- #1 LUCID
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: The Matte Black StudioPub: Apogee Entertainment
Windows
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 19.2%, Precision Platformer 15.3%, Lore-Rich 9.2%, Nonlinear 8.8%, Side Scroller 8.6%
- #2 Xolotl
96% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: Anchor Games
Windows · Mac
Jump, dash, and swim in this epic adventure! Explore the vast Aztec lands in an axolotl action-platformer! Xolotl is a cute, 2D action-platformer, in which your goal is to regain your godly form and powers.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.9%, Precision Platformer 20.4%, 2D Platformer 10.2%, Nonlinear 10%, Action-Adventure 7.7%
- #3 SlideNGlide
96% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: RBCMrRhoads
Windows
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 26.9%, Precision Platformer 21.3%, Side Scroller 11.8%, 2D Platformer 8.8%, Exploration 6.4%
- #4 Twinland
95% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2021
Dev: Kaiju Sushi
Windows
Twinland is a Metroidvania set in a kingdom full of weird creatures, dangerous dungeons and powerful artifacts. Explore varied locations, fight numerous bosses – and be on lookout for secrets 'cause they are everywhere!
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.3%, Multiple Endings 10.2%, Nonlinear 10%, Choices Matter 9.9%, Action RPG 9.4%
- #5 Peaky Circus
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Xod Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Peaky Circus is a hand-drawn adventure about a mime exploring a broken world of clowns. Discover strange lands, battle quirky monsters, learn new skills, and befriend unusual characters in a charming, melancholic journey.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.3%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Lore-Rich 8.4%, Platformer 8.1%, 2D Platformer 8.1%
- #6 YesterSol
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Neat Games
Windows
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 24.7%, Precision Platformer 14%, Lore-Rich 12.2%, 2D Platformer 7.2%, Action-Adventure 6.8%
- #7 Whim
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pixel Stonk
Windows
On the surface, a 2D platformer right out of the '80s video game playbook. The eponymous Whim walks and jumps his way through static rooms, avoiding the baddies and other hazards, and collecting various items. But this game is so much more than that...
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.6%, Precision Platformer 21.6%, Nonlinear 10.6%, Multiple Endings 9%, Platformer 8.3%
- #8 Prince of Persia The Lost Crown
92% matchVery Positive84% of 6,153 reviews2024
Dev: Ubisoft MontpellierPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 36.3%, Precision Platformer 18%, Side Scroller 10.7%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Exploration 8%
- #9 Chiaroscuro
91% 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 24.9%, Nonlinear 10.1%, Multiple Endings 8.3%, 2D Platformer 8%, Platformer 7.9%
- #10 House of Shadow
91% 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 30.8%, Precision Platformer 17%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Nonlinear 10.5%, Exploration 7.8%
- #11 100 Pumpkins
90% matchPositive90% of 29 reviews2021
Dev: Jeremiah Stilts
Windows
Can you find all 100 pumpkins in this interconnected world? If you do, you will be rewarded based on how many lives you had to use!
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.1%, Precision Platformer 18%, Side Scroller 10.2%, 2D Platformer 8.5%, Nonlinear 8.4%
- #12 Mainasutto: I'm Not Alone
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DAndrëwBox
Windows
Break the time loop, save your world! A combat-focused metroidvania that lets you capture enemy souls and turn their powers against them. Explore a corrupted timeline in a fractured world where death isn't the end. Rewind your choices, change your path, and prevent the Mainasutto.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16%, Nonlinear 10.1%, Multiple Endings 8.9%, Choices Matter 8.6%
- #13 Balloon to the Moon 2
89% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Prospective Games
Windows
Explore the Moon in this open world 2D platformer with 30 areas. Find all the sacred treasures to please the Moon Princess! Explore the deep caverns of the moon and soar above the clouds. But there is more than what all might seem!
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.3%, Precision Platformer 19.1%, Side Scroller 10.6%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Platformer 8.8%
- #14 Aleya's Ascent
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ursa Minor Games
Windows
Aleya's Ascent is a metroidvania inspired by Celeste and Hollow Knight. Explore a cosmic mountain range and find strange temples, hidden labyrinths, and ancient artifacts while overcoming platforming challenges, punishing fights and chase sequences to return star fragments to the night sky.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.2%, Precision Platformer 18.8%, Side Scroller 10.6%, Nonlinear 9.9%, 2D Platformer 8.7%
- #15 Jumper Jon
87% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: Ogre Pixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Jumper Jon is a 30-second metroidvania-style platforming adventure!
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.8%, Precision Platformer 16.5%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Side Scroller 9.1%, Platformer 8.8%
- #16 Amber's Tale
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LazyTeaStudios
Windows
Embark on a thrilling journey of self-discovery in a world where magic reigns and humanity has crumbled, as you traverse through challenging environments and uncover the truth behind your lost memories in this dynamic metroidvania game.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.1%, Precision Platformer 18.5%, Side Scroller 10.4%, 2D Platformer 8.6%, Nonlinear 7.8%
- #17 Shifted Heart
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pickle Jar Games
Windows
Explore, fight, and discover new spells and abilities in the world of Shifted Heart! Acquire an assortment of spells, customize your loadout to your liking, and save the world from certain doom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.3%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Nonlinear 9.3%, Lore-Rich 8.4%, 2D Platformer 8.4%
- #18 The Forbidden Forest
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stone Studios
Windows
Jump, dash, and climb through a vibrant wilderness as three playable characters in this action-adventure metroidvania. Explore a sprawling interconnected map, master unique abilities, and face powerful foes, all while uncovering the mysteries of this war-stricken world and one special cub.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.4%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Nonlinear 10.3%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Lore-Rich 9.5%
- #19 Lone Fungus
84% matchVery Positive84% of 1,139 reviews2023
Dev: BASTI GAMES
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 61%
A handcrafted open-world platformer set in a world built by Mushrooms! Explore different locations filled with secrets, acquire new abilities and use those abilities to reach new places!
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.8%, Precision Platformer 18.4%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Side Scroller 8.5%, Platformer 8.1%
- #20 The Pale Piper
82% matchPositive97% of 30 reviews2026
Dev: FreeTimeDev
Windows · Linux
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: Precision Platformer 23.7%, Metroidvania 23%, Platformer 8.2%, 2D Platformer 7.5%, Exploration 7.4%
- #21 Soul's Majesty Rise of Gilda
84% matchPositive94% of 18 reviews2023
Dev: Barış TaranPub: Yoto Games
Windows
Soul's Majesty Rise of Gilda! Story based platform game. Sometimes it will drive you crazy with its difficulty! Overcome obstacles, pass levels and collect the story!
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.3%, Precision Platformer 21.6%, Action RPG 8.9%, 2D Platformer 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%
- #22 Adventurous Slime
83% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: lightUP
Windows
A mini metroidvania game about a small but very courageous slime going on an adventure, featuring colorful pixelated visuals and chiptune songs.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.2%, Side Scroller 12.5%, 2D Platformer 9.6%, Nonlinear 9.1%, Action RPG 8.5%
- #23 Enemies Within
82% matchNo user reviews2028
Dev: BoomSqueak
Windows
Battle corrupted enemies, liberate afflicted allies, and explore a modernly medieval world on the verge of self-destruction in this action-packed 2D side scrolling adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.3%, Side Scroller 12.2%, 2D Platformer 9.7%, Exploration 8.1%, Platformer 6.5%
- #24 Eon's Insomnium
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tryxe
Windows
A dark Metroidvania where memory and madness intertwine. Explore surreal biomes, face grotesque bosses born of trauma, and recover fragments of a forgotten identity in a world that twists with your sanity.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.2%, Lore-Rich 10.2%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Choices Matter 8.1%, Platformer 8%
- #25 Slime:Evo
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Falcon Stories
Windows
A gorgeous pixel art metroidvania where you play as an evolving slime. Learn new attacks and dodges from rescued slimes, and confront the monster lords in their domains.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.4%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Choices Matter 8.6%, Multiple Endings 8.2%, Platformer 8.1%
- #26 Haiku, the Robot
79% matchVery Positive90% of 3,390 reviews2022
Dev: Mister Morris Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Delve into the depths of a mechanical world in this cute, adventure-exploration game. Explore and fight in a land full of corrupt robots and machinery. All while seeking answers to the mysteries around you.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.4%, Side Scroller 8.9%, Lore-Rich 8.6%, 2D Platformer 8.2%, Nonlinear 8.2%
- #27 Pounce and the Twin Trees
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Aaron GibsonPub: VisceRality Studios
Windows · Linux
Unleash your inner tiger! Pounce through a vibrant world & its mirrored corruption in this challenging metroidvania. Master agility, traverse shifting landscapes & outrun danger. Can you unlock the Twin Trees' secrets & save the day? Wishlist now! #platformer #adventure
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.2%, Precision Platformer 18.5%, Side Scroller 10.6%, Nonlinear 9%, 2D Platformer 8.7%
- #28 Mable & The Wood
81% matchMixed56% of 86 reviews2019
Dev: Triplevision GamesPub: Graffiti Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Hunt down massive beasts and, upon destroying them, shapeshift into their forms in order to use their powers to save or destroy the world. Players with less violent intent can find secret paths to complete Mable without killing anything, including bosses.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.8%, Nonlinear 10.8%, 2D Platformer 9.6%, Multiple Endings 8.8%, Choices Matter 8.6%
- #29 Unstable Cylinder
78% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: GRVVV
Windows
This is a platformer action adventure in which the main character, trapped inside a long cylinder prison, attempts to escape. Escape by climbing over steep walls, a turbulent world, moving scaffolding, and other obstacles! Of course, it would be infinitely close to impossible.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 18.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.7%, Lore-Rich 10%, Action RPG 10%, 2D Platformer 9.6%
- #30 Warden
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: D.Forge
Windows
An adventure, action, RPG, sim game featuring high mobility combat, branching dialog driven objectives and endings. A sell-sword and bounty hunter at the top of your game you'll cross a kingdom, meet people, learn agendas, talk around, stealth past or carve up opponents, maybe be a hero, or not.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.4%, Side Scroller 10.2%, Nonlinear 10.1%, Lore-Rich 9.2%, Action RPG 8.2%
- #31 Genopanic
77% matchMostly Positive77% of 364 reviews2024
Dev: Mobirate
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Genopanic is a pixel-art, Metroidvania-inspired adventure-platformer. Explore corridors of the space station, teeming with secrets and dangers, and engage in boss fights. Solve puzzles and uncover hidden mysteries in the dark atmosphere of a sci-fi research complex. Discover the truth with each step
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.6%, Precision Platformer 19.3%, Side Scroller 11.6%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Platformer 7.8%
- #32 Frogreign
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Arkanpixel
Windows
Leap into an amphibious adventure where your tongue is your grappling hook! Use your tongue to swing, slap and grapple your way through this vibrant Metroidvania. Will you help prince Rill to unlock the power of the great spirits and find his sister, lost in the midst of a royal conspiracy?
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.2%, Platformer 9.5%, Lore-Rich 9.1%, Action RPG 8.7%, Action-Adventure 7.9%
- #33 Somnium Shore
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rodrigo Pelegrini R.
Windows
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 34.9%, Precision Platformer 15.3%, Platformer 12.3%, Exploration 9.6%, 2D Platformer 7.2%
- #34 Derelict Star
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: gatePub: Luminous Tree Games
Windows · Mac
A precise momentum-based platformer that emphasizes exploration and navigation puzzles. Run and jump your way through a wide variety of obstacles and challenges as you explore an abandoned derelict freighter. Be careful: getting in is often easier than getting out!
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.5%, Precision Platformer 25.4%, Nonlinear 11.6%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Platformer 8.2%
- #35 MOMIBOSU
75% matchVery Positive92% of 60 reviews2025
Dev: PenGames
Windows
A boy and a girl with a mysterious weapon drone in their hands embark on an adventurous journey from their small underground village to the vast world of new lands. Enjoy a precision 2D platformer that will challenge you no matter how many times you get hit!
Why similar: Precision Platformer 25.7%, Metroidvania 19.5%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Action-Adventure 8.3%, Side Scroller 8.1%
- #36 Nocturnal 2
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Sunnyside Games
Windows
Ignite your sword and explore the dark depths and towering heights of a forgotten island that consumed itself long ago.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.3%, Precision Platformer 15.5%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Platformer 8.6%, 2D Platformer 8.1%
- #37 Grumblemoor
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lev Roland-KalbPub: Cat106
Windows · Mac
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 27%, Precision Platformer 12.1%, Lore-Rich 11.5%, 2D Platformer 10%, Platformer 8%
- #38 Crown Of Silence
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nyro Interactive
Windows
Crown Of Silence is a 2D Metroidvania adventure with Souls-like mechanics set in a gothic world. Forge your own combat style with diverse equipment, challenge ruthless bosses, and uncover the dark secrets of a silenced kingdom through environmental storytelling.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.4%, Side Scroller 13.2%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Lore-Rich 7.4%, Action RPG 7.3%
- #39 The InBetween
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: VCD
Windows · Mac · Linux
The InBetween is a 2d, action-packed yet emotional Metroidvania where your fate as well as the fate of an infected world lies in your skills and choices.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.5%, Lore-Rich 8.6%, Multiple Endings 8.5%, 2D Platformer 8.4%
- #40 Necrosphere64
72% matchPositive94% of 36 reviews2024
Dev: Any%
Windows
An adventure that will test your skills using only 2 buttons!
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.6%, Precision Platformer 25.9%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Platformer 9%, Multiple Endings 7.6%
- #41 Glitcheon
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: River ForgePub: River Forge Games
Windows
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 25%, Precision Platformer 19.8%, Nonlinear 10.8%, 2D Platformer 9.3%, Platformer 7.7%
- #42 Hollow Floor
72% matchVery Positive95% of 77 reviews2024
Dev: Ahmed KhalifaPub: Cheesy Holes
Windows
Hollow Floor is an exploration-based single-sitting Metroidvania inspired by VVVVVV and REDDER. Hollow Floor is a relaxed game that is full of secrets and hard challenges that can be tackled at any moment in the game or completely ignored.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.9%, Precision Platformer 24.2%, 2D Platformer 9.1%, Cute 6.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
- #43 A Sister's Journey
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Florian Lackner
Windows
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 28.6%, Precision Platformer 22.9%, Exploration 7%, Side Scroller 6.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%
- #44 Isostasy
73% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Peter J HopkinsPub: Gravel Studios Games
Windows
A 2D side-scrolling Metroidvania platformer with 8-bit NES-style graphics and sound. Find weapon upgrades and other power-ups that allow you to explore an open world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28%, Side Scroller 12.7%, Lore-Rich 11%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Nonlinear 9.6%
- #45 Vínculo
70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Eric Ríos Hamilton
Windows
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 29.2%, Precision Platformer 22.3%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Lore-Rich 9%, Exploration 8.8%
- #46 Bunny Dusty
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ggidk
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Childe awakens to the sound of drums. "Oh, I sure hope that's not fee-fi-fo-fum!" This 2D Action-Adventure Platformer packs lots of fun. Figuring out who you really are has only just begun!
Why similar: Side Scroller 11.1%, Lore-Rich 10.7%, Nonlinear 9.9%, 2D Platformer 9.2%, Action RPG 8.5%
- #47 Voice of Flowers
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tomasz Chabora
Windows · Linux
Embark on an epic adventure full of perils and secrets. Explore distinct forsaken lands of Devetlam and fight your way by jumping on your enemies or showering them with a plethora of magic spells. An open-world platforming action inspired by the classics.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.7%, Lore-Rich 11.7%, Nonlinear 11.4%, Side Scroller 10.9%, 2D Platformer 10.3%
- #48 Afterimage
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 9,803 reviews2023
Dev: Aurogon ShanghaiPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.2%, Side Scroller 10.4%, 2D Platformer 9.1%, Lore-Rich 7.8%, Action RPG 7.4%
- #49 A Forest Tale: Porasy
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pindó Studio
Windows
Embark on a journey through a new mythological realm as Porasy, an Indigenous warrior. Explore uncharted landscapes, unleash the power of Muiraquitãs, unravel your story, and vanquish the Seven Legendary Beasts to carve your own legend. Are you ready to dive into this epic adventure?
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.3%, Precision Platformer 19.5%, 2D Platformer 9.3%, Action RPG 8%, Multiple Endings 7.7%
- #50 Gravity Castle
68% matchPositive91% of 45 reviews2024
Dev: Studio LEFPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
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 25%, Precision Platformer 19.3%, Lore-Rich 11.5%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Platformer 7.4%
- #51 Phaze Shift
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lord Mango Games
Windows
Switch, adapt, and evolve in Phaze Shift, an action-platformer Metroidvania. Swap between two characters, fuse upgrades to forge new abilities, battle mechanized bosses, and explore a sleeping digital world in a hand-drawn diorama-style 2D adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.3%, Platformer 11.4%, Nonlinear 9%, 2D Platformer 5.6%, Exploration 5.3%
- #52 Janosik 2: Prologue
68% matchPositive100% of 43 reviews2024
Dev: Onix GamesPub: Retrovibe
Windows · Linux
Pick up the mantle of the plucky maiden getting ready for her date night that is unceremoniously interrupted by the dastardly duo of Countess Bathory and Baron de Blonde in this prologue to the colourful Janosik 2 retro action-platformer…
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.4%, Precision Platformer 21.8%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Platformer 10.5%
- #53 Soulchain
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: moraguma
Windows · Linux
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 26.2%, Precision Platformer 22.5%, Lore-Rich 11%, Nonlinear 10.2%, Platformer 7.2%
- #54 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 28.8%, Precision Platformer 22.8%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Platformer 12.8%, Exploration 8.3%
- #55 9 Years of Shadows
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,097 reviews2023
Dev: Halberd StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Fight to bring beautiful colors back to a hand-crafted world of darkness and discover the story of Europa, a young warrior, and her ghostly childhood companion, Apino.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.7%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Platformer 10.1%, Action RPG 9.7%, Action-Adventure 7.9%
- #56 Umbra
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ludum Elite
Windows
Umbra is a fantasy-style game that is story-driven with Metroid-Vania style elements, encouraging world exploration and discovery. Dive into an unforgiven world and discover the secrets behind an abandoned kingdom, and its mysterious and deceiving ruler.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.5%, Precision Platformer 17.9%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Action RPG 9.4%, Lore-Rich 9.1%
- #57 Shellbound
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fake Lobster
Windows
Shellbound is a Post-Metroidvania on a gigantic snail. You’re a parasite, exploring a (literally) living world, fighting and controlling enemies for platforming, puzzles and combat and evolving its ecosystem like Darwin on steroids – all while unraveling your role in the giant creature’s life cycle.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.2%, Lore-Rich 13.1%, Multiple Endings 9.4%, Choices Matter 8.8%, Platformer 8%
- #58 The Bomb Split
65% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: syzygy.systems
Windows · Linux
Two mysterious, challenging platformers where you launch yourself with an infinite supply of bombs.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.4%, Precision Platformer 28%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Nonlinear 8.3%, Platformer 6.9%
- #59 Shadowed Journey 暗影归途
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 贪玩狗工作室
Windows
Shadowed Journey is a Metroidvania-like game, where the player plays a sword-cultivating disciple of a fairy sect, who secretly goes down the mountain to return home. However, in this Dharma-ending age, what awaits you is a journey to hell, and all you can rely on is your flying sword and your heart
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.2%, Lore-Rich 13.5%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Action RPG 9.2%, Multiple Endings 8.6%
- #60 Silver Axe - The Honest Elf
67% matchVery Positive87% of 98 reviews2023
Dev: The Island Games
Windows
Classic 2D platformer, play as a nimble elf and dash through the ancient fairytale forest. Defeat powerful Insomniac creatures, cast spells by combining four elements to summon thunder and entangle flame. Collect the heart of the goddess, unleash the hidden power of your Silver Axe.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.2%, Side Scroller 12.5%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Action RPG 8.8%, Platformer 8.1%