- #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 23.8% ★, Metroidvania 19.7%, Dungeon Crawler 13.6%, 2D Platformer 7.9%, Platformer 7.4%
- #2 Sekrets Of The Dungeon
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NekoGame Studio
Windows
Sekrets of the Dungeon - a 2D platformer in the genre of Dungeon Crawler, where you have to try to solve all the secrets of the dungeon, losing yourself, without stepping aside... And go home!
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 24.9% ★, Metroidvania 18.8%, Dungeon Crawler 15.7%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Platformer 8.7%
- #3 Quest of Dungeloria
96% matchNo user reviews
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% ★, Metroidvania 24.7%, Platformer 9.8%, Old School 6.5%, Side Scroller 5.8%
- #4 Albert's Journey
95% 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 34.6%, Platformer 12.9%, Retro 10.3%, 2D Platformer 10%, Old School 9.4%
- #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 34.4% ★, Metroidvania 28.4%, Dungeon Crawler 18.2%, Retro 5.4%, Pixel Graphics 5%
- #6 The Tower Between Us
94% 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 28.9% ★, Metroidvania 23.4%, Dungeon Crawler 16.5%, 2D Platformer 9.4%, Platformer 8.8%
- #7 Lone Fungus
93% matchVery Positive84% of 1,139 reviews2023
Dev: BASTI GAMES
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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 36.9%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Platformer 10%, Old School 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
- #8 Bruno: Lost In Nightmares
92% 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 26.5%, Dungeon Crawler 22.7%, Platformer 12.2%, 2D Platformer 10.2%, Adventure 6.6%
- #9 Pocket Witch
91% matchPositive98% of 44 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 26.8%, Platformer 11%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Side Scroller 5.8%
- #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%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Platformer 13.7%, Adventure 6.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%
- #11 Stinky feet: The adventure of BigFoot
90% 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 23.5%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Old School 12.8%, Platformer 12.2%, Dungeon Crawler 10.7%
- #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%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Platformer 12.5%, Linear 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%
- #13 Tuqim
89% 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 33.7% ★, Metroidvania 26.9%, Dungeon Crawler 18.7%, Platformer 10.3%, Adventure 3.6%
- #14 Little Droid 2: Escape
87% 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 41.1%, Platformer 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Retro 8.1%, 2D Platformer 6.5%
- #15 The Adventures of Poppe
88% 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 33.5%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Old School 10.4%, Platformer 9.6%, Retro 8.8%
- #16 Overbowed
86% matchVery Positive91% of 86 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 44.7%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Platformer 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Retro 8.5%
- #17 Jessica's Uncomfortable Hanukkah Adventure
86% 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%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Platformer 12.4%, Old School 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%
- #18 Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest
85% matchPositive100% of 11 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 48.7%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Platformer 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Retro 6.9%
- #19 史莱狗(Slimg)
84% 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 45.2%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Platformer 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Old School 5.6%
- #20 Xanthiom Zero
84% matchVery Positive96% of 127 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 37.3%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Platformer 9.3%, Retro 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
- #21 Slumbering Feline
82% matchMostly Positive72% of 46 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 40.2%, Platformer 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Retro 7.5%, Side Scroller 6%
- #22 Side Scape
83% matchPositive92% of 39 reviews2023
Dev: MathanGames
Windows
A light-hearted, Side-Scroller/ Top-Down hybrid!
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.1%, Dungeon Crawler 25.5%, Platformer 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%, Adventure 3.7%
- #23 Montezuma's Revenge - Director's Cut
82% 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 44.3%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Platformer 12.3%, Old School 6.6%, 1980s 5%
- #24 Astalon: Tears of the Earth
81% matchVery Positive90% of 1,437 reviews2021
Dev: LABS WorksPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.6 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 28.3%, Dungeon Crawler 19.4%, 2D Platformer 9.1%, Old School 9%, Platformer 7.6%
- #25 Sealed Bite: Extended
79% matchPositive85% of 26 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 44.9%, 2D Platformer 15%, Platformer 11.2%, Side Scroller 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%
- #26 You Have to Win the Game
81% matchVery Positive93% of 5,714 reviews2014
Dev: Minor Key Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 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 58.7%, Platformer 12.6%, Retro 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%, Old School 3.9%
- #27 Havoc Fox
79% 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 35.3%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Platformer 12.7%, Old School 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%
- #28 Eternal Return
80% 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 34.9%, Dungeon Crawler 16.9%, Platformer 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Retro 8%
- #29 Project Delta
78% 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 35.8%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Platformer 10.2%, Retro 9.4%, Old School 7.3%
- #30 Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores
75% matchVery Positive96% of 241 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%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Platformer 10.7%, Old School 9%, Adventure 5.6%
- #31 PSYCRON
77% 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 41.4%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Platformer 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Linear 8.1%
- #32 Arwinia
78% 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 34.4%, 2D Platformer 15%, Platformer 12.2%, Old School 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
- #33 Pentacore
76% matchMixed64% of 11 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 48.8%, 2D Platformer 17.9%, Platformer 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%, Adventure 3.8%
- #34 Environmental Station Alpha
77% matchVery Positive83% of 1,601 reviews2015
Dev: Arvi TeikariPub: Hempuli Oy
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Explore an abandoned space station in this retro-themed explorative action platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 59.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Platformer 11.4%, Retro 5.1%, Adventure 3.7%
- #35 Cosmobreeder Yiffai
74% matchVery Positive86% of 155 reviews2025
Dev: KEMOSHOCO
Windows
Travel to a forgotten world and study alien creatures in this authentic retro metroidvania!
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.1%, 2D Platformer 16.5%, Platformer 12.8%, Retro 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%
- #36 Lost in the World of Succubi
73% matchVery Positive92% of 84 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 39.7%, Mystery Dungeon 16.5% ★, Dungeon Crawler 10.5%, 2D Platformer 8.5%, Side Scroller 6.7%
- #37 Alwa's Awakening
76% matchVery Positive80% of 909 reviews2017
Dev: Elden Pixels
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.6 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 53.6%, Platformer 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Retro 9.4%, Adventure 4.5%
- #38 In The Darkness
75% 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 33.5% ★, Metroidvania 33%, Dungeon Crawler 19.1%, Atmospheric 3.6%, Dark 3.2%
- #39 Garrison
74% 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 40.8%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Platformer 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%, 1980s 6%
- #40 Shadow King
73% matchPositive95% of 37 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 44.2%, 2D Platformer 19%, Retro 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Platformer 7.4%
- #41 Pipsqueak!
73% 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 41.9%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Platformer 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Retro 6.6%
- #42 Guns of Fury
71% matchVery Positive88% of 848 reviews2025
Dev: Gelato Games Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 36.4%, Old School 12.7%, Platformer 11.8%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Retro 9.6%
- #43 A.T.O.M.
72% 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 38.4%, Dungeon Crawler 18.5%, 2D Platformer 16.4%, Platformer 9.8%, Atmospheric 6.7%
- #44 Sery: Into the World of Myths
72% matchNo user reviews
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 29.4%, Mystery Dungeon 26.9% ★, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Platformer 6.4%
- #45 Chibits
71% 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 50.5%, 2D Platformer 18%, Platformer 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%, Adventure 3.6%
- #46 Little Ghost
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Alan AbbadessaPub: Sync Book Games
Windows
Chill metroidvania maximizes non-linear exploration & puzzle-platforming. Frequent checkpoints, no currency, no combat. Gain friends & abilities. Collectables-as-media; tarot cards, weird podcasts, and songs from over 20 bands; all found within a surreal papercraft world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.7%, 2D Platformer 16%, Retro 8.7%, Platformer 8.2%, Atmospheric 6.3%
- #47 Rusty Rangers
69% matchPositive96% of 24 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 26.5%, Mystery Dungeon 25.5% ★, Dungeon Crawler 16.7%, Old School 8.4%, Platformer 6.9%
- #48 Boulder Crash
70% 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 38.7% ★, Dungeon Crawler 20.8%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, 1980s 7%, Old School 5.9%
- #49 God Edge
70% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2022
Dev: Thomas Weaver Games
Windows
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 40.7%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Platformer 8.6%, Side Scroller 7.7%
- #50 Bread Adventure
67% matchPositive100% of 21 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 48.7%, 2D Platformer 18.7%, Platformer 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Adventure 2.8%
- #51 A Game with a Kitty 1 & Darkside Adventures
69% matchPositive95% of 19 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%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Platformer 12.3%, Old School 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%
- #52 Somnium Shore
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rodrigo Pelegrini R.
Windows
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 46.4%, Platformer 16.4%, 2D Platformer 10%, Adventure 5.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%
- #53 Crypt Architect
68% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2023
Dev: Cunibon Games
Windows · Linux
Crypt Architect is a Sandbox Multiplayer Dungeon crawler - each player gets to pick traps and floors, which they use to build their room. When they are done building, all rooms get attached to each other and a race to the finish starts.
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 49.9% ★, Dungeon Crawler 26.4%, Linear 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%, Retro 3.9%
- #54 PATHFINDER 08
69% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: THIAGO COSTA MENDES
Windows
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 45.6%, 2D Platformer 19.9%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Retro 5.6%, Platformer 5.5%
- #55 Maelstrom
67% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Maelstrom
Windows
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 52.6%, 2D Platformer 17.8%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Platformer 8.4%, Adventure 5%
- #56 Future Knight (CPC/Spectrum)
68% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: Gremlin GraphicsPub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
In this classic platformer from 1986, take on the role Sir Randolph as he quests to free the fair maid Amelia from the evil clutches of Spegbott the Terrible. Acting upon an inter-dimensional distress signal from the galactic cruiser SS Rustbucket, don your Omnibolt Mark IV and venture forth!
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.5%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Retro 11.6%, Platformer 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%
- #57 Dungeons of Dreadrock
65% matchVery Positive94% of 521 reviews2022
Dev: Prof. Dr. Christoph Minnameier
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 53%
An immersive puzzle dungeon adventure in the spirit of 1980's home computer games. Dig your way through 100 levels into the ancient depths of Dreadrock Mountain. Winner of Google Indie Games Festival / Indie Clash 1st prize / PocketGamer People's Choice Finalist / GDWC best indie game nominee.
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 42.8% ★, Old School 16.9%, Retro 9.8%, Dungeon Crawler 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
- #58 Cathedral
67% matchMostly Positive73% of 445 reviews2019
Dev: Decemberborn Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Make your way through more than 600 rooms, and unravel the secrets of your past by finding the five elemental orbs. Cathedral features a vast world, meant for exploring!
Why similar: Metroidvania 59.9%, Platformer 10.3%, Retro 9%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Adventure 5.8%
- #59 Chasm
66% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,617 reviews2018
Dev: Bit Kid, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Explore the depths below a remote mountain town in this procedurally-generated Adventure Platformer. Taking inspiration from hack 'n slash dungeon crawlers and Metroidvania-style platformers, Chasm will immerse you in a fantasy world full of exciting treasure, deadly enemies, and abundant secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 59%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Platformer 10.5%, Side Scroller 4.2%, Adventure 4.1%