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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Adventure, Metroidvania, Platformer.

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A hero resurrected. A new Adventure. With stunning, 2D pixel art, Adventure of Samsara combines classic gameplay, a deeply connected world, and a heady, twisting narrative of death, rebirth and memory. Become the Solar Champion and restore balance to the multiverse.

Reviews: Very Positive — 90% — of 71 reviews
Released: 2025-09-04
Developer: Ilex Games
Publisher: Atari
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

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    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%

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    95% matchMostly Positive77% of 379 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    Windows
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    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 61%

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    91% matchVery Positive84% of 1,750 reviews2024
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    Windows
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    Windows

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    90% matchVery Positive83% of 988 reviews2024
    Dev: Surgent StudiosPub: Electronic Arts
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%

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    Windows

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    Windows

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    Windows
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    Windows

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    Windows
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    Windows

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    Windows
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    Windows
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    79% matchMixed67% of 132 reviews2025
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    74% matchVery Positive97% of 206 reviews2025
    Dev: Reed Molbak
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    77% matchMostly Positive74% of 195 reviews2022
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    76% matchVery Positive83% of 1,338 reviews2021
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    75% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,162 reviews2021
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    71% matchVery Positive88% of 286 reviews2023
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    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 19,084 reviews2013
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    71% matchMostly Positive77% of 708 reviews2018
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    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    AWAKEN - Astral Blade is a 2.5D action-adventure metroidvania where you play as Tania, a bionic warrior fighting through a world twisted by Karpas energy. Master parries, upgrade your abilities, and survive relentless enemies and bosses. Is there any chance of survival in such a desperate place?

    Why similar: Metroidvania 21.8%, Souls-like 20.4%, Action RPG 10.8%, 2D Platformer 9.2%, Platformer 8.8%

  54. #54 Noreya: The Gold Project
    67% matchVery Positive84% of 166 reviews2024
    Dev: DreamirlPub: PixelHeart
    Windows · Linux

    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 37.8%, Platformer 14.2%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Exploration 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 8%

  55. #55 Elementallis
    64% matchVery Positive91% of 298 reviews2026
    Dev: AnKae GamesPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Top-down action-adventure with elemental magic gameplay. Guided by guilt, you embark on a journey to restore the elements in a dying world. Harness and master elemental powers to fight enemies, solve puzzles, and explore a vast world filled with ancient temples.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 30%, Action RPG 18.8%, Action-Adventure 11%, Exploration 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%

  56. #56 After Death
    69% matchVery Positive89% of 167 reviews2017
    Dev: After Death Team
    Windows

    After Death is a platform / exploration game in a dark and hostile world. With the help from lost souls, you will have to find a way to open a gate which seems to be the only exit from this mysterious world infected by monsters.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 50.9%, Platformer 11.4%, 2D Platformer 10%, Action 6.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%

  57. #57 TOOK: The Immortal Hero
    67% matchMostly Positive75% of 269 reviews2023
    Dev: 妖妖酒Pub: IndieArk
    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: Souls-like 21.8%, Metroidvania 20.7%, Swordplay 15%, 2D Platformer 10.2%, Platformer 6.4%

  58. #58 Kharon's Crypt - Even Death May Die
    67% matchVery Positive95% of 108 reviews2022
    Dev: Hebi LeePub: Andromeda Project
    Windows

    Metroidvania dungeon crawler about Death & Grief full of puzzles, secrets & challenges. Inspired by old GameBoy Color games with Retro Pixel Art Aesthetics but with challenging boss fights & Lore-Rich

    Why similar: Metroidvania 34.4%, Souls-like 31.5%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Exploration 8%, Story Rich 7.6%

  59. #59 Inexistence Rebirth
    69% matchMostly Positive72% of 137 reviews2020
    Dev: Jonathan Brassaud
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 35%

    Rediscover this great Metroidvania game in a brand new version with a lot of features and improvements! Run in a vast world full of mysteries and action in this Metroidvania-style game inspired by the classics of the 16-bit era.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 47.3%, Platformer 19%, RPG 11%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Action 4.9%

  60. #60 SoulQuest
    65% matchVery Positive80% of 115 reviews2026
    Dev: SoulBlade Studio LLCPub: indie.io
    Windows

    Carve your path through hordes of enemies, defying the gods to seize the power of Morrigan, Goddess of Death, and retrieve the soul of your beloved! SoulQuest combines amazing gameplay with the unique Celtic mythology into one, action-packed mixture!

    Why similar: 2D Platformer 21.6%, Platformer 18.5%, Action-Adventure 14.7%, Story Rich 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%

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