- #1 Vernal Edge
80% 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 33.3%, Female Protagonist 21.3%, Swordplay 15.9% ★, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
- #2 Mystik Belle
78% 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 41.9%, Female Protagonist 28.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Action 6.3%, RPG 5.4%
- #3 Chronicles of Teddy
76% 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 38%, Female Protagonist 26.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Action 7.1%, RPG 6.1%
- #4 Elium - Prison Escape
75% matchMostly Positive73% of 44 reviews2018
Dev: Lone Artisan Games
Windows
Elium - Prison Escape is a skill-based swordfighting action roguelite in a medieval setting. Play in First and 3rd Person view with shooter-like controls, in a challenging and unforgiving prison environment with the main goal of finding an escape.
Why similar: Swordplay 63.1% ★, Violent 14.6%, Gore 10.7%, RPG 4.5%, Action 4.4%
- #5 Forsaken Castle
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Duck Block Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Lily is a newly appointed paladin sent to investigate the appearance of undead near a village. Her search leads her to an old castle that is known to have been long abandoned, but signs of life have begun to appear, with lights visible in the distance and drawbridge closed.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.3%, Female Protagonist 20.8%, RPG 11.3%, Action 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
- #6 Shadowed Journey 暗影归途
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 贪玩狗工作室
Windows
Shadowed Journey is a Metroidvania-like game, where the player plays a sword-cultivating disciple of a fairy sect, who secretly goes down the mountain to return home. However, in this Dharma-ending age, what awaits you is a journey to hell, and all you can rely on is your flying sword and your heart
Why similar: Swordplay 34.2% ★, Metroidvania 26.5%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%
- #7 Pipsqueak!
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pond Games PTY LTD
Windows
Explore a strange and hostile world in this search-action platformer starring a tiny mouse named Tofu.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.9%, Swordplay 31.3% ★, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Action 5.6%
- #8 Castle Escape
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jupiter Gamez
Windows
Castle Escape is a Metroidvania with a brutal combat system. Fight your way through the cursed castle, execute the damned souls and unravel the mystery of this once mighty castle.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, Gore 22.1%, Action 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Action-Adventure 8.6%
- #9 Savior
72% 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 43.7%, Female Protagonist 16%, Action 10.3%, RPG 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%
- #10 Bannerman
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 151 reviews2017
Dev: Armitage Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Bannerman is a gritty and atmospheric medieval action/adventure with a bleak narrative and focus on historically accurate, challenging skill-based swordfighting!
Why similar: Swordplay 51.7% ★, Gore 15.8%, Violent 14.9%, Action 6.6%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%
- #11 Moonlaw
70% matchMostly Positive70% of 124 reviews2021
Dev: Scumhead
Windows
Moonlaw is a mini-micro-metroidvania about a heroic knight's adventure to destroy a horrible monster on the moon!
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.4%, Female Protagonist 23.4%, Action-Adventure 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Adventure 3.7%
- #12 Warrior Souls
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nick Studios
Windows
Warrior Souls is a multiplayer and singelplayer medieval-fantasy game. Play with your friends or fight with other players in brutal battles. You can choose different Warriors from knights to samurais or Vikings. You will experience 1vs1, a great story, castle fights, and more.
Why similar: Swordplay 54.4% ★, Female Protagonist 13%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, Action 8.1%, Gore 7.4%
- #13 Code: Elyse
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jump_Button
Windows
Code:Elyse is a haunting atmospheric metroidvania, set in a dark sci-fi world. After crashing down from space, Elyse finds herself alone on a planet.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.2%, Female Protagonist 23.4%, Action-Adventure 14.4%, Action 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
- #14 LingYuanLu:The Abyss of Spirit
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LiY二月
Windows
Lingyuan Records is a hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania action-adventure game. In the Five Elements world, learn and collect enemies' spells, and use the mutual generation and restraint of Five Elements to defeat stronger foes.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.9%, Swordplay 21.4% ★, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Action-Adventure 7%, Gore 6%
- #15 Iconoclasts
68% 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 39.4%, Female Protagonist 25.4%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%, Action 7.1%, Action-Adventure 5.2%
- #16 Project E.V.A. Remake
69% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: AstroMonkey
Windows
Project EVA Remake is a 2D action game. Explore 4 different areas. Use up to 6 weapons to kill enemies and find their upgrades. Solve light puzzles to find key items or weapons. Fight 4 unique bosses each with their own mechanic. Endless replayability with Sweep and Clear mode.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.7%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Action-Adventure 13.3%, Action 12.2%, Gore 9.2%
- #17 Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition
68% 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 45.8%, Female Protagonist 19.4%, Action 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Indie 5.9%
- #18 Nakiti Generations
68% matchMixed52% of 30 reviews2017
Dev: Diablohead
Windows
2D action adventure game set in the far future on a mysterious abandoned planet with yourself as the only survivor.
Why similar: Metroidvania 56.5%, Female Protagonist 23%, Action 11.3%, Adventure 5.1%, Indie 4%
- #19 Cally's Caves 3
67% matchVery Positive81% of 551 reviews2016
Dev: VDO Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Cally's parents have been abducted, as her arch-enemy Herbert has taken control of the Caves to perform his evil experiments. Join Cally and her friends in this action-packed run and gun platformer, conquering insane bosses, exploring to find secrets, and levelling up EVERYTHING.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 37.2%, Metroidvania 26.1%, Action 9.6%, RPG 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
- #20 Warp Soldier
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mr. Thee
Windows
A 2D retro monochrome Metroidvania adorned with a vast array of melee combos, movement options, and most importantly, monsters!
Why similar: Swordplay 42.4% ★, Metroidvania 31.2%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, Action 3.8%
- #21 巫兎 - KANNAGI USAGI -
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,003 reviews2023
Dev: Tonoji
Windows
Sword fight action dedicated to boss battles. Win the battle by dominating sword to sword clashes.
Why similar: Swordplay 59.8% ★, Female Protagonist 21.5%, Action 9.1%, Action-Adventure 5.7%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #22 Echoes of the End: Enhanced Edition
64% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,445 reviews2025
Dev: Myrkur GamesPub: Deep Silver
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Embark on a perilous journey to rescue your brother and prevent a looming war. Harness the power of devastating magical abilities to conquer enemies, traverse treacherous landscapes, and unveil the hidden history of Aema.
Why similar: Swordplay 52.6% ★, Female Protagonist 22.4%, Action-Adventure 14.6%, Adventure 3.2%, Action 2.6%
- #23 Blade of Mercy: Bloody Countess
66% 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: Swordplay 32.3% ★, Metroidvania 30.3%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Action-Adventure 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%
- #24 SOL Shogunate
65% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chaos Manufacturing
Windows
Paint the stars with the blood of your enemies in this Space-Samurai Action RPG set in an alt-future solar system ruled by the sword. A pulse-pounding soundtrack drives your gravity-defying, blood-soaked path of revenge as Yuzuki the “Shattered Heir” to a massacred clan who becomes an outlaw ronin.
Why similar: Swordplay 34.5% ★, Female Protagonist 22.7%, Metroidvania 20.1%, Action-Adventure 12.8%, Action 3.9%
- #25 Medieval Fury
65% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Meowplings
Windows
Medieval Fury is a fast-paced action game, overflowing with raw medieval brutality, deadly sword duels, and relentless combat set in the Dark Times — an age consumed by blood and vengeance.
Why similar: Swordplay 33.7% ★, Female Protagonist 19.6%, Gore 14.8%, Violent 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%
- #26 Nyana
64% matchNo user reviews
Dev: OrionGames Inc
Windows
Join Nyana on her quest to both shatter the chains that have shackled her people and rebuild their society back up from the brink of extinction. Nyana is a story rich metroidvania set in an oppressive, yet beautifully hand-drawn world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.2%, Action-Adventure 17.3%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Action 15.2%, Adventure 7.4%
- #27 TOOK: The Immortal Hero
64% matchMostly Positive76% of 257 reviews2023
Dev: 豆豆萌萌兔
Windows
A hardcore 2D action platformer developed by one person. Play as a memoryless rabbit TOOK to explore the vast Moon Cave world and defeat dozens of powerful enemies, collect the treasures scattered in this world and regain the glory of the Moon Up Group!
Why similar: Swordplay 35.5% ★, Metroidvania 31.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, Action 6.1%
- #28 Pixel Samurai
64% matchVery Positive90% of 130 reviews2022
Dev: ArtofKingsgame
Windows
A journey of a lost samurai. Encounter five samurai and challenge them to a duel. Unleash your katana strike and deflect incoming attacks. Fight for honor or die with shame.
Why similar: Swordplay 57.4% ★, Pixel Graphics 15.8%, Action-Adventure 15.8%, Action 5.9%, Indie 3.5%
- #29 Lovanium - The Rising Suns
63% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: Poser Games
Windows
Find a way to escape Lovanium before it's too late. Extract resources, trade them, confront the wildest and most dangerous enemies, and fully harness the power of the suns. Are you up for it?
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.3%, Female Protagonist 28.6%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, RPG 9.8%, Action 8.7%
- #30 Honey's Sweet Revenge
63% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: etheweirdoPub: UNDEAD WRLD
Windows
Honey's Sweet Revenge is a metroidvania with mechanics inspired by platform fighters. Customize your item loadout and defeat enemies and bosses.
Why similar: Metroidvania 50.3%, Action-Adventure 17%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Action 11.3%, Adventure 5.8%
- #31 Isadora's Edge
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: InboundShovel Games
Windows
Can you keep going when all hope is lost? Isadora's Edge is a 2D Metroidvania with a unique future fantasy setting. Explore an alien world, battle against the corrupted forces bringing it to the edge of destruction, and uncover the secrets behind its impending demise!
Why similar: Swordplay 35.3% ★, Metroidvania 29.7%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Action-Adventure 6.2%
- #32 At Fate's End
63% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Thunder Lotus
Windows · Mac · Linux
At Fate’s End is an action-adventure game where you fight the ones you love and your skill tree is your family tree. Explore a lush fantasy world, defeat the foul creatures of the realm, and face your estranged siblings in intense, emotional duels to decide your family’s fate.
Why similar: Swordplay 37.2% ★, Metroidvania 24.2%, Female Protagonist 20.3%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Action 4.4%
- #33 Death Eclipse: Reign of the Undying
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Tri Art
Windows
Death Eclipse is a 2D dark fantasy action hack-and-slash where the God of Death wages war in a world consumed by immortality. When the cycle of life and death is broken, the realm descends into madness, and only the harbinger of the end can restore its finality.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.1%, Action 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Gore 12.1%, Violent 11%
- #34 Thou Shalt Parry
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ozzbit Games
Windows
No Attacks, Just PARRYING! An action-packed pixel-platformer where you only use PARRYING! to fight enemies and get past obstacles!
Why similar: Swordplay 52.2% ★, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Action 10.4%, Action-Adventure 8.1%, Gore 7.4%
- #35 Cantirium: God Slayer
62% 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 40.8%, Female Protagonist 23%, Action-Adventure 12%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Action 5.6%
- #36 Cookie Cutter: Overkill Edition
61% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,377 reviews2023
Dev: Subcult Joint LTD
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Fueled by love but driven by rage, Cherry embarks on a blood-soaked quest for revenge, explores the massive Megastructure, and eviscerates the armies of Infornet in a best-in-class action-adventure that breaks tropes and bones.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.7%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, Gore 11%, Violent 10.7%, Action-Adventure 10%
- #37 The Throne
61% matchPositive89% of 19 reviews2024
Dev: BeByte Tecnología
Windows · Mac · Linux
"The Throne" is a medieval adventure in true Metroidvania style. Get lost in a huge castle with 2.5D pixel art environments and increase your power with new abilities you find along the way. Fight fearsome bosses and navigate dangerous traps to make your way to the throne room!
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.3%, Swordplay 25.8% ★, Action-Adventure 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Action 5.1%
- #38 Dispersio 2
63% matchMostly Positive76% of 33 reviews2021
Dev: Achpile
Windows · Mac · Linux
Dispersio 2 is a retro-style metroidvania. As you progress through the game, you will gain new abilities, such as dashing, wall-jumping and more. There's even a hard mode for hardcore players. Can you beat the game with only 1 HP?
Why similar: Metroidvania 49.8%, Action-Adventure 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 14.6%, Action 10.4%, Adventure 6.6%
- #39 Crimson Capes
60% matchVery Positive91% of 137 reviews2026
Dev: Poor Locke
Windows
Engage in fluid 2D pixel art swordplay, hunt down witches, fight monsters and experience the age of high adventure. Enter the guild of the Crimson Capes and explore a fantasy world of Sword and Sorcery.
Why similar: Swordplay 44.5% ★, Metroidvania 18.2%, Gore 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Action 6%
- #40 Evil Genome 光明重影
63% matchMixed68% of 523 reviews2017
Dev: Crystal Depths StudioPub: Phoenix Game
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 54%
3D metroidvania game Evil Genome is coming! Heroine Lachesis will lead you to explore the vast wasteland world, experience different battles as well as develop your own character!
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.9%, Female Protagonist 19.7%, RPG 15.5%, Action 12.1%, Adventure 6.6%
- #41 Ato
61% matchVery Positive97% of 463 reviews2020
Dev: Tiny Warrior Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A world of Beauty and Mystery, Emotive Animations, Atmospheric Environments, Visually Driven Story, Metroidvania Exploration and Memorable Sword Duels.
Why similar: Swordplay 40.1% ★, Metroidvania 31.6%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, Action 4.2%
- #42 Transiruby
61% 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 46%, Pixel Graphics 18.2%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Action 8.2%
- #43 Axiom Verge 2
61% matchMostly Positive78% of 906 reviews2022
Dev: Thomas Happ Games LLC
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Explore a sprawling, alien world in the sequel to the award winning Axiom Verge.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.3%, Female Protagonist 15%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, Action 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%
- #44 Abeline Rush
61% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Octojeo
Windows
A scream at night and you'll take flight on this Single-player Fantasy Action Adventure through a mystical castle filled with monsters, mystery, and giant bosses. Can you force your way to the top and foil the villain's plot?
Why similar: Swordplay 64% ★, Action-Adventure 15.7%, Action 9%, Indie 3.1%, Adventure 3%
- #45 Liona's Adventure
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Peyman Hadizadeh
Windows
Once in a peaceful village , there lived a brave little warrior named Liona,One fateful night, the village was attacked by a horde of monstrous creatures. Liona's parents died in battle. Liona, witnessing the loss of her parents, felt a fire ignite within her heart—a burning desire for vengeance.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.8%, Action-Adventure 16%, Action 14.8%, RPG 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%
- #46 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 38.4%, Swordplay 21.2% ★, Pixel Graphics 13%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Action 9.7%
- #47 Driven Out
61% matchVery Positive84% of 272 reviews2019
Dev: No Pest ProductionsPub: Jens Kolhammar
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Beautiful 16 bit retro art style with fluid animations and deliberate combat. Read the enemy and act accordingly in this seamless world without any load screens.
Why similar: Swordplay 53.9% ★, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Action 11%, Adventure 5.3%
- #48 Life on Mars Remake
62% matchPositive93% of 42 reviews2017
Dev: Oscar Kenneth Albero Ingles
Windows
Remake of the 8 bits MSX2 game of the same name, with a 16 bits look. Genre: Metroidvania (2D Metroid/Castlevania style) with RPG elements. Explore, investigate, find improvements for your suit, find weapons, upgrade your weapons in workshops, fight incredible mutants...
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.4%, Action 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, RPG 12.3%, Adventure 7.4%
- #49 Kalinur
60% matchVery Positive96% of 492 reviews2022
Dev: Pixel vs Pixel
Windows
Defeat the mage Kalinur and bring peace back to the kingdom in this mini metroidvania with a lot of action.
Why similar: Swordplay 41.3% ★, Metroidvania 35%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Action 7.8%, Adventure 3.9%
- #50 ABYSS X ZERO
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Studio Pixel Punk
Windows
Explore an expansive world in this 3D Metroidvania with carefully crafted dungeons and stylish combat. Take control of two different characters, fated to battle each other: Codename A and Codename Z, legendary heroes with unique abilities that change how you fight and interact with the environment.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.8%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Action-Adventure 13.5%, Action 12.2%, RPG 10.4%
- #51 Nihilsearch
61% matchMixed50% of 16 reviews2022
Dev: Team_Bug
Windows
Embark on an epic adventure in the pixelated 2D world of "Nihilsearch" on a lifeless mechanical planet. Explore dark underground complexes, battle hostile machines and life forms, and meet diverse humans, life forms, and machines. Discover the meaning of life and create your own adventure!
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.2%, Action-Adventure 17.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Action 8%, RPG 6.9%
- #52 Maelstrom
61% 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 49.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Female Protagonist 10%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Action 9.4%
- #53 Gods Deify War
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WHM工作室
Windows
A mythological action 3D level-clearing game based on Investiture of the Gods. Players control Fengshen heroes to traverse Shang-Zhou battlefields, use exclusive skills to fight monsters and bosses, collect resources to upgrade abilities, and unlock divine powers to continue the Fengshen legend.
Why similar: Swordplay 50.4% ★, Action-Adventure 15.9%, RPG 13.8%, Violent 10%, Action 4.3%
- #54 Ninja Smasher!
62% matchPositive86% of 22 reviews2016
Dev: Q-Cumber Factory
Windows
Ninja dash! Ninja jump! Ninja slash! 8-bit style Ninja platform action game!
Why similar: Metroidvania 52.9%, Pixel Graphics 19.2%, Action 15%, Adventure 7.4%, Indie 5.6%
- #55 A Dream of Burning Sand
62% 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 31.6%, Female Protagonist 26.7%, Action-Adventure 13.9%, Action 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%
- #56 Nyaruru Fishy Fight
59% matchVery Positive90% of 1,747 reviews2023
Dev: 赤瞳大白猫
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 27.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
This game is a Metroidvania game with intense battle. Explore the world and collection power-ups with your cute cat girl! When magic curse suddenly occurred in a small town and all the residents grew cat ears, the real cat girl Nyaruru started her way to uncover the truth...
Why similar: Metroidvania 44%, Female Protagonist 22.5%, Action-Adventure 12%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Action 4.7%
- #57 Infernax
59% matchVery Positive93% of 2,159 reviews2022
Dev: Berzerk StudioPub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Infernax is the adventures of a great knight who returns to his homeland only to find it plagued with unholy magic. Uncover the mysteries of the curse and face the consequences of your actions.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.6%, Gore 16.4%, Violent 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Action 6.8%
- #58 Princess Pomu and the 5 Moons
58% matchPositive86% of 37 reviews2025
Dev: Pixel Dominus
Windows
Paint without T is PAIN! Princess Pomu just lost her Kingdom and her family was captured, and now she's possesed by an evil spirit! Master the simple but satisfying combo system, get more abilites, pick up weapons and explore the surreal world of Illeh in this cute metroidvania with a violent twist.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.2%, Female Protagonist 23.6%, Violent 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Action 6.9%
- #59 Garm Ruins
59% matchPositive98% of 45 reviews2024
Dev: kiukiu
Windows
An exploration-type action game in which "Fluffy Girl Doge" is the main character. Get the skills of "Doge" and explore the unknown ancient ruins.
Why similar: Metroidvania 55.8%, Action-Adventure 22.2%, Action 19%, Singleplayer 3%