60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Metroidvania, Platformer, 2D.
forma.8 is a unique take on the proven Metroidvania action-adventure formula, with a striking visual style and a huge world to explore.
Inexistence
Discover a vast world full of mysteries and action in this Metroidvania-style game inspired by the classics of the 16-bit era.
Aggelos
Critically-acclaimed action-RPG that takes the template laid down by classics like Wonder Boy, nails the 16-Bit aesthetics for nostalgia fans, but updates the mechanics to feel fresh and modern. Explore a beautiful open world and plunder dungeons, caves and forests to help take down epic bosses!
Discover 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 39.3%, Action 28.8%, Adventure 15.4%, Indie 12.2%, 2D 4.4%
Critically-acclaimed action-RPG that takes the template laid down by classics like Wonder Boy, nails the 16-Bit aesthetics for nostalgia fans, but updates the mechanics to feel fresh and modern. Explore a beautiful open world and plunder dungeons, caves and forests to help take down epic bosses!
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.5%, Adventure 19.5%, Indie 15.8%, Action 13%, 2D 5.2%
Metamorfose S is a 2D action-adventure game with RPG elements.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.7%, Action 22.8%, Adventure 21.1%, Indie 19.4%
Explore and uncover the mystery of a surreal alien world by blasting aliens and glitching your environment in this intense retro side-scrolling action/adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 61.7%, Indie 7.5%, Action 7.4%, Adventure 6.1%, Exploration 5.8%
MindSeize is a 2D Metroidvania game set in a Sci-Fi-universe. Transfer your mind to a robot and rescue your beloved one!
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.6%, Action 19.1%, Adventure 17.6%, Indie 15.3%, Side Scroller 12%
Aeterna Noctis is a challenging metroidvania that majestically combines action, exploration and adventure. With 2 game modes and difficulty based on action or the exclusive Noctis mode where a level of difficulty is added in precision platforming never seen in the metroidvania genre.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.1%, Side Scroller 16.8%, Open World 12.4%, Exploration 10.1%, Indie 6.2%
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 45.3%, Action 12.2%, Adventure 10.8%, Indie 10%, Side Scroller 9.9%
A handcrafted open-world platformer set in a world built by Mushrooms! Explore different locations filled with secrets, acquire new abilities and use those abilities to reach new places!
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.2%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Exploration 10.6%, Adventure 10.6%, Action 9.9%
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 42.3%, Side Scroller 12.2%, Action 9.6%, Exploration 9.1%, Adventure 9%
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.9%, Exploration 9.8%, Open World 7.8%, Indie 7.3%, Side Scroller 7%
Klang is an innovative take on traditional rhythm games that pushes the genre beyond pressing buttons to tempo into a world of fast-paced exploration, platforming and combat.
Why similar: Action 29%, Adventure 25.7%, 2D 19.2%, Indie 16.8%, Singleplayer 9.3%
Explore a sprawling, alien world in the sequel to the award winning Axiom Verge.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.9%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Action 16%, Adventure 14.1%, 2D 4.7%
Ruthless bird versus bird action. Wild animals and the artefacts of a mysterious ancient culture. A game full of challenge and discovery – unlike anything you've played before.
Why similar: Adventure 21.9%, Indie 19.4%, Action 17.2%, Metroidvania 14.8%, Exploration 13.4%
A world of Beauty and Mystery, Emotive Animations, Atmospheric Environments, Visually Driven Story, Metroidvania Exploration and Memorable Sword Duels.
Why similar: Metroidvania 50.7%, Exploration 16.3%, Indie 10%, Adventure 9.3%, Action 9.2%
Explore a vast, colorful world in this 2D hand-drawn Metroidvania set during the Age of Discoveries. Grab your halberd and become a hero amid the storm!
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.5%, Side Scroller 22.7%, Open World 15.8%, Exploration 12.6%, Action 7.9%
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 42.5%, Open World 11.6%, Exploration 10.9%, Adventure 10.3%, Side Scroller 8%
Make your way through more than 600 rooms, and unravel the secrets of your past by finding the five elemental orbs. Cathedral features a vast world, meant for exploring!
Why similar: Metroidvania 55.1%, Action 15.4%, Adventure 13.9%, Indie 11.7%, 2D 3.9%
Dash into a stylish and thrilling action-adventure platformer set in a mythological Persian world where the boundaries of time and space are yours to manipulate.
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.7%, Side Scroller 19.8%, Exploration 14.4%, Action 8.3%, Adventure 7.3%
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 53.9%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Adventure 9.7%, Action 9.3%, Indie 8.9%
Throw on your nostalgia goggles and travel back in time with Super Win the Game, a retro-core explosion of exploration and platforming action!!
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.7%, Side Scroller 20.7%, Open World 15.1%, Exploration 11.1%, Action 6.8%
8Doors is a story-driven Metroidvania-style action platformer heavily influenced by Korean folktales. Play as ‘Arum’, a brave girl that has entered the realm of the afterlife in search of her father’s soul and guide her through the '8 Doors of Purgatory' to solve the mysteries that lie deep within.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.9%, Action 13.1%, Adventure 12.8%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Indie 10.2%
Bounce and stomp through an enormous interconnected world, doing some intense acrobatics and getting huge combos! A superfast precision platformer that mixes up a Metroidvania world with classic Arcade mechanics.
Why similar: Metroidvania 51.9%, Adventure 14.6%, Action 14.2%, Indie 11.2%, 2D 7.1%
A wacky metroidvania. ⚡ Meet weird characters, unlock new abilities and complete a mysterious mission . . .
Why similar: Action 28.7%, Adventure 28%, Indie 23.2%, Metroidvania 15.1%, Exploration 5.1%
Explore an interconnected world full of platforming challenges in this short metroidvania. Reach new areas by swinging from ceilings, throwing bombs, bouncing off spikes, and more. Examine dozens of artifacts, commune with forgotten gods, and piece together what happened to Auridia.
Why similar: Metroidvania 53.5%, Exploration 18.5%, Adventure 12.6%, Action 9.1%, 2D 4.4%
Transform the world of Hob! A new action-adventure from Runic Games, the award-winning studio behind Torchlight I and II. It's your chance. Make it home.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.9%, Adventure 17.1%, Open World 16.9%, Exploration 13%, Action 11.7%
A huge hand-crafted world packed with 13 unique bosses, a gripping story, and tons of enemies, Spaceport Hope is the ultimate test of gaming prowess.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.9%, Indie 22.4%, Action 15.6%, Adventure 15.4%, 2D 6.7%
Summon portals to overcome vicious beasts, devious puzzles and fiendish platforming challenges. Master the unique powers of each portal to stop the collapse of reality, while exploring lush, hand-drawn worlds and unraveling a deep narrative full of mysteries.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.6%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Adventure 11%, Exploration 9.9%, Indie 9.5%
Hop into a Game Boy inspired metroidvania adventure! Explore a huge and open dungeon and find ability upgrades to help you in your quest! Can you survive the tiny dangerous dungeons and find the presumably huge treasure?
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.2%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Adventure 16.2%, Indie 13.6%, Action 11.8%
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 45.1%, Action 13.3%, Adventure 9.3%, Indie 9.1%, Side Scroller 7.6%
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 39.4%, Side Scroller 19.6%, Action 12.9%, Exploration 12.7%, Adventure 12.4%
One Dog Story is an engaging pixel adventure game with RPG elements, gameplay that’ll get you hooked for hours, and well-developed characters. You wake up in an underground laboratory, free again after a horrific accident. Prepare to explore this expansive game world and its many secrets and mysteries.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.6%, Side Scroller 20.2%, Action 12.2%, Adventure 11.9%, Indie 9.7%
Foregone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art. Collect an arsenal of powerful weapons and unravel a compelling story of regret and conspiracy as you slice your way through hordes of enemies to save Calagan.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.9%, Side Scroller 24%, Action 11.7%, Indie 8.8%, 2D 7.1%
Delve into the depths of a mechanical world in this cute, adventure-exploration game. Explore and fight in a land full of corrupt robots and machinery. All while seeking answers to the mysteries around you.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38%, Side Scroller 17.6%, Open World 15.5%, Exploration 12.9%, Adventure 9.3%
Sect-Machina is a fluid, atmospheric bug-themed metroidvania rendered in a vibrant 2D pixelated style, crafted with meticulous attention to detail in its combat, characters, environments, sound, and story.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.7%, Side Scroller 21.3%, Exploration 13%, Action 12.2%, Adventure 11.7%
3000th Duel is action-adventure game that has speedy, exciting battles as its charm. Fight against monsters with your own style of battle to travel an unidentified world and discover a secret hidden.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.3%, Side Scroller 17.3%, Open World 12.7%, Exploration 9.3%, Action 8.7%
You Have to Win the Game is a free exploration platformer with a retro 1980s PC aesthetic.
Why similar: Metroidvania 66.9%, Indie 8%, 2D 5.5%, Exploration 4.7%, Action 3.9%
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 43.3%, Open World 15.1%, Exploration 13.5%, Adventure 10%, Indie 7.1%
A unique and experimental game mechanic. An open world awaits the player and offers challanges and pushing rythms.
Why similar: Action 31.1%, Indie 25.7%, Open World 21.9%, Exploration 16.8%, Singleplayer 4.5%
A short 2D pixel-style metroidvania where you explore, fight bosses, aquire items and abilities and find secrets. Inspired by games such as You Have to Win the Game and VVVVVV.
Why similar: Metroidvania 52.1%, Exploration 17.4%, Adventure 12.7%, Indie 6.9%, 2D 6.8%
Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.6%, Adventure 17.7%, Exploration 15%, Action 14.7%, Indie 14.3%
Be a true explorer! Explore hundreds of hours of hand crafted content while getting constantly stronger and learning new abilities on the way. Features one truly immense world that is constantly expanded by players and developers alike. What gem of a creation you will uncover just around the corner?
Why similar: Action 27.8%, Adventure 26.6%, Open World 24.6%, Indie 21%
After Death is a platform / exploration game in a dark and hostile world. With the help from lost souls, you will have to find a way to open a gate which seems to be the only exit from this mysterious world infected by monsters.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.2%, Action 13.1%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Adventure 12.9%, Indie 10.8%
Explore an abandoned space station in this retro-themed explorative action platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 62.4%, Adventure 10.1%, Action 8.9%, Indie 8.2%, Exploration 5.8%
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 68.9%, Action 12.7%, Adventure 7.6%, Singleplayer 4%, Exploration 3.9%
Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.5%, Action 11.8%, Adventure 11.5%, Indie 11.1%, Side Scroller 9.4%
Aura of Worlds is a chaotic, creative tactics rogue-lite platformer. Explore multiple dangerous worlds where you utilize creative abilities & wield the environment to your advantage. Blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths & outwit powerful guardians!
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.1%, Side Scroller 26.7%, Action 8.4%, Adventure 7.8%, Indie 5.9%
Master high-skilled combat to uncover the secrets of an ancient, interconnected world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 53.5%, Exploration 18.4%, Open World 17.1%, 2D 7.8%, Singleplayer 3.1%
In this Insanely Twisted, 2-D action-adventure game, explore unique environments and battle bizarre creatures.
Why similar: Metroidvania 51.4%, Adventure 11.4%, Action 10.6%, Exploration 10.4%, Indie 8.9%
Momentum-driven old school platformer with modern graphics & physics with a focus on exploration. Offers precision and on later levels a lot of speed. Each world brings new abilities & gameplay
Why similar: Adventure 32.9%, Action 31.9%, Indie 28%, Singleplayer 7.2%
Hollow Floor is an exploration-based single-sitting Metroidvania inspired by VVVVVV and REDDER. Hollow Floor is a relaxed game that is full of secrets and hard challenges that can be tackled at any moment in the game or completely ignored.
Why similar: Metroidvania 57.2%, Adventure 13.4%, Exploration 12.7%, Indie 8.5%, 2D 5.5%
Carve your own path through Fourmiworld - an "open-world-ant-farm-metroidvania". Play as an interdimensional urban explorer girl, collect Gamut to unlock new abilities, and discover the sights, plights, & soundbites of a surreal alien dimension.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.9%, Exploration 17.5%, Adventure 15.6%, Indie 12.5%, Open World 7.4%
F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is a Metroidvania action game featuring exploration, intense combat and challenging platforming.
Why similar: Metroidvania 52.1%, Exploration 15.1%, Action 12.3%, Adventure 11.5%, Indie 5.2%
A 8-bit retro action platformer that goes beyond just pixels and chiptunes
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 51.6%, Exploration 16.2%, Adventure 15.8%, Action 6%, 2D 5.4%
Intense 2D action with special attacks, aerial combos, and customizable combat in a vibrant, hand-drawn world. Upgrade your skills, forge new items, discover secret paths, and face challenging enemies on a journey to save the kingdom!
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.5%, Side Scroller 25.3%, Exploration 12.6%, Action 11.6%, 2D 8%
Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas combines captivating storytelling, breathtaking 3D visuals and exciting gameplay into one epic action-adventure experience. In the game you explore the islands of Uncharted Seas, a world filled with many dangers, puzzles and secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.4%, Open World 18.8%, Adventure 16.4%, Action 13.9%, Exploration 10.9%
Teamwork matters most in this seamless, fantastical metroidvania within a living, breathing world. Realize each character's true potential to take down an invading force of overwhelmingly powerful parasites.
Why similar: Metroidvania 52.3%, Exploration 17.3%, Action 14.3%, Adventure 9%, 2D 6.5%
HunterX is an action-adventure game full of spirited battles. Use various styles of weapons and magic to experience your own fighting style and explore a great world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.1%, Side Scroller 23.5%, Action 11.4%, Adventure 9.8%, Exploration 8.4%
Discover a vast alien world. Fight the ferocious local fauna and killer machines. Reveal its secrets and find a way to escape. The Mobius Machine is a side-scroller action adventure, with an emphasis on free-form exploration and intense combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.1%, Side Scroller 24.2%, Exploration 15.1%, Indie 7.7%, Action 6.4%
