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

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Seeking her lost drawings, Maya and a mysterious companion enter a fairytale world turned nightmare. Explore stunning locations, meet mythical characters, and battle the darkness to uncover the truth!

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

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    Dev: Space74
    Windows · Mac

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  2. #2 Shyftrs
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  3. #3 Makis Adventure
    96% matchVery Positive94% of 127 reviews2023
    Dev: Zoroarts
    Windows

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 21%, Dark Fantasy 20.7%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Platformer 9.3%, Side Scroller 7.8%

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    95% matchNo user reviews
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    Misspell is a 2D atmospheric Metroidvania about magic and mysteries of the past. Uncover the secrets of an island risen from the ashes of a catastrophe and master a magical living vine that changes the way you fight and explore. Every step tells a story — every enemy echoes the mistakes of the past.

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  5. #5 Well Dweller
    94% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Kyle Thompson
    Windows

    Well Dweller is a dark fairy-tale metroidvania, full of charming characters living in a wretched kingdom. Play as Glimmer - a tiny bird armed with a matchstick - who must burn the wicked queen to save his family.

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  6. #6 Elypse
    94% matchMostly Positive74% of 359 reviews2023
    Dev: Hot Chili GamesPub: PID Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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: Dark Fantasy 21.6%, Metroidvania 16.4%, Platformer 14.6%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Female Protagonist 9%

  7. #7 Crowsworn
    93% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Mongoose Rodeo
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    92% matchMostly Positive75% of 20 reviews2024
    Dev: BREMEN
    Windows

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    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 22.6%, Metroidvania 20.1%, Platformer 11%, Female Protagonist 9%, Hand-drawn 6.8%

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    91% matchVery Positive87% of 76 reviews2023
    Dev: Frontier AjaPub: CFK Co., Ltd.
    Windows

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  10. #10 Kingless Dungeon
    91% matchPositive93% of 27 reviews2025
    Dev: G3 Studio
    Windows

    《Kingless Dungeon》 is a 2D hack and slash platformer where you control the Shadow Prince, a warrior with no memory. Fight undead enemies, discover your skills, and explore this deep dungeons filled with traps and secrets. Can you reclaim your memories and escape?

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  11. #11 Dimension Drifters
    90% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Dimension Drifters
    Windows · Mac

    Dimension Drifters is a hand-drawn 2D anime action-platformer that takes players through intense, multi-dimensional combat. Join the protagonist, Ena on her quest to restore the shattered dimensions torn apart by the mysterious 'Dark Drifter.'

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  12. #12 Lumen Veil
    89% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Obox
    Windows

    A dark metroidvania where you play as a silent, white-hooded specter drifting through forgotten realms. Master precise hand-drawn platforming and uncover the mystery of the veil.

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    88% matchMixed69% of 29 reviews2024
    Dev: AmmashDev
    Windows

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  14. #14 Anathema
    87% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Esperware Interactive
    Windows

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    86% matchVery Positive84% of 1,299 reviews2021
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    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%

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    Windows

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    85% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    Windows
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    81% matchVery Positive83% of 1,404 reviews2022
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    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 58%

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  24. #24 GLIGHT
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    79% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Lumforge
    Windows

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  35. #35 The Last Diner
    75% matchNo user reviews2026
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    73% matchPositive85% of 26 reviews2026
    Dev: Ruben S. LuisPub: Pineapple Works
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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  37. #37 Seeker
    73% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
    Dev: Agenosovgame
    Windows

    Seeker is a pixel-art hotseat arena brawler with a small single-player adventure mode.

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    74% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    75% matchVery Positive86% of 4,919 reviews2018
    Dev: Joakim SandbergPub: Bifrost Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%

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  40. #40 Majogami
    72% matchVery Positive94% of 140 reviews2025
    Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
    Windows

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    73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
    Dev: Ofir AroyaPub: BombBite
    Windows

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    72% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows · Mac

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    71% matchMostly Positive79% of 112 reviews2023
    Dev: Raccoons Making GamesPub: ESAT
    Windows

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    71% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows · Mac

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    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: ALIVE Inc.
    Windows · Linux

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    70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
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    Honey's Sweet Revenge is a metroidvania with mechanics inspired by platform fighters. Customize your item loadout and defeat enemies and bosses.

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    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Uni Dreams
    Windows

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  48. #48 Find Eden
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: CozyCoupleCoding
    Windows

    Play as Timmy, whisked into a mysterious cat realm invaded by monsters. Journey through enchanting realms, solve puzzles, and harness new abilities to save this world—and maybe your own—in a cozy, dark, and hand-drawn 2D adventure full of secrets and quirky cats.

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    68% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    69% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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  51. #51 ITORAH
    68% matchMostly Positive74% of 886 reviews2022
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    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 55%

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  52. #52 Onchu
    68% matchNo user reviews
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    69% match5 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2022
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    Windows

    A short and simple 2D side-scrolling adventure platformer featuring an unlikely pixel graphic style in different worlds. Challenge and test your abilities with the game’s extreme difficulty. Overcome level obstacles. Solve puzzles. Defeat Trance' enemies. Win her battle. And acquire Trance' skills.

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    69% matchMostly Positive77% of 13 reviews2020
    Dev: Eric LaberPub: Self Published
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    67% matchNo user reviews2026
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    67% matchNo user reviews
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    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: WORD GAMESPub: Selecta Play
    Windows

    Esdraz: The Throne of Darkness is a Metroidvania game focused on a dynamic combat system with a wide-ranging arsenal that players can tailor to fit their individual combat style. Fight a variety of enemies and evolving bosses while you come up with the best strategy to beat every encounter.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 27.2%, Action-Adventure 15%, Action 12.5%, Adventure 11.5%, Hand-drawn 11.3%

Based on tag similarity + player behavior
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