- #1 Song of Decay
97% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Team Bard
Windows · Mac
Journey as Orpheus in this 2D top-down RPG: play your lyre, battle dark forces, and strive to reunite with Eurydice.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.3%, Hack and Slash 19.6%, Mythology 17.3%, Hand-drawn 7.5%, 2D 4.8%
- #2 Ralf's Adventure: Aztec Mystery
96% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Crimson Rays
Windows
Take up the Bat! Ralf's Adventure: Aztec Mystery is a top-down action-adventure game with puzzles and platforming. This game is inspired by home console games from the '80s and '90s, but uses modern design sensibilities.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.5%, Mythology 22.1%, Hack and Slash 20.2%, 2D 4.5%, Colorful 4.5%
- #3 Apotheon
96% matchVery Positive90% of 3,824 reviews2015
Dev: Alientrap
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Apotheon is a heroic action game set within the vibrant world of Ancient Greek Mythology. Ascend Mount Olympus, wrestle the divine powers from the Pantheon of Gods, and save mankind.
Why similar: Mythology 45.6%, Metroidvania 40.9%, Action 4.4%, 2D 4.3%, Adventure 2.4%
- #4 Iteriba: Olokun's Wrath
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Isotropical Games
Windows
An Afro-Brazilian inspired Metroidvania where the player, as Okanbi, channel the power of the Orishas to fight abyssal creatures and explore a large and diverse map inspired by a tale. The Orishas will assist on his journey with Gifts and Blessings in order to save humanity and stop Olokun's Wrath!
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.9%, Mythology 37.5%, Combat 5.4%, Action 3.4%, 2D 2.9%
- #5 Orpheus
94% match7 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2023
Dev: BlueFlameGames
Windows
Revive Orpheus story to save Eurydice
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.6%, Mythology 26.8%, Hack and Slash 17.6%, Hand-drawn 7.1%, Colorful 3.6%
- #6 地府行记
94% matchMixed45% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: 地府开发商
Windows
In this game, you'll take on the role of a Taoist priest who traverses through the mysterious world of the afterlife in order to find his missing wife. They explore seven distinct realms, combat with various monsters, collect items, unlock new spells, unveil the truth behind the entire event.
Why similar: Metroidvania 54.6%, Mythology 27.7%, Action 6.5%, Adventure 3.9%, 2D 3%
- #7 Dewborne Dawn
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mythwalk Studios
Windows
In this new hand-drawn, story-rich metroidvania, explore the last haven of a dying world, and discover the purpose you play in saving it. Shape your own path, fight the all-consuming blight, and help bring hope back to the survivors. Take up the flames of dead gods, and stand firm in Dewborne Dawn!
Why similar: Metroidvania 59.2%, Hand-drawn 15.8%, Combat 5.9%, Action 4.9%, Fantasy 3.7%
- #8 Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU
92% matchVery Positive83% of 929 reviews2024
Dev: Surgent StudiosPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 57.1%, Mythology 25.5%, Colorful 6.6%, Fantasy 4.6%, Adventure 3.3%
- #9 山海皆可平
91% matchPositive87% of 45 reviews2022
Dev: 南京指尖互娱数字科技有限公司
Windows
The game is a single-player action-adventure game based on the Chinese mythical story.
Why similar: Metroidvania 54.9%, Mythology 35.6%, Action 3.1%, Adventure 2.9%, Indie 2.2%
- #10 BeforeDisaster
90% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: SourGrapeGames
Windows
《BeforeDisaster》 is a 2D action-adventure game. In the borderland, the plan of a certain cult organization gradually surfaces. The protagonist is ordered to defeat the cult leader to stop the plan. All this must be done before the disaster...
Why similar: Metroidvania 69.1%, Fantasy 7.5%, Combat 6.5%, Action 6.2%, Adventure 3.9%
- #11 Mira and the Legend of the Djinns
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: littleknightgamesPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
An epic 2D pixel art style Metroidvania, inspired by Moroccan culture and spiritual traditions. Wield powerful ancient weapons and forge your way through unrelenting deserts, crumbling necropoli, floating islands and dangerous mountains as you try to uncover the secret of the last Djinn.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.8%, Mythology 36.8%, Combat 5.8%, 2D 4.1%, Action 3.6%
- #12 Talaka
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Potato KidPub: Acclaim, Inc.
Windows
Dive into a hand-painted world where myths come alive and turn against you. Unravel branching stories shaped by ancient Gods, explore lush, vibrant landscapes, and battle corrupted creatures from Afro-Brazilian folklore that threaten the balance of the realms. Destiny calls. The Gods are watching.
Why similar: Mythology 28.7%, Metroidvania 24.9%, Hack and Slash 21.6%, Hand-drawn 5.5%, Action 4.3%
- #13 YOHANE THE PARHELION -BLAZE in the DEEPBLUE-
88% matchVery Positive93% of 1,007 reviews2023
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 53.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Yohane the Parhelion is an official spin-off of "Love Live! Sunshine". Yohane's fantasy world sets the stage for a 2D metroidvania in "Yohane the Parhelion: Blaze in the Deepblue"!
Why similar: Metroidvania 56.3%, Hack and Slash 21.3%, Action 7.4%, 2D 5.3%, Fantasy 4.6%
- #14 Paws on the Sand: Lionessy Sins
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Maltakreuz
Windows
Party-based RPG-platformer featuring hand-drawn 2D graphics. The action unfolds in an ancient world inspired by Sumer-Akkadian, Egyptian, and ancient Slavic mythology. This realm is brimming with city-states, pagan deities, and eerie dungeons. Humans are absent from the game, only anthro-animals!
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.6%, Mythology 33.7%, Hand-drawn 11.6%, Fantasy 3.9%, 2D 3.5%
- #15 Wekufu
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stickerb Games E.I.R.L.
Windows · Mac
A Dark, Hand Drawn 2D Hack and Slash Platformer. Play as Sakinko, a young warrior set on a quest to avenge her father’s death and protect her people from the evil spirits that now menace her land, these evil spirits take the name of Wekufu.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30%, Mythology 21.9%, Hack and Slash 21.6%, Hand-drawn 10.7%, Combat 5.3%
- #16 Honey's Sweet Revenge
86% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: etheweirdoPub: UNDEAD WRLD
Windows
Honey's Sweet Revenge is a metroidvania with mechanics inspired by platform fighters. Customize your item loadout and defeat enemies and bosses.
Why similar: Metroidvania 68.2%, Hand-drawn 9.7%, Action 7.3%, Adventure 4.6%, 2D 4.3%
- #17 Dust to Dust
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Unlimited Spoons
Windows
Fight for your afterlife in DUST TO DUST! As a ghost on the run in a specter research facility, dash through interconnected levels, befriend the psychic Matthias, and take control of his body and powers to break down hostile coalesced creatures and wipe them out once and for all.
Why similar: Metroidvania 56.5%, Hack and Slash 27.7%, Action 5.2%, Adventure 3.3%, Colorful 3%
- #18 Dystobel
84% matchPositive100% of 24 reviews2024
Dev: Ken Davis
Windows
Seek the path to your freedom! Join to 84831 (Babel) on his journey to change the way his world is ruled. Dystobel is a metroidvania based on the change of powers with which you can dodge and nullify attacks, with multiple objects to discover and equip.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.1%, Mythology 25.8%, Hand-drawn 10%, Colorful 4.8%, Fantasy 4.4%
- #19 Ninja Brigade feat. Jonah Weingarten
84% matchPositive94% of 32 reviews2025
Dev: Impawsible Games
Windows
A fast-paced pixel art metroidvania, where the musician Jonah Weingarten is drawn to feudal Japan via an arcade station. Once there, he must face vicious yokai hordes and beat the game to return to his own era.
Why similar: Metroidvania 50.8%, Mythology 28.5%, 2D 5.2%, Fantasy 4.9%, Action 3.7%
- #20 Cyan Breach
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ChiCheng Studio
Windows
Cyan Breach is a Metriodivania game set in a biohazard background. The combat style integrates traditional 2D hack and slash with souls-like elements. Explore the game world, gain new skills and weapons, increase character's power, and finally reveal the conspiracy that caused the apocalypse.
Why similar: Metroidvania 56.2%, Hack and Slash 19.3%, Combat 7.2%, 2D 6.7%, Adventure 3.8%
- #21 Yeomna : The Legend of Dongbaek
82% matchMixed53% of 73 reviews2022
Dev: catnipstudio
Windows
Yeomna is a Metrovania 2D action platform game. Take on the role of the Half-Demon exorcist Dongbaek, and complete the cases requested by Yeomna though combat and adventure in this dream-like, mysterious Underworld.
Why similar: Metroidvania 80.2%, Action 8.3%, 2D 7.7%, Singleplayer 2%, Indie 1.7%
- #22 Sisyphus Is a Bug
79% matchVery Positive100% of 50 reviews2025
Dev: moraguma
Windows · Linux
As punishment for dirtying Olympus's marble halls, Sisyphus, the dung beetle, must push his ball of dung up and down Mount Olympus every day, for the rest of his life. That is, unless he can complete the seemingly impossible task of reaching Olympus before the sun sets
Why similar: Metroidvania 49.9%, Mythology 41.1%, 2D 4.9%, Adventure 1.9%, Indie 1.4%
- #23 ESDRAZ: THE THRONE OF DARKNESS
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WORD GAMESPub: Selecta Play
Windows
Esdraz: The Throne of Darkness is a Metroidvania game focused on a dynamic combat system with a wide-ranging arsenal that players can tailor to fit their individual combat style. Fight a variety of enemies and evolving bosses while you come up with the best strategy to beat every encounter.
Why similar: Metroidvania 58.1%, Hand-drawn 11.8%, Action 9.9%, 2D 6.4%, Adventure 6%
- #24 Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet
82% matchVery Positive87% of 891 reviews2012
Dev: Shadow Planet ProductionsPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 46%
In this Insanely Twisted, 2-D action-adventure game, explore unique environments and battle bizarre creatures.
Why similar: Metroidvania 80.2%, 2D 5.9%, Action 5.7%, Adventure 4.2%, Indie 3.1%
- #25 Labyrinth
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Francesco BattiatoPub: Daniela Trovato
Windows
Labyrinth is a 2D platformer with pixel art graphics in which you will have to find your way through intricate labyrinths, overcome many enemies and deadly traps.
Why similar: Metroidvania 61.3%, Hack and Slash 21.4%, Fantasy 7.5%, Adventure 6.9%, Indie 1.7%
- #26 Nakiti Generations
81% matchMixed52% of 30 reviews2017
Dev: Diablohead
Windows
2D action adventure game set in the far future on a mysterious abandoned planet with yourself as the only survivor.
Why similar: Metroidvania 83.9%, Action 8%, Adventure 4.4%, Indie 3.7%
- #27 Fallen Prince
79% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2023
Dev: Eridanus Games
Windows
Fallen Prince is an atmospheric combat-focused metroidvania with retro elements. Explore a bleak undead zone, hone your skills and rid the kingdom from your brother's vile sorcery.
Why similar: Metroidvania 58.2%, Hack and Slash 26.1%, Action 5%, 2D 4.4%, Adventure 2.7%
- #28 Kazu Aether Origins
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kazumi Games Inc.
Windows
Kazu Aether Origins is a hack-slash action adventure on the Isles of Isvenness. Overcome combat challenges, journey the lands, and interact with satirical elements for a light-hearted, action-packed gameplay experience.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.9%, Hack and Slash 34.2%, Action 7.1%, Adventure 4.5%, Combat 4.4%
- #29 The Eternal Life of Goldman
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Weappy StudioPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
In this breathtaking platformer adventure, explore a vast hand-drawn Archipelago, inspired by ancient fables and depicted in classic frame-by-frame animation, and defeat a mysterious Deity.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38%, Mythology 27.4%, Hand-drawn 11.7%, Fantasy 5.1%, Colorful 4.8%
- #30 Divine Guardian | Vệ Thần
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Young Buffalo
Windows
Explore the enchanted Vietnamese jungle, combat mystical monsters, and rescue creatures on your quest to challenge the gods and restore harmony to the Universe as the DIVINE GUARDIAN, immerse yourself in an epic 2D hand-drawn refreshing adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44%, Mythology 31.5%, Hand-drawn 11.9%, 2D 3.8%, Fantasy 2.9%
- #31 Valdis Story: Abyssal City
78% matchVery Positive84% of 2,710 reviews2013
Dev: Endlessfluff Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Assume the role of Wyatt in this Action/Exploration Platformer as you explore the ruins of a holy city that was lost many years ago. Battle various types of demons, angels, and a new threat known only as the “Ferals”, using swordsmanship, martial arts, and sorcery.
Why similar: Metroidvania 86.1%, Action 4.7%, 2D 3.8%, Fantasy 2.3%, Indie 2%
- #32 Ex Angelus
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kami no Kami Shrine
Windows
Dash, zip and slice through enemies with style in Ex Angelus, a fast-paced action adventure set in a neo apocalyptic world where fantasy and sci-fi collide.
Why similar: Metroidvania 49.9%, Hack and Slash 25.1%, Colorful 5.1%, Fantasy 4.6%, 2D 4.6%
- #33 Faction Reticent
75% 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 58.8%, Hack and Slash 26.3%, Action 4.9%, 2D 4.1%, Fantasy 3.2%
- #34 Museful
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nostalgicat
Windows
Museful is a colour-fuelled 2D Metroidvania. Paint your surroundings as a little lizard exploring a huge hand-crafted world, and restore emotion to a monochrome continent as you discover your true colours.
Why similar: Metroidvania 56.5%, Hand-drawn 13%, Colorful 8%, 2D 7.5%, Action 4.1%
- #35 Emberbane
74% matchMixed49% of 95 reviews2026
Dev: Hamlet Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Four elements. One destiny. Embark on an elemental journey inspired by tales of balance and power, reborn as a Metroidvania adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.7%, Mythology 24.8%, Hack and Slash 20.4%, Action 3.5%, Combat 3.4%
- #36 Recital of the Heart
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Honeypot Games LLC
Windows · Linux
Adventure game with a focus on story and exploration. Experiment with many weapons, abilities, and modifications as you delve into a world of imagination. Help brave knight Gregory fight through labyrinths and villains with the fairy Kand. Heed his wise words, or throw caution (and him) to the wind!
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.2%, Mythology 30.6%, Hack and Slash 17.4%, 2D 4.3%, Fantasy 4.1%
- #37 The Tale of LUMI
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GamerXP Studio
Windows · Mac
The Tale of LUMI is a fast paced, metroidvania inspired, action game. Collect powers from Gods and Heroes. Upgrade your Skills. Defeat unyielding enemies. Explore LUMI and unveil the secrets that lie within this puzzling Kingdom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 50.9%, Mythology 29.8%, Fantasy 6.9%, Action 4.4%, 2D 3.3%
- #38 Dungeon Dot Ruby
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: IIShots Entertainment
Windows
Delve into the Master Dungeon as you explore the unyielding tunnels from a top-down view or hop and bop through expansive caverns in 2d-sidescrolling action! Danger and discovery are to be found wherever you are in this retro-style adventure!
Why similar: Metroidvania 59%, Hack and Slash 26.4%, Action 5.3%, Combat 4.3%, Adventure 2.8%
- #39 ReSetna
71% matchVery Positive83% of 174 reviews2025
Dev: Today's GamesPub: Module16
Windows
What’s left of humanity are minds trapped in circuits. You are awaken as ReSetna, a warrior on a mission to rescue last human remnants. Explore seven hostile zones, face seven brutal bosses and evolve through a unique upgrade system. Uncover horrifying truth and decide if the future is worth saving.
Why similar: Metroidvania 84.8%, Action 7.1%, Adventure 4.3%, Indie 3.7%
- #40 The Instruments Of Faith: Padua's Destiny
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Boss Battle Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Instruments Of Faith Padua's Destiny is an epic apocalyptic 2D pixel Metroidvania fantasy action-adventure video game. Journey through the Universe as Young Padua, one of the 7 Guardian protectors of the Universe, to restore the balance of Good over Evil before it is too late!
Why similar: Metroidvania 52.4%, Mythology 23.6%, Fantasy 6.4%, Action 6.2%, 2D 6%
- #41 Maelstrom
73% 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 69.1%, 2D 7.7%, Fantasy 7.2%, Action 6.2%, Adventure 4%
- #42 8Doors: Arum's Afterlife Adventure
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,561 reviews2021
Dev: Rootless StudioPub: NEOWIZ
Windows
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 71.9%, Hand-drawn 8.2%, Action 7.4%, Adventure 4.9%, Indie 3.8%
- #43 Matachín
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jenofonte
Windows
Matachin, is a 2D video game of Metroidvania-type platforms, with digital illustration and its own music from the Pasto region in Colombia. Your goal is embark on a fantastic adventure full of mysteries for rescue a whole town from sadness releasing the spirit of carnival.
Why similar: Metroidvania 52.6%, Mythology 28.2%, 2D 6%, Adventure 6%, Fantasy 5.1%
- #44 Spirit Fusion
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lumforge
Windows
Spirit Fusion is a metroidvania about flexible elemental combos. You are Sir Arthur, master of flame, retired to your village—until someone starts hunting your brothers-in-arms—the elemental knights. The murders continue. Who’s behind it?
Why similar: Metroidvania 60.8%, Hand-drawn 11%, Action 7.6%, Adventure 5.7%, 2D 4.8%
- #45 Rising Fox
70% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Team Spark
Windows
Embark on an unforgettable adventure. Explore a mysterious world, uncover the secrets of the Zoodiacs, and face a threat that could destroy everything. Save your village as you dive into a story where nothing is as it seems.
Why similar: Metroidvania 59.9%, Hack and Slash 15.9%, Action 5.9%, Colorful 5.5%, Fantasy 4.7%
- #46 Alpha Sorcerer
70% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2023
Dev: Corey Hardman
Windows
An elite sorcerer king with forgotten magical powers mysteriously reappears in a bloody quest for revenge in the supreme action platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 49.6%, Hack and Slash 25.1%, Hand-drawn 9%, 2D 5.1%, Colorful 4.9%
- #47 Filiy Eclipse
69% 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 65%, Hack and Slash 11.4%, Action 6.8%, 2D 6.4%, Adventure 4.2%
- #48 Amalu, Wells between worlds
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: IndieTech Studio
Windows
Amalu: Wells Between Worlds is a pixel-art 2D platformer, and Metroidvania blending Atmospheric exploration, Spell-casting puzzle mechanics, Amazigh/North African mythology and an emotional storytelling
Why similar: Metroidvania 55.8%, Mythology 18.6%, Hand-drawn 7.7%, Action 5%, 2D 4.7%
- #49 The Waste Land
72% matchMixed51% of 102 reviews2014
Dev: FledermausPub: Digital Tribe
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
The Waste Land, a "metroidvania" style side-scroller inspired by T.S. Eliot’s poem of the same name, puts players in the role of a fallen king who must find his way to right the wrongs caused by his own failings.
Why similar: Metroidvania 75.9%, Action 11%, Adventure 7.3%, Indie 5.7%
- #50 Zoria and the Cursed Land
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AllFenomPub: Shady Corner Games
Windows
You play as Zoria Dunne, half orc adventurer (human/orc), eager to explore the world. Take your time exploring the ruins, forest and caves looking for your lost friends.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.4%, Mythology 28.5%, Hack and Slash 16.6%, Combat 4.4%, 2D 4.4%
- #51 7th Domain:Tree of Chaos Prologue
68% matchVery Positive84% of 75 reviews2024
Dev: Lightimpact
Windows
"7th Domain" is a horizontal version action game derived from Roguelike Metroidvania combined with treasure grinding gameplay. You will play a child of destiny who repairs the world and finds the truth of the broken world. You will grow in battle and challenge the unknown and hidden forces.
Why similar: Metroidvania 64.8%, Hack and Slash 18.2%, Action 7.7%, Combat 3.8%, Adventure 3.1%
- #52 Yokai Tales: Fox
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Silkroad Studios
Windows
Yokai Tales: Fox blends parkour precision with dynamic combat in a mythological Silkpunk-inspired world, delivering a deep Action RPG where movement mastery shapes your fate.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.7%, Mythology 33.8%, Hack and Slash 19.7%, Action 3.8%, Fantasy 3%
- #53 Garm Ruins
67% matchPositive98% of 45 reviews2024
Dev: kiukiu
Windows
An exploration-type action game in which "Fluffy Girl Doge" is the main character. Get the skills of "Doge" and explore the unknown ancient ruins.
Why similar: Metroidvania 76.9%, Action 12.5%, 2D 8.8%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #54 Ethereal Odyssey
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: KU3 Dev
Windows · Linux
Explore a dreamscape, rich with magic, hidden secrets and mysterious creatures.
Why similar: Metroidvania 56.7%, Hand-drawn 13.3%, Action 9.3%, Colorful 6.2%, Adventure 5.7%
- #55 Sinner's Tavern
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WoolCat Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Sinner's Tavern is a metroidvania, focused on fast paced combat and interactions with quirky characters. Inspired by the Dante’s Inferno, help Oscar and his grandpa escape while they announce that Satan's tavern... is now open!
Why similar: Metroidvania 51.6%, Mythology 28.1%, Fantasy 5.2%, 2D 5.2%, Action 3.7%
- #56 Cathedral
68% 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 80.1%, Action 7.8%, Adventure 4.7%, Indie 3.8%, 2D 3.6%
- #57 Shards of Memories
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Iron Twelve Games
Windows
Shards of Memories is a hand-drawn Metroidvania where defeated enemies leave behind memories that carry their abilities. Equip these memories strategically, shape your own combat style, and explore a fractured world marked by its past.
Why similar: Metroidvania 61.8%, Hand-drawn 16.8%, Action 5.4%, Fantasy 4.2%, Indie 3.2%
- #58 Blightseeker
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hypernoodle Games
Windows
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 69.4%, Hack and Slash 10.8%, Colorful 6.3%, Adventure 5.4%, Fantasy 4.2%