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The barbarian warrior Beholgar returns — and this time, his enemies are otherworldly! Deep beneath the earth, the mighty Djinn King stirs. To prevent his rise and save the world from eternal darkness, Beholgar embarks on a quest for a legendary, ancient sword.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 78% — of 85 reviews
Released: 2025-12-01
Developer: Serkan Bakar
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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  53. #53 ITORAH
    70% matchMostly Positive73% of 921 reviews2022
    Dev: Grimbart TalesPub: Assemble Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 56%

    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 32.1%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Platformer 11.5%, Exploration 8.5%

  54. #54 Breaking Gates
    70% matchMostly Positive78% of 112 reviews2020
    Dev: Ylun GamesPub: Nuntius Games
    Windows

    Intense 2D action with special attacks, aerial combos, and customizable combat in a vibrant, hand-drawn world. Upgrade your skills, forge new items, discover secret paths, and face challenging enemies on a journey to save the kingdom!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 22.9%, Hack and Slash 18.9%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Platformer 7.8%, 2D Platformer 7.6%

  55. #55 DEAD DAYLIGHT
    67% matchVery Positive88% of 73 reviews2025
    Dev: KARMIU
    Windows

    "DEADDAYLIGHT" is a side-scrolling platform action-adventure game.Developed independently by a single person. It tells the dark story of a protagonist who wakes up from a nightmare about the plague during a plague after the gods abandoned the earth, and then return to the Cathedral of Holy Light.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 19.6%, Souls-like 16.1%, Hack and Slash 13.3%, Gothic 11.2%, 2D Platformer 8.9%

  56. #56 SteamWorld Dig 2
    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 9,025 reviews2017
    Dev: Image & Form Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    SteamWorld Dig is back! Dig deep, gain riches and unearth the terrors of the underworld in this platform mining adventure influenced by classic Metroidvania style games.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 56.6%, Platformer 18.4%, Exploration 6.2%, 2D 5.4%, Action 4.9%

  57. #57 Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm
    67% matchMostly Positive75% of 302 reviews2023
    Dev: Cornfox & Brothers Ltd.Pub: FDG Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Sequel to the critically acclaimed action adventure. Experience a gorgeous new third person 3D view and embark on an epic journey that unfolds the mysteries of what happened 1000 years ago.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 45.7%, Action-Adventure 15.4%, Exploration 12.7%, Colorful 9.1%, Fantasy 7.6%

  58. #58 WarriOrb
    68% matchMostly Positive79% of 180 reviews2020
    Dev: Not Yet
    Windows · Linux

    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 23%, Souls-like 20.3%, Precision Platformer 16.1%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Platformer 8.5%

  59. #59 Fatal Claw
    64% matchVery Positive97% of 142 reviews2025
    Dev: NDEV GAMESPub: Com2us Holdings
    Windows

    Dive into Fatal Claw, a Metroidvania game in vibrant 2D artwork. Explore the arcane underworld your way with Kisha. Your ultimate goal is to find the key to the surface world alongside other survivors, while vanquishing infected enemies and absorbing their power. Start your clawsome adventure now!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 23.1%, Souls-like 19.7%, Side Scroller 13.6%, 2D Platformer 9.7%, Platformer 8.3%

  60. #60 Dark Light
    66% matchMostly Positive78% of 743 reviews2022
    Dev: Mirari&Co.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 48 minMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    Dark Light is a post-apocalyptic cyberpunk action-platformer with intense hack'n slash combat. Explore the unknown, enhance your abilities with cyberwares, and face off against supernatural entities to seal the Dark Void and end the eternal darkness.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 42.4%, Souls-like 35.3%, Platformer 12.2%, Action 4.5%, 2D 2.9%

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