
Join Eris Altair as she explores abandoned planets, battles monsters with her trusty BUDD units, and unravels the mysteries of the Lumina system in this cute sci-fi adventure platformer inspired by the games and anime of the late '80s.
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Join Eris Altair as she explores abandoned planets, battles monsters with her trusty BUDD units, and unravels the mysteries of the Lumina system in this cute sci-fi adventure platformer inspired by the games and anime of the late '80s.

Momodora III
Momodora III is a classic action platform game with a variety of items and secrets. It's the third installment of the Momodora series, although playing the previous titles is not necessary to enjoy the game!

Havoc Fox
Take control of a sword-wielding fox and a dragon/owl duo to fight your way through the fantasy kingdom of Vanalia and stop its tyrant monarch! Havoc Fox is a combat-based action platformer featuring an unlikely partnership tasked with saving their home from its own corrupted protectors.
Momodora III is a classic action platform game with a variety of items and secrets. It's the third installment of the Momodora series, although playing the previous titles is not necessary to enjoy the game!
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.7%, Platformer 20.1%, Female Protagonist 16.8%, Anime 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%
Take control of a sword-wielding fox and a dragon/owl duo to fight your way through the fantasy kingdom of Vanalia and stop its tyrant monarch! Havoc Fox is a combat-based action platformer featuring an unlikely partnership tasked with saving their home from its own corrupted protectors.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.1%, Platformer 14.9%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Anime 10.8%, Cute 6.8%
The Pinnacle of Mutant Blasting Action Is Here! — Blaster Master Zero 3's hybrid of sidescrolling and top-down action is back for its 3rd chapter, and more intense than ever before!
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.4%, 1980s 10.7%, Anime 10.5%, Platformer 9.8%, Retro 8%
Shantae: Risky’s Revenge – Director’s Cut brings hair-whipping, belly-dancing to your PC! Play one of the most critically acclaimed handheld series of all time, now with brand new features!
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.3%, Platformer 22%, Female Protagonist 18%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%, Anime 6.1%
A colorful metroidvania in which you must help catgirl save a world on the brink of destruction, honing your exploration and combat skills in epic battles to challenge the gods themselves!
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.7%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Platformer 12.4%, Anime 11.1%, Action-Adventure 9.9%
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 32.8%, Anime 13%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Platformer 12%, Action-Adventure 9.5%
After a mysterious flash of light, Jennifer, a magic student, finds herself trapped in a cursed floating castle. Explore the castle’s interiors in search of a way to escape...
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.9%, LGBTQ+ 16.5%, Platformer 15%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Cute 6.8%
A 2D platformer set in a world of floating islands where gravity acts with strange properties and can point in any direction. Join one of 4 characters in their own story venturing through these strange and wonderful environments that twist and turn in all directions.
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 18.2%, Metroidvania 15.6%, Platformer 15%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Cute 8.2%
Shantae is back in an all-new tropical adventure! In her fifth outing, the Half-Genie hero gains new Fusion Magic abilities to explore a vast sunken city, makes new Half-Genie friends, and battles the Seven Sirens in her biggest, most thrilling quest yet!
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.7%, Female Protagonist 20.8%, Platformer 17.6%, Anime 7.6%, Cute 6.2%
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 36.6%, Platformer 15.8%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Sci-fi 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%
Starcrest is an action/adventure platformer set in space, developed by Piyoverse Entertainment.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.9%, LGBTQ+ 17.9%, Platformer 11.1%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Action-Adventure 8.1%
Metroidvania style action/platformer with tons of abilities, enemies and exploration.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.5%, Platformer 17.8%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Sci-fi 6.8%, Female Protagonist 5.6%
A 2D adventure platformer game where a little man named Poppe explores different locations, finds various items and uses them along his way, fights against dangerous insects and survives in this gigantic world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.8%, Platformer 12.7%, 1980s 12.3%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Retro 9.3%
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 34.8%, Female Protagonist 17%, Platformer 16.9%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%
Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.2%, Female Protagonist 17.4%, Platformer 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Story Rich 5.5%
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 25.9%, Platformer 18.1%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Retro 6%
Gastova is a lighthearted 2D platforming adventure game. Journey into Arkana and become the Guardian Witch!
Why similar: Metroidvania 28%, Platformer 14.9%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Anime 11.3%, Retro 8.8%
Code:Elyse is a haunting atmospheric metroidvania, set in a dark sci-fi world. After crashing down from space, Elyse finds herself alone on a planet.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.4%, Female Protagonist 16.2%, Action-Adventure 13.9%, Sci-fi 6.4%, Story Rich 5%
Chronicles of Teddy : Harmony of Exidus is a 2D Adventure / Action game with a Pixel Art Retro finish. Help Tarant in a quest, in which you will have to fight, use your sense of direction and hearing to accomplish your mission.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.7%, Female Protagonist 19.8%, Platformer 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Retro 5.8%
“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 27.1%, Platformer 14.7%, 1980s 13.9%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Anime 10.8%
Lost Ruins is a 2D side-scrolling survival action game, where you play as a young girl that has awoken in a strange and foreign place without her memories. Explore a dark and dangerous world, battle hideous monsters, and topple incredible bosses.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.8%, Anime 15.6%, Platformer 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Cute 8.4%
A small crisis control team has been summoned to help a civilization in the sky escape impending doom! Explore dungeons, solve puzzles, and find lots of treasure to help prepare yourself for incredible challenges!
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.2%, LGBTQ+ 19.2%, Platformer 13.9%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Action-Adventure 10.1%
Join Jason, Eve, and Fred on an intergalactic journey! The side-scrolling/top-down hybrid action adventure title "Blaster Master Zero" returns with its long-awaited sequel! Experience the yet-untold story of Jason and Eve after defeating Earth's mutant scourge in "Blaster Master Zero".
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.9%, Platformer 20.4%, Retro 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Anime 9.9%
It's a 2D action shooting adventure game where you switch between multiple guns and use interchangeable gimmicks to try to break through the stages! What awaits you in a mysterious facility in a corner of the universe?
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.2%, Action-Adventure 15.2%, 1980s 15.1%, Retro 8%, Pixel Graphics 8%
Embark on an all-new adventure with Shantae, the hair-whipping belly dancing genie. After losing her magic, Shantae teams up with the nefarious pirate Risky Boots in order to save Sequin Land from a curse.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.8%, Platformer 20%, Female Protagonist 17.6%, Anime 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%
Dodge bullets, missiles and lasers in battle as you wrap your head around that bunny girl costume! Combo away with your mighty Piko Hammer or spam various spells from afar with your fiery fairy friend. Explore and explode through Rabi-Rabi Island as you collect power-ups and uncover secrets...
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.3%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Anime 12.6%, Platformer 12.1%, Action-Adventure 10%
Explore a sprawling, alien world in the sequel to the award winning Axiom Verge.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.1%, Platformer 15.7%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Sci-fi 7.8%
Fly with Maya through this charming 2D platformer! Find your way through the different parts of Maya's hometown, collect artifacts to gain different powers and experience a heartfelt tale of self-discovery and friendship.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.8%, LGBTQ+ 21.2%, Platformer 14%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Cute 7.1%
Use your magic staff and progress through a large interconnected world where you'll solve puzzles, fight enemies and defeat bosses in order to help free the land of Alwa. Explore and uncover the secrets by using your platforming skills in this challenging and charming 8-bit adventure game.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.6%, Platformer 16.9%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Retro 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%
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 34.6%, Platformer 14.7%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Sci-fi 6%
Ariana must restore the Codices and unravel the Library's hidden truths...
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.6%, Platformer 17.6%, Action-Adventure 12.8%, Anime 10.6%, Female Protagonist 6%
Arcade platform game where every killed enemy can be picked up and thrown to kill more enemies!
Why similar: Platformer 27.9%, Female Protagonist 25.5%, Metroidvania 22.8%, Anime 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 4.1%
Mutant scum never learn! Blaster Master Zero makes its Steam debut! Blaster Master Zero is a 8-bit style top-down & sideview 2D action-adventure game that hearkens back to the golden age of the NES. The game features new gameplay elements such as improved gameplay, and a more robust scenario.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.2%, Platformer 17.5%, Retro 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Anime 8.1%
A game about saving a dying planet.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.1%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Platformer 13.3%, Anime 7.4%, Retro 7%
Alwa’s Legacy is a modern retro game full of dangerous dungeons, mystic items and ancient secrets. Upgrade your magic and choose your own path in this non-linear adventure game brimming with exploration.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.6%, Platformer 14.1%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Retro 8.3%
Welcome to the world of Sunken Sky and get ready for an epic action adventure through a vast open world. No place is beyond your reach - from the tallest mountains to the very minds of others. Battle bizarre creatures and befriend even stranger people. All in a detailed, hand-drawn 2D style.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.9%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Anime 13.4%, Platformer 12.3%, Action-Adventure 9%
A huge hand-crafted world packed with 13 unique bosses, a gripping story, and tons of enemies, Spaceport Hope is the ultimate test of gaming prowess.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.7%, Platformer 23.2%, Anime 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Sci-fi 6.8%
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 30.4%, Platformer 15.5%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Cute 8.8%
What awaits you in the depths of this ancient tomb? Get ready to explore and discover the secrets of the dungeon of the draugr kings.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.3%, Platformer 14.8%, 1980s 13.1%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Cute 7.1%
EXPLORE YOUR WAY. Awoken to a world ruined by war, Alma must traverse the vast city of Arcadia before the life force of her friends and herself withers away. Time is ticking, and every moment matters. Who will you save, and who will you leave to turn UNSIGHTED?
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.7%, LGBTQ+ 20.8%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Platformer 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
Battle Princess Madelyn is a game that follows the journey of a young knight in training, Madelyn, and her ghostly pet dog, Fritzy. Join them as they set out on a journey to save her kingdom and her family from the clutches of an evil wizard!
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.5%, Female Protagonist 17.8%, Platformer 16.7%, Retro 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
Take control of Piko, our hammer wielding heroine, as you bash things up with a big hammer in this cute Anime-styled 2D metroidvania-inspired adventure! Uncover mysteries! Beat the bad guys who do naughty things! Explore the Piko Piko world with her floof fox friend!
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.8%, Platformer 14.5%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Anime 9.7%, Cute 8%
Enter the queer forest of Inner Taiga! Wander through a whimsical pixel art world in a simple and engaging 2D platforming adventure. Join a cast of colourful animals on a journey of self-discovery and fellowship!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 34.2%, Female Protagonist 20.8%, Platformer 16.5%, Cute 7.4%, Linear 5.5%
Mika's Battle S is a 2D platform action game based on the story of a warrior who has been commanded to defend Sunshineland territory against the attacks from the enemy soldiers belonging to the Rogho Corporation.
Why similar: Platformer 17.8%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Anime 15.6%, Action-Adventure 14.6%, Cute 9.4%
Anopek is a genre mashup of metroidvania and retro first-person shooter. You explore a massive temple, solving ancient puzzles and defeating cunning bosses, all while uncovering the relics of the past.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.6%, LGBTQ+ 22.4%, Female Protagonist 13%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Cute 7.5%
Witchcrafty is a metroidvania platformer with magical action gameplay, exploration of a weird world, and adorable pixel art graphics. Help the little witch solve the mystery of strange events in the Kingdom, and defeat enemies with fire, lightning, and ice magic.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28%, Platformer 13.6%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Cute 7.3%
Embark on an epic action-adventure as you slash, dash, and combo your way through a vast, vibrant world. Explore and uncover hidden secrets. Customize your build to triumph in spectacular boss battles. Experience a tale of mystery, magic, and mayhem in TEVI, a bullet hell metroidvania!
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, Anime 12.9%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Action-Adventure 11%, Platformer 10.3%
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 33.3%, Platformer 16.8%, Anime 12.7%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Female Protagonist 8.5%
Xeodrifter is the story of an interstellar drifter traveling the stars on a simple mission of exploration. We join our nomad as he embarks on the investigation of a small cluster of four planets in the omega sector, after a collision with a rogue asteroid damaged his warp core.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34%, Platformer 16.8%, Sci-fi 10.9%, Retro 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 8%
Join our brave captain on this action adventure in space! You'll be riding The Patchwork, a less than ideal spaceship, but enough to get away from pursuers. However, you'll be facing malfunctions, fires, enemies attacking... When it rains, it pours.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.4%, Retro 12.2%, Action-Adventure 10%, Sci-fi 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
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 26.8%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Platformer 11.8%, Sci-fi 10%, Anime 8%
A fast-paced 2D handcrafted metroidvania with strange sci-fi environments. Something is roaming the halls, watching your every move.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.5%, Sci-fi 11.9%, Platformer 11.7%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
Cosmos Bit is an old school metroidvania that will take you in an extraterrestrial world painted with the legendary Amstrad CPC's colour palette, reworked for modern devices. The game is enjoyable for both veterans and newbies of this genre!
Why similar: Platformer 22.8%, Metroidvania 18.5%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Space 9%, Retro 7.9%
Travel to a forgotten world and study alien creatures in this authentic retro metroidvania!
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.2%, Platformer 17.5%, Retro 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Cute 8.1%
Dive into the guts with Star Iliad, a retro-future action adventure game. Play as Blythe Braves, a star ranger stranded within the labyrinthine organs of the mythical Star Whale. Fight fearsome foes, sling spells and bullets, and befriend a charming set of castaways in your quest to escape.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, Anime 13.6%, Action-Adventure 13%, Sci-fi 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%
Mika's Battle S 3 is a 2D platform action game based on the story of Mika, one of the formidable warriors of the Sunshineland Army, who has been assigned the task of eliminating the intruders and the leader of the evil organization called Rogho Corporation to liberate the people of Rogholand.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 18.6%, Anime 17.5%, Platformer 14%, Sci-fi 12.7%, Cute 5.9%
Far Star is a story-driven action-adventure game with Metroidvania influences. There is something fishy going on in this galaxy, but this won’t stop your intergalactic general services crew from doing their job using a varied set of skills, weapons and outfits.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.5%, Platformer 16.9%, Action-Adventure 14.4%, Sci-fi 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%
The old gods have forgotten this land. No one could save our people when darkness started spreading and collecting human souls for its army. Odallus is a classic exploration/action game, inspired by Ghosts’n Goblins, Demon’s Crest and Castlevania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.5%, Platformer 15.2%, Retro 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Action-Adventure 8.3%