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Remake of the 8 bits MSX2 game of the same name, with a 16 bits look. Genre: Metroidvania (2D Metroid/Castlevania style) with RPG elements. Explore, investigate, find improvements for your suit, find weapons, upgrade your weapons in workshops, fight incredible mutants...

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.4%, Action 20.2%, Adventure 17.5%, Indie 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%

In Demon Peak, you play as the nameless warrior, trapped inside the depths of an unholy Mountain. Explore the mysterious and perilous enviroments, fight against a multitude of different enemies and gather magical abilities to overcome the Mountain's evil inhabitants.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40%, Action 19.8%, Adventure 17.9%, Indie 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%

An ancient evil has been set loose, and Jonathan cursed in the process. Jonathan must now collect seven holy grails from around all of Egypt to cleanse himself of the curse of Sehur the First. Be delighted by the quirky humor, charming characters, and the beautifully designed world, in Pharaoh Rebirth+!

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.8%, Action 24.6%, Adventure 22%, Indie 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 3.9%

Make your way through more than 600 rooms, and unravel the secrets of your past by finding the five elemental orbs. Cathedral features a vast world, meant for exploring!

Why similar: Metroidvania 51.3%, Action 16.4%, Adventure 14%, Indie 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%

Critically-acclaimed action-RPG that takes the template laid down by classics like Wonder Boy, nails the 16-Bit aesthetics for nostalgia fans, but updates the mechanics to feel fresh and modern. Explore a beautiful open world and plunder dungeons, caves and forests to help take down epic bosses!

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.1%, Adventure 19.5%, Indie 14.4%, Action 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%

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 27.5%, Action 26.5%, Adventure 22.6%, Indie 18.6%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%

Elliot Quest is an adventure/RPG where players explore the mysterious Urele island in search of an ancient demon. With 5 dungeons to conquer, 16 bosses to defeat, and countless treasures to discover and hidden areas. Well-balanced gameplay easy to pick up but challenging to master.

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.4%, Action 16.7%, Adventure 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Indie 10.8%

Ninja dash! Ninja jump! Ninja slash! 8-bit style Ninja platform action game!

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.1%, Action 18.6%, Adventure 16%, Indie 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%

Restore harmony as shapeshifting demigod Maui on an adventure to save his island home from all-consuming darkness in this epic 2D open-world Metroidvania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.1%, Action 25.7%, Adventure 24.1%, Indie 17.2%

Metamorfose S is a 2D action-adventure game with RPG elements.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.1%, Action 24.8%, Adventure 21.9%, Indie 18.2%

You are lost in the catacombs and finding your way out won’t be easy, but upon reaching the surface you will find you are not the only one who is lost. The mysterious spirit hound Echo is far from home, but with her by your side, exploration is as simple as a game of fetch.

Why similar: Action 30.9%, Adventure 29%, Indie 21.4%, Metroidvania 18.7%

Inspired by classic shooters like Gunstar Heroes, Metal Slug, and Contra, Greedy Guns brings the run-and-gun formula into the 21st Century! Help these greedy mercenaries survive their most epic contract yet. Explore, explode, survive!

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.8%, Action 24.4%, Adventure 22.9%, Indie 16.9%

Red, Yellow, Blue. It's Vivid Spirit! Their abilities are dictated by what color they are and it's up to you to figure out how to use them and when to swap. Guide Vivid and her dog, Spirit, on their many adventures through the world of Paper Craft!

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.5%, Indie 22.8%, Action 22%, Adventure 18.7%

The Waste Land, a "metroidvania" style side-scroller inspired by T.S. Eliot’s poem of the same name, puts players in the role of a fallen king who must find his way to right the wrongs caused by his own failings.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.4%, Action 21.2%, Adventure 19.8%, Indie 14.6%

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 38.7%, Action 20.2%, Adventure 17.6%, Indie 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%

Savior is an action-adventure platformer. Dramatically change a vast open world. Parkour effortlessly with pain-free intuitive platforming. Engage a variety of opponents with strategic, precision melee combat. Discover a rich world full of quests, colorful characters and countless secrets.

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.7%, Action 17.2%, Adventure 16.1%, Indie 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%

Lured by a vengeful spirit of a defeated witch, our 16-bit hero, and his friends, find themselves trapped on a mysterious island full of deadly sorceresses! What heinous plans does this gruesome Witch have for him? And what is the true origin of the island?

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.5%, Action 24.2%, Adventure 22.6%, Indie 16.7%

Dive into Super Skelemania, a single-sitting metroidvania about an acrobatic skeleton. Jump over a pit of thorns, roll your skull like a bowling ball, or headbutt a spider like any good skeleton would!

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.8%, Action 32.4%, Indie 23.8%

Wander a whimsical world full of danger and surprise. Outsmart your environment as you punch, grab, and throw enemies and objects in this action-puzzle adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34%, Action 24.4%, Adventure 23.6%, Indie 17.9%

Lily is a newly appointed paladin sent to investigate the appearance of undead near a village. Her search leads her to an old castle that is known to have been long abandoned, but signs of life have begun to appear, with lights visible in the distance and drawbridge closed.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.8%, Action 18.5%, Adventure 18.1%, Indie 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%

A wacky metroidvania. ⚡ Meet weird characters, unlock new abilities and complete a mysterious mission . . .

Why similar: Action 32.4%, Adventure 30.1%, Indie 22.6%, Metroidvania 14.9%

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 41.8%, Adventure 22%, Action 20.1%, Indie 16.2%

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 58.7%, Action 16.2%, Adventure 13.9%, Indie 11.2%

Guide three sociopathic apprentices through an open world filled with caves, castles and underground cities as you search for your kidnapped teacher. Discover countless secrets, loot hidden treasure troves, and decapitate your enemies. Or immolate them. Or smack them in the face with fruit.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41%, Indie 26.8%, Action 17.2%, Adventure 15%

Go Ape-bit with this fast-paced retro platformer, in which you work to recover a stolen magical artifact in the labyrinth of an ancient temple!

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.1%, Adventure 22.5%, Indie 19.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%

Game indie of adventure, action and exploration style "Metroidvania".

Why similar: Metroidvania 29%, Action 27%, Adventure 25.3%, Indie 18.7%

Years after leaving to wander Overworld, Viktor returns home to find his mother long dead and his brother in command of the Legion. As he aims to pick up the pieces of the life he left behind, Viktor finds himself in the midst of a gathering storm that will change Overworld forever...

Why similar: Action 37.8%, Adventure 33.9%, Indie 28.4%

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 36.8%, Action 30.7%, Adventure 15.6%, Indie 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%

When the king declares that all food is now his, whatcha' gonna' do? Raise a skeleton slave to steal it back for you, of course!

Why similar: Action 44.9%, Metroidvania 32%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Adventure 7.5%, Indie 6.1%

A classic retro metroidvania - retroidvania if you will - with (mostly) black and white graphics. Handcrafted, fast-paced action with multiple endings.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.3%, Action 33.5%, Indie 23.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%

2D action adventure game set in the far future on a mysterious abandoned planet with yourself as the only survivor.

Why similar: Metroidvania 57.2%, Action 17.9%, Adventure 14%, Indie 10.8%

In a city driven by corruption, three hardened citizens rise to uncover a conspiracy threatening its fate. Define your playstyle and engage in lethal high-octane combat, or keep out of sight in gripping stealth action.

Why similar: Action 43.1%, Pixel Graphics 40.1%, Indie 16.8%

2d platformer, action, adventure - "Metroidvania" set in fantasy world filled with ancient magic and monsters. Pixel art graphic with anime style.

Why similar: Metroidvania 56.3%, Adventure 17.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Action 8.3%, Indie 5.7%

Select any of the 12 targeted foes in any order you like and hunt them down in large castle-like stages. Craft over 400 weapons, different armor sets to mix and match to help aid you in intense combat and expand your move set.

Why similar: Action 30.5%, Adventure 27.6%, Metroidvania 22.7%, Indie 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%

Hunter’s Legacy is an old-school 2D single-player Metroidvania platformer where you control Ikki, a fierce kitty skilled with twin swords and a bow, better known as the Great Huntress of Un'Amak.

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.3%, Action 20.5%, Adventure 18.5%, Indie 13.6%

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 56.1%, Action 18.4%, Adventure 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%

want to remind you some 16bit arcade vibes? you like Toriyama style? just take a look to Dragon Blazers!! musics by the amazing David Revel!!

Why similar: Action 33.9%, Adventure 31.7%, Indie 22.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%

Caught off guard, Johann Weiss had his sister kidnapped by the LaVey Order, a satanic cult led by Behemoth LaVey who's going to sacrifice her to Satan to summon Hell on Earth. In this take on Metroidvania and early Duke Nukem games, you must help Johann save his sister Joanna from LaVey.

Why similar: Action 34.6%, Adventure 32%, Indie 23.7%, Metroidvania 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 2.4%

Red Wings: American Aces is a thrilling warplane arcade shooter with online and local multiplayer modes. Whiz and swish through vibrant comic book-style skies solo or with friends and win the day!

Why similar: Action 93.7%, Indie 6.3%

A mysterious tower has risen! It emits plumes of noxious green smoke from its summit making people sick. Strange creatures infest the tower but if nobody tries to ascend it we will all be doomed! Are you that hero?.....

Why similar: Action 35.9%, Adventure 30.9%, Indie 24.1%, Pixel Graphics 9%

Way of the Red is a 2d action platformer with a focus on fun combat, satisfying kills, and fluid movement. Use versatile sword techniques to shred enemies to pieces, while searching for your lost love from years past.

Why similar: Action 32.8%, Adventure 30.7%, Indie 23.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%

Unnamed Adventure, an indie action platformer where every single level, puzzle is crafted by hands. Wander around in a mysterious kingdom where surprise and finding may hide in every corner you visit.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.4%, Action 25.9%, Adventure 22.7%, Indie 17.9%

A challenging action-adventure game about bugs with blades. Play as a beetle in a miniature world, find a weapon, and beat other insects in melee combat!

Why similar: Action 32.1%, Adventure 29.7%, Indie 22.2%, Metroidvania 16%

Dispersio 2 is a retro-style metroidvania. As you progress through the game, you will gain new abilities, such as dashing, wall-jumping and more. There's even a hard mode for hardcore players. Can you beat the game with only 1 HP?

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.8%, Adventure 17.9%, Action 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Indie 5.1%

Move mountains, part the seas, and lead mortal armies to victory in Populous. Take on the powers of a mighty deity and battle for supremacy against an enemy god, using thoughtful strategy to shape the isometric world and the fate of its people.

Death Eclipse is a 2D dark fantasy action hack-and-slash where the God of Death wages war in a world consumed by immortality. When the cycle of life and death is broken, the realm descends into madness, and only the harbinger of the end can restore its finality.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.6%, Action 24%, Adventure 20.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Indie 5.3%

A Pixel Story is a devious 2D puzzle platformer that charts the evolution of video games. You must use your Magical Teleportation Hat to explore 6 increasingly detailed zones on your quest to reach the core of The System to stop the evil OS and save the world.

Why similar: Action 33.4%, Adventure 31.3%, Indie 22.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%

Jetpack through the prehistoric world in this Stone-Fiction adventure platformer. Enjoy challenging boss fights, flying over pitfalls, smashing through walls, knocking out enemies, and manipulating objects as you halt the alien threat once and for all.

Why similar: Metroidvania 100%

Survive A futuristic Tokyo style Detroit in this 3D runner that tells the story of Wally who has uncovered the evidence that can change his city forever. Explore a game world with a dope-tastic soundtrack featuring the authentic sounds of Detroit Artist.

Why similar: Action 38.9%, Adventure 38.5%, Indie 22.6%

Phantom Trigger is a vivid hardcore slasher with elements of an RPG and a roguelike. Your world is made up of sick fantasies, you are a phantom. Accept it or stop your treatment.

Why similar: Action 35.5%, Adventure 31.5%, Indie 23.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%

HELLFRONT is an intense top-down shooter. Conquer ground, build a base, and command your troops in battle! Play PvP or beat the campaign co-op or solo.

Why similar: Action 63.4%, Indie 36.6%

Here comes a challenge! Mutant Mudds Super Challenge!! Over 40 levels filled with malicious mutant mudds. This adventure is designed for super players; featuring a host of new platforming challenges and unique boss fights that will test your skills.

Why similar: Action 39.2%, Adventure 33.8%, Indie 27.1%

Terminate an alien underground base on Mars using the T1 Battle Droid in old school metroidvania style .

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.4%, Action 22.3%, Adventure 19.9%, Indie 15.4%

Jitsu Squad is a Marvel vs Capcom inspired 4 player co-op TAG TEAM beat ‘em up with epic character transformations and fast paced combat.

Why similar: Action 100%

The cult classic Gravitar has been Recharged. Complete missions in each solar system, navigating a variety of challenging environments, each with varying levels of gravity that will test your skills as a pilot before unlocking new solar systems to explore.

Why similar: Action 100%

Adventure in the Tower of Flight is a retro-styled platformer in which you fly instead of jump! You are Wing, a young adventurer. Wing must climb a seeming endless the tower and collect all five known relics held within to become the ruler of the known world.

Why similar: Action 31.7%, Adventure 29.8%, Indie 20.2%, Pixel Graphics 18.3%

Welcome to Eden, the old town district beneath the megacity. Fight through dystopian cyberspace, collect hundreds of firearms, establish an exotic black market gun store, cater to other cyberpunk runners, and work towards the ultimate payday in this neon-rogue-lite, store management, shoot ‘em up.

Why similar: Action 36.3%, Pixel Graphics 32.4%, Adventure 31.3%

Slam opponents into walls, launch them into the air & follow up with fast, high-flying attacks in this brand new arena fighter. Choose from 13 different characters with unique play styles. Face off in head-to-head matches, team up with other fighters or embrace the chaos of 4-player free-for-all.

Why similar: Action 100%