- #1 Spirit Quest
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Avalon Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Embark on a quest to unlock the secrets of the Spirit World. Challenge mysterious ruins and face intimidating bosses to gain new powers that will aid your exploration in this retro top-down action/adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.1%, Nonlinear 14.9%, Family Friendly 10.7%, Top-Down 8.3%, Multiple Endings 8.1%
- #2 Elementallis
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AnKae GamesPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Top-down action-adventure with elemental magic gameplay. Guided by guilt, you embark on a journey to restore the elements in a dying world. Harness and master elemental powers to fight enemies, solve puzzles, and explore a vast world filled with ancient temples.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22%, Dungeon Crawler 14.8%, Action RPG 14.3%, Top-Down 9.1%, Action-Adventure 8%
- #3 Horn of Balance
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Martijn den Hollander
Windows
Explore an intricate new world of secrets and adventure. Features solid 2D Zelda-like gameplay, 12 vast non-linear dungeons and a wholesome story about the young golem Linden.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.7%, Nonlinear 14.3%, Action RPG 13.7%, Top-Down 7.6%, Exploration 7.3%
- #4 Lost Call
95% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Skurry
Windows
Lost Call is a top down pixel art 2D Zelda inspired game with a metroidvania style map. Take off on a quest through an abandoned and ruined town to stop your phone from ringing all the time, and learn more about the characters who still remain within it.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.1%, Nonlinear 18.4%, Action RPG 15.5%, Exploration 8.5%, Adventure 8.2%
- #5 TOON TALE
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GameMeterStudio
Windows
You are the last hope of Toon World. Adventure the world and save it from danger!
Why similar: Action RPG 15.2%, Dungeon Crawler 14.4%, Fantasy 9.8%, Metroidvania 9.5%, Action-Adventure 8.5%
- #6 Twell
94% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2023
Dev: Lucas RobPub: Lucas Rob Holding B.V.
Windows
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 28.5%, Action RPG 11%, RPG 10.7%, Adventure 8.6%, Nonlinear 7.7%
- #7 Secrets of Orion: Sword of Destiny.
93% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Alisson araujoPub: Alisson Araujo
Windows
A warrior who wandered in search of redemption after abdicating his post receives a call to return to his ancient continent. Explore the continent of Orion in a 2D action adventure with 3 endings according to your choices.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.6%, Dungeon Crawler 16.4%, Action RPG 13.3%, Family Friendly 7.2%, Puzzle 6.9%
- #8 Limos' Lair
92% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2023
Dev: Oleg Fedotov
Windows · Mac · Linux
In this Action-Puzzle Metroidvania, you will explore the lair of a long-gone mythical creature and unravel its mysteries. Consume enemies to gain their abilities, use your frog-like tongue to grapple and fight, explore the land, solve puzzles, find secrets, and complete challenges.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.6%, Top-Down 11%, Puzzle 9.2%, Exploration 8.6%, Action-Adventure 8.2%
- #9 Glyphen
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ToccGames
Windows
Glyphen is an Immersive Spellcasting Adventure in which you draw mysterious Glyphs to cast spells. Glyphs have meanings and can be combined to invoke complex magic. Draw Glyphs, create spells and become a mage.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.3%, Dungeon Crawler 17.1%, Action RPG 9.1%, Fantasy 8.8%, Exploration 8%
- #10 An Automaton's Journey
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Xyros GamesPub: holo Indie
Windows
Play as the ancient automaton Cecilia Immergreen as you explore the world for secrets, solve puzzles, delve into dungeons, fight other Hololive members as powerful bosses, help other members with side quests, and find powerful items to explore previously unavailable locations.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.4%, Action RPG 15.9%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Top-Down 11.7%, Exploration 9.4%
- #11 Runic Winds
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GeccoBot
Windows
Runic Winds is a top-down action RPG about mastering rune magic through deliberate combat, exploration, and atmospheric dungeon crawling.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.5%, Metroidvania 20.1%, Action RPG 9.8%, RPG 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
- #12 Our Metal Bowl
88% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2026
Dev: Intrugli Games
Windows · Linux
Explore a broken world. Fight with a silent machine. Solve puzzles that break the rules. The game has already begun, even on this page.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.4%, Nonlinear 16.7%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Exploration 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
- #13 Skjoldur Story
89% matchPositive82% of 34 reviews2021
Dev: Snoozing Pixel LLC
Windows
In this lighthearted pastoral adventure, explore a vast and whimsical world, confronting dangers in whichever order you choose using nothing but a magical shield.
Why similar: Nonlinear 13.6%, Action RPG 10.3%, Family Friendly 9.5%, Action-Adventure 8.3%, Metroidvania 8%
- #14 The Knowledge of Hermit
89% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: James H. Van der MeulenPub: Trash Vomit Studios
Windows
A puzzle solving, dungeon crawling, action adventure, role playing game.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 16.8%, Nonlinear 15.9%, Action RPG 14.2%, Top-Down 8.7%, Action-Adventure 8.1%
- #15 Crypt Custodian
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,759 reviews2024
Dev: Kyle Thompson
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Crypt Custodian is a charming metroidvania about cleaning up the afterlife. Play as Pluto - a mischievous cat who has died, and is sentenced to be the afterworld's janitor... FOREVER! Hang out with other doomed ghosts, battle beasts, and explore a vastly expansive landscape.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.8%, Nonlinear 12.3%, Action RPG 11.5%, Dungeon Crawler 11%, Exploration 7.5%
- #16 Lost Explorer of Pine Grove
87% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Anthony Rioux
Windows
Get lost exploring subterranean labyrinths while fighting off monsters. Upgrade weapons and health to stay alive. Save the world. Find treasure. Complete quests. Talk to villagers and sometimes frogs. Overworld including bogs, forests, mushroom forests. 22 subterranean dungeons to get lost in.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.4%, Action RPG 19%, RPG 13.4%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Adventure 10.2%
- #17 Burden of the Blue
86% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: SandwichBoi
Windows
Explore mysterious worlds, solve puzzles and battle in order to uncover the burdens of the past.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.1%, Nonlinear 21.7%, Top-Down 12%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Exploration 10.6%
- #18 Zahalia: The Curse of Zezor
86% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: LunarCore Games
Windows
Zahalia is a top-down action-rpg with item collection and dungeon exploring. Take back the 7 Crystals from the traitor Zezor and stop General Skull Knight from invading Zahalia. Explore to find new items to allow you to have access to more of the map and gain new abilities.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 27.7%, Action RPG 19.3%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Top-Down 8.8%, RPG 7.6%
- #19 Relive
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dylan Losee
Windows
Relive is a dark yet hopeful action-adventure where you create new plant growth with every step, transform the remains of fallen foes to amplify your magical powers, and overcome deadly challenges to transform the world around you.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.3%, Nonlinear 14.4%, Dungeon Crawler 12%, Action RPG 11%, Top-Down 8.3%
- #20 Lovanium - The Rising Suns
84% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: Poser Games
Windows
Find a way to escape Lovanium before it's too late. Extract resources, trade them, confront the wildest and most dangerous enemies, and fully harness the power of the suns. Are you up for it?
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.1%, Dungeon Crawler 13.2%, Action RPG 11.9%, RPG 10%, Action-Adventure 8.6%
- #21 Side Scape
83% matchPositive92% of 39 reviews2023
Dev: MathanGames
Windows
A light-hearted, Side-Scroller/ Top-Down hybrid!
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.2%, Dungeon Crawler 21.2%, Top-Down 9.3%, Fantasy 8.2%, Puzzle 7.8%
- #22 The Spectral Web: Hitodama
82% matchPositive100% of 24 reviews2023
Dev: Aevin Abstract
Windows · Linux
Explore a Labyrinth full of magic, monsters, and mystery in this dungeon crawler inspired by retro classics. Wield unique spells to battle enemies, break blocks, and uncover hundreds of secrets hidden within the Labyrinth's walls.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.6%, Dungeon Crawler 14.3%, Top-Down 12.4%, Action RPG 12.1%, Action-Adventure 11.9%
- #23 Weapon Devourer
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bogdan
Windows · Mac
Weapon Devourer is a psychological horror game with souls-like and 1930's cartoon vibes, blending subtle puzzles. Battle sentient weapons, dodge their attacks, metamorphose into a fearsome entity to overcome powerful challenges, and synthesize mighty combinations by diving into the Shield's belly.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.6%, Nonlinear 14.4%, Action RPG 11.3%, Fantasy 7.6%, Top-Down 7.5%
- #24 Adventure of Rikka - The Cursed Kingdom
81% matchPositive95% of 43 reviews2024
Dev: Poorly Drawn Squid
Windows · Linux
The Adventure of Rikka is a top down 2D action RPG with a focus on puzzles, exploration, secrets and collectibles. You must defeat the dark forces that has cursed the lands, fight enemies using your sword and an arsenal of items such as the bow and fire wand and save the kingdom!
Why similar: Nonlinear 15.8%, Family Friendly 13.2%, Action RPG 12.8%, Top-Down 9.5%, Action-Adventure 7.3%
- #25 Teratale: Tide of Wishes
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ManafishGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Travel with your mysterious partner Tupa, fight powerful monsters, discover treasures and secrets scattered around the world, and uncover the truth of the world, Tupa and yourself with the help of the tide of wishes.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.7%, Action RPG 17.5%, RPG 12.3%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Adventure 9%
- #26 Magical Blush
80% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Alkacer Game Studio
Windows
Magical Blush is a top-down action-adventure where fast-paced elemental combat meets Metroidvania-style exploration. Chain spell combos, exploit elemental weaknesses, rescue survivors, and battle the powerful Elemental Lords as you explore the wondrous world of Wyn.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.9%, Dungeon Crawler 15.4%, Top-Down 10.4%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, Fantasy 8.2%
- #27 Moonlight Knight
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: MyDreamForever
Windows
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 28.9%, Dungeon Crawler 19.7%, Action RPG 12.2%, Exploration 8.5%, Top-Down 6.8%
- #28 Myth & Magery
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NoeL
Windows · Linux
Explore, delve and conquer the boundless wilds of Faercana! A retro throwback to classic ARPGs, Myth & Magery invites you to switch off and sink into long sessions of slime-splattering, dungeon-diving and wand-waving as you seek to uncover the mysteries of the Chitin!
Why similar: Action RPG 16.6%, Nonlinear 13.9%, Fantasy 13.4%, Dungeon Crawler 12.1%, Exploration 10.3%
- #29 Shadow of Aya
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Incoming Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Master the elements of poison, fire, ice, and meteorite in Shadow of Aya, a top-down action-adventure ode to the 8-bit classics. But beware—as your powers grow, so do the forces against you. The journey downward is choked with shadow, and the creatures who lurk among them.
Why similar: Action RPG 21.2%, Nonlinear 16.8%, Top-Down 10.9%, Exploration 10.2%, Fantasy 8.3%
- #30 Latitude 76: Land of the Onkilons
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Anisimov Games
Windows · Linux
Switch between characters, use your grappling hook to explore a phantom island, home to mammoths. Face threats from hunters and choose to play stealthily or confront the dangers head-on. Inspired by real events. Wishlist today!
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.1%, Nonlinear 14.1%, Action RPG 11.5%, Action-Adventure 7.6%, Top-Down 7.5%
- #31 OtterQuest
78% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Arkadia Galactic
Windows
You’ve been given an odd request, and without protest, you get dressed and grab your sword from your weapons chest, and with much zest, you head west to complete your Otter Quest.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.1%, Action RPG 20.1%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Fantasy 9.8%, RPG 9.2%
- #32 The Homecoming Forest
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BakaGames
Windows
A fantasy 2D platformer with non-linear exploration. As the little fox Fiadh journeys to find her mother—the Seal Guardian—she will meet many animals and experience different stories, ultimately shaping her own destiny. This game offers multiple outcomes, all determined by your choices.
Why similar: Family Friendly 13.6%, Multiple Endings 11%, Action RPG 10.9%, RPG 10.8%, Fantasy 10.1%
- #33 Ice Slider
75% matchNo user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Shining Watermelon Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ice Slider is a game by Shining Watermelon Studios where you play as a hiker named Rob who enters Icy Cave. A cave with a Gauntlet of Ice Puzzles, in which he has to complete to exit. Play as Rob as he goes through this gauntlet of puzzles. Each Level
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 27.2%, Exploration 12.3%, Action-Adventure 11%, Puzzle 10%, Top-Down 9.9%
- #34 Milo's Dream
76% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: lightUP
Windows
A top-down adventure game about a doggy in a world of dreams, featuring colorful pixelated visuals and chiptune songs.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.5%, Action RPG 12.1%, Top-Down 7.8%, Fantasy 7.7%, Action-Adventure 7.1%
- #35 Tater Spud
77% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2022
Dev: Nate DeHart
Windows
Explore, fight, and platform through a world of deadly plants as a lone potato, Tater Spud, in search of powerups and the answers behind the flora that was once safe.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.8%, Nonlinear 16.6%, Family Friendly 10.5%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, Exploration 8.2%
- #36 Tales Of Wakana
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: OrangeTigerPub: INDIECN
Windows
"Tales Of Wakana" is a thrilling action-adventure game like Galaxy Castlevania. Explore a mysterious and challenging world, battling monsters using magical skills. Uncover the true meaning of life, family bonds, and self-knowledge for an enlightening experience.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.5%, Dungeon Crawler 16.4%, Action RPG 14%, Family Friendly 8.5%, Action-Adventure 7.8%
- #37 The Forgotten Castle
73% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2026
Dev: DogKing Games
Windows
Play as an old man who wakes up in a mysterious castle full of magic and danger. Explore every corner of the castle and discover what is hidden between the walls of this misterious and ancient place while you keep fighting with monsters and improving your abilities.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.5%, Dungeon Crawler 20.6%, Action-Adventure 11%, Puzzle 9%, Exploration 8.8%
- #38 Dreamdawn
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Custodio Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore surreal landscapes where dreams and reality intertwine. Battle manifestations of fear, uncover the secrets of an interconnected world, and awaken the truth buried within a fading mind in Dreamdawn, a mysterious top-down action-adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.3%, Action RPG 17.7%, Exploration 9.6%, Action-Adventure 8.3%, Fantasy 6.9%
- #39 The Myth of a Godslayer
73% matchPositive100% of 20 reviews2025
Dev: Team EZ
Windows
Follow Klain's mythical adventures in this top-down Action-RPG mixing combat, exploration, puzzles and platforming. Travel through the New World, explore forgotten dungeons, confront terrible foes and... become a Godslayer!
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.9%, Action RPG 13.2%, Fantasy 9.5%, Multiple Endings 8%, Top-Down 7.9%
- #40 The Book of Buja
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: I.J. WhitePub: I.J. White Games
Windows
Embark on a thrilling 2D top-down adventure! Explore dark dungeons, solve unique puzzles, translate ancient documents, and follow clues given to you by a maggot in your brain! Experience the journey solo or team up in 2-player co-op for a different experience!
Why similar: Nonlinear 18.2%, Dungeon Crawler 14.6%, Metroidvania 12.9%, Top-Down 10.1%, Action-Adventure 9.2%
- #41 Traces of the Unknown
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Douglas Game Dev
Windows · Mac · Linux
"Traces of the Unknown" is a classic 2D action-adventure with RPG elements. Explore forests, deserts, caves, frozen environments, ancient dungeons, battle evil creatures, fierce and hungry animals, and unravel the ancient mysteries to discover the forgotten truth of the world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.3%, Dungeon Crawler 18.2%, Action RPG 15.2%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, RPG 8.1%
- #42 Tim-Tim 2: "The Almighty Gnome"
73% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2022
Dev: SpoonweaverPub: Spoonweaver Studios
Windows
Tim-Tim the Gnome must journey through mysterious dungeons to find his kidnapped girlfriend while battling fierce monsters with dubious origins.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.9%, Fantasy 12.7%, Family Friendly 9.1%, Action-Adventure 8.2%, RPG 7.3%
- #43 The Will of Our Fathers
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: David M Tippy
Windows
The Will of Our Fathers is a top-down 2D action-exploration game with an old-school design philosophy. Explore a large, interconnected world full of traps and treasure, delve into challenging and mysterious dungeons, and uncover secret schemes against The Will of Our Fathers.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.2%, Nonlinear 19.9%, Top-Down 12.4%, Exploration 10.7%, Metroidvania 8.4%
- #44 Echoes of the Cove
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TideTellerPub: Silent Tide Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Your father's diary leads you to The Cove, a dying coastal town haunted by monsters and buried secrets. Battle corrupted creatures, rebuild the community, and follow his trail to the truth in this 2D action RPG.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 17.2%, Action RPG 14.4%, Fantasy 11.2%, Top-Down 10.7%, Exploration 9%
- #45 Brichi Quest
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 30 reviews2023
Dev: Wovkulaka Games
Windows · Linux
One day, Brichi finds a mysterious sword that suddenly transports him to an unknown land. He needs to search every island and dungeon in search of an opportunity to return home. Many dangers and obstacles await him along the way. Embark on this adventure and see it all for yourself!
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.4%, Nonlinear 18.7%, Dungeon Crawler 16.9%, Action-Adventure 7.1%, Fantasy 6.3%
- #46 Adventurous Slime
70% 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 27.4%, Nonlinear 13.8%, Action RPG 13.6%, Action-Adventure 7.9%, Exploration 7.9%
- #47 Reverie: Sweet As Edition
71% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: Rainbite LtdPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
DESTINY CALLS THE LEAST LIKELY OF HEROES. Reverie is an action adventure game set on a fictional island in New Zealand, inspired by the legend of Maui and the Giant Fish where the demigod himself fishes up the North Island with a powerful fishhook.
Why similar: Action RPG 22.2%, Family Friendly 14%, Top-Down 13.2%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Cute 9.7%
- #48 Lila’s Sky Ark
70% matchVery Positive88% of 161 reviews2022
Dev: Monolith of MindsPub: Graffiti Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 36%
Protect a psychedelic world from bizarre beasts and punishing bosses in this poetic mystery filled with secrets, puzzles and music.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.1%, Nonlinear 13.4%, Family Friendly 12.5%, Fantasy 10%, Top-Down 8.9%
- #49 Dreamdew Adventures
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ElvGames
Windows
Journey through Eldoria, a cozy RPG with vibrant pixel art. As Starweaver descendants, explore continents to gather Starshards and restore the Heartbloom’s glow and become a legendary Starweaver in this heartwarming adventure.
Why similar: RPG 13.8%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Adventure 11%, Family Friendly 10.6%, Exploration 9.5%
- #50 Tales of Bloomrise
67% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2026
Dev: Whiskline Studio
Windows
Balance two lives in Tales of Bloomrise. By day, help your village flourish and build bonds; by night, explore dangerous dungeons and uncover ancient secrets in this pixel-art action RPG.
Why similar: Family Friendly 26.5%, Action RPG 19%, RPG 10.9%, Exploration 10.5%, Action-Adventure 10.3%
- #51 Thistledown: Marrowroot
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hermit Gamesmiths
Windows · Mac · Linux
In a world riddled with dangerous magic, a half-dead opossum has to find the source of a toxic fungus that is threatening his family. Digging into dark, forbidden houses and dodging a murderous fairy named Barker, he discovers the problem is deeper than he ever would have dreamed.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 18.1%, Action RPG 16%, Nonlinear 10.3%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, RPG 7.7%
- #52 Scales
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: MichaelDamianPub: Independent Developer
Windows
Scales is a story-driven action-adventure RPG about a human-reptile hybrid. Players devour reptiles to absorb their DNA, and evolve through a corrupt world, where player choices ultimately determine the outcome of the story, blending combat with a darkly comedic narrative.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.4%, Action RPG 19.5%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Top-Down 10%, Adventure 6.3%
- #53 TUNIC
67% matchVery Positive91% of 17,199 reviews2022
Dev: TUNIC TeamPub: Finji
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Explore a land filled with lost legends, ancient powers, and ferocious monsters in TUNIC, an isometric action game about a small fox on a big adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.6%, Nonlinear 11.8%, Exploration 10.2%, Action RPG 9.8%, Puzzle 8.9%
- #54 Just A Man And His Ladder
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: DevJockeys
Windows
Descend into a vast network of forgotten caves, twisting corridors, ancient ruins, and undiscovered terrain. As the last hope of humanity, you’ll carve your own path by building and demolishing blocks, battling hostile creatures, and scavenging vital resources.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.3%, Dungeon Crawler 23.7%, Action RPG 11.4%, Action-Adventure 9%, Adventure 8.8%
- #55 Legend of a Soul Hunter
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Micha Schmid
Windows
Legend of a Soul Hunter is an action-adventure game with RPG elements. Explore islands and many individual dungeons by ship. Get items with different abilities, defeat monsters and become a successful soul hunter!
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.4%, Action RPG 17.8%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Fantasy 9.6%, Exploration 9.4%
- #56 World to the West
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 392 reviews2017
Dev: Rain Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
World to the West is a standalone followup of Teslagrad, the indie hit that sold more than 1.6 million copies worldwide. A vast world of blue skies and dark caves awaits you in this 3D action adventure, as you try to unveil the mysteries of an ancient prophecy.
Why similar: Action RPG 13.2%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Family Friendly 12.1%, Top-Down 11.2%, Adventure 9%
- #57 SLYME BREAKER
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Recurring Adversaries
Windows
SLYME BREAKER is the RPG that hates the genre. SLYME BREAKER has a focus on proactive combat, involved exploration, and meaningful deconstruction of RPG standards. Play as the bandit Gryme after his attack on a lowly Slime monster for some XP goes wrong and he is devoured by the Slime!
Why similar: Metroidvania 19%, Nonlinear 16.5%, Dungeon Crawler 14%, Action RPG 11.4%, Action-Adventure 6.6%
- #58 Old Ninja : UnderWorld
66% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Waterfall Studio
Windows
Old Ninja: Underworld is a 2D pixel-art Metroidvania action game where an aging ninja explores a chaotic underground world. Battle through a bizarre mix of enemies with no apparent connection, strengthen your ninja, and challenge the boss lurking deep below.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.1%, Action RPG 13.1%, Adventure 7.9%, Fantasy 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
- #59 The Legend of the Bard: The Power Accordions
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Paulo Vieira
Windows
Use an accordion to explore an open world inspired by Brazil!! 🪗🎶
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.2%, Action RPG 11.8%, Nonlinear 11.3%, Exploration 8.1%, Action-Adventure 8%
- #60 Filiy Eclipse
65% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Muramasa Fudo
Windows
Filiy Eclipse is an exploration action RPG that explores a mysterious world.Explore the surface, underground and sky of the star to discover what happened aboard it.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.3%, Action RPG 19.2%, RPG 9.3%, Adventure 7.2%, Fantasy 5.8%