- #1 Perish Song
97% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2022
Dev: Leach Studios
Windows
Perish Song is a 2D action rogue-lite. Traverse through different environments as you battle unique enemies and bosses. Discover the secrets of the world as you dash and blast through anything standing in your path. Each death is an opportunity to learn, adapt, and overcome.
Why similar: Roguevania 33.5% ★, Boss Rush 26.9% ★, Souls-like 12.2%, Bullet Hell 10.6%, Difficult 7.4%
- #2 Quetzal's Call
96% matchPositive92% of 36 reviews2025
Dev: tissue inu
Windows
Experience the rush of soaring, dashing and leaping with unmatched agility as you navigate intricate levels and test your skills in a vibrant, treacherous world.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 18.7%, Souls-like 18.1%, Metroidvania 14.6%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Difficult 10.6%
- #3 Vínculo
96% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Eric Ríos Hamilton
Windows
Embark yourself on an adventure through the Marble Palace and uncover the plentiful secrets it hides! Explore magnificent views and fight through the hostile halls of the palace, all while making use of the innovative plane change mechanics!
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.1%, Precision Platformer 19.7%, Souls-like 17.9%, 2.5D 9.9%, 2D Platformer 9.7%
- #4 Rogue Worlds
94% matchVery Positive97% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
Windows · Linux
Rogue Worlds is a chaotic tactical roguelite platformer where you wield the environment and creative abilities to overcome challenges. Outwit powerful guardians and blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths!
Why similar: Roguevania 34.8% ★, Metroidvania 20.8%, Souls-like 17.5%, Difficult 8.2%, Platformer 8%
- #5 Betrayer: Curse of the Spine
95% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2021
Dev: Triple Ch3rry StudiosPub: Proponent Games
Windows
Betrayer: Curse of the Spine is an Action-Adventure Metroidvania. The game features decision making, crafting, fast-paced combat, multiple endings, intricate storytelling, an open world to explore, and more!
Why similar: Roguevania 38.3% ★, Metroidvania 20.8%, Precision Platformer 16.9%, 2D Platformer 8.5%, Platformer 6.5%
- #6 La-Mulana 2
94% matchVery Positive85% of 1,044 reviews2018
Dev: NIGOROPub: PLAYISM
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 36.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
The long-awaited sequel to La-Mulana, La-Mulana 2 follows Lumisa Kosugi as she explores the ancient ruins of La-Mulana. Desperate to find the cause of the recent slew of monsters appearing from the ruins, Lumisa discovers the "other" La-Mulana: the ruins known as Eg-Lana.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24%, Souls-like 19.8%, Precision Platformer 17.2%, Difficult 11.8%, 2D Platformer 9.5%
- #7 Knight Fall
93% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: ducc
Windows
Welcome to Knight Fall, where every move is a challenge! Battle bosses as you climb through dangerous lands. Be careful; a single wrong move could mean the end of the journey. Will you beat the horrors or fall to the bosses on your daring quest?
Why similar: Boss Rush 34.1% ★, Souls-like 21.6%, Precision Platformer 20.1%, Difficult 11.8%, 2D Platformer 5.4%
- #8 Greedling: 2D Boss Rush
92% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Goblin Catapult Studio
Windows
A silly-but-violent 2D boss rush where a laser-shooting eyeball battles deranged cartoon monsters in bullet-hell chaos. Time your special attacks, recover mid-fight, and survive gory slapstick deaths again and again.
Why similar: Boss Rush 36.1% ★, Precision Platformer 19.3%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Difficult 9.9%, 2D Platformer 6.3%
- #9 Frog King
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ducc
Windows
Dive into Frog King, where survival is key and every leap counts! Face several relentless bosses and ascend to the throne in a world brimming with danger. Miss a jump and plummet into peril; conquer the odds and claim your crown. Will you hop to victory or fall to the depths in your quest to the top
Why similar: Boss Rush 29.6% ★, Precision Platformer 19.1%, Souls-like 12.4%, 2D Platformer 10.2%, Difficult 8.9%
- #10 Dumbriel: Magnificent Adventure in Hell
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MadMoa
Windows
Dumbriel is a 2D metroidvania action-adventure set in Hell. Play as a clumsy fallen angel in a twisted underworld. Slash, craft, and dodge through deadly arenas, weird monsters, and hellish traps. Die, upgrade, and dive back in.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.8%, Souls-like 22.5%, Roguevania 19.2% ★, Difficult 12%, Platformer 9.1%
- #11 Hatone
90% matchPositive100% of 27 reviews2025
Dev: Devil's Delirium
Windows
Dive into a NES-inspired Action-Platformer with Metroidvania elements. Play as an Illuminati henchman battling fearsome bosses and unearthing secrets in an ancient castle. Fulfill your duty… but are you the architect of your fate—or just a pawn in a game someone else is playing?
Why similar: Roguevania 36.3% ★, Metroidvania 21%, Souls-like 17%, 2D Platformer 8.4%, Platformer 7.9%
- #12 Histo-Time
89% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Nathan Rafael Mendonça de Assis
Windows
Help your favorite historical characters from different eras and places face challenging levels and obstacles, including epic boss battles. Who is behind all this confusion? Find out in this sharp game what they are capable of doing to save the world.
Why similar: Boss Rush 34.8% ★, Precision Platformer 18%, Souls-like 16.2%, Difficult 10.5%, 2D Platformer 7.6%
- #13 Koboo: The Tree Spirit - Prologue
89% matchPositive90% of 31 reviews2024
Dev: Jerome LabellePub: Honest Rogue Games
Windows
Explore the free prologue of Koboo: The Tree Spirit! An action rogue-lite platformer where you battle against towering hunters as a tiny spirit. Forge powerful synergies, battle seemingly gigantic bosses and rebuild your home.
Why similar: Roguevania 38.6% ★, Souls-like 18%, Metroidvania 16.5%, 2D Platformer 8.6%, Difficult 7.8%
- #14 Stellar Poetry
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MXL-StudioPub: TrueColor Games
Windows
Stellar Poetry is a 2D action adventure game similar to the galaxy Castlevania. The sorceress, who awakens after sensing the call of a mysterious voice, goes on a series of adventures in order to find memories lost due to the curse.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.5%, Souls-like 22.5%, Difficult 13.1%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Platformer 9%
- #15 Archetype and the Four Winds of Hell
87% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Serf of Cinder
Windows
Master the four elements, and kill demons. In this short Metroidvania, you play as the Archetype, a legendary elemental master, on a mission to close a portal to hell and end a demon invasion. Learn new abilities, fight demons, and if you fail, be reincarnated with mastery of a different element.
Why similar: Roguevania 37.2% ★, Metroidvania 21.4%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Platformer 10.9%, Action-Adventure 9.1%
- #16 Just Cube
86% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Just Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Get ready for a challenge! Discover 12 unique locations full of obstacles, epic boss fights and dynamic action. Test your skills, reflexes and determination to complete the game in record time!
Why similar: Boss Rush 36% ★, Precision Platformer 20.5%, Difficult 11.6%, Bullet Hell 10.5%, 2D Platformer 9.3%
- #17 Cookies Must Die
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rebel Twins
Windows
Stop a group of evil, mutant cookies before they reduce whole city to rubble!
Why similar: Roguevania 36.5% ★, Metroidvania 21.5%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Platformer 9.2%, 2D Platformer 8.9%
- #18 Red Bit Ninja
86% matchMostly Negative30% of 33 reviews2015
Dev: Seven Sails Games
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Red Bit Ninja is an old school platformer with a rope climbing physic and difficulty of the good old times. It features classic pixel art, hair pulling levels and five mean bosses.
Why similar: Roguevania 44% ★, Metroidvania 24.2%, Difficult 11.2%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Platformer 7.6%
- #19 FALLENSTAR
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NebulaVoid Interactive LLC
Windows
Step into the shoes of Aetherion's newest agent and join them on their quest for infinite energy. Choose your playstyle and weapons, upgrade your equipment, and complete your missions to become stronger and survive on planet 347TH2-Terminus in this fast-paced roguelike-metroidvania.
Why similar: Roguevania 36.4% ★, Metroidvania 23.8%, Souls-like 15.1%, Difficult 11.3%, Class-Based 10.3% ★
- #20 DurDanto
84% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: Shihan KhanPub: DevsLair Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
DurDanto is a metroidvania game where you play as Zubok in a fallen city with beautiful pixel art environments while facing different enemies. Use elemental abilities to uncover secrets of the fallen city, overcome the enemies & roguelike dungeons by skills & spells!
Why similar: Roguevania 50.2% ★, Metroidvania 28.6%, 2D Platformer 8.6%, Action-Adventure 5.4%, Magic 2.9%
- #21 Loreninha Paints Dreams and Rainbows
83% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Eminho & Lorena Team
Windows · Linux
A cute dreamworld hides a growing darkness. Explore, fight, and steal the powers of your enemies.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.5%, Souls-like 24.1%, Difficult 15.5%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Platformer 7.4%
- #22 Dead Cells
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 178,807 reviews2018
Dev: Motion Twin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.5 hrsMean: 41.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.
Why similar: Roguevania 36% ★, Metroidvania 20.5%, Souls-like 17.1%, Difficult 10%, Platformer 6.9%
- #23 Isekai Mage
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: TongLee
Windows
Protagonist dies in a truck accident, reborn as a Mage Adventurer in an isekai. Explore chests, battle monsters, complete quests, and customize skills via roguelike mechanics. Defeat the Demon King in this blend of RPG, adventure, and light roguelike.
Why similar: Roguevania 58.4% ★, Metroidvania 26.7%, Platformer 8.4%, Magic 4.4%, Adventure 1.7%
- #24 BLOOD=BULLETS
81% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: Slendykray
Windows
BLOOD=BULLETS is a bullet hell boss rush action platformer where you dash into bullets to refill ammo. In order to kill the blood itself, one must hack into the sequence.
Why similar: Boss Rush 47.1% ★, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Souls-like 8.9%, 2D Platformer 7.6%, Platformer 7.5%
- #25 JUMP KING QUEST
80% matchVery Positive87% of 717 reviews2025
Dev: Nexile
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The most BRUTAL Platforming-Action-Multiplayer-RPG in THE WORLD with NO Game-Over, only falling down… Defy the fiends of The Heights TOGETHER or alone to rise as KING on your Quest to The Smoking Hot Babe at the Top!
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.6%, Souls-like 18.1%, Precision Platformer 17.3%, 2.5D 11.8%, Difficult 10.2%
- #26 Unknown Entity
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: AngrioterGames
Windows
Step into the shoes of Unknown Entity, a strange being with no form or memories, who will fight trapped bosses in the hope of discovering where it is, who it is, and why it seems to be watched at all times, in this Free To Play game.
Why similar: Boss Rush 46.1% ★, Precision Platformer 12.9%, Souls-like 11.4%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Bullet Hell 8.9%
- #27 SHIRO
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tier 21
Windows
Humanity wants her dead, and a godlike alien AI wants to use her as a puppet. Take control of SH1-R0 and fight through challenging enemies on two fronts to prevent catastrophe. Explore high security facilities to upgrade your abilities and challenge the most advanced forces of two civilizations.
Why similar: Roguevania 41.5% ★, Metroidvania 27.7%, Difficult 13%, 2D Platformer 7%, Platformer 6.5%
- #28 To Clean The Mountain
78% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Yinz Studio
Windows
To Clean The Mountain is a platformer where you traverse a mountainous environment by flinging yourself with a bag. Enjoy the open environment without guardrails as you persevere towards the summit.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 25.4%, Souls-like 19.4%, Difficult 14.2%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Platformer 10.8%
- #29 The Crown Stones: Mirrah
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: FraterPub: QUByte Interactive
Windows
The Crown Stones: Mirrah is a dark fantasy metroidvania game focused on action-combat and challenging mechanics with pixel perfect graphics.
Why similar: Roguevania 45.7% ★, Souls-like 19.5%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Action-Adventure 7.9%, Magic 6.5%
- #30 Aura of Worlds
78% matchVery Positive92% of 136 reviews2024
Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Aura of Worlds is a chaotic, creative tactics rogue-lite platformer. Explore multiple dangerous worlds where you utilize creative abilities & wield the environment to your advantage. Blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths & outwit powerful guardians!
Why similar: Roguevania 38.2% ★, Metroidvania 22.3%, Souls-like 18.5%, Difficult 9.2%, Platformer 8.6%
- #31 Orin
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jumit
Windows · Mac · Linux
Orin is a fast-paced metroidvania inspired by the story of a valiant warrior in the enchanting Eldoria. Explore mighty ruins, fight malevolent enemies, and forge unexpected alliances in this captivating world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.3%, Precision Platformer 19%, 2.5D 13.5%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Platformer 11%
- #32 Super Mombo Quest
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 854 reviews2021
Dev: Orube Game Studio
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Bounce and stomp through an enormous interconnected world, doing some intense acrobatics and getting huge combos! A superfast precision platformer that mixes up a Metroidvania world with classic Arcade mechanics.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.1%, Precision Platformer 25.5%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Platformer 9.5%, Action-Adventure 7.5%
- #33 Bones Beneath
75% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Blue Herb Software
Windows
Explore the Egyptian underworld in this precision platformer! Jump, whip, and dash your way through a challenging, interconnected world that weaves linear gauntlets with open-ended exploration.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.8%, Precision Platformer 25.2%, Difficult 15.1%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Platformer 9.1%
- #34 MIO: Memories in Orbit
73% matchVery Positive83% of 2,890 reviews2026
Dev: Douze DixièmesPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 29.8%, Souls-like 16.9%, Precision Platformer 13%, Difficult 11.1%, Platformer 9.6%
- #35 A Tale of Sand and Bone
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Talico
Windows
A Tale of sand and Bone is a story-rich action-roguelike adventure. You play as Shai, a fallen warrior bound to a vengeful spirit as you climb and fight your way to claiming vengeance against the gods.
Why similar: Roguevania 48.7% ★, Precision Platformer 23.1%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Platformer 8.2%, Action-Adventure 5.3%
- #36 The Guise
77% matchMostly Positive71% of 59 reviews2020
Dev: Rasul MonoPub: GameNet
Windows
The Guise is a dark metroidvania fairy tale about a boy trapped in the body of a monster. Can he hold onto his humanity? It's up to you.
Why similar: Roguevania 39.2% ★, Metroidvania 21.1%, Souls-like 18.2%, Difficult 10.4%, Platformer 7.4%
- #37 Fibtaxe
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: OneManCircus
Windows
Fibtaxe is a 2.5D melee combat boss rush game where you can use abilities and precise movements to dodge and weave powerful attack so you can collect taxes from these powerful tax evaders
Why similar: Souls-like 24%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Difficult 12%, 2.5D 11.9%, 2D Platformer 11.7%
- #38 SpellTome
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tectonic Games Studio
Windows
SpellTome is a story driven fantasy adventure 2D platformer. Hurl balls of magic, dash across levels, and jump over obstacles while trying to get the fabled SpellTome.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.5%, Souls-like 25.6%, 2D Platformer 12%, Platformer 10.6%, Action-Adventure 6.3%
- #39 Eat Or Keep
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Volp Interactive
Windows
In a dying city ruled by uncontrollable magic, every resource is a choice: consume it to grow stronger, or preserve it to survive. Eat Or Keep is a challenging 2D Metroidvania with strong rogue-lite elements. Explore, fight, fall… and rise again.
Why similar: Roguevania 44.4% ★, Metroidvania 30.3%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Action 5.2%, Adventure 3.9%
- #40 Janosik 2: Prologue
72% matchPositive100% of 43 reviews2024
Dev: Onix GamesPub: Retrovibe
Windows · Linux
Pick up the mantle of the plucky maiden getting ready for her date night that is unceremoniously interrupted by the dastardly duo of Countess Bathory and Baron de Blonde in this prologue to the colourful Janosik 2 retro action-platformer…
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.4%, Precision Platformer 22.4%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Platformer 11.6%, Action-Adventure 9.3%
- #41 Little Knight
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: 黑猫游戏
Windows
This is a medieval horizontal pixel-style game that can achieve unlimited gold coins. Players can control the little knight and experience the endless fun of monster swiping and exploration.
Why similar: Roguevania 43.1% ★, Metroidvania 21.7%, Souls-like 17.9%, 2D Platformer 9.4%, Action-Adventure 5.4%
- #42 Grimmy Tales
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BonkersBlokes
Windows
(incomplete)
Why similar: Roguevania 35% ★, Metroidvania 19.3%, Souls-like 15.4%, 2D Platformer 8.7%, Platformer 7.6%
- #43 Super Gear Quest
73% matchPositive83% of 23 reviews2020
Dev: Blob Games
Windows
Follow a young Kewtian called Starter as he barrels through tons of boss fights, explores colorful environments, and meets strange characters in this action-packed Metroidvania adventure!
Why similar: Boss Rush 41.2% ★, Metroidvania 26.7%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Platformer 9.3%, Action-Adventure 4.2%
- #44 SlideNGlide
73% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: RBCMrRhoads
Windows
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 31.3%, Precision Platformer 25.4%, Difficult 12%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Platformer 7.8%
- #45 Hollowroot
71% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Cmrak
Windows
Hollowroot, a fast-paced 2D action roguelike. Master tight platforming and combat in ever-changing, procedurally generated levels. Every run is a new challenge. Can you survive?
Why similar: Roguevania 52% ★, Metroidvania 18.2%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Action 3.5%
- #46 Nightmare: The Lunatic
69% matchVery Positive89% of 264 reviews2024
Dev: Maetdol Games
Windows
Nightmare: The Lunatic is a parrying action rogue-lite platformer game about escaping a nightmare. Constantly swap between 3 weapons, use special attacks, and avoid and parry enemy attacks. Strengthen yourself by collecting powerful and unique totems.
Why similar: Roguevania 34.9% ★, Metroidvania 20.6%, Souls-like 18.8%, Difficult 13.2%, Platformer 7.4%
- #47 Reng Azure Requiem
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Surffe Studios
Windows
Awaken Reng Azure in a post-apocalyptic world. Master teleportation in 4 directions, travel through portals connected to the realm of souls, evolve your soul, explore corrupted regions and choose between combat or redemption in this 2D pixel art action and exploration journey.
Why similar: Boss Rush 29.9% ★, Metroidvania 26.7%, Souls-like 21.5%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Difficult 9.1%
- #48 Double Damnation
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 25 reviews2022
Dev: The Yellow Architect
Windows
Kill fast. Die faster. Abuse Immortality! Together...
Why similar: Roguevania 45.2% ★, Metroidvania 25.3%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Difficult 10.3%, Platformer 8%
- #49 Saga of Yurina
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SubCulture Dev
Windows
A 2D action platformer of graceful duels and perfect parries under the falling sakura.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27%, Souls-like 22.4%, Precision Platformer 16.1%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Platformer 8.3%
- #50 Burning Sky
70% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: House Raven Studios
Windows
Fight and survive a desolate half-destroyed planet cracker, teeming with mutated wildlife and robotic enemies. Will you make it out alive?
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.6%, Precision Platformer 20.2%, Souls-like 20.2%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Platformer 7.8%
- #51 Katanaut
67% matchVery Positive90% of 354 reviews2025
Dev: VoidmawPub: Acclaim, Inc.
Windows
Katanaut is a fast-paced, Metroidvania-inspired action roguelite blending fluid combat and cosmic horror. Slash, dodge, and wield powerful abilities as you battle through a station sprawling with twisted, once-human horrors. Adapt, survive, and descend into the shadows to uncover dark secrets.
Why similar: Roguevania 40.4% ★, Metroidvania 20.7%, Souls-like 17.3%, Difficult 10.4%, Platformer 7.2%
- #52 Pudding Frog
68% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: Big Head Games
Windows
Dive into Pudding Frog, a high-stakes, physics-based platformer where every leap and grapple could be your last. Master the art of the swing as you painstakingly ascend through a treacherous world to reclaim your precious pudding from the cunning Harry the Heron. Do you have what it takes?
Why similar: Precision Platformer 25.2%, Souls-like 19.2%, Difficult 14.5%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Platformer 8.6%
- #53 Ghost 1.0
69% matchVery Positive91% of 2,103 reviews2016
Dev: @unepic_franPub: Unepic Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A mysterious agent, capable of becoming a digital ghost, sneaks aboard the Nakamura Space Station. This is where the fun begins: the station is well-protected with its heavy defences, never-ending arsenal of weapons, and mysterious artifacts. It will all have to be destroyed.
Why similar: Roguevania 51.7% ★, Metroidvania 34.1%, Platformer 6.9%, Action 2.9%, Adventure 1.9%
- #54 Critter Gang
67% matchPositive100% of 47 reviews2024
Dev: Below Zero Productions
Windows
Squeak! Chitter! Chatter! You’ll send these mafia members to heaven on a silver platter! You play as a red squirrel trained in the martial arts of crankin’ out kunais and shwingin’ shurikens! You’ll teach three very important lessons to three unlearned delinquents!
Why similar: Precision Platformer 22.1%, Boss Rush 17.8% ★, Bullet Hell 16.1%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Platformer 9.3%
- #55 Vlad Voievod Dracula: Episode 2
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tiberius
Windows · Mac · Linux
A challenging Classicvania game with an instant death - infinite respawn mechanic (and an "easy" mode). It's tactical: you need to understand each challenge, and time your moves for perfect execution. Easy to learn but hard to master. It's about Vlad the Impaler, the real medieval Dracula.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.6%, Souls-like 20.8%, Precision Platformer 12.8%, Difficult 12.6%, Linear 8%
- #56 Echo Wisp
68% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: Fuzzy Antler Games
Windows
Save the once peaceful land in Echo Wisp. Explore an underground depths overrun by evil ghostly apparitions. Slash and shoot your enemies as two heroes each with their own unique abilities in this action adventure platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.4%, Precision Platformer 19.3%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, 2.5D 13.1%, 2D Platformer 9.5%
- #57 Frauki's Adventure!
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 51 reviews2021
Dev: CLYDE games
Windows · Linux
Frauki's Adventure is a challenging melee-combat platformer set in a large, interconnected world. Dodge, slash, stomp, and outplay a variety of intelligent and deadly Alien Robots. Discover shortcuts and find hidden upgrades. Challenging sword-fights and a sprawling, bizarre world await!
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.8%, Souls-like 24.1%, Difficult 13.9%, 2D Platformer 11%, Platformer 9.3%
- #58 Vagneria
67% matchMixed63% of 16 reviews2024
Dev: Vagner da Rocha Santos
Windows
In Vagneria, dive into an immersive gaming experience with randomly generated stages, exciting exploration, building mechanics, and thrilling battles. Get ready to become the hero the world needs!
Why similar: Roguevania 43.5% ★, Metroidvania 23.6%, 2D Platformer 10.2%, Platformer 9.8%, Action-Adventure 7.9%
- #59 Lightward
67% 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 38.6%, Souls-like 28.9%, Platformer 11.6%, Action-Adventure 8.4%, Magic 6.4%
- #60 MOMIBOSU
66% matchVery Positive92% of 60 reviews2025
Dev: PenGames
Windows
A boy and a girl with a mysterious weapon drone in their hands embark on an adventurous journey from their small underground village to the vast world of new lands. Enjoy a precision 2D platformer that will challenge you no matter how many times you get hit!
Why similar: Precision Platformer 28.4%, Metroidvania 21%, Difficult 16.2%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Platformer 9%