- #1 Secrets of Orion: Sword of Destiny.
97% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Alisson araujoPub: Alisson Araujo
Windows
A warrior who wandered in search of redemption after abdicating his post receives a call to return to his ancient continent. Explore the continent of Orion in a 2D action adventure with 3 endings according to your choices.
Why similar: Metroidvania 19.8%, Dungeon Crawler 13.9%, Action RPG 13.3%, Puzzle Platformer 10.9%, Platformer 9.1%
- #2 魂途 Xoul
96% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Sounder Studio
Windows
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 29.1%, Puzzle Platformer 14.8%, Action RPG 13.9%, 2D Platformer 12%, Action-Adventure 7.6%
- #3 Switch Box
96% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: 鲁搬三试
Windows
"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 23.7%, Puzzle Platformer 18.9%, Dungeon Crawler 12.6%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Platformer 10.9%
- #4 Phantom Tides
95% match6 user reviews50% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Kochaloch Games
Windows
Set your course and explore a variety of environments on the seas in Phantom Tides. Battle various enemies and bosses as you collect items to help you on your journey. This 2D style platformer will challenge your skills and wit.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.8%, Action RPG 16.4%, Puzzle Platformer 11.8%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Platformer 9.7%
- #5 Torii: Beyond The Gates
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Oh Baby Games
Windows · Mac
The spirit realm has broken. Your brother has gone missing. Forge the path you were destined for. Explore the gates and find out why there has been broken links inside the spirit realm. Battle, discover and find the secrets, and make new connections in a beautiful hand-drawn 2D style.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.8%, Action RPG 14.8%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Platformer 11.1%, RPG 7.2%
- #6 Seed of Life
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ki3 Games
Windows
Seed of Life is an old school action-adventure game. You play as Hope, a wolf spirit on a quest to restore natural order. In your journey, you'll be accompanied by a bird named Letty. Use both their unique skills to explore exotic places, fight formidable foes, and discover hidden secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22%, Action RPG 13.5%, Dungeon Crawler 13%, Puzzle Platformer 12.4%, Action-Adventure 8.1%
- #7 Charlie from the swamp
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Arinima Games
Windows
"Charlie from the swamp" is a metroidvania game about little frog in a big world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.2%, Action RPG 16.1%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Platformer 9.9%, Action-Adventure 9.3%
- #8 Save me Mr Tako: Definitive Edition
92% matchMostly Positive78% of 45 reviews2021
Dev: Christophe GalatiPub: Deneos
Windows
Dive into a great adventure in the Game Boy era! Tako will travel the world, explore mysterious dungeons and fight tenacious bosses on his quest to end the war between the octopus kingdom and the human realm. Will you help this brave octopus to spread his message of tolerance and unity?
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.2%, Action RPG 16.2%, Puzzle Platformer 14.8%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Platformer 10.9%
- #9 Lovanium - The Rising Suns
91% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: Poser Games
Windows
Find a way to escape Lovanium before it's too late. Extract resources, trade them, confront the wildest and most dangerous enemies, and fully harness the power of the suns. Are you up for it?
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.6%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Action RPG 12.7%, Dungeon Crawler 11.9%, Action-Adventure 9.1%
- #10 Earthblade
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Extremely OK Games, Ltd.
Windows
You are Névoa, an enigmatic child of Fate returning at long last to Earth, in this explor-action platformer from the creators of Celeste. Earthblade's lush pixel art world offers seamless exploration, challenging combat, and countless mysteries to pick apart.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.2%, Action RPG 14.7%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Platformer 10.4%
- #11 Tales Of Wakana
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: OrangeTigerPub: INDIECN
Windows
"Tales Of Wakana" is a thrilling action-adventure game like Galaxy Castlevania. Explore a mysterious and challenging world, battling monsters using magical skills. Uncover the true meaning of life, family bonds, and self-knowledge for an enlightening experience.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.6%, Action RPG 14.7%, Dungeon Crawler 14.6%, 2D Platformer 9.5%, Platformer 9.1%
- #12 Fiadh
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Miraculum Games
Windows
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 32%, Puzzle Platformer 18.2%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Platformer 10.8%, Female Protagonist 9.9%
- #13 The Journey of Clinbo
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mechanical Heart
Windows
Ember Journey of Clinbo This is a fantasy, pixel-art Metroidvania-style game. You are Clinbo, the only "transgressor" robot to possess a soul in a limbo between life and death—a realm where countless souls are judged by a single standard: "Harmony."
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.3%, Action RPG 15.7%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Platformer 10.7%, Action-Adventure 7.9%
- #14 A Forest Tale: Porasy
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pindó Studio
Windows
Embark on a journey through a new mythological realm as Porasy, an Indigenous warrior. Explore uncharted landscapes, unleash the power of Muiraquitãs, unravel your story, and vanquish the Seven Legendary Beasts to carve your own legend. Are you ready to dive into this epic adventure?
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.9%, Puzzle Platformer 13.8%, Action RPG 12.5%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Platformer 8.2%
- #15 Castlevania: Belmont's Curse
87% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Crimson Curse —Will Your Fate Bloom in Despair or Salvation Set 23 years after Castlevania Dracula's Curse - follow a young Belmont's journey in an all new 2D Action-Exploration title from KONAMI, Evil Empire and Motion Twin.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.8%, Action RPG 18.8%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, 2D Platformer 9.2%, Platformer 9%
- #16 Traces of the Unknown
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Douglas Game Dev
Windows · Mac · Linux
"Traces of the Unknown" is a classic 2D action-adventure with RPG elements. Explore forests, deserts, caves, frozen environments, ancient dungeons, battle evil creatures, fierce and hungry animals, and unravel the ancient mysteries to discover the forgotten truth of the world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.9%, Dungeon Crawler 16.5%, Action RPG 16.3%, Platformer 10.8%, Action-Adventure 10.1%
- #17 Dreadstone - The Immortal Prisoner
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tortuga Software
Windows
Dreadstone – The Immortal Prisoner is an upcoming indie 2D Metroidvania platformer. Especially important to us are the game elements “looting” and “leveling“. The goal is to create a combination of our favorite games.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.9%, Action RPG 17.2%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Action-Adventure 8.4%, RPG 8.3%
- #18 Axel Quest
84% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: PowerSlash Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
A 2D action-adventure game with Metroidvania elements. Explore, fight monsters, collect equipment, unlock new paths, and challenge bosses in a handcrafted pixel-art world inspired by retro classics.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.5%, Action RPG 15.5%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Platformer 10.7%, Action-Adventure 8.8%
- #19 Caesura
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: No Bananas Studio
Windows
Explore caves, forest, and clouds to discover new secrets in the mysterious world of Caesura. A rhythm driven, hand drawn world. Match your jumps and dashes to the beat to solve challenging puzzles that ask you to dance along with the world as it also dances to the beat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35%, 2D Platformer 15%, Platformer 11.7%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Female Protagonist 9.8%
- #20 Crown Of Silence
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nyro Interactive
Windows
Crown Of Silence is a 2D Metroidvania adventure with Souls-like mechanics set in a gothic world. Forge your own combat style with diverse equipment, challenge ruthless bosses, and uncover the dark secrets of a silenced kingdom through environmental storytelling.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.3%, Action RPG 12%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Puzzle Platformer 10.6%, Platformer 7.2%
- #21 Fevercide
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Redblack Spade
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fevercide is a metroidvania with elements of horror and adventure games. Join Sandra as she explores the stately cities of a Russian Empire that never fell. Solve puzzles, fight with monsters, and face the demons from her past.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.1%, Action RPG 18.9%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Platformer 11.4%, Action-Adventure 10.8%
- #22 Dungeon Gals
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: DoricDream
Windows
A small crisis control team has been summoned to help a civilization in the sky escape impending doom! Explore dungeons, solve puzzles, and find lots of treasure to help prepare yourself for incredible challenges!
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.5%, Puzzle Platformer 17.6%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Platformer 10.4%, Female Protagonist 9.3%
- #23 Tower of Pandemonium
82% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Freddy Guerra
Windows
Tower of Pandemonium is a top-down RPG and 2D platformer where your choices determine your fate, featuring 6 guilds, 6 classes, action, puzzles, mystery and memorable characters.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37%, Action RPG 17.4%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Platformer 12%, RPG 9.2%
- #24 AOI
81% matchMostly Positive72% of 43 reviews2022
Dev: Pura Studio
Windows
This is a 2d platform adventure exploration game that combines platform jumping and straightforward fighting. Players will gradually find the lost memory and uncover the truth of this fantastic world with AOI.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.5%, Action RPG 13.5%, Platformer 12.7%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, RPG 7.4%
- #25 Frogreign
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Arkanpixel
Windows
Leap into an amphibious adventure where your tongue is your grappling hook! Use your tongue to swing, slap and grapple your way through this vibrant Metroidvania. Will you help prince Rill to unlock the power of the great spirits and find his sister, lost in the midst of a royal conspiracy?
Why similar: Metroidvania 32%, Action RPG 14.8%, Platformer 11.8%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Lore-Rich 8.1%
- #26 Blessing Part I
79% matchPositive93% of 40 reviews2025
Dev: 故障幽灵
Windows
Blessing Part I is a 2D pixel style horizontal board action adventure game. Players will take on the role of a swordsman 'Luo' who lost everything in the past and embarks on revenge alone. With only a large sword and flesh and blood, they will fight against the twisted creatures in the darkness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.4%, Action RPG 18.7%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, RPG 9.1%
- #27 Esquire Robo
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SolidFrogLLC
Windows
"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 34.6%, Puzzle Platformer 12.4%, Platformer 9.6%, 2D Platformer 9.6%, Action-Adventure 9.4%
- #28 Bread Adventure
78% matchPositive100% of 21 reviews2025
Dev: Wheafun Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Experience a adventure in a seamless world of food, where you play as a brave bread. Freely explore interconnected regions, uncover hidden secrets, collect items to enhance your abilities, tackle challenging stages, and defeat formidable foes.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Platformer 13.5%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, RPG 7%
- #29 Aggelos 2
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: WONDERBOY BOBIPub: PQube
Windows
With the Gods of light about to lose the great battle against the Army of Darkness, the Aggelos must learn to embrace his darker side. Explore two opposing realms full of secrets, puzzles and intense 2D combat in this challenging action-platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.8%, Action RPG 16.2%, Platformer 13.7%, Puzzle Platformer 10%, Action-Adventure 9%
- #30 Cone Flyers Castaways
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Calvin MacCaullPub: a_coneish_one
Windows
Explore vast alien worlds in Cone Flyers Castaways! From tight precision-platforming, to nail-biting bullet hell boss battles, you'll find yourself making new allies and enemies on your quest to seal the twelve lane wormhole highway and prevent an ancient calamity from destroying the universe.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.6%, Dungeon Crawler 16.1%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Action RPG 12.6%, Platformer 8.8%
- #31 Duat: Beyond Light & Shadow
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Figi Studios
Windows · Mac
The mystical Egyptian underworld beckons you in Duat: Beyond Light & Shadow! Foil the plans of Set and Apep using your powers of light. Explore the varied environments of the underworld and battle your way through in this epic pixel art style Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.5%, Puzzle Platformer 12%, Action RPG 11.5%, 2D Platformer 9.4%, Platformer 9.3%
- #32 Dreeg
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Melted Monster Game Studio LLC
Windows · Mac
Dreeg is a multi-dimensional Metroidvania adventure. Shift between three parallel dimensions to explore, solve puzzles, and battle fierce enemies. Upgrade your Pulsar Suit and Forge to unlock unique abilities. Unravel the mysteries, avenge your fallen companion, and save the multiverse.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.7%, Puzzle Platformer 15%, Action RPG 14.3%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Platformer 9.3%
- #33 Alwa's Legacy
77% matchVery Positive87% of 611 reviews2020
Dev: Elden Pixels
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 59%
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 30.3%, Puzzle Platformer 16.7%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Platformer 10.2%, Female Protagonist 9.5%
- #34 Stone
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Heijingshi
Windows
"Stone" is an action-adventure game, a 3D Metroidvania. You are led to an unknown world, given a stone body, and given the ability to change into various forms. You explore and fight in this unknown world and finally solve the mystery of this world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.1%, Puzzle Platformer 16.8%, Dungeon Crawler 16.4%, Action RPG 13.1%, Platformer 8.8%
- #35 Poor Lucas and the Evil Duke
76% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Stephen Ciuca
Windows
Poor Lucas and the Evil Duke is a Metroidvania with action and RPG elements. Jump, slide, wall jump, swim, and battle your way through the Dukedom. Other mechanics include pushing boxes, pulling levers, and swinging on ropes.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.6%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Platformer 13.1%, Action RPG 11.8%, RPG 8.6%
- #36 Heart Forth, Alicia
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Alonso Martin
Windows · Mac · Linux
A terror in the sky is bent on exterminating a young wizard and her loved ones. Featuring a riveting and sinister story, set out to explore a vast world in this modern Metroidvania RPG, filled with devious monsters, lethal dungeons, creative puzzles, lively towns & many uncharted wonders.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.7%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Puzzle Platformer 10.1%, Platformer 9.8%, Action-Adventure 9.1%
- #37 Iconoclasts
75% matchVery Positive86% of 4,919 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 36.9%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Puzzle Platformer 13.4%, Platformer 9.5%, Story Rich 7.4%
- #38 Sunken Sky
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Codenightly
Windows · Linux
Welcome to the world of Sunken Sky and get ready for an epic action adventure through a vast open world. No place is beyond your reach - from the tallest mountains to the very minds of others. Battle bizarre creatures and befriend even stranger people. All in a detailed, hand-drawn 2D style.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Platformer 9.1%, Action-Adventure 7.8%
- #39 Restless Lands
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Crackin'
Windows
A Norse mythology Metroidvania where an orphan sets out on a journey through interconnected realms. Master tactical combat, discover ancient powers, and unveil the secrets of a dying world in this hand-crafted pixel art adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.4%, Puzzle Platformer 14.3%, Platformer 11.2%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, 2D Platformer 8.6%
- #40 Dusted Dusk
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: D.X.
Windows
Embark on a journey into a dark, fantasy world, wielding a host of weapons, sub-weapons, skills, and spells, to battle demonic entities in this immersive, true-to-form, Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.9%, Action RPG 17.4%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Platformer 9%
- #41 Little Witch
74% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: QianQi
Windows
This is the story of an adventurous little witch and her cat in the paper world. The puzzle mainly tests the player's observation of the stage and the application of elements. Use the cat to eat the elements and use them in the right place to open the channel or get new elements.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.5%, Puzzle Platformer 18.5%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Platformer 9.9%, Female Protagonist 8.8%
- #42 Satelum
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jia-Yi-Bing-Ping!
Windows
A 2D side-scrolling action game in a layered, phase-shifting world. Traverse a forgotten satellite of signal towers. Fight to help Morty repair the hidden Gochines that power the world. Explore creatures across both layers of Satelum and join Ultra and Morty in their mission.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.2%, Action RPG 13.4%, Dungeon Crawler 13.1%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Puzzle Platformer 10.9%
- #43 Dark Labyrinth
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Xiaote
Windows
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 30.8%, Puzzle Platformer 17.9%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Platformer 10.6%, Action-Adventure 9.4%
- #44 OTHERSIDE: Untamed Words
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: OthersideCraft
Windows
OTHERSIDE is a 2D, hand-drawn Metroidvania adventure featuring 'Mao' - a cat warrior awakened from slumber. Wield a sword and brush to explore a beast kingdom, encounter tribes, and uncover secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.8%, Action RPG 15.2%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Platformer 11.4%, Lore-Rich 6.7%
- #45 TIES: Soul Link
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: North Tokyo
Windows
TIES: Soul Link is an emotional and brutal 2D metroidvania that combines action RPG with adventure platforming. Explore a decaying world in the year 2097, uncover its secrets, and face savage, bloody battles that will test your endurance and your deepest fears.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.4%, Action RPG 15.6%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Platformer 10.4%, Action-Adventure 9.8%
- #46 Elementallis
70% matchNo user reviews
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 28.3%, Action RPG 20%, Dungeon Crawler 17.6%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Story Rich 6.8%
- #47 Chefy-Chef
71% matchPositive89% of 28 reviews2022
Dev: BUG-StudioPub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Windows
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 29.2%, Puzzle Platformer 17%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Puzzle 8.2%
- #48 PHANTOM CAMPER : REBIRTH
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 理叶洲Leafica
Windows
PHANTOM CAMPER:REBIRTH is an anime-style side-scrolling action-adventure. Play as Audrey Hill, a girl from another world, collect post-apocalyptic surface resources, bring them back to the space station to build a base and repair the RV until she leaves.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.9%, Action RPG 17%, Dungeon Crawler 15.8%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Platformer 10.6%
- #49 The Forbidden Forest
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stone Studios
Windows
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 39.1%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Lore-Rich 9.1%, Platformer 6.7%
- #50 Power (of) Metal
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CodingApe GamesPub: Vulpis Yazilim
Windows
Power (of) Metal is a 2D hack/slash platformer, journey of Maleqqi who want to fulfill his emptiness inside of him and he will find the Power (of) Metal
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.9%, Action RPG 20%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, RPG 8.5%
- #51 Faction Reticent
68% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Alpherisk
Windows
A "whimsical fantasy" action platformer game with an open-ended progression. Utilize the given abilities to you to its fullest potential, and look epic while doing it.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.4%, Action RPG 16.2%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Platformer 11.2%, Action-Adventure 7.9%
- #52 Liphidain: Key Keeper
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Last Palisade Studios
Windows
What happens when you realize your biggest fear is unleashing all of your potential? Liphidain: Key Keeper is a pixel art Action Platformer set in a familiar fantasy world. Test your mettle, in battle against adversaries both ancient and new, uncover your true power and explore the world around you.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.2%, Action RPG 16.7%, Platformer 11%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Action-Adventure 9.3%
- #53 A Field of Flowers
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ikiruska Studios
Windows
In this norse-inspired metroidvania, explore and seek truths of what truly happened to you, having lost your home and your only friend in a single night. Fight and copy new magic from others to gain power, as you swear revenge on a mysterious stranger that took everything from you.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.8%, Action RPG 15.6%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Platformer 10.7%, Female Protagonist 9.3%
- #54 Whirlwind Magician
66% matchVery Positive98% of 55 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 34.1%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Platformer 8.7%
- #55 Battery Samurai
69% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: Matthewstone
Windows
Get batteries to get stronger! Enjoy your adventure now! Recover lost parts and get various skills.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.2%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Platformer 12.7%, Puzzle Platformer 10.9%, Action-Adventure 9.9%
- #56 Alruna: End of History
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: NeckboltPub: Burning Planet Digital
Windows
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 30.7%, Puzzle Platformer 13.7%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Platformer 11.6%, Action-Adventure 9.9%
- #57 Adventurous Slime
67% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: lightUP
Windows
A mini metroidvania game about a small but very courageous slime going on an adventure, featuring colorful pixelated visuals and chiptune songs.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.8%, Action RPG 15.6%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Platformer 10.7%, Action-Adventure 9%
- #58 Rift Walker
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ahando
Windows
Rift Walker is an open world 2D puzzle platformer where... there aren't any platforms?
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.3%, Puzzle Platformer 20.1%, Lore-Rich 12%, Story Rich 10%, Platformer 9%
- #59 Elowyn and the Stolen Souls
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dream Stories
Windows · Mac · Linux
Enter the magic world of Elowyn! Evolve with her and discover all the secrets to magic in this metroidvania with incredible characters and scenary. Learn powerful spells, create potions, unravel many riddles and live the entire fantasy!
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.7%, Action RPG 18.8%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Platformer 12.5%, Female Protagonist 11%
- #60 Crypt Custodian
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,759 reviews2024
Dev: Kyle Thompson
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Crypt Custodian is a charming metroidvania about cleaning up the afterlife. Play as Pluto - a mischievous cat who has died, and is sentenced to be the afterworld's janitor... FOREVER! Hang out with other doomed ghosts, battle beasts, and explore a vastly expansive landscape.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.4%, Action RPG 14.2%, Dungeon Crawler 11.4%, Platformer 8.2%, Action-Adventure 8.1%