Games Like Avoidvania

Guide Kairo throughout this exciting and challenging metroidvania adventure. Defeat enemies, solve mysteries, learn skills and restore peace back to the kingdom of Haamit.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.7%, Cats 31.3%, Action-Adventure 7.8%, Adventure 4.3%, 2D 3.7%

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 47%, Cats 29.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, 2D 4.3%, Adventure 3.9%

Amo is a top-down metroidvania, where a lost dog, Amo, gets stranded on an island. Explore the vast environments, fight through the enemies of the past, and solve the many mysteries that the island holds.

Why similar: Metroidvania 53%, Top-Down 15.6%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Adventure 6%, 2D 5.6%

Zebulon the cat is lost in a strange place, but he has a lot of courage and curiosity quickly replaces fear as he explores and unravels the world around him. It also helps that smelly green food is everywhere to grab!

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.3%, Cats 32.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Score Attack 7.7%, Adventure 4.5%

Destinesia is a sci-fi metroidvania which you are looking for a new home for humanity. Parkour your way through most dangerous jungles and explore the ancient dungeons. Upgrade your suit with the remains of your ancestors. Reveal the oldest secrets of Homo Sapiens.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.8%, Parkour 31.6%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Action-Adventure 6.5%, Colorful 4.2%

In this Action-Puzzle Metroidvania, you will explore the lair of a long-gone mythical creature and unravel its mysteries. Consume enemies to gain their abilities, use your frog-like tongue to grapple and fight, explore the land, solve puzzles, find secrets, and complete challenges.

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.6%, Top-Down 17.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Action-Adventure 8.1%, Action 5.3%

Dash, slash, and shoot through handcrafted levels across vibrant worlds in a fast-paced action platformer! Stop the forces of evil from stealing your mysterious lunch and uncover the destiny that awaits you!

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.5%, Parkour 31%, Action-Adventure 6.3%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%, Action 4.1%

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 57%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, 2D 6.6%, Fantasy 6.5%, Action-Adventure 6.2%

Side with the Demon Lord and sabotage the hero’s adventure. In The Time-Stealing Cat, you play as the Demon Lord’s pet cat and secretly interfere with the hero’s journey. Block paths, set traps, and create obstacles to slow the hero down and steal time before the final battle.

Why similar: Cats 42.7%, Score Attack 24.8%, Top-Down 10.3%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, 2D 3.7%

"The Tale of Azu" combines the deep exploration of a Metroidvania with the endless challenges of a Roguelite. Become the brave cat, Azu, explore a world inspired by Korean mythology, fight evil-infested yokai, grow alongside helpful allies, and uncover the secrets of the mythical world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.9%, Cats 31.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Fantasy 5.2%, Action-Adventure 4.2%

A 2D stealth Metroidvania with parkour platforming. Explore the majestic palace and ancient prisons of a kingdom under siege. Don the mantle of the legendary Sandfox as you venture into the ruins below, and discover the true threat from a sand-borne evil.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.2%, Parkour 15.1%, Stealth 11%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Action-Adventure 7.3%

A combat-free metroidvania with puzzles, stealth and genetically modified kittens. Help a cat mom rescue her abducted children by doing typical, not-so-typical and definitely atypical cat things: run walls up and down, turn to liquid and rearrange parts of the alien ship like pieces of a puzzle.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40%, Cats 32%, Stealth 7.8%, Action-Adventure 5.7%, Colorful 4%

Fadin's Vacation in the Parallel Kingdom is a 2D action-platformer that combines elements of Shoot 'em up, Beat'em up, and Metroidvania to challenge players. Explore the parallel realm with Fadin and embark on exciting adventures while facing formidable enemies and uncovering hidden secrets.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37%, Cats 20.2%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, Adventure 5.1%

Crypt Custodian is a charming metroidvania about cleaning up the afterlife. Play as Pluto - a mischievous cat who has died, and is sentenced to be the afterworld's janitor... FOREVER! Hang out with other doomed ghosts, battle beasts, and explore a vastly expansive landscape.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.9%, Cats 29.2%, Action-Adventure 6.6%, Adventure 4.7%, Funny 4.3%

In this Marioid styled game you can help little cat Bobo. Jump on enemies, run, scratch and spit furballs to fight your way back home. Bobo feels completely powerless and struggles to get in shape at first, but he constantly learns new mechanics and abilities.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.7%, Cats 34.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Action-Adventure 7.4%, Colorful 5.2%

Explore a Labyrinth full of magic, monsters, and mystery in this dungeon crawler inspired by retro classics. Wield unique spells to battle enemies, break blocks, and uncover hundreds of secrets hidden within the Labyrinth's walls.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.3%, Top-Down 19%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, 2D 5.9%

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 50.5%, Cats 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Adventure 6.4%, Action 5.3%

《BeforeDisaster》 is a 2D action-adventure game. In the borderland, the plan of a certain cult organization gradually surfaces. The protagonist is ordered to defeat the cult leader to stop the plan. All this must be done before the disaster...

Why similar: Metroidvania 63.9%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Fantasy 7.7%, Adventure 6.7%, Action 6.2%

The test cats have broken free! They're getting into all the equipment, from jetpacks to lawnmowers and paintball guns! Bounce, bash, and blast your way to the top of the scoreboard! Is there more to the lab? Who's behind it all?

Why similar: Cats 36.1%, Parkour 27.3%, Score Attack 17.5%, Funny 6.3%, Colorful 4.3%

Ninja dash! Ninja jump! Ninja slash! 8-bit style Ninja platform action game!

Why similar: Metroidvania 63.2%, Pixel Graphics 16.7%, Adventure 9.7%, Action 9.2%, Indie 1.2%

Dispersio 2 is a retro-style metroidvania. As you progress through the game, you will gain new abilities, such as dashing, wall-jumping and more. There's even a hard mode for hardcore players. Can you beat the game with only 1 HP?

Why similar: Metroidvania 60.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Adventure 8.7%, Action 6.5%

Explore an intricate new world of secrets and adventure. Features solid 2D Zelda-like gameplay, 12 vast non-linear dungeons and a wholesome story about the young golem Linden.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.4%, Top-Down 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Action-Adventure 8.4%, Nonlinear 5%

Take up the Bat! Ralf's Adventure: Aztec Mystery is a top-down action-adventure game with puzzles and platforming. This game is inspired by home console games from the '80s and '90s, but uses modern design sensibilities.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.4%, Top-Down 14.8%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Colorful 5.5%

Traverse a broken empire to help the people and learn the truth. Discover items and combine them in new ways to destroy obstacles or enemies as you explore both side-scrolling and top-down perspective areas. Set out on an action/adventure journey.

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.4%, Top-Down 18.1%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, 2D 5%

Fun and difficult game about climbing with cute silly cat that rotate a lot! With 10 unlockable skins Game includes cute cat pictures! And you can meow!!!

Why similar: Cats 54.3%, Parkour 27.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, 2D 5.2%, Indie 0.4%

In this a Metroidvania style game made in crispy pixel art, Join Rhea , a bounty huntress with a task to save some people who have been kidnapped and taken to an old abandoned castle where there are many dangers, she needs your help to rescue these people and to bring peace to the city of Vaunard

Why similar: Metroidvania 59.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, Action-Adventure 8.3%, Adventure 7.7%, Action 6.5%

An exploration-type action game in which "Fluffy Girl Doge" is the main character. Get the skills of "Doge" and explore the unknown ancient ruins.

Why similar: Metroidvania 65.5%, Action-Adventure 14.6%, Action 11.4%, 2D 7.8%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Play as the ancient automaton Cecilia Immergreen as you explore the world for secrets, solve puzzles, delve into dungeons, fight other Hololive members as powerful bosses, help other members with side quests, and find powerful items to explore previously unavailable locations.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.1%, Top-Down 19.2%, Action-Adventure 13%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%, Adventure 5%

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 68.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Action 7.4%, Adventure 7%, 2D 3.5%

Take control of a cat (who also happens to be a ninja) in this platformer with metroidvania elements! Explore the ancient cave system and find new powers to help you overcome obstacles in your search for the Fountain of Kitty Youth.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.2%, Cats 27.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Adventure 8.1%, Action 7.8%

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 65.4%, Pixel Graphics 15.4%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Action 4.5%, Adventure 3.1%

Explore a dangerous, fantastical world and slay the divine being that corrupted it. Goldstained is a top-down 2D action-adventure where unlocking new weapons with new movesets is your way forward through boss fights, puzzles, and combat!

Why similar: Metroidvania 52.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Top-Down 10.1%, Action-Adventure 9%, Fantasy 6.3%

Astronium is a metroidvania with souls-like aspects, with a focus on combat and on getting weapons. Defeat strong enemies, survive ambushes, explore diferent biomes and meet interesting individuals on this hostile planet

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.4%, Top-Down 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Colorful 4.9%, 2D 4.7%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.5%, Top-Down 12.8%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Adventure 8.4%

Eggventure is a 2D Metroidvania platformer where you play as Egbert, an egg on a mission to rescue his friends from becoming breakfast.

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.3%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Adventure 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Action 9.1%

Battle powerful monsters, discover ancient artifacts, and forge your own path in Eystrandi, a 2D, Norse - inspired Metroidvania in which health is constantly draining, with the only thing between life and death being one's ability to reap health from their enemies.

Why similar: Metroidvania 58.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Action-Adventure 7.5%, 2D 6.3%, Adventure 5.7%

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 53.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Action 8.3%, Adventure 7.5%, Action-Adventure 6.8%

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 59.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, Adventure 10.8%, Action 9.8%, 2D 5.3%

Scales is a story-driven action-adventure RPG about a human-reptile hybrid. Players devour reptiles to absorb their DNA, and evolve through a corrupt world, where player choices ultimately determine the outcome of the story, blending combat with a darkly comedic narrative.

Why similar: Metroidvania 46%, Top-Down 15%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Adventure 6.1%

Joshua's Legs is a unique game with devious controls about a two-legged arachnid hoping to find his long lost prosthetic legs collection. Venture in a world that will only reveal its secrets to the true hardened climbers.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.9%, Parkour 34.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%, Action-Adventure 5.7%, Nonlinear 5.4%

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 56.7%, Pixel Graphics 14.5%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Adventure 6.3%, 2D 6.2%

2d platformer, action, adventure - "Metroidvania" set in fantasy world filled with ancient magic and monsters. Pixel art graphic with anime style.

Why similar: Metroidvania 71.6%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%, Adventure 9.1%, Action 3.4%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Explore a mysterious castle in this pixel perfect metroidvania and take on the Shadow King! Upgrades, secrets, combat, and more!

Why similar: Metroidvania 53%, Action-Adventure 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, 2D 5.3%, Adventure 4.1%

A short metroidvania platformer game about a small island of pigs drawn into the worldly events of a new world ruled by a Corporation of a Dragon.

Why similar: Metroidvania 52%, Cats 23.6%, Colorful 7.2%, Pixel Graphics 6%, Action 5.4%

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 69.3%, Pixel Graphics 14.5%, Adventure 5.4%, Action 4.5%, 2D 4.1%

Lost Call is a top down pixel art 2D Zelda inspired game with a metroidvania style map. Take off on a quest through an abandoned and ruined town to stop your phone from ringing all the time, and learn more about the characters who still remain within it.

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.5%, Top-Down 14.2%, Adventure 9.6%, Action-Adventure 6.9%, Nonlinear 6.5%

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 70.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Adventure 7.7%, Action 7.4%, 2D 3.3%

Yeomna is a Metrovania 2D action platform game. Take on the role of the Half-Demon exorcist Dongbaek, and complete the cases requested by Yeomna though combat and adventure in this dream-like, mysterious Underworld.

Why similar: Metroidvania 74.9%, Action 8.3%, Action-Adventure 8%, 2D 7.5%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Brave the perilous world of insects battling mind-bending roots.

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.1%, Action-Adventure 12.5%, Adventure 12.1%, 2D 11.2%, Action 10.1%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 71.9%, Pixel Graphics 15.7%, Adventure 5.1%, Action 3.8%, 2D 2.7%

Experience a adventure in a seamless world of food, where you play as a brave bread. Freely explore interconnected regions, uncover hidden secrets, collect items to enhance your abilities, tackle challenging stages, and defeat formidable foes.

Why similar: Metroidvania 58.3%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Fantasy 6.4%, 2D 5.6%

A cute, Metroidvania platformer about cats and aliens: you are a cat defending a castle from waves of enemies. When the going gets too tough, head out and explore the world to find powerful artifacts to aid in the castle's defenses. Enjoy a handcrafted world, story, and super-cute kitten NPCs.

Why similar: Metroidvania 52.6%, Cats 26.4%, Action-Adventure 6.6%, Pixel Graphics 3.9%, Action 3.8%

Dive into a fortress labyrinth crawling with monsters, defending yourself with your... tongue? As a frog, it's your best bet to traverse this retro-inspired 2D metroidvania title. Collect treasures to gain permanent upgrades, discovering new areas of the massive interconnected map with them!

Why similar: Metroidvania 59.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Adventure 6.3%, Action 5.8%

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 54.3%, Action-Adventure 12.8%, Adventure 10.4%, Action 10%, 2D 6.3%

Explore a kingdom overrun by evil magic as you fight foes with your own magical bow in this retro inspired action-adventure platformer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 57.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, 2D 6.1%, Action-Adventure 5.8%, Adventure 5.8%

A light-hearted, Side-Scroller/ Top-Down hybrid!

Why similar: Metroidvania 52.8%, Top-Down 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Adventure 5.3%, 2D 5.1%

Jump, dash, and climb through a vibrant wilderness as three playable characters in this action-adventure metroidvania. Explore a sprawling interconnected map, master unique abilities, and face powerful foes, all while uncovering the mysteries of this war-stricken world and one special cub.

Why similar: Metroidvania 56.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Fantasy 5.5%, Nonlinear 4.7%

Elliot Quest is an adventure/RPG where players explore the mysterious Urele island in search of an ancient demon. With 5 dungeons to conquer, 16 bosses to defeat, and countless treasures to discover and hidden areas. Well-balanced gameplay easy to pick up but challenging to master.

Why similar: Metroidvania 62.6%, Pixel Graphics 15.3%, Adventure 8.6%, Action 7.6%, 2D 4.8%