
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.
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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.

Alruna and the Necro-Industrialists
Alruna is a compact and high-density Metroidvania, with a focus on sequence-breaking and playing things out of order.

Alwa's Legacy
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.
Alruna is a compact and high-density Metroidvania, with a focus on sequence-breaking and playing things out of order.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.2%, Precision Platformer 11.7%, Capitalism 11.1%, Puzzle Platformer 10.8%, 2D Platformer 9.4%
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 31.4%, Puzzle Platformer 13.7%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Platformer 11.8%, Action-Adventure 8.3%
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 40.1%, Puzzle Platformer 12.2%, Platformer 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Adventure 5.6%
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 25.3%, Precision Platformer 13.8%, Puzzle Platformer 11.7%, 2D Platformer 9.5%, Platformer 9%
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 26.3%, Platformer 12.5%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Cyberpunk 7.3%
Arise from the dead as the 'Cursed King' in an enthralling action platformer. Wield the chains that once imprisoned you to vanquish foes and traverse your fallen kingdom. Uncover hidden areas, strategically level up, and reclaim your throne by banishing colossal bosses!
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.7%, Precision Platformer 14.7%, Puzzle Platformer 11%, Platformer 10.6%, 2D Platformer 9.9%
Challenging precision platformer based on tight, fluid movement. Open map layout with multiple routes. Collect gems and save animals.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.3%, Precision Platformer 17.5%, Platformer 16.3%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Action 8.2%
A pixel-art sci-fi adventure set in the midst of a rebellion against a totalitarian regime, LUNARK is a modern take on the 2D cinematic platformer genre of the '90s. Run, jump, hang, climb, roll, and shoot your way through gorgeous and mysterious locations!
Why similar: Platformer 17.5%, Cyberpunk 14.1%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
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 24.2%, Platformer 16.4%, Precision Platformer 14.8%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Dystopian 7.9%
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 36.4%, Platformer 11.1%, 2D Platformer 8.8%, Exploration 7.3%, Action-Adventure 7.2%
A hero resurrected. A new Adventure. With stunning, 2D pixel art, Adventure of Samsara combines classic gameplay, a deeply connected world, and a heady, twisting narrative of death, rebirth and memory. Become the Solar Champion and restore balance to the multiverse.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.4%, Platformer 14.7%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Exploration 7.8%
In a bizarre universe where the oppressed are on the brink of oblivion, Dandara has awoken to reshape the world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 55%, Platformer 16.8%, Action 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%, Action-Adventure 4.2%
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 52.5%, Platformer 15.6%, Adventure 8.5%, Action 8.3%, Action-Adventure 7.9%
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 38.1%, Platformer 16.9%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, Cyberpunk 10.7%, Action 6.1%
Momentum-driven old school platformer with modern graphics & physics with a focus on exploration. Offers precision and on later levels a lot of speed. Each world brings new abilities & gameplay
Why similar: Adventure 41.8%, Action 38.3%, Female Protagonist 19.9%
Venture into a frenetic metroidvania and take part in a fight between divinities where you will have to choose between Corrupting Gold and Purifying Light to achieve your ends.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33%, Puzzle Platformer 15.5%, Platformer 12.8%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, Exploration 6.7%
Vernal Edge is a 2D action-packed Metroidvania featuring an intense combat system, tight platforming sequences and a powerful story of rivalry, revenge and growth.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.6%, Platformer 17.1%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%, Action 5.5%
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 24.2%, Puzzle Platformer 14.5%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Platformer 11.8%, Action-Adventure 8.1%
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 44.7%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Platformer 13.5%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Exploration 8%
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 42%, Platformer 19.5%, Action 7.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%, Action-Adventure 6.2%
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 49.2%, Platformer 16%, Adventure 7.2%, 2D Platformer 6.5%, 2D 4.9%
Embark upon a tragic tale and discover the ravaged world of Elypse! Fight your destiny in an arduous 2D adventure, story rich platformer, in a mesmerising and mysterious world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.8%, Platformer 16.5%, 2D Platformer 16.5%, Action-Adventure 12%, Action 5.1%
Explore a sprawling, alien world in the sequel to the award winning Axiom Verge.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.2%, Platformer 13.7%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Action 7.4%
Touhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania title with a heavy emphasis on exploration and action. Developed by Team Ladybug, creators of multiple fantastic action games thus far.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.8%, Platformer 15.8%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Exploration 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%
Explore an interconnected world full of platforming challenges in this short metroidvania. Reach new areas by swinging from ceilings, throwing bombs, bouncing off spikes, and more. Examine dozens of artifacts, commune with forgotten gods, and piece together what happened to Auridia.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.3%, Platformer 13.1%, Exploration 8.6%, Puzzle Platformer 7.3%, Puzzle 6.5%
Rediscover this great Metroidvania game in a brand new version with a lot of features and improvements! Run in a vast world full of mysteries and action in this Metroidvania-style game inspired by the classics of the 16-bit era.
Why similar: Metroidvania 50.5%, Platformer 21%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Action 6.7%, Adventure 6.2%
A world of Beauty and Mystery, Emotive Animations, Atmospheric Environments, Visually Driven Story, Metroidvania Exploration and Memorable Sword Duels.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.8%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Platformer 7.4%, Exploration 6.3%
Xenosis is a thrilling metroidvania where you traverse an ancient temple that has been overrun by alien creatures. Armed with your blaster, you must combat a variety of challenging enemies and upgrade your weapon to escape
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.8%, Puzzle Platformer 12.2%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Platformer 10.4%, Cyberpunk 8.6%
Hardcore action platformer with multiple endings that depend on your choices.
Why similar: Platformer 32%, 2D Platformer 18.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Action 8.7%, Adventure 8.5%
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 39.7%, Platformer 16.1%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Action-Adventure 8.3%, Exploration 6%
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 37.9%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Platformer 12.6%, Exploration 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%
Bounce and stomp through an enormous interconnected world, doing some intense acrobatics and getting huge combos! A superfast precision platformer that mixes up a Metroidvania world with classic Arcade mechanics.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32%, Precision Platformer 19.5%, Platformer 11.1%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Action-Adventure 8.3%
Metroidvania dungeon crawler about Death & Grief full of puzzles, secrets & challenges. Inspired by old GameBoy Color games with Retro Pixel Art Aesthetics but with challenging boss fights & Lore-Rich
Why similar: Metroidvania 56.8%, Action-Adventure 15.1%, Exploration 11%, Action 6.1%, Adventure 5.9%
Death's Gambit: Afterlife is a challenging 2D action platformer with deep RPG elements. As an agent of Death bound to his service, unravel the mystery of Siradon and discover the true price of immortality.
Why similar: Metroidvania 59.9%, Platformer 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Action 6.4%, Adventure 5.5%
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 35.5%, Platformer 14.5%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%, Exploration 5.8%
After Death is a platform / exploration game in a dark and hostile world. With the help from lost souls, you will have to find a way to open a gate which seems to be the only exit from this mysterious world infected by monsters.
Why similar: Metroidvania 52.5%, Platformer 12.1%, 2D Platformer 9.3%, Adventure 8.7%, Action 8.4%
Perceive the future in this time-loop metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.2%, Platformer 13.1%, 2D Platformer 13%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Exploration 7.1%
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 37.4%, Platformer 16.2%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Action 8.3%, Adventure 7.4%
The End Is Nigh is a sprawling adventure platformer where you die a lot, but thats ok because you are probably already dead anyway.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 48.6%, Platformer 30.6%, Adventure 5.9%, Action 4.5%, 2D 3.9%
A colorful action platformer with metroidvania elements and a staff that unlocks unique combat techniques and new ways to overcome obstacles. Explore beautiful worlds, fight monsters, and help Mako stop the amber storms that poison all living things.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.7%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Platformer 13.6%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Exploration 8.5%
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 35.2%, Platformer 16.4%, Puzzle Platformer 15%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Adventure 6.5%
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 58.4%, Platformer 18.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Adventure 7.1%, Female Protagonist 3.9%
The end of the world just started and everyone is gone. The machines took over and your only goal is to look for your missing sister in a retro wave atmosphere. Fight and find your way into the danger with your shield in this vibrant pixel art world.
Why similar: Platformer 20%, Dystopian 17.3%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Cyberpunk 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
Metroidvania style action/platformer with tons of abilities, enemies and exploration.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.5%, Platformer 18.9%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Action 6.6%, Adventure 4.9%
Paradox Soul is a chilling fight for exploration and survival; a Metroidvania pixel action-shooter hybrid!
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.6%, Platformer 14.9%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%, Adventure 6.3%
What’s left of humanity are minds trapped in circuits. You are awaken as ReSetna, a warrior on a mission to rescue last human remnants. Explore seven hostile zones, face seven brutal bosses and evolve through a unique upgrade system. Uncover horrifying truth and decide if the future is worth saving.
Why similar: Metroidvania 63.6%, Platformer 21.1%, Action 7.9%, Adventure 7.5%
Travel back in time to change fate itself, in this beautifully crafted story-driven adventure, inspired by classic 90s action-platformers. Join timekeeper Lunais on her quest for revenge against the empire that killed her family, using time-bending powers to explore a vast, connected world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.2%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Platformer 14.8%, Exploration 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%
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 34.3%, Precision Platformer 19%, Platformer 13.4%, Puzzle Platformer 11%, Action-Adventure 8%
Stray Savior is a 2D action platformer packed full of lethal traps, precise jumps, and powerful bosses. Venture through the dystopian world with weapons and skills, to prove yourself and forge your own path.
Why similar: Platformer 22.2%, 2D Platformer 20.4%, Action-Adventure 17%, Precision Platformer 11.4%, Action 8.6%
A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 22.6%, Puzzle 22.5%, Action-Adventure 13.3%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, 2D 8%
Explore a massive interconnected labyrinth of grottos, castles, and groves in this 2D retro-inspired Action RPG.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.9%, 2D Platformer 17.1%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Action 4.6%, Pixel Graphics 4.5%
Balance the weight of the GIGASWORD, battling between brain and brawn. Solve intricate puzzles, discover covert chambers, and slash through foes as Ezra fights to reach the top of the Nestrium and recover the God Crystal within. Can he restore the world's coherency before it's too late?
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.3%, Puzzle Platformer 15.1%, Platformer 14.4%, Puzzle 7.7%, Adventure 5.4%
LA-MULANA is an “Archaeological Ruin Exploration Action Game,” bringing the classic appeal of adventure with the punishing difficulty of retro-inspired gaming. Search inside ancient ruins, seeking out the “Secret Treasure of Life” – which sleeps in the sprawling ruins of “LA-MULANA” and is said to be the beginning of all civilization.
Why similar: Metroidvania 53.8%, Platformer 17.1%, Puzzle 6.4%, Exploration 6.4%, Adventure 4.6%
EXPLORE YOUR WAY. Awoken to a world ruined by war, Alma must traverse the vast city of Arcadia before the life force of her friends and herself withers away. Time is ticking, and every moment matters. Who will you save, and who will you leave to turn UNSIGHTED?
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.9%, Puzzle Platformer 9.3%, Platformer 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Action 6.6%
Yeomna is a Metrovania 2D action platform game. Take on the role of the Half-Demon exorcist Dongbaek, and complete the cases requested by Yeomna though combat and adventure in this dream-like, mysterious Underworld.
Why similar: Metroidvania 71.6%, Action 11.2%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, 2D 6.1%
Design your own arsenal in Clockwork Ambrosia, a steampunk metroidvania in the vein of a run-and-gun platformer. Join Iris, an airship pilot who must combat an army of deadly robots and monsters, and experiment with over 100 rule-based weapon mods and armors to prevail through this wild adventure!
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.1%, Platformer 13.9%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Exploration 7.6%
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 43.7%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Platformer 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
Run, gun and explore an open undercity in this otherworldly non-linear Metroidvania adventure about the Old Gods, strange creatures and the remnants of a lost world!
Why similar: Metroidvania 51.8%, Platformer 16.3%, Exploration 6.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%, Action 6.2%
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 29.7%, Platformer 18.4%, Adventure 9.6%, Colorful 9.4%, Atmospheric 9.3%
Embark on an epic adventure in Under the Island! A 2D action-adventure steeped in ‘90s charm, step into the shoes of Nia, and battle fierce monsters, solve clever puzzles, and explore a world alive with mystery as you race to save your new home before it’s too late.
Why similar: Puzzle 22.9%, Exploration 22%, Pixel Graphics 14.9%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Adventure 10.6%