Games Like Astalon: Tears of the Earth

Boasting beautiful, hand-drawn animations and a re-orchestrated soundtrack, the cult classic returns with a unique blend of exploration, action, and adventure!

Why similar: Metroidvania 37%, Platformer 18.9%, Retro 9.2%, Fantasy 7%, Action-Adventure 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Like Astalon, this game features core character-swapping mechanics that are essential for solving puzzles and navigating the environment.

A legendary series returns with a grand new adventure! Enjoy a colorful action-adventure game made alongside Ryuichi Nishizawa, creator of the original Wonder Boy in Monster World series.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.2%, Platformer 14%, Anime 6.8%, Exploration 6.1%, Adventure 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a modern, vibrant take on the character-transformation Metroidvania genre with deep exploration and puzzle-solving.

As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.3%, Platformer 13.9%, Retro 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, 2D Platformer 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at blending tight, retro-inspired platforming with a Metroidvania structure that evolves as you progress.

Infernax is the adventures of a great knight who returns to his homeland only to find it plagued with unholy magic. Uncover the mysteries of the curse and face the consequences of your actions.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.5%, Retro 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Old School 8.3%, Fantasy 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the brutal, retro-styled dungeon-crawling difficulty and dark fantasy atmosphere of Astalon.

"Momodora: Moonlit Farewell" is the latest installment in the Momodora series. Join Momo, High Priestess of the village of Koho, as she embarks on a divine mission to save her people from imminent destruction at the hands of the demon hordes summoned by a malevolent bellringer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.3%, Platformer 9.9%, Anime 9.5%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Fantasy 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A polished, pixel-art Metroidvania that focuses on tight combat and atmospheric world-building.

Explore an abandoned space station in this retro-themed explorative action platformer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 56%, Platformer 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Retro 5.7%, Exploration 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes the same sense of mysterious, non-linear exploration and challenging boss encounters found in Astalon.

A 2D Metroidvania-style game developed under the supervision of Ryo Mizuno, depicting the story of Deedlit and the events leading up to Record of Lodoss War: Diadem of the Covenant. Use a variety of weapons and spirit powers to unravel the mystery of the labyrinth.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.1%, Platformer 12%, Anime 9.5%, Fantasy 9.5%, Exploration 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game features stunning pixel art and a focus on switching elemental affinities, mirroring the strategic character-swapping of the seed game.

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 57.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Action 4.4%, 2D Platformer 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a challenging, class-based Metroidvania experience with a heavy emphasis on combat and exploration.

Metroidvania dungeon crawler about Death & Grief full of puzzles, secrets & challenges. Inspired by old GameBoy Color games with Retro Pixel Art Aesthetics but with challenging boss fights & Lore-Rich

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.1%, Dungeon Crawler 16.3%, Post-apocalyptic 15.3%, Old School 9.8%, Retro 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: This dungeon-crawler shares the dark, retro-inspired aesthetic and puzzle-heavy exploration of the seed game.

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!

Why similar: Metroidvania 68.6%, Anime 8.6%, Platformer 8.1%, Action 4.5%, Exploration 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: It provides the definitive modern Metroidvania experience with deep character customization and massive, interconnected dungeon exploration.

Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash combat set in the nightmare world of Cvstodia. Explore, upgrade your abilities, and perform savage executions on the hordes of enemies that stand between you and your quest to break eternal damnation.

Why similar: Metroidvania 64.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Platformer 9.4%, 2D 4.5%, Action 3%

Why You'll Like It: The dark, atmospheric world and challenging combat make it a perfect match for players who enjoyed the grim fantasy setting of the seed game.

Death's Gambit: Afterlife is a challenging 2D action platformer with deep RPG elements. As an agent of Death bound to his service, unravel the mystery of Siradon and discover the true price of immortality.

Why similar: Metroidvania 57%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Platformer 9.5%, 2D 4.9%, Action 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging, souls-like Metroidvania that rewards players for mastering complex combat and navigating dangerous, interconnected areas.

Travel back in time to change fate itself, in this beautifully crafted story-driven adventure, inspired by classic 90s action-platformers. Join timekeeper Lunais on her quest for revenge against the empire that killed her family, using time-bending powers to explore a vast, connected world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.5%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Platformer 11.8%, Fantasy 9.1%, Exploration 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This Metroidvania offers a strong retro aesthetic and a unique time-manipulation mechanic that adds depth to its exploration.

Fight to bring beautiful colors back to a hand-crafted world of darkness and discover the story of Europa, a young warrior, and her ghostly childhood companion, Apino.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.6%, Platformer 12.5%, Fantasy 9.9%, Anime 9.3%, Action-Adventure 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: This Metroidvania focuses on character abilities and elemental switching, providing a similar strategic layer to its platforming.

Rusted Moss is a twin-stick shooter metroidvania where you sling around the map with your grapple, blasting your way through witches and rusted machine monstrosities alike. This wasteland once harboring mankind has since fallen, and Fae long forgotten now knock on humanity's door...

Why similar: Metroidvania 26%, Post-apocalyptic 18%, Platformer 14.6%, 2D Platformer 9.2%, Action-Adventure 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique physics-based grappling mechanic that makes navigating its sprawling, pixel-art world a challenging joy.

Assume the role of Wyatt in this Action/Exploration Platformer as you explore the ruins of a holy city that was lost many years ago. Battle various types of demons, angels, and a new threat known only as the “Ferals”, using swordsmanship, martial arts, and sorcery.

Why similar: Metroidvania 67.1%, Platformer 13.4%, Action 4.4%, Exploration 3.6%, Fantasy 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: It features distinct character classes with unique playstyles, directly echoing the three-adventurer dynamic of Astalon.

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 58.7%, Platformer 11%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Retro 6.7%, Exploration 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: It is a quintessential exploration-heavy Metroidvania that captures the feeling of uncovering secrets in a hostile, alien environment.

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 58.1%, Platformer 11%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Adventure 4.5%, Action 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: The procedural dungeon-crawling elements combined with classic Metroidvania exploration create a highly replayable experience.

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 55.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Retro 8.3%, Platformer 7.2%, Action 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, retro-styled Metroidvania that emphasizes intense combat and exploration in a dangerous, interconnected facility.

Choose your hero among three different characters and go through procedural dungeons to eliminate your formidable opponents!

Why similar: Action-Adventure 23.2%, 2D Platformer 22.1%, Fantasy 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Action 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired action-adventure game that features multiple character classes, similar to the party-based mechanics of Astalon.

Retrieve your weapons, face bosses to save your dog in a retro adventure focused on 3 dungeons. Finish the Story mode to unlock the Survivor mode: a 50-floor "Death Tower". You'll enjoy classic mechanics, charming visual style, and an enchanting soundtrack.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.2%, Action-Adventure 13.3%, Old School 12.3%, Anime 10.9%, Retro 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A short but incredibly polished retro-inspired adventure that focuses on tight combat and exploration.

Critically-acclaimed action-RPG that takes the template laid down by classics like Wonder Boy, nails the 16-Bit aesthetics for nostalgia fans, but updates the mechanics to feel fresh and modern. Explore a beautiful open world and plunder dungeons, caves and forests to help take down epic bosses!

Why similar: Metroidvania 50%, Platformer 10.6%, Retro 8.9%, Adventure 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title is a love letter to 8-bit action-adventure games, featuring a non-linear world and classic platforming mechanics.

Batbarian: Testament of the Primordials is a snarky action-adventure puzzle game with a good dose of humor. Explore hundreds of secret-filled rooms, fight big bosses, gather companions for your party and use the powers of Pip—your bat buddy—to solve puzzles and escape the eldritch abyss!

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.2%, Dungeon Crawler 17.7%, Platformer 9.9%, Old School 8.8%, Retro 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game heavily emphasizes puzzle-solving and dungeon traversal, making it a great choice for fans of Astalon's exploration.

Touhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania title with a heavy emphasis on exploration and action. Developed by Team Ladybug, creators of multiple fantastic action games thus far.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.6%, Platformer 12.1%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Exploration 8.9%, Anime 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: It combines fluid, high-speed combat with unique time-stopping mechanics that make exploration feel fresh and rewarding.

Become symphonic in Narita Boy! A radical action-adventure as a legendary pixel hero trapped as a mere echo within the Digital Kingdom. Discover the mysteries behind the Techno-sword, lock swords with the corrupt and tainted Stallions. Save the world!

Why similar: Metroidvania 23.1%, 1980s 15.5%, Platformer 9.7%, Retro 9.2%, 2D Platformer 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique, stylized retro aesthetic with satisfying platforming and action-adventure gameplay.

Journey through a vibrant world fighting vicious monsters, exploring puzzling dungeons, and collecting magical artifacts. Unravel the mysteries of Vann's Point and bond with all of its curious townsfolk!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 29.5%, Loot 21%, Action-Adventure 12.8%, Exploration 10.4%, Retro 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game leans into the puzzle-heavy dungeon-crawler aspect of the seed game with a charming, retro visual style.

Top-down action-adventure with elemental magic gameplay. Guided by guilt, you embark on a journey to restore the elements in a dying world. Harness and master elemental powers to fight enemies, solve puzzles, and explore a vast world filled with ancient temples.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.4%, Dungeon Crawler 20.3%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Retro 9%, Exploration 8.1%

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 50.1%, Platformer 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Action 9.2%, Adventure 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This action-adventure game captures the spirit of classic dungeon-crawling with a focus on exploration and discovery.

Choose one of four heroes and explore the Garden, an astral prison guarded by 12 powerful mystical bosses: the Zodiacs. Challenge them with dozens of unique spells and faithful friends by your side to unfold the story of this platform roguelite with lightning fast combat.

Why similar: Platformer 23.3%, Anime 23.1%, Fantasy 20.1%, Pixel Graphics 16.7%, Action 7.6%

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 49.5%, Platformer 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Retro 9%, Action 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A compact, focused Metroidvania that delivers a punchy, satisfying experience with a distinct retro aesthetic.

Make a pilgrimage skybound to the Isle of Reveries, where any wish can be granted. Conquer mysterious dungeons, solve puzzles, and explore a vast overworld in this retro-inspired adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.4%, Dungeon Crawler 12.2%, Retro 10.5%, Fantasy 10.5%, Action-Adventure 9.8%

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay.

Why similar: Platformer 28%, Retro 19.8%, Pixel Graphics 15.6%, 2D 6.3%, Old School 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: The various campaigns offer distinct character-based gameplay styles that mirror the variety found in the seed game.

The old gods have forgotten this land. No one could save our people when darkness started spreading and collecting human souls for its army. Odallus is a classic exploration/action game, inspired by Ghosts’n Goblins, Demon’s Crest and Castlevania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.4%, Retro 13.3%, Platformer 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Action-Adventure 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: It is a pure, retro-inspired Metroidvania that nails the dark, gothic aesthetic and exploration-based progression.

Explore cryptic puzzle dungeons in this short, retro, action-adventure!

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.2%, 1980s 15.5%, Action-Adventure 13.2%, Action 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%

A story-driven Metroidvania where the allies you choose to bond with change how you fight and explore. Journey through the high-fantasy world of Raoah, uncover lost civilizations, and forge bonds that shape your path through a land on the brink of collapse.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.8%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Anime 10.3%, Fantasy 9.9%

The Pinnacle of Mutant Blasting Action Is Here! — Blaster Master Zero 3's hybrid of sidescrolling and top-down action is back for its 3rd chapter, and more intense than ever before!

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, 1980s 11.3%, Retro 8.3%, Anime 7.8%, Old School 7.7%

Aspire to reach the top of Crescent Tower that appears just once every 50 years! An authentic 8-bit style dungeon crawler RPG with a retro level of difficulty, where you repeatedly explore, level up, and traverse dungeons!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 35.1%, 1980s 19.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Fantasy 9.8%, Retro 9.3%

Abathor is a challenging 2D action platformer for solo play or up to 4 players. Embark on an epic 16-bit quest inspired by Golden Axe, Rastan, and Castlevania IV. Traverse Atlantis, battle demons, and defeat vicious bosses to save your progress! Enjoy an amazing OST from classic-era musicians!

Why similar: Platformer 22%, Retro 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Old School 11.1%

Beholgar is a classically styled metroidvania action adventure. Explore caverns, ancient woods, and deadly castles; battle creatures and solve ancient mysteries at the kingdom.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31%, 1980s 13.6%, Platformer 11.4%, 2D Platformer 11%, Action-Adventure 10.3%

Welcome to the charming world of Eastward - population declining! Journey through a society on the brink of collapse. Discover delightful towns, strange creatures and even stranger people! Wield a trusty frying pan and mystic powers on an adventure into the unknown…

Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 49%, Pixel Graphics 21.6%, Adventure 8%, 2D 7%, Action 6.8%

Demons of Asteborg® is an action-platform game, with elements of metroidvania. Play as Gareth and prevent Zadimus from destroying Asteborg !

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.4%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Action-Adventure 12%, Retro 11.9%, Platformer 11.9%

Embark on an 8-bit style JRPG quest to save Earth. Battle in unique party-based combat mixing real-time action and strategic commands. Join Gio and a team of lively characters as they unearth bizarre global events, forgotten legends, and battle mythical foes to unveil the secrets of Geo Mythica.

Why similar: Character Customization 22.6%, Retro 15.9%, Fantasy 14.6%, Exploration 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%

Fight your way up a Tower of bosses and unveil the mystery that lies up in its peak. Play four intertwined storylines and unlock multiple endings. Now with co-op up to 4 players!

Why similar: Action-Adventure 20.3%, Fantasy 17.2%, 2D Platformer 16.8%, Anime 12.3%, Platformer 11.6%

Embark on a grand adventure in Phoenotopia! An action-adventure puzzle platformer inspired by the great classics. Meet charming townsfolk, brave the dungeons, and thwart evil in your quest to save your family.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.8%, Platformer 15.5%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Fantasy 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%

A small crisis control team has been summoned to help a civilization in the sky escape impending doom! Explore dungeons, solve puzzles, and find lots of treasure to help prepare yourself for incredible challenges!

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.6%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Platformer 13.2%, Exploration 11.3%, Action-Adventure 11%

Paradox Soul is a chilling fight for exploration and survival; a Metroidvania pixel action-shooter hybrid!

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.6%, Post-apocalyptic 23.9%, Platformer 10%, 2D Platformer 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.2%, Dungeon Crawler 22%, Platformer 10.7%, Exploration 8.7%, Post-apocalyptic 6.4%

Rip through hordes of enemies with fury and style in this fast-paced action RPG. Play as Astor, a young warrior determined to unveil the secrets behind his creators’ unforeseen demise. Wield an arsenal of runic weapons to hunt down the evil haunting the planet Gliese and save it from impending doom.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.7%, Dungeon Crawler 26.4%, Action-Adventure 13.2%, Fantasy 11.4%, Exploration 8.6%

Defeat the Titans as you battle your way into Tartarus to stop Chaos from conquering Olympus and destroying the world. In this rogue-like dungeon crawler adventure, you will play as Perseus, a demigod tasked with one mission; stop Chaos and the evil forces that surround him.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 47.6%, Action-Adventure 23.1%, Action 10.8%, Adventure 9.1%, Indie 6.3%

Embark on a heartfelt Mushroomvania adventure through a vast and dense interconnected world! It's like a mix of retro and modern classics!

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.4%, Platformer 9.5%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Exploration 8.7%, 2D Platformer 8.5%

Experience stylish-action battles and beautiful pixel art, summon heroes across time and space, and challenge the magic tower to save the heroic spirits and goddesses!

Why similar: Character Customization 21.1%, Fantasy 16.4%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 15%, Anime 14.8%

In this fast paced twin-stick roguelite platformer, you play as an unnamed child ascending an ominous clocktower in pursuit of their lost memories. Harvest and sacrifice souls to grow your power in order to challenge procedural encounter rooms and intimidating bosses!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 36.5%, Old School 15.1%, Action-Adventure 13.9%, Retro 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%

A deep party-based RPG. Crawl dungeons. Battle monsters with your weapons, spells, abilities. Utilize the 'time flows as you move' system to make decisions. Loot, level up, craft, develop your town. Unlock new classes and races, spells, items - to make a party able survive the hardest challenges.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 34.4%, Loot 28.6%, Character Customization 20.5%, Fantasy 10.6%, Action 4.1%

Machine Tower 2984 is a top-down mechanical fantasy style Roguelike game. You will embark on an adventure in a tower filled with mechanical mechanisms, challenging the five robots that control the machine tower and searching for the huge secrets behind the entire tower.

Why similar: Retro 34.9%, Adventure 28.4%, Action 26.2%, Indie 6.5%, Singleplayer 4%

Fight for your life in this state-of-the-art 8-bit platformer!

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.8%, Platformer 11.8%, Retro 11.4%, 2D Platformer 10%, Action-Adventure 9.9%

Ghoulboy is a retro-inspired action platformer. Explore a magical realm of dungeons, towns, treasures and devious monsters.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.9%, Platformer 12.4%, Retro 10.6%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%

Guns of Fury is a retro-inspired action platformer that combines the run & gun and Metroidvania genres. Explore a vast interconnected world, gain new abilities and weapons, battle epic bosses and stop the plans of an evil corporation before it’s too late!

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.6%, Old School 13.7%, Platformer 12.6%, Retro 11.4%, 2D Platformer 9.3%

Retro action "save-them-all" platformer including advanced physics combined with an unique retro feel. Complete rescue missions leading your colleagues to the closest base station. Fight enemies using your laser gun, jet pack, destroy terrain and even make new paths with the ground maker.

Why similar: Retro 33.6%, Pixel Graphics 20.3%, Action 12.4%, Adventure 11.8%, 2D 11.7%

Balance the weight of the GIGASWORD, battling between brain and brawn. Solve intricate puzzles, discover covert chambers, and slash through foes as Ezra fights to reach the top of the Nestrium and recover the God Crystal within. Can he restore the world's coherency before it's too late?

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.9%, 1980s 13.3%, Platformer 12.9%, Retro 9.6%, Fantasy 7.9%

A nostalgic metroidvania from the good old days back in 19XX. Take on the role of Sean, a young boy who ventures into the fictional city of Arostia to repay his father's debt. Rescue your 3 friends from imprisonment, defeat strong enemies, all while getting your debt paid in time!

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.8%, Action-Adventure 11%, 1980s 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Exploration 7%