Games Like Babushka's Glitch Dungeon

Witchcrafty is a metroidvania platformer with magical action gameplay, exploration of a weird world, and adorable pixel art graphics. Help the little witch solve the mystery of strange events in the Kingdom, and defeat enemies with fire, lightning, and ice magic.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Platformer 12.3%, Funny 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly mirrors the magical, witch-themed 2D platforming gameplay found in the seed game.

Explore a dense, interconnected labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items to manipulate your environment in surprising and meaningful ways. Encounter beautiful and unsettling creatures, as you attempt to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see.

Why similar: Metroidvania 23.9%, Puzzle Platformer 17.6%, Nonlinear 13.1%, Platformer 9.3%, Exploration 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at nonlinear exploration and intricate puzzle-platforming within a highly stylized pixel-art world.

A colorful pixel-art metroidvania/point-and-click adventure hybrid about magic, cute witches and joys of vandalism.

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.2%, Female Protagonist 27.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Platformer 11.5%, Action 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title features a young witch protagonist and combines exploration with light puzzle-solving in a metroidvania structure.

Alwa’s Legacy is a modern retro game full of dangerous dungeons, mystic items and ancient secrets. Upgrade your magic and choose your own path in this non-linear adventure game brimming with exploration.

Why similar: Metroidvania 21%, Puzzle Platformer 17.1%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Platformer 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A strong focus on nonlinear exploration and puzzle-platforming mechanics makes this a natural fit for fans of the seed game.

Bounce, vault, and fight your way through a whimsical world with the help of your loyal companion. Eat snacks, collect artifacts, and travel the world to stop Bonnie and her boney band of troublemakers!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 19.4%, Female Protagonist 17%, Platformer 16.5%, Funny 11.5%, Exploration 10%

Why You'll Like It: It captures a similar cute, fast-paced platforming energy with a distinct, colorful visual style.

Swing through the trees, spin sticky webs, and make friends with bugs! Be the adorable spider you've always wanted to be.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 20.3%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, Platformer 11.2%, Exploration 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: This physics-based puzzle-platformer shares the cute aesthetic and creative traversal mechanics found in the seed game.

Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight is the fourth installment in the beloved Momodora series of 2D platformers. Unleash ravaging combos against a variety of formidable monsters and deftly dodge your way through a cursed land to seek audience with the Queen and dispel the evil that threatens all life.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26%, 2D Platformer 16.5%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Platformer 12.4%, Exploration 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a beautiful pixel-art aesthetic and a dark yet charming magical atmosphere that aligns with the hag-magic theme.

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 27.9%, Nonlinear 18.5%, Exploration 10.3%, Platformer 10%, Cute 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game balances exploration and action with a cute, atmospheric presentation that feels very similar to the seed game's vibe.

Use your trusty Mekabolt device to manipulate robots, solve a variety of puzzling levels and obtain batteries to fix the robots!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 20.2%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Platformer 11.4%, Surreal 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses heavily on the puzzle-platforming mechanics that define the core gameplay loop of the seed game.

Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.9%, Female Protagonist 17.7%, Puzzle Platformer 16%, Platformer 11%, Pixel Graphics 11%

Why You'll Like It: It features a strong emphasis on puzzle-platforming and nonlinear exploration wrapped in a beautiful, detailed pixel-art style.

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 49.1%, Platformer 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%, Cute 6.8%, Exploration 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, pixel-art metroidvania that focuses on tight platforming and exploration in a compact, satisfying world.

This game is a Metroidvania game with intense battle. Explore the world and collection power-ups with your cute cat girl! When magic curse suddenly occurred in a small town and all the residents grew cat ears, the real cat girl Nyaruru started her way to uncover the truth...

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.9%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Female Protagonist 13%, Platformer 10.7%, Exploration 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A cute 2D platformer that blends exploration and action with a charming, anime-inspired aesthetic.

Explore the mysteries of an unknown land! ”Transiruby '' is a metroidvania game where you explore the world as a cyborg protagonist named Siruby. Slash and shoot your way to reveal its hidden secrets!

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, 2D Platformer 17.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Platformer 10%, Action-Adventure 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art metroidvania that emphasizes exploration and discovery within a vibrant, stylized world.

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 25.3%, Platformer 22.3%, 2D Platformer 16.9%, Female Protagonist 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a distinct pixel-art style and a focus on physics-based platforming that feels both challenging and rewarding.

Take control of Piko, our hammer wielding heroine, as you bash things up with a big hammer in this cute Anime-styled 2D metroidvania-inspired adventure! Uncover mysteries! Beat the bad guys who do naughty things! Explore the Piko Piko world with her floof fox friend!

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.6%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Platformer 12.6%, Exploration 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A cute, 2D platformer that shares the lighthearted tone and exploration-focused gameplay of the seed game.

Delve into the depths of a mechanical world in this cute, adventure-exploration game. Explore and fight in a land full of corrupt robots and machinery. All while seeking answers to the mysteries around you.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.4%, Nonlinear 17.8%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Platformer 11.8%, Exploration 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a cohesive pixel-art world and a focus on nonlinear exploration that will appeal to fans of the seed game.

Explore a strange planet, collect the creatures you find, and then shape-shift into them to expand your world. Build your own path, chat with the locals, and discover the planets sprawling secrets in this quirky metroidvania platformer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.6%, 2D Platformer 18.9%, Platformer 16.3%, Exploration 10.5%, Cute 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a unique, non-violent exploration experience that relies on clever platforming and creature-based mechanics.

Ruby the ghost hunter has a tough gig this Halloween. Explore the haunted mansion, take down some ghosts, battle spooky bosses, and rescue the lost cats!

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.6%, Nonlinear 21.7%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Platformer 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a female protagonist and a cute, action-oriented approach to platforming and exploration.

Take to the sky and reunite a fragmented world in this surprisingly wholesome metroidvania! Help Iko adventure across beautiful hand-painted islands, receive letters from a quirky cast of characters, and face powerful monstrous adversaries.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.5%, Platformer 19.4%, Exploration 10.9%, Cute 10.3%, 2D Platformer 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a cute, exploration-heavy experience that rewards players for navigating its nonlinear platforming challenges.

Use and upgrade magic items, collect hidden treasures, and uncover the secrets between two worlds in this cute isometric puzzler! When a certain vacationing Elephant stumbles upon a way into the land of the dead, will she unwittingly let something far more sinister slip through?

Why similar: Nonlinear 19.9%, Metroidvania 19.4%, Puzzle Platformer 17.2%, Platformer 10.5%, Puzzle 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: It is a puzzle-platformer that emphasizes exploration and clever level design in a charming, retro-inspired package.

Experience the tale of a cheerful girl and a grouchy talking hat in this charming Metroidvania, where every ability is hat-based! Throw the hat to attack enemies, teleport to him to make perilous leaps, and fly him through narrow tunnels of spikes as you escape a dangerous magic forest.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.6%, 2D Platformer 17%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Platformer 9.7%, Funny 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: It is a cute, female-led metroidvania that focuses on exploration and magical abilities within a 2D space.

Fearmonium is a psychedelic metroidvania where suspense intertwines with humour. Beginning the game as an unpleasant memory, you must progress and become a true phobia by breaking through all boundaries to uncover the most hidden corners of Max's mind.

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.4%, Female Protagonist 27.7%, Action-Adventure 17%, Action 4.1%, Cute 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A metroidvania with a female protagonist that features a surreal, stylized world and deep 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 33.5%, Female Protagonist 17.3%, Platformer 15.9%, Exploration 11.9%, Action-Adventure 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: It combines a cute, magical aesthetic with precise 2D platforming and unique time-manipulation puzzle mechanics.

Deep within the realm of sleep, Sybil finds herself pulled to a distorted castle. Grow strong, and unlock new abilities to build up a deep movement system, fight enemies, find secrets, and free the weary soul of Castle Sansa, in this retro-inspired 3D Platformer Metroidvania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.4%, Nonlinear 18.5%, Female Protagonist 15%, Platformer 11.6%, Surreal 9.9%

An all-new Metroidvania-style game developed using Pixel Game Maker MV! Make use of a variety of weapons as you traverse sprawling stages on a mission to take back your brother's body from the witch who stole it!

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.5%, Female Protagonist 17.6%, Platformer 16.3%, Exploration 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title leans into the witch-themed exploration and side-scrolling platforming that fans of the seed game will enjoy.

Control the lovely little witch Nobeta, explore the unknown mysterious castle, and gradually discover the truth!

Why similar: Cute 32.1%, Female Protagonist 31.7%, Funny 31.3%, Action 5%

Why You'll Like It: It features a witch protagonist and a magical theme that aligns well with the core identity of the seed game.

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 54.8%, Platformer 17.7%, Pixel Graphics 16.1%, Exploration 5.7%, Action 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a deep, pixel-art exploration experience that rewards curiosity and puzzle-solving.

Dungeon of Zolthan is a casual, arcade-style metroidvania platformer where your goal is to defeat Zolthan; a powerful mage that lives inside the dungeon. Using an array of powerups and your own wit and guile, guide your character through Zolthan's Dungeon!

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.6%, Platformer 26.5%, Exploration 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Action 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: An indie platformer that captures the spirit of classic exploration and action-adventure games.

This is the original version of Braid from 2009, which may not work well on newer systems. For an updated version of the game with nicer graphics, more levels and a large amount of developer commentary, see Braid, Anniversary Edition.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 47.9%, 2D Platformer 22.2%, Platformer 17.2%, Puzzle 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic puzzle-platformer that focuses on nonlinear progression and inventive mechanics that challenge the player's perspective.

Ghoulscrapers is a precision platformer where you play as Eggroll, the new employee at Ghoulscrapers. You owe the government one gazillion dollars and it's your job to pay the debt before it's too late!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 24%, Platformer 20.2%, Nonlinear 11.1%, Cute 10.2%, Funny 9.5%

A NEW interactive animated adventure! In this action-adventure game, Arzette must explore the Kingdom of Faramore, slay fearsome foes, acquire powerful items, discover secrets, assist colorful characters, and defeat the evil Daimur!

Why similar: Metroidvania 20.4%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Platformer 10.8%, Surreal 9.6%

The legendary Knytt series continues with Nifflas’ latest creation; Knytt Underground. In this Knytteration; humans have long since abandoned the planet after practically destroying it in a war, five hundred years ago.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.6%, Platformer 28.2%, Exploration 18%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Puzzle 3%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in nonlinear exploration and atmospheric platforming that prioritizes discovery over combat.

Level up the magical assistant doll Vasilisa the Beautiful from the famous fairy tale, who fights evil spirits at night, so that later the path to Baba Yaga will be easier!

Why similar: Exploration 39.6%, Action-Adventure 37.2%, Action 12.7%, Female Protagonist 10.5%

The Glitch Fairy is a fast action platformer starring Monie, a spunky fairy with the unusual power to ''glitch'' her enemies.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 31.2%, Collectathon 25.6%, Female Protagonist 22.2%, Cute 11.9%, Colorful 6.9%

Welcome to the Great Library of Dreams, where chaos has just been unleashed! Play as The Agent in this fantasy 3D Metroidvania filled to the brim with surprising secrets, daring traversal, confounding puzzles and menacing monkeys. Rid the library of the creatures wreaking havoc and bring back order!

Why similar: Metroidvania 18.7%, Puzzle Platformer 16.2%, Nonlinear 14.2%, Collectathon 10.1%, Female Protagonist 8.8%

Dodge bullets, missiles and lasers in battle as you wrap your head around that bunny girl costume! Combo away with your mighty Piko Hammer or spam various spells from afar with your fiery fairy friend. Explore and explode through Rabi-Rabi Island as you collect power-ups and uncover secrets...

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.6%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, Platformer 12.8%, Exploration 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%

Help Beretta become the best witch ever in this 2D action platformer shoot 'em up! She's going on an adventure to beat up monsters, talk to cute NPCs, and discover the dark history of Luninsula all while making lifelong friends.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 32.4%, Platformer 27.4%, Pixel Graphics 15.7%, Cute 15.2%, Colorful 9.4%

A snaky tile-based puzzle dungeon adventure. Defend the temple, monch the infidels, and grow and grow ...and grow?

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.5%, Female Protagonist 18.8%, Exploration 13.6%, Character Customization 12.5%, Puzzle 12.3%

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: Nonlinear 24.2%, Metroidvania 24%, Platformer 13.1%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Exploration 8.8%

Grab, throw, eat, and UTTERLY WRECK everything using a mind-controlled spork in this quirky, story-driven, console-styled platforming dramedy. With an emphasis on variety and a grand sense of adventure, Psycutlery offers a surprising full-course meal, despite all unassuming appearances...

Why similar: 2D Platformer 18.3%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Platformer 14.8%, Surreal 13.4%, Funny 9.7%

A handcrafted open-world platformer set in a world built by Mushrooms! Explore different locations filled with secrets, acquire new abilities and use those abilities to reach new places!

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.4%, 2D Platformer 20%, Platformer 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Exploration 8.6%

Join mage-in-training Lily on an epic adventure! Explore a multitude of worlds, including forests, deserts, and dungeons, in hopes of becoming a full-fledged mage!

Why similar: Metroidvania 45%, Female Protagonist 20.7%, Exploration 17.2%, Cute 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%

As the Debugging Hero chosen by the Legendary Sword, you have gained the ability to manipulate character variables! Use this powerful ability to overcome the dungeons blocking your path and defeat the Demon Lord!

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 39.2%, Female Protagonist 25.4%, Cute 24.5%, Action 10.9%

Bosorka is an exciting action roguelike where a young witch saves the world from insidious and cruel demons. Combine runes, master a variety of brooms, and try all possible and impossible spells until you gain enough power to fight evil.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 43.9%, Stylized 37.6%, Action 12.8%, Colorful 5.8%

The Hyper‑Dungeon awaits! Explore an evershifting labyrinth where classic dungeon‑crawling meets exhilarating action. Challenge yourself in turn-based combat with a real‑time, arcade‑inspired twist and befriend an eccentric cast of dungeon dwellers on the quest for the legendary Sacred Groowl!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.2%, Exploration 22.7%, Funny 21.5%, Pixel Graphics 19.9%, Colorful 8.7%

Explore a massive interconnected labyrinth of grottos, castles, and groves in this 2D retro-inspired Action RPG.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29%, Nonlinear 21.2%, 2D Platformer 18%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Action-Adventure 9%

A wacky metroidvania. ⚡ Meet weird characters, unlock new abilities and complete a mysterious mission . . .

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.5%, Action 29.7%, Exploration 14.4%, Cute 11.1%, Colorful 6.3%

Minesweeper gone Rogue(like). Stock your cart with 150+ powerful items while avoiding impish Dust Bunnies. Dare yourself to climb all 16 floors of the ominous Tentateq Tower—but beware, 7 logic-twisting Hazardous Materials stand between you and janitorial glory. Can you keep your job until morning?

Why similar: Female Protagonist 38%, Puzzle 22.5%, Funny 21.1%, Pixel Graphics 18.5%

Veneficium is a cute and magical 3D platformer in which you help Alice uncover the faith of her coven. Alice has to use her magic to interact with different objects within a vast and magical world to overcome puzzles and obstacles.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 27%, Platformer 18.7%, Collectathon 16.1%, Puzzle 11.8%, Exploration 11.3%

Anopek is a genre mashup of metroidvania and retro first-person shooter. You explore a massive temple, solving ancient puzzles and defeating cunning bosses, all while uncovering the relics of the past.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.6%, Female Protagonist 17.2%, Exploration 12.6%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%

BE WILD! BE WONDERFUL! BE-WITCHING!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 25.2%, Platformer 23%, Female Protagonist 22.6%, Cute 15.3%, Colorful 10.2%

A magical pixel art platformer. Explore an unfamiliar town and deliver tasty treats to the townsfolk. Cook magical delicacies from your bought and gathered ingredients. Learn new ways to traverse, discover secrets, and figure out the intricacies of your orders.

Why similar: Metroidvania 20.2%, 2D Platformer 17.7%, Platformer 17%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Exploration 11.8%

Skye and her Handy Pals are looking for a new pal to help them out on her lovely lil' garden! Think you're up for the job, partner?

Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.8%, Psychological Horror 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 15.9%, Action-Adventure 14.5%, Puzzle 13.1%

A fantasy pixel-style Metroidvania roguelike game. The amnesiac witch picks up her reliable broom and embarks on a journey with Elf companions to defeat the Villain and regain their homeland, unveil the conspiracy. Through the magic mirror, break the 4th wall and find the truth!

Why similar: Surreal 70.6%, Pixel Graphics 29.4%

Take the role of a cursed witch as she tried to become human once more! Navigate the cottage of your rival to locate the ingredients needed for the potion, avoiding her guardians and falling to the floor far below!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 30.9%, Platformer 29.3%, Stylized 17.4%, Exploration 13.8%, Colorful 8.6%

The StoryTale - is a fairy tale platformer where everything goes bing-bang-boom, but everybody remains alive and healthy. It's a game where you constantly forget the spells and the weapons are cursed. But even in the midst of the swirling action you can stop and think over the next step.

Why similar: Platformer 18.1%, Female Protagonist 17%, Puzzle Platformer 16.6%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 11%

Explore, solve puzzles, and fight your way through over 100 screens and return your pumpkin pals!

Why similar: Nonlinear 24.7%, Metroidvania 22.2%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Collectathon 11.1%, Platformer 10.6%

Garden of Witches is a cute roguelike action game full of danger. Help the protagonist, Sil, as she tries to round up her unruly fellow witches and save the Garden.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 50.2%, Cute 38.1%, Action 11.7%

A 3D-2D adventure where you travel a 3D world and explore 2D dungeons inside of its characters' bodies and minds! In an unforgettable, surreal story, travel the world, meet whimsical denizens, and save the world from the dangerous Nano Dust.

Why similar: Surreal 26.2%, Female Protagonist 24.7%, Exploration 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, Cute 11.1%

Chastity Catastrophe is a action platformer where instead of beating up enemies, you break your friends out of chastity equipment!

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.2%, 2D Platformer 19.4%, Platformer 19.1%, Nonlinear 12.2%, Stylized 9.6%