- #1 Croakspire
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lotus Arcade
Windows
Dive into a fortress labyrinth crawling with monsters, defending yourself with your... tongue? As a frog, it's your best bet to traverse this retro-inspired 2D metroidvania title. Collect treasures to gain permanent upgrades, discovering new areas of the massive interconnected map with them!
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.6%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Exploration 8.4%, Platformer 8%
- #2 Cloud Seeker
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MagniFish Studios
Windows
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 26.7%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Platformer 15.1%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Exploration 8.2%
- #3 The Elderseed
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Talebound Games
Windows
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 27.5%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Platformer 13.1%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Exploration 8.3%
- #4 Pain-T
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wheel Of Games
Windows
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 37.5%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Exploration 12.1%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Open World 8.1%
- #5 SHEEPO
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 561 reviews2020
Dev: Kyle Thompson
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 54%
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 37.8%, 2D Platformer 16.4%, Platformer 14.8%, Open World 9.5%, Exploration 9.2%
- #6 Earthblade
94% 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 34.8%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Platformer 12.2%, Exploration 9.8%, Action-Adventure 7.5%
- #7 Bread Adventure
93% matchPositive100% of 21 reviews2025
Dev: Wheafun Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Experience a adventure in a seamless world of food, where you play as a brave bread. Freely explore interconnected regions, uncover hidden secrets, collect items to enhance your abilities, tackle challenging stages, and defeat formidable foes.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.4%, 2D Platformer 17.8%, Platformer 14.7%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Fantasy 5.1%
- #8 Shadow King
92% matchPositive95% of 37 reviews2023
Dev: Johan PeitzPub: Apskeppet
Windows · Mac
Explore a mysterious castle in this pixel perfect metroidvania and take on the Shadow King! Upgrades, secrets, combat, and more!
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.5%, 2D Platformer 18.5%, Action-Adventure 12.5%, Platformer 7.8%, Open World 5.2%
- #9 Zombie Vampires
91% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: WILL LAWTONPub: TOP5STUDIOS
Windows
Help Argyle Van Helsing hunt down and destroy Dracula before he turns all the worlds vampires into Zombie Vampires. This creature feature Metroidvania adventure game is filled with classic monsters, wicked levels, and clever humor.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.7%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, Platformer 12.6%, Exploration 11.5%, Action-Adventure 8.5%
- #10 Dipod: The Foot Legacy
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CodingApe GamesPub: Vulpis Yazilim
Windows
A cursed clan.A female hero who making everyone tremble with fear, and a journey. Join Dipod’s adventure. Is this a punishment from Gods or is it just a rebel against Gods? If you were in Dipod’s shoes, what would you do?
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.6%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Platformer 14.9%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Action 6.8%
- #11 PATHFINDER 08
91% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: THIAGO COSTA MENDES
Windows
Pathfinder 08 is a fun and challenging adventure. It is a platform game with a focus on exploration and retro inspiration with some RPG elements.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.3%, 2D Platformer 19.1%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, Exploration 10.5%, Platformer 5.7%
- #12 MADO
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Drainage-GameStudio
Windows
The freedom here, or beyond the window.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.7%, Sandbox 16%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Platformer 9.6%, Exploration 9.4%
- #13 Maelstrom
89% 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 44.7%, 2D Platformer 17.4%, Platformer 8.8%, Action-Adventure 6.6%, Fantasy 5.9%
- #14 BLIGHTWRECK
88% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Mothware
Windows · Linux
Stuck at the bottom of the sea floor, escape a sunken ocean liner in this handcrafted 2D METROIDvania! Find powerful upgrades, and fight strange bosses. You may be isolated from your shipmates, but you're not alone...
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.4%, 2D Platformer 16.5%, Platformer 12.9%, Exploration 12%, Action-Adventure 8.9%
- #15 Sweet Dreams Dahlia
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 2357 Steps
Windows
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 41.2%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Platformer 11.7%, Exploration 9.9%, Action-Adventure 8.2%
- #16 Kaila: The Journey to the Underworld
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Igolito Arts Studios
Windows
Play as Kaila, a young girl determined to rescue her mother from the clutches of Graygar, the Grey Soul. Explore a vast world, uncover secrets, unlock powerful abilities, and face challenging bosses on a journey to the Underworld. Are you ready to defy Death itself?
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.9%, 2D Platformer 16.4%, Platformer 12.1%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Medieval 7.4%
- #17 Beyond Sentinel
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Embraceware
Windows · Mac · Linux
Beyond Sentinel will have you play as both Justin and Erica in horizontal shooter and metroidvania stages as you battle in space and explore the many levels of the Sentinel station.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.6%, Platformer 14.9%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Shooter 12.3%, Action-Adventure 11.6%
- #18 Garrison
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WKH
Windows · Mac · Linux
Traverse a broken empire to help the people and learn the truth. Discover items and combine them in new ways to destroy obstacles or enemies as you explore both side-scrolling and top-down perspective areas. Set out on an action/adventure journey.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.8%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Platformer 13.8%, Exploration 10.6%, Action-Adventure 9.1%
- #19 Solaris: Good Harvest
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Moving Pixels
Windows
A humble farmer sets out to rescue his chicken from monstrous abductors. Punch, slash, and parkour your way through elemental-infused chaos in this fast-paced 2D action-platformer!
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.5%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Platformer 15.1%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Action 7.1%
- #20 Dusted Dusk
84% 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 42.2%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Exploration 10.6%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Platformer 10%
- #21 Ariana and the Elder Codex
83% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International, Inc.
Windows
Ariana must restore the Codices and unravel the Library's hidden truths...
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.8%, Platformer 14.7%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Action-Adventure 10%, Exploration 6.4%
- #22 The Ramsey
82% matchVery Positive93% of 67 reviews2023
Dev: IKINAGAMES
Windows
The Ramsey is a 2D platformer that allows you to play as cute squirrel characters solving puzzles using various weapons. Explore maze-like islands and overcome difficult obstacles with the strongest squirrels in the universe.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.4%, 2D Platformer 15.9%, Platformer 15.3%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Exploration 9.1%
- #23 Tater Spud
82% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2022
Dev: Nate DeHart
Windows
Explore, fight, and platform through a world of deadly plants as a lone potato, Tater Spud, in search of powerups and the answers behind the flora that was once safe.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.4%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Platformer 12.5%, Exploration 9.3%, Action-Adventure 8.7%
- #24 Golden Knight
81% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2025
Dev: Guara Studios
Windows
Defeat the forces of darkness and bring peace back to the kingdom of Valerond in this action-packed mini metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.6%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Platformer 13.7%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Medieval 7.9%
- #25 Keena The Voidslayer
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Crowning Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A 2-D action adventure platformer where you can absorb and manipulate things with your friend Moku. You can use different abilities to explore and interact with the world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.6%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Platformer 12.9%, Exploration 9.6%, Action-Adventure 8.7%
- #26 Grav1ty
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Eduardo MachadoPub: Eduardo Machado
Windows
Discover an enigmatic universe. Explore diverse biomes, face ancient guardians, and uncover hidden secrets in this captivating 2D pixel art platformer. Embark on an unforgettable cosmic odyssey!
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.3%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Platformer 13%, Exploration 9.8%, Open World 9.6%
- #27 Stoatman
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Frostum
Windows
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 42%, Platformer 15%, Exploration 7.7%, 2D Platformer 7.6%, Fantasy 6.4%
- #28 Ubirajara
81% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: WandersonPub: Grupo ODS
Windows
Come discover a world full of Brazilian cultural personalities, with several exclusive powers to be used strategically, play win and try to be the best by entering the world rank!
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.6%, Platformer 15.5%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Exploration 10%
- #29 Sunken Sky
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Codenightly
Windows · Linux
Welcome to the world of Sunken Sky and get ready for an epic action adventure through a vast open world. No place is beyond your reach - from the tallest mountains to the very minds of others. Battle bizarre creatures and befriend even stranger people. All in a detailed, hand-drawn 2D style.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.8%, 2D Platformer 16.8%, Open World 12.3%, Platformer 10.2%, Action-Adventure 7%
- #30 Overbowed
77% matchVery Positive91% of 86 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 42%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Platformer 12.2%, Action-Adventure 5.8%, Open World 5.2%
- #31 Echoes of Nox
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Orange Party
Windows
Explore the Echoes of Nox amongst the war between 3 factions of robots. Uncover new tools and take territory as the dynamically changing rooms switch hands between the different AIs and yourself. Reveal the secrets of the past and discover why you alone were left in this station.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.9%, 2D Platformer 16%, Platformer 12.1%, Exploration 11.5%, Action-Adventure 7.5%
- #32 Iron Diamond
76% matchVery Positive89% of 55 reviews2024
Dev: North Folk Studios
Windows
Explore the mysterious island of Kindara in this vibrant 2D action-adventure. Fight and platform your way through jungles, icy peaks, castles, and crystal caverns in a non-linear interconnected world. Adventure awaits!
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.3%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Exploration 9.4%, Platformer 9.1%, Action-Adventure 7.5%
- #33 The Malice Kingdom
77% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: The Cheesecake Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore an ancient world in The Malice Kingdom. Travel the rich and diverse landscape filled with ancient ruins, foreboding forests, and haunting mansions. Discover powerful weapons, befriend Whimsical characters, and uncover the dormant secret within the kingdom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.2%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Platformer 13.8%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Exploration 8.7%
- #34 Dark Labyrinth
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Xiaote
Windows
You have stumbled into a world shrouded in darkness, where your body has transformed into that of a strange creature. Using your ability to dispel the darkness, you must explore and learn within this mysterious realm, uncovering the truth of this world while seeking a way to return to your own.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.1%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Platformer 12%, Exploration 9.7%, Open World 8.5%
- #35 Wattson the Bulb
74% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: DegDeGames
Windows
A metroidvania platformer set in a bizarre world. Master unique abilities and combine them in creative ways to overcome challenges over a hundred hand crafted levels. Speed through to find the fastest route or explore at your own pace to unlock everything — a tough but rewarding adventure awaits.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.4%, 2D Platformer 20.2%, Platformer 18.8%, Action 7.9%, Fantasy 5.1%
- #36 Chibits
75% 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 45.4%, 2D Platformer 18.5%, Platformer 13.7%, Exploration 10.4%, 2D 4.2%
- #37 Pipsqueak!
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pond Games PTY LTD
Windows
Explore a strange and hostile world in this search-action platformer starring a tiny mouse named Tofu.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Platformer 14.8%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Exploration 8.8%
- #38 Islets
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,209 reviews2022
Dev: Kyle ThompsonPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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 40%, Platformer 14.8%, Exploration 8%, Open World 7.9%, Fantasy 6%
- #39 Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores
71% matchVery Positive96% of 241 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 43.9%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Platformer 12.1%, Exploration 10.9%, Action-Adventure 9.5%
- #40 Trapers Platformer
74% matchPositive80% of 15 reviews2023
Dev: molamucho.com
Windows · Linux
Story driven Metroidvania-ish challenging platformer with cute hand-drawn graphics and a focus on exploration.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.3%, 2D Platformer 17.3%, Platformer 13.7%, Exploration 11.7%, Fantasy 4.6%
- #41 Little Nemo and the Nightmare Fiends
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Nemo, Inc
Windows
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%, 2D Platformer 18.1%, Platformer 14.2%, Exploration 13%, 2D 4.3%
- #42 Axel Quest
71% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: PowerSlash Studios
Windows · Mac · 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 33.8%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Platformer 12.9%, Exploration 8.8%, Action-Adventure 8.4%
- #43 Escape From Tethys
73% matchMixed69% of 457 reviews2018
Dev: Whimsical
Windows · Mac
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 50.2%, Platformer 19.7%, Exploration 10.6%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Action 7.8%
- #44 Xolotl
72% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: Anchor Games
Windows · Mac
Jump, dash, and swim in this epic adventure! Explore the vast Aztec lands in an axolotl action-platformer! Xolotl is a cute, 2D action-platformer, in which your goal is to regain your godly form and powers.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36%, 2D Platformer 16.4%, Platformer 12.1%, Exploration 9.5%, Action-Adventure 9.4%
- #45 Battery Samurai
71% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: Matthewstone
Windows
Get batteries to get stronger! Enjoy your adventure now! Recover lost parts and get various skills.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.3%, 2D Platformer 18%, Platformer 14.4%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Action 4.3%
- #46 Tim-Tim 2: "The Almighty Gnome"
72% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2022
Dev: SpoonweaverPub: Spoonweaver Studios
Windows
Tim-Tim the Gnome must journey through mysterious dungeons to find his kidnapped girlfriend while battling fierce monsters with dubious origins.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.4%, Platformer 14.7%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Action-Adventure 8.4%, Fantasy 6.5%
- #47 Fall of Gorithia: Nym's Fate
70% 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 34.2%, Platformer 13.6%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Exploration 9.4%, Open World 9.1%
- #48 Spirit Fusion
70% 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 41.1%, Platformer 14.6%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Action 5.9%
- #49 Lost Tribe
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Firestone Games
Windows
Use a Spear Guardian to rescue your missing tribe members! A mysterious enemy has turned the once peaceful island into chaos. With help from your Companion and your Tribe’s wisdom, you must uncover secrets, gain new abilities, and restore peace to the island.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.5%, Platformer 14.7%, Open World 10.6%, 2D Platformer 9.6%, Exploration 7.3%
- #50 Without kidney
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Antena
Windows
Without kidney is a shooter metroidvania game with a hero who can hook like spiderman and jump with cannon explosions. Using a grappling hook, a cannon and other bonuses, that can be found on the way, you go forward to the main Capitalist BOSS
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.2%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Platformer 12.9%, Shooter 10.9%, Exploration 10.1%
- #51 Beyond Zero Line
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BIIMSPub: BIIMS GAMING
Windows
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 44.8%, Platformer 16.1%, Shooter 13.4%, Exploration 7.5%, Action-Adventure 6.8%
- #52 Elowyn and the Stolen Souls
68% 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 38.5%, 2D Platformer 17.1%, Platformer 14.2%, Exploration 10.6%, Open World 8.4%
- #53 Echoes of the Outworlder
68% 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 41.2%, 2D Platformer 17.4%, Open World 10.6%, Exploration 10.1%, Platformer 5.7%
- #54 Blightseeker
68% 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 46.4%, Platformer 15.6%, Exploration 10.2%, Open World 8.2%, Action-Adventure 6.1%
- #55 The Forbidden Forest
67% 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 42.8%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Platformer 7.7%, Open World 6.4%
- #56 FrogeON
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: JofraDev
Windows
A precision platformer where you control a frog using dash chips to overcome traps, avoid electrified enemies, and conquer challenges in chaotic digital environments.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.5%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Platformer 13.1%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Exploration 8.5%
- #57 Ganymede
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Clydeware LLC
Windows
Hack and slash your way through a space station overrun with aggressive alien creatures. Collect upgrade orbs to extend your abilities and conquer convoluted movement puzzles.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.2%, 2D Platformer 17.3%, Platformer 12.8%, Exploration 12.6%, Action-Adventure 7.8%
- #58 Jumper Jon
66% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: Ogre Pixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Jumper Jon is a 30-second metroidvania-style platforming adventure!
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.5%, Platformer 13.6%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Exploration 10.2%
- #59 Kodama: Slumber of the Gods
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: VP Games
Windows
Kodama is a 2D hand-drawn action-adventure set in the world of Japanese folklore. Experience fast-paced platforming, fluid combat, and a mystical journey through a colorful, spirit-filled land.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.6%, 2D Platformer 15.9%, Platformer 14.7%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Exploration 7.2%
- #60 A Dream of Burning Sand
70% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: Eldwood
Windows · Linux
Two girls travelling through the desert, fighting monsters and solving puzzles. An action-adventure exploration-based platformer game with lots of sidequests and more secrets than you will ever find.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.3%, Platformer 16.3%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Exploration 9.2%