Games Like Ethereal Odyssey

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 39%, Platformer 9.4%, Adventure 8.4%, Family Friendly 8.2%, Exploration 7.5%

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 40.7%, Hand-drawn 12.3%, Exploration 10.7%, Platformer 9.2%, Adventure 6.7%

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: Metroidvania 37.5%, Platformer 9.3%, Family Friendly 8.3%, Adventure 8.1%, Exploration 7.9%

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 47.3%, Action 13.2%, Adventure 12.3%, Platformer 8.9%, Hand-drawn 7.6%

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 30.5%, Action 12.3%, Adventure 11.6%, Platformer 8.4%, Hand-drawn 8.3%

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 44.8%, Adventure 13.2%, Exploration 10.3%, Platformer 10.2%, Action 5.8%

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 44.5%, Hand-drawn 16.8%, Action 9.9%, Adventure 8.9%, Story Rich 6.6%

Take flight and glide through a breathtaking world in this visually stunning platformer, where you play as a lost owlet searching for its family in a vast and perilous forest.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.8%, Adventure 13.1%, Platformer 10.7%, Action 10.1%, Atmospheric 7.3%

Little Nemo and his friends return for a hand-animated metroidvania adventure! Explore magical dream worlds with Nemo, the Princess of Slumberland, the mischievious Flip, and royal guard Peony as they try to stop the Nightmare Fiends from ruling over dreams forever.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.1%, Exploration 13.5%, Hand-drawn 10.3%, Platformer 9.6%, Family Friendly 8.7%

Switch, adapt, and evolve in Phaze Shift, an action-platformer Metroidvania. Swap between two characters, fuse upgrades to forge new abilities, battle mechanized bosses, and explore a sleeping digital world in a hand-drawn diorama-style 2D adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.9%, Platformer 10.8%, Action 10.1%, Hand-drawn 8.7%, Adventure 8.4%

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 41.7%, Exploration 12.6%, Platformer 12.2%, Adventure 11.8%, Action 11.8%

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 41.1%, Adventure 14.9%, Action 13.9%, Hand-drawn 10.5%, Platformer 9.9%

Gauntlet Force: RotM is a metroidvania-lite action-brawler platformer. Fight brutally against an army of silly robots while ascending the interconnected Fortress of Doom. Collect upgrades and evolve your weapon to slay your way through bizzarre and evil villains.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.4%, Adventure 14.7%, Action 13%, Platformer 11%, Hand-drawn 9.9%

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 41%, Action 18.9%, Adventure 16.2%, Hand-drawn 11.7%, Story Rich 4.4%

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 30.3%, Action 13.7%, Platformer 11.6%, Adventure 11.3%, Exploration 9.7%

Misspell is a 2D atmospheric Metroidvania about magic and mysteries of the past. Uncover the secrets of an island risen from the ashes of a catastrophe and master a magical living vine that changes the way you fight and explore. Every step tells a story — every enemy echoes the mistakes of the past.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.8%, Hand-drawn 12.8%, Platformer 9.6%, Action 8.2%, Exploration 8.1%

This metroidvania inspired game lets you discover a fascinating world full of monsters, secrets and mysteries!

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.4%, Action 11.7%, Hand-drawn 10.8%, Story Rich 9.4%, Adventure 9.2%

Unravel the mysteries of these forgotten lands in a hand-drawn, narrative-driven 2D action-adventure, as a white-robed girl awakens in the depths of an abandoned world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.7%, Hand-drawn 14.6%, Platformer 9.8%, Adventure 8.7%, Exploration 7.6%

Hunter’s Legacy is an old-school 2D single-player Metroidvania platformer where you control Ikki, a fierce kitty skilled with twin swords and a bow, better known as the Great Huntress of Un'Amak.

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.9%, Action 17.5%, Adventure 15.8%, Platformer 14.2%, Indie 3.6%

Explore a dream world as the iconic Little Nemo, armed with toys, candy, and stuffed animals in this cute & colorful Metroidvania adventure. Experience NES-era platformer gameplay in a vast, non-linear world that has been hand-animated frame-by-frame, as you unlock new abilities to progress.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.5%, Hand-drawn 14.1%, Family Friendly 11.5%, Exploration 10.5%, Platformer 6.8%

An ancient evil has been set loose, and Jonathan cursed in the process. Jonathan must now collect seven holy grails from around all of Egypt to cleanse himself of the curse of Sehur the First. Be delighted by the quirky humor, charming characters, and the beautifully designed world, in Pharaoh Rebirth+!

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.3%, Action 23.5%, Adventure 21.1%, Platformer 9.6%, Indie 4.6%

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 39.9%, Hand-drawn 12.9%, Adventure 10%, Exploration 8.5%, Action 7.8%

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 59.1%, Action 13.5%, Platformer 13%, Adventure 11.6%, Indie 2.9%

Unravel the mystery uncovered by a remote interplanetary mining operation. What did they find? What threat does it pose? And ultimately, what does it truly mean to be a hero?

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.3%, Adventure 20.6%, Action 18.7%, Platformer 8.7%, Indie 4.7%

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 42.2%, Platformer 11.2%, Exploration 10.8%, Hand-drawn 9.2%, Adventure 8.7%

Fall of Gorithia: Nym's Fate is a 2D action adventure set in the ancient land of Gorithia. Go from simple thief to magic wielding warrior as you battle your way through the fallen kingdom on your quest to find your lost brother in this sprawling fantasy world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.5%, Exploration 10.2%, Platformer 9.5%, Action 8.9%, Adventure 8.2%

In Demon Peak, you play as the nameless warrior, trapped inside the depths of an unholy Mountain. Explore the mysterious and perilous enviroments, fight against a multitude of different enemies and gather magical abilities to overcome the Mountain's evil inhabitants.

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.4%, Action 19.8%, Adventure 17.9%, Platformer 8.1%, Indie 3.9%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.1%, Family Friendly 10.5%, Exploration 10.2%, Platformer 8.1%, Action 7%

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 50.9%, Action 14.7%, Adventure 13.1%, Hand-drawn 10.2%, Platformer 7.7%

Restore harmony as shapeshifting demigod Maui on an adventure to save his island home from all-consuming darkness in this epic 2D open-world Metroidvania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.1%, Action 24.3%, Adventure 22.9%, Platformer 9.6%, Indie 5%

A compact, action-driven metroidvania. Explore a mysterious island and recover five fragments of a fallen meteor containing a rare and powerful mineral. Designed to be completed in under two hours, with all the exploration, progression, and challenge fans of the genre expect.

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.7%, Hand-drawn 16.5%, Exploration 12%, Action 7.9%, Colorful 6.6%

Play as BANX, a hero wielding a balloon as his weapon... and head? In this hand-animated action adventure set in a solar-punk world, take on hundreds of enemies in fast-paced, free-flow combat, fight an epic cast of bosses, and freely bounce through a stunning, dense, and vertical city.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35%, Action 17.1%, Adventure 14.7%, Platformer 10.4%, Hand-drawn 10%

Sandbox Metroidvania. No words. Life and drifting autumn leaves with adorable catgirls! . ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.2%, Hand-drawn 15.1%, Action 11.4%, Adventure 11.3%, Exploration 5.8%

Guide a lonely fox through a vast interconnected world of a mysterious planet Vulpis in this Metroidvania-style game. Explore non-linear paths, unlock new abilities, fight enemies, overcome obstacles, and unravel the planet's mysteries to find a way back home.

Why similar: Metroidvania 50.3%, Platformer 12%, Action 10.5%, Adventure 10.4%, Exploration 9.8%

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 44%, Action 12.8%, Adventure 12.6%, Platformer 11%, Exploration 7.2%

Dive into a short story about stranded rebel fighting for his survival on a foreign mysterious planet which is a spaceship graveyard. Encounter scavengers fighting for valuable ship parts. Meet other survivors -help others to help yourself. An action platformer with metroidvania elements.

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.2%, Action 20.6%, Platformer 13.6%, Adventure 6.1%, Story Rich 5.8%

Explore a mysterious island in this beautiful hand-drawn side-scrolling adventure. Befriend the characters you meet in order to learn new abilities that let you reach new areas. Story, visuals, game design and music by FreddeGredde.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.7%, Hand-drawn 14.2%, Exploration 10.4%, Platformer 9.8%, Adventure 8.7%

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 36.7%, Platformer 11.5%, Adventure 9.5%, Story Rich 7.8%, Action 7.6%

Discover the power of healing through the pursuit of mastery in the art of waterbending. Learn new skills, explore a living world full of riddles and mysteries that plague the peace between the material and spiritual world. A hand-drawn 2d platformer inspired by digital oil painting.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.4%, Platformer 10.2%, Adventure 9.1%, Exploration 9%, Action 8.7%

Pain-T is an exploration-driven metroidvania where color is your greatest weapon. Restore a world drained of paint, overcome hostile creatures, unlock colorfull powers, reveal hidden paths, and paint your own destiny.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.5%, Exploration 14.7%, Action 10.1%, Colorful 8.1%, Adventure 7.3%

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 43.3%, Hand-drawn 16.6%, Action 10.2%, Adventure 7.4%, Exploration 7.3%

Embark on an epic action adventure by unraveling the mystery of the Elder Seed and save the world from falling into chaos. Journey with Milo through colorful handcrafted lands, forests, caves and dungeons. Forge new weapons and encounter strange creatures who will help you throughout your journey.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.5%, Action 11.6%, Adventure 10.6%, Family Friendly 10.5%, Platformer 10.5%

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 54.2%, Action 21.3%, Adventure 20%, Indie 4.5%

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 39.8%, Exploration 13.4%, Action 9.6%, Platformer 8.8%, Hand-drawn 7.8%

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 44.3%, Hand-drawn 11%, Platformer 10.8%, Adventure 10.1%, Action 9.6%

Story driven Metroidvania-ish challenging platformer with cute hand-drawn graphics and a focus on exploration.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.1%, Exploration 13.1%, Platformer 9.9%, Action 9.7%, Adventure 7.6%

Inspired by classic shooters like Gunstar Heroes, Metal Slug, and Contra, Greedy Guns brings the run-and-gun formula into the 21st Century! Help these greedy mercenaries survive their most epic contract yet. Explore, explode, survive!

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.6%, Action 21.7%, Adventure 20.4%, Platformer 11.3%, Indie 4.6%

Help Tom hack-and-slash his way though a dream from which he cannot wake up. A hand-drawn action-adventure through a dreamy world filled with fleshy monsters, insane situations and strangers that needs help.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.3%, Exploration 10.5%, Hand-drawn 9.6%, Platformer 8.3%, Family Friendly 7.9%

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 49.2%, Exploration 11.7%, Action 10.2%, Platformer 10%, Adventure 8.3%

You're trapped, alone and cold on a distant planet. Pursued by a droid with only one purpose: killing everything. You must find an escape. Explore the hostile environment, find secret upgrades and new weapons, and finally make your escape from this dark, hostile planet...

Why similar: Metroidvania 54%, Action 19.8%, Platformer 14.3%, Exploration 11.9%

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 40.7%, Exploration 10.7%, Action 10.6%, Adventure 9.7%, Platformer 8.3%

In this Insanely Twisted, 2-D action-adventure game, explore unique environments and battle bizarre creatures.

Why similar: Metroidvania 60.3%, Adventure 11.9%, Action 11.6%, Exploration 10%, 2D 3.1%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.6%, Action 12.8%, Platformer 11%, Adventure 10.7%, Exploration 7.5%

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 46.6%, Exploration 11.7%, Action 10.2%, Platformer 8.9%, Adventure 8.7%

In Super Panda Adventures, you play as the brave panda-knight Fu, who is about to finish his training to become the new guardian of the Princess. At the same day of the big celebration party, some uninvited Robots show up to conquer the planet and take the Princess away in their Space Ships!

Why similar: Metroidvania 52.8%, Platformer 17.4%, Action 12.7%, Adventure 12%, Indie 3.1%

Phantom Rend is an intense Action-Adventure! Where you Find Your Ways through a Vast phantom Infested Island nation, wage Epic battles against formidable foes, Upgrade your skills and items, Uncover ancient secrets, Meet and befriend creatures of all walks of life.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.6%, Exploration 11.4%, Hand-drawn 10%, Action 7.8%, Adventure 7.1%

Sinweaver is a 2D Metroidvania Lite that has you cutting your way through fallen angels and cultists alike as you fight your way through hell to escape a grim afterlife. Explore levels and an interactive overworld map to uncover the worlds secrets and why heavens mightiest have fallen to darkness.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.3%, Action 19.2%, Adventure 16.5%, Platformer 12.4%, Exploration 11.4%

Lured by a vengeful spirit of a defeated witch, our 16-bit hero, and his friends, find themselves trapped on a mysterious island full of deadly sorceresses! What heinous plans does this gruesome Witch have for him? And what is the true origin of the island?

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.7%, Action 23.8%, Adventure 22.4%, Indie 5.1%, 2D 5%

Potata: Foxy Tale is a fairy tale themed platformer adventure game in a beautiful world of dark forests. Your goal is to restore the balance and assemble the fragments of the Woodland Spirit.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.3%, Hand-drawn 14%, Platformer 11.2%, Adventure 10.8%, Action 7.6%

Carry your life as a fragile crown in Crownless! An epic action adventure built for exploration and punchy combat. Explore a vast hand-crafted 2D world, uncover forgotten realms, and dash, swim, and forge your way through the unknown.

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.5%, Exploration 11.8%, Platformer 11.7%, Action 11.3%, Adventure 10.1%