
Explore, solve enigmas and fight mutated creatures in a 2D narrative-driven metroidvania with pets, set on the rooftops and the undergrounds of a flooded countryside, enriched by cinematic cutscenes, diverse scenography and memorable characters.
60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Metroidvania, Platformer, Adventure, Story Rich.

Explore, solve enigmas and fight mutated creatures in a 2D narrative-driven metroidvania with pets, set on the rooftops and the undergrounds of a flooded countryside, enriched by cinematic cutscenes, diverse scenography and memorable characters.

Maverick
Maverick is an action-packed metroidvania with tight and deliberate controls. Run, jump, and shoot your way through a post-modern Earth under siege by alien-androids. Conquer dynamic enemies and bosses as you evolve your xeno-armor with enhancements and unlock unique abilities.

Haiku, the Robot
Delve into the depths of a mechanical world in this cute, adventure-exploration game. Explore and fight in a land full of corrupt robots and machinery. All while seeking answers to the mysteries around you.
Maverick is an action-packed metroidvania with tight and deliberate controls. Run, jump, and shoot your way through a post-modern Earth under siege by alien-androids. Conquer dynamic enemies and bosses as you evolve your xeno-armor with enhancements and unlock unique abilities.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.6%, Lore-Rich 13.5%, Open World 9.7%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
Delve into the depths of a mechanical world in this cute, adventure-exploration game. Explore and fight in a land full of corrupt robots and machinery. All while seeking answers to the mysteries around you.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.4%, Lore-Rich 11.6%, Open World 9.2%, Platformer 9.1%, Dark Fantasy 7.4%
Explore a mysterious world where every melody can reveal a forgotten passage. Use your beak, your song and your knowledge to progress and uncover the many secrets buried deep within the Metroidvania Puzzle-Platformer that is TOUKAN.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.9%, Puzzle Platformer 14.5%, Mystery 9.8%, Lore-Rich 9.7%, Platformer 6.3%
Use your soul as a grappling hook in this tight, non-linear, physics-based platformer. Swing through hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, explore a vast world inspired by classic metroidvanias, and find your place within the seasons of the Afterlife.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26%, Lore-Rich 14.1%, Puzzle Platformer 12.3%, Platformer 8.9%, Open World 8.2%
Rift Walker is an open world 2D puzzle platformer where... there aren't any platforms?
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.9%, Lore-Rich 17.5%, Puzzle Platformer 15.6%, Platformer 9.2%, Open World 8.6%
A Norse mythology Metroidvania where an orphan sets out on a journey through interconnected realms. Master tactical combat, discover ancient powers, and unveil the secrets of a dying world in this hand-crafted pixel art adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.4%, Platformer 11.6%, Puzzle Platformer 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Action-Adventure 7.2%
Draw the world as you explore it in this hand-drawn Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.3%, Lore-Rich 15.5%, Platformer 11.1%, Puzzle Platformer 10.6%, Open World 7.6%
'Gerel: Against The Corvus Empire' is a 2D, action-platformer with Metroidvania twists. Play as Gerel, a mother on a mission to face the evil Corvus Empire and save her children. Engage in a heartfelt tale of resilience and redemption, in a visually stunning, Mongolian-inspired pixel art world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.2%, Puzzle Platformer 11.8%, Emotional 11.4%, Platformer 10.4%, Open World 8.1%
Explore a broken world filled with masks and monsters in this hand-drawn Metroidvania. Fight strange enemies and twisted bosses with your katana and shotgun umbrella, unlock powerful new abilities, and uncover the truth behind the masks of Peaky Circus.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.5%, Lore-Rich 12.8%, Platformer 11.9%, Open World 8.8%, Side Scroller 7.3%
Unleash your magical spear! Explore a vast inter-connected world, battling enemies sent by Culex, the dark mosquito deity. Throw, recall, and use your spear as a platform through this minimalistic metroidvania made by one developer!
Why similar: Metroidvania 28%, Lore-Rich 18.6%, Platformer 9.2%, Puzzle Platformer 9.1%, Action-Adventure 6.2%
"When her friend vanishes on a distant planet, a lone android uncovers a conspiracy that threatens not just the colony, but the fate of the entire universe."
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.4%, Open World 14.4%, Platformer 10.6%, Puzzle Platformer 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
Crashed on a desolate but mysterious planet you find yourself eye to eye with an ancient civilisation. Explore the planet, find powerful upgrades, and fulfill your destiny.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.9%, Platformer 13.4%, Open World 9%, Exploration 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%
Sacrifice parts of your own body and mind to gain powers. Survive the abyss, uncover the many ancient secrets it keeps, and find what your soul truly desires.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.3%, Platformer 14.6%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Emotional 9%, Adventure 8.6%
Explore unearthly ruins, solve arcane riddles and pick up your sword against the indescribable horrors that lurk amidst the forgotten depths of our world. Beware the creeping grip of madness as you uncover secrets not meant for the eyes of men!
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.6%, Lore-Rich 16.5%, Puzzle Platformer 13.4%, Platformer 11.7%, Exploration 5.8%
Assume the role of Onchu, a druid boy stranded on an island corrupted by dark magic. Learn new magic and abilities in this 2D Metroidvania and explore a stunning sidescrolling world to save the island from destruction.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.4%, Lore-Rich 14.6%, Platformer 11.2%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%, Open World 7.2%
A puzzle Metroidvania game!
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.3%, Puzzle Platformer 13%, Lore-Rich 12.9%, Platformer 8.9%, Dark Fantasy 7.9%
Jump, dash, and climb through a vibrant wilderness as three playable characters in this action-adventure metroidvania. Explore a sprawling interconnected map, master unique abilities, and face powerful foes, all while uncovering the mysteries of this war-stricken world and one special cub.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.2%, Lore-Rich 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Platformer 7.3%
Wield the dance of the shaman. Reclaim your father’s spirit. Brave the beautiful and treacherous land of Kenzera with the God of Death in Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU, a metroidvania-style adventure crafted by Surgent Studios.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.8%, Lore-Rich 12.3%, Platformer 10.5%, Action-Adventure 8%, Side Scroller 5.7%
A Metroidvania puzzle adventure. You arrive at a sentient building filled with intriguing interactive props. Learning to use these tools is how it communicates with you.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.8%, Puzzle Platformer 20.4%, Platformer 18.5%, Adventure 11%, Exploration 7.9%
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 34.3%, Lore-Rich 10.8%, Puzzle Platformer 9.6%, Side Scroller 9.3%, Platformer 8.5%
Venture into a frenetic metroidvania and take part in a fight between divinities where you will have to choose between Corrupting Gold and Purifying Light to achieve your ends.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.7%, Puzzle Platformer 13.3%, Platformer 10.3%, Dark Fantasy 10.2%, Open World 9.7%
Fall of Gorithia: Nym's Fate is a 2D action adventure set in the ancient land of Gorithia. Go from simple thief to magic wielding warrior as you battle your way through the fallen kingdom on your quest to find your lost brother in this sprawling fantasy world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.6%, Lore-Rich 17.2%, Platformer 13.3%, Open World 10%, Exploration 6.7%
Explore a Moroccan-inspired 2D pixel art Metroidvania filled with ancient ruins, Djinn magic, and fast elemental combat. Wield powerful weapons, uncover forgotten secrets, and journey through the ruined kingdom of Fallen Amazgesh.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.4%, Lore-Rich 14.5%, Puzzle Platformer 10.7%, Platformer 9.5%, Side Scroller 7.3%
Jump and dash through unknown, labyrinthine worlds in this VR adventure. Fight back against maddened creatures, or cure them of the blight that fuels their rage. Collect treasures, tools, and powers as you search for the source of this ancient ill, and decide whether to quell or unleash it.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.5%, Platformer 15.1%, Open World 8.9%, Adventure 8.2%, Exploration 7.2%
Gun-jump your way through a buzzing world full of quirky monsters, tricky puzzles, and outlandish bosses in this fast-paced, lighthearted Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.3%, Lore-Rich 15.9%, Platformer 12.1%, Open World 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%
Erandique the indigenous hero!
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.3%, Platformer 15.3%, Lore-Rich 13%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Adventure 8.9%
Misspell is a 2D atmospheric Metroidvania about magic and mysteries of the past. Uncover the secrets of an island risen from the ashes of a catastrophe and master a magical living vine that changes the way you fight and explore. Every step tells a story — every enemy echoes the mistakes of the past.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.2%, Platformer 14%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%, Open World 8.5%, Story Rich 6.6%
Explore an interconnected world full of platforming challenges in this short metroidvania. Reach new areas by swinging from ceilings, throwing bombs, bouncing off spikes, and more. Examine dozens of artifacts, commune with forgotten gods, and piece together what happened to Auridia.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35%, Platformer 11%, Lore-Rich 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Story Rich 8.1%
Become symphonic in Narita Boy! A radical action-adventure as a legendary pixel hero trapped as a mere echo within the Digital Kingdom. Discover the mysteries behind the Techno-sword, lock swords with the corrupt and tainted Stallions. Save the world!
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.9%, Lore-Rich 15.4%, Platformer 10.6%, Emotional 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
Aetherica: Echoes of Exodus is a 2D, hand-drawn, metroidvania inspired action-adventure where you follow Floria and Kipp on their journey through an unique and epic journey inside the long lost dystopian civilization: Providence.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.1%, Lore-Rich 13.3%, Open World 11.6%, Puzzle Platformer 11.4%, Emotional 9.1%
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 39.1%, Platformer 17.9%, Exploration 8.7%, Adventure 7.2%, Puzzle Platformer 6.2%
Chasing the Sky is an epic adventure set on a vast flying island filled with terrifying monsters and mysteries. Explore its world, overcome deadly challenges, and gather a team to survive – all brought to life with classic hand-drawn art.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.7%, Lore-Rich 17.4%, Platformer 14.9%, Exploration 6.3%, Adventure 5.5%
Help a turnip reach the stars in this award-winning 1-bit metroidvania!
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.1%, Platformer 17%, Open World 10.2%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
Hell Being is a metroidvania where the player explores hell as a hell-born creature, face its challenges and monsters to unlock new powers and find a way out from the injustice of being born in this place.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.1%, Platformer 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Open World 9.1%, Action-Adventure 7.6%
You have stumbled into a world shrouded in darkness, where your body has transformed into that of a strange creature. Using your ability to dispel the darkness, you must explore and learn within this mysterious realm, uncovering the truth of this world while seeking a way to return to your own.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32%, Puzzle Platformer 15.8%, Platformer 12.3%, Open World 9.7%, Exploration 7.2%
Become the Messenger of God and descend into the endless abyss to defeat powerful enemies and bosses while fulfilling the divine command in this 2D Metroidvania action adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Platformer 9.7%, Dark Fantasy 7.6%, Adventure 7.4%
Leap into an amphibious adventure where your tongue is your grappling hook! Use your tongue to swing, slap and grapple your way through this vibrant Metroidvania. Will you help prince Rill to unlock the power of the great spirits and find his sister, lost in the midst of a royal conspiracy?
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.5%, Platformer 14.1%, Lore-Rich 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Action-Adventure 7.2%
Welcome to the world of Glight, a dark fantasy side-scroller adventure by ATOMIC BREATH. On a daunting journey to recover something long lost, give form to your powers of light and darkness in a fast-flowing, super-tight platformer full of hidden shortcuts and devious secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31%, Platformer 12.8%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Open World 9.2%, Side Scroller 8.3%
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 38.1%, Puzzle Platformer 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Platformer 11%, Story Rich 7.2%
Raji: An Ancient Epic is an action-adventure game set in ancient India. A young girl named Raji has been chosen by the gods to stand against the demonic invasion. She must use the powers granted to her by the gods to rescue her brother as she battles to face the demon lord Mahabalasura.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.3%, Platformer 16.4%, Story Rich 8.9%, Puzzle Platformer 8.6%, Atmospheric 6.1%
Venture beneath the Ghost Kingdom where you will encounter strange creatures, solve puzzles and uncover hidden secrets!
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.7%, Platformer 17.2%, Puzzle Platformer 12.7%, Adventure 9.4%, Exploration 6.3%
Fight, dash, swim and bite your way through 3 different dungeons. Let the inner shark out! Face many different opponents and defeat powerful bosses. Makis Adventure is an Action-Platformer with a bite!
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.6%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Platformer 9%, Action-Adventure 8.9%
Chiaroscuro is a 2D adventure platformer with metroidvania elements. Explore a world that has fallen into darkness and discover the Lights to illuminate your forgotten past.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.3%, Platformer 12.5%, Open World 7.5%, Dark Fantasy 7%, Action-Adventure 6.5%
In MONOMOON, the way forward is reserved for the knowing and the daring. Guided by moonlight, you’ll uncover hidden truths and wander through a tiny and mysterious open world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.4%, Puzzle Platformer 14.2%, Platformer 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Open World 8%
Join Tiny as he starts his first adventure. Unlock abilities, explore ancient civilisations, and descent into dark caverns or climb the mountain peaks. Tumble, run and hide from dangerous foes, or befriend and fight alongside Tiny's greatest idols.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.5%, Puzzle Platformer 16.5%, Platformer 9.5%, Adventure 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
Constance is a 2D hand-drawn action adventure featuring a paintbrush-wielding artist, striving to escape from a colorful but decaying inner-world, created by her declining mental health.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.7%, Platformer 11.7%, Emotional 11.1%, Open World 9.7%, Action-Adventure 6.9%
Play as Akari, a magical fox imbued with the power of light in this fast paced Metroidvania. Slash and Dash your way through an army of darkness and explore diverse, beautiful worlds.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.5%, Lore-Rich 13.9%, Emotional 11.5%, Platformer 10.4%, Action-Adventure 7.2%
BitUp is a side scrolling, exploration metroidvania game set in a Cubist-Impressionist universe. A game kept hidden by its legendary creator, while its protagonist looks for answers. Players must aid Bit in its quest to find out what lies beyond.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.1%, Platformer 16.1%, Puzzle Platformer 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Exploration 7%
Explore the ruins of an ancient city. Solve puzzles to unlock new paths, abilities, and forgotten lore. Read the lost stories you uncover to gain insight into a tangled web of mysteries. Using only your wits and your trusty torch to guide you, you must find a way to return light to a starless sky.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.9%, Lore-Rich 23.2%, Mystery 9.3%, Exploration 7.4%, Dark Fantasy 7.3%
Explore and fight your way through a dense and sprawling world filled with mystery. Take your checkpoint with you while discovering secrets and abilities as you fight your way up the mountain you found yourself in. Do you have what it takes to slay the Forest God?
Why similar: Metroidvania 26%, Open World 12.9%, Dark Fantasy 10%, Platformer 10%, Mystery 8.6%
MAT is a young boy trapped in a school he barely recognises. Help him in the search for answers, shifting between worlds, uncovering new challenges, creatures, and abilities in each of them. Explore a narrative platformer inspired by the metroidvania genre, made by friends for friends.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.5%, Open World 13.9%, Side Scroller 8.5%, Action-Adventure 7.7%, Puzzle Platformer 6.3%
For Mercuri, a girl who fell into a fallen kingdom, everything is overwhelming. She digs deeper into the depths of the kingdom with the help of Golem Hando. Take down the enemies in front of you with TAG-ACTION that alternates between two characters and continue your exploration!
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.1%, Lore-Rich 21.5%, Platformer 16%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Adventure 5.8%
Astronite Landing on Neplea is the prologue to this fantastic 1bit metroidvania that combines action, exploration, puzzles and platforms. Take on Astronite's first major challenge and defeat the deadly Kronch.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.8%, Platformer 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, Adventure 6.2%
Explore a dense, interconnected labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items to manipulate your environment in surprising and meaningful ways. Encounter beautiful and unsettling creatures, as you attempt to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.3%, Puzzle Platformer 15.9%, Platformer 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Exploration 7.7%
A shape-shifting, pixel-art, story-rich action adventure metroidvania for PC
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.4%, Open World 11.9%, Puzzle Platformer 9.9%, Action-Adventure 8.2%, Side Scroller 7.7%
Well Dweller is a dark fairy-tale metroidvania, full of charming characters living in a wretched kingdom. Play as Glimmer - a tiny bird armed with a matchstick - who must burn the wicked queen to save his family.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.1%, Dark Fantasy 12.7%, Platformer 10.6%, Lore-Rich 8.6%, Action-Adventure 8.3%
The greatest epic by the weakest creature! Zip across mountains in Sticky Sword, a fast-paced, super-exciting warp-action Metroidvania. Guide a timid slime to save the mountain. Make your slime stronger by collecting legendary swords, and slash the ultimate apex creature—a colossal dragon
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.2%, Puzzle Platformer 16.7%, Lore-Rich 15.1%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Side Scroller 9%
Florarium is a Metroidvania game focused on exploration and battle. Explore the mysterious world full of unexpected secrets. Battle fierce enemies with your bow. Choose your own path to your goddess in the vast, interconnected world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.4%, Platformer 15.4%, Exploration 8.4%, Story Rich 8.2%, Emotional 7.4%
Selfloss is an emotional exploration game filled with rich lore, set in a whale-worshipping, Slavic-inspired world. Embark on the journey of the healer, Kazimir, and his magical staff as he fights a mysterious Miasma in search of a ritual to cure his wounded soul.
Why similar: Metroidvania 19.1%, Lore-Rich 16.1%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, Puzzle Platformer 12.4%, Emotional 10.7%