60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Platformer, Pixel Graphics, 2D, Action.
Amaterasu and her yokai army rule over feudal Japan. Switch in real time between Kensei and Ayame to defeat the goddess in this intense, 16-bit action platformer with Metroidvania elements and gorgeous pixel art.
Berserk Boy
BERSERK BOY is a high speed action packed Platformer, with Metroidvania elements. Packed with vibrant and stylish pixel art. Go Berserk! as you change into different forms and use the power of Lightning, Fire, Ice, Air, and Earth to save the planet!
Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
Battle with swords and whips in this retro-style action game brought to you by game creator Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates! Play as Zangetsu, a demon slayer bearing a deep grudge, who must travel through perilous lands to defeat a powerful demon lurking in a dark castle.
BERSERK BOY is a high speed action packed Platformer, with Metroidvania elements. Packed with vibrant and stylish pixel art. Go Berserk! as you change into different forms and use the power of Lightning, Fire, Ice, Air, and Earth to save the planet!
Why similar: Soundtrack 19.8% ★, Metroidvania 14.6%, Side Scroller 9.9%, Difficult 9.5%, Platformer 7.9%
Battle with swords and whips in this retro-style action game brought to you by game creator Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates! Play as Zangetsu, a demon slayer bearing a deep grudge, who must travel through perilous lands to defeat a powerful demon lurking in a dark castle.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.8%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Retro 12.3%, Platformer 12.2%, Difficult 11.1%
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 38.9%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Platformer 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Retro 7.5%
Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates are back with more retro sword-and-whip action! Curse of the Moon 2 brings classic 2D action and a dark, 8-bit aesthetic together with modern playability.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22%, Retro 13%, Difficult 12.7%, Platformer 11.4%, Side Scroller 9.5%
Run, jump, and dash across a land inspired by Japanese mythology and untangle the love triangle between three young women on a journey of self discovery. Explore the complicated relationships between kitsune and humans through classic platforming action.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 19.4%, Difficult 14.4%, Platformer 10.7%, Side Scroller 10.7%, 2D Platformer 9.8%
As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor.
Why similar: Ninja 29.9% ★, Metroidvania 20.7%, Retro 9.5%, Platformer 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%
A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure.
Why similar: Ninja 28.7% ★, Side Scroller 9.7%, Soundtrack 9.7% ★, Difficult 8.5%, Platformer 8.3%
Be a ninja and go on an action platforming adventure to save the world. Climb walls, slice up bad guys, master tricky platforming sequences and face ruthless bosses.
Why similar: Ninja 25.7% ★, Side Scroller 14.4%, Difficult 13.2%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Platformer 9.7%
Janosik 2 is a retro action-platformer with metroidvania elements. Get ready to jump, slash, dodge roll, dive, smash and bash your way through deadly traps, mischievous villains and bosses, and more in this sequel to Janosik.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.1%, Precision Platformer 19.1%, Platformer 12.8%, 2D Platformer 12%, Retro 8.4%
Challenging precision platformer based on tight, fluid movement. Open map layout with multiple routes. Collect gems and save animals.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.3%, Precision Platformer 19.4%, Platformer 15.6%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%
Hardcore action platformer with multiple endings that depend on your choices.
Why similar: Side Scroller 20%, Difficult 19.8%, Platformer 16.2%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, 2D Platformer 9.4%
Foregone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art. Collect an arsenal of powerful weapons and unravel a compelling story of regret and conspiracy as you slice your way through hordes of enemies to save Calagan.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.6%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Platformer 12.8%, Difficult 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
Wings of Vi is a challenging 2D platformer in which the player controls the angel Vi, tasked with defeating the Demon Lord Jeh’oul after he is freed from captivity. While inspired by masochistic retro platformers, Wings of Vi aims to cut out arbitrary difficulty in favor of skill based gameplay.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 28.5%, Difficult 20.8%, Platformer 14.3%, Metroidvania 11.2%, Female Protagonist 8.2%
Rebel Transmute is a challenging 2D action-platformer epic with heart! Explore the twisting caverns of an alien planet, augment your play-style to fit your strengths, battle deadly bosses, and uncover a dark truth as Moon Mikono searches for her long lost mother.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.6%, Difficult 15.1%, Retro 10.9%, Platformer 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
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 32.2%, Side Scroller 17.9%, Platformer 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Lore-Rich 7.3%
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 37.9%, Platformer 12.4%, Retro 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Female Protagonist 6.8%
No jumping, no walking. Raven's Hike is an unique 2d platformer in which all movement is based on her Grappling Hook
Why similar: Precision Platformer 18.1%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Mythology 14.3%, Difficult 13.3%, Platformer 9.8%
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: Metroidvania 19.3%, Precision Platformer 14.3%, Platformer 13.7%, Difficult 10.8%, 2D Platformer 8.1%
Ninja Hanrei is a 2D run and gun Platformer game inspired on Ancient Japan but with Super Powers.
Why similar: Ninja 29% ★, Precision Platformer 19.9%, Platformer 15.8%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Action 6.2%
Metroidvania style action/platformer with tons of abilities, enemies and exploration.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.7%, Platformer 18.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Action-Adventure 7.7%, 2D 6.4%
In this 2d precision platformer with a teleportation twist, play as Ninja Ming and embark on the Path of Trials. Dash through 241 levels using dynamic teleportation and diverse ninjutsu skills. Conquer challenges with style—growing stronger at every turn.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 24.8%, Ninja 16.2% ★, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Platformer 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 9%
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 39.6%, Platformer 16.2%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Action-Adventure 9%, Pixel Graphics 9%
The long-awaited sequel to La-Mulana, La-Mulana 2 follows Lumisa Kosugi as she explores the ancient ruins of La-Mulana. Desperate to find the cause of the recent slew of monsters appearing from the ruins, Lumisa discovers the "other" La-Mulana: the ruins known as Eg-Lana.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.9%, Precision Platformer 15%, Difficult 12.7%, 2D Platformer 8.7%, Platformer 8.4%
Nixxsz Castle is a precision platform and rage inducing game. Inspired by games from previous generations, Nixxsz Castle has a very hard gameplay experience for those with patience and skill.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 20.9%, Difficult 17.1%, 2D Platformer 12%, Retro 10.4%, Platformer 9%
Abathor is a challenging 2D action platformer for solo play or up to 4 players. Embark on an epic 16-bit quest inspired by Golden Axe, Rastan, and Castlevania IV. Traverse Atlantis, battle demons, and defeat vicious bosses to save your progress! Enjoy an amazing OST from classic-era musicians!
Why similar: Platformer 14.8%, Difficult 14.6%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Retro 11.6%, Precision Platformer 11.2%
Armed with God-given powers, the revived tribune Adrestia is given a second chance to save the universe from her maniacal twin sister. Find secrets, acquire upgrades, and dominate mighty foes through sheer combat prowess as you explore and conquer the horrors of the forsaken vessel Atromitos.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.3%, Mythology 23.9%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Platformer 11.5%, Female Protagonist 7.6%
Take on wild beasts, ruthless soldiers, and ancient gods in this 2D Action-Platformer inspired by Tower-Defense combat.
Why similar: Platformer 32.7%, Pixel Graphics 27.9%, Action 10%, Indie 8.8%, Adventure 8.4%
In order to save their school after it turns into a massive demonic castle, two "Demon Hunter" sisters slash and shoot their way through this 2D action adventure. Players can swap between control of both characters on the fly, each with entirely different skillsets.
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.4%, 2D Platformer 18.3%, Platformer 17.6%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%
Turn back the clock and fight to repair Time itself in this cinematic action platformer with fast sword combat and time-based powers. You are the Warden of Time, Ouro Kronii - be proud and fight hard!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 21.1%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Platformer 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%
A pseudo 8-bit action platformer taking a bit of inspiration from film-noir and samurai dramas, iaidoka_interlude applies a few parkour and fighting game influences to mix up familiarity with a little uniquity.
Why similar: Platformer 21.4%, Difficult 19.3%, Retro 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Action 10.8%
Rosenkreuzstilette is a mega-action-platformer game in which you step into the shoes of Spiritia Rosenberg, a virtuous young woman caught on the wrong side of a revolution instigated by her closest friends.
Why similar: Side Scroller 17.2%, Difficult 16.5%, Platformer 14.3%, Retro 11.6%, Female Protagonist 9.9%
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 42.7%, Difficult 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Lore-Rich 10%, Action-Adventure 7.3%
Skelethrone is a challenging 2D action platformer with RPG elements inspired by games like Castlevania and Dark Souls.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.3%, Side Scroller 15.4%, Lore-Rich 14.5%, Difficult 13.9%, Platformer 8.9%
Fight your way across the celestial world of Avalice where cats are green, motorcycles drive up walls and monster girls do most of the buttkicking! Freedom Planet is a cartoony, combat-based platform adventure that pits a spunky dragonoid and her friends against an alien attack force.
Why similar: Platformer 25.8%, Retro 15.3%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Difficult 8.5%
Master the art of lightning-fast noodle delivery in this challenging 2D platformer. With deadly traps, a range of moves to master, including teleportation, and trophies to unlock, are you ready to become the ultimate noodle delivery master?
Why similar: Precision Platformer 23%, Difficult 16.2%, Side Scroller 13%, Platformer 12.5%, 2D Platformer 9.1%
Touhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania title with a heavy emphasis on exploration and action. Developed by Team Ladybug, creators of multiple fantastic action games thus far.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.9%, Difficult 15.5%, Side Scroller 15%, Platformer 10.6%, Female Protagonist 7.4%
Platform game with a gloomy artistic style. Challenging levels with many traps and enemies. Use all your skills to avoid dangerous traps. Destroy all opponents on your way to revenge.
Why similar: Ninja 34.1% ★, Precision Platformer 17.6%, Platformer 12.3%, Difficult 11.2%, Side Scroller 8.1%
Stray Savior is a 2D action platformer packed full of lethal traps, precise jumps, and powerful bosses. Venture through the dystopian world with weapons and skills, to prove yourself and forge your own path.
Why similar: Side Scroller 18%, Platformer 15.4%, 2D Platformer 14%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Precision Platformer 9.2%
The fast paced platforming of Freedom Planet returns! Become a full-time cartoon heroine and use abilities and items suited to your play style to explore the world of Avalice and defend its animal citizens!
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.2%, Platformer 15.9%, Difficult 11.5%, Retro 10.8%, Female Protagonist 10.4%
Super Alloy Ranger is a 2D side-scrolling action game. Play as Marksman Kelly or Combat Robot No.2 to challenge different levels within the dangerous Machine Empire and unlock new weapons. Use Kelly’s shooting and No.2’s deathblows to defeat abnormal Machine Bosses!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 31.1%, Pixel Graphics 22.4%, Action-Adventure 18.9%, Action 12.8%, Adventure 5.6%
Battle your way through a biopunk and Japanese mythology-inspired landscape filled with over-the-top, hip hop-infused 2D action. A single hit means death, but use your time-bending skills to take down your oppressors and you might yet save your dying nation.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 30.2%, Female Protagonist 20.2%, Action-Adventure 20%, 2D 17.2%, Action 12.4%
Aeterna Noctis is a challenging metroidvania that majestically combines action, exploration and adventure. With 2 game modes and difficulty based on action or the exclusive Noctis mode where a level of difficulty is added in precision platforming never seen in the metroidvania genre.
Why similar: Soundtrack 23.3% ★, Metroidvania 21.9%, Precision Platformer 14.4%, Difficult 11.8%, Platformer 8.8%
Hunt the legendary Beast of Gévaudan in Chronicles of the Wolf! Step into the boots of Mateo Lombardo in this epic adventure featuring brutal bosses, vast castles, and secrets to uncover. Narration by the legendary Robert Belgrade and other special appearances!
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.2%, Side Scroller 19.5%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Action-Adventure 8.5%
Sunblaze is a brain-twisting precision platformer with hundreds of challenging, handcrafted levels to keep you dying for hours and hours.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 20.9%, Retro 17.8%, Difficult 12.7%, Platformer 11.6%, 2D Platformer 11.3%
Venture into a frenetic metroidvania and take part in a fight between divinities where you will have to choose between Corrupting Gold and Purifying Light to achieve your ends.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.6%, Mythology 22.4%, Platformer 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Female Protagonist 8.9%
Awita: Journey of Hope is a captivating side-scrolling metroidvania game that follows the remarkable journey of a courageous girl determined to rescue her village from the clutches of a devastating epidemic.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.1%, Side Scroller 16.5%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Platformer 11%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
Wallachia Reign of Dracula is a retro-styled action platformer/shooter game.
Why similar: Action 22.6%, Platformer 19.8%, Indie 19.2%, Pixel Graphics 17.7%, Female Protagonist 11%
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 27.8%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Difficult 11.8%, Lore-Rich 11.5%, 2D Platformer 10.4%
Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat. Embark on a journey of eastern fantasy, explore the land once home to an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero’s quest to slay the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.4%, Mythology 18.3%, Difficult 17.4%, Platformer 12.4%, 2D 4.8%
Become a glutton for punishment and persevere, alone or with a friend, against 20+ merciless bosses and legions of skeletal nightmares in this savage yet charming 2D souls-like.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.8%, Difficult 21%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Platformer 9.4%, Action-Adventure 7.1%
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 37.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Platformer 11.1%, Side Scroller 6.9%
Stylish, action-adventure game featuring counter-based, non-lethal combat centered around ronin Tomoe's signature dash-counter mechanic, fighting with nothing but her bare fists to disarm her former allies, the samurai army of Shogun Akechi.
Why similar: Ninja 43.8% ★, Retro 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Action-Adventure 8.2%
This is the story of Xandria, an iron alchemist. She seeks revenge regardless of the consequences. To achieve it, Xandria fights with a powerful whip and the power of chemical elements. Find out more about her in this modern metroidvania adventure.
Why similar: Platformer 14.3%, Precision Platformer 12.8%, Lore-Rich 11.8%, Side Scroller 11.5%, 2D Platformer 11%
Ageless is a story driven puzzle platformer where you must alter the age of animals and plant life around you to progress. Play as Kiara, a young girl who braves through heartache and loss as she journeys across a mysterious world to discovers its secrets and herself.
Why similar: Metroidvania 15.3%, Precision Platformer 13.5%, Platformer 10.7%, Side Scroller 10.2%, Difficult 9.4%
The iconic SHINOBI returns in an all-new 2D action platformer with a unique hand-drawn look created by the team behind the hit brawler Streets of Rage 4.
Why similar: Ninja 34.1% ★, Metroidvania 24.8%, 2D Platformer 13%, Platformer 12.5%, Action 5.9%
"Momodora: Moonlit Farewell" is the latest installment in the Momodora series. Join Momo, High Priestess of the village of Koho, as she embarks on a divine mission to save her people from imminent destruction at the hands of the demon hordes summoned by a malevolent bellringer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.7%, Side Scroller 15%, Platformer 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Female Protagonist 7.9%
In a bizarre universe where the oppressed are on the brink of oblivion, Dandara has awoken to reshape the world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.6%, Platformer 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Female Protagonist 8.3%, Difficult 7.9%
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 23.5%, Platformer 12.9%, Difficult 11.9%, Retro 11.8%, Female Protagonist 10.1%
Join Pampas and Selene as they overcome monsters, demons, and the Dark Priest with the help of the gods themselves! Explore this co-opvania 8-bit platformer alone or with a friend. This retro game is a loving tribute to an MSX2 masterpiece from the creator of UnEpic, Ghost 1.0, and UnMetal.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.9%, Retro 16.7%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Female Protagonist 8.5%
Onikira is a 2D side scrolling beat ‘em up set in a fantasy feudal Japan where the player takes on the role of a samurai fighting to prevent the forces of the Japanese underworld from breaking through into the world of the living.
Why similar: Platformer 35.4%, Action 19.8%, Adventure 17.6%, Indie 16.6%, 2D 10.5%
