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

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Immerse yourself in an exciting anime-style metroidvania, where each skill unlocks new areas and secrets on the vast map. Face powerful bosses, acquire unique abilities, and uncover hidden mysteries in this ever-evolving world, all with traditional anime-inspired animation.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: Coming soon
Developer: AchuGamesStudio
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    Dev: Grimbart TalesPub: Assemble Entertainment
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    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 55%

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    96% matchPositive95% of 37 reviews2025
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    95% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    94% matchMixed66% of 525 reviews2022
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    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 55%

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    94% matchPositive85% of 26 reviews2026
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    92% matchVery Positive93% of 40,867 reviews2019
    Dev: ArtPlayPub: 505 Games
    Windows
    Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 25.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%

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    91% matchVery Positive94% of 127 reviews2023
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    Windows

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    91% matchVery Positive84% of 6,153 reviews2024
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    Windows
    Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%

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  11. #11 Dungeon Dot Ruby
    90% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    89% matchMostly Positive79% of 907 reviews2022
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  13. #13 Sweet Dreams Dahlia
    89% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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  14. #14 Keena The Voidslayer
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    86% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    85% matchMostly Positive75% of 89 reviews2025
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    Windows · Linux

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    86% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    Windows · Linux
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    Windows

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    Windows
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    Windows

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    81% matchNo user reviews2026
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    80% matchNo user reviews2025
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    Windows

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    77% matchVery Positive89% of 2,575 reviews2019
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    78% matchMostly Positive80% of 189 reviews2018
    Dev: PixelGreeds
    Windows
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    76% matchVery Positive92% of 290 reviews2021
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    75% matchNo user reviews2026
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    Windows

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    75% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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  36. #36 Clarity: The Seven Demons of Vanguardia
    74% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2024
    Dev: Team Quantum Games
    Windows

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    73% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    73% matchNo user reviews
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    74% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
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    Windows

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    73% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Crocodilligator Games
    Windows

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    72% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    72% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    71% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    70% matchVery Positive89% of 198 reviews2024
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    70% matchNo user reviews2026
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    69% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    70% matchNo user reviews2027
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    71% matchVery Positive85% of 953 reviews2016
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    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 54.3%, 2D Platformer 16.5%, Action-Adventure 6.8%, Action 6.3%, Adventure 5.1%

  58. #58 Without kidney
    66% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Antena
    Windows

    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 39.5%, Side Scroller 22%, 2D Platformer 14%, Exploration 9.3%, Action-Adventure 8.3%

  59. #59 Rising Fox
    66% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: Team Spark
    Windows

    Embark on an unforgettable adventure. Explore a mysterious world, uncover the secrets of the Zoodiacs, and face a threat that could destroy everything. Save your village as you dive into a story where nothing is as it seems.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 46.8%, Side Scroller 17.2%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Exploration 6%, Action 5.9%

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