
Dig through an odd world full of dangerous creatures. Uncover hidden paths and long-buried secrets. Dirtlight is a metroidvania where the journey runs deep, and offers unexpected ways to explore.
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Dig through an odd world full of dangerous creatures. Uncover hidden paths and long-buried secrets. Dirtlight is a metroidvania where the journey runs deep, and offers unexpected ways to explore.

Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores
Embark on a heartfelt Mushroomvania adventure through a vast and dense interconnected world! It's like a mix of retro and modern classics!

Ubirajara
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!
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%, Exploration 9.9%, Platformer 9.7%, 2D Platformer 6.4%, Action-Adventure 6.1%
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 30.6%, Platformer 12.3%, Exploration 9.1%, Action-Adventure 7.4%, Adventure 7.4%
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 37.7%, Nonlinear 10.1%, Exploration 8.7%, 2D Platformer 8%, Platformer 7.5%
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 46.8%, 2D Platformer 9.7%, Exploration 9%, Platformer 7.6%, Action-Adventure 7%
In this metroidvania platformer originally made for NES, play as mole digging your way with great agility through deep caverns, in search of a lost dwarven treasure to repay your debts.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.2%, 2D Platformer 9.5%, Exploration 8.5%, Nonlinear 6.4%, Platformer 6.4%
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 33.4%, Platformer 12.9%, Puzzle 9.9%, Exploration 8.8%, 2D Platformer 8.6%
A metropolis crumbles into ruin as powerful Barons satisfy their greed upon souls lost in time. You are but one spirit, with a wooden body left to rot in the wild…
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.4%, Platformer 14%, Exploration 10.2%, 2D Platformer 10%, Action-Adventure 8.4%
"Little Stone Journey" is a single-player action-adventure game. In a mysterious place shrouded in mist, one day, Little Stone was born here and began its journey.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.2%, Platformer 11.5%, Puzzle 10.2%, 2D Platformer 9%, Combat 7%
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 32.2%, Platformer 14.1%, 2D Platformer 9.7%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, Exploration 8.6%
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 44.1%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Exploration 10.6%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Nonlinear 6.3%
Venture beneath the Ghost Kingdom where you will encounter strange creatures, solve puzzles and uncover hidden secrets!
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.9%, Platformer 14.1%, Puzzle 10.6%, 2D Platformer 9%, Action 8.7%
Explore and fight your way trough the castle in this 2D platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 50.5%, Platformer 12.9%, Exploration 9.5%, Adventure 7%, 2D Platformer 6.7%
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 38.9%, Platformer 10.1%, Nonlinear 9.2%, Exploration 8.9%, 2D Platformer 8.7%
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 46.4%, Platformer 12.8%, Exploration 7.4%, Atmospheric 5.3%, Fantasy 4.8%
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 50%, Platformer 14%, 2D Platformer 5.2%, Adventure 5.1%, Action 4.9%
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 51%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Platformer 7.7%, 2D 6.2%, Action 5.7%
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 41.6%, Exploration 12%, Platformer 11.4%, 2D Platformer 9.3%, Action-Adventure 6.2%
Explore a strange and hostile world in this search-action platformer starring a tiny mouse named Tofu.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42%, Platformer 12.5%, 2D Platformer 8.9%, Exploration 8.4%, Action-Adventure 6.5%
House of Shadow is an action-adventure metroidvania wherein you wield the powers of darkness! Explore, traverse obstacles, battle monsters born of light, slay fearsome bosses, and claim the Shadow Throne!
Why similar: Metroidvania 42%, Exploration 9.8%, Nonlinear 9.2%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, Platformer 6.2%
A compact, painterly metroidvania: a 2–3 hour descent into the Rootdeep. Explore 26 painted caverns, earn five abilities, face two guardians — then chase your own best time with the built-in speedrun timer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.4%, Platformer 12.8%, 2D Platformer 8.9%, Exploration 8.1%, Action-Adventure 7.9%
As a small flea, explore a mysterious puzzle box filled with shapes and secrets. Gather strange items with hidden abilities, and unravel a trail of clues as you attempt to escape.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.9%, Platformer 9.8%, Exploration 9.5%, Puzzle 9.3%, Mystery 7.6%
Explore large levels in endless ways with the ability to switch between Past, Present & Future. Set your own pace and challenge with a variety of unlockable characters and difficulty modes. Unlock additional content by clearing in-game challenges.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.7%, Platformer 11.9%, Nonlinear 11%, 2D Platformer 9.6%, Mystery 5.3%
《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 55.6%, Combat 9.1%, Action-Adventure 8%, Action 6.2%, 2D Platformer 5.8%
Little Nemo and his friends return for a hand-animated metroidvania adventure! Explore magical dream worlds with Nemo, the Princess of Slumberland, the mischievious Flip, and royal guard Peony as they try to stop the Nightmare Fiends from ruling over dreams forever.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44%, Exploration 12.4%, Platformer 12%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Nonlinear 9.5%
Velvet Veil is a 2D Metroidvania-style Action Adventure with elements of Bullet Hell and unique platforming Mechanics. Ages after a forgotten apocalypse only the dolls of a humanoid species remain. These dolls come to life through the power of memories.
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.7%, 2D Platformer 10%, Exploration 8.4%, Platformer 8.1%, Action-Adventure 6.6%
Set in the same universe as Cathedral, but with its own story and style, Cathedral: Crow's Curse is an action-adventure with tight combat and a focus on exploration. Parry, dodge and fight your way through numerous enemies in a rich detailed world as you uncover the events leading up to Cathedral.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.9%, Platformer 9.4%, Exploration 9.2%, Combat 8%, Mystery 7.8%
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 48.2%, Exploration 10.6%, 2D Platformer 8.8%, Platformer 8.8%, Action-Adventure 7.2%
Alruna; now in wide-screen! A different kind of Metroidvania, a tour-de-force of game design, with world-class temples and dungeons. Dead men yearn for Heaven, but Elysium remains out of their grasp.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.9%, Platformer 11.3%, Puzzle 7.9%, 2D Platformer 7.6%, Exploration 7.5%
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 48.2%, Platformer 13.5%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Action-Adventure 7.4%, 2D 4.8%
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 44.3%, Exploration 12.6%, 2D Platformer 9.7%, Puzzle 9%, Action-Adventure 5.3%
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 40.9%, Platformer 11.4%, Exploration 9.6%, 2D Platformer 8.7%, Action-Adventure 6.3%
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 51%, Platformer 13.3%, Exploration 9.8%, Adventure 6.9%, Atmospheric 5%
Become the Messenger of God and descend into the endless abyss to defeat powerful enemies and bosses while fulfilling the divine command in this 2D Metroidvania action adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 52.1%, Platformer 8.4%, Action 6.9%, 2D 6.2%, Adventure 6.1%
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 51.1%, Platformer 11.9%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Exploration 10.2%, Action 4.9%
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 38.2%, Platformer 11.8%, Exploration 9.2%, Combat 7.5%, 2D Platformer 6.1%
Explore a vast mountain filled with mysteries. Play as Sima, a swift girl with a scythe, and uncover hidden knowledge to find your way through an interconnected world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.4%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Exploration 9.6%, Action 8.6%, Action-Adventure 8.1%
A precision platformer where you control a frog using dash chips to overcome traps, avoid electrified enemies, and conquer challenges in chaotic digital environments.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.5%, Platformer 11.2%, Exploration 8.2%, 2D Platformer 8%, Action-Adventure 6.6%
Begin your adventure in Shattered Divinities to reveal the truth! Traverse the land where deities have perished, explore abandoned divine realms, battle mutated monsters, gather divine power to awaken your strength, and unveil the truth behind the deities’ fall.
Why similar: Metroidvania 53.5%, Platformer 12.7%, 2D 6.6%, Adventure 5.7%, Exploration 5.6%
ATARAXIE, in the pure style of retro games, ties itself with the SNES Gaming era and embrace difficulty, for it wishes to give experienced gamers/players the test they are really looking for!
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.3%, Platformer 13.1%, Action 8.8%, Action-Adventure 8.1%, 2D Platformer 7.4%
RE∀IVE is a 2D action metroidvania set on the war-torn artificial island of Atrificia. Switch between a former soldier and his damaged AI companion, Lily, unlock new abilities, and uncover the city’s hidden truth.
Why similar: Metroidvania 52.3%, Platformer 14.5%, 2D 5.8%, 2D Platformer 5.8%, Action 5.6%
In MONOMOON, the way forward is reserved for the knowing and the daring. Guided by moonlight, you’ll uncover hidden truths and wander through a tiny and mysterious open world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.6%, Nonlinear 9.8%, Exploration 8.7%, Puzzle 8.7%, Platformer 7.8%
A challenging action game where you explore a dark kingdom, face brutal creatures, and uncover hidden secrets. Fight with strategy, discover powerful relics, and navigate treacherous dungeons as you unravel the mysteries of the Citadel.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.1%, Platformer 10.1%, Nonlinear 10%, 2D Platformer 8.9%, Combat 8.2%
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 38.8%, Platformer 11.2%, Nonlinear 9.9%, Exploration 9.5%, 2D Platformer 8.7%
Explore a dense, interconnected labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items to manipulate your environment in surprising and meaningful ways. Encounter beautiful and unsettling creatures, as you attempt to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.6%, Exploration 10.3%, Platformer 9.6%, Puzzle 9.6%, Nonlinear 7%
Play as a cat in this 2D world where you discover new abilities and paths to finally reach the summit. What's there? Even I don't know. Yet. Oh, it now has local co-op.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.2%, Platformer 12.5%, Exploration 11.8%, Nonlinear 11.2%, 2D Platformer 10%
Explore a tiny world, find upgrades, discover hidden paths, and battle bosses in this retro-style metroidvania action platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.2%, Platformer 9.8%, Exploration 9.3%, Nonlinear 7.1%, Puzzle 6.6%
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 46.2%, Platformer 12.7%, Adventure 7.7%, 2D Platformer 7.4%, Action 7.2%
Amalu: Wells Between Worlds is a pixel-art 2D platformer, and Metroidvania blending Atmospheric exploration, Spell-casting puzzle mechanics, Amazigh/North African mythology and an emotional storytelling
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.3%, Exploration 11.9%, Platformer 10.7%, 2D Platformer 9.3%, Nonlinear 9.2%
You're trapped, alone and cold on a distant planet. Pursued by a droid with only one purpose: killing everything. You must find an escape. Explore the hostile environment, find secret upgrades and new weapons, and finally make your escape from this dark, hostile planet...
Why similar: Metroidvania 56.5%, Platformer 17.1%, Exploration 10.4%, Action 9.6%, Action-Adventure 6.4%
Explore a broken world. Fight with a silent machine. Solve puzzles that break the rules. The game has already begun, even on this page.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.2%, Nonlinear 11%, Exploration 9.8%, Puzzle 9.7%, Mystery 7.2%
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 33.1%, Platformer 11.1%, Exploration 8.5%, 2D Platformer 8.1%, Nonlinear 7.8%
Set out on a journey through Sutra Pilgrim! Hone your skills, gather powerful Artifacts, meet steadfast allies, and challenge fearsome Yaoguai Kings. Traverse a vast mythic world inspired by Journey to the West, seek the Sutra Pilgrim, and uncover the hidden truth behind this westbound journey.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.8%, 2D Platformer 8.7%, Exploration 8.7%, Platformer 6.9%, Puzzle 6.5%
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 32.8%, Platformer 12.7%, 2D Platformer 8.8%, Action 8%, Action-Adventure 7.8%
Bladeforged: The Seventh Sword is a fast-paced 2D pixel art Metroidvania. Wield a versatile guardian blade and a high-tech bracelet to execute fluid combo cancels, parry ruthless abstract enemies, and explore the interconnected world of Regis to stop a cosmic multiversal invasion.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.5%, Platformer 14.8%, Action 9.5%, 2D Platformer 9.3%, Adventure 8.1%
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 34.9%, Platformer 12.8%, Exploration 9.2%, 2D Platformer 9%, Action-Adventure 7.6%
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 47.5%, Platformer 15.9%, Exploration 12%, Adventure 6.2%, Action 6.2%
Dash and slash through an innovative kinetic metroidvania. The Tower of Time awaits – a rich, handcrafted world fractured by the collapse of time. Slice through foes in tough-as-talons bite-sized battles, and master the way of the bird warrior.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.9%, Platformer 10.2%, Exploration 6.7%, Action 6%, 2D Platformer 5.1%
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 43%, Platformer 12.8%, Exploration 11.1%, 2D Platformer 9.2%, Action-Adventure 6.6%
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 48.5%, 2D Platformer 9.4%, Nonlinear 9.3%, Action-Adventure 7.8%, Platformer 6.7%
A dark, hand-drawn Metroidvania set in a world where death has disappeared. Fight twisted creatures, uncover forgotten secrets, and discover powerful Boundlings as you journey to restore death to a world that has forgotten how to die.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.1%, Exploration 11.1%, Platformer 10.4%, 2D Platformer 8.8%, Nonlinear 7.2%