- #1 Nyaruru Fishy Fight
97% matchVery Positive90% of 1,813 reviews2023
Dev: 赤瞳大白猫
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 27.1 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 28.7%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Anime 9.3%, Platformer 9.2%
- #2 Mystik Belle: Enchanted Edition
96% matchVery Positive89% of 227 reviews2015
Dev: Last Dimension
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
A colorful pixel-art metroidvania/point-and-click adventure hybrid about magic, cute witches and joys of vandalism.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.3%, Female Protagonist 18.1%, Platformer 8.7%, RPG 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
- #3 ITORAH
96% matchMostly Positive73% of 962 reviews2022
Dev: Grimbart TalesPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Discover the world of Nahucan in this 2D action platformer. You are Itorah, the only human in this strange place. Explore, fight and survive to uncover your past and save Nahucan from its biggest threat, a mysterious plague!
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.1%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Platformer 11.4%, Exploration 6.2%
- #4 Ariana and the Elder Codex
94% matchMostly Positive79% of 138 reviews2026
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International, Inc.
Windows
Ariana must restore the Codices and unravel the Library's hidden truths...
Why similar: Metroidvania 17.9%, Platformer 16.6%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Anime 10.1%, Action-Adventure 8.4%
- #5 Witchcrafty
95% matchMixed57% of 79 reviews2022
Dev: PigeonDev
Windows
Witchcrafty is a metroidvania platformer with magical action gameplay, exploration of a weird world, and adorable pixel art graphics. Help the little witch solve the mystery of strange events in the Kingdom, and defeat enemies with fire, lightning, and ice magic.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.3%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Platformer 11.6%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Retro 6.6%
- #6 Gato Roboto
94% matchVery Positive94% of 5,267 reviews2019
Dev: doinksoftPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Pounce inside of your cozy armored mech and set off on a dangerous trek through an alien underworld full of irritable creatures and treacherous obstacles in a valiant effort to save your stranded captain and his crashed spaceship.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.1%, Cats 14.7%, Platformer 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, Retro 7.1%
- #7 Gal Guardians: Demon Purge
93% matchVery Positive80% of 1,417 reviews2023
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 71%
In order to save their school after it turns into a massive demonic castle, two "Demon Hunter" sisters slash and shoot their way through this 2D action adventure. Players can swap between control of both characters on the fly, each with entirely different skillsets.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 19%, Platformer 17.3%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Anime 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
- #8 TEVI
92% matchVery Positive89% of 4,070 reviews2023
Dev: CreSpirit
Windows
Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Embark on an epic action-adventure as you slash, dash, and combo your way through a vast, vibrant world. Explore and uncover hidden secrets. Customize your build to triumph in spectacular boss battles. Experience a tale of mystery, magic, and mayhem in TEVI, a bullet hell metroidvania!
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.2%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Anime 11%, Platformer 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
- #9 Little Witch Nobeta
91% matchVery Positive84% of 10,055 reviews2022
Dev: Pupuya Games
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Control the lovely little witch Nobeta, explore the unknown mysterious castle, and gradually discover the truth!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 24%, Cute 23.2%, Anime 20.4%, RPG 13%, Action 7.6%
- #10 Alwa's Legacy
91% 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 27%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Platformer 10.8%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Retro 7.5%
- #11 Akatori
90% matchMostly Positive73% of 343 reviews2026
Dev: Contrast GamesPub: Games Harbor
Windows
A colorful action platformer with metroidvania elements and a staff that unlocks unique combat techniques and new ways to overcome obstacles. Explore beautiful worlds, fight monsters, and help Mako stop the amber storms that poison all living things.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.5%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Platformer 11.9%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Exploration 8.2%
- #12 Freedom Planet 2
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,743 reviews2022
Dev: GalaxyTrail
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The fast paced platforming of Freedom Planet returns! Become a full-time cartoon heroine and use abilities and items suited to your play style to explore the world of Avalice and defend its animal citizens!
Why similar: Platformer 16.5%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Anime 9.9%, 1990's 9.2%, Retro 8.9%
- #13 9 Years of Shadows
89% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,382 reviews2023
Dev: Halberd StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Fight to bring beautiful colors back to a hand-crafted world of darkness and discover the story of Europa, a young warrior, and her ghostly childhood companion, Apino.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35%, Platformer 15.3%, Anime 10.6%, Female Protagonist 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%
- #14 Phoenotopia: Awakening
88% matchVery Positive83% of 2,921 reviews2021
Dev: Cape Cosmic
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Embark on a grand adventure in Phoenotopia! An action-adventure puzzle platformer inspired by the great classics. Meet charming townsfolk, brave the dungeons, and thwart evil in your quest to save your family.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.3%, Platformer 17.6%, Adventure 7%, Action-Adventure 7%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%
- #15 Momodora: Moonlit Farewell
86% matchVery Positive92% of 3,298 reviews2024
Dev: BombservicePub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
"Momodora: Moonlit Farewell" is the latest installment in the Momodora series. Join Momo, High Priestess of the village of Koho, as she embarks on a divine mission to save her people from imminent destruction at the hands of the demon hordes summoned by a malevolent bellringer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.8%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Platformer 11.3%, Anime 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 7%
- #16 Catmaze
87% matchVery Positive83% of 606 reviews2018
Dev: Redblack Spade
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Catmaze is a fairy metroidvania inspired by Slavic myths. Age-old tales will come to life in the unforgettable adventure of Alesta, a sorceress whose courage guides her through mysterious paths and dark forests in search of the lost road to Nav, the world of the dead.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.4%, Platformer 13.1%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Exploration 7.6%, Anime 6.9%
- #17 Garden of Witches
83% matchVery Positive93% of 2,143 reviews2026
Dev: Team Tapas
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Garden of Witches is a cute roguelike action game full of danger. Help the protagonist, Sil, as she tries to round up her unruly fellow witches and save the Garden.
Why similar: Cats 22.4%, Female Protagonist 21.3%, RPG 18.7%, Cute 11.6%, Action 11.1%
- #18 Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World
86% matchVery Positive82% of 170 reviews2021
Dev: G CHOICEPub: Bliss Brain
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The adventures of Asha, the little warrior, begin! Together with her blue sidekick Pepelogoo, she will run through numerous stages and save the Monster World from the darkness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.3%, Platformer 12.2%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Female Protagonist 7.3%, Anime 7.2%
- #19 The Knight Witch
85% matchMostly Positive72% of 970 reviews2022
Dev: Super Mega TeamPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The Knight Witch is a metroidvania adventure game with fast-paced, shoot 'em up combat set in a beautifully hand-drawn world. Cast devastating card-based spells, forge close bonds, and make moral choices all in your quest to save your home and discover who's behind the War Golem invasion.
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.9%, Female Protagonist 20%, Exploration 8.4%, Action-Adventure 7.5%, Cute 5.8%
- #20 Awita: Journey of Hope
84% matchMostly Positive73% of 97 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 31.5%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Platformer 11.2%, Exploration 7.5%
- #21 Gestalt: Steam & Cinder
82% matchVery Positive80% of 2,304 reviews2024
Dev: Metamorphosis GamesPub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Inspired by 16 and 32-bit classics, Gestalt: Steam & Cinder fuses tight 2D platforming and exhilarating combat with an engrossing, twist-laden narrative in a stunningly handcrafted steampunk world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.4%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Platformer 11%, Female Protagonist 11%, RPG 9.8%
- #22 白猫骑士物语/ White Cat Knight
82% matchVery Positive97% of 97 reviews2025
Dev: Dumpling Game StudioPub: Crew Interactive
Windows · Mac
A cute but perilous 2D action platformer. Play as a fallen white cat knight: slash, dash and shoot through cursed forests and ancient dungeons, unlock new skills, fight alongside loyal companions, and uncover the mystery buried beneath the town of Harstad.
Why similar: Cats 18.6%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Female Protagonist 13%, Platformer 9.5%, Anime 8.3%
- #23 Dungeon Gals
81% matchVery Positive100% of 95 reviews2026
Dev: DoricDream
Windows
A small crisis control team has been summoned to help a civilization in the sky escape impending doom! Explore dungeons, solve puzzles, and find lots of treasure to help prepare yourself for incredible challenges!
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.8%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Platformer 11.9%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Exploration 8%
- #24 Piko Piko
84% matchMixed60% of 135 reviews2022
Dev: MarquetPub: KOMODO
Windows
Take control of Piko, our hammer wielding heroine, as you bash things up with a big hammer in this cute Anime-styled 2D metroidvania-inspired adventure! Uncover mysteries! Beat the bad guys who do naughty things! Explore the Piko Piko world with her floof fox friend!
Why similar: Metroidvania 24%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Platformer 10.1%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Anime 6.3%
- #25 Little Nemo and the Guardians of Slumberland
79% matchVery Positive95% of 128 reviews2026
Dev: DIE SOFT
Windows
Explore a vast, interconnected dream world full of secrets and collectibles in this metroidvania adventure inspired by classic 2D platformers. Reclaim your lost memories to save Slumberland from the mysterious Oblivion.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.9%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Platformer 9.1%, Retro 8.5%, Exploration 7.2%
- #26 Record of Lodoss War-Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth-
80% matchVery Positive93% of 7,464 reviews2021
Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 74%
A 2D Metroidvania-style game developed under the supervision of Ryo Mizuno, depicting the story of Deedlit and the events leading up to Record of Lodoss War: Diadem of the Covenant. Use a variety of weapons and spirit powers to unravel the mystery of the labyrinth.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.1%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Platformer 11.7%, Anime 8.6%, RPG 6.9%
- #27 FLARE NUINUI QUEST
79% matchVery Positive93% of 256 reviews2024
Dev: sulpxPub: holo Indie
Windows · Linux
Play as Shiranui Flare in this retro action platformer, wielding her dual pistols, as you explore the world on a quest to save your friends!
Why similar: Platformer 16.4%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Retro 11.6%, Anime 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
- #28 Whirlwind Magician
78% matchVery Positive98% of 60 reviews2025
Dev: Santi Ponce
Windows
Experience the tale of a cheerful girl and a grouchy talking hat in this charming Metroidvania, where every ability is hat-based! Throw the hat to attack enemies, teleport to him to make perilous leaps, and fly him through narrow tunnels of spikes as you escape a dangerous magic forest.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.6%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Platformer 10.5%, Action-Adventure 7.2%
- #29 Alwa's Awakening
81% matchVery Positive80% of 955 reviews2017
Dev: Elden Pixels
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Use your magic staff and progress through a large interconnected world where you'll solve puzzles, fight enemies and defeat bosses in order to help free the land of Alwa. Explore and uncover the secrets by using your platforming skills in this challenging and charming 8-bit adventure game.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.7%, Platformer 14.4%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Retro 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
- #30 Shattered Divinities
75% matchVery Positive95% of 962 reviews2026
Dev: 星魂游戏Pub: TrueColor Games
Windows
Begin your adventure in Shattered Divinities to reveal the truth! Traverse the land where deities have perished, explore abandoned divine realms, battle mutated monsters, gather divine power to awaken your strength, and unveil the truth behind the deities’ fall.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.6%, Platformer 13.8%, Female Protagonist 6.8%, RPG 6.7%, Adventure 6.1%
- #31 Gun Witch
78% matchVery Positive92% of 255 reviews2020
Dev: Kiyummi Games
Windows
Help Beretta become the best witch ever in this 2D action platformer shoot 'em up! She's going on an adventure to beat up monsters, talk to cute NPCs, and discover the dark history of Luninsula all while making lifelong friends.
Why similar: Platformer 16.5%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Anime 12.1%, Comedy 11.9%, RPG 10.6%
- #32 Kaze and the Wild Masks
77% matchVery Positive94% of 2,073 reviews2021
Dev: PixelHivePub: SOEDESCO
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Go on a journey as Kaze in this 90’s classics inspired platformer. When the Crystal Islands get cursed, Kaze needs to save her friend Hogo while facing enraged living vegetables. Find the Wild Masks to unleash the powers of the legendary guardians and master land, sky and sea.
Why similar: 1990's 19.1%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Platformer 11.9%, Retro 10.9%, Female Protagonist 10.9%
- #33 Mega Serval
77% matchVery Positive98% of 376 reviews2022
Dev: Syaxamaphone
Windows
Serval's friends are in danger and it's up to her to save the day! Progress through 12 action-packed platforming stages in this "Kemono Friends Project" derivative work!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.7%, Platformer 19.8%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Action 7.9%, Adventure 7.6%
- #34 An Automaton's Journey
75% matchVery Positive90% of 68 reviews2026
Dev: Xyros GamesPub: holo Indie
Windows
Play as the ancient automaton Cecilia Immergreen as you explore the world for secrets, solve puzzles, delve into dungeons, fight other Hololive members as powerful bosses, help other members with side quests, and find powerful items to explore previously unavailable locations.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Exploration 10.2%, Action 5.8%
- #35 Cat Warrior
76% matchMostly Positive79% of 144 reviews2024
Dev: Sadi & AyuPub: sadimakegames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Cat Warroir is an action-platformer of retro and cute style about a cat knight on his way to recapture his stolen treasure. Deep into the dangerous fantasy world,defeat the challenging big boss with your slash, dash, jump, walljump and other skills to find the treasure back!
Why similar: Metroidvania 25%, Retro 10.6%, Platformer 10.4%, Cats 9.9%, 2D Platformer 8.5%
- #36 Virtua Unlimited Project
74% matchVery Positive92% of 443 reviews2024
Dev: Virtua Ride SystemPub: Neverland Entertainment
Windows
Virtua Unlimited Project is a 2D pixel-art style ACT game featuring VTuber characters. With classical platformer gameplay, challenging combat, and retro game feelings, VUP presents you a surreal, virtual world in which you will play as Aizawa Kana to venture and seek the truth beneath.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 24.4%, Anime 15.9%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 11%, RPG 9.6%
- #37 Momodora III
76% matchVery Positive94% of 1,500 reviews2014
Dev: rdein
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Momodora III is a classic action platform game with a variety of items and secrets. It's the third installment of the Momodora series, although playing the previous titles is not necessary to enjoy the game!
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.6%, Platformer 18.1%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Anime 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 9%
- #38 Curse Crackers: For Whom the Belle Toils
74% matchVery Positive94% of 447 reviews2022
Dev: Colorgrave
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Bounce, vault, and fight your way through a whimsical world with the help of your loyal companion. Eat snacks, collect artifacts, and travel the world to stop Bonnie and her boney band of troublemakers!
Why similar: Platformer 15.9%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Retro 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
- #39 SwooshCat
72% matchVery Positive86% of 69 reviews2025
Dev: PixelForestStudio
Windows
SwooshCat is a vibrant precision-platformer adventure. Leap, dash, slash, stab, roll, and ricochet your way through a charming pixel world as you help a brave little cat 🐾 explore and battle!
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.9%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Cats 12.7%, Platformer 9.4%, Exploration 7.2%
- #40 Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,115 reviews2024
Dev: Seedy Eye SoftwarePub: Limited Run Games
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
A NEW interactive animated adventure! In this action-adventure game, Arzette must explore the Kingdom of Faramore, slay fearsome foes, acquire powerful items, discover secrets, assist colorful characters, and defeat the evil Daimur!
Why similar: Metroidvania 29%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Platformer 12.6%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Exploration 7.7%
- #41 Giraffe and Annika
73% matchVery Positive92% of 357 reviews2020
Dev: atelier miminaPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 55.4 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Lovable, cat-eared Annika sets off on a grand quest on the Island of Spica! 3D adventure & rhythm action genres mesh in the lush, pastoral and beautiful manga-inspired world of Giraffe and Annika!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 21%, Anime 16.6%, Comedy 11.3%, Cute 10.8%, Exploration 9.7%
- #42 Rabi-Ribi
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 12,274 reviews2016
Dev: CreSpirit
Windows
Median: 11.8 hrsMean: 63.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Dodge bullets, missiles and lasers in battle as you wrap your head around that bunny girl costume! Combo away with your mighty Piko Hammer or spam various spells from afar with your fiery fairy friend. Explore and explode through Rabi-Rabi Island as you collect power-ups and uncover secrets...
Why similar: Metroidvania 27%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Platformer 10.4%, Anime 10.1%, Exploration 6.5%
- #43 Super Puzzled Cat
69% matchVery Positive99% of 219 reviews2025
Dev: Penguin Mug Games
Windows
Help Puzzled Cat use jetpacks, portals, bombs, gum, and more to conquer treacherous platforming stages. Play your own way using save states to explore a world full of challenges and secrets - but can you find the way through? Travel through time and space and reach enlightenment.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 24.7%, Platformer 21%, Cute 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Colorful 8.4%
- #44 Battle Princess Madelyn
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 157 reviews2018
Dev: Causal Bit Games Inc.Pub: Monster Bath Studios Inc.
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Battle Princess Madelyn is a game that follows the journey of a young knight in training, Madelyn, and her ghostly pet dog, Fritzy. Join them as they set out on a journey to save her kingdom and her family from the clutches of an evil wizard!
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.1%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Platformer 14.8%, Retro 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
- #45 Janosik 2: Prologue
70% matchVery Positive100% of 50 reviews2024
Dev: Onix GamesPub: Retrovibe
Windows · Linux
Pick up the mantle of the plucky maiden getting ready for her date night that is unceremoniously interrupted by the dastardly duo of Countess Bathory and Baron de Blonde in this prologue to the colourful Janosik 2 retro action-platformer…
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.3%, Platformer 13.4%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Action-Adventure 7.4%, Comedy 6.7%
- #46 HunterX
70% matchVery Positive83% of 747 reviews2022
Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 53%
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 40.8%, Female Protagonist 18%, Platformer 12.5%, RPG 9%, Action 6.2%
- #47 Witch & Bun Cats
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 67 reviews2025
Dev: Night Owl Games
Windows
A light meat pigeon ARPG game that integrates backpack management. In the game, players will play the role of a little witch and help the cats take back the cans that were taken away by monsters. But as you explore deeper, you find that things are not as simple as they seem...
Why similar: Cats 40.9%, Action 16.1%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Cute 11.6%, Indie 9.1%
- #48 Potata: fairy flower
71% matchVery Positive82% of 92 reviews2019
Dev: Potata Company
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Adventure platformer about Potata's travel in fairy forest. Reveal all secrets and hidden treasures and don't forget to save the world.
Why similar: Platformer 25%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Cute 11.9%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Adventure 8.5%
- #49 Wicce
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 139 reviews2016
Dev: Alpheratz Games Pub: CFK Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Enter the town of death to save the dear daughter!
Why similar: Metroidvania 19.2%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Platformer 14.2%, Anime 10.4%, 2D Platformer 6.9%
- #50 Crypt Custodian
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,178 reviews2024
Dev: Kyle Thompson
Windows
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Crypt Custodian is a charming metroidvania about cleaning up the afterlife. Play as Pluto - a mischievous cat who has died, and is sentenced to be the afterworld's janitor... FOREVER! Hang out with other doomed ghosts, battle beasts, and explore a vastly expansive landscape.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.6%, Cats 14%, Platformer 9.8%, Exploration 7.8%, Cute 6.7%
- #51 Tales Of Wakana
67% matchMixed67% of 144 reviews2026
Dev: OrangeTiger
Windows
"Tales of Wakana" is a fairy-tale action-adventure game full of fantasy and challenges. Step into a vast, mysterious continent, use magic to battle diverse monsters, and enjoy a unique soulful journey exploring the meaning of life, family bonds, and self-discovery.
Why similar: Platformer 17.3%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Comedy 10%, RPG 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%
- #52 Inexistence Rebirth
71% matchMostly Positive72% of 137 reviews2020
Dev: Jonathan Brassaud
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 35%
Rediscover this great Metroidvania game in a brand new version with a lot of features and improvements! Run in 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 34.4%, Platformer 15.3%, RPG 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Action 5%
- #53 Witchroid Vania: A Magical Girl’s Fantastical Adventures
67% matchVery Positive92% of 86 reviews2025
Dev: Turkey GamesPub: Waku Waku Games
Windows
Join mage-in-training Lily on an epic adventure! Explore a multitude of worlds, including forests, deserts, and dungeons, in hopes of becoming a full-fledged mage!
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.1%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Exploration 10.3%, RPG 9.6%, Anime 6.7%
- #54 Angel Essence
64% matchVery Positive99% of 194 reviews2026
Dev: g3bsoft
Windows
Ascend to a heavenly realm as the treasure hunter Angelique. Weave together fast, fluid combos as you unlock a deep movement system. Battle surreal foes and uncover secrets in the expansive world of Angel Essence, a retro-inspired 3D platformer.
Why similar: Platformer 20.3%, Female Protagonist 19.1%, Cats 17.8%, Exploration 12.9%, Retro 9.7%
- #55 Blade Kitten
70% matchVery Positive83% of 1,089 reviews2014
Dev: Krome Studios
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
In Blade Kitten, join Kit Ballard as she explores the mysterious world of Hollow Wish to hunt down rogue mechs and soft targets.
Why similar: Platformer 27.8%, Female Protagonist 26.5%, Anime 21.3%, Action 9.4%, Adventure 8%
- #56 KoroNeko
65% matchVery Positive96% of 112 reviews2024
Dev: Nomadroid
Windows
Roll your way through a cozy, kawaii world full of charming characters and challenging puzzles to save your siblings from Strawberry the Witch!
Why similar: Cats 31.3%, Adventure 21%, Cute 18.2%, Colorful 11.1%, Female Protagonist 10.5%
- #57 Downpurr
67% matchVery Positive100% of 52 reviews2022
Dev: Robin FoxPub: Studio Nevermore
Windows · Linux
Mimi's platformer-shooter adventure through a land of magic, cats, and rain!
Why similar: Cats 28.5%, Platformer 20.8%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Cute 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
- #58 Rosenkreuzstilette
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 443 reviews2017
Dev: [erka:es]Pub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Rosenkreuzstilette is a mega-action-platformer game in which you step into the shoes of Spiritia Rosenberg, a virtuous young woman caught on the wrong side of a revolution instigated by her closest friends.
Why similar: Platformer 17.3%, Female Protagonist 16.2%, Anime 14.2%, Retro 11.1%, 2D Platformer 10.4%
- #59 Legends of the Universe - StarCore
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 127 reviews2016
Dev: LunarCore Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Metroidvania style action/platformer with tons of abilities, enemies and exploration.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.6%, Platformer 14.5%, 1990's 8.1%, RPG 7.3%, Action-Adventure 5.6%
- #60 Princess of the Water Lilies
63% matchVery Positive100% of 50 reviews2025
Dev: Why Knot StudioPub: Red Dunes Games
Windows
Princess of the Water Lilies is a hand-crafted 2D platformer blending gentle puzzles with heartfelt boss encounters. Play as Princess, a flat-faced cat raised by frogs. Your purr holds the power to heal a world caught between nature and machine. Grab your copy today and dive into this magical world!
Why similar: Cats 19.6%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Platformer 12.1%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Cute 7.3%