- #1 Filiy Eclipse
74% 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 40.6%, Action RPG 19.1%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, RPG 5.3%, Pixel Graphics 4.3%
- #2 A Song in Elyel Nalore
74% 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 40%, Action RPG 19.1%, 2D Platformer 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Magic 5.5%
- #3 Aldebaran Legend
75% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Solitude Games
Windows
In a village located to the south, there is one of the twelve guardians, the warrior of Leo, known for his determination in combat and number of victories. Our hero will be responsible for finding the mystical artifacts, to prevent the kingdom from being bathed in blood and darkness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30%, Action RPG 19%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, RPG 7.5%, Exploration 7.5%
- #4 Cathedral: Crow's Curse
73% 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 29.5%, Stealth 15.3%, Action RPG 11.5%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Exploration 7.1%
- #5 Echoes of the Outworlder
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Outworlder LLC
Windows
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 39%, 2D Platformer 15%, Exploration 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, Story Rich 7.2%
- #6 Charlie from the swamp
71% 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 27.4%, Action RPG 16.8%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Lore-Rich 9.7%, Exploration 6.5%
- #7 The Journey of Clinbo
71% 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 35.2%, Action RPG 15.7%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Exploration 9%, Magic 5.6%
- #8 Blessing Part I
68% 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 41.9%, Action RPG 18.6%, 2D Platformer 15.9%, RPG 6.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%
- #9 Frogreign
69% 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 35.5%, Action RPG 14.6%, Lore-Rich 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, 2D Platformer 6.8%
- #10 Dreadstone - The Immortal Prisoner
69% 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 37.8%, Action RPG 17.5%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, RPG 5.9%, Adventure 5.6%
- #11 The Forbidden Forest
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stone Studios
Windows
Jump, dash, and climb through a vibrant wilderness as three playable characters in this action-adventure metroidvania. Explore a sprawling interconnected map, master unique abilities, and face powerful foes, all while uncovering the mysteries of this war-stricken world and one special cub.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.2%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Lore-Rich 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Fantasy 6.1%
- #12 AlterMage
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: AlterTech
Windows
Explore a vast island citadel as an agile mage in a first-person spell-slinging sword-swinging metroidvania!
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.6%, Action RPG 18%, Stealth 11.1%, Magic 9%, Exploration 7.4%
- #13 OTHERSIDE: Untamed Words
67% 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 41.6%, Action RPG 14.9%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Lore-Rich 9.7%, Exploration 8.3%
- #14 Axel Quest
65% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: PowerSlash Studios
Windows · 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 35%, Action RPG 16.3%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Exploration 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%
- #15 Dokkalfar: The Ballads of Vivi the Dark Elf
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MegaQuest
Windows
Play as Vivi, a shadow-magic Dark Elf hunting a cult sorcerer in a dark fantasy action-adventure. Explore dangerous lands, master shadow powers, and decide how your enemies are defeated.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25%, Action RPG 16.5%, Lore-Rich 11.6%, Magic 10.5%, 2D Platformer 9.8%
- #16 Fall of Gorithia: Nym's Fate
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Myrwood Games
Windows
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 34.7%, Lore-Rich 15.6%, Magic 12%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Exploration 7.7%
- #17 Dusted Dusk
66% 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 44.9%, Action RPG 17.4%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Exploration 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%
- #18 Crown Of Silence
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nyro Interactive
Windows
Crown Of Silence is a 2D Metroidvania adventure with Souls-like mechanics set in a gothic world. Forge your own combat style with diverse equipment, challenge ruthless bosses, and uncover the dark secrets of a silenced kingdom through environmental storytelling.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.8%, 2D Platformer 13%, Action RPG 12.4%, Lore-Rich 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
- #19 魂途 Xoul
66% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Sounder Studio
Windows
Xoul is a uniquely styled 2D ARPG. You can use the game's distinctive "Custom Combo" feature to create your own chain attacks, defeat various enemies, experience diverse stories, unravel the mysteries of this world—and then make your choice.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.7%, Action RPG 16.4%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Lore-Rich 12.6%, RPG 5.2%
- #20 Earthblade
65% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Extremely OK Games, Ltd.
Windows
You are Névoa, an enigmatic child of Fate returning at long last to Earth, in this explor-action platformer from the creators of Celeste. Earthblade's lush pixel art world offers seamless exploration, challenging combat, and countless mysteries to pick apart.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.2%, Action RPG 16.4%, 2D Platformer 15.9%, Exploration 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 6%
- #21 Shattered Divinities
65% 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 44.6%, Action RPG 14.6%, Magic 7.2%, Exploration 5.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%
- #22 Torii: Beyond The Gates
65% 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 45.2%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, Action RPG 17.1%, RPG 5.8%, Story Rich 3.8%
- #23 The Siege and the Sandfox
63% matchMixed65% of 183 reviews2025
Dev: Cardboard SwordPub: PLAION
Windows
A 2D stealth Metroidvania with parkour platforming. Explore the majestic palace and ancient prisons of a kingdom under siege. Don the mantle of the legendary Sandfox as you venture into the ruins below, and discover the true threat from a sand-borne evil.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35%, Stealth 18.1%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, Story Rich 5%
- #24 Shadowed Journey 暗影归途
64% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 贪玩狗工作室
Windows
Shadowed Journey is a Metroidvania-like game, where the player plays a sword-cultivating disciple of a fairy sect, who secretly goes down the mountain to return home. However, in this Dharma-ending age, what awaits you is a journey to hell, and all you can rely on is your flying sword and your heart
Why similar: Metroidvania 31%, Lore-Rich 17.6%, Action RPG 15.5%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 7%
- #25 Fevercide
64% 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 31.2%, Action RPG 20%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Magic 9.8%, Exploration 7.4%
- #26 God Edge
66% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2022
Dev: Thomas Weaver Games
Windows
Travel across Azmra and slay barons using the God Edge; A sword capable of transferring power from the slain to the slayer!
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.9%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Action RPG 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, RPG 6.1%
- #27 AOI
65% 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 44%, Action RPG 14.1%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, RPG 5.4%
- #28 9 Years of Shadows
63% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,091 reviews2023
Dev: Halberd StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.6 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 38.2%, Action RPG 16.6%, Fantasy 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Lore-Rich 6.9%
- #29 Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores
61% matchVery Positive96% of 236 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 48.4%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Exploration 9.6%, Magic 8.2%, Action RPG 6%
- #30 Eystrandi
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Leiksmidr studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Battle powerful monsters, discover ancient artifacts, and forge your own path in Eystrandi, a 2D, Norse - inspired Metroidvania in which health is constantly draining, with the only thing between life and death being one's ability to reap health from their enemies.
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.2%, 2D Platformer 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Magic 6.1%, Story Rich 5.2%
- #31 Elowyn and the Stolen Souls
63% 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 40.9%, Action RPG 19.1%, 2D Platformer 16.5%, Exploration 9%, Magic 4.1%
- #32 Aeronesia
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Things by Filip
Windows
Aeronesia is a non-linear platform RPG with emphasis on exploration, combat, dialogue and quest-based progression. After an accident transports you and hundreds of other people into an alien world, it's up to you to find a way to survive and discover some means of getting back home.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27%, Action RPG 18.3%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Lore-Rich 11.1%, Exploration 6.6%
- #33 Malleus Maleficarum
63% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Hairgression
Windows
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 31.8%, Lore-Rich 13.3%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Magic 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
- #34 Shallow Blue(浅蓝计划)
62% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: TheDarkxOrlik
Windows
You are No. 13, a new game tester joining the Shallow Blue project. Following orders from your superiors, complete the testing of this mech game. But don't forget to maintain a healthy life and take care of the essential tasks that must be done.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.7%, Action RPG 19.8%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, RPG 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%
- #35 Auridia
60% matchVery Positive98% of 142 reviews2025
Dev: Norseboar Games
Windows · Mac
Explore an interconnected world full of platforming challenges in this short metroidvania. Reach new areas by swinging from ceilings, throwing bombs, bouncing off spikes, and more. Examine dozens of artifacts, commune with forgotten gods, and piece together what happened to Auridia.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.1%, Lore-Rich 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Exploration 10.1%, Atmospheric 6.7%
- #36 Horn of Balance
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Martijn den Hollander
Windows
Explore an intricate new world of secrets and adventure. Features solid 2D Zelda-like gameplay, 12 vast non-linear dungeons and a wholesome story about the young golem Linden.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37%, Action RPG 19.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Exploration 8.8%, Magic 8%
- #37 The Doomed Knight
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Holysoft StudiosPub: Holysoft GmbH
Windows
This metroidvania inspired game lets you discover a fascinating world full of monsters, secrets and mysteries!
Why similar: Metroidvania 43%, Story Rich 10.2%, Fantasy 10.1%, Action RPG 9.9%, Atmospheric 8.7%
- #38 Ollie and the Merchant of Dreams
61% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Lavadrop Entertainment
Windows
Ollie and the Merchant of Dreams is a 2D Metroidvania where you traverse a lore-rich world, summon monsters to your aid, ride a winged unicorn into battle, and unravel a story of duty and betrayal to free all of creation from chaos.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.5%, Action RPG 13.2%, Lore-Rich 12.6%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Magic 11.1%
- #39 Postknight World
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kurechii
Windows
Postknight World is a heartwarming 2D open-world RPG about slowing down and savouring the journey. As a Postknight, you travel across Prism, deliver knightmail, and connect with its people.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.4%, Action RPG 15.9%, Lore-Rich 14.7%, 2D Platformer 13%, Exploration 7.1%
- #40 Vegawon's Legacy
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DWS Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Vegawon's Legacy is a Metroidvania Action RPG set in a rich 2D pixel art world. With fluid combat mechanics, deep character development and a huge world to explore, players will witness the dramatic story of a king who loses his wife and child.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.1%, Action RPG 16.5%, Lore-Rich 13.7%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Fantasy 6.6%
- #41 Koko, the Last Leaf
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: JhunterPub: Singing Banana Dev
Windows · Mac · Linux
Delve into a mysterious world of Gods and magic as the last of the leaf kind. Fight epic battles for revenge against evil forces. Explore fantastical lands inhabited with magical creatures and peculiar allies. Search for the realm of the Gods and stop them from making a grave mistake.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.7%, Lore-Rich 18.2%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Magic 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%
- #42 Halchemist
60% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Team Flask
Windows
For Mercuri, a girl who fell into a fallen kingdom, everything is overwhelming. She digs deeper into the depths of the kingdom with the help of Golem Hando. Take down the enemies in front of you with TAG-ACTION that alternates between two characters and continue your exploration!
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.1%, Lore-Rich 20.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Fantasy 8.1%, 2D Platformer 7.1%
- #43 StellaStory
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ハコニワハコビヤ
Windows
A sudden crisis—the stars begin to lose their light. Before the world falls into darkness, a girl named Aries, born under the Aries sign, and a boy named Pisces, born under Pisces, rise to act. This is the story of a world of constellations, where stars are bound together.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.5%, Action RPG 20.2%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, Fantasy 6.6%
- #44 LUCID
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: The Matte Black StudioPub: Apogee Entertainment
Windows
Discover your own legend in LUCID. Platform through a crystalline world torn apart by calamity, absorb powerful abilities that expand movement and enhance combat against a diverse cast of enemies and bosses, all in gorgeous pixel art inspired by the golden age of 2D sidescrollers.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.7%, Lore-Rich 15.8%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Magic 9.4%, Exploration 6.6%
- #45 The Myth of a Godslayer
59% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2025
Dev: Team EZ
Windows
Follow Klain's mythical adventures in this top-down Action-RPG mixing combat, exploration, puzzles and platforming. Travel through the New World, explore forgotten dungeons, confront terrible foes and... become a Godslayer!
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.3%, Action RPG 16.3%, Lore-Rich 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%, Fantasy 7%
- #46 Brizo
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 朱展鹏Pub: 游龙翼道
Windows
DreamKiller is a 2D side-scrolling action game that combines strategy cards with intense combat. Control Irene as she navigates a world where dreams and reality merge, piecing together the shattered Dream Interpretation Codex. Use card-switching to unleash powerful skills in a Souls-like challenge.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32%, Lore-Rich 17.9%, Action RPG 14.3%, 2D Platformer 11%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
- #47 Castlevania Dominus Collection
59% matchVery Positive95% of 2,563 reviews2024
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Three incredible action adventure games from the Castlevania series have finally returned, for the first time! But wait, there's more! Haunted Castle Revisited, a redesigned version of the very first Castlevania arcade game, makes its debut!
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.2%, Action RPG 18.6%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Exploration 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
- #48 Adventure of Samsara
59% matchVery Positive95% of 58 reviews2025
Dev: Ilex GamesPub: Atari
Windows · Mac · Linux
A hero resurrected. A new Adventure. With stunning, 2D pixel art, Adventure of Samsara combines classic gameplay, a deeply connected world, and a heady, twisting narrative of death, rebirth and memory. Become the Solar Champion and restore balance to the multiverse.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.9%, Lore-Rich 14.9%, Action RPG 14.3%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Exploration 6.5%
- #49 Overbowed
60% matchVery Positive91% of 85 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 47.5%, 2D Platformer 15%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Magic 9.5%, Fantasy 6.4%
- #50 Sophie: Starlight Whispers
58% matchPositive98% of 40 reviews2026
Dev: Youth Gaming
Windows
Join Sophie on this adventure with deep storytelling and immersive graphics. Battle against monsters, explore the universe, unlock new spells, and discover why being different can be a superpower.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, Lore-Rich 19.2%, Magic 11.1%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
- #51 GoldFish Brain
64% 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 55.3%, 2D Platformer 17.1%, Action RPG 16.2%, Adventure 3.3%, Action 3.1%
- #52 Dreamdawn
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Custodio Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore surreal landscapes where dreams and reality intertwine. Battle manifestations of fear, uncover the secrets of an interconnected world, and awaken the truth buried within a fading mind in Dreamdawn, a mysterious top-down action-adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.8%, Action RPG 21.6%, Exploration 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, Atmospheric 7.5%
- #53 Chibits
61% 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 50.5%, 2D Platformer 18.8%, Exploration 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%, Story Rich 4.8%
- #54 Witchcrafter: Empire Legends
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Codeward
Windows · Mac · Linux
A systemic, dark fantasy metroidvania RPG where you are a young witchcrafter striving to control his power of 4 elements on a journey to find a mythical fifth one and save his kidnapped father. Your decisions count in this branching, thought-provoking story set in a vivid, murky world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.4%, Action RPG 18.2%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Magic 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%
- #55 Poor Lucas and the Evil Duke
62% 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 50%, 2D Platformer 18.8%, Action RPG 12.6%, RPG 6.4%, Action 4.9%
- #56 Elementallis
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AnKae GamesPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Top-down action-adventure with elemental magic gameplay. Guided by guilt, you embark on a journey to restore the elements in a dying world. Harness and master elemental powers to fight enemies, solve puzzles, and explore a vast world filled with ancient temples.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34%, Action RPG 21.3%, Exploration 8.2%, Magic 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
- #57 Little Mage
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Violoken
Windows
Little Mage is an action-packed 2D Metroidvania where you play as an Æther Mage in a beautifully hand-drawn, high fantasy world. Explore the shattered city of Hornedrose, unleash elemental magic, battle fearsome bosses, and uncover the secrets of a world on the brink of destruction.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23%, Action RPG 16.1%, Lore-Rich 15.8%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Magic 10.4%
- #58 Runic Winds
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GeccoBot
Windows
Runic Winds is a top-down action RPG about mastering rune magic through deliberate combat, exploration, and atmospheric dungeon crawling.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.8%, Magic 15%, Action RPG 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Story Rich 8.4%
- #59 Horde of Viscount
60% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Swiggins Studios
Windows
A metroidvania with: Both arcade and exploration areas - Use finite subweapons for advanced movement - Difficulty from casual up to souls-bourne-ring - Customize with equipment - Build your Town - Complete Quests - Having trouble on a stage? There are infinite lives; no game overs here!
Why similar: Metroidvania 42%, Action RPG 19.2%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, RPG 6.2%
- #60 RIN: The Last Child
60% matchMixed60% of 80 reviews2024
Dev: Space Fox GamesPub: Salient Games
Windows
Join RIN, the last child of the Creator, on a journey to restore order in a mystical world. Collect aspects and runes, craft spells, and confront powerful bosses - your transformed siblings. The fate of the world rests in your hands. Can you restore harmony to this enchanted realm?
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.1%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Exploration 8.4%, Magic 8.1%, Fantasy 6.5%