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2020 PC

A 2D roguelike platformer where you play a kid who explores procedurally generated dreamscapes with an imaginary friend, Ghost, confronting fears and guilt. The contrast between a dull daytime life and vivid dreams defines its mood.

What defines Hollow:

  • Distinctive, stylised art style
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Action-packed real-time combat

The closest matches for Hollow are Constance, Duskfade and Olija. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Hollow special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Constance

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2025 PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch 19.50 €

  • Distinctive, stylised art style
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Action-packed real-time combat

A hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania where you play an artist wielding a paintbrush, fighting and platforming through a vivid yet crumbling inner world shaped by her mental struggles. Exploration and an emotional undertone are at the heart of it.

Duskfade

Pure single-player experience

Duskfade is a colorful action platformer with RPG elements, where you confront haunting memories through fluid, dance-like combat. The metadata suggests striking visuals and an emotional journey.

Olija

Action-packed real-time combat

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.

Blue Fire

Pure single-player experience

A stylized 3D platformer adventure through the ruined kingdom of Penumbra, mixing jumping, light combat and trap-filled temples. The emphasis is on precise movement rather than narrative.

Demon Tides

Pure single-player experience

An indie platformer where you sail open seas, visit dozens of locales and uncover a kingdom's dark secrets. Gear upgrades and expressive platforming drive the adventure.

Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight

Action-packed real-time combat

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: Moonlit Farewell

Action-packed real-time combat

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.

Northern Journey

Pure single-player experience

A Norwegian-flavored indie adventure travelling through varied northern landscapes. Diving, flying, ziplines, assorted weapons and over 50 enemy and boss types keep the journey varied.

Gonner

Action-packed real-time combat

A punishing, procedurally generated 2D run-and-gun platformer where Death acts as your mentor, handing Ikk new abilities and weapons each run. A minimalist art style and a melancholic yet quirky tone define the journey.

The Siege and the Sandfox

Pure single-player experience

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.

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