60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Platformer, Metroidvania, Pixel Graphics.
In this classic platformer from 1986, take on the role Sir Randolph as he quests to free the fair maid Amelia from the evil clutches of Spegbott the Terrible. Acting upon an inter-dimensional distress signal from the galactic cruiser SS Rustbucket, don your Omnibolt Mark IV and venture forth!
FrogeON
A precision platformer where you control a frog using dash chips to overcome traps, avoid electrified enemies, and conquer challenges in chaotic digital environments.
Garrison
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.
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 23.3%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Platformer 9.7%, Exploration 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 7%
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 31.9%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Platformer 11.1%, Exploration 10%, 1980s 7.1%
Story driven Metroidvania-ish challenging platformer with cute hand-drawn graphics and a focus on exploration.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Exploration 10.7%, Platformer 10.7%, Sci-fi 8.4%
Explore all possible realities as you try and save the universe from the Darkness in this unique Procedurally Designed Mega Metroidvania Adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.2%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Retro 13.4%, Platformer 8.9%, Exploration 7.8%
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 40%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Retro 10.2%, Platformer 9.8%
CHIP is a 2D Metroidvania platformer in retro-style where you are a space rescuer of kittens. Explore The Universe in a shiny new spaceship. Travel from planet to planet, fight against an evil Dr.Meowcraft and robots, save the kidnapped kittens!
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.2%, Retro 17%, Platformer 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Robots 9.6%
Play as Captain Grisham, and uncover the secrets of Planet 4-514 in this thrilling prequel to Side Scape!
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.2%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Retro 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Exploration 8.6%
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 33.2%, 2D Platformer 18.1%, Platformer 13.3%, Exploration 9.5%, Retro 9.4%
Xeodrifter is the story of an interstellar drifter traveling the stars on a simple mission of exploration. We join our nomad as he embarks on the investigation of a small cluster of four planets in the omega sector, after a collision with a rogue asteroid damaged his warp core.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32%, Retro 14.5%, Platformer 11%, Sci-fi 10.4%, 2D Platformer 9.3%
Explore a tiny world, find upgrades, discover hidden paths, and battle bosses in this retro-style metroidvania action platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.1%, Retro 10.8%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Robots 9.6%, Platformer 8.8%
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 37.5%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Retro 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Platformer 9.8%
Sun Wukong VS Robot is a mini retro pixel metroidvania game.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.8%, Retro 15.1%, Robots 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Platformer 8.5%
Travel to a forgotten world and study alien creatures in this authentic retro metroidvania!
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.2%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, Retro 15.1%, Platformer 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%
Outpost Delta is a single player, 2-D side-scrolling sci-fi shooter for PC. Take on the role of Delta, the outpost’s emergency defense, who along with her AI companion must defend the space station against alien intruders.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.4%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Sci-fi 11%, Platformer 9.5%, Robots 8.2%
Remake to 2016's Legends of the Universe - StarCore, a Metroidvania style Action-Platformer with several abilities, enemies and areas to explore.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.7%, Retro 13%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Sci-fi 10.3%, Platformer 8.1%
Explore a strange and hostile world in this search-action platformer starring a tiny mouse named Tofu.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.5%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Platformer 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Retro 9.7%
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 36.9%, 2D Platformer 20.7%, Exploration 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Retro 8.2%
Explore a mysterious castle in this pixel perfect metroidvania and take on the Shadow King! Upgrades, secrets, combat, and more!
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.3%, 2D Platformer 20.1%, Retro 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Platformer 6.8%
JOHN FURY'S FIRST FURY is a 2d adventure game. Your adventure will bring you across the landscapes of Russia to make it to a secret communist lab where they're conducting dangerous experiments. You'll have use what you find to help you along your journey against many different enemies and bosses.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.6%, 2D Platformer 16.8%, Platformer 13.5%, Shooter 10.9%, 1980s 8.4%
A fast-paced action platformer with non-linear world progression and level design! Challenging gameplay with 3 difficulty modes, 2 playable characters and local co-op! Fight bosses in any order and experience the world change with each victory, enemies become harder, faster and smarter!
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.8%, 2D Platformer 16%, Platformer 11.2%, Retro 9.1%, Exploration 8.7%
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 36.2%, 2D Platformer 20.9%, Platformer 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Action 7.9%
Jetboy is a retro supercharged jetpacking pixel shooter with a pumping metal soundtrack.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.7%, Retro 25.3%, Sci-fi 18.6%, Pixel Graphics 16.6%, Action 1.3%
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 35.3%, 2D Platformer 17.6%, Exploration 12%, Platformer 10.4%, Sci-fi 6.2%
Play through the next chapter in the Xanthiom saga, now bigger and better than before!
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.9%, 2D Platformer 17.1%, Platformer 10.5%, Exploration 10.4%, Sci-fi 8.6%
8BIT style vertical scrolling shooting game Zelan Force.We aimed to create a game that you can enjoy over and over again, such as the feeling of play that changes between offensive and defensive types, and the ability to search for hidden items.
Why similar: Retro 20.5%, 2D Platformer 17.8%, Pixel Graphics 15.8%, 1980s 14.6%, Shooter 13.5%
Fight for your life in this state-of-the-art 8-bit platformer!
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.4%, Retro 14.9%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Platformer 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%
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 43.5%, 2D Platformer 19%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Fantasy 8.4%, Platformer 7.7%
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 41.5%, 2D Platformer 19.6%, Platformer 12.6%, Sci-fi 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%
Travel to the Tower in the Sea to avert the apocalypse, in this exploration action-platformer. Join Auria, a retired war hero, as she adventures through a beautiful and dangerous world to save her family and the fabric of reality itself!
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.3%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Platformer 10.7%, Retro 9.7%, Exploration 8.2%
A black cat pulls multiple triggers of revenge. Set, a feline mercenary with a massive bayonet, is haunted by her past and driven to avenge her fallen comrades. In a cyberpunk world of twelve races, she uncovers hidden truths through brutal action and vast Metroidvania exploration.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.7%, 2D Platformer 19.1%, Platformer 14.2%, Exploration 10%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
Enjoy this 2D metroidvania-like bullet hell platformer. Jump, dodge and traverse using your jet pack. Find weapons and abilities. Fight bosses and escape an old space station drifting through the cosmos. You are alone, with nothing but a space suit and a gun. Just keep going! Persevere and triumph!
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.2%, 2D Platformer 17.8%, Retro 13.6%, Platformer 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%
Journey to the center of the planet in Piroot, an open world adventure! Explore and survive as a shipwreck's lonely survivor. What secrets lie at the planet's core, and can you trust the voice leading you there?
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.9%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Platformer 9.7%, Retro 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
Albert’s Journey is a 2d platformer adventure game with a pixel art look.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.9%, Retro 18.2%, Platformer 14%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%
Originally developed as a birthday gift for my nephew, Jackroid is a heartfelt indie game that blends classic action-platforming with Metroid-style exploration. After several requests and growing interest, I’ve decided to bring Jackroid to Steam. Free—as a thank you to everyone who’s supported me.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.7%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Platformer 9.7%, Retro 8.2%, Robots 8.2%
Janosik 2 is a retro action-platformer with metroidvania elements. Get ready to jump, slash, dodge roll, dive, smash and bash your way through deadly traps, mischievous villains and bosses, and more in this sequel to Janosik.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.6%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Platformer 10.8%, Retro 9.6%, 1980s 9.1%
Mutant scum never learn! Blaster Master Zero makes its Steam debut! Blaster Master Zero is a 8-bit style top-down & sideview 2D action-adventure game that hearkens back to the golden age of the NES. The game features new gameplay elements such as improved gameplay, and a more robust scenario.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.4%, Retro 18.9%, Pixel Graphics 13%, Platformer 12.8%, Action 8.5%
Delve into the world of Super Roboy, a hand-drawn Metroidvania in a post-apocalyptic setting! Learn enemy skills, explore an interconnected world, battle mutants and robots, and uncover the emotional story of a young robot searching for his father.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.5%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Robots 11.6%, Retro 9.5%, 1980s 9.2%
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 41.3%, 2D Platformer 20.4%, Platformer 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Fantasy 7.6%
Ascender is a 2D explorative puzzle metroidvania. The game is set in the open world of GOA's districts, and the player will face many unique puzzles to solve. Warning!! This game will truly challenge your puzzle and platforming skill :D
Why similar: Metroidvania 30%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Robots 13%, Platformer 9.7%, Sci-fi 8.3%
Embark on a manic search to locate a ontological superweapon lost on a rogue planet. Bash vicious monsters in close-quarters combat and master hidden movement and fighting techniques to overpower and outspeed your problems.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.8%, Retro 16.3%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Exploration 8.5%, Sci-fi 7.4%
Alwa’s Legacy is a modern retro game full of dangerous dungeons, mystic items and ancient secrets. Upgrade your magic and choose your own path in this non-linear adventure game brimming with exploration.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.9%, 2D Platformer 16%, Retro 12.3%, Platformer 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
A 2D adventure platformer game where a little man named Poppe explores different locations, finds various items and uses them along his way, fights against dangerous insects and survives in this gigantic world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, 2D Platformer 16%, Retro 14.5%, Platformer 9.8%, 1980s 9.4%
The Pinnacle of Mutant Blasting Action Is Here! — Blaster Master Zero 3's hybrid of sidescrolling and top-down action is back for its 3rd chapter, and more intense than ever before!
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.6%, Retro 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, 1980s 8.7%, Exploration 8.5%
The old gods have forgotten this land. No one could save our people when darkness started spreading and collecting human souls for its army. Odallus is a classic exploration/action game, inspired by Ghosts’n Goblins, Demon’s Crest and Castlevania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.1%, Retro 19.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Platformer 10.7%, Exploration 5.4%
Dive into the guts with Star Iliad, a retro-future action adventure game. Play as Blythe Braves, a star ranger stranded within the labyrinthine organs of the mythical Star Whale. Fight fearsome foes, sling spells and bullets, and befriend a charming set of castaways in your quest to escape.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.2%, 2D Platformer 16.9%, Sci-fi 11.7%, Exploration 8.1%, Fantasy 8%
Lead Rolly in his adventure within the wonderful world of Shroomast, and explore its deep semi open-world underground. Goo Keeper is a pure metroidvania with tons of unique bosses, hand-crafted worlds and creatures, and tons of awesome abilities.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.7%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Platformer 11%, Retro 9.7%, Sci-fi 9.5%
In this classic platformer from 1987, take on the role of noted small subterranean mammal criminal Monty Mole, fleeing across Europe from the forces of Intermole. Can you collect enough cash to buy an island paradise and live in luxury?
Why similar: Retro 21.6%, 2D Platformer 21.5%, Exploration 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, 1980s 10.1%
Orebody: Binder’s Tale is a run and gun shooter with an authentic 8-bit aesthetic that takes place on the alien world of Orebody. As an orphaned battle bot, players fight their way to the Floating City of Galvanstad to confront their makers and avenge the death of their mentor.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 27.5%, Platformer 16.9%, Robots 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Retro 11.5%
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 52.7%, Platformer 10%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Retro 9%, Sci-fi 8.2%
Guns of Fury is a retro-inspired action platformer that combines the run & gun and Metroidvania genres. Explore a vast interconnected world, gain new abilities and weapons, battle epic bosses and stop the plans of an evil corporation before it’s too late!
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.6%, Retro 15%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Platformer 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%
Join Jason, Eve, and Fred on an intergalactic journey! The side-scrolling/top-down hybrid action adventure title "Blaster Master Zero" returns with its long-awaited sequel! Experience the yet-untold story of Jason and Eve after defeating Earth's mutant scourge in "Blaster Master Zero".
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.8%, Retro 19.8%, Platformer 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 14.4%, Action 8.7%
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 43.8%, 2D Platformer 20.1%, Platformer 11.9%, Exploration 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%
Venture out on a machine-packed rescue mission in a 2D platform game, action, shooting and lots of Neon!
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.2%, 2D Platformer 20.8%, Retro 12.3%, Robots 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
Trash Quest is a compact metroidvania with a single spawn point, run and gun action and tight platforming. Navigate an interwoven maze of rooms through this space station, destroying robots, collecting power ups and unlocking shortcuts.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, 2D Platformer 17.1%, Retro 13.2%, Exploration 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
Far Star is a story-driven action-adventure game with Metroidvania influences. There is something fishy going on in this galaxy, but this won’t stop your intergalactic general services crew from doing their job using a varied set of skills, weapons and outfits.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.2%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Sci-fi 13%, Platformer 12%, Robots 11.4%
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 39.9%, 2D Platformer 18.9%, Platformer 12.2%, 1980s 6.8%, Retro 6.2%
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 35.4%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, Platformer 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Retro 9.7%
What awaits you in the depths of this ancient tomb? Get ready to explore and discover the secrets of the dungeon of the draugr kings.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.8%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Platformer 10.8%, 1980s 9.6%, Retro 7.7%
Shipwrecked and alone, you find a mysterious cave full of secrets and danger. With your new muzzleloader, battle sea creatures and challenging bosses while discovering upgrades in this 2D adventure!
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Platformer 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Retro 8.5%
Arwinia is a retro-style fantasy action platformer. Play as Trenton on a quest to find and bring a powerful wizard back from the shadows. As a ranger use your longsword, shortbow, and dexterity to navigate this perilous journey.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.4%, 2D Platformer 17%, Platformer 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Retro 7.7%
