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2023 PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch 18.49 € 👍 77 % Mostly positive, 2,588 reviews on Steam

A pixel-art Metroidvania where you explore a cursed castle as Europa, unlock new abilities and bring color back to the world. A moving story is carried by an atmospheric soundtrack.

What defines 9 Years of Shadows:

  • Lots to discover
  • Fantasy setting
  • Strong character progression
  • Lavish presentation
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The closest matches for 9 Years of Shadows are Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, Chasm and Afterimage. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes 9 Years of Shadows special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Chasm

Strong character progression

Chasm is a pixel-art Metroidvania with RPG elements where the world's mines and caverns are procedurally generated. You explore dungeons, fight enemies in real time, collect gear and uncover secrets.

Afterimage

Lavish presentation

A hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania where you explore the ruins of a fallen metropolis as Renee, fight towering bosses, and build up your skills and gear. Its RPG depth and large, interconnected map are the main draws.

The Siege and the Sandfox

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A 2D stealth Metroidvania with fluid parkour, where you play the legendary Sandfox exploring a besieged palace and the ancient prisons beneath it. Sneaking and acrobatic platforming drive the exploration.

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

Strong character progression

The spiritual successor to Castlevania: Symphony of the Night sends you as Miriam through a sprawling gothic demon castle packed with secrets. Absorbing shards from defeated enemies unlocks hundreds of abilities, while weapons and crafting let you shape your own build.

Lost Ruins

Dark, serious atmosphere

A pixel-art 2D metroidvania where an amnesiac girl explores a dark, dangerous world, fighting monsters and bosses with weapons, spells and tonics while guided by the mysterious Beatrice.

Momodora: Moonlit Farewell

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A compact, fluid pixel-art Metroidvania where the priestess Momo fights with quick melee and ranged attacks and precise dodging against demanding bosses. Its melancholic mood and carefully crafted areas make this farewell to the series special.

Touhou Luna Nights

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A Metroidvania where you play maid Sakuya and stop time to get past enemies and hazards. Time manipulation and knife throwing make for fast, precise gameplay in a richly detailed pixel-art world from the Touhou universe.

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