
Crashed on a desolate but mysterious planet you find yourself eye to eye with an ancient civilisation. Explore the planet, find powerful upgrades, and fulfill your destiny.
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Crashed on a desolate but mysterious planet you find yourself eye to eye with an ancient civilisation. Explore the planet, find powerful upgrades, and fulfill your destiny.

Axiom Verge
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.

Astronite - Landing on Neplea
Astronite Landing on Neplea is the prologue to this fantastic 1bit metroidvania that combines action, exploration, puzzles and platforms. Take on Astronite's first major challenge and defeat the deadly Kronch.
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.
Why similar: Metroidvania 65.1%, Platformer 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%, Exploration 4%, Adventure 3.8%
Astronite Landing on Neplea is the prologue to this fantastic 1bit metroidvania that combines action, exploration, puzzles and platforms. Take on Astronite's first major challenge and defeat the deadly Kronch.
Why similar: Metroidvania 53.5%, Platformer 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Atmospheric 8.3%, Adventure 8.2%
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 49.1%, Platformer 12.2%, Exploration 11.1%, Atmospheric 9%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
Space Expedition is a 2D sci-fi platformer where you play as an astronaut who is sent to a space station to collect samples of mysterious dark matter. Space Expedition combines puzzle platforming, pixel art, and atmospheric adventures set in the style of 1980s sci-fi horror films.
Why similar: Platformer 21.7%, Exploration 20.7%, Atmospheric 17.3%, Pixel Graphics 14.9%, Adventure 10.9%
Hargrave finds himself inside the walls of a mysterious labyrinth filled with strange robots. Find the way out, or find what's hidden deep inside.
Why similar: Metroidvania 55%, Platformer 16.8%, Adventure 14.9%, Retro 8.8%, Indie 4.5%
Explore an abandoned facility on the planet you've crashlanded, solving puzzles with strange plants along the way.
Why similar: Platformer 43.9%, Adventure 23.5%, Atmospheric 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 14.9%, Indie 1.2%
Explore an abandoned space station in this retro-themed explorative action platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 61.2%, Platformer 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Adventure 5.8%, Exploration 4%
A short 2D pixel-style metroidvania where you explore, fight bosses, aquire items and abilities and find secrets. Inspired by games such as You Have to Win the Game and VVVVVV.
Why similar: Metroidvania 49%, Platformer 11.8%, Exploration 10.6%, Adventure 7.1%, Retro 6.6%
In 2097, life is discovered on Mars. When your mission of first contact becomes trapped by a cave-in, you must master the alien ecosystem to survive. Soon you stumble upon more than anyone expected, and with time running out, you will make a decision that determines the fate of a lost planet.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.4%, Platformer 19.6%, Exploration 15.3%, Adventure 12.1%, Atmospheric 6.7%
You Have to Win the Game is a free exploration platformer with a retro 1980s PC aesthetic.
Why similar: Metroidvania 64.9%, Platformer 14.2%, Retro 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 4.1%, Exploration 3%
Exographer is an exploration game based on science. Become an explorer, stranded in an alien planet, and discover the secrets of an extinct civilization. Gain new powers to avoid dangers and obstacles in your journey, and use your camera to reveal particles and hidden clues.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, Platformer 21.6%, Exploration 18%, Adventure 11.1%, Atmospheric 10.4%
Delve into the depths of a mechanical world in this cute, adventure-exploration game. Explore and fight in a land full of corrupt robots and machinery. All while seeking answers to the mysteries around you.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.4%, Platformer 11.6%, Exploration 9.4%, Open World 8.8%, Atmospheric 7.1%
You're trapped, alone and cold on a distant planet. Pursued by a droid with only one purpose: killing everything. You must find an escape. Explore the hostile environment, find secret upgrades and new weapons, and finally make your escape from this dark, hostile planet...
Why similar: Metroidvania 64%, Platformer 20.9%, Exploration 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 3.9%
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 49.6%, Platformer 15.8%, Exploration 8.2%, Multiple Endings 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
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 60.9%, Adventure 17.6%, Platformer 13.8%, Indie 7.8%
Explore Mandagon, a world inspired by Tibetan theology and philosophy. With a focus on life and death, discover what it means to make a true sacrifice . . .
Why similar: Platformer 33.2%, Pixel Graphics 16.3%, Adventure 14%, Atmospheric 12.8%, Indie 6.6%
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 53.8%, Platformer 13.3%, Exploration 7.5%, Adventure 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
Journey into the forgotten world of Helix, where ancient powers awaken within you. Unlock and combine embodied abilities to unravel the mysteries of a lost civilization. Descend into a tale that will challenge your mind and soul, solving intricate puzzles as you ascend to the light of a new day.
Why similar: Atmospheric 31.3%, Adventure 29%, Exploration 24.6%, Indie 10.2%, Singleplayer 4.8%
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the indie freeware classic, rebuilt for modern machines! Explore a maze-like planet as the Knytt, a peaceful being abducted by aliens, find your missing ship parts, and get back home in this zen-like atmospheric platformer.
Why similar: Platformer 28.1%, Exploration 25%, Open World 15%, Adventure 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
Play as Leonnor who sets out on a journey to discover everything about his past and his world, things are not always what they seem! Learn special abilities, battle monsters and encounter celestial beings as you explore this beautifically crafted pixel world. This prologue starts a epic journey...
Why similar: Platformer 41.6%, Pixel Graphics 19.9%, Story Rich 13.9%, Adventure 12.1%, Mystery 7.4%
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 58.3%, Adventure 14.3%, Platformer 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Indie 6.1%
Can you save the world from an unknown destiny?
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.9%, Platformer 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Adventure 9.4%, Mystery 9.2%
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 63.5%, Platformer 11.1%, Adventure 9.5%, Retro 5.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%
Gravitia is an adventure game about manipulating gravity to escape a unique world full of mystery.
Why similar: Platformer 31%, Adventure 23.7%, Exploration 20.7%, Mystery 20%, Singleplayer 2.8%
Xeodrifter is the story of an interstellar drifter traveling the stars on a simple mission of exploration. We join our nomad as he embarks on the investigation of a small cluster of four planets in the omega sector, after a collision with a rogue asteroid damaged his warp core.
Why similar: Metroidvania 49.9%, Platformer 15.7%, Exploration 9.3%, Retro 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
Explore unearthly ruins, solve arcane riddles and pick up your sword against the indescribable horrors that lurk amidst the forgotten depths of our world. Beware the creeping grip of madness as you uncover secrets not meant for the eyes of men!
Why similar: Metroidvania 52.6%, Platformer 16.9%, Exploration 11.5%, Adventure 7.1%, Mystery 6.9%
EX VITRO is a dark sci-fi 2D platformer where you delve into the ruins of a military research facility and discover the horrors within. Whether machine, creature, or something else entirely, you’ll face the violent legacy of the last survivors of humanity.
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.3%, Platformer 14.7%, Exploration 11.5%, Multiple Endings 10.2%, Atmospheric 5.7%
Downward is a first-person open-world parkour based platform adventure set in the medieval ruins of a post-apocalyptic planet Earth. Make your way through breath-taking landscapes, face ancient guardians and unravel the deep mystery that lies behind the disappearance of humanity.
Why similar: Platformer 29.4%, Open World 24.5%, Adventure 16%, Atmospheric 13.2%, Story Rich 7.7%
Welcome to the Deep: Pixelart platformer indie game located deep inside caves. You are a cave explorer who accidentally falls in a pit which leads to a big cave system. After some exploration, you find remains of an old civilization that used to live there and decide to explore it a little further.
Why similar: Adventure 34.7%, Platformer 28.8%, Pixel Graphics 22.5%, Indie 13.9%
Journey to another planet and discover its secrets in order to bring your loved one back to life. Experience an adventure, inspired by old school classics like Another World, Heart of Darkness and Flashback.
Why similar: Platformer 28.7%, Adventure 23.1%, Pixel Graphics 16.8%, Retro 10.3%, Indie 7.9%
Summon portals to overcome vicious beasts, devious puzzles and fiendish platforming challenges. Master the unique powers of each portal to stop the collapse of reality, while exploring lush, hand-drawn worlds and unraveling a deep narrative full of mysteries.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.9%, Platformer 15.9%, Atmospheric 8.9%, Adventure 8.3%, Exploration 8.1%
A creature-scanning metroidvania. Explore an ancient paradise before it's lost forever. Study the EMUUROM creatures, document your findings in the EMUUDEX, and use what you learn to unlock new paths.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.4%, Platformer 12.5%, Exploration 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, Mystery 7.2%
Hop into a Game Boy inspired metroidvania adventure! Explore a huge and open dungeon and find ability upgrades to help you in your quest! Can you survive the tiny dangerous dungeons and find the presumably huge treasure?
Why similar: Metroidvania 39%, Platformer 17%, Adventure 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Retro 8%
Stranded for unknown reasons in the lower orbit of a purple gas giant, you are kind of just chilling out. You should probably get on with your mission. There's still plenty of time, though.
Why similar: Platformer 48.6%, Pixel Graphics 19%, Adventure 14.9%, Exploration 8.1%, Indie 6.6%
A Dead World's Dream is a challenging retro platformerAs a peaceful alien, explore a harsh world looking for hidden species.Unlocking upgrades and power-ups, travel to even more treacherous places.Carefuly examine your surroundings before jumping toward new dangers and secrets.
Why similar: Platformer 43.2%, Adventure 31%, Exploration 25.8%
Kingdom Shell is an atmospheric 2D platformer with a captivating storyline. Explore the local lands to stop the invasion of nightmarish creatures and unravel the mysteries of the Kingdom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.7%, Exploration 8.5%, Platformer 7.6%, Atmospheric 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
Planet RIX-13 is а 2D adventure, in which you play as a space explorer engaged in searching for planets potentially suitable for life.
Why similar: Adventure 46.2%, Pixel Graphics 32.3%, Indie 21.5%
Carve your own path through Fourmiworld - an "open-world-ant-farm-metroidvania". Play as an interdimensional urban explorer girl, collect Gamut to unlock new abilities, and discover the sights, plights, & soundbites of a surreal alien dimension.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.7%, Exploration 12.2%, Atmospheric 10.8%, Adventure 10%, Platformer 8.9%
Challenging retro pixel graphics action-platformer. Become a legendary rogue Janosik and explore the big mountain castle level full of secrets. Available for FREE!
Why similar: Metroidvania 51.6%, Platformer 20.4%, Adventure 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Retro 6.2%
A deep wordless metroidvania with 20+ hours of exploration through fog-covered ruins and the remnants of a lost world. Gain new abilities, uncover hidden paths and discover meaning without dialogue or guidance.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.4%, Platformer 14.1%, Exploration 8.6%, Open World 7.6%, Atmospheric 7.2%
Discover the tale of two peculiar characters: the Old Pilgrim and the Little Star, as they embark on a journey up the Great Mountain of Wonders. Guide them both simultaneously with a single controller. Join this poetic adventure that will challenge your mind and skills!
Why similar: Adventure 55.8%, Story Rich 36%, Atmospheric 4.1%, Indie 2.6%, Singleplayer 1.5%
A Small Robot Story is an adventure-platformer where you play as Rae, a small robot who activates and has no idea why. So you need to set out and find out what's up! With a heavy emphasis on story, A Small Robot Story will take you through forests, factories, caves, laboratories, and more.
Why similar: Platformer 37.2%, Adventure 23.9%, Retro 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 15.9%, Indie 6.6%
A 2D puzzle-platformer where you light your way through the darkness. Play as the Light, exploring an abandoned civilization where you find a suit of armor that seems to have magical properties. Suit up using the powers of the suit to channel your light magic to see what this strange place hides.
Why similar: Metroidvania 58.3%, Exploration 15.8%, Platformer 13%, Adventure 6.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%
Play as Captain Grisham, and uncover the secrets of Planet 4-514 in this thrilling prequel to Side Scape!
Why similar: Metroidvania 49.4%, Platformer 12.5%, Exploration 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Retro 7%
Explore a dense, interconnected labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items to manipulate your environment in surprising and meaningful ways. Encounter beautiful and unsettling creatures, as you attempt to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see.
Why similar: Metroidvania 49.1%, Platformer 11.6%, Exploration 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%, Atmospheric 6.4%
A surreal first person walking sim about the end of humanity. Explore magnificent sky-bound ruins, and learn why they were built.
Why similar: Atmospheric 33.1%, Adventure 29.8%, Exploration 23.2%, Story Rich 9.2%, Singleplayer 4.7%
Genopanic is a pixel-art, Metroidvania-inspired adventure-platformer. Explore corridors of the space station, teeming with secrets and dangers, and engage in boss fights. Solve puzzles and uncover hidden mysteries in the dark atmosphere of a sci-fi research complex. Discover the truth with each step
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.9%, Platformer 15.2%, Exploration 10.6%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 8%
Lost in an unexplored star system after a dimensional anomaly dispersed your fleet, you start to pick up signals scattered throughout the system. Explore the wrecks of the corporate fleet, discover the secrets of the anomaly, and try to get the good ending.
Why similar: Metroidvania 54.6%, Multiple Endings 14.4%, Exploration 13.3%, Retro 8.3%, Adventure 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 59.4%, Platformer 10.8%, Adventure 10.5%, Retro 5.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%
IN THIS 3D ARCADE PLATFORMER GAME AN UNKNOWN CATACLYSM HAS ROCKED THE EARTH THE LAWS OF PHYSICS NO LONGER APPLY YOU MUST DESCEND THROUGH THE WRECKAGE Back to the OLD WORLD, TO EARTH
Why similar: Indie 81.1%, Singleplayer 18.9%
Pounce inside of your cozy armored mech and set off on a dangerous trek through an alien underworld full of irritable creatures and treacherous obstacles in a valiant effort to save your stranded captain and his crashed spaceship.
Why similar: Metroidvania 59.1%, Platformer 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Adventure 6.7%, Retro 5.4%
An atmospheric narrative-platformer about a service robot stranded on a mysterious planet, Planet of the Eyes features a stunning visual mix of puzzle and platforming challenges, an original musical score, and fully voiced audio logs left by another survivor. Explore the mystery of an unknown world.
Why similar: Platformer 36.3%, Adventure 15%, Retro 14.1%, Atmospheric 13.2%, Exploration 12.1%
Saira is a puzzle platformer with non-linear gameplay and a whole universe for you to explore. The game is heavily influenced by classic puzzle adventure games and uses a new unique graphical style combining high resolution photography into a lush and mysterious world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.9%, Platformer 27%, Exploration 10.4%, Adventure 9.1%, Indie 8.7%
Tasked with finding humanity a new home, a lonely astronaut braves a desolate planet while making a fluffy friend along the way. homebound is a short 2D puzzle platformer that explores the feeling of home.
Why similar: Platformer 49%, Atmospheric 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 14.8%, Retro 11.9%, Indie 6.8%
Treasure Adventure Game casts you in the role of a young boy who lands on an island that is a fragment of what was once a continent, destroyed in the war between a demon and a wizard.
Why similar: Metroidvania 63.6%, Platformer 15.7%, Open World 8.1%, Adventure 6.3%, Pixel Graphics 4.2%
Discover 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 62.1%, Adventure 14.4%, Platformer 11.3%, Indie 6.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%
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 54.9%, Platformer 15.9%, Exploration 12%, Atmospheric 9%, Mystery 4%
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 57.3%, Platformer 13%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Adventure 8.4%, Story Rich 5.3%
Explore the depths below a remote mountain town in this procedurally-generated Adventure Platformer. Taking inspiration from hack 'n slash dungeon crawlers and Metroidvania-style platformers, Chasm will immerse you in a fantasy world full of exciting treasure, deadly enemies, and abundant secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 66.9%, Platformer 12%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Adventure 7.1%, Indie 3.6%