Games Like Akaku Forest

Treasure Adventure Game casts you in the role of a young boy who lands on an island that is a fragment of what was once a continent, destroyed in the war between a demon and a wizard.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.4%, Puzzle Platformer 15.3%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Nonlinear 6.7%, Adventure 5.7%

A nameless skeleton awakens in a graveyard. To recover lost memories and uncover the truth, it embarks on a journey of self-discovery.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.4%, Puzzle Platformer 16.1%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Puzzle 9%, Adventure 7.1%

Venture beneath the Ghost Kingdom where you will encounter strange creatures, solve puzzles and uncover hidden secrets!

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.8%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Adventure 13.9%, Puzzle Platformer 12.2%, Action 11.7%

Once again approaching the refrigerator, Chefy magically finds himself in new worlds in which he has to find the ingredients for his favorite dish!

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.7%, Puzzle Platformer 14.6%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Puzzle 10%, Adventure 8.8%

You’ve lost your head… and you must get it back. In Guillotine, decapitate enemies, steal their powers, and face creatures from Basque folklore such as Patxi Errementaria, Olentzero, or the Sorgina. Terror and absurd humor in a platformer with the soul of a metroidvania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.6%, 2D Platformer 17.9%, Puzzle Platformer 11.8%, Puzzle 11.1%, Adventure 10.2%

Embark on an unforgettable adventure. Explore a mysterious world, uncover the secrets of the Zoodiacs, and face a threat that could destroy everything. Save your village as you dive into a story where nothing is as it seems.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.7%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Adventure 10.1%, Puzzle Platformer 8.4%, Action 7.4%

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 41.1%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Lore-Rich 9.1%, Nonlinear 7.6%, Adventure 6.1%

It is a 2D action adventure in pixel graphics. Combines the Metroidvania, platformer and puzzle platformer genres. Experience great fantasy worlds, challenging boss fights and exciting puzzles. Gradually learn new skills and become a master of magic.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.5%, Puzzle Platformer 15.6%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Puzzle 8.7%, Adventure 6.9%

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 35%, Puzzle Platformer 16.7%, Adventure 13.5%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%

Maelstrom is a platformer adventure set on a mysterious island. Explore an island designed in pixel art style, acquire ancient magic to upgrade yourself, defeat enemies and pass obstacles. Use the unique ability 'Rewind' to reach places that seemed impossible!

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.1%, 2D Platformer 16.8%, Adventure 10.1%, Action 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%

Amalu: Wells Between Worlds is a pixel-art 2D platformer, and Metroidvania blending Atmospheric exploration, Spell-casting puzzle mechanics, Amazigh/North African mythology and an emotional storytelling

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.2%, Puzzle Platformer 16.5%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Nonlinear 7.8%, Action 6.5%

A Bomb Caterpillar's Big Adventure! "Öoo" is a charming yet mysterious exploration puzzle platformer where you discover creative ways to use bombs!

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.5%, Puzzle Platformer 18.9%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Puzzle 10%, Nature 6.3%

Harness the power of the elements in a thrilling 2D Metroidvania adventure! Traverse a plague-stricken kingdom, face deadly foes, and uncover the truth behind a devastating storm. With handcrafted environments and challenging combat, shape your destiny in a world teetering on the edge of ruin.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.7%, Puzzle Platformer 15.9%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Puzzle 6.9%, Adventure 6.7%

Rift Walker is an open world 2D puzzle platformer where... there aren't any platforms?

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.6%, Puzzle Platformer 18.3%, Lore-Rich 12.3%, Puzzle 10.6%, Adventure 6.1%

Get batteries to get stronger! Enjoy your adventure now! Recover lost parts and get various skills.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.7%, 2D Platformer 17%, Puzzle Platformer 10%, Adventure 10%, Action 7.3%

La Cucaracha is an action-adventure game about a cockroach girl traveling across a dystopian Korea. Explore a 2D pixel-art world and follow Dodam’s lonely yet resilient journey through the ruins of a fallen society.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.4%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Puzzle Platformer 13.6%, Adventure 13.4%, Action 11.2%

An action puzzle game that makes full use of the power to break things and the power to heal. Explore a facility filled with dangers, try to escape from the facility, and solve the mysteries of the world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.9%, Puzzle Platformer 18.1%, 2D Platformer 17.3%, Action 13.3%, Puzzle 13%

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 31.5%, Puzzle Platformer 14.2%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Puzzle 9%, Nonlinear 8.6%

A 2D platformer metroidvania. Discover a strange place where everyone was turned into a tiny stone. Fight difficult bosses, explore an interconnected world, and piece together the chaotic history of people who suddenly lost their humanity (or not?).

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.9%, 2D Platformer 16.8%, Lore-Rich 10.8%, Nonlinear 7.2%, Adventure 7.1%

Step into the shoes of a lone wanderer in a ruined world, guarding the last ember of hope. Solve creative light-based puzzles, battle predators lurking in the shadows, and uncover the forgotten secrets of a broken land in this emotional platformer adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.1%, Puzzle Platformer 18.1%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Adventure 13.7%, Puzzle 7.5%

Relax to a story-driven puzzle platforming experience, solving puzzles using quantum entanglement. Entangle objects to find your way through a cave full of mysteries and friends. Embark on your journey through time in search of meaning in a life with no end.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.3%, Puzzle Platformer 17.9%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Nature 9.1%, Nonlinear 7.2%

Embark on a journey as Fiadh, a young woman with a deep connection to animals, racing against a cataclysmic storm in this mesmerizing 2D puzzle platformer. Traverse decaying landscapes, form unbreakable connections, and harness newfound abilities to preserve the last vestiges of a fading world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39%, Puzzle Platformer 18.7%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Puzzle 10.9%, Colorful 4.3%

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 32.4%, Lore-Rich 12.8%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Puzzle Platformer 10.5%, Nature 9.2%

In Me With Me you control 2 cats at the same time going through levels with puzzles. A very cool 2D platform game to pass the time.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.3%, 2D Platformer 19.2%, Adventure 18.9%, Puzzle 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%

The game Garden of Butterflies follows Rafaela on a journey of personal growth as she helps nature and her friends. Shrinking down and exploring her garden from a tiny perspective, she embarks on a unique visual and narrative experience, showing that everyone has the potential for great change.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44%, 2D Platformer 17.3%, Adventure 9.7%, Nature 8.5%, Action 7.1%

『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 44.8%, 2D Platformer 21.7%, Adventure 14.5%, Action 13.5%, 2D 3.6%

"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 40.3%, Puzzle Platformer 12.2%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Open World 8.4%, Puzzle 8.3%

Block is a minimalist platform puzzle game where you explore various bizarre locations and interact with creative scene mechanisms!

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.7%, Puzzle Platformer 18.9%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Puzzle 9.2%, Open World 5.1%

Wynn has traveled to this dying Kingdom of Alara because she heard a powerful Wizard has taken in her twin sister Eira. Explore the world that has been subjected by the Wizard and his five apprentices and discover enough power ups to find and kill Eira

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.5%, 2D Platformer 18.2%, Adventure 16.4%, Action 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%

"Switch Box" is a 2D pixel-art puzzle platformer. In an unfamiliar world, you must interact with the environment and utilize tools to solve challenges, overcome obstacles, and ultimately discover the path back home.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.2%, Puzzle Platformer 21%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Puzzle 11%, Adventure 6.9%

A nonlinear exploration-action game set in a fantastical, lush fantasy world with a huge interconnected map, tons of movement upgrades, character customizations, and vibrant pixel art.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.8%, Nonlinear 12%, Nature 9.3%, Fantasy 6.4%, Adventure 6.4%

Explore and protect the endangered forest as Fae, the last guardian. Face enemies, solve puzzles, and uncover hidden secrets in a challenging 2.5D metroidvania. The Last Awen combines action and exploration in a captivating visual experience.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.2%, Adventure 16.4%, Puzzle Platformer 13.2%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Puzzle 11.5%

Pain-T is an exploration-driven metroidvania where color is your greatest weapon. Restore a world drained of paint, overcome hostile creatures, unlock colorfull powers, reveal hidden paths, and paint your own destiny.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.1%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Colorful 7.5%, Action 7.2%, Adventure 7.2%

After escaping the research ship, Samuel finds himself crash landed on a foreign planet overrun by a hostile organization. Now it's up to Samuel and his trusty SOL equipment to rescue the scientists who also escaped the ship, and find a way off of the planet.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.1%, Puzzle Platformer 17.7%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, Puzzle 10.3%, Open World 5.3%

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 35.3%, Puzzle Platformer 17.3%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Puzzle 10.2%, Open World 5.4%

Gear Path is a small platformer Metroidvania-like game with exploring and power-ups. It's perfect for playing while waiting for another game.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.2%, Adventure 17%, Action 13%, Puzzle Platformer 12%, 2D Platformer 10.5%

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 39.9%, Lore-Rich 14%, Adventure 9.8%, Action 8.1%, 2D Platformer 6.9%

Explore large levels in endless ways with the ability to switch between Past, Present & Future. Set your own pace and challenge with a variety of unlockable characters and difficulty modes. Unlock additional content by clearing in-game challenges.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.8%, 2D Platformer 17.4%, Nonlinear 10.2%, Adventure 8%, Action 7.5%

In this 2D Puzzle Metroidvania, explore the world collecting items to help you solve puzzles on your way to reach the flag! Will you remember where you came from, and will you be able to collect all the hidden gems?

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.3%, Puzzle Platformer 22.9%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Adventure 6.6%, Nonlinear 6.1%

In Joseon, a kingdom honoring the Four Deities, chaos reigns. Nobles have unleashed sealed evils in a power grab, causing calamities. Join Irang and Haru on a journey to liberate the Deities and reclaim Joseon's last hope.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.5%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Puzzle Platformer 14.7%, Adventure 14.5%, Action 12.1%

FeatherCall is a fast pace, puzzle platformer where you help Luna, a mother blue bird, rescue her lost children. Brave numerous challenges and puzzles by Dashing to new heights, Throwing a guiding feather, and Gliding back to safety!

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.3%, 2D Platformer 16.8%, Adventure 15.8%, Puzzle Platformer 13%, Puzzle 12.5%

Battle powerful monsters, discover ancient artifacts, and forge your own path in Eystrandi, a 2D, Norse - inspired Metroidvania in which health is constantly draining, with the only thing between life and death being one's ability to reap health from their enemies.

Why similar: Metroidvania 48%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Adventure 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Action 7.1%

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 45.6%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Adventure 9.5%, Action 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%

A 2D pixel-like Metrovania game, exploring the game world with a unique atmosphere. In a mysterious and huge tree world, as time goes by, trees and plants have withered, the ecology has become worse, life has become scarce, and who will save the world that is about to break.

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.2%, Adventure 14.8%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Action 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 4.4%

Document an ancient paradise before it's lost forever. Study the behaviour of the EMUUROM creatures and use the gained knowledge to create new paths forward. Slowly, the machinations of the mythic forest sprites begin to unfold.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.5%, Puzzle Platformer 14.4%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Puzzle 9.1%, Nonlinear 7.4%

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 33.4%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Puzzle 12.1%, Adventure 11.4%, Action 9.1%

Dive into the conscious and use your brushes to solve puzzles, reclaim forgotten memories.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.3%, Puzzle Platformer 20.8%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Adventure 8.8%, Puzzle 8.2%

The NONOLITH consumes you. Copy and paste the world around you to discover the secrets of this ancient, enigmatic structure. You are very powerful, you just don't know it yet.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.2%, Puzzle Platformer 16.8%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Puzzle 9.3%, Nonlinear 9.1%

A boy, home alone, wanders into a shadowy underworld of knights and skeletons. Navigate a cunning labyrinth, find keys, solve color puzzles, and dodge foes in this gripping side-scroller. Uncover secrets in a haunting, nonlinear adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.1%, Puzzle 14.7%, Puzzle Platformer 13.8%, Adventure 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 7%

Refactor is a physics-based platformer taking elements from classic Metroidvanias. Placed in a world that is a puzzle itself, you can literally turn the world upside down by rearranging the map and building your own pathways through the game.

Why similar: Metroidvania 51.1%, Puzzle Platformer 25.2%, Adventure 11.9%, Action 9.1%, Indie 2.7%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.2%, 2D Platformer 20%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%, Adventure 7%, Action 5.8%

Alruna; now in wide-screen! A different kind of Metroidvania, a tour-de-force of game design, with world-class temples and dungeons. Dead men yearn for Heaven, but Elysium remains out of their grasp.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.3%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Puzzle Platformer 13.3%, Puzzle 9.2%, Adventure 8.6%

Xoul is a uniquely styled 2D ARPG. You can use the game's distinctive "Custom Combo" feature to create your own chain attacks, defeat various enemies, experience diverse stories, unravel the mysteries of this world—and then make your choice.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.2%, Puzzle Platformer 17.2%, 2D Platformer 16%, Lore-Rich 9.5%, Action 5.8%

Death Eclipse is a 2D dark fantasy action hack-and-slash where the God of Death wages war in a world consumed by immortality. When the cycle of life and death is broken, the realm descends into madness, and only the harbinger of the end can restore its finality.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.8%, 2D Platformer 19.3%, Adventure 16.9%, Action 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%

Banished from his kingdom, a young frog prince sets out on an adventure to save his people from the reign of King Croaker. There will be many perils along the way for this frog prince, can he swing his way out of trouble?

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.8%, Puzzle Platformer 19.4%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Puzzle 8.7%, Adventure 7.9%

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 44.7%, 2D Platformer 17.7%, Nonlinear 8.8%, Adventure 8.1%, Action 7.1%

《BeforeDisaster》 is a 2D action-adventure game. In the borderland, the plan of a certain cult organization gradually surfaces. The protagonist is ordered to defeat the cult leader to stop the plan. All this must be done before the disaster...

Why similar: Metroidvania 55.1%, Adventure 12%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Action 9.6%, Fantasy 7.3%

Explore the mysterious island of Kindara in this vibrant 2D action-adventure. Fight and platform your way through jungles, icy peaks, castles, and crystal caverns in a non-linear interconnected world. Adventure awaits!

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.9%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Nonlinear 10%, Adventure 7.6%, Puzzle 7.1%

Potata: Foxy Tale is a fairy tale themed platformer adventure game in a beautiful world of dark forests. Your goal is to restore the balance and assemble the fragments of the Woodland Spirit.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.1%, Puzzle Platformer 18%, Adventure 10.8%, Fantasy 5.6%, Action 5.4%

Science fiction 2D shooter with platformer and metroidvania elements. Players will have to explore a huge research complex consisting of nonlinear levels, which is crowded with robots

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.6%, 2D Platformer 16.8%, Puzzle Platformer 12.1%, Adventure 11.4%, Action 10.2%