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The long-awaited "Director's Cut" version of Montezuma's Revenge, envisioned and programmed by the original developer. It's the super-charged conclusion of the classic puzzle solving action-adventure platformer you loved in your youth! Finally, you will fight King Montezuma!

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.8%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, 8-bit Music 14.2% ★, Platformer 10.5%, 1980s 5.7%

Traverse a broken empire to help the people and learn the truth. Discover items and combine them in new ways to destroy obstacles or enemies as you explore both side-scrolling and top-down perspective areas. Set out on an action/adventure journey.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.8%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Platformer 12%, Exploration 9.4%, 1980s 7.5%

Play as Captain Grisham, and uncover the secrets of Planet 4-514 in this thrilling prequel to Side Scape!

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.8%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Retro 10.9%, Platformer 8.9%, Exploration 8.1%

Where am I pyooooo??? HEBEREKEis back and so is his great and surreal adventure! A mysterious little creature Hebe fell into a mysterious world. Discover a brand new world, explore every corner, find the treasures with your new wonderful friends, and use their skills to find new places.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.1%, 2D Platformer 17.3%, Platformer 14.4%, Exploration 9%, Retro 8.3%

A 2D adventure platformer game where a little man named Poppe explores different locations, finds various items and uses them along his way, fights against dangerous insects and survives in this gigantic world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, 2D Platformer 14%, Retro 11.8%, Old School 10.1%, Platformer 9.7%

Explore your way through the dangerous fantasy land of Aldoria where a single hit will kill you! Slay monsters and collect magical abilities in this small skill-testing metroidvania.

Why similar: 8-bit Music 41.3% ★, Metroidvania 28%, Retro 10.7%, Platformer 9.1%, Exploration 5.1%

Remake to 2016's Legends of the Universe - StarCore, a Metroidvania style Action-Platformer with several abilities, enemies and areas to explore.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30%, Old School 12.4%, Retro 11.4%, 2D Platformer 10.2%, Platformer 8.7%

Sneak away from your boring family vacation and delve into ancient ruins! Borrow equipment from dead explorers and uncover the secrets of a lost civilization as you leave your parents worried sick. Warning: The Ruby Chest may contain traces of an ancient curse (and gluten).

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.2%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Platformer 10.9%, Exploration 9.4%, Retro 9.3%

Embark on a heartfelt Mushroomvania adventure through a vast and dense interconnected world! It's like a mix of retro and modern classics!

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.3%, 2D Platformer 12%, Platformer 10.6%, Exploration 9.8%, Old School 8.6%

Story driven Metroidvania-ish challenging platformer with cute hand-drawn graphics and a focus on exploration.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.6%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Platformer 12%, Exploration 10.5%, Old School 5.7%

Explore a dream world as the iconic Little Nemo, armed with toys, candy, and stuffed animals in this cute & colorful Metroidvania adventure. Experience NES-era platformer gameplay in a vast, non-linear world that has been hand-animated frame-by-frame, as you unlock new abilities to progress.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.2%, 2D Platformer 16.4%, Retro 11.3%, Exploration 8.9%, Platformer 8.7%

Albert’s Journey is a 2d platformer adventure game with a pixel art look.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.6%, Retro 15.5%, Platformer 14.5%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Old School 10.3%

In this classic platformer from 1986, take on the role Sir Randolph as he quests to free the fair maid Amelia from the evil clutches of Spegbott the Terrible. Acting upon an inter-dimensional distress signal from the galactic cruiser SS Rustbucket, don your Omnibolt Mark IV and venture forth!

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.2%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Retro 14.9%, Platformer 9.8%, Exploration 9.2%

Chill metroidvania maximizes non-linear exploration & puzzle-platforming. Frequent checkpoints, no currency, no combat. Gain friends & abilities. Collectables-as-media; tarot cards, weird podcasts, and songs from over 20 bands; all found within a surreal papercraft world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.7%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Retro 11.5%, Stylized 8.1%, Platformer 8.1%

It's a 16 bit styled pixel Metroidvania crafted by someone who loves the genre! Put your fingers on WASD and arrow keys or grab your favorite controller to play, simple and easy as these games should be.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.4%, 2D Platformer 18.1%, Platformer 13.1%, Old School 7.9%, Retro 6.3%

Explore an abandoned planet and uncover the mysteries behind the event that ended the world. Travel through a charred forest, large factory and run down cities as you collect upgrades and battle the relics that were left behind.

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.3%, 2D Platformer 18.6%, Platformer 12.4%, Exploration 9.7%, Action 4.7%

Zebulon the cat is lost in a strange place, but he has a lot of courage and curiosity quickly replaces fear as he explores and unravels the world around him. It also helps that smelly green food is everywhere to grab!

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.6%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Old School 11.2%, Retro 10.6%, Platformer 10.4%

Explore all possible realities as you try and save the universe from the Darkness in this unique Procedurally Designed Mega Metroidvania Adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.4%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Retro 12.8%, Platformer 10.4%, Exploration 8%

Explore a strange and hostile world in this search-action platformer starring a tiny mouse named Tofu.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39%, 2D Platformer 16.5%, Platformer 13.5%, Retro 8.9%, Exploration 8.3%

Help Beefit brave perilous lands and cavernous depths to rescue his bovine love in this tight, precision platformer with responsive controls, and skill-based gameplay.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38%, 2D Platformer 19%, Retro 13.2%, Action 7.7%, Old School 6.7%

Xeodrifter is the story of an interstellar drifter traveling the stars on a simple mission of exploration. We join our nomad as he embarks on the investigation of a small cluster of four planets in the omega sector, after a collision with a rogue asteroid damaged his warp core.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.9%, Retro 13.9%, Platformer 12.8%, 2D Platformer 9.7%, Exploration 7.9%

Thousands of spaceships entered the galaxy to mine what does not belong to them! Him is a third person casual game where the player runs and jump between home planets to destroy the invading space pirates and their spaceships under a limited time before they mine the lands.

Why similar: Metroidvania 54.7%, Old School 10.8%, Retro 9.1%, Stylized 6.5%, Platformer 6.4%

Escape Zolstar is a metroidvania where you explore, collect powerups, fight enemies, and defeat bosses.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.2%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Platformer 12.2%, Minimalist 10.2%, Exploration 7.7%

Hack and slash your way through a space station overrun with aggressive alien creatures. Collect upgrade orbs to extend your abilities and conquer convoluted movement puzzles.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.9%, 2D Platformer 17.4%, Exploration 11.8%, Platformer 11.6%, Retro 5.2%

A handcrafted open-world platformer set in a world built by Mushrooms! Explore different locations filled with secrets, acquire new abilities and use those abilities to reach new places!

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.9%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Platformer 11.2%, Old School 9.3%, Retro 8.4%

The Pinnacle of Mutant Blasting Action Is Here! — Blaster Master Zero 3's hybrid of sidescrolling and top-down action is back for its 3rd chapter, and more intense than ever before!

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.2%, Retro 11.8%, 1980s 9.1%, Old School 8.7%, Platformer 8.6%

You Have to Win the Game is a free exploration platformer with a retro 1980s PC aesthetic.

Why similar: Metroidvania 57%, Retro 16.1%, Platformer 13.3%, Old School 4%, 2D 3%

Trash Quest is a compact metroidvania with a single spawn point, run and gun action and tight platforming. Navigate an interwoven maze of rooms through this space station, destroying robots, collecting power ups and unlocking shortcuts.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.7%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Retro 11.6%, Exploration 8.9%, Minimalist 7.9%

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 45.1%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Retro 12.4%, Platformer 11.6%, Adventure 5%

A love letter to classic NES games! Explore an ever-expanding, challenging maze filled with countless secrets.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.7%, Retro 11.2%, Old School 11%, 1980s 10%, 2D Platformer 9.5%

Travel to a forgotten world and study alien creatures in this authentic retro metroidvania!

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.5%, 2D Platformer 17.9%, Retro 14.6%, Platformer 13.5%, Old School 4.8%

In this classic platformer from 1987, take on the role of noted small subterranean mammal criminal Monty Mole, fleeing across Europe from the forces of Intermole. Can you collect enough cash to buy an island paradise and live in luxury?

Why similar: 2D Platformer 20.9%, Retro 19.3%, Exploration 14.6%, 1980s 10.8%, Old School 10%

Cosmic Bounty is a metroidvania style action platformer. You play as Jekt, A Bounty Hunter commissioned with hunting down a rebel General named Volgat. Explore areas to gain new abilities and increase your stats so you can defeat powerful enemies.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.3%, Platformer 12.9%, Old School 10.3%, Exploration 9.1%, Retro 8.5%

Explore a strange planet, collect the creatures you find, and then shape-shift into them to expand your world. Build your own path, chat with the locals, and discover the planets sprawling secrets in this quirky metroidvania platformer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43%, 2D Platformer 18.4%, Platformer 15%, Exploration 9.6%, Adventure 4.7%

Astronite is a 1bit metroidvania that combines action, exploration, puzzles and platforms. Recover the planet where you and yours lived before it was invaded by strange creatures.

Why similar: 8-bit Music 45.2% ★, Metroidvania 21.9%, 2D Platformer 9.5%, Platformer 7.3%, Exploration 6.9%

Set approximately 1 year after the events of the first game, Panzer returns to his role as Raid Leader of the Zergadins. The old team has been "recruited", an all-new state-of-the-art headquarters built, and a world of adventure awaits!

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.2%, 2D Platformer 18.4%, Platformer 15.5%, Action 8.8%, Adventure 8.4%

Discover an enigmatic universe. Explore diverse biomes, face ancient guardians, and uncover hidden secrets in this captivating 2D pixel art platformer. Embark on an unforgettable cosmic odyssey!

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.2%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Platformer 12.6%, Exploration 9.7%, Minimalist 8.2%

Pathfinder 08 is a fun and challenging adventure. It is a platform game with a focus on exploration and retro inspiration with some RPG elements.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.4%, 2D Platformer 21.4%, Exploration 10.9%, Retro 7.8%, Platformer 5.7%

Ariana must restore the Codices and unravel the Library's hidden truths...

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.9%, Platformer 14.3%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Exploration 6.5%, Action 6.1%

Lead Rolly in his adventure within the wonderful world of Shroomast, and explore its deep semi open-world underground. Goo Keeper is a pure metroidvania with tons of unique bosses, hand-crafted worlds and creatures, and tons of awesome abilities.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.8%, Platformer 12.1%, Old School 11.6%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Exploration 9.2%

A challenging, 2D Platform Adventure game where all level mechanics can change if you don't stay balanced. Help Ethan to grow up and leave his roots in order to pursue his dreams, find clues about his past and fight against your nightmares in your journey to the Somnium Shore!

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.2%, Platformer 17%, Exploration 11.7%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Adventure 6.7%

Challenging retro pixel graphics action-platformer. Become a legendary rogue Janosik and explore the big mountain castle level full of secrets. Available for FREE!

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.1%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Platformer 13.7%, 1980s 10.5%, Retro 9.2%

JOHN FURY'S FIRST FURY is a 2d adventure game. Your adventure will bring you across the landscapes of Russia to make it to a secret communist lab where they're conducting dangerous experiments. You'll have use what you find to help you along your journey against many different enemies and bosses.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.7%, 2D Platformer 17.3%, Platformer 15.6%, 1980s 9.5%, Action 8.8%

Arwinia is a retro-style fantasy action platformer. Play as Trenton on a quest to find and bring a powerful wizard back from the shadows. As a ranger use your longsword, shortbow, and dexterity to navigate this perilous journey.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.7%, 2D Platformer 16.5%, Platformer 13%, Old School 12.1%, Retro 6.9%

Explore, solve puzzles, and fight your way through over 100 screens and return your pumpkin pals!

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.6%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Platformer 10.2%, 1980s 8.7%, Collectathon 7.6%

An adventure that will test your skills using only 2 buttons!

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.5%, 2D Platformer 17.3%, Platformer 12.2%, Old School 7.2%, Retro 5.8%

Pentacore is a metroidvania with a focus on platforming and exploration. Run, shoot, climb, and blast your way through a massive world. All in order to find five keys and leave your prison of a planet.

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.7%, 2D Platformer 19.8%, Platformer 14.4%, Action 5.4%, Adventure 4.6%

Sun Wukong VS Robot is a mini retro pixel metroidvania game.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.4%, Retro 14.8%, Old School 11.7%, Platformer 10.2%, Action 8.9%

What awaits you in the depths of this ancient tomb? Get ready to explore and discover the secrets of the dungeon of the draugr kings.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.9%, 2D Platformer 15%, Platformer 11.9%, 1980s 10.3%, Old School 8.6%

Juan's been banished to the prototype version of his game! He’s gone from a colorful 16-bit hero to a tiny 1-bit homie. Help him platform his way back in this narrative action-platformer—with Juan himself teaching you how to control him through this mini-metroidvania!

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Platformer 10%, 1980s 9.4%, Minimalist 8.8%

A retro style platform game with metroidvania undertones in which the light wants to destroy you. Acquire specific skills to be able to explore a subway fortress where there is a hidden mystery.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27%, Platformer 16.6%, Retro 15.2%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Exploration 8.5%

In Tomba! Special Edition, leap, bite, and throw your way across stunning 2.5D landscapes in this vastly-enhanced update to a platforming classic!

Why similar: Metroidvania 20.9%, 2D Platformer 20.7%, Platformer 17.7%, Old School 14.4%, Retro 13.7%

Dive into a fortress labyrinth crawling with monsters, defending yourself with your... tongue? As a frog, it's your best bet to traverse this retro-inspired 2D metroidvania title. Collect treasures to gain permanent upgrades, discovering new areas of the massive interconnected map with them!

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.9%, 2D Platformer 19.7%, Exploration 9.6%, Platformer 8.9%, Action 5.6%

A momentum-heavy 2D Metroidvania where you dash, double-jump and wall-cling beneath Goen, the last city on earth, chaining whip combos and parrying to bank Maia essence for permanent rituals or short-lived upgrades you drop on death.

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.9%, Platformer 14.6%, Old School 10.4%, Retro 8.5%, Action 5.9%

Mira's Brush is a cute color based platformer. As a house painter, use Mira's magic brush to steal color from enemies and use those colors to jump, dash and figure her way through Chromaland. 🌈🖌️

Why similar: 8-bit Music 40.5% ★, Metroidvania 20.8%, Retro 10.5%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Platformer 8.1%

A non-linear Metroidvania platformer that's cute but also a bit creepy. Find upgrades, learn spells and banish the spirits who have become twisted by The Duchess's curse!

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.6%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Platformer 11.3%, Exploration 9%, Old School 8.4%

Explore a mysterious castle in this pixel perfect metroidvania and take on the Shadow King! Upgrades, secrets, combat, and more!

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.8%, 2D Platformer 21.3%, Retro 14.1%, Platformer 8%, 2D 4.2%

Take control of a sword-wielding fox and a dragon/owl duo to fight your way through the fantasy kingdom of Vanalia and stop its tyrant monarch! Havoc Fox is a combat-based action platformer featuring an unlikely partnership tasked with saving their home from its own corrupted protectors.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.4%, 2D Platformer 17.4%, Platformer 13.9%, Old School 10.2%, Retro 8.1%

The Ramsey is a 2D platformer that allows you to play as cute squirrel characters solving puzzles using various weapons. Explore maze-like islands and overcome difficult obstacles with the strongest squirrels in the universe.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.3%, 2D Platformer 17.6%, Platformer 15.4%, Exploration 9.4%, Adventure 6.3%

『Mono』 is a 2D action game set in a monochrome world. Explore the land to enhance your abilities, defeat the formidable foes standing in your way, and resolve the crisis befalling this black-and-white realm.

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.4%, 2D Platformer 24.1%, Action 9.6%, Adventure 8.2%, Stylized 6.1%