- #1 Misspell
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bones Keeper Studio
Windows
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 29.7%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%, Hand-drawn 10.5%, Platformer 7.2%, Difficult 6.8%
- #2 Fevercide
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Redblack Spade
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fevercide is a metroidvania with elements of horror and adventure games. Join Sandra as she explores the stately cities of a Russian Empire that never fell. Solve puzzles, fight with monsters, and face the demons from her past.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.3%, Action RPG 15.9%, Hand-drawn 9.4%, 2D Platformer 7.6%, Platformer 6.9%
- #3 Liminalia
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Space74
Windows · Mac
Unravel the mysteries of these forgotten lands in a hand-drawn, narrative-driven 2D action-adventure, as a white-robed girl awakens in the depths of an abandoned world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.2%, Dark Fantasy 14.8%, Hand-drawn 12%, Platformer 7.3%, 2D 5.2%
- #4 AWAKEN - Astral Blade
95% matchVery Positive83% of 1,186 reviews2024
Dev: Dark Pigeon GamesPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
AWAKEN - Astral Blade is a 2.5D action-adventure metroidvania where you play as Tania, a bionic warrior fighting through a world twisted by Karpas energy. Master parries, upgrade your abilities, and survive relentless enemies and bosses. Is there any chance of survival in such a desperate place?
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.4%, Difficult 11.8%, Dark Fantasy 11.4%, Action RPG 11.2%, Hack and Slash 7.8%
- #5 Dusted Dusk
94% 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 36.1%, Action RPG 14.4%, Dark Fantasy 8.6%, 2D Platformer 8.2%, Exploration 7.6%
- #6 Irang
93% matchMostly Positive75% of 20 reviews2024
Dev: BREMEN
Windows
Under the tyranny of the four-throated, magic collapsed and darkness fell. Irang embarks on a journey to find her missing family and uncover her birth's secret. In a Metroidvania-style adventure, she explores a decayed world, enhances envoy powers, and aims to restore the lost light.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.7%, Action RPG 15.4%, Dark Fantasy 15.1%, Hand-drawn 6.7%, Atmospheric 5.3%
- #7 Chiaroscuro
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BlackberryKinPub: BlackberryStudio
Windows · Mac
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 26.3%, Difficult 13.4%, Nonlinear 9.3%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%, Platformer 6.3%
- #8 Feather's Edge
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Clockwork Acorn
Windows · Mac · Linux
Dash and slash through an innovative kinetic metroidvania. The Tower of Time awaits – a rich, handcrafted world fractured by the collapse of time. Slice through foes in tough-as-talons bite-sized battles, and master the way of the bird warrior.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.4%, Difficult 14.2%, Hand-drawn 9.1%, Platformer 6.1%, Action 5.7%
- #9 Sylvaris: Black Reign
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: FrameBound Studio
Windows
Sylvaris: Black Reign is a fast-paced, hand-drawn 2D action platformer with metroidvania elements. Set in a chained, industrial world beneath the surface, it features aggressive combat, a risk-reward Overload system, and build variety shaped through perks.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.8%, Difficult 15.2%, Hack and Slash 10.1%, Platformer 7.4%, Hand-drawn 7.3%
- #10 Last Souls
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ruben Wihler
Windows · Mac
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 27%, Difficult 12.6%, Nonlinear 11.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%, Hand-drawn 7.6%
- #11 Torii: Beyond The Gates
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Oh Baby Games
Windows · Mac
The spirit realm has broken. Your brother has gone missing. Forge the path you were destined for. Explore the gates and find out why there has been broken links inside the spirit realm. Battle, discover and find the secrets, and make new connections in a beautiful hand-drawn 2D style.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.4%, Action RPG 13.6%, Hand-drawn 10%, 2D Platformer 8.9%, Platformer 7.4%
- #12 Chaos Rider
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Galaxy Factory Inc
Windows · Mac
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 33.8%, Difficult 16.9%, Exploration 7.6%, Action-Adventure 6.7%, Platformer 5.4%
- #13 Karma Exorcist
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CyclosPub: Infini Fun
Windows
The underworld lies in ruins, ravaged by evil karma. In this unknown and perilous realm of the dead, you must fight against demonic forces, collect mystical artifacts, face the Yama Kings and the Ghost Emperors, sever the Karma, and reforge the path of reincarnation.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.1%, Difficult 16.8%, Hand-drawn 8.2%, Action RPG 6.4%, Exploration 6%
- #14 Solateria
87% matchVery Positive84% of 523 reviews2026
Dev: Studio DoodalPub: SHINSEGAE INFORMATION and COMMUNICATION Inc.
Windows
Solateria is a hand-drawn action Metroidvania with parry-focused combat. A small fire warrior journeys to find the Primordial Flame, the world’s last hope against the Shadow Plague. Defeat foes with stylish parries and explore mysterious realms to uncover the world’s secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.8%, Difficult 15%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, Hand-drawn 11%, 2D Platformer 5.4%
- #15 Autonomous Odyssey
88% 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 29.5%, Difficult 12.6%, Hand-drawn 11.9%, Platformer 7.2%, 2D Platformer 7%
- #16 Marko: Beyond Brave
86% matchMostly Positive72% of 68 reviews2024
Dev: Studio MechkaPub: Studio Mechka
Windows
Marko: Beyond Brave is an action-packed Metroidvania adventure. Wander through lush forests and crumbling castles, battle corrupted creatures, and escape intricate traps. Jump, slash, and shoot your way through challenging foes and mighty bosses inspired by Slavic myths and legends.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.9%, Hand-drawn 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%, Hack and Slash 9%, Exploration 6.2%
- #17 Iron Diamond
86% matchVery Positive89% of 56 reviews2024
Dev: North Folk Studios
Windows
Explore the mysterious island of Kindara in this vibrant 2D action-adventure. Fight and platform your way through jungles, icy peaks, castles, and crystal caverns in a non-linear interconnected world. Adventure awaits!
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.1%, Nonlinear 11.3%, Hand-drawn 9%, 2D Platformer 8.3%, Sci-fi 7.7%
- #18 Dreamdawn
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Custodio Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore surreal landscapes where dreams and reality intertwine. Battle manifestations of fear, uncover the secrets of an interconnected world, and awaken the truth buried within a fading mind in Dreamdawn, a mysterious top-down action-adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.3%, Action RPG 17.5%, Difficult 13.6%, Sci-fi 8.7%, Exploration 8.1%
- #19 Crypt Custodian
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,896 reviews2024
Dev: Kyle Thompson
Windows
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 30.9%, Action RPG 12.1%, Hand-drawn 8.4%, Nonlinear 8.2%, Exploration 6.7%
- #20 Unbound: Worlds Apart
84% matchVery Positive84% of 1,307 reviews2021
Dev: Alien Pixel Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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 26.8%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, Difficult 11.3%, Platformer 8.2%, Hand-drawn 7.5%
- #21 Blessing Part I
83% matchPositive93% of 42 reviews2025
Dev: MalfunctionGhost
Windows
Blessing Part I is a 2D pixel style action-adventure game. Players will take on the role of a swordsman Lowe who lost everything in the past and embarks on revenge alone. With only a great sword and flesh and blood, you will fight against the twisted creatures in the darkness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.3%, Action RPG 17%, 2D Platformer 9.6%, Dark Fantasy 8.5%, Hand-drawn 7.5%
- #22 Filiy Eclipse
82% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Muramasa Fudo
Windows
Filiy Eclipse is an exploration action RPG that explores a mysterious world.Explore the surface, underground and sky of the star to discover what happened aboard it.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.8%, Action RPG 18.8%, 2D Platformer 8.6%, Action 6.4%, Sci-fi 5.4%
- #23 Alpha Sorcerer
82% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2023
Dev: Corey Hardman
Windows
An elite sorcerer king with forgotten magical powers mysteriously reappears in a bloody quest for revenge in the supreme action platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.8%, Action RPG 14.3%, Hack and Slash 11.1%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%, 2D Platformer 8.4%
- #24 Ceraphic Requiem
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Elias IDIRI
Windows
Dive into a ruined world devastated by the gods. Ceraphic Requiem is a hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania with a demanding combat system. Master elemental magic combos, unravel the mysteries of the decay, and impose your will in the final moments of a moribund world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.3%, Action RPG 14.6%, Hack and Slash 11.1%, Hand-drawn 10.7%, Dark Fantasy 8%
- #25 Steel Flood
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Egobounds
Windows
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 30.1%, Difficult 14.2%, Dark Fantasy 12%, Hand-drawn 10.2%, Platformer 7.2%
- #26 Axel Quest
79% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: PowerSlash Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
A 2D action-adventure game with Metroidvania elements. Explore, fight monsters, collect equipment, unlock new paths, and challenge bosses in a handcrafted pixel-art world inspired by retro classics.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.4%, Action RPG 14.5%, Hack and Slash 11.5%, 2D Platformer 8.7%, Platformer 7.2%
- #27 THE DARK DWELLERS
80% matchMixed69% of 35 reviews2022
Dev: COLNELIUS
Windows
In this dank pit of rot and undeath, take control of The Mortali, the newest member of ragtag-group THE DARK DWELLERS. Fight and crawl your way through this subterranean land, collect unique weapons, learn devastating Blood Magic spells and attempt to end The Maddening Curse.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.3%, Dark Fantasy 15%, Difficult 14.8%, Action RPG 9%, Exploration 5.8%
- #28 A Song in Elyel Nalore
78% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Sunflower Games
Windows
"A Song in Elyel Nalore" is a 2D Metroidvania adventure set in a world of swords and magic. Accept a dangerous guild mission that leads you into a deadly journey. Explore vast landscapes, uncover hidden secrets, and face tough challenges in this dark fantasy action RPG.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39%, Action RPG 19.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%, Action 6.2%, 2D Platformer 6%
- #29 GLIGHT
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ATOMIC BREATH
Windows
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 29.3%, Dark Fantasy 16%, Difficult 15.8%, Platformer 7.1%, Exploration 6.4%
- #30 The Weird Dream
77% matchMostly Positive75% of 114 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 38.6%, Action RPG 12.4%, 2D Platformer 9.3%, Hand-drawn 8.4%, Dark Fantasy 8.4%
- #31 RIN: The Last Child
77% matchMixed61% of 82 reviews2024
Dev: Space Fox GamesPub: Salient Games
Windows
Join RIN, the last child of the Creator, on a journey to restore order in a mystical world. Collect aspects and runes, craft spells, and confront powerful bosses - your transformed siblings. The fate of the world rests in your hands. Can you restore harmony to this enchanted realm?
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.1%, Difficult 13.7%, 2D Platformer 8.4%, Platformer 8.2%, Exploration 7.1%
- #32 Dimension Rift Zero
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MrDyvik
Windows
Explore an interconnected world, encounter bizarre enemies and mysterious puzzles in this hand-drawn metroidvania, action adventure. Forge your own path, uncover secrets and master unique powers.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.6%, Difficult 15.8%, Hand-drawn 9%, Platformer 7.5%, Exploration 6.4%
- #33 Lumen Veil
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Obox
Windows
A dark metroidvania where you play as a silent, white-hooded specter drifting through forgotten realms. Master precise hand-drawn platforming and uncover the mystery of the veil.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.2%, Dark Fantasy 9%, Hand-drawn 8.9%, 2D Platformer 8.8%, Action 8.4%
- #34 PROFANA
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Pyromaniky
Windows
Hack’n’Slash your way to victory in this over-the-top action metroidvania. You are an angel tasked with one mission: infiltrate Hell, find the Devil and bring him to justice. Explore different hellscapes, find amazing new weapons and sanctify all demons with SSSadistic combos in Profana!
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.5%, Difficult 12.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Hack and Slash 10.5%, 2D Platformer 7.4%
- #35 Makis Adventure
74% 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 33.6%, Dark Fantasy 15.6%, Hand-drawn 7.9%, Action-Adventure 7.4%, Exploration 7.1%
- #36 Microvania
73% matchPositive81% of 31 reviews2025
Dev: Dreampunk
Windows · Mac
Explore a tiny world, find upgrades, discover hidden paths, and battle bosses in this retro-style metroidvania action platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.5%, Difficult 9.7%, Sci-fi 8.1%, Nonlinear 7.8%, Exploration 7.2%
- #37 Dreeg
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Melted Monster Game Studio LLC
Windows · Mac
Dreeg is a multi-dimensional Metroidvania adventure. Shift between three parallel dimensions to explore, solve puzzles, and battle fierce enemies. Upgrade your Pulsar Suit and Forge to unlock unique abilities. Unravel the mysteries, avenge your fallen companion, and save the multiverse.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26%, Action RPG 13.2%, Nonlinear 9.4%, Hand-drawn 7.7%, 2D Platformer 7.5%
- #38 Vesuvius
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Snow Day Games
Windows · Mac
Explore the frozen depths of Vesuvius, a 2D action platformer. Set within the sprawling volcano, journey through fantastical alternate realities, battle corrupted mythical beasts, and survive a world steeped in ash and fable.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.4%, Difficult 17.1%, Dark Fantasy 7%, Platformer 6.7%, Hand-drawn 6.6%
- #39 The Light of the Darkness: Renascence
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: QUARTOMUNDO
Windows
Fly, fight, and evolve in a seamless 2.5D world. Absorb enemies to craft builds, unlock spells, and harness Mystic Natures. Equip and manage memories in your Mind Inventory to reshape both your powers and the way the story unfolds.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.8%, Difficult 13.8%, Action RPG 12.7%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, Platformer 6.1%
- #40 Plateman
72% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2024
Dev: 柠檬弓工作室Pub: East2West Games
Windows
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 36.4%, Difficult 16.4%, Nonlinear 9.9%, Platformer 8.3%, Action 5.2%
- #41 The Wicked Souls
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Konsonautic
Windows
The Wicked Souls is a Metroidvania with a strong focus on an exciting and imaginative story. Explore the mysterious tower in the afterlife with the postman Bones and his mischievous companion Dietrich and uncover its secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.2%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%, Hand-drawn 11.7%, 2D Platformer 8.1%, Exploration 6.8%
- #42 Bleeding Deities
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 24 reviews2025
Dev: Duty Over
Windows
Embark on a journey through a hand-drawn world of Bleeding Deities inspired by ancient tribes and their beliefs. Unveil dark secrets, face ruthless challenges, and confront evil deities as you search for the Legendary Baktun Stone. Will you restore peace to your people?
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.7%, Difficult 11.4%, Nonlinear 11%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%, Hand-drawn 8.3%
- #43 Relive
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dylan Losee
Windows
Relive is a dark yet hopeful action-adventure where you create new plant growth with every step, transform the remains of fallen foes to amplify your magical powers, and overcome deadly challenges to transform the world around you.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.7%, Action RPG 12%, Nonlinear 9.8%, Hand-drawn 9.7%, Hack and Slash 8%
- #44 Vapor World: Over The Mind
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ALIVE Inc.
Windows · Linux
Lost in darkness, a boy drawn into a twisted dream, no way out. Vapor World is a narrative-driven souls-like platformer focused on deflection combat set in atmospheric world of dream. Descend within shattered mind seeking lost memories. Face dark, beautiful world born of anguish and regret.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23%, Dark Fantasy 13.5%, Difficult 13.4%, Action RPG 11.1%, Hand-drawn 9.7%
- #45 Stoatman
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Frostum
Windows
Stoatman is an exciting Metroidvania adventure where you control a brave hero with a magical sword. Explore mysterious lands, discover powerful spells, and battle fantastic creatures in an enchanting fairy-tale world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.7%, Platformer 8.8%, Dark Fantasy 7%, Atmospheric 6.5%, Exploration 6.1%
- #46 Anokye
69% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Mills Media
Windows
Anokye is a 2D action–adventure platformer where you play as a destined hero fighting to unite the Ashanti people. Battle through villages, forests, and mystical peaks inspired by Ghanaian art and folklore in a journey to restore light to a kingdom in darkness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.1%, Difficult 18.7%, Hand-drawn 6.4%, Platformer 5.7%, Indie 4.9%
- #47 Sojourn Past
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ReDimension
Windows
Sojourn Past is a bullet-hell inspired action-adventure about exploration, mystery, and loss. Step into a handcrafted world filled with secrets, danger, and discovery.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.8%, Difficult 15.7%, Hack and Slash 11.6%, Hand-drawn 9.6%, Exploration 8.2%
- #48 Vulpis
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: max.marauder
Windows · Mac
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 44.5%, Difficult 18.7%, Platformer 9.8%, Exploration 7%, 2D 5.8%
- #49 8Doors: Arum's Afterlife Adventure
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,577 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 45.2%, Platformer 7.9%, Action 7.4%, Hand-drawn 7.4%, Difficult 7%
- #50 Axiom Verge 2
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 935 reviews2022
Dev: Thomas Happ Games LLC
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Explore a sprawling, alien world in the sequel to the award winning Axiom Verge.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.9%, 2D Platformer 8.7%, Sci-fi 7.9%, Platformer 7.9%, Action 7.6%
- #51 Chegra: The Lost Recipe
68% 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 39.9%, Difficult 16.8%, Nonlinear 10.8%, Exploration 8.4%, 2D Platformer 6.3%
- #52 Well Dweller
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Kyle Thompson
Windows
Well Dweller is a dark fairy-tale metroidvania, full of charming characters living in a wretched kingdom. Play as Glimmer - a tiny bird armed with a matchstick - who must burn the wicked queen to save his family.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.7%, Dark Fantasy 17.1%, Hand-drawn 11.6%, Action-Adventure 7%, 2D Platformer 6.4%
- #53 Hatone
67% matchPositive100% of 27 reviews2025
Dev: Devil's Delirium
Windows
Dive into a NES-inspired Action-Platformer with Metroidvania elements. Play as an Illuminati henchman battling fearsome bosses and unearthing secrets in an ancient castle. Fulfill your duty… but are you the architect of your fate—or just a pawn in a game someone else is playing?
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.8%, Dark Fantasy 13.9%, Action RPG 12%, Hack and Slash 8.6%, 2D Platformer 7%
- #54 Tails of Fate
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chase the Bunny
Windows · Linux
Fulfill this tale, as darkness swarms the fantasy lands of Fauna. Venture epic kingdoms and treacherous dungeons in a 2D action platformer, with Metroidvania elements in a hand-crafted pixel art world filled with souls-like boss fights, dungeon platforming, and dynamic enemy combat design.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.3%, Action RPG 15%, Hand-drawn 10.1%, Difficult 9.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%
- #55 Shyftrs
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wicked Art Games
Windows
Shyftrs is a 2D stylized action adventure metroidvania game that will take you on a journey to uncover the mysteries of your lineage and the world beyond. Your weapon of choice are Cane Sword, Pistol or use your new found prowess. Step up and embrace the adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.9%, Dark Fantasy 16.7%, Hand-drawn 12%, 2D Platformer 9%, Hack and Slash 9%
- #56 Ghost Song
67% matchVery Positive83% of 1,413 reviews2022
Dev: Old MoonPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 58%
On the desolate moon of Lorian, a long-dormant Deadsuit awakens from slumber. Journey beneath the surface on an atmospheric 2D adventure of self-discovery, ancient mysteries, and cosmic terror. Explore winding caverns and acquire new abilities to unearth this alien world’s long-buried secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.6%, Sci-fi 10.8%, Difficult 10.1%, Hand-drawn 9.6%, Platformer 6.8%
- #57 OTHERSIDE: Untamed Words
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: OthersideCraft
Windows
OTHERSIDE is a 2D, hand-drawn Metroidvania adventure featuring 'Mao' - a cat warrior awakened from slumber. Wield a sword and brush to explore a beast kingdom, encounter tribes, and uncover secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.5%, Action RPG 14.1%, Hand-drawn 10.1%, 2D Platformer 9.3%, Exploration 8%
- #58 Castlevania: Belmont's Curse
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Crimson Curse —Will Your Fate Bloom in Despair or Salvation Set 23 years after Castlevania Dracula's Curse - follow a young Belmont's journey in an all new 2D Action-Exploration title from KONAMI, Evil Empire and Motion Twin.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.9%, Action RPG 18.1%, Dark Fantasy 10%, 2D Platformer 6.7%, Platformer 6.3%