Games like Infernax

Infernax is a retro-style action-adventure game with a challenging combat loop and branching narrative. Players make impactful decisions that shape the story and unlock new abilities in a dangerous, monster-filled world.

93% positive from 2,196 · 2022 · 31% finish it · Steam Deck Verified · $19.99 $9.99 -50% · Lowest ever $9.99 (2026-06-25)

MetroidvaniaActionPixel Graphics GoreRPGIndie

Six games like Infernax

The Last Faith

84% positive from 5,456 reviews20239% finish itDeck Playable

Metroidvania soulslike with challenging combat and exploration. Master skills and weapons to conquer brutal enemies in a gothic world.

What players likedPlayers praise this Bloodborne-inspired Metroidvania for its challenging combat, memorable boss fights, and gothic atmosphere.

The catchIt copies Blasphemous and Bloodborne without matching what made those games work.

Both are tagged Metroidvania, Gore and Pixel Graphics.

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Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

93% positive from 3,055 reviews2015Deck Verified

Action-platformer where Shantae uses pirate gear to explore islands, fight monsters, and solve puzzles. It features a humorous tone and Metroidvania-style progression.

What players likedPlayers praise its Metroidvania platforming, comparing it to Mario, for its fantastic game feel, level design, and engaging pirate gear mechanics.

The catchConstant backtracking through the same areas, with navigation that often leaves you lost.

Both are tagged Metroidvania, Pixel Graphics and RPG.

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UNSIGHTED

93% positive from 2,184 reviews202125% finish itDeck Verified

This is a real-time action-adventure game with a focus on exploration, combat, and crafting. Players must manage a ticking clock to save friends from becoming enemies.

What players likedPlayers praise its smooth combat and exploration, comparing it to Hyper Light Drifter and The Legend of Zelda.

The catchNearly every fight comes down to waiting to parry, then hitting, over and over.

Both are tagged Metroidvania, Pixel Graphics and RPG.

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The Count Lucanor

93% positive from 2,919 reviews201622% finish it

This is a retro-style mystery and horror adventure game with puzzle-solving and stealth mechanics. Players explore a castle, interact with characters, and make choices that lead to different endings.

What players likedPlayers say it's like a playable fairy tale, praised for its unsettling atmosphere and quality despite being a shorter first game.

The catchThe character cannot run, and the crawling walk speed makes every trip a slog.

Both are tagged Gore, Pixel Graphics and RPG.

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Iconoclasts

86% positive from 4,970 reviews201835% finish itDeck Verified

A narrative-driven 2D action-adventure platformer where you play as a mechanic solving puzzles and fighting bosses. It features a story about fixing the world with a focus on action and emotional depth.

What players likedPlayers praise Iconoclasts for its stunning visuals, compelling story with well-developed characters, satisfying puzzle/platforming mechanics, and excellent boss designs.

The catchUnintuitive default controls and awkward keybindings

Both are tagged Metroidvania, Pixel Graphics and Action.

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TEVI

89% positive from 3,939 reviews202332% finish itDeck Playable

Action-adventure Metroidvania with stylish melee/ranged combat and customizable builds. Explore a vibrant world, defeat challenging bosses, and uncover secrets.

What players likedPlayers praise TEVI as an excellent Metroidvania with refined combat, gorgeous art, and engaging boss fights, often compared to Rabi-Ribi and ENDER.

The catchLong stretches of dull story dialogue keep interrupting the gameplay every few minutes.

Both are tagged Metroidvania, Pixel Graphics and Action.

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More about Infernax

What players liked

Players praise Infernax as a challenging, retro-style Metroidvania with responsive controls, great music, and replayability, often compared to Castlevania and Zelda.

The catch

Instant death pits are everywhere, and each fall means redoing long stretches again.

Reviews: 93% positive from 2,196
Released: 2022
Finish it: 31% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: $19.99 $9.99 -50% · Lowest ever $9.99 (2026-06-25)
Play: Single-playerCo-opMulti-playerFull controller supportRemote Play Together

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 93% positive, but with 2,196 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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