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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 39 games similar to Cyber Shadow down to the 12 that fit the “Metroidvania” category. Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon, Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights and Touhou Luna Nights top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Cyber Shadow.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike
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HardcoreSolo
Year 2021Dev Mechanical Head Studios

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Within the “Metroidvania” category, the closest game to Cyber Shadow is Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon — scoring 87/100 on our similarity scale. Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights and Touhou Luna Nights follow close behind.

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The best metroidvania games like Cyber Shadow

12 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Cyber Shadow. Each one has been evaluated across 17 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.

Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreAnimeExplorationPixel Art2D
Steam👍 94%· 4.5KIGDB80· 3OC80· 30
Year 2018Dev Inti CreatesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Cyber Shadow: setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Tone74
Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcorePost-ApocalypticAnimeExploration2D
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: dark, oppressive atmosphere, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Cyber Shadow: setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone62Visuals58
#3Touhou Luna Nights
Touhou Luna Nights
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreAnimeExploration2DPixel Art
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 fantasy world, while skipping roguelike runs

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 Cyber Shadow: combat and setting.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Progression100Visuals100Setting41
Nine Sols
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiExploration2D
Steam👍 94%· 40KIGDB89· 3OC86· 51
Year 2024Dev Red Candle GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Cyber Shadow: setting.

Released 3 years after Cyber Shadow.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone63Visuals60
Blasphemous
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreExplorationPixel Art2D
Steam👍 90%· 63KIGDB78· 4OC79· 77
Year 2019Dev The Game KitchenOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Cyber Shadow: setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Tone73
Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreAnimeExploration2DPixel Art
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, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Cyber Shadow: setting and tone.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Combat56Tone48
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreExploration2D
Steam👍 84%· 6.3KIGDB87· 7OC87· 195
Year 2024Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Cyber Shadow: setting.

Released 3 years after Cyber Shadow.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone87Visuals59
STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeSci-FiCyberpunkExploration2D
Steam👍 81%· 4.2KRAWG👍 54%· 333MC78IGDB78· 16OC77· 62
Year 2012Dev Capcom · SEGAPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: roguelike runs.

Strider is a platforming hack and slash game developed by Double Helix Games. The game is a reboot of 1989 title, yet the developers didn't intend the game to be viewed as one. The title retells the original game's story.

It predates Cyber Shadow by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode100Progression100Genre75Setting66Visuals57
Salt and Sanctuary
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreExploration2D
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 dark, oppressive atmosphere, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping roguelike runs

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 Cyber Shadow: setting and game mode.

Genre100Combat100Tone67Visuals58Progression35Game mode30
#10Chasm
Chasm
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeProceduralExplorationPixel Art2D
Steam👍 73%· 2.7KIGDB70· 8OC72· 39
Year 2018Dev Bit Kid, Inc.On PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Cyber Shadow, expect deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Cyber Shadow: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Cyber Shadow.

Combat100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals100Genre75
Rabi-Ribi - Cicini's Halloween!
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreAnimeExplorationPixel Art2D
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 Cyber Shadow: combat and setting.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Tone51Setting45
Rabi-Ribi
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreAnimeExplorationPixel Art2D
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 Cyber Shadow: combat and setting.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Tone51Setting45

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