Games Like Guacamelee! Gold Edition

The definitive version of the smash-hit Metroidvania-style action-platformer, Guacamelee! STCE adds new levels, powers, challenges, and refinements to the sprawling, ridiculous, Mexican-inspired adventure of the original Guacamelee! Gold Edition.

Why similar: Metroidvania 65.1%, Platformer 25.4%, 2D 4.7%, Beat 'em up 2.2%, Local Co-Op 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive version of the game, featuring expanded content and refined gameplay 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 35.9%, Beat 'em up 17.7%, Local Co-Op 15.5%, Platformer 13.7%, Action 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: The direct sequel continues the vibrant Mexican-inspired aesthetic and fluid combat system of the original.

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 55.3%, Platformer 19.6%, Action 6.1%, Adventure 4.2%, Indie 4%

Why You'll Like It: A colorful Metroidvania that features transformation mechanics and satisfying exploration similar to Guacamelee.

Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond.

Why similar: Metroidvania 48%, Platformer 20.3%, Beat 'em up 13.5%, Action 5%, Great Soundtrack 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features fluid, fast-paced combat and a beautiful, hand-drawn art style that feels very similar to the original.

Embark on an all-new adventure with Shantae, the hair-whipping belly dancing genie. After losing her magic, Shantae teams up with the nefarious pirate Risky Boots in order to save Sequin Land from a curse.

Why similar: Metroidvania 57%, Platformer 24%, Great Soundtrack 5.4%, Action 3.2%, 2D 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines humorous dialogue and character-driven charm with tight platforming and Metroidvania exploration.

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 54.9%, Platformer 21.8%, Great Soundtrack 6.1%, 2D 3.8%, Action 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features witty humor and incredibly tight platforming that evolves into a full-fledged Metroidvania experience.

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 62.8%, Platformer 22.3%, Action 5.2%, Adventure 3.2%, Great Soundtrack 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: A brawler-focused Metroidvania that emphasizes combo-heavy combat against robotic enemies.

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 62.7%, Platformer 18.4%, Great Soundtrack 6%, 2D 3.3%, Indie 3%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for modern Metroidvania exploration, offering deep combat and a vast, interconnected world.

SteamWorld Dig is back! Dig deep, gain riches and unearth the terrors of the underworld in this platform mining adventure influenced by classic Metroidvania style games.

Why similar: Metroidvania 60%, Platformer 20.2%, Action 4.9%, Adventure 3.8%, Indie 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A polished Metroidvania that focuses on exploration and satisfying movement upgrades.

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay.

Why similar: Platformer 48.6%, Great Soundtrack 11.9%, Metroidvania 8.4%, 2D 6%, Indie 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the retro platforming spirit with tight controls, great music, and a sense of humor.

“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning Action-Platformer crafted by Moon Studios.

Why similar: Metroidvania 59.9%, Platformer 22.8%, Great Soundtrack 7.7%, Adventure 2.7%, Action 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides exceptional platforming and exploration in a stunning, atmospheric world.

In Mark of the Ninja, you'll know what it is to truly be a ninja. You must be silent, agile and clever to outwit your opponents in a world of gorgeous scenery and flowing animation. Marked with cursed tattoos giving you heightened senses, every situation presents you with options.

Why similar: Platformer 65.8%, Action 9.9%, 2D 8.5%, Indie 8.3%, Side Scroller 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: An excellent 2D action-platformer that emphasizes fluid movement and precision.

Experience the magical universe of Rayman with legendary 2D gameplay that has captured the hearts of millions of fans!

Why similar: Platformer 39.6%, Local Co-Op 27.9%, Great Soundtrack 5.9%, 2D 4.6%, Action 4%

Why You'll Like It: Fast-paced, co-op friendly platforming with a vibrant, cartoony aesthetic that matches the energy of Guacamelee.

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 70.5%, Platformer 14.4%, Great Soundtrack 4.2%, Action 3%, Indie 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A pure Metroidvania experience with unique weapons and a heavy emphasis on exploration.

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 75%, Platformer 11.6%, 2D 3.1%, Action 2.9%, Great Soundtrack 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: Offers challenging 2D action with deep lore and intricate level design that rewards exploration.

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 70.4%, Platformer 15.3%, Action 3.9%, Beat 'em up 2.5%, Indie 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features a deep combat system and exploration that rewards skillful play and character customization.

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 61.5%, Platformer 15.8%, Action 5.5%, Indie 4.5%, Great Soundtrack 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A story-driven Metroidvania with varied boss fights and creative platforming challenges.

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 59.4%, Platformer 21.3%, Action 5%, Funny 4.3%, 2D 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: Fast-paced, high-energy combat that emphasizes movement and skill in a roguelite structure.

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: Platformer 51%, Great Soundtrack 18.9%, Action 14.8%, Indie 7.4%, 2D 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Incredible 2D action with a focus on speed, precision, and narrative flair.

Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive action-adventure reminiscent of classic 8- and 16-bit games.

Why similar: Metroidvania 58.9%, Platformer 22.8%, Action 5.1%, 2D 4%, Indie 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational indie Metroidvania with charming characters and tight, responsive controls.

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 66.2%, Platformer 19.1%, Great Soundtrack 3.9%, Indie 2.6%, Adventure 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging Metroidvania that rewards deep exploration and complex puzzle-solving.

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 61.5%, Platformer 13.9%, Local Co-Op 12%, 2D 3.7%, Action 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging 2D action-RPG that emphasizes exploration and deep combat mechanics.

Deep within the realm of sleep, Sybil finds herself pulled to a distorted castle. Grow strong, and unlock new abilities to build up a deep movement system, fight enemies, find secrets, and free the weary soul of Castle Sansa, in this retro-inspired 3D Platformer Metroidvania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 72.7%, Platformer 20.7%, Exploration 2.2%, Adventure 2%, Indie 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on fluid, expressive movement in a 3D Metroidvania space that feels very rewarding to master.

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: Metroidvania 62.5%, Platformer 20.1%, Action 3.6%, Indie 3.4%, 2D 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features chaotic, high-action combat with massive boss encounters in a hand-drawn world.

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 62.4%, Platformer 20.9%, Action 4.8%, 2D 3.9%, Side Scroller 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: Provides tight, responsive combat in a beautifully pixelated world with a focus on exploration.

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 58.8%, Platformer 19.6%, Great Soundtrack 4.1%, Action 4%, 2D 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: Fast-paced action with unique time-stopping mechanics that make for very satisfying combat.

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 52.1%, Platformer 17.4%, Local Co-Op 13.1%, Action 3.7%, 2D 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A Metroidvania with time-manipulation mechanics and a compelling, character-driven story.

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 70.3%, Platformer 15.7%, Action 3.4%, Great Soundtrack 2.8%, Indie 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: Exploration-heavy Metroidvania with a focus on secrets, atmosphere, and challenging boss fights.

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 76.9%, Platformer 9.9%, Action 4.2%, Great Soundtrack 3.1%, Adventure 2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style Metroidvania with deep combat, RPG elements, and extensive world exploration.

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 56.9%, Platformer 18.6%, Action 4.6%, Great Soundtrack 3.8%, Indie 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A unique blend of bullet-hell combat and Metroidvania exploration that offers high replayability.

Spelunky is a unique platformer with randomized levels that offer a challenging new experience each time you play. Journey deep underground and explore fantastic places filled with all manner of monsters, traps, and treasure.

Why similar: Platformer 50.5%, Local Co-Op 29.3%, Indie 6.4%, 2D 4.7%, Action 2.7%

A crazy action-adventure platformer... In Hell.

Why similar: Platformer 37%, Metroidvania 36%, Comedy 7.5%, Action 7.1%, 2D 4.2%

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams is a blistering hardcore platformer with contrasting worlds.

Why similar: Platformer 34.9%, Local Co-Op 31.1%, Action 6.8%, 2D 5.5%, Side Scroller 5%

Gomez is a 2D creature living in a 2D world. Or is he? When the existence of a mysterious 3rd dimension is revealed to him, Gomez is sent out on a journey that will take him to the very end of time and space. Use your ability to navigate 3D structures from 4 distinct classic 2D perspectives.

Why similar: Platformer 62.4%, Great Soundtrack 10.4%, Indie 10%, Metroidvania 7.1%, Exploration 3.7%

What if someone knew your mind better than you did? The Swapper is an award-winning, narrative driven puzzle game set in the furthest reaches of space.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.2%, Platformer 36.3%, Indie 7.7%, Great Soundtrack 6.5%, Adventure 3.9%

SteamWorld Dig is an action-adventure puzzler with strong Metroidvanian influences set in the SteamWorld Universe. You’ll need to dig deep into the earth, gather resources to upgrade your tools and abilities, take on enemies, solve challenging puzzles and uncover the secrets to save a dying town.

Why similar: Metroidvania 57.3%, Platformer 27.6%, Indie 3.4%, Action 3.1%, Adventure 3.1%

Annihilate an evil penguin regime in this cinematic platform adventure game offering full solo and co-op campaigns.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 29%, Platformer 27.7%, Comedy 8.6%, Action 6.3%, Indie 5%

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 59.2%, Platformer 18.6%, Action 5.8%, Indie 4%, Adventure 3.9%

Step into rhythmic bliss with Runner2! Best Indie Game winner, Guinness World Record holder, and narrated by Charles Martinet. Unleash vibrant moves and beats in 120 levels!

Why similar: Platformer 45.2%, Comedy 16.1%, Action 9.6%, Funny 9.5%, Colorful 6.7%

Shank is the cult-classic revival of the sidescrolling beat-em-up. Play as Shank in an over-the-top grindhouse game, packed to the rim with enemies, bosses, combos, and more by the award-winning team at Klei Entertainment.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 38.2%, Local Co-Op 23.8%, Platformer 15.4%, Action 7.9%, Indie 4.3%

Embark on a heartfelt Mushroomvania adventure through a vast and dense interconnected world! It's like a mix of retro and modern classics!

Why similar: Metroidvania 66.8%, Platformer 17.6%, Adventure 4.9%, Action 2.8%, 2D 2.6%

Owlboy is a story-driven platform adventure game, where you can fly and explore a brand new world in the clouds! Pick up your friends, and bring them with you as you explore the open skies, in one of the most detailed adventures of this era.

Why similar: Metroidvania 55.5%, Platformer 21.9%, Action 4.9%, Funny 4.2%, 2D 3.9%

The fan-favorite 2D brawler is back as ex-mob hit man Shank returns to action in Shank 2. With those closest to him under attack, Shank is once again forced on the offensive. Now he must put his trusty arsenal of handguns, shotguns, automatic weapons, chainsaws, machetes, grenades, plus all-new weaponry and moves to use in order to...

Why similar: Beat 'em up 42.7%, Local Co-Op 20%, Platformer 13.7%, Action 8.7%, 2D 3.8%

Take control of a nimble janitor to rid the world of dust and debris.

Why similar: Platformer 55.6%, Great Soundtrack 14.7%, Local Co-Op 9.5%, Indie 7.2%, Action 5.6%

Play as an exiled 'wum' looking for a new home in this bizarre but charming world, filled with strange creatures, puzzles, monsters and political chaos.

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.2%, Platformer 17.3%, Local Co-Op 14.5%, Great Soundtrack 5.4%, Action 3.8%

Boasting beautiful, hand-drawn animations and a re-orchestrated soundtrack, the cult classic returns with a unique blend of exploration, action, and adventure!

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.9%, Platformer 27.5%, Action 5.7%, Great Soundtrack 4.9%, Adventure 3.8%

Awakened from his slumber, Beatbuddy journeys through lush hand-painted environments on a quest to save his companions and his own immortality. Beatbuddy interacts with the living breathing environment that pulses to the beat of an original soundtrack, aiding him as he unlocks new paths and solves puzzles.

Why similar: Platformer 29.2%, Indie 19.3%, Great Soundtrack 17.1%, Action 14.3%, Adventure 12.8%

"I Am You From The Future! No Time To Explain, Follow m-OH CHRIST!" Chase your future self through time and alternate realities while fighting giant monsters, collecting hats, and eating cake! No Time To Explain Remastered is the remake of tinyBuild's debut game. Now with multiplayer!

Why similar: Platformer 30.5%, Comedy 13.2%, Action 9.8%, Indie 8.2%, Local Co-Op 8.1%

In this Insanely Twisted, 2-D action-adventure game, explore unique environments and battle bizarre creatures.

Why similar: Metroidvania 71.9%, Local Co-Op 10.4%, Action 5.2%, Indie 3.8%, Adventure 3.7%

Zueirama is a fun action adventure game packed with references to memes. Inspired by the games of the 90s, with cartoon characters that reflect the essence and Brazilian swinging like you have never seen.

Why similar: Platformer 33.6%, Memes 26.8%, Comedy 10.1%, Indie 8.1%, Adventure 8.1%

Antichamber is a mind-bending psychological exploration game where nothing can be taken for granted. Discover an Escher-like world where hallways wrap around upon each other, spaces reconfigure themselves, and accomplishing the impossible may just be the only way forward.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.9%, Indie 26%, Exploration 12.6%, Adventure 9.9%, Great Soundtrack 5.9%

A journey begins... A treacherous tower... Unravel its mysteries!Discover the secrets kept in the long abandoned Tesla Tower!Magnetism and other electromagnetic powers will help you explore a non-linear world of beautiful hand-drawn environments, in a steampunk-inspired vision of old Europe.

Why similar: Metroidvania 51.5%, Platformer 32.5%, Indie 3.8%, 2D 3.3%, Action 2.8%

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 54.6%, Platformer 15.6%, Local Co-Op 10.8%, Action 4.4%, Great Soundtrack 3.6%

Shantae: Risky’s Revenge – Director’s Cut brings hair-whipping, belly-dancing to your PC! Play one of the most critically acclaimed handheld series of all time, now with brand new features!

Why similar: Metroidvania 56.1%, Platformer 27.1%, Great Soundtrack 4.1%, Action 3.3%, 2D 2.2%

Apotheon is a heroic action game set within the vibrant world of Ancient Greek Mythology. Ascend Mount Olympus, wrestle the divine powers from the Pantheon of Gods, and save mankind.

Why similar: Metroidvania 57.4%, Platformer 21.3%, Action 6.3%, Indie 3.5%, 2D 3.5%

GARBANZO QUEST! The crazy bullet-heck platformer where your main weapon is your own spit! Bring a friend! Hand-crafted challenges, secrets, and branching paths galore!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 39.6%, Platformer 37.1%, Indie 6.3%, Action 5.8%, Funny 4.6%

Yooka-Laylee is an all-new open-world platformer from genre veterans Playtonic! Explore huge, beautiful worlds, meet an unforgettable cast of characters and horde a vault-load of collectibles as buddy-duo Yooka and Laylee embark on an epic adventure to thwart corporate creep Capital B!

Why similar: Platformer 43.8%, Great Soundtrack 10%, Adventure 9.4%, Indie 7.9%, Action 7.7%

Fight your way across the celestial world of Avalice where cats are green, motorcycles drive up walls and monster girls do most of the buttkicking! Freedom Planet is a cartoony, combat-based platform adventure that pits a spunky dragonoid and her friends against an alien attack force.

Why similar: Platformer 56.4%, Great Soundtrack 13.7%, Action 9.8%, 2D 7.3%, Indie 6.4%