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Grief Syndrome is an action game set in the world of Madoka Magica, where you pick one of five girls, each with a distinct arsenal. Its hand-drawn anime look with pastel backgrounds, light level-ups, and a combo system with unlockable rewards make it stand out.

  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Fantasy setting
  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • Dark, serious atmosphere

The closest matches for Grief Syndrome are Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2, Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon and Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Grief Syndrome special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2

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Brings what grabs you about Grief Syndrome: melee combat with weapons or fists, a fantasy setting and action-packed real-time combat.

A classic 8-bit Castlevania-style action platformer where Zangetsu fights through demon-filled stages with a rotating cast of allies. Multiple routes and endings add replay value with a fair but demanding challenge.

Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A compact 2D pixel-art Metroidvania platformer where you play the priestess Kaho, fighting through a decaying kingdom with quick melee combos, dodge rolls and tough boss duels. It focuses on tight combat and a gloomy mood rather than heavy character building.

Wallachia: Reign of Dracula

Dark, serious atmosphere

Wallachia is a frantic action platformer where you play a princess fighting through brutal battles with spear, bow, or sword. Survival depends on your skill, and you must trust no one on the deadly journey to reclaim your kingdom.

Castlevania: Rondo of Blood

Dark, serious atmosphere

A classic, demanding Castlevania action platformer where you whip your way through Dracula's domain as Richter Belmont. Hidden routes, the rescuable Maria as a playable character and a superb soundtrack make it a cult favourite.

Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles

Melee combat with weapons or fists

You get a fresh 3D take on the cult Rondo of Blood, with fluid whip combat, demanding jumps and gothic horror atmosphere. Unlockable classics like Symphony of the Night make the trip through Dracula's castle even more rewarding.

Vexx

Distinctive, stylised art style

You play Vexx, who uses razor-sharp war talons to take revenge on the tyrants who enslaved his people. Its strength lies in varied locations and a mix of brawling and climbing sections that keep the action moving.

Olija

Melee combat with weapons or fists

An atmospheric pixel-art action game in which the shipwrecked Faraday fights through the grim land of Terraphage with a throwable harpoon he can teleport to. Fast, fluid combat and a distinctive retro look define it.

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