Games Like Genopanic

Enter 'Genopanic: Prologue,' the beginning of a dynamic story in a Metroidvania-style experience! Wield a plasma cutter, team up with your virtual dog LAIK, outsmart the cunning cat-girl AI VOLGA, uncover the secrets of Dark Matter, and delve into DNA experiments in a galactic adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.4%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Zombies 10.3%, Exploration 9.2%, Funny 8.8%

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 32.2%, Side Scroller 14.5%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Platformer 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%

A fast-paced 2D handcrafted metroidvania with strange sci-fi environments. Something is roaming the halls, watching your every move.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.9%, Side Scroller 12.8%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Platformer 8.1%, Sci-fi 8%

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 54.4%, Platformer 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Sci-fi 6.2%, Side Scroller 4.5%

Explore an abandoned space station in this retro-themed explorative action platformer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 55.5%, Pixel Graphics 13%, Platformer 12.9%, Exploration 3.8%, Atmospheric 3.2%

Batbarian: Testament of the Primordials is a snarky action-adventure puzzle game with a good dose of humor. Explore hundreds of secret-filled rooms, fight big bosses, gather companions for your party and use the powers of Pip—your bat buddy—to solve puzzles and escape the eldritch abyss!

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.6%, Side Scroller 17%, Platformer 13.5%, Funny 10%, Pixel Graphics 8%

A precise momentum-based platformer that emphasizes exploration and navigation puzzles. Run and jump your way through a wide variety of obstacles and challenges as you explore an abandoned derelict freighter. Be careful: getting in is often easier than getting out!

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.7%, Precision Platformer 25.2%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Platformer 10.1%, Exploration 7.2%

Play as Captain Grisham, and uncover the secrets of Planet 4-514 in this thrilling prequel to Side Scape!

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.2%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Platformer 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Side Scroller 8.2%

Fearmonium is a psychedelic metroidvania where suspense intertwines with humour. Beginning the game as an unpleasant memory, you must progress and become a true phobia by breaking through all boundaries to uncover the most hidden corners of Max's mind.

Why similar: Metroidvania 62.7%, Atmospheric 11.7%, 2D 7.6%, Story Rich 6.3%, Action 5.5%

Kingdom Shell is an atmospheric 2D platformer with a captivating storyline. Explore the local lands to stop the invasion of nightmarish creatures and unravel the mysteries of the Kingdom.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32%, Side Scroller 15.6%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Atmospheric 6.6%

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 32.3%, Precision Platformer 23.4%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Platformer 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%

HAAK is a Metroidvania-Platformer. As the mysterious wanderer Haak, you embarked on an epic expedition across the vast cyber-wasteland to find your lost brother. Explore deserted cities and metro, refine your weapons and hack skills, and uncover the secrets behind metal and dust.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.8%, Side Scroller 17.5%, Platformer 12.8%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%

Astronite is a 1bit metroidvania that combines action, exploration, puzzles and platforms. Recover the planet where you and yours lived before it was invaded by strange creatures.

Why similar: Metroidvania 22.6%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Precision Platformer 14.3%, 2D Platformer 9.6%, Platformer 8.4%

Exographer is an exploration game based on science. Become an explorer, stranded in an alien planet, and discover the secrets of an extinct civilization. Gain new powers to avoid dangers and obstacles in your journey, and use your camera to reveal particles and hidden clues.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 18.1%, Metroidvania 13.2%, Platformer 13%, Side Scroller 9.6%, Exploration 9.4%

Play as android MIO in this mesmerizing metroidvania where you explore the Vessel, an enormous technological ark overgrown with machines gone rogue. Uncover its secrets, enhance MIO's abilities, and save the spaceship and its residents from oblivion.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.3%, Precision Platformer 15%, Platformer 12.5%, 2D Platformer 9%, Exploration 8.2%

Space Expedition is a 2D sci-fi platformer where you play as an astronaut who is sent to a space station to collect samples of mysterious dark matter. Space Expedition combines puzzle platforming, pixel art, and atmospheric adventures set in the style of 1980s sci-fi horror films.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 24.8%, Platformer 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 14.8%, Exploration 12.3%, Atmospheric 12.1%

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 43.1%, Platformer 12.9%, Exploration 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Atmospheric 9.7%

A metroidvania that combines the visual style of classic retro games with the fluid gameplay of modern titles. Explore different worlds, face challenging enemies and bosses, and absorb their powers to destroy the Core of Infinitevania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.1%, Platformer 15%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Exploration 6.6%

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 48%, Platformer 13.9%, Exploration 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, 2D Platformer 6.8%

Ghoulboy is a retro-inspired action platformer. Explore a magical realm of dungeons, towns, treasures and devious monsters.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.6%, Side Scroller 15.5%, Platformer 12.9%, Precision Platformer 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%

Explore a dense, interconnected labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items to manipulate your environment in surprising and meaningful ways. Encounter beautiful and unsettling creatures, as you attempt to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see.

Why similar: Metroidvania 47%, Platformer 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Exploration 10.9%, Atmospheric 7.5%

Xenosis is a thrilling metroidvania where you traverse an ancient temple that has been overrun by alien creatures. Armed with your blaster, you must combat a variety of challenging enemies and upgrade your weapon to escape

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.9%, Side Scroller 18.6%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Platformer 11.3%, Exploration 7.5%

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 44.8%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Platformer 9.8%, 2D Platformer 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%

A unique 2D firefighting platformer from the creator of Dead Cells, featuring devastating backdrafts, exploding walls, and expected cat rescues. Battle your way through a mysterious government facility, striving to keep the blaze under control.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 19.9%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Platformer 12.7%, Atmospheric 9.9%, Exploration 9.6%

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%, Precision Platformer 22.9%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Exploration 7.5%, Platformer 6.2%

In this immersive sci-fi thriller, you will experience the atmosphere of classic 3D games as you solve puzzles, follow an intriguing non-linear storyline, and engage in battles with monsters.

Why similar: Atmospheric 24%, Sci-fi 23%, Exploration 22.4%, Pixel Graphics 14.5%, Story Rich 10.7%

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 43.2%, Platformer 12.9%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Exploration 6.3%

Rebel Transmute is a challenging 2D action-platformer epic with heart! Explore the twisting caverns of an alien planet, augment your play-style to fit your strengths, battle deadly bosses, and uncover a dark truth as Moon Mikono searches for her long lost mother.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.5%, Platformer 10.3%, Sci-fi 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, 2D Platformer 9.6%

On the desolate moon of Lorian, a long-dormant Deadsuit awakens from slumber. Journey beneath the surface on an atmospheric 2D adventure of self-discovery, ancient mysteries, and cosmic terror. Explore winding caverns and acquire new abilities to unearth this alien world’s long-buried secrets.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.6%, Side Scroller 15.8%, Platformer 12%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Sci-fi 9.1%

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: Precision Platformer 21.9%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Platformer 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%

Take control of PizzaBoy as he delivers pizza to monsters in this precision platformer. Use all of PizzaBoy's smooth and snappy moves to navigate through dangerous levels or break away from the path to discover who PizzaBoy really is...

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.1%, Precision Platformer 26.8%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Platformer 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%

Blast off in a 2D metroidvania adventure bursting with platforming thrills, deep exploration, and explosive action. Assemble a crack team of heroes to save the world in Blast Brigade!

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.6%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Platformer 12.8%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Exploration 7%

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 26.1%, Side Scroller 14.9%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Platformer 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%

Jump, hover and clean your way through this precision platformer combining permissive jetpack mechanics with a compassionate narrative about getting lost in your own fear.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 33.2%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Platformer 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, 2D Platformer 9.8%

A scientist uses a unique teleportation instrument to escape an ancient biomechanical world filled with imaginative technology, deadly traps, and hidden secrets.

Why similar: Platformer 19.8%, 2D Platformer 18.5%, Sci-fi 14.3%, Atmospheric 12.8%, Physics 11.3%

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 38.4%, Platformer 15.4%, Side Scroller 15%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 11%

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 40.3%, 2D Platformer 16.9%, Platformer 15.7%, Exploration 8.4%, 2D 3.6%

EX VITRO is a dark sci-fi 2D platformer where you delve into the ruins of a military research facility and discover the horrors within. Whether machine, creature, or something else entirely, you’ll face the violent legacy of the last survivors of humanity.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.5%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Platformer 13.6%, Exploration 9.2%, Sci-fi 6.4%

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 41.6%, Platformer 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Sci-fi 9%, Atmospheric 8%

Fight for your life in this state-of-the-art 8-bit platformer!

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.1%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Platformer 12.6%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%

A creature-scanning metroidvania. Explore an ancient paradise before it's lost forever. Study the EMUUROM creatures, document your findings in the EMUUDEX, and use what you learn to unlock new paths.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.2%, 2D Platformer 14%, Platformer 13%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Exploration 8.8%

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 32.6%, Precision Platformer 24.1%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Platformer 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 6%

Voidwrought is a 2D action-platformer set in a hand-drawn world of cosmic horrors. Explore the thawing ruins of the First Civilisation and strike down the gods that dwell there. Grow your powers, uncover ancient artifacts, and expand your shrine amid the wreckage.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.1%, 2D Platformer 17.7%, Platformer 13.1%, Exploration 9.1%, Atmospheric 7.5%

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 53%, Action 16.4%, Platformer 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Adventure 5.9%

Make impactful decisions in moral dilemma situations, which will change the course of your journey through this atmospheric, hand-drawn metroidvania. Explore the hazardous paths of the Realm of Aestik and fight its corrupted inhabitants as you unravel its deep-rooted mysteries.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31%, 2D Platformer 22.1%, Side Scroller 17.6%, Platformer 11.8%, Exploration 7.1%

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 29.5%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Platformer 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Family Friendly 5.6%

Explore a dark and sinister Osaka as the Demon Hunter Shin. Battle demons, regain lost skills, and uncover the truth of your forgotten past in this exciting occult-inspired cyberpunk metroidvania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.3%, Side Scroller 17.5%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Platformer 10%, Exploration 6.8%

Explore an abandoned facility on the planet you've crashlanded, solving puzzles with strange plants along the way.

Why similar: Side Scroller 22.3%, 2D Platformer 18.8%, Platformer 17.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Funny 8.1%

Play through the next chapter in the Xanthiom saga, now bigger and better than before!

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.2%, Side Scroller 18.1%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Platformer 10.1%, Exploration 7.4%

MO: Astray is a pixel art, side-scrolling, action-platformer. Lead MO through mind-bending puzzles using special abilities. Bizarre enemies, threatening traps and ingenious level designs await.

Why similar: Platformer 19.1%, Pixel Graphics 19%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Sci-fi 12.4%, Atmospheric 10.1%

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 44.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Platformer 12.3%, Side Scroller 8.7%, Action 4.8%

Uncover the dark secrets of a gritty, tangled metropolis and battle diabolic villains with your trusty Gunbrella, a bulletproof brolly that doubles as a firearm.

Why similar: Side Scroller 32.6%, Platformer 19.8%, Exploration 12.6%, Funny 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%

BIOMORPH is a dark metroidvania game where you become the creatures that you kill! Solve ingenious puzzles and navigate a stunning hand-drawn world. Meet quirky characters, rebuild a city, and uncover the secrets of a sprawling, fallen civilization… and of your own mysterious origins.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.1%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Platformer 16.3%, Exploration 8.9%, 2D 4.8%

Explore, solve puzzles, and fight your way through over 100 screens and return your pumpkin pals!

Why similar: Metroidvania 42%, 2D Platformer 18.9%, Platformer 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%, Atmospheric 6%

With the Gods of light about to lose the great battle against the Army of Darkness, the Aggelos must learn to embrace his darker side. Explore two opposing realms full of secrets, puzzles and intense 2D combat in this challenging action-platformer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.4%, Precision Platformer 19.7%, Side Scroller 14.6%, 2D Platformer 8.6%, Platformer 8.1%

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 45.9%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Platformer 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Exploration 9%

Complete physics-based platformer puzzles as you venture deeper into an abandoned research facility responsible for developing ominously powerful quantum entanglement technology.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 18.8%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Physics 11.8%, Sci-fi 11.3%, Platformer 10.9%

Unravel the mystery uncovered by a remote interplanetary mining operation. What did they find? What threat does it pose? And ultimately, what does it truly mean to be a hero?

Why similar: Metroidvania 63%, Platformer 17.1%, Action 11.2%, Adventure 8.7%

Sliding Hero is a top-down puzzle Metroidvania where movement is key—think carefully, as once you start sliding you won’t stop until you hit something! Imprisoned in a sinister 1700s Venetian villa, explore a world of Carnival mystery, solve devious puzzles, uncover secrets, and unmask your fate.

Why similar: Metroidvania 51.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Exploration 12.6%, Atmospheric 7.5%, 2D 5.9%

Paradox Soul is a chilling fight for exploration and survival; a Metroidvania pixel action-shooter hybrid!

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.1%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Platformer 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Sci-fi 8.4%