Games Like Aku: Rebirth of Shadows

A thrilling 2D platformer, with cute and minimal pixel art style! Enjoy 24 challenging levels and a couple boss battles, all wrapped in a short but intense story with animated cinematics. A compact and intense experience that’s sure to keep you hooked!

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.8%, Side Scroller 19%, Platformer 15.6%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Adventure 9.8%

Help Zozo find his way home in this cartoon-inspired Metroidvania platformer. Pillow-fight sentient pastries, train under an octopus master, and brave a cybernetic jungle as you explore the vibrant landscapes of Zozo's dreams.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.1%, Side Scroller 17.5%, 2D Platformer 16.5%, Platformer 13.9%, Cute 5.7%

Stoatman is an exciting Metroidvania adventure where you control a brave hero with a magical sword. Explore mysterious lands, discover powerful spells, and battle fantastic creatures in an enchanting fairy-tale world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.1%, Platformer 15.1%, Side Scroller 9.2%, 2D Platformer 6.8%, Cute 6.2%

Chill metroidvania maximizes non-linear exploration & puzzle-platforming. Frequent checkpoints, no currency, no combat. Gain friends & abilities. Collectables-as-media; tarot cards, weird podcasts, and songs from over 20 bands; all found within a surreal papercraft world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.8%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Platformer 9.1%, Stylized 8.7%

Embark on an epic action adventure by unraveling the mystery of the Elder Seed and save the world from falling into chaos. Journey with Milo through colorful handcrafted lands, forests, caves and dungeons. Forge new weapons and encounter strange creatures who will help you throughout your journey.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.6%, Side Scroller 15.5%, Platformer 14.6%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Adventure 6.4%

A 2-D action adventure platformer where you can absorb and manipulate things with your friend Moku. You can use different abilities to explore and interact with the world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.5%, Side Scroller 15.7%, 2D Platformer 14%, Platformer 13.4%, Cute 6.4%

Jumper Jon is a 30-second metroidvania-style platforming adventure!

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.6%, Platformer 13.6%, Side Scroller 13.1%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Cartoony 10.1%

Explore a strange planet, collect the creatures you find, and then shape-shift into them to expand your world. Build your own path, chat with the locals, and discover the planets sprawling secrets in this quirky metroidvania platformer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.6%, Platformer 16.4%, 2D Platformer 16%, Cute 6.2%, Adventure 5.5%

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 21.4%, Dragons 15.1% ★, Side Scroller 14.3%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Platformer 10.1%

The Smoke is a 2D Metroidvania where players wield a gun to disperse the smoke that threatens to engulf the world. Explore a world filled with hidden pathways and treacherous chambers. Blast away enemies, clear toxic clouds, and unlock new abilities. Stop the darkness before it swallows everything.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.9%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Platformer 13.9%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Adventure 5.7%

Tim-Tim the Gnome must journey through mysterious dungeons to find his kidnapped girlfriend while battling fierce monsters with dubious origins.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.2%, Platformer 15.4%, Side Scroller 14%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Adventure 5.8%

Find the hints to your past and bring back life to your village in this small indie 2D platformer. Enjoy stunning artwork and an original soundtrack while unravelling the story of the mysterious village Taru in six increasingly challenging levels.

Why similar: Side Scroller 22.7%, 2D Platformer 18.5%, Platformer 13.3%, Adventure 7%, Casual 6.3%

Stand in Keziah’s footsteps and heed the Divine Order. Jump your way through, reclaim your goddess’s temple, obliterate enemies, and find the Tear of Creation in this beautiful platformer game!

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.7%, Side Scroller 18.1%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Platformer 10.5%, Colorful 5.8%

A cute, Metroidvania platformer about cats and aliens: you are a cat defending a castle from waves of enemies. When the going gets too tough, head out and explore the world to find powerful artifacts to aid in the castle's defenses. Enjoy a handcrafted world, story, and super-cute kitten NPCs.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.3%, Side Scroller 18.4%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Platformer 10.3%, Cute 7.4%

Ignite your sword and explore the dark depths and towering heights of a forgotten island that consumed itself long ago.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.9%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Platformer 13.1%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Cartoony 7.4%

Dive into colourful and surreal dreamscapes in a traditional 2D side-scrolling platformer. Master different skills to help you traverse and battle your way through a horde of strange enemies.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, Side Scroller 16.6%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Platformer 13.6%, Cartoony 9%

Clean Energy Creatures is an action packed platformer about cute, disc-golf loving, alien creatures summoned to earth to install solar panels, battle the Coal Chunk Chuckers and survive the impacts of climate disasters along the way.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Platformer 14.5%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Adventure 5.5%

A mini metroidvania with retro style graphics about a Slime who have his parents took by an Evil Shaman, and now fight against lots of magical creatures to get them back!

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.4%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Dragons 14.7% ★, Platformer 12.2%, 2D Platformer 11.5%

A charming 2D platformer where you traverse through themed lands of giant fruit, TV dinners, spooky dollhouses, and your cozy, new A-frame cabin. Help Merry Bear find her mascot neighbors (and maybe some chic furniture) in a delightful, hand-drawn world influenced by mid-century illustration.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.2%, Side Scroller 21.9%, 2D Platformer 19.5%, Casual 7.8%, Platformer 7.4%

Sect-Machina is a fluid, atmospheric bug-themed metroidvania rendered in a vibrant 2D pixelated style, crafted with meticulous attention to detail in its combat, characters, environments, sound, and story.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.5%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Platformer 14.2%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Stylized 5.9%

Dash, slash, and shoot through handcrafted levels across vibrant worlds in a fast-paced action platformer! Stop the forces of evil from stealing your mysterious lunch and uncover the destiny that awaits you!

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.7%, Side Scroller 22.5%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Platformer 12.3%, Cute 4.5%

Explore the Moon in this open world 2D platformer with 30 areas. Find all the sacred treasures to please the Moon Princess! Explore the deep caverns of the moon and soar above the clouds. But there is more than what all might seem!

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.9%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Platformer 14.2%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Adventure 6%

Dormiveglia is a 2D metroidvania starring Quinn, the whip-wielding hero of Spring Plaza. Join Quinn as they team up with the other heroes and allies of Elysium, and search for the four sacred Runes hidden about before they fall into the hands of Somnia!

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.8%, Side Scroller 20.7%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Platformer 14.6%, 2D 4%

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 33.6%, Side Scroller 17.2%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Platformer 11.7%, Cute 5.2%

Enter the world of a stick man named Stickman who, reluctantly compelled by the winds of destiny, must save the land from an evil stick man named Evil Stickman! Stickman's Bad Luck is a story-rich 2D Metroidvania Platformer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.1%, Side Scroller 13%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Platformer 10.6%, Casual 8.2%

Battle of Gods: Earth vs Sea is a 2D platform game inspired by Vietnamese myth. Destroying monsters, tracing treasures, overcoming challenges... to marry a beautiful princess.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.4%, Side Scroller 16%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Platformer 14.3%, Colorful 4.4%

Guide Timmy the little treasure hunter through traps and puzzles to reach the legendary treasure! Experience the classic mini metroidvania remade with new visuals, music, and content!

Why similar: Metroidvania 28%, Side Scroller 15.2%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Platformer 13.5%, Cartoony 9%

Anyway is a 2D platformer adventure in which every day is not the same: There are some secret rules to this place which can change from day to day. So be cautious, it may be dangerous out there!

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.4%, 2D Platformer 14%, Platformer 13.9%, Cartoony 10.4%, Stylized 6.1%

Santa and his helpers have been kidnapped! Mysterious aliens are plotting to destroy the holidays. But hope still remains. Take on the role of a brave Snowman – the last defender of Christmas in a dynamic 2D platformer with arcade combat. Bring back the magic of Christmas!

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, Platformer 15.6%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Cartoony 9.6%, Stylized 6.2%

Set approximately 1 year after the events of the first game, Panzer returns to his role as Raid Leader of the Zergadins. The old team has been "recruited", an all-new state-of-the-art headquarters built, and a world of adventure awaits!

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.1%, Platformer 17.7%, 2D Platformer 16.8%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Adventure 10.2%

Dig through an odd world full of dangerous creatures. Uncover hidden paths and long-buried secrets. Dirtlight is a metroidvania where the journey runs deep, and offers unexpected ways to explore.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.9%, Platformer 16.5%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Cartoony 7.8%, Adventure 6.9%

Emilia's life turns into chaos as her family members disappear, one by one. Forced to put her trust in a wolf spirit, Emilia sets off to search the land while pressured into feeding a monstrous power. Will the enigmatic figure she encounters offer guidance, or is Emilia diving head-first into peril?

Why similar: Metroidvania 41%, Side Scroller 21%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Platformer 13.9%, Adventure 5.2%

"Little Stone Journey" is a single-player action-adventure game. In a mysterious place shrouded in mist, one day, Little Stone was born here and began its journey.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.2%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Platformer 15.1%, Cartoony 11.3%, Adventure 6.3%

Draco is a pixelart-style 2D platform game in which you control Draco, a small dragon who tries to save the kingdom of Mugen from the suffering caused by the new king.

Why similar: Dragons 25.9% ★, 2D Platformer 18.5%, Side Scroller 16%, Platformer 15.4%, Adventure 6.5%

Gedda Cake is a metroidvania about Dragons and Cakes. Play as 6 characters with unique skills and playstyles, swap between them on the fly, battle dangerous foes and explore the vast sugar-coated lands of Sugria. Help them reclaim their invaded world and get The Cake!

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, Dragons 13.7% ★, Platformer 13.2%, Side Scroller 13.2%, 2D Platformer 9.7%

Without kidney is a shooter metroidvania game with a hero who can hook like spiderman and jump with cannon explosions. Using a grappling hook, a cannon and other bonuses, that can be found on the way, you go forward to the main Capitalist BOSS

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.4%, Side Scroller 19.4%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Platformer 14%, Cute 5.7%

Velvet Veil is a 2D Metroidvania-style Action Adventure with elements of Bullet Hell and unique platforming Mechanics. Ages after a forgotten apocalypse only the dolls of a humanoid species remain. These dolls come to life through the power of memories.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.5%, 2D Platformer 17.8%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Platformer 10.5%, Adventure 5.3%

A speed-based platformer with throwable platforms! Travel through the dangers in the woods as a fox boy to join afternoon tea with Mr. Bear.

Why similar: Side Scroller 28.5%, 2D Platformer 20.3%, Platformer 18.2%, Cute 7.7%, Casual 6.3%

Little Dew Drop is a small, relaxing and slow-paced 2D platformer. Enjoy the original soundtrack while travelling through six increasingly challenging levels.

Why similar: Side Scroller 24.8%, 2D Platformer 22%, Platformer 11.9%, Casual 8.8%, Cute 8.3%

The Lost Adventure - is a straightforward 2D game in which the main hero must escape from a dungeon and recover lost memories. You will encounter battles against bloodthirsty slimes, cunning goblins, and numerous other dangers that await you.

Why similar: Metroidvania 22.5%, 2D Platformer 18.3%, Platformer 16.8%, Side Scroller 15%, Adventure 6.7%

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 34.8%, Platformer 16.8%, Side Scroller 7.5%, Cute 7.1%, Adventure 7%

Platform by biting other creatures in this mouthful of a Metroidvania! Explore a vast, interconnected world where the only challenge that stands in your way is tough puzzle platforming and winding routes. A truly Bite Sized Metroidvania experience.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43%, Platformer 22.4%, 2D Platformer 17%, Adventure 7.7%, 2D 4.8%

Elysian Echoes is a traditional, hand crafted souls-like metroidvania with a twist. Take possession of your fallen enemies bodies and unveil your cosmic destiny as you untangle Gaia's turmoil. Adapt to the varied and difficult encounters; learn and use your enemies' moves against them or die trying.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.6%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Platformer 13.3%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Stylized 7.1%

Fadin's Vacation in the Parallel Kingdom is a 2D action-platformer that combines elements of Shoot 'em up, Beat'em up, and Metroidvania to challenge players. Explore the parallel realm with Fadin and embark on exciting adventures while facing formidable enemies and uncovering hidden secrets.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.6%, Side Scroller 18.3%, 2D Platformer 13%, Cartoony 10.3%, Adventure 5.9%

Explore, discover secrets, gain awesome abilities and use them to find all your lost chickens!

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.4%, Platformer 14.2%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Cartoony 8.2%

Hop, jump, and stick your way through a forest under threat to save your friends and family from the evil Flame Beast and his Embers.

Why similar: Side Scroller 21%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Platformer 15.3%, Cartoony 10.6%, Cute 7.2%

Beholgar is a classically styled metroidvania action adventure. Explore caverns, ancient woods, and deadly castles; battle creatures and solve ancient mysteries at the kingdom.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.6%, Side Scroller 15.7%, Platformer 14.3%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Dragons 13.2% ★

Scale Death Trap Mountain to save your dog, Gil, from the dragon Xelthorak. A tough, rewarding platformer where skill, patience, and persistence are the keys to survival.

Why similar: Metroidvania 17%, Cartoony 16.4%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Side Scroller 9.3%, Platformer 8.2%

A pixel art story platformer game that blends classic gameplay with heartfelt storytelling. Jump, explore, and uncover secrets in a charming retro world where every challenge brings you closer to the characters and the mysteries they hold.

Why similar: Side Scroller 22.3%, Platformer 20.3%, 2D Platformer 19.2%, Adventure 13.1%, Casual 11.1%

Unite the FELLAS and fight for FREEDOM!

Why similar: Metroidvania 25%, Side Scroller 14.3%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Platformer 11.8%, Cartoony 9.1%

Yokai Hero will tests your skills. At the same time, the world itself tells a story on its own. Every level feels realistic, and you truly feel the high stakes that your character is dealing with every step of the way. That helps add a lot of excitement, but also challenge to the game as a whole.

Why similar: Side Scroller 24.8%, 2D Platformer 20.2%, Platformer 17.8%, Cartoony 11.7%, Adventure 6.7%

Platform through a Winnie-The-Pooh picture book. Use your reaction skills and abilities to fight creatures, explore new areas, and collect honey!

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.1%, Platformer 19.3%, 2D Platformer 18.4%, Adventure 7.9%, Cute 7.5%

Play through the next chapter in the Xanthiom saga, now bigger and better than before!

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.1%, Side Scroller 21.5%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Platformer 14.1%, 2D 4.4%

Blast your way through a thrilling adventure that brings back the spirit of 90s arcade classics… with a modern twist.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.4%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Platformer 15.5%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Adventure 6.5%

Help Volar outrun their past as you jump, smash, and power your way through levels in this one-button platformer that is *not* an autorunner. Explore 5 unique worlds, using collectable masks to ignite, freeze, electrocute, and more. Each level presents a new challenging twist to test your skills!

Why similar: Side Scroller 22.6%, 2D Platformer 16.8%, Platformer 15.9%, Cartoony 11.1%, Cute 6.9%

Slumbering Feline is a single-player, one-shot game featuring a feline-themed story. Step into the shoes of Momo, who finds herself lost in a strange dream and trying to escape from her slumber. Can Momo find her way out of this dreamscape?

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.8%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Platformer 14%, Adventure 6.7%, 2D Platformer 5.6%

This is a platform action game in which you control light in a world shrouded in complete darkness and rely on it to progress. Use the light to travel from place to place and illuminate the buried truth.

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.8%, Platformer 18.9%, Side Scroller 14.2%, 2D Platformer 8.2%, Adventure 7.1%

Use a Spear Guardian to rescue your missing tribe members! A mysterious enemy has turned the once peaceful island into chaos. With help from your Companion and your Tribe’s wisdom, you must uncover secrets, gain new abilities, and restore peace to the island.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.4%, Platformer 16.3%, Side Scroller 9.6%, 2D Platformer 9.4%, Combat 5.7%