Along their journey, the player will have to hone their skills and sharpen their blades to progress.
Visually, the game pulls heavily from not only Eastern culture but also steampunk stylings.
Source of Madness
For our first foray into the world ofSouls-like Metroidvaniatitles, here we haveSource of Madness.
Players will have to traverse fantastically designed levels and stave off the attacks of many monstrosities as they progress.
If you are looking for one of the best games likeNine Sols, giveSource of Madnessa try.
The Last Faith
Our next entry is one that has become most beloved for its approach to theMetroidvaniagenre.
Here, we haveThe Last Faith.
All around,The Last Faithis one of the best games likeNine Solsavailable.
ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist
We are rolling right along with our next entry.
Here, we haveENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist.
This game not only manages to incorporate many different combat styles into its gameplay but does so wonderfully.
In total, there are thirty different combat styles for players to learn and master.
Each of these styles has its own unique advantages and disadvantages that make them stand out from the other.
Visually, the game is striking as well, with a distinct style that remains beautiful to this day.
In short,ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom of the Mistis one of the best games likeNine Sols.
TUNIC
For the next entry on our list, we haveTUNIC.
WhatTUNICexcels at the most is undoubtedly its puzzle mechanics and its atmosphere.
Here, we haveBlasphemous 2.
For fans of theBlasphemousgames, there is plenty to love here.
The game now incorporates mechanics that allow the player to tailor their character to their needs as well.
If you are searching for aMetroidvaniathat will whet your appetite, try outBlasphemous 2.
For players who are familiar with the original release of this title, its resurrection is a wonderful endeavor.
Here, we haveHollow Knight.
This title oozes atmosphere and is one of the most visually striking and emotionally stirring games in the genre.
That said, if you haven’t given it a try,Hollow Knightis simply marvelous.
Dead Cells
We are staying somewhat in the same vein for our next entry.
Here, we haveDead Cells.
The world ofDead Cellsallows players to traverse levels upon levels of difficult platforming gameplay.
Here, we haveFuri.
Players will be heavily rewarded for learning the mechanics of the game’s combat, which centers around swordsmanship.
Judson Holley is a writer that began his career as a ghostwriter.
Returning to the mortal coil to work among the living.
With some of his favorite games being tactical FPS games such as Squad and the Arma series.
When not attending to his wife, Judson often tends to his cats.
He also has a knack for music mainly composing for and playing piano.
