- #1 Maid of Salvation
97% matchVery Positive90% of 258 reviews2025
Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
Windows
The latest title from the HunterX development studio, Maid of Salvation is an action RPG that features fast-paced and versatile combat. Master your own fighting style with a variety of swords and firearms, and explore a dark world full of secrets.
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 20.2%, Metroidvania 19.4%, Souls-like 18.1%, Hack and Slash 12.3%, Female Protagonist 8.4%
- #2 Draken's Shrine
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RD ProductionsPub: Shady Corner Games
Windows
A metroidvania action platformer set in an epic fantasy world where a barbarian woman raised in the wild, pushed by her mother stories about her father decides to look for his final resting place.
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 20.8%, Metroidvania 18.4%, Hack and Slash 12.7%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Female Protagonist 9.6%
- #3 Afterimage
96% matchMostly Positive77% of 10,136 reviews2023
Dev: Aurogon ShanghaiPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.3%, Souls-like 15.8%, Hack and Slash 10.6%, 2D Platformer 8.8%, Female Protagonist 7.5%
- #4 Silver Axe - The Honest Elf
95% matchVery Positive87% of 99 reviews2023
Dev: The Island Games
Windows
Classic 2D platformer, play as a nimble elf and dash through the ancient fairytale forest. Defeat powerful Insomniac creatures, cast spells by combining four elements to summon thunder and entangle flame. Collect the heart of the goddess, unleash the hidden power of your Silver Axe.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.8%, Souls-like 20.3%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Platformer 8.2%, Female Protagonist 7.3%
- #5 Frontier Hunter: Erza’s Wheel of Fortune
94% matchVery Positive83% of 2,069 reviews2024
Dev: IceSitruuna
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
This is an anime-style Metroidvania game with an RPG progression system, numerous weapons for switching, and an emphasis on equipment building. It offers three switchable characters, smooth gameplay, impactful combat feedback, and anime-style story scenes.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.5%, Souls-like 16.3%, Hack and Slash 11.7%, 2D Platformer 9.1%, Female Protagonist 8.2%
- #6 Stellar Poetry
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MXL-StudioPub: TrueColor Games
Windows
Stellar Poetry is a 2D action adventure game similar to the galaxy Castlevania. The sorceress, who awakens after sensing the call of a mysterious voice, goes on a series of adventures in order to find memories lost due to the curse.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.1%, Souls-like 22.7%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Platformer 9.1%, Female Protagonist 8%
- #7 White Flame Inna: Daughter of the Void
93% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Ongar Studio
Windows
2d hand drawn female protagonist action-adventure/soulslike.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.7%, Souls-like 22.6%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Platformer 8.8%, Action-Adventure 6.4%
- #8 AWAKEN - Astral Blade
92% matchVery Positive82% of 1,218 reviews2024
Dev: Dark Pigeon GamesPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
AWAKEN - Astral Blade is a 2.5D action-adventure metroidvania where you play as Tania, a bionic warrior fighting through a world twisted by Karpas energy. Master parries, upgrade your abilities, and survive relentless enemies and bosses. Is there any chance of survival in such a desperate place?
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.2%, Souls-like 19%, Hack and Slash 12.2%, 2D Platformer 8.7%, Platformer 7.9%
- #9 The Steps of Divynia
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ice Spark Studios
Windows
Clash with tainted beasts as Divynia changes from the mundane to the unknown. As Aylidia, forge your destiny in a tale about courage and holding on to your beliefs. Will you unearth magic's greatest question, or are some mysteries better left untouched? Find out in this epic 2D Adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.9%, Souls-like 24.3%, Hack and Slash 12.9%, 2D Platformer 8.1%, Female Protagonist 6.4%
- #10 Saga of Yurina
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: FIVE DUCK GAMES
Windows
A Katana-parrying action Metroidvania set in an era of falling cherry blossoms! Defeat your foes with pure, flawless swordplay and prove your absolute mastery.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.8%, Souls-like 21.7%, Hack and Slash 11.2%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Platformer 8%
- #11 Nyaruru Fishy Fight
90% matchVery Positive90% of 1,781 reviews2023
Dev: 赤瞳大白猫
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 27.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
This game is a Metroidvania game with intense battle. Explore the world and collection power-ups with your cute cat girl! When magic curse suddenly occurred in a small town and all the residents grew cat ears, the real cat girl Nyaruru started her way to uncover the truth...
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.9%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Platformer 9%, Anime 7.4%
- #12 LarsGadiel
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Diabolical Mind
Windows
LarsGadiel is the prequel to Xenon Valkyrie, a game originally created for Nintendo's 8-bit console that was never released (at least for now), but is now coming to Steam. It's a classic Metroidvania, featuring the original maps and design from that era.
Why similar: Metroidvania 19.1%, Souls-like 16.5%, Hack and Slash 12.7%, Platformer 8.8%, 2D Platformer 8.6%
- #13 Sinweaver
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jitterbug Games
Windows · Linux
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 25.5%, Souls-like 23.3%, Hack and Slash 15.2%, 2D Platformer 9.1%, Platformer 7.6%
- #14 Ganymede
88% 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 30.8%, Hack and Slash 17.7%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Platformer 10.1%, Exploration 8.4%
- #15 Lillusion
87% matchMostly Positive75% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: The Night Owls
Windows
An action role-playing game with a non-linear plot choice. Soul-like running and slashing combat system, Naruto-inspired seal system.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.9%, Souls-like 22.6%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Platformer 9.4%, Action-Adventure 6.7%
- #16 Undying Hare
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 妖妖酒
Windows
Start your epic adventure in 《Undying Hare》! Explore the vast and deep Moon Caverns, collect treasures scattered all over the place, gather like-minded allies, defeat powerful enemies in the shadow of swords, and save the dying [Moonup Sect]!
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.3%, Souls-like 19.7%, Hack and Slash 15.2%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Platformer 7.5%
- #17 DOOMBLADE
86% matchMostly Positive80% of 373 reviews2023
Dev: Muro StudiosPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Deep underground, Gloom Girl discovers DOOMBLADE, a sentient weapon hellbent on escape after eons in chains. Together, “Doom and Gloom” embark on a vengeful quest to unlock the powerful abilities and destroy the Dread Lords once and for all in this 2D Action Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.3%, Souls-like 18.3%, Hack and Slash 12.9%, 2D Platformer 9.2%, Platformer 7.7%
- #18 Sunken Sky
84% matchPositive92% of 13 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 33%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Open World 10%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Platformer 8.4%
- #19 The Legend of Simurgh
85% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: PixelNodes
Windows
You are a small bird traveling through 7 valleys to find the Simurgh and bring life back to your village.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.6%, Souls-like 24.9%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Platformer 8.9%, Exploration 6.9%
- #20 Volkolak: The Will of Gods
83% matchVery Positive92% of 252 reviews2025
Dev: Volk TeamPub: Progamefactoryllc
Windows
Volkolak: The Will of Gods is an epic 2D soulsvania in a dark Slavic fantasy setting, with hand-drawn animation. Explore an enchanted world full of secrets and enemies. Your choices will lead to several endings: become a bogatyr, a werewolf, or join the darkness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.6%, Souls-like 22.6%, Hack and Slash 15%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Platformer 8.9%
- #21 A Field of Flowers
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ikiruska Studios
Windows
In this norse-inspired metroidvania, explore and seek truths of what truly happened to you, having lost your home and your only friend in a single night. Fight and copy new magic from others to gain power, as you swear revenge on a mysterious stranger that took everything from you.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28%, Souls-like 25.1%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Platformer 9.9%, Female Protagonist 8.5%
- #22 Axel Quest
82% match9 user reviews100% of 9 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 27.7%, Hack and Slash 17.4%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Platformer 10.5%, Action-Adventure 7.4%
- #23 Momogatari
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sentori Studio
Windows
Explore the Yomi world with a sacred weapon that can change sword types. Fight different "Yokai" and challenge the "Kami" of this world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.6%, Souls-like 18.8%, Hack and Slash 12.7%, 2D Platformer 8.9%, Open World 7.5%
- #24 Sutra Pilgrim
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SvenFish Games
Windows
Set out on a journey through Sutra Pilgrim! Hone your skills, gather powerful Artifacts, meet steadfast allies, and challenge fearsome Yaoguai Kings. Traverse a vast mythic world inspired by Journey to the West, seek the Sutra Pilgrim, and uncover the hidden truth behind this westbound journey.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, Souls-like 27.8%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Platformer 6.5%, Exploration 6.1%
- #25 Isadora's Edge
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: InboundShovel Games
Windows
Can you keep going when all hope is lost? Isadora's Edge is a 2D Metroidvania with a unique future fantasy setting. Explore an alien world, battle against the corrupted forces bringing it to the edge of destruction, and uncover the secrets behind its impending demise!
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.4%, Souls-like 16%, Platformer 9.6%, 2D Platformer 9.4%, Multiple Endings 7.3%
- #26 Moonscars
79% matchVery Positive83% of 1,489 reviews2022
Dev: Black MermaidPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Push the limits of your combat skills, and master new abilities to progress through an unforgiving nonlinear 2D world. Face off against the relentless darkness that seeks to destroy you. In Moonscars, every death is a lesson learnt—and as you overcome each challenge, new truths will be revealed.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.4%, Souls-like 27.1%, 2D Platformer 9.1%, Hack and Slash 7.4%, Platformer 7.3%
- #27 Mother ZERO
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mitral Pulse Studio
Windows
In Mother ZERO, a cyberpunk action-adventure game, fight your way through a decaying world full of mysteries and threats. Explore deep underground bunkers, battle corrupted creatures, and encounter bizarre characters.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.9%, Souls-like 23.2%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Female Protagonist 7.1%
- #28 Spright
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Studio Wallnut
Windows
Spright is a 2D action-adventure about a lone warrior in a diving helm, drawn into the ruins of a fallen world. Craft weapons, bend spacetime, and fight through hostile environments, survive ambushes, and explore strange realms.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.5%, Souls-like 24.9%, Platformer 13.3%, Exploration 7.3%, Action-Adventure 5.3%
- #29 Midpoint
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Frandy
Windows
Midpoint is a 2D Metroidvania with RPG elements. Destroy, dodge, and steal spiritual energy from your foes. Be possessed by spirits of light and darkness to gain unique upgrades, sacrifice certain traits to unlock greater power. Free the world before being consumed by darkness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, Souls-like 24.8%, Platformer 10.3%, 2D Platformer 8.5%, Open World 6%
- #30 Salene
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DejaView
Windows
Salene is a action-platformer with quick precise combat set in a world ravaged by a war of angels and men. Conquer the Seven Virtues, gain new skills and learn the Songs of Creation to rise up and face the divinity that commands them all!
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.7%, Souls-like 23.8%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Platformer 9.6%, Exploration 7.7%
- #31 Roid Chimp
76% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: Robert PanichpakdeePub: Pay Artists Studios
Windows
A 2D platformer in the vein of Super Mario World, Megaman, and Sonic, play as Roid Chimp, a personification of our collective rage at a terrible system. Run, climb, and punch your way through a world to explore, filled with books that increase both regular stats and elemental upgrades.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.4%, Souls-like 20.2%, Hack and Slash 14.5%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Platformer 8.1%
- #32 Minoria
77% matchVery Positive81% of 2,620 reviews2019
Dev: BombservicePub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Ink and blood stain the streets of Ramezia. Witches must burn and sins must be judged. Venture forth as Sister Semilla to burn down the pillars of heresy in Minoria, an action-platformer by Bombservice, creators of Momodora.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.5%, Souls-like 21.2%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Hack and Slash 8.2%, Anime 6.7%
- #33 Mother's Sword
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Monsitle
Windows
Make your way through a 2D ruined world with metroidvania elements, unleash fast and powerful attacks in Hack & Slash combat and face fearsome enemies in difficult fights. Breathe and be brave.
Why similar: Souls-like 32.8%, Metroidvania 30.7%, Hack and Slash 10.6%, Platformer 7.1%, 2D Platformer 6.8%
- #34 The Malice Kingdom
75% 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 25.2%, Souls-like 22.6%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Platformer 11.8%, Action-Adventure 9.5%
- #35 Chakana, Gold of the Gods
75% matchMixed65% of 17 reviews2024
Dev: Equinoxis Studios
Windows
Embark on a 2D metroidvania adventure that immerses players in Andean mythology, focusing on exploration, combat, and discovery. Join Hoyustus, a brave jaguar warrior, on his journey to free his people from the oppression of an usurping god.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.3%, Souls-like 22%, Hack and Slash 16.2%, 2D Platformer 11%, Platformer 8.9%
- #36 Being and Becoming
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: IchthysPub: CRITICAL REFLEX
Windows
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 30.5%, Souls-like 24.5%, Hack and Slash 13.2%, Platformer 9.8%, Open World 6.5%
- #37 Intertwined
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: VoidNode
Windows · Mac
A 2D metroidvania where your final boss is the character you didn’t choose. Play as Seren or Umbra—Master directional spear combat, explore a broken world, and uncover the truth behind your bond.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.1%, Souls-like 25.6%, Platformer 9.6%, Female Protagonist 8.6%, 2D Platformer 7%
- #38 Uncured
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: EndRealm
Windows · Mac · Linux
Uncured, Unhinged, Unyielding. In this unique roguelike platformer you slash your path through masses of infectuous beasts, relentless constructs of steel, and corrupt militaries that stand between you and the antivirus. Begin your journey to the heart of the capital before the time runs out.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27%, Souls-like 23.2%, Hack and Slash 16.8%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Platformer 9.3%
- #39 Dimension Rift Zero
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MrDyvik
Windows
Explore an interconnected world, encounter bizarre enemies and mysterious puzzles in this hand-drawn metroidvania, action adventure. Forge your own path, uncover secrets and master unique powers.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.8%, Souls-like 26.3%, Platformer 11.4%, 2D Platformer 6.6%, Open World 6.4%
- #40 Big Fish
73% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: TOQ Games
Windows
Explore an underwater dystopian graveyard of giant creatures that once swam the seas. Eat your way to the top of the food chain and grow into a powerful creature of the deep in order to restore an ancient technology and save the ocean from the sunken city's pollution.
Why similar: Submarine 28.9% ★, Metroidvania 20%, Souls-like 18.5%, 2D Platformer 9.2%, Platformer 7.6%
- #41 Sword of Hokushin
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Crystal Portal Studio LLC
Windows
A grand evil has cast the world into the Forever Night. Play as Renima, a celestial guardian awakened after millennia to hunt the demons who shattered the balance between realms. Explore the esoteric world of Azareth, uncover forgotten secrets, and restore light to a dying world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.3%, Souls-like 27.4%, Hack and Slash 17.5%, Platformer 10%, Action-Adventure 7.3%
- #42 GINSHA
72% matchPositive91% of 22 reviews2023
Dev: PolarityFlow, Adrian ZinggPub: PolarityFlow
Windows · Linux
GINSHA is a unique atmospheric pixelart Action Adventure Platformer with special Gravity Shield and Dash Mechanics. It combines a versatile Platformer core with RPG, Souls and Crafting Elements to an Anomaly among Metroidvania games.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.3%, Souls-like 23.3%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Platformer 9.5%, Female Protagonist 8.1%
- #43 Infinitevania
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: JHT Games
Windows
Explore different worlds, defeat enemies and challenging bosses, in search of power to destroy the core of infinitevania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30%, Souls-like 23.3%, Platformer 11.5%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Action-Adventure 6.5%
- #44 Enemies Within
71% matchNo user reviews2028
Dev: BoomSqueak
Windows
Battle corrupted enemies, liberate afflicted allies, and explore a modernly medieval world on the verge of self-destruction in this action-packed 2D side scrolling adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.6%, Souls-like 23.3%, 2D Platformer 12%, Platformer 8.3%, Exploration 7.5%
- #45 Awita: Journey of Hope
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 92 reviews2025
Dev: ant_game_projects
Windows · Linux
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 29.8%, Souls-like 20.3%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Platformer 9.3%
- #46 SpellTome
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tectonic Games Studio
Windows
SpellTome is a story driven fantasy adventure 2D platformer. Hurl balls of magic, dash across levels, and jump over obstacles while trying to get the fabled SpellTome.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30%, Souls-like 27.7%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Platformer 11.5%, Action-Adventure 6.9%
- #47 Fox Wanderer
70% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Ninth Dream
Windows
Fight, explore, and collect. Step into the role of a wandering fox in this Eastern-fantasy Metroidvania, braving a beautifully crafted world fraught with danger.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.9%, Souls-like 25.3%, Platformer 9.5%, Female Protagonist 7.7%, Exploration 6.7%
- #48 Akatori
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Contrast GamesPub: Games Harbor
Windows
Akatori is an epic metroidvania where you wield your staff to fight, jump, and explore diverse realms across different eras. Explore worlds spanning different eras, battle formidable enemies, and help Mako stop the Amber Storms that poison all living things.
Why similar: Souls-like 24.6%, Metroidvania 18.9%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Platformer 9.8%, Female Protagonist 9.2%
- #49 Ex Angelus
69% 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 29.7%, Souls-like 25.3%, Hack and Slash 18.2%, Action-Adventure 7.8%, RPG 5.3%
- #50 Roots of Cinder
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DigitalZeon
Windows
The doors of hell have been opened, and now demons walk the earth. Embark on an action-packed and mysterious adventure where you will have to confront the most dangerous enemies and solve the most intricate puzzles. All with the help of an extensive arsenal of weapons and summonings.
Why similar: Souls-like 23.2%, Metroidvania 23.1%, Hack and Slash 18.6%, Action-Adventure 8.3%, RPG 6.5%
- #51 Mendacium
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: The CaecusPub: Team Caecus
Windows
An extinction-level threat looms over a prehistoric world of tribal reptiles and dinosaurs. Adapt, evolve, and outmaneuver savage enemies and seek to prevent the prophesied end of a hand painted jurassic world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.2%, Souls-like 25.6%, Hack and Slash 10.2%, 2D Platformer 8.8%, Action-Adventure 5.7%
- #52 BOGs: Earth vs Sea
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hammerhead Shark
Windows
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 30.9%, Souls-like 17.7%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Platformer 11.5%, Hack and Slash 11.1%
- #53 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 33.2%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Platformer 12.2%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Exploration 7.7%
- #54 Sandnight Hill Revelation
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 星守奏
Windows
In order to find her runaway cat,a girl ventures into the deep mountains where monsters roam. However, this mountain hides the truth of the world. By collecting the journals of lost wanderers who entered the Black Forest, she gradually approaches that truth. What, indeed, awaits her ahead...
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.8%, Souls-like 25.6%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Multiple Endings 5.7%
- #55 Custodian: Beginning of the End
69% matchMixed68% of 76 reviews2021
Dev: Red-Pixel
Windows
Custodian: Beginning of the End is a brutal and difficult platformer designed for caution and reaction. Explore, seek secrets and collect mechanisms to become even stronger and meet the impending End!
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.6%, Souls-like 22.6%, Hack and Slash 14.2%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Platformer 8.5%
- #56 Earthblade
67% 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 32.7%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Platformer 11.4%, Exploration 7.7%
- #57 Luminite Era: Expedition
67% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: GameRelics
Windows
In "Luminite Era: Expedition," face unique Boss battles, wield arcane spells, and create distinct equipment combos to unveil the Black Mist's secrets and preserve humanity's last Luminite glimmer amid its relentless spread.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.5%, Souls-like 25.5%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Platformer 10.2%, Action-Adventure 7.4%
- #58 ALLARA
67% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: GameDevOcean
Windows
Allara is a 2D pixel-art Metroidvania soulslike set in pre-colonial East Siberia. Play as a shamaness defending her homeland, exploring mythic realms of the sacred world tree, battling brutal bosses, uncovering relics, and mastering a strategic single-skill combat system.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.3%, Souls-like 23.1%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Open World 7.6%