- #1 Collapse Relapse
97% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2022
Dev: Jermrellum
Windows
Explore and collect upgrades before the timeloop resets! Collapse Relapse is a 2D platformer where you have to think and plan out your route in order to be able to escape in time, with secrets galore!
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.2%, Time Manipulation 36.7% ★, 2D Platformer 5.9%, Action 5.3%, Adventure 4.6%
- #2 Disavowed
96% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2022
Dev: Grim RaccoonsPub: Orbis Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Disavowed is a Metroidvania that allows the player to freeze time and set up pinpoint shots to stun enemies. It is set in a world of plush and cute creatures where the player has been cast out and needs to go on a journey to gather more strength and get back at his creator for tossing him out.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.2%, Bullet Time 29.5% ★, 2D Platformer 8.5%, Platformer 7.9%, Action 6.6%
- #3 Temple of Spikes
96% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: Tigrido Inc
Windows
A hardcore platformer. The search of untold riches and powerful artefacts in the ancient sanctuary — Temple of Spikes filled with deadly traps and epic bosses.
Why similar: Bullet Time 38.9% ★, Time Manipulation 37.4% ★, Action 11%, Adventure 9.6%, Indie 3%
- #4 CONVERGENCE: A League of Legends Story™
95% matchVery Positive89% of 1,143 reviews2023
Dev: Double StallionPub: Riot Forge
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Traverse the sprawling city of Zaun as Ekko, a young inventor with a device to manipulate time, in this story-driven action platformer. Collect parts, craft gadgets, and unlock abilities—then rewind time to adapt your approach to every new challenge.
Why similar: Time Manipulation 37.3% ★, Metroidvania 33.1%, 2D Platformer 7.9%, Platformer 6.4%, Adventure 4.8%
- #5 Tick Tack Puppet
94% matchPositive87% of 30 reviews2023
Dev: TenkaiGames
Windows
Action game with unusual controls. It's free now. Use the mouse to control the puppet's limbs and beat up invaders from outer space. Time slows down while you are not controlling the puppet. Dodge bullets, punch enemies, and move stylishly!
Why similar: Bullet Time 40.6% ★, Time Manipulation 36.2% ★, 2D Platformer 6.6%, Platformer 4.7%, Action 3.6%
- #6 Broken Time
94% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2025
Dev: Hunt Studio
Windows
Broken Time - a world where time no longer matters. This low-polygon action game immerses players in a post-apocalyptic environment where every movement changes the course of events. Fight and gather resources to survive in this madness.
Why similar: Bullet Time 40.9% ★, Time Manipulation 36.2% ★, Action 9.3%, Shooter 6.3%, Post-apocalyptic 3.7%
- #7 REDSHOT
93% matchPositive80% of 25 reviews2022
Dev: Brian Lynch
Windows
Multiplayer Update now available! Quick reflexes and clever strategies are required in REDSHOT, a bullet-time metroidvania where everything is deadly, but you are deadlier. Can you save the royal city from total destruction? ...Can you do it with style?
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.7%, Bullet Time 37.9% ★, Action 6.6%, 2D Platformer 6.5%, Platformer 3.2%
- #8 Peer-2-Pizza
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lyall Campbell
Windows
The future of pizza delivery is here: deliver pizza through the power of the internet today! And when delivering, time moves when you move. So jump, dash, and dive your way through a network of obstacles and challenges, reach the customer, and do one very important job: deliver the pizza.
Why similar: Time Manipulation 43.7% ★, Bullet Time 40.8% ★, Action 5.4%, Shooter 5.2%, Platformer 3.3%
- #9 SUPERHOT
91% matchVery Positive92% of 40,464 reviews2016
Dev: SUPERHOT Team
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
SUPERHOT is the smash-hit FPS where time moves only when you move. No regenerating health bars. No conveniently placed ammo drops. It's you, alone, outnumbered and outgunned. Snatch weapons from fallen enemies to shoot, slice and dodge through a truly cinematic hurricane of slow-motion bullets.
Why similar: Bullet Time 44.3% ★, Time Manipulation 41.4% ★, Action 6.9%, Shooter 4.2%, Indie 1.4%
- #10 Tick Tock Bang Bang
91% matchMostly Positive77% of 56 reviews2016
Dev: Dejobaan Games, LLC
Windows
An FPS where you can freeze time. Gunfights, 90-car pileups, and giant robots in slow motion. Make your own levels. From the award-winning creators of Aaaaa! and Drunken Robot Pornography.
Why similar: Bullet Time 40.3% ★, Time Manipulation 32.9% ★, Action 13.3%, Shooter 4.6%, Bullet Hell 4%
- #11 Rust Song 锈歌
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Meme Games
Windows
Explore this unique sci-fi style metroidvania-like adventure world. You can acquire a variety of abilities to explore the world and assemble powerful chip combinations. You'll also have the ability to go back in time to change the map's structure and unlock shortcuts.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.4%, Time Manipulation 26.8% ★, Platformer 8.5%, 2D Platformer 8%, Post-apocalyptic 6%
- #12 Mono
89% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: Project Mono
Windows
『Mono』 is a 2D action game set in a monochrome world. Explore the land to enhance your abilities, defeat the formidable foes standing in your way, and resolve the crisis befalling this black-and-white realm.
Why similar: Metroidvania 50.8%, Action 12.6%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Adventure 9.5%, Atmospheric 5%
- #13 Ary and the Secret of Seasons
89% matchMixed64% of 219 reviews2020
Dev: eXiinPub: Fishing Cactus
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Take control of the seasons and use them to solve puzzles, defeat enemies, and discover the beautiful world of Valdi in this award-winning indie adventure.
Why similar: Bullet Time 27.7% ★, Time Manipulation 26.5% ★, Metroidvania 25.3%, Platformer 8.4%, Action 5.5%
- #14 SOULBOUND
88% match6 user reviews50% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: Parley Games
Windows
In a place of reality, a soul longs for an escape and is not alone; dark things are lurking but energy is your friend. Soulbound is an atmospheric metroidvania platformer packed with action where the past is your future.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, Time Manipulation 29.4% ★, Platformer 7%, 2D Platformer 6.3%, Dark 4.8%
- #15 DUCK's most terrible day
87% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Armand Niehaus
Windows · Mac · Linux
A time-bending 2D platformer in the least amount of pixels possible.
Why similar: Time Manipulation 48.4% ★, Bullet Time 29.1% ★, Platformer 11.2%, Action 6.4%, 2D 3.6%
- #16 Overtorque
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Last Tower
Windows
A time-bending action shooter where you freeze combat, deflect bullets, steal enemy weapons, and leave levels drenched in destruction and gelatinous remains.
Why similar: Time Manipulation 39.2% ★, Bullet Time 38.4% ★, Shooter 6.5%, Action 5.7%, Bullet Hell 3.8%
- #17 Woute
86% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2021
Dev: Laush Dmitriy SergeevichPub: Laush Studio
Windows
We play for small shaman in the world of dreams, which moves in a static world to move to the next level
Why similar: Bullet Time 40.1% ★, Time Manipulation 39.4% ★, Platformer 6.1%, 2D Platformer 5.4%, Adventure 4.4%
- #18 ReSetna
84% matchVery Positive83% of 174 reviews2025
Dev: Today's GamesPub: Module16
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 67.7%, Platformer 12.4%, Action 9.4%, Adventure 7.9%, Indie 2.6%
- #19 David.
85% matchMostly Positive79% of 755 reviews2015
Dev: Fermenter GamesPub: First Break Labs
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
You play David, an awfully small abstracted chosen hero tossed into a blissfully simple world overrun by giant culminations of evil physics-beasts. As David, you are given a slingshot-esque gift that you will have to use to conquer your colossus foes. Be there AND be square.
Why similar: Bullet Time 36.8% ★, Time Manipulation 36.2% ★, 2D Platformer 7%, Action 5.1%, Platformer 5.1%
- #20 Bladeforged: The Seventh Sword
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Devaholics Desenvolvimento LTDA
Windows
Bladeforged: The Seventh Sword is a fast-paced 2D pixel art Metroidvania. Wield a versatile guardian blade and a high-tech bracelet to execute fluid combo cancels, parry ruthless abstract enemies, and explore the interconnected world of Regis to stop a cosmic multiversal invasion.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.5%, Action 13.2%, Platformer 11.4%, Adventure 11%, 2D Platformer 8.8%
- #21 Chibits
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PhatRobit
Windows · Mac
Explore an abandoned planet and uncover the mysteries behind the event that ended the world. Travel through a charred forest, large factory and run down cities as you collect upgrades and battle the relics that were left behind.
Why similar: Metroidvania 54.7%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Platformer 9.3%, Action 6.9%, Post-apocalyptic 5.7%
- #22 Time Hacker
82% matchMostly Positive76% of 34 reviews2025
Dev: Joy Way
Windows
Time Hacker is an addictive VR game where your creative ability is what gets you through the levels. Your only weapon is the power to stop time. That means, like Marvel’s Quicksilver, you can enjoy playing with the scene while your enemies are effectively frozen.
Why similar: Bullet Time 40.8% ★, Time Manipulation 37.7% ★, Shooter 4.9%, Action 4.5%, Adventure 4%
- #23 Fragmented Time
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: D.P.L.D.S
Windows
Wake up in an unknown place with no memories and discover the power to control time. Freeze objects, rewind time, and solve challenges using strategy and logic.
Why similar: Time Manipulation 57.5% ★, Bullet Time 33.1% ★, Adventure 7.8%, Indie 0.9%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #24 Greedy Guns
81% matchVery Positive83% of 82 reviews2017
Dev: Tio Atum
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Inspired by classic shooters like Gunstar Heroes, Metal Slug, and Contra, Greedy Guns brings the run-and-gun formula into the 21st Century! Help these greedy mercenaries survive their most epic contract yet. Explore, explode, survive!
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.1%, Action 15.1%, Adventure 13.8%, Platformer 10.8%, Shooter 6.4%
- #25 #INNER UNIVERSE 1F0000
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: The_Ear_Man
Windows
This 360° STG offers the tension of a dogfight and a turn-based strategy. As a hero with the superpower of time-stopping, you fight, talk, and maintain your aircraft in the inner universe, aiming to save everything in the world.
Why similar: Bullet Time 59.4% ★, Action 14%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Shooter 9.2%, 2D 5.3%
- #26 Hunter's Legacy
81% matchMostly Positive77% of 56 reviews2016
Dev: Lienzo
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Hunter’s Legacy is an old-school 2D single-player Metroidvania platformer where you control Ikki, a fierce kitty skilled with twin swords and a bow, better known as the Great Huntress of Un'Amak.
Why similar: Metroidvania 58.4%, Platformer 14.2%, Action 12.8%, Adventure 11.2%, Indie 3.4%
- #27 Pentacore
79% matchMixed58% of 12 reviews2023
Dev: Jonathan CollierPub: Mythril Age
Windows
Pentacore is a metroidvania with a focus on platforming and exploration. Run, shoot, climb, and blast your way through a massive world. All in order to find five keys and leave your prison of a planet.
Why similar: Metroidvania 54.8%, Platformer 10.5%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Action 7.8%, Adventure 5.9%
- #28 Tempus Vitae
79% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Whiteboard Games
Windows
You are Alex, a time-displaced astronaut unraveling the space station Theia doomed in both the war-torn 2185 and the post-apocalyptic 2385 to find your lost brother. Master an arsenal of time travel abilities and weapons in this sci-fi metroidvania FPS: Tempus Vitae.
Why similar: Time Manipulation 44.7% ★, Metroidvania 37.3%, Action 5.9%, Adventure 4%, Shooter 3%
- #29 Monad Tachyon
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: OMEME
Windows
Accelerate beyond the speed of sound! Monad Tachyon is the ultimate high-speed Metroidvania .
Why similar: Metroidvania 50.6%, Bullet Time 34.4% ★, Action 8.9%, Dark 2.9%, 2D 1.6%
- #30 Super Panda Adventures
78% matchVery Positive92% of 1,026 reviews2014
Dev: BlueEagle ProductionsPub: Paul Schneider
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
In Super Panda Adventures, you play as the brave panda-knight Fu, who is about to finish his training to become the new guardian of the Princess. At the same day of the big celebration party, some uninvited Robots show up to conquer the planet and take the Princess away in their Space Ships!
Why similar: Metroidvania 60.2%, Platformer 16.6%, Action 8.9%, Adventure 8.1%, Indie 2.8%
- #31 Shadow Labyrinth
77% matchMixed57% of 332 reviews2025
Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Shadow Labyrinth is a 2D action platformer and a genre-twisting alternate take on the iconic PAC-MAN. As The Swordsman, you wake on a mysterious planet amidst relics of wars past. To survive you will discover secrets, consume your enemies, and grow from prey to apex predator.
Why similar: Metroidvania 55.9%, Action 11%, Platformer 9.2%, 2D Platformer 8.2%, Adventure 6.2%
- #32 Demon Peak
77% matchMixed70% of 244 reviews2017
Dev: Kajak Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 43%
In Demon Peak, you play as the nameless warrior, trapped inside the depths of an unholy Mountain. Explore the mysterious and perilous enviroments, fight against a multitude of different enemies and gather magical abilities to overcome the Mountain's evil inhabitants.
Why similar: Metroidvania 56.5%, Action 14.1%, Adventure 12.4%, Platformer 8.4%, 2D 5%
- #33 Will O Wisp
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 是政屋
Windows
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 59%, Platformer 11.8%, Action 11.1%, Adventure 7.3%, 2D Platformer 4.6%
- #34 The Last Tree
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: zzmingo
Windows · Mac
A 2D pixel-like Metrovania game, exploring the game world with a unique atmosphere. In a mysterious and huge tree world, as time goes by, trees and plants have withered, the ecology has become worse, life has become scarce, and who will save the world that is about to break.
Why similar: Metroidvania 57.6%, Action 10.7%, Adventure 10.3%, Platformer 9.1%, 2D Platformer 6.8%
- #35 Grapixo Arte em Guerra
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Akyoma StudioPub: MIRA AÇU
Windows
Scratch in a 2.5D world that blends hip hop aesthetics with action/platforming, where urban art has come to life. Explore dynamic environments, face cleaning robots, and uncover secrets of this vibrant world as you reclaim your identity in this intense and colorful adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 57.3%, Platformer 11.8%, Adventure 7.5%, Action 7.4%, 2D Platformer 5.3%
- #36 Spirit Fusion
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lumforge
Windows
Spirit Fusion is a metroidvania about flexible elemental combos. You are Sir Arthur, master of flame, retired to your village—until someone starts hunting your brothers-in-arms—the elemental knights. The murders continue. Who’s behind it?
Why similar: Metroidvania 51.3%, Adventure 11%, Action 10.6%, Platformer 10.3%, 2D Platformer 7.4%
- #37 Inescapable
76% matchMixed40% of 124 reviews2014
Dev: Magnetic Realms
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Unravel the mystery uncovered by a remote interplanetary mining operation. What did they find? What threat does it pose? And ultimately, what does it truly mean to be a hero?
Why similar: Metroidvania 57.7%, Adventure 14.9%, Action 14%, Platformer 8.9%, Indie 4.5%
- #38 Maelstrom
74% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Maelstrom
Windows
Maelstrom is a platformer adventure set on a mysterious island. Explore an island designed in pixel art style, acquire ancient magic to upgrade yourself, defeat enemies and pass obstacles. Use the unique ability 'Rewind' to reach places that seemed impossible!
Why similar: Metroidvania 58.6%, 2D Platformer 10.2%, Action 8.7%, Adventure 7.6%, 2D 6.6%
- #39 Irang : the last hope
73% match3 user reviews0% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: SnoozyMondayPub: DCD
Windows
In Joseon, a kingdom honoring the Four Deities, chaos reigns. Nobles have unleashed sealed evils in a power grab, causing calamities. Join Irang and Haru on a journey to liberate the Deities and reclaim Joseon's last hope.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.1%, Bullet Time 21.4% ★, Action 12.3%, Adventure 10.3%, 2D Platformer 9.4%
- #40 Cathedral
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 456 reviews2019
Dev: Decemberborn Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 54 minMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Make your way through more than 600 rooms, and unravel the secrets of your past by finding the five elemental orbs. Cathedral features a vast world, meant for exploring!
Why similar: Metroidvania 66.6%, Action 10.7%, Adventure 9%, Platformer 7.9%, 2D 3%
- #41 Shattered Divinities
69% matchVery Positive94% of 733 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 60.2%, Platformer 10.6%, Adventure 8.5%, 2D 6.9%, Action 6.4%
- #42 Ariana and the Elder Codex
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 126 reviews2026
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International, Inc.
Windows
Ariana must restore the Codices and unravel the Library's hidden truths...
Why similar: Metroidvania 52.5%, Platformer 11.4%, Action 9.5%, Adventure 7.7%, 2D Platformer 7.5%
- #43 Wreckdigger
72% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2021
Dev: Karlis ZabersPub: team BitClub
Windows
Dive into a short story about stranded rebel fighting for his survival on a foreign mysterious planet which is a spaceship graveyard. Encounter scavengers fighting for valuable ship parts. Meet other survivors -help others to help yourself. An action platformer with metroidvania elements.
Why similar: Metroidvania 57.9%, Action 15.2%, Platformer 13.7%, 2D 6.3%, Adventure 4.3%
- #44 The Curse Of Eira
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ElenaWare
Windows
Wynn has traveled to this dying Kingdom of Alara because she heard a powerful Wizard has taken in her twin sister Eira. Explore the world that has been subjected by the Wizard and his five apprentices and discover enough power ups to find and kill Eira
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.6%, Action 14.2%, Platformer 12.4%, Adventure 11.9%, 2D Platformer 10.5%
- #45 The Mummy Demastered
72% matchMostly Positive75% of 921 reviews2017
Dev: WayForward
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A powerful ancient evil has arisen, and the war to save humanity has begun! As an elite agent in the monster-hunting Prodigium organization, you must use a variety of weapons, upgrades, and mysterious artifacts to defend mankind against the supernatural hordes of Princess Ahmanet.
Why similar: Metroidvania 67%, Action 11.3%, Adventure 8.4%, Platformer 5.6%, 2D 3.6%
- #46 Maya Star
71% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: RetroLamen
Windows
In a magical land ruled by an ancient evil, a prophecy says that salvation will come with the awakening of a new hero. Explore different maps, fight evil creatures and decide the fate of Maya Star.
Why similar: Metroidvania 52.2%, Action 13.7%, Platformer 12.6%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, 2D 5.3%
- #47 HOT BULLET
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Renzy
Windows
HOT BULLET is a top-down shooter.
Why similar: Time Manipulation 42.3% ★, Bullet Time 39.1% ★, Action 8.4%, Bullet Hell 5.2%, Shooter 4.3%
- #48 Pharaoh Rebirth+
71% matchVery Positive92% of 355 reviews2016
Dev: KROBON stationPub: Vaka Game Magazine
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
An ancient evil has been set loose, and Jonathan cursed in the process. Jonathan must now collect seven holy grails from around all of Egypt to cleanse himself of the curse of Sehur the First. Be delighted by the quirky humor, charming characters, and the beautifully designed world, in Pharaoh Rebirth+!
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.7%, Action 17.9%, Adventure 15.6%, Platformer 9.9%, Indie 4.5%
- #49 Dirtlight
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Applava
Windows
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 57.9%, Platformer 11%, Action 10.1%, Adventure 7.6%, 2D Platformer 6.3%
- #50 SOULHOT
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Black Steel Studio
Windows
SOULHOT is an exciting, Parkour & FPS style game featuring you as the exceptional who won’t be held down by the system. He will stop at nothing to overthrow the system.
Why similar: Bullet Time 43.2% ★, Time Manipulation 40.3% ★, Action 6.1%, Shooter 5%, Adventure 2.8%
- #51 NECROTOPIA
69% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2022
Dev: day-to-day management
Windows
NECROTOPIA is an exploratory action game, in which a monster, who woke up on a stormy night by lightning, picks up junks as weapons and searches for who he/she is. Use various types of weapons to defeat enemies and explore the fascinating world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 59.1%, Platformer 10.8%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Action 8.6%, 2D 5.4%
- #52 Vulpis
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: max.marauder
Windows · Mac
Guide a lonely fox through a vast interconnected world of a mysterious planet Vulpis in this Metroidvania-style game. Explore non-linear paths, unlock new abilities, fight enemies, overcome obstacles, and unravel the planet's mysteries to find a way back home.
Why similar: Metroidvania 61.5%, Platformer 12.3%, Action 7.9%, Adventure 7.6%, 2D 6.2%
- #53 DragonLoop: Prologue
66% matchVery Positive93% of 81 reviews2025
Dev: 沙因小分队
Windows
The heroine who lost her memory was trapped in a five-day loop. Connect with your partners to travel through a world with strange time changes, continue to become stronger, retrieve memories, and understand the truth. The game is a time loop Metroidvania.
Why similar: Time Manipulation 47.7% ★, Metroidvania 36.3%, Action 5.5%, 2D Platformer 4.9%, Adventure 2.5%
- #54 The Waste Land
70% matchMixed51% of 103 reviews2014
Dev: FledermausPub: Digital Tribe
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
The Waste Land, a "metroidvania" style side-scroller inspired by T.S. Eliot’s poem of the same name, puts players in the role of a fallen king who must find his way to right the wrongs caused by his own failings.
Why similar: Metroidvania 65.5%, Action 15.7%, Adventure 14.4%, Indie 4.3%
- #55 Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition
68% matchVery Positive92% of 7,060 reviews2014
Dev: Drinkbox Studios
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 66%
The definitive version of the smash-hit Metroidvania-style action-platformer, Guacamelee! STCE adds new levels, powers, challenges, and refinements to the sprawling, ridiculous, Mexican-inspired adventure of the original Guacamelee! Gold Edition.
Why similar: Metroidvania 72.6%, Platformer 16.7%, 2D 9.1%, Action 0.7%, 2D Platformer 0.4%
- #56 SPEEDSHOT
66% matchPositive100% of 33 reviews2026
Dev: Karmacode Interactive
Windows
SPEEDSHOT is a fast-paced FPS built for speedrunning. Master the fluid surfing and parkour, chain your unique abilities together, manipulate time and destroy the anomalies to break out of the simulation.
Why similar: Bullet Time 41.5% ★, Time Manipulation 39% ★, Action 4.9%, Platformer 4.8%, Shooter 3.6%
- #57 Flux Commander
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Semiterrestrial
Windows
Bend Time - Raise Hell! In this tactical shoot-em-up you can bend time to gain both defensive and offensive advantages. Use time-slowing Flux Energy to dodge enemies and their bullets, or to dominate and overwhelm the deadly bosses!
Why similar: Bullet Time 46.8% ★, Time Manipulation 41.5% ★, Action 5.1%, Shooter 4%, Stylized 2.3%
- #58 Shinobi Shift
67% matchPositive86% of 21 reviews2021
Dev: Semyon MaximovPub: BekkerDev Studio
Windows
Shinobi Shift is a first-person platformer with shooter elements where you can control the time!
Why similar: Time Manipulation 40.7% ★, Bullet Time 40.7% ★, Platformer 6.6%, Adventure 4.7%, Atmospheric 4.7%
- #59 Somnium Shore
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rodrigo Pelegrini R.
Windows
A challenging, 2D Platform Adventure game where all level mechanics can change if you don't stay balanced. Help Ethan to grow up and leave his roots in order to pursue his dreams, find clues about his past and fight against your nightmares in your journey to the Somnium Shore!
Why similar: Metroidvania 53.5%, Platformer 13.1%, Action 9.2%, Adventure 9%, 2D Platformer 5.9%