Games Like Eagle Island Twist

Jump, shoot, and slash your way through 30XX, the roguelike action platformer you can play with a friend! Explore lush, ever-changing worlds that mix precise platforming with fevered combat. Destroy fearsome Guardians. Master unique Powers. Rediscover the thousand years we've lost.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 22%, 2D Platformer 17.1%, Roguelite 12.8%, Procedural Generation 11.9%, Roguelike 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-platformer roguelite that shares the same tight movement and procedural level design found in Eagle Island Twist.

20XX is a roguelike action platformer that you can play with a friend. Jump and shoot your way through ever-changing levels, collect awesome new powers, and battle mighty bosses in the name of saving the human race maybe!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.7%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, Platformer 15.4%, Roguelite 12.6%, Female Protagonist 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: The predecessor to 30XX, offering a similar roguelite platforming experience with a focus on challenging boss fights and character progression.

In this fast paced twin-stick roguelite platformer, you play as an unnamed child ascending an ominous clocktower in pursuit of their lost memories. Harvest and sacrifice souls to grow your power in order to challenge procedural encounter rooms and intimidating bosses!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.2%, Roguelite 15.7%, Procedural Generation 13.2%, Roguelike 12.3%, Action-Adventure 9%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging twin-stick platformer roguelite where you trade health for power, mirroring the high-risk, high-reward nature of Eagle Island.

ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.4%, Roguelite 20.6%, Roguelike 13%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Difficult 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, difficult action-platformer that emphasizes fluid movement and intense combat encounters.

Meet new friends and foes, visit strange lands, and outfit yourself in your quest to keep the entire land from collapsing underfoot! Jump, slash, and dig your way down an ever-changing chasm of mystery in Shovel Knight Dig, an all-new Shovel Knight adventure!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.9%, Roguelike 15.8%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Cute 11.1%, Cartoony 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: This roguelite platformer features excellent, handcrafted-feeling procedural levels and a vibrant, retro-inspired art style.

Pepper Grinder is an action-packed 2D adventure blending traditional platforming with an alternate drilling mode that allows you to dive in and out of the earth like a dolphin swims through water.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 19.3%, Difficult 16.5%, Arcade 13%, Platformer 11.5%, Female Protagonist 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on unique, momentum-based movement and platforming challenges that feel as rewarding as the falconry mechanics in the seed game.

Elsie is a technicolour, hyperkinetic, rogue-like action-platformer filled with procedurally generated levels, an army of robots to blast through, and a wide scope of items & weaponry to make each run unique. Master countless magitek weapons and abilities in order to embrace the chaos.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 19%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Procedural Generation 13.1%, Roguelite 12.5%, Difficult 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A colorful, fast-paced roguelite platformer that features a female protagonist and intense bullet-hell combat.

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: Platformer 19.9%, 2D Platformer 18.9%, Cute 14%, Exploration 13.5%, Story Rich 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A cute, exploration-heavy metroidvania that captures the sense of adventure and discovery found in the seed game.

Sparklite is an action-adventure set in a whimsical & ever-changing land. Battle foes using an arsenal of gadgets, guns, & gear. Gear up for adventure in the dangerous corners of the procedurally generated world, take down titans of the mining industry, & harness the power of Sparklite!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.6%, Roguelite 19%, Procedural Generation 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Roguelike 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A colorful, roguelite action-adventure that features a charming world and satisfying exploration loops.

The fast paced platforming of Freedom Planet returns! Become a full-time cartoon heroine and use abilities and items suited to your play style to explore the world of Avalice and defend its animal citizens!

Why similar: Platformer 14.9%, Female Protagonist 14.5%, 1990's 12.2%, Difficult 11.3%, Action-Adventure 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, colorful platformer featuring a female protagonist and tight, responsive controls.

Roguelite - where too much greediness can be fatal. A colorful world with armed birds blazing their way through piles of mutants, monsters and creepy creatures. Lots of mysteries to unravel, secrets to discover and levels to explore.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.9%, Roguelite 16.9%, Roguelike 15.4%, Cute 11%, Action-Adventure 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A cute yet difficult roguelite that focuses on fast-paced action and unique character abilities.

Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.7%, Procedural Generation 15.1%, Roguelite 14.7%, Roguelike 14.1%, Platformer 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive roguevania experience that perfectly blends platforming exploration with deep, satisfying combat mechanics.

Alwa’s Legacy is a modern retro game full of dangerous dungeons, mystic items and ancient secrets. Upgrade your magic and choose your own path in this non-linear adventure game brimming with exploration.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 24.3%, Platformer 14.4%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Exploration 12.9%, Action-Adventure 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful 2D platformer that prioritizes exploration and puzzle-solving in a cohesive, interconnected world.

Rogue Legacy 2 is what you'd get if you mashed Rogue Legacy and a sequel together. Every time you die, your children will succeed you, and each child is unique. Your daughter might be a Colourblind Archer, and your son could be a Pacifistic Chef. Either way, one of them is getting conscripted.

Why similar: Arcade 29.7%, Platformer 14.2%, Difficult 12.5%, Roguelite 11.8%, Procedural Generation 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: An essential roguevania that offers deep exploration and platforming challenges with a charming, colorful aesthetic.

Foregone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art. Collect an arsenal of powerful weapons and unravel a compelling story of regret and conspiracy as you slice your way through hordes of enemies to save Calagan.

Why similar: Difficult 20.2%, Platformer 19.3%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Roguelike 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 10%

Why You'll Like It: A fluid 2D action-platformer that combines fast combat with a distinct, polished art style.

You are Hidalgo Bladewing, a bird with a beef. Hack, slash, platform, and soar through a beautifully chaotic pixel-art neonscape in your quest to save your feathered friends. Challenging retro-inspired platforming gameplay, transforming weapons, and fowl Ninja action await.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 27.8%, 1990's 19.2%, Platformer 17.1%, Action-Adventure 12.8%, Colorful 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A precision-platformer roguelite that emphasizes movement and combat in a side-scrolling environment.

Caveblazers is a challenging and brutal roguelike platformer. Journey into a mysterious cave, fighting orcs and goblins with an abundance of weapons and magical items! Make friends along the way, then watch in despair as they are crushed in to a bloody pulp under a troll's fist.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.6%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Roguelite 11.8%, Procedural Generation 11.6%, Difficult 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A brutal platformer roguelite that emphasizes challenging combat and procedural exploration.

Rebel Transmute is a challenging 2D action-platformer epic with heart! Explore the twisting caverns of an alien planet, augment your play-style to fit your strengths, battle deadly bosses, and uncover a dark truth as Moon Mikono searches for her long lost mother.

Why similar: Difficult 19.5%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Female Protagonist 14%, Exploration 13%, Platformer 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging metroidvania with a strong focus on exploration and unique combat abilities.

A Robot Named Fight is a Metroidvania roguelike focused on exploration and item collection. Explore a different, procedurally-generated labyrinth each time you play and discover randomized power-ups to traverse obstacles, find secrets and explode meat beasts.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.7%, Roguelite 19.9%, Procedural Generation 16.1%, Platformer 12.2%, Roguelike 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A metroidvania roguelite that emphasizes exploration and procedural generation in a retro-inspired world.

A 2d action-packed roguelite about a monkey hero protecting the jungle from the rise of a corruptive power. Explore ever-changing dungeons, fight weird enemies and gear up with lots of weapons and relics you can combine for a new experience every run. Explore, fight, die, and repeat!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.1%, Procedural Generation 15.4%, Difficult 14.8%, Roguelike 11.1%, Roguelite 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelite that features procedural generation and a focus on platforming-based combat.

Take on the role of a young rescue officer starting her career. Armed with a trusty axe and high-pressure fire hose that also acts like a jetpack, Firegirl responds to emergency calls across the city. Can Firegirl save all the trapped civilians caught in each blaze?

Why similar: Action Roguelike 16.2%, Procedural Generation 12.5%, Roguelike 10.4%, Roguelite 10.3%, Arcade 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelite platformer with a unique fire-extinguishing mechanic that requires careful movement and timing.

Ninjasoul is a platform action game that combines roguelite with Galaxy warrior demon city. Kunoichi, Tachibana Yachiyo unexpectedly awakened the ability of "death backtracking". She will find the truth in the land that used to be her hometown in the fight and death again and again.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.2%, Roguelite 16%, Platformer 12.2%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Procedural Generation 11%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelite that focuses on fast, hack-and-slash combat within a platforming framework.

Downwell is a curious game about a young person venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots to protect him.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.5%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Difficult 13.9%, Arcade 12.9%, Platformer 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, arcade-style platformer that is notoriously difficult and relies on precise, rhythmic movement.

Xenon Valkyrie is a rogue-like with many RPG elements in which you will have to get to the deepest part of a moon and finish the plans of a wicked witch. You will be able to get many weapons randomly as you fight in a world that is created every time you play.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.9%, Roguelite 31.8%, Roguelike 18.3%, Female Protagonist 7.1%, Platformer 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic roguevania that blends platforming with RPG elements and challenging, pixelated combat.

Frauki's Adventure is a challenging melee-combat platformer set in a large, interconnected world. Dodge, slash, stomp, and outplay a variety of intelligent and deadly Alien Robots. Discover shortcuts and find hidden upgrades. Challenging sword-fights and a sprawling, bizarre world await!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 21%, Difficult 20%, Platformer 13.6%, Exploration 12.9%, Cute 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult, exploration-focused metroidvania with a cute art style and souls-like combat elements.

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: 2D Platformer 25.6%, Exploration 16.9%, Platformer 16.6%, Cute 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A cute, exploration-focused metroidvania that captures the charm and atmosphere of a well-crafted 2D world.

Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 27.9%, Platformer 20%, Difficult 18.3%, Pixel Graphics 17.4%, Story Rich 13.1%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish, fast-paced action game that requires precision and quick reflexes, similar to the difficulty of Eagle Island.

Centuries after The Flood, only dangers and mysteries remain. Venture into the beautiful and deadly ruins of Galaia in this small adventure full of big moments where your curiosity will be rewarded.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.8%, Procedural Generation 18.3%, Roguelite 17.7%, Colorful 13.6%, Cute 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: A colorful, stylized roguelite that emphasizes puzzle-solving and exploration in a unique 2D space.

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: 2D Platformer 32.1%, Platformer 18.3%, Colorful 15.3%, Exploration 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: A platforming-heavy metroidvania that rewards players for mastering complex movement mechanics.

Embark on an epic adventure in Under the Island! A 2D action-adventure steeped in ‘90s charm, step into the shoes of Nia, and battle fierce monsters, solve clever puzzles, and explore a world alive with mystery as you race to save your new home before it’s too late.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 39.1%, Exploration 33%, Pixel Graphics 19%, Singleplayer 8.9%

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: Action Roguelike 35.7%, Platformer 17%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Difficult 15%, Roguelike 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A metroidvania that incorporates roguelite elements and massive, challenging boss encounters.

Go on a journey as Kaze in this 90’s classics inspired platformer. When the Crystal Islands get cursed, Kaze needs to save her friend Hogo while facing enraged living vegetables. Find the Wild Masks to unleash the powers of the legendary guardians and master land, sky and sea.

Why similar: 1990's 20.9%, Difficult 14.6%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Cartoony 11.6%, Female Protagonist 8.9%

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: Female Protagonist 28.4%, Platformer 18.3%, Pixel Graphics 17.3%, Story Rich 12%, Colorful 7.6%

Bounce to the top in this skill based, roguelite action-platformer! Collect powerful items, pick unique weapons, and fight off a variety of enemies while navigating around with a fun, difficult, and unique movement system. Are you up for the challenge?

Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.3%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Procedural Generation 14.2%, Difficult 13.3%, Roguelike 11.9%

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: Platformer 33.6%, Female Protagonist 27.5%, Pixel Graphics 22.9%, Difficult 12.9%, Singleplayer 3.2%

Owlboy is a story-driven platform adventure game, where you can fly and explore a brand new world in the clouds! Pick up your friends, and bring them with you as you explore the open skies, in one of the most detailed adventures of this era.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 22.9%, Platformer 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Exploration 12.1%, Cute 11.6%

Spirits Abyss is a roguelite platformer with destructible terrain. Cast into the Abysm you must explore its diverse depths battling phantasmic meanies and plundering its useful treasures to find a way home... but does something nestle beyond the realmic veil of death?

Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.3%, Difficult 15.4%, Roguelike 13%, Procedural Generation 12.7%, Platformer 12.3%

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: 2D Platformer 27.1%, Female Protagonist 18.7%, Platformer 17%, Exploration 11.9%, Story Rich 10.6%

A colorful mini-island adventure inspired by the handheld classics, built to be finished in an evening. Fight monsters, solve puzzles, and delve into four perilous dungeons.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 51.3%, Pixel Graphics 29.8%, Singleplayer 11.2%, Cute 7.7%

Dizzy Rogues is an auto-runner roguelike with "turn" based combat. Bounce your weapon off enemies and objects, rack up your combo, and purchase unique items.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.5%, Arcade 14.8%, Roguelike 13.5%, Roguelite 12.6%, Difficult 12.1%

Explore alternate dimensions, fight interdimensional criminals, and solve crimes in this thrilling action platformer!

Why similar: Platformer 29.7%, Cartoony 24.4%, Female Protagonist 22.6%, Colorful 17.8%, Singleplayer 5.6%

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: 2D Platformer 22.7%, Difficult 16.5%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Exploration 12%, Platformer 11.5%

Spiritfall is a fast-paced Action Roguelite with combat inspired by Platform Fighters. Slash, smash, launch, and wall-splat a multitude of enemies using an ever-changing arsenal of divine powers.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.3%, 2D Platformer 16.5%, Difficult 13%, Roguelite 12.4%, Roguelike 10.3%

Sunblaze is a brain-twisting precision platformer with hundreds of challenging, handcrafted levels to keep you dying for hours and hours.

Why similar: Difficult 22.1%, 2D Platformer 18.6%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Platformer 11.6%, Cartoony 10.2%

Challenging precision platformer based on tight, fluid movement. Open map layout with multiple routes. Collect gems and save animals.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 34.1%, Platformer 24%, Exploration 16.7%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%

A vividly animated action roguelite focused on boss hunting. Unleash an array of diverse weapons and powerups to combat the corruption of the Void.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.1%, Difficult 13%, Roguelite 12.9%, Roguelike 12.7%, Procedural Generation 9.5%

Join Roll the Valkyrie as she subverts fate in a retro indie platformer taking after PSX classics. Climb, dash, jump, and glide your way up a falling sky island, to stop it from destroying the world below.

Why similar: 1990's 26.5%, Platformer 20%, Exploration 18.6%, Female Protagonist 17%, Action-Adventure 13.1%

Dark Scrolls is a fantasy-themed action platformer that fuses shmup-style chaos with roguelite progression and is packed with charm, challenge, and secrets.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.1%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Platformer 12%, Roguelike 11.5%, Roguelite 11.4%

ReversEstory is a 2D Roguelike action shooting game. Enjoy the freedom of 360° flying while exploring the procedurally generated dungeons. A latitude of items grants the players the power to challenge the darkness. What’s hidden behind? You shall witness and be shocked.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.4%, Procedural Generation 14.4%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Roguelike 9.9%

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: 2D Platformer 20.9%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Arcade 13%, Platformer 12.5%, Exploration 10.7%

Fly into a charming handcrafted world and go on an adventure that mixes up open exploration with crispy twin-stick shooter action. Fight your way from the shiny overworld to the deepest caves, improve your ship and overcome the dungeons' bosses to rescue your friends!

Why similar: Exploration 43.7%, Cute 31.3%, Colorful 25%

Escape into a world kept secret by a tyrant, and discover the truth about your freedom. Run, jump, and fly through forgotten lost kingdoms with a uniquely momentum-based flying mechanic.

Why similar: Platformer 32.1%, Female Protagonist 28.4%, Difficult 16.9%, Colorful 15.3%, Story Rich 4.2%

Bounce, vault, and fight your way through a whimsical world with the help of your loyal companion. Eat snacks, collect artifacts, and travel the world to stop Bonnie and her boney band of troublemakers!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 16.9%, Difficult 14.3%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Platformer 11.1%, Cartoony 10.8%

TetherGeist is a challenging precision platformer that rewards practice and perseverance. Guide Mae and her axolotl spirit, Bao, on a wholesome coming-of-age pilgrimage while mastering Astral Projection, a tether that links Mae to her spirit and is the source of her strength.

Why similar: Difficult 18.9%, 2D Platformer 18.6%, Female Protagonist 13%, Platformer 11%, Exploration 10.6%

Angvik 2 is an action roguelike platformer with a unique style. Explore a variety of character builds as you navigate randomized levels, offering new challenges and surprises with each adventure.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.9%, 2D Platformer 18.3%, Procedural Generation 14.1%, Roguelite 13.8%, Platformer 8.9%

Jump, Swing and Zip your way through colourful worlds and exciting challenges in this unique 2D action-platformer! Master the power of the Grapple on your adventure to save the world!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 33.5%, Platformer 17.7%, Cute 13.4%, Cartoony 12.4%, Colorful 9.1%

Elliot Quest is an adventure/RPG where players explore the mysterious Urele island in search of an ancient demon. With 5 dungeons to conquer, 16 bosses to defeat, and countless treasures to discover and hidden areas. Well-balanced gameplay easy to pick up but challenging to master.

Why similar: Platformer 51.7%, Pixel Graphics 48.3%

Drill Bird is a cozy-yet-tense digging platformer where every trip underground counts. Play as a bird fallen from the sky, in search for powerful ores to hatch your Egg. Get home before night falls, upgrade abilities, grow stronger, and unfold a sincere bird story about survival, care and purpose.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 20.2%, Arcade 12.8%, Exploration 11.6%, Platformer 11.6%, Cute 10.3%

Bittersweet Birthday is a boss fight-only action adventure where every encounter is a unique and emotional showdown. Explore a colorful world full of endearing characters, uncover your memories, and battle your way through challenges that push skill, timing, and determination to their limits.

Why similar: Minigames 35.6% ★, Difficult 18%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Exploration 9.4%, Cute 8.3%

Explore the mysterious island of Kindara in this vibrant 2D action-adventure. Fight and platform your way through jungles, icy peaks, castles, and crystal caverns in a non-linear interconnected world. Adventure awaits!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 30.4%, Exploration 17.4%, Platformer 13.5%, Colorful 12.6%, Cute 12.5%