60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Adventure, Metroidvania, Platformer, Action.
Explore the haunting, dreamlike fantasy world of BEFORE I GO, a punishing Metroidvania where you embody the innocence of an inner child on an allegorical odyssey towards death acceptance. The end is inevitable, but will you brave the journey?
GLIGHT
Welcome to the world of Glight, a dark fantasy side-scroller adventure by ATOMIC BREATH. On a daunting journey to recover something long lost, give form to your powers of light and darkness in a fast-flowing, super-tight platformer full of hidden shortcuts and devious secrets.
Unbound: Worlds Apart
Summon portals to overcome vicious beasts, devious puzzles and fiendish platforming challenges. Master the unique powers of each portal to stop the collapse of reality, while exploring lush, hand-drawn worlds and unraveling a deep narrative full of mysteries.
Welcome to the world of Glight, a dark fantasy side-scroller adventure by ATOMIC BREATH. On a daunting journey to recover something long lost, give form to your powers of light and darkness in a fast-flowing, super-tight platformer full of hidden shortcuts and devious secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, Dark Fantasy 14.8%, Difficult 14.8%, Side Scroller 10.3%, Platformer 7.8%
Summon portals to overcome vicious beasts, devious puzzles and fiendish platforming challenges. Master the unique powers of each portal to stop the collapse of reality, while exploring lush, hand-drawn worlds and unraveling a deep narrative full of mysteries.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.7%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, Difficult 10.9%, Side Scroller 9.6%, Platformer 9.5%
Ascend the tower to save your grandfather in this classic, hardcore action-platformer. The Tower of Mu is waiting for you... Push past each check point to the next awaiting challenge; dashing, jumping, and slinging your way up to the towers peak. Die. learn. Overcome.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 16.6%, Difficult 16.5%, Metroidvania 16.1%, Precision Platformer 16.1%, Platformer 9.2%
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 31.2%, Precision Platformer 19.6%, Difficult 13.2%, Side Scroller 12.8%, Platformer 6.6%
Throw on your nostalgia goggles and travel back in time with Super Win the Game, a retro-core explosion of exploration and platforming action!!
Why similar: Metroidvania 26%, Precision Platformer 15.7%, Difficult 12.7%, Nonlinear 11.8%, Side Scroller 10.8%
Get lost in the Underdusk: a broken world full of danger and mystery. Experience brutal precision platforming, search for collectibles to expand your powerset and regain your lost memories in an atmospheric 2D pixel art adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.8%, Precision Platformer 19.4%, Difficult 16.5%, Platformer 8.3%, Dark Fantasy 7.3%
Seedless Light is a 2d action-adventure game focused on combat and exploration with a unique and contemplative world of fantastic and vibrant creatures driven by a touching and atmospheric soundtrack.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.7%, Difficult 18%, Surreal 11.4%, Platformer 9%, Open World 6.2%
Chiaroscuro is a 2D adventure platformer with metroidvania elements. Explore a world that has fallen into darkness and discover the Lights to illuminate your forgotten past.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.1%, Difficult 14.8%, Nonlinear 11.9%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%, Platformer 8.2%
Last souls is a 2D side-scrolling Metroidvania soulslike game.The player controls a mysterious caped character and explores a labyrinthine, dark and cold world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.5%, Nonlinear 14%, Difficult 13.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%, Platformer 8%
Demons, giants, mutants, and a talking Ball with hybrid limbs?! In WarriOrb you play as a mighty demon trapped in an unlikely body. The path ahead is not an easy one. Will you do whatever it takes to regain your freedom?
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.5%, Precision Platformer 13.3%, Difficult 13%, Dark Fantasy 12.4%, Side Scroller 10.3%
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 38.4%, Precision Platformer 13.3%, Platformer 12.5%, Difficult 7.4%, Exploration 7.1%
Destroy... Absorb... Grow... GRIME is a fast and unforgiving Action-Adventure RPG in which you crush your foes with living weapons that mutate form and function, and then consume their remains with a black hole to strengthen your vessel as you break apart a world of anatomical horror and intrigue.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27%, Dark Fantasy 13.9%, Difficult 13.4%, Surreal 10.1%, Side Scroller 8.3%
WarriOrb: Prologue is a free standalone demo for the action platformer WarriOrb, where you play as a mighty demon trapped in an unlikely body. The path ahead is not an easy one... Are you ready to do whatever it takes to regain your freedom?
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.2%, Difficult 14.9%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Side Scroller 10.6%, Platformer 8.1%
Venture into an unusual, alien world full of danger and mysteries in this sci-fi Metroidvania. Grab your gear and face the challenge of sustaining a once-thriving space colony. Can you bring this place back to life? Are you ready to uncover all the secrets lurking in the darkness?
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.5%, Difficult 15.8%, Side Scroller 12.7%, Platformer 8%, Atmospheric 6.6%
A 2D platformer Metroidvania with deep movement and no jump button. Upgrade your umbrella to explore an abandoned planet and ascend to the moon.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30%, Difficult 15.9%, Precision Platformer 14.8%, Nonlinear 13.5%, Side Scroller 8.3%
Explore Trash Heart, a planet in the iron grip of the Trash Lord. Find artefacts that grant powerful abilities, fight hordes of deadly foes, and save a planet of outcast robots. Or just scrounge up all the trash your grubby little raccoon hands can hold.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.5%, Precision Platformer 21.3%, Difficult 17.7%, Platformer 6%, Atmospheric 5.5%
3000th Duel is action-adventure game that has speedy, exciting battles as its charm. Fight against monsters with your own style of battle to travel an unidentified world and discover a secret hidden.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.9%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, Difficult 13.4%, Side Scroller 10%, Platformer 7.2%
2D-Action-Platformer with terrain transformation. Place tiles to reach new heights, block incoming projectiles, or hide yourself from the enemy. All abilities/weapons acquired are equipped at all times. Stand still and hold fire for a laser beam, move and fire for a bubble, move and hold to roll…
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.4%, Nonlinear 13.8%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Surreal 10.3%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%
All alone, Hania sets out on a journey to find the answers to her past across this uncharted, perilous and magical world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.7%, Difficult 17.3%, Platformer 12%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Adventure 7.5%
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 41.5%, Difficult 18%, Nonlinear 13.5%, Side Scroller 9%, Exploration 6.7%
Run, gun and explore an open undercity in this otherworldly non-linear Metroidvania adventure about the Old Gods, strange creatures and the remnants of a lost world!
Why similar: Metroidvania 42%, Difficult 16.3%, Platformer 9.4%, Side Scroller 8.2%, Exploration 4.5%
Aurora Heights is a precision platformer and climbing game sprinkled with metroidvania. Help Hoshi, a fallen star, ascend back to the heavens. Climb to reach the top. Unlock new abilities, collect keys, discover secrets, and explore mysterious landscapes where other stars have failed.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.8%, Precision Platformer 19%, Difficult 16.1%, Surreal 10.5%, Platformer 7.2%
Guide a lonely fox through a vast interconnected world of a mysterious planet Vulpis in this Metroidvania-style game. Explore non-linear paths, unlock new abilities, fight enemies, overcome obstacles, and unravel the planet's mysteries to find a way back home.
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.1%, Difficult 20.4%, Platformer 12.6%, Exploration 5.6%, Adventure 4.9%
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 29.4%, Precision Platformer 18%, Difficult 14.1%, Nonlinear 12.6%, Side Scroller 11.9%
Dive into the decaying machine world of DREIFRAME, a pixel-art metroidvania packed with challenge. As a Frame, a sword-wielding robot, fight brutal enemies, exploit their weaknesses, unlock powerful but risky abilities, and uncover the land’s story through exploration and combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.3%, Difficult 17.4%, Platformer 10%, Nonlinear 6.6%, Dark Fantasy 6.1%
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 32.6%, Precision Platformer 20.5%, Difficult 16.5%, Side Scroller 6.6%, Exploration 5.3%
Vampire hunters are after a mischievous vampire girl, and it's up to her pet bat to save the day. Flap through peril in this open-ended precision “batformer” with a unique control scheme that re-contextualizes precision platformer trappings and flips them upside-down!
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.1%, Precision Platformer 21.8%, Nonlinear 13.9%, Difficult 11.2%, Platformer 9.6%
Signiverux is a Metroidvania-inspired action adventure with fluid gameplay and detailed graphics. Explore the depths of a mysterious castle in search for a way back home, enjoy fast ability progressions, search for powerful magic upgrades and grow your character by expanding the skill tree.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, Difficult 13.9%, Dark Fantasy 13.7%, Nonlinear 13.4%, Platformer 7.4%
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 28.3%, Precision Platformer 23%, Difficult 15.9%, Platformer 9.3%, Exploration 6.1%
Explore a fallen utopia in this action-packed adventure platformer. Harness the weather to find new paths. Fight the untamed machines and seek ways to get their fragile parts for crafting. Become the savior of humanity or its doom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.6%, Difficult 16.3%, Dark Fantasy 13.7%, Platformer 9.8%, Side Scroller 7.6%
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 46.6%, Precision Platformer 18.2%, Side Scroller 12.8%, Exploration 6.9%, Action 3.6%
On the surface, a 2D platformer right out of the '80s video game playbook. The eponymous Whim walks and jumps his way through static rooms, avoiding the baddies and other hazards, and collecting various items. But this game is so much more than that...
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.3%, Precision Platformer 21.8%, Nonlinear 14.2%, Platformer 9.8%, Open World 7.2%
Explore the steampunk world in Plateman. Fly over the world of machines full of gimmicks and monsters. Uncover the secrets of Shaman and the difference engine. Try to change this decaying world by Shaman Drum and the special lightning power.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.3%, Difficult 18.7%, Nonlinear 13.2%, Platformer 11.1%, Action 4.8%
In a dying world dominated by machines, use the powers of nature to explore a diverse landscape and devastate your foes in this action-driven metroidvania. As humanity's last hope, the BirdKnight must learn the truth behind the mysterious Heart of the World and restore life to the land.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.9%, Dark Fantasy 16.8%, Difficult 16.6%, Nonlinear 9.6%, Platformer 5.6%
You Have to Win the Game is a free exploration platformer with a retro 1980s PC aesthetic.
Why similar: Metroidvania 55.6%, Difficult 12.1%, Precision Platformer 11%, Platformer 11%, Side Scroller 2.2%
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 31.9%, Difficult 16.7%, Precision Platformer 15.9%, Open World 8.6%, Platformer 7.2%
Lost Wish: In the desperate world is a 2D side-scrolling platformer. Play as a young girl, explore different locations, defeat monsters, and find out what secrets this cruel world is hiding from you. Wonderful pixel art, a sad story, epic bosses and much more is waiting for you in the Lost Wish...
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.9%, Difficult 18%, Dark Fantasy 12.8%, Platformer 9.9%, Side Scroller 6.6%
The Chaos Rider finally wakes up after ages. Explore a mysterious island with tons of secrets and treasures to discover ! Fight your way through hordes of enemies and fulfill the dream of the Great Architect. Create your own playstyle, beat bosses and do crazy platforming in this epic adventure game
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.6%, Difficult 20.9%, Platformer 7.8%, Exploration 6.9%, Nonlinear 6.5%
Help Brad reunite with his family and complete all hand-crafted 2D platform challenges in a colorful twisted world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.6%, Precision Platformer 28%, Difficult 21.8%, Platformer 7.1%, Adventure 3.8%
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 32.1%, Precision Platformer 21.6%, Difficult 16.1%, Side Scroller 6.9%, Surreal 6.8%
Follow the journey of Genevieve Goldenglow as she sets off on an adventure to save her village from destruction by an encroaching corruption.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.9%, Difficult 11.3%, Open World 10%, Platformer 9.9%, 2.5D 6.6%
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 28.6%, Precision Platformer 18.4%, Difficult 15%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Platformer 10.3%
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 33.3%, Dark Fantasy 13.6%, Nonlinear 10.8%, Side Scroller 10.4%, Platformer 8.2%
Misspell is a 2D atmospheric Metroidvania about magic and mysteries of the past. Uncover the secrets of an island risen from the ashes of a catastrophe and master a magical living vine that changes the way you fight and explore. Every step tells a story — every enemy echoes the mistakes of the past.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38%, Dark Fantasy 14.5%, Platformer 11.1%, Difficult 9%, Open World 6.6%
LA-MULANA is an “Archaeological Ruin Exploration Action Game,” bringing the classic appeal of adventure with the punishing difficulty of retro-inspired gaming. Search inside ancient ruins, seeking out the “Secret Treasure of Life” – which sleeps in the sprawling ruins of “LA-MULANA” and is said to be the beginning of all civilization.
Why similar: Metroidvania 51.4%, Difficult 22.1%, Platformer 11.5%, Exploration 5.1%, Adventure 3.5%
Dust and Shadow lets you shift between multiple time dimensions, altering the map in real time. Face enemies, traps, and the environment to uncover the mystery. Unlock powerful abilities as you progress through the adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36%, Precision Platformer 16.7%, Platformer 12.7%, Dark Fantasy 11%, Adventure 7.6%
Escape Zolstar is a metroidvania where you explore, collect powerups, fight enemies, and defeat bosses.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.6%, Nonlinear 18.2%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Platformer 10.4%, Difficult 10.2%
Embark on an epic adventure in the vast kingdom of Lordhem. Unleash the power of the dark sword to defeat enemies and save the kingdom. Explore a pixel art medieval fantasy world full of creatures and dangers. Are you ready to save the kingdom?
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.4%, Nonlinear 18.3%, Dark Fantasy 14.1%, Platformer 12.9%, Action 2.7%
A boy and a girl with a mysterious weapon drone in their hands embark on an adventurous journey from their small underground village to the vast world of new lands. Enjoy a precision 2D platformer that will challenge you no matter how many times you get hit!
Why similar: Precision Platformer 25.3%, Metroidvania 24.2%, Difficult 20.6%, Side Scroller 9.4%, Platformer 8.7%
Raji: An Ancient Epic is an action-adventure game set in ancient India. A young girl named Raji has been chosen by the gods to stand against the demonic invasion. She must use the powers granted to her by the gods to rescue her brother as she battles to face the demon lord Mahabalasura.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.7%, Difficult 16.7%, Platformer 12.9%, Atmospheric 8.9%, Side Scroller 6.2%
Ceaseless hunger draws you yet a bit closer to the gates of Foghorn. Devour men and beasts alike to acquire a wide array of combat abilities. Through shadows and mold, track down the paling memories of this bygone kingdom, all in a classic hand-drawn action platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.8%, Difficult 18%, Surreal 14.3%, Nonlinear 11.6%, Platformer 7.5%
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.2%, Difficult 17.2%, Platformer 9.5%, Dark Fantasy 8.2%, Atmospheric 4.4%
Uros is a 2.5D metroidvania-style action platformer. Enter the nightmares, upgrade your skills, fight against creepy creatures and face the evil god of nightmares in your mission to restore stability to the dream world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.7%, Dark Fantasy 18.6%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Platformer 10%, 2.5D 6.2%
Nightmare Boy is a metroidvania, action/adventure 2D game where you'll meet weird and unique friends and foes. But tread carefully: Quirky characters and their reactions can have game-changing consequences. Be prepared to collect rare items, vanquish enemies, and eventually face your deepest fears.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.1%, Difficult 18%, Side Scroller 14%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, Platformer 9.5%
Jump, dash, and swim in this epic adventure! Explore the vast Aztec lands in an axolotl action-platformer! Xolotl is a cute, 2D action-platformer, in which your goal is to regain your godly form and powers.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38%, Precision Platformer 22.7%, Nonlinear 14.7%, Platformer 9.6%, Exploration 6.4%
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 51.6%, Platformer 10.9%, Side Scroller 8.9%, Difficult 8.2%, Action 7%
Where shadow falls, it begins. Dive into Eden's Guardian, a challenging metroidvania experience with handmade pixel art set in a world with medieval and fantasy aesthetics devastated by conflict where the history of Gods and humans intertwine.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.9%, Difficult 15%, Dark Fantasy 13.7%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Platformer 9%
Forge your destiny in Castleward! Play as Frida, a young witch and her living hat, facing cursed creatures in a dark castle. Explore striking areas in search of a way out and fight your own way in this challenging retro 2D action game!
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.1%, Dark Fantasy 18.3%, Difficult 12.6%, Platformer 12.2%, Action 6.6%
Embark on a thrilling journey of self-discovery in a world where magic reigns and humanity has crumbled, as you traverse through challenging environments and uncover the truth behind your lost memories in this dynamic metroidvania game.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.3%, Precision Platformer 19.1%, Side Scroller 12.7%, Nonlinear 10.7%, Dark Fantasy 9%
