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 44%, Platformer 9.2%, Sci-fi 8.5%, Female Protagonist 8.3%, Robots 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Shares a heavy atmospheric sci-fi metroidvania feel with intense ranged combat and exploration on a desolate alien body.

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 65.7%, Platformer 8.5%, Sci-fi 5.5%, Cyberpunk 5.3%, Indie 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a deeply immersive retro sci-fi metroidvania experience with bizarre weapons and reality-bending traversal abilities.

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 60.3%, Platformer 8.6%, Action 6.3%, Indie 6.1%, Adventure 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features tight 2D metroidvania platforming and action inside a sleek robotic suit reminiscent of Ghost 1.0's agile combat style.

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 70.3%, Platformer 9.9%, Action 4.5%, Adventure 4.5%, Indie 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: Offers precision metroidvania exploration within a derelict space station filled with challenging boss fights and hidden secrets.

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 50.3%, Female Protagonist 16.1%, Platformer 8.4%, Action 6.1%, Indie 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Combines story-driven 2D platforming with heavy tool-based action and memorable 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 13.2%, Platformer 5.3%, Side Scroller 4.9%, Action 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers top-tier modern metroidvania action with deep weapon variety and satisfying exploration.

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

Why similar: Cyberpunk 31.6%, Metroidvania 26.4%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Side Scroller 5.8%, Platformer 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the same cyberpunk atmosphere and hacker-themed sci-fi undertones present in Ghost 1.0.

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 63.9%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Platformer 8.8%, Action 7.5%, Side Scroller 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A cyborg-protagonist metroidvania that blends smooth platforming action with exploratory progression.

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 72.9%, Action 10.2%, Adventure 6.9%, Platformer 6.5%, 2D 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced military sci-fi metroidvania focused on ranged gunplay and relentless action against hordes of enemies.

Play the critically acclaimed masterpiece. Embark on a new journey in a vast, exotic world where you’ll encounter towering enemies and challenging puzzles on your quest to unravel Ori’s destiny.

Why similar: Metroidvania 65.5%, Platformer 15%, Action 6.4%, Adventure 5%, Indie 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: Offers exceptional fluid platforming mechanics and high-octane action sequences in sprawling interconnected worlds.

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 23.9%, Metroidvania 16.4%, Cyberpunk 14.2%, Action 11.8%, Side Scroller 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features lightning-fast 2D side-scrolling action with a meta-narrative and a cybernetic female protagonist.

Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.

Why similar: Metroidvania 65.6%, Platformer 12.1%, Indie 4.7%, 2D 3.9%, Adventure 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: Presents a masterclass in metroidvania design with challenging combat, deep exploration, and atmospheric storytelling.

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: Metroidvania 59.6%, Platformer 13.5%, Action 6.7%, Adventure 6.6%, 2D 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: Combines fluid 2D action platforming with relentless roguevania combat pacing similar to Ghost 1.0's intensity.

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 43.5%, Platformer 20.5%, Action 12.7%, Indie 7.2%, Sci-fi 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features stylish neon-soaked action and tight responsive controls set in a gritty sci-fi environment.

Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.

Why similar: Metroidvania 67.8%, Platformer 9.7%, Action 5.3%, 2D 4.6%, Side Scroller 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers heavy 2D action RPG combat with interconnected level layouts and brutal boss battles.

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 48.3%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Platformer 10.2%, Side Scroller 8%, Action 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A polished 2D exploration platformer featuring unique time-manipulation abilities and crisp combat.

F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is a Metroidvania action game featuring exploration, intense combat and challenging platforming.

Why similar: Metroidvania 66.7%, Platformer 15%, Action 7.5%, Adventure 5.9%, Indie 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A dieselpunk metroidvania featuring a mechanical protagonist using heavy weaponry to fight through a dystopian city.

Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash combat set in the nightmare world of Cvstodia. Explore, upgrade your abilities, and perform savage executions on the hordes of enemies that stand between you and your quest to break eternal damnation.

Why similar: Metroidvania 73.4%, Platformer 7.3%, Action 3.8%, 2D 3.5%, Indie 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dark and punishing 2D action platformer with deep exploration and visceral combat mechanics.

Head back to the Mexiverse in this long-awaited sequel to the smash hit Guacamelee! Uppercut your way to victory across stunning new hand-crafted levels. Featuring a dense and colorful world, new luchador moves, sassy new bosses, twice the enemies, and 300% more chickens!

Why similar: Metroidvania 57%, Platformer 13.7%, Side Scroller 8.3%, Action 6.7%, Adventure 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Presents fast-paced 2D platforming and combo-heavy action that matches the snappy controls of Ghost 1.0.

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 46.3%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Platformer 9.6%, Side Scroller 7.5%, Action 5%

Why You'll Like It: A bullet-hell metroidvania that emphasizes intense dodging and fast-paced ranged and melee combat.

As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor.

Why similar: Metroidvania 60.9%, Platformer 15.2%, Action 5.5%, Indie 5%, 2D 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: Combines tight ninja action platforming with time-traveling metroidvania progression.

The world has been taken over by synthetic lifeforms. A desperate plea for help sets Shadow, the sole survivor of his clan, on one last mission to uncover what started the path to perpetual ruin.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.5%, Cyberpunk 19.8%, Platformer 11.3%, Side Scroller 5.2%, Sci-fi 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A sleek ninja-themed platformer set in a ruined cyberpunk world with tough action challenges.

Uphold your pact with the Titan of Death, Epimetheus! Fight, climb and solve your way through a twisted tower as three unique adventurers, on a mission to save their village from impending doom!

Why similar: Metroidvania 63%, Platformer 12.5%, Action 6.4%, Adventure 5.2%, Indie 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style action platformer with character-switching mechanics and rich tower exploration.

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 52.1%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Platformer 11.3%, Action 5.2%, Adventure 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features polished sprite-based metroidvania action with fast weapon switching and elemental mechanics.

Travel back in time to change fate itself, in this beautifully crafted story-driven adventure, inspired by classic 90s action-platformers. Join timekeeper Lunais on her quest for revenge against the empire that killed her family, using time-bending powers to explore a vast, connected world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.4%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Platformer 10%, Side Scroller 8.2%, Sci-fi 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A time-traveling sci-fi/fantasy metroidvania featuring smooth combat and orb-collecting progression.

A 2D action game featuring a young man with the power of lightning who stands for freedom against the evil ambitions of a massive organization. When lightning strikes, a new legend is born.

Why similar: Platformer 26.7%, Action 22.5%, Indie 12.1%, Side Scroller 11.9%, Cyberpunk 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: Fast-paced futuristic action platforming focusing on locking onto enemies with sci-fi weaponry.

SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition is a humorous and strategic turn-based dungeon crawling ASCII adventure. Drawing heavy inspiration from both Roguelikes and Japanese RPGs, the game offers a robust action-RPG inspired combat system.

Why similar: Indie 37.7%, Adventure 29.6%, Action 18.1%, Roguelike 12.8%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: Shares a gritty sci-fi flavor with deep tactical combat customization.

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 60%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Platformer 10.9%, Indie 5.6%, Adventure 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A pure metroidvania adventure focusing on inventive tool usage and classic platforming.

"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 56.8%, Action 10%, Female Protagonist 8.1%, Platformer 7.8%, Indie 7.2%

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 19.3%, Platformer 14.1%, Cyberpunk 10.8%, Action 8.9%

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 45.2%, Platformer 12%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Side Scroller 8.8%, Action 7%

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: Female Protagonist 27.4%, Metroidvania 21.6%, Action 15.4%, Indie 11%, Adventure 10.6%

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 45%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Action 12.8%, Platformer 10.4%, Indie 9.6%

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 82.7% ★, Female Protagonist 4.5%, Action 2.8%, Platformer 2.5%, Adventure 2.2%

What’s left of humanity are minds trapped in circuits. You are awaken as ReSetna, a warrior on a mission to rescue last human remnants. Explore seven hostile zones, face seven brutal bosses and evolve through a unique upgrade system. Uncover horrifying truth and decide if the future is worth saving.

Why similar: Metroidvania 67.9%, Platformer 12.9%, Action 7.5%, Indie 6%, Adventure 5.7%

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 42.1%, Cyberpunk 16.3%, Platformer 10.6%, Side Scroller 7.3%, Action 6%

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 50.1%, Cyberpunk 13%, Action 10.9%, Indie 8.9%, Adventure 8.4%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 57.1%, Female Protagonist 18.5%, Platformer 6.5%, Adventure 6.4%, Action 5.6%

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 23%, Side Scroller 8.3%, Action 7%, 2D 4.4%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 51.7%, Platformer 13.2%, Action 7.3%, Sci-fi 5.9%, Female Protagonist 5.6%

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

Why similar: Cyberpunk 30.4%, Metroidvania 30.2%, Female Protagonist 20.9%, Action 5.8%, Indie 5.3%

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 17.1%, Action 15.7%, Platformer 14.4%, Cyberpunk 12%, Robots 11.6%

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 40%, Action 14.4%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Indie 10.9%

“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 23.2%, Robots 21.3%, Sci-fi 17%, Action 16.1%, Female Protagonist 9.4%

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 61.1%, Female Protagonist 18.6%, Action 6%, Adventure 5.4%, 2D 4.4%

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 38.5%, Action 21.9%

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 37.8%, Female Protagonist 18.7%, Action 10.3%, Platformer 9.3%, Indie 8%

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 57.7%, Platformer 12.1%, Robots 9.6%, Sci-fi 6.1%, Indie 4.4%

Play as Maggie, an immortal agent fighting a cyberpunk megacorporation. Infiltrate enemy territory through stealth,—or arm yourself with whatever weapons you can find and engage in direct combat. Maggie cannot die—but heavy damage can lead to capture, imprisonment, and new paths forward.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.4%, Action 13%, Cyberpunk 12.7%, Side Scroller 10%, Female Protagonist 8.5%

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 41.6%, Female Protagonist 24.7%, Sci-fi 9.5%, Action 7%, Indie 5.7%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 50.5%, Platformer 10%, Action 8.6%, Female Protagonist 8.3%, Adventure 6.4%

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 52.8%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Sci-fi 10.6%, Platformer 9.2%, Action 5%

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 74.3% ★, Female Protagonist 8%, Platformer 6.6%, Action 3.9%, Indie 2.3%

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 30.5%, Female Protagonist 21.2%, Platformer 16.6%, Action 7.6%, Sci-fi 6.9%

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 31%, Sci-fi 29.1%, Adventure 11.4%, Indie 11.2%, Female Protagonist 11.1%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.4%, Platformer 9.7%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Robots 8.9%, Sci-fi 7.9%

Immerse yourself in the reality show — "Breaking Show", where you engage in real-time battles with various intelligent machines using cybernetic enhancements and weapons. Whether for personal gain or lofty ideals. Fight! Until you reach the final victory on this Rogue-lite journey.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 51.4%, Robots 17.3%, Sci-fi 11.6%, Action 10.4%, Roguelike 4.7%

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 53.6%, Platformer 12.6%, Side Scroller 9.2%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Action 4.7%

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 45.2%, Platformer 23.6%, Side Scroller 19.9%, 2D 6.9%, Roguelike 4.3%