60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include 2D Platformer, Pixel Graphics, Adventure, 2D.
In this fantasy platformer from the mid-1980s, take on the role of a lone hero, battling to save their home town from the grip of an evil wizard's curse! Jump, climb, swim, shoot, all to find the 5 pieces of the golden talisman, hidden in a vast labyrinth.
THE GOOD OLD DAYS
A nostalgic metroidvania from the good old days back in 19XX. Take on the role of Sean, a young boy who ventures into the fictional city of Arostia to repay his father's debt. Rescue your 3 friends from imprisonment, defeat strong enemies, all while getting your debt paid in time!
Beholgar
Beholgar is a classically styled metroidvania action adventure. Explore caverns, ancient woods, and deadly castles; battle creatures and solve ancient mysteries at the kingdom.
A nostalgic metroidvania from the good old days back in 19XX. Take on the role of Sean, a young boy who ventures into the fictional city of Arostia to repay his father's debt. Rescue your 3 friends from imprisonment, defeat strong enemies, all while getting your debt paid in time!
Why similar: Nostalgia 39.1% ★, Metroidvania 25.2%, Retro 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%, Action-Adventure 5.9%
Beholgar is a classically styled metroidvania action adventure. Explore caverns, ancient woods, and deadly castles; battle creatures and solve ancient mysteries at the kingdom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.1%, Dragons 16% ★, Side Scroller 13.8%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Platformer 8.7%
In this side-scrolling fantasy game, originally released in 1987, take on the role of a lone hero, fighting to defeat an evil warlock. Utilise a wide range of magical spells. Collect experience points to upgrade your character, until you are ready to face Zahgrim!
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.1%, Side Scroller 15.4%, Retro 11.5%, 2D Platformer 11%, PvE 8.4%
A mini metroidvania with retro style graphics about a Slime who have his parents took by an Evil Shaman, and now fight against lots of magical creatures to get them back!
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.9%, Dragons 19.8% ★, Side Scroller 15.1%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Platformer 8.1%
Albert’s Journey is a 2d platformer adventure game with a pixel art look.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31%, Retro 15%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Platformer 11.6%, 2D Platformer 10%
Draco is a pixelart-style 2D platform game in which you control Draco, a small dragon who tries to save the kingdom of Mugen from the suffering caused by the new king.
Why similar: Dragons 32.8% ★, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Platformer 9.8%, Retro 9.2%
Fight for your life in this state-of-the-art 8-bit platformer!
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.4%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Retro 12.9%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Platformer 9.3%
Embark on an adventure with Aku, a lovable little white dragon.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.3%, Dragons 22.4% ★, Side Scroller 17%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Platformer 10.1%
Tim-Tim the Gnome must journey through mysterious dungeons to find his kidnapped girlfriend while battling fierce monsters with dubious origins.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.4%, Side Scroller 14.2%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Platformer 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
Explore a mysterious castle in this pixel perfect metroidvania and take on the Shadow King! Upgrades, secrets, combat, and more!
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.9%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, Retro 12.9%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
What awaits you in the depths of this ancient tomb? Get ready to explore and discover the secrets of the dungeon of the draugr kings.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.9%, Side Scroller 16%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Platformer 9.2%, Action-Adventure 6.6%
Slumbering Feline is a single-player, one-shot game featuring a feline-themed story. Step into the shoes of Momo, who finds herself lost in a strange dream and trying to escape from her slumber. Can Momo find her way out of this dreamscape?
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.8%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Retro 10.3%, Platformer 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
Protagonist 'Ed' lives in Kakariko village. He wants to become an adventurer who explore this great world. You can join Ed's adventure... find out a secret of the world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.3%, Side Scroller 20.2%, 2D Platformer 17.3%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%
The Angry Video Game Nerd is back in 8-bits! Battle through frantic platforming levels, defeat classic AVGN bosses, and save all of gaming, or test your skills in Endless Challenge mode!
Why similar: Side Scroller 26.3%, 2D Platformer 17%, Nostalgia 16.6% ★, Platformer 12.1%, Retro 6.7%
Zorezdra is a sci-fi platformer/metroidvania with an 8-bit graphical aesthetic. Run, jump, fight and glide your way through a vast starport as you search for the truth about your protagonist's complex origins.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.9%, Dragons 23.5% ★, Side Scroller 15.2%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Retro 6.8%
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 39.6%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Side Scroller 11.2%, Platformer 7.3%
Explore a kingdom overrun by evil magic as you fight foes with your own magical bow in this retro inspired action-adventure platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.1%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Retro 12%, Platformer 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%
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 38.3%, Side Scroller 21%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Platformer 9.6%, Retro 5.9%
Best Buds vs Bad Guys is a 2D run ’n’ gun from a game developer Dad and his 11 year old son, with a special message behind it. Travel to 11 different worlds, all presented in classic 16-bit style, with a catchy chip-tune soundtrack and lots of over-the-top weapons!
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.3%, Side Scroller 17.8%, Retro 14.6%, Platformer 11.6%, Shooter 8.7%
Guns of Fury is a retro-inspired action platformer that combines the run & gun and Metroidvania genres. Explore a vast interconnected world, gain new abilities and weapons, battle epic bosses and stop the plans of an evil corporation before it’s too late!
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.2%, Retro 13%, Side Scroller 12.1%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Platformer 9.9%
Travel across Azmra and slay barons using the God Edge; A sword capable of transferring power from the slain to the slayer!
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.7%, Side Scroller 19.9%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Platformer 7.2%
Set approximately 1 year after the events of the first game, Panzer returns to his role as Raid Leader of the Zergadins. The old team has been "recruited", an all-new state-of-the-art headquarters built, and a world of adventure awaits!
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.6%, Side Scroller 16.5%, 2D Platformer 15.9%, Platformer 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%
A cute, Metroidvania platformer about cats and aliens: you are a cat defending a castle from waves of enemies. When the going gets too tough, head out and explore the world to find powerful artifacts to aid in the castle's defenses. Enjoy a handcrafted world, story, and super-cute kitten NPCs.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.7%, Side Scroller 19.4%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, PvE 10.1%, Platformer 7.5%
A 2-D action adventure platformer where you can absorb and manipulate things with your friend Moku. You can use different abilities to explore and interact with the world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.3%, Side Scroller 17.2%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Platformer 10.1%, Action-Adventure 6.6%
Mishaka is an ordinary mouse with extraordinary courage. Upon learning of the cheese theft, he decides to take gun into his own paws and reclaim the lost delicacies. Throughout his adventure, Mishaka will encounter dangers, traps, and a multitude of enemies — from cunning rats to giant predators.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.6%, Side Scroller 16.9%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Platformer 11.3%, Shooter 8.9%
In this classic platformer from 1986, take on the role Sir Randolph as he quests to free the fair maid Amelia from the evil clutches of Spegbott the Terrible. Acting upon an inter-dimensional distress signal from the galactic cruiser SS Rustbucket, don your Omnibolt Mark IV and venture forth!
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.6%, Retro 15.8%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Platformer 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
Explore a sprawling, alien world in the sequel to the award winning Axiom Verge.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.4%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Platformer 10.6%, Action-Adventure 6.8%
Embark on journey through the "Project: Artificial Legacy Saga" a four-part series, crafted to feel as if it was released across four console generations. Follow Kirana on her heroic journey, as she protects her family and her homeland from a mysterious evil force.
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.3%, 2D Platformer 17.7%, Retro 15.8%, Platformer 9.7%, Action-Adventure 9.2%
A thrilling 2D platformer, with cute and minimal pixel art style! Enjoy 24 challenging levels and a couple boss battles, all wrapped in a short but intense story with animated cinematics. A compact and intense experience that’s sure to keep you hooked!
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, Side Scroller 22.5%, Platformer 12.8%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, PvE 6.8%
The unique little dragons run around with three buttons. A pixel art style 2.5D action game that goes beyond dimention! Fiz and the Rainbow Planet" is a 2.5D dot-picture action game in which players switch characters in a resourceful manner as they progress.
Why similar: Dragons 31.4% ★, Side Scroller 23%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Retro 7.8%
KnightMan is a 2D pixel art retro style platformer. Play as KnightMan, a heroic warrior who has taken it upon himself to save the 5 realms from the clutches of evil. Traverse through 20 hand-crafted levels across 5 unique zones, each populated by a variety of enemies and hazards.
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.7%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Retro 13.8%, PvE 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%
Experience a adventure in a seamless world of food, where you play as a brave bread. Freely explore interconnected regions, uncover hidden secrets, collect items to enhance your abilities, tackle challenging stages, and defeat formidable foes.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.6%, 2D Platformer 17.8%, Platformer 12.4%, Action-Adventure 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
Dormiveglia is a 2D metroidvania starring Quinn, the whip-wielding hero of Spring Plaza. Join Quinn as they team up with the other heroes and allies of Elysium, and search for the four sacred Runes hidden about before they fall into the hands of Somnia!
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.5%, Side Scroller 22%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Platformer 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%
A handcrafted open-world platformer set in a world built by Mushrooms! Explore different locations filled with secrets, acquire new abilities and use those abilities to reach new places!
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.1%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Platformer 9.6%, Retro 8.7%
Beaked Buccaneer is a 2D mini metroidvania full of treasures and pirates that tells the story of a parrot who wants to become a pirate legend!
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.1%, Side Scroller 19.5%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Platformer 9.8%, Action-Adventure 6.4%
Maelstrom is a platformer adventure set on a mysterious island. Explore an island designed in pixel art style, acquire ancient magic to upgrade yourself, defeat enemies and pass obstacles. Use the unique ability 'Rewind' to reach places that seemed impossible!
Why similar: Metroidvania 45%, 2D Platformer 17%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Platformer 7.2%, Action-Adventure 5.3%
In a world dominated by evil, only one hero against many enemies, explore, conquer, and don't give up if you get lost! Help our hero in this platform game in the fight against the forces of evil.
Why similar: Nostalgia 45.8% ★, Retro 13.2%, 2D Platformer 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 7%, Side Scroller 6.9%
Remake to 2016's Legends of the Universe - StarCore, a Metroidvania style Action-Platformer with several abilities, enemies and areas to explore.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30%, Retro 12.7%, Side Scroller 12%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Platformer 8%
Aidan in Danger is a retro-style 2D platform game. The player takes on the role of Aidan, the guardian of the last dragon. Face challenging levels, menacing creatures, and an interdimensional villain, all while enjoying beautiful graphics and an exciting soundtrack.
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.1%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, PvE 13.5%, Platformer 11%, Retro 9.3%
Hell Being is a metroidvania where the player explores hell as a hell-born creature, face its challenges and monsters to unlock new powers and find a way out from the injustice of being born in this place.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.8%, PvE 13.4%, Platformer 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Side Scroller 7.1%
Step into Quixote’s mind and battle fearsome monsters in intense mental training. Dodge enemies, beat your high score, and earn coins to unlock upgrades and level up your skills.
Why similar: Dragons 30% ★, Side Scroller 26.9%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, Platformer 11.6%, Action-Adventure 7.6%
Play through the next chapter in the Xanthiom saga, now bigger and better than before!
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.8%, Side Scroller 22.2%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Platformer 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
Dash, slash, and shoot through handcrafted levels across vibrant worlds in a fast-paced action platformer! Stop the forces of evil from stealing your mysterious lunch and uncover the destiny that awaits you!
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.1%, Side Scroller 24.4%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Platformer 9.2%, Action-Adventure 5.5%
Escape Zolstar is a metroidvania where you explore, collect powerups, fight enemies, and defeat bosses.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.8%, Side Scroller 15.9%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Platformer 10.5%, Retro 7.6%
Delve into the Master Dungeon as you explore the unyielding tunnels from a top-down view or hop and bop through expansive caverns in 2d-sidescrolling action! Danger and discovery are to be found wherever you are in this retro-style adventure!
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.9%, Side Scroller 21.8%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Action-Adventure 6.5%, Platformer 6.3%
Enter the dark world of Nosgoth – Ascendance is a fast paced, 2D action platformer built around fluid combat, vertical movement, vampiric powers, and skill-driven play.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.6%, Side Scroller 14.7%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Platformer 10.6%, Action-Adventure 8%
Tres-Bashers is a 2D monster-bashing adventure featuring a big interconnected map full of cryptids, secrets, and more! Find 40 different monster types and whack 'em with your baseball bat!
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.4%, Side Scroller 14.4%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Retro 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 8%
A precision platformer where you control a frog using dash chips to overcome traps, avoid electrified enemies, and conquer challenges in chaotic digital environments.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.2%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Side Scroller 13%, Platformer 10.3%, Action-Adventure 7.4%
The old gods have forgotten this land. No one could save our people when darkness started spreading and collecting human souls for its army. Odallus is a classic exploration/action game, inspired by Ghosts’n Goblins, Demon’s Crest and Castlevania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45%, Retro 18.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Platformer 10%, Side Scroller 5.1%
Without kidney is a shooter metroidvania game with a hero who can hook like spiderman and jump with cannon explosions. Using a grappling hook, a cannon and other bonuses, that can be found on the way, you go forward to the main Capitalist BOSS
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.1%, Side Scroller 20.6%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Platformer 10.3%, Shooter 8.6%
Explore a strange and hostile world in this search-action platformer starring a tiny mouse named Tofu.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.2%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Platformer 11.9%, Retro 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%
Harness the power of the elements in a thrilling 2D Metroidvania adventure! Traverse a plague-stricken kingdom, face deadly foes, and uncover the truth behind a devastating storm. With handcrafted environments and challenging combat, shape your destiny in a world teetering on the edge of ruin.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40%, Side Scroller 22.4%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Platformer 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%
Witchcrafty is a metroidvania platformer with magical action gameplay, exploration of a weird world, and adorable pixel art graphics. Help the little witch solve the mystery of strange events in the Kingdom, and defeat enemies with fire, lightning, and ice magic.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.5%, Side Scroller 17.7%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Platformer 9.1%, Retro 8.9%
Enjoy 2D pixel platformer levels inspired by old-school classic retro games and haunting glitch horror.
Why similar: Nostalgia 38.5% ★, Side Scroller 13.5%, Retro 11.1%, 2D Platformer 9.6%, Platformer 7.2%
Pathfinder 08 is a fun and challenging adventure. It is a platform game with a focus on exploration and retro inspiration with some RPG elements.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.9%, 2D Platformer 19.4%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Retro 8%
A 2D adventure platformer game where a little man named Poppe explores different locations, finds various items and uses them along his way, fights against dangerous insects and survives in this gigantic world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Retro 13.6%, Platformer 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
Enjoy this 2D metroidvania-like bullet hell platformer. Jump, dodge and traverse using your jet pack. Find weapons and abilities. Fight bosses and escape an old space station drifting through the cosmos. You are alone, with nothing but a space suit and a gun. Just keep going! Persevere and triumph!
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.6%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Retro 12.8%, Platformer 11%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
Gedda Cake is a metroidvania about Dragons and Cakes. Play as 6 characters with unique skills and playstyles, swap between them on the fly, battle dangerous foes and explore the vast sugar-coated lands of Sugria. Help them reclaim their invaded world and get The Cake!
Why similar: Metroidvania 31%, Dragons 20.3% ★, Side Scroller 14.1%, Platformer 9.9%, 2D Platformer 9.6%
In this a Metroidvania style game made in crispy pixel art, Join Rhea , a bounty huntress with a task to save some people who have been kidnapped and taken to an old abandoned castle where there are many dangers, she needs your help to rescue these people and to bring peace to the city of Vaunard
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.8%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Retro 8.1%, Action-Adventure 6.9%
