- #1 BLOOD ENGINE 血焰引擎
97% matchNo user reviews2030
Dev: BEAR GIANT
Windows
《BLOOD ENGINE》是一款Metroidvania类的横板ACT游戏。我们在平台跳跃和动作游戏的基础上尝试融入我们设计的“瞬杀”系统。尝试增幅击败敌人时带给玩家的打击感和爽快感。玩家需要随时面临由怪物,机关组成的各种各样的危机,并灵活做出反应,化解危机,击败敌人。
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 24.4% ★, Metroidvania 18.8%, Mechs 17.4% ★, Cyberpunk 9.6%, Post-apocalyptic 7.4%
- #2 The Monk
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Elusor Games
Windows · Linux
The Monk is an epic adventure in the cyberpunk world. Blood, implants, brutality and fights. That all you can try by yourself
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 23.2% ★, Metroidvania 23%, Cyberpunk 12%, Side Scroller 8.6%, 2D Platformer 7.2%
- #3 INAYAH - Life after Gods
96% matchMostly Positive80% of 288 reviews2025
Dev: Exogenesis StudiosPub: Headup
Windows
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 26%, Cyberpunk 12.7%, Side Scroller 11.1%, 2D Platformer 9.6%, Platformer 8.5%
- #4 Ironweld
95% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 2071 Games
Windows
Step into an action figure in this 2D Action RPG, and forge your own arsenal to survive a ruthless robotic world. Master deep fighting-game combos and tear through your enemies with loud, stylish, and expressive combat.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 24.6% ★, Character Action Game 18% ★, Mechs 16.9% ★, Robots 10%, Beat 'em up 8.7%
- #5 Slave Zero X
94% matchMostly Positive77% of 436 reviews2024
Dev: Poppy WorksPub: Ziggurat
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Slave Zero X is a stylish 2.5D character action game set in the biopunk world of Slave Zero (1999). Run & Slash your way through a dystopian future in this character action game which will resonate with fans of Devil May Cry, Strider, and Guilty Gear.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 23.2% ★, Mechs 19% ★, Beat 'em up 13.4%, Cyberpunk 12%, Alternate History 9.6%
- #6 Proxy Blade Zero
94% matchMostly Positive71% of 165 reviews2014
Dev: D6
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 22%
Proxy Blade Zero is a hardcore 3D action game with technical combat. Play as Fenrir, an advanced battle android, against the armies of King Anima.
Why similar: Character Action Game 25% ★, Spectacle fighter 21.7% ★, Mechs 17.1% ★, Beat 'em up 12.5%, Robots 7.6%
- #7 FoxVoltex
93% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2020
Dev: AECRNIAPub: AnelaGamesStudio
Windows
The stage is a robot town where everything is mechanically driven A sudden lightning strike in this peaceful town! The function of the town is down, and the security robot loses control and runs away In an instant I was caught in a vortex of confusion.
Why similar: Character Action Game 29.6% ★, Mechs 15.9% ★, Beat 'em up 13.9%, Side Scroller 8.6%, Cyberpunk 8.5%
- #8 MindScape: Verenna
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CoLoJo Games
Windows
Prepare for an electrifying journey through a post-apocalyptic cyberpunk world with Nova. Unleash her extraordinary powers and confront ruthless factions to reclaim a world on the brink of chaos, and reforge the destiny of humanity. Are you ready to shape the future?
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.6%, Cyberpunk 17.2%, Post-apocalyptic 11.7%, Side Scroller 10.6%, 2D Platformer 9.5%
- #9 Defect Process
91% matchPositive95% of 21 reviews2022
Dev: Incoherent Software LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Pure 2d action with a freestyle combat system
Why similar: Character Action Game 44% ★, Spectacle fighter 28.5% ★, Beat 'em up 18.9%, Combat 2.8%, Sci-fi 2.6%
- #10 Project Atno
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Olsen Games LLC
Windows
Forge your own path through a derelict station in this fast-paced epic adventure. Navigate the labyrinthine behemoth, form alliances with survivors, and uncover the secrets behind the mystery that befell this place.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.3%, Cyberpunk 19%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Platformer 8.5%, Robots 8.1%
- #11 Delta Zero
89% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: Tyler M Richardson
Windows
A fast-paced action platformer with non-linear world progression and level design! Challenging gameplay with 3 difficulty modes, 2 playable characters and local co-op! Fight bosses in any order and experience the world change with each victory, enemies become harder, faster and smarter!
Why similar: Metroidvania 27%, Mechs 21.1% ★, Cyberpunk 14.6%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Platformer 9.4%
- #12 Jenny the Witch
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Catbird Soft
Windows
Something evil is brewing deep below New York City and Genevieve Marconi has been hired to uncover it. Shoot and slash your way through an army of robots in this standalone story set in the Steel Carnelian universe.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 32.2% ★, Mechs 24.5% ★, Cyberpunk 15.4%, Beat 'em up 10.5%, Robots 8.6%
- #13 KAON : Fragmented Core
88% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Kulin Studio
Windows
KAON: Fragmented Core is a 2D action-platformer featuring precision combat, fluid movement, and striking hand-crafted animation. Switch between powerful Transformation Forms to break defenses, pierce armor, and unleash explosive abilities as you uncover the truth behind the Fragmented Core.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.3%, Cartoony 11.4%, Platformer 10.7%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Robots 8.9%
- #14 Battle Record: Graizor
87% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: n00b c0de Games
Windows
As a war threatens to engulf the world, a small rebel army with there new mobile weapon, Graizor, may be the world's last hope for peace. Destroy enemy mechs with the combination of a sword and energy rifle on your journey to bring an end to a devastating war.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 22.9%, Mechs 22.7% ★, Side Scroller 11.5%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Platformer 9.4%
- #15 The Witch & The 66 Mushrooms
86% matchVery Positive87% of 199 reviews2020
Dev: Gotcha Gotcha Games
Windows
An all-new Metroidvania-style game developed using Pixel Game Maker MV! Make use of a variety of weapons as you traverse sprawling stages on a mission to take back your brother's body from the witch who stole it!
Why similar: Character Action Game 32.5% ★, Metroidvania 25.3%, Beat 'em up 17.4%, Side Scroller 11%, Platformer 6.9%
- #16 MIGHTREYA
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WazenPub: 505 Games
Windows
Join schoolgirl superhero Reya and her manager Nio as they embark on their journey as Hero Content Creators, fighting monstrous beings that emerge daily from a dimension beyond. Anime-inspired, heart-pounding hero action is waiting for you!
Why similar: Character Action Game 35.6% ★, Spectacle fighter 30.9% ★, Beat 'em up 15%, Anime 6.6%, Female Protagonist 4.9%
- #17 Axiom of Maria: Prologue
85% matchVery Positive92% of 74 reviews2024
Dev: Studio Ganzheit
Windows
Axiom of Maria is an action-adventure game featuring Kay as the protagonist trying to get back her family from an AI in Seoul, a ghost town due to population decline.
Why similar: Character Action Game 28.9% ★, Spectacle fighter 27.1% ★, Cyberpunk 19%, Robots 9.6%, Female Protagonist 5.2%
- #18 VersionThree : INVISIBLE RAID
84% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2025
Dev: RRR
Windows
Authentic Customizable Mech Action Game. Customize the combat mech "V3" and run through the battlefield!
Why similar: Mechs 35.4% ★, Spectacle fighter 23.5% ★, Robots 12.1%, Cyberpunk 11.7%, Futuristic 8.1%
- #19 Nelo
84% matchMostly Positive71% of 145 reviews2017
Dev: Magic and Mirrors
Windows
Nelo is the lightning fast, out of this world, genre-blending, bullet-hell, character-action epic meticulously crafted by the loving couple at Magic & Mirrors.
Why similar: Character Action Game 37.4% ★, Spectacle fighter 22.2% ★, Metroidvania 13.1%, Cyberpunk 12.8%, Robots 8.3%
- #20 AI-deal-Rays [General Edition]
82% matchMixed60% of 114 reviews2025
Dev: Riez-ON
Windows
"Spring into action, supersonic Sylpheed." Become the owner of the female android "AI-deal", and prepare for high-stakes drama and high-speed action, all rendered in real-time 3D.
Why similar: Mechs 30.8% ★, Spectacle fighter 24.7% ★, Cyberpunk 14.4%, Robots 8.5%, Anime 6.8%
- #21 SoulQuest
83% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SoulBlade Studio LLCPub: indie.io
Windows
Carve your path through hordes of enemies, defying the gods to seize the power of Morrigan, Goddess of Death, and retrieve the soul of your beloved! SoulQuest combines amazing gameplay with the unique Celtic mythology into one, action-packed mixture!
Why similar: Character Action Game 32.7% ★, Spectacle fighter 28.3% ★, Beat 'em up 13%, 2D Platformer 8.1%, Platformer 6.7%
- #22 Eternal Core
81% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: Nada de TrucosPub: Incine
Windows
Eternal Core is an action platformer in which you control ROB, a robot created with the goal of destroying the Tower that’s draining the planet’s life. You’ll have to fight enemies to advance and reach the top, encountering powerful Bosses along the way.
Why similar: Metroidvania 19.3%, Mechs 16% ★, Robots 12.5%, Cyberpunk 10.8%, Post-apocalyptic 8.4%
- #23 O.M.S
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Kikohin
Windows
O.M.S is a casual story-driven 2D Sci-Fi Platformer where you control L10 as his world is threatened by SIMPHONY the very AI that powers his planet. L10 will be avoiding dangerous obstacles and enemies as he hopes to repair SIMPHONY and save his world.
Why similar: Character Action Game 37.9% ★, Cyberpunk 16.3%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Platformer 9.1%, Robots 8.4%
- #24 OverRider
79% matchVery Positive87% of 67 reviews2024
Dev: Tension Meow
Windows
What the enemy can do, you can do as well! Activate the "Override" system and and hijack enemy Cyborgs on the fly during high-intensity battles. Mix and match the Cyborgs you seized with fully customizable "Extensions" and "Cores", and craft hundreds of game-breaking combat builds!
Why similar: Mechs 28.4% ★, Spectacle fighter 25.7% ★, Beat 'em up 12.3%, Cyberpunk 12.2%, Anime 6.4%
- #25 Kijutsu Rider
80% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: OmegaMechAnimations
Windows
Kijutsu Rider is a fast paced third person hack and slash anime styled action game where you play as one of five unstoppable heroes, carve your way through waves of monstrous enemies, take down the black cross conglomerate and save the world.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 33.3% ★, Character Action Game 30.3% ★, Post-apocalyptic 7.7%, Robots 7.6%, Anime 7%
- #26 Cenk The Chopper
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: S.H.KAYA
Windows
Cenk The Chopper is a fast paced hack-and-slash game. Fight through hordes of mutants and robots in a world you've made go to hell. Chop 'em up everything you see till the end of it.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 35.5% ★, Character Action Game 33% ★, Beat 'em up 19.2%, Post-apocalyptic 10%, Action 1.4%
- #27 WOMG Lite version
79% matchPositive84% of 19 reviews2021
Dev: Bears & Guts
Windows · Mac
Metroidvania + coding+ BOT's
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.7%, Character Action Game 26.4% ★, Robots 14.3%, 2D Platformer 6.6%, Platformer 5.9%
- #28 NIGHTRAVEL
77% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Yoshida Gakuen
Windows
「NIGHTRAVEL」は、荒廃した電子街が舞台のマルチビルド2Dアクションゲームです。電脳支配された故郷を救うため「ハッカー」となり、反撃の狼煙を上げよう。 荒廃した空虚な街を駆け抜け、有象無象の敵対者たちを蹂躙しよう。一人でも友達と一緒でもプレイ可能。 戦利品を組み合わせて能力増強、各キャラクターを使いこなし、電脳システムに支配された街を取り戻そう。
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.4%, Cyberpunk 23.3%, Side Scroller 9%, 2D Platformer 8.4%, Futuristic 5.9%
- #29 双腕のソルダート The Soldat with Twin Arms
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ぼっち猫 BocchiNeko
Windows
The Soldat with Twin Arms is 2.5D side-scrolling action game with focus on a exhilarating and comfortable battle. Let's clear the stages by using various skills such as wire action using two extended arms! Crush problems by going back and forth between the cyberpunk world and virtual spaces!
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 33.8% ★, Mechs 21.2% ★, Cyberpunk 13.1%, Side Scroller 12.4%, Platformer 8.1%
- #30 Aeon Must Die!
78% matchMixed55% of 128 reviews2021
Dev: Limestone GamesPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Ignite the galaxy. Aeon Must Die! Experience a unique beat ‘em-up introducing breakneck risk-reward gameplay, innovative AI and tactical fighting, all packaged in an incredible art style.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 28% ★, Metroidvania 23.8%, Beat 'em up 20.1%, 2D Platformer 7.6%, Futuristic 6.9%
- #31 RYSTEL
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RelicSquare
Windows
A 2D action-adventure through a world in soft pixel art. The brilliance of the star crystal "RYSTEL" is being lost. Let the adventure begin to uncover the mysteries!
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 34.4% ★, Metroidvania 29.8%, Side Scroller 12.7%, 2D Platformer 9.5%, Platformer 7.7%
- #32 Shattered Soul
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Science Pixel Games
Windows
Shattered Soul is a modern game that interprets Beat'em up by adding the fun with a charming narrative based on Metroidvania-styled epic action. Explore a fantastic world that intersects medieval Europe, follow stories of adventure in search of lost soul and bodies.
Why similar: Character Action Game 34.9% ★, Metroidvania 25.7%, Beat 'em up 20.6%, Cartoony 6.4%, Anime 5.9%
- #33 BioMenace Remastered
73% matchVery Positive99% of 153 reviews2025
Dev: Rigel Gameworks
Windows
The classic 2D action platformer BioMenace returns with enhanced graphics and refined gameplay. Fight your way through a city ravaged by dangerous mutants, rescue hostages, find secrets and rack up points. Locate the secret lab behind this attack and prevent Dr. Mangle from taking over the world!
Why similar: Character Action Game 32.4% ★, Mechs 21.2% ★, Robots 11.2%, Post-apocalyptic 9.7%, 2D Platformer 9.6%
- #34 OVERLORD: ESCAPE FROM NAZARICK
75% matchMixed66% of 525 reviews2022
Dev: ENGINES Inc.Pub: KADOKAWA CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 55%
2D action-adventure game set in the rich world of the epic dark fantasy, Overlord. This latest installment in the series features an original story overseen by Overlord's creator, Kugane Maruyama. Find Clementine's missing memories and make your escape!
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.5%, Spectacle fighter 26% ★, Side Scroller 10.4%, 2D Platformer 9.7%, Anime 9.4%
- #35 Starlight Blade
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Zink Studio
Windows
An adventure-packed slasher where you play as the heir to a legendary blade, crushing armies of faded stars and battling the very creators of the universe.
Why similar: Character Action Game 44.8% ★, Spectacle fighter 32.8% ★, Platformer 7.5%, Cartoony 6.6%, Beat 'em up 5.7%
- #36 Hayaku! Island of Darkness
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pizia Studios
Windows
Explore a mysterious island full of dangers and uncover the secrets behind the anomalous creatures that inhabit it in this retro-style metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.8%, Mechs 19.6% ★, Alternate History 13%, 2D Platformer 9.3%, Robots 8.3%
- #37 ROCKETRON
74% matchVery Positive83% of 82 reviews2020
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Fly through the sky! Rain down fire on the enemy forces from above! Enjoy solid combat and simple non-linear exploration in this high flying side-scrolling action shooter!
Why similar: Mechs 27.4% ★, Metroidvania 26.4%, Beat 'em up 13.1%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Platformer 8.1%
- #38 The Scramble Vice
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Studio PICOPub: Flyhigh Works
Windows
It is the year 2048. Tokyo Police Department’s notorious 9th Mobile Unit, “The Scramble Vice” is ready to fight high-tech robot crime! Clad in an armed exoskeleton suit, police officer Sakuragi Kei of the 9th unit stands to fight robot crimes within Neo Tokyo! Are you ready to scramble up Tokyo?
Why similar: Mechs 31.7% ★, Robots 17.4%, Spectacle fighter 15.1% ★, Side Scroller 10%, Female Protagonist 7%
- #39 Charge Blade Hero
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jermaine Leslie
Windows
A fast paced 2D hack and slash, adventure game. Attack, Dodge, and Charge Up to maintain your weapon's durability as you take on waves of enemies.
Why similar: Character Action Game 35.7% ★, Spectacle fighter 32.4% ★, Beat 'em up 15.6%, 2D Platformer 7.1%, Platformer 4.8%
- #40 Joy the Pug
73% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: Charon Games
Windows
Meet Joy—the sweetest pug you’ll EVER see. Help him battle the cute but deadly Space Cats and send them back to their Milk Galaxy. Don’t be fooled by all the adorableness, though. This game is not so forgiving and you have to shoot your way to victory.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.3%, Character Action Game 25.1% ★, Cyberpunk 15.6%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Platformer 8.2%
- #41 A.N.R.S - Heroes Assemble
72% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: ANRSproject
Windows
"A.N.R.S(Alliance of the Never Rest Spirits)- Heroes Assemble" is a 2D side-scrolling action game featuring multiple protagonists. Players take control of robots and heroes with distinct combat styles to overcome disasters and enemies across different regions.
Why similar: Mechs 45.4% ★, Beat 'em up 20.1%, Side Scroller 8.6%, Sci-fi 7.4%, 2D Platformer 7.3%
- #42 Spike Schema
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Summer Tree Fort Games
Windows · Linux
A metroidvania for the rest of us: casual and fun rather than frustrating and challenging, that is, if you have the wits to employ strategic approaches.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.8%, Alternate History 18.1%, Post-apocalyptic 11.1%, Platformer 10.9%, Female Protagonist 7.5%
- #43 Assault Spy
71% matchVery Positive93% of 1,030 reviews2018
Dev: WazenPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Dash, evade, and smash your way to the truth as the corporate spy, Asaru; or the reckless CIA agent, Amelia! Uncover the dark secrets of the Negabot mega corporation as you save the company from a hostile takeover. Assault Spy is a stylish, fast paced, pure-action game with a dash of comedy.
Why similar: Character Action Game 53.5% ★, Spectacle fighter 32.4% ★, Anime 9.7%, Action 3.8%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #44 ICEY
71% matchVery Positive90% of 27,487 reviews2016
Dev: FantaBlade NetworkPub: XD
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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: Character Action Game 18.3% ★, Spectacle fighter 16.3% ★, Side Scroller 14.5%, Cyberpunk 11%, Female Protagonist 10.4%
- #45 ENENRA: DΔEMON CORE
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Zahid Ali Jeelani
Windows
ENENRA is a third person, character action game with an emphasis on abilities, set in a cyberpunk world.
Why similar: Character Action Game 54.1% ★, Spectacle fighter 45.5% ★, Action 0.4%
- #46 Near The Sun
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Nonlinear
Windows
God's punishment burns the earth to ashes, and eventually consumes the underground world as well. A stylish 2D stealth action game where how you explore determines your fate. A boy carries his sister on his back and races through the underground world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.4%, Cyberpunk 15.1%, Post-apocalyptic 15.1%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Platformer 9.2%
- #47 Neon Krieger Yamato
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LIONPLEX LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Relive the arcade era! Select from 8 unique characters and brawl your way to victory - solo or with a friend! A genre mashup of Japanese 90s gaming, it mixes stylish combos, sidescrolling action, and twitch combat puzzles, set in a pixel art cyberpunk world harkening to the days of 16 bit.
Why similar: Character Action Game 36.2% ★, Beat 'em up 20.9%, Cyberpunk 19%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Platformer 8.8%
- #48 Ghost Vanguard
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: WOMBO COMBO GAMES INC.
Windows
Ghost Vanguard is a Beat'em Up game that combines stylish action with roguelike elements. Grab your sword and step into treacherous evil dungeons, using stylish and magnificent combos to defeat the sinister forces from the darkness and reclaim a hero's stolen soul.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 36.7% ★, Character Action Game 30.3% ★, Beat 'em up 20.9%, Side Scroller 5.8%, Combat 2.9%
- #49 Safe Hayven
68% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Escape Code Games
Windows · Linux
Safe Hayven is a 2D pixel platformer with a killer soundtrack that will take you on a cyberpunk journey into the future. Aya is in the city of Wrexham, 2089. The world is being dominated by the Z-54 A.I and Aya leads the "Rezistance" in fighting back against this new threat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.1%, Cyberpunk 22.7%, 2D Platformer 12%, Side Scroller 10.8%, Platformer 8.4%
- #50 Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight
69% matchVery Positive93% of 11,587 reviews2016
Dev: BombservicePub: PLAYISM
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: Spectacle fighter 30.6% ★, Metroidvania 27.9%, Side Scroller 11.7%, 2D Platformer 9.7%, Platformer 7.6%
- #51 Super Crush KO
68% matchVery Positive97% of 221 reviews2020
Dev: Vertex Pop
Windows
Super Crush KO is a fast-paced brawler set in a vibrant, near-future city. Zip up your favourite neon jacket and combo your way through swarms of deadly robots to save your kidnapped kitten and, while you’re at it, save humanity from an AI apocalypse.
Why similar: Character Action Game 35.9% ★, Spectacle fighter 26.6% ★, Beat 'em up 18.3%, Side Scroller 7.8%, Female Protagonist 5.1%
- #52 Ghost Song
67% matchVery Positive83% of 1,404 reviews2022
Dev: Old MoonPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 58%
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 34.6%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Robots 10.9%, Post-apocalyptic 9.4%, Platformer 9.3%
- #53 Over The Horizon
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Etriel Athanasia
Windows
Over The Horizon is a stylish action metroidvania. Take down enemies in Stylish and defeat boss battles with partner characters as you journey across a world full of secrets. As Ravi, you take to the streets to find your parents and uncover a conspiracy to save the world on the giant planet Horizon.
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 42.9% ★, Metroidvania 36.3%, 2D Platformer 7.1%, Anime 4.5%, Combat 4.3%
- #54 SUIKA VS MECHASUIKA
67% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Daisessen
Windows
本作は東方プロジェクト原作の特撮風二次創作。 100mオーバーの怪獣災害「スイカ」を撃退すべく「メカスイカ」で戦います。 メカスイカは、両手・頭・体が好き勝手に同時行動可能! さらに改造で数十の必殺技を搭載し、ビルを破壊しながら大暴れするぞ!
Why similar: Spectacle fighter 33.2% ★, Mechs 22.1% ★, Robots 14.7%, Side Scroller 12.1%, 2D Platformer 9.5%
- #55 Ultra Age
67% matchVery Positive81% of 312 reviews2022
Dev: Next Stage Inc.Pub: Intragames
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Slash your way through a futuristic Earth overrun with ruthless mutants and powerful robots. Now including ‘Rebirth Project,’ the all-new rogue-lite side mission that can be accessed from the main menu! (DLC installation is required.)
Why similar: Character Action Game 32.2% ★, Spectacle fighter 28.3% ★, Post-apocalyptic 11.1%, Robots 9.6%, Anime 5.8%
- #56 Robo's World: The Zarnok Fortress
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 22 reviews2016
Dev: Bluish-Green ProductionsPub: Bluish-Green Games Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Robo’s World: The Zarnok Fortress isn't your average Action-Platformer. Take on the vast, interconnected Fortress, and battle an ever learning foe who seeks to repair each zone you sabotage. Can you master your abilities to put an end to the dark reign of the Zarnok once and for all?
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.3%, Robots 16.8%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Cartoony 11.4%, Platformer 10.3%
- #57 Eden Gamma - エデン・ガンマー
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Abstract Red Studio
Windows
In the world of Eden Gamma, find clues and let your gun do the talking in this side scrolling cybperpunk action-platformer!
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.4%, Cyberpunk 15.8%, Alternate History 15.7%, Side Scroller 13%, 2D Platformer 10.4%
- #58 Wolfstar Adventures in the Inu System
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Good Puppii Studios
Windows · Mac
A sci-fi action-adventure platformer. Travel the Inu System and talk to a colorful cast of NPCs across various worlds. Explore maze-like levels by running, double jumping, and dashing. Fight off various robotic enemies using special melee attacks, and eventually take down the boss of each dungeon.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.5%, Cyberpunk 18.2%, Robots 12.7%, 2D Platformer 9.1%, Cartoony 8.1%