- #1 Amo
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ryoshitsude
Windows
Amo is a top-down metroidvania, where a lost dog, Amo, gets stranded on an island. Explore the vast environments, fight through the enemies of the past, and solve the many mysteries that the island holds.
Why similar: Metroidvania 50.2%, Action-Adventure 14.5%, Top-Down 11.2%, 2D 6.2%, Difficult 4.1%
- #2 Star Gunners
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Windybeard
Windows
Star Gunners is a high-energy, action-packed adventure set in a vibrant alien world. Battle through monster-filled environments, unlock abilities, and explore new areas. Can you save your fallen squad? Experience a hand-painted, retro-inspired adventure with modern twists!
Why similar: Metroidvania 39%, Twin Stick Shooter 33.5%, Open World 8.1%, Action-Adventure 7.8%, Cute 5.3%
- #3 Yeomna : The Legend of Dongbaek
96% matchMixed53% of 73 reviews2022
Dev: catnipstudio
Windows
Yeomna is a Metrovania 2D action platform game. Take on the role of the Half-Demon exorcist Dongbaek, and complete the cases requested by Yeomna though combat and adventure in this dream-like, mysterious Underworld.
Why similar: Metroidvania 59.3%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Multiple Endings 9.1%, Story Rich 8%, 2D 6.9%
- #4 Gravy the gravedigger
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: cupofmilk
Windows
Gravy the gravedigger is a great journey of Gravy the frog through an unknown and mysterious cemetery. However, what brings our hero to such a strange place? Even the little cemetery caretaker doesn't know the reason, and it's up to us to help him in exploring this place.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.6%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Story Rich 9.3%, Open World 8.6%, Multiple Endings 7.4%
- #5 Rusted Moss
94% matchVery Positive90% of 1,532 reviews2023
Dev: faxdoc, happysquared, sunnydazePub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Rusted Moss is a twin-stick shooter metroidvania where you sling around the map with your grapple, blasting your way through witches and rusted machine monstrosities alike. This wasteland once harboring mankind has since fallen, and Fae long forgotten now knock on humanity's door...
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.3%, Metroidvania 25.1%, Difficult 8.8%, Multiple Endings 8.2%, Action-Adventure 7.9%
- #6 BioGun
93% matchVery Positive87% of 611 reviews2024
Dev: Dapper Dog Digital
Windows · Linux
Get injected into the microscopic world of BioGun. Face viral threats and winding corridors on your mission to save man’s best friend from the inside. Will you save dog-kind from extinction?
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 30.5%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, Cute 6.5%, Story Rich 5.9%
- #7 Minishoot' Adventures
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,362 reviews2024
Dev: SoulGame Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Fly into a charming handcrafted world and go on an adventure that mixes up open exploration with crispy twin-stick shooter action. Fight your way from the shiny overworld to the deepest caves, improve your ship and overcome the dungeons' bosses to rescue your friends!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36%, Metroidvania 32.9%, Top-Down 8.1%, Open World 7.9%, Cute 6%
- #8 Black Parallax
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Syntropic Design
Windows
An action metroidbrainia set in a dying dwarf galaxy. Scavenge wrecks, meet strange characters, and fight your way through a cold universe to piece together an interstellar puzzle.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.5%, Metroidvania 28%, Open World 8.1%, Action-Adventure 8%, Multiple Endings 7.8%
- #9 Limos' Lair
91% 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 44.5%, Top-Down 12.1%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Cute 9%, Open World 5.5%
- #10 Chiaroscuro
90% 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 35.3%, Difficult 11.9%, Multiple Endings 9.8%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Open World 8.1%
- #11 Vicarius
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nocten
Windows
A small handcrafted open world focused on exploration and combat. Leave your safe zone to gather the resources that will help you craft better gear. The further you go, the more dangerous it gets but the resources are also better. Dying means losing everything that you are carrying.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.3%, Metroidvania 24.7%, Open World 11.6%, Difficult 10.3%, Action-Adventure 8.2%
- #12 Zolg
89% matchMostly Positive78% of 223 reviews2016
Dev: Robert Alvarez
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Zolg is a minimalist top-down shooter where you explore, fight enemies, collect powerups, and defeat bosses.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36%, Twin Stick Shooter 29.8%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Top-Down 8.7%, 2D 5%
- #13 Souldiers
87% matchMixed69% of 2,964 reviews2022
Dev: Retro ForgePub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Fight for your freedom in a sprawling fantasy world caught between the living and the fallen. Hone your skills in a retro epic featuring puzzle platforming, metroidvania exploration and crunchy soulslike combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 57.9%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Difficult 12%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, Combat 3.5%
- #14 Dr. Atominus
88% matchPositive80% of 20 reviews2020
Dev: Pikku-a
Windows · Linux
Dr. Atominus is a short platformer with metroidvania elements and a cool sci-fi story.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.6%, Open World 14.7%, Multiple Endings 12.4%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Story Rich 6.2%
- #15 The Last Cadet
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Debonair Aesthetics
Windows
The Last Cadet is a deep sea action-driven metroidvania with elements of dread and isolation. Play one of two single player campaigns using twin-stick controls to escape a submarine sunk by an ancient monster. Also featuring two local co-op multiplayer modes at launch.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.9%, Metroidvania 34.2%, Action-Adventure 8.2%, Multiple Endings 8%, 2D 3.2%
- #16 Corestory
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Leon Busch
Windows
Embark on an exciting journey through the long forgotten kingdom of Corestate. Collect and master various abilities, upgrade your gear, customize how you want to play and defeat powerful opponents. Decide about the world’s fate in this mysterious pixel-art Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.1%, Open World 16.5%, Multiple Endings 10.1%, Difficult 9.4%, Story Rich 7.4%
- #17 Nyana
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: OrionGames Inc
Windows
Join Nyana on her quest to both shatter the chains that have shackled her people and rebuild their society back up from the brink of extinction. Nyana is a story rich metroidvania set in an oppressive, yet beautifully hand-drawn world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.8%, Action-Adventure 16.5%, Open World 9.7%, Action 6.5%, 2D 6.4%
- #18 SHADE Protocol
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Little Legendary
Windows · Linux
SHADE Protocol is a 2D cyber-fantasy Metroidvania where music, code, and combat collide. Swap between DAWN and SHADE forms to unleash devastating abilities, wield Instruments as weapons, and rewrite reality itself in a world on the brink of annihilation by the SHADE Protocol.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.2%, Difficult 12.6%, Multiple Endings 8.6%, Open World 8.3%, Story Rich 5.9%
- #19 Planet Chyton
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Peter Lin Jr.
Windows
Crash-landed on a fungus infested planet, Cubit the robot must find its path through fighting alien creatures and navigating through an increasing hostile world with a platform creation gun in sci fi inspired dark but cute Metroidvania platforming game.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 40.3%, Metroidvania 35.6%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Cute 4.2%, 2D 3.9%
- #20 Ascent DX
82% matchVery Positive99% of 272 reviews2025
Dev: Johan PeitzPub: Apskeppet
Windows · Mac
Crashed on a desolate but mysterious planet you find yourself eye to eye with an ancient civilisation. Explore the planet, find powerful upgrades, and fulfill your destiny.
Why similar: Metroidvania 53.4%, Multiple Endings 11.3%, Open World 11.1%, Story Rich 5.3%, Atmospheric 5.2%
- #21 Tyro: Legend of Whisperwood
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Turtlevania Games
Windows · Mac
Tyro: Legend of Whisperwood is a Souls-like Metroidvania where your choices shape reality. Play as Tyro, a vengeful field mouse. Battle the Gladeblight's horrors, manage your Sanity Gauge, and survive a world that warps with your mind. Will you break the cycle or lose yourself to madness?
Why similar: Metroidvania 54.3%, Action-Adventure 15.4%, Multiple Endings 10.1%, 2D 6.6%, Story Rich 5.8%
- #22 Chaos Rider
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Galaxy Factory Inc
Windows · Mac
The Chaos Rider finally wakes up after ages. Explore a mysterious island with tons of secrets and treasures to discover ! Fight your way through hordes of enemies and fulfill the dream of the Great Architect. Create your own playstyle, beat bosses and do crazy platforming in this epic adventure game
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.3%, Difficult 15.2%, Action-Adventure 13.1%, Story Rich 7.7%, Open World 6.5%
- #23 Master Key
81% matchVery Positive92% of 262 reviews2024
Dev: Achromi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Master Key is a top-down adventure game with a strong focus on item-based exploration and secrets. Embark on a journey to discover what that key could be used for and meet colorful characters!
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.7%, Open World 12.5%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Top-Down 8.2%, Cute 6.9%
- #24 Puppetmaster
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gabriel Games LLC
Windows
Discover a metroidvania with a huge world, platform-fighter dynamic combat, smart bosses, deep lore, and original music, all made by two brothers.
Why similar: Metroidvania 49.7%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Open World 9.4%, Story Rich 8.9%, Multiple Endings 7.7%
- #25 Anokye
80% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Mills Media
Windows
Anokye is a 2D action–adventure platformer where you play as a destined hero fighting to unite the Ashanti people. Battle through villages, forests, and mystical peaks inspired by Ghanaian art and folklore in a journey to restore light to a kingdom in darkness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.7%, Difficult 15.8%, Open World 6.2%, 2D 5.4%, Multiple Endings 4.8%
- #26 Shadow King
79% 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 47.9%, Action-Adventure 17.4%, Open World 7.2%, Retro 6.1%, Pixel Graphics 6%
- #27 Astronium
79% matchPositive90% of 41 reviews2022
Dev: LukeThePolicePub: The Council
Windows
Astronium is a metroidvania with souls-like aspects, with a focus on combat and on getting weapons. Defeat strong enemies, survive ambushes, explore diferent biomes and meet interesting individuals on this hostile planet
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.8%, Difficult 14.3%, Top-Down 8.5%, Cute 6.5%, Action-Adventure 5.6%
- #28 Misspell
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bones Keeper Studio
Windows
Misspell is a 2D atmospheric Metroidvania about magic and mysteries of the past. Uncover the secrets of an island risen from the ashes of a catastrophe and master a magical living vine that changes the way you fight and explore. Every step tells a story — every enemy echoes the mistakes of the past.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.3%, Open World 9.9%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Story Rich 7.5%, Cute 7.1%
- #29 Esquire Robo
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SolidFrogLLC
Windows
"When her friend vanishes on a distant planet, a lone android uncovers a conspiracy that threatens not just the colony, but the fate of the entire universe."
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.6%, Open World 18%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Story Rich 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%
- #30 Rage Rabbit
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Trabbos
Windows
Rage Rabbit is a fast paced platform game set on an island haunted by mysterious shadows. Shoot down your enemies, explore an interconnected world, defeat powerful bosses and obtain new power ups.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.8%, Difficult 15.6%, Open World 12.2%, Multiple Endings 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%
- #31 Astronite - Landing on Neplea
77% 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 52%, Action-Adventure 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%, 2D 6.6%, Atmospheric 4.8%
- #32 Monad Tachyon
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: OMEME
Windows
Accelerate beyond the speed of sound! Monad Tachyon is the ultimate high-speed Metroidvania .
Why similar: Metroidvania 49.6%, Difficult 14.8%, Action-Adventure 14.2%, Story Rich 5.1%, Cute 5%
- #33 Garm Ruins
75% matchPositive98% of 45 reviews2024
Dev: kiukiu
Windows
An exploration-type action game in which "Fluffy Girl Doge" is the main character. Get the skills of "Doge" and explore the unknown ancient ruins.
Why similar: Metroidvania 61.9%, Action-Adventure 20.7%, 2D 8.5%, Action 7.9%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #34 Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 1,528 reviews2025
Dev: Pocket TrapPub: PM Studios, Inc.
Windows
Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Are you ready for the first Yoyovania?! In this 2D top-down adventure you'll explore a sprawling urban landscape, reinterpreting your surroundings through your mastery of yoyo tricks. Navigate the city's many districts, fight rival crime bosses, and regain the influence of the Pipistrello family!
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.2%, Action-Adventure 15.7%, Top-Down 14.3%, Story Rich 8.8%, Retro 6.4%
- #35 8Doors: Arum's Afterlife Adventure
76% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,561 reviews2021
Dev: Rootless StudioPub: NEOWIZ
Windows
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
8Doors is a story-driven Metroidvania-style action platformer heavily influenced by Korean folktales. Play as ‘Arum’, a brave girl that has entered the realm of the afterlife in search of her father’s soul and guide her through the '8 Doors of Purgatory' to solve the mysteries that lie deep within.
Why similar: Metroidvania 59%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Difficult 6%, Action 4.8%, Multiple Endings 4.2%
- #36 Don't Worry Will Marry
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ruimire
Windows
Face your suppressed emotions in Don't Worry Will Marry! A surreal split-screen Metroidvania set in the depths of a shared subconscious. Explore mind maps, battle the physical manifestations of your emotions, and mend your bond; all in an impressive 2D pixel art style.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44%, Difficult 14.4%, Multiple Endings 6.4%, Open World 5.9%, 2D 5.7%
- #37 The Knight Witch
74% matchMostly Positive72% of 905 reviews2022
Dev: Super Mega TeamPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The Knight Witch is a metroidvania adventure game with fast-paced, shoot 'em up combat set in a beautifully hand-drawn world. Cast devastating card-based spells, forge close bonds, and make moral choices all in your quest to save your home and discover who's behind the War Golem invasion.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36%, Twin Stick Shooter 29.5%, Multiple Endings 7.7%, Action-Adventure 7.5%, Story Rich 6.7%
- #38 Code: Elyse
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jump_Button
Windows
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 53.8%, Action-Adventure 15.5%, Story Rich 7.1%, 2D 6.2%, Pixel Graphics 3.7%
- #39 Bloody Hell
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 6,661 reviews2023
Dev: Pun Intended
Windows
A short but sweet game about an Angel on a Bloody Bullet-hell mission to kill Satan! Dash, Double Dash, Grapple & Blast your way through Hell to fulfill your Holy Mission. Will you be able to kill Satan? Or will you fail to master your abilities and DIE in this BLOODY HELL?
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 34.6%, Top-Down 7%, Action-Adventure 6.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%
- #40 Lelu
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: jamierowan
Windows
Get your gears in motion for a captivating monochromatic adventure where you play as Lelu, a small but determined clockwork toy who has gained consciousness and found a taste for freedom!
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.3%, Action-Adventure 15.2%, Top-Down 10.3%, Cute 8.6%, 2D 5.9%
- #41 Cathedral
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 445 reviews2019
Dev: Decemberborn Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Make your way through more than 600 rooms, and unravel the secrets of your past by finding the five elemental orbs. Cathedral features a vast world, meant for exploring!
Why similar: Metroidvania 64.9%, Difficult 8.6%, Retro 5.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%, Action 5%
- #42 Hell Being
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BitLife
Windows
Hell Being is a metroidvania where the player explores hell as a hell-born creature, face its challenges and monsters to unlock new powers and find a way out from the injustice of being born in this place.
Why similar: Metroidvania 54.3%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, Open World 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%, 2D 4.7%
- #43 An Automaton's Journey
71% 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 40.3%, Action-Adventure 18.6%, Top-Down 13.9%, Cute 7%, 2D 5.1%
- #44 Raji: Prologue
71% matchVery Positive89% of 621 reviews2020
Dev: Nodding Heads Games
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 21%
Raji: An Ancient Epic is an action-adventure game set in ancient India. A young girl named Raji has been chosen by the gods to stand against the demonic invasion. She must use the powers granted to her by the gods to rescue her brother as she battles to face the demon lord Mahabalasura.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.8%, Difficult 12.5%, Story Rich 10.3%, Cute 9%, Atmospheric 6.4%
- #45 Eggventure
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TLD_Productions
Windows
Eggventure is a 2D Metroidvania platformer where you play as Egbert, an egg on a mission to rescue his friends from becoming breakfast.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.7%, Action-Adventure 16.4%, Cute 8.5%, 2D 6.5%, Action 6.3%
- #46 Dimension Rift Zero
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MrDyvik
Windows
Explore an interconnected world, encounter bizarre enemies and mysterious puzzles in this hand-drawn metroidvania, action adventure. Forge your own path, uncover secrets and master unique powers.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.7%, Difficult 14.2%, Open World 10.3%, Story Rich 5.8%, Action-Adventure 5.7%
- #47 Graytail
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Concode
Windows · Mac
A small island in the Pacific. The greatest female pilot has vanished. Suffering from severe headaches, our protagonist depends on medication as they search for her, but... What is real and what is hallucination? A Zelda-like mystery adventure to uncover the island's truth.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.6%, Action-Adventure 14.9%, Story Rich 9.9%, Top-Down 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
- #48 End's Reach
69% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: Cuirass Entertainment Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
End's Reach is a 3D Exploration Action Adventure Game that focuses on a character lost in the depths of space. Players will solve puzzles, collect upgrades, items, weapons and even magical abilities as they uncover the mysteries of this strange new world. A classic tale of technology taken too far.
Why similar: Metroidvania 66.8%, Action-Adventure 19.2%, Atmospheric 5.4%, Adventure 4%, Action 2.4%
- #49 Museful
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nostalgicat
Windows
Museful is a colour-fuelled 2D Metroidvania. Paint your surroundings as a little lizard exploring a huge hand-crafted world, and restore emotion to a monochrome continent as you discover your true colours.
Why similar: Metroidvania 48%, Action-Adventure 13.7%, 2D 7.7%, Cute 7.3%, Story Rich 5.4%
- #50 Dispersio 2
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 33 reviews2021
Dev: Achpile
Windows · Mac · Linux
Dispersio 2 is a retro-style metroidvania. As you progress through the game, you will gain new abilities, such as dashing, wall-jumping and more. There's even a hard mode for hardcore players. Can you beat the game with only 1 HP?
Why similar: Metroidvania 59.2%, Action-Adventure 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%, Action 4.6%, Retro 4.6%
- #51 Nothing Beyond This Point
67% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: Dieuwt
Windows
In the Void, everyone is alone, and you're no exception. Use your endless health as damage, create your own strategy with abilities and Sigils, and fight through corrupted entities in this top-down action Metroidvania. Don't be fooled - you're nobody's last hope.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 37.6%, Metroidvania 35.7%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Multiple Endings 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 4.5%
- #52 Florarium
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Melting Caramel
Windows
Florarium is a Metroidvania game focused on exploration and battle. Explore the mysterious world full of unexpected secrets. Battle fierce enemies with your bow. Choose your own path to your goddess in the vast, interconnected world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 55.2%, Multiple Endings 10.1%, Story Rich 9.3%, Cute 7.8%, Action-Adventure 4.9%
- #53 Blightseeker
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hypernoodle Games
Windows
Jump and dash through unknown, labyrinthine worlds in this VR adventure. Fight back against maddened creatures, or cure them of the blight that fuels their rage. Collect treasures, tools, and powers as you search for the source of this ancient ill, and decide whether to quell or unleash it.
Why similar: Metroidvania 56.9%, Open World 11%, Action-Adventure 8.2%, Cute 7.7%, Atmospheric 4.8%
- #54 WarriOrb: Prologue
68% matchVery Positive88% of 399 reviews2019
Dev: Not Yet
Windows · Linux
WarriOrb: Prologue is a free standalone demo for the action platformer WarriOrb, where you play as a mighty demon trapped in an unlikely body. The path ahead is not an easy one... Are you ready to do whatever it takes to regain your freedom?
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.3%, Open World 12.7%, Difficult 12.7%, Multiple Endings 10.1%, Cute 7.2%
- #55 Spirit Fusion
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lumforge
Windows
Spirit Fusion is a metroidvania about flexible elemental combos. You are Sir Arthur, master of flame, retired to your village—until someone starts hunting your brothers-in-arms—the elemental knights. The murders continue. Who’s behind it?
Why similar: Metroidvania 50.8%, Action-Adventure 13.4%, Multiple Endings 6.2%, Open World 6.1%, Story Rich 5.3%
- #56 Momento Temporis: Light from the Deep
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 48 reviews2016
Dev: Burning Ice Games
Windows · Mac
All alone, Hania sets out on a journey to find the answers to her past across this uncharted, perilous and magical world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.5%, Difficult 14.3%, Open World 9%, 2D 7%, Adventure 4.9%
- #57 Moonlaw
67% matchMostly Positive70% of 125 reviews2021
Dev: Scumhead
Windows
Moonlaw is a mini-micro-metroidvania about a heroic knight's adventure to destroy a horrible monster on the moon!
Why similar: Metroidvania 61.2%, Action-Adventure 15%, Multiple Endings 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%, Adventure 2.8%
- #58 The Forbidden Forest
67% 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 52.7%, Action-Adventure 15.1%, Open World 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%, Story Rich 5.6%
- #59 Absence of Light
66% matchPositive89% of 19 reviews2024
Dev: Koala Symphony Studios
Windows · Mac
"Absence of Light" is an exploration based shoot 'em up that combines intense bullet-dodging combat with a metroidvania-style level design. Solve, shoot, and shine your way through the kingdom of Luminara and reawaken the light!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35.2%, Metroidvania 31.7%, Open World 9.2%, Action-Adventure 7.8%, Story Rich 5.6%