60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, 2D, Metroidvania, Pixel Graphics.
Hop on a flying crab and go on an adventure that blends exploring intricate branching stages with blistering shoot 'em up action. Gather upgrade materials, escape with the goods, discover hidden areas, and take down 15 unique bosses to save Crater City.
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a cute little metroidvania with challenging combat and witchcraft 🧙🍐
HeroSquare
HeroSquare is a minimalist metroidvania where you must find your missing heart friend in a strange and colorful world full of danger. Armed with your ability to parry & reflect enemy bullets, you will face formiddable bosses, discover cryptic secrets and explore for new powers!
a cute little metroidvania with challenging combat and witchcraft 🧙🍐
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.9%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Retro 10.5%, Cute 7.9%, Exploration 7%
HeroSquare is a minimalist metroidvania where you must find your missing heart friend in a strange and colorful world full of danger. Armed with your ability to parry & reflect enemy bullets, you will face formiddable bosses, discover cryptic secrets and explore for new powers!
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.6%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Side Scroller 12%, Nonlinear 11%, Retro 9.5%
Dodge bullets, missiles and lasers in battle as you wrap your head around that bunny girl costume! Combo away with your mighty Piko Hammer or spam various spells from afar with your fiery fairy friend. Explore and explode through Rabi-Rabi Island as you collect power-ups and uncover secrets...
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.1%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Exploration 6.8%, Cute 6.7%
Armed to the teeth, players begin as Neptune in an unworldly 8-bit space dimension ravaged by creatures who burst endless waves of bullets. Shoot, dodge, and defeat the boss in six unique bullet-hell worlds.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Cute 8.5%, Retro 8.1%, Anime 7.2%
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: Metroidvania 27.1%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Nonlinear 13.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.3%, Exploration 7.1%
Lightwood is an immersive semi-open world Metroidvania. Master your skills and fight magnificent Lords as you unravel the ancient mysteries behind the kingdom's decay.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.8%, Nonlinear 20.4%, Souls-like 19.4%, Exploration 7%, Colorful 4%
Embark on an epic action-adventure as you slash, dash, and combo your way through a vast, vibrant world. Explore and uncover hidden secrets. Customize your build to triumph in spectacular boss battles. Experience a tale of mystery, magic, and mayhem in TEVI, a bullet hell metroidvania!
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.7%, Bullet Hell 20%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Anime 6.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%
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 35.8%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Nonlinear 12.4%, Exploration 8.5%, Cute 5.4%
Throw a dude at another dude! Badass Brigade is a light-hearted 2D action game where you shoot, punch, grab, and throw your foes. Take on missions where you can explore the world and uncover a wide variety of weapons and gear for new ways to fight.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Nonlinear 7.3%, Side Scroller 6.2%, Colorful 6.1%
A short 2D pixel-style metroidvania where you explore, fight bosses, aquire items and abilities and find secrets. Inspired by games such as You Have to Win the Game and VVVVVV.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.5%, Nonlinear 23.5%, Retro 10.5%, Exploration 9%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%
Unite the FELLAS and fight for FREEDOM!
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Cute 6.1%
Twinland is a Metroidvania set in a kingdom full of weird creatures, dangerous dungeons and powerful artifacts. Explore varied locations, fight numerous bosses – and be on lookout for secrets 'cause they are everywhere!
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.1%, Nonlinear 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Exploration 6.7%
Side-scrolling bullet hell shooter: ‘The Adventure of the Little Girl in the Red Hood and Little Bird Companion in a World of Swords and Magic!’ If you can read the enemy attacks and dodge the ones you should avoid, it might be surprisingly straightforward (All dodging them is perfectly fine too).
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.8%, Side Scroller 28.3%, Bullet Hell 28.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%, Action 4.5%
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 35.6%, Souls-like 16.2%, Nonlinear 9.1%, Exploration 6.7%, Cute 5.9%
Explore a silent, crumbling world in Silent Santicado! A retro journey through a fallen kingdom tainted by lost magic. Explore overgrown ruins, encounter a cast of peculiar characters, and defeat a menagerie of twisted enemies as you search for the source of Santicado's curse.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.5%, Souls-like 19.7%, Nonlinear 16.9%, Retro 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 6%
A game about saving a dying planet.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.7%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Retro 7.9%, Exploration 7.8%, Cute 5.7%
「Koumajou Remilia: Scarlet Symphony」 is an action side-scroller based on the world-famous 「Touhou Project」. The legendary 2009 title comes back with modern upgrades including HD remastered graphics and a number of bonus content, ready to give fans more convenient and pleasant gameplay experience.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.7%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Exploration 6.8%, Cute 6.1%
Embark on an adventure through space with the ferocious HELLSTAR SQUADRON. Dodge wave after wave of bullets, shoot the demons back to hell, and save the galaxy in this fresh, retro shoot 'em up/bullet hell experience!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.5%, Bullet Hell 28.5%, Retro 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, 2D 4.9%
キャラをじっくり育てながら広い世界を冒険する――。 そんなSTGの最終編。ショットを合成して、いいとこどりのショットも作れる！ シリーズ最強の敵たちに最強の武器やスキルの組み合わせで対抗し、 この物語の真実に辿り着いてください―
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Side Scroller 15.8%, Cute 5.3%
Origami Flight is a sidescrolling 2D shoot' em up where you control a paper airplane with a simple but challenging mission: to save the Origami World. Now you must beat 6 different stages with tons of enemies in order to save the Tsuru from the evil Origami Fox.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.8%, Side Scroller 21.6%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Colorful 7.5%, Retro 7.4%
You are a small bird traveling through 7 valleys to find the Simurgh and bring life back to your village.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34%, Souls-like 20%, Nonlinear 15.1%, Exploration 9.5%, Cute 8.2%
Slumbering Feline is a single-player, one-shot game featuring a feline-themed story. Step into the shoes of Momo, who finds herself lost in a strange dream and trying to escape from her slumber. Can Momo find her way out of this dreamscape?
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.5%, Side Scroller 15.7%, Retro 9.3%, Exploration 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
Runic Curse Remastered is a thrilling action RPG Metroidvania that transports you to a cursed island. Explore dark and diverse locations, battle hordes of enemies and mighty bosses. Forge your own playstyle by combining various weapons with magical runes to overcome all challenges.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.2%, Souls-like 20.8%, Nonlinear 10.6%, Side Scroller 9.7%, Exploration 5.7%
A Tactical Shmuplovania. Aerostrike combines elements from Metroidvania, Bullet Hell, and Shmup genres. Take flight in the MF-01 Aerostrike, explore a large underground base, battle against squadrons of hostile ships of all shapes and sizes, and find a way to escape alive.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Retro 6.7%, Pixel Graphics 4.1%
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 34.9%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Souls-like 15.4%, Exploration 8.7%, Cute 6.5%
ASCENXION is a 2D shoot 'em up game where you explore the field to progress. Players must overcome puzzles, traps, elite units, boss fights, and other various obstacles while navigating the field. Grow stronger through rewards earned, to uncover the truth of this world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Side Scroller 15.7%, Colorful 4.8%
Escape Zolstar is a metroidvania where you explore, collect powerups, fight enemies, and defeat bosses.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.5%, Nonlinear 22.7%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Exploration 7.7%, Retro 6.5%
Fly through the sky! Rain down fire on the enemy forces from above! Enjoy solid combat and simple non-linear exploration in this high flying side-scrolling action shooter!
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Side Scroller 15%, Pixel Graphics 5%
Draw your path to victory in Art Strikers! A unique art themed bullet hell shoot-em-up that looks and plays like a beautiful work of art.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Bullet Hell 24.8%, Side Scroller 19.1%, Cute 6.7%, Colorful 6.4%
Globulo is a Metroidvania blended with Bullet Hell elements. Hand-drawn, Globulo invites you to immerse yourself in a strange microscopic world corrupted by infections that threaten the world!
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.3%, Bullet Hell 30.2%, Nonlinear 8.8%, Adventure 6.5%, Cute 5.9%
Chill metroidvania maximizes non-linear exploration & puzzle-platforming. Frequent checkpoints, no currency, no combat. Gain friends & abilities. Collectables-as-media; tarot cards, weird podcasts, and songs from over 20 bands; all found within a surreal papercraft world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.4%, Nonlinear 14.6%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Retro 10.6%, Cute 7.3%
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 30.8%, Bullet Hell 25.5%, Souls-like 15%, Nonlinear 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Uncle Che! Explore a vibrant 2D world, battle whimsical enemies, and uncover secrets to retrieve the stolen ingredients and save the recipe for legendary bread in this charming Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.6%, Nonlinear 18.2%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Exploration 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 7%
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 33.9%, Side Scroller 18.1%, Souls-like 18%, Exploration 10%, Cute 5.6%
Super Glitter Rush is a boss-rush style bullet hell shoot-em-up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.7%, Bullet Hell 28.4%, Cute 8.7%, Retro 6%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%
Last souls is a 2D side-scrolling Metroidvania soulslike game.The player controls a mysterious caped character and explores a labyrinthine, dark and cold world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.6%, Nonlinear 20.7%, Souls-like 18.9%, Side Scroller 9.3%, Exploration 6.4%
Dive into the decaying machine world of DREIFRAME, a pixel-art metroidvania packed with challenge. As a Frame, a sword-wielding robot, fight brutal enemies, exploit their weaknesses, unlock powerful but risky abilities, and uncover the land’s story through exploration and combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.7%, Souls-like 21.8%, Nonlinear 8.7%, Exploration 5.8%, Side Scroller 4.6%
Explore a charmingly beautiful, hand-crafted pixel art world and help Violet on her journey searching for her sister. Uncover its mysteries, face its threatening foes, and run 'n gun your way through this challenging action-metroidvania - which will put your true platforming skills to the test.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Side Scroller 8.9%, Exploration 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%
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 31.8%, Side Scroller 19%, Nonlinear 15.4%, Exploration 8.7%, Cute 7%
2D-Action-Platformer with terrain transformation. Place tiles to reach new heights, block incoming projectiles, or hide yourself from the enemy. All abilities/weapons acquired are equipped at all times. Stand still and hold fire for a laser beam, move and fire for a bubble, move and hold to roll…
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.5%, Nonlinear 19.1%, Souls-like 17.6%, Side Scroller 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%
Explore a massive interconnected labyrinth of grottos, castles, and groves in this 2D retro-inspired Action RPG.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, Souls-like 19.7%, Side Scroller 17.3%, Nonlinear 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 3.7%
Go Alone is a pixel art soulslike metroidvania adventure with magical ranged spells and fast-paced combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44%, Souls-like 23.7%, Exploration 9.7%, Adventure 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%
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 30.5%, Nonlinear 17.3%, Souls-like 15.3%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Exploration 7.5%
Tim-Tim the Gnome must journey through mysterious dungeons to find his kidnapped girlfriend while battling fierce monsters with dubious origins.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Nonlinear 6.2%, Colorful 5.7%
The lighthouse has gone dark! You awake as Mothboy, last in a long line of lightkeepers summoned when something goes wrong. In this action packed adventure you climb, fight and explore the depths of Cliff Kingdom searching for the lost light.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.5%, Souls-like 21.4%, Nonlinear 14.4%, Exploration 9.9%, Adventure 4.2%
Experience the emotional life of a zombie with his butt stuck in a microwave. It's a 2D platformer with critical thinking based combat where each different enemy feels like a puzzle to solve instead of relying on brute hack & slash tactics.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.6%, Nonlinear 20.2%, Souls-like 18%, Exploration 8.8%, Colorful 5.9%
Explore the mysterious and beautiful planet Gomi on foot or with your spaceship in this action packed platformer and space shooter hybrid. Your mission is simple, retrieve A.N.N.E and escape.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Adventure 7.7%, Retro 6.3%
A legendary series returns with a grand new adventure! Enjoy a colorful action-adventure game made alongside Ryuichi Nishizawa, creator of the original Wonder Boy in Monster World series.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.6%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Adventure 7.3%, Exploration 6.4%, Cute 6%
An auto-2D side-scroller shoot'em up game that aims to be beginner-friendly for someone who has never experienced a shoot'em up bullet hell game before.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Side Scroller 27.5%, Cute 6.6%, 2D 3.3%
Dormiveglia is a 2D metroidvania starring Quinn, the whip-wielding hero of Spring Plaza. Join Quinn as they team up with the other heroes and allies of Elysium, and search for the four sacred Runes hidden about before they fall into the hands of Somnia!
Why similar: Metroidvania 37%, Side Scroller 21.6%, Nonlinear 20.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%, 2D 3.7%
Do you like watching cute girls kick butt? ELYSION is a new 2D Sci-fi side scroller shooting game! ! While the girls are all unique and cutesy, journey with them to delve deep into the story and world of ELYSION! Your mission to save the world begins here!!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Adventure 9.3%, Anime 7.9%, Cute 7.5%
Embark on a thrilling journey as a space mercenary! Customize your ships with powerful weapons and modules, choose contracts and destinations, and battle enemy fleets and epic bosses. Your decisions shape the universe around you, so forge your path in this action-packed space shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Bullet Hell 25.7%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Retro 8.2%, Exploration 8.2%
In this side-scrolling fantasy game, originally released in 1987, take on the role of a lone hero, fighting to defeat an evil warlock. Utilise a wide range of magical spells. Collect experience points to upgrade your character, until you are ready to face Zahgrim!
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Retro 11.7%, Colorful 4.5%
A girl named Herb who claims to be a great witch lives in a poisonous swamp on the outskirts of a faraway country. One day, a red jewel is stolen from a shrine under her control. Herb escapes the swamp for the first time in order to recover her jewels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Bullet Hell 25.3%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Retro 12.2%, Cute 8.7%
Celestia is a solo-developed indie game. An angelic bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you defeat enemies throughout the skies, and relax on a floating island with your companions.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Side Scroller 26.6%, Anime 3.7%, Action 2.9%
Play as a cat in this 2D world where you discover new abilities and paths to finally reach the summit. What's there? Even I don't know. Yet. Oh, it now has local co-op.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.4%, Nonlinear 22.1%, Exploration 11.8%, Cute 9.3%, Colorful 6.7%
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 39.2%, Side Scroller 19.8%, Souls-like 15.7%, Exploration 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%
Delve into the depths of a mechanical world in this cute, adventure-exploration game. Explore and fight in a land full of corrupt robots and machinery. All while seeking answers to the mysteries around you.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.6%, Nonlinear 14.1%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Exploration 8.4%, Retro 7.9%
Gather a harem of cat girls and save the world from the Singularity Dragon! It's a fun mix of metroidvania and dating sim, where every choice you make has consequences, and love is the surest step to victory!
Why similar: Metroidvania 36%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Retro 8.3%, Anime 7.3%, Exploration 6.8%
