- #1 Vernal Edge
75% matchMostly Positive77% of 629 reviews2023
Dev: Hello Penguin Team LLCPub: PID Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Vernal Edge is a 2D action-packed Metroidvania featuring an intense combat system, tight platforming sequences and a powerful story of rivalry, revenge and growth.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.6%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Platformer 13.3%, Combat 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 8%
- #2 Maelstrom
70% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Maelstrom
Windows
Maelstrom is a platformer adventure set on a mysterious island. Explore an island designed in pixel art style, acquire ancient magic to upgrade yourself, defeat enemies and pass obstacles. Use the unique ability 'Rewind' to reach places that seemed impossible!
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Fantasy 9.6%, Platformer 8.5%, Action 6%
- #3 Shantae: Risky's Revenge - Director's Cut
71% matchVery Positive86% of 1,674 reviews2014
Dev: WayForward
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Shantae: Risky’s Revenge – Director’s Cut brings hair-whipping, belly-dancing to your PC! Play one of the most critically acclaimed handheld series of all time, now with brand new features!
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.3%, Platformer 19.4%, Female Protagonist 18.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Action 3.5%
- #4 A Dream of Burning Sand
71% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: Eldwood
Windows · Linux
Two girls travelling through the desert, fighting monsters and solving puzzles. An action-adventure exploration-based platformer game with lots of sidequests and more secrets than you will ever find.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.4%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Platformer 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%, Action 6.2%
- #5 Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition
70% matchVery Positive81% of 1,237 reviews2018
Dev: Long Hat HousePub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 46%
In a bizarre universe where the oppressed are on the brink of oblivion, Dandara has awoken to reshape the world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.5%, Platformer 12.8%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Action 9%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
- #6 Alwa's Awakening
69% matchVery Positive80% of 907 reviews2017
Dev: Elden Pixels
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Use your magic staff and progress through a large interconnected world where you'll solve puzzles, fight enemies and defeat bosses in order to help free the land of Alwa. Explore and uncover the secrets by using your platforming skills in this challenging and charming 8-bit adventure game.
Why similar: Metroidvania 49.1%, Platformer 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Retro 4.9%
- #7 Overbowed
67% matchVery Positive91% of 85 reviews2024
Dev: Klardonics Digital, Ltd
Windows
Explore a kingdom overrun by evil magic as you fight foes with your own magical bow in this retro inspired action-adventure platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44%, Platformer 12%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Fantasy 7.3%, Combat 6%
- #8 Halchemist
66% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Team Flask
Windows
For Mercuri, a girl who fell into a fallen kingdom, everything is overwhelming. She digs deeper into the depths of the kingdom with the help of Golem Hando. Take down the enemies in front of you with TAG-ACTION that alternates between two characters and continue your exploration!
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.1%, Platformer 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Fantasy 9.2%, Action 5.9%
- #9 Mystik Belle
69% matchVery Positive88% of 223 reviews2015
Dev: Last Dimension
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
A colorful pixel-art metroidvania/point-and-click adventure hybrid about magic, cute witches and joys of vandalism.
Why similar: Metroidvania 49.4%, Female Protagonist 20.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Platformer 8.7%, Action 5.2%
- #10 Chronicles of Teddy
69% matchMixed70% of 330 reviews2015
Dev: StorybirdPub: LookAtMyGame
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Chronicles of Teddy : Harmony of Exidus is a 2D Adventure / Action game with a Pixel Art Retro finish. Help Tarant in a quest, in which you will have to fight, use your sense of direction and hearing to accomplish your mission.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.5%, Female Protagonist 18.8%, Platformer 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Action 5.6%
- #11 Mable & The Wood
67% matchMixed56% of 86 reviews2019
Dev: Triplevision GamesPub: Graffiti Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Hunt down massive beasts and, upon destroying them, shapeshift into their forms in order to use their powers to save or destroy the world. Players with less violent intent can find secret paths to complete Mable without killing anything, including bosses.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.9%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Platformer 11.1%, Choices Matter 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 7%
- #12 Momodora III
67% matchVery Positive94% of 1,457 reviews2014
Dev: rdein
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Momodora III is a classic action platform game with a variety of items and secrets. It's the third installment of the Momodora series, although playing the previous titles is not necessary to enjoy the game!
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.2%, Platformer 19.1%, Female Protagonist 18.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Action 6.6%
- #13 Iconoclasts
66% matchVery Positive86% of 4,917 reviews2018
Dev: Joakim SandbergPub: Bifrost Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.4%, Female Protagonist 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Platformer 10.8%, Action 5.3%
- #14 Ineth
65% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mean Light Studio
Windows · Linux
A pixel-art Metroidvania with challenging platformer mechanics, set in a medieval magical world. Discover a great variety of spells and abilities to defeat enemies and solve puzzles. Find mythical charms and items to help Ineth fight her way out of her prison.
Why similar: Metroidvania 51%, Platformer 20.6%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Fantasy 6.4%, 2D 5.9%
- #15 Aroya Knight
64% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Ofir AroyaPub: BombBite
Windows
Aroya Knight is a demanding 2D Metroidvania action-platformer. Master punishing, precision combat where every encounter matters and explore the dying world of Cygnus. Collect charms, pick a path each time, and connect to Lola’s and Lucy’s story.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.7%, Violent 15.9%, Platformer 13.6%, Combat 9%, Choices Matter 7.3%
- #16 Echoes of You
65% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Unlost Pixel
Windows
Sacrifice parts of your own body and mind to gain powers. Survive the abyss, uncover the many ancient secrets it keeps, and find what your soul truly desires.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37%, Platformer 15.5%, Action 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Fantasy 6.7%
- #17 Astronite - Landing on Neplea
64% matchVery Positive85% of 183 reviews2022
Dev: Dume Games StudioPub: JanduSoft
Windows
Astronite Landing on Neplea is the prologue to this fantastic 1bit metroidvania that combines action, exploration, puzzles and platforms. Take on Astronite's first major challenge and defeat the deadly Kronch.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.8%, Platformer 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Action 5.9%, Combat 5.6%
- #18 The Legend of Thabor - Rise of the Mages
64% matchMostly Positive75% of 20 reviews2024
Dev: Ivo ZabotPub: iz-gamedev
Windows
It is a 2D action adventure in pixel graphics. Combines the Metroidvania, platformer and puzzle platformer genres. Experience great fantasy worlds, challenging boss fights and exciting puzzles. Gradually learn new skills and become a master of magic.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.4%, Fantasy 10.4%, Choices Matter 10%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Combat 8.9%
- #19 Little Droid 2: Escape
62% matchPositive97% of 37 reviews2025
Dev: KingStyle
Windows
"Little Droid 2: Escape" is a classic 2D (Metroidvania) side-scrolling pixel art adventure where you need to find a way to escape a mysterious planet.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.3%, Platformer 17.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Colorful 6.1%, Action 5.4%
- #20 Cantirium: God Slayer
64% matchMixed56% of 27 reviews2023
Dev: Nekod team
Windows · Mac · Linux
A colorful metroidvania in which you must help catgirl save a world on the brink of destruction, honing your exploration and combat skills in epic battles to challenge the gods themselves!
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.5%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Platformer 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Fantasy 5.5%
- #21 Shattered Divinities
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: StellarSoul
Windows
In Shattered Divinities, embark on an adventure that pits you directly against divinity itself! An ancient War of Gods shattered the world, and their broken power has become the Calamities that consume all life. How will you survive in this land? And how will you uncover the secrets behind the War?
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.8%, Platformer 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%, Fantasy 5.7%, Female Protagonist 5.6%
- #22 Blaster Master Zero
64% matchVery Positive93% of 1,058 reviews2019
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Mutant scum never learn! Blaster Master Zero makes its Steam debut! Blaster Master Zero is a 8-bit style top-down & sideview 2D action-adventure game that hearkens back to the golden age of the NES. The game features new gameplay elements such as improved gameplay, and a more robust scenario.
Why similar: Metroidvania 50.3%, Platformer 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, Action 11.3%, Retro 6.9%
- #23 Dark Swords Firelink
63% matchMixed67% of 15 reviews2023
Dev: Lair Games Studio
Windows
Embark on an epic adventure in the vast kingdom of Lordhem. Unleash the power of the dark sword to defeat enemies and save the kingdom. Explore a pixel art medieval fantasy world full of creatures and dangers. Are you ready to save the kingdom?
Why similar: Metroidvania 49.6%, Female Protagonist 17.3%, Platformer 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, 2D 4.5%
- #24 Ariana and the Elder Codex
63% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International, Inc.
Windows
Ariana must restore the Codices and unravel the Library's hidden truths...
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.5%, Platformer 15.4%, Fantasy 6.9%, Action 6.9%, Female Protagonist 6%
- #25 Shantae and the Seven Sirens
63% matchVery Positive90% of 1,968 reviews2020
Dev: WayForward
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Shantae is back in an all-new tropical adventure! In her fifth outing, the Half-Genie hero gains new Fusion Magic abilities to explore a vast sunken city, makes new Half-Genie friends, and battles the Seven Sirens in her biggest, most thrilling quest yet!
Why similar: Metroidvania 52.1%, Female Protagonist 22%, Platformer 16.3%, 2D 2.9%, Fantasy 2.6%
- #26 Lost Tribe
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Firestone Games
Windows
Use a Spear Guardian to rescue your missing tribe members! A mysterious enemy has turned the once peaceful island into chaos. With help from your Companion and your Tribe’s wisdom, you must uncover secrets, gain new abilities, and restore peace to the island.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.3%, Platformer 14.9%, Combat 11%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Fantasy 5.9%
- #27 Inexistence Rebirth
64% matchMostly Positive71% of 132 reviews2020
Dev: Jonathan Brassaud
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Rediscover this great Metroidvania game in a brand new version with a lot of features and improvements! Run in a vast world full of mysteries and action in this Metroidvania-style game inspired by the classics of the 16-bit era.
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.3%, Platformer 17.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Action 6.1%, Female Protagonist 4.1%
- #28 Momodora: Moonlit Farewell
61% matchVery Positive92% of 3,059 reviews2024
Dev: BombservicePub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
"Momodora: Moonlit Farewell" is the latest installment in the Momodora series. Join Momo, High Priestess of the village of Koho, as she embarks on a divine mission to save her people from imminent destruction at the hands of the demon hordes summoned by a malevolent bellringer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.1%, Female Protagonist 13%, Platformer 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Fantasy 8.3%
- #29 Bread Adventure
61% matchPositive100% of 21 reviews2025
Dev: Wheafun Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Experience a adventure in a seamless world of food, where you play as a brave bread. Freely explore interconnected regions, uncover hidden secrets, collect items to enhance your abilities, tackle challenging stages, and defeat formidable foes.
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.2%, Platformer 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Fantasy 9.5%, Combat 5.2%
- #30 Environmental Station Alpha
64% matchVery Positive83% of 1,599 reviews2015
Dev: Arvi TeikariPub: Hempuli Oy
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Explore an abandoned space station in this retro-themed explorative action platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 58%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, Platformer 13%, Action 4.2%, Indie 3.4%
- #31 Transiruby
62% matchVery Positive92% of 288 reviews2021
Dev: SKIPMOREPub: Flyhigh Works
Windows
Explore the mysteries of an unknown land! ”Transiruby '' is a metroidvania game where you explore the world as a cyborg protagonist named Siruby. Slash and shoot your way to reveal its hidden secrets!
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.1%, Pixel Graphics 14.8%, Platformer 10%, Female Protagonist 8%, Fantasy 7.9%
- #32 Earthblade
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Extremely OK Games, Ltd.
Windows
You are Névoa, an enigmatic child of Fate returning at long last to Earth, in this explor-action platformer from the creators of Celeste. Earthblade's lush pixel art world offers seamless exploration, challenging combat, and countless mysteries to pick apart.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.8%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, Platformer 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%, Fantasy 5.2%
- #33 Blaster Master Zero 2
62% matchVery Positive90% of 550 reviews2019
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Join Jason, Eve, and Fred on an intergalactic journey! The side-scrolling/top-down hybrid action adventure title "Blaster Master Zero" returns with its long-awaited sequel! Experience the yet-untold story of Jason and Eve after defeating Earth's mutant scourge in "Blaster Master Zero".
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.1%, Platformer 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 15.1%, Action 11.5%, Retro 7.2%
- #34 Garden of Butterflies
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Besouroterra
Windows
The game Garden of Butterflies follows Rafaela on a journey of personal growth as she helps nature and her friends. Shrinking down and exploring her garden from a tiny perspective, she embarks on a unique visual and narrative experience, showing that everyone has the potential for great change.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.6%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Action 5.6%, Atmospheric 4.8%
- #35 The Curse Of Eira
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ElenaWare
Windows
Wynn has traveled to this dying Kingdom of Alara because she heard a powerful Wizard has taken in her twin sister Eira. Explore the world that has been subjected by the Wizard and his five apprentices and discover enough power ups to find and kill Eira
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.4%, Platformer 17.9%, Action 10.8%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
- #36 Sweet Dreams Dahlia
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 2357 Steps
Windows
I wake beneath the ruins of a world built on dreams. I descend the shattered Tower, explore forgotten biomes, master ancient combat techniques, and face the consequences of my absence. Beautiful metroidvania about identity, guilt, and choice after the collapse of a powerful civilization.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.1%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Action 10.6%, Platformer 10.2%, Choices Matter 10.2%
- #37 Mini Ghost
63% matchVery Positive95% of 419 reviews2017
Dev: @unepic_fran
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
"Mini Ghost" is a mini metroidvania in the 80's MSX art style and gameplay. It's the mini prequel of Ghost 1.0.
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.7%, Platformer 10.3%, Action 8.9%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%
- #38 Battle Princess Madelyn
63% matchMostly Positive73% of 156 reviews2018
Dev: Causal Bit Games Inc.Pub: Monster Bath Studios Inc.
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Battle Princess Madelyn is a game that follows the journey of a young knight in training, Madelyn, and her ghostly pet dog, Fritzy. Join them as they set out on a journey to save her kingdom and her family from the clutches of an evil wizard!
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.3%, Female Protagonist 17.5%, Platformer 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Action 8.1%
- #39 Wattson the Bulb
60% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: DegDeGames
Windows
A metroidvania platformer set in a bizarre world. Master unique abilities and combine them in creative ways to overcome challenges over a hundred hand crafted levels. Speed through to find the fastest route or explore at your own pace to unlock everything — a tough but rewarding adventure awaits.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.1%, Platformer 19.9%, Action 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Fantasy 8.9%
- #40 Shadow King
61% matchPositive95% of 37 reviews2023
Dev: Johan PeitzPub: Apskeppet
Windows · Mac
Explore a mysterious castle in this pixel perfect metroidvania and take on the Shadow King! Upgrades, secrets, combat, and more!
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Platformer 8.7%, Combat 6.5%, Retro 5.6%
- #41 Cathedral
62% matchMostly Positive73% of 445 reviews2019
Dev: Decemberborn Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Make your way through more than 600 rooms, and unravel the secrets of your past by finding the five elemental orbs. Cathedral features a vast world, meant for exploring!
Why similar: Metroidvania 58.1%, Platformer 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Action 8.2%, Indie 5.4%
- #42 Rubi: The Wayward Mira
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wayward Games
Windows
A game about saving a dying planet.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.9%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Platformer 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Action 5.6%
- #43 Lumina: Resenting Shadow
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: FayneLuna
Windows
Journey through a kingdom drained of its life. An innocent being locked away from its own kind, longing to be loved and seen. Though it seems to have forgotten one flicker of hope. You, a glimmer of life not yet fallen.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Platformer 10.2%, Combat 9.1%, Stylized 7.8%
- #44 Amazing Princess Sarah
63% matchMixed68% of 230 reviews2014
Dev: Haruneko Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Arcade platform game where every killed enemy can be picked up and thrown to kill more enemies!
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.5%, Female Protagonist 25.4%, Platformer 24.5%, Action 7.8%, Indie 6.6%
- #45 TEVI
59% matchVery Positive89% of 3,847 reviews2023
Dev: CreSpirit
Windows
Median: 11.0 hrsMean: 21.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Embark on an epic action-adventure as you slash, dash, and combo your way through a vast, vibrant world. Explore and uncover hidden secrets. Customize your build to triumph in spectacular boss battles. Experience a tale of mystery, magic, and mayhem in TEVI, a bullet hell metroidvania!
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.4%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Platformer 9.1%, Drama 6.7%
- #46 Dipod: The Foot Legacy
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CodingApe GamesPub: Vulpis Yazilim
Windows
A cursed clan.A female hero who making everyone tremble with fear, and a journey. Join Dipod’s adventure. Is this a punishment from Gods or is it just a rebel against Gods? If you were in Dipod’s shoes, what would you do?
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.9%, Platformer 16.6%, Action 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, Fantasy 6.7%
- #47 The Last Tree
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: zzmingo
Windows · Mac
A 2D pixel-like Metrovania game, exploring the game world with a unique atmosphere. In a mysterious and huge tree world, as time goes by, trees and plants have withered, the ecology has become worse, life has become scarce, and who will save the world that is about to break.
Why similar: Metroidvania 51.4%, Platformer 13.6%, Action 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, Fantasy 6.6%
- #48 A Song in Elyel Nalore
60% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Sunflower Games
Windows
"A Song in Elyel Nalore" is a 2D Metroidvania adventure set in a world of swords and magic. Accept a dangerous guild mission that leads you into a deadly journey. Explore vast landscapes, uncover hidden secrets, and face tough challenges in this dark fantasy action RPG.
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Platformer 11.3%, Action 7.1%, Female Protagonist 6.2%
- #49 Faye Freelance: Rebel Reporter
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: JH (@jjonahjonahson)
Windows
Faye Freelance: Rebel Reporter is a brand new NEWSVANIA that combines the nostalgic charm of pixel platformers with the spirit of Journalism in a stylish twist. Face your foes not with guns and blades, but with pen and ink! Featuring stylized pixel-art aesthetic and hand-crafted animation.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.3%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Platformer 8.2%, Action 7.5%
- #50 Odallus: The Dark Call
61% matchVery Positive88% of 1,345 reviews2015
Dev: JoyMasher
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The old gods have forgotten this land. No one could save our people when darkness started spreading and collecting human souls for its army. Odallus is a classic exploration/action game, inspired by Ghosts’n Goblins, Demon’s Crest and Castlevania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 51.3%, Platformer 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Retro 7.4%, Action 6.5%
- #51 Chasm
61% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,597 reviews2018
Dev: Bit Kid, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Explore the depths below a remote mountain town in this procedurally-generated Adventure Platformer. Taking inspiration from hack 'n slash dungeon crawlers and Metroidvania-style platformers, Chasm will immerse you in a fantasy world full of exciting treasure, deadly enemies, and abundant secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 58.3%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Platformer 12%, Action 5.1%, Indie 4.3%
- #52 Axiom Verge
60% matchVery Positive90% of 6,436 reviews2015
Dev: Thomas Happ Games LLC
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Explore and uncover the mystery of a surreal alien world by blasting aliens and glitching your environment in this intense retro side-scrolling action/adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 61.6%, Platformer 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Action 3.7%, Retro 3.3%
- #53 Shantae and the Pirate's Curse
61% matchVery Positive93% of 3,006 reviews2015
Dev: WayForward
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Embark on an all-new adventure with Shantae, the hair-whipping belly dancing genie. After losing her magic, Shantae teams up with the nefarious pirate Risky Boots in order to save Sequin Land from a curse.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44%, Platformer 18.4%, Female Protagonist 18.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, 2D 3.8%
- #54 Savior
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Starsoft Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Savior is an action-adventure platformer. Dramatically change a vast open world. Parkour effortlessly with pain-free intuitive platforming. Engage a variety of opponents with strategic, precision melee combat. Discover a rich world full of quests, colorful characters and countless secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 53.5%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Platformer 9.4%, Action 8.8%
- #55 Bloodline
58% matchMixed65% of 26 reviews2025
Dev: Two Moons
Windows
Revenge against the forces of good! That is the goal of the dark elf Belphora, who wants to avenge the death of her father. Explore the beautiful pixel art world, find items to improve yourself and fight various enemies in this Metroidvania-like game. Fight for glory and revenge!
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.2%, Platformer 12.8%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Combat 10.2%
- #56 Keena The Voidslayer
59% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Crowning Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A 2-D action adventure platformer where you can absorb and manipulate things with your friend Moku. You can use different abilities to explore and interact with the world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.7%, Platformer 14.1%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Fantasy 6.8%
- #57 The Elementum
59% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Baturalp ÖZMEN
Windows
Tactical combat powered by combo-based spellcasting and elemental reactions. Explore, grow stronger, and unlock sealed-off areas.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.2%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Choices Matter 12.6%, Platformer 12.3%, Fantasy 8%
- #58 ReSetna
58% matchVery Positive83% of 174 reviews2025
Dev: Today's GamesPub: Module16
Windows
What’s left of humanity are minds trapped in circuits. You are awaken as ReSetna, a warrior on a mission to rescue last human remnants. Explore seven hostile zones, face seven brutal bosses and evolve through a unique upgrade system. Uncover horrifying truth and decide if the future is worth saving.
Why similar: Metroidvania 65.9%, Platformer 20.3%, Action 8.1%, Indie 5.7%
- #59 Worldless
58% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,542 reviews2023
Dev: Noname StudiosPub: Coatsink
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Worldless is a stylised 2D platformer with a unique combat system and a mind-bending interpretative narrative. Players embark on a journey of self-growth and understanding, pushing the limits of their nature in a newly born and abstract universe.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Platformer 12.8%, Fantasy 9.5%, Stylized 8.1%