Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Blasphemous (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Blasphemous on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The short version
- Closest match: Blasphemous 2, which made by the same studio, The Game Kitchen.
- Blasphemous is tagged Metroidvania, Pixel Graphics, Souls-like, Dark Fantasy, Gore, 2D, Violent, Action by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 1 are from the same studio: Blasphemous 2.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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Blasphemous 2
Why it matched: made by the same studio, The Game Kitchen; both horror, fantasy and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Metroidvania, Souls-like and Pixel Graphics; released around the same time (2023).
The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle once and for all.
Blasphemous 2 at a glance Released 2023 Studio The Game Kitchen Player sentiment 91% positive of 21,269 Price $9.49 MetroidvaniaSouls-likePixel GraphicsDifficultSide Scroller2DPlatformerHorror
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Salt and Sanctuary
Why it matched: both horror, fantasy and difficult; shares 10 player tags including Souls-like, Metroidvania and Dark Fantasy; released around the same time (2016).
Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.
Salt and Sanctuary at a glance Released 2016 Studio Ska Studios Player sentiment 89% positive of 21,874 Price $17.99 Souls-likeMetroidvaniaDark Fantasy2DDifficultPlatformerIndieGore
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Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 10 player tags including Metroidvania, Side Scroller and Platformer; released around the same time (2019).
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night at a glance Released 2019 Studio ArtPlay Player sentiment 93% positive of 41,617 Price $39.99 MetroidvaniaSide ScrollerPlatformerGreat SoundtrackDark FantasyGothic2DDifficult
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Jump King
Why it matched: both horror, fantasy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Difficult, Indie and Pixel Graphics; released around the same time (2019).
Take up the challenge and face true high-stakes platforming in Jump King! Struggle upwards in search of the Smoking Hot Babe of legend, but explore with care; a single missed jump could lead to a long fall back down...
Jump King at a glance Released 2019 Studio Nexile Player sentiment 90% positive of 13,391 Price $12.99 DifficultIndiePixel GraphicsPlatformer2DSouls-likeHorrorSide Scroller
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Hollow Knight
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Metroidvania, Souls-like and Platformer; released around the same time (2017).
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
Hollow Knight at a glance Released 2017 Studio Team Cherry Player sentiment 97% positive of 559,290 Price $14.99 MetroidvaniaSouls-likePlatformerGreat Soundtrack2DDifficultIndieDark Fantasy
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CARRION
Why it matched: both horror; shares 10 player tags including Pixel Graphics, Gore and Horror; released around the same time (2020).
CARRION is a reverse horror game in which you assume the role of an amorphous creature of unknown origins, stalking and consuming those that imprisoned you.
CARRION at a glance Released 2020 Studio Phobia Game Studio Player sentiment 94% positive of 35,626 Price $3.99 Pixel GraphicsGoreHorrorIndieMetroidvaniaViolent2DBlood
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Iratus: Lord of the Dead
Why it matched: both horror, fantasy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Indie, Dark Fantasy and 2D; released around the same time (2020).
Iratus: Lord of the Dead is a turn-based tactical roguelike RPG set in a dark fantasy universe. Lead an army of undead to help an angry necromancer in his quest to reach the surface world and bring death to the mortal realms!
Iratus: Lord of the Dead at a glance Released 2020 Studio Unfrozen Player sentiment 86% positive of 8,251 Price $2.99 IndieDark Fantasy2DDifficultGothicViolentGore
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Thymesia
Why it matched: both horror, fantasy and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Souls-like, Difficult and Dark Fantasy; published by the same company; released around the same time (2022).
Thymesia is a gruelling action-RPG with fast-paced combat and an intricate plague weapon system. In a kingdom where death spreads, play as a mysterious character known by the code name "Corvus". Prey upon your enemies, wield the power of disease and find the truth in your own memories.
Thymesia at a glance Released 2022 Studio OverBorder Studio Player sentiment 82% positive of 10,077 Price $7.99 Souls-likeDifficultDark FantasyGoreGothicHorror
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Dead Cells
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Metroidvania, Pixel Graphics and 2D; released around the same time (2018).
Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.
Dead Cells at a glance Released 2018 Studio Motion Twin Player sentiment 97% positive of 183,007 Price $24.99 MetroidvaniaPixel Graphics2DSouls-likeDifficultPlatformerDark FantasyIndie
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Eastern Exorcist
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Side Scroller, 2D and Souls-like; released around the same time (2021).
Eastern Exorcist is a stunning 2D side-scrolling action RPG set in a fantasy eastern world with the vicious spirits and monsters. Play as a skilled exorcist against chaotic evil to fight your way through the brutal world, and experience different stories of joy and sorrow.
Eastern Exorcist at a glance Released 2021 Studio Wildfire Game（无锡野火数字科技有限公司） Player sentiment 84% positive of 6,775 Price $17.99 Side Scroller2DSouls-likePlatformerViolentIndieDifficultMetroidvania
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Darkest Dungeon
Why it matched: both horror, fantasy and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Dark Fantasy, Difficult and Indie; released around the same time (2016).
Darkest Dungeon is a challenging gothic roguelike turn-based RPG about the psychological stresses of adventuring. Recruit, train, and lead a team of flawed heroes against unimaginable horrors, stress, disease, and the ever-encroaching dark. Can you keep your heroes together when all hope is lost?
Darkest Dungeon at a glance Released 2016 Studio Red Hook Studios Player sentiment 92% positive of 161,942 Price $3.74 Dark FantasyDifficultIndie2DHorrorGothic
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Hatred
Why it matched: both horror, fantasy and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Gore, Violent and Indie; released around the same time (2015).
Hatred is a violent twin-stick shooter, in which you take the role of The Antagonist fighting against all of humanity.
Hatred at a glance Released 2015 Studio Destructive Creations Player sentiment 84% positive of 29,694 Price $1.49 GoreViolentIndieHorrorDifficultDark Fantasy
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Nine Sols
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Metroidvania, Souls-like and Difficult.
Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat. Embark on a journey of eastern fantasy, explore the land once home to an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero’s quest to slay the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm.
Nine Sols at a glance Released 2024 Studio RedCandleGames Player sentiment 94% positive of 45,195 Price $29.99 MetroidvaniaSouls-likeDifficult2DPlatformerIndieGoreDark Fantasy
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Exanima
Why it matched: both horror, fantasy and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Dark Fantasy, Difficult and Indie; released around the same time (2015).
Explore, fight, survive and unravel mysteries in this unique and unforgiving 3D isometric RPG set in an original dark, low fantasy world. Exanima's exceptional attention to detail and realistic simulation of all things aim to provide a deeply immersive and dynamic gameplay experience.
Exanima at a glance Released 2015 Studio Bare Mettle Entertainment Player sentiment 80% positive of 13,896 Price $14.99 Dark FantasyDifficultIndieSouls-likeHorrorNudity
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Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Metroidvania, Platformer and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2020).
Play the critically acclaimed masterpiece. Embark on a new journey in a vast, exotic world where you’ll encounter towering enemies and challenging puzzles on your quest to unravel Ori’s destiny.
Ori and the Will of the Wisps at a glance Released 2020 Studio Moon Studios Player sentiment 97% positive of 146,084 Price $29.99 MetroidvaniaPlatformerGreat Soundtrack2DIndieDifficultSouls-like
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Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Great Soundtrack, Metroidvania and Platformer; released around the same time (2016).
“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning Action-Platformer crafted by Moon Studios.
Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition at a glance Released 2016 Studio Moon Studios GmbH Player sentiment 95% positive of 71,430 Price $19.99 Great SoundtrackMetroidvaniaPlatformerDifficult2DIndieSide Scroller
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ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Metroidvania, Souls-like and Dark Fantasy; released around the same time (2021).
ENDER LILIES is a dark fantasy 2D action RPG about unraveling the mysteries of a destroyed kingdom. On this sorrowful journey, encounter horrific enemies against whom a moment of inattention could be fatal. Overcome these hardships and seek the truth with the help of fallen knights.
ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights at a glance Released 2021 Studio Live Wire Player sentiment 94% positive of 45,705 Price $24.99 MetroidvaniaSouls-likeDark FantasyGreat Soundtrack2DDifficultIndie
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Skul: The Hero Slayer
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Indie, Pixel Graphics and 2D; released around the same time (2021).
Guide 'Skul' on his quest to single-handedly take on the Imperial Army and rescue his King from captivity, in an action-packed rogue-lite 2D platformer for the ages.
Skul: The Hero Slayer at a glance Released 2021 Studio SOUTHPAW GAMES Player sentiment 93% positive of 57,566 Price $19.99 IndiePixel Graphics2DPlatformerMetroidvaniaDifficultSide Scroller
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Hyper Light Drifter
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Pixel Graphics, Great Soundtrack and Indie; released around the same time (2016).
Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.
Hyper Light Drifter at a glance Released 2016 Studio Heart Machine Player sentiment 93% positive of 19,135 Price $19.99 Pixel GraphicsGreat SoundtrackIndieDifficult2DMetroidvaniaSouls-like
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PICO PARK
Why it matched: both horror and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Platformer, 2D and Pixel Graphics; released around the same time (2021).
PICO PARK is a cooperative local/online multiplay action puzzle game for 2-8 players.
PICO PARK at a glance Released 2021 Studio TECOPARK Player sentiment 91% positive of 29,932 Price $4.99 Platformer2DPixel GraphicsIndieHorrorDifficultSouls-like
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She Will Punish Them
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Nudity, Souls-like and Dark Fantasy; released around the same time (2020).
A sensual dark fantasy ARPG. Customize a stunning succubus with great body details, together with your companions fight intense combats with challenging bosses to get sexy outfits and powerful equipment, and between battles, chill and interact with your fellow maidens at the palace designed by you.
She Will Punish Them at a glance Released 2020 Studio L2 Games Player sentiment 86% positive of 18,150 Price $15.99 NuditySouls-likeDark FantasyViolentGoreDifficultIndie
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Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 9 player tags including Platformer, 2D and Metroidvania.
A crazy action-adventure platformer... In Hell.
Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit at a glance Released 2012 Studio Arkedo Player sentiment 85% positive of 3,724 Price $14.99 Platformer2DMetroidvaniaGoreGreat SoundtrackSide ScrollerViolentIndie
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Katana ZERO
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 8 player tags including Pixel Graphics, Great Soundtrack and Platformer; released around the same time (2019).
Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.
Katana ZERO at a glance Released 2019 Studio Askiisoft Player sentiment 98% positive of 76,036 Price $14.99 Pixel GraphicsGreat SoundtrackPlatformerIndie2DViolentDifficultGore
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Touhou Luna Nights
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 8 player tags including Metroidvania, Difficult and Side Scroller; released around the same time (2019).
Touhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania title with a heavy emphasis on exploration and action. Developed by Team Ladybug, creators of multiple fantastic action games thus far.
Touhou Luna Nights at a glance Released 2019 Studio Team Ladybug Player sentiment 97% positive of 14,936 Price $17.99 MetroidvaniaDifficultSide ScrollerPlatformer2DPixel GraphicsIndieGreat Soundtrack
Common questions
What game is most like Blasphemous?
Blasphemous 2, on the evidence we have. It made by the same studio, The Game Kitchen. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Blasphemous" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Blasphemous. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
What else did the makers of Blasphemous do?
Blasphemous 2 is also from The Game Kitchen, and appears in the list below for that reason as well as on tag overlap.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.