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We filtered the 44 games similar to Volgarr the Viking II down to the 16 that fit the “Platformer” category. Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight, Blasphemous and Nine Sols top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Volgarr the Viking II.

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Within the “Platformer” category, the closest game to Volgarr the Viking II is Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight — scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. Blasphemous and Nine Sols follow close behind.

#1Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight93 #2Blasphemous93 #3Nine Sols88 #4Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon87 #5Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights87

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The best platformer games like Volgarr the Viking II

16 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Volgarr the Viking II. 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.

#1Momodora: Reverie Under the MoonlightClosest overall match

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Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeMagicHardcoreDarkFantasy2DPixel 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: Metroidvania exploration, cozy, relaxing feel and strong narrative focus, while skipping setting mythology

Where it drifts furthest from Volgarr the Viking II: setting.

It predates Volgarr the Viking II by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone67Setting34

#2BlasphemousClosest on tone

93

Blasphemous

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasyHorrorPixel 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 adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, horror tension and exploration and discovery, while skipping combat magic

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Setting72Combat68

#3Nine SolsClosest on setting

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Nine Sols

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasyMythology2D

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 precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, fighting mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping combat magic

Genre100Game mode100Tone85Setting75Combat68Visuals58

#4Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

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Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasyPixel 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 Metroidvania exploration, setting anime and exploration and discovery, while skipping combat magic

Where it drifts furthest from Volgarr the Viking II: setting.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Combat69Setting35

Steam PS Nintendo

#5Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights

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Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasyHorror2D

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, strong narrative focus and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping combat magic

Where it drifts furthest from Volgarr the Viking II: setting.

Genre100Game mode100Tone88Combat67Visuals56Setting41

Steam Epic Xbox

#6Touhou Luna Nights

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Touhou Luna Nights

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeMagicHardcoreFantasy2DPixel 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 precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, ranged combat 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 Volgarr the Viking II: setting.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone79Combat69Setting31

Steam Xbox Nintendo

#7Blasphemous II

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Blasphemous II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyHorror2DPixel Art

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 Metroidvania exploration, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting72Combat66Tone65

#8Another Crab's Treasure

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Another Crab's Treasure

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasy

Steam👍 93%· 21KIGDB77· 3OC78· 70

Year 2024Dev Aggro Crab GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

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

≠ Stands apart with fighting mechanics, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping combat magic

Where it drifts furthest from Volgarr the Viking II: visuals and setting.

Genre100Game mode100Tone83Combat69Setting38Visuals0

#9Dungeon Munchies

79

Dungeon Munchies

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyPixel Art2D

Steam👍 97%· 7.1KIGDB46· 1OC56· 13

Year 2019Dev maJAJaPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and ranged combat, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Hunt down monsters to cook and eat them! You’ve been revived in a massive underground complex and you must leave this bizarre facility.

Where it drifts furthest from Volgarr the Viking II: setting and combat.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone77Combat47Setting20

#10Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

78

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasy2D

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, strong narrative focus and exploration and discovery, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Volgarr the Viking II: setting.

Genre100Game mode100Tone69Combat66Visuals57Setting46

#11Salt and Sanctuary

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Salt and Sanctuary

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasyHorror2D

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 Metroidvania exploration, strong narrative focus and co op, while skipping combat magic

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 Volgarr the Viking II: game mode.

It predates Volgarr the Viking II by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone90Setting71Combat69Visuals56Game mode29

Steam Epic Xbox

74

Ghostrunner

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkRanged

Steam👍 91%· 66KRAWG👍 75%· 651IGDB82· 10OC81· 115

Year 2020Dev 3D Realms · All in! GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with first-person shooting, shooter and fighting mechanics, while skipping combat magic

Enter an intense cyberpunk world and experience fierce, dynamic combat! Conquer your enemies in the physical world and in cyberspace. Hunt for answers inhumanity’s last remaining shelter. Ascend humanity’s last remaining shelter, a great tower-city.

Where it drifts furthest from Volgarr the Viking II: setting and visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Combat58Setting0Visuals0

#13God of War II

68

God of War II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeFantasyMythology

IGDB93· 4

Year 2007Dev SCE Santa Monica Studio · Capcom

✓ If you enjoyed Volgarr the Viking II, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: historical setting, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Volgarr the Viking II: visuals.

It predates Volgarr the Viking II by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode100Genre75Setting71Visuals0

#14Rabi-Ribi - Cicini's Halloween!

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Rabi-Ribi - Cicini's Halloween!

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeMagicHardcoreFantasyPixel Art2D

Steam👍 95%· 12KRAWG👍 83%· 42IGDB85· 4

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

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, 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 Volgarr the Viking II: setting and tone.

It predates Volgarr the Viking II by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat71Tone46Setting29

Steam PS Nintendo

74

Rabi-Ribi

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeMagicHardcoreFantasyPixel 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, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, 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 Volgarr the Viking II: setting and tone.

It predates Volgarr the Viking II by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat71Tone46Setting29

Steam PS Nintendo

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