- #1 Saga
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Flynn's Arcade
Windows
Help Saga in her quest for revenge. A Viking girl who has lost everything to evil will embark on an epic journey to find answers and put an end to the hordes of enemies ravaging her land.
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 23.9%, Metroidvania 19.9%, Dungeon Crawler 13.4%, 2D Platformer 7.9%, Platformer 7.5%
- #2 Quest of Dungeloria
96% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2026
Dev: From Future Games
Windows
Quest of Dungeloria is a short metroidvania with elaborate locations. Forget about linear progression, the entire game world is a puzzle. The melancholy of a dying fantasy kingdom. Hardcore platforming, puzzles, bosses, gear items and a lot of secret places.
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 31.1%, Metroidvania 24.7%, Platformer 10%, Old School 6.5%, Side Scroller 5.9%
- #3 Albert's Journey
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bite My Pixel
Windows · Mac
Albert’s Journey is a 2d platformer adventure game with a pixel art look.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.9%, Platformer 13.2%, Retro 10.2%, 2D Platformer 10%, Old School 9.3%
- #4 The Tower Between Us
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Alessandro de OliveiraPub: Black Ember Games
Windows
A 2D Hand Drawn, high-intense metroidvania, telling how two brave women helped to build the Tower of Babel and faced their annihilation.
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 29%, Metroidvania 23.5%, Dungeon Crawler 16.2%, 2D Platformer 9.3%, Platformer 8.9%
- #5 Lola - The Escape
94% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: Humberto Jiménez OleaPub: Hujiol Games
Windows · Mac
In this challenging action platformer. Help the little cow Lola to escape from the Martians who kidnapped her. Explore and avoid obstacles in each level. Her main ability is to float while she falls.
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 34.6%, Metroidvania 28.7%, Dungeon Crawler 17.9%, Retro 5.3%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%
- #6 Maxwell's Odyssey
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cosmic Void
Windows
Explore the dungeons of an ancient castle in search of a vanished sorceress. Blast through monsters, solve puzzles, and dodge the deadly traps waiting inside.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.2%, Dungeon Crawler 16.1%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Old School 8%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
- #7 Rusty Rangers
93% matchPositive90% of 29 reviews2025
Dev: Fantastica!
Windows
Rusty Rangers is an action platformer and roguelike with elements of metroidvania. Choose your ranger and explore procedurally generated dungeons. Will you be able to defeat all the bosses?
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.8%, Mystery Dungeon 25.6%, Dungeon Crawler 16.5%, Old School 8.4%, Platformer 7.1%
- #8 Pixtalgia
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pixitalia Games
Windows
A hand-crafted action-adventure that pays tribute to the 8-bit golden era. Explore, fight, experience different genres of classic gameplay and grow stronger in a world built one screen at a time by a solo first-time developer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.8%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Retro 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Old School 8.3%
- #9 Pocket Witch
91% matchPositive96% of 48 reviews2022
Dev: Naoka StudioPub: Naoka Games
Windows
Face different challenges to help the little witch escape from a dungeon full of traps and enemies, where she was trapped by a great evil sorcerer.
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 34%, Metroidvania 26.9%, Platformer 11.2%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Side Scroller 5.9%
- #10 The Adventures of Panzer 2
91% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Pixelcraft Games
Windows
Set approximately 1 year after the events of the first game, Panzer returns to his role as Raid Leader of the Zergadins. The old team has been "recruited", an all-new state-of-the-art headquarters built, and a world of adventure awaits!
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.1%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Platformer 13.9%, Adventure 6.5%, Pixel Graphics 6%
- #11 Bruno: Lost In Nightmares
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bruno Batista
Windows
A Metroidvania game Where the player will have to face their worst nightmares With a sword, bow and arrow, and some secret powers.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.8%, Dungeon Crawler 22.3%, Platformer 12.4%, 2D Platformer 10.2%, Adventure 6.7%
- #12 Destroyed Base
89% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Riddik
Windows
Destroyed Base is a 2D platformer adventure where your main task is to survive, find resources to strengthen your shelter and defeat the enemies inhabiting these gloomy corners of the forest. Various bandits have escaped into this forest, who, like you, are hunting for various resources.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.3%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Platformer 12.7%, Linear 9%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%
- #13 Stinky feet: The adventure of BigFoot
89% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2021
Dev: StrvStraja
Windows · Linux
You wake up in a strange place reduced to a six-toed foot load of enemies are trying to wash you! FIght them by wall jumping and shooting your extra toe at them, while you try to find your way out.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.7%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Old School 12.7%, Platformer 12.5%, Dungeon Crawler 10.5%
- #14 Tuqim
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Plántula
Windows
Heal a dying world as Tuqim, the last seed of life. Unite broken machines, solve eco-puzzles, and fight a mechanical army in a journey of solidarity.
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 33.8%, Metroidvania 27%, Dungeon Crawler 18.4%, Platformer 10.4%, Adventure 3.6%
- #15 Little Droid 2: Escape
86% matchPositive97% of 37 reviews2025
Dev: KingStyle
Windows
"Little Droid 2: Escape" is a classic 2D (Metroidvania) side-scrolling pixel art adventure where you need to find a way to escape a mysterious planet.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.5%, Platformer 14.5%, Retro 8%, Pixel Graphics 8%, 2D Platformer 6.5%
- #16 The Adventures of Poppe
87% matchMostly Positive77% of 52 reviews2022
Dev: Shiny Byte Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
A 2D adventure platformer game where a little man named Poppe explores different locations, finds various items and uses them along his way, fights against dangerous insects and survives in this gigantic world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.7%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Old School 10.3%, Platformer 9.8%, Retro 8.7%
- #17 City of None
86% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Noel & Liam BerryPub: Extremely OK Games, Ltd.
Windows · Linux
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 36.4%, 2D Platformer 17%, Platformer 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, Old School 6.4%
- #18 Jessica's Uncomfortable Hanukkah Adventure
85% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Dog and Spider Productions
Windows
It's a 16 bit styled pixel Metroidvania crafted by someone who loves the genre! Put your fingers on WASD and arrow keys or grab your favorite controller to play, simple and easy as these games should be.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.2%, 2D Platformer 16.5%, Platformer 12.6%, Old School 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%
- #19 Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest
83% matchVery Positive99% of 248 reviews2026
Dev: Cacareco Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Sneak away from your boring family vacation and delve into ANCIENT RUINS! Borrow equipment from dead explorers and uncover the secrets of a lost civilization as you leave your parents worried sick. WARNING: The Ruby Chest may contain traces of an ancient curse (and gluten).
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.8%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Platformer 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Retro 6.9%
- #20 Overbowed
84% matchVery Positive91% of 93 reviews2024
Dev: Klardonics Digital, Ltd
Windows
Explore a kingdom overrun by evil magic as you fight foes with your own magical bow in this retro inspired action-adventure platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Platformer 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Retro 8.5%
- #21 Eternal Return
84% matchMixed56% of 36 reviews2017
Dev: Pathless Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Face merciless gameplay to explore a cursed castle, discover the dark tales of its inhabitants, and kill the gods of a decaying world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.3%, Dungeon Crawler 16.7%, Platformer 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Retro 8%
- #22 Nightfall Empress
82% matchPositive85% of 20 reviews2026
Dev: SEEP
Windows · Linux
A 16‑bit dark fantasy action adventure with metroidvania‑style maps, RPG growth, and hidden secrets. Lead the Nightfall Empress through a mature journey suspended between the sacred and the profane.
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 28.2%, Metroidvania 25.7%, Dungeon Crawler 15.3%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Platformer 7.7%
- #23 史莱狗(Slimg)
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cow Studio
Windows
Slimg is a Metroidvania game. Slimg left this mysterious planet to repair the crashed spaceship and embark on a magical adventure
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.5%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Platformer 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Old School 5.6%
- #24 Bite Sized
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bite Sized Studios
Windows · Mac
Platform by biting other creatures in this mouthful of a Metroidvania! Explore a vast, interconnected world where the only challenge that stands in your way is tough puzzle platforming and winding routes. A truly Bite Sized Metroidvania experience.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.5%, Platformer 18%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Adventure 5%
- #25 Xanthiom Zero
81% matchVery Positive95% of 146 reviews2023
Dev: MathanGames
Windows
Play as Captain Grisham, and uncover the secrets of Planet 4-514 in this thrilling prequel to Side Scape!
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.7%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Platformer 9.4%, Retro 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%
- #26 Astalon: Tears of the Earth
80% matchVery Positive90% of 1,542 reviews2021
Dev: LABS WorksPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Uphold your pact with the Titan of Death, Epimetheus! Fight, climb and solve your way through a twisted tower as three unique adventurers, on a mission to save their village from impending doom!
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.8%, Dungeon Crawler 19.1%, 2D Platformer 9%, Old School 9%, Platformer 7.8%
- #27 Slumbering Feline
79% matchMostly Positive73% of 49 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 40.5%, Platformer 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Retro 7.5%, Side Scroller 6.1%
- #28 Side Scape
79% matchPositive94% of 47 reviews2023
Dev: MathanGames
Windows
A light-hearted, Side-Scroller/ Top-Down hybrid!
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.5%, Dungeon Crawler 25.1%, Platformer 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%, Adventure 3.8%
- #29 Montezuma's Revenge - Director's Cut
78% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: Normal Distribution LLC
Windows
The long-awaited "Director's Cut" version of Montezuma's Revenge, envisioned and programmed by the original developer. It's the super-charged conclusion of the classic puzzle solving action-adventure platformer you loved in your youth! Finally, you will fight King Montezuma!
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.5%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Platformer 12.4%, Old School 6.5%, 1980s 5%
- #30 Sealed Bite: Extended
77% matchPositive88% of 33 reviews2026
Dev: Ruben S. LuisPub: Pineapple Works
Windows · Mac · Linux
Emilia's life turns into chaos as her family members disappear, one by one. Forced to put her trust in a wolf spirit, Emilia sets off to search the land while pressured into feeding a monstrous power. Will the enigmatic figure she encounters offer guidance, or is Emilia diving head-first into peril?
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.1%, 2D Platformer 15%, Platformer 11.1%, Side Scroller 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%
- #31 You Have to Win the Game
78% matchVery Positive93% of 5,732 reviews2014
Dev: Minor Key Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 43%
You Have to Win the Game is a free exploration platformer with a retro 1980s PC aesthetic.
Why similar: Metroidvania 58.9%, Platformer 12.8%, Retro 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%, Old School 3.9%
- #32 Havoc Fox
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Havoc Studios
Windows
Take control of a sword-wielding fox and a dragon/owl duo to fight your way through the fantasy kingdom of Vanalia and stop its tyrant monarch! Havoc Fox is a combat-based action platformer featuring an unlikely partnership tasked with saving their home from its own corrupted protectors.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.6%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Platformer 12.9%, Old School 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
- #33 Iliad
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Jean-Sébastien PayettePub: XXIst Century Digital Boy
Windows · Linux
Iliad is an adventure Metroidvania that borrows new powers and area unlocks from it's retro origins and weave classic map design mechanic in the gameplay. Travel through two worlds tightly linked together each growing as you discover new secrets and defeat bosses towards one of the two endings.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.5%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Old School 11%, Platformer 8.1%, Retro 7.9%
- #34 Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores
73% matchVery Positive95% of 278 reviews2025
Dev: BASTI GAMES
Windows
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 48.2%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Platformer 10.9%, Old School 8.9%, Adventure 5.8%
- #35 Project Delta
76% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: Flying Fire, LLC
Windows
Explore all possible realities as you try and save the universe from the Darkness in this unique Procedurally Designed Mega Metroidvania Adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.1%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Platformer 10.4%, Retro 9.3%, Old School 7.2%
- #36 PSYCRON
75% matchVery Positive94% of 113 reviews2021
Dev: Mothware
Windows
A fast-paced 2D handcrafted metroidvania with strange sci-fi environments. Something is roaming the halls, watching your every move.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.8%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Platformer 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Linear 8%
- #37 Arwinia
75% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2020
Dev: Three Spot Games
Windows
Arwinia is a retro-style fantasy action platformer. Play as Trenton on a quest to find and bring a powerful wizard back from the shadows. As a ranger use your longsword, shortbow, and dexterity to navigate this perilous journey.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.7%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Platformer 12.4%, Old School 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
- #38 Cosmobreeder Yiffai
73% matchVery Positive84% of 174 reviews2025
Dev: KEMOSHOCO
Windows
Travel to a forgotten world and study alien creatures in this authentic retro metroidvania!
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.2%, 2D Platformer 16.4%, Platformer 13.1%, Retro 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%
- #39 Little Beast in the Big Maze
74% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Castle Teeth Games LLC
Windows · Linux
A fantastical, atmospheric Metroidvania platformer where you jump, fight, and expand your abilities to escape your exile and confront the beastly Queen who banished you. But will this fairy-tale end with you becoming a hero, or a beast?
Why similar: Metroidvania 42%, 2D Platformer 16.5%, Platformer 12.8%, Old School 7.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%
- #40 Pentacore
74% matchMixed58% of 12 reviews2023
Dev: Jonathan CollierPub: Mythril Age
Windows
Pentacore is a metroidvania with a focus on platforming and exploration. Run, shoot, climb, and blast your way through a massive world. All in order to find five keys and leave your prison of a planet.
Why similar: Metroidvania 49%, 2D Platformer 17.8%, Platformer 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%, Adventure 3.8%
- #41 Garrison
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WKH
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 41%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Platformer 13%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%, 1980s 6%
- #42 In The Darkness
72% matchMostly Positive76% of 49 reviews2022
Dev: Dr. Puzzler
Windows · Mac
Hello there traveller. Are you going into that maze? I must warn you, it's an awfully dreadful place there. Full of monsters and the like. You won't find many torches in there, you'll be in the darkness. But if you insist, go right on ahead. Farewell traveler.
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 33.7%, Metroidvania 33.3%, Dungeon Crawler 18.9%, Atmospheric 3.5%, Dark 3.1%
- #43 Pipsqueak!
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pond Games PTY LTD
Windows
Explore a strange and hostile world in this search-action platformer starring a tiny mouse named Tofu.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.4%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Platformer 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Retro 6.4%
- #44 Environmental Station Alpha
72% matchVery Positive83% of 1,654 reviews2015
Dev: Arvi TeikariPub: Hempuli Oy
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Explore an abandoned space station in this retro-themed explorative action platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 59.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Platformer 11.5%, Retro 5%, Adventure 3.7%
- #45 The Adventures of Graham
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Cents
Windows · Linux
A sci-fi retro Metroidvania. Help Brigadier General Graham recover his gear, defeat enemies, and complete his mission.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.4%, Platformer 13.2%, Linear 10.4%, 2D Platformer 8.4%, Old School 7.1%
- #46 Shadow King
70% matchPositive92% of 38 reviews2023
Dev: Johan PeitzPub: Apskeppet
Windows · Mac
Explore a mysterious castle in this pixel perfect metroidvania and take on the Shadow King! Upgrades, secrets, combat, and more!
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.5%, 2D Platformer 19%, Retro 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Platformer 7.6%
- #47 Alwa's Awakening
71% matchVery Positive80% of 948 reviews2017
Dev: Elden Pixels
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Use your magic staff and progress through a large interconnected world where you'll solve puzzles, fight enemies and defeat bosses in order to help free the land of Alwa. Explore and uncover the secrets by using your platforming skills in this challenging and charming 8-bit adventure game.
Why similar: Metroidvania 53.9%, Platformer 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Retro 9.2%, Adventure 4.5%
- #48 A.T.O.M.
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Beta Game Studio
Windows · Mac
An atmospheric 2D sidescroller platformer metroidvania game in a post nuclear-disaster setting where you play as a nuclear-fueled droid sent to Earth to find out if human life is possible once again. You will explore unique areas, unlock secret paths, learn new abilities, fight bosses and more!
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.7%, Dungeon Crawler 18.2%, 2D Platformer 16.4%, Platformer 10%, Atmospheric 6.5%
- #49 Chibits
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PhatRobit
Windows · Mac
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 50.8%, 2D Platformer 17.9%, Platformer 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%, Adventure 3.7%
- #50 Sery: Into the World of Myths
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SergamesStudioPub: GoGo Games Interactive
Windows
Dive into the mythical dream world of Sery for an epic adventure. In this precision 2D platformer, Sery must restore balance between the real world and the dream world, battling malevolent figures that invade her dreams.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.6%, Mystery Dungeon 27%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Platformer 6.5%
- #51 Guns of Fury
67% matchVery Positive88% of 968 reviews2025
Dev: Gelato Games Ltd
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Guns of Fury is a retro-inspired action platformer that combines the run & gun and Metroidvania genres. Explore a vast interconnected world, gain new abilities and weapons, battle epic bosses and stop the plans of an evil corporation before it’s too late!
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.8%, Old School 12.5%, Platformer 12%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Retro 9.5%
- #52 CUBE_
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: EURTSTUDIO
Windows
This is a Space-Changing+2D-Platformer game. Its uniqueness is that the map is not a plane, but a Rubik's Cube, and you can twist it. It adopts an art style of pure minimalism, with calming, healing ambient electronic music. It's a game about exploring, breaking boundary, and embracing uncertainty
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 34.5%, Metroidvania 25.4%, 2D Platformer 15%, Platformer 14.2%, Adventure 4.5%
- #53 God Edge
69% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2022
Dev: Thomas Weaver Games
Windows · Linux
Travel across Azmra and slay barons using the God Edge; A sword capable of transferring power from the slain to the slayer!
Why similar: Metroidvania 41%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Platformer 8.8%, Side Scroller 7.7%
- #54 Redneck Rift
69% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Floor Chicken
Windows
Every problem can be solved with a shotgun and every solution can be celebrated with an ice cold beer. Help Cletus quench his thirst after a long hard days work as he platforms his way through the bayou, time and back again in this retro styled, difficult action precision platformer game.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.3%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Old School 13%, Platformer 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
- #55 Bladeforged: The Seventh Sword
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Devaholics Desenvolvimento LTDA
Windows
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 42.7%, 2D Platformer 16%, Platformer 15.6%, Adventure 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
- #56 Utopia: Haven
67% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: João Mendonça
Windows
Explore three distant planets in this retro-inspired 2D metroidvania, developed for the Game Boy Color. Face mysterious creatures, discover powerful upgrades and uncover lost secrets. The fate of humanity is in your hands!
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.1%, Platformer 14.6%, Retro 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%, Adventure 5%
- #57 A Game with a Kitty 1 & Darkside Adventures
68% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2022
Dev: origamihero games
Windows
Foil a little nerd's world domination plans with Kittey in A Game with a Kitty 1 and help a grumpy little Archchancellor solve a mystery in Darkside Adventures! And as a bonus, the collection also features Treasure Hunter Man 1.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.3%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Platformer 12.5%, Old School 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
- #58 Bread Adventure
66% matchPositive100% of 24 reviews2025
Dev: Wheafun Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 48.9%, 2D Platformer 18.6%, Platformer 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Adventure 2.9%
- #59 Boulder Crash
67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Taranau Aliaksei
Windows
Collect diamonds and avoid monsters! You need to collect all the diamonds to exit the level. Rocks and diamonds can fall and kill you.
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 39%, Dungeon Crawler 20.5%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, 1980s 7.1%, Old School 5.8%
- #60 Lost in the World of Succubi
64% matchVery Positive91% of 102 reviews2025
Dev: Shimofumi-yaPub: OTAKU Plan
Windows
When the protagonist awakens, he finds himself in the "Succubus World" — a realm inhabited by succubi. Can he avoid their interference and safely escape back to his original world?
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.3%, Mystery Dungeon 16.3%, Dungeon Crawler 9.8%, 2D Platformer 8.5%, Side Scroller 6.6%