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Games Like A Valley Without Wind

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Indie, Action, 2D, Adventure.

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You choose how to play, and the world of Environ adapts around you.

Reviews: Mixed — 60% — of 519 reviews
Released: 2012-04-24
Developer: Arcen Games
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Median playtime: 1.9 hrs
Mean playtime: 4.3 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 92%

Overview

A Valley Without Wind is a unique blend of procedural generation, platforming, and open-world exploration that rewards players for adapting to an ever-changing environment. These recommendations focus on games that capture that same spirit of discovery, procedural variety, and experimental 2D action-platforming.

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    97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,511,859 reviews2011
    Dev: Re-Logic
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 33.2 hrsMean: 149.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

    Why similar: Platformer 17.6%, Multiplayer 17.2%, Co-op 14.9%, Open World 14%, Adventure 12%

    Why You'll Like It: It offers the definitive procedural 2D open-world experience with deep exploration and building mechanics similar to the scope of the seed game.

  2. #2 Chasm
    96% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,617 reviews2018
    Dev: Bit Kid, Inc.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Explore the depths below a remote mountain town in this procedurally-generated Adventure Platformer. Taking inspiration from hack 'n slash dungeon crawlers and Metroidvania-style platformers, Chasm will immerse you in a fantasy world full of exciting treasure, deadly enemies, and abundant secrets.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 30.9%, Platformer 23.1%, Procedural Generation 16.8%, Action 8.8%, Indie 7.4%

    Why You'll Like It: This game blends procedural generation with traditional metroidvania exploration, making it a direct thematic match.

  3. #3 Starbound
    96% matchVery Positive90% of 122,901 reviews2016
    Dev: Chucklefish
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 17.2 hrsMean: 64.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    You’ve fled your home, only to find yourself lost in space with a damaged ship. Your only option is to beam down to the planet below, repair your ship and set off to explore the universe...

    Why similar: Open World 20.6%, Co-op 18%, Multiplayer 15.5%, Action 13.3%, Adventure 13.2%

    Why You'll Like It: This game captures the procedural world-hopping and survival-adventure feel that makes the seed game's exploration so compelling.

  4. #4 Risk of Rain (2013)
    94% matchVery Positive93% of 29,779 reviews2013
    Dev: Hopoo GamesPub: Gearbox Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Risk of Rain is an action platformer with roguelike elements. With permanent death as a primary feature, players will have to play their best to get as far as possible. Fight on a mysterious planet with randomly spawning enemies and bosses, either alone or with 3 friends in online co-op.

    Why similar: Platformer 37.4%, Action Roguelike 21%, Action 10.8%, Co-op 9.3%, Indie 8.9%

    Why You'll Like It: This original 2013 title perfectly mirrors the procedural action-platformer intensity and experimental design of the seed game.

  5. #5 Dead Cells
    94% 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 23.5%, Platformer 18.3%, Procedural Generation 15.3%, Metroidvania 14.3%, Action Roguelike 7.8%

    Why You'll Like It: It provides a highly polished procedural metroidvania experience that emphasizes fast-paced combat and exploration.

  6. #6 Vagante
    93% matchVery Positive89% of 4,986 reviews2018
    Dev: Nuke Nine
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Vagante is an action-packed platformer that features permanent death and procedurally generated levels. Play cooperatively with friends both locally and online, or adventure solo in this challenging roguelike-inspired game.

    Why similar: Roguevania 22.3%, Platformer 15.4%, Action Roguelike 12.1%, Procedural Generation 11.7%, Roguelite 10.2%

    Why You'll Like It: It combines procedural rogue-like elements with 2D platforming and RPG character growth.

  7. #7 Rogue Legacy 2
    92% matchVery Positive91% of 14,873 reviews2022
    Dev: Cellar Door Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 24.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Rogue Legacy 2 is what you'd get if you mashed Rogue Legacy and a sequel together. Every time you die, your children will succeed you, and each child is unique. Your daughter might be a Colourblind Archer, and your son could be a Pacifistic Chef. Either way, one of them is getting conscripted.

    Why similar: Platformer 30.2%, Metroidvania 24.6%, Procedural Generation 13%, Action 8.6%, Indie 5.9%

    Why You'll Like It: The procedural platforming and persistent character progression systems offer a refined take on the experimental nature of the seed game.

  8. #8 Spelunky
    91% matchVery Positive92% of 16,534 reviews2013
    Dev: Mossmouth
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 21.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Spelunky is a unique platformer with randomized levels that offer a challenging new experience each time you play. Journey deep underground and explore fantastic places filled with all manner of monsters, traps, and treasure.

    Why similar: Platformer 48.5%, Procedural Generation 16.5%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Indie 8%, Action 3.3%

    Why You'll Like It: As a classic of the procedural platformer genre, it captures the high-stakes exploration and discovery found in the seed game.

  9. #9 Aura of Worlds
    91% 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 23.2%, Platformer 21.1%, Procedural Generation 14.5%, Metroidvania 14.4%, Action Roguelike 5.9%

    Why You'll Like It: It focuses on procedural platforming challenges that require quick thinking and adaptation.

  10. #10 SteamWorld Dig 2
    90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 8,836 reviews2017
    Dev: Image & Form Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    SteamWorld Dig is back! Dig deep, gain riches and unearth the terrors of the underworld in this platform mining adventure influenced by classic Metroidvania style games.

    Why similar: Platformer 35.3%, Metroidvania 29.5%, Action 11.2%, Adventure 10.2%, Indie 8.3%

    Why You'll Like It: The focus on procedural mining and exploration provides a satisfying sense of progression and discovery.

  11. #11 Core Keeper
    88% matchVery Positive93% of 63,205 reviews2024
    Dev: PugstormPub: Fireshine Games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 12.0 hrsMean: 33.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Explore a vast cavern of creatures, relics and resources in a mining sandbox adventure for 1-8 players. Mine, build, fight, craft and farm to unravel the mystery of the ancient Core.

    Why similar: Procedural Generation 28.2%, Open World 15.3%, Co-op 14.5%, Multiplayer 10.8%, Action 10.3%

    Why You'll Like It: This sandbox adventure features procedural underground exploration and survival elements that echo the seed game's world-building.

  12. #12 Valley
    89% matchVery Positive91% of 6,673 reviews2016
    Dev: Blue Isle StudiosPub: Blue Isle Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Explore the vast and beautiful world of Valley using the power of the L.E.A.F. suit: a fierce exoskeleton that grants exceptional speed and agility along with the phenomenal ability to manipulate the life and death of all living things.

    Why similar: Open World 22%, Adventure 21.6%, Action 17.5%, Platformer 14%, Indie 12.8%

    Why You'll Like It: Despite being 3D, it shares the exploration-focused spirit and environmental traversal mechanics of the seed game.

  13. #13 Windforge
    89% matchMixed68% of 616 reviews2014
    Dev: Snowed In Studios
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 43%

    WindForge is a side-scrolling block-building game where you explore hostile skies in an ever-changing Steampunk world. Everything you see can be created or destroyed, creating an RPG without barriers that rewards creative problem solving and improvisation.

    Why similar: Platformer 27.3%, Action 19.4%, Indie 19.3%, Open World 16.6%, 2D 5.9%

    Why You'll Like It: This steampunk-themed procedural sandbox features building and exploration mechanics that mirror the seed game's experimental nature.

  14. #14 Hollow Knight
    85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 534,538 reviews2017
    Dev: Team Cherry
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 41.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.

    Why similar: Platformer 34.3%, Metroidvania 32.7%, Indie 7.2%, Open World 6.1%, Adventure 5.5%

    Why You'll Like It: While less procedural, it is the gold standard for metroidvania exploration and atmosphere.

  15. #15 Noita
    84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 85,805 reviews2020
    Dev: Nolla Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 29.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Noita is a magical action roguelite set in a world where every pixel is physically simulated. Fight, explore, melt, burn, freeze and evaporate your way through the procedurally generated world using spells you've created yourself.

    Why similar: Open World 26.3%, Action Roguelike 21%, Action 16.9%, Roguelite 14.9%, Indie 14.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Its experimental physics and procedural world generation offer the same sense of chaotic discovery found in the seed game.

  16. #16 Abyss Odyssey
    86% matchMixed63% of 2,526 reviews2014
    Dev: ACE TeamPub: SEGA
    Windows
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    From indie Chilean developer ACE Team comes a new side-scrolling action adventure game featuring a complex fighting engine in procedurally generated levels that destines its three warriors to battle a different abyss each time! Choose your hero and also learn to possess your enemies in the abyss…

    Why similar: Roguevania 29.4%, Platformer 21.6%, Action Roguelike 9.9%, Action 9.3%, Metroidvania 7.8%

    Why You'll Like It: This action-platformer features procedural elements and a unique combat system that feels experimental.

  17. #17 A Valley Without Wind 2
    87% matchMixed46% of 227 reviews2013
    Dev: Arcen Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 12 minMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 29%

    A modern take on the 16-bit era, A Valley Without Wind 2 blends a variety of mechanics across multiple genres, seamlessly bringing together the best qualities of old-school platform-shooters and turn-based strategy games.

    Why similar: Platformer 27.1%, Procedural Generation 14.5%, Action 11.8%, Experimental 9.4%, Co-op 8%

    Why You'll Like It: The direct sequel refines the mechanics of the original while maintaining the same procedural world-building philosophy.

  18. #18 MoonQuest
    86% matchMostly Positive74% of 107 reviews2020
    Dev: Wizard Mode
    Windows

    A procedurally-generated adventure game! Explore unique worlds with wild forests, ice-capped mountains and ancient ruins. Talk to giant snails, seek out magical items, and forge the weapons that will help you on your journey!

    Why similar: Procedural Generation 20.9%, Platformer 19.5%, Action 16.4%, Adventure 13.2%, Indie 11.5%

    Why You'll Like It: This procedural adventure game captures the sense of wonder and exploration found in the seed game.

  19. #19 Axiom Verge
    84% matchVery Positive90% of 6,442 reviews2015
    Dev: Thomas Happ Games LLC
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Explore and uncover the mystery of a surreal alien world by blasting aliens and glitching your environment in this intense retro side-scrolling action/adventure.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 42.3%, Platformer 30.6%, Action 8.3%, Indie 7.4%, Adventure 5.3%

    Why You'll Like It: This title captures the sense of mystery and exploration essential to the metroidvania experience.

  20. #20 Spirits Abyss
    83% matchVery Positive96% of 421 reviews2020
    Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Spirits Abyss is a roguelite platformer with destructible terrain. Cast into the Abysm you must explore its diverse depths battling phantasmic meanies and plundering its useful treasures to find a way home... but does something nestle beyond the realmic veil of death?

    Why similar: Platformer 30.8%, Procedural Generation 20.7%, Action Roguelike 11.2%, Co-op 7.9%, Action 6.8%

    Why You'll Like It: This procedural platformer offers a challenging and atmospheric experience similar to the seed game's exploration.

  21. #21 Lone Fungus
    82% matchVery Positive84% of 1,139 reviews2023
    Dev: BASTI GAMES
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    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: Platformer 34.1%, Metroidvania 30%, Action 11.1%, Adventure 9.1%, Side Scroller 4.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A metroidvania that emphasizes platforming precision and exploration in a colorful 2D world.

  22. #22 Rain World
    81% matchVery Positive94% of 50,449 reviews2017
    Dev: VideocultPub: Akupara Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 23.7 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    You are a nomadic slugcat, both predator and prey in a broken ecosystem. Grab your spear and brave the industrial wastes, hunting enough food to survive, but be wary— other, bigger creatures have the same plan... and slugcats look delicious.

    Why similar: Platformer 38.1%, Metroidvania 18.5%, Open World 12.9%, Indie 9%, Adventure 7.1%

    Why You'll Like It: The procedural survival mechanics and platforming focus create a challenging and unique world to explore.

  23. #23 Vertical Drop Heroes HD
    82% matchVery Positive80% of 743 reviews2014
    Dev: Nerdook Productions
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 24 minMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 36%

    Vertical Drop Heroes is a procedural platformer RPG hybrid with roguelike elements, where your hero adventures through randomly generated stages. Armed with a variety of skills and traits, you must use your cunning and reflexes to survive the dangers of each stage.

    Why similar: Platformer 28%, Procedural Generation 20.8%, Co-op 12%, Action Roguelike 11%, Multiplayer 7.3%

    Why You'll Like It: It blends procedural platforming with RPG elements and cooperative play options.

  24. #24 UnderMine
    80% matchVery Positive90% of 9,748 reviews2020
    Dev: Thorium
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    An action-adventure roguelike with a bit of RPG tossed in. Adventure deep into the UnderMine and discover powerful relics, deadly enemies, hidden secrets, and a few friends to help along the way.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.3%, Roguelite 18.5%, Procedural Generation 18%, Action 9.9%, Indie 7.1%

    Why You'll Like It: This action-adventure game utilizes procedural dungeons and RPG elements to create a rewarding gameplay loop.

  25. #25 Magicite
    81% matchVery Positive85% of 7,589 reviews2014
    Dev: Sean YoungPub: SmashGames
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Explore, craft, and survive in this Multiplayer RPG Platformer with permanent death! Featuring many Rogue-like elements, Magicite randomly generates each underground dungeon for you and your friends to delve deep into.

    Why similar: Platformer 30.1%, Action Roguelike 12.5%, Co-op 11.9%, Multiplayer 11.5%, Indie 9.2%

    Why You'll Like It: It focuses on procedural survival and crafting in a 2D platforming environment.

  26. #26 Salt and Sanctuary
    79% matchVery Positive89% of 21,497 reviews2016
    Dev: Ska Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 36.9%, Platformer 30%, Action 10%, Co-op 7.1%, Indie 4.8%

    Why You'll Like It: It offers a deep, challenging metroidvania experience with complex RPG systems similar to the seed game's character customization.

  27. #27 Plague Breaker
    79% matchVery Positive90% of 51 reviews2023
    Dev: Wozzy Games Limited
    Windows

    Plague Breaker is a retro roguelike platformer with heavy RPG elements. Pick your class and ascend a procedurally generated castle filled with undead monsters and corrupted plague doctors. Level up your character and find items, weapons, and traders along the way before taking on each floors boss.

    Why similar: Roguevania 25.6%, Platformer 18.6%, Procedural Generation 12.8%, Metroidvania 11.1%, Action Roguelike 8.3%

    Why You'll Like It: It combines roguevania elements with character customization and procedural level design.

  28. #28 Himno - The Silent Melody
    78% matchMostly Positive79% of 345 reviews2021
    Dev: David Moralejo SánchezPub: GrabTheGames
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 48 minMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 45%

    Himno - The Silent Melody is an atmospheric roguelite action RPG. Explore different interconnected environments, gather materials to create your unique arsenal and build and automate your base.

    Why similar: Procedural Generation 27.7%, Action 14.9%, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Loot 10.6%, Roguelite 9.9%

    Why You'll Like It: It focuses on procedural exploration and movement, providing a relaxing yet engaging experience.

  29. #29 Cave Story+
    78% matchVery Positive93% of 7,930 reviews2011
    Dev: Nicalis, Inc.
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive action-adventure reminiscent of classic 8- and 16-bit games.

    Why similar: Platformer 43.7%, Metroidvania 28.6%, Action 8.6%, Indie 8.4%, Adventure 5.9%

    Why You'll Like It: This classic platformer-adventure provides the foundational feel of exploration and combat that the seed game builds upon.

  30. #30 Wayfinder
    76% matchMixed59% of 26,024 reviews2024
    Dev: Airship Syndicate
    Windows
    Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Become a Wayfinder, and unlock their powers as you choose your path and playstyle while pushing back a hostile force that has overtaken your world. A Co-Op ARPG where you directly shape and customize the endless adventures you go on with friends, because Wayfinders are stronger together.

    Why similar: Loot 20.4%, Action 16.3%, Open World 15.9%, Co-op 15.7%, Adventure 11.4%

  31. #31 Moon Hunters
    76% matchMostly Positive78% of 5,202 reviews2016
    Dev: Kitfox Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Play alone or with friends! A co-op personality test about exploring an ancient, occult world in 5 days. How will you be remembered?

    Why similar: Procedural Generation 41.4%, Action Roguelike 20.3%, Roguelite 17%, Adventure 11.3%, 2D 5.6%

  32. #32 Rogue Worlds
    74% 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 23.3%, Platformer 21.7%, Metroidvania 14.8%, Procedural Generation 14.2%, Action Roguelike 5.7%

  33. #33 illumine
    77% matchVery Positive84% of 80 reviews2016
    Dev: Dejima
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Experience a different take on the roguelike genre. Explore a world created on the fly by your actions. Wonder about your purpose.

    Why similar: Experimental 22.3%, Action 16.5%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Procedural Generation 14.9%, Adventure 12.2%

  34. #34 Space Pirates and Zombies
    75% matchVery Positive91% of 3,143 reviews2011
    Dev: MinMax Games Ltd.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%

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    Why similar: Procedural Generation 36.6%, Action 22.3%, Open World 16%, Indie 14.2%, 2D 4.5%

  35. #35 Ethan: Meteor Hunter
    77% matchMixed62% of 255 reviews2014
    Dev: Seaven Studio
    Windows
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  36. #36 Lost Existence
    75% matchMixed69% of 65 reviews2021
    Dev: Lurid Spectre Games
    Windows

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    Windows

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    74% matchMixed62% of 63 reviews2021
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    Why similar: Procedural Generation 29.5%, Open World 17.8%, Action 13.6%, Adventure 10.7%, Loot 9.9%

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    73% matchVery Positive94% of 62 reviews2021
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    72% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,625 reviews2015
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    70% matchVery Positive80% of 92 reviews2023
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    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,547 reviews2023
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    Windows
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  43. #43 SHEEPO
    69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 561 reviews2020
    Dev: Kyle Thompson
    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 54%

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    68% matchVery Positive95% of 77 reviews2024
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    Windows

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    71% matchMostly Negative37% of 18,693 reviews2019
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    Windows
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    Windows
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    Windows

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    70% matchMostly Positive77% of 196 reviews2019
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    Dev: MixedBag Srl
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    Why similar: Metroidvania 23.2%, Action 19.5%, Adventure 14.3%, Indie 14.2%, Open World 13.6%

  50. #50 Heroes of Hammerwatch
    68% matchVery Positive87% of 9,421 reviews2018
    Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 25.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Heroes of Hammerwatch is a rogue-lite action-adventure. Explore and battle your way through procedurally generated levels on your own or with up to 3 friends.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.2%, Co-op 20.2%, Roguelite 17.6%, Multiplayer 12.5%, Procedural Generation 10.8%

  51. #51 Step By Step
    67% matchVery Positive98% of 105 reviews2023
    Dev: Tripp RaineyPub: Trippster Studios
    Windows

    In a game where you can't stop moving, every step is progress. But whether that progress is forward or backward, that is up to you...

    Why similar: Platformer 69%, Adventure 8.3%, Action 7.5%, 2D 6.9%, Multiplayer 4.2%

  52. #52 SELINI
    65% matchVery Positive96% of 55 reviews2026
    Dev: Cymban
    Windows

    A wordless metroidvania through fog-covered ruins and the remnants of a lost world. Explore, gain new abilities and uncover meaning without guidance or dialogue.

    Why similar: Platformer 39.8%, Metroidvania 29.8%, Action 12.2%, Adventure 8.2%, Side Scroller 5.5%

  53. #53 Wild West and Wizards
    69% matchMostly Positive73% of 387 reviews2020
    Dev: Lavaboots Studios
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 55%

    Wild West and Wizards is an open world exploration RPG set in a re-imagined new frontier. Pick a class and level up unlocking abilities and exploring a world filled with quests, loot, outlaws, bosses, spells, caves, towns, and other mysterious places.

    Why similar: Open World 19.9%, Action 19%, Adventure 14.1%, Indie 13%, Loot 12.8%

  54. #54 Choice Chamber
    70% matchMostly Positive74% of 272 reviews2015
    Dev: Studio Bean
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Choice Chamber is a real-time, crowdsourced, procedurally generated game where your fate is in everyone else's hands.

    Why similar: Platformer 39.5%, Procedural Generation 27.1%, Action Roguelike 17%, Roguelite 12.4%, 2D 4%

  55. #55 Himno
    66% matchVery Positive91% of 5,803 reviews2019
    Dev: David Moralejo SánchezPub: GrabTheGames
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 24 minMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 27%

    Himno is a peaceful, 2D platformer game with an infinite number of beautiful procedurally generated maps. Take a breath, and relax.

    Why similar: Platformer 29.6%, Procedural Generation 22.6%, Action Roguelike 9.2%, Multiplayer 8.5%, Action 7.9%

  56. #56 Eternal Strands
    63% matchVery Positive88% of 1,568 reviews2025
    Dev: Yellow Brick Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    A next-generation action experience where the elements obey you, the terrain bends to your will, and every victory is entirely your own.

    Why similar: Open World 25.9%, Magic 24.2%, Action 18.8%, Adventure 14%, Fantasy 8.9%

  57. #57 A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda
    69% matchMixed69% of 913 reviews2011
    Dev: Extend Studio
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    You are the ultimate weapon with an ultimate sidekick – Collect secret items and get power ups to become the perfect weapon.

    Why similar: Platformer 61%, Action 19.9%, Indie 9.4%, Side Scroller 6.9%, 2D 2.2%

  58. #58 Extreme Evolution: Drive to Divinity
    65% matchVery Positive100% of 88 reviews2024
    Dev: Sam AtlasPub: Mr. Sam Atlas
    Windows

    Evolution concludes in this expressive platformer. Movement is your power, transformation is your gift. Discover sites and evolve as you explore an organic underworld open-world, Earth looming in the distance...

    Why similar: Platformer 50%, Metroidvania 33.2%, Adventure 12.8%, Exploration 4%

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