Games Like Dewborne Dawn

Museful is a colour-fuelled 2D Metroidvania. Paint your surroundings as a little lizard exploring a huge hand-crafted world, and restore emotion to a monochrome continent as you discover your true colours.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.9%, Hand-drawn 15%, Action-Adventure 6.8%, Nonlinear 6.4%, Adventure 5.4%

Discover a metroidvania with a huge world, platform-fighter dynamic combat, smart bosses, deep lore, and original music, all made by two brothers.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.8%, Hand-drawn 16.9%, Combat 10.6%, Story Rich 8%, Atmospheric 6.8%

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 44.1%, Hand-drawn 14.3%, Action 10.1%, Adventure 9.1%, Action-Adventure 9.1%

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 54%, Hand-drawn 12.3%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Action 7.8%, Adventure 7.2%

Switch, adapt, and evolve in Phaze Shift, an action-platformer Metroidvania. Swap between two characters, fuse upgrades to forge new abilities, battle mechanized bosses, and explore a sleeping digital world in a hand-drawn diorama-style 2D adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.2%, Hand-drawn 11.1%, Nonlinear 7.3%, Action 5.6%, Atmospheric 5.6%

This metroidvania inspired game lets you discover a fascinating world full of monsters, secrets and mysteries!

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.7%, Hand-drawn 13.6%, Story Rich 11.8%, Atmospheric 10%, Action 6.5%

《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 57.3%, Combat 10.1%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, Action 6.9%, Adventure 6.5%

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 46.5%, Hand-drawn 13.5%, Adventure 8.8%, Action 7.8%, Action-Adventure 7.1%

Code:Elyse is a haunting atmospheric metroidvania, set in a dark sci-fi world. After crashing down from space, Elyse finds herself alone on a planet.

Why similar: Metroidvania 50.6%, Hand-drawn 12.8%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, Story Rich 6.6%, Action 5.9%

Florarium is a Metroidvania game focused on exploration and battle. Explore the mysterious world full of unexpected secrets. Battle fierce enemies with your bow. Choose your own path to your goddess in the vast, interconnected world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 51.1%, Hand-drawn 17.6%, Story Rich 8.6%, Atmospheric 6%, Adventure 4.4%

Shards of Memories is a hand-drawn Metroidvania where defeated enemies leave behind memories that carry their abilities. Equip these memories strategically, shape your own combat style, and explore a fractured world marked by its past.

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.1%, Hand-drawn 20.5%, Action-Adventure 7.5%, Action 5.5%, Combat 4.4%

A Mystical Anime-Inspired Metroidvania. Embark on an adventure through a mystical world full of magical creatures.

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.5%, Hand-drawn 11.6%, Action 7.4%, Combat 7.3%, Action-Adventure 7.2%

Join Nyana on her quest to both shatter the chains that have shackled her people and rebuild their society back up from the brink of extinction. Nyana is a story rich metroidvania set in an oppressive, yet beautifully hand-drawn world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.8%, Action 11.3%, Adventure 10.1%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Combat 8.7%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.5%, Hand-drawn 16.8%, Action 9.9%, Adventure 8.9%, Story Rich 6.6%

End's Reach is a 3D Exploration Action Adventure Game that focuses on a character lost in the depths of space. Players will solve puzzles, collect upgrades, items, weapons and even magical abilities as they uncover the mysteries of this strange new world. A classic tale of technology taken too far.

Why similar: Metroidvania 65%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Atmospheric 9.3%, Adventure 7.9%, Action 3.9%

Yeomna is a Metrovania 2D action platform game. Take on the role of the Half-Demon exorcist Dongbaek, and complete the cases requested by Yeomna though combat and adventure in this dream-like, mysterious Underworld.

Why similar: Metroidvania 68%, Action 9.4%, Story Rich 9.1%, Action-Adventure 6.3%, 2D 3%

Unmask the secrets of a fractured utopia in "Tenebra,"a hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania where baroque excess meets technology. Collect ornate masks to unlock mysterious powers, solve intricate puzzles, and battle through a world that's equal parts Versailles and Dark Souls.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.1%, Hand-drawn 15.2%, Action-Adventure 8%, Atmospheric 7.8%, Story Rich 7.4%

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 59.6%, Hand-drawn 10.9%, Action 8.3%, Adventure 8.1%, Action-Adventure 5.4%

Misspell is a 2D atmospheric Metroidvania about magic and mysteries of the past. Uncover the secrets of an island risen from the ashes of a catastrophe and master a magical living vine that changes the way you fight and explore. Every step tells a story — every enemy echoes the mistakes of the past.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.3%, Hand-drawn 17.5%, Atmospheric 7.8%, Story Rich 7.6%, Action-Adventure 5.3%

Unravel the mysteries of these forgotten lands in a hand-drawn, narrative-driven 2D action-adventure, as a white-robed girl awakens in the depths of an abandoned world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42%, Hand-drawn 20.1%, Story Rich 8.1%, Atmospheric 8.1%, Adventure 5.5%

Brave the perilous world of insects battling mind-bending roots.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.1%, Adventure 12.2%, Action 11.8%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Combat 9.5%

Crypt Custodian is a charming metroidvania about cleaning up the afterlife. Play as Pluto - a mischievous cat who has died, and is sentenced to be the afterworld's janitor... FOREVER! Hang out with other doomed ghosts, battle beasts, and explore a vastly expansive landscape.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.2%, Hand-drawn 13.3%, Atmospheric 8.3%, Nonlinear 8.3%, Story Rich 6.6%

Astronite Landing on Neplea is the prologue to this fantastic 1bit metroidvania that combines action, exploration, puzzles and platforms. Take on Astronite's first major challenge and defeat the deadly Kronch.

Why similar: Metroidvania 53.7%, Atmospheric 8.9%, Action-Adventure 8.1%, Adventure 6.4%, Action 6.4%

Jump, dash, and climb through a vibrant wilderness as three playable characters in this action-adventure metroidvania. Explore a sprawling interconnected map, master unique abilities, and face powerful foes, all while uncovering the mysteries of this war-stricken world and one special cub.

Why similar: Metroidvania 53%, Nonlinear 9.9%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Atmospheric 8%, Story Rich 5.6%

The Weird Dream is a 2D Metroidvania game set in the ruins of Alpha City. Control a mysterious rabbit, confront mutated inhabitants, level up your skills, and unravel the truth behind Alpha City's destruction.

Why similar: Metroidvania 54.7%, Hand-drawn 13.3%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Adventure 7.8%, Action 7.6%

Lightwood is an immersive semi-open world Metroidvania. Master your skills and fight magnificent Lords as you unravel the ancient mysteries behind the kingdom's decay.

Why similar: Metroidvania 50.4%, Nonlinear 13%, Action-Adventure 7.9%, Story Rich 6.2%, Action 5.5%

Scratch in a 2.5D world that blends hip hop aesthetics with action/platforming, where urban art has come to life. Explore dynamic environments, face cleaning robots, and uncover secrets of this vibrant world as you reclaim your identity in this intense and colorful adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 52.7%, Hand-drawn 14.9%, Adventure 6.3%, Action 5.7%, Action-Adventure 4.7%

Play as BANX, a hero wielding a balloon as his weapon... and head? In this hand-animated action adventure set in a solar-punk world, take on hundreds of enemies in fast-paced, free-flow combat, fight an epic cast of bosses, and freely bounce through a stunning, dense, and vertical city.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.7%, Hand-drawn 13.9%, Action 10.4%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Adventure 9.4%

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 37.1%, Hand-drawn 17.1%, Nonlinear 8.5%, Combat 7.6%, Atmospheric 7.3%

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 54.9%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Hand-drawn 8.9%, Adventure 6.2%, Fantasy 5.8%

The Chaos Rider finally wakes up after ages. Explore a mysterious island with tons of secrets and treasures to discover ! Fight your way through hordes of enemies and fulfill the dream of the Great Architect. Create your own playstyle, beat bosses and do crazy platforming in this epic adventure game

Why similar: Metroidvania 50.7%, Action-Adventure 8.4%, Story Rich 8.3%, Atmospheric 8.3%, Hand-drawn 8.1%

Into the Beyond with The EchoMaker! A fast-paced action adventure metroidvania in a mysterious paradox of a tower. From gothic castles to snowy fields. Interdimensional beings and creatures from above! Crush all opposing your onslaught and make mysterious allies in this epic 2d hand drawn style!

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.5%, Hand-drawn 16.8%, Action 12.8%, Combat 9.2%, Adventure 8.4%

A compact, action-driven metroidvania. Explore a mysterious island and recover five fragments of a fallen meteor containing a rare and powerful mineral. Designed to be completed in under two hours, with all the exploration, progression, and challenge fans of the genre expect.

Why similar: Metroidvania 56.4%, Hand-drawn 23.1%, Atmospheric 9.6%, Action 4.9%, Colorful 3.4%

A stylized action-platformer set in a world consumed by eternal thorns. Explore handcrafted zones, unlock new flame-forged upgrades, and face brutal bosses as the Young Emberhost in a desperate attempt to reach the Heart of the Briar.

Why similar: Metroidvania 48%, Hand-drawn 17.3%, Atmospheric 8.6%, Combat 8.1%, Action 5%

Ariana must restore the Codices and unravel the Library's hidden truths...

Why similar: Metroidvania 57%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, Action 7.7%, Adventure 6.7%, Combat 4.8%

Explore a mysterious island in this beautiful hand-drawn side-scrolling adventure. Befriend the characters you meet in order to learn new abilities that let you reach new areas. Story, visuals, game design and music by FreddeGredde.

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.1%, Hand-drawn 19.8%, Action-Adventure 7%, Atmospheric 6.2%, Adventure 5.6%

Dispersio 2 is a retro-style metroidvania. As you progress through the game, you will gain new abilities, such as dashing, wall-jumping and more. There's even a hard mode for hardcore players. Can you beat the game with only 1 HP?

Why similar: Metroidvania 62%, Adventure 9.6%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Action 8.3%, Combat 8.1%

It's you who can make a change. Use your soul to fight the corruption that leaks in the mysterious and atmospheric universe of Astra. Dive deeply into the essence of this world and navigate around danger leaning on truths and secrets. The Stars are Fading! Soon the darkness will swallow them all.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.1%, Hand-drawn 21.1%, Story Rich 9%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, Atmospheric 7.9%

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 46.4%, Hand-drawn 15%, Nonlinear 12.1%, Action-Adventure 6.3%, Action 5%

Sandbox Metroidvania. No words. Life and drifting autumn leaves with adorable catgirls! . ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁

Why similar: Metroidvania 52.2%, Hand-drawn 21.2%, Adventure 7.3%, Action 7.1%, Atmospheric 6%

The Wicked Souls is a Metroidvania with a strong focus on an exciting and imaginative story. Explore the mysterious tower in the afterlife with the postman Bones and his mischievous companion Dietrich and uncover its secrets.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.7%, Hand-drawn 17.6%, Combat 8.7%, Atmospheric 8.4%, Story Rich 7.4%

Constance is a 2D hand-drawn action adventure featuring a paintbrush-wielding artist, striving to escape from a colorful but decaying inner-world, created by her declining mental health.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.2%, Hand-drawn 17.2%, Nonlinear 10.8%, Story Rich 7%, Atmospheric 7%

An exploration-type action game in which "Fluffy Girl Doge" is the main character. Get the skills of "Doge" and explore the unknown ancient ruins.

Why similar: Metroidvania 66.5%, Action 14.6%, Action-Adventure 13%, 2D 3.5%, Singleplayer 2.6%

Take flight and glide through a breathtaking world in this visually stunning platformer, where you play as a lost owlet searching for its family in a vast and perilous forest.

Why similar: Metroidvania 56%, Atmospheric 13.5%, Story Rich 9.5%, Adventure 9%, Action 6.6%

Thousands of spaceships entered the galaxy to mine what does not belong to them! Him is a third person casual game where the player runs and jump between home planets to destroy the invading space pirates and their spaceships under a limited time before they mine the lands.

Why similar: Metroidvania 68.9%, Adventure 7.7%, Action 7.6%, Action-Adventure 7.5%, Combat 7%

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 56.2%, Combat 8%, Action-Adventure 7.2%, Story Rich 7.1%, Action 6.1%

Marko: Beyond Brave is an action-packed Metroidvania adventure. Wander through lush forests and crumbling castles, battle corrupted creatures, and escape intricate traps. Jump, slash, and shoot your way through challenging foes and mighty bosses inspired by Slavic myths and legends.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.5%, Hand-drawn 17.1%, Combat 10.1%, Story Rich 7.4%, Action-Adventure 6.7%

Guide Kairo throughout this exciting and challenging metroidvania adventure. Defeat enemies, solve mysteries, learn skills and restore peace back to the kingdom of Haamit.

Why similar: Metroidvania 51.9%, Nonlinear 10.2%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, Adventure 5.9%, Story Rich 5.8%

An exhilarating action-adventure game set in a vibrant retro-futuristic universe. Embark on daring interstellar journeys, uncovering new worlds, and battling formidable alien adversaries. Upgrade your ship and abilities as you explore the vastness of space to save the Galaxy from a hidden threat.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.7%, Hand-drawn 20.5%, Combat 8.2%, Atmospheric 7.5%, Action 4.4%

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 46.2%, Hand-drawn 19.1%, Atmospheric 10.7%, Adventure 6.8%, Fantasy 5%

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 40.2%, Hand-drawn 17.1%, Combat 9.6%, Action-Adventure 5.5%, Atmospheric 5.5%

We're closed sorry is a metroidvania in which the player controls both a titular hero traversing the interior of a retro supermarket store and the owner of the store. Immerse in an action-adventure while combating bugs, finding secrets, and becoming a dreamt hero.

Why similar: Metroidvania 61.5%, Action 9.9%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, Atmospheric 6.7%, Combat 6.3%

Fall of Gorithia: Nym's Fate is a 2D action adventure set in the ancient land of Gorithia. Go from simple thief to magic wielding warrior as you battle your way through the fallen kingdom on your quest to find your lost brother in this sprawling fantasy world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.9%, Hand-drawn 11.3%, Combat 9.5%, Atmospheric 8.5%, Action 5.7%

Jump and dash through unknown, labyrinthine worlds in this VR adventure. Fight back against maddened creatures, or cure them of the blight that fuels their rage. Collect treasures, tools, and powers as you search for the source of this ancient ill, and decide whether to quell or unleash it.

Why similar: Metroidvania 60.5%, Adventure 9.3%, Atmospheric 9.2%, Action-Adventure 5.1%, Story Rich 4.9%

『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 57.4%, Action 11.9%, Adventure 9.7%, Atmospheric 8.6%, Action-Adventure 6.7%

The spirit realm has broken. Your brother has gone missing. Forge the path you were destined for. Explore the gates and find out why there has been broken links inside the spirit realm. Battle, discover and find the secrets, and make new connections in a beautiful hand-drawn 2D style.

Why similar: Metroidvania 57.3%, Hand-drawn 14%, Action-Adventure 6.3%, Action 5.5%, Story Rich 5.3%

Blessing Part I is a 2D pixel style horizontal board action adventure game. Players will take on the role of a swordsman 'Luo' who lost everything in the past and embarks on revenge alone. With only a large sword and flesh and blood, they will fight against the twisted creatures in the darkness.

Why similar: Metroidvania 56.4%, Hand-drawn 12.6%, Action-Adventure 8.1%, Action 6.6%, Adventure 5.1%

Fight, dash, swim and bite your way through 3 different dungeons. Let the inner shark out! Face many different opponents and defeat powerful bosses. Makis Adventure is an Action-Platformer with a bite!

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.3%, Hand-drawn 13%, Action-Adventure 9%, Action 6.5%, Fantasy 5.1%

Restore the Sun’s light and end the Eternal Eclipse in this 2D fast-paced action-platformer game inspired by Peruvian cultures. Explore hand-crafted environments, battle and improve your skills to defeat the Four Keepers that stole the power of the Sun.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.5%, Hand-drawn 21.4%, Nonlinear 9.2%, Combat 7.2%, Story Rich 6.9%

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 62.1%, Action 7.5%, Adventure 7.1%, Combat 6.3%, Action-Adventure 5.9%