Astral Blade by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals100Setting52Progression35
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyExploration2D
Steam👍 97%· 15KRAWG👍 78%· 99IGDB88· 1
Year 2018Dev Team Ladybug · AGM PLAYISMPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo
✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration
≠ Its own twist: ranged combat, combat magic and setting anime, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere
Touhou Luna Night's is a 2D search action (Metroidvania) Touhou game. After creating many action games, this is a new project from Team Ladybug.Story "--Now, let's begin my world.
Where it drifts furthest from Awaken: Astral Blade: combat and setting.
Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals62Tone60Setting44
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkSci-FiExploration
Steam👍 75%· 12KIGDB72· 11OC73· 131
Year 2017Dev Deck13 Interactive · Focus EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, post-apocalyptic world and crafting mechanics, while skipping precision platforming
Where it drifts furthest from Awaken: Astral Blade: visuals and setting.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Awaken: Astral Blade.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone87Progression67Setting48
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyExploration2D
Steam👍 95%· 12KRAWG👍 83%· 42IGDB85· 4
Year 2016Dev CreSpirit · Sekai ProjectPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Nintendo
✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling
≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, vibe casual and ranged combat, while skipping action RPG combat
Free DLC "Cicini's Halloween" just released!http://store.steampowered.com/app/547660/ Cicini wants to get everyone hyped for Halloween! Her plans include new mini side story, new areas, new enemies and a whole new boss fight with new music!
Where it drifts furthest from Awaken: Astral Blade: combat and tone.
It predates Awaken: Astral Blade by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals55Setting41Tone39
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyExploration2D
Steam👍 95%· 12KRAWG👍 83%· 42IGDB85· 4OC81· 25
Year 2016Dev CreSpirit · Sekai ProjectPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Nintendo
✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, vibe casual and ranged combat, while skipping action RPG combat
Free DLC "Cicini's Halloween" just released!http://store.steampowered.com/app/547660/ Cicini wants to get everyone hyped for Halloween! Her plans include new mini side story, new areas, new enemies and a whole new boss fight with new music!
Where it drifts furthest from Awaken: Astral Blade: combat and tone.
It predates Awaken: Astral Blade by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals55Setting41Tone39
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RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasyExploration
Steam👍 88%· 46KIGDB90· 20OC88· 50
Year 2014Dev FromSoftwareOn PlayStation 3 · PC
✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic, ranged combat and setting medieval, while skipping precision platforming
Where it drifts furthest from Awaken: Astral Blade: visuals and game mode.
It predates Awaken: Astral Blade by 10 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Tone100Combat55Setting55Progression54Game mode25
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