
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.
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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.

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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!

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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.
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 30.1%, Precision Platformer 22.3%, Lore-Rich 10.2%, 2.5D 9.6%, Exploration 8.4%
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 44.9%, Precision Platformer 21.5%, Exploration 9.1%, Hack and Slash 5.4%, Action-Adventure 5%
Kazu Aether Origins is a hack-slash action adventure on the Isles of Isvenness. Overcome combat challenges, journey the lands, and interact with satirical elements for a light-hearted, action-packed gameplay experience.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.2%, Hack and Slash 26.5%, 2.5D 12.7%, Exploration 9.5%, Combat 6.2%
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 28.3%, Precision Platformer 20.9%, 2.5D 12.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%, Action-Adventure 8%
Become water. Be shapeless, be formless, be fluid. All living things are from water and you can transform water into what it needs to be. Dive into this newly crafted fairytale and take on the journey of finding your place in this 2.8D Metroidvania fantasy world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.1%, 2.5D 13.3%, Precision Platformer 12.4%, Combat 8.8%, Exploration 8.2%
Tribe of the Accord is a pixel-art action game where you play as Adira, a young huntress on a quest to rescue her father. Throughout your journey, you'll gain new abilities, form alliances, and discover your place in a harsh and unforgiving world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.4%, Hack and Slash 17.4%, Lore-Rich 16.4%, Combat 8.7%, Exploration 7.6%
Discover the secrets of a sundered world as you help Aryn save his comrades in this story-rich, fully-voiced, 2.5D action-platformer. Fight terrible dangers and explore ancient mysteries as Aryn uncovers the forces that forge his destiny.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.8%, Hack and Slash 15.2%, Lore-Rich 14.1%, 2.5D 12.6%, Dark Fantasy 11.3%
Ignite your sword and explore the dark depths and towering heights of a forgotten island that consumed itself long ago.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.1%, Precision Platformer 18.7%, Hack and Slash 9.4%, Exploration 8.1%, Combat 7.9%
"Let the fragments reverberate within your being. Let the echoes from your soul vibrate within every living bodycell. Now, my child, you're whole again. Be it a good or a bad thing, we'll leave for you to choose."
Why similar: Metroidvania 33%, Hack and Slash 19.1%, Lore-Rich 13.9%, 2.5D 13.2%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%
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 32.8%, Lore-Rich 13.7%, 2.5D 11.7%, Hack and Slash 8.8%, Combat 7.6%
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 49.3%, 2.5D 17.7%, Action-Adventure 8.1%, Stylized 6.4%, Combat 5.5%
Moonlight Knight is an action-slasher with RPG elements. Use sword, bow, magic and hook to fight your enemies. Loot gold, upgrade character stats, find unique items and unlock ultimate abilities to make it to the very end!
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.9%, Hack and Slash 23.1%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, Exploration 9.2%, Action-Adventure 5.5%
Unmask the secrets of a fractured utopia in "Tenebra,"a hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania where baroque excess meets technology. Collect ornate masks to unlock mysterious powers, solve intricate puzzles, and battle through a world that's equal parts Versailles and Dark Souls.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.4%, Precision Platformer 11.9%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%, Action-Adventure 8.1%, Stylized 7.9%
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 26.6%, Dark Fantasy 14.6%, 2.5D 12.6%, Lore-Rich 12.1%, Exploration 7.8%
When a nightmare creeps into reality, the only ones that can help are those whose magical powers we’ve believed in since childhood. A brave teddy bear and his fairy sidekick head to the darker side of “happily ever after” to rescue his owner, Alicia.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, 2.5D 14.2%, Hack and Slash 13.7%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%, Exploration 7.3%
Unleash your magical spear! Explore a vast inter-connected world, battling enemies sent by Culex, the dark mosquito deity. Throw, recall, and use your spear as a platform through this minimalistic metroidvania made by one developer!
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.9%, Precision Platformer 18.6%, Lore-Rich 18.3%, Exploration 8%, Action-Adventure 6.3%
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 45.8%, 2.5D 12.8%, Combat 11.7%, Story Rich 7.4%, Dark Fantasy 6.2%
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 33.7%, Hack and Slash 17.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%, Combat 9.2%, Exploration 8%
Discover your own legend in LUCID. Platform through a crystalline world torn apart by calamity, absorb powerful abilities that expand movement and enhance combat against a diverse cast of enemies and bosses, all in gorgeous pixel art inspired by the golden age of 2D sidescrollers.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.6%, Precision Platformer 22.8%, Lore-Rich 15.5%, Exploration 7.2%, Action-Adventure 6.1%
Explore the fallen world of Penumbra in this precision 3D metroidvania platformer. Slash fierce enemies, conquer deadly traps, uncover ancient temples, and master fast, fluid movement across challenging platforming gauntlets in your quest to restore a fallen kingdom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.5%, Precision Platformer 23.7%, Hack and Slash 18.3%, Exploration 7.5%, Action-Adventure 6.4%
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?
Why similar: Metroidvania 37%, Precision Platformer 22.1%, Dark Fantasy 15.9%, 2.5D 6.7%, Exploration 6%
A stylized action-platformer set in a world consumed by eternal thorns. Explore handcrafted zones, unlock new flame-forged upgrades, and face brutal bosses as the Young Emberhost in a desperate attempt to reach the Heart of the Briar.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.2%, Precision Platformer 11.7%, Stylized 7.7%, Combat 7.6%, Atmospheric 6.1%
Journey through a kingdom drained of its life. An innocent being locked away from its own kind, longing to be loved and seen. Though it seems to have forgotten one flicker of hope. You, a glimmer of life not yet fallen.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.5%, Lore-Rich 14.7%, Precision Platformer 13.1%, Combat 8.2%, Stylized 7.7%
House of Shadow is an action-adventure metroidvania wherein you wield the powers of darkness! Explore, traverse obstacles, battle monsters born of light, slay fearsome bosses, and claim the Shadow Throne!
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.4%, Precision Platformer 22.7%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Exploration 9.9%, Combat 5.2%
Journey as Orpheus in this 2D top-down RPG: play your lyre, battle dark forces, and strive to reunite with Eurydice.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.7%, Hack and Slash 22.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%, Exploration 10.2%, Action-Adventure 9.9%
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 36.9%, Precision Platformer 28.5%, Exploration 8.3%, Story Rich 5.7%, Combat 5.4%
Soul of Kaeru is a Metroidvania-inspired VR game! Explore each corners of a miniature world set in an ancient samurai's zen garden where nature took back his right! But beware of the little creatures and insects, as they may not be as friendly as you would think...
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.8%, Hack and Slash 20.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%, Exploration 8.9%, Action-Adventure 7.1%
Explore a dystopian future in this Metroidvania platformer in which you use glitchy abilities to launch yourself and enemies across the level at high speeds, create temporary platforms, and more in your search to uncover the secrets of your origin in The Forum.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.8%, Precision Platformer 25.1%, 2.5D 14.7%, Exploration 8.5%, Action-Adventure 6.4%
Evil has taken over the world but it created you in the process, now you are the only hope left.. Jump into the darkness and become a true hero!
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.6%, Precision Platformer 18.8%, Hack and Slash 16.7%, Action-Adventure 8%, Exploration 7.3%
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 47%, 2.5D 20.2%, Action-Adventure 4.9%, Indie 4.5%, Combat 4.4%
Save the once peaceful land in Echo Wisp. Explore an underground depths overrun by evil ghostly apparitions. Slash and shoot your enemies as two heroes each with their own unique abilities in this action adventure platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.4%, Precision Platformer 22.8%, Hack and Slash 16%, 2.5D 13.1%, Exploration 7.1%
Explore a colorful haunted world, fight and befriend its bizarre inhabitants, unlock game changing upgrades, and unravel a story of epic proportions.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.3%, Lore-Rich 16.9%, Precision Platformer 15.8%, Combat 6.6%, Story Rich 5.7%
Gravity Castle is a 2D puzzle platformer where you explore mysterious subterranean ruins using gravity augmentation powers. Overcome impossible Trials, trudge past the remains of fallen explorers and make your way to the very bottom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.6%, Precision Platformer 24.3%, Lore-Rich 16.3%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, Story Rich 5.5%
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 60.1%, 2.5D 9.1%, Action-Adventure 7.6%, Stylized 7.5%, Combat 6.6%
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: Precision Platformer 44.7%, Metroidvania 33.8%, Exploration 10.6%, Indie 4.9%, Adventure 3.1%
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 40%, Precision Platformer 30.7%, Exploration 8.8%, Action-Adventure 5.4%, Story Rich 4.2%
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 47.8%, Precision Platformer 20.2%, Exploration 12.1%, Action 4.3%, Adventure 4%
Wield your magical instrument and defy the mecha-goddesses of fate in this Song-Casting Story Driven Action-RPG. Explore a forbidden forest as Traveler. Help him reunite with his long lost love as you fight through abominations and solve mysterious puzzles, all while an ancient conflict unfolds.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.4%, Hack and Slash 17.7%, Combat 10.6%, Story Rich 8.5%, Action-Adventure 8.5%
Fight for your afterlife in DUST TO DUST! As a ghost on the run in a specter research facility, dash through interconnected levels, befriend the psychic Matthias, and take control of his body and powers to break down hostile coalesced creatures and wipe them out once and for all.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.6%, Hack and Slash 25.9%, Exploration 8.7%, Action 3.7%, Combat 3.7%
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.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.5%, Precision Platformer 23.5%, Hack and Slash 17.5%, Exploration 7.9%, Dark Fantasy 7.4%
Use your soul as a grappling hook in this tight, non-linear, physics-based platformer. Swing through hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, explore a vast world inspired by classic metroidvanias, and find your place within the seasons of the Afterlife.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.4%, Precision Platformer 28.6%, Lore-Rich 15.7%, Exploration 8.3%, Story Rich 5.3%
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 32.4%, Precision Platformer 32.4%, Exploration 9.6%, Story Rich 7.4%, Atmospheric 6.3%
Become Strong And Reclaim What You Lost! Artifacts is a 2D adventure platformer set in an ancient interconnected kingdom littered with powerful relics. Collect synergistic artifacts to challenge the mighty, corrupted foes that lurk beneath the ground.
Why similar: Metroidvania 50.8%, Dark Fantasy 19%, Hack and Slash 9.5%, Atmospheric 6.5%, Action 4.3%
"7th Domain" is a horizontal version action game derived from Roguelike Metroidvania combined with treasure grinding gameplay. You will play a child of destiny who repairs the world and finds the truth of the broken world. You will grow in battle and challenge the unknown and hidden forces.
Why similar: Metroidvania 49.9%, Dark Fantasy 17.3%, Hack and Slash 15.9%, Combat 6%, Action 5.1%
Unchained Relic is a dark fantasy action-adventure where you play as a pilgrim burdened with a cursed relic. Traverse a corrupted world, solve ancient puzzles, and battle relentless shadows. The relic is your weapon and your curse.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.5%, Lore-Rich 12%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, Exploration 10.8%, Action-Adventure 10.3%
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 39.7%, Precision Platformer 22.7%, Exploration 10.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%, Stylized 5.9%
A dark 2D action-adventure with fast-paced hack and slash combat, deep exploration, and a branching story where every choice leads to a different ending.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.5%, Hack and Slash 19.1%, Lore-Rich 11.8%, Exploration 8.6%, Action-Adventure 8.4%
Eggventure is a 2D Metroidvania platformer where you play as Egbert, an egg on a mission to rescue his friends from becoming breakfast.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.1%, Lore-Rich 13.9%, Hack and Slash 13.1%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Action 6.6%
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 47.4%, 2.5D 13.6%, Exploration 9.8%, Dark Fantasy 8.2%, Action-Adventure 7.4%
Wield the dance of the shaman. Reclaim your father’s spirit. Brave the beautiful and treacherous land of Kenzera with the God of Death in Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU, a metroidvania-style adventure crafted by Surgent Studios.
Why similar: Metroidvania 50.6%, Lore-Rich 12.9%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, Exploration 7.5%, Atmospheric 5.5%
Delve into a mysterious world of Gods and magic as the last of the leaf kind. Fight epic battles for revenge against evil forces. Explore fantastical lands inhabited with magical creatures and peculiar allies. Search for the realm of the Gods and stop them from making a grave mistake.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.6%, Precision Platformer 22%, Lore-Rich 19.3%, Combat 10.7%, Story Rich 4%
Never let your light go out. Wield a powerful flame, overcome menacing creatures and explore the shadows of a ruined castle in this compelling 2.5D action adventure platformer which features a unique dynamic difficulty system.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.5%, 2.5D 12.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.9%, Exploration 7.5%, Action-Adventure 7.4%
Help Jake survive his inner darkness in Endless Night: The Darkness Within — a psychological action-adventure through surreal dreamworlds and fractured memories. Master fluid platforming, battle twisted manifestations of fear, and uncover the truth buried deep in Jake’s subconscious.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.4%, Precision Platformer 17.4%, 2.5D 16.4%, Stylized 6.9%, Story Rich 6.1%
Create a perfect chain of cause and effect in Reina & Jericho, an intense story-driven adventure through a fortress defended by Reina's worst enemies. Confront Reina's past, present, and future as she battles her foes and bends time itself.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.7%, Precision Platformer 24.4%, 2.5D 13.9%, Exploration 7.6%, Action-Adventure 6.2%
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 46.8%, Precision Platformer 32.6%, Exploration 6.9%, Atmospheric 6.3%, Action 3.2%
Explore, solve enigmas and fight mutated creatures in a 2D narrative-driven metroidvania with pets, set on the rooftops and the undergrounds of a flooded countryside, enriched by cinematic cutscenes, diverse scenography and memorable characters.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.5%, Lore-Rich 20.6%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, Exploration 7.6%, Story Rich 6.6%
Demon Runner: The Forsaken is a 2D side scrolling, platformer, metroidvania style game. It features 30 levels, 5 different difficulty settings, and 2 different endings. This game will challenge even some of the best speed runners and is a must have for those who seek a challenging game.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.1%, Precision Platformer 23%, 2.5D 14.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%, Action-Adventure 9.4%
Battle corrupted emissaries, explore a mythical world, and sacrifice health for power in this hand-drawn Metroidvania. With tight, responsive controls, guide Kára on a journey of grief, vengeance, and forgiveness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.2%, Hack and Slash 17%, Dark Fantasy 15.1%, Exploration 8.3%, Action-Adventure 6.5%
A 'poe', steampunk inspired platformer and hack n slash with a poetic story and challenging platforming and stragety based levels with a unique Ghost Phase shift ability! Featuring retro arcade graphics and charming details, this will keep you entertained for hours.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.4%, Precision Platformer 26%, Hack and Slash 18.7%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%, Story Rich 4.8%
Explore a dark world inhabited by men and monsters in this action packed platformer. Lay waste to the monsters that stand in your way with a wide array of stylish combat maneuvers, as you attempt to unravel the truth behind the curse of Fearanndal.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.9%, Hack and Slash 18.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%, Exploration 8%, Action-Adventure 7.3%