- #1 Enigmoon
97% matchMostly Positive73% of 757 reviews2015
Dev: Tupã Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Metroidvania with challenging puzzles and free exploration as long as you have oxygen.
Why similar: Indie 39.4%, Metroidvania 36.9%, Platformer 23.6%
- #2 Chasm
96% 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 51.6%, Platformer 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Indie 12%, Side Scroller 10.8%
- #3 Alwa's Awakening
96% matchVery Positive80% of 909 reviews2017
Dev: Elden Pixels
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Use your magic staff and progress through a large interconnected world where you'll solve puzzles, fight enemies and defeat bosses in order to help free the land of Alwa. Explore and uncover the secrets by using your platforming skills in this challenging and charming 8-bit adventure game.
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.7%, Platformer 17.2%, Indie 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Side Scroller 8.1%
- #4 Exodus
95% matchMixed56% of 27 reviews2014
Dev: Galhmac Game StudioPub: Multi-Form
Windows
Exodus is a 2D Platform/Exploration (metroidvania) game for Windows, with oldschool gameplay mechanics, and HD native resolution (1920*1200). Musics are made by Yann Van Der Cruyssen (Saira, Block That Matter).
Why similar: Metroidvania 47%, Platformer 26.6%, Indie 26.4%
- #5 External Visions
94% matchMostly Positive79% of 61 reviews2017
Dev: team BitClub
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 58%
An artistic metroidvania with a classic NES era gameplay, taking the player through the life of an average man escaping his depression in a partly imaginary world he created around him. Fight more than 60 enemy types and 5 bosses, uncover more than 160 areas and unlock all powers and items.
Why similar: Metroidvania 54.8%, Indie 45.2%
- #6 Magicians & Looters
94% matchVery Positive87% of 128 reviews2014
Dev: Morgopolis Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Guide three sociopathic apprentices through an open world filled with caves, castles and underground cities as you search for your kidnapped teacher. Discover countless secrets, loot hidden treasure troves, and decapitate your enemies. Or immolate them. Or smack them in the face with fruit.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.4%, Indie 42.6%, Platformer 12%
- #7 Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition
93% matchVery Positive81% of 1,239 reviews2018
Dev: Long Hat HousePub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 46%
In a bizarre universe where the oppressed are on the brink of oblivion, Dandara has awoken to reshape the world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 49.1%, Indie 24.2%, Platformer 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%
- #8 ReSetna
91% matchVery Positive83% of 174 reviews2025
Dev: Today's GamesPub: Module16
Windows
What’s left of humanity are minds trapped in circuits. You are awaken as ReSetna, a warrior on a mission to rescue last human remnants. Explore seven hostile zones, face seven brutal bosses and evolve through a unique upgrade system. Uncover horrifying truth and decide if the future is worth saving.
Why similar: Metroidvania 60.3%, Platformer 23.2%, Indie 16.5%
- #9 Vivid Spirit
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LucasMaxBrosPub: The Hidden Levels
Windows
Red, Yellow, Blue. It's Vivid Spirit! Their abilities are dictated by what color they are and it's up to you to figure out how to use them and when to swap. Guide Vivid and her dog, Spirit, on their many adventures through the world of Paper Craft!
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.9%, Indie 35.7%, Platformer 24.4%
- #10 Albert's Journey
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bite My Pixel
Windows · Mac
Albert’s Journey is a 2d platformer adventure game with a pixel art look.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.2%, Platformer 20.6%, Side Scroller 16.8%, Indie 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%
- #11 CHIP: Rescuer of Kittens
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Khamitovs TeamPub: Valkyrie Initiative
Windows · Mac · Linux
CHIP is a 2D Metroidvania platformer in retro-style where you are a space rescuer of kittens. Explore The Universe in a shiny new spaceship. Travel from planet to planet, fight against an evil Dr.Meowcraft and robots, save the kidnapped kittens!
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.3%, Indie 24.6%, Platformer 20.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%
- #12 Super Panda Adventures
88% matchVery Positive93% of 1,020 reviews2014
Dev: BlueEagle ProductionsPub: Paul Schneider
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
In Super Panda Adventures, you play as the brave panda-knight Fu, who is about to finish his training to become the new guardian of the Princess. At the same day of the big celebration party, some uninvited Robots show up to conquer the planet and take the Princess away in their Space Ships!
Why similar: Metroidvania 52.3%, Platformer 30.1%, Indie 17.5%
- #13 Adventure Apes and the Mayan Mystery
87% matchMixed68% of 22 reviews2016
Dev: ScaryPotatoPub: Groupees Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Go Ape-bit with this fast-paced retro platformer, in which you work to recover a stolen magical artifact in the labyrinth of an ancient temple!
Why similar: Metroidvania 54%, Indie 32.2%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%
- #14 Spaceport Hope
86% matchMostly Positive76% of 488 reviews2016
Dev: team BitClubPub: team BitClub , Sunken Treasure Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A huge hand-crafted world packed with 13 unique bosses, a gripping story, and tons of enemies, Spaceport Hope is the ultimate test of gaming prowess.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.2%, Indie 27.8%, Platformer 25%, Pixel Graphics 12%
- #15 Environmental Station Alpha
86% 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 58.3%, Platformer 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 14.6%, Indie 10.8%
- #16 OUTBUDDIES DX
84% matchMixed70% of 283 reviews2019
Dev: Julian LauferPub: Headup
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Run, gun and explore an open undercity in this otherworldly non-linear Metroidvania adventure about the Old Gods, strange creatures and the remnants of a lost world!
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.9%, Platformer 16.5%, Indie 14%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%
- #17 Super Lemonade Factory
85% matchMixed50% of 44 reviews2014
Dev: initials
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Post World War II, a region in political turmoil. Andre’s father offers to give him his lemonade factory – but on one condition; he and his wife, Liselot, must journey through the entire factory, a task that is easier said than done. Andre and Liselot must combine their unique abilities to make it through each room together.
Why similar: Indie 45.9%, Platformer 35.8%, Pixel Graphics 18.3%
- #18 Demon Peak
84% matchMixed69% of 242 reviews2017
Dev: Kajak Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 43%
In Demon Peak, you play as the nameless warrior, trapped inside the depths of an unholy Mountain. Explore the mysterious and perilous enviroments, fight against a multitude of different enemies and gather magical abilities to overcome the Mountain's evil inhabitants.
Why similar: Metroidvania 49.3%, Indie 22.9%, Platformer 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 13%
- #19 Axiom Verge
82% matchVery Positive90% of 6,442 reviews2015
Dev: Thomas Happ Games LLC
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 59.9%, Platformer 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Indie 10.2%, Side Scroller 4.7%
- #20 Hunter's Legacy
83% matchMostly Positive77% of 56 reviews2016
Dev: Lienzo
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Hunter’s Legacy is an old-school 2D single-player Metroidvania platformer where you control Ikki, a fierce kitty skilled with twin swords and a bow, better known as the Great Huntress of Un'Amak.
Why similar: Metroidvania 52.1%, Platformer 26.4%, Indie 21.6%
- #21 8Doors: Arum's Afterlife Adventure
81% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,561 reviews2021
Dev: Rootless StudioPub: NEOWIZ
Windows
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 53%, Platformer 17.5%, Indie 17.3%, Side Scroller 12.2%
- #22 Dungeon of Zolthan
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 531 reviews2016
Dev: Robert AlvarezPub: New Reality Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Dungeon of Zolthan is a casual, arcade-style metroidvania platformer where your goal is to defeat Zolthan; a powerful mage that lives inside the dungeon. Using an array of powerups and your own wit and guile, guide your character through Zolthan's Dungeon!
Why similar: Indie 47.4%, Metroidvania 31.3%, Platformer 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%
- #23 Gato Roboto
80% matchVery Positive94% of 5,065 reviews2019
Dev: doinksoftPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 49.6%, Indie 15%, Platformer 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Side Scroller 9.4%
- #24 Pixel Pursuit
81% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: Omnichron Studios
Windows · Mac
*In a super deep movie voice* In a world deprived of pixels, Bit needs your help to restore the resolution in Chrominance. By using your sick pixel gun and platforming skills you can help save Chrominance from Spectre and get the girl (just kidding that's totally generic).
Why similar: Indie 43%, Platformer 36.3%, Pixel Graphics 20.7%
- #25 Cathedral
79% matchMostly Positive73% of 445 reviews2019
Dev: Decemberborn Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 50%
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 58.5%, Indie 17.4%, Platformer 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%
- #26 Odallus: The Dark Call
79% matchVery Positive88% of 1,345 reviews2015
Dev: JoyMasher
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The old gods have forgotten this land. No one could save our people when darkness started spreading and collecting human souls for its army. Odallus is a classic exploration/action game, inspired by Ghosts’n Goblins, Demon’s Crest and Castlevania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 51.1%, Platformer 16.2%, Indie 14%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, Side Scroller 5.3%
- #27 Sealed Bite: Extended
77% matchPositive85% of 26 reviews2026
Dev: Ruben S. LuisPub: Pineapple Works
Windows · Mac · Linux
Emilia's life turns into chaos as her family members disappear, one by one. Forced to put her trust in a wolf spirit, Emilia sets off to search the land while pressured into feeding a monstrous power. Will the enigmatic figure she encounters offer guidance, or is Emilia diving head-first into peril?
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.3%, Side Scroller 23.4%, Platformer 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Indie 5.8%
- #28 DARTHY
78% matchPositive85% of 47 reviews2016
Dev: Collin, Kaleb, & JeyaPub: cwade games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
DARTHY wakes up in the hospital and soon finds out he must release the souls of the robots imprisoned in the Gold Doubloons (Gold Coins) by the Giant Space Pirates. Help DARTHY Roll, Bounce, Crash, Fly, and Die to free the unfortunate souls.
Why similar: Indie 44.5%, Side Scroller 22.3%, Platformer 21.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%
- #29 Inexistence Rebirth
78% matchMostly Positive71% of 132 reviews2020
Dev: Jonathan Brassaud
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Rediscover this great Metroidvania game in a brand new version with a lot of features and improvements! Run in a vast world full of mysteries and action in this Metroidvania-style game inspired by the classics of the 16-bit era.
Why similar: Metroidvania 50.1%, Platformer 23.2%, Pixel Graphics 13.9%, Indie 12.8%
- #30 Castle In The Darkness
77% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,266 reviews2015
Dev: Matt KapPub: Nicalis, Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Castle In The Darkness is a fun and challenging shout out to the early days of video games! It's an action exploration platformer with some RPG elements, much like games from the Castlevania or Metroid series. It's super fast-paced, challenging, and full of secrets!
Why similar: Metroidvania 56.1%, Platformer 20.5%, Indie 13%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%
- #31 You Have to Win the Game
76% matchVery Positive93% of 5,714 reviews2014
Dev: Minor Key Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 43%
You Have to Win the Game is a free exploration platformer with a retro 1980s PC aesthetic.
Why similar: Metroidvania 60.8%, Platformer 18.8%, Indie 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 7%, Side Scroller 3.2%
- #32 Elliot Quest
76% matchMostly Positive73% of 189 reviews2014
Dev: Ansimuz GamesPub: PlayEveryWare
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 37%
Elliot Quest is an adventure/RPG where players explore the mysterious Urele island in search of an ancient demon. With 5 dungeons to conquer, 16 bosses to defeat, and countless treasures to discover and hidden areas. Well-balanced gameplay easy to pick up but challenging to master.
Why similar: Metroidvania 52.5%, Indie 18%, Platformer 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 14.6%
- #33 Foregone
74% 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 36.3%, Side Scroller 22.1%, Platformer 18.8%, Indie 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%
- #34 MegaSphere
75% matchMixed64% of 133 reviews2015
Dev: AKGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Play as a special ops combat unit sent to investigate why the stars around Solar System are going dark in MegaSphere — a story-based post-cyberpunk action platformer adventure game of supermassive scale set in early 22nd century: smart guns, robots, self-reconstructing environments, and vast AIs.
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.9%, Indie 26%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Platformer 12.3%
- #35 Eron
75% matchMixed60% of 351 reviews2015
Dev: David MulderPub: SA Industry
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Eron is a 2D platform game that allows the player to actively switch between two parallel realms. The player will have to depend upon this power to finish each level.
Why similar: Indie 41.7%, Platformer 35.8%, Pixel Graphics 22.5%
- #36 Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest
72% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2026
Dev: Cacareco Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Sneak away from your boring family vacation and delve into ancient ruins! Borrow equipment from dead explorers and uncover the secrets of a lost civilization as you leave your parents worried sick. Warning: The Ruby Chest may contain traces of an ancient curse (and gluten).
Why similar: Metroidvania 52.9%, Platformer 16.9%, Indie 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%
- #37 Up And Up
74% match9 user reviews44% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: Junitre Works
Windows
An indie 2.5D parkour game. Make parkour in levels and find the exit!
Why similar: Indie 43.1%, Side Scroller 30%, Platformer 26.9%
- #38 Valdis Story: Abyssal City
73% matchVery Positive84% of 2,710 reviews2013
Dev: Endlessfluff Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Assume the role of Wyatt in this Action/Exploration Platformer as you explore the ruins of a holy city that was lost many years ago. Battle various types of demons, angels, and a new threat known only as the “Ferals”, using swordsmanship, martial arts, and sorcery.
Why similar: Metroidvania 67.5%, Platformer 18%, Indie 9.8%, Side Scroller 4.7%
- #39 Will O Wisp
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 是政屋
Windows
This is a platform action game in which you control light in a world shrouded in complete darkness and rely on it to progress. Use the light to travel from place to place and illuminate the buried truth.
Why similar: Metroidvania 54.4%, Platformer 22.7%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Indie 7%
- #40 Rex Rocket
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 262 reviews2014
Dev: Castle Pixel, LLC.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Inspired by the retro glory days of 8-bit games, Rex Rocket is a traditional 2D platformer brought into the 21st century. Paying tribute to classic NES games like Mario, Mega Man, and Metroid, old-school platformer fans will find Rex Rocket a breath of fresh air.
Why similar: Metroidvania 51.1%, Platformer 22.6%, Indie 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%
- #41 Shadow Complex Remastered
72% matchVery Positive85% of 953 reviews2016
Dev: ChAIR EntertainmentPub: Epic Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
ChAIR’s fresh twist on classic side-scrolling design with modern gameplay is amplified in Shadow Complex Remastered. 10+ hrs of exploration and fast-paced combat from award-winning original game, updated with graphical enhancements, dynamic melee take-downs, and new Master Challenges.
Why similar: Metroidvania 56.4%, Platformer 22.3%, Side Scroller 21.3%
- #42 Iconoclasts
71% matchVery Positive86% of 4,919 reviews2018
Dev: Joakim SandbergPub: Bifrost Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 46.8%, Indie 15.4%, Platformer 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 14.6%, Side Scroller 8.4%
- #43 Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom
70% matchVery Positive89% of 2,575 reviews2019
Dev: Game AtelierPub: FDG Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 48.1%, Platformer 20.9%, Indie 15.7%, Side Scroller 15.4%
- #44 Blue Rabbit, Black Future
70% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2024
Dev: dakenite
Windows
A thrilling 2D platformer, with cute and minimal pixel art style! Enjoy 24 challenging levels and a couple boss battles, all wrapped in a short but intense story with animated cinematics. A compact and intense experience that’s sure to keep you hooked!
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.5%, Side Scroller 25.2%, Platformer 22.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Indie 7.1%
- #45 Flat Kingdom Paper's Cut Edition
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 198 reviews2016
Dev: Fat Panda GamesPub: Games Starter
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
The Flat Kingdom is a beautiful and peaceful 2D land, but now it’s threatened by an evil thief and becoming 3D! The only who can stop the chaos is Flat, a little hero able to change into a circle, triangle or square in order to solve puzzles, overcome obstacles and defeat giant bosses!
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.1%, Indie 29.3%, Platformer 27.6%
- #46 Treasure Adventure World
70% matchVery Positive82% of 278 reviews2018
Dev: Robit Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Set sail for adventure with a paper hat on your head and a magical shrinking boat in your pocket, in search of legendary treasures! Solve tricky puzzles, battle formidable foes, piece together clues and dig up secrets to uncover your own shrouded history as you explore this sprawling open world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.4%, Indie 33.1%, Platformer 23.4%
- #47 TRAIT
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: OctaGames
Windows
Harness the power of the elements in a thrilling 2D Metroidvania adventure! Traverse a plague-stricken kingdom, face deadly foes, and uncover the truth behind a devastating storm. With handcrafted environments and challenging combat, shape your destiny in a world teetering on the edge of ruin.
Why similar: Metroidvania 47%, Side Scroller 24.3%, Platformer 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Indie 5.5%
- #48 Inescapable
71% matchMixed40% of 124 reviews2014
Dev: Magnetic Realms
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 27%
Unravel the mystery uncovered by a remote interplanetary mining operation. What did they find? What threat does it pose? And ultimately, what does it truly mean to be a hero?
Why similar: Metroidvania 53.3%, Indie 29.6%, Platformer 17.1%
- #49 Somnium Shore
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rodrigo Pelegrini R.
Windows
A challenging, 2D Platform Adventure game where all level mechanics can change if you don't stay balanced. Help Ethan to grow up and leave his roots in order to pursue his dreams, find clues about his past and fight against your nightmares in your journey to the Somnium Shore!
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.1%, Platformer 24.5%, Indie 12.6%, Side Scroller 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
- #50 Slumbering Feline
67% matchMostly Positive72% of 46 reviews2025
Dev: The Flavare
Windows · Linux
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 43.8%, Side Scroller 19%, Platformer 17.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Indie 7.3%
- #51 Tiny Dangerous Dungeons
68% matchVery Positive96% of 89 reviews2019
Dev: Adventure Islands
Windows · Mac
Hop into a Game Boy inspired metroidvania adventure! Explore a huge and open dungeon and find ability upgrades to help you in your quest! Can you survive the tiny dangerous dungeons and find the presumably huge treasure?
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, Indie 21.6%, Platformer 19%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%
- #52 Ineth
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mean Light Studio
Windows · Linux
A pixel-art Metroidvania with challenging platformer mechanics, set in a medieval magical world. Discover a great variety of spells and abilities to defeat enemies and solve puzzles. Find mythical charms and items to help Ineth fight her way out of her prison.
Why similar: Metroidvania 56.4%, Platformer 28.5%, Indie 15.1%
- #53 Red Goblin: Cursed Forest
69% matchMostly Negative36% of 39 reviews2015
Dev: Eerie GamesPub: Flying Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Venture into the darkness of the Dream Forest and discover why it's now called "Cursed". Meet interesting characters in a psychological adventure, solve puzzles and learn all about the story of Red; a fire goblin that is now looking to find his master...
Why similar: Metroidvania 50.8%, Indie 24.9%, Platformer 24.4%
- #54 Jumplord
68% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Fabagame
Windows
Jumplord is an action platforming experience with rogue-lite and metroidvania elements. The gameplay focus is on staying in the air by jumping off enemies, using your weapon and knowing the environment to survive each area.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.1%, Indie 38.7%, Pixel Graphics 15.2%
- #55 Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition
67% matchVery Positive92% of 6,988 reviews2014
Dev: Drinkbox Studios
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 66%
The definitive version of the smash-hit Metroidvania-style action-platformer, Guacamelee! STCE adds new levels, powers, challenges, and refinements to the sprawling, ridiculous, Mexican-inspired adventure of the original Guacamelee! Gold Edition.
Why similar: Metroidvania 66.3%, Platformer 31.8%, Side Scroller 1%, Indie 0.8%
- #56 Shantae: Risky's Revenge - Director's Cut
67% matchVery Positive86% of 1,678 reviews2014
Dev: WayForward
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Shantae: Risky’s Revenge – Director’s Cut brings hair-whipping, belly-dancing to your PC! Play one of the most critically acclaimed handheld series of all time, now with brand new features!
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.1%, Platformer 28.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Indie 6.9%, Side Scroller 5.9%
- #57 Ninja Smasher!
67% matchPositive86% of 22 reviews2016
Dev: Q-Cumber Factory
Windows
Ninja dash! Ninja jump! Ninja slash! 8-bit style Ninja platform action game!
Why similar: Metroidvania 58.7%, Indie 23.7%, Pixel Graphics 17.7%
- #58 Pharaoh Rebirth+
66% matchVery Positive92% of 349 reviews2016
Dev: KROBON stationPub: Vaka Game Magazine
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
An ancient evil has been set loose, and Jonathan cursed in the process. Jonathan must now collect seven holy grails from around all of Egypt to cleanse himself of the curse of Sehur the First. Be delighted by the quirky humor, charming characters, and the beautifully designed world, in Pharaoh Rebirth+!
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.1%, Indie 30%, Platformer 19.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%