Games Like Etherland Saga

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 31%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Action RPG 9.4%, Platformer 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%

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 33.6%, Side Scroller 18.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Action RPG 8.8%, RPG 8.7%

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 33.4%, Platformer 10.1%, Action RPG 9.8%, Lore-Rich 9%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%

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 34.7%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Action RPG 8.1%, Lore-Rich 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%

Explore the depths below a remote mountain town in this procedurally-generated Adventure Platformer. Taking inspiration from hack 'n slash dungeon crawlers and Metroidvania-style platformers, Chasm will immerse you in a fantasy world full of exciting treasure, deadly enemies, and abundant secrets.

Why similar: Metroidvania 50.5%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Platformer 8.5%, RPG 7%

From Matt Kap and Simon Parzer ("The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth"), Castle In The Darkness 2 drops players into a brand-new adventure! Explore a vast world and overcome the darkness in this fun and fast-paced adventure!

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.7%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Action RPG 12.3%, Platformer 9.5%, RPG 7.7%

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 36.8%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Platformer 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Magic 6.9%

Shadows Labyrinth – is a gloomy metroidvania with RPG mechanics. Chop, conjure and survive in a perpetual darkness filled with monsters, traps and betrayal.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.7%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Platformer 11%, RPG 8.7%, Action RPG 6.9%

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 33%, Side Scroller 18.7%, Platformer 11.8%, Exploration 7.3%, Magic 6.9%

Tim-Tim the Gnome must journey through mysterious dungeons to find his kidnapped girlfriend while battling fierce monsters with dubious origins.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.2%, Side Scroller 15%, Platformer 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Fantasy 7.5%

Begin your adventure in Shattered Divinities to reveal the truth! Traverse the land where deities have perished, explore abandoned divine realms, battle mutated monsters, gather divine power to awaken your strength, and unveil the truth behind the deities’ fall.

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.7%, Platformer 11.7%, RPG 6.4%, Action RPG 5.9%, Magic 4.5%

Catmaze is a fairy metroidvania inspired by Slavic myths. Age-old tales will come to life in the unforgettable adventure of Alesta, a sorceress whose courage guides her through mysterious paths and dark forests in search of the lost road to Nav, the world of the dead.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.8%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Action RPG 10.2%, Lore-Rich 10%, Platformer 8.6%

"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 43.6%, Action RPG 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Platformer 8.4%, Action 5.6%

A mini metroidvania game about a small but very courageous slime going on an adventure, featuring colorful pixelated visuals and chiptune songs.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.4%, Side Scroller 19.8%, Action RPG 10.7%, Platformer 9.6%, Exploration 6.5%

A retro-inspired 2D action-adventure where exploration, combat, and classic pixel art come together in a mysterious interconnected world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.2%, Action RPG 15.4%, Side Scroller 10.9%, RPG 10%, Exploration 8.8%

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 27.8%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Lore-Rich 12%, Platformer 8.4%, Magic 7.2%

Feudal Alloy is an epic action adventure with fish-controlled medieval robots! Explore an unusual medieval world with a fish-controlled robot, Attu. Improve your combat techniques and skills by smashing many kinds of mechanical creatures in a beautiful hand-drawn world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.5%, Action RPG 10.3%, RPG 10%, Side Scroller 9.5%, Platformer 7.9%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.7%, RPG 11.8%, Fantasy 8.7%, Story Rich 7.7%, Atmospheric 6.9%

Explore a lost and abandoned temple and find what secrets lie within. Rift Drifter is a 2D action-adventure platformer, with Metroidvania and RPG elements, a rich story, and a hint of souls-like combat.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.1%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Action RPG 11.2%, Platformer 9%, Magic 6.6%

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 30.4%, Side Scroller 15%, Lore-Rich 10.3%, Magic 8.4%, Platformer 7.7%

Old Ninja: Underworld is a 2D pixel-art Metroidvania action game where an aging ninja explores a chaotic underground world. Battle through a bizarre mix of enemies with no apparent connection, strengthen your ninja, and challenge the boss lurking deep below.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.3%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Action RPG 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Action 7.8%

Rediscover this great Metroidvania game in a brand new version with a lot of features and improvements! Run in a vast world full of mysteries and action in this Metroidvania-style game inspired by the classics of the 16-bit era.

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.7%, Platformer 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, RPG 9.2%, Action 5.2%

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 35.2%, Lore-Rich 12.9%, Platformer 11%, Magic 9.9%, Exploration 7%

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 45%, Side Scroller 13%, Lore-Rich 9.5%, Platformer 8.9%, Exploration 5.5%

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 61.5%, Platformer 10.9%, RPG 7.1%, Side Scroller 4.4%, Action 4.3%

Being & Becoming is an atmospheric metroidvania, set in a dying kingdom held together only by the collective dream of thousands of would-be martyrs. Fate itself is against you as The Word’s prophecy unfolds. Rewrite your place within The Word or become a scripted part of this horrible revelation.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Action RPG 10.3%, Platformer 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%

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 38.6%, Action RPG 12.2%, Platformer 10.9%, RPG 8.9%, Exploration 8.9%

Legend of Gaia: Rebirth is a Metroidvania action game. Three forces collide across the continent of Eterna: the Divine Empire, the Gaia Faction, and the forces of Sin. Descend into Mount Olympus and recover the shattered fragments of the Rebirth Relic.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.4%, Side Scroller 23.3%, Action RPG 12.2%, RPG 7.2%, Magic 4.5%

Runic Curse Remastered is a thrilling action RPG Metroidvania that transports you to a cursed island. Explore dark and diverse locations, battle hordes of enemies and mighty bosses. Forge your own playstyle by combining various weapons with magical runes to overcome all challenges.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39%, Side Scroller 10.9%, RPG 8.4%, Platformer 7.5%, Action RPG 7.5%

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 36.7%, Side Scroller 19%, Platformer 9%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Exploration 7%

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 34.3%, Action RPG 15.4%, RPG 13.7%, Action 8.1%, Exploration 7.6%

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 44.6%, Platformer 12.4%, Action RPG 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, RPG 8.7%

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 43.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Exploration 7.6%, Fantasy 6.8%, Story Rich 6.4%

Forge your own path in dead castle! This is a roguelike(roguelite), metroidvania inspired, action RPG game. An epic action adventure through a vast sprawling, ever-changing castle, explore twisting caverns and dark forest in order to save the “princess” who was captured by the evil.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.5%, Side Scroller 23.1%, Platformer 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Indie 8.4%

A game about saving a dying planet.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.5%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Platformer 9.4%, RPG 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%

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 44.1%, Platformer 14.9%, Exploration 9.2%, Side Scroller 7.7%, Action 5.9%

Fly, fight, and evolve in a seamless 2.5D world. Absorb enemies to craft builds, unlock spells, and harness Mystic Natures. Equip and manage memories in your Mind Inventory to reshape both your powers and the way the story unfolds.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Lore-Rich 11.3%, Action RPG 10.3%, Platformer 8.9%

"Charlie from the swamp" is a metroidvania game about little frog in a big world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.4%, Action RPG 13.3%, Platformer 10.6%, Lore-Rich 8.8%, RPG 7.7%

"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 33.2%, Side Scroller 18%, Platformer 9%, Magic 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%

A mysterious journey across a collapsing island. Reforge a lost blade, defeat ancient giants, and uncover the truth about your past. Save the island before it’s too late.

Why similar: Side Scroller 23.6%, Metroidvania 23.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Action RPG 10.2%, Platformer 9.5%

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 34.9%, Side Scroller 19.8%, Action RPG 14.2%, RPG 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%

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 40.9%, Lore-Rich 16.1%, Platformer 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Fantasy 7.1%

Elliot Quest is an adventure/RPG where players explore the mysterious Urele island in search of an ancient demon. With 5 dungeons to conquer, 16 bosses to defeat, and countless treasures to discover and hidden areas. Well-balanced gameplay easy to pick up but challenging to master.

Why similar: Metroidvania 50.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, RPG 11.8%, Platformer 9.5%, Action 7.2%

Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.6%, Platformer 14.7%, RPG 8%, Side Scroller 6.7%, Action 5.6%

Beaked Buccaneer is a 2D mini metroidvania full of treasures and pirates that tells the story of a parrot who wants to become a pirate legend!

Why similar: Metroidvania 34%, Side Scroller 20.8%, Action RPG 12.3%, Platformer 10.5%, RPG 7.1%

Daniel was just an average guy. He was a great videogame player, a big fan of sci-fi movies, and a novice RPG player. In the midst of an RPG, he was teleported to a castle. At first, Daniel believed that he was having a massive hallucination.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.3%, RPG 16.1%, Platformer 12.1%, Side Scroller 5.9%, Fantasy 4.5%

Get portal-napped to an alternate version of The United States 2000 years in the future. Travel the 16-bit landscape of MURICA on a search for the way home; and maybe save the past while you're at it.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.6%, Side Scroller 21.2%, Action RPG 13.1%, Platformer 11.1%, RPG 6.9%

Explore, fight, and discover new spells and abilities in the world of Shifted Heart! Acquire an assortment of spells, customize your loadout to your liking, and save the world from certain doom.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.9%, Side Scroller 19%, Lore-Rich 10.2%, Platformer 8.5%, Exploration 6.3%

Battle of Gods: Earth vs Sea is a 2D platform game inspired by Vietnamese myth. Destroying monsters, tracing treasures, overcoming challenges... to marry a beautiful princess.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.7%, Side Scroller 18.2%, Platformer 11.3%, RPG 7.5%, Action RPG 6.9%

Explore, solve enigmas and fight mutated creatures in a 2D narrative-driven metroidvania with pets, set on the rooftops and the undergrounds of a flooded countryside, enriched by cinematic cutscenes, diverse scenography and memorable characters.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.7%, Lore-Rich 15.7%, Platformer 10.7%, Side Scroller 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%

Emilia's life turns into chaos as her family members disappear, one by one. Forced to put her trust in a wolf spirit, Emilia sets off to search the land while pressured into feeding a monstrous power. Will the enigmatic figure she encounters offer guidance, or is Emilia diving head-first into peril?

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.7%, Side Scroller 23.7%, Platformer 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%, Action 5.2%

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%, Platformer 13.1%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Fantasy 8.2%, Atmospheric 6.3%

A 2D mini action RPG about Runnyk, a viking who goes on a journey for the Four Magical Runes to find a way to save his beloved.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.4%, Side Scroller 19%, Action RPG 12.6%, Platformer 11%, RPG 8%

A 2D pixel-like Metrovania game, exploring the game world with a unique atmosphere. In a mysterious and huge tree world, as time goes by, trees and plants have withered, the ecology has become worse, life has become scarce, and who will save the world that is about to break.

Why similar: Metroidvania 50.6%, RPG 12.9%, Platformer 11.1%, Action 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%

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 47.8%, Action RPG 16%, RPG 10%, Action 6.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 44%, Side Scroller 23.8%, Platformer 10.9%, Exploration 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%

Run, gun and explore an open undercity in this otherworldly non-linear Metroidvania adventure about the Old Gods, strange creatures and the remnants of a lost world!

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.4%, Side Scroller 12.7%, Platformer 11%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Exploration 5.7%

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 32.6%, Side Scroller 15%, Action RPG 13.4%, Platformer 10.7%, RPG 9%