- #1 Prince of Persia The Lost Crown
97% matchVery Positive84% of 6,153 reviews2024
Dev: Ubisoft MontpellierPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Dash into a stylish and thrilling action-adventure platformer set in a mythological Persian world where the boundaries of time and space are yours to manipulate.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.2%, Side Scroller 11.9%, 2D Platformer 9.4%, Precision Platformer 8.8%, Exploration 8.2%
- #2 Arishia Tale
96% 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 35.4%, Side Scroller 15.4%, 2.5D 11.5%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Exploration 7.7%
- #3 SlideNGlide
96% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: RBCMrRhoads
Windows
A challenging action-platformer where players navigate diverse biomes filled with unique enemies, tough platforming challenges, and intense boss fights. With tight controls and punishing difficulty, the game rewards precision, mastery, and exploration.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.3%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Precision Platformer 11.6%, 2D Platformer 9.4%, Difficult 9.1%
- #4 Nocturnal 2
95% 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 29.8%, Side Scroller 13.5%, 2D Platformer 8.1%, Combat 7.9%, Precision Platformer 7.9%
- #5 Grapixo Arte em Guerra
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Akyoma StudioPub: MIRA AÇU
Windows
Scratch in a 2.5D world that blends hip hop aesthetics with action/platforming, where urban art has come to life. Explore dynamic environments, face cleaning robots, and uncover secrets of this vibrant world as you reclaim your identity in this intense and colorful adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.9%, 2.5D 19%, 2D Platformer 7.6%, Hand-drawn 6.4%, Adventure 4.4%
- #6 A Sister's Journey
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Florian Lackner
Windows
Explore a charmingly beautiful, hand-crafted pixel art world and help Violet on her journey searching for her sister. Uncover its mysteries, face its threatening foes, and run 'n gun your way through this challenging action-metroidvania - which will put your true platforming skills to the test.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.2%, Precision Platformer 11.6%, Difficult 10.9%, Exploration 7.4%, Side Scroller 7.2%
- #7 WetBread
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: biksbit.games
Windows
WetBread is a 2.5D Metroidvania Platformer, where you gain control of the Dry Rusk, travel through the store shelves of various departments, solve puzzles and fight enemies and bosses.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.8%, 2.5D 16.5%, Side Scroller 14.4%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Puzzle Platformer 5.9%
- #8 Shieldbound
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Bangers
Windows
Shieldbound is a metroidvania action-platformer. Explore a realm that revolves around a mysterious tower with many platforming challenges. Fight powerful enemies in 2D souls-like combat... all of that, using the unique abilities of a spirit-powered shield!
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.3%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Difficult 10.8%, Combat 8.7%, Hand-drawn 7.3%
- #9 Twilight Monk
91% matchMostly Positive77% of 346 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 23.7%, Side Scroller 18.6%, 2.5D 10.9%, Difficult 7.4%, 2D Platformer 7.2%
- #10 Elysian Siege
91% matchPositive95% of 37 reviews2025
Dev: Hell Hound GamesPub: ESAT
Windows
Stand in Keziah’s footsteps and heed the Divine Order. Jump your way through, reclaim your goddess’s temple, obliterate enemies, and find the Tear of Creation in this beautiful platformer game!
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.5%, Side Scroller 15.5%, 2D Platformer 12%, Exploration 8.4%, 2.5D 7.8%
- #11 Puppetmaster
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gabriel Games LLC
Windows
Discover a metroidvania with a huge world, platform-fighter dynamic combat, smart bosses, deep lore, and original music, all made by two brothers.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.2%, 2.5D 13.2%, Combat 12.1%, Hand-drawn 9.1%, Story Rich 6.5%
- #12 Reso-Seeker
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ralta Studios
Windows · Mac
Resort adventure of exploration, life-sim and a little action. Your guide is in-game "Brochure" filled with map and activities. Check them off as you go. Learn new skills to unlock new areas. Days at the waterpark, nights at the hotel lounge. No enemies. Just your own pace. A cozy Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.3%, Side Scroller 12.9%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Exploration 8.9%, Action-Adventure 7.4%
- #13 Somnium Shore
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rodrigo Pelegrini R.
Windows
A challenging, 2D Platform Adventure game where all level mechanics can change if you don't stay balanced. Help Ethan to grow up and leave his roots in order to pursue his dreams, find clues about his past and fight against your nightmares in your journey to the Somnium Shore!
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.9%, Exploration 10.9%, Precision Platformer 8.3%, 2D Platformer 7.7%, Side Scroller 5.9%
- #14 Soul's Majesty Rise of Gilda
88% matchPositive94% of 18 reviews2023
Dev: Barış TaranPub: Yoto Games
Windows
Soul's Majesty Rise of Gilda! Story based platform game. Sometimes it will drive you crazy with its difficulty! Overcome obstacles, pass levels and collect the story!
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.6%, Precision Platformer 12.1%, Difficult 10.5%, 2D Platformer 9.3%, Action RPG 9.1%
- #15 BeforeDisaster
87% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: SourGrapeGames
Windows
《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 50.1%, Combat 11%, Action-Adventure 8%, Fantasy 8%, 2D Platformer 8%
- #16 Zaya: Rise to the Gods
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kaneda Games
Windows
A gore action and adventure game where you'll learn about the Mayan culture while you explore, obtain new abilities and defeat enemies to save Zaya's lands from the curse that ravages humankind and deities.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.6%, 2.5D 12.5%, Side Scroller 11.4%, 2D Platformer 8.5%, Combat 8.1%
- #17 Lost Boy : Lost Island
86% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: GulfPearl
Windows
Boy lost in island and need to look for anyone alive and his mother and need to survive.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.8%, 2.5D 14.5%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Action RPG 13%, Action 9.2%
- #18 Spirit Fusion
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lumforge
Windows
Spirit Fusion is a metroidvania about flexible elemental combos. You are Sir Arthur, master of flame, retired to your village—until someone starts hunting your brothers-in-arms—the elemental knights. The murders continue. Who’s behind it?
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.6%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Adventure 7.3%, Action 7%, Hand-drawn 6.9%
- #19 Jumper Jon
84% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: Ogre Pixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Jumper Jon is a 30-second metroidvania-style platforming adventure!
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.9%, Side Scroller 11.9%, Precision Platformer 9.5%, 2D Platformer 9.5%, Exploration 9.2%
- #20 Sweet Dreams Dahlia
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 2357 Steps
Windows
I wake beneath the ruins of a world built on dreams. I descend the shattered Tower, explore forgotten biomes, master ancient combat techniques, and face the consequences of my absence. Beautiful metroidvania about identity, guilt, and choice after the collapse of a powerful civilization.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.1%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Exploration 9.5%, Combat 7.7%, Fantasy 5.8%
- #21 Makis Adventure
83% matchVery Positive94% of 127 reviews2023
Dev: Zoroarts
Windows
Fight, dash, swim and bite your way through 3 different dungeons. Let the inner shark out! Face many different opponents and defeat powerful bosses. Makis Adventure is an Action-Platformer with a bite!
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.3%, Side Scroller 11.5%, 2D Platformer 9%, Exploration 8.6%, Action-Adventure 7.2%
- #22 Aleya's Ascent
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ursa Minor Games
Windows
Aleya's Ascent is a metroidvania inspired by Celeste and Hollow Knight. Explore a cosmic mountain range and find strange temples, hidden labyrinths, and ancient artifacts while overcoming platforming challenges, punishing fights and chase sequences to return star fragments to the night sky.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.2%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Precision Platformer 10.9%, Difficult 10%, 2D Platformer 9.9%
- #23 Crown Of Silence
82% matchNo user reviews
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 37.1%, Side Scroller 16.4%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Exploration 8.2%, Action RPG 7.3%
- #24 ITORAH
81% matchMostly Positive74% of 886 reviews2022
Dev: Grimbart TalesPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Discover the world of Nahucan in this 2D action platformer. You are Itorah, the only human in this strange place. Explore, fight and survive to uncover your past and save Nahucan from its biggest threat, a mysterious plague!
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.3%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, 2.5D 11.4%, Side Scroller 10.4%, Hand-drawn 8.2%
- #25 Orin
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jumit
Windows · Mac · Linux
Orin is a fast-paced metroidvania inspired by the story of a valiant warrior in the enchanting Eldoria. Explore mighty ruins, fight malevolent enemies, and forge unexpected alliances in this captivating world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.5%, 2.5D 14.5%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Precision Platformer 10.1%, Exploration 7.9%
- #26 We're Closed Sorry
81% match5 user reviews20% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: GUMBO DAY
Windows
We're closed sorry is a metroidvania in which the player controls both a titular hero traversing the interior of a retro supermarket store and the owner of the store. Immerse in an action-adventure while combating bugs, finding secrets, and becoming a dreamt hero.
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.4%, 2.5D 19.4%, Action 7.7%, Stylized 7.3%, Action-Adventure 7.1%
- #27 Akatori
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Contrast Games
Windows
Akatori is an epic metroidvania where you wield your staff to fight, jump, and explore diverse realms across different eras. Explore worlds spanning different eras, battle formidable enemies, and help Mako stop the Amber Storms that poison all living things.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.4%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Difficult 11%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Exploration 8.3%
- #28 Yuna and the Spirit Forest
79% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: RavenRaiders
Windows
A 2D pixel-art metroidvania where you fight using elemental spirits instead of basic attacks. Explore, collect, and solve puzzles in a magical forest.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.3%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Difficult 11.6%, 2D Platformer 11%, Puzzle Platformer 8%
- #29 Pounce and the Twin Trees
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Aaron GibsonPub: VisceRality Studios
Windows · Linux
Unleash your inner tiger! Pounce through a vibrant world & its mirrored corruption in this challenging metroidvania. Master agility, traverse shifting landscapes & outrun danger. Can you unlock the Twin Trees' secrets & save the day? Wishlist now! #platformer #adventure
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.4%, 2.5D 14.1%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Precision Platformer 10.6%, 2D Platformer 9.8%
- #30 Dusted Dusk
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: D.X.
Windows
Embark on a journey into a dark, fantasy world, wielding a host of weapons, sub-weapons, skills, and spells, to battle demonic entities in this immersive, true-to-form, Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.5%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Action RPG 10.3%, Exploration 10.3%, Action-Adventure 7.3%
- #31 Shell Soul:The Skull
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BlueWindGame
Windows
A nameless skeleton awakens in a graveyard. To recover lost memories and uncover the truth, it embarks on a journey of self-discovery.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.9%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Exploration 12.2%, Puzzle Platformer 8.7%, Action-Adventure 5.4%
- #32 8Doors: Arum's Afterlife Adventure
77% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,561 reviews2021
Dev: Rootless StudioPub: NEOWIZ
Windows
Median: 7.6 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 49.8%, Side Scroller 9.7%, Action 7.1%, Adventure 6.4%, Difficult 5.4%
- #33 Palace of a Thousand Curses
76% 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: Metroidvania 25.6%, Side Scroller 13.6%, 2.5D 12.7%, 2D Platformer 9.4%, Combat 8%
- #34 ARO: Tales In The Dome
76% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: 60K Interactive Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
"ARO: Tales in the Dome" is a 2D hand-drawn action-adventure game. Play as Aro and explore an elemental world sealed beneath the dome. As the journey unfolds, uncover the hidden conspiracy and face the truth about the world, the dome, and yourself.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.5%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Difficult 10.9%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Exploration 8.4%
- #35 Slime Cores
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Echo Lotus Games
Windows
A shape-shifting, pixel-art, story-rich action adventure metroidvania for PC
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.1%, Side Scroller 13.3%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Combat 9.2%, Exploration 8.1%
- #36 EXIL
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mystic Clockwork Studio
Windows
A Mystical Anime-Inspired Metroidvania. Embark on an adventure through a mystical world full of magical creatures.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.9%, 2D Platformer 14%, Combat 8.1%, Action-Adventure 6.8%, Action 6.7%
- #37 Autonomous Odyssey
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SunOracle Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Autonomous Odyssey is a story-driven, hand-drawn 2D metroidvania. Use agile platforming on your apocalyptic sci-fi journey to explore the labs once filled with exceptional researchers. Fight through vengeful robots on Pim’s quest to find his missing father and restore everyone's humanity.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.3%, Difficult 10.7%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Hand-drawn 9.3%, Exploration 8.3%
- #38 The Pale Piper
72% matchPositive97% of 30 reviews2026
Dev: FreeTimeDev
Windows · Linux
Uncover the truth behind your death and your sibling’s in a story-driven precision platformer inspired by the Pied Piper myth. Navigate a decaying, interconnected world where movement is your only defense. No combat, only precision, consequence, and secrets hidden in the dark.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.1%, Precision Platformer 14%, Difficult 11.3%, Exploration 9%, 2D Platformer 8.7%
- #39 Enemies Within
74% matchNo user reviews2028
Dev: BoomSqueak
Windows
Battle corrupted enemies, liberate afflicted allies, and explore a modernly medieval world on the verge of self-destruction in this action-packed 2D side scrolling adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.3%, Side Scroller 16.1%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Difficult 10.1%, Exploration 9.9%
- #40 Keena The Voidslayer
73% 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 34.5%, Side Scroller 14.8%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Exploration 9.3%, Action-Adventure 6.2%
- #41 Blightened
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: xombis
Windows
Blightened is a dark fantasy 2.5D Metroidvania platformer where corruption fuels both survival and power. Explore fractured timelines, channel volatile blight into abilities, and battle monstrous guardians across collapsing realms.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.1%, 2.5D 13.3%, Precision Platformer 12.4%, Combat 8.8%, Exploration 8.2%
- #42 Blessing Part I
72% matchPositive93% of 40 reviews2025
Dev: 故障幽灵
Windows
Blessing Part I is a 2D pixel style horizontal board action adventure game. Players will take on the role of a swordsman 'Luo' who lost everything in the past and embarks on revenge alone. With only a large sword and flesh and blood, they will fight against the twisted creatures in the darkness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.6%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Action RPG 11.4%, Action-Adventure 6.6%, Hand-drawn 5.7%
- #43 Shards of Memories
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Iron Twelve Games
Windows
Shards of Memories is a hand-drawn Metroidvania where defeated enemies leave behind memories that carry their abilities. Equip these memories strategically, shape your own combat style, and explore a fractured world marked by its past.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.4%, 2D Platformer 12%, Hand-drawn 10.8%, Action-Adventure 7.2%, Exploration 6.2%
- #44 Vínculo
71% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Eric Ríos Hamilton
Windows
Embark yourself on an adventure through the Marble Palace and uncover the plentiful secrets it hides! Explore magnificent views and fight through the hostile halls of the palace, all while making use of the innovative plane change mechanics!
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.1%, 2.5D 12.7%, Precision Platformer 12.5%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Exploration 10.3%
- #45 Chegra: The Lost Recipe
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ciderheart Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Uncle Che! Explore a vibrant 2D world, battle whimsical enemies, and uncover secrets to retrieve the stolen ingredients and save the recipe for legendary bread in this charming Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.7%, Difficult 13.3%, Side Scroller 11%, Exploration 10.3%, 2D Platformer 8.7%
- #46 Dokkalfar: The Ballads of Vivi the Dark Elf
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MegaQuest
Windows
Play as Vivi, a shadow-magic Dark Elf hunting a cult sorcerer in a dark fantasy action-adventure. Explore dangerous lands, master shadow powers, and decide how your enemies are defeated.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.7%, 2.5D 13.9%, Action RPG 10.1%, 2D Platformer 8.4%, Combat 8.3%
- #47 Reknum Fantasy of Dreams
70% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: NAPE GAMES
Windows
Reknum: Fantasy of Dreams is a 2.5D adventure and exploration game with hand-drawn graphics and an instrumental soundtrack. Explore a dreamlike world, face mysterious enemies, and solve puzzles in this exciting adventure. Discover the world of dreams now!
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.3%, Side Scroller 15.6%, 2.5D 14.2%, 2D Platformer 9.3%, Exploration 7.8%
- #48 Between Worlds
70% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Pletenica Studios
Windows
MAT is a young boy trapped in a school he barely recognises. Help him in the search for answers, shifting between worlds, uncovering new challenges, creatures, and abilities in each of them. Explore a narrative platformer inspired by the metroidvania genre, made by friends for friends.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.6%, Side Scroller 15%, 2.5D 14.2%, 2D Platformer 9.7%, Exploration 7.8%
- #49 The Weird Dream
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 111 reviews2024
Dev: UMO StudioPub: WhisperGames
Windows
The Weird Dream is a 2D Metroidvania game set in the ruins of Alpha City. Control a mysterious rabbit, confront mutated inhabitants, level up your skills, and unravel the truth behind Alpha City's destruction.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.4%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Action RPG 8.4%, Action-Adventure 8%, Hand-drawn 6.5%
- #50 God Edge
70% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2022
Dev: Thomas Weaver Games
Windows
Travel across Azmra and slay barons using the God Edge; A sword capable of transferring power from the slain to the slayer!
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.3%, Side Scroller 17.6%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Action RPG 8.4%, Combat 4.6%
- #51 Aggelos 2
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: WONDERBOY BOBIPub: PQube
Windows
With the Gods of light about to lose the great battle against the Army of Darkness, the Aggelos must learn to embrace his darker side. Explore two opposing realms full of secrets, puzzles and intense 2D combat in this challenging action-platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.9%, Difficult 10.3%, Action RPG 10%, Action 8.3%, Precision Platformer 8%
- #52 The Elderseed
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Talebound Games
Windows
Embark on an epic action adventure by unraveling the mystery of the Elder Seed and save the world from falling into chaos. Journey with Milo through colorful handcrafted lands, forests, caves and dungeons. Forge new weapons and encounter strange creatures who will help you throughout your journey.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.2%, Side Scroller 15%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Exploration 8.9%, Action-Adventure 7.8%
- #53 Him
69% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Gumbo Day
Windows
Thousands of spaceships entered the galaxy to mine what does not belong to them! Him is a third person casual game where the player runs and jump between home planets to destroy the invading space pirates and their spaceships under a limited time before they mine the lands.
Why similar: Metroidvania 55.7%, 2.5D 9.6%, Stylized 8.2%, Combat 7%, Action-Adventure 6.4%
- #54 STU, the First AI
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Me First Games
Windows
STU, the First AI is a Metroidvania set in the digital world of computers and the internet. Exploration is the heart of the game. Discover a vast world with new forms of digital life and humans struggling to control them.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.6%, 2.5D 15.7%, 2D Platformer 11%, Action RPG 10.5%, Exploration 7.4%
- #55 Perspectre
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pitchfork GamesPub: TBA
Windows
Perspectre is a perspective-switching Metroidvania where you'll explore a perilous realm, engage in combat with dangerous enemies, and seek out new abilities and upgrades that will change the way you play in sidescroller, top-down, and 3D. Push forward, hack your way through, and re-write the rules!
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.2%, 2.5D 13.5%, Side Scroller 13.4%, 2D Platformer 9.5%, Combat 8.4%
- #56 Wenjia
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 375 reviews2018
Dev: Luoriver studio-洛神游戏工作室Pub: WhiteLakeStudio
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Wenjia is a 2D platform game with puzzle-solving elements. Players can freely travel between two realms (the material world and the energy world), each of them with different challenges and obstacles. Players must utilize both realms’ mechanisms to reach their final goal.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.7%, 2.5D 15.2%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Difficult 10.5%, Exploration 7%
- #57 Oirbo
65% matchMostly Positive76% of 45 reviews2025
Dev: ImaginationOverflow
Windows
As Oirbo you will explore a labyrinthian spacecraft and discover its mysteries and purpose. Navigate a huge Metroidvania-inspired, hand-drawn, 2D action platformer full of secrets to uncover, areas to explore, and enemies to dismantle.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.9%, Difficult 11.9%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Precision Platformer 9.6%, Side Scroller 8%
- #58 Dewborne Dawn
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mythwalk Studios
Windows
In this new hand-drawn, story-rich metroidvania, explore the last haven of a dying world, and discover the purpose you play in saving it. Shape your own path, fight the all-consuming blight, and help bring hope back to the survivors. Take up the flames of dead gods, and stand firm in Dewborne Dawn!
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.8%, Hand-drawn 12%, Combat 11%, Story Rich 7.1%, Action 5.4%
- #59 Goblin and Coins II
66% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: Nikola Bulj
Windows · Linux
Years have passed, decades maybe. Little goblin moved on, all but forgot about the great coin trouble, not even realizing that a new trouble is awaiting behind the doors!
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.1%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Precision Platformer 11%, Difficult 10.5%, 2D Platformer 10.5%