Games Like Charlie from the swamp

TIES: Soul Link is an emotional and brutal 2D metroidvania that combines action RPG with adventure platforming. Explore a decaying world in the year 2097, uncover its secrets, and face savage, bloody battles that will test your endurance and your deepest fears.

Why similar: Metroidvania 23.3%, Action RPG 12.6%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Platformer 9.5%, Action-Adventure 8.1%

Ember Journey of Clinbo This is a fantasy, pixel-art Metroidvania-style game. You are Clinbo, the only "transgressor" robot to possess a soul in a limbo between life and death—a realm where countless souls are judged by a single standard: "Harmony."

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.1%, Action RPG 13.7%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Platformer 10.7%, RPG 8.2%

A 2D action-adventure game with Metroidvania elements. Explore, fight monsters, collect equipment, unlock new paths, and challenge bosses in a handcrafted pixel-art world inspired by retro classics.

Why similar: Metroidvania 23.2%, Action RPG 13.2%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Platformer 10.5%, Action-Adventure 7.7%

Fevercide is a metroidvania with elements of horror and adventure games. Join Sandra as she explores the stately cities of a Russian Empire that never fell. Solve puzzles, fight with monsters, and face the demons from her past.

Why similar: Metroidvania 20.4%, Action RPG 16%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Platformer 11.1%, Action-Adventure 9.4%

The spirit realm has broken. Your brother has gone missing. Forge the path you were destined for. Explore the gates and find out why there has been broken links inside the spirit realm. Battle, discover and find the secrets, and make new connections in a beautiful hand-drawn 2D style.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.1%, Action RPG 13.9%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Platformer 11.9%, RPG 8.7%

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 25.3%, Action RPG 12.7%, Platformer 11.6%, Action-Adventure 8.1%, RPG 7.1%

Dreadstone – The Immortal Prisoner is an upcoming indie 2D Metroidvania platformer. Especially important to us are the game elements “looting” and “leveling“. The goal is to create a combination of our favorite games.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27%, Action RPG 15.3%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, RPG 9.5%, Action-Adventure 7.6%

This is a 2d platform adventure exploration game that combines platform jumping and straightforward fighting. Players will gradually find the lost memory and uncover the truth of this fantastic world with AOI.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.1%, Platformer 12.6%, Action RPG 11.8%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, RPG 8.3%

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 22.1%, Action RPG 13%, 2D Platformer 11%, Platformer 10.2%, Action-Adventure 7.7%

Drift adventurously in the world of Cloud Seeker! A Chinese inspired action-platformer where Yun, a young rabbit once chosen to inherit a great legacy, has to prove his worth after a sealed god is unleashed upon the world with the help of his trusted companions.

Why similar: Metroidvania 21.5%, Platformer 14.4%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Exploration 6.6%

Fall of Gorithia: Nym's Fate is a 2D action adventure set in the ancient land of Gorithia. Go from simple thief to magic wielding warrior as you battle your way through the fallen kingdom on your quest to find your lost brother in this sprawling fantasy world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.5%, Platformer 11.6%, Lore-Rich 9.1%, 2D Platformer 8.6%, Exploration 6.8%

Crimson Curse —Will Your Fate Bloom in Despair or Salvation Set 23 years after Castlevania Dracula's Curse - follow a young Belmont's journey in an all new 2D Action-Exploration title from KONAMI, Evil Empire and Motion Twin.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.5%, Action RPG 17.3%, Platformer 9.5%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, 2D Platformer 8.7%

Embark on a heartfelt Mushroomvania adventure through a vast and dense interconnected world! It's like a mix of retro and modern classics!

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.2%, Platformer 10.5%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Exploration 8%

Enter the magic world of Elowyn! Evolve with her and discover all the secrets to magic in this metroidvania with incredible characters and scenary. Learn powerful spells, create potions, unravel many riddles and live the entire fantasy!

Why similar: Metroidvania 28%, Action RPG 16.1%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Platformer 12.2%, Exploration 7.7%

You are Névoa, an enigmatic child of Fate returning at long last to Earth, in this explor-action platformer from the creators of Celeste. Earthblade's lush pixel art world offers seamless exploration, challenging combat, and countless mysteries to pick apart.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.7%, Action RPG 14.2%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Platformer 11.5%, Action-Adventure 7.9%

Embark on a journey into a dark, fantasy world, wielding a host of weapons, sub-weapons, skills, and spells, to battle demonic entities in this immersive, true-to-form, Metroidvania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.3%, Action RPG 15.4%, 2D Platformer 13%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Platformer 9%

A "whimsical fantasy" action platformer game with an open-ended progression. Utilize the given abilities to you to its fullest potential, and look epic while doing it.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.3%, Action RPG 14.2%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Platformer 11.2%, Action-Adventure 7.1%

Set your course and explore a variety of environments on the seas in Phantom Tides. Battle various enemies and bosses as you collect items to help you on your journey. This 2D style platformer will challenge your skills and wit.

Why similar: Metroidvania 19.2%, Action RPG 16.4%, Platformer 11.1%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Action-Adventure 9.5%

This is an RPG game similar to the Metroid series. Players will play as a little scientist and create a robot named Little Q to destroy the mechanical city of Crazy Scientists

Why similar: Metroidvania 22.6%, Action RPG 17.4%, 2D Platformer 12%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, RPG 9.9%

"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 20%, Action RPG 15.4%, Platformer 11.7%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, 2D Platformer 9.7%

OTHERSIDE is a 2D, hand-drawn Metroidvania adventure featuring 'Mao' - a cat warrior awakened from slumber. Wield a sword and brush to explore a beast kingdom, encounter tribes, and uncover secrets.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.1%, Action RPG 13.6%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Platformer 11.7%, Exploration 7.7%

Kodama is a 2D hand-drawn action-adventure set in the world of Japanese folklore. Experience fast-paced platforming, fluid combat, and a mystical journey through a colorful, spirit-filled land.

Why similar: Metroidvania 21.3%, Platformer 13%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Action 7.7%

Pain-T is an exploration-driven metroidvania where color is your greatest weapon. Restore a world drained of paint, overcome hostile creatures, unlock colorfull powers, reveal hidden paths, and paint your own destiny.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.2%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Exploration 10.1%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Colorful 6.9%

The Ramsey is a 2D platformer that allows you to play as cute squirrel characters solving puzzles using various weapons. Explore maze-like islands and overcome difficult obstacles with the strongest squirrels in the universe.

Why similar: Metroidvania 23.9%, Platformer 14.2%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Action-Adventure 12%, Exploration 7.2%

A 2D mini action RPG about Runnyk, a viking who goes on a journey for the Four Magical Runes to find a way to save his beloved.

Why similar: Metroidvania 21.1%, Action RPG 15.1%, Platformer 11.6%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Action-Adventure 9.8%

Etherland Saga is a 2D action RPG with Metroidvania charm in a fantasy pixel art world. Switch between 3 unique heroes on the fly, upgrade their skills, unite divided clans, tame the power of crystals, and uncover the truth behind a cataclysm the world has spent two thousand years trying to forget.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.4%, Action RPG 16.8%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Lore-Rich 9.7%, Exploration 6.5%

Blessing Part I is a 2D pixel style horizontal board action adventure game. Players will take on the role of a swordsman 'Luo' who lost everything in the past and embarks on revenge alone. With only a large sword and flesh and blood, they will fight against the twisted creatures in the darkness.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.2%, Action RPG 17.5%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, RPG 11%, Action-Adventure 9.7%

Power (of) Metal is a 2D hack/slash platformer, journey of Maleqqi who want to fulfill his emptiness inside of him and he will find the Power (of) Metal

Why similar: Metroidvania 23.2%, Action RPG 18.1%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, RPG 9.9%

Experience a adventure in a seamless world of food, where you play as a brave bread. Freely explore interconnected regions, uncover hidden secrets, collect items to enhance your abilities, tackle challenging stages, and defeat formidable foes.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.6%, 2D Platformer 16%, Platformer 14.5%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, RPG 8.4%

Jumper Jon is a 30-second metroidvania-style platforming adventure!

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.4%, Platformer 12.2%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Cartoony 9.3%

Alchemist's Mountain is a classic platforming puzzle dungeon adventure with a literal twist! Rotate the dungeons to solve them and chart your path to the pinnacle of the Starfall Spire where legends rumor lie the secret to immortality and everlasting wealth.

Why similar: Metroidvania 23.2%, Action RPG 16.1%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Platformer 9.9%, Action-Adventure 9.3%

Beaked Buccaneer is a 2D mini metroidvania full of treasures and pirates that tells the story of a parrot who wants to become a pirate legend!

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.2%, Action RPG 15.1%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Platformer 11.3%, Action-Adventure 8.7%

Unleash your destiny in a medieval fantasy open world realm. Battle through fierce foes in this top-down action-adventure with metroidvania elements. Be part of the rise of the Kingdom!

Why similar: Metroidvania 18.9%, Action RPG 13.4%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, RPG 9.5%, Cartoony 6.7%

Come discover a world full of Brazilian cultural personalities, with several exclusive powers to be used strategically, play win and try to be the best by entering the world rank!

Why similar: Metroidvania 23.3%, Platformer 14.4%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Adventure 8.6%

Play as Akari, a magical fox imbued with the power of light in this fast paced Metroidvania. Slash and Dash your way through an army of darkness and explore diverse, beautiful worlds.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26%, 2D Platformer 13%, Platformer 9.3%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, Lore-Rich 7.6%

In Shattered Divinities, embark on an adventure that pits you directly against divinity itself! An ancient War of Gods shattered the world, and their broken power has become the Calamities that consume all life. How will you survive in this land? And how will you uncover the secrets behind the War?

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.1%, Platformer 15.1%, Action RPG 13.3%, RPG 8.1%, Exploration 5.3%

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 33.8%, Action RPG 19.5%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, RPG 10%, Action 6.3%

Poor Lucas and the Evil Duke is a Metroidvania with action and RPG elements. Jump, slide, wall jump, swim, and battle your way through the Dukedom. Other mechanics include pushing boxes, pulling levers, and swinging on ropes.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.8%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Platformer 13.9%, Action RPG 11.1%, RPG 10.3%

Take to the sky and reunite a fragmented world in this surprisingly wholesome metroidvania! Help Iko adventure across beautiful hand-painted islands, receive letters from a quirky cast of characters, and face powerful monstrous adversaries.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.3%, Platformer 13.7%, Exploration 6.3%, Cute 6%, Fantasy 5.8%

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 25.2%, Platformer 12.8%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Cartoony 9.6%

Tim-Tim the Gnome must journey through mysterious dungeons to find his kidnapped girlfriend while battling fierce monsters with dubious origins.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.1%, Platformer 13.5%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, RPG 8.1%

The Primal League is platformer metrodvania with multiple playable characters, a vast world and intricate crafting system

Why similar: Metroidvania 20.4%, Action RPG 18%, RPG 15.9%, Platformer 14.2%, 2D Platformer 12.8%

In a village located to the south, there is one of the twelve guardians, the warrior of Leo, known for his determination in combat and number of victories. Our hero will be responsible for finding the mystical artifacts, to prevent the kingdom from being bathed in blood and darkness.

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.4%, Action RPG 19.6%, RPG 14.3%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Action 8.3%

You will play the role of Youmu, moving forward and unlocking new abilities, using close and long-range attacks to break through enemy obstacles, using agile skills such as climbing walls and sprinting to overcome terrain obstacles, and ultimately solving problems.

Why similar: Metroidvania 22.1%, Action RPG 17.4%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Platformer 12.3%, Action-Adventure 10.7%

Stoatman is an exciting Metroidvania adventure where you control a brave hero with a magical sword. Explore mysterious lands, discover powerful spells, and battle fantastic creatures in an enchanting fairy-tale world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.6%, Platformer 14.2%, 2D Platformer 6.6%, Fantasy 6.3%, Exploration 6.2%

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 25.8%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Platformer 11%, Lore-Rich 8.9%, Action-Adventure 8.6%

"A Song in Elyel Nalore" is a 2D Metroidvania adventure set in a world of swords and magic. Accept a dangerous guild mission that leads you into a deadly journey. Explore vast landscapes, uncover hidden secrets, and face tough challenges in this dark fantasy action RPG.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.8%, Action RPG 19.8%, Platformer 9.8%, 2D Platformer 9.2%, Adventure 6.4%

"Little Stone Journey" is a single-player action-adventure game. In a mysterious place shrouded in mist, one day, Little Stone was born here and began its journey.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33%, Action RPG 16%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Platformer 12.9%, Cartoony 9.9%

Explore vast alien worlds in Cone Flyers Castaways! From tight precision-platforming, to nail-biting bullet hell boss battles, you'll find yourself making new allies and enemies on your quest to seal the twelve lane wormhole highway and prevent an ancient calamity from destroying the universe.

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.1%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Action RPG 12%, Platformer 9.6%, Exploration 7.7%

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 36.3%, Platformer 14.5%, Exploration 8%, Adventure 7.6%, Action-Adventure 6.3%

The Smoke is a 2D Metroidvania where players wield a gun to disperse the smoke that threatens to engulf the world. Explore a world filled with hidden pathways and treacherous chambers. Blast away enemies, clear toxic clouds, and unlock new abilities. Stop the darkness before it swallows everything.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.5%, Platformer 12.5%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Action-Adventure 10%, RPG 8.2%

Ariana must restore the Codices and unravel the Library's hidden truths...

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.1%, Platformer 14.2%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Action 6.2%

Experience the tale of a cheerful girl and a grouchy talking hat in this charming Metroidvania, where every ability is hat-based! Throw the hat to attack enemies, teleport to him to make perilous leaps, and fly him through narrow tunnels of spikes as you escape a dangerous magic forest.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.3%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Platformer 9.3%, Cartoony 7.8%

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 25.1%, Lore-Rich 11.4%, 2D Platformer 9.6%, Platformer 9.2%, Action-Adventure 8.4%

Dive into a great adventure in the Game Boy era! Tako will travel the world, explore mysterious dungeons and fight tenacious bosses on his quest to end the war between the octopus kingdom and the human realm. Will you help this brave octopus to spread his message of tolerance and unity?

Why similar: Metroidvania 23.5%, Action RPG 17.1%, Platformer 13.1%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, RPG 8.2%

A cursed clan.A female hero who making everyone tremble with fear, and a journey. Join Dipod’s adventure. Is this a punishment from Gods or is it just a rebel against Gods? If you were in Dipod’s shoes, what would you do?

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.4%, Platformer 15%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Action-Adventure 12.9%, Action 8.9%

Explore a strange planet, collect the creatures you find, and then shape-shift into them to expand your world. Build your own path, chat with the locals, and discover the planets sprawling secrets in this quirky metroidvania platformer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.6%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Platformer 15.1%, Exploration 8%, Cute 5.9%

Erandique the indigenous hero!

Why similar: Metroidvania 23.4%, Platformer 14.7%, Action-Adventure 12.9%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Action 9%

SpellTome is a story driven fantasy adventure 2D platformer. Hurl balls of magic, dash across levels, and jump over obstacles while trying to get the fabled SpellTome.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.9%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Platformer 12.8%, Cartoony 8.3%, Action-Adventure 8%

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 33.9%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Lore-Rich 8.6%, Platformer 7.2%