Games Like Crypt Custodian

Explore a dense, interconnected labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items to manipulate your environment in surprising and meaningful ways. Encounter beautiful and unsettling creatures, as you attempt to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.8%, Nonlinear 10.4%, Exploration 10.3%, Platformer 8.7%, Atmospheric 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Like Crypt Custodian, this game features dense, interconnected exploration and a charming, mysterious atmosphere.

Pounce inside of your cozy armored mech and set off on a dangerous trek through an alien underworld full of irritable creatures and treacherous obstacles in a valiant effort to save your stranded captain and his crashed spaceship.

Why similar: Metroidvania 47%, Cats 22.7%, Platformer 7.6%, Cute 5%, Action 5%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a cat protagonist in a metroidvania setting, mirroring the feline charm and exploration of the seed game.

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 39.2%, Platformer 9.9%, Cute 7.8%, Atmospheric 7.7%, Exploration 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the same vibrant, approachable art style and focus on fluid, satisfying platforming and combat.

Explore a land filled with lost legends, ancient powers, and ferocious monsters in TUNIC, an isometric action game about a small fox on a big adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.2%, Exploration 11.4%, Nonlinear 10.2%, Action RPG 9.2%, Cute 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: The game captures the sense of discovery and rewarding exploration found in the best metroidvanias while maintaining a cute aesthetic.

Reaping souls of the dead and punching a clock might get monotonous but it's honest work for a Crow. The job gets lively when your assigned soul is stolen and you must track down a desperate thief to a realm untouched by death - where creatures grow far past their expiry.

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.7%, Action RPG 13.2%, Cute 12.4%, Dungeon Crawler 11%, Action-Adventure 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the whimsical afterlife theme and tight, action-oriented combat of the seed game.

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 44%, Platformer 11.9%, Exploration 9.2%, Cute 8.4%, Hand-drawn 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes non-violent exploration and platforming, matching the gentle yet engaging tone of the seed game.

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 40.3%, Nonlinear 11.5%, Exploration 9.2%, Platformer 9.1%, Atmospheric 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a similar focus on exploration and atmospheric world-building within a compact, polished metroidvania framework.

Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.

Why similar: Metroidvania 50.8%, Platformer 10.7%, Exploration 7%, Hand-drawn 6.5%, Atmospheric 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: While more challenging, it is the gold standard for atmospheric exploration and interconnected world design in the metroidvania genre.

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 38.1%, Cats 17.5%, Hand-drawn 10.1%, Platformer 8.9%, Atmospheric 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers high-quality, tight combat mechanics and a unique world that will appeal to fans of the seed game's action-adventure elements.

An action adventure about a ghost’s journey through the afterlife. Possess enemies and the environment and fend off hostile spirits in pursuit of starry fragments from a past life.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 18%, Cute 14.3%, Exploration 13.8%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, Atmospheric 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: It shares a whimsical, afterlife-focused premise and a distinct, hand-drawn art style that emphasizes exploration.

Have a Nice Death is a 2D action roguelike where you play as an overworked Death, whose employees have run rampant, completely throwing off the balance of souls - and his vacation plans. In order to restore order, you'll have to grab your trusty scythe and show your employees who's boss.

Why similar: Metroidvania 54.1%, Funny 16.1%, Platformer 13.8%, Action 9.1%, Indie 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game leans into the afterlife theme with a humorous, stylish approach to action-adventure gameplay.

Catmaze is a fairy metroidvania inspired by Slavic myths. Age-old tales will come to life in the unforgettable adventure of Alesta, a sorceress whose courage guides her through mysterious paths and dark forests in search of the lost road to Nav, the world of the dead.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.9%, Action RPG 14.3%, Platformer 10%, Exploration 9.1%, Action-Adventure 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A metroidvania featuring a cat-themed protagonist that explores folklore-inspired worlds with a similar sense of adventure.

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 46.9%, Platformer 11.9%, Adventure 7.9%, Action 6.9%, Exploration 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game features colorful, charming visuals and diverse ability-based exploration that feels very similar to the seed game.

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 49.9%, Platformer 9.6%, Adventure 7.5%, Action 7.1%, Hand-drawn 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: It directly mirrors the afterlife setting and 2D exploration mechanics found in the seed game.

A handcrafted open-world platformer set in a world built by Mushrooms! Explore different locations filled with secrets, acquire new abilities and use those abilities to reach new places!

Why similar: Platformer 19.8%, Exploration 13.9%, Atmospheric 13.4%, Colorful 11.5%, Metroidvania 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title provides a deep, exploration-heavy metroidvania experience with a focus on platforming precision.

Get injected into the microscopic world of BioGun. Face viral threats and winding corridors on your mission to save man’s best friend from the inside. Will you save dog-kind from extinction?

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.4%, Hand-drawn 10.3%, Platformer 8.4%, Atmospheric 7.8%, Cute 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique, atmospheric take on the metroidvania genre with a focus on exploration and combat.

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 47%, Nonlinear 15.6%, Exploration 11.4%, Cute 9.2%, Adventure 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: It blends top-down exploration with metroidvania progression, offering a fresh take on the genre's structure.

Deep within the realm of sleep, Sybil finds herself pulled to a distorted castle. Grow strong, and unlock new abilities to build up a deep movement system, fight enemies, find secrets, and free the weary soul of Castle Sansa, in this retro-inspired 3D Platformer Metroidvania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 56.1%, Nonlinear 15.2%, Platformer 11.5%, Exploration 10.8%, Adventure 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game emphasizes movement-based exploration and a cute, stylized aesthetic that feels very modern and fun.

Restore the Sun’s light and end the Eternal Eclipse in this 2D fast-paced action-platformer game inspired by Peruvian cultures. Explore hand-crafted environments, battle and improve your skills to defeat the Four Keepers that stole the power of the Sun.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27%, Hand-drawn 12.8%, Nonlinear 11.6%, Platformer 7.6%, Cute 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title features a vibrant, hand-drawn aesthetic and a focus on exploration that matches the seed game's charm.

Blast off in a 2D metroidvania adventure bursting with platforming thrills, deep exploration, and explosive action. Assemble a crack team of heroes to save the world in Blast Brigade!

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.1%, Platformer 10.2%, Cute 8.3%, Exploration 8%, Action-Adventure 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines a cartoonish aesthetic with solid metroidvania exploration and satisfying combat.

Marko: Beyond Brave is an action-packed Metroidvania adventure. Wander through lush forests and crumbling castles, battle corrupted creatures, and escape intricate traps. Jump, slash, and shoot your way through challenging foes and mighty bosses inspired by Slavic myths and legends.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.6%, Hand-drawn 10.1%, Platformer 8.6%, Exploration 8.1%, Action-Adventure 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: It features fast-paced combat and exploration that aligns well with the action-adventure focus of the seed game.

“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning Action-Platformer crafted by Moon Studios.

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.4%, Platformer 13.5%, Atmospheric 11.9%, Cute 6.9%, Story Rich 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: It is a masterclass in atmospheric exploration and fluid, platforming-heavy metroidvania gameplay.

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 45.7%, Action RPG 13.8%, Exploration 9.3%, Platformer 9%, Action-Adventure 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a massive, beautiful world to explore with deep combat systems similar to the seed game.

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 50.1%, Platformer 12%, Exploration 10.8%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Action 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers stylish, fast-paced combat and exploration mechanics that are highly polished.

Explore an abandoned space station in this retro-themed explorative action platformer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 66.5%, Platformer 10.7%, Adventure 5.5%, Exploration 4.4%, Action 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a deep, rewarding exploration experience that focuses on secrets and world-building.

Play as android MIO in this mesmerizing metroidvania where you explore the Vessel, an enormous technological ark overgrown with machines gone rogue. Uncover its secrets, enhance MIO's abilities, and save the spaceship and its residents from oblivion.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.6%, Platformer 10.6%, Exploration 10%, Hand-drawn 9%, Atmospheric 8.1%

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 70.3%, Platformer 10.3%, Exploration 4.5%, Action 4%, Adventure 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic of the modern metroidvania era, it excels at providing a sense of mystery and discovery.

Destroy... Absorb... Grow... GRIME is a fast and unforgiving Action-Adventure RPG in which you crush your foes with living weapons that mutate form and function, and then consume their remains with a black hole to strengthen your vessel as you break apart a world of anatomical horror and intrigue.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.1%, Action RPG 12.8%, Platformer 10.8%, Action-Adventure 8.3%, Exploration 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a surreal, atmospheric world and challenging combat that will appeal to fans of the seed game's deeper mechanics.

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!

Why similar: Metroidvania 73.5%, Platformer 6.8%, Action 5.5%, RPG 4.7%, Exploration 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a traditional, expansive metroidvania experience with a vast array of abilities to unlock.

Sundered is a chaotic hand­-drawn metroidvania where you resist or embrace ancient eldritch powers, a challenging and unique take on a classic genre from the creators of Jotun, now with local co-op!

Why similar: Metroidvania 52.2%, Hand-drawn 13.1%, Platformer 12%, Atmospheric 5.7%, Exploration 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: It features a unique, surreal afterlife-adjacent setting and intense combat encounters.

Explore a vast, interconnected dream world full of secrets and collectibles in this metroidvania adventure inspired by classic 2D platformers. Reclaim your lost memories to save Slumberland from the mysterious Oblivion.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.9%, Hand-drawn 12%, Cute 9.5%, Exploration 9.3%, Platformer 7.5%

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 43%, Cute 10.3%, Platformer 10.1%, Exploration 9.8%, Action-Adventure 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: It combines a cute aesthetic with surprisingly deep combat and exploration mechanics that reward curiosity.

SwooshCat is a vibrant precision-platformer adventure. Leap, dash, slash, stab, roll, and ricochet your way through a charming pixel world as you help a brave little cat 🐾 explore and battle!

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.8%, Cats 17.3%, Action RPG 14.1%, Exploration 7.7%, Platformer 6.5%

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 44.6%, Exploration 9.4%, Platformer 8.4%, Action-Adventure 7.9%, Adventure 7.2%

Five animal friends with unique abillities unite in this metroidvania adventure! You'll need to master each animal's skill to complete your quest! Play as the dog, duck, cat, frog and raccoon at the same time!

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.6%, Cats 18.3%, Nonlinear 14.9%, Exploration 8.5%, Cute 7.2%

This game is a Metroidvania game with intense battle. Explore the world and collection power-ups with your cute cat girl! When magic curse suddenly occurred in a small town and all the residents grew cat ears, the real cat girl Nyaruru started her way to uncover the truth...

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.8%, Cute 10.8%, Platformer 9.2%, Exploration 9.1%, Action-Adventure 8.1%

A creature-scanning metroidvania. Explore an ancient paradise before it's lost forever. Study the EMUUROM creatures, document your findings in the EMUUDEX, and use what you learn to unlock new paths.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.2%, Nonlinear 15.1%, Platformer 9.1%, Exploration 8.9%, Atmospheric 7%

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 31%, Nonlinear 13.9%, Hand-drawn 9.9%, Platformer 8.3%, Exploration 7.4%

Gastova is a lighthearted 2D platform adventure game. As the Guardian Witch of Arkana, Gastova must keep the balance of magic, solve a mystery involving the elemental fount guardians, discover hidden truths, and protect the future of her world from ominous forces before it's too late...

Why similar: Metroidvania 34%, Cats 14.3%, Platformer 9.8%, Exploration 7.9%, Cute 6.9%

Constance is a 2D hand-drawn action adventure featuring a paintbrush-wielding artist, striving to escape from a colorful but decaying inner-world, created by her declining mental health.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.4%, Nonlinear 12.5%, Hand-drawn 9.4%, Platformer 8.1%, Action-Adventure 6.9%

A Planet Full of Cats is a hidden object adventure with metroidvania-style exploration in true Devcats fashion. Explore diverse biomes, unlock new powers and uncover ancient secrets!

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.3%, Cats 30.5%, Hand-drawn 8.7%, Exploration 8.7%, Puzzle 4.4%

In this Marioid styled game you can help little cat Bobo. Jump on enemies, run, scratch and spit furballs to fight your way back home. Bobo feels completely powerless and struggles to get in shape at first, but he constantly learns new mechanics and abilities.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.6%, Cats 24.5%, Atmospheric 8.1%, Cute 8.1%, Action-Adventure 7.9%

Explore in a black-and-white world. You'll encounter interesting enemies, feel smooth physics effects, freely combine props to solve fun puzzles, use powerful weapons, and defeat cool bosses.

Why similar: Metroidvania 51.1%, Exploration 12.1%, Platformer 11.9%, Cute 8.2%, Puzzle 6.6%

Vampire hunters are after a mischievous vampire girl, and it's up to her pet bat to save the day. Flap through peril in this open-ended precision “batformer” with a unique control scheme that re-contextualizes precision platformer trappings and flips them upside-down!

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.4%, Nonlinear 15.7%, Platformer 11.3%, Cute 10.9%, Exploration 6.9%

Draw spells on your screen as the Nekomancer! Swap between the realms of life and death, revive ghosts, and uncover Tombstone Tower's haunting truth!

Why similar: Cats 41.5%, Atmospheric 10.7%, Story Rich 9.7%, Cute 9.6%, Puzzle 8.3%

A Bomb Caterpillar's Big Adventure! "Öoo" is a charming yet mysterious exploration puzzle platformer where you discover creative ways to use bombs!

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.6%, Platformer 11.9%, Exploration 11.8%, Cute 11%, Puzzle 6.5%

Oh hello dearie.. Babushka needs to clean up her big magical cellar. Use hag magic, or just hit stuff with your broom.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.5%, Nonlinear 18.4%, Platformer 10.1%, Exploration 10.1%, Cute 8.3%

Explore the mysterious island of Kindara in this vibrant 2D action-adventure. Fight and platform your way through jungles, icy peaks, castles, and crystal caverns in a non-linear interconnected world. Adventure awaits!

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.2%, Nonlinear 13.4%, Exploration 8%, Hand-drawn 7.9%, Cute 6.5%

In Cat Quest III you play as a purrivateer in a freely explorable 2.5D open-world swarming with Pi-rats. You can sail the seas in your ship for treasures galore! But prepare for peril, as the Pirate King aims to hunt you down...

Why similar: Cats 31.7%, Action RPG 18.4%, Cute 11.2%, Exploration 10.8%, Funny 8.1%

Are you ready for the first Yoyovania?! In this 2D top-down adventure you'll explore a sprawling urban landscape, reinterpreting your surroundings through your mastery of yoyo tricks. Navigate the city's many districts, fight rival crime bosses, and regain the influence of the Pipistrello family!

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.3%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, Exploration 12.4%, Platformer 11.3%, Story Rich 8.9%

Master Key is a top-down adventure game with a strong focus on item-based exploration and secrets. Embark on a journey to discover what that key could be used for and meet colorful characters!

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.4%, Nonlinear 14.1%, Exploration 9.9%, Cute 8.8%, Action-Adventure 8.2%

Explore an interconnected world full of platforming challenges in this short metroidvania. Reach new areas by swinging from ceilings, throwing bombs, bouncing off spikes, and more. Examine dozens of artifacts, commune with forgotten gods, and piece together what happened to Auridia.

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.5%, Exploration 10.9%, Atmospheric 9.6%, Platformer 9.6%, Story Rich 8.4%

Play as a brave cat in Wanderer, a top-down action roguelike. Reclaim your stolen sausages, battle enemies, and upgrade your cat to grow stronger in a heartwarming adventure full of charm and surprises.

Why similar: Metroidvania 53.5%, Dungeon Crawler 20.6%, Atmospheric 10.9%, Adventure 6.9%, Indie 4.1%

Use and upgrade magic items, collect hidden treasures, and uncover the secrets between two worlds in this cute isometric puzzler! When a certain vacationing Elephant stumbles upon a way into the land of the dead, will she unwittingly let something far more sinister slip through?

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.1%, Nonlinear 15.3%, Platformer 9.5%, Action-Adventure 7.9%, Exploration 6.9%

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 66.9%, Platformer 9.7%, Action 9%, Adventure 8.7%, Indie 5.7%

A vibrant sci-fi platform adventure game where you help Maxwell the dog explore unfamiliar worlds, make strange new friends and contend with mysterious forces - by jumping, shooting, slicing, shrinking, warping and drilling.

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.1%, Platformer 14.6%, Exploration 11.6%, Adventure 7.2%, Action 6.3%

A retro-casual platformer game! No matter who you are! Get your cat ears ready, BRING IT ON! Set off on the crazy journey to rescue your sister!

Why similar: Cats 31%, Cute 12.1%, Platformer 12%, Exploration 8.9%, Funny 8.7%

Alwa’s Legacy is a modern retro game full of dangerous dungeons, mystic items and ancient secrets. Upgrade your magic and choose your own path in this non-linear adventure game brimming with exploration.

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.4%, Platformer 11.6%, Exploration 10.2%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Cute 9%

Go on an adventure in a world packed with secrets helped by your friend, a poulp with many abilities. Explore, solve puzzles, wander across dungeons, blast through races and much more in this cute game inspired by the best 3D platformers

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.5%, Platformer 11.5%, Cute 10.7%, Exploration 9.8%, Action-Adventure 8%

Metroidvania dungeon crawler about Death & Grief full of puzzles, secrets & challenges. Inspired by old GameBoy Color games with Retro Pixel Art Aesthetics but with challenging boss fights & Lore-Rich

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.1%, Dungeon Crawler 15.9%, Exploration 10%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Story Rich 8.5%