Games Like DragonLoop

Travel back in time to change fate itself, in this beautifully crafted story-driven adventure, inspired by classic 90s action-platformers. Join timekeeper Lunais on her quest for revenge against the empire that killed her family, using time-bending powers to explore a vast, connected world.

Why similar: Time Travel 23% ★, Metroidvania 22.7%, Time Manipulation 22.2% ★, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Side Scroller 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly mirrors the time-manipulation mechanics and female-led narrative within a classic metroidvania structure.

Decades after the events of ENDER LILIES, Homunculi — sorrowful, artificial life forms — roam the land. In this dark fantasy Metroidvania, face formidable enemies and explore a bewitching post-apocalyptic world. Humans and Homunculi — what awaits at the end of the quest for their salvation?

Why similar: Metroidvania 52.8%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Action RPG 12.3%, RPG 5.6%, 2D 4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a beautiful, melancholic atmosphere with a female protagonist and deep metroidvania exploration similar to DragonLoop.

Perceive the future in this time-loop metroidvania.

Why similar: Time Travel 32.6% ★, Metroidvania 22.6%, Time Manipulation 21.1% ★, Female Protagonist 7.7%, Action-Adventure 6%

Why You'll Like It: This title emphasizes time-travel as a core exploration mechanic, allowing players to reshape the world through iterative loops.

Touhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania title with a heavy emphasis on exploration and action. Developed by Team Ladybug, creators of multiple fantastic action games thus far.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.9%, Time Manipulation 26.1% ★, Side Scroller 10.1%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Action-Adventure 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: The game features a unique time-stop mechanic that is essential for both combat and navigating its complex, interconnected map.

Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.2%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Action RPG 12.5%, Side Scroller 12.4%, Action-Adventure 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This expansive metroidvania offers a vast, hand-drawn world and a female protagonist, matching the visual and exploratory scale of your seed game.

A 2D Metroidvania-style game developed under the supervision of Ryo Mizuno, depicting the story of Deedlit and the events leading up to Record of Lodoss War: Diadem of the Covenant. Use a variety of weapons and spirit powers to unravel the mystery of the labyrinth.

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.6%, Female Protagonist 18.3%, RPG 8.7%, Platformer 8%, 2D 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: It features a distinct elemental and time-based combat system set within a beautifully animated 2D metroidvania world.

AeternoBlade II: Infinity, new patch in 4K is a hardcore action-puzzle game of Time-Manipulation Combat. Control the flow of time, amend the past, foresee the future, convolute with alternate timelines to fight otherwise undefeatable foes and circumvent the impossible.

Why similar: Time Manipulation 40.5% ★, Time Travel 12.9% ★, RPG 12.6%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Action-Adventure 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG heavily utilizes time-manipulation abilities to solve puzzles and overcome challenging combat encounters.

"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 37.2%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Side Scroller 14%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Platformer 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A polished metroidvania featuring a strong female lead and tight, responsive combat that feels very similar to the action-adventure style of DragonLoop.

Vernal Edge is a 2D action-packed Metroidvania featuring an intense combat system, tight platforming sequences and a powerful story of rivalry, revenge and growth.

Why similar: Metroidvania 46%, Female Protagonist 19.1%, Action-Adventure 13.3%, Platformer 8.4%, Action 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: The game combines fast-paced action-RPG combat with a non-linear, exploration-heavy metroidvania map.

Confront time and fate in the 2D action RPG, Astlibra Revision. Explore meticulously crafted worlds, fight brutal boss battles, and upgrade your skills to take down enemies lurking around every corner.

Why similar: Time Travel 31.9% ★, Metroidvania 22.4%, Action RPG 12.2%, Drama 10.5%, Side Scroller 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A highly regarded action-RPG that delivers a compelling, drama-heavy story within a 2D side-scrolling format.

Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.6%, Female Protagonist 19.6%, Platformer 6.1%, Side Scroller 5.9%, Action-Adventure 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title excels at blending a deep, character-driven drama with platforming and metroidvania-style exploration.

Embark on an epic action-adventure as you slash, dash, and combo your way through a vast, vibrant world. Explore and uncover hidden secrets. Customize your build to triumph in spectacular boss battles. Experience a tale of mystery, magic, and mayhem in TEVI, a bullet hell metroidvania!

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.2%, Female Protagonist 13%, Side Scroller 11.9%, Drama 11%, Action-Adventure 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: It features a blend of bullet-hell combat and metroidvania exploration, providing a fast-paced action experience.

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 36.1%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Hand-drawn 10.3%, Stylized 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A stunning, folklore-inspired metroidvania that emphasizes fluid movement and exploration in a hand-drawn world.

Embark on a grand adventure in Phoenotopia! An action-adventure puzzle platformer inspired by the great classics. Meet charming townsfolk, brave the dungeons, and thwart evil in your quest to save your family.

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.3%, Action-Adventure 12.5%, Platformer 10%, Female Protagonist 7.1%, Action 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a massive, adventure-focused world with deep exploration mechanics that reward curiosity and backtracking.

YesterMorrow is a single-player time travelling 2D platformer, mixing action sequences with puzzle elements. Follow the engaging story of Yui, who travels back into the past to save her family and the remnants of a world now trapped in Never-ending Night.

Why similar: Time Travel 34.4% ★, Adventure 12.5%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Action 11.3%, Platformer 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: It centers on time-travel mechanics that allow the player to manipulate the environment across two different timelines.

Ink and blood stain the streets of Ramezia. Witches must burn and sins must be judged. Venture forth as Sister Semilla to burn down the pillars of heresy in Minoria, an action-platformer by Bombservice, creators of Momodora.

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.7%, Female Protagonist 20.9%, Action 5.5%, Action-Adventure 4.6%, RPG 4%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, story-driven metroidvania that focuses on a female protagonist navigating a world filled with mystery and intense combat.

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!

Why similar: Metroidvania 54.7%, Female Protagonist 15%, Side Scroller 9.2%, RPG 7.9%, Platformer 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential action-RPG metroidvania that provides a deep, customizable experience with a female lead.

This is an anime-style Metroidvania game with an RPG progression system, numerous weapons for switching, and an emphasis on equipment building. It offers three switchable characters, smooth gameplay, impactful combat feedback, and anime-style story scenes.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Side Scroller 13.5%, Action RPG 11.2%, Action-Adventure 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D metroidvania that emphasizes character-driven storytelling and a variety of combat styles.

Cris Tales is a gorgeous, indie love letter to classic JRPGs with a new perspective. Peer into the past, act in the present, and watch as your choices dynamically change the future -- all on one screen as you play!

Why similar: Time Travel 32.6% ★, Time Manipulation 25.6% ★, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Hand-drawn 7.7%, RPG 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: This RPG features a unique time-travel mechanic where you can see the past, present, and future simultaneously to solve narrative puzzles.

HunterX is an action-adventure game full of spirited battles. Use various styles of weapons and magic to experience your own fighting style and explore a great world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.1%, Action RPG 16.7%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Side Scroller 12.4%, RPG 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging metroidvania that focuses on action-RPG elements and character progression with a female protagonist.

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 37.2%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Side Scroller 13.5%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Platformer 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Despite its aesthetic, it is a mechanically dense metroidvania with a female protagonist and a massive, non-linear world.

Delve into the depths of a mechanical world in this cute, adventure-exploration game. Explore and fight in a land full of corrupt robots and machinery. All while seeking answers to the mysteries around you.

Why similar: Metroidvania 54.5%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Platformer 8.6%, Adventure 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A charming and well-designed metroidvania that focuses on exploration and uncovering the secrets of a ruined world.

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 47.6%, Side Scroller 7.8%, Action-Adventure 7.6%, Platformer 6.5%, Female Protagonist 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a dark, atmospheric metroidvania experience with a focus on fluid combat and exploration.

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 61%, Platformer 10.9%, Side Scroller 7.4%, Adventure 5.7%, 2D 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a unique world-connecting mechanic that makes exploration feel rewarding and fresh.

A handcrafted open-world platformer set in a world built by Mushrooms! Explore different locations filled with secrets, acquire new abilities and use those abilities to reach new places!

Why similar: Metroidvania 60.2%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Platformer 9.7%, Adventure 5.5%, Action 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A movement-focused metroidvania that offers a massive world to explore with plenty of secrets to uncover.

The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle once and for all.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.5%, Action RPG 14.9%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Platformer 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a deep, lore-rich world with satisfying combat and intricate map design.

XEL is an epic 3D sci-fi fantasy action-adventure. Explore the mysterious world of XEL and help protagonist Reid to uncover her enigmatic past. Make new friends and foes along the way and collect exciting gadgets to master challenging dungeons and solve time bending puzzles.

Why similar: Time Travel 33.1% ★, Time Manipulation 28.1% ★, Action RPG 11.6%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Action-Adventure 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: It combines action-adventure gameplay with time-manipulation puzzles in a sci-fi setting.

Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.

Why similar: Metroidvania 55.5%, RPG 9.5%, Action RPG 8.9%, Side Scroller 7.1%, Platformer 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, challenging action-RPG that leans heavily into the metroidvania exploration style.

Destroy... Absorb... Grow... GRIME is a fast and unforgiving Action-Adventure RPG in which you crush your foes with living weapons that mutate form and function, and then consume their remains with a black hole to strengthen your vessel as you break apart a world of anatomical horror and intrigue.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.2%, Action RPG 15.3%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Platformer 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A unique action-RPG metroidvania that features a distinct parry-based combat system and surreal world design.

The heroine who lost her memory was trapped in a five-day loop. Connect with your partners to travel through a world with strange time changes, continue to become stronger, retrieve memories, and understand the truth. The game is a time loop Metroidvania.

Why similar: Time Travel 30.4% ★, Time Manipulation 28.6% ★, Metroidvania 19.8%, Female Protagonist 7%, Action-Adventure 3.8%

Turn back the clock and fight to repair Time itself in this cinematic action platformer with fast sword combat and time-based powers. You are the Warden of Time, Ouro Kronii - be proud and fight hard!

Why similar: Time Manipulation 33.5% ★, Time Travel 27.3% ★, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Side Scroller 6.3%, Metroidvania 4.7%

Travel through time and help Mai and her Grandfather uncover the mysteries of the world after the Last Great War. Explore the connections between ancient eras and dystopian futures in an adventure that blends thrilling combat with precision platforming.

Why similar: Time Travel 35% ★, Time Manipulation 24.8% ★, Metroidvania 22.1%, Female Protagonist 8.6%, Action-Adventure 3.8%

Run, jump, rewind, and avoid a time paradox? A time-traveling gal changes the past where she drank tapioca to prevent the extinction of humanity in this time-loop action puzzle game!

Why similar: Time Travel 53.5% ★, Time Manipulation 38% ★, Action 4.8%, Indie 1.6%, Singleplayer 1.3%

A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.

Why similar: Action RPG 38.2%, Female Protagonist 23.6%, RPG 12.4%, Action-Adventure 8%, 2D 4.7%

Sundered is a chaotic hand­-drawn metroidvania where you resist or embrace ancient eldritch powers, a challenging and unique take on a classic genre from the creators of Jotun, now with local co-op!

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.7%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Hand-drawn 11.4%, Side Scroller 9.2%, Platformer 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers intense, chaotic action and a branching map design that encourages multiple playthroughs.

Dragon Maiden is a 2D pixel-art mystery adventure. As Wang Xie, you’re trapped in a time loop on the day of the Mountain God Ceremony. Relive the 22 hours before midnight, uncover the truth behind the village’s destruction, and break free from the cycle.

Why similar: Drama 38.2%, Female Protagonist 24.7%, Adventure 14.7%, Stylized 7.2%, 2D 7%

Most of your actions have been taken away. In each time loop, slide the mouse to kill monsters, crack the puzzles locked by knowledge, and explore the hidden paths! Go deeper in a limited time and discover the truth of the world.

Why similar: Time Manipulation 55.6% ★, Drama 18.9%, Hand-drawn 10.2%, 2D 5%, Adventure 4.6%

Inspired by 16 and 32-bit classics, Gestalt: Steam & Cinder fuses tight 2D platforming and exhilarating combat with an engrossing, twist-laden narrative in a stunningly handcrafted steampunk world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.9%, Female Protagonist 17.9%, RPG 13%, Platformer 7.8%, 2D 4.6%

Play as android MIO in this mesmerizing metroidvania where you explore the Vessel, an enormous technological ark overgrown with machines gone rogue. Uncover its secrets, enhance MIO's abilities, and save the spaceship and its residents from oblivion.

Why similar: Metroidvania 53.8%, Action-Adventure 14%, Hand-drawn 11.2%, Platformer 9.3%, 2D 4.5%

Dive into the immersive world of Retrace the Light, a captivating 2.5D action-adventure game centered around the "Spatial Retracing" feature. Assume the role of an Enforcer working for a super AI in a futuristic world, exploring the depths of human consciousness and healing their emotional wounds.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.6%, Time Manipulation 29.3% ★, Action RPG 12.8%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, RPG 5.8%

A hand-drawn 2D metroidvania in a post-apocalyptic world. Forge your destiny in a non-linear story with multiple endings. Explore diverse biomes, conquer 20+ unique bosses, and master a magical Gauntlet with ever-evolving powers.

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.7%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Platformer 9.7%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Action 5.9%

Play as Cassiel, a foul-mouthed angel trapped in a time loop with a mission to save Heaven. Use the magical clock bestowed upon you from Death (yes, that Death, from Manual Samuel, stop asking) to jump between timelines across Heaven, Hell, Earth and Helheim to stop Heaven from going boom. Again.

Why similar: Time Travel 35.2% ★, Metroidvania 27%, Action-Adventure 13.3%, Drama 9.2%, Adventure 6%

Explore a massive interconnected labyrinth of grottos, castles, and groves in this 2D retro-inspired Action RPG.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.1%, Action RPG 16.6%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Action-Adventure 9.7%

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 53.6%, Side Scroller 14%, Action RPG 9.5%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Stylized 4.3%

Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy is an indie game developed by GAMEPULSE.Step into the shoes of Cirno, the Hero of Ice, as she embarks on a journey against evil, liberating Gensokyo and saving her dear princess.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.8%, Side Scroller 20.6%, Drama 9.3%, Platformer 9%, Action-Adventure 8.7%

ENDER LILIES is a dark fantasy 2D action RPG about unraveling the mysteries of a destroyed kingdom. On this sorrowful journey, encounter horrific enemies against whom a moment of inattention could be fatal. Overcome these hardships and seek the truth with the help of fallen knights.

Why similar: Metroidvania 55.1%, Female Protagonist 19.4%, Action RPG 8%, Hand-drawn 4.8%, 2D 3.4%

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 47.8%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Platformer 6.5%, Multiple Endings 4.5%

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 36.5%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Action RPG 14%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Female Protagonist 7.9%

Craft original weapons and engage in strategic time-freezing battles as you dive into the million-floor deep underground world of this deep-diving action strategy game.

Why similar: Time Travel 49% ★, Female Protagonist 19.3%, Drama 12.1%, Multiple Endings 6.2%, 2D 4.8%

In the Academy Citadel, strength reigns supreme: only the most powerful survive and thrive. Fight your way through the high-tech Academy in your quest to get the highest of honors for a student, and uncover secrets that can save it in its direst crisis in this 2.5D side-scrolling Metroidvania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.4%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Action RPG 12.6%, Drama 9.8%, Action-Adventure 9.4%

Embark on a quest to recover the Three Rings of the Triskelion, as the last descendant of ancient Kung Fu warriors in Twilight Monk!. Experience a richly crafted Metroidvania, RPG, with intricately crafted dungeons, linked across a vast overworld spanning multiple continents.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.8%, Side Scroller 21.1%, Action RPG 12.2%, Hand-drawn 9.6%, Stylized 5.9%

Metroidvania style action/platformer with tons of abilities, enemies and exploration.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.7%, Action-Adventure 11%, Platformer 9.1%, RPG 8.6%, Female Protagonist 6.5%

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 34.5%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Hand-drawn 10.7%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Side Scroller 9.7%

A pixel-art action roguelike with dynamic combat, player-led combo crafting and a post-apocalyptic battle of wolf and lamb. Step into the shoes of the robot-sheep Omega to wield sci-fi weapons and gather evolving skills to protect your flock. Jump into the loop and create a unique combat style.

Why similar: Platformer 34.9%, 2D 24.8%, Adventure 18.8%, Action 15.6%, Singleplayer 5.9%

"JOR: Dawn Dew" is a 2D turn-based game with a box-like map. In the game, act "Dew" to adventure. On adventure, collect and freely choose your way of fighting. As the exploration progresses, deter the threat of the black beast tide, and finally defeat the monstrous malice.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 32.3%, Drama 24.4%, RPG 17.8%, Metroidvania 12.7%, 2D 3.9%

Pages of Time: Prologue is a 2D platformer puzzle game. Play as the witch who controls the magic of time, in a beautiful and magnificent magic academy, utilize the skills of recording and rewinding time, solve all kinds of puzzles, and look forward to the adventure of the future.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.3%, Hand-drawn 17.2%, RPG 13.2%, Platformer 7.7%, Adventure 6.7%

EXPLORE YOUR WAY. Awoken to a world ruined by war, Alma must traverse the vast city of Arcadia before the life force of her friends and herself withers away. Time is ticking, and every moment matters. Who will you save, and who will you leave to turn UNSIGHTED?

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.9%, Female Protagonist 17.8%, Action RPG 11.9%, RPG 8.6%, Action 4.8%

Take control of the seasons and use them to solve puzzles, defeat enemies, and discover the beautiful world of Valdi in this award-winning indie adventure.

Why similar: Time Manipulation 26% ★, Metroidvania 23.9%, Action RPG 11.8%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Action-Adventure 8.2%

Venture into a frenetic metroidvania and take part in a fight between divinities where you will have to choose between Corrupting Gold and Purifying Light to achieve your ends.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.9%, Female Protagonist 16.2%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Mythology 7.8%, Platformer 7.5%