60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Adventure, Singleplayer, Metroidvania, Action.
An action game set in Naples, a world distorted by shadows and anxiety. Take control of Connie, fight with a dynamic system of dashes, parries, air attacks, and combos, and uncover what lies beneath the city and within your mind.
Dewborne Dawn
In this new hand-drawn, story-rich metroidvania, explore the last haven of a dying world, and discover the purpose you play in saving it. Shape your own path, fight the all-consuming blight, and help bring hope back to the survivors. Take up the flames of dead gods, and stand firm in Dewborne Dawn!
BANX
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.
In this new hand-drawn, story-rich metroidvania, explore the last haven of a dying world, and discover the purpose you play in saving it. Shape your own path, fight the all-consuming blight, and help bring hope back to the survivors. Take up the flames of dead gods, and stand firm in Dewborne Dawn!
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.6%, Hand-drawn 22.6%, Story Rich 12.8%, Atmospheric 11.1%, Adventure 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 25.9%, Hand-drawn 13.2%, Cartoony 12.6%, Adventure 11.4%, Action 10.9%
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 22.1%, Hand-drawn 15.9%, Psychological 12.8%, Story Rich 9.4%, Platformer 7.8%
This metroidvania inspired game lets you discover a fascinating world full of monsters, secrets and mysteries!
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.9%, Story Rich 18.7%, Hand-drawn 14.8%, Atmospheric 13.1%, Action 7.7%
Parry, Slash and Survive! Soul Devourer is a metroidvania action-platformer with a striking anime horror art style. Explore the cursed Sakuradoki High School, master powerful abilities, battle twisted monsters, and uncover the long-buried dark secrets hidden beneath the school.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, Hand-drawn 12.9%, Dark 12%, Story Rich 11.1%, Platformer 7%
Explore a dreamscape, rich with magic, hidden secrets and mysterious creatures.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.2%, Hand-drawn 17.9%, Adventure 12.1%, Action 11.6%, Story Rich 10.2%
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 27.7%, Hand-drawn 20.7%, Story Rich 12.3%, Platformer 10.3%, Atmospheric 10.1%
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 36.1%, Hand-drawn 19.5%, Story Rich 13.9%, Platformer 10.8%, Atmospheric 8%
Maya and a mysterious companion enter a fairytale world turned nightmare. Explore stunning locations, meet mythical characters, and battle the darkness to uncover the truth!
Why similar: Metroidvania 16.8%, Hand-drawn 14.4%, Dark 12.8%, Story Rich 11.6%, Platformer 10.4%
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 40.2%, Hand-drawn 11.6%, Adventure 10.9%, Platformer 10%, Action 9.7%
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 35.3%, Hand-drawn 20.9%, Story Rich 14.4%, Atmospheric 10.2%, Platformer 6.8%
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 30.6%, Bullet Time 14.6% ★, Hand-drawn 13.8%, Cartoony 9.4%, Cartoon 6.7%
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 28%, Hand-drawn 20.6%, Cartoony 10.2%, Atmospheric 9.1%, Side Scroller 7.6%
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 30.7%, Hand-drawn 19.1%, Story Rich 12.1%, Platformer 10.6%, Atmospheric 10.3%
On the desolate moon of Lorian, a long-dormant Deadsuit awakens from slumber. Journey beneath the surface on an atmospheric 2D adventure of self-discovery, ancient mysteries, and cosmic terror. Explore winding caverns and acquire new abilities to unearth this alien world’s long-buried secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.8%, Hand-drawn 15.5%, Dark 10.3%, Atmospheric 9.9%, Platformer 8.8%
Venture into an unusual, alien world full of danger and mysteries in this sci-fi Metroidvania. Grab your gear and face the challenge of sustaining a once-thriving space colony. Can you bring this place back to life? Are you ready to uncover all the secrets lurking in the darkness?
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.8%, Atmospheric 12.8%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Hand-drawn 10.3%, Platformer 8.7%
Adventures of DaKoo the Dragon has over 150 levels, every run of the game is unique. Animations, enemy spawning, and attacks are all randomized to enhance the immersion. With multiple ways to attack you will take on 5 Bosses among multiple obstacles.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 24.6%, Cartoony 16.9%, Platformer 12.3%, Cartoon 10.3%, Side Scroller 9.4%
Chexie is a teenage girl who, as a result of mysterious events, is transported to the virtual kingdom of Pixgun. There she discovers a magic wand that becomes her key to survival. Your task is to discover the source of corruption in the kingdom and the plight of its inhabitants.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.6%, 1980s 20%, Platformer 12.9%, Action 12.2%, Story Rich 7.5%
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 27.2%, Hand-drawn 13.2%, Adventure 10.8%, Side Scroller 10.8%, Platformer 9.8%
Save your sister from your father's dark fate and plunge into a hand-painted 2D adventure with exciting battles and a deep, captivating story in "Pentaquin: Deeds Of Twilight". Master various skills and discover a fantastic world.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 20.8%, Story Rich 14.7%, Metroidvania 12.4%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Dark 9.3%
Journey through the drawings, paintings and diary entries of one man's life in this narrative-fuelled platformer, rendered in the power of pencil! Drawn Before features challenging platforming in a wide variety of hand-drawn levels, where each area feels like a new, nostalgic discovery.
Why similar: 1980s 33.7%, Hand-drawn 21.1%, Story Rich 10.1%, Atmospheric 9.3%, Platformer 8.9%
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 31%, Hand-drawn 20.1%, Atmospheric 13.6%, Platformer 11.9%, Adventure 9.1%
Single-player 2D platformer with metroidvania and puzzle elements.Discover this amazing new world has been drawn by our artists from scratch.Fend off the enemy, climb into the most secret places, learn the rules of this city and finally save your friend.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23%, Hand-drawn 17.4%, Cartoony 12.9%, Story Rich 10%, Atmospheric 8.7%
Summon portals to overcome vicious beasts, devious puzzles and fiendish platforming challenges. Master the unique powers of each portal to stop the collapse of reality, while exploring lush, hand-drawn worlds and unraveling a deep narrative full of mysteries.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27%, Hand-drawn 13.3%, Atmospheric 12.5%, Platformer 11.8%, Story Rich 9.9%
Play as Timmy, whisked into a mysterious cat realm invaded by monsters. Journey through enchanting realms, solve puzzles, and harness new abilities to save this world—and maybe your own—in a cozy, dark, and hand-drawn 2D adventure full of secrets and quirky cats.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.3%, Dark 13.8%, Story Rich 12.3%, Atmospheric 10.4%, Platformer 10.3%
The Perfect Pencil is a surreal action platformer where exploration and choice shape everything. Discover hidden paths, meet bizarre characters, and unravel a psychological story filled with bizzare humor.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25%, Hand-drawn 18.4%, Psychological 16.2%, Dark 12.2%, Story Rich 11.9%
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 36.1%, Hand-drawn 16.4%, Adventure 13.6%, Platformer 11.4%, Action 10.5%
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 39.1%, Hand-drawn 15.5%, Story Rich 11.7%, Female Protagonist 10%, Action 7.8%
WEIL is an interactive audiovisual experience that tells the story of a boy who suffers from depression, verbal, and psychological harassment. Through this, we aim to show players the impact these experiences can have on a person’s life, leading to suicidal thoughts.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 39.5%, Story Rich 28.4%, Atmospheric 19%, Adventure 10.3%, Indie 2%
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 27.6%, Hand-drawn 15.6%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Platformer 10.6%, Dark 8.6%
JOHN FURY'S FIRST FURY is a 2d adventure game. Your adventure will bring you across the landscapes of Russia to make it to a secret communist lab where they're conducting dangerous experiments. You'll have use what you find to help you along your journey against many different enemies and bosses.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.1%, 1980s 24%, Adventure 13.6%, Platformer 13.1%, Action 13%
Skinwalker is a hack n’ slash action platformer where you swear allegiance to a formidable beast to save your daughter from a terminal illness. Shapeshift into the creature’s monstrous form and wield untamed wrath in exchange for its freedom and the promise of a cure.
Why similar: Adventure 14.9%, Action 14.3%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Platformer 13.7%, Dark 11.2%
PlayBound tells the story of Kelvin, a boy whose parents have become fatally boring. Strap on your velcro light-up kicks and equip your POG slammers, because it's time to save the world from certain lameness!
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.9%, Hand-drawn 16%, Adventure 13.6%, Action 11.9%, Story Rich 9.6%
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 43.9%, Hand-drawn 15.7%, Adventure 11.8%, Action 10.9%, Platformer 8.8%
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 29.6%, Hand-drawn 20.1%, Story Rich 12.4%, Atmospheric 11.7%, Dark 7.2%
Autonomous Odyssey is a story-driven, hand-drawn 2D metroidvania. Use agile platforming on your apocalyptic sci-fi journey to explore the labs once filled with exceptional researchers. Fight through vengeful robots on Pim’s quest to find his missing father and restore everyone's humanity.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31%, Hand-drawn 22%, Story Rich 11.5%, Platformer 10.9%, Atmospheric 7.8%
Double is an action-quest game telling about a fight with a mental disorder by immersing in dreams. Choose your way and find out how this mystical story ends.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 18%, Psychological 17.3%, Adventure 11.5%, Story Rich 11.3%, Dark 10.7%
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 41.5%, Hand-drawn 14.8%, Platformer 13.4%, Adventure 9.6%, Action 7.5%
Discover a humouristic point and click adventure inspired by all the masterpieces which made us stick to our computers back in the day (and therefore we played outside way too infrequently). [Chapter 1 available]
Why similar: 1980s 28.2%, Hand-drawn 17.6%, Cartoony 16.3%, Atmospheric 8.1%, Cartoon 8%
Blast off in a 2D metroidvania adventure bursting with platforming thrills, deep exploration, and explosive action. Assemble a crack team of heroes to save the world in Blast Brigade!
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.6%, Cartoony 15.1%, Story Rich 10.1%, Platformer 9.8%, Atmospheric 9.7%
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 26.9%, Hand-drawn 13.1%, Dark 13%, Cartoony 10.8%, Side Scroller 9.1%
All of the color has been wiped from Huey's world! Run, jump, dash, swipe, and pogo your way through this hand-drawn platformer to restore color to the land.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 27.5%, Cartoony 15.7%, Platformer 15.3%, Action 13.6%, Adventure 12.3%
Explore a fallen utopia in this action-packed adventure platformer. Harness the weather to find new paths. Fight the untamed machines and seek ways to get their fragile parts for crafting. Become the savior of humanity or its doom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.7%, Hand-drawn 18.4%, Platformer 10.6%, Atmospheric 10.2%, Dark 6.8%
Raji: An Ancient Epic is an action-adventure game set in ancient India. A young girl named Raji has been chosen by the gods to stand against the demonic invasion. She must use the powers granted to her by the gods to rescue her brother as she battles to face the demon lord Mahabalasura.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.7%, Story Rich 17.3%, Atmospheric 16.1%, Platformer 13.1%, Adventure 8.6%
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 39.5%, Atmospheric 13.4%, Platformer 12.5%, Hand-drawn 10.1%, Adventure 8.9%
Embark on a global adventure in this ‘90s-inspired adventure platformer. Help a chubby underdog kid with wacky superpowers battle bizarre villains, unlock and customize special moves and spells, and save the world!
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.3%, Hand-drawn 15.5%, Platformer 12.6%, Adventure 12.5%, Action 11.1%
Ignite your sword and explore the dark depths and towering heights of a forgotten island that consumed itself long ago.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30%, Hand-drawn 18.9%, Side Scroller 11.3%, Cartoony 11.1%, Atmospheric 10.3%
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 33%, Platformer 11.9%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Action 11.3%, Adventure 11.3%
Virago is a 2D adventure platformer about a young girl called Willow, who after an incident with her stalker she begins to suffer from hallucinations which affects her psychologically and emotionally.
Why similar: 1980s 35.5%, Platformer 12.2%, Atmospheric 10.9%, Dark 10.2%, Adventure 9.1%
Discover the world of Nahucan in this 2D action platformer. You are Itorah, the only human in this strange place. Explore, fight and survive to uncover your past and save Nahucan from its biggest threat, a mysterious plague!
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.7%, Hand-drawn 20.2%, Platformer 9.9%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, Side Scroller 8%
Embark on a story-rich 2D Metroidvania adventure with breathtaking hand-drawn art, playing as miser-turned-hero Ebenezer Scrooge in a reimagined Victorian-fantasy based on Charles Dickens’ classic novel, A Christmas Carol. Enlist the help of ghosts to save the people of London before it’s too late.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.3%, Hand-drawn 16.6%, Story Rich 11.4%, Dark 10.6%, Side Scroller 9.9%
Face the fears from your dreams to save the kingdom in this 2D retro advenure!
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.7%, 1980s 25.3%, Adventure 13.3%, Action 12.9%, Platformer 11.4%
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 30.8%, Hand-drawn 18.4%, Story Rich 13%, Atmospheric 11.4%, Dark 6.8%
Award winning emotional visual novel about a little girl in a world of adults. How can you find a monster you can’t see?
Why similar: Psychological 23%, Hand-drawn 16.2%, Story Rich 16.1%, Atmospheric 12.2%, Dark 11.7%
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 28.3%, Hand-drawn 18.9%, Platformer 9.8%, Side Scroller 9.2%, Story Rich 8.5%
Explore a vast, interconnected dream world full of secrets and collectibles in this metroidvania adventure inspired by classic 2D platformers. Reclaim your lost memories to save Slumberland from the mysterious Oblivion.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.6%, Hand-drawn 22.4%, 1980s 17.7%, Platformer 7.9%, Adventure 5.5%
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 28.9%, Hand-drawn 19.1%, Story Rich 12.1%, Platformer 9.3%, Atmospheric 8.3%
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 37.8%, Hand-drawn 19.2%, Adventure 15.6%, Action 15%, Story Rich 10.5%
Challenging retro pixel graphics action-platformer. Become a legendary rogue Janosik and explore the big mountain castle level full of secrets. Available for FREE!
Why similar: Metroidvania 28%, 1980s 27.6%, Platformer 11.9%, Cartoony 11.2%, Adventure 8.3%
Pankapu is a narrative action-platformer that takes place in the dreams of Djaha’rell, a child troubled by a tragic incident. Upgrade your skills, find new competencies, switch your Aegis in real time in order to get rid of Nightmare's invasion.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.2%, Platformer 17.8%, Adventure 16.2%, Action 15.8%, Story Rich 15.5%
