- #1 Shadowed Journey 暗影归途
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 贪玩狗工作室
Windows
Shadowed Journey is a Metroidvania-like game, where the player plays a sword-cultivating disciple of a fairy sect, who secretly goes down the mountain to return home. However, in this Dharma-ending age, what awaits you is a journey to hell, and all you can rely on is your flying sword and your heart
Why similar: Metroidvania 19.3%, Swordplay 18%, Lore-Rich 13.4%, Action RPG 10.1%, Female Protagonist 8.9%
- #2 Solrend
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Happea Studio
Windows
Venture through a beautifully hand-drawn 2D world in your own way. Swap between two siblings with unique abilities to uncover the truth and reclaim what was lost before the Dark consumes them all.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.7%, Lore-Rich 13.2%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Hand-drawn 11.2%, Action-Adventure 9.3%
- #3 9 Years of Shadows
96% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,382 reviews2023
Dev: Halberd StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 27.4%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Action RPG 12.2%, Action-Adventure 9%, Female Protagonist 7.7%
- #4 Twilight Monk
95% matchMostly Positive77% of 379 reviews2025
Dev: Aquatic Moon GamesPub: GRAVITY GAME ARISE Co., Ltd.
Windows
Embark on a quest to recover the Three Rings of the Triskelion, as the last descendant of ancient Kung Fu warriors in Twilight Monk!. Experience a richly crafted Metroidvania, RPG, with intricately crafted dungeons, linked across a vast overworld spanning multiple continents.
Why similar: Metroidvania 19.8%, Lore-Rich 13.1%, Side Scroller 12.4%, Action RPG 11.4%, Hand-drawn 8.9%
- #5 Voice of Flowers
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tomasz Chabora
Windows · Linux
Embark on an epic adventure full of perils and secrets. Explore distinct forsaken lands of Devetlam and fight your way by jumping on your enemies or showering them with a plethora of magic spells. An open-world platforming action inspired by the classics.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.5%, Lore-Rich 14.3%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Action-Adventure 9%
- #6 Do Not Disturb: Untold Tales
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hollow Harpy
Windows
Do Not Disturb is a 2D narrative psychological horror game. It is set in the heart of the Amazon, in the city of Manaus—a place filled with mysticism and legends, where the roots of a forgotten people still remain alive.
Why similar: Investigation 20.5%, Lore-Rich 20.3%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Multiple Endings 9.8%
- #7 Postknight World
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kurechii
Windows
Deliver knightmail across five hand-drawn towns, choose your route through the roads of Prism, and connect the lives of the people you meet. Postknight World is a cozy open-world delivery RPG where every journey brings new discoveries—and every delivery leaves a mark.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.5%, Lore-Rich 13.3%, Action RPG 12.4%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Hand-drawn 9.2%
- #8 Catmaze
93% matchVery Positive83% of 606 reviews2018
Dev: Redblack Spade
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Catmaze is a fairy metroidvania inspired by Slavic myths. Age-old tales will come to life in the unforgettable adventure of Alesta, a sorceress whose courage guides her through mysterious paths and dark forests in search of the lost road to Nav, the world of the dead.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.9%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Action RPG 11.8%, Lore-Rich 11.6%, Female Protagonist 10.8%
- #9 Black Tear
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Nguyen Van Tuan
Windows
A dark 2D action-adventure with fast-paced hack and slash combat, deep exploration, and a branching story where every choice leads to a different ending.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.1%, Side Scroller 12.8%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Lore-Rich 10%, Emotional 8.1%
- #10 The Flawless: Art's Tale
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bare Knuckle Development
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Flawless: Art’s Tale is an action adventure game set in a brutal world of cats. Join our young hero, Art, and his droid sidekick for some epic hack 'n' shoot battles, an endearing cast of characters, an unforgettable coming of age story, and a gorgeous hand-drawn art style.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25%, Swordplay 18.8%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Action RPG 11.3%, Action-Adventure 8.2%
- #11 Deer Crusade
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Black Coffee Studio
Windows
Recover scattered gem shards in this puzzle-filled, exploration-driven Metroidvania to restore balance and return home.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.9%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Hand-drawn 10.3%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Action-Adventure 9.6%
- #12 Adventure of Samsara
89% matchVery Positive90% of 71 reviews2025
Dev: Ilex GamesPub: Atari
Windows · Mac · Linux
A hero resurrected. A new Adventure. With stunning, 2D pixel art, Adventure of Samsara combines classic gameplay, a deeply connected world, and a heady, twisting narrative of death, rebirth and memory. Become the Solar Champion and restore balance to the multiverse.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.5%, Swordplay 20.1%, Lore-Rich 12.9%, Action RPG 10.6%, Action-Adventure 8.1%
- #13 Silver Axe - The Honest Elf
89% matchVery Positive86% of 99 reviews2023
Dev: The Island Games
Windows
Classic 2D platformer, play as a nimble elf and dash through the ancient fairytale forest. Defeat powerful Insomniac creatures, cast spells by combining four elements to summon thunder and entangle flame. Collect the heart of the goddess, unleash the hidden power of your Silver Axe.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.4%, Side Scroller 15.4%, Action RPG 11.8%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Action-Adventure 8.9%
- #14 Fox Wanderer
88% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Ninth Dream
Windows
Fight, explore, and collect. Step into the role of a wandering fox in this Eastern-fantasy Metroidvania, braving a beautifully crafted world fraught with danger.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.1%, Swordplay 17.8%, Lore-Rich 10.3%, Female Protagonist 10%, Action-Adventure 8.3%
- #15 The Perfect Pencil
86% matchMostly Positive74% of 90 reviews2026
Dev: Studio Cima
Windows
The Perfect Pencil is a surreal action platformer where exploration and choice shape everything. Discover hidden paths, meet bizarre characters, and unravel a psychological story filled with bizzare humor.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.2%, Lore-Rich 11.9%, Hand-drawn 10.8%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, Multiple Endings 8.5%
- #16 Canvania
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cardamom Games
Windows
Draw the world as you explore it in this hand-drawn Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.2%, Lore-Rich 14.5%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Hand-drawn 10.6%, Action-Adventure 10.1%
- #17 Asther
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SmallGear Studio
Windows
Asther is a 2D metroidvania action RPG where you play as a young witch. Explore a fantasy world, battle creatures and powerful bosses, develop your abilities, and unlock new paths in an adventure with fast-paced combat and an engaging story.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.6%, Lore-Rich 14.5%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Action RPG 11.9%, Female Protagonist 10.7%
- #18 Hourfall
84% matchPositive86% of 21 reviews2026
Dev: Ascend Interactive
Windows
Hourfall is a fast-paced character-action RPG where you wield three unique clock hand blades, fight fantastic servants of Time, and race against a ticking timer while in combat.
Why similar: Swordplay 29.7%, Lore-Rich 15.7%, Action RPG 15%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Exploration 6.6%
- #19 Afterimage
85% matchMostly Positive77% of 10,497 reviews2023
Dev: Aurogon ShanghaiPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.8%, Side Scroller 13.5%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Action RPG 10.2%, Lore-Rich 9.7%
- #20 Code: Elyse
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jump_Button
Windows
Code:Elyse is a haunting atmospheric metroidvania, set in a dark sci-fi world. After crashing down from space, Elyse finds herself alone on a planet.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.5%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Action-Adventure 14.1%, Hand-drawn 9.2%, Story Rich 6.2%
- #21 Constance
81% matchVery Positive83% of 3,085 reviews2025
Dev: Blue Backpack
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Constance is a 2D hand-drawn action adventure featuring a paintbrush-wielding artist, striving to escape from a colorful but decaying inner-world, created by her declining mental health.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.7%, Emotional 11.8%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Hand-drawn 10.9%
- #22 Peaky Circus
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Xod Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore a broken world filled with masks and monsters in this hand-drawn Metroidvania. Fight strange enemies and twisted bosses with your katana and shotgun umbrella, unlock powerful new abilities, and uncover the truth behind the masks of Peaky Circus.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.8%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Lore-Rich 12.1%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Exploration 6.5%
- #23 Mail Tail
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Robin Heisterkamp
Windows
Deliver the mail on a beautiful island. Solve puzzles and fight against creatures from below to reach your destination.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.6%, Swordplay 23.5%, Lore-Rich 15%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Hand-drawn 8.4%
- #24 魂途 Xoul
81% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Sounder Studio
Windows
Xoul is a uniquely styled 2D ARPG. You can use the game's distinctive "Custom Combo" feature to create your own chain attacks, defeat various enemies, experience diverse stories, unravel the mysteries of this world—and then make your choice.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.4%, Action RPG 13.9%, Lore-Rich 12.5%, Action-Adventure 10%, Multiple Endings 6.5%
- #25 Traveler's Refrain
79% matchVery Positive93% of 58 reviews2025
Dev: Red Essence GamesPub: indie.io
Windows
Wield your magical instrument and defy the mecha-goddesses of fate in this Song-Casting Story Driven Action-RPG. Explore a forbidden forest as Traveler. Help him reunite with his long lost love as you fight through abominations and solve mysterious puzzles, all while an ancient conflict unfolds.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.1%, Action RPG 16.8%, Emotional 12.6%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Story Rich 8.8%
- #26 Ollie and the Merchant of Dreams
78% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: Lavadrop Entertainment
Windows
A 2D metroidvania where every defeated Archon becomes a summonable power. Claim six ancient beings, use their abilities to fight, move, and unlock hidden paths, and uncover a sinister plot threatening the world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.3%, Swordplay 17.8%, Action RPG 12.3%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Multiple Endings 8.8%
- #27 Phaze Shift
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lord Mango Games
Windows
Switch, adapt, and evolve in Phaze Shift! A tag-team, action Metroidvania. Swap between two characters, fuse upgrades to forge new abilities, battle mechanized bosses, and explore a sleeping digital world in a hand-drawn diorama-style 2D adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.9%, Lore-Rich 16.1%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Multiple Endings 9%
- #28 8Doors: Arum's Afterlife Adventure
80% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,596 reviews2021
Dev: Rootless StudioPub: NEOWIZ
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
8Doors is a story-driven Metroidvania-style action platformer heavily influenced by Korean folktales. Play as ‘Arum’, a brave girl that has entered the realm of the afterlife in search of her father’s soul and guide her through the '8 Doors of Purgatory' to solve the mysteries that lie deep within.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.5%, Side Scroller 10.3%, Action-Adventure 8.4%, Hand-drawn 7.4%, Female Protagonist 6.6%
- #29 Florarium
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Melting Caramel
Windows
Florarium is a Metroidvania game focused on exploration and battle. Explore the mysterious world full of unexpected secrets. Battle fierce enemies with your bow. Choose your own path to your goddess in the vast, interconnected world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.3%, Hand-drawn 12.8%, Exploration 8.9%, Story Rich 8.1%, Multiple Endings 8.1%
- #30 Heart of Homunculus
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: astriasoftware
Windows
Heart of Homunculus is a side-scrolling ARPG . You play as Adella, a homunculus girl who has lost her memory. Journey through new world to recoup those moments you cherish and recover your heart. Unveil the truth behind the catastrophe, face formidable enemies, and become the savior of the world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.1%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Action RPG 12.2%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Hand-drawn 9.9%
- #31 Museful
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nostalgicat
Windows
A colour-fuelled 2D Metroidvania. Paint your surroundings as a little lizard exploring a huge hand-crafted world, and restore emotion to a monochrome continent as you discover your true colours.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.1%, Lore-Rich 14.6%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Emotional 9.4%, Multiple Endings 9.1%
- #32 Echoes of You
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Unlost Pixel
Windows
Sacrifice parts of your own body and mind to gain powers. Survive the abyss, uncover the many ancient secrets it keeps, and find what your soul truly desires.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.4%, Action-Adventure 15%, Emotional 10.6%, Action 7.6%, Adventure 6.7%
- #33 Not Involved. Vermillion
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stray Feet
Windows
Not Involved. Vermillion is a narrative-driven action game with a craft system. Diagnose patients, collect ingredients, prepare mixtures and try to save the whole village.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 16.5%, Action-Adventure 13.6%, Multiple Endings 11.4%, Choices Matter 10.1%, Mystery 9%
- #34 Palace of a Thousand Curses
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Scruffy Dog Games
Windows
Parry and thrust your way into a 2.5D action platformer with a unique style-based combat system. As you explore hidden passageways and duel strange creatures, you will need all of your swashbuckling panache to survive.
Why similar: Swordplay 27.8%, Metroidvania 21.2%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Action-Adventure 8%, Hand-drawn 6.7%
- #35 Vegawon's Legacy
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DVS Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Vegawon's Legacy is a Metroidvania Action RPG set in a rich 2D pixel art world. With fluid combat mechanics, deep character development and a huge world to explore, players will witness the dramatic story of a king who loses his wife and child.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.9%, Action RPG 13.7%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Lore-Rich 13.3%, Multiple Endings 8.5%
- #36 JK Girl Samurai - AOI no mon
74% matchMixed68% of 40 reviews2025
Dev: DodoRabbit
Windows · Mac
This is a side scrolling pixel game, players take on the role of a JK girl use various sword drawing techniques to deal with the enemy. On the way to find family, passing through Japanese style streets and Mount Fuji, what mysteries will be uncovered afterwards?
Why similar: Swordplay 37.1%, Metroidvania 24.4%, Female Protagonist 20.2%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Action 4.5%
- #37 A Handful of Dust
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BVS Studios
Windows
Uncover a kingdom’s dark secrets in this 2D action-adventure Metroidvania. Explore a haunting world of ruins and shadow, master fluid, brutal combat, and unlock powerful abilities to overcome deadly enemies. Forge your path and choose your destiny in an ancient land balanced on the brink of ruin.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.6%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Action RPG 14.5%, Swordplay 13.5%, Action-Adventure 10.5%
- #38 The Myth of a Godslayer
73% matchPositive100% of 22 reviews2025
Dev: Team EZ
Windows
Follow Klain's mythical adventures in this top-down Action-RPG mixing combat, exploration, puzzles and platforming. Travel through the New World, explore forgotten dungeons, confront terrible foes and... become a Godslayer!
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.6%, Lore-Rich 14.2%, Action RPG 13.7%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Multiple Endings 8.9%
- #39 Arishia Tale
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AchuGamesStudio
Windows
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.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.5%, Side Scroller 19.8%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Exploration 7.7%
- #40 God Codex
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Iris.W
Windows
A cinematic 2D pixel-art action adventure. Slay the Demon King, then awaken within her memories as two girls struggle against fate in a collapsing world. Heavy combat, environmental storytelling, and immersive cinematic presentation with almost no UI.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.4%, Lore-Rich 19.7%, Female Protagonist 16.2%, Emotional 11.4%, Action-Adventure 10.6%
- #41 Ayna: Shattered Truth
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: designmatic
Windows
Explore this immersive 2.8D Metroidvania fantasy world to uncover its mysteries along with forgotten secrets. Slay monsters with visceral combat skills to survive. Unlock striking abilities and upgrade existing ones to overcome challenges. Befriend odd characters or demolish existing friendships.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.5%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Action RPG 9.2%, Exploration 7.5%, Hand-drawn 7.3%
- #42 Crown Of Silence
70% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2026
Dev: Nyro Interactive
Windows
Crown Of Silence is a 2D Metroidvania adventure with Souls-like mechanics set in a gothic world. Forge your own combat style with diverse equipment, challenge ruthless bosses, and uncover the dark secrets of a silenced kingdom through environmental storytelling.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.1%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Action RPG 11.1%, Lore-Rich 10.2%, Exploration 7.3%
- #43 A Rooftop Tale
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Andrea Putortì Games
Windows · Mac
Explore, solve enigmas and fight mutated creatures in a 2D narrative-driven metroidvania with pets, set on the rooftops and the undergrounds of a flooded countryside, enriched by cinematic cutscenes, diverse scenography and memorable characters.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.2%, Lore-Rich 18.5%, Emotional 10.2%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Side Scroller 8.2%
- #44 Astra: Fading Stars
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dimension OmegaPub: Dimension Omega
Windows · Linux
Trust your soul. Astra: Fading Stars is a challenging, 2D hand-drawn Metroidvania where corruption is spreading across the universe. Explore and uncover secrets, confront deadly bosses and master Astra Call, a power from within your soul, to help you every step of the way.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.9%, Hand-drawn 13.2%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Mystery 8.5%
- #45 Irang
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 21 reviews2024
Dev: BREMEN
Windows
Under the tyranny of the four-throated, magic collapsed and darkness fell. Irang embarks on a journey to find her missing family and uncover her birth's secret. In a Metroidvania-style adventure, she explores a decayed world, enhances envoy powers, and aims to restore the lost light.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.7%, Action RPG 16.3%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Action-Adventure 8%, Hand-drawn 7.8%
- #46 LingYuanLu:The Abyss of Spirit
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LiY二月
Windows
Lingyuan Records is a hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania action-adventure game. In the Five Elements world, learn and collect enemies' spells, and use the mutual generation and restraint of Five Elements to defeat stronger foes.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.7%, Swordplay 13.9%, Hand-drawn 10%, Action RPG 9.8%, Exploration 8.6%
- #47 Vigil: The Longest Night
71% matchVery Positive86% of 3,655 reviews2020
Dev: Glass Heart Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Embark on a journey through the longest night with Leila, a valiant member of the Vigilant Order. Delve into the hidden truths shrouded in eternal darkness, unravel the mystery surrounding Leila's enigmatic sister, and confront the eldritch horrors lurking in a world that has lost the light of day.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.8%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Action RPG 10.8%, Action-Adventure 7.9%
- #48 Fevercide
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Redblack Spade
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fevercide is a metroidvania with elements of horror and adventure games. Join Sandra as she explores the stately cities of a Russian Empire that never fell. Solve puzzles, fight with monsters, and face the demons from her past.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.7%, Action RPG 17.2%, Action-Adventure 12.9%, Hand-drawn 11.1%, Female Protagonist 9.8%
- #49 Warden
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: D.Forge
Windows
An adventure, action, RPG, sim game featuring high mobility combat, branching dialog driven objectives and endings. A sell-sword and bounty hunter at the top of your game you'll cross a kingdom, meet people, learn agendas, talk around, stealth past or carve up opponents, maybe be a hero, or not.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.3%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Lore-Rich 13%, Action RPG 12.8%, Action-Adventure 9.6%
- #50 The Elementum
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Baturalp ÖZMEN
Windows
Tactical combat powered by combo-based spellcasting and elemental reactions. Explore, grow stronger, and unlock sealed-off areas.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.1%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Choices Matter 10.1%, Story Rich 8.5%
- #51 Memoria
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Counting SheepPub: Counting Sheep
Windows · Mac · Linux
Memoria is a hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania where magic is as much about memory as it is about power. You play as a powerful—but aging—sorceress who awakens in a familiar but fragmented world. Only by exploring the world around you can you spark your memories, and remember once again.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.4%, Emotional 12.1%, Hand-drawn 11.7%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Side Scroller 9.3%
- #52 Old Ninja : UnderWorld
68% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Waterfall Studio
Windows
Old Ninja: Underworld is a 2D pixel-art Metroidvania action game where an aging ninja explores a chaotic underground world. Battle through a bizarre mix of enemies with no apparent connection, strengthen your ninja, and challenge the boss lurking deep below.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.9%, Action RPG 12.8%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Action 7.4%
- #53 Keena The Voidslayer
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Crowning Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A 2-D action adventure platformer where you can absorb and manipulate things with your friend Moku. You can use different abilities to explore and interact with the world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.1%, Side Scroller 16.4%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Exploration 8.1%
- #54 Shellbound
68% matchNo user reviews2028
Dev: Fake LobsterPub: Kinetic Publishing
Windows
Shellbound is a 2D metroidvania set on a gigantic snail. You’re a parasite exploring a living world, battling and controlling enemies that will cause the ecosystem to evolve around you. Platform through diverse biomes, solve puzzles, and unravel your role in the giant creature’s life cycle.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.4%, Lore-Rich 17.7%, Hand-drawn 12.1%, Multiple Endings 9.3%, Choices Matter 8.1%
- #55 Sima: The Lost Reflection
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Double Distilled Games
Windows
Explore a vast mountain filled with mysteries. Play as Sima, a swift girl with a scythe, and uncover hidden knowledge to find your way through an interconnected world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.3%, Action-Adventure 15.3%, Hand-drawn 10.7%, Exploration 8.1%, Action 7.7%
- #56 Nocturnal 2
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Sunnyside Games
Windows
Ignite your sword and explore the dark depths and towering heights of a forgotten island that consumed itself long ago.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.7%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Hand-drawn 11.4%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Exploration 7.4%
- #57 Sophie: Starlight Whispers
65% matchVery Positive94% of 51 reviews2026
Dev: Youth Gaming
Windows
Join Sophie on this adventure with deep storytelling and immersive graphics. Battle against monsters, explore the universe, unlock new spells, and discover why being different can be a superpower.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.8%, Lore-Rich 18.2%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Action-Adventure 8.7%
- #58 Boki: The Summit
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gilad GoodmanPub: Boki: The Summit
Windows
Boki is a Metroidvania, Choose Your Own Adventure, RPG, Precision platformer in which you play as a young mountain goat who must climb a mountain in search of revenge. Dodge, battle and fluidly maneuver through several uniquely crafted areas and biomes to explore the secrets of a tyrannical kingdom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.1%, Lore-Rich 11.4%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Multiple Endings 9.1%
- #59 Pentaquin: Deeds Of Twilight
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Terovania
Windows · Mac · Linux
Save your sister from your father's dark fate and plunge into a hand-painted 2D adventure with exciting battles and a deep, captivating story in "Pentaquin: Deeds Of Twilight". Master various skills and discover a fantastic world.
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.6%, Hand-drawn 13.3%, Metroidvania 12.5%, Lore-Rich 10.9%, Action-Adventure 10.6%