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Rabbit’s Tale, a hand-drawn metroidvania roguelike. Play as a Rabbit in search of his kidnapped family, but along the way something mysterious happens: you get lost in a purple Void, a procedural world where dying is permanent. A Venom-like creature tags along. You bound by survival.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.1%, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Steampunk 8.5% ★, Action-Adventure 8.4%, Difficult 5.5%

DurDanto is a metroidvania game where you play as Zubok in a fallen city with beautiful pixel art environments while facing different enemies. Use elemental abilities to uncover secrets of the fallen city, overcome the enemies & roguelike dungeons by skills & spells!

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.2%, Roguelite 19.1%, Action-Adventure 8.2%, Action Roguelike 8.1%, Action 5.5%

In this new hand-drawn, story-rich metroidvania, explore the last haven of a dying world, and discover the purpose you play in saving it. Shape your own path, fight the all-consuming blight, and help bring hope back to the survivors. Take up the flames of dead gods, and stand firm in Dewborne Dawn!

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.1%, Hand-drawn 15.7%, Atmospheric 7.5%, Action-Adventure 7.3%, Action 6.4%

Undying Soul is a 2D action roguelite focused on fluid combat, character swapping, and broken build crafting. Choose your allies, combine their abilities, discover powerful synergies and adapt your playstyle to overcome deadly foes and reclaim your shattered soul.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.3%, Roguelite 22.6%, Metroidvania 20.8%, Difficult 8.1%, Action 6.2%

Fight for your freedom in a sprawling fantasy world caught between the living and the fallen. Hone your skills in a retro epic featuring puzzle platforming, metroidvania exploration and crunchy soulslike combat.

Why similar: Metroidvania 55%, Difficult 14.2%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Lore-Rich 9.4%, Action 5.6%

The fate of the unbound souls is in your hands. Take control of Obligor with lots of different skill and weapon combinations, and fight, and explore different planets in Soul Universe. A fantastic 2D hand-drawn Metroidvania with a unique quest and story system.

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.7%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Action-Adventure 9%, Action 8.4%, RPG 7.6%

A metroidvenia rouglike platformer RPG.Explore the world as you upgrade your character, buy gear, solve puzzles and save villagers.Fight hordes of monsters in the hopes of learning more about the world and yourself.Gain bonuses for every building you restore and every villager you save.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35%, Action Roguelike 21.1%, Roguelite 17.9%, Action-Adventure 7.6%, Action 6%

Earn Claw Coins and become unstoppable! Help Mr. Claw stop Crab-GPT and its agents from monopolizing music copyrights. Build your band, unlock ability dressup, and buy Claw Chips anytime, anywhere to upgrade weapons, trigger wild combos, and craft insane builds.🤘🦀🎸

Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.2%, Roguelite 17.7%, Difficult 16.7%, Hand-drawn 11.8%, Action-Adventure 7.5%

Slash, shoot, and restore myths and beasts in fluid, fast roguelite combat through a stunning hand-drawn watercolor world, where legends and even Orishas are going rogue in fear of being forgotten.

Why similar: Metroidvania 21.9%, Action Roguelike 20.1%, Roguelite 15.6%, Difficult 11.4%, Hand-drawn 6.2%

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 53.2%, Action 8.9%, Hand-drawn 7.5%, Adventure 7.4%, Action-Adventure 7.1%

Eggventure is a 2D Metroidvania platformer where you play as Egbert, an egg on a mission to rescue his friends from becoming breakfast.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.6%, Lore-Rich 12.7%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, Action 11.5%, Adventure 8.8%

Esdraz: The Throne of Darkness is a Metroidvania game focused on a dynamic combat system with a wide-ranging arsenal that players can tailor to fit their individual combat style. Fight a variety of enemies and evolving bosses while you come up with the best strategy to beat every encounter.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.8%, Action-Adventure 13.6%, Action 12.3%, Hand-drawn 11.1%, Adventure 9.4%

The crazy plan to revive an ancient spirit has finally succeeded. The Chaos Rider is here to restore an age of magic to this fallen world. With a powerful adaptive robotic body and ancient powers, explore, forge alliances, conquer foes and challenges, and uncover countless secrets and wonders.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.7%, Difficult 18.6%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Atmospheric 6.4%, Hand-drawn 5.4%

Tower Hunter: Erza’s Trial contains core elements of roguelite games, presented in a toon render style. The player explores a mysterious tower with Erza, vanquishes mutant monsters and defeats bosses to acquire a Hunter’s License and become the most powerful Battle Maiden.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38%, Action Roguelike 21.5%, Roguelite 16.2%, Difficult 8.4%, Action 5.1%

Dash and slash through an innovative kinetic metroidvania. The Tower of Time awaits – a rich, handcrafted world fractured by the collapse of time. Slice through foes in tough-as-talons bite-sized battles, and master the way of the bird warrior.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.4%, Difficult 16.1%, Hand-drawn 10.2%, Action 7.6%, Atmospheric 6.7%

Explore the steampunk world in Plateman. Fly over the world of machines full of gimmicks and monsters. Uncover the secrets of Shaman and the difference engine. Try to change this decaying world by Shaman Drum and the special lightning power.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.4%, Difficult 17.1%, Steampunk 9.7% ★, Action-Adventure 6.8%, Action 6.5%

An Amazing Wizard is a 2D fast-paced metroidvania-inspired spell-slinging roguelike where you'll create spells. Master 7 elements and merge 120 unique spells in any order to create endless possibilities. Choose from 250+ perks and 200 artifacts. Collect your lost memories and reclaim true name!

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.4%, Action Roguelike 16.6%, Roguelite 13.4%, Difficult 12.8%, Lore-Rich 11.8%

Wield the dance of the shaman. Reclaim your father’s spirit. Brave the beautiful and treacherous land of Kenzera with the God of Death in Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU, a metroidvania-style adventure crafted by Surgent Studios.

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.6%, Lore-Rich 12%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Colorful 6%, Atmospheric 5.8%

Spit your scales. Build your path. Master every challenge. Pogona is a challenging hand-drawn 2D metroidvania starring a tiny lizard who turns her own scales into platforms and weapons. Master a rewarding movement system, unlock ancient powers, and conquer a world full of secrets.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.5%, Difficult 18.3%, Action-Adventure 6.7%, Hand-drawn 6.2%, Atmospheric 5.4%

Honey's Sweet Revenge is a metroidvania with mechanics inspired by platform fighters. Customize your item loadout and defeat enemies and bosses.

Why similar: Metroidvania 54.8%, Action-Adventure 13.4%, Hand-drawn 9.5%, Action 9.5%, Adventure 7.5%

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 46.4%, Difficult 19.5%, Hand-drawn 6.7%, Action 5.1%, Adventure 5%

Chasing the Sky is an epic adventure set on a vast flying island filled with terrifying monsters and mysteries. Explore its world, overcome deadly challenges, and gather a team to survive – all brought to life with classic hand-drawn art.

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.1%, Lore-Rich 16.4%, Hand-drawn 13.5%, Adventure 5.4%, Atmospheric 4.3%

Become Strong And Reclaim What You Lost! Artifacts is a 2D adventure platformer set in an ancient interconnected kingdom littered with powerful relics. Collect synergistic artifacts to challenge the mighty, corrupted foes that lurk beneath the ground.

Why similar: Metroidvania 50.6%, Roguelite 19.3%, Action 7.9%, Atmospheric 7%, Adventure 5.8%

Explore EON Association in the wake of an apocalyptic disaster. Maneuver the artificial life EON-3033 to battle paranormal entities. Experience an exciting 2D combat in a world where elemental forces exist. Peel back the threads of ambiguous narrative and discover the secrets of time and fate.

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.1%, Lore-Rich 15.4%, Action-Adventure 10%, Hand-drawn 8.8%, Action 6.5%

End's Reach is a 3D Exploration Action Adventure Game that focuses on a character lost in the depths of space. Players will solve puzzles, collect upgrades, items, weapons and even magical abilities as they uncover the mysteries of this strange new world. A classic tale of technology taken too far.

Why similar: Metroidvania 61.5%, Action-Adventure 15.2%, Atmospheric 7.9%, Adventure 7.7%, Action 4.4%

A 2D rogue-lite anime action game, focused on combos and freedom of expression. Build synergistic combos through mind-blowing modifiers and combat upgrades each run. Fight through hordes of Valkyries and become the savior of the E.X.C.E.E.D program!

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.3%, Action Roguelike 25.4%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Action 11.7%, Roguelite 7.2%

Guide 'Skul' on his quest to single-handedly take on the Imperial Army and rescue his King from captivity, in an action-packed rogue-lite 2D platformer for the ages.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.6%, Metroidvania 20.2%, Roguelite 16.2%, Difficult 9.6%, Action 8.5%

Evolized is a fast-paced evolution roguelite where your creature changes in real time. Build your biology, push deeper into a storm that escalates the world every minute, and extract before you are wiped out.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, Action Roguelike 19.3%, Roguelite 14.6%, Lore-Rich 13.2%, Action-Adventure 8.3%

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 41.7%, Hand-drawn 12.6%, Difficult 8.1%, Action-Adventure 7.4%, Atmospheric 6.5%

A dying planet in energy chaos, dangerous districts and challenging combats. Your only chance to escape the planet is through inconsistent portal! Gain energy crystals by slaying enemies. Improve your abilities and acquire drones. Complete your escape quest in this challenging rouge-lite gameplay.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37%, Roguelite 14.3%, Action-Adventure 11%, Hand-drawn 9.5%, Action 7.4%

SOULGRAVE is a character-driven action roguelike where you create wild builds, explore ever-changing dungeons, and battle brutal bosses with puzzle-like, telegraphed mechanics. Restore a shattered world... or doom it forever.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.9%, Action Roguelike 20.9%, Roguelite 14.8%, Difficult 14.7%, Atmospheric 4.5%

Venture through a beautifully hand-drawn 2D world in your own way. Swap between two siblings with unique abilities to uncover the truth and reclaim what was lost before the Dark consumes them all.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.6%, Lore-Rich 17.4%, Hand-drawn 14.4%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Adventure 3.2%

Variance is a free-to-play Anime Roguelite RPG. Play as Ella, as she battles through relentless foes, explores new levels, and masters powerful abilities.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.8%, Action Roguelike 17%, Roguelite 12.3%, Loot 11.8%, Action-Adventure 9.1%

Dig to the last living core of a dead world. Delphyr is a 2D action roguelite where every death sends you home to the family whose bond the Deep cannot break — upgrade with them, then dig deeper. Hand-crafted spells, a grapnel, telekinetic mining magic, and titan bosses await below.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.3%, Roguelite 15%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Action 12.2%, Lore-Rich 11.9%

MechaBlight is a Rogue-lite action game; you will explore our ever-changing, futuristic...yet ruined world. Fight, die, obtain resources, unlock gear, and get stronger from each gameplay. Equip yourself with your own style to challenge powerful creatures in this world!

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.7%, Action Roguelike 24.6%, Roguelite 15.9%, Action-Adventure 7.8%, RPG 6.3%

Amo is a top-down metroidvania, where a lost dog, Amo, gets stranded on an island. Explore the vast environments, fight through the enemies of the past, and solve the many mysteries that the island holds.

Why similar: Metroidvania 58.5%, Action-Adventure 14.5%, Adventure 7.3%, Difficult 6.1%, Action 5.9%

An exploration-type action game in which "Fluffy Girl Doge" is the main character. Get the skills of "Doge" and explore the unknown ancient ruins.

Why similar: Metroidvania 59.3%, Action-Adventure 17.1%, Action 15.5%, 2D 5.4%, Singleplayer 2.7%

“ Elmer is a Metroidvania-style adventure game. ” AltroQuando is a place for those with a forgotten past, an illusionary present, and a future held only as a promise. Your presence here is the proof that you are seeking your own original sin, your own mask.

Why similar: Metroidvania 51.6%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, Action 8.1%, Adventure 7.4%, Hand-drawn 7.2%

Fight, explore, and collect. Step into the role of a wandering fox in this Eastern-fantasy Metroidvania, braving a beautifully crafted world fraught with danger.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.2%, Difficult 16%, Lore-Rich 11.7%, Action-Adventure 7.7%, Hand-drawn 5.1%

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 56.3%, Difficult 20.2%, Action 7%, Adventure 6.2%, 2D 4.5%

Join Nyana on her quest to both shatter the chains that have shackled her people and rebuild their society back up from the brink of extinction. Nyana is a story rich metroidvania set in an oppressive, yet beautifully hand-drawn world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.8%, Action-Adventure 14.5%, Action 13.5%, Adventure 10.4%, Atmospheric 6.7%

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 41.6%, Action Roguelike 20.7%, Hand-drawn 11.5%, Difficult 10.3%, Atmospheric 3.8%

HellPunk: Purgatorium is a roguelite that combines stylish action with inventory management. Equip gears, manage your grid, and conquer the tower.

Why similar: Metroidvania 22.2%, Action Roguelike 19.8%, Lore-Rich 18.7%, Roguelite 15.8%, Difficult 7.8%

ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity.

Why similar: Roguelite 22.1%, Metroidvania 20.2%, Action Roguelike 19.7%, Action 12%, Difficult 9.1%

Yeomna is a Metrovania 2D action platform game. Take on the role of the Half-Demon exorcist Dongbaek, and complete the cases requested by Yeomna though combat and adventure in this dream-like, mysterious Underworld.

Why similar: Metroidvania 66.5%, Action 11%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, 2D 5.1%, Story Rich 3.6%

Code:Elyse is a haunting atmospheric metroidvania, set in a dark sci-fi world. After crashing down from space, Elyse finds herself alone on a planet.

Why similar: Metroidvania 52.5%, Action-Adventure 13%, Hand-drawn 10.1%, Action 7.3%, Adventure 4.6%

Shellbound is a 2D metroidvania set on a gigantic snail. You’re a parasite exploring a living world, battling and controlling enemies that will cause the ecosystem to evolve around you. Platform through diverse biomes, solve puzzles, and unravel your role in the giant creature’s life cycle.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.9%, Lore-Rich 18.8%, Hand-drawn 12.6%, Steampunk 9.2% ★, Action-Adventure 6.4%

Sojourn Past is an exploration game, a journey of finding hope in the face of adversary. Set in a handcrafted world, discover it’s mysteries, overcome its tough bullet-hell inspired challenges and embrace hope in this action-adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.2%, Difficult 11.8%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Action Roguelike 9.1%, Hand-drawn 8.5%

“Chronoscript: The Endless End” is an exploration-based action-adventure game where you, an editor trapped within a manuscript, must unravel a thousand-year story that writes itself beyond its end—across 2D pages and a 3D manor.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.3%, Hand-drawn 11.4%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Action Roguelike 9.8%, Action 7.6%

Nongunz is a roguelite action-platformer. Battle grotesque creatures, kill quickly to maintain your combo meter, and rescue worshipers to become part of your idle army to buy upgrades.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31%, Action Roguelike 20.8%, Difficult 16.2%, Roguelite 13.9%, Action 5%

Explore an interconnected world, encounter bizarre enemies and mysterious puzzles in this hand-drawn metroidvania, action adventure. Forge your own path, uncover secrets and master unique powers.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.2%, Difficult 17.7%, Hand-drawn 10.2%, Atmospheric 6.9%, Action 4.8%

Defeat enemies and take over their bodies to fight on. A dark fantasy 2D action roguelite where you transform into a new being with every monster you slay.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.9%, Action Roguelike 25.1%, Roguelite 11.9%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Adventure 9.5%

Wake up on Hart Island, dazed and amnesiac, holding a mysterious magic pencil... that you're accused of stealing ? In this hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania, your creativity is your weapon: sketch your tools to survive the dangers and piece together your memories.

Why similar: Metroidvania 53%, Hand-drawn 12.3%, Action 7.3%, Adventure 5.9%, Atmospheric 4.7%

Florarium is a Metroidvania game focused on exploration and battle. Explore the mysterious world full of unexpected secrets. Battle fierce enemies with your bow. Choose your own path to your goddess in the vast, interconnected world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 53.3%, Hand-drawn 14%, Atmospheric 5.5%, Cute 5.3%, Adventure 4.7%

"7th Domain" is a horizontal version action game derived from Roguelike Metroidvania combined with treasure grinding gameplay. You will play a child of destiny who repairs the world and finds the truth of the broken world. You will grow in battle and challenge the unknown and hidden forces.

Why similar: Metroidvania 52%, Action Roguelike 23%, Action 9.9%, RPG 7.3%, Adventure 5.1%

Silvercall​​ – A retro action-platformer RPG. Play as an amnesiac adventurer, battling through perilous terrain and collecting Memory Crystals to uncover your past and your lover's dark transformation into the "Saintess".

Why similar: Metroidvania 50.7%, Action Roguelike 13.3%, Action-Adventure 12.5%, Action 7.2%, RPG 6.9%

This is a galactic castlevania-type game, based on the design of four elephants and twenty-eight stars as the boss, four scenes, five attribute skills, and a variety of gem abilities waiting for you to unlock.

Why similar: Metroidvania 53.4%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Hand-drawn 8.7%, Action 7.4%, Adventure 5.1%

Explore the frozen depths of Vesuvius, a 2D action platformer. Set within the sprawling volcano, journey through fantastical alternate realities, battle corrupted mythical beasts, and survive a world steeped in ash and fable.

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.2%, Difficult 19.2%, Hand-drawn 7.4%, Adventure 5.5%, Action 4.3%

In a dying world dominated by machines, use the powers of nature to explore a diverse landscape and devastate your foes in this action-driven metroidvania. As humanity's last hope, the BirdKnight must learn the truth behind the mysterious Heart of the World and restore life to the land.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.9%, Difficult 16.3%, Hand-drawn 11.2%, Action-Adventure 6.9%, Action 5.9%

Master authentic Silat combat as Adira, a fierce heroine battling flesh-eating monsters to break a curse on her village. Experience a unique fantasy world rich with South-East Nusantara culture, stunning visuals, and an evolving arsenal of powerful weapons. Prepare for an unforgettable journey!

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, Action Roguelike 25.8%, Lore-Rich 13.9%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Adventure 9.1%