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We filtered the 41 games similar to Gori: Cuddly Carnage down to the 12 that fit the “Metroidvania” category. Blasphemous, Blasphemous II and Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Gori: Cuddly Carnage.

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The best metroidvania games like Gori: Cuddly Carnage

12 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Gori: Cuddly Carnage. 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.

#1BlasphemousClosest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkHorrorExploration

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: precision platforming, fantasy world and visual pixel, while skipping setting cyberpunk

Where it drifts furthest from Gori: Cuddly Carnage: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Gori: Cuddly Carnage.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreHorrorExploration

Steam👍 90%· 18KIGDB89· 4

Year 2023Dev The Game Kitchen · Team17On Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Gori: Cuddly Carnage: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Gori: Cuddly Carnage.

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#3Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkHorrorExploration

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: precision platforming, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Gori: Cuddly Carnage: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Gori: Cuddly Carnage.

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#4The SurgeClosest on visuals

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkExplorationThird Person

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, setting scifi and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Gori: Cuddly Carnage: setting and progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Gori: Cuddly Carnage.

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#5Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkExploration

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 Metroidvania exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, fantasy world and setting anime, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Gori: Cuddly Carnage: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Gori: Cuddly Carnage.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkExploration

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 precision platforming, fighting mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Gori: Cuddly Carnage: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Gori: Cuddly Carnage.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkHorrorExplorationSkill Tree

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping horror tension

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 Gori: Cuddly Carnage: visuals and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Gori: Cuddly Carnage.

It predates Gori: Cuddly Carnage by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#8Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreExplorationNarrative

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 precision platforming, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Gori: Cuddly Carnage: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Gori: Cuddly Carnage.

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#9Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkExploration

Steam👍 93%· 12KIGDB83· 6OC79· 43

Year 2016Dev Bombservice · PLAYISMOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, cozy, relaxing feel and strong narrative focus, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Gori: Cuddly Carnage: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Gori: Cuddly Carnage.

It predates Gori: Cuddly Carnage by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Touhou Luna Nights

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreExplorationRanged

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: precision platforming, ranged combat and combat magic, while skipping horror tension

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 Gori: Cuddly Carnage: setting and visuals.

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#11Rabi-Ribi - Cicini's Halloween!

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SoloMeleeHardcoreExplorationRanged

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 precision platforming, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe casual, 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 Gori: Cuddly Carnage: setting and visuals.

It predates Gori: Cuddly Carnage by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#12Rabi-Ribi

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreExplorationRanged

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 precision platforming, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe casual, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Gori: Cuddly Carnage: setting and visuals.

It predates Gori: Cuddly Carnage by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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