- #1 Rabi-Ribi
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 12,154 reviews2016
Dev: CreSpirit
Windows
Median: 11.8 hrsMean: 64.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Dodge bullets, missiles and lasers in battle as you wrap your head around that bunny girl costume! Combo away with your mighty Piko Hammer or spam various spells from afar with your fiery fairy friend. Explore and explode through Rabi-Rabi Island as you collect power-ups and uncover secrets...
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.4%, Bullet Hell 16%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Action-Adventure 7.8%, Female Protagonist 7.5%
- #2 Momodora: Moonlit Farewell
75% 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 26.4%, Souls-like 17.6%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Female Protagonist 7.5%
- #3 TEVI
75% 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 28.6%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Action-Adventure 9%, Female Protagonist 7.3%
- #4 Awita: Journey of Hope
72% matchMostly Positive75% of 89 reviews2025
Dev: ant_game_projects
Windows · Linux
Awita: Journey of Hope is a captivating side-scrolling metroidvania game that follows the remarkable journey of a courageous girl determined to rescue her village from the clutches of a devastating epidemic.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.1%, Souls-like 18.9%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Female Protagonist 8%, Exploration 7.6%
- #5 Akatori
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Contrast Games
Windows
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 27.4%, Souls-like 21.5%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Action-Adventure 8.2%, Exploration 7.3%
- #6 Go Alone
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: orobi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Go Alone is a pixel art soulslike metroidvania adventure with magical ranged spells and fast-paced combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.9%, Souls-like 28.8%, Exploration 8.5%, Action-Adventure 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
- #7 Deer Crusade
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Black Coffee Studio
Windows
Recover scattered gem shards in this puzzle-filled, exploration-driven Metroidvania to restore balance and return home.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, Souls-like 20.9%, Side Scroller 14%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Exploration 6.8%
- #8 Foregone
69% matchVery Positive81% of 1,393 reviews2021
Dev: Big Blue Bubble
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Foregone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art. Collect an arsenal of powerful weapons and unravel a compelling story of regret and conspiracy as you slice your way through hordes of enemies to save Calagan.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.6%, Souls-like 21.2%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Female Protagonist 6.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
- #9 Cantirium: God Slayer
69% 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 36%, Souls-like 12.5%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Anime 6.9%
- #10 Enemies Within
69% matchNo user reviews2028
Dev: BoomSqueak
Windows
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 30.7%, Souls-like 22.3%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Exploration 8.9%, Action-Adventure 7.5%
- #11 Neptunia Shooter
69% matchVery Positive88% of 738 reviews2019
Dev: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 64.9 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Armed to the teeth, players begin as Neptune in an unworldly 8-bit space dimension ravaged by creatures who burst endless waves of bullets. Shoot, dodge, and defeat the boss in six unique bullet-hell worlds.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Anime 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Cute 6.2%
- #12 Moonscars
68% matchVery Positive84% of 1,432 reviews2022
Dev: Black MermaidPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Push the limits of your combat skills, and master new abilities to progress through an unforgiving nonlinear 2D world. Face off against the relentless darkness that seeks to destroy you. In Moonscars, every death is a lesson learnt—and as you overcome each challenge, new truths will be revealed.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.4%, Souls-like 27%, Side Scroller 9.9%, Action-Adventure 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
- #13 Badass Brigade
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Marauder Squad
Windows
Throw a dude at another dude! Badass Brigade is a light-hearted 2D action game where you shoot, punch, grab, and throw your foes. Take on missions where you can explore the world and uncover a wide variety of weapons and gear for new ways to fight.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Action-Adventure 11%, Side Scroller 6.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%
- #14 Wonky Works!
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ondydev
Windows · Mac
Unite the FELLAS and fight for FREEDOM!
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Action-Adventure 8.9%
- #15 Celestia
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Devon Meyer
Windows
Celestia is a solo-developed indie game. An angelic bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you defeat enemies throughout the skies, and relax on a floating island with your companions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Bullet Hell 24.7%, Side Scroller 24%, Female Protagonist 7.7%, Anime 3.8%
- #16 Sorcery of Ruin, Sword, and Red Hood
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AOMI Design Studio
Windows
Side-scrolling bullet hell shooter: ‘The Adventure of the Little Girl in the Red Hood and Little Bird Companion in a World of Swords and Magic!’ If you can read the enemy attacks and dodge the ones you should avoid, it might be surprisingly straightforward (All dodging them is perfectly fine too).
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.9%, Side Scroller 28.1%, Bullet Hell 25.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, Action 5%
- #17 Silver Axe - The Honest Elf
65% matchVery Positive88% of 97 reviews2023
Dev: The Island Games
Windows
Classic 2D platformer, play as a nimble elf and dash through the ancient fairytale forest. Defeat powerful Insomniac creatures, cast spells by combining four elements to summon thunder and entangle flame. Collect the heart of the goddess, unleash the hidden power of your Silver Axe.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.3%, Souls-like 23.5%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Exploration 7.7%
- #18 Twilight Parade: Moonlit Mononoke
64% match8 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Super16bits
Windows · Linux
Beautiful oni-girls battle hordes of yokai in this side-view bullethell SHMUP. Every year yokai take to the streets to celebrate at Hyakki Yagyō, the night parade of the hundred yokai. But this year they didn't invite the oni twins, so they're going to ruin the party!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Side Scroller 11.2%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Anime 8%
- #19 Eden's Guardian
65% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Voragine Game Studio
Windows
Where shadow falls, it begins. Dive into Eden's Guardian, a challenging metroidvania experience with handmade pixel art set in a world with medieval and fantasy aesthetics devastated by conflict where the history of Gods and humans intertwine.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.1%, Souls-like 22.5%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Action-Adventure 7.7%, Female Protagonist 6.8%
- #20 Glimmer in Mirror
65% matchMostly Positive75% of 913 reviews2023
Dev: MapleDorm GamesPub: 方块游戏(CubeGame)
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Glimmer in Mirror is a 2D story-rich action shooting game. Play as Shiro in a collapsed world, to meet various unique NPCs and monsters, and gradually uncover the truth of the world through a gripping story.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.1%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Side Scroller 15.5%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, Action-Adventure 8.6%
- #21 GINSHA
65% matchPositive90% of 21 reviews2023
Dev: PolarityFlow, Adrian ZinggPub: PolarityFlow
Windows · Linux
GINSHA is a unique atmospheric pixelart Action Adventure Platformer with special Gravity Shield and Dash Mechanics. It combines a versatile Platformer core with RPG, Souls and Crafting Elements to an Anomaly among Metroidvania games.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.2%, Souls-like 23.6%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Female Protagonist 7.3%, Exploration 6.8%
- #22 Crown Of Silence
65% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nyro Interactive
Windows
Crown Of Silence is a 2D Metroidvania adventure with Souls-like mechanics set in a gothic world. Forge your own combat style with diverse equipment, challenge ruthless bosses, and uncover the dark secrets of a silenced kingdom through environmental storytelling.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.6%, Souls-like 19.7%, Side Scroller 18.1%, Exploration 8%, Action-Adventure 6.5%
- #23 Koumajou Remilia: Scarlet Symphony
65% matchMixed65% of 324 reviews2022
Dev: Frontier AjaPub: CFK Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 93.6 hrs≥1hr: 50%
「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: Metroidvania 26.4%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Side Scroller 15.4%, Exploration 6.5%, Female Protagonist 6%
- #24 Slumbering Feline
63% matchMostly Positive72% of 46 reviews2025
Dev: The Flavare
Windows · Linux
Slumbering Feline is a single-player, one-shot game featuring a feline-themed story. Step into the shoes of Momo, who finds herself lost in a strange dream and trying to escape from her slumber. Can Momo find her way out of this dreamscape?
Why similar: Metroidvania 37%, Side Scroller 15.5%, Action-Adventure 12.5%, Souls-like 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
- #25 Lost Wish: In the desperate world
64% matchMostly Positive79% of 29 reviews2022
Dev: Innocent Soul
Windows
Lost Wish: In the desperate world is a 2D side-scrolling platformer. Play as a young girl, explore different locations, defeat monsters, and find out what secrets this cruel world is hiding from you. Wonderful pixel art, a sad story, epic bosses and much more is waiting for you in the Lost Wish...
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.3%, Souls-like 26.3%, Side Scroller 8.2%, Exploration 6.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%
- #26 Pretty Kitty Fuzzy
64% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ninja Gate Studios
Windows
Pretty Kitty Fuzzy is a 2D "bullet-hell" shmup! Help Fuzzy save the universe with the power of love and positivity through nine whimsical stages. There are tons of lore and features in this puuurrr-fect shoot-em-up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.8%, Bullet Hell 24.8%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Anime 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 4.5%
- #27 Darxanadon
64% matchMixed70% of 73 reviews2022
Dev: Scumhead
Windows
Explore a massive interconnected labyrinth of grottos, castles, and groves in this 2D retro-inspired Action RPG.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, Souls-like 25.4%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Female Protagonist 8%
- #28 A Handful of Dust
64% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BVS Studios
Windows
Uncover a kingdom’s dark secrets in this 2D action-adventure Metroidvania. Explore a haunting world of ruins and shadow, master fluid, brutal combat, and unlock powerful abilities to overcome deadly enemies. Forge your path and choose your destiny in an ancient land balanced on the brink of ruin.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.8%, Souls-like 23.8%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 5%
- #29 Lightward
64% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wolfbit Games
Windows · Mac
Embark on a quest to restore light to a kingdom swallowed by darkness. Dive into a cute and dark pixel-art interconnected world with tight controls, seamless exploration, and challenging combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.7%, Souls-like 30.7%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%, 2D 3.3%
- #30 Gensokyo Night Festival
64% matchMostly Positive72% of 4,723 reviews2019
Dev: WSS playground
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 98.7 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Gensokyo Night Festival is a 2D action-exploration game set in the world of Gensokyo.Join Suika Ibuki as she wreaks havoc throughout Gensokyo against the backdrop of the festival held at Hakurei Shrine.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.2%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Side Scroller 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Female Protagonist 7.9%
- #31 Keena The Voidslayer
63% 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 33%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Exploration 9%, Female Protagonist 8.4%
- #32 Touhou Luna Nights
62% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 14,618 reviews2019
Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 41.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Touhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania title with a heavy emphasis on exploration and action. Developed by Team Ladybug, creators of multiple fantastic action games thus far.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.4%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, Female Protagonist 7.5%
- #33 Rubi: The Wayward Mira
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wayward Games
Windows
A game about saving a dying planet.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.2%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Exploration 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%
- #34 Crownless
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Studio Wallnut
Windows
Carry your life as a fragile crown in Crownless! An epic action adventure built for exploration and punchy combat. Explore a vast hand-crafted 2D world, uncover forgotten realms, and dash, swim, and forge your way through the unknown.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.5%, Souls-like 26.4%, Exploration 9.6%, Action-Adventure 7.2%, 2D 3.8%
- #35 Mask of Soul
62% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: XION ENTERTAINMENTPub: XIONPLUS
Windows
Mask of Soul is a 2D metroidvania action-adventure where you play as Cheong-oh Chasa, gatekeeper of the Underworld, tracking spirits beneath the Red Moon. Use parry combat and mask abilities to explore an oriental dark fantasy world inspired by Korean mythology.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.5%, Souls-like 27.9%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Anime 5.5%
- #36 Mushroom Empire
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sprucehead Games
Windows · Mac
Run, gun, and platform your way through the 4 seasons, shotgunning, freezing, and burning your foes along the way. Light animals on fire, get eaten by flowers, crush baby spiders underfoot, featuring an interactive world, competent physics, and custom death animations for all you freaks out there.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Exploration 11.2%, Action-Adventure 6.5%
- #37 Afterimage
61% matchMostly Positive78% of 9,785 reviews2023
Dev: Aurogon ShanghaiPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.4%, Souls-like 20.4%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Female Protagonist 8.5%, Action-Adventure 7.7%
- #38 Lightwood
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Unfixed Brain
Windows
Lightwood is an immersive semi-open world Metroidvania. Master your skills and fight magnificent Lords as you unravel the ancient mysteries behind the kingdom's decay.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.9%, Souls-like 28.9%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Exploration 7.5%, Colorful 3.3%
- #39 Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight
62% matchVery Positive93% of 11,577 reviews2016
Dev: BombservicePub: PLAYISM
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight is the fourth installment in the beloved Momodora series of 2D platformers. Unleash ravaging combos against a variety of formidable monsters and deftly dodge your way through a cursed land to seek audience with the Queen and dispel the evil that threatens all life.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.7%, Souls-like 21%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Female Protagonist 7.8%, Exploration 6.6%
- #40 Origami Flight
63% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2019
Dev: Whalesoft Entertainment
Windows · Linux
Origami Flight is a sidescrolling 2D shoot' em up where you control a paper airplane with a simple but challenging mission: to save the Origami World. Now you must beat 6 different stages with tons of enemies in order to save the Tsuru from the evil Origami Fox.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.2%, Side Scroller 21.6%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Colorful 5.6%
- #41 Arishia Tale
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AchuGamesStudio
Windows
Immerse yourself in an exciting anime-style metroidvania, where each skill unlocks new areas and secrets on the vast map. Face powerful bosses, acquire unique abilities, and uncover hidden mysteries in this ever-evolving world, all with traditional anime-inspired animation.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.9%, Side Scroller 20.5%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Exploration 8.9%, Female Protagonist 7.7%
- #42 Goldstained
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lantern Jump
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore a dangerous, fantastical world and slay the divine being that corrupted it. Goldstained is a top-down 2D action-adventure where unlocking new weapons with new movesets is your way forward through boss fights, puzzles, and combat!
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.7%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Female Protagonist 5.9%
- #43 Mother's Sword
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Monsitle
Windows
Make your way through a 2D ruined world with metroidvania elements, unleash fast and powerful attacks in Hack & Slash combat and face fearsome enemies in difficult fights. Breathe and be brave.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.6%, Souls-like 34.9%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Action 4%
- #44 9 Years of Shadows
60% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,091 reviews2023
Dev: Halberd StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Fight to bring beautiful colors back to a hand-crafted world of darkness and discover the story of Europa, a young warrior, and her ghostly childhood companion, Apino.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.3%, Side Scroller 19%, Action-Adventure 10%, Anime 7.6%, Exploration 7.1%
- #45 Blade of Mercy: Bloody Countess
61% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Pixel Beer Games
Windows
Blade of Mercy: Bloody Countess is a 2D action with metroidvania elements set in a 16th-century fantasy world, drawn with cozy pixels. Explore a mysterious realm, battle ruthless enemies, and uncover powerful weapons and abilities. And remember: beer is the best medicine in these grim times!
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.7%, Souls-like 23.8%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Action-Adventure 7.7%, Female Protagonist 7.2%
- #46 The Knight Witch
61% matchMostly Positive72% of 902 reviews2022
Dev: Super Mega TeamPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The Knight Witch is a metroidvania adventure game with fast-paced, shoot 'em up combat set in a beautifully hand-drawn world. Cast devastating card-based spells, forge close bonds, and make moral choices all in your quest to save your home and discover who's behind the War Golem invasion.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Action-Adventure 6.9%
- #47 Bat Galaxy
61% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Bat Galactic
Windows · Mac
Half on-rails shooter, half exploration-driven adventure. Zoom into a world where billions of bullets surround you and your handy punch feature can send enemies flying.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Bullet Hell 20%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Anime 5.3%
- #48 Path of Deities
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bold Beetle Studio Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
A vertically-structured Metroidvania where genetic mutations redefine progression. Navigate a divine-biomechanical labyrinth with dynamically evolving combat forms, where every choice alters companion fates and the world's collapse.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.3%, Souls-like 29.9%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Anime 4%
- #49 A Sister's Journey
61% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Florian Lackner
Windows
Explore a charmingly beautiful, hand-crafted pixel art world and help Violet on her journey searching for her sister. Uncover its mysteries, face its threatening foes, and run 'n gun your way through this challenging action-metroidvania - which will put your true platforming skills to the test.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Side Scroller 8.8%, Exploration 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
- #50 Bitlands
62% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: ByteForge
Windows
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 33.3%, Side Scroller 17.8%, Action-Adventure 13.9%, Exploration 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 6%
- #51 MF-01 Aerostrike
61% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2023
Dev: LMG3864 Games
Windows
A Tactical Shmuplovania. Aerostrike combines elements from Metroidvania, Bullet Hell, and Shmup genres. Take flight in the MF-01 Aerostrike, explore a large underground base, battle against squadrons of hostile ships of all shapes and sizes, and find a way to escape alive.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 5%
- #52 Kokoro's Gensokyo Journey: The Lost Masks
61% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2022
Dev: CygnusA-1
Windows
A 2D exploration danmaku action Touhou fangame (AKA a danmaku Metroidvania). Control Hata no Kokoro in a journey to find her masks. Look for power-up items along the way and challenge powerful bosses to reclaim them!
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.8%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Action-Adventure 15.9%, Female Protagonist 6.8%, Action 6%
- #53 Astronium
61% matchPositive90% of 41 reviews2022
Dev: LukeThePolicePub: The Council
Windows
Astronium is a metroidvania with souls-like aspects, with a focus on combat and on getting weapons. Defeat strong enemies, survive ambushes, explore diferent biomes and meet interesting individuals on this hostile planet
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.1%, Souls-like 23.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Exploration 6.9%, Action-Adventure 5.3%
- #54 Lethal Operation Episode 3 Lethal Arms of Justice
60% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2023
Dev: Daisessen
Windows
キャラをじっくり育てながら広い世界を冒険する――。 そんなSTGの最終編。ショットを合成して、いいとこどりのショットも作れる! シリーズ最強の敵たちに最強の武器やスキルの組み合わせで対抗し、 この物語の真実に辿り着いてください―
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 4.3%
- #55 Amber's Tale
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LazyTeaStudios
Windows
Embark on a thrilling journey of self-discovery in a world where magic reigns and humanity has crumbled, as you traverse through challenging environments and uncover the truth behind your lost memories in this dynamic metroidvania game.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29%, Souls-like 22.6%, Side Scroller 15.8%, Action-Adventure 9%, Exploration 7.8%
- #56 Eclipse
59% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Shaggles
Windows
Spell-based souls-like combat, with an interconnected world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.5%, Souls-like 25.5%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Exploration 5.9%
- #57 White Flame Inna: Daughter of the Void
59% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Ongar Studio
Windows
2d hand drawn female protagonist action-adventure/soulslike.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.5%, Souls-like 26.7%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Exploration 8%, Anime 6.1%
- #58 Runic Curse Remastered
60% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Alexey Suslin
Windows
Runic Curse Remastered is a thrilling action RPG Metroidvania that transports you to a cursed island. Explore dark and diverse locations, battle hordes of enemies and mighty bosses. Forge your own playstyle by combining various weapons with magical runes to overcome all challenges.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.2%, Souls-like 29.3%, Side Scroller 10%, Action-Adventure 7.3%, Exploration 5.7%
- #59 Minoria
60% matchVery Positive81% of 2,589 reviews2019
Dev: BombservicePub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Ink and blood stain the streets of Ramezia. Witches must burn and sins must be judged. Venture forth as Sister Semilla to burn down the pillars of heresy in Minoria, an action-platformer by Bombservice, creators of Momodora.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.8%, Souls-like 22.9%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Anime 7.6%, Action-Adventure 4.2%