8Doors: Arum's Afterlife Adventure similar games & best alternatives
Should you play it?
8Doors is a story-driven Metroidvania-style action platformer heavily influenced by Korean folktales. Play as ‘Arum’, a brave girl that has entered the realm of the afterlife in search of her father’s soul and guide her through the '8 Doors of Purgatory' to solve the mysteries that lie deep within.
What works
- Engaging metroidvania gameplay
- Unique art style and worldbuilding
- Challenging and varied boss fights
- Multiple endings and secrets
- Responsive controls and smooth platforming
Things to keep in mind
- Some backtracking and map navigation issues
- Minor bugs and translation errors
- Weapon switching can be cumbersome
- Linear progression with limited exploration freedom
- Some players find certain platforming sections frustrating
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Last update: 17/09/2026