- #1 ITORAH
97% matchMostly Positive74% of 945 reviews2022
Dev: Grimbart TalesPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Discover the world of Nahucan in this 2D action platformer. You are Itorah, the only human in this strange place. Explore, fight and survive to uncover your past and save Nahucan from its biggest threat, a mysterious plague!
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.8%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Female Protagonist 10%, Platformer 9.7%, Side Scroller 8.6%
- #2 9 Years of Shadows
96% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,324 reviews2023
Dev: Halberd StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Fight to bring beautiful colors back to a hand-crafted world of darkness and discover the story of Europa, a young warrior, and her ghostly childhood companion, Apino.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.2%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Platformer 13.1%, Action-Adventure 7.9%, Exploration 7.6%
- #3 Momodora: Moonlit Farewell
95% matchVery Positive92% of 3,252 reviews2024
Dev: BombservicePub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
"Momodora: Moonlit Farewell" is the latest installment in the Momodora series. Join Momo, High Priestess of the village of Koho, as she embarks on a divine mission to save her people from imminent destruction at the hands of the demon hordes summoned by a malevolent bellringer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 19.8%, Souls-like 12.3%, Side Scroller 11%, Female Protagonist 8.5%, Platformer 8.3%
- #4 Afterimage
94% matchMostly Positive77% of 10,285 reviews2023
Dev: Aurogon ShanghaiPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.4%, Souls-like 12.8%, Side Scroller 10.5%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Difficult 10.4%
- #5 Foregone
94% matchVery Positive82% of 1,402 reviews2021
Dev: Big Blue Bubble
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Foregone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art. Collect an arsenal of powerful weapons and unravel a compelling story of regret and conspiracy as you slice your way through hordes of enemies to save Calagan.
Why similar: Metroidvania 19.6%, Souls-like 13.2%, Side Scroller 12.4%, Difficult 11.3%, Platformer 10.3%
- #6 Moonscars
93% matchVery Positive83% of 1,510 reviews2022
Dev: Black MermaidPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Push the limits of your combat skills, and master new abilities to progress through an unforgiving nonlinear 2D world. Face off against the relentless darkness that seeks to destroy you. In Moonscars, every death is a lesson learnt—and as you overcome each challenge, new truths will be revealed.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.8%, Souls-like 18.9%, 2D Platformer 9.3%, Side Scroller 7.7%, Platformer 7.2%
- #7 8Doors: Arum's Afterlife Adventure
92% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,588 reviews2021
Dev: Rootless StudioPub: NEOWIZ
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
8Doors is a story-driven Metroidvania-style action platformer heavily influenced by Korean folktales. Play as ‘Arum’, a brave girl that has entered the realm of the afterlife in search of her father’s soul and guide her through the '8 Doors of Purgatory' to solve the mysteries that lie deep within.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.9%, Platformer 11.1%, Side Scroller 7.9%, Action 6.6%, Adventure 6.5%
- #8 Aeterna Noctis
91% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,140 reviews2021
Dev: Aeternum Game Studios S.L
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Aeterna Noctis is a challenging metroidvania that majestically combines action, exploration and adventure. With 2 game modes and difficulty based on action or the exclusive Noctis mode where a level of difficulty is added in precision platforming never seen in the metroidvania genre.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.6%, Souls-like 15.7%, Difficult 14%, Platformer 9.5%, Side Scroller 8.5%
- #9 Awita: Journey of Hope
91% matchMostly Positive74% of 96 reviews2025
Dev: ant_game_projects
Windows · Linux
Awita: Journey of Hope is a captivating side-scrolling metroidvania game that follows the remarkable journey of a courageous girl determined to rescue her village from the clutches of a devastating epidemic.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.3%, Souls-like 11.6%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Female Protagonist 8%
- #10 Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus
90% matchVery Positive84% of 1,708 reviews2024
Dev: Squid Shock StudiosPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Flow gracefully through a colorful, hand-drawn 2.5D action platformer inspired by Japanese folklore. Engage in acrobatic aerial combat, unlock powerful mystical abilities, and explore an interconnected world of myth as you seek to unravel the mysteries of your origin.
Why similar: Metroidvania 18.2%, Souls-like 14.1%, Side Scroller 12.2%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Platformer 9%
- #11 AWAKEN - Astral Blade
89% matchVery Positive83% of 1,243 reviews2024
Dev: Dark Pigeon GamesPub: ESDigital Games
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 18.3%, Souls-like 14.5%, Difficult 12.9%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Platformer 8.6%
- #12 Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight
89% matchVery Positive93% of 11,895 reviews2016
Dev: BombservicePub: PLAYISM
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight is the fourth installment in the beloved Momodora series of 2D platformers. Unleash ravaging combos against a variety of formidable monsters and deftly dodge your way through a cursed land to seek audience with the Queen and dispel the evil that threatens all life.
Why similar: Metroidvania 18.2%, Souls-like 13%, Difficult 11.2%, Side Scroller 10.2%, 2D Platformer 10%
- #13 Constance
87% matchVery Positive83% of 2,955 reviews2025
Dev: Blue Backpack
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 21.3%, Platformer 10.2%, Side Scroller 9.9%, Hand-drawn 8.9%, Female Protagonist 8.6%
- #14 Rebel Transmute
88% matchMostly Positive76% of 283 reviews2024
Dev: Fatal Fawn GamesPub: JanduSoft
Windows
Rebel Transmute is a challenging 2D action-platformer epic with heart! Explore the twisting caverns of an alien planet, augment your play-style to fit your strengths, battle deadly bosses, and uncover a dark truth as Moon Mikono searches for her long lost mother.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.2%, Souls-like 15.2%, Difficult 12.5%, Female Protagonist 8%, Platformer 7%
- #15 Iconoclasts
86% matchVery Positive86% of 5,010 reviews2018
Dev: Joakim SandbergPub: Bifrost Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 31.1%, Female Protagonist 14.5%, Platformer 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Story Rich 6%
- #16 Pronty
86% matchVery Positive91% of 1,310 reviews2021
Dev: 18Light Game Ltd.
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Guide Pronty and its Javelin partner Bront as it defends the once great city of Royla. Explore the deep sea, fight mutant sea creatures, and discover the secrets behind this new Atlantis in this beautiful action-packed adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.4%, Difficult 13.6%, Side Scroller 11.1%, 2D Platformer 10%, Platformer 8.3%
- #17 Solateria
84% matchVery Positive84% of 713 reviews2026
Dev: Studio DoodalPub: SHINSEGAE INFORMATION and COMMUNICATION Inc.
Windows
Solateria is a hand-drawn action Metroidvania with parry-focused combat. A small fire warrior journeys to find the Primordial Flame, the world’s last hope against the Shadow Plague. Defeat foes with stylish parries and explore mysterious realms to uncover the world’s secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.6%, Souls-like 17%, Difficult 14.6%, Hand-drawn 8.6%, 2D Platformer 8.2%
- #18 Souldiers
85% matchMixed69% of 3,112 reviews2022
Dev: Retro ForgePub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Fight for your freedom in a sprawling fantasy world caught between the living and the fallen. Hone your skills in a retro epic featuring puzzle platforming, metroidvania exploration and crunchy soulslike combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.3%, Difficult 15.2%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Souls-like 8.5%
- #19 Ariana and the Elder Codex
83% matchMostly Positive79% of 135 reviews2026
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International, Inc.
Windows
Ariana must restore the Codices and unravel the Library's hidden truths...
Why similar: Metroidvania 16.7%, Platformer 16.2%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Exploration 8.8%
- #20 Alwa's Legacy
84% matchVery Positive87% of 648 reviews2020
Dev: Elden Pixels
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Alwa’s Legacy is a modern retro game full of dangerous dungeons, mystic items and ancient secrets. Upgrade your magic and choose your own path in this non-linear adventure game brimming with exploration.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.1%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Platformer 11.1%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Exploration 8.5%
- #21 Gestalt: Steam & Cinder
82% matchVery Positive80% of 2,247 reviews2024
Dev: Metamorphosis GamesPub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Inspired by 16 and 32-bit classics, Gestalt: Steam & Cinder fuses tight 2D platforming and exhilarating combat with an engrossing, twist-laden narrative in a stunningly handcrafted steampunk world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25%, 2D Platformer 14%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Platformer 11.6%, Exploration 6.9%
- #22 MIO: Memories in Orbit
81% matchVery Positive83% of 4,771 reviews2026
Dev: Douze DixièmesPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Play as android MIO in this mesmerizing metroidvania where you explore the Vessel, an enormous technological ark overgrown with machines gone rogue. Uncover its secrets, enhance MIO's abilities, and save the spaceship and its residents from oblivion.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.5%, Souls-like 12.9%, Difficult 12.3%, Platformer 10.2%, Exploration 8.3%
- #23 ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 18,655 reviews2025
Dev: AdglobePub: Binary Haze Interactive
Windows
Median: 18.4 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Decades after the events of ENDER LILIES, Homunculi — sorrowful, artificial life forms — roam the land. In this dark fantasy Metroidvania, face formidable enemies and explore a bewitching post-apocalyptic world. Humans and Homunculi — what awaits at the end of the quest for their salvation?
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.4%, Souls-like 17.7%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Difficult 4.6%, 2D 4.5%
- #24 Lost Ruins
81% matchVery Positive85% of 5,792 reviews2021
Dev: ALTARI GAMESPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Lost Ruins is a 2D side-scrolling survival action game, where you play as a young girl that has awoken in a strange and foreign place without her memories. Explore a dark and dangerous world, battle hideous monsters, and topple incredible bosses.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.7%, Platformer 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Cute 8.9%, Female Protagonist 8.1%
- #25 Rusted Moss
80% matchVery Positive89% of 1,694 reviews2023
Dev: EmlisePub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Rusted Moss is a twin-stick shooter metroidvania where you sling around the map with your grapple, blasting your way through witches and rusted machine monstrosities alike. This wasteland once harboring mankind has since fallen, and Fae long forgotten now knock on humanity's door...
Why similar: Metroidvania 19.6%, Platformer 15.1%, Difficult 13.3%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Female Protagonist 8.8%
- #26 Alwa's Awakening
82% matchVery Positive80% of 948 reviews2017
Dev: Elden Pixels
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Use your magic staff and progress through a large interconnected world where you'll solve puzzles, fight enemies and defeat bosses in order to help free the land of Alwa. Explore and uncover the secrets by using your platforming skills in this challenging and charming 8-bit adventure game.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.2%, Platformer 14.4%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Side Scroller 7%
- #27 Infinitevania
77% matchVery Positive93% of 252 reviews2026
Dev: JHT Games
Windows
A metroidvania that combines the visual style of classic retro games with the fluid gameplay of modern titles. Explore different worlds, face challenging enemies and bosses, and absorb their powers to destroy the Core of Infinitevania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.3%, Souls-like 14.2%, Difficult 11.2%, Platformer 10.2%, 2D Platformer 9.8%
- #28 INAYAH - Life after Gods
78% matchMostly Positive77% of 307 reviews2025
Dev: Exogenesis StudiosPub: Headup
Windows
A hand-drawn 2D metroidvania in a post-apocalyptic world. Forge your destiny in a non-linear story with multiple endings. Explore diverse biomes, conquer 20+ unique bosses, and master a magical Gauntlet with ever-evolving powers.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29%, 2D Platformer 17%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Platformer 14.6%, Female Protagonist 6.1%
- #29 Frauki's Adventure!
79% matchMostly Positive79% of 56 reviews2021
Dev: CLYDE games
Windows · Linux
Frauki's Adventure is a challenging melee-combat platformer set in a large, interconnected world. Dodge, slash, stomp, and outplay a variety of intelligent and deadly Alien Robots. Discover shortcuts and find hidden upgrades. Challenging sword-fights and a sprawling, bizarre world await!
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.2%, Souls-like 17.4%, Difficult 14.8%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Platformer 9.6%
- #30 Islets
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,458 reviews2022
Dev: Kyle ThompsonPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Take to the sky and reunite a fragmented world in this surprisingly wholesome metroidvania! Help Iko adventure across beautiful hand-painted islands, receive letters from a quirky cast of characters, and face powerful monstrous adversaries.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.8%, Platformer 12.2%, Side Scroller 9.3%, 2D Platformer 8.8%, Exploration 7.1%
- #31 TetherGeist
75% matchVery Positive98% of 343 reviews2026
Dev: O. and Co. Games
Windows · Mac
TetherGeist is a challenging precision platformer that rewards practice and perseverance. Guide Mae and her axolotl spirit, Bao, on a wholesome coming-of-age pilgrimage while mastering Astral Projection, a tether that links Mae to her spirit and is the source of her strength.
Why similar: Difficult 16.2%, Side Scroller 11.8%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Platformer 9.1%
- #32 Witchcrafty
78% matchMixed57% of 79 reviews2022
Dev: PigeonDev
Windows
Witchcrafty is a metroidvania platformer with magical action gameplay, exploration of a weird world, and adorable pixel art graphics. Help the little witch solve the mystery of strange events in the Kingdom, and defeat enemies with fire, lightning, and ice magic.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.5%, Side Scroller 13.6%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Platformer 10.6%, Female Protagonist 9.8%
- #33 HunterX
76% matchVery Positive83% of 743 reviews2022
Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 52%
HunterX is an action-adventure game full of spirited battles. Use various styles of weapons and magic to experience your own fighting style and explore a great world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.7%, Souls-like 20.7%, Side Scroller 13.5%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Platformer 8.7%
- #34 Silver Axe - The Honest Elf
76% matchVery Positive87% of 99 reviews2023
Dev: The Island Games
Windows
Classic 2D platformer, play as a nimble elf and dash through the ancient fairytale forest. Defeat powerful Insomniac creatures, cast spells by combining four elements to summon thunder and entangle flame. Collect the heart of the goddess, unleash the hidden power of your Silver Axe.
Why similar: Metroidvania 18.7%, Souls-like 14.7%, Side Scroller 11.6%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Platformer 8.5%
- #35 Ato
75% matchVery Positive96% of 473 reviews2020
Dev: Tiny Warrior Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A world of Beauty and Mystery, Emotive Animations, Atmospheric Environments, Visually Driven Story, Metroidvania Exploration and Memorable Sword Duels.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.2%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Difficult 14%, Exploration 8.9%, Action-Adventure 8.6%
- #36 Kotama and Academy Citadel
72% matchVery Positive81% of 2,914 reviews2026
Dev: Atomstring GamesPub: 2P Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
In the Academy Citadel, strength reigns supreme: only the most powerful survive and thrive. Fight your way through the high-tech Academy in your quest to get the highest of honors for a student, and uncover secrets that can save it in its direst crisis in this 2.5D side-scrolling Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.3%, Souls-like 13.2%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Platformer 12%, Exploration 9.1%
- #37 Unbound: Worlds Apart
74% matchVery Positive84% of 1,334 reviews2021
Dev: Alien Pixel Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Summon portals to overcome vicious beasts, devious puzzles and fiendish platforming challenges. Master the unique powers of each portal to stop the collapse of reality, while exploring lush, hand-drawn worlds and unraveling a deep narrative full of mysteries.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.2%, Platformer 12%, Difficult 11%, Side Scroller 10.5%, Souls-like 8.6%
- #38 Rabi-Ribi
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 12,264 reviews2016
Dev: CreSpirit
Windows
Median: 11.9 hrsMean: 63.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Dodge bullets, missiles and lasers in battle as you wrap your head around that bunny girl costume! Combo away with your mighty Piko Hammer or spam various spells from afar with your fiery fairy friend. Explore and explode through Rabi-Rabi Island as you collect power-ups and uncover secrets...
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.8%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Difficult 10.3%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Platformer 8.9%
- #39 Nyaruru Fishy Fight
73% matchVery Positive90% of 1,804 reviews2023
Dev: 赤瞳大白猫
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 27.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
This game is a Metroidvania game with intense battle. Explore the world and collection power-ups with your cute cat girl! When magic curse suddenly occurred in a small town and all the residents grew cat ears, the real cat girl Nyaruru started her way to uncover the truth...
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.3%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Platformer 9.7%, Exploration 8.3%
- #40 Ghost Song
73% matchVery Positive83% of 1,454 reviews2022
Dev: Old MoonPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 58%
On the desolate moon of Lorian, a long-dormant Deadsuit awakens from slumber. Journey beneath the surface on an atmospheric 2D adventure of self-discovery, ancient mysteries, and cosmic terror. Explore winding caverns and acquire new abilities to unearth this alien world’s long-buried secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.9%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Platformer 9.9%, Difficult 9.8%, 2D Platformer 9.1%
- #41 Possessor(s)
72% matchMostly Positive76% of 765 reviews2025
Dev: Heart MachinePub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Possessor(s) is a fast-paced action side scroller with combat inspired by platform fighters, a story told through dangerous characters, set in a deep interconnected world ready for exploration.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.4%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Platformer 14.4%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Action-Adventure 9.9%
- #42 Aestik
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 105 reviews2024
Dev: Hooded Traveler Games
Windows
Make impactful decisions in moral dilemma situations, which will change the course of your journey through this atmospheric, hand-drawn metroidvania. Explore the hazardous paths of the Realm of Aestik and fight its corrupted inhabitants as you unravel its deep-rooted mysteries.
Why similar: Metroidvania 16.8%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Souls-like 12.9%, Side Scroller 9.4%, Platformer 7.7%
- #43 Outrider Mako
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 166 reviews2025
Dev: Asamado GamesPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Take on the role of Mako on her quest to seek out and subsequently deliver her, uh, deliverables in this top-down view 2D action game. Jump on top of your enemies and slime them with goo to stop them in their tracks! Get those deliverables delivered!
Why similar: Souls-like 29.8%, Female Protagonist 16.2%, Exploration 14.6%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Cute 9.7%
- #44 Gastova: The Witches of Arkana
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 73 reviews2026
Dev: MechWolf Productions
Windows
Gastova is a lighthearted 2D platform adventure game. As the Guardian Witch of Arkana, Gastova must keep the balance of magic, solve a mystery involving the elemental fount guardians, discover hidden truths, and protect the future of her world from ominous forces before it's too late...
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.5%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Platformer 11.9%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Exploration 8.3%
- #45 Transiruby
71% matchVery Positive92% of 307 reviews2021
Dev: SKIPMOREPub: Flyhigh Works
Windows
Explore the mysteries of an unknown land! ”Transiruby '' is a metroidvania game where you explore the world as a cyborg protagonist named Siruby. Slash and shoot your way to reveal its hidden secrets!
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.3%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Side Scroller 8.4%
- #46 Somber Echoes
69% matchVery Positive83% of 341 reviews2025
Dev: Rock Pocket GamesPub: Bonus Stage Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Armed with God-given powers, the revived tribune Adrestia is given a second chance to save the universe from her maniacal twin sister. Find secrets, acquire upgrades, and dominate mighty foes through sheer combat prowess as you explore and conquer the horrors of the forsaken vessel Atromitos.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.6%, Souls-like 15%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Platformer 9.1%, Exploration 9%
- #47 Whirlwind Magician
69% matchVery Positive98% of 60 reviews2025
Dev: Santi Ponce
Windows
Experience the tale of a cheerful girl and a grouchy talking hat in this charming Metroidvania, where every ability is hat-based! Throw the hat to attack enemies, teleport to him to make perilous leaps, and fly him through narrow tunnels of spikes as you escape a dangerous magic forest.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Platformer 9.3%, Action-Adventure 9.1%
- #48 Phoenotopia: Awakening
70% matchVery Positive83% of 2,883 reviews2021
Dev: Cape Cosmic
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Embark on a grand adventure in Phoenotopia! An action-adventure puzzle platformer inspired by the great classics. Meet charming townsfolk, brave the dungeons, and thwart evil in your quest to save your family.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.1%, Platformer 17%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Adventure 7.3%, Action 6.8%
- #49 TEVI
67% matchVery Positive89% of 4,050 reviews2023
Dev: CreSpirit
Windows
Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Embark on an epic action-adventure as you slash, dash, and combo your way through a vast, vibrant world. Explore and uncover hidden secrets. Customize your build to triumph in spectacular boss battles. Experience a tale of mystery, magic, and mayhem in TEVI, a bullet hell metroidvania!
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.9%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Female Protagonist 11%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Platformer 8.7%
- #50 Jubilee
69% matchVery Positive96% of 111 reviews2021
Dev: finalbossblues
Windows
Challenging precision platformer based on tight, fluid movement. Open map layout with multiple routes. Collect gems and save animals.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.7%, 2D Platformer 18.2%, Platformer 16.8%, Exploration 10%, Action 9.4%
- #51 Fatal Claw
66% matchVery Positive96% of 168 reviews2025
Dev: NDEV GAMESPub: Com2us Holdings
Windows
Dive into Fatal Claw, a Metroidvania game in vibrant 2D artwork. Explore the arcane underworld your way with Kisha. Your ultimate goal is to find the key to the surface world alongside other survivors, while vanquishing infected enemies and absorbing their power. Start your clawsome adventure now!
Why similar: Metroidvania 16%, Souls-like 12.8%, Difficult 11.2%, Side Scroller 9.3%, 2D Platformer 9.2%
- #52 Kingdom Shell
68% matchVery Positive89% of 281 reviews2023
Dev: Cup of PixelsPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Kingdom Shell is an atmospheric 2D platformer with a captivating storyline. Explore the local lands to stop the invasion of nightmarish creatures and unravel the mysteries of the Kingdom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.3%, Souls-like 16.9%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Exploration 6.8%
- #53 Hollow Knight: Silksong
63% matchVery Positive89% of 419,906 reviews2025
Dev: Team Cherry
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 35.2 hrsMean: 46.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Discover a vast, haunted kingdom in Hollow Knight: Silksong! Explore, fight and survive as you ascend to the peak of a land ruled by silk and song.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.8%, Souls-like 15.7%, Difficult 15%, Platformer 8.4%, Female Protagonist 6.9%
- #54 Nine Sols
64% matchVery Positive94% of 45,033 reviews2024
Dev: RedCandleGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 19.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat. Embark on a journey of eastern fantasy, explore the land once home to an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero’s quest to slay the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.6%, Souls-like 17.9%, Difficult 15.4%, Platformer 10%, Hand-drawn 8.5%
- #55 Even the Ocean
70% matchVery Positive86% of 284 reviews2016
Dev: Melos Han-TaniPub: Analgesic Productions
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A story-rich 2D platformer where you'll delve into dangerous power plants and massive creatures, while uncovering the truth of your world. Explore towns and cities, and help a world thrown out of balance!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 21%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Hand-drawn 11.4%, Platformer 10.4%, Story Rich 8.7%
- #56 Mable & The Wood
71% matchMixed55% of 87 reviews2019
Dev: Triplevision GamesPub: Graffiti Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Hunt down massive beasts and, upon destroying them, shapeshift into their forms in order to use their powers to save or destroy the world. Players with less violent intent can find secret paths to complete Mable without killing anything, including bosses.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.2%, Difficult 14.5%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Platformer 9.8%, Female Protagonist 9.1%
- #57 La-Mulana 2
68% matchVery Positive86% of 1,079 reviews2018
Dev: NIGOROPub: PLAYISM
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 37.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
The long-awaited sequel to La-Mulana, La-Mulana 2 follows Lumisa Kosugi as she explores the ancient ruins of La-Mulana. Desperate to find the cause of the recent slew of monsters appearing from the ruins, Lumisa discovers the "other" La-Mulana: the ruins known as Eg-Lana.
Why similar: Metroidvania 19.6%, Souls-like 14.9%, Difficult 13.2%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Platformer 7.9%
- #58 Shattered Divinities
63% matchVery Positive95% of 888 reviews2026
Dev: 星魂游戏Pub: TrueColor Games
Windows
Begin your adventure in Shattered Divinities to reveal the truth! Traverse the land where deities have perished, explore abandoned divine realms, battle mutated monsters, gather divine power to awaken your strength, and unveil the truth behind the deities’ fall.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.6%, Platformer 14.8%, 2D Platformer 7.4%, Female Protagonist 7.3%, Adventure 7.1%
- #59 Berserk Boy
65% matchVery Positive85% of 427 reviews2024
Dev: BerserkBoy Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 54%
BERSERK BOY is a high speed action packed Platformer, with Metroidvania elements. Packed with vibrant and stylish pixel art. Go Berserk! as you change into different forms and use the power of Lightning, Fire, Ice, Air, and Earth to save the planet!
Why similar: Metroidvania 16.5%, Difficult 13.1%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Platformer 9.8%