- #1 Pain-T
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wheel Of Games
Windows
Pain-T is an exploration-driven metroidvania where color is your greatest weapon. Restore a world drained of paint, overcome hostile creatures, unlock colorfull powers, reveal hidden paths, and paint your own destiny.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.8%, 2D Platformer 15%, Exploration 11.1%, Action-Adventure 8.4%, Colorful 5.6%
- #2 Cloud Seeker
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MagniFish Studios
Windows
Drift adventurously in the world of Cloud Seeker! A Chinese inspired action-platformer where Yun, a young rabbit once chosen to inherit a great legacy, has to prove his worth after a sealed god is unleashed upon the world with the help of his trusted companions.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29%, 2D Platformer 17.1%, Action-Adventure 12%, Platformer 8.4%, Exploration 8.1%
- #3 The Ramsey
96% matchVery Positive93% of 67 reviews2023
Dev: IKINAGAMES
Windows
The Ramsey is a 2D platformer that allows you to play as cute squirrel characters solving puzzles using various weapons. Explore maze-like islands and overcome difficult obstacles with the strongest squirrels in the universe.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.7%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Exploration 8.4%, Platformer 7.9%
- #4 Croakspire
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lotus Arcade
Windows
Dive into a fortress labyrinth crawling with monsters, defending yourself with your... tongue? As a frog, it's your best bet to traverse this retro-inspired 2D metroidvania title. Collect treasures to gain permanent upgrades, discovering new areas of the massive interconnected map with them!
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.2%, 2D Platformer 17.9%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Exploration 8.8%, Adventure 5.1%
- #5 Akita: King Pig Thinks Pink
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Karuma Games
Windows
Akita: King Pig Thinks Pink is a 2D adventure-platformer metroidvania with hand-drawn animations, for 1-2 player local co-op.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30%, Co-op 15.8%, 2D Platformer 14%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Exploration 8.2%
- #6 Jumper Jon
94% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: Ogre Pixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Jumper Jon is a 30-second metroidvania-style platforming adventure!
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.9%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Exploration 9.1%, Platformer 6.8%
- #7 Ariana and the Elder Codex
93% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International, Inc.
Windows
Ariana must restore the Codices and unravel the Library's hidden truths...
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.3%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Platformer 7.7%, Exploration 6.1%
- #8 Elysian Siege
92% matchPositive95% of 37 reviews2025
Dev: Hell Hound GamesPub: ESAT
Windows
Stand in Keziah’s footsteps and heed the Divine Order. Jump your way through, reclaim your goddess’s temple, obliterate enemies, and find the Tear of Creation in this beautiful platformer game!
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.5%, 2D Platformer 15.9%, Nature 11%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Exploration 8.6%
- #9 SOLDIER ADVENTURE
91% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Xiao Dong
Windows
This is a 2D platform adventure game that supports both single player and online multiplayer gameplay. ASDW for move, space bar for jumping, left Shift for sprinting, left mouse buton for attacking, right mouse button for striking.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Cartoon 10.9%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Co-op 7.3%
- #10 PATHFINDER 08
91% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: THIAGO COSTA MENDES
Windows
Pathfinder 08 is a fun and challenging adventure. It is a platform game with a focus on exploration and retro inspiration with some RPG elements.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.4%, 2D Platformer 20%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Exploration 10.3%, Adventure 4.6%
- #11 Stomp and the Sword of Miracles
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Frogteam Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Meet a charming cast of little creatures and save the world from a mischievous god in this character-driven metroidvania! Explore a world full of lost secrets, make new friends, and use strange creatures to your advantage to reach new heights!
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.3%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Cartoon 11.2%, Exploration 10%, Platformer 6.6%
- #12 Keena The Voidslayer
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Crowning Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A 2-D action adventure platformer where you can absorb and manipulate things with your friend Moku. You can use different abilities to explore and interact with the world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.2%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Exploration 9.2%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, Platformer 6.9%
- #13 Zombie Vampires
90% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: WILL LAWTONPub: TOP5STUDIOS
Windows
Help Argyle Van Helsing hunt down and destroy Dracula before he turns all the worlds vampires into Zombie Vampires. This creature feature Metroidvania adventure game is filled with classic monsters, wicked levels, and clever humor.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.9%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Exploration 11.5%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, Platformer 7%
- #14 Trapers Platformer
88% matchPositive80% of 15 reviews2023
Dev: molamucho.com
Windows · Linux
Story driven Metroidvania-ish challenging platformer with cute hand-drawn graphics and a focus on exploration.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.5%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, Exploration 11%, Platformer 7.2%, Cute 4.7%
- #15 Sweet Dreams Dahlia
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 2357 Steps
Windows
I wake beneath the ruins of a world built on dreams. I descend the shattered Tower, explore forgotten biomes, master ancient combat techniques, and face the consequences of my absence. Beautiful metroidvania about identity, guilt, and choice after the collapse of a powerful civilization.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.3%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Exploration 9.7%, Action-Adventure 8.2%, Platformer 6.4%
- #16 Blitz & Blaze
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: byteratPub: RAT
Windows
Unleash the power of Blitz the rat and Blaze the firefly in this mesmerizing platformer. Explore diverse dimensions, solve puzzles, and discover the magic of cooperation!
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.2%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Cartoon 11.9%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Exploration 8.1%
- #17 Chibits
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PhatRobit
Windows · Mac
Explore an abandoned planet and uncover the mysteries behind the event that ended the world. Travel through a charred forest, large factory and run down cities as you collect upgrades and battle the relics that were left behind.
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.4%, 2D Platformer 18.7%, Exploration 9.9%, Platformer 7.3%, Action 4.6%
- #18 Maelstrom
86% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Maelstrom
Windows
Maelstrom is a platformer adventure set on a mysterious island. Explore an island designed in pixel art style, acquire ancient magic to upgrade yourself, defeat enemies and pass obstacles. Use the unique ability 'Rewind' to reach places that seemed impossible!
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.6%, 2D Platformer 18.2%, Action-Adventure 6.7%, Adventure 5.6%, Action 5.5%
- #19 Garden of Aiden
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Solarpunk Studios
Windows
A precision 2D metroidvania where knowledge decays and data is currency. Recover GAIA’s shattered algorithms to restore lost abilities, outmaneuver corrupt AIs and ravenous bugs, and weave through a hand‑crafted techno‑organic world of rewarding secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.2%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Nature 10.2%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, Crafting 6.9%
- #20 Mono
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Project Mono
Windows
『Mono』 is a 2D action game set in a monochrome world. Explore the land to enhance your abilities, defeat the formidable foes standing in your way, and resolve the crisis befalling this black-and-white realm.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45%, 2D Platformer 22.5%, Action 8.7%, Action-Adventure 7.6%, Adventure 7.6%
- #21 Super Beefit
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Bad Castle
Windows
Help Beefit brave perilous lands and cavernous depths to rescue his bovine love in this tight, precision platformer with responsive controls, and skill-based gameplay.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.5%, 2D Platformer 18.8%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Action 7.4%, Nature 7.2%
- #22 Clarity: The Seven Demons of Vanguardia
82% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: Team Quantum Games
Windows
Clarity is a 2D side scrolling platforming adventure. Choose to face seven demons and acquire their demon sword and demon magic. Each sword and spell, has an elemental strength against a corresponding demon.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.4%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Cartoon 10.6%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Exploration 8.4%
- #23 Dusted Dusk
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: D.X.
Windows
Embark on a journey into a dark, fantasy world, wielding a host of weapons, sub-weapons, skills, and spells, to battle demonic entities in this immersive, true-to-form, Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.5%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Exploration 10.4%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Platformer 5.5%
- #24 Tiny Dangerous Dungeons Remake
80% matchVery Positive95% of 79 reviews2025
Dev: Adventure Islands
Windows
Guide Timmy the little treasure hunter through traps and puzzles to reach the legendary treasure! Experience the classic mini metroidvania remade with new visuals, music, and content!
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.1%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Cartoon 10.8%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Exploration 7.9%
- #25 Ubirajara
84% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: WandersonPub: Grupo ODS
Windows
Come discover a world full of Brazilian cultural personalities, with several exclusive powers to be used strategically, play win and try to be the best by entering the world rank!
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.5%, 2D Platformer 14%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Exploration 9.7%, Adventure 8.7%
- #26 BLIGHTWRECK
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Mothware
Windows · Linux
Stuck at the bottom of the sea floor, escape a sunken ocean liner in this handcrafted 2D METROIDvania! Find powerful upgrades, and fight strange bosses. You may be isolated from your shipmates, but you're not alone...
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.8%, 2D Platformer 17.4%, Exploration 12%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Platformer 7.2%
- #27 Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores
78% matchVery Positive96% of 241 reviews2025
Dev: BASTI GAMES
Windows
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 45.9%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Exploration 10.3%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Adventure 6.6%
- #28 Bread Adventure
78% matchPositive100% of 21 reviews2025
Dev: Wheafun Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Experience a adventure in a seamless world of food, where you play as a brave bread. Freely explore interconnected regions, uncover hidden secrets, collect items to enhance your abilities, tackle challenging stages, and defeat formidable foes.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.6%, 2D Platformer 19.4%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Platformer 8.5%, Fantasy 4.8%
- #29 The Search: Lost Dreams
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: gninjastudio
Windows
The Search: Lost Dreams is a game made for players focused on fun and gameplay. Improve your combat arsenal, equipments and learn skills that will help you survive on this hostile planet.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.2%, 2D Platformer 18.5%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Co-op 9.7%, Action 5.9%
- #30 SHEEPO
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 561 reviews2020
Dev: Kyle Thompson
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 54%
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 42.6%, 2D Platformer 17.9%, Exploration 9.5%, Platformer 8.5%, Cute 4.9%
- #31 Little Nemo and the Guardians of Slumberland
77% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2026
Dev: DIE SOFT
Windows
Explore a dream world as the iconic Little Nemo, armed with toys, candy, and stuffed animals in this cute & colorful Metroidvania adventure. Experience NES-era platformer gameplay in a vast, non-linear world that has been hand-animated frame-by-frame, as you unlock new abilities to progress.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.1%, 2D Platformer 16.9%, Exploration 9.3%, Action-Adventure 7.6%, Cartoon 5.6%
- #32 Shining Symbol
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 小桨哥
Windows
This is a galactic castlevania-type game, based on the design of four elephants and twenty-eight stars as the boss, four scenes, five attribute skills, and a variety of gem abilities waiting for you to unlock.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.6%, 2D Platformer 18.7%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Nature 7.8%, Action 5%
- #33 White Flame Inna: Daughter of the Void
76% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Ongar Studio
Windows
2d hand drawn female protagonist action-adventure/soulslike.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.2%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Cartoon 10.4%, Exploration 8%, Action-Adventure 7.5%
- #34 Spirit Fusion
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lumforge
Windows
Spirit Fusion is a metroidvania about flexible elemental combos. You are Sir Arthur, master of flame, retired to your village—until someone starts hunting your brothers-in-arms—the elemental knights. The murders continue. Who’s behind it?
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.9%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Adventure 8.2%, Platformer 7.8%
- #35 Inari's Redemption
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AmbroisePub: Ambroise Catherine
Windows
An epic bite-size action adventure microidvania through a surreal world of mutated animals and environments. Combat mice engineers and religious birds, traverse a strange world and its life-altering climates, and combine steam and spark to fix the world, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.4%, Crafting 16.3%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Exploration 5.9%
- #36 Stoatman
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Frostum
Windows
Stoatman is an exciting Metroidvania adventure where you control a brave hero with a magical sword. Explore mysterious lands, discover powerful spells, and battle fantastic creatures in an enchanting fairy-tale world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.2%, Platformer 8.2%, 2D Platformer 7.9%, Exploration 7.5%, Fantasy 5.7%
- #37 Exodus
74% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: Ranger Studio
Windows
Save Moses' girlfriend from the clutches of the prince of Egypt, Ramses, in this thrilling adventure across the Egyptian desert. Face enemies and bosses, find items and power-ups scattered throughout a fantastic 2D open world full of challenges, secrets and much more!
Why similar: Metroidvania 37%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Exploration 9.9%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, Platformer 7.1%
- #38 Kodama: Slumber of the Gods
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: VP Games
Windows
Kodama is a 2D hand-drawn action-adventure set in the world of Japanese folklore. Experience fast-paced platforming, fluid combat, and a mystical journey through a colorful, spirit-filled land.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.2%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Platformer 7.9%, Action 7.6%
- #39 Iron Diamond
73% matchVery Positive89% of 55 reviews2024
Dev: North Folk Studios
Windows
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 38.5%, 2D Platformer 16%, Exploration 9.3%, Action-Adventure 7.6%, Platformer 5%
- #40 The Elderseed
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Talebound Games
Windows
Embark on an epic action adventure by unraveling the mystery of the Elder Seed and save the world from falling into chaos. Journey with Milo through colorful handcrafted lands, forests, caves and dungeons. Forge new weapons and encounter strange creatures who will help you throughout your journey.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.9%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Action-Adventure 11%, Exploration 9%, Platformer 8%
- #41 Xolotl
74% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: Anchor Games
Windows · Mac
Jump, dash, and swim in this epic adventure! Explore the vast Aztec lands in an axolotl action-platformer! Xolotl is a cute, 2D action-platformer, in which your goal is to regain your godly form and powers.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Exploration 9.1%, Platformer 6.5%
- #42 Islets
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,209 reviews2022
Dev: Kyle ThompsonPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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 43.3%, Platformer 8.1%, Exploration 7.9%, Nature 7.6%, Fantasy 5.4%
- #43 Garrison
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WKH
Windows · Mac · Linux
Traverse a broken empire to help the people and learn the truth. Discover items and combine them in new ways to destroy obstacles or enemies as you explore both side-scrolling and top-down perspective areas. Set out on an action/adventure journey.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.1%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Exploration 10.8%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Platformer 7.9%
- #44 Primal Planet
69% matchVery Positive89% of 597 reviews2025
Dev: SeethingswarmPub: Pretty Soon
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Unveil a heartfelt story of family, dinosaurs, and UFOs! Craft, upgrade, and survive in a realm of primeval predators, savage tribes and... ancient aliens. Rise from a humble cave dweller to the planet’s last hope — alone or in local co-op. Welcome to the dinovania!
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.6%, Crafting 13.6%, Co-op 13.1%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Nature 9.8%
- #45 Öoo
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 5,680 reviews2025
Dev: NamaTakahashi
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 35.5%, 2D Platformer 16.4%, Exploration 9.3%, Survival 9.3%, Nature 8.9%
- #46 Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom
72% 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 45.1%, Platformer 8.5%, Cartoon 7.8%, Adventure 6.8%, Exploration 6.4%
- #47 YesterSol
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Neat Games
Windows
Unleash your magical spear! Explore a vast inter-connected world, battling enemies sent by Culex, the dark mosquito deity. Throw, recall, and use your spear as a platform through this minimalistic metroidvania made by one developer!
Why similar: Metroidvania 34%, Nature 12.6%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Exploration 8.4%, Action-Adventure 8%
- #48 BeforeDisaster
70% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: SourGrapeGames
Windows
《BeforeDisaster》 is a 2D action-adventure game. In the borderland, the plan of a certain cult organization gradually surfaces. The protagonist is ordered to defeat the cult leader to stop the plan. All this must be done before the disaster...
Why similar: Metroidvania 55.1%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Fantasy 6.3%, Adventure 6.3%
- #49 Dipod: The Foot Legacy
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CodingApe GamesPub: Vulpis Yazilim
Windows
A cursed clan.A female hero who making everyone tremble with fear, and a journey. Join Dipod’s adventure. Is this a punishment from Gods or is it just a rebel against Gods? If you were in Dipod’s shoes, what would you do?
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.1%, 2D Platformer 17.5%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Platformer 8.8%, Action 8.5%
- #50 Reso-Seeker
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ralta Studios
Windows · Mac
Resort adventure of exploration, life-sim and a little action. Your guide is in-game "Brochure" filled with map and activities. Check them off as you go. Learn new skills to unlock new areas. Days at the waterpark, nights at the hotel lounge. No enemies. Just your own pace. A cozy Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.6%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Exploration 9.8%, Action 4.4%
- #51 Tater Spud
71% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2022
Dev: Nate DeHart
Windows
Explore, fight, and platform through a world of deadly plants as a lone potato, Tater Spud, in search of powerups and the answers behind the flora that was once safe.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.1%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Exploration 9.4%, Action-Adventure 9%, Platformer 7.1%
- #52 Shadow King
69% matchPositive95% of 37 reviews2023
Dev: Johan PeitzPub: Apskeppet
Windows · Mac
Explore a mysterious castle in this pixel perfect metroidvania and take on the Shadow King! Upgrades, secrets, combat, and more!
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.8%, 2D Platformer 20.8%, Action-Adventure 13.6%, Platformer 4.6%, 2D 4.1%
- #53 Nyaruru Fishy Fight
67% matchVery Positive90% of 1,751 reviews2023
Dev: 赤瞳大白猫
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 27.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 44.3%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Exploration 9.2%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, Platformer 6.4%
- #54 Havoc Fox
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Havoc Studios
Windows
Take control of a sword-wielding fox and a dragon/owl duo to fight your way through the fantasy kingdom of Vanalia and stop its tyrant monarch! Havoc Fox is a combat-based action platformer featuring an unlikely partnership tasked with saving their home from its own corrupted protectors.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.7%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Platformer 8%, Adventure 5.3%
- #55 Prince of Persia The Lost Crown
66% matchVery Positive84% of 6,153 reviews2024
Dev: Ubisoft MontpellierPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Dash into a stylish and thrilling action-adventure platformer set in a mythological Persian world where the boundaries of time and space are yours to manipulate.
Why similar: Metroidvania 50.9%, 2D Platformer 16%, Exploration 10.8%, Action-Adventure 7.2%, Action 3.7%
- #56 Without kidney
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Antena
Windows
Without kidney is a shooter metroidvania game with a hero who can hook like spiderman and jump with cannon explosions. Using a grappling hook, a cannon and other bonuses, that can be found on the way, you go forward to the main Capitalist BOSS
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.4%, 2D Platformer 16.4%, Exploration 10%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, Platformer 7.2%
- #57 Shell Soul:The Skull
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BlueWindGame
Windows
A nameless skeleton awakens in a graveyard. To recover lost memories and uncover the truth, it embarks on a journey of self-discovery.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.2%, 2D Platformer 18.9%, Exploration 13.1%, Action-Adventure 8.1%, Action 5%
- #58 Anyway
69% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Jule LiedingPub: SpielmannSpiel
Windows · Linux
Anyway is a 2D platformer adventure in which every day is not the same: There are some secret rules to this place which can change from day to day. So be cautious, it may be dangerous out there!
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.1%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Exploration 8.3%, Platformer 7.2%
- #59 Shadow Labyrinth
65% matchMixed57% of 323 reviews2025
Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Shadow Labyrinth is a 2D action platformer and a genre-twisting alternate take on the iconic PAC-MAN. As The Swordsman, you wake on a mysterious planet amidst relics of wars past. To survive you will discover secrets, consume your enemies, and grow from prey to apex predator.
Why similar: Metroidvania 50.4%, 2D Platformer 16%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Action 7.6%, Platformer 7.4%
- #60 Bitlands
68% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: ByteForge
Windows
Platform across strange, magical terrain while meeting even stranger friends and enemies! Discover the history behind the Bitlands, and unlock new allies and powers to traverse the dangerous worlds of the Bitlands, and restore peace to a broken kingdom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.5%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Exploration 10.2%, Platformer 8.5%, Nature 8.3%