Games Like Ghost 1.0

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 43.7%, Platformer 9%, Sci-fi 8.6%, Female Protagonist 8.4%, Robots 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric sci-fi metroidvania shares a similar lonely, mysterious space station vibe and tight 2D combat.

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 60%, Platformer 8.4%, Indie 6.3%, Action 6.2%, Adventure 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: You play as a cat in a mech suit, offering a charming, sci-fi-focused metroidvania experience that mirrors the robot-centric themes of Ghost 1.0.

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 65.5%, Platformer 8.3%, Sci-fi 5.6%, Cyberpunk 5.4%, Indie 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential metroidvania that excels in sci-fi world-building, unique weapon upgrades, and exploration-heavy gameplay.

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 69.9%, Platformer 9.9%, Action 4.7%, Indie 4.6%, Adventure 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging pixel-art metroidvania that emphasizes exploration and secrets within a desolate, sci-fi environment.

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 50.7%, Female Protagonist 16%, Platformer 8.1%, Action 5.9%, Indie 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features a strong female protagonist and a narrative-driven 2D action experience that balances platforming with challenging boss encounters.

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!

Why similar: Metroidvania 64.8%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Platformer 5.2%, Side Scroller 4.8%, Action 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A polished metroidvania with a female lead that offers deep character customization and classic exploration mechanics.

Dex is a 2D, side-scrolling, open-world cyberpunk RPG with a focus on exploration and non-linear gameplay.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 32.1%, Metroidvania 26%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Side Scroller 5.7%, Platformer 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D open-world RPG that leans heavily into the cyberpunk aesthetic and features a female protagonist navigating a high-tech dystopia.

Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 44%, Platformer 20.1%, Action 12.3%, Indie 7.3%, Sci-fi 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: While more linear, its fast-paced, high-lethality combat and cyberpunk aesthetic capture the intense action feel of Ghost 1.0.

Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.

Why similar: Roguevania 45.9% ★, Metroidvania 31.5%, Platformer 7.1%, Action 3.5%, Adventure 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for roguevania gameplay, offering the same fluid, high-speed combat and upgrade-focused progression.

Become more than human and save mankind from total annihilation! From legendary developer Game Freak comes an action adventure like no other - manipulate the world around you and smash the evil Ajeet to smithereens!

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, Female Protagonist 19.1%, Platformer 13.9%, Cyberpunk 11.1%, Action 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features a female protagonist and physics-based platforming that provides a fresh take on the 2D action genre.

Sundered is a chaotic hand­-drawn metroidvania where you resist or embrace ancient eldritch powers, a challenging and unique take on a classic genre from the creators of Jotun, now with local co-op!

Why similar: Roguevania 50.7% ★, Metroidvania 26.4%, Female Protagonist 6.1%, Platformer 5.3%, Side Scroller 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful roguevania that combines massive scale with intense, screen-filling combat encounters.

"Mini Ghost" is a mini metroidvania in the 80's MSX art style and gameplay. It's the mini prequel of Ghost 1.0.

Why similar: Metroidvania 56.6%, Action 9.8%, Female Protagonist 8.2%, Platformer 7.7%, Indie 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team, this prequel offers a more compact but equally engaging action-platforming experience.

ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity.

Why similar: Roguevania 37.3% ★, Metroidvania 20.5%, Action 10.1%, Indie 8.6%, Adventure 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane, fast-paced action roguelite that emphasizes aerial mobility and aggressive combat.

Metal Unit is a sprawling side-scrolling platformer with roguelite features. Play as Joanna, a soldier on a mission to capture her treasonous sister. Wear the M-Unit 11 suit and battle against monsters and aliens while uncovering the truth about humanity.

Why similar: Roguevania 32% ★, Female Protagonist 18.4%, Metroidvania 15.2%, Action 10.3%, Indie 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy title featuring a female protagonist in a mech suit, blending roguelite elements with 2D platforming.

Touhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania title with a heavy emphasis on exploration and action. Developed by Team Ladybug, creators of multiple fantastic action games thus far.

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.1%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Platformer 10%, Side Scroller 8%, Action 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: This metroidvania features incredibly fluid combat and unique time-manipulation mechanics that feel just as responsive as Ghost 1.0.

ULTROS is a psychedelic metroidvania where you wake up stranded on The Sarcophagus — a cosmic uterus holding an ancient, demonic being. Trapped in the loop of a black hole, you will have to explore The Sarcophagus and meet its inhabitants to understand the part you play...

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.1%, Roguevania 32.1% ★, Female Protagonist 10%, Platformer 7.6%, Sci-fi 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A visually striking sci-fi metroidvania that focuses on exploration and unique combat systems in a surreal setting.

Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight is the fourth installment in the beloved Momodora series of 2D platformers. Unleash ravaging combos against a variety of formidable monsters and deftly dodge your way through a cursed land to seek audience with the Queen and dispel the evil that threatens all life.

Why similar: Metroidvania 51.3%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Platformer 10.7%, Side Scroller 8.7%, Action 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A tight, responsive 2D action game featuring a female protagonist and a dark, atmospheric world.

ICEY is a 2D side-scrolling action game and a META game in disguise. As you follow the narrator's omnipresent voice, you will see through ICEY's eyes and learn the truth about her world. The narrator will constantly urge you in one direction, but you must ask, "Why? Why am I following his directions?“ Obey? Rebel?

Why similar: Female Protagonist 24%, Metroidvania 15.5%, Cyberpunk 14.6%, Action 11.8%, Side Scroller 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced hack-and-slash game with a female lead that features a meta-narrative similar to the humorous tone of Ghost 1.0.

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 58.7%, Robots 11.8%, Platformer 11.5%, Side Scroller 7.8%, Adventure 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, robot-themed metroidvania that focuses on exploration and uncovering the secrets of a machine-filled world.

Guide Vivian the Vagrant, through vibrant and dynamic landscapes while hacking and slashing a path from a quiet coastal village through mysterious forests, haunted castles, and wrecked battlegrounds. When the endless barrage of enemies have been vanquished, what solace will be left for our hero?

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.9%, Female Protagonist 22.8%, Side Scroller 8.2%, Action 6.9%, 2D 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful 2D action RPG featuring a female protagonist and satisfying, combo-heavy combat.

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 51.6%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Platformer 11.2%, Action 5.2%, Adventure 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A polished metroidvania with a female lead that emphasizes fluid movement and elemental combat mechanics.

Assume the role of Wyatt in this Action/Exploration Platformer as you explore the ruins of a holy city that was lost many years ago. Battle various types of demons, angels, and a new threat known only as the “Ferals”, using swordsmanship, martial arts, and sorcery.

Why similar: Metroidvania 71.9%, Platformer 9.7%, Action 5.3%, Indie 3.7%, Female Protagonist 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy metroidvania that rewards precise combat and offers deep character progression systems.

Play as a special ops combat unit sent to investigate why the stars around Solar System are going dark in MegaSphere — a story-based post-cyberpunk action platformer adventure game of supermassive scale set in early 22nd century: smart guns, robots, self-reconstructing environments, and vast AIs.

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.7%, Cyberpunk 13.2%, Action 10.7%, Indie 9.3%, Adventure 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi action-adventure game that focuses on exploration and combat within a procedurally generated space station.

Dark Matter is a 2.5D side-scrolling survival horror game, set in a derelict spaceship besieged by a sinister alien presence, and infested with deadly parasites. As the Ensign, you must explore fetid hallways and abandoned facilities, scavenging for parts and blueprints, expanding your arsenal to up to four deadly weapons and freely...

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.7%, Action 14.1%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Indie 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D side-scrolling action game set in a dark, sci-fi environment that emphasizes survival and combat.

Tower Hunter: Erza’s Trial contains core elements of roguelite games, presented in a toon render style. The player explores a mysterious tower with Erza, vanquishes mutant monsters and defeats bosses to acquire a Hunter’s License and become the most powerful Battle Maiden.

Why similar: Roguevania 44.7% ★, Metroidvania 30.1%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Action 3.3%, Side Scroller 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A roguevania that focuses on a female lead exploring a dangerous tower with fast-paced, skill-based combat.

Aerannis is a mission-based stealth action game set in a world of conspiracy and full of action and assassinations.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 30.5%, Metroidvania 30.2%, Female Protagonist 20.8%, Action 5.7%, Indie 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A cyberpunk-themed action game that emphasizes stealth and agility with a female protagonist.

Explore the mysteries of an unknown land! ”Transiruby '' is a metroidvania game where you explore the world as a cyborg protagonist named Siruby. Slash and shoot your way to reveal its hidden secrets!

Why similar: Metroidvania 65.7%, Platformer 8.8%, Female Protagonist 8.7%, Action 7.5%, Side Scroller 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A colorful metroidvania that focuses on exploration and puzzle-solving with a unique, energetic protagonist.

A colorful pixel-art metroidvania/point-and-click adventure hybrid about magic, cute witches and joys of vandalism.

Why similar: Metroidvania 56.9%, Female Protagonist 18.6%, Adventure 6.4%, Platformer 6.4%, Action 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A metroidvania with a female lead that combines exploration with light RPG elements and a quirky sense of humor.

Explore the secrets of a mysterious fallen temple and put your Templar faith to the test in Dark Devotion, where no sacrifice is too great in praise of your God.

Why similar: Roguevania 40.4% ★, Metroidvania 31.4%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Action 3.7%, Indie 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging, atmosphere-heavy metroidvania that emphasizes combat and exploration in a grim, interconnected world.

A 2.5D action-packed side-scrolling game, takes players on a thrilling sci-fi adventure! Take control of combat specialist Ares, or the new playable character, Tarus, to battle deadly machines with a variety of powerful weapons and armor. Your goal: Save Minos Space Station’s survivors and uncover the nefarious Zytron’s extinction agenda!

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.4%, Platformer 16.8%, Action 13.7%, Robots 11%, Indie 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic sci-fi action platformer that focuses on fast shooting and suit-based upgrades.

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 45%, Platformer 11.8%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Side Scroller 8.6%, Action 6.9%

Katanaut is a fast-paced, Metroidvania-inspired action roguelite blending fluid combat and cosmic horror. Slash, dodge, and wield powerful abilities as you battle through a station sprawling with twisted, once-human horrors. Adapt, survive, and descend into the shadows to uncover dark secrets.

Why similar: Roguevania 48.1% ★, Metroidvania 29.7%, Platformer 6.9%, Action 3.4%, Adventure 3.2%

A hand-drawn 2D metroidvania in a post-apocalyptic world. Forge your destiny in a non-linear story with multiple endings. Explore diverse biomes, conquer 20+ unique bosses, and master a magical Gauntlet with ever-evolving powers.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.8%, Cyberpunk 16.6%, Platformer 10.4%, Side Scroller 7.3%, Female Protagonist 6%

Ruby the ghost hunter has a tough gig this Halloween. Explore the haunted mansion, take down some ghosts, battle spooky bosses, and rescue the lost cats!

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.7%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Action 12.6%, Platformer 10.2%, Indie 10%

Xenon Valkyrie is a rogue-like with many RPG elements in which you will have to get to the deepest part of a moon and finish the plans of a wicked witch. You will be able to get many weapons randomly as you fight in a world that is created every time you play.

Why similar: Roguevania 77% ★, Female Protagonist 6%, Action 3.6%, Platformer 3.2%, Indie 2.8%

Metroidvania style action/platformer with tons of abilities, enemies and exploration.

Why similar: Metroidvania 51.4%, Platformer 12.9%, Action 7.1%, Sci-fi 6%, Female Protagonist 5.7%

A great unknown danger is approaching Roah's home planet. Follow Roah as she explores the world and encountering all of its different factions, uncovering the mystery of what is draining the planets lifeforce.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.6%, Female Protagonist 18.8%, Action 10.2%, Platformer 9.2%, Indie 8.1%

“Grab, hurl, and eliminate” Rogue-lite Core-Action!! A large-scale rebellion erupts within the spacecraft “Life Stream.” With the help of you, Rona, an android known as “Metallic Child,” stands up against a fleet of massive robots to stop the plot devised by her own creator, Doctor Irene.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 23.4%, Robots 21.2%, Sci-fi 17%, Action 15.7%, Female Protagonist 9.3%

Explore a sprawling, alien world in the sequel to the award winning Axiom Verge.

Why similar: Metroidvania 50%, Platformer 10%, Action 8.5%, Female Protagonist 8.5%, Adventure 6.4%

An unique blend of retro-fps, metroidvania and adventure. Escape the cyber afterlife you've been trapped into, hop between realities and shoot your way out with the help of your new allies. But are they really your friends? The Arena conspiracy goes deeper than you could possibly imagine...

Why similar: Female Protagonist 39.6%, Sci-fi 39%, Action 21.5%

Lost Ruins is a 2D side-scrolling survival action game, where you play as a young girl that has awoken in a strange and foreign place without her memories. Explore a dark and dangerous world, battle hideous monsters, and topple incredible bosses.

Why similar: Metroidvania 54.3%, Platformer 10.3%, Female Protagonist 8.3%, Action 6.4%, Sci-fi 5.2%

A powerful ancient evil has arisen, and the war to save humanity has begun! As an elite agent in the monster-hunting Prodigium organization, you must use a variety of weapons, upgrades, and mysterious artifacts to defend mankind against the supernatural hordes of Princess Ahmanet.

Why similar: Metroidvania 73.2%, Action 9.9%, Adventure 6.9%, Platformer 6.6%, 2D 2.5%

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 61%, Female Protagonist 18.6%, Action 6%, Adventure 5.4%, 2D 4.7%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.9%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Platformer 9.5%, Robots 8.9%, Sci-fi 8.1%

This is an action game focused on combat, where a girl returns from the abyss to explore her own secrets and redemption, until the end of an eternal battle to see if she can break free from the shackles of fate.

Why similar: Roguevania 49.8% ★, Metroidvania 32.9%, Female Protagonist 8.6%, Action 2.9%, Adventure 2.2%

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 52.7%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Sci-fi 10.8%, Platformer 9.1%, Action 5%

Boki can copy the special abilities of any foe and then combine up to 3 of them into a unique super-weapon! Blast through hordes of evil robots in cyberspace, while training to become a superhero!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 16.9%, Action 15.4%, Platformer 13.9%, Cyberpunk 12.4%, Robots 11.8%

ANOMALY AGENT is a cyberpunk action-adventure featuring fluid combat, a time-bending story, quirky characters and a catchy synthwave soundtrack! Punch or shoot through mobs of enemies, impact the story with your choices and stop the anomalies before the world plunges into chaos!

Why similar: Cyberpunk 45.8%, Platformer 22.9%, Side Scroller 19.5%, 2D 7.2%, Roguelike 4.6%

Super Alloy Ranger is a 2D side-scrolling action game. Play as Marksman Kelly or Combat Robot No.2 to challenge different levels within the dangerous Machine Empire and unlock new weapons. Use Kelly’s shooting and No.2’s deathblows to defeat abnormal Machine Bosses!

Why similar: Action 34.1%, Sci-fi 33.2%, Indie 13.1%, Adventure 12.6%, Singleplayer 4.3%

Dark Light is a post-apocalyptic cyberpunk action-platformer with intense hack'n slash combat. Explore the unknown, enhance your abilities with cyberwares, and face off against supernatural entities to seal the Dark Void and end the eternal darkness.

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.2%, Cyberpunk 22.3%, Platformer 8.4%, Sci-fi 7.2%, Action 6%

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 56.6%, Platformer 12.1%, Robots 9.7%, Sci-fi 6.2%, Indie 4.7%

Make your way on foot, on a hoverbike, up skyscrapers, and down bottomless pits, as you exterminate a threat of unknown origin!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 28.9%, Platformer 23.2%, Sci-fi 16.6%, Action 14.4%, Indie 11.4%

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 53.5%, Platformer 12.4%, Side Scroller 9.2%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Action 4.7%

KUNAI is a quirky, fast-paced action platformer. You play as Tabby, a tablet who joins the fight against a robot uprising. Use your kunai and ninja parkour skills to stop Lemonkus, the A.I.-gone-evil that almost wiped out all human life.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.6%, Action 16.6%, Indie 14.2%, Adventure 12.6%, Platformer 8.6%

Trapped in a buried, forgotten facility, you must reach the core of an ancient machine to rescue your lost lover. System Purge is a challenging, atmospheric 2D platformer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.2%, Female Protagonist 21.3%, Platformer 16.2%, Action 7.4%, Sci-fi 7%

ANNO: Mutationem is an action-adventure game with RPG elements set in a cyberpunk world, featuring a unique mix of pixelated 2D & 3D graphic style with a rich, dark and bizarre plot.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 41.9%, Female Protagonist 24.4%, Sci-fi 9.6%, Action 6.8%, Indie 5.9%

Ninjasoul is a platform action game that combines roguelite with Galaxy warrior demon city. Kunoichi, Tachibana Yachiyo unexpectedly awakened the ability of "death backtracking". She will find the truth in the land that used to be her hometown in the fight and death again and again.

Why similar: Roguevania 66.9% ★, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Platformer 8.3%, Action 4.9%, Indie 3.1%

A Robot Named Fight is a Metroidvania roguelike focused on exploration and item collection. Explore a different, procedurally-generated labyrinth each time you play and discover randomized power-ups to traverse obstacles, find secrets and explode meat beasts.

Why similar: Roguevania 49.5% ★, Metroidvania 32.7%, Platformer 4.9%, Robots 4.4%, Action 3.5%

Genopanic is a pixel-art, Metroidvania-inspired adventure-platformer. Explore corridors of the space station, teeming with secrets and dangers, and engage in boss fights. Solve puzzles and uncover hidden mysteries in the dark atmosphere of a sci-fi research complex. Discover the truth with each step

Why similar: Metroidvania 55.5%, Platformer 12.4%, Side Scroller 9.9%, Sci-fi 8.2%, Action 5.5%