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  1. #1 Death's Gambit: Afterlife
    97% matchVery Positive81% of 5,476 reviews2018
    Dev: White RabbitPub: Serenity Forge
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Death's Gambit: Afterlife is a challenging 2D action platformer with deep RPG elements. As an agent of Death bound to his service, unravel the mystery of Siradon and discover the true price of immortality.

    Why similar: Souls-like 36.3%, Metroidvania 24.7%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%, Difficult 5.7%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%

  2. #2 Blasphemous
    96% matchVery Positive90% of 62,190 reviews2019
    Dev: The Game KitchenPub: Team17
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash combat set in the nightmare world of Cvstodia. Explore, upgrade your abilities, and perform savage executions on the hordes of enemies that stand between you and your quest to break eternal damnation.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 34.6%, Souls-like 25.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%, Difficult 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%

  3. #3 Void Memory
    96% matchMixed67% of 230 reviews2017
    Dev: Gustav
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    You, who was born in a world full of darkness, should wander this hollowed land to find the Relics for a person who created you. However, fallen and lost souls with trap-filled trials await in your course of doing so. Can you survive in this crumbling world and start a new era?

    Why similar: Metroidvania 23.5%, Souls-like 21.9%, Difficult 9.5%, RPG 9.2%, Side Scroller 8.1%

  4. #4 Unworthy
    95% matchVery Positive81% of 842 reviews2018
    Dev: Aleksandar Kuzmanovic Games Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    UNWORTHY is a hardcore combat-focused metroidvania without jumping. Explore a grim universe, discover new weapons and abilities, and defeat the vile creatures that plague the land.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 32%, Souls-like 30.9%, Dark Fantasy 10.2%, Difficult 9.4%, RPG 5.5%

  5. #5 Emberbane
    94% matchMixed49% of 95 reviews2026
    Dev: Hamlet Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Four elements. One destiny. Embark on an elemental journey inspired by tales of balance and power, reborn as a Metroidvania adventure.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 20.7%, Souls-like 14.3%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Hack and Slash 11.1%, 2D Platformer 9%

  6. #6 DEVIATOR
    94% matchMixed68% of 988 reviews2024
    Dev: Gami Studio
    Windows

    Deviator is a Metroidvania game centered around deflect, featuring exquisite 2D hand-drawn visuals. Exploring unknown wilderness and mysterious cities, delving into enigmatic realms of consciousness and encountering peculiar creatures. Try to find the truth behind this chaotic world.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, Souls-like 22.4%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Platformer 8%, Dark Fantasy 7.9%

  7. #7 Skelethrone: The Chronicles of Ericona
    93% matchMostly Positive79% of 292 reviews2024
    Dev: 70`StrikePub: Valkyrie Initiative
    Windows · Linux

    Skelethrone is a challenging 2D action platformer with RPG elements inspired by games like Castlevania and Dark Souls.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 24.4%, Souls-like 21.5%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Difficult 10%, Dark Fantasy 10%

  8. #8 Last Vanguard
    92% matchVery Positive86% of 91 reviews2025
    Dev: Cool Tapir Studios
    Windows

    Explore a stunning hand-crafted world ravaged by war and ruled by a evil tyrant. Face a wide variety of enemies as you customize your strategy, switch weapons, and unlock powerful abilities

    Why similar: Metroidvania 28.7%, Souls-like 22.3%, Side Scroller 16.4%, Difficult 11.5%, Platformer 8.1%

  9. #9 Kingdom Shell
    91% matchVery Positive89% of 232 reviews2023
    Dev: Cup of PixelsPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    Kingdom Shell is an atmospheric 2D platformer with a captivating storyline. Explore the local lands to stop the invasion of nightmarish creatures and unravel the mysteries of the Kingdom.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 23.6%, Souls-like 19.7%, Side Scroller 11.4%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Dark Fantasy 8%

  10. #10 Solateria
    90% matchVery Positive85% of 331 reviews2026
    Dev: Studio DoodalPub: SHINSEGAE INFORMATION and COMMUNICATION Inc.
    Windows

    Solateria is a hand-drawn action Metroidvania with parry-focused combat. A small fire warrior journeys to find the Primordial Flame, the world’s last hope against the Shadow Plague. Defeat foes with stylish parries and explore mysterious realms to uncover the world’s secrets.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 27.3%, Souls-like 23.7%, Difficult 12.8%, Dark Fantasy 8.5%, 2D Platformer 7.5%

  11. #11 SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen
    91% matchMostly Positive77% of 78 reviews2019
    Dev: Planet Tobor
    Windows

    A 2D action/platforming adventure with a healthy dose of RPG elements set in the hostile world of Lor, a classic sword and sorcery setting. The slave-hungry Argeshii empire dominates the known world, old and false gods conspire; brutal combat is the only means of survival!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 24.1%, Souls-like 22.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%, Difficult 9.4%, Hack and Slash 9.3%

  12. #12 Salt and Sanctuary
    89% matchVery Positive89% of 21,497 reviews2016
    Dev: Ska Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.

    Why similar: Souls-like 41.1%, Metroidvania 22.3%, Difficult 9.3%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%, Platformer 4.7%

  13. #13 Watcher Chronicles
    89% matchVery Positive86% of 169 reviews2022
    Dev: Third Sphere Game Studios
    Windows · Mac

    Become a glutton for punishment and persevere, alone or with a friend, against 20+ merciless bosses and legions of skeletal nightmares in this savage yet charming 2D souls-like.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 23.7%, Souls-like 23.2%, Difficult 11.7%, Hack and Slash 9.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%

  14. #14 The Tarnishing of Juxtia
    88% matchMixed68% of 654 reviews2022
    Dev: Actual NerdsPub: Mastiff
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 57%

    As the final creation of the Goddess, Juxtia, journey through the ruins of two divine kingdoms, overrun by the Tarnishing. Challenging combat, a hauntingly beautiful score, and a sinister narrative work in unison to make The Tarnishing of Juxtia an unforgettable 2D dark fantasy action RPG.

    Why similar: Souls-like 26.3%, Metroidvania 20.8%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Platformer 8.3%

  15. #15 Foregone
    87% matchVery Positive81% of 1,393 reviews2021
    Dev: Big Blue Bubble
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    Foregone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art. Collect an arsenal of powerful weapons and unravel a compelling story of regret and conspiracy as you slice your way through hordes of enemies to save Calagan.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 23.7%, Souls-like 18.5%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Difficult 9.8%, Platformer 9.2%

  16. #16 Elderand
    86% matchMostly Positive75% of 777 reviews2023
    Dev: MantraPub: Graffiti Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    Only the strong will conquer this gruesome action platformer with RPG elements. Dismember demonic creatures and terrifying bosses by wielding brutal weapons in intense skill-based combat. Slay or be slain as you collect glory and treasure in this nightmarish 2D world.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 28.6%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Hack and Slash 12.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.6%, 2D Platformer 9.4%

  17. #17 Winds Of Arcana: Ruination
    85% matchMostly Positive79% of 129 reviews2025
    Dev: Brewed GamesPub: 1312 Interactive
    Windows

    Discover the secrets of a sundered world as you help Aryn save his comrades in this story-rich, fully-voiced, 2.5D action-platformer. Fight terrible dangers and explore ancient mysteries as Aryn uncovers the forces that forge his destiny.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 21.8%, Souls-like 19%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Hack and Slash 12%, Difficult 10.6%

  18. #18 Souldiers
    86% 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 49.1%, Difficult 14.1%, Souls-like 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Action 3.5%

  19. #19 GRIME
    84% matchVery Positive85% of 6,299 reviews2021
    Dev: Clover BitePub: Akupara Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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 25%, Souls-like 22.7%, Difficult 11.1%, Side Scroller 10.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%

  20. #20 Beholgar
    84% matchMostly Positive74% of 358 reviews2022
    Dev: Serkan Bakar
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 43%

    Beholgar is a classically styled metroidvania action adventure. Explore caverns, ancient woods, and deadly castles; battle creatures and solve ancient mysteries at the kingdom.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, Side Scroller 16.4%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Platformer 11.4%, Dark Fantasy 8.5%

  21. #21 Aeterna Noctis
    82% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,963 reviews2021
    Dev: Aeternum Game Studios S.L
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    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: Metroidvania 28.4%, Souls-like 23.9%, Difficult 13.3%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Platformer 9.2%

  22. #22 Unbound: Worlds Apart
    82% matchVery Positive84% of 1,299 reviews2021
    Dev: Alien Pixel Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    Summon portals to overcome vicious beasts, devious puzzles and fiendish platforming challenges. Master the unique powers of each portal to stop the collapse of reality, while exploring lush, hand-drawn worlds and unraveling a deep narrative full of mysteries.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 25.2%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Souls-like 12.4%, Platformer 10.9%, Difficult 9.6%

  23. #23 Deepening Fire
    81% matchMostly Positive72% of 628 reviews2023
    Dev: VeryBigDogPub: Merlion Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Deepening Fire is a side-scrolling action adventure game. Choose different classes, with appropriate equipment, explore hidden complex map, defeat powerful enemies, expose the conspiracy of the chaotic world, experience the souls-like battle

    Why similar: Metroidvania 22.8%, Souls-like 22%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Difficult 12.9%, Platformer 8%

  24. #24 Mahluk:Dark Demon
    83% matchMixed66% of 168 reviews2016
    Dev: Serkan Bakar
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Mahluk is a hack and slash platformer game with pixel-art style graphics and retro style addicting gameplay.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 19.7%, Hack and Slash 15.2%, Difficult 11.9%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Platformer 10.5%

  25. #25 Moonscars
    80% matchVery Positive84% of 1,436 reviews2022
    Dev: Black MermaidPub: Balor Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    Push the limits of your combat skills, and master new abilities to progress through an unforgiving nonlinear 2D world. Face off against the relentless darkness that seeks to destroy you. In Moonscars, every death is a lesson learnt—and as you overcome each challenge, new truths will be revealed.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 27.6%, Souls-like 23.6%, Side Scroller 8.7%, 2D Platformer 8%, Hack and Slash 6.1%

  26. #26 Stray Savior
    79% matchVery Positive93% of 61 reviews2025
    Dev: Gustav
    Windows

    Stray Savior is a 2D action platformer packed full of lethal traps, precise jumps, and powerful bosses. Venture through the dystopian world with weapons and skills, to prove yourself and forge your own path.

    Why similar: Side Scroller 26.3%, 2D Platformer 21.1%, Platformer 17.6%, Difficult 9%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%

  27. #27 Super Dungeon Boy
    81% matchMostly Positive79% of 212 reviews2017
    Dev: Tower Up Studios
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 12 minMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 27%

    2D platform game focused on intense combat against enemies and exploration of secret areas in dark dungeons full of dangers.

    Why similar: Side Scroller 24.2%, Difficult 18.8%, Platformer 15.7%, Exploration 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%

  28. #28 3000th Duel
    79% matchMostly Positive72% of 623 reviews2019
    Dev: NEOPOPCORN Corp
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 51%

    3000th Duel is action-adventure game that has speedy, exciting battles as its charm. Fight against monsters with your own style of battle to travel an unidentified world and discover a secret hidden.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 19.9%, Souls-like 18.3%, Side Scroller 10.9%, Hack and Slash 10.2%, Difficult 9.2%

  29. #29 Aestik
    78% matchMostly Positive78% of 91 reviews2024
    Dev: Hooded Traveler Games
    Windows

    Make impactful decisions in moral dilemma situations, which will change the course of your journey through this atmospheric, hand-drawn metroidvania. Explore the hazardous paths of the Realm of Aestik and fight its corrupted inhabitants as you unravel its deep-rooted mysteries.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 22.9%, Souls-like 20.3%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%

  30. #30 Volgarr the Viking II
    77% matchVery Positive82% of 97 reviews2024
    Dev: Digital Eclipse
    Windows

    A hardcore, 2D action-platformer where only precision can keep you from death.

    Why similar: Souls-like 18.2%, Hack and Slash 16.8%, Side Scroller 15.9%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Platformer 11.3%

  31. #31 After Death
    78% matchVery Positive89% of 166 reviews2017
    Dev: After Death Team
    Windows

    After Death is a platform / exploration game in a dark and hostile world. With the help from lost souls, you will have to find a way to open a gate which seems to be the only exit from this mysterious world infected by monsters.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 47.3%, Side Scroller 13.5%, Platformer 9.1%, 2D Platformer 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%

  32. #32 WarriOrb
    77% matchMostly Positive79% of 175 reviews2020
    Dev: Not Yet
    Windows · Linux

    Demons, giants, mutants, and a talking Ball with hybrid limbs?! In WarriOrb you play as a mighty demon trapped in an unlikely body. The path ahead is not an easy one. Will you do whatever it takes to regain your freedom?

    Why similar: Metroidvania 21.8%, Souls-like 20.7%, Side Scroller 13%, Difficult 10.3%, Dark Fantasy 8.5%

  33. #33 Hyper Light Drifter
    75% matchVery Positive93% of 18,466 reviews2016
    Dev: Heart Machine
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.

    Why similar: Difficult 17.6%, Metroidvania 14.7%, Hack and Slash 14.2%, Souls-like 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%

  34. #34 Gravethorn
    74% matchVery Positive90% of 63 reviews2026
    Dev: Volviir
    Windows

    Gravethorn is a 2D platformer that combines soulslike and metroidvania elements with deep storytelling. The story follows an Inquisitor who has lost his memory, searching for his forgotten past along with his regrets.

    Why similar: Souls-like 29.8%, Side Scroller 20.7%, Difficult 15.3%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Dark Fantasy 7.8%

  35. #35 The Last Faith
    73% matchVery Positive84% of 5,200 reviews2023
    Dev: Kumi Souls GamesPub: Playstack
    Windows
    Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Dive into the latest evolution of The Last Faith: a dark and gothic fusion of metroidvania and soulslike. Engage in merciless and precise combat with a huge range of weapons, firearms, and custom executions. Let nothing stand in the way of your journey to salvation.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 30.6%, Souls-like 26.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%, Difficult 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%

  36. #36 WarriOrb: Prologue
    76% matchVery Positive88% of 399 reviews2019
    Dev: Not Yet
    Windows · Linux

    WarriOrb: Prologue is a free standalone demo for the action platformer WarriOrb, where you play as a mighty demon trapped in an unlikely body. The path ahead is not an easy one... Are you ready to do whatever it takes to regain your freedom?

    Why similar: Metroidvania 21.9%, Souls-like 20.1%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Difficult 10.7%, Dark Fantasy 8.3%

  37. #37 The End Is Nigh
    74% matchVery Positive94% of 3,330 reviews2017
    Dev: Edmund McMillen
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    The End Is Nigh is a sprawling adventure platformer where you die a lot, but thats ok because you are probably already dead anyway.

    Why similar: Difficult 39.1%, Platformer 32.2%, 2D 5.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%, Adventure 4.5%

  38. #38 Hollow Knight
    71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 534,538 reviews2017
    Dev: Team Cherry
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 41.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    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 32.5%, Souls-like 22.6%, Difficult 12.1%, Platformer 8.8%, Dark Fantasy 5%

  39. #39 Immortal Planet
    76% matchMixed62% of 390 reviews2017
    Dev: teedoubleuGAMES
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 30%

    Immortal Planet is an action RPG with challenging combat that rewards patience and punishes recklessness. Explore the crumbling remains of a society of immortals trapped in endless cycles of rebirth. Fight your way to discover the planet's mystery and escape its curse.

    Why similar: Souls-like 49.8%, Hack and Slash 11.5%, Difficult 10.4%, RPG 9.5%, Dark Fantasy 5.6%

  40. #40 Eastern Exorcist
    72% matchVery Positive84% of 6,714 reviews2021
    Dev: Wildfire Game(无锡野火数字科技有限公司)
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Eastern Exorcist is a stunning 2D side-scrolling action RPG set in a fantasy eastern world with the vicious spirits and monsters. Play as a skilled exorcist against chaotic evil to fight your way through the brutal world, and experience different stories of joy and sorrow.

    Why similar: Souls-like 26.4%, Side Scroller 19.8%, Hack and Slash 16.9%, Platformer 7.9%, RPG 7.3%

  41. #41 Genopanic
    73% matchMostly Positive77% of 364 reviews2024
    Dev: Mobirate
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Genopanic is a pixel-art, Metroidvania-inspired adventure-platformer. Explore corridors of the space station, teeming with secrets and dangers, and engage in boss fights. Solve puzzles and uncover hidden mysteries in the dark atmosphere of a sci-fi research complex. Discover the truth with each step

    Why similar: Metroidvania 30.7%, Side Scroller 18.2%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Platformer 10.1%, Exploration 7.2%

  42. #42 MIO: Memories in Orbit
    70% matchVery Positive83% of 2,890 reviews2026
    Dev: Douze DixièmesPub: Focus Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    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 31%, Souls-like 18.9%, Difficult 11.3%, Platformer 9.8%, 2D Platformer 7.7%

  43. #43 Devious Dungeon 2
    73% matchMostly Positive78% of 89 reviews2020
    Dev: WoblywarePub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
    Windows

    Devious Dungeon 2 is a medieval-focused action platformer with RPG-styled upgrades and procedurally generated levels. It is said that great adventures await behind the walls of this dark castle. A dark castle filled with dungeons, danger, and loot!

    Why similar: Side Scroller 21.5%, Hack and Slash 19.9%, Difficult 16.1%, Platformer 11%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%

  44. #44 Paradox Soul
    75% matchMixed43% of 623 reviews2018
    Dev: Ritual GamesPub: GrabTheGames
    Windows
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 57%

    Paradox Soul is a chilling fight for exploration and survival; a Metroidvania pixel action-shooter hybrid!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 32.1%, Difficult 14.3%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Platformer 11%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%

  45. #45 Katanaut
    69% matchVery Positive90% of 354 reviews2025
    Dev: VoidmawPub: Acclaim, Inc.
    Windows

    Katanaut is a fast-paced, Metroidvania-inspired action roguelite blending fluid combat and cosmic horror. Slash, dodge, and wield powerful abilities as you battle through a station sprawling with twisted, once-human horrors. Adapt, survive, and descend into the shadows to uncover dark secrets.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 23.1%, Souls-like 20.7%, Hack and Slash 12.7%, Difficult 11.4%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%

  46. #46 The Tribulation Entanglement
    72% matchMostly Positive78% of 60 reviews2022
    Dev: Anxious Neck Games
    Windows

    You are the Entangled One, a malformed entity. Traverse the flesh wastes under the eye of an eternal eclipse. Delve deep into the planet's guts. Uncover a fleshy ecosystem. Engage in deliberate, challenging combat, using your whiplike arms and collectible sub attacks to augment your combat style!

    Why similar: Side Scroller 25.2%, Difficult 19%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Old School 12.9%, Platformer 12.1%

  47. #47 Guns of Fury
    68% matchVery Positive88% of 848 reviews2025
    Dev: Gelato Games Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Guns of Fury is a retro-inspired action platformer that combines the run & gun and Metroidvania genres. Explore a vast interconnected world, gain new abilities and weapons, battle epic bosses and stop the plans of an evil corporation before it’s too late!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 36.2%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Platformer 12.7%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Old School 10.5%

  48. #48 Unto The End
    70% matchMostly Positive76% of 470 reviews2020
    Dev: 2 Ton StudiosPub: Stephen & Sara
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 48%

    Master tactical sword fighting combat, or discover ways to avoid bloodshed. A journey that trusts you from beginning to end.

    Why similar: Difficult 15.3%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Platformer 13.9%, Atmospheric 10.7%, Action 10.7%

  49. #49 Devious Dungeon
    70% matchVery Positive83% of 408 reviews2019
    Dev: WoblywarePub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    Set in the Dark Ages, Devious Dungeon is a medieval focused action platformer with RPG styled upgrades.

    Why similar: Difficult 21.5%, 2D Platformer 19.9%, Platformer 15%, Dark Fantasy 14%, RPG 8%

  50. #50 Xanthiom Zero
    68% matchVery Positive96% of 127 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 33%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Platformer 8.9%, Side Scroller 8.3%, Exploration 8%

  51. #51 Rusted Moss
    67% matchVery Positive90% of 1,532 reviews2023
    Dev: faxdoc, happysquared, sunnydazePub: PLAYISM
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Rusted Moss is a twin-stick shooter metroidvania where you sling around the map with your grapple, blasting your way through witches and rusted machine monstrosities alike. This wasteland once harboring mankind has since fallen, and Fae long forgotten now knock on humanity's door...

    Why similar: Metroidvania 31.2%, Platformer 17.8%, Difficult 15.2%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%

  52. #52 Environmental Station Alpha
    69% matchVery Positive83% of 1,601 reviews2015
    Dev: Arvi TeikariPub: Hempuli Oy
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%

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

    Why similar: Metroidvania 54.9%, Platformer 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Difficult 9%, Exploration 3.6%

  53. #53 Chasm
    69% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,617 reviews2018
    Dev: Bit Kid, Inc.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Explore the depths below a remote mountain town in this procedurally-generated Adventure Platformer. Taking inspiration from hack 'n slash dungeon crawlers and Metroidvania-style platformers, Chasm will immerse you in a fantasy world full of exciting treasure, deadly enemies, and abundant secrets.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 52.1%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Platformer 10%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, RPG 7%

  54. #54 Dead Cells
    64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 178,807 reviews2018
    Dev: Motion Twin
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 13.5 hrsMean: 41.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 22.9%, Souls-like 20.4%, Hack and Slash 12.6%, Difficult 10.9%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%

  55. #55 Fallen Tear: The Ascension
    65% matchVery Positive86% of 172 reviews2026
    Dev: Winter Crew StudiosPub: CMD Studios
    Windows

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 22.7%, Souls-like 20.8%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Hack and Slash 9.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%

  56. #56 Beyond the Ice Palace 2
    67% matchMixed67% of 123 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 24.4%, Dark Fantasy 14.1%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Difficult 12.5%, Platformer 10.5%

  57. #57 Oblitus
    71% matchMixed52% of 135 reviews2015
    Dev: Connor Ullmann
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%

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    Why similar: Souls-like 52.3%, Platformer 23.8%, Action 12.1%, Adventure 11.8%

  58. #58 Bat to Bed
    66% matchVery Positive88% of 59 reviews2025
    Dev: Brothers Make Games
    Windows · Mac

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    Why similar: Difficult 31.7%, Old School 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, Platformer 9.2%, Atmospheric 9%

  59. #59 Vigil: The Longest Night
    66% matchVery Positive86% of 3,533 reviews2020
    Dev: Glass Heart Games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Embark on a journey through the longest night with Leila, a valiant member of the Vigilant Order. Delve into the hidden truths shrouded in eternal darkness, unravel the mystery surrounding Leila's enigmatic sister, and confront the eldritch horrors lurking in a world that has lost the light of day.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, Souls-like 23.2%, Side Scroller 15.4%, Difficult 11.4%, Platformer 8.1%

  60. #60 Chamber of Darkness
    71% matchMixed46% of 67 reviews2018
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    Windows
    Median: 6 minMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 26%

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    Why similar: Difficult 26.4%, Platformer 24.3%, Adventure 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Atmospheric 10.8%

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