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ChAIR’s fresh twist on classic side-scrolling design with modern gameplay is amplified in Shadow Complex Remastered. 10+ hrs of exploration and fast-paced combat from award-winning original game, updated with graphical enhancements, dynamic melee take-downs, and new Master Challenges.

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.6%, Side Scroller 18.5%, 2.5D 15.5%, Platformer 13.9%, Action 3.8%

Immerse yourself in an exciting anime-style metroidvania, where each skill unlocks new areas and secrets on the vast map. Face powerful bosses, acquire unique abilities, and uncover hidden mysteries in this ever-evolving world, all with traditional anime-inspired animation.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.6%, Side Scroller 22%, 2.5D 13.2%, Exploration 9.1%, Story Rich 5.5%

Tactical combat powered by combo-based spellcasting and elemental reactions. Explore, grow stronger, and unlock sealed-off areas.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.6%, Platformer 10.5%, Exploration 9.2%, Story Rich 9.1%, Choices Matter 8.3%

Fight to bring beautiful colors back to a hand-crafted world of darkness and discover the story of Europa, a young warrior, and her ghostly childhood companion, Apino.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.2%, Side Scroller 21%, Platformer 12.7%, Anime 8.4%, Exploration 7.4%

Wake up on Hart Island, dazed and amnesiac, holding a mysterious magic pencil... that you're accused of stealing ? In this hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania, your creativity is your weapon: sketch your tools to survive the dangers and piece together your memories.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.9%, Platformer 14.9%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Magic 4.9%, Atmospheric 4.6%

Explore the deep metroidvania world of Jude as you jump, collect, run for survival, and mentally build strategies to uncover the mysteries behind creation and purpose. Explore through the forests to the the dark side of the bayou and more as you are challenged to open the doors and find answers.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.4%, 2.5D 14.1%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Platformer 12.4%, Atmospheric 7.2%

Explore a shattered land in this isekai Metroidvania, mastering fluid movement, battling monsters, clashing with Outworlders, and uncovering the truth behind a world on the edge of collapse.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.3%, Story Rich 10.4%, Exploration 10%, Anime 7.9%, Atmospheric 7.6%

Venture into an unusual, alien world full of danger and mysteries in this sci-fi Metroidvania. Grab your gear and face the challenge of sustaining a once-thriving space colony. Can you bring this place back to life? Are you ready to uncover all the secrets lurking in the darkness?

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.1%, Side Scroller 20.2%, Platformer 10.7%, Exploration 9.6%, Atmospheric 8.3%

AXIS: Urban Samsara is a brutal 2D Action-RPG Metroidvania set inside Babylon — a vertical megacity built around a colossal Mountain rising from the void. Fight your way from the lowest Layer to the Summit, tear weapons from fallen bosses, reshape your build, and uncover what is pulling you upward.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.2%, 2.5D 9%, Atmospheric 8.1%, Platformer 7.8%, Side Scroller 7.5%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 53.4%, Side Scroller 13.5%, 2.5D 11.4%, Platformer 6.5%, Anime 6.1%

Higher: The Last Dream is an immersive 2D platformer where you play as Starlight, a hero of light thrown into lost worlds, drained of all color and joy. But behind every world he crosses lies a truth he no longer remembers.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.4%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Demons 12.5%, Platformer 10.4%, Exploration 9.1%

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 44%, Platformer 17.3%, Exploration 12.4%, Side Scroller 8.1%, Story Rich 4.5%

Crashed on a desolate but mysterious planet you find yourself eye to eye with an ancient civilisation. Explore the planet, find powerful upgrades, and fulfill your destiny.

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.1%, Platformer 13.9%, Exploration 11.9%, Atmospheric 8.6%, Story Rich 5.7%

This is a platform action game in which you control light in a world shrouded in complete darkness and rely on it to progress. Use the light to travel from place to place and illuminate the buried truth.

Why similar: Metroidvania 50.9%, Platformer 16.4%, Side Scroller 16%, Action 5.3%, Atmospheric 4.6%

Scratch in a 2.5D world that blends hip hop aesthetics with action/platforming, where urban art has come to life. Explore dynamic environments, face cleaning robots, and uncover secrets of this vibrant world as you reclaim your identity in this intense and colorful adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.1%, Platformer 16.3%, 2.5D 15.3%, Exploration 3.8%, Atmospheric 3.6%

VeLM is an atmospheric adventure in Xibalba, the Mayan underworld, full of enemies and traps set by the Gods of Darkness. Unlock the secrets of the ancient myths, defeat the powerful Hun-Came and save the town of San Lamar from the curse.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.5%, Side Scroller 20.3%, Platformer 12.4%, Magic 6.5%, Exploration 5.9%

Awita: Journey of Hope is a captivating side-scrolling metroidvania game that follows the remarkable journey of a courageous girl determined to rescue her village from the clutches of a devastating epidemic.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.4%, Side Scroller 20.3%, Platformer 10.7%, Exploration 9.6%, Story Rich 7.4%

Platform across strange, magical terrain while meeting even stranger friends and enemies! Discover the history behind the Bitlands, and unlock new allies and powers to traverse the dangerous worlds of the Bitlands, and restore peace to a broken kingdom.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.7%, Side Scroller 21.2%, Platformer 14.9%, Exploration 10.7%, Magic 7%

A legendary series returns with a grand new adventure! Enjoy a colorful action-adventure game made alongside Ryuichi Nishizawa, creator of the original Wonder Boy in Monster World series.

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.1%, Side Scroller 15.5%, Platformer 15.2%, Exploration 6.8%, Anime 6.6%

Peaky Circus is a hand-drawn adventure about a mime exploring a broken world of clowns. Discover strange lands, battle quirky monsters, learn new skills, and befriend unusual characters in a charming, melancholic journey.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.9%, Side Scroller 18.8%, Platformer 12.5%, Exploration 8.7%, Story Rich 7.1%

Slay your way in Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree, an epic action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. Battle monsters, master six unique Classes, craft hundreds of useful items, and explore the secrets of an expansive, interconnected world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.8%, Side Scroller 15.3%, 2.5D 15.1%, Platformer 8.5%, Violent 6.9%

Explore a vast 3D anime Metroidvania world rich in Souls-like atmosphere, in your own style - where every relic you discover unlocks new areas, awakens buried memories and powers of a fallen empire, a realm where right and wrong coexist, the boundary between them is as fragile as a single thread.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42%, 2.5D 13.3%, Anime 10.8%, Story Rich 9.6%, Platformer 7.1%

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 40.9%, Side Scroller 19.1%, Platformer 12.4%, Exploration 8.9%, Magic 7.2%

Follow the journey of Genevieve Goldenglow as she sets off on an adventure to save her village from destruction by an encroaching corruption.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.6%, 2.5D 14.7%, Platformer 12.5%, Side Scroller 9.6%, Exploration 7.9%

A Metroidvania inspired by the mechanics and style of classic games in the genre. Help Mirabel find different ways to explore a haunted mansion and hunt terrifying witches while gaining new weapons and discovering more about the macabre experiments carried out by demonic beings.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.2%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Demons 12.2%, Platformer 9.5%, Exploration 8.6%

"Momodora: Moonlit Farewell" is the latest installment in the Momodora series. Join Momo, High Priestess of the village of Koho, as she embarks on a divine mission to save her people from imminent destruction at the hands of the demon hordes summoned by a malevolent bellringer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.8%, Side Scroller 19.3%, Platformer 10.7%, Anime 9%, Magic 8.3%

Enter into the world of Arcadia, a 2.5D Anime-style Metroidvania. Play as the three unique characters with their unique abilities and world's interactions. Save your homeland from the troubles caused by the huge bird-like Puppets and reveal hidden truths in the underground!

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.5%, 2.5D 16.7%, Platformer 11.1%, Exploration 10.2%, Anime 9.6%

A gore action and adventure game where you'll learn about the Mayan culture while you explore, obtain new abilities and defeat enemies to save Zaya's lands from the curse that ravages humankind and deities.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.8%, Side Scroller 16.5%, 2.5D 14.5%, Gore 10.1%, Exploration 8.1%

Stoatman is an exciting Metroidvania adventure where you control a brave hero with a magical sword. Explore mysterious lands, discover powerful spells, and battle fantastic creatures in an enchanting fairy-tale world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.1%, Platformer 15.3%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Atmospheric 8.7%, Exploration 8.4%

Uros is a 2.5D metroidvania-style action platformer. Enter the nightmares, upgrade your skills, fight against creepy creatures and face the evil god of nightmares in your mission to restore stability to the dream world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.3%, Side Scroller 17.3%, 2.5D 13.9%, Platformer 12.7%, Exploration 7.2%

In a shadowed parallel universe, 8-year-old Marta navigates desolate landscapes ruled by mechanical overlords and nightmarish creatures, desperately seeking her lost family while survival becomes a relentless test of wits and willpower.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.5%, 2.5D 19.1%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Platformer 13%, Exploration 9.3%

Raji: An Ancient Epic is an action-adventure game set in ancient India. A young girl named Raji has been chosen by the gods to stand against the demonic invasion. She must use the powers granted to her by the gods to rescue her brother as she battles to face the demon lord Mahabalasura.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.5%, Platformer 16.3%, Story Rich 11.1%, Atmospheric 10.6%, Side Scroller 9.3%

Devilguard is a 2D action adventure game with dynamic combat, non-linear levels, exploration and an engaging story. Adventure awaits!

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, Side Scroller 17%, Conspiracy 12.9% ★, Demons 10.8%, Platformer 10.3%

Wenjia is a 2D platform game with puzzle-solving elements. Players can freely travel between two realms (the material world and the energy world), each of them with different challenges and obstacles. Players must utilize both realms’ mechanisms to reach their final goal.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.2%, Side Scroller 17.6%, 2.5D 16.4%, Platformer 10.5%, Exploration 7.9%

Stand in Keziah’s footsteps and heed the Divine Order. Jump your way through, reclaim your goddess’s temple, obliterate enemies, and find the Tear of Creation in this beautiful platformer game!

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.6%, Side Scroller 22.5%, Exploration 10.1%, Platformer 10.1%, 2.5D 9.1%

A nation is on the brink of collapse and you have been given a special order: rescue the trapped president. Run, jump, and gun your way across its interconnected districts full of enemies and secrets. Uncover the truth behind your mission.

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.1%, Platformer 16.1%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Exploration 8%, Action 4.6%

Step into a world where nature has reclaimed what was always hers. Explore a disturbing dystopia as the first successful human-plant symbiosis. Extract abilities from corpses, reshape your essence, and decide the fate of both species.

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.3%, 2.5D 19.2%, Platformer 14%, Story Rich 7%, Choices Matter 6.5%

Welcome to the world of Glight, a dark fantasy side-scroller adventure by ATOMIC BREATH. On a daunting journey to recover something long lost, give form to your powers of light and darkness in a fast-flowing, super-tight platformer full of hidden shortcuts and devious secrets.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.9%, Side Scroller 20.2%, Platformer 12.8%, Exploration 9.1%, Atmospheric 7.7%

Battle corrupted enemies, liberate afflicted allies, and explore a modernly medieval world on the verge of self-destruction in this action-packed 2D side scrolling adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.9%, Side Scroller 22%, Exploration 11.3%, Platformer 9.8%, Choices Matter 5.8%

BitUp is a side scrolling, exploration metroidvania game set in a Cubist-Impressionist universe. A game kept hidden by its legendary creator, while its protagonist looks for answers. Players must aid Bit in its quest to find out what lies beyond.

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.1%, Platformer 15.9%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Exploration 10.2%, Singleplayer 4.6%

Escape a demonic underworld prison in this stunning anime inspired lite-vania adventure. Explore mysterious magical realms, forge pacts with powerful Familiar bosses, uncover dark secrets, and guide Lola through an emotional journey of growth in a haunting dark fantasy world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.2%, Demons 10.3%, Exploration 9.9%, Side Scroller 9%, Anime 7.4%

A challenging action-platformer where players navigate diverse biomes filled with unique enemies, tough platforming challenges, and intense boss fights. With tight controls and punishing difficulty, the game rewards precision, mastery, and exploration.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39%, Side Scroller 23%, Platformer 9.9%, Exploration 9.5%, Story Rich 5.5%

Play through the next chapter in the Xanthiom saga, now bigger and better than before!

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.8%, Side Scroller 25.4%, Platformer 12.7%, Exploration 11.6%, Action 2.6%

Wield the dance of the shaman. Reclaim your father’s spirit. Brave the beautiful and treacherous land of Kenzera with the God of Death in Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU, a metroidvania-style adventure crafted by Surgent Studios.

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.4%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Platformer 11.1%, Exploration 8%, Atmospheric 6.7%

HunterX: code name T is an action adventure with fast and stylish combat. Perfect your own fighting style using various weapon actions and magic, and explore an ever-greater world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33%, Side Scroller 16%, 2.5D 14.2%, Platformer 12.6%, Exploration 8.1%

Discover the world of Nahucan in this 2D action platformer. You are Itorah, the only human in this strange place. Explore, fight and survive to uncover your past and save Nahucan from its biggest threat, a mysterious plague!

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.5%, Side Scroller 14.6%, 2.5D 12.9%, Platformer 12.2%, Exploration 8.9%

8Doors is a story-driven Metroidvania-style action platformer heavily influenced by Korean folktales. Play as ‘Arum’, a brave girl that has entered the realm of the afterlife in search of her father’s soul and guide her through the '8 Doors of Purgatory' to solve the mysteries that lie deep within.

Why similar: Metroidvania 54.2%, Platformer 13.8%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Action 5.2%, Adventure 4.5%

A Hentai action Metroidvania where you play as a cursed succubus reclaiming her powers. Slash through enemies with fluid Hack & Slash combat, drain their essence through animated lewd abilities, and unlock new powers as you explore a dark, corrupted world of lust, and corruption.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.1%, Side Scroller 20.1%, 2.5D 14.4%, Platformer 8.8%, Exploration 8.4%

Summon portals to overcome vicious beasts, devious puzzles and fiendish platforming challenges. Master the unique powers of each portal to stop the collapse of reality, while exploring lush, hand-drawn worlds and unraveling a deep narrative full of mysteries.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.1%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Platformer 15.4%, Atmospheric 8.6%, Exploration 8.4%

Jump and dash through unknown, labyrinthine worlds in this VR adventure. Fight back against maddened creatures, or cure them of the blight that fuels their rage. Collect treasures, tools, and powers as you search for the source of this ancient ill, and decide whether to quell or unleash it.

Why similar: Metroidvania 51.5%, Platformer 15.8%, Exploration 11%, Atmospheric 8.1%, Story Rich 5%

Clarity is a 2D side scrolling platforming adventure. Choose to face seven demons and acquire their demon sword and demon magic. Each sword and spell, has an elemental strength against a corresponding demon.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.9%, Side Scroller 19.7%, Platformer 14.4%, Demons 10.2%, Exploration 9.7%

Florarium is a Metroidvania game focused on exploration and battle. Explore the mysterious world full of unexpected secrets. Battle fierce enemies with your bow. Choose your own path to your goddess in the vast, interconnected world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 50.2%, Platformer 15.3%, Exploration 12.3%, Story Rich 10.2%, Atmospheric 6.1%

Ariana must restore the Codices and unravel the Library's hidden truths...

Why similar: Metroidvania 47%, Platformer 16.4%, Anime 8.7%, Exploration 7.5%, Action 4.7%

A game about saving a dying planet.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39%, Side Scroller 19%, Platformer 11.6%, Exploration 9.3%, Atmospheric 5.8%

Syncope is a Metroidvania with an intricate plot that will immerse you in an adventurous journey through a fascinating world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33%, Platformer 13.6%, 2.5D 13.2%, Visual Novel 10.2%, Story Rich 7%

For Aerolite is a super fun 2D platformer! Where you explore Xedron's mystical world through 100+ hand-crafted levels, meet vibrant characters, battle fierce enemies, conquer challenges and uncover secrets in a comical, story-driven quest. Dive into this magical adventure today!

Why similar: Metroidvania 22.4%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Story Rich 11.8%, Platformer 11.7%, Anime 10.6%

Explore this immersive 2.8D Metroidvania fantasy world to uncover its mysteries along with forgotten secrets. Slay monsters with visceral combat skills to survive. Uncover striking abilities and upgrade existing ones to overcome challenges. Befriend odd characters or demolish existing friendships.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.3%, Side Scroller 18.9%, 2.5D 17.3%, Exploration 10.3%, Story Rich 7%

Gather a harem of cat girls and save the world from the Singularity Dragon! It's a fun mix of metroidvania and dating sim, where every choice you make has consequences, and love is the surest step to victory!

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.9%, Side Scroller 19.7%, Anime 10.1%, Exploration 7.6%, Visual Novel 7%