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  1. #1 The Smoke
    97% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Vino VenitasPub: Eternally Forward Games
    Windows

    The Smoke is a 2D Metroidvania where players wield a gun to disperse the smoke that threatens to engulf the world. Explore a world filled with hidden pathways and treacherous chambers. Blast away enemies, clear toxic clouds, and unlock new abilities. Stop the darkness before it swallows everything.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 23.3%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Platformer 11.4%, Hand-drawn 8.8%, Action-Adventure 8.8%

  2. #2 VeLM
    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: GMS LabPub: MV Games
    Windows

    VeLM is an atmospheric adventure in Xibalba, the Mayan underworld, full of enemies and traps set by the Gods of Darkness. Unlock the secrets of the ancient myths, defeat the powerful Hun-Came and save the town of San Lamar from the curse.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 24%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Platformer 11.1%, Hand-drawn 7.8%, Adventure 6.2%

  3. #3 Bitlands
    96% 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 25.7%, Side Scroller 16%, Platformer 13.3%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Nature 6.7%

  4. #4 Stoatman
    94% 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 34.4%, Platformer 13.9%, Side Scroller 9.2%, Cute 7.1%, Atmospheric 6.5%

  5. #5 Clarity: The Seven Demons of Vanguardia
    94% 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 23.7%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Platformer 12.9%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Demons 10.4%

  6. #6 Egregor Indoctrination
    93% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Egregor Games
    Windows

    Egregor Indoctrination tells an intriguing story in an episodic and laconic manner, combining elements of Metroidvania and Visual Novel genres.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 26.4%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Conspiracy 13.1%, Demons 10.8%, Platformer 10.2%

  7. #7 小拉2星际战士
    92% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Amii Game
    Windows

    Xiao La: Fantasy Dream is a lovely freehand wind Galaxy Castlevania game with a high degree of freedom, in this game, you can use a variety of strange game methods to complete the game! Come on, join the game!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 23.2%, Side Scroller 16.8%, Hand-drawn 16.6%, Action-Adventure 15.6%, Action 11.1%

  8. #8 Islets
    91% 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 34.1%, Platformer 14.2%, Cute 7.6%, Atmospheric 6.8%, Nature 6.8%

  9. #9 Shantae: Half-Genie Hero
    91% matchVery Positive90% of 2,419 reviews2016
    Dev: WayForward
    Windows
    Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Shantae embarks on her first full HD adventure! When a mysterious crime wave sweeps Sequin Land, it’s up to Half-Genie Hero Shantae to save the day! Use Shantae’s devastating Hair-Whip Attack to send monsters flying, or Belly Dance to transform her into more powerful forms!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 24.4%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Platformer 11.7%, Hand-drawn 10.9%, Anime 8.9%

  10. #10 Samurai Kento
    90% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2023
    Dev: lightUP
    Windows

    Play as Kento, an Elder Samurai, and face the evil Yokai in this 2D pixelated mini action RPG set in Feudal Japan based scenarios!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 21.6%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Swordplay 11.4%, Demons 11.3%, Platformer 10.8%

  11. #11 8Doors: Arum's Afterlife Adventure
    89% 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 41.5%, Platformer 13.2%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Hand-drawn 8%, Adventure 7.3%

  12. #12 Lighthoof
    89% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Dryden Thomas Games
    Windows

    Leap, slash, dash, and ricochet your way through a ruined land in this hand-drawn 2D action-exploration game. Wield your light arrow against vicious foes and unlock new abilities to further explore the mountain of Essa. Along the way, you'll uncover the truth and choose the destiny of Lighthoof Noa.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 25.7%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Hand-drawn 12.6%, Nature 9.1%, Platformer 7.2%

  13. #13 Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom
    88% 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 36.1%, Platformer 15.1%, Side Scroller 13%, Anime 7.6%, Adventure 7%

  14. #14 Ariana and the Elder Codex
    87% 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 38.1%, Platformer 14.8%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Anime 9%, Action 6.3%

  15. #15 Kingless Dungeon
    86% matchPositive93% of 27 reviews2025
    Dev: G3 Studio
    Windows

    《Kingless Dungeon》 is a 2D hack and slash platformer where you control the Shadow Prince, a warrior with no memory. Fight undead enemies, discover your skills, and explore this deep dungeons filled with traps and secrets. Can you reclaim your memories and escape?

    Why similar: Metroidvania 23.5%, Side Scroller 19.8%, Platformer 15%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Action 8.8%

  16. #16 Barbarian Saga: The Beastmaster
    86% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Dormidin StudioPub: Selecta Play
    Windows

    A classic hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania action game, it's time for revenge! Use your Beastmaster skills to unleash your inner beast, fight with your heart-devouring sword and end the threat to Arborea, you decide the ending.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 29.1%, Hand-drawn 11.6%, Platformer 11.3%, Side Scroller 11%, Magic 7.9%

  17. #17 Balloon to the Moon 2
    85% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: Prospective Games
    Windows

    Explore the Moon in this open world 2D platformer with 30 areas. Find all the sacred treasures to please the Moon Princess! Explore the deep caverns of the moon and soar above the clouds. But there is more than what all might seem!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 26.3%, Side Scroller 16%, Platformer 13.1%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Anime 8.8%

  18. #18 Potata: Foxy Tale
    84% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Potata Company
    Windows

    Potata: Foxy Tale is a fairy tale themed platformer adventure game in a beautiful world of dark forests. Your goal is to restore the balance and assemble the fragments of the Woodland Spirit.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, Platformer 15.1%, Hand-drawn 13.4%, Cute 8%, Atmospheric 7.6%

  19. #19 Witchcrafty
    84% matchMixed57% of 79 reviews2022
    Dev: PigeonDev
    Windows

    Witchcrafty is a metroidvania platformer with magical action gameplay, exploration of a weird world, and adorable pixel art graphics. Help the little witch solve the mystery of strange events in the Kingdom, and defeat enemies with fire, lightning, and ice magic.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Platformer 11.2%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, Magic 7.7%

  20. #20 Elysian Echoes
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Grinding Crow
    Windows

    Elysian Echoes is a traditional, hand crafted souls-like metroidvania with a twist. Take possession of your fallen enemies bodies and unveil your cosmic destiny as you untangle Gaia's turmoil. Adapt to the varied and difficult encounters; learn and use your enemies' moves against them or die trying.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 27.1%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Hand-drawn 12.4%, Platformer 12%, Action-Adventure 9.7%

  21. #21 Tim-Tim 2: "The Almighty Gnome"
    83% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2022
    Dev: SpoonweaverPub: Spoonweaver Studios
    Windows

    Tim-Tim the Gnome must journey through mysterious dungeons to find his kidnapped girlfriend while battling fierce monsters with dubious origins.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 32.9%, Platformer 14.6%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Family Friendly 5.3%

  22. #22 Shieldbound
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Team Bangers
    Windows

    Shieldbound is a metroidvania action-platformer. Explore a realm that revolves around a mysterious tower with many platforming challenges. Fight powerful enemies in 2D souls-like combat... all of that, using the unique abilities of a spirit-powered shield!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 26.9%, Side Scroller 14%, Hand-drawn 12%, Platformer 11.9%, Stylized 7.2%

  23. #23 9 Years of Shadows
    81% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,097 reviews2023
    Dev: Halberd StudiosPub: indie.io
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Fight to bring beautiful colors back to a hand-crafted world of darkness and discover the story of Europa, a young warrior, and her ghostly childhood companion, Apino.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 31.7%, Side Scroller 19.3%, Platformer 13.9%, Anime 10.8%, Action-Adventure 8.9%

  24. #24 Spirit Fusion
    81% 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 36.4%, Platformer 14.6%, Hand-drawn 11.1%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Adventure 8.9%

  25. #25 Possessor(s)
    79% matchMostly Positive79% of 451 reviews2025
    Dev: Heart MachinePub: Devolver Digital
    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    Possessor(s) is a fast-paced action side scroller with combat inspired by platform fighters, a story told through dangerous characters, set in a deep interconnected world ready for exploration.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 29.7%, Side Scroller 18.2%, Platformer 14.9%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Action 8.1%

  26. #26 Goo Keeper
    80% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2023
    Dev: Oria Games Inc.
    Windows

    Lead Rolly in his adventure within the wonderful world of Shroomast, and explore its deep semi open-world underground. Goo Keeper is a pure metroidvania with tons of unique bosses, hand-crafted worlds and creatures, and tons of awesome abilities.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 32.5%, Platformer 12.9%, Hand-drawn 12.2%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Side Scroller 10.2%

  27. #27 Keena The Voidslayer
    79% 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 29.8%, Side Scroller 17%, Platformer 13.3%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Cute 7.9%

  28. #28 Aeterna Lucis
    78% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Aeternum Game Studios S.L
    Windows

    Aeterna Lucis is the highly anticipated sequel to Aeterna Noctis. Following the gameplay steps of the first entry in the series, Aeterna Lucis is a Metroidvania that combines fast-paced combat, a large interconnected map, secret hunting, optional challenges, and a rich and deep story.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 26.9%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Platformer 11.8%, Hand-drawn 11.5%, Action-Adventure 9.2%

  29. #29 Mushroom Empire
    78% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Sprucehead Games
    Windows · Mac

    Run, gun, and platform your way through the 4 seasons, shotgunning, freezing, and burning your foes along the way. Light animals on fire, get eaten by flowers, crush baby spiders underfoot, featuring an interactive world, competent physics, and custom death animations for all you freaks out there.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 27.7%, Hand-drawn 16.3%, Side Scroller 15.4%, Nature 10.5%, Platformer 8.8%

  30. #30 Nocturnal 2
    77% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Sunnyside Games
    Windows

    Ignite your sword and explore the dark depths and towering heights of a forgotten island that consumed itself long ago.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 29.3%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Platformer 12.7%, Hand-drawn 12.3%, Action-Adventure 9.6%

  31. #31 Momodora: Moonlit Farewell
    76% matchVery Positive92% of 3,067 reviews2024
    Dev: BombservicePub: PLAYISM
    Windows
    Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    "Momodora: Moonlit Farewell" is the latest installment in the Momodora series. Join Momo, High Priestess of the village of Koho, as she embarks on a divine mission to save her people from imminent destruction at the hands of the demon hordes summoned by a malevolent bellringer.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 27.9%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Platformer 10.9%, Anime 10.7%, Action-Adventure 9.4%

  32. #32 Hamstory
    75% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2026
    Dev: Dotori Doguldan
    Windows

    is a 2D pixel platformer with heartfelt emotion and thrilling challenge. Time your jumps to leap forward—falling is okay. Find your route through the paths ahead. Journey to Haessi Star with warm encouragement from animal townsfolk, experiencing a world that transforms with every season.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 25.3%, Platformer 14.7%, Action-Adventure 11%, Hand-drawn 10.6%, Nature 8.5%

  33. #33 Reso-Seeker
    77% 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 36.2%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Action-Adventure 12.5%, Hand-drawn 7.7%, Platformer 7.6%

  34. #34 Rune Fencer Illyia
    76% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Nootbox Games
    Windows

    Traverse a massive, ruined and beautiful world in this intense, atmospheric action platformer. Steal enemy abilities and fight them back with their own runic magic and deadly swordplay, as you attempt to find your lost twin sister in the sunken kingdom of Ithos.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 24.8%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Swordplay 13.5%, Platformer 11%, Action-Adventure 8.8%

  35. #35 Elysian Siege
    74% 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 26.6%, Side Scroller 19.2%, Nature 11.3%, Action-Adventure 11%, Platformer 10.3%

  36. #36 ESDRAZ: THE THRONE OF DARKNESS
    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: WORD GAMESPub: Selecta Play
    Windows

    Esdraz: The Throne of Darkness is a Metroidvania game focused on a dynamic combat system with a wide-ranging arsenal that players can tailor to fit their individual combat style. Fight a variety of enemies and evolving bosses while you come up with the best strategy to beat every encounter.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 36.8%, Action-Adventure 14.5%, Hand-drawn 12.5%, Anime 10.6%, Action 10.4%

  37. #37 Homeland
    73% matchMixed64% of 44 reviews2024
    Dev: HeadHunters games
    Windows

    The ancient Darkness has awakened, a black abyss of madness opened up in the mythical and real world.. Our protagonist's girlfriend has been kidnapped by strangers without reason, why they did this? You need to deal with these creatures!

    Why similar: Bikes 29.3%, Metroidvania 19.3%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Demons 10%, Platformer 10%

  38. #38 Without kidney
    73% 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 30.9%, Side Scroller 19.9%, Platformer 13.2%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Stylized 6.7%

  39. #39 Lamp Chronicle
    73% matchMixed67% of 81 reviews2021
    Dev: Pixellica Corp.
    Windows

    Lamp Chronicle is a 2D platformer game that tells the story of a little hero who travels to save a kingdom in crisis. Defeat enemies against beautiful backgrounds and enjoy exciting battles with bosses.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 25.5%, Side Scroller 17.3%, Hand-drawn 14.9%, Platformer 12.6%, Cute 7.8%

  40. #40 Honey's Sweet Revenge
    72% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: etheweirdoPub: UNDEAD WRLD
    Windows

    Honey's Sweet Revenge is a metroidvania with mechanics inspired by platform fighters. Customize your item loadout and defeat enemies and bosses.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 44.5%, Action-Adventure 14.1%, Platformer 11.3%, Hand-drawn 10.7%, Action 7.9%

  41. #41 Memoria
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Counting SheepPub: Counting Sheep
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Memoria is a hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania where magic is as much about memory as it is about power. You play as a powerful—but aging—sorceress who awakens in a familiar but fragmented world. Only by exploring the world around you can you spark your memories, and remember once again.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, Platformer 13%, Hand-drawn 12.9%, Side Scroller 9.9%, Magic 8.7%

  42. #42 幽幽子大人食欲不振 Yuyuko is suffering from lack of appetite
    71% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2024
    Dev: 16air
    Windows

    You will play the role of Youmu, moving forward and unlocking new abilities, using close and long-range attacks to break through enemy obstacles, using agile skills such as climbing walls and sprinting to overcome terrain obstacles, and ultimately solving problems.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 25.9%, Platformer 13.7%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Hand-drawn 11%, Anime 9.2%

  43. #43 Slumbering Feline
    70% 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 34.5%, Side Scroller 16.8%, Platformer 12.9%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Magic 8%

  44. #44 Rabi-Ribi
    72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 12,161 reviews2016
    Dev: CreSpirit
    Windows
    Median: 11.8 hrsMean: 64.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Dodge bullets, missiles and lasers in battle as you wrap your head around that bunny girl costume! Combo away with your mighty Piko Hammer or spam various spells from afar with your fiery fairy friend. Explore and explode through Rabi-Rabi Island as you collect power-ups and uncover secrets...

    Why similar: Metroidvania 28.2%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Anime 11.6%, Platformer 10.9%, Action-Adventure 9.1%

  45. #45 Gnomad
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: JollyWare
    Windows

    Gnomad is an offbeat, hand-drawn, bouncing-ball platformer. Play as a gnome exploring a whimsical, sunken forest while engaging in fast-paced combat by spiking, ricocheting, and redirecting oddball enemies and bouncy projectiles. Chain together pogo bounces with volley attacks for unique combos.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 33.5%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Action-Adventure 11%, Hand-drawn 10.1%, Platformer 8.6%

  46. #46 Tres-Bashers
    71% matchVery Positive96% of 191 reviews2021
    Dev: ondydev
    Windows · Mac

    Tres-Bashers is a 2D monster-bashing adventure featuring a big interconnected map full of cryptids, secrets, and more! Find 40 different monster types and whack 'em with your baseball bat!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 30.7%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Platformer 10.2%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Magic 6.7%

  47. #47 Clean Energy Creatures
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Clean Energy Fun
    Windows

    Clean Energy Creatures is an action packed platformer about cute, disc-golf loving, alien creatures summoned to earth to install solar panels, battle the Coal Chunk Chuckers and survive the impacts of climate disasters along the way.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 28%, Side Scroller 17.8%, Platformer 14.2%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Family Friendly 7.2%

  48. #48 Nerobi
    69% matchPositive88% of 31 reviews2024
    Dev: SANOBUSINESS S.R.L.
    Windows · Linux

    In this narrative platform game, entirely hand-drawn and animated frame by frame, you play as Nerobi: a warrior spirit who must recover his memory and powers in order to be reincarnated and save the Middle World from a terrible demonic invasion.

    Why similar: Side Scroller 20.1%, Platformer 14.4%, Hand-drawn 13.1%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Anime 10.8%

  49. #49 Whirlwind Magician
    68% matchVery Positive98% of 55 reviews2025
    Dev: Santi Ponce
    Windows

    Experience the tale of a cheerful girl and a grouchy talking hat in this charming Metroidvania, where every ability is hat-based! Throw the hat to attack enemies, teleport to him to make perilous leaps, and fly him through narrow tunnels of spikes as you escape a dangerous magic forest.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 33.7%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Platformer 10.2%, Nature 9.4%, Cute 8.6%

  50. #50 Sect-Machina
    69% matchMixed60% of 300 reviews2023
    Dev: Skelecrew Games
    Windows

    Sect-Machina is a fluid, atmospheric bug-themed metroidvania rendered in a vibrant 2D pixelated style, crafted with meticulous attention to detail in its combat, characters, environments, sound, and story.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 27.4%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Platformer 14%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Stylized 7.5%

  51. #51 Ethereal Odyssey
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: KU3 Dev
    Windows · Linux

    Explore a dreamscape, rich with magic, hidden secrets and mysterious creatures.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 34.7%, Hand-drawn 13.8%, Family Friendly 11%, Platformer 10%, Action 9.5%

  52. #52 Honor Mice
    68% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Torerit Studios
    Windows

    Dash, slash, and shoot through handcrafted levels across vibrant worlds in a fast-paced action platformer! Stop the forces of evil from stealing your mysterious lunch and uncover the destiny that awaits you!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 32.6%, Side Scroller 24.2%, Platformer 12.1%, Action-Adventure 8.1%, Hand-drawn 7.8%

  53. #53 Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus
    67% matchVery Positive83% of 1,556 reviews2024
    Dev: Squid Shock StudiosPub: Balor Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Flow gracefully through a colorful, hand-drawn 2.5D action platformer inspired by Japanese folklore. Engage in acrobatic aerial combat, unlock powerful mystical abilities, and explore an interconnected world of myth as you seek to unravel the mysteries of your origin.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 21.3%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Demons 11.6%, Platformer 10.3%, Hand-drawn 9.3%

  54. #54 Palace of a Thousand Curses
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Scruffy Dog Games
    Windows

    Parry and thrust your way into a 2.5D action platformer with a unique style-based combat system. As you explore hidden passageways and duel strange creatures, you will need all of your swashbuckling panache to survive.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 23.2%, Swordplay 19.9%, Side Scroller 16.4%, Platformer 9.5%, Hand-drawn 7.8%

  55. #55 The Monk
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Elusor Games
    Windows · Linux

    The Monk is an epic adventure in the cyberpunk world. Blood, implants, brutality and fights. That all you can try by yourself

    Why similar: Metroidvania 27.5%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Platformer 11.4%, Hand-drawn 9%, Action-Adventure 8.8%

  56. #56 Mechanode
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Spriteflick
    Windows

    An all-action, story-driven metroidvania that confronts the darkest realities of existence and the dawning of consciousness.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 31.8%, Platformer 15.8%, Action-Adventure 13.4%, Hand-drawn 12.5%, Action 8.8%

  57. #57 Shining Symbol
    67% 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 41.5%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Hand-drawn 9.3%, Anime 7.9%, Nature 7.9%

  58. #58 Fatal Claw
    64% matchVery Positive96% of 122 reviews2025
    Dev: NDEV GAMESPub: Com2us Holdings
    Windows

    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 22.9%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Hand-drawn 11%, Platformer 10.6%, Magic 8.5%

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