- #1 Project Atno
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Olsen Games LLC
Windows
Forge your own path through a derelict station in this fast-paced epic adventure. Navigate the labyrinthine behemoth, form alliances with survivors, and uncover the secrets behind the mystery that befell this place.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27%, Cyberpunk 20.7%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Platformer 7.1%
- #2 Sect-Machina
96% matchMixed60% of 300 reviews2023
Dev: Skelecrew Games
Windows
Sect-Machina is a fluid, atmospheric bug-themed metroidvania rendered in a vibrant 2D pixelated style, crafted with meticulous attention to detail in its combat, characters, environments, sound, and story.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.4%, Cyberpunk 14%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Dystopian 8.6%
- #3 Seeker
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mika Mikajiki
Windows
Draw your sword and jump into a dystopian metropolis in this 2D action-exploration game. Hunt down giant robots and use their parts to enhance your abilities as you try to uncover the secrets hidden beneath the neon lights.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.7%, Cyberpunk 18.3%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Dystopian 8.9%, Action-Adventure 8.5%
- #4 Croakspire
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lotus Arcade
Windows
Dive into a fortress labyrinth crawling with monsters, defending yourself with your... tongue? As a frog, it's your best bet to traverse this retro-inspired 2D metroidvania title. Collect treasures to gain permanent upgrades, discovering new areas of the massive interconnected map with them!
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.2%, 2D Platformer 17.6%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Exploration 6.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
- #5 Panda Punch
94% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2022
Dev: Ninja Rabbit StudiosPub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Windows · Linux
Panda Punch is a puzzle platformer game in which you have to control a red panda and save the world from evil alien robots.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 26.2%, Metroidvania 20.3%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Action-Adventure 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
- #6 MindScape: Verenna
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CoLoJo Games
Windows
Prepare for an electrifying journey through a post-apocalyptic cyberpunk world with Nova. Unleash her extraordinary powers and confront ruthless factions to reclaim a world on the brink of chaos, and reforge the destiny of humanity. Are you ready to shape the future?
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.8%, Cyberpunk 22%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Action-Adventure 7.3%
- #7 Ganymede
93% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Clydeware LLC
Windows
Hack and slash your way through a space station overrun with aggressive alien creatures. Collect upgrade orbs to extend your abilities and conquer convoluted movement puzzles.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.1%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Exploration 8.9%, Female Protagonist 8.4%, Platformer 8.2%
- #8 Alruna: End of History
92% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: NeckboltPub: Burning Planet Digital
Windows
Alruna; now in wide-screen! A different kind of Metroidvania, a tour-de-force of game design, with world-class temples and dungeons. Dead men yearn for Heaven, but Elysium remains out of their grasp.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.3%, 2D Platformer 13%, Cyberpunk 11.6%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Platformer 8.6%
- #9 Battery Samurai
91% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: Matthewstone
Windows
Get batteries to get stronger! Enjoy your adventure now! Recover lost parts and get various skills.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.5%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, Cyberpunk 10.6%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Platformer 9.4%
- #10 NIGHTRAVEL
91% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Yoshida Gakuen
Windows
「NIGHTRAVEL」は、荒廃した電子街が舞台のマルチビルド2Dアクションゲームです。電脳支配された故郷を救うため「ハッカー」となり、反撃の狼煙を上げよう。 荒廃した空虚な街を駆け抜け、有象無象の敵対者たちを蹂躙しよう。一人でも友達と一緒でもプレイ可能。 戦利品を組み合わせて能力増強、各キャラクターを使いこなし、電脳システムに支配された街を取り戻そう。
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.5%, Cyberpunk 26.4%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Action-Adventure 9%, Exploration 4.6%
- #11 Maelstrom
90% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Maelstrom
Windows
Maelstrom is a platformer adventure set on a mysterious island. Explore an island designed in pixel art style, acquire ancient magic to upgrade yourself, defeat enemies and pass obstacles. Use the unique ability 'Rewind' to reach places that seemed impossible!
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.1%, 2D Platformer 17.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, Action-Adventure 7.5%, Platformer 6.1%
- #12 Earthblade
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Extremely OK Games, Ltd.
Windows
You are Névoa, an enigmatic child of Fate returning at long last to Earth, in this explor-action platformer from the creators of Celeste. Earthblade's lush pixel art world offers seamless exploration, challenging combat, and countless mysteries to pick apart.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.9%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Platformer 8.8%, Action-Adventure 8.7%
- #13 THE IRONY
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SYLOPON
Windows
You are a nameless mercenary, dispatched to the research facility 'UNDERDOG CORP.' Survive the horrors of this dangerous facility, twisted by human experimentation, and uncover the hidden secrets within before they consume you.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.4%, Dystopian 14%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Platformer 8.6%
- #14 Sweet Dreams Dahlia
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 2357 Steps
Windows
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 39.6%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Platformer 8.3%, Exploration 7.7%
- #15 Axiom Verge 2
86% matchMostly Positive79% of 907 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 37.7%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Platformer 9.3%, Female Protagonist 7.6%
- #16 A Dream of Burning Sand
88% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: Eldwood
Windows · Linux
Two girls travelling through the desert, fighting monsters and solving puzzles. An action-adventure exploration-based platformer game with lots of sidequests and more secrets than you will ever find.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.5%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Platformer 10.9%
- #17 Pipsqueak!
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pond Games PTY LTD
Windows
Explore a strange and hostile world in this search-action platformer starring a tiny mouse named Tofu.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.4%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Platformer 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
- #18 Bread Adventure
84% matchPositive100% of 21 reviews2025
Dev: Wheafun Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Experience a adventure in a seamless world of food, where you play as a brave bread. Freely explore interconnected regions, uncover hidden secrets, collect items to enhance your abilities, tackle challenging stages, and defeat formidable foes.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.5%, 2D Platformer 19.1%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Platformer 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
- #19 Safe Hayven
85% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Escape Code Games
Windows · Linux
Safe Hayven is a 2D pixel platformer with a killer soundtrack that will take you on a cyberpunk journey into the future. Aya is in the city of Wrexham, 2089. The world is being dominated by the Z-54 A.I and Aya leads the "Rezistance" in fighting back against this new threat.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 25.5%, Metroidvania 23.1%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Platformer 7.3%
- #20 Rhythm of Resistance
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: NetherMoon Game Studio
Windows
Rhythm of Resistance is a rhythm metroidvania where your playlist is your weapon. Fight to the beat, explore a forbidden past, and play music to restore culture in a silenced future. Every beat, a rebellion. Every song, a revolution.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.2%, Cyberpunk 13.2%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Female Protagonist 8.8%
- #21 Ariana and the Elder Codex
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International, Inc.
Windows
Ariana must restore the Codices and unravel the Library's hidden truths...
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.3%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Platformer 10.4%, Exploration 5%
- #22 Nyaruru Fishy Fight
81% matchVery Positive90% of 1,751 reviews2023
Dev: 赤瞳大白猫
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 27.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
This game is a Metroidvania game with intense battle. Explore the world and collection power-ups with your cute cat girl! When magic curse suddenly occurred in a small town and all the residents grew cat ears, the real cat girl Nyaruru started her way to uncover the truth...
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.8%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Platformer 7.9%
- #23 Dusted Dusk
82% 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 40.8%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Exploration 8.3%, Platformer 7.1%
- #24 PATHFINDER 08
83% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: THIAGO COSTA MENDES
Windows
Pathfinder 08 is a fun and challenging adventure. It is a platform game with a focus on exploration and retro inspiration with some RPG elements.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.2%, 2D Platformer 20.5%, Action-Adventure 15%, Exploration 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
- #25 Shadow King
81% matchPositive95% of 37 reviews2023
Dev: Johan PeitzPub: Apskeppet
Windows · Mac
Explore a mysterious castle in this pixel perfect metroidvania and take on the Shadow King! Upgrades, secrets, combat, and more!
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.9%, 2D Platformer 20.1%, Action-Adventure 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Platformer 5.8%
- #26 Neon Eclipse: Dominium
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Manerfish Games
Windows
“Neon Eclipse: Dominium” is a 2D cyberpunk metroidvania where you play as a ninja fighting against mega-corporations. Choose between 2 heroes, use genetic, cybernetic or traditional abilities. Explore interconnected worlds, unlock skills, produce weapons and face biomechanical bosses.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.5%, Cyberpunk 17.8%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Action-Adventure 11%, Platformer 9.1%
- #27 Vernal Edge
79% matchMostly Positive77% of 629 reviews2023
Dev: Hello Penguin Team LLCPub: PID Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Vernal Edge is a 2D action-packed Metroidvania featuring an intense combat system, tight platforming sequences and a powerful story of rivalry, revenge and growth.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.7%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Platformer 10.7%, Combat 9.2%
- #28 Delta Zero
80% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: Tyler M Richardson
Windows
A fast-paced action platformer with non-linear world progression and level design! Challenging gameplay with 3 difficulty modes, 2 playable characters and local co-op! Fight bosses in any order and experience the world change with each victory, enemies become harder, faster and smarter!
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.9%, Cyberpunk 19.1%, 2D Platformer 15.9%, Platformer 9.5%, Exploration 6.9%
- #29 Transiruby
78% matchVery Positive92% of 290 reviews2021
Dev: SKIPMOREPub: Flyhigh Works
Windows
Explore the mysteries of an unknown land! ”Transiruby '' is a metroidvania game where you explore the world as a cyborg protagonist named Siruby. Slash and shoot your way to reveal its hidden secrets!
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.4%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Platformer 6.9%
- #30 INAYAH - Life after Gods
76% matchMostly Positive80% of 288 reviews2025
Dev: Exogenesis StudiosPub: Headup
Windows
A hand-drawn 2D metroidvania in a post-apocalyptic world. Forge your destiny in a non-linear story with multiple endings. Explore diverse biomes, conquer 20+ unique bosses, and master a magical Gauntlet with ever-evolving powers.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.6%, Cyberpunk 19.6%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Platformer 10%, Female Protagonist 5.6%
- #31 BLIGHTWRECK
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Mothware
Windows · Linux
Stuck at the bottom of the sea floor, escape a sunken ocean liner in this handcrafted 2D METROIDvania! Find powerful upgrades, and fight strange bosses. You may be isolated from your shipmates, but you're not alone...
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.2%, 2D Platformer 18.1%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Exploration 9.9%, Platformer 9.7%
- #32 PSYCRON
78% matchVery Positive94% of 113 reviews2021
Dev: Mothware
Windows
A fast-paced 2D handcrafted metroidvania with strange sci-fi environments. Something is roaming the halls, watching your every move.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.8%, 2D Platformer 16%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Exploration 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
- #33 Kinetic Breakthrough
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Studio-19
Windows
Boost and grapple around a cyberpunk cityscape in Kinetic Breakthrough, a high-speed metroidvania. Use your momentum to break through windows, destroy drones, and confront the artificial intelligence that keeps the city under its control.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.2%, Cyberpunk 24.7%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Combat 8%, Platformer 6.7%
- #34 Ghost Code: Escape
76% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Crimson Equation
Windows
Collect pets and explore 18 handcrafted levels as you uncover a small part of the world of Ghost Code.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 35.3%, 2D Platformer 23%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Platformer 8%
- #35 Yars Rising
75% matchVery Positive89% of 198 reviews2024
Dev: WayForwardPub: Atari
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
From the renowned development studio WayForward Technologies, Inc. (Shantae, River City Girls, Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp) comes Yars Rising, a 2D action adventure exploration of one of Atari’s richest, and best known classic titles.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.3%, Cyberpunk 18%, 2D Platformer 13%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Action-Adventure 8.8%
- #36 Eystrandi
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Leiksmidr studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Battle powerful monsters, discover ancient artifacts, and forge your own path in Eystrandi, a 2D, Norse - inspired Metroidvania in which health is constantly draining, with the only thing between life and death being one's ability to reap health from their enemies.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.6%, 2D Platformer 17.4%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Platformer 5.2%
- #37 史莱狗(Slimg)
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cow Studio
Windows
Slimg is a Metroidvania game. Slimg left this mysterious planet to repair the crashed spaceship and embark on a magical adventure
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.7%, 2D Platformer 19.4%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Platformer 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
- #38 Nihilsearch
74% matchMixed50% of 16 reviews2022
Dev: Team_Bug
Windows
Embark on an epic adventure in the pixelated 2D world of "Nihilsearch" on a lifeless mechanical planet. Explore dark underground complexes, battle hostile machines and life forms, and meet diverse humans, life forms, and machines. Discover the meaning of life and create your own adventure!
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.9%, 2D Platformer 19.2%, Action-Adventure 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%, Sci-fi 5.8%
- #39 House of Shadow
74% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: High Clarity Games
Windows
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 38.1%, Action-Adventure 15.3%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Exploration 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
- #40 Altered Alma
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 2Awesome StudioPub: CRITICAL REFLEX
Windows
Altered Alma combines the beloved classic Metroidvania formula with RPG elements, dating sim features, a slick pixel-art presentation, and a gripping story. Whether you want to beat up bad guys, find love, or just explore the beautiful cyberpunk cityscape, Neo Barcelona awaits!
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.4%, Cyberpunk 24.1%, Female Protagonist 10%, Platformer 7.1%, Action-Adventure 6.2%
- #41 Hippoxxus
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rohan Patel
Windows · Mac
Explore and uncover the mystery of this enormous spaceship by shooting alien creatures in this Sci-Fi Action/Adventure Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.5%, Cyberpunk 20%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, Platformer 7.7%
- #42 STU, the First AI
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Me First Games
Windows
STU, the First AI is a Metroidvania set in the digital world of computers and the internet. Exploration is the heart of the game. Discover a vast world with new forms of digital life and humans struggling to control them.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26%, Cyberpunk 19.6%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Exploration 6.2%
- #43 Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores
70% matchVery Positive96% of 241 reviews2025
Dev: BASTI GAMES
Windows
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 44%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Platformer 8.9%, Exploration 8.8%
- #44 EXCEED GEAR
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Starpixel Studios
Windows
A 2D rogue-lite anime action game, focused on combos and freedom of expression. Build synergistic combos through mind-blowing modifiers and combat upgrades each run. Fight through hordes of Valkyries and become the savior of the E.X.C.E.E.D program!
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.1%, Cyberpunk 18%, 2D Platformer 17.8%, Action-Adventure 13.1%, Action 7%
- #45 Cloud Seeker
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MagniFish Studios
Windows
Drift adventurously in the world of Cloud Seeker! A Chinese inspired action-platformer where Yun, a young rabbit once chosen to inherit a great legacy, has to prove his worth after a sealed god is unleashed upon the world with the help of his trusted companions.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.8%, 2D Platformer 19.5%, Action-Adventure 15.9%, Platformer 12.5%, Exploration 7.4%
- #46 The Busker
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kevin Sullivan
Windows
Explore a dystopian urban landscape in a non-linear, hand drawn, Metroidvania. Smash your enemies with your guitar and discover upgrades like efx pedals to customize your play through.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.1%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Cyberpunk 14.6%, Dystopian 14.1%, Action-Adventure 8.5%
- #47 Keena The Voidslayer
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Crowning Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A 2-D action adventure platformer where you can absorb and manipulate things with your friend Moku. You can use different abilities to explore and interact with the world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.5%, 2D Platformer 16.8%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Platformer 9.7%
- #48 Jessica's Uncomfortable Hanukkah Adventure
71% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Dog and Spider Productions
Windows
It's a 16 bit styled pixel Metroidvania crafted by someone who loves the genre! Put your fingers on WASD and arrow keys or grab your favorite controller to play, simple and easy as these games should be.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.2%, 2D Platformer 19.7%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Platformer 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 5%
- #49 Jubilee
70% matchVery Positive97% of 102 reviews2021
Dev: finalbossblues
Windows
Challenging precision platformer based on tight, fluid movement. Open map layout with multiple routes. Collect gems and save animals.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33%, 2D Platformer 20.4%, Platformer 13.2%, Female Protagonist 9%, Exploration 8.1%
- #50 Plague of Yamorn
69% matchPositive89% of 47 reviews2023
Dev: DozenByte
Windows
Cleanse the infected in Plague of Yamorn, a 2D metroidvania. Explore the ruined town of Yamorn and uncover the secrets behind its downfall. Find and craft new equipment, offensive and defensive items. Exploit the plagues empowering properties to gain new powers and abilities.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.4%, 2D Platformer 15.9%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, Platformer 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 7%
- #51 Solaris: Good Harvest
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Moving Pixels
Windows
A humble farmer sets out to rescue his chicken from monstrous abductors. Punch, slash, and parkour your way through elemental-infused chaos in this fast-paced 2D action-platformer!
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.7%, 2D Platformer 18.1%, Action-Adventure 14.8%, Platformer 11.6%, Action 7.1%
- #52 Shadow Labyrinth
67% matchMixed57% of 323 reviews2025
Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Shadow Labyrinth is a 2D action platformer and a genre-twisting alternate take on the iconic PAC-MAN. As The Swordsman, you wake on a mysterious planet amidst relics of wars past. To survive you will discover secrets, consume your enemies, and grow from prey to apex predator.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.7%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Platformer 9.8%, Action 6%
- #53 The Ramsey
69% matchVery Positive93% of 67 reviews2023
Dev: IKINAGAMES
Windows
The Ramsey is a 2D platformer that allows you to play as cute squirrel characters solving puzzles using various weapons. Explore maze-like islands and overcome difficult obstacles with the strongest squirrels in the universe.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.4%, 2D Platformer 17.6%, Action-Adventure 14.2%, Platformer 11.6%, Exploration 7.6%
- #54 Overbowed
68% matchVery Positive91% of 86 reviews2024
Dev: Klardonics Digital, Ltd
Windows
Explore a kingdom overrun by evil magic as you fight foes with your own magical bow in this retro inspired action-adventure platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.1%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Platformer 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Action-Adventure 7.1%
- #55 Garrison
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WKH
Windows · Mac · Linux
Traverse a broken empire to help the people and learn the truth. Discover items and combine them in new ways to destroy obstacles or enemies as you explore both side-scrolling and top-down perspective areas. Set out on an action/adventure journey.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.4%, 2D Platformer 17.4%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Platformer 10.6%, Exploration 8.9%
- #56 PLAN:B
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BAKSAL.Studio
Windows
A black cat pulls multiple triggers of revenge. Set, a feline mercenary with a massive bayonet, is haunted by her past and driven to avenge her fallen comrades. In a cyberpunk world of twelve races, she uncovers hidden truths through brutal action and vast Metroidvania exploration.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.9%, 2D Platformer 19.6%, Platformer 12.4%, Exploration 8.2%, Action 6.7%
- #57 CINCILLA
66% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Jesus G. PaternaPub: JPGames
Windows · Mac
CINCILLA es una aventura metroidvania 2D de fantasía oscura con temática pixel art. Explora un misterioso pueblo con más de 50 niveles interconectados y descubre los misterios que se ocultan entre los Hilos y la Superficie.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.5%, 2D Platformer 17.4%, Dystopian 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%, Sci-fi 6%
- #58 FrogeON
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: JofraDev
Windows
A precision platformer where you control a frog using dash chips to overcome traps, avoid electrified enemies, and conquer challenges in chaotic digital environments.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.3%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Platformer 9.6%, Exploration 6.9%
- #59 Whirlwind Magician
65% matchVery Positive98% of 55 reviews2025
Dev: Santi Ponce
Windows
Experience the tale of a cheerful girl and a grouchy talking hat in this charming Metroidvania, where every ability is hat-based! Throw the hat to attack enemies, teleport to him to make perilous leaps, and fly him through narrow tunnels of spikes as you escape a dangerous magic forest.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.9%, 2D Platformer 17.8%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Platformer 7.3%
- #60 Astronite - Landing on Neplea
67% matchVery Positive85% of 183 reviews2022
Dev: Dume Games StudioPub: JanduSoft
Windows
Astronite Landing on Neplea is the prologue to this fantastic 1bit metroidvania that combines action, exploration, puzzles and platforms. Take on Astronite's first major challenge and defeat the deadly Kronch.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.5%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Platformer 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Sci-fi 7.2%