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2026PC

A pixel-art Metroidvania set in the Cathedral universe, built around tight combat with parrying and dodging and the exploration of a richly detailed world. Its story serves as a prequel to the original game.

  • Interconnected level design
  • Pixel art
  • Boss fights as highlights
  • Lots to discover

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In short: Games like Cathedral: Crow's Curse

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Cathedral: Crow's Curse special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Blasphemous II

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2023USK 16PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified91 % positive−66 % 44.99 € 15.29 €

Brings what grabs you about Cathedral: Crow's Curse: gripping boss fights, interconnected level design and pixel art.

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.

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3000th Duel

Interconnected level design

A Metroidvania with fast, punchy combat where you develop your own fighting style. You explore an unknown world full of monsters and uncover a hidden secret.

Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight

Interconnected level design

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.

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

Dense, handcrafted world

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.

Phoenotopia: Awakening

Dense, handcrafted world

You play as young Gail exploring a large, handcrafted 2D world full of secrets after a starship abducts all the adults. It blends Zelda-like adventure with platforming action, gear upgrades and side quests.

Dandara

Jumping and platforming

A metroidvania where Dandara doesn't walk but leaps instantly from surface to surface, turning gravity and space into a puzzle of movement. Surreal pixel-art worlds reward exploration and demand precise leaping through tricky traversal and combat.

Momodora: Moonlit Farewell

Interconnected level design

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.

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