60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Adventure, Platformer, Metroidvania, Difficult.
Welcome to the world of Glight, a dark fantasy side-scroller adventure by ATOMIC BREATH. On a daunting journey to recover something long lost, give form to your powers of light and darkness in a fast-flowing, super-tight platformer full of hidden shortcuts and devious secrets.
Unbound: Worlds Apart
Summon portals to overcome vicious beasts, devious puzzles and fiendish platforming challenges. Master the unique powers of each portal to stop the collapse of reality, while exploring lush, hand-drawn worlds and unraveling a deep narrative full of mysteries.
WarriOrb: Prologue
WarriOrb: Prologue is a free standalone demo for the action platformer WarriOrb, where you play as a mighty demon trapped in an unlikely body. The path ahead is not an easy one... Are you ready to do whatever it takes to regain your freedom?
Summon portals to overcome vicious beasts, devious puzzles and fiendish platforming challenges. Master the unique powers of each portal to stop the collapse of reality, while exploring lush, hand-drawn worlds and unraveling a deep narrative full of mysteries.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.8%, Platformer 11.1%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%, Difficult 9.7%
WarriOrb: Prologue is a free standalone demo for the action platformer WarriOrb, where you play as a mighty demon trapped in an unlikely body. The path ahead is not an easy one... Are you ready to do whatever it takes to regain your freedom?
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.8%, Difficult 12.4%, Dark Fantasy 11.3%, Side Scroller 11.3%, Platformer 8.9%
Venture into an unusual, alien world full of danger and mysteries in this sci-fi Metroidvania. Grab your gear and face the challenge of sustaining a once-thriving space colony. Can you bring this place back to life? Are you ready to uncover all the secrets lurking in the darkness?
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.8%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Difficult 13.4%, Platformer 8.9%, Atmospheric 7.1%
Explore the haunting, dreamlike fantasy world of BEFORE I GO, a punishing Metroidvania where you embody the innocence of an inner child on an allegorical odyssey towards death acceptance. The end is inevitable, but will you brave the journey?
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, Dark Fantasy 14.8%, Difficult 14.8%, Side Scroller 10.3%, Platformer 7.8%
All alone, Hania sets out on a journey to find the answers to her past across this uncharted, perilous and magical world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.1%, Difficult 14.9%, Platformer 13.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%, Adventure 9.8%
Chiaroscuro is a 2D adventure platformer with metroidvania elements. Explore a world that has fallen into darkness and discover the Lights to illuminate your forgotten past.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.1%, Difficult 13.8%, Platformer 10.1%, Side Scroller 9.6%, Dark Fantasy 9%
Lost Wish: In the desperate world is a 2D side-scrolling platformer. Play as a young girl, explore different locations, defeat monsters, and find out what secrets this cruel world is hiding from you. Wonderful pixel art, a sad story, epic bosses and much more is waiting for you in the Lost Wish...
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.6%, Difficult 14.7%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%, Platformer 10.6%, Side Scroller 6.8%
Explore a fallen utopia in this action-packed adventure platformer. Harness the weather to find new paths. Fight the untamed machines and seek ways to get their fragile parts for crafting. Become the savior of humanity or its doom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.2%, Difficult 13.8%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%, Platformer 10.9%, Side Scroller 8.1%
Raji: An Ancient Epic is an action-adventure game set in ancient India. A young girl named Raji has been chosen by the gods to stand against the demonic invasion. She must use the powers granted to her by the gods to rescue her brother as she battles to face the demon lord Mahabalasura.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.6%, Platformer 13.8%, Difficult 13.6%, Atmospheric 9.1%, Side Scroller 6.4%
Guide a lonely fox through a vast interconnected world of a mysterious planet Vulpis in this Metroidvania-style game. Explore non-linear paths, unlock new abilities, fight enemies, overcome obstacles, and unravel the planet's mysteries to find a way back home.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.7%, Difficult 18%, Platformer 14.5%, Adventure 6.6%, Exploration 6.6%
Last souls is a 2D side-scrolling Metroidvania soulslike game.The player controls a mysterious caped character and explores a labyrinthine, dark and cold world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.3%, Difficult 13.3%, Platformer 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%, Side Scroller 7.6%
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 36.3%, Difficult 14.7%, Platformer 11.2%, Side Scroller 9.4%, Action 5.7%
Nightmare Boy is a metroidvania, action/adventure 2D game where you'll meet weird and unique friends and foes. But tread carefully: Quirky characters and their reactions can have game-changing consequences. Be prepared to collect rare items, vanquish enemies, and eventually face your deepest fears.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, Difficult 15%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Platformer 10.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%
Ascend the tower to save your grandfather in this classic, hardcore action-platformer. The Tower of Mu is waiting for you... Push past each check point to the next awaiting challenge; dashing, jumping, and slinging your way up to the towers peak. Die. learn. Overcome.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 16.7%, Difficult 16.3%, Metroidvania 15.3%, Platformer 11.9%, Side Scroller 10.3%
3000th Duel is action-adventure game that has speedy, exciting battles as its charm. Fight against monsters with your own style of battle to travel an unidentified world and discover a secret hidden.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.9%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%, Difficult 12.4%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Platformer 8.8%
8Doors is a story-driven Metroidvania-style action platformer heavily influenced by Korean folktales. Play as ‘Arum’, a brave girl that has entered the realm of the afterlife in search of her father’s soul and guide her through the '8 Doors of Purgatory' to solve the mysteries that lie deep within.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.2%, Platformer 11.9%, Side Scroller 9.3%, Adventure 8.5%, Action 8.4%
Misspell is a 2D atmospheric Metroidvania about magic and mysteries of the past. Uncover the secrets of an island risen from the ashes of a catastrophe and master a magical living vine that changes the way you fight and explore. Every step tells a story — every enemy echoes the mistakes of the past.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.7%, Dark Fantasy 12.4%, Platformer 12.3%, Difficult 7.6%, Atmospheric 6.4%
SHADE Protocol is a 2D cyber-fantasy Metroidvania where music, code, and combat collide. Swap between DAWN and SHADE forms to unleash devastating abilities, wield Instruments as weapons, and rewrite reality itself in a world on the brink of annihilation by the SHADE Protocol.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30%, Difficult 14.9%, Platformer 11.5%, Side Scroller 6.5%, Atmospheric 5.7%
Dive into the decaying machine world of DREIFRAME, a pixel-art metroidvania packed with challenge. As a Frame, a sword-wielding robot, fight brutal enemies, exploit their weaknesses, unlock powerful but risky abilities, and uncover the land’s story through exploration and combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.5%, Difficult 15.4%, Platformer 11.6%, Dark Fantasy 5.4%, Adventure 5.1%
A challenging, 2D Platform Adventure game where all level mechanics can change if you don't stay balanced. Help Ethan to grow up and leave his roots in order to pursue his dreams, find clues about his past and fight against your nightmares in your journey to the Somnium Shore!
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.1%, Platformer 15.7%, Exploration 9%, Adventure 7.9%, Action 7.2%
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 33.3%, Difficult 14.5%, Platformer 10.5%, Dark Fantasy 7%, Exploration 4.7%
Guide Alice, a young girl lost in an unfamiliar and dangerous world, in her quest to return home. In this 2D action-adventure metroidvania game you will meet peculiar characters, traverse a multitude of sceneries, and fight powerful beings known as Egregores to unravel the truth.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.9%, Platformer 13.4%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%, Gothic 8.2% ★, Adventure 8.1%
Battle corrupted enemies, liberate afflicted allies, and explore a modernly medieval world on the verge of self-destruction in this action-packed 2D side scrolling adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.3%, Side Scroller 15.5%, Difficult 12.6%, Platformer 8.6%, Exploration 7.9%
Seedless Light is a 2d action-adventure game focused on combat and exploration with a unique and contemplative world of fantastic and vibrant creatures driven by a touching and atmospheric soundtrack.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.1%, Difficult 18%, Platformer 11.8%, Exploration 8.3%, Open World 6.9%
Anokye is a 2D action–adventure platformer where you play as a destined hero fighting to unite the Ashanti people. Battle through villages, forests, and mystical peaks inspired by Ghanaian art and folklore in a journey to restore light to a kingdom in darkness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.4%, Difficult 18.7%, Platformer 8.8%, Adventure 5.7%, Indie 5.1%
Demons, giants, mutants, and a talking Ball with hybrid limbs?! In WarriOrb you play as a mighty demon trapped in an unlikely body. The path ahead is not an easy one. Will you do whatever it takes to regain your freedom?
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.2%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Difficult 12.8%, Dark Fantasy 12.4%, Platformer 9.6%
forma.8 is a unique take on the proven Metroidvania action-adventure formula, with a striking visual style and a huge world to explore.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.6%, Side Scroller 17%, Action 10.3%, Open World 10.3%, Adventure 10.2%
Signiverux is a Metroidvania-inspired action adventure with fluid gameplay and detailed graphics. Explore the depths of a mysterious castle in search for a way back home, enjoy fast ability progressions, search for powerful magic upgrades and grow your character by expanding the skill tree.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23%, Difficult 12.6%, Dark Fantasy 12.6%, Gothic 10.7% ★, Platformer 8.8%
Face your suppressed emotions in Don't Worry Will Marry! A surreal split-screen Metroidvania set in the depths of a shared subconscious. Explore mind maps, battle the physical manifestations of your emotions, and mend your bond; all in an impressive 2D pixel art style.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.6%, Difficult 16.9%, Platformer 12.4%, Dark Fantasy 7%, Exploration 5.8%
PlayBound tells the story of Kelvin, a boy whose parents have become fatally boring. Strap on your velcro light-up kicks and equip your POG slammers, because it's time to save the world from certain lameness!
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.4%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Difficult 11.1%, Adventure 10.1%, Action 9.8%
Where shadow falls, it begins. Dive into Eden's Guardian, a challenging metroidvania experience with handmade pixel art set in a world with medieval and fantasy aesthetics devastated by conflict where the history of Gods and humans intertwine.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.6%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Difficult 12.9%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, Platformer 10.2%
Join RIN, the last child of the Creator, on a journey to restore order in a mystical world. Collect aspects and runes, craft spells, and confront powerful bosses - your transformed siblings. The fate of the world rests in your hands. Can you restore harmony to this enchanted realm?
Why similar: Metroidvania 33%, Difficult 14.2%, Platformer 13.2%, Exploration 7.3%, Dark Fantasy 6.4%
《Kingless Dungeon》 is a 2D hack and slash platformer where you control the Shadow Prince, a warrior with no memory. Fight undead enemies, discover your skills, and explore this deep dungeons filled with traps and secrets. Can you reclaim your memories and escape?
Why similar: Metroidvania 24%, Side Scroller 17.6%, Platformer 13.9%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%, Action 10.8%
Mo the frog is a classic 2D platform in which you will have to committ fully to ho through many levels that are present in the game. Dress the part of Mò the frog in the epic adventure to free Avalaar's kingdom from the oppression which the terrible Peter's the troll and his henchmen, the black captains, try to bring by conquering it.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.8%, Difficult 18.9%, Platformer 17.4%, Action 12.7%, Adventure 11.8%
In this dank pit of rot and undeath, take control of The Mortali, the newest member of ragtag-group THE DARK DWELLERS. Fight and crawl your way through this subterranean land, collect unique weapons, learn devastating Blood Magic spells and attempt to end The Maddening Curse.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.9%, Dark Fantasy 16%, Difficult 15.7%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Platformer 7.2%
Explore the unforgiving world of Ükeron, reveal the story of its kings and warlords, carve your path through its dangerous environments, outlive your foes and grow more powerful with each strike of your sword.
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.2%, Dark Fantasy 15.5%, Metroidvania 11%, Adventure 8.3%, Platformer 7.8%
Fly, fight, and evolve in a seamless 2.5D world. Absorb enemies to craft builds, unlock spells, and harness Mystic Natures. Equip and manage memories in your Mind Inventory to reshape both your powers and the way the story unfolds.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.1%, Difficult 14.5%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Platformer 9.9%
Crashed on a desolate but mysterious planet you find yourself eye to eye with an ancient civilisation. Explore the planet, find powerful upgrades, and fulfill your destiny.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.1%, Platformer 13.4%, Exploration 9.3%, Atmospheric 8.5%, Adventure 8.3%
Unravel the mysteries of these forgotten lands in a hand-drawn, narrative-driven 2D action-adventure, as a white-robed girl awakens in the depths of an abandoned world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.6%, Dark Fantasy 17.4%, Platformer 13.3%, Atmospheric 7%, Adventure 6.1%
You, who was born in a world full of darkness, should wander this hollowed land to find the Relics for a person who created you. However, fallen and lost souls with trap-filled trials await in your course of doing so. Can you survive in this crumbling world and start a new era?
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.1%, Difficult 12.9%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%, Adventure 8.9%, Action 8.9%
A challenging action-platformer where players navigate diverse biomes filled with unique enemies, tough platforming challenges, and intense boss fights. With tight controls and punishing difficulty, the game rewards precision, mastery, and exploration.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.5%, Side Scroller 17%, Difficult 13.8%, Platformer 9.1%, Exploration 7%
LA-MULANA is an “Archaeological Ruin Exploration Action Game,” bringing the classic appeal of adventure with the punishing difficulty of retro-inspired gaming. Search inside ancient ruins, seeking out the “Secret Treasure of Life” – which sleeps in the sprawling ruins of “LA-MULANA” and is said to be the beginning of all civilization.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.6%, Difficult 20%, Platformer 13.7%, Exploration 6.2%, Adventure 4.9%
Stoatman is an exciting Metroidvania adventure where you control a brave hero with a magical sword. Explore mysterious lands, discover powerful spells, and battle fantastic creatures in an enchanting fairy-tale world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.8%, Platformer 14.3%, Side Scroller 9.1%, Atmospheric 8.3%, Dark Fantasy 7.4%
The armies of darkness are pouring in from another dimension! Explore beautifully hand-crafted locations, rediscover long-forgotten stories, and fight to save the future of civilization in Xevorel - The Way Of The Feather!
Why similar: Metroidvania 19.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Difficult 11.4%, Side Scroller 11%, Adventure 10.7%
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 29.2%, Side Scroller 17.5%, Difficult 14.2%, Platformer 13.3%, Action 6.5%
Emilia's life turns into chaos as her family members disappear, one by one. Forced to put her trust in a wolf spirit, Emilia sets off to search the land while pressured into feeding a monstrous power. Will the enigmatic figure she encounters offer guidance, or is Emilia diving head-first into peril?
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.1%, Side Scroller 19%, Platformer 12%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%, Action 6.6%
"Children of the Birch" is a dark fantasy metroidvania inspired by the mythology of various Slavic peoples and combining a sophisticated platformer with a depressing narrative.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.6%, Difficult 15.3%, Platformer 12%, Dark Fantasy 10.2%, Atmospheric 5.4%
Dead by Death is a retro style platformer. The hero will explore dungeons where are full of traps and find out hidden secrets. To defeat monsters till you die or live for glory.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.3%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Difficult 11.6%, Gothic 11.5% ★, Dark Fantasy 11.5%
Follow the journey of Genevieve Goldenglow as she sets off on an adventure to save her village from destruction by an encroaching corruption.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.7%, Platformer 11.9%, Difficult 10.3%, Open World 10.1%, Atmospheric 7.6%
Solateria is a hand-drawn action Metroidvania with parry-focused combat. A small fire warrior journeys to find the Primordial Flame, the world’s last hope against the Shadow Plague. Defeat foes with stylish parries and explore mysterious realms to uncover the world’s secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.8%, Difficult 17.4%, Dark Fantasy 13.5%, Platformer 9%, Exploration 6%
Rage Rabbit is a fast paced platform game set on an island haunted by mysterious shadows. Shoot down your enemies, explore an interconnected world, defeat powerful bosses and obtain new power ups.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.7%, Difficult 19.3%, Platformer 16.6%, Open World 8.1%, Action 5.6%
Entelechy - захватывающее приключение в альтернативной вселенной, где развитие технологий привело к возможности отделить душу человека от его тела. На что способна душа без тела? Вам предстоит ответить на этот вопрос!
Why similar: Metroidvania 19.4%, Adventure 14.1%, Difficult 11.5%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Indie 8.9%
The Chaos Rider finally wakes up after ages. Explore a mysterious island with tons of secrets and treasures to discover ! Fight your way through hordes of enemies and fulfill the dream of the Great Architect. Create your own playstyle, beat bosses and do crazy platforming in this epic adventure game
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.2%, Difficult 19.4%, Platformer 9.6%, Exploration 8.6%, Atmospheric 7.1%
Deepening Fire is a side-scrolling action adventure game. Choose different classes, with appropriate equipment, explore hidden complex map, defeat powerful enemies, expose the conspiracy of the chaotic world, experience the souls-like battle
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.4%, Difficult 16.2%, Side Scroller 13.5%, Platformer 10%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%
A legendary series returns with a grand new adventure! Enjoy a colorful action-adventure game made alongside Ryuichi Nishizawa, creator of the original Wonder Boy in Monster World series.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.3%, Platformer 14.6%, Side Scroller 12%, Adventure 8.8%, Action 8.1%
Fight, dash, swim and bite your way through 3 different dungeons. Let the inner shark out! Face many different opponents and defeat powerful bosses. Makis Adventure is an Action-Platformer with a bite!
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.2%, Dark Fantasy 17.2%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Platformer 8.5%, Exploration 7.6%
Midpoint is a 2D Metroidvania with RPG elements. Destroy, dodge, and steal spiritual energy from your foes. Be possessed by spirits of light and darkness to gain unique upgrades, sacrifice certain traits to unlock greater power. Free the world before being consumed by darkness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Dark Fantasy 14.3%, Platformer 11.8%, Exploration 6.8%
Take to the sky and reunite a fragmented world in this surprisingly wholesome metroidvania! Help Iko adventure across beautiful hand-painted islands, receive letters from a quirky cast of characters, and face powerful monstrous adversaries.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.3%, Platformer 14.2%, Atmospheric 8.3%, Open World 7%, Exploration 6.7%
