12 Metroidvania games like Nine Sols that you should try

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We filtered the 42 games similar to Nine Sols down to the 12 that fit the “Metroidvania” category. Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown and Blasphemous II top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Nine Sols.

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The best metroidvania games like Nine Sols

12 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Nine Sols. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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.

#1Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

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 fighting mechanics

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#2Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 84%· 6.3KIGDB87· 7OC87· 195

Year 2024Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration.

≠ Missing: fighting mechanics.

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeFantasyExploration2D

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 horror tension, open world exploration and horror setting, while skipping fighting mechanics

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasyExploration2D

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, horror setting and visual pixel, while skipping fighting mechanics

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#5Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasyExploration2D

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 setting anime and visual pixel, while skipping fighting mechanics

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#6Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

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 fighting mechanics

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

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 fighting mechanics

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

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 fighting mechanics

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

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

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Steam GOG Epic

#10Rabi-Ribi - Cicini's Halloween!

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

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

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#11Rabi-Ribi - Digital Artbook

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 95%· 12KRAWG👍 83%· 42IGDB85· 4

Year 2016Dev CreSpirit · Sekai ProjectPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, vibe casual and ranged combat, while skipping action RPG combat

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#12Rabi-Ribi

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

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

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