Games Like Block Number 5

Rediscover this great Metroidvania game in a brand new version with a lot of features and improvements! Run in a vast world full of mysteries and action in this Metroidvania-style game inspired by the classics of the 16-bit era.

Why similar: Metroidvania 50.7%, RPG 14.9%, Platformer 11.6%, Adventure 6.2%, Action 4.9%

Set in the same universe as Cathedral, but with its own story and style, Cathedral: Crow's Curse is an action-adventure with tight combat and a focus on exploration. Parry, dodge and fight your way through numerous enemies in a rich detailed world as you uncover the events leading up to Cathedral.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.5%, Stealth 28.4%, Exploration 8.8%, Platformer 7.2%, RPG 7.2%

Join Tiny as he starts his first adventure. Unlock abilities, explore ancient civilisations, and descent into dark caverns or climb the mountain peaks. Tumble, run and hide from dangerous foes, or befriend and fight alongside Tiny's greatest idols.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.7%, Stealth 28.9%, Adventure 9.7%, Atmospheric 8.4%, Platformer 6.1%

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 52.7%, Platformer 11.2%, Stylized 7.7%, Adventure 7.2%, Hand-drawn 4.7%

A compact, exploration-driven metroidvania. Venture across a mysterious island and recover five fragments of a fallen meteor containing a rare and powerful mineral.

Why similar: Metroidvania 50.7%, Exploration 10.5%, Hand-drawn 8.2%, Atmospheric 7.9%, Stylized 7.8%

A 2D pixel-like Metrovania game, exploring the game world with a unique atmosphere. In a mysterious and huge tree world, as time goes by, trees and plants have withered, the ecology has become worse, life has become scarce, and who will save the world that is about to break.

Why similar: Metroidvania 53.6%, RPG 20.4%, Adventure 10%, Platformer 8.8%, Action 6.8%

Savior is an action-adventure platformer. Dramatically change a vast open world. Parkour effortlessly with pain-free intuitive platforming. Engage a variety of opponents with strategic, precision melee combat. Discover a rich world full of quests, colorful characters and countless secrets.

Why similar: Metroidvania 55.2%, RPG 21.2%, Adventure 9.8%, Action 6.9%, Platformer 6%

Jump and dash through unknown, labyrinthine worlds in this VR adventure. Fight back against maddened creatures, or cure them of the blight that fuels their rage. Collect treasures, tools, and powers as you search for the source of this ancient ill, and decide whether to quell or unleash it.

Why similar: Metroidvania 53.5%, Platformer 10.5%, Adventure 9.8%, Exploration 9.7%, Atmospheric 7.4%

This metroidvania inspired game lets you discover a fascinating world full of monsters, secrets and mysteries!

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.4%, RPG 20%, Atmospheric 9.4%, Adventure 6.5%, Platformer 5.8%

Assume the role of Wyatt in this Action/Exploration Platformer as you explore the ruins of a holy city that was lost many years ago. Battle various types of demons, angels, and a new threat known only as the “Ferals”, using swordsmanship, martial arts, and sorcery.

Why similar: Metroidvania 69.6%, RPG 11.9%, Platformer 9.2%, Action 4.2%, Exploration 3.4%

Elliot Quest is an adventure/RPG where players explore the mysterious Urele island in search of an ancient demon. With 5 dungeons to conquer, 16 bosses to defeat, and countless treasures to discover and hidden areas. Well-balanced gameplay easy to pick up but challenging to master.

Why similar: Metroidvania 55.3%, RPG 19.3%, Adventure 9.8%, Platformer 7.8%, Action 6.9%

Critically-acclaimed action-RPG that takes the template laid down by classics like Wonder Boy, nails the 16-Bit aesthetics for nostalgia fans, but updates the mechanics to feel fresh and modern. Explore a beautiful open world and plunder dungeons, caves and forests to help take down epic bosses!

Why similar: Metroidvania 51%, RPG 24.2%, Adventure 11.5%, Platformer 6.9%, Action 5.4%

Dig through an odd world full of dangerous creatures. Uncover hidden paths and long-buried secrets. Dirtlight is a metroidvania where the journey runs deep, and offers unexpected ways to explore.

Why similar: Metroidvania 53.6%, Exploration 11.2%, Platformer 10.5%, Adventure 7.3%, Action 6.3%

Explore a dreamscape, rich with magic, hidden secrets and mysterious creatures.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.8%, Exploration 11.3%, Adventure 10.7%, Action 8.3%, Hand-drawn 6.7%

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 47.1%, Character Customization 13.6%, Exploration 10.3%, Atmospheric 7%, Platformer 7%

The Last Hope is a Metroidvania-style platform game with RPG elements, in which the player controls an unnamed character who is transported against his will to the underworld, and now has to discover how to escape and how to survive the dangers around him.

Why similar: Metroidvania 52%, RPG 19.9%, Adventure 9.3%, Platformer 8.5%, Exploration 7%

Remake of the 8 bits MSX2 game of the same name, with a 16 bits look. Genre: Metroidvania (2D Metroid/Castlevania style) with RPG elements. Explore, investigate, find improvements for your suit, find weapons, upgrade your weapons in workshops, fight incredible mutants...

Why similar: Metroidvania 54.7%, RPG 23.4%, Adventure 11.8%, Action 9.1%, Indie 1%

This adventure is about you waking up in this world named Twell. The only thing you can do now is explore what this world has to offer. Explore 8 unique dungeons, discover many secrets and visit many locations.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.8%, RPG 21.7%, Adventure 11.1%, Exploration 9.6%, Action 7.3%

AlterMage is an immersive first-person spell slinging adventure that combines metroidvania world design and abilities with RPG elements.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.5%, Stealth 20.6%, RPG 12.9%, Exploration 9.1%, Atmospheric 7.1%

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 49.5%, Platformer 11.3%, Exploration 10%, Stylized 7%, Adventure 6.3%

In Stealth Inc 2, you play the role of a clone escaping a sinister and high-tech testing facility. Stealth Inc 2 tests both your brain and your reflexes over 60 varied levels linked together in a sprawling overworld.

Why similar: Stealth 49.5%, Metroidvania 20.9%, Platformer 14%, Adventure 8.1%, Action 6.2%

In Super Panda Adventures, you play as the brave panda-knight Fu, who is about to finish his training to become the new guardian of the Princess. At the same day of the big celebration party, some uninvited Robots show up to conquer the planet and take the Princess away in their Space Ships!

Why similar: Metroidvania 59.4%, Platformer 16.9%, Adventure 8.4%, RPG 8.2%, Action 5.9%

Florarium is a Metroidvania game focused on exploration and battle. Explore the mysterious world full of unexpected secrets. Battle fierce enemies with your bow. Choose your own path to your goddess in the vast, interconnected world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 54.3%, Exploration 11.3%, Platformer 10.6%, Hand-drawn 7.4%, Atmospheric 5.8%

Discover a vast world full of mysteries and action in this Metroidvania-style game inspired by the classics of the 16-bit era.

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.4%, RPG 21.9%, Action 13.4%, Adventure 10.3%, Platformer 6.1%

A 2D stealth Metroidvania with parkour platforming. Explore the majestic palace and ancient prisons of a kingdom under siege. Don the mantle of the legendary Sandfox as you venture into the ruins below, and discover the true threat from a sand-borne evil.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.8%, Stealth 31.8%, Platformer 5.9%, Exploration 5.7%, Adventure 5.5%

Uncover the secrets of a world consumed by an ancient plague in this 2D metroidvania. As a young frog, master the power of Water to heal and shape the environment, free corrupted creatures, reveal hidden mysteries, and awaken ancient gods on a journey of balance and growth.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.6%, Design & Illustration 28% ★, Platformer 7.9%, Exploration 7.6%, Hand-drawn 6.8%

Brave Tales is an isometric action metroidvania where you explore the vast world of Slavic mythology and your story decisions can alter your world and reshape your destiny. You play as Kolya, who is the only one to save the village from the pure evil.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.5%, RPG 14.4%, Stylized 11.3%, Exploration 10%, Adventure 7%

Daniel was just an average guy. He was a great videogame player, a big fan of sci-fi movies, and a novice RPG player. In the midst of an RPG, he was teleported to a castle. At first, Daniel believed that he was having a massive hallucination.

Why similar: Metroidvania 48%, RPG 27.2%, Platformer 10.3%, Exploration 5.5%, Action 4.2%

Begin your adventure in Shattered Divinities to reveal the truth! Traverse the land where deities have perished, explore abandoned divine realms, battle mutated monsters, gather divine power to awaken your strength, and unveil the truth behind the deities’ fall.

Why similar: Metroidvania 58.2%, RPG 11.6%, Platformer 10.6%, Adventure 8.6%, Exploration 5.8%

What’s left of humanity are minds trapped in circuits. You are awaken as ReSetna, a warrior on a mission to rescue last human remnants. Explore seven hostile zones, face seven brutal bosses and evolve through a unique upgrade system. Uncover horrifying truth and decide if the future is worth saving.

Why similar: Metroidvania 70.5%, Platformer 13.4%, Adventure 8.6%, Action 6.7%, Indie 0.8%

Feudal Alloy is an epic action adventure with fish-controlled medieval robots! Explore an unusual medieval world with a fish-controlled robot, Attu. Improve your combat techniques and skills by smashing many kinds of mechanical creatures in a beautiful hand-drawn world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 56.2%, RPG 17.9%, Adventure 7.4%, Platformer 7.1%, Action 5.9%

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 52.9%, Platformer 11%, Atmospheric 8.6%, Exploration 8%, Adventure 7.1%

Embark on a heartfelt Mushroomvania adventure through a vast and dense interconnected world! It's like a mix of retro and modern classics!

Why similar: Metroidvania 54.7%, Exploration 11.1%, RPG 10.6%, Adventure 9.4%, Platformer 8.7%

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 65.7%, Stylized 14.1%, Adventure 8.8%, Action 6%, Platformer 5.1%

Lily is a newly appointed paladin sent to investigate the appearance of undead near a village. Her search leads her to an old castle that is known to have been long abandoned, but signs of life have begun to appear, with lights visible in the distance and drawbridge closed.

Why similar: Metroidvania 53.4%, RPG 26.1%, Adventure 11.6%, Action 7.9%, Indie 1%

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 49.7%, Stylized 8.5%, Platformer 8.5%, Atmospheric 7.8%, Exploration 6.9%

Explore the depths below a remote mountain town in this procedurally-generated Adventure Platformer. Taking inspiration from hack 'n slash dungeon crawlers and Metroidvania-style platformers, Chasm will immerse you in a fantasy world full of exciting treasure, deadly enemies, and abundant secrets.

Why similar: Metroidvania 66.2%, RPG 13.7%, Platformer 8.3%, Adventure 6.6%, Action 4.4%

Explore an alien planet that has been colonized by a supreme devout cyborg race that seeks dominance over existence. Organism 8 follows one of the most feared bounty hunters in the galaxy in her mission against the never ending Nekril. Take what's yours in this wolves vs wolves epic.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.3%, RPG 26.3%, Stealth 21.4%, Adventure 11.7%, Action 8.3%

3D metroidvania game Evil Genome is coming! Heroine Lachesis will lead you to explore the vast wasteland world, experience different battles as well as develop your own character!

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.5%, RPG 31.2%, Adventure 11.2%, Action 7.8%, Indie 1%

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 60.5%, Platformer 12.5%, Exploration 9.3%, Adventure 7.8%, Action 5.3%

Ariana must restore the Codices and unravel the Library's hidden truths...

Why similar: Metroidvania 53.8%, Platformer 11.6%, Stylized 8.9%, Adventure 7.9%, Exploration 7%

I wake beneath the ruins of a world built on dreams. I descend the shattered Tower, explore forgotten biomes, master ancient combat techniques, and face the consequences of my absence. Beautiful metroidvania about identity, guilt, and choice after the collapse of a powerful civilization.

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.5%, Character Customization 12.8%, Exploration 10.3%, Platformer 9.8%, Choices Matter 6.9%

Crashed on a desolate but mysterious planet you find yourself eye to eye with an ancient civilisation. Explore the planet, find powerful upgrades, and fulfill your destiny.

Why similar: Metroidvania 58%, Exploration 12.1%, Platformer 10.7%, Atmospheric 9.2%, Adventure 9.2%

Elusive is a borrower metroidvania combining 3D and 2D scenarios in a Giant House. Use your smallness to find resources in every corner, craft new tools and survive challenges with your acrobatic skills.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.8%, Stealth 25.3%, Exploration 7.4%, Platformer 7.1%, Atmospheric 7.1%

Immerse yourself in an authentic gritty experience set on the ruthless streets of London.

Why similar: Crime 57.9%, Adventure 9.6%, Choices Matter 7.8%, Action 7.1%, RPG 6.9%

Beraltors is an indie 2-D Metroidvania that focuses on collecting monsters called Beraltors. Beraltors features over 70 playable monsters, an unique hand drawn art style and an absurd story with over 15 hours of gameplay. Beraltors is a fun romp that feels as satisfying as petting your neighbor's dog.

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.8%, RPG 28.5%, Adventure 12.6%, Action 9.2%, Indie 0.9%

Defrost - a 3D third-person metroidvania. Jump, climb, explore, collect coins, and upgrade your abilities. Fight, help strange characters survive, and use the world in creative ways. Discover why the fridge is defrosting before it's too late.

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.1%, RPG 13.3%, Stylized 10.6%, Exploration 9.6%, Adventure 7.9%

Collect stuff and scrapbook in this heartwarming indie game! Set off on a road trip and learn more about your older brother as you go to different locations together. Did we also mention that you’re a raccoon?

Why similar: Design & Illustration 43.1% ★, RPG 19.7%, Adventure 9.5%, Stylized 7%, Exploration 6.7%

Spirit Fusion is a metroidvania about flexible elemental combos. You are Sir Arthur, master of flame, retired to your village—until someone starts hunting your brothers-in-arms—the elemental knights. The murders continue. Who’s behind it?

Why similar: Metroidvania 52.1%, Stylized 11.7%, Adventure 11.7%, Platformer 10.8%, Action 7.3%

Take on the role of skilled hunter, Sam, in Faeland, an adventure RPG set in a beautiful world inspired by 8-bit classics.

Why similar: Metroidvania 63%, RPG 24.7%, Adventure 11.3%, Indie 1%

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 62.5%, Platformer 10.2%, Adventure 10.1%, Action 7.2%, Hand-drawn 4.5%

You're trapped, alone and cold on a distant planet. Pursued by a droid with only one purpose: killing everything. You must find an escape. Explore the hostile environment, find secret upgrades and new weapons, and finally make your escape from this dark, hostile planet...

Why similar: Metroidvania 64.3%, Platformer 14.7%, Exploration 11.2%, Action 9.8%

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 53.2%, Platformer 13.4%, Exploration 12.7%, Adventure 9.3%, Action 6.2%

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 52.9%, RPG 12.9%, Exploration 10.8%, Platformer 9.8%, Hand-drawn 6.1%

A 3D action-adventure/metroidvania about an elephant looking for his herd. Explore a vibrant, decaying world, uncover remnants of humanity, and interact with a quirky cast of evolved intelligent animals.

Why similar: Metroidvania 51%, Stealth 17.2%, Stylized 10.7%, Colorful 5.4%, Action 4.9%

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 51.5%, RPG 11.1%, Exploration 8.9%, Platformer 7.6%, Adventure 6.8%

BitUp is a side scrolling, exploration metroidvania game set in a Cubist-Impressionist universe. A game kept hidden by its legendary creator, while its protagonist looks for answers. Players must aid Bit in its quest to find out what lies beyond.

Why similar: Metroidvania 53.6%, Platformer 11.9%, Exploration 10%, Adventure 7.6%, Colorful 6.8%

A game about saving a dying planet.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.5%, RPG 15%, Exploration 9%, Platformer 8.5%, Adventure 6.8%

Step into the nightmares of former student Raskolnikov and decide his fate. Face the trials of fog-shrouded St. Petersburg, where fear and guilt blur the line between reality. Inspired by Fyodor Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment.

Why similar: Crime 27.9%, Stealth 19.1%, Stylized 12.7%, Exploration 9.8%, Adventure 8.6%