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  1. #1 Honey's Sweet Revenge
    97% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: etheweirdoPub: UNDEAD WRLD
    Windows

    Honey's Sweet Revenge is a metroidvania with mechanics inspired by platform fighters. Customize your item loadout and defeat enemies and bosses.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 51.8%, Action-Adventure 14%, Action 7.9%, Female Protagonist 7.3%, Hand-drawn 7%

  2. #2 Nyana
    96% 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 44.2%, Action-Adventure 14.9%, Action 11%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Adventure 7.7%

  3. #3 Astronite - Landing on Neplea
    96% 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 47.9%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Sci-fi 6.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%, Action 6%

  4. #4 Dewborne Dawn
    95% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Mythwalk Studios
    Windows

    In this new hand-drawn, story-rich metroidvania, explore the last haven of a dying world, and discover the purpose you play in saving it. Shape your own path, fight the all-consuming blight, and help bring hope back to the survivors. Take up the flames of dead gods, and stand firm in Dewborne Dawn!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 50.6%, Hand-drawn 12.8%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, Story Rich 6.6%, Action 5.9%

  5. #5 ESDRAZ: THE THRONE OF DARKNESS
    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: WORD GAMESPub: Selecta Play
    Windows

    Esdraz: The Throne of Darkness is a Metroidvania game focused on a dynamic combat system with a wide-ranging arsenal that players can tailor to fit their individual combat style. Fight a variety of enemies and evolving bosses while you come up with the best strategy to beat every encounter.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 45.8%, Action-Adventure 15.4%, Action 11%, Hand-drawn 8.8%, Adventure 7.8%

  6. #6 Moonlaw
    94% 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 55.7%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Action-Adventure 13.1%, Sci-fi 5.2%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%

  7. #7 Nakiti Generations
    93% matchMixed52% of 30 reviews2017
    Dev: Diablohead
    Windows

    2D action adventure game set in the far future on a mysterious abandoned planet with yourself as the only survivor.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 67.4%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Action 9.1%, Adventure 5.9%, Indie 2.5%

  8. #8 Yeomna : The Legend of Dongbaek
    92% 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 65.1%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Action 9.5%, Story Rich 6.9%, 2D 6.5%

  9. #9 Iconoclasts
    91% matchVery Positive86% of 4,919 reviews2018
    Dev: Joakim SandbergPub: Bifrost Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    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 47.1%, Female Protagonist 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, Story Rich 5.8%, Action 5.7%

  10. #10 Mystik Belle
    91% matchVery Positive88% of 223 reviews2015
    Dev: Last Dimension
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    A colorful pixel-art metroidvania/point-and-click adventure hybrid about magic, cute witches and joys of vandalism.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 57%, Female Protagonist 21%, Adventure 6.2%, Pixel Graphics 6%, Action 5.8%

  11. #11 Amo
    90% 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 58.3%, Action-Adventure 16.1%, 2D 6.2%, Adventure 5.9%, Action 5.2%

  12. #12 Garm Ruins
    89% 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 59.5%, Action-Adventure 19%, Action 13.6%, 2D 7%, Singleplayer 0.8%

  13. #13 Chronicles of Teddy
    89% matchMixed70% of 330 reviews2015
    Dev: StorybirdPub: LookAtMyGame
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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 50.6%, Female Protagonist 19.2%, Action 6.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%, Action-Adventure 4.8%

  14. #14 Echoes of You
    88% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Unlost Pixel
    Windows

    Sacrifice parts of your own body and mind to gain powers. Survive the abyss, uncover the many ancient secrets it keeps, and find what your soul truly desires.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 40.8%, Action-Adventure 14.8%, Action 10.4%, Adventure 7.4%, Female Protagonist 5.9%

  15. #15 TAKE BOMB: The suit take off
    87% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Nao Games
    Windows

    This is an action game in which the player cannot jump by himself, but jumps with the blast of a bomb. You can dash with the blast on your back, and even attack with bombs, allowing you to enjoy bombs to the fullest.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 61.7%, Action-Adventure 12.5%, Action 10.6%, Sci-fi 9%, 2D 5.7%

  16. #16 Vernal Edge
    86% matchMostly Positive77% of 629 reviews2023
    Dev: Hello Penguin Team LLCPub: PID Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    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 47.4%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Action-Adventure 12.8%, Action 5.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%

  17. #17 8Doors: Arum's Afterlife Adventure
    86% 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 57%, Action-Adventure 8.4%, Action 8.3%, Adventure 6.4%, Female Protagonist 6.2%

  18. #18 Axiom Verge 2
    84% matchMostly Positive79% of 907 reviews2022
    Dev: Thomas Happ Games LLC
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    Explore a sprawling, alien world in the sequel to the award winning Axiom Verge.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 48.4%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Action 8.6%, Adventure 6%

  19. #19 Dispersio 2
    85% 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 56.6%, Action-Adventure 13.9%, Action 8%, Adventure 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%

  20. #20 Vanishing Starlight
    83% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2026
    Dev: 上海心柒网络科技有限公司Pub: 上海星游纪信息技术有限公司
    Windows

    Vanishing Starlight, integrating ancient Chinese myths and Cyberpunk, is a Metroidvania platformer. Play as a prisoner who lost memory and embark on a journey across the stars where you seek lost memories, partners, and uncover your own destiny.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 49.6%, Action-Adventure 16.3%, Action 11.3%, Adventure 9.7%, Sci-fi 5.8%

  21. #21 Phaze Shift
    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Lord Mango Games
    Windows

    Switch, adapt, and evolve in Phaze Shift, an action-platformer Metroidvania. Swap between two characters, fuse upgrades to forge new abilities, battle mechanized bosses, and explore a sleeping digital world in a hand-drawn diorama-style 2D adventure.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 52.1%, Hand-drawn 7%, Action-Adventure 6.4%, Action 6.3%, 2D 5.7%

  22. #22 End's Reach
    82% 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 65%, Action-Adventure 17.9%, Adventure 6.5%, Atmospheric 4.6%, Action 4.1%

  23. #23 Maelstrom
    82% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2022
    Dev: Maelstrom
    Windows

    Maelstrom is a platformer adventure set on a mysterious island. Explore an island designed in pixel art style, acquire ancient magic to upgrade yourself, defeat enemies and pass obstacles. Use the unique ability 'Rewind' to reach places that seemed impossible!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 56.4%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Action 7.2%, 2D 6.5%, Female Protagonist 6.2%

  24. #24 Lovanium - The Rising Suns
    81% 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 39.2%, Female Protagonist 18.5%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Story Rich 7.2%, Action 6.9%

  25. #25 BeforeDisaster
    81% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2025
    Dev: SourGrapeGames
    Windows

    《BeforeDisaster》 is a 2D action-adventure game. In the borderland, the plan of a certain cult organization gradually surfaces. The protagonist is ordered to defeat the cult leader to stop the plan. All this must be done before the disaster...

    Why similar: Metroidvania 61.8%, Action-Adventure 15.4%, Action 7.8%, Adventure 5.8%, Combat 3.9%

  26. #26 Spirit Fusion
    79% 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 50.5%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Action 8.9%, Hand-drawn 8.6%, Adventure 7.9%

  27. #27 Ghost Song
    79% matchVery Positive83% of 1,404 reviews2022
    Dev: Old MoonPub: Balor Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    On the desolate moon of Lorian, a long-dormant Deadsuit awakens from slumber. Journey beneath the surface on an atmospheric 2D adventure of self-discovery, ancient mysteries, and cosmic terror. Explore winding caverns and acquire new abilities to unearth this alien world’s long-buried secrets.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 41.8%, Female Protagonist 9%, Hand-drawn 8.4%, Action-Adventure 8.3%, Sci-fi 7.1%

  28. #28 A Dream of Burning Sand
    80% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2019
    Dev: Eldwood
    Windows · Linux

    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 37.2%, Female Protagonist 17.3%, Action-Adventure 13.2%, Action 7.6%, Adventure 5.2%

  29. #29 Cantirium: God Slayer
    78% matchMixed56% of 27 reviews2023
    Dev: Nekod team
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    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 48.6%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Story Rich 5%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%

  30. #30 Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition
    78% matchVery Positive81% of 1,239 reviews2018
    Dev: Long Hat HousePub: Raw Fury
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 42 minMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 46%

    In a bizarre universe where the oppressed are on the brink of oblivion, Dandara has awoken to reshape the world.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 58.2%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Action 11%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%, Action-Adventure 4.4%

  31. #31 Avemary Rocket -Captain Patchwork-
    77% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: ステサンゲームズPub: room6
    Windows

    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 55.3%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Action 9%, Sci-fi 6.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%

  32. #32 Goldstained
    77% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Lantern Jump
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Explore a dangerous, fantastical world and slay the divine being that corrupted it. Goldstained is a top-down 2D action-adventure where unlocking new weapons with new movesets is your way forward through boss fights, puzzles, and combat!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 50.5%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, Female Protagonist 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%, Sci-fi 5.9%

  33. #33 Museful
    76% 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 48.6%, Action-Adventure 13.2%, Hand-drawn 10.5%, 2D 6.6%, Adventure 5.3%

  34. #34 The Bounty Huntress
    76% matchMostly Positive71% of 24 reviews2021
    Dev: IC Games
    Windows

    In this a Metroidvania style game made in crispy pixel art, Join Rhea , a bounty huntress with a task to save some people who have been kidnapped and taken to an old abandoned castle where there are many dangers, she needs your help to rescue these people and to bring peace to the city of Vaunard

    Why similar: Metroidvania 58.1%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Action 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Adventure 6.7%

  35. #35 Garden of Butterflies
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Besouroterra
    Windows

    The game Garden of Butterflies follows Rafaela on a journey of personal growth as she helps nature and her friends. Shrinking down and exploring her garden from a tiny perspective, she embarks on a unique visual and narrative experience, showing that everyone has the potential for great change.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 53.7%, Female Protagonist 16.4%, Action 6.3%, Pixel Graphics 6%, Adventure 5.1%

  36. #36 Pixel Game Maker Series MEDIUM-NAUT
    75% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2021
    Dev: Gotcha Gotcha Games
    Windows

    There is no right answer to choose. Will you be able to solve the mystery of the crashed pioneer ship?

    Why similar: Metroidvania 43.4%, Horror 11.6%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Action 6.4%

  37. #37 Souldiers
    74% 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 64.1%, Action-Adventure 13%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Action 5.8%, Combat 3.6%

  38. #38 入替人-ReplaceR-
    74% matchVery Positive86% of 95 reviews2021
    Dev: ラルカス
    Windows

    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 53.2%, Action-Adventure 16.5%, Action 12%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%, 2D 6.1%

  39. #39 Liminalia
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Space74
    Windows · Mac

    Unravel the mysteries of these forgotten lands in a hand-drawn, narrative-driven 2D action-adventure, as a white-robed girl awakens in the depths of an abandoned world.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 43.2%, Hand-drawn 12.2%, Female Protagonist 9%, Action-Adventure 7.3%, Story Rich 6.6%

  40. #40 Sweet Dreams Dahlia
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: 2357 Steps
    Windows

    I wake beneath the ruins of a world built on dreams. I descend the shattered Tower, explore forgotten biomes, master ancient combat techniques, and face the consequences of my absence. Beautiful metroidvania about identity, guilt, and choice after the collapse of a powerful civilization.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 54.6%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Female Protagonist 8.2%, Action 6.2%, Story Rich 5.4%

  41. #41 GoldFish Brain
    73% matchMostly Positive71% of 24 reviews2020
    Dev: WEIPub: IRON LIVER
    Windows

    Goldfish Brain is a 2D scrolling platform action game . It adopts a Metroidvania-like design. You need to explore maps and find various ability items to strengthen yourself and break through more challenges.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 65.8%, Action-Adventure 17.4%, Action 5.5%, Adventure 4.5%, Indie 2.4%

  42. #42 Alwa's Awakening
    72% matchVery Positive80% of 909 reviews2017
    Dev: Elden Pixels
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    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 62.2%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Adventure 5.2%, Retro 4.9%

  43. #43 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 48.3%, Action-Adventure 16.2%, Action 11.7%, Adventure 8.2%, 2D 5.7%

  44. #44 EXIL
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Mystic Clockwork Studio
    Windows

    A Mystical Anime-Inspired Metroidvania. Embark on an adventure through a mystical world full of magical creatures.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 54.4%, Action-Adventure 13%, Action 8.5%, Hand-drawn 7.5%, Adventure 5.4%

  45. #45 Nihilsearch
    71% matchMixed50% of 16 reviews2022
    Dev: Team_Bug
    Windows

    Embark on an epic adventure in the pixelated 2D world of "Nihilsearch" on a lifeless mechanical planet. Explore dark underground complexes, battle hostile machines and life forms, and meet diverse humans, life forms, and machines. Discover the meaning of life and create your own adventure!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 57.9%, Action-Adventure 16.8%, Action 6.5%, Sci-fi 6.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%

  46. #46 Mini Ghost
    71% matchVery Positive95% of 419 reviews2017
    Dev: @unepic_fran
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    "Mini Ghost" is a mini metroidvania in the 80's MSX art style and gameplay. It's the mini prequel of Ghost 1.0.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 55.8%, Action 10.1%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Adventure 6.5%, Retro 5.8%

  47. #47 Him
    70% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2023
    Dev: Gumbo Day
    Windows

    Thousands of spaceships entered the galaxy to mine what does not belong to them! Him is a third person casual game where the player runs and jump between home planets to destroy the invading space pirates and their spaceships under a limited time before they mine the lands.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 67.5%, Action-Adventure 12%, Action 7.8%, Adventure 6.3%, Retro 3.5%

  48. #48 Eystrandi
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Leiksmidr studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Battle powerful monsters, discover ancient artifacts, and forge your own path in Eystrandi, a 2D, Norse - inspired Metroidvania in which health is constantly draining, with the only thing between life and death being one's ability to reap health from their enemies.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 57.7%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, Action 6.2%, 2D 6.1%

  49. #49 Axiom Verge
    70% matchVery Positive90% of 6,442 reviews2015
    Dev: Thomas Happ Games LLC
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Explore and uncover the mystery of a surreal alien world by blasting aliens and glitching your environment in this intense retro side-scrolling action/adventure.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 70.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%, Sci-fi 5.2%, Action 4.1%, 2D 4%

  50. #50 Roots of the mind
    69% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2023
    Dev: David J. Productions
    Windows

    Brave the perilous world of insects battling mind-bending roots.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 44.3%, Action-Adventure 17.2%, Action 12.7%, 2D 10.7%, Adventure 10.4%

  51. #51 Caesura
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: No Bananas Studio
    Windows

    Explore caves, forest, and clouds to discover new secrets in the mysterious world of Caesura. A rhythm driven, hand drawn world. Match your jumps and dashes to the beat to solve challenging puzzles that ask you to dance along with the world as it also dances to the beat.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 51.6%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Action-Adventure 13.2%, Hand-drawn 7%, Story Rich 5.9%

  52. #52 Graytail
    68% 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 43.2%, Action-Adventure 14.8%, Story Rich 8%, Mystery 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%

  53. #53 Cathedral
    69% 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 68.1%, Action 9.3%, Adventure 6.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%, Retro 4.6%

  54. #54 Zero Moment
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Whalecat Interactive
    Windows

    You wake up trapped in a derelict generation ship. It was humanity's last hope. Your only ally is a suit fused to your skin. It's whispering instructions into your ear. Survive and uncover a mystery thousands of years in the making.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 41.7%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Horror 11.1%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Sci-fi 7.4%

  55. #55 Puppetmaster
    67% 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 54.2%, Hand-drawn 12.1%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Story Rich 7.6%, Combat 4.6%

  56. #56 Astra: Fading Stars
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Dimension OmegaPub: Dimension Omega
    Windows · Linux

    It's you who can make a change. Use your soul to fight the corruption that leaks in the mysterious and atmospheric universe of Astra. Dive deeply into the essence of this world and navigate around danger leaning on truths and secrets. The Stars are Fading! Soon the darkness will swallow them all.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 43.7%, Action-Adventure 14%, Hand-drawn 12.3%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Story Rich 7%

  57. #57 Shadow King
    67% 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 51.7%, Action-Adventure 18%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%, Retro 5.1%, 2D 5.1%

  58. #58 The Weird Dream
    66% matchMostly Positive76% of 111 reviews2024
    Dev: UMO StudioPub: WhisperGames
    Windows

    The Weird Dream is a 2D Metroidvania game set in the ruins of Alpha City. Control a mysterious rabbit, confront mutated inhabitants, level up your skills, and unravel the truth behind Alpha City's destruction.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 55.9%, Action-Adventure 15.3%, Action 8.1%, Hand-drawn 8%, Adventure 6.6%

  59. #59 Star Soraight Fantasy: Magic to reach the sky
    65% matchVery Positive90% of 69 reviews2025
    Dev: Altoseal and HoshikuzunoyoruPub: holo Indie
    Windows · Mac

    Tokino Sora zaps into another world mid-live! Join her Hololive friends in a thrilling Metroidvania-style action-adventure, blending 2D and 3D. Explore a mysterious realm, recover scattered items, and guide Sora’s epic tale to a dazzling finale!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 48%, Female Protagonist 15%, Action-Adventure 14.5%, Action 6.4%, Story Rich 5%

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