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2021PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified86 % positive19.50 €

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.

Jumping and platforming
Melee combat with weapons or fists
Lots to discover
Fantasy setting

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The closest matches for Lost Ruins are Odallus: The Dark Call, The Last Faith and Valdis Story: Abyssal City. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Lost Ruins special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Best alternative overall: Odallus: The Dark Call 94% match – Jumping and platforming
Newest alternative: Momodora: Moonlit Farewell 90% match – released 2024

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Odallus: The Dark Call

94 %Match

2015PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch90 % positive9.75 €

A dark retro Metroidvania with an 8-bit look that recalls Castlevania and Ghosts'n Goblins. Tough platforming action meets interconnected levels full of secrets and upgrades.

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The Last Faith

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A dark, gothic pixel-art Metroidvania that blends Soulslike combat with sprawling interconnected exploration and plenty of weapon and build options. You fight through a decaying world ravaged by plague and a corrupt religion as Eric.

Valdis Story: Abyssal City

Jumping and platforming

A 2D Metroidvania with fast, combo-driven combat and plenty of room for character customization. You explore a sprawling, dark world and tailor your abilities and playstyle extensively.

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

Jumping and platforming

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.

Elderand

Jumping and platforming

A pixel-art Metroidvania inspired by Castlevania with a Lovecraftian atmosphere, challenging melee combat and plenty of build variety through gear and abilities. Its grim world rewards exploring and hunting for treasure.

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

Jumping and platforming

The genre-defining Metroidvania sends the vampire Alucard through a sprawling gothic castle packed with secrets, loot and RPG leveling. Gorgeous sprite work and a legendary soundtrack complete the package, and the inverted castle remains one of gaming's most famous twists.

Blasphemous II

Dark, serious atmosphere

A grim pixel-art Metroidvania where the Penitent One wields three distinct weapons through a world steeped in religious horror. Precise duels, tough bosses and plenty of secrets make exploring rewarding.

Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight

Fantasy setting

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.

Momodora II

Melee combat with weapons or fists

In Momodora II you explore a tightly knotted pixel-art fantasy world that opens up through shortcuts and hidden paths. It drops the arcade-style progression of its predecessor in favor of rewarding curious exploration.

Momodora: Moonlit Farewell

Jumping and platforming

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.