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 44.4%, Nonlinear 10.5%, Exploration 10.5%, Platformer 8.8%, Atmospheric 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: It shares a deep focus on non-linear exploration, environmental puzzles, and a mysterious, atmospheric world.

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%, Platformer 9.9%, Cute 7.9%, Atmospheric 7.8%, Exploration 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a similarly charming art style and a heartwarming story centered on exploration and connecting a fractured world.

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 40.1%, Nonlinear 11.6%, Exploration 9.3%, Platformer 9.1%, Atmospheric 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a very similar metroidvania structure with a cute, post-apocalyptic aesthetic and satisfying combat.

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 22.5%, Platformer 7.7%, Cute 5%, Action 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: Like Crypt Custodian, it features a feline protagonist in a compact, well-designed metroidvania world.

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%, Exploration 11.5%, Nonlinear 10.2%, Action RPG 9.2%, Cute 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the joy of discovery and exploration through a cute, deceptive exterior that hides a deep, challenging adventure.

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 25.5%, Action RPG 13.4%, Cute 12.5%, Dungeon Crawler 11%, Action-Adventure 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the afterlife theme and a cute yet slightly melancholic tone, focusing on tight combat and exploration.

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 13.9%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Atmospheric 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a beautiful, hand-drawn aesthetic and a whimsical exploration experience set in a ghostly afterlife.

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 49.8%, Platformer 9.7%, Adventure 7.5%, Action 7.1%, Hand-drawn 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: It directly mirrors the afterlife setting and metroidvania gameplay, focusing on a journey through a purgatory-like realm.

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 43.8%, Platformer 11.9%, Exploration 9.3%, Cute 8.4%, Hand-drawn 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: It is a charming, pacifist-focused metroidvania that emphasizes movement and exploration over traditional combat.

Meet Yoku, the pint-sized postman protagonist of Yoku's Island Express! Use a unique blend of pinball mechanics, platforming and open world exploration to unlock the secrets of Mokumana Island, help the locals, awaken ancient deities and much more in this amazing new tropical adventure!

Why similar: Metroidvania 58.7%, Platformer 14.3%, Cute 7.1%, Adventure 6.8%, Hand-drawn 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: This unique metroidvania uses pinball mechanics to create a charming, exploration-heavy experience in a vibrant world.

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 46.9%, Nonlinear 15.8%, Exploration 11.4%, Cute 9.2%, Adventure 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: It blends twin-stick shooting with metroidvania exploration, offering a fresh take on traversing an interconnected world.

SteamWorld Dig is back! Dig deep, gain riches and unearth the terrors of the underworld in this platform mining adventure influenced by classic Metroidvania style games.

Why similar: Metroidvania 58.9%, Platformer 14.2%, Adventure 8.2%, Action 6.4%, Exploration 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: It excels at the loop of digging, exploring, and upgrading, providing a highly polished and satisfying metroidvania experience.

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 52.1%, Platformer 9.7%, Story Rich 7.4%, Adventure 6.5%, Action 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a story-rich metroidvania experience with a strong emphasis on character-driven narrative and creative boss encounters.

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 14%, Atmospheric 13.5%, Colorful 11.5%, Metroidvania 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses heavily on platforming challenges and deep exploration within a colorful, interconnected map.

“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 49.2%, Platformer 13.6%, Atmospheric 12%, Cute 6.9%, Story Rich 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a breathtakingly beautiful world with fluid movement and exploration mechanics that define the genre.

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 50.6%, Platformer 10.7%, Exploration 7%, Hand-drawn 6.6%, Atmospheric 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: It is the gold standard for atmospheric exploration and challenging combat in a beautifully realized, interconnected world.

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 43.1%, Platformer 10.7%, Exploration 10.1%, Hand-drawn 9%, Atmospheric 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a stylish, atmospheric metroidvania experience with a focus on fluid movement and exploration.

ENDER LILIES is a dark fantasy 2D action RPG about unraveling the mysteries of a destroyed kingdom. On this sorrowful journey, encounter horrific enemies against whom a moment of inattention could be fatal. Overcome these hardships and seek the truth with the help of fallen knights.

Why similar: Metroidvania 70.3%, Action RPG 8.8%, Atmospheric 8.5%, Hand-drawn 6.2%, Indie 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: It features a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere and an afterlife-adjacent setting that rewards careful exploration.

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 45.5%, Action RPG 13.8%, Exploration 9.4%, Platformer 9%, Action-Adventure 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: It is a massive, beautiful metroidvania that rewards players for exploring every corner of its expansive, hand-drawn world.

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%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the retro feel of classic metroidvanias with a vast, interconnected world and challenging exploration.

Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight is the fourth installment in the beloved Momodora series of 2D platformers. Unleash ravaging combos against a variety of formidable monsters and deftly dodge your way through a cursed land to seek audience with the Queen and dispel the evil that threatens all life.

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.6%, Platformer 12%, Cute 11.1%, Exploration 11%, Atmospheric 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a tight, atmospheric metroidvania experience with a distinct, dark-yet-cute visual style.

Guide Pronty and its Javelin partner Bront as it defends the once great city of Royla. Explore the deep sea, fight mutant sea creatures, and discover the secrets behind this new Atlantis in this beautiful action-packed adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.6%, Platformer 9.6%, Exploration 9.3%, Atmospheric 8.7%, Action-Adventure 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a unique underwater metroidvania experience with creative combat and exploration mechanics.

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 49.9%, Platformer 12%, Exploration 10.9%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Action 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: It features incredibly polished combat and movement mechanics within a compact, exploration-focused metroidvania structure.

A 2D Metroidvania-style game developed under the supervision of Ryo Mizuno, depicting the story of Deedlit and the events leading up to Record of Lodoss War: Diadem of the Covenant. Use a variety of weapons and spirit powers to unravel the mystery of the labyrinth.

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.8%, Platformer 12.2%, Exploration 10.7%, Cute 10%, Action 5%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a classic, high-quality metroidvania experience with fluid combat and beautiful pixel art.

Explore the fallen world of Penumbra in this precision 3D metroidvania platformer. Slash fierce enemies, conquer deadly traps, uncover ancient temples, and master fast, fluid movement across challenging platforming gauntlets in your quest to restore a fallen kingdom.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.1%, Platformer 11.4%, Exploration 10.3%, Cute 10.2%, Action-Adventure 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: It blends 3D platforming with metroidvania exploration, focusing on movement-based challenges and secrets.

Head back to the Mexiverse in this long-awaited sequel to the smash hit Guacamelee! Uppercut your way to victory across stunning new hand-crafted levels. Featuring a dense and colorful world, new luchador moves, sassy new bosses, twice the enemies, and 300% more chickens!

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.1%, Platformer 11.6%, Exploration 7.6%, Funny 7.6%, Action-Adventure 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a vibrant, action-packed metroidvania experience with a humorous tone and excellent platforming 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 73.4%, Platformer 6.8%, Action 5.5%, RPG 4.8%, Exploration 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: It is a quintessential metroidvania that offers deep customization and a vast, rewarding world to explore.

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 41.8%, Hand-drawn 12.1%, Cute 9.5%, Exploration 9.3%, Platformer 7.5%

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 25.7%, Cats 17.4%, Action RPG 14.2%, Exploration 7.8%, Platformer 6.5%

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%, Hand-drawn 13.2%, Platformer 12.1%, Atmospheric 5.8%, Exploration 5%

Why You'll Like It: It features stunning hand-drawn art and a chaotic, exploration-heavy metroidvania loop.

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 66.3%, Platformer 10.8%, Adventure 5.5%, Exploration 4.3%, Action 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses heavily on secrets and exploration, rewarding players who look beyond the surface of its retro world.

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 70.2%, Platformer 10.4%, Exploration 4.5%, Action 4%, Adventure 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: It is a classic-style metroidvania that emphasizes discovery, strange alien environments, and unique power-ups.

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 44.5%, Exploration 9.5%, Platformer 8.4%, Action-Adventure 7.9%, Adventure 7.1%

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 36.3%, Cats 18.4%, Nonlinear 15%, Exploration 8.6%, 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%, Exploration 9.2%, Platformer 9.2%, Action-Adventure 8%

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%, Funny 16.2%, Platformer 13.9%, Action 9%, Indie 4.5%

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 30.9%, Cats 20.5%, Hand-drawn 9.9%, Platformer 8.8%, Action-Adventure 7.6%

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 29.2%, Nonlinear 12.6%, Hand-drawn 9.4%, Platformer 8.1%, Action-Adventure 6.8%

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 40.1%, Cats 30.6%, Hand-drawn 8.8%, Exploration 8.8%, 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 37.4%, Cats 24.7%, Atmospheric 8.2%, Cute 8.1%, Action-Adventure 7.8%

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 33.2%, Hand-drawn 10.3%, Platformer 8.4%, Atmospheric 7.9%, Cute 7.5%

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 41.2%, Nonlinear 15.8%, Platformer 11.3%, Cute 11%, Exploration 7%

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%, Platformer 10.2%, Cute 8.4%, Exploration 8.1%, Action-Adventure 7.8%

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%, Exploration 12.2%, Platformer 11.9%, Cute 8.2%, Puzzle 6.6%

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 26.9%, Hand-drawn 12.8%, Nonlinear 11.6%, Platformer 7.6%, Cute 6.8%

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 37.7%, Cats 17.7%, Hand-drawn 10.2%, Platformer 8.9%, Atmospheric 6%

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%

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 34.4%, Hand-drawn 10.2%, Platformer 8.6%, Exploration 8.1%, Action-Adventure 7.3%

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%, Nonlinear 13.5%, 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 31.8%, Action RPG 18.4%, Cute 11.3%, Exploration 10.8%, Funny 8.2%

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 28.3%, Nonlinear 18.5%, Exploration 10.1%, Platformer 10.1%, Cute 8.3%

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 46.8%, Platformer 12%, Adventure 7.9%, Action 6.9%, Exploration 6.3%

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 46.3%, Exploration 11%, Atmospheric 9.6%, Platformer 9.6%, Story Rich 8.5%

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 47.3%, Platformer 11.6%, Exploration 10.3%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Cute 9.1%

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 41.3%, Nonlinear 14.2%, Exploration 10%, Cute 8.9%, Action-Adventure 8.2%

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%, Nonlinear 15.1%, Platformer 9%, Exploration 8.9%, Atmospheric 7.1%

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 34.9%, Nonlinear 15.4%, Platformer 9.5%, Action-Adventure 7.8%, Exploration 7%

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%

Umbraclaw tells the story of Kuon, a house cat who has died in the mortal world, after she awakens in the Soulplane, a realm of the dead. She must challenge the perilous underworld to return home to her owner in this 2D action adventure.

Why similar: Platformer 28.6%, Cats 26.3%, Action 21.9%, Adventure 21.3%, Singleplayer 1.9%

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 13.7%, Exploration 12.4%, Platformer 11.4%, Story Rich 9.1%