- #1 FrogeON
97% 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 23.6%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Platformer 9.9%, Exploration 7.3%, Retro 6.8%
- #2 荣光的见证 Glory's Witness
96% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: KASADE Studio
Windows
"Glory's Witness" is a platform jump shooting game that supports attribute addition. You will play the AI intelligent robot that survived the last days, guided by the "God", and embark on an adventure to "witness the glory of human civilization".
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.4%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Platformer 8.7%, Retro 8.5%, Robots 8.4%
- #3 Garrison
96% 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 32.2%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Platformer 11.3%, Exploration 9.8%, 1980s 7.2%
- #4 Trapers Platformer
95% 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 33.3%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Platformer 10.8%, Exploration 10.5%, Sci-fi 8.4%
- #5 Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest
94% matchVery Positive99% of 248 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 40.1%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Retro 10.2%, Platformer 9.9%
- #6 Project Delta
94% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: Flying Fire, LLC
Windows
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 28.5%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Retro 13.3%, Platformer 9.1%, Exploration 7.7%
- #7 CHIP: Rescuer of Kittens
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Khamitovs TeamPub: Valkyrie Initiative
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 34.4%, Retro 16.8%, Platformer 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Robots 9.6%
- #8 Xanthiom Zero
92% matchVery Positive95% of 146 reviews2023
Dev: MathanGames
Windows
Play as Captain Grisham, and uncover the secrets of Planet 4-514 in this thrilling prequel to Side Scape!
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.6%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Retro 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Exploration 8.5%
- #9 HEBEREKE Enjoy Edition
91% matchPositive84% of 44 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 33.4%, 2D Platformer 18%, Platformer 13.6%, Exploration 9.4%, Retro 9.3%
- #10 Xeodrifter
91% matchMostly Positive75% of 863 reviews2014
Dev: Atooi
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 41%
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 32.3%, Retro 14.4%, Platformer 11.1%, Sci-fi 10.3%, 2D Platformer 9.4%
- #11 Overbowed
90% matchVery Positive91% of 93 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 37.8%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Retro 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Platformer 9.9%
- #12 Microvania
89% matchMostly Positive79% of 32 reviews2025
Dev: Dreampunk
Windows · Mac
Explore a tiny world, find upgrades, discover hidden paths, and battle bosses in this retro-style metroidvania action platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.4%, Retro 10.7%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Robots 9.6%, Platformer 9%
- #13 孙悟空大战机器金刚 / Sun Wukong VS Robot
89% matchVery Positive89% of 103 reviews2019
Dev: Bitca
Windows · Mac
Sun Wukong VS Robot is a mini retro pixel metroidvania game.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.1%, Retro 15%, Robots 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Platformer 8.7%
- #14 Cosmobreeder Yiffai
87% matchVery Positive84% of 174 reviews2025
Dev: KEMOSHOCO
Windows
Travel to a forgotten world and study alien creatures in this authentic retro metroidvania!
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.4%, 2D Platformer 17.1%, Retro 14.9%, Platformer 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%
- #15 Outpost Delta
88% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2020
Dev: Hidden Achievement LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 32.6%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Sci-fi 10.9%, Platformer 9.6%, Robots 8.2%
- #16 StarCore Legacy
86% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2023
Dev: LunarCore Games
Windows
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 28%, Retro 12.9%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Sci-fi 10.2%, Platformer 8.2%
- #17 Pipsqueak!
86% 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 35%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Platformer 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Retro 9.6%
- #18 Shadow King
84% matchPositive92% of 38 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 36.7%, 2D Platformer 20.1%, Retro 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Platformer 6.9%
- #19 PATHFINDER 08
85% 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 37.3%, 2D Platformer 20.7%, Exploration 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Retro 8.1%
- #20 Little Beast in the Big Maze
84% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Castle Teeth Games LLC
Windows · Linux
A fantastical, atmospheric Metroidvania platformer where you jump, fight, and expand your abilities to escape your exile and confront the beastly Queen who banished you. But will this fairy-tale end with you becoming a hero, or a beast?
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.9%, 2D Platformer 17.7%, Platformer 11.7%, Exploration 11.1%, Retro 6.4%
- #21 JOHN FURY'S FIRST FURY
82% match7 user reviews50% of 7 reviews2026
Dev: Wyatt Everett
Windows
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 24.7%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Platformer 13.7%, Shooter 11%, 1980s 8.4%
- #22 Wattson the Bulb
82% match8 user reviews75% of 8 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 36.4%, 2D Platformer 20.8%, Platformer 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Action 8%
- #23 Delta Zero
83% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: Tyler M Richardson
Windows
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 28.1%, 2D Platformer 16%, Platformer 11.4%, Retro 9%, Exploration 8.6%
- #24 Xanthiom 2
80% matchVery Positive95% of 64 reviews2026
Dev: MathanGames
Windows
Play through the next chapter in the Xanthiom saga, now bigger and better than before!
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.1%, 2D Platformer 17.3%, Platformer 10.5%, Exploration 10.2%, Sci-fi 8.5%
- #25 Ganymede
81% 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 35.6%, 2D Platformer 17.5%, Exploration 11.8%, Platformer 10.6%, Sci-fi 6.2%
- #26 JETBOY
81% matchPositive94% of 17 reviews2021
Dev: GameOverDog
Windows · Mac
Jetboy is a retro supercharged jetpacking pixel shooter with a pumping metal soundtrack.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.1%, Retro 25.2%, Sci-fi 18.6%, Pixel Graphics 16.3%, Action 1.3%
- #27 Pixtalgia
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pixitalia Games
Windows
A hand-crafted action-adventure that pays tribute to the 8-bit golden era. Explore, fight, experience different genres of classic gameplay and grow stronger in a world built one screen at a time by a solo first-time developer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.6%, 2D Platformer 19.6%, Retro 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Action 4.8%
- #28 Pentacore
78% matchMixed58% of 12 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 41.7%, 2D Platformer 19.5%, Platformer 12.8%, Sci-fi 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
- #29 Powernaut VANGARDT
79% matchMostly Positive73% of 51 reviews2017
Dev: ConfoundGreatJob
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Fight for your life in this state-of-the-art 8-bit platformer!
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.6%, Retro 14.8%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Platformer 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%
- #30 Timespinner 2: Unwoven Dream
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lunar Ray Games
Windows · Linux
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 27.9%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Platformer 10.9%, Retro 9.6%, Exploration 8%
- #31 Maelstrom
78% 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 43.9%, 2D Platformer 19%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Fantasy 8.4%, Platformer 7.8%
- #32 PLAN:B
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BAKSAL.Studio
Windows
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 30.9%, 2D Platformer 19.1%, Platformer 14.4%, Exploration 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
- #33 City of None
76% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Noel & Liam BerryPub: Extremely OK Games, Ltd.
Windows · Linux
A metropolis crumbles into ruin as powerful Barons satisfy their greed upon souls lost in time. You are but one spirit, with a wooden body left to rot in the wild…
Why similar: Metroidvania 33%, 2D Platformer 19.9%, Platformer 14.5%, Exploration 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
- #34 Crimson Glaive Sigma
77% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: Pixel Artery
Windows · Linux
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 29.4%, 2D Platformer 17.7%, Retro 13.4%, Platformer 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%
- #35 XELAN FORCE
75% matchPositive90% of 21 reviews2024
Dev: PIXEL CO., LTD
Windows
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 20.3%, 2D Platformer 17.7%, Pixel Graphics 15.7%, 1980s 14.6%, Shooter 13.9%
- #36 Jackroid
74% matchMixed63% of 19 reviews2025
Dev: Starving Lama Games
Windows
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 23.9%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Platformer 9.9%, Robots 8.2%, Shooter 8.2%
- #37 Piroot
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Frank Force Games
Windows
An open world metroidvania where you begin with a single ability: roll. Crash landed on a hostile planet, you unlock powers that open up a deeply interconnected world. Journey to its core, and decide whether the voice guiding you can be trusted.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.1%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Platformer 9.9%, Retro 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
- #38 Blaster Master Zero
74% matchVery Positive93% of 1,100 reviews2019
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 44.7%, Retro 18.7%, Platformer 13%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Action 8.7%
- #39 Blaster Master Zero 3
73% matchVery Positive88% of 490 reviews2021
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 28.9%, Retro 13.2%, 1980s 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Exploration 8.4%
- #40 Albert's Journey
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bite My Pixel
Windows · Mac
Albert’s Journey is a 2d platformer adventure game with a pixel art look.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.2%, Retro 18%, Platformer 14.3%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%
- #41 Janosik 2
71% matchVery Positive96% of 85 reviews2024
Dev: Onix GamesPub: Retrovibe
Windows · Linux
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 26.9%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Platformer 11%, Retro 9.5%, 1980s 9.1%
- #42 SUPER ANT
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Andrygast
Windows
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 40.2%, Retro 16.2%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Exploration 8.4%, Sci-fi 7.3%
- #43 Super Roboy
71% matchVery Positive94% of 141 reviews2025
Dev: Vincent PenningPub: VP Games
Windows
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 25.7%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Robots 11.7%, Retro 9.4%, 1980s 9.2%
- #44 Bite Sized
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bite Sized Studios
Windows · Mac
Platform by biting other creatures in this mouthful of a Metroidvania! Explore a vast, interconnected world where the only challenge that stands in your way is tough puzzle platforming and winding routes. A truly Bite Sized Metroidvania experience.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.3%, 2D Platformer 18.5%, Platformer 17.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Fantasy 7%
- #45 Bread Adventure
70% matchPositive100% of 24 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 41.6%, 2D Platformer 20.3%, Platformer 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Fantasy 7.5%
- #46 Ascender
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 24 reviews2017
Dev: GameChanger Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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 30.2%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Robots 13%, Platformer 9.9%, Sci-fi 8.2%
- #47 Alwa's Legacy
71% matchVery Positive87% of 648 reviews2020
Dev: Elden Pixels
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 58%
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 32.3%, 2D Platformer 15.9%, Retro 12.1%, Platformer 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
- #48 The Adventures of Poppe
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 52 reviews2022
Dev: Shiny Byte Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 31.1%, 2D Platformer 16%, Retro 14.4%, Platformer 10%, 1980s 9.4%
- #49 Goo Keeper
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2023
Dev: Oria Games Inc.
Windows
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 35%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Platformer 11.2%, Retro 9.6%, Sci-fi 9.5%
- #50 Star Iliad
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cape Cosmic
Windows · Mac
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 33.7%, 2D Platformer 16.9%, Sci-fi 11.6%, Exploration 8%, Fantasy 8%
- #51 Blaster Master Zero 2
68% matchVery Positive90% of 572 reviews2019
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 38.1%, Retro 19.6%, Platformer 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, Action 8.8%
- #52 Chibits
68% 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 44.1%, 2D Platformer 20%, Platformer 12.1%, Exploration 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%
- #53 Odallus: The Dark Call
69% matchVery Positive88% of 1,361 reviews2015
Dev: JoyMasher
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 44.5%, Retro 19.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Platformer 10.9%, Exploration 5.3%
- #54 Orebody: Binder's Tale
68% matchPositive82% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: Orebody IncPub: Nami Tentou
Windows · Mac
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 17.3%, Robots 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Retro 11.3%
- #55 Neon Fusion
69% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: Rodrigo Oak
Windows
Venture out on a machine-packed rescue mission in a 2D platform game, action, shooting and lots of Neon!
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.5%, 2D Platformer 20.7%, Retro 12.2%, Robots 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
- #56 Guns of Fury
65% matchVery Positive88% of 968 reviews2025
Dev: Gelato Games Ltd
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 32%, Retro 14.9%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Platformer 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%
- #57 Auf Wiedersehen Monty (CPC/Spectrum)
67% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Gremlin GraphicsPub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
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: 2D Platformer 21.6%, Retro 21.5%, Exploration 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, 1980s 10.2%
- #58 Axiom Verge
67% matchVery Positive90% of 6,599 reviews2015
Dev: Thomas Happ Games LLC
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 52.9%, Platformer 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Retro 8.8%, Sci-fi 8.1%
- #59 Trash Quest
67% matchVery Positive93% of 123 reviews2021
Dev: Francis Vace
Windows
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 33.2%, 2D Platformer 17%, Retro 13%, Exploration 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%
- #60 Far Star
66% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2023
Dev: This is Vini
Windows · Linux
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 34.4%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Sci-fi 12.9%, Platformer 12.2%, Robots 11.4%