- #1 PSYCRON
97% matchVery Positive94% of 113 reviews2021
Dev: Mothware
Windows
A fast-paced 2D handcrafted metroidvania with strange sci-fi environments. Something is roaming the halls, watching your every move.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.2%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Space 12.2%, Side Scroller 11.3%, Soundtrack 9.3% ★
- #2 ARO: Tales In The Dome
96% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: 60K Interactive Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
"ARO: Tales in the Dome" is a 2D hand-drawn action-adventure game. Play as Aro and explore an elemental world sealed beneath the dome. As the journey unfolds, uncover the hidden conspiracy and face the truth about the world, the dome, and yourself.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.1%, Souls-like 16%, Side Scroller 15.1%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Action-Adventure 8.4%
- #3 Zapling Bygone
96% matchMostly Positive80% of 199 reviews2022
Dev: 9FingerGames
Windows
Zapling Bygone is a twisted metroidvania where you murder your foes and steal their abilities by wearing their skulls and absorbing their consciousness into your hive-mind.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22%, Souls-like 13.3%, Side Scroller 13%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Aliens 10%
- #4 Xanthiom Zero
95% matchVery Positive95% of 146 reviews2023
Dev: MathanGames
Windows
Play as Captain Grisham, and uncover the secrets of Planet 4-514 in this thrilling prequel to Side Scape!
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.3%, Space 16%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Aliens 10.9%, Exploration 8.9%
- #5 Grav1ty
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Eduardo MachadoPub: Eduardo Machado
Windows
Discover an enigmatic universe. Explore diverse biomes, face ancient guardians, and uncover hidden secrets in this captivating 2D pixel art platformer. Embark on an unforgettable cosmic odyssey!
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.7%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Open World 10.4%, Space 10.2%, Arcade 9.9%
- #6 GINSHA
94% matchPositive91% of 22 reviews2023
Dev: PolarityFlow, Adrian ZinggPub: PolarityFlow
Windows · Linux
GINSHA is a unique atmospheric pixelart Action Adventure Platformer with special Gravity Shield and Dash Mechanics. It combines a versatile Platformer core with RPG, Souls and Crafting Elements to an Anomaly among Metroidvania games.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25%, Souls-like 16.1%, Side Scroller 15.1%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Open World 9.7%
- #7 Silver Axe - The Honest Elf
93% matchVery Positive87% of 99 reviews2023
Dev: The Island Games
Windows
Classic 2D platformer, play as a nimble elf and dash through the ancient fairytale forest. Defeat powerful Insomniac creatures, cast spells by combining four elements to summon thunder and entangle flame. Collect the heart of the goddess, unleash the hidden power of your Silver Axe.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.7%, Souls-like 16.6%, Side Scroller 15.5%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Action-Adventure 8.5%
- #8 Aeterna Noctis
92% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,140 reviews2021
Dev: Aeternum Game Studios S.L
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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 22.9% ★, Metroidvania 22.5%, Souls-like 15.2%, Side Scroller 9.8%, Action-Adventure 7.2%
- #9 Goo Keeper
91% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2023
Dev: Oria Games Inc.
Windows
Lead Rolly in his adventure within the wonderful world of Shroomast, and explore its deep semi open-world underground. Goo Keeper is a pure metroidvania with tons of unique bosses, hand-crafted worlds and creatures, and tons of awesome abilities.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.3%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Hand-drawn 9.9%, Exploration 9.1%
- #10 Omega Warp
91% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: Cian Games
Windows · Linux
Omega Warp is a sci-fi themed action-adventure, which takes place aboard an interstellar freighter. Explore, upgrade your skills and equipment, and uncover the mysteries surrounding the freighter's loss of communication with the base of operations on Earth.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.3%, Aliens 13.4%, Space 11.9%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Side Scroller 9.6%
- #11 Deer Crusade
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Black Coffee Studio
Windows
Recover scattered gem shards in this puzzle-filled, exploration-driven Metroidvania to restore balance and return home.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23%, Souls-like 16%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Hand-drawn 10.2%, Action-Adventure 9.6%
- #12 Enemies Within
89% matchNo user reviews2028
Dev: BoomSqueak
Windows
Battle corrupted enemies, liberate afflicted allies, and explore a modernly medieval world on the verge of self-destruction in this action-packed 2D side scrolling adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.6%, Souls-like 17%, Side Scroller 16.9%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Exploration 10.4%
- #13 Shards of Memories
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Iron Twelve Games
Windows
Shards of Memories is a hand-drawn Metroidvania where defeated enemies leave behind memories that carry their abilities. Equip these memories strategically, shape your own combat style, and explore a fractured world marked by its past.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, Souls-like 15.6%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Hand-drawn 13.9%, Action-Adventure 11.9%
- #14 Aeterna Lucis
87% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Aeternum Game Studios S.L
Windows
Aeterna Lucis is the highly anticipated sequel to Aeterna Noctis. Following the gameplay steps of the first entry in the series, Aeterna Lucis is a Metroidvania that combines fast-paced combat, a large interconnected map, secret hunting, optional challenges, and a rich and deep story.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24%, Soundtrack 18.7% ★, Souls-like 15.1%, Side Scroller 10.8%, Action-Adventure 9.7%
- #15 Raygun Gadabout
86% matchPositive82% of 22 reviews2025
Dev: Quantum Duck Studio Ltd.
Windows
An exhilarating action-adventure game set in a vibrant retro-futuristic universe. Embark on daring interstellar journeys, uncovering new worlds, and battling formidable alien adversaries. Upgrade your ship and abilities as you explore the vastness of space to save the Galaxy from a hidden threat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.8%, Space 17.4%, Hand-drawn 12.2%, Side Scroller 11.9%, Exploration 8.7%
- #16 Akatori
84% matchMostly Positive70% of 267 reviews2026
Dev: Contrast GamesPub: Games Harbor
Windows
A colorful action platformer with metroidvania elements and a staff that unlocks unique combat techniques and new ways to overcome obstacles. Explore beautiful worlds, fight monsters, and help Mako stop the amber storms that poison all living things.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.9%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Souls-like 12.7%, Exploration 10.1%
- #17 Elysian Echoes
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Grinding Crow
Windows
Elysian Echoes is a traditional, hand crafted souls-like metroidvania with a twist. Take possession of your fallen enemies bodies and unveil your cosmic destiny as you untangle Gaia's turmoil. Adapt to the varied and difficult encounters; learn and use your enemies' moves against them or die trying.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.8%, Souls-like 17.2%, Side Scroller 13.2%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Hand-drawn 10.5%
- #18 Massi
85% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2022
Dev: Farid Iberraken
Windows · Mac
Massi is a retro platformer game with souls like features. Fully made in hand-made pixel art, fun, fast paced. Fighting, exploration, tight controls, puzzle solving, difficult boss fights.
Why similar: Soundtrack 23.3% ★, Metroidvania 21.7%, Souls-like 14.7%, Side Scroller 13.9%, 2D Platformer 12%
- #19 Reso-Seeker
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ralta Studios
Windows · Mac
Resort adventure of exploration, life-sim and a little action. Your guide is in-game "Brochure" filled with map and activities. Check them off as you go. Learn new skills to unlock new areas. Days at the waterpark, nights at the hotel lounge. No enemies. Just your own pace. A cozy Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.6%, Side Scroller 14.6%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Action-Adventure 13.3%, Exploration 10%
- #20 Cosmic: A Journey Among Shadows
83% matchMostly Positive70% of 27 reviews2025
Dev: King's Pleasure
Windows
Embark on a journey through a land of darkness to save your lost shadow. With the help of a mysterious beast’s shadow, master new abilities, outsmart enemies, and uncover hidden truths in your quest to reclaim what’s been taken.
Why similar: Soundtrack 22.2% ★, Metroidvania 20.2%, Side Scroller 13.4%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Hand-drawn 9.5%
- #21 Sinweaver
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jitterbug Games
Windows · Linux
Sinweaver is a 2D Metroidvania Lite that has you cutting your way through fallen angels and cultists alike as you fight your way through hell to escape a grim afterlife. Explore levels and an interactive overworld map to uncover the worlds secrets and why heavens mightiest have fallen to darkness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.1%, Souls-like 18.7%, Side Scroller 13.6%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Hand-drawn 10%
- #22 Lamp Chronicle
82% matchMixed66% of 82 reviews2021
Dev: Pixellica Corp.
Windows
Lamp Chronicle is a 2D platformer game that tells the story of a little hero who travels to save a kingdom in crisis. Defeat enemies against beautiful backgrounds and enjoy exciting battles with bosses.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.9%, Souls-like 18.3%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Hand-drawn 12.4%, 2D Platformer 12.1%
- #23 Alchemonium
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nox Solis Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
What really is alchemy?
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.2%, Souls-like 17.9%, Side Scroller 16.6%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Open World 9.9%
- #24 Midpoint
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Frandy
Windows
Midpoint is a 2D Metroidvania with RPG elements. Destroy, dodge, and steal spiritual energy from your foes. Be possessed by spirits of light and darkness to gain unique upgrades, sacrifice certain traits to unlock greater power. Free the world before being consumed by darkness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.8%, Souls-like 19%, Side Scroller 14.9%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Exploration 8.5%
- #25 Savage Horizons
79% match2 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Insolence Studio
Windows
A compact, exploration-driven metroidvania. Venture across a mysterious island and recover five fragments of a fallen meteor containing a rare and powerful mineral.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.1%, 2D Platformer 18.9%, Hand-drawn 14.4%, Exploration 11.3%, Arcade 10%
- #26 Hippoxxus
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rohan Patel
Windows · Mac
Explore and uncover the mystery of this enormous spaceship by shooting alien creatures in this Sci-Fi Action/Adventure Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.3%, Souls-like 16.9%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Space 11.3%, Action-Adventure 8.8%
- #27 Pain-T
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wheel Of Games
Windows
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 33.9%, 2D Platformer 16.8%, Exploration 13.6%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Open World 10.3%
- #28 Keena The Voidslayer
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Crowning Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A 2-D action adventure platformer where you can absorb and manipulate things with your friend Moku. You can use different abilities to explore and interact with the world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.6%, Side Scroller 16.1%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Exploration 10.1%
- #29 Briar Flame
77% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: HappyDoodz Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
A stylized action-platformer set in a world consumed by eternal thorns. Explore handcrafted zones, unlock new flame-forged upgrades, and face brutal bosses as the Young Emberhost in a desperate attempt to reach the Heart of the Briar.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.1%, Souls-like 21%, Hand-drawn 11%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Stylized 7.6%
- #30 Eden's Guardian
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Voragine Game Studio
Windows
Where shadow falls, it begins. Dive into Eden's Guardian, a challenging metroidvania experience with handmade pixel art set in a world with medieval and fantasy aesthetics devastated by conflict where the history of Gods and humans intertwine.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.4%, Souls-like 17.1%, Side Scroller 15.2%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Open World 9.1%
- #31 Holy Night
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Petoons Studio
Windows
Holy Night is a bloodthirsty action-adventure metroidvania set in a haunted space cruise traveling to Mars. Explore, rescue, and survive, upgrading your combat skills and unique weapons. Kill hordes of vampires and monsters that stand between you and your family to celebrate Christmas on time.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.9%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Space 12.4%, Hand-drawn 10.2%, Souls-like 10.1%
- #32 Dimension Rift Zero
76% 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 28.5%, Souls-like 20.4%, Hand-drawn 9.2%, Open World 9.1%, Exploration 8.8%
- #33 Mendacium
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: The CaecusPub: Team Caecus
Windows
An extinction-level threat looms over a prehistoric world of tribal reptiles and dinosaurs. Adapt, evolve, and outmaneuver savage enemies and seek to prevent the prophesied end of a hand painted jurassic world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.5%, Souls-like 19.6%, Hand-drawn 11.5%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Action-Adventure 7.6%
- #34 Volkolak: The Will of Gods
73% matchVery Positive91% of 269 reviews2026
Dev: Volk TeamPub: Progamefactoryllc
Windows
Volkolak: The Will of Gods is an epic 2D soulsvania in a dark Slavic fantasy setting, with hand-drawn animation. Explore an enchanted world full of secrets and enemies. Your choices will lead to several endings: become a warrior, a werewolf, or join the darkness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.5%, Souls-like 18.4%, Side Scroller 17.4%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Action-Adventure 9.5%
- #35 Phosfi
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: UpRoom Games LLC
Windows · Linux
Phosfi is an atmospheric, metroidvania style action-platformer. Explore and fight your way through a dark and dangerous coastal world full of mysteries and ancient treasures. Discover long buried temples and fend off Eldritch monstrosities in this beautiful 2D hand drawn and animated adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.8%, Soundtrack 27.3% ★, Souls-like 19.6%, Hand-drawn 11.7%, Atmospheric 4.5%
- #36 Peaky Circus
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Xod Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Peaky Circus is a hand-drawn adventure about a mime exploring a broken world of clowns. Discover strange lands, battle quirky monsters, learn new skills, and befriend unusual characters in a charming, melancholic journey.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.5%, Side Scroller 15.8%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Open World 10.1%, Action-Adventure 9.6%
- #37 Wolfstar Adventures in the Inu System
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Good Puppii Studios
Windows · Mac
A sci-fi action-adventure platformer. Travel the Inu System and talk to a colorful cast of NPCs across various worlds. Explore maze-like levels by running, double jumping, and dashing. Fight off various robotic enemies using special melee attacks, and eventually take down the boss of each dungeon.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.7%, Souls-like 17.3%, Space 13.8%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Action-Adventure 10.5%
- #38 Xanthiom 2
71% matchVery Positive95% of 64 reviews2026
Dev: MathanGames
Windows
Play through the next chapter in the Xanthiom saga, now bigger and better than before!
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.3%, Side Scroller 20.8%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, Exploration 11.4%, Aliens 7.8%
- #39 The Eternal Life of Goldman
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Weappy StudioPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
In this breathtaking platformer adventure, explore a vast hand-drawn Archipelago, inspired by ancient fables and depicted in classic frame-by-frame animation, and defeat a mysterious Deity.
Why similar: Soundtrack 24.2% ★, Metroidvania 22.3%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Hand-drawn 10.7%, Action-Adventure 9.7%
- #40 Omega-Altro
75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: RakunPub: Rakun Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Young mercenary Rita was called by some organisation on the mission: piloting and shooting! What secrets this mission has?Fly and explore the underground sectors, find and enter rooms, shoot the enemies, and find switchers to advance!
Why similar: Flight 25.7%, Metroidvania 24.9%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Hand-drawn 9.7%, Exploration 8.1%
- #41 Keaton's Adventure
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Trent SavagePub: Ripsted Studio
Windows · Linux
Keaton's Adventure is an expressive 2D action-adventure platformer. Traverse the recently formed Milkdromeda Galaxy to bring about peace and stomp out an alien invasion!
Why similar: Metroidvania 19.5%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Aliens 14.1%, Space 13.4%, 2D Platformer 12.2%
- #42 Star Child
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Pale Blue Studios
Windows · Linux
Star Child is an explosive new action-adventure set on a sinister alien planet. Fight numerous aliens and formidable bosses, wield powerful explosives and destructive laser weapons, find secrets and unlock new abilities as you progress. Can you survive your dangerous mission?
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.4%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Aliens 13.3%, Space 9.5%
- #43 Gemaboy Zero X
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NAPE GAMES
Windows
Gemaboy Zero X is an action, exploration, and platform Cyberpunk Ploidmania videogame. It is the latest installment in the PLOIDS saga in which Omega will have to travel through time to preserve it and rescue his beloved Alpha!
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.6%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Space 13.4%, Action-Adventure 13.2%, Aliens 13%
- #44 Crown Of Silence
69% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2026
Dev: Nyro Interactive
Windows
Crown Of Silence is a 2D Metroidvania adventure with Souls-like mechanics set in a gothic world. Forge your own combat style with diverse equipment, challenge ruthless bosses, and uncover the dark secrets of a silenced kingdom through environmental storytelling.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.1%, Side Scroller 19.4%, Souls-like 15.6%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Exploration 9.7%
- #45 Awita: Journey of Hope
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 96 reviews2025
Dev: ant_game_projects
Windows · Linux
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 29.8%, Side Scroller 17.4%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Souls-like 15.9%, Exploration 9.9%
- #46 Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus
69% matchVery Positive84% of 1,708 reviews2024
Dev: Squid Shock StudiosPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Flow gracefully through a colorful, hand-drawn 2.5D action platformer inspired by Japanese folklore. Engage in acrobatic aerial combat, unlock powerful mystical abilities, and explore an interconnected world of myth as you seek to unravel the mysteries of your origin.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.4%, Side Scroller 15%, Souls-like 14.7%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Action-Adventure 8.1%
- #47 Voice of Flowers
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tomasz Chabora
Windows · Linux
Embark on an epic adventure full of perils and secrets. Explore distinct forsaken lands of Devetlam and fight your way by jumping on your enemies or showering them with a plethora of magic spells. An open-world platforming action inspired by the classics.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.6%, Side Scroller 15.5%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Open World 9.6%
- #48 Slime Cores
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Echo Lotus Games
Windows
A shape-shifting, pixel-art, story-rich action adventure metroidvania for PC
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.9%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Open World 12.6%, Action-Adventure 12.1%
- #49 Prince of Persia The Lost Crown
68% matchVery Positive84% of 7,020 reviews2024
Dev: Ubisoft MontpellierPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 16.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Dash into a stylish and thrilling action-adventure platformer set in a mythological Persian world where the boundaries of time and space are yours to manipulate.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.7%, Side Scroller 16.6%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Exploration 11.6%, Action-Adventure 8.5%
- #50 Turk-A-Lurk
71% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: ABULABS INC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore a large open world with 5 unique biomes, 100+ collectables, multiple upgrades to unlock allowing new areas to be accessed. 20+ timed bonus levels to test your skills in. Full original soundtrack. Indie Game! Two ways to play! Story mode Metroidvania OR Bonus mode timed precision platforming!
Why similar: Metroidvania 21%, Flight 17.1%, Score Attack 14.1%, 2D Platformer 13%, Open World 11.3%
- #51 ITORAH
69% matchMostly Positive74% of 945 reviews2022
Dev: Grimbart TalesPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Discover the world of Nahucan in this 2D action platformer. You are Itorah, the only human in this strange place. Explore, fight and survive to uncover your past and save Nahucan from its biggest threat, a mysterious plague!
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.7%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Hand-drawn 11.7%, Action-Adventure 10%
- #52 STUCK
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: VaragtP
Windows
STUCK is a retro-style platformer where you play as an astronaut stranded on an alien planet. Use your jetpack to run, jump, and bounce on enemies as you explore levels, avoid hazards, and collect ship parts to rebuild your ship and escape.
Why similar: Flight 26.9%, Side Scroller 19.2%, 2D Platformer 16%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Arcade 11%
- #53 Aeternum Vale
68% matchPositive88% of 24 reviews2022
Dev: pixhellk9
Windows
“Aeternum Vale” is a weird atmospheric Metroidvania set in a cryptic open-world full of dangers, mysteries, and odd characters. Make friends & slice your way through this out of time realm in a infinite quest to save your soul… or give it away?
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.5%, Souls-like 20.7%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Open World 12.6%, Exploration 10%
- #54 Crimson Wanderer
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RottenPixel Studio
Windows · Linux
Blast your way through a thrilling adventure that brings back the spirit of 90s arcade classics… with a modern twist.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.3%, Side Scroller 18.3%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Action-Adventure 14%, Arcade 12.8%
- #55 SHEEPO
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 615 reviews2020
Dev: Kyle Thompson
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 57%
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 35.2%, 2D Platformer 18.4%, Open World 12.4%, Exploration 10.8%, Hand-drawn 8.5%
- #56 Gravy the gravedigger
67% 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 29.9%, Soundtrack 23% ★, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Action-Adventure 13.5%, Open World 9.1%
- #57 Human vs Food
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: OdGames
Windows
Human vs Food is a challenging action platformer game set in a world where food has taken over the world. In battle, you will have to destroy food a lot and skillfully. Explore 100 levels, play as 6 different characters with different skills. Save the world!
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.1%, Soundtrack 22.4% ★, Souls-like 19.7%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Action-Adventure 5.8%
- #58 Fatal Claw
64% matchVery Positive96% of 168 reviews2025
Dev: NDEV GAMESPub: Com2us Holdings
Windows
Dive into Fatal Claw, a Metroidvania game in vibrant 2D artwork. Explore the arcane underworld your way with Kisha. Your ultimate goal is to find the key to the surface world alongside other survivors, while vanquishing infected enemies and absorbing their power. Start your clawsome adventure now!
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.9%, Souls-like 17.1%, Side Scroller 14.6%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Hand-drawn 10.3%