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Games Like Anima Flux

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, 2D, Singleplayer, Platformer.

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Anima Flux is a co-op metroidvania with two genetically enhanced soldiers, special agents of a theocratic dictatorial regime. Fight your way through swarms of mutants through a desolate, dystopian space city and save humanity's last stronghold, if, of course, anyone is still alive...

Reviews: Very Positive — 85% — of 123 reviews
Released: 2024-10-07
Developer: Avantaj Prim
Publisher: JollyCo
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

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    Dev: Retro ForgePub: Dear Villagers
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 15.0 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 54.8%, Difficult 15.8%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Action 6.6%, Adventure 4.3%

  2. #2 OUTBUDDIES DX
    96% matchMixed70% of 283 reviews2019
    Dev: Julian LauferPub: Headup
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    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!

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  3. #3 Aeterna Noctis
    96% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,963 reviews2021
    Dev: Aeternum Game Studios S.L
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    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 32.3%, Difficult 15.2%, Platformer 11%, Hand-drawn 9%, Action-Adventure 6.6%

  4. #4 20XX
    94% matchVery Positive91% of 4,516 reviews2017
    Dev: Batterystaple Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    20XX is a roguelike action platformer that you can play with a friend. Jump and shoot your way through ever-changing levels, collect awesome new powers, and battle mighty bosses in the name of saving the human race maybe!

    Why similar: Platformer 23%, Great Soundtrack 14.7%, Local Co-Op 13.1%, Local Multiplayer 9.1%, Difficult 8.6%

  5. #5 MIO: Memories in Orbit
    92% matchVery Positive83% of 2,890 reviews2026
    Dev: Douze DixièmesPub: Focus Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    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 33.6%, Difficult 12.3%, Platformer 11.2%, Hand-drawn 8.7%, Exploration 7.4%

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    94% matchMixed45% of 242 reviews2022
    Dev: Stranga GamesPub: GrabTheGames
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 26%

    Take control of Mace in this local co-op side scrolling platform shooter as you travel from assignment to assignment taking on enemy bots and dangerous bosses on different planets.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 29.3%, Difficult 13%, Platformer 9.5%, Local Co-Op 8.3%, Co-op 7.3%

  7. #7 Axiom Verge
    93% matchVery Positive90% of 6,442 reviews2015
    Dev: Thomas Happ Games LLC
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Explore and uncover the mystery of a surreal alien world by blasting aliens and glitching your environment in this intense retro side-scrolling action/adventure.

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    91% matchVery Positive89% of 325 reviews2022
    Dev: MY.GAMESPub: Knights Peak
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Blast off in a 2D metroidvania adventure bursting with platforming thrills, deep exploration, and explosive action. Assemble a crack team of heroes to save the world in Blast Brigade!

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  9. #9 30XX
    91% matchVery Positive91% of 2,738 reviews2023
    Dev: Batterystaple Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Jump, shoot, and slash your way through 30XX, the roguelike action platformer you can play with a friend! Explore lush, ever-changing worlds that mix precise platforming with fevered combat. Destroy fearsome Guardians. Master unique Powers. Rediscover the thousand years we've lost.

    Why similar: Platformer 23.5%, Local Co-Op 19.1%, Co-op 17.9%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Action 9%

  10. #10 Moonlight Pulse
    89% matchVery Positive93% of 230 reviews2024
    Dev: Seafloor Games LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Teamwork matters most in this seamless, fantastical metroidvania within a living, breathing world. Realize each character's true potential to take down an invading force of overwhelmingly powerful parasites.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 47.5%, Platformer 12.4%, Exploration 10.1%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Action 8.5%

  11. #11 Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet
    90% matchVery Positive87% of 891 reviews2012
    Dev: Shadow Planet ProductionsPub: Xbox Game Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 48 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 46%

    In this Insanely Twisted, 2-D action-adventure game, explore unique environments and battle bizarre creatures.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 55.4%, Local Co-Op 9.1%, Adventure 8.8%, Action 7.5%, Exploration 7.2%

  12. #12 Last Vanguard
    88% matchVery Positive86% of 91 reviews2025
    Dev: Cool Tapir Studios
    Windows

    Explore a stunning hand-crafted world ravaged by war and ruled by a evil tyrant. Face a wide variety of enemies as you customize your strategy, switch weapons, and unlock powerful abilities

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  13. #13 After Death
    89% matchVery Positive89% of 166 reviews2017
    Dev: After Death Team
    Windows

    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.

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    87% matchMostly Positive75% of 305 reviews2020
    Dev: Kamina Dimension
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    MindSeize is a 2D Metroidvania game set in a Sci-Fi-universe. Transfer your mind to a robot and rescue your beloved one!

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  15. #15 Capsized
    86% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,096 reviews2011
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 24 minMean: 1.6 hrs≥1hr: 32%

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    85% matchVery Positive83% of 1,601 reviews2015
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Explore an abandoned space station in this retro-themed explorative action platformer.

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    Dev: Team Cherry
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    84% matchVery Positive81% of 5,476 reviews2018
    Dev: White RabbitPub: Serenity Forge
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%

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    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 35%

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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Dev: Third Sphere Game Studios
    Windows · Mac

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    Windows
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 55%

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    78% matchVery Positive85% of 331 reviews2026
    Dev: Studio DoodalPub: SHINSEGAE INFORMATION and COMMUNICATION Inc.
    Windows

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    79% matchVery Positive90% of 1,532 reviews2023
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    Windows
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    79% matchVery Positive93% of 18,466 reviews2016
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    81% matchMostly Positive75% of 898 reviews2017
    Dev: WayForward
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%

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    80% matchMixed58% of 214 reviews2023
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    Windows
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    77% matchVery Positive94% of 5,065 reviews2019
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    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%

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    77% matchVery Positive96% of 110 reviews2021
    Dev: Lateralis Heavy Industries
    Windows

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  33. #33 Guns of Fury
    73% matchVery Positive88% of 848 reviews2025
    Dev: Gelato Games Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%

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    73% matchVery Positive89% of 597 reviews2025
    Dev: SeethingswarmPub: Pretty Soon
    Windows
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    76% matchVery Positive80% of 3,731 reviews2016
    Dev: Sean YoungPub: SmashGames
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%

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    73% matchVery Positive80% of 1,324 reviews2023
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    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 72%

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    75% matchMostly Positive78% of 139 reviews2017
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    72% matchVery Positive91% of 1,254 reviews2021
    Dev: 18Light Game Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%

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    75% matchMixed64% of 814 reviews2017
    Dev: PixwerkPub: 11 bit studios
    Windows · Mac
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  40. #40 Genopanic
    71% matchMostly Positive77% of 364 reviews2024
    Dev: Mobirate
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%

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    71% matchMostly Positive75% of 272 reviews2024
    Dev: Fatal Fawn GamesPub: JanduSoft
    Windows

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    69% matchVery Positive99% of 153 reviews2025
    Dev: Hit Start Studios
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    72% matchVery Positive84% of 2,710 reviews2013
    Dev: Endlessfluff Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%

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  44. #44 Paradox Soul
    74% matchMixed43% of 623 reviews2018
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    Windows
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    70% matchVery Positive87% of 1,924 reviews2019
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    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 50%

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    68% matchVery Positive84% of 5,200 reviews2023
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    70% matchVery Positive96% of 421 reviews2020
    Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
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    70% matchMostly Positive75% of 183 reviews2022
    Dev: Dume Games StudioPub: JanduSoft
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    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 47.2%, Platformer 18.3%, Action 9.4%, Side Scroller 9.1%, Atmospheric 8.2%

  54. #54 Salt and Sanctuary
    67% matchVery Positive89% of 21,497 reviews2016
    Dev: Ska Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 40.2%, Difficult 16.8%, Local Co-Op 8.9%, Platformer 8.8%, Co-op 5.4%

  55. #55 Aestik
    66% matchMostly Positive78% of 91 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 34.9%, Hand-drawn 14.2%, Platformer 12.3%, Adventure 10%, Action-Adventure 8.9%

  56. #56 The Mobius Machine
    66% matchVery Positive84% of 461 reviews2024
    Dev: Madruga Works
    Windows

    Discover a vast alien world. Fight the ferocious local fauna and killer machines. Reveal its secrets and find a way to escape. The Mobius Machine is a side-scroller action adventure, with an emphasis on free-form exploration and intense combat.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 45.1%, Platformer 13.2%, Exploration 10.6%, Side Scroller 8.5%, Action-Adventure 8.4%

  57. #57 Gravity Circuit
    64% matchVery Positive94% of 3,462 reviews2023
    Dev: Domesticated Ant GamesPub: PID Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Gravity Circuit is a flashy action packed 2D platformer in the spirit of console classics. Follow Kai, a lone operative war hero who harnesses the mysterious powers of the Gravity Circuit, on an adventure in a futuristic world inhabited by sentient robots.

    Why similar: Platformer 29.7%, Great Soundtrack 22.6%, Action 14.5%, 2D 10.4%, Indie 9.6%

  58. #58 Necrosphere
    68% matchVery Positive90% of 143 reviews2017
    Dev: Cat Nigiri
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    A full-blown adventure played with only two buttons. Become the recently deceased agent Terry Cooper and escape the underworld while facing the toughest, meanest and most difficult obstacles ever devised.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 34.6%, Difficult 16.6%, Great Soundtrack 14.9%, Action 12.7%, Platformer 12.3%

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