- #1 Maelstrom
97% 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 48.1%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, 2D 6%, Adventure 5.5%
- #2 PATHFINDER 08
96% 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 42.2%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Adventure 4.6%
- #3 Croakspire
96% 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 46.4%, 2D Platformer 15%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Action-Adventure 7.9%, Adventure 5.3%
- #4 Overbowed
95% 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 45.3%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Platformer 5.5%, 2D 5.1%
- #5 Axiom Verge 2
94% matchMostly Positive79% of 907 reviews2022
Dev: Thomas Happ Games LLC
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Explore a sprawling, alien world in the sequel to the award winning Axiom Verge.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.5%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%, Action 6.8%, Action-Adventure 6.7%
- #6 The Forbidden Forest
94% 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 45.4%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Action-Adventure 8.3%, Nonlinear 6.1%
- #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 46.8%, 2D Platformer 16%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Action-Adventure 8.2%, Platformer 7.2%
- #8 House of Shadow
92% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: High Clarity Games
Windows
House of Shadow is an action-adventure metroidvania wherein you wield the powers of darkness! Explore, traverse obstacles, battle monsters born of light, slay fearsome bosses, and claim the Shadow Throne!
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.5%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, 2D Platformer 9.1%, Nonlinear 6.4%
- #9 Shadow King
91% 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 43.6%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, 2D 4.6%
- #10 Battery Samurai
91% 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 47%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Action-Adventure 6.7%, Platformer 6.6%
- #11 史莱狗(Slimg)
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cow Studio
Windows
Slimg is a Metroidvania game. Slimg left this mysterious planet to repair the crashed spaceship and embark on a magical adventure
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.8%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Action-Adventure 7.3%, Platformer 6.6%
- #12 Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores
89% 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 48.1%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Action-Adventure 7.3%, Adventure 6.9%, Platformer 5.6%
- #13 Chibits
89% 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 49.9%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, Platformer 6.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%, Action 4.7%
- #14 Pipsqueak!
88% 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 41.9%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Action-Adventure 7.5%, Platformer 6.9%
- #15 Dusted Dusk
87% 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 48.3%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Action-Adventure 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%, Action 4.9%
- #16 Ariana and the Elder Codex
86% 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 49.3%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Action-Adventure 8%, Platformer 7.2%, Action 6.1%
- #17 Mono
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Project Mono
Windows
『Mono』 is a 2D action game set in a monochrome world. Explore the land to enhance your abilities, defeat the formidable foes standing in your way, and resolve the crisis befalling this black-and-white realm.
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.8%, 2D Platformer 19.6%, Action 9.3%, Adventure 8.2%, Action-Adventure 6.2%
- #18 Astronite - Landing on Neplea
85% matchVery Positive85% of 183 reviews2022
Dev: Dume Games StudioPub: JanduSoft
Windows
Astronite Landing on Neplea is the prologue to this fantastic 1bit metroidvania that combines action, exploration, puzzles and platforms. Take on Astronite's first major challenge and defeat the deadly Kronch.
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Action-Adventure 8%, Platformer 6.9%, Adventure 5.9%
- #19 Kaila: The Journey to the Underworld
84% 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 43.5%, 2D Platformer 15%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Action-Adventure 8.1%, Platformer 6%
- #20 Transiruby
83% matchVery Positive92% of 290 reviews2021
Dev: SKIPMOREPub: Flyhigh Works
Windows
Explore the mysteries of an unknown land! ”Transiruby '' is a metroidvania game where you explore the world as a cyborg protagonist named Siruby. Slash and shoot your way to reveal its hidden secrets!
Why similar: Metroidvania 49.1%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 14.2%, Action-Adventure 7.9%, Action 5.1%
- #21 GoldFish Brain
84% 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 58.9%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Adventure 4.9%, Action 4.3%
- #22 Sweet Dreams Dahlia
82% 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 48.9%, 2D Platformer 13%, Action-Adventure 6.8%, Platformer 5.9%, Action 4.9%
- #23 Erandique
82% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Black Jack Game Studios
Windows
Erandique the indigenous hero!
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.2%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Action 8.9%, Adventure 8.7%
- #24 Temporal Branches
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dream Relic LTD
Windows
Explore large levels in endless ways with the ability to switch between Past, Present & Future. Set your own pace and challenge with a variety of unlockable characters and difficulty modes. Unlock additional content by clearing in-game challenges.
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.3%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Nonlinear 8.1%, Platformer 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%
- #25 Nihilsearch
81% matchMixed50% of 16 reviews2022
Dev: Team_Bug
Windows
Embark on an epic adventure in the pixelated 2D world of "Nihilsearch" on a lifeless mechanical planet. Explore dark underground complexes, battle hostile machines and life forms, and meet diverse humans, life forms, and machines. Discover the meaning of life and create your own adventure!
Why similar: Metroidvania 51.7%, 2D Platformer 15.9%, Action-Adventure 10%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Adventure 5.6%
- #26 Pentacore
80% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2023
Dev: Jonathan CollierPub: Mythril Age
Windows
Pentacore is a metroidvania with a focus on platforming and exploration. Run, shoot, climb, and blast your way through a massive world. All in order to find five keys and leave your prison of a planet.
Why similar: Metroidvania 51%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Platformer 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%, Action 5.4%
- #27 AOI
79% 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 48.3%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Platformer 7.2%, Adventure 6.7%
- #28 Ataraxie
78% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2024
Dev: Studio Gravenoire
Windows · Linux
ATARAXIE, in the pure style of retro games, ties itself with the SNES Gaming era and embrace difficulty, for it wishes to give experienced gamers/players the test they are really looking for!
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.1%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Action 8.9%, Adventure 8.6%
- #29 Jessica's Uncomfortable Hanukkah Adventure
78% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Dog and Spider Productions
Windows
It's a 16 bit styled pixel Metroidvania crafted by someone who loves the genre! Put your fingers on WASD and arrow keys or grab your favorite controller to play, simple and easy as these games should be.
Why similar: Metroidvania 50.7%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Platformer 7.1%, Nonlinear 6.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
- #30 The Instruments Of Faith: Padua's Destiny
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Boss Battle Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Instruments Of Faith Padua's Destiny is an epic apocalyptic 2D pixel Metroidvania fantasy action-adventure video game. Journey through the Universe as Young Padua, one of the 7 Guardian protectors of the Universe, to restore the balance of Good over Evil before it is too late!
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.8%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Adventure 6.2%
- #31 Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest
76% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2026
Dev: Cacareco Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Sneak away from your boring family vacation and delve into ancient ruins! Borrow equipment from dead explorers and uncover the secrets of a lost civilization as you leave your parents worried sick. Warning: The Ruby Chest may contain traces of an ancient curse (and gluten).
Why similar: Metroidvania 53.8%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Platformer 6.2%, Action 5.9%
- #32 Chegra: The Lost Recipe
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ciderheart Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Uncle Che! Explore a vibrant 2D world, battle whimsical enemies, and uncover secrets to retrieve the stolen ingredients and save the recipe for legendary bread in this charming Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 49.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Nonlinear 6.9%, Story Rich 5.5%
- #33 The Curse Of Eira
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ElenaWare
Windows
Wynn has traveled to this dying Kingdom of Alara because she heard a powerful Wizard has taken in her twin sister Eira. Explore the world that has been subjected by the Wizard and his five apprentices and discover enough power ups to find and kill Eira
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.5%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Action 9.7%, Adventure 9.5%, Platformer 8.5%
- #34 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 46.1%, 2D Platformer 18.4%, Action 10%, Platformer 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%
- #35 Spirit Fusion
75% 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 47.5%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Adventure 9%, Action-Adventure 7.9%, Action 7.3%
- #36 The Last Tree
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: zzmingo
Windows · Mac
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 53.8%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Adventure 8.5%, Action 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%
- #37 Demon Peak
75% matchMixed69% of 242 reviews2017
Dev: Kajak Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 43%
In Demon Peak, you play as the nameless warrior, trapped inside the depths of an unholy Mountain. Explore the mysterious and perilous enviroments, fight against a multitude of different enemies and gather magical abilities to overcome the Mountain's evil inhabitants.
Why similar: Metroidvania 52.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Adventure 10.5%, Action 10.1%, Platformer 5.7%
- #38 Dipod: The Foot Legacy
73% 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 35.6%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Action 9%, Adventure 8.9%
- #39 Solaris: Good Harvest
73% 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 34.5%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Action-Adventure 10%, Action 9.2%, Adventure 9.1%
- #40 Somnium Shore
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rodrigo Pelegrini R.
Windows
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 48.4%, 2D Platformer 9.3%, Platformer 8.9%, Adventure 7.2%, Action 6.2%
- #41 Maya Star
73% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: RetroLamen
Windows
In a magical land ruled by an ancient evil, a prophecy says that salvation will come with the awakening of a new hero. Explore different maps, fight evil creatures and decide the fate of Maya Star.
Why similar: Metroidvania 48%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, Action 9.4%, Platformer 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
- #42 Shadow Labyrinth
70% matchMixed57% of 323 reviews2025
Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Shadow Labyrinth is a 2D action platformer and a genre-twisting alternate take on the iconic PAC-MAN. As The Swordsman, you wake on a mysterious planet amidst relics of wars past. To survive you will discover secrets, consume your enemies, and grow from prey to apex predator.
Why similar: Metroidvania 53.2%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Action-Adventure 8%, Action 7.9%, Platformer 6.5%
- #43 A Song in Elyel Nalore
71% 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 50.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Adventure 7.1%, Action 6.2%
- #44 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 43.7%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Platformer 7.3%, Action-Adventure 6.9%
- #45 Disavowed
71% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2022
Dev: Grim RaccoonsPub: Orbis Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Disavowed is a Metroidvania that allows the player to freeze time and set up pinpoint shots to stun enemies. It is set in a world of plush and cute creatures where the player has been cast out and needs to go on a journey to gather more strength and get back at his creator for tossing him out.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.3%, 2D Platformer 18%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, 2D 7.8%, Platformer 7.2%
- #46 BeforeDisaster
70% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: SourGrapeGames
Windows
《BeforeDisaster》 is a 2D action-adventure game. In the borderland, the plan of a certain cult organization gradually surfaces. The protagonist is ordered to defeat the cult leader to stop the plan. All this must be done before the disaster...
Why similar: Metroidvania 59.6%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, 2D Platformer 9.7%, Adventure 6.8%, Action 6.6%
- #47 Echoes of the Outworlder
71% 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 47.9%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Story Rich 7%, Exploration 4%
- #48 Montezuma's Revenge - Director's Cut
69% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: Normal Distribution LLC
Windows
The long-awaited "Director's Cut" version of Montezuma's Revenge, envisioned and programmed by the original developer. It's the super-charged conclusion of the classic puzzle solving action-adventure platformer you loved in your youth! Finally, you will fight King Montezuma!
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.8%, 2D Platformer 15.9%, Platformer 7%, Nonlinear 7%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%
- #49 Amalu, Wells between worlds
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: IndieTech Studio
Windows
Amalu: Wells Between Worlds is a pixel-art 2D platformer, and Metroidvania blending Atmospheric exploration, Spell-casting puzzle mechanics, Amazigh/North African mythology and an emotional storytelling
Why similar: Metroidvania 44%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Nonlinear 6.7%, Platformer 6.1%, Action 4.9%
- #50 Phaze Shift
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lord Mango Games
Windows
Switch, adapt, and evolve in Phaze Shift, an action-platformer Metroidvania. Swap between two characters, fuse upgrades to forge new abilities, battle mechanized bosses, and explore a sleeping digital world in a hand-drawn diorama-style 2D adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 51.6%, Platformer 8%, 2D Platformer 7%, 2D 6.1%, Nonlinear 5.5%
- #51 HEBEREKE Enjoy Edition
68% matchPositive91% of 35 reviews2024
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
Where am I pyooooo??? HEBEREKEis back and so is his great and surreal adventure! A mysterious little creature Hebe fell into a mysterious world. Discover a brand new world, explore every corner, find the treasures with your new wonderful friends, and use their skills to find new places.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.1%, 2D Platformer 17%, Action 8.9%, Platformer 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 8%
- #52 Yeomna : The Legend of Dongbaek
68% matchMixed53% of 73 reviews2022
Dev: catnipstudio
Windows
Yeomna is a Metrovania 2D action platform game. Take on the role of the Half-Demon exorcist Dongbaek, and complete the cases requested by Yeomna though combat and adventure in this dream-like, mysterious Underworld.
Why similar: Metroidvania 66.7%, Action 8.5%, 2D 7.1%, Action-Adventure 6.7%, Story Rich 6.5%
- #53 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 35.5%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Action-Adventure 8.4%, Platformer 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%
- #54 BLIGHTWRECK
67% 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 45.2%, 2D Platformer 15.9%, Action-Adventure 7.7%, Platformer 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%
- #55 Torii: Beyond The Gates
67% 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 51%, 2D Platformer 16.5%, Platformer 7.2%, Action-Adventure 6.1%, 2D 5.3%
- #56 Souldiers
67% matchMixed69% of 2,964 reviews2022
Dev: Retro ForgePub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Fight for your freedom in a sprawling fantasy world caught between the living and the fallen. Hone your skills in a retro epic featuring puzzle platforming, metroidvania exploration and crunchy soulslike combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 60.1%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%, Action-Adventure 8.1%, Action 4.8%, 2D Platformer 3.5%
- #57 Environmental Station Alpha
68% matchVery Positive83% of 1,601 reviews2015
Dev: Arvi TeikariPub: Hempuli Oy
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Explore an abandoned space station in this retro-themed explorative action platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 64.1%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, Platformer 6.4%, Adventure 4.9%, Action 3.9%
- #58 Treasure Adventure Game
67% matchVery Positive88% of 52 reviews2021
Dev: Robit Games
Windows
Treasure Adventure Game casts you in the role of a young boy who lands on an island that is a fragment of what was once a continent, destroyed in the war between a demon and a wizard.
Why similar: Metroidvania 50.6%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Nonlinear 6.5%, Platformer 6.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%
- #59 Cloud Seeker
66% 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 35.5%, 2D Platformer 16.8%, Action-Adventure 11%, Platformer 8.5%, Action 7.3%