- #1 Elowyn and the Stolen Souls
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dream Stories
Windows · Mac · Linux
Enter the magic world of Elowyn! Evolve with her and discover all the secrets to magic in this metroidvania with incredible characters and scenary. Learn powerful spells, create potions, unravel many riddles and live the entire fantasy!
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.3%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Action RPG 11.8%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Platformer 10.4%
- #2 A Dream of Burning Sand
96% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: Eldwood
Windows · Linux
Two girls travelling through the desert, fighting monsters and solving puzzles. An action-adventure exploration-based platformer game with lots of sidequests and more secrets than you will ever find.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.4%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Platformer 12.7%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Action-Adventure 7.4%
- #3 Dusted Dusk
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: D.X.
Windows
Embark on a journey into a dark, fantasy world, wielding a host of weapons, sub-weapons, skills, and spells, to battle demonic entities in this immersive, true-to-form, Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.2%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Action RPG 12%, Exploration 8.9%, Platformer 8.2%
- #4 Fevercide
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Redblack Spade
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fevercide is a metroidvania with elements of horror and adventure games. Join Sandra as she explores the stately cities of a Russian Empire that never fell. Solve puzzles, fight with monsters, and face the demons from her past.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.5%, Action RPG 13.6%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Platformer 10.9%, Female Protagonist 7.9%
- #5 Sweet Dreams Dahlia
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 2357 Steps
Windows
I wake beneath the ruins of a world built on dreams. I descend the shattered Tower, explore forgotten biomes, master ancient combat techniques, and face the consequences of my absence. Beautiful metroidvania about identity, guilt, and choice after the collapse of a powerful civilization.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.3%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Platformer 10.1%, Exploration 8.8%, Female Protagonist 6.9%
- #6 A Song in Elyel Nalore
94% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Sunflower Games
Windows
"A Song in Elyel Nalore" is a 2D Metroidvania adventure set in a world of swords and magic. Accept a dangerous guild mission that leads you into a deadly journey. Explore vast landscapes, uncover hidden secrets, and face tough challenges in this dark fantasy action RPG.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.3%, Action RPG 15.3%, 2D Platformer 9.1%, Platformer 8.8%, Exploration 5.9%
- #7 Maelstrom
93% 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 42.1%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Platformer 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%, Female Protagonist 5.6%
- #8 Sunken Sky
92% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Codenightly
Windows · Linux
Welcome to the world of Sunken Sky and get ready for an epic action adventure through a vast open world. No place is beyond your reach - from the tallest mountains to the very minds of others. Battle bizarre creatures and befriend even stranger people. All in a detailed, hand-drawn 2D style.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.7%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Open World 9.1%, Platformer 8.8%
- #9 The Journey of Clinbo
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mechanical Heart
Windows
Ember Journey of Clinbo This is a fantasy, pixel-art Metroidvania-style game. You are Clinbo, the only "transgressor" robot to possess a soul in a limbo between life and death—a realm where countless souls are judged by a single standard: "Harmony."
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.8%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Action RPG 12.5%, Platformer 11.3%, Exploration 10.3%
- #10 Chronicles of Teddy
91% matchMixed70% of 330 reviews2015
Dev: StorybirdPub: LookAtMyGame
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Chronicles of Teddy : Harmony of Exidus is a 2D Adventure / Action game with a Pixel Art Retro finish. Help Tarant in a quest, in which you will have to fight, use your sense of direction and hearing to accomplish your mission.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.9%, Female Protagonist 18.2%, Platformer 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%, Action RPG 5.1%
- #11 Shattered Divinities
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: StellarSoul
Windows
In Shattered Divinities, embark on an adventure that pits you directly against divinity itself! An ancient War of Gods shattered the world, and their broken power has become the Calamities that consume all life. How will you survive in this land? And how will you uncover the secrets behind the War?
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.5%, Platformer 14.2%, Action RPG 10.8%, Exploration 6%, Female Protagonist 5.1%
- #12 Nyaruru Fishy Fight
89% matchVery Positive90% of 1,751 reviews2023
Dev: 赤瞳大白猫
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 27.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 37.3%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Platformer 9.8%, Exploration 8.1%
- #13 AOI
89% matchMostly Positive72% of 43 reviews2022
Dev: Pura Studio
Windows
This is a 2d platform adventure exploration game that combines platform jumping and straightforward fighting. Players will gradually find the lost memory and uncover the truth of this fantastic world with AOI.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39%, Platformer 12.9%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Action RPG 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%
- #14 Torii: Beyond The Gates
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Oh Baby Games
Windows · Mac
The spirit realm has broken. Your brother has gone missing. Forge the path you were destined for. Explore the gates and find out why there has been broken links inside the spirit realm. Battle, discover and find the secrets, and make new connections in a beautiful hand-drawn 2D style.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.9%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, Action RPG 12.6%, Platformer 12.4%, Action-Adventure 5.9%
- #15 Ganymede
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Clydeware LLC
Windows
Hack and slash your way through a space station overrun with aggressive alien creatures. Collect upgrade orbs to extend your abilities and conquer convoluted movement puzzles.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Exploration 11.1%, Platformer 11%, Female Protagonist 10.1%
- #16 PATHFINDER 08
87% 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 38%, 2D Platformer 18.1%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Exploration 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%
- #17 Bread Adventure
85% 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 40.7%, 2D Platformer 17.1%, Platformer 13.8%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%
- #18 Croakspire
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lotus Arcade
Windows
Dive into a fortress labyrinth crawling with monsters, defending yourself with your... tongue? As a frog, it's your best bet to traverse this retro-inspired 2D metroidvania title. Collect treasures to gain permanent upgrades, discovering new areas of the massive interconnected map with them!
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.6%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, Exploration 8.7%, Platformer 8.1%
- #19 OTHERSIDE: Untamed Words
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: OthersideCraft
Windows
OTHERSIDE is a 2D, hand-drawn Metroidvania adventure featuring 'Mao' - a cat warrior awakened from slumber. Wield a sword and brush to explore a beast kingdom, encounter tribes, and uncover secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.4%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Action RPG 11.4%, Platformer 11.4%, Exploration 9.1%
- #20 Ariana and the Elder Codex
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International, Inc.
Windows
Ariana must restore the Codices and unravel the Library's hidden truths...
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.5%, Platformer 13.3%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Action-Adventure 8.3%, Exploration 6%
- #21 Shadow King
82% 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 38.1%, 2D Platformer 17.9%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Platformer 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%
- #22 GoldFish Brain
83% matchMostly Positive71% of 24 reviews2020
Dev: WEIPub: IRON LIVER
Windows
Goldfish Brain is a 2D scrolling platform action game . It adopts a Metroidvania-like design. You need to explore maps and find various ability items to strengthen yourself and break through more challenges.
Why similar: Metroidvania 49.1%, 2D Platformer 15.9%, Action RPG 12%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Indie 5.4%
- #23 Castlevania: Belmont's Curse
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Crimson Curse —Will Your Fate Bloom in Despair or Salvation Set 23 years after Castlevania Dracula's Curse - follow a young Belmont's journey in an all new 2D Action-Exploration title from KONAMI, Evil Empire and Motion Twin.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.5%, Action RPG 15.4%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Platformer 9.7%, Action-Adventure 7.6%
- #24 Jubilee
81% matchVery Positive97% of 102 reviews2021
Dev: finalbossblues
Windows
Challenging precision platformer based on tight, fluid movement. Open map layout with multiple routes. Collect gems and save animals.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.4%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, Platformer 15.9%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Exploration 9.1%
- #25 Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores
79% 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 42.2%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Platformer 10.8%, Exploration 10%, Action-Adventure 7.9%
- #26 Frogreign
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Arkanpixel
Windows
Leap into an amphibious adventure where your tongue is your grappling hook! Use your tongue to swing, slap and grapple your way through this vibrant Metroidvania. Will you help prince Rill to unlock the power of the great spirits and find his sister, lost in the midst of a royal conspiracy?
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.5%, Platformer 12.4%, Action RPG 11.8%, Action-Adventure 7.1%, Exploration 7%
- #27 Alwa's Legacy
80% matchVery Positive87% of 611 reviews2020
Dev: Elden Pixels
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 59%
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: Metroidvania 32.3%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Platformer 10.7%, Exploration 7.8%
- #28 Transiruby
78% matchVery Positive92% of 290 reviews2021
Dev: SKIPMOREPub: Flyhigh Works
Windows
Explore the mysteries of an unknown land! ”Transiruby '' is a metroidvania game where you explore the world as a cyborg protagonist named Siruby. Slash and shoot your way to reveal its hidden secrets!
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.8%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Platformer 8.8%, Action-Adventure 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 8%
- #29 Dreadstone - The Immortal Prisoner
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tortuga Software
Windows
Dreadstone – The Immortal Prisoner is an upcoming indie 2D Metroidvania platformer. Especially important to us are the game elements “looting” and “leveling“. The goal is to create a combination of our favorite games.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.7%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Action RPG 14.1%, Platformer 8%, Action-Adventure 6.7%
- #30 Keena The Voidslayer
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Crowning Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A 2-D action adventure platformer where you can absorb and manipulate things with your friend Moku. You can use different abilities to explore and interact with the world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.3%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Platformer 11.9%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Exploration 9.1%
- #31 Charlie from the swamp
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Arinima Games
Windows
"Charlie from the swamp" is a metroidvania game about little frog in a big world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.7%, Action RPG 14.2%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Platformer 11.5%, Action-Adventure 7.9%
- #32 Overbowed
76% 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 41.5%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Platformer 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%, Action-Adventure 4.9%
- #33 Filiy Eclipse
75% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Muramasa Fudo
Windows
Filiy Eclipse is an exploration action RPG that explores a mysterious world.Explore the surface, underground and sky of the star to discover what happened aboard it.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.3%, Action RPG 16.6%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Exploration 5%, Action 4.6%
- #34 Poor Lucas and the Evil Duke
76% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Stephen Ciuca
Windows
Poor Lucas and the Evil Duke is a Metroidvania with action and RPG elements. Jump, slide, wall jump, swim, and battle your way through the Dukedom. Other mechanics include pushing boxes, pulling levers, and swinging on ropes.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.7%, 2D Platformer 17.6%, Platformer 13.7%, Action RPG 9.4%, Action 4.7%
- #35 Cathedral: Crow's Curse
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Decemberborn Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Set in the same universe as Cathedral, but with its own story and style, Cathedral: Crow's Curse is an action-adventure with tight combat and a focus on exploration. Parry, dodge and fight your way through numerous enemies in a rich detailed world as you uncover the events leading up to Cathedral.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.5%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Action RPG 9.9%, Platformer 9.9%, Exploration 8.8%
- #36 Observance of Homeland
74% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Certeis Lirre (Be Games Do Crimes)Pub: Certeis Lirre
Windows
A minimalistic free-exploration metroidvania with quick, responsive movement and an extremely diverse cast of bosses.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.2%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Action RPG 11.9%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Platformer 10.5%
- #37 Axel Quest
73% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: PowerSlash Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
A 2D action-adventure game with Metroidvania elements. Explore, fight monsters, collect equipment, unlock new paths, and challenge bosses in a handcrafted pixel-art world inspired by retro classics.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Action RPG 12.8%, Platformer 11.7%, Exploration 8.2%
- #38 Axiom Verge 2
74% matchMostly Positive79% of 907 reviews2022
Dev: Thomas Happ Games LLC
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Explore a sprawling, alien world in the sequel to the award winning Axiom Verge.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.7%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Platformer 12.4%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Action-Adventure 7.6%
- #39 Dipod: The Foot Legacy
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CodingApe GamesPub: Vulpis Yazilim
Windows
A cursed clan.A female hero who making everyone tremble with fear, and a journey. Join Dipod’s adventure. Is this a punishment from Gods or is it just a rebel against Gods? If you were in Dipod’s shoes, what would you do?
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.8%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Platformer 14.4%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Action 6.4%
- #40 The Curse Of Eira
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ElenaWare
Windows
Wynn has traveled to this dying Kingdom of Alara because she heard a powerful Wizard has taken in her twin sister Eira. Explore the world that has been subjected by the Wizard and his five apprentices and discover enough power ups to find and kill Eira
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.2%, 2D Platformer 17.3%, Platformer 15.8%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Action 7%
- #41 Silver Axe - The Honest Elf
72% matchVery Positive87% of 98 reviews2023
Dev: The Island Games
Windows
Classic 2D platformer, play as a nimble elf and dash through the ancient fairytale forest. Defeat powerful Insomniac creatures, cast spells by combining four elements to summon thunder and entangle flame. Collect the heart of the goddess, unleash the hidden power of your Silver Axe.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.9%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Action RPG 11.6%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Platformer 10.1%
- #42 9 Years of Shadows
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,097 reviews2023
Dev: Halberd StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 35.2%, Action RPG 12.7%, Platformer 12.7%, Female Protagonist 7.8%, Exploration 7.1%
- #43 Jessica's Uncomfortable Hanukkah Adventure
72% 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 43.3%, 2D Platformer 17.1%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Platformer 13.3%, Action 3.9%
- #44 Shantae and the Seven Sirens
71% matchVery Positive90% of 1,969 reviews2020
Dev: WayForward
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Shantae is back in an all-new tropical adventure! In her fifth outing, the Half-Genie hero gains new Fusion Magic abilities to explore a vast sunken city, makes new Half-Genie friends, and battles the Seven Sirens in her biggest, most thrilling quest yet!
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.4%, Female Protagonist 21%, Platformer 14.7%, 2D Platformer 6.3%, 2D 2.7%
- #45 Blessing Part I
70% matchPositive93% of 40 reviews2025
Dev: 故障幽灵
Windows
Blessing Part I is a 2D pixel style horizontal board action adventure game. Players will take on the role of a swordsman 'Luo' who lost everything in the past and embarks on revenge alone. With only a large sword and flesh and blood, they will fight against the twisted creatures in the darkness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.4%, 2D Platformer 16.5%, Action RPG 15.3%, Action-Adventure 8%, Action 3.7%
- #46 史莱狗(Slimg)
70% 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 42.4%, 2D Platformer 17.1%, Platformer 13.3%, Action-Adventure 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
- #47 SHEEPO
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 561 reviews2020
Dev: Kyle Thompson
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Explore a strange planet, collect the creatures you find, and then shape-shift into them to expand your world. Build your own path, chat with the locals, and discover the planets sprawling secrets in this quirky metroidvania platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.1%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Platformer 14.6%, Exploration 9.4%, Open World 8.1%
- #48 Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest
68% 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 46.1%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Platformer 11.7%, Exploration 10%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
- #49 Vyanka's Memories
68% matchPositive100% of 45 reviews2024
Dev: O Rei LuizPub: A Tenda com Games
Windows
Vyanka's Memories is a platform-style game with metroidvania elements. Vyanka is a monster hunter who was called to her home village to protect it from a vampire. In the confrontation, she loses all her memories and powers and must remember them by defeating monsters in different biomes.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.2%, Action RPG 13.4%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Platformer 10%, 2D Platformer 9.2%
- #50 A Field of Flowers
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ikiruska Studios
Windows
In this norse-inspired metroidvania, explore and seek truths of what truly happened to you, having lost your home and your only friend in a single night. Fight and copy new magic from others to gain power, as you swear revenge on a mysterious stranger that took everything from you.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.8%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Action RPG 12.3%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Platformer 11.1%
- #51 Garrison
69% 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 36.9%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Platformer 13.3%, Exploration 10.4%, Action-Adventure 8%
- #52 Evil Castle & Princess
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GameLightProject
Windows
"Evil Castle & Princess" is a game similar to Metroid Castlevania, mainly a horizontal action game based on exploration and combat. Wear your favorite weapons to explore the mysterious and dangerous relic castle! Destroy all the monsters that block you and find the secrets of the magic castle.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.7%, Action RPG 16.5%, Platformer 11.1%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Action-Adventure 8.1%
- #53 Echoes of Nox
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Orange Party
Windows
Explore the Echoes of Nox amongst the war between 3 factions of robots. Uncover new tools and take territory as the dynamically changing rooms switch hands between the different AIs and yourself. Reveal the secrets of the past and discover why you alone were left in this station.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.4%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Platformer 11.4%, Exploration 11.1%, Action-Adventure 6.5%
- #54 Faction Reticent
67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Alpherisk
Windows
A "whimsical fantasy" action platformer game with an open-ended progression. Utilize the given abilities to you to its fullest potential, and look epic while doing it.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.1%, 2D Platformer 16%, Action RPG 12.8%, Platformer 11.7%, Action-Adventure 6.1%
- #55 Cloud Seeker
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MagniFish Studios
Windows
Drift adventurously in the world of Cloud Seeker! A Chinese inspired action-platformer where Yun, a young rabbit once chosen to inherit a great legacy, has to prove his worth after a sealed god is unleashed upon the world with the help of his trusted companions.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.7%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, Platformer 15.7%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Exploration 8.7%
- #56 Zombie Vampires
70% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: WILL LAWTONPub: TOP5STUDIOS
Windows
Help Argyle Van Helsing hunt down and destroy Dracula before he turns all the worlds vampires into Zombie Vampires. This creature feature Metroidvania adventure game is filled with classic monsters, wicked levels, and clever humor.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.6%, 2D Platformer 15.9%, Platformer 12.4%, Exploration 11.6%, Action-Adventure 7.7%
- #57 Chibits
67% 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 45.5%, 2D Platformer 17.7%, Platformer 12.8%, Exploration 9.9%, 2D 3.8%
- #58 BLIGHTWRECK
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Mothware
Windows · Linux
Stuck at the bottom of the sea floor, escape a sunken ocean liner in this handcrafted 2D METROIDvania! Find powerful upgrades, and fight strange bosses. You may be isolated from your shipmates, but you're not alone...
Why similar: Metroidvania 38%, 2D Platformer 16.4%, Platformer 12.5%, Exploration 11.9%, Action-Adventure 8%
- #59 Vernal Edge
66% matchMostly Positive77% of 629 reviews2023
Dev: Hello Penguin Team LLCPub: PID Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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 40.4%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, Platformer 14.1%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%