60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Metroidvania, Singleplayer, Exploration, Action.
In this breathtaking platformer adventure, explore a vast hand-drawn Archipelago, inspired by ancient fables and depicted in classic frame-by-frame animation, and defeat a mysterious Deity.
Barbarian Saga: The Beastmaster
A classic hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania action game, it's time for revenge! Use your Beastmaster skills to unleash your inner beast, fight with your heart-devouring sword and end the threat to Arborea, you decide the ending.
Cosmic: A Journey Among Shadows
Embark on a journey through a land of darkness to save your lost shadow. With the help of a mysterious beast’s shadow, master new abilities, outsmart enemies, and uncover hidden truths in your quest to reclaim what’s been taken.
A classic hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania action game, it's time for revenge! Use your Beastmaster skills to unleash your inner beast, fight with your heart-devouring sword and end the threat to Arborea, you decide the ending.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22%, Soundtrack 16.6% ★, Difficult 11.8%, Hand-drawn 9.6%, Side Scroller 8.1%
Embark on a journey through a land of darkness to save your lost shadow. With the help of a mysterious beast’s shadow, master new abilities, outsmart enemies, and uncover hidden truths in your quest to reclaim what’s been taken.
Why similar: Soundtrack 17.3% ★, Metroidvania 16.7%, Side Scroller 10.6%, Hand-drawn 9.2%, Difficult 8.9%
Wield the dance of the shaman. Reclaim your father’s spirit. Brave the beautiful and treacherous land of Kenzera with the God of Death in Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU, a metroidvania-style adventure crafted by Surgent Studios.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.7%, Mythology 12.3%, Side Scroller 9.2%, Action-Adventure 8.2%, Platformer 8%
Restore the Sun’s light and end the Eternal Eclipse in this 2D fast-paced action-platformer game inspired by Peruvian cultures. Explore hand-crafted environments, battle and improve your skills to defeat the Four Keepers that stole the power of the Sun.
Why similar: Soundtrack 19.7% ★, Metroidvania 16.7%, Hand-drawn 13%, Difficult 9.1%, Platformer 7.3%
Kamyla and the Scarlet Mage is a story-driven action platformer game. Help Kamyla fight diverse adversaries and find her purpose in life by exploring the world, locating her memories and facing tough challenges in fast action-driven boss fights.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.6%, Soundtrack 20.6% ★, Side Scroller 12.2%, Difficult 11.7%, Platformer 9.6%
Stoatman is an exciting Metroidvania adventure where you control a brave hero with a magical sword. Explore mysterious lands, discover powerful spells, and battle fantastic creatures in an enchanting fairy-tale world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, Platformer 11.8%, Side Scroller 8%, Fantasy 7.1%, Atmospheric 6.3%
Aeterna Noctis is a challenging metroidvania that majestically combines action, exploration and adventure. With 2 game modes and difficulty based on action or the exclusive Noctis mode where a level of difficulty is added in precision platforming never seen in the metroidvania genre.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.9%, Soundtrack 20.2% ★, Difficult 11.4%, Side Scroller 8.7%, Platformer 8.2%
Raji: An Ancient Epic is an action-adventure game set in ancient India. A young girl named Raji has been chosen by the gods to stand against the demonic invasion. She must use the powers granted to her by the gods to rescue her brother as she battles to face the demon lord Mahabalasura.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25%, Platformer 12.4%, Difficult 11.9%, Atmospheric 7.7%, Story Rich 7.3%
Misspell is a 2D atmospheric Metroidvania about magic and mysteries of the past. Uncover the secrets of an island risen from the ashes of a catastrophe and master a magical living vine that changes the way you fight and explore. Every step tells a story — every enemy echoes the mistakes of the past.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, Hand-drawn 12.1%, Platformer 11%, Difficult 6.5%, Action-Adventure 5.9%
Florarium is a Metroidvania game focused on exploration and battle. Explore the mysterious world full of unexpected secrets. Battle fierce enemies with your bow. Choose your own path to your goddess in the vast, interconnected world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, Hand-drawn 12.9%, Platformer 11.7%, Exploration 7.5%, Story Rich 6.7%
Shieldbound is a metroidvania action-platformer. Explore a realm that revolves around a mysterious tower with many platforming challenges. Fight powerful enemies in 2D souls-like combat... all of that, using the unique abilities of a spirit-powered shield!
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.5%, Difficult 12.6%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Hand-drawn 11%, Platformer 9.4%
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.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.9%, Platformer 10.8%, Side Scroller 9%, Hand-drawn 7.6%, Action-Adventure 6%
Embark on a journey through a hand-drawn world of Bleeding Deities inspired by ancient tribes and their beliefs. Unveil dark secrets, face ruthless challenges, and confront evil deities as you search for the Legendary Baktun Stone. Will you restore peace to your people?
Why similar: Metroidvania 17.6%, Mythology 14.7%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Difficult 9.9%, Hand-drawn 8.7%
Summon portals to overcome vicious beasts, devious puzzles and fiendish platforming challenges. Master the unique powers of each portal to stop the collapse of reality, while exploring lush, hand-drawn worlds and unraveling a deep narrative full of mysteries.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.6%, Side Scroller 12.4%, Platformer 11.9%, Difficult 10.1%, Hand-drawn 8.2%
Venture into an unusual, alien world full of danger and mysteries in this sci-fi Metroidvania. Grab your gear and face the challenge of sustaining a once-thriving space colony. Can you bring this place back to life? Are you ready to uncover all the secrets lurking in the darkness?
Why similar: Metroidvania 28%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Difficult 13%, Platformer 9%, Atmospheric 6.6%
Figment 2: Creed Valley is an action-adventure game set in the human mind. Face bosses in musical showdowns, make your way through puzzles, and explore unique environments.
Why similar: Soundtrack 30.2% ★, Metroidvania 14.8%, Hand-drawn 8%, Action-Adventure 7%, Exploration 6.5%
Akatori is an epic metroidvania where you wield your staff to fight, jump, and explore diverse realms across different eras. Explore worlds spanning different eras, battle formidable enemies, and help Mako stop the Amber Storms that poison all living things.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.2%, Difficult 12.3%, Side Scroller 10.9%, Platformer 8.8%, Hand-drawn 8.2%
The Chaos Rider finally wakes up after ages. Explore a mysterious island with tons of secrets and treasures to discover ! Fight your way through hordes of enemies and fulfill the dream of the Great Architect. Create your own playstyle, beat bosses and do crazy platforming in this epic adventure game
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.9%, Difficult 16%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Platformer 8.2%, Exploration 7.3%
The Tale of LUMI is a fast paced, metroidvania inspired, action game. Collect powers from Gods and Heroes. Upgrade your Skills. Defeat unyielding enemies. Explore LUMI and unveil the secrets that lie within this puzzling Kingdom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.4%, Mythology 14.3%, Platformer 10.2%, Fantasy 6.9%, Mystery 6.8%
Aeterna Lucis is the highly anticipated sequel to Aeterna Noctis. Following the gameplay steps of the first entry in the series, Aeterna Lucis is a Metroidvania that combines fast-paced combat, a large interconnected map, secret hunting, optional challenges, and a rich and deep story.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.8%, Soundtrack 16.8% ★, Hand-drawn 10.7%, Side Scroller 9.8%, Platformer 9.5%
PlayBound tells the story of Kelvin, a boy whose parents have become fatally boring. Strap on your velcro light-up kicks and equip your POG slammers, because it's time to save the world from certain lameness!
Why similar: Metroidvania 17.8%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Hand-drawn 10%, Difficult 9.7%, Platformer 7.7%
Lead Rolly in his adventure within the wonderful world of Shroomast, and explore its deep semi open-world underground. Goo Keeper is a pure metroidvania with tons of unique bosses, hand-crafted worlds and creatures, and tons of awesome abilities.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.9%, Hand-drawn 11.4%, Platformer 10.5%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Side Scroller 8.5%
Take to the sky and reunite a fragmented world in this surprisingly wholesome metroidvania! Help Iko adventure across beautiful hand-painted islands, receive letters from a quirky cast of characters, and face powerful monstrous adversaries.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.2%, Platformer 12.3%, Fantasy 7.1%, Story Rich 7%, Atmospheric 6.7%
A legendary series returns with a grand new adventure! Enjoy a colorful action-adventure game made alongside Ryuichi Nishizawa, creator of the original Wonder Boy in Monster World series.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.1%, Platformer 12.7%, Side Scroller 11.2%, Adventure 5.8%, Action-Adventure 4.9%
Seedless Light is a 2d action-adventure game focused on combat and exploration with a unique and contemplative world of fantastic and vibrant creatures driven by a touching and atmospheric soundtrack.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.6%, Difficult 16.3%, Soundtrack 11.3% ★, Platformer 11%, Exploration 7.7%
Discover the power of healing through the pursuit of mastery in the art of waterbending. Learn new skills, explore a living world full of riddles and mysteries that plague the peace between the material and spiritual world. A hand-drawn 2d platformer inspired by digital oil painting.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.1%, Platformer 11.9%, Difficult 11.7%, Fantasy 7.6%, Story Rich 6.8%
Anima Flux is a co-op metroidvania with two genetically enhanced soldiers, special agents of a theocratic dictatorial regime. Fight your way through swarms of mutants through a desolate, dystopian space city and save humanity's last stronghold, if, of course, anyone is still alive...
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.2%, Difficult 12.6%, Hand-drawn 10.7%, Platformer 9.4%, Action-Adventure 6.9%
Explore an interconnected world, encounter bizarre enemies and mysterious puzzles in this hand-drawn metroidvania, action adventure. Forge your own path, uncover secrets and master unique powers.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.3%, Difficult 14.6%, Platformer 11.2%, Hand-drawn 10%, Exploration 5.9%
Blast off in a 2D metroidvania adventure bursting with platforming thrills, deep exploration, and explosive action. Assemble a crack team of heroes to save the world in Blast Brigade!
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.3%, Difficult 14.1%, Side Scroller 11%, Platformer 10.2%, Action-Adventure 7.3%
Potata: Foxy Tale is a fairy tale themed platformer adventure game in a beautiful world of dark forests. Your goal is to restore the balance and assemble the fragments of the Woodland Spirit.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.9%, Hand-drawn 13.3%, Platformer 12.9%, Atmospheric 7.4%, Cute 6.7%
Phosfi is an atmospheric, metroidvania style action-platformer. Explore and fight your way through a dark and dangerous coastal world full of mysteries and ancient treasures. Discover long buried temples and fend off Eldritch monstrosities in this beautiful 2D hand drawn and animated adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.1%, Soundtrack 24.2% ★, Hand-drawn 12.9%, Difficult 12.8%, Atmospheric 5.9%
Constance is a 2D hand-drawn action adventure featuring a paintbrush-wielding artist, striving to escape from a colorful but decaying inner-world, created by her declining mental health.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.4%, Hand-drawn 12.4%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Platformer 10.1%, Action-Adventure 7.9%
Ignite your sword and explore the dark depths and towering heights of a forgotten island that consumed itself long ago.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.8%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Hand-drawn 11.9%, Platformer 10.6%, Action-Adventure 8.2%
Platform across strange, magical terrain while meeting even stranger friends and enemies! Discover the history behind the Bitlands, and unlock new allies and powers to traverse the dangerous worlds of the Bitlands, and restore peace to a broken kingdom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.2%, Side Scroller 15.8%, Platformer 12.8%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Exploration 7.3%
Anokye is a 2D action–adventure platformer where you play as a destined hero fighting to unite the Ashanti people. Battle through villages, forests, and mystical peaks inspired by Ghanaian art and folklore in a journey to restore light to a kingdom in darkness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.4%, Difficult 17.6%, Platformer 8.6%, Hand-drawn 7.3%, Exploration 4.7%
The Smoke is a 2D Metroidvania where players wield a gun to disperse the smoke that threatens to engulf the world. Explore a world filled with hidden pathways and treacherous chambers. Blast away enemies, clear toxic clouds, and unlock new abilities. Stop the darkness before it swallows everything.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.8%, Side Scroller 15%, Platformer 11.5%, Hand-drawn 10.3%, Action-Adventure 9.1%
Nightmare Boy is a metroidvania, action/adventure 2D game where you'll meet weird and unique friends and foes. But tread carefully: Quirky characters and their reactions can have game-changing consequences. Be prepared to collect rare items, vanquish enemies, and eventually face your deepest fears.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.6%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Difficult 13.9%, Platformer 10%, Hand-drawn 9.8%
VeLM is an atmospheric adventure in Xibalba, the Mayan underworld, full of enemies and traps set by the Gods of Darkness. Unlock the secrets of the ancient myths, defeat the powerful Hun-Came and save the town of San Lamar from the curse.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.2%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Platformer 11%, Hand-drawn 8.9%, Adventure 6%
Explore a mysterious island in this beautiful hand-drawn side-scrolling adventure. Befriend the characters you meet in order to learn new abilities that let you reach new areas. Story, visuals, game design and music by FreddeGredde.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.1%, Hand-drawn 14.2%, Platformer 11.9%, Action-Adventure 8.1%, Exploration 7%
「Koumajou Remilia: Scarlet Symphony」 is an action side-scroller based on the world-famous 「Touhou Project」. The legendary 2009 title comes back with modern upgrades including HD remastered graphics and a number of bonus content, ready to give fans more convenient and pleasant gameplay experience.
Why similar: Soundtrack 27.4% ★, Metroidvania 21.9%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Mystery 5.6%, Exploration 5.3%
Amaterasu and her yokai army rule over feudal Japan. Switch in real time between Kensei and Ayame to defeat the goddess in this intense, 16-bit action platformer with Metroidvania elements and gorgeous pixel art.
Why similar: Soundtrack 21.1% ★, Metroidvania 18.8%, Mythology 14.3%, Side Scroller 11.2%, Difficult 10.7%
《Kingless Dungeon》 is a 2D hack and slash platformer where you control the Shadow Prince, a warrior with no memory. Fight undead enemies, discover your skills, and explore this deep dungeons filled with traps and secrets. Can you reclaim your memories and escape?
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.4%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Platformer 13.4%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Adventure 7.4%
A challenging action-platformer where players navigate diverse biomes filled with unique enemies, tough platforming challenges, and intense boss fights. With tight controls and punishing difficulty, the game rewards precision, mastery, and exploration.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.2%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Difficult 12.4%, Platformer 8.4%, Exploration 6.4%
Welcome to the world of Glight, a dark fantasy side-scroller adventure by ATOMIC BREATH. On a daunting journey to recover something long lost, give form to your powers of light and darkness in a fast-flowing, super-tight platformer full of hidden shortcuts and devious secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.2%, Difficult 15.2%, Side Scroller 15%, Platformer 10.9%, Atmospheric 6.3%
An exhilarating action-adventure game set in a vibrant retro-futuristic universe. Embark on daring interstellar journeys, uncovering new worlds, and battling formidable alien adversaries. Upgrade your ship and abilities as you explore the vastness of space to save the Galaxy from a hidden threat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.4%, Hand-drawn 14.8%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Platformer 7.8%, Exploration 6.5%
Save your sister from a certain death by finding her soul fragments in this mystical hand-drawn world! Utilize a variety of morphing abilities and fight through the dream-like Land Of Sorrow. It is known to be flooded with crying creatures who are creating a chaos under the dark soul Self.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.8%, Soundtrack 17% ★, Hand-drawn 11%, Platformer 10.6%, Story Rich 5.4%
In a dying world dominated by machines, use the powers of nature to explore a diverse landscape and devastate your foes in this action-driven metroidvania. As humanity's last hope, the BirdKnight must learn the truth behind the mysterious Heart of the World and restore life to the land.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.7%, Difficult 14.4%, Hand-drawn 11.4%, Platformer 7%, Action-Adventure 6.7%
Play as android MIO in this mesmerizing metroidvania where you explore the Vessel, an enormous technological ark overgrown with machines gone rogue. Uncover its secrets, enhance MIO's abilities, and save the spaceship and its residents from oblivion.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.5%, Difficult 12.1%, Platformer 10.9%, Hand-drawn 9.9%, Action-Adventure 7.9%
Jump and dash through unknown, labyrinthine worlds in this VR adventure. Fight back against maddened creatures, or cure them of the blight that fuels their rage. Collect treasures, tools, and powers as you search for the source of this ancient ill, and decide whether to quell or unleash it.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.5%, Platformer 13.5%, Exploration 7.5%, Adventure 7%, Atmospheric 6.5%
Battle corrupted enemies, liberate afflicted allies, and explore a modernly medieval world on the verge of self-destruction in this action-packed 2D side scrolling adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.2%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Difficult 12.1%, Platformer 8.5%, Exploration 7.8%
Fight, dash, swim and bite your way through 3 different dungeons. Let the inner shark out! Face many different opponents and defeat powerful bosses. Makis Adventure is an Action-Platformer with a bite!
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.5%, Side Scroller 12.2%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Hand-drawn 9.2%, Platformer 7.8%
Recover scattered gem shards in this puzzle-filled, exploration-driven Metroidvania to restore balance and return home.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.7%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Hand-drawn 12.3%, Action-Adventure 8%, Exploration 6%
A Norse mythology Metroidvania where an orphan sets out on a journey through interconnected realms. Master tactical combat, discover ancient powers, and unveil the secrets of a dying world in this hand-crafted pixel art adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.4%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Platformer 11.3%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Story Rich 7.1%
Resort adventure of exploration, life-sim and a little action. Your guide is in-game "Brochure" filled with map and activities. Check them off as you go. Learn new skills to unlock new areas. Days at the waterpark, nights at the hotel lounge. No enemies. Just your own pace. A cozy Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Action-Adventure 11%, Hand-drawn 7.7%, Exploration 7.4%
Apotheon is a heroic action game set within the vibrant world of Ancient Greek Mythology. Ascend Mount Olympus, wrestle the divine powers from the Pantheon of Gods, and save mankind.
Why similar: Mythology 29%, Metroidvania 28.1%, Platformer 11.6%, Side Scroller 10.4%, Action 4.2%
Autonomous Odyssey is a story-driven, hand-drawn 2D metroidvania. Use agile platforming on your apocalyptic sci-fi journey to explore the labs once filled with exceptional researchers. Fight through vengeful robots on Pim’s quest to find his missing father and restore everyone's humanity.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.4%, Hand-drawn 14.7%, Difficult 13%, Platformer 12%, Action-Adventure 6.9%
Explore a dreamscape, rich with magic, hidden secrets and mysterious creatures.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.2%, Hand-drawn 13.5%, Exploration 8.7%, Platformer 8.5%, Adventure 7.5%
Chiaroscuro is a 2D adventure platformer with metroidvania elements. Explore a world that has fallen into darkness and discover the Lights to illuminate your forgotten past.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26%, Difficult 14.3%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Platformer 10.8%, Action-Adventure 7.6%
