- #1 Karma Exorcist
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CyclosPub: Infini Fun
Windows
The underworld lies in ruins, ravaged by evil karma. In this unknown and perilous realm of the dead, you must fight against demonic forces, collect mystical artifacts, face the Yama Kings and the Ghost Emperors, sever the Karma, and reforge the path of reincarnation.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.9%, Difficult 16.4%, Lore-Rich 8.5%, Hand-drawn 8.1%, Action 6.5%
- #2 Rabbit's Tale
96% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Golden Bug Studios
Windows
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 32.9%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Steampunk 8.5% ★, Action-Adventure 8.3%, Cute 5.5%
- #3 DurDanto
96% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: Shihan KhanPub: DevsLair Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 43.6%, Roguelite 19.6%, Action Roguelike 8.2%, Action-Adventure 8.1%, Action 5.4%
- #4 Dewborne Dawn
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mythwalk Studios
Windows
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 47.8%, Hand-drawn 15.9%, Atmospheric 7.6%, Action-Adventure 7.3%, Action 6.3%
- #5 Chronoscript: The Endless End
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: DeskWorks Inc.Pub: SHUEISHA GAMES
Windows
“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 41.5%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Hand-drawn 10.3%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Action 7.5%
- #6 Souldiers
94% matchMixed69% of 3,012 reviews2022
Dev: Retro ForgePub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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 54.1%, Difficult 14.5%, Lore-Rich 9.9%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Action 5.6%
- #7 Soul Passage
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Emrah Ozbay
Windows · Mac
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 45.4%, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Action-Adventure 9%, Action 8.3%, RPG 7.6%
- #8 The VIllage of Eri
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GhoulSoftware
Windows
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 34.5%, Action Roguelike 21.3%, Roguelite 18.4%, Action-Adventure 7.5%, Action 5.9%
- #9 Crab Rhapsody
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RIFF DEV
Windows
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 22.4%, Roguelite 18.1%, Difficult 16.4%, Hand-drawn 11.7%, Action-Adventure 7.4%
- #10 Talaka
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Potato KidPub: Acclaim, Inc.
Windows
Dive into a hand-painted world where myths come alive and turn against you. Unravel branching stories shaped by ancient Gods, explore lush, vibrant landscapes, and battle corrupted creatures from Afro-Brazilian folklore that threaten the balance of the realms. Destiny calls. The Gods are watching.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.6%, Action Roguelike 20.4%, Roguelite 16%, Difficult 11.2%, Hand-drawn 6.2%
- #11 8Doors: Arum's Afterlife Adventure
90% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,577 reviews2021
Dev: Rootless StudioPub: NEOWIZ
Windows
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 53.1%, Action 8.8%, Hand-drawn 7.6%, Adventure 7.3%, Action-Adventure 7.1%
- #12 Eggventure
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: TLD_Productions
Windows
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 41.4%, Lore-Rich 13%, Action-Adventure 12.5%, Action 11.3%, Adventure 8.7%
- #13 Tower Hunter: Erza's Trial
89% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,954 reviews2019
Dev: IceSitruuna
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 37.9%, Action Roguelike 21.7%, Roguelite 16.4%, Difficult 8.3%, Action 5%
- #14 ESDRAZ: THE THRONE OF DARKNESS
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WORD GAMESPub: Selecta Play
Windows
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 44.6%, Action-Adventure 13.6%, Action 12.2%, Hand-drawn 11.2%, Adventure 9.4%
- #15 An Amazing Wizard
86% matchVery Positive85% of 150 reviews2025
Dev: Tiny Goblins
Windows · Mac · Linux
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%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Roguelite 13.8%, Difficult 12.6%, Lore-Rich 12%
- #16 Chaos Rider
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Galaxy Factory Inc
Windows · Mac
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 43.6%, Difficult 18.5%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Atmospheric 6.5%, Hand-drawn 5.4%
- #17 Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU
86% matchVery Positive83% of 946 reviews2024
Dev: Surgent StudiosPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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 48.2%, Lore-Rich 12.3%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Colorful 6.1%, Atmospheric 5.9%
- #18 Feather's Edge
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Clockwork Acorn
Windows · Mac · Linux
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%, Difficult 15.9%, Hand-drawn 10.4%, Action 7.6%, Atmospheric 6.9%
- #19 Plateman
84% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2024
Dev: 柠檬弓工作室Pub: East2West Games
Windows
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 44.3%, Difficult 17.1%, Steampunk 9.7% ★, Action-Adventure 6.8%, Action 6.4%
- #20 Sundered®: Eldritch Edition
84% matchVery Positive82% of 5,138 reviews2017
Dev: Thunder Lotus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 39.3%, Action Roguelike 20.2%, Hand-drawn 11%, Difficult 9.7%, Roguelite 4.4%
- #21 Honey's Sweet Revenge
82% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: etheweirdoPub: UNDEAD WRLD
Windows
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 54.7%, Action-Adventure 13.4%, Hand-drawn 9.7%, Action 9.4%, Adventure 7.5%
- #22 Artifacts
83% matchMostly Positive77% of 13 reviews2020
Dev: Eric LaberPub: Self Published
Windows
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 50.1%, Roguelite 19.9%, Action 7.8%, Atmospheric 7.1%, Adventure 5.7%
- #23 EON: Reset
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team EON Reset
Windows
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 46.8%, Lore-Rich 15.8%, Action-Adventure 10%, Hand-drawn 8.8%, Action 6.5%
- #24 Anokye
81% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Mills Media
Windows
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 46.2%, Difficult 19.4%, Hand-drawn 6.8%, Action 5%, Adventure 5%
- #25 EXCEED GEAR
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Starpixel Studios
Windows
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 31.9%, Action Roguelike 25.9%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Action 11.5%, Roguelite 7.4%
- #26 Skul: The Hero Slayer
80% matchVery Positive93% of 57,146 reviews2021
Dev: SOUTHPAW GAMESPub: NEOWIZ
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 23.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 29.9%, Metroidvania 19.9%, Roguelite 16.6%, Difficult 9.4%, Action 8.4%
- #27 End's Reach
79% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: Cuirass Entertainment Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 61.4%, Action-Adventure 15.2%, Atmospheric 8%, Adventure 7.6%, Action 4.4%
- #28 Evolized
79% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Infinity Branch Studios
Windows
Evolized is an creature-based action-adventure roguelite where you mutate, adapt, and out-evolve a deadly storm. As it spreads, enemies grow stronger and the world turns more hostile. Push deeper for greater rewards, or extract before it’s too late.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.1%, Action Roguelike 19.5%, Roguelite 15%, Lore-Rich 13.5%, Action-Adventure 8.2%
- #29 SOULGRAVE
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: bromanguy
Windows
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 33.5%, Action Roguelike 21.3%, Roguelite 15.2%, Difficult 14.6%, Atmospheric 4.5%
- #30 Ani Leaving Sirius
78% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: e2gamestudio
Windows · Mac
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 36.6%, Roguelite 14.8%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Hand-drawn 9.5%, Action 7.3%
- #31 Sylvaris: Black Reign
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: FrameBound Studio
Windows
Sylvaris: Black Reign is a fast-paced, hand-drawn 2D action platformer with metroidvania elements. Set in a chained, industrial world beneath the surface, it features aggressive combat, a risk-reward Overload system, and build variety shaped through perks.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.5%, Difficult 17.5%, Hand-drawn 8.6%, Steampunk 6.8% ★, Action 6.3%
- #32 Variance
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Realm Studios
Windows · Mac
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 27.3%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Roguelite 12.6%, Loot 12.1%, Action-Adventure 9%
- #33 Misspell
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bones Keeper Studio
Windows
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 41.4%, Hand-drawn 12.7%, Difficult 8.1%, Action-Adventure 7.4%, Atmospheric 6.6%
- #34 Garm Ruins
75% matchPositive96% of 48 reviews2024
Dev: kiukiu
Windows
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 59.2%, Action-Adventure 17.1%, Action 15.4%, 2D 5.5%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #35 恶意结核 (MechaBlight)
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: YeMaoFanKa
Windows
MechaBlight is a Rogue-lite action game; you will be searching 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 29.3%, Action Roguelike 24.9%, Roguelite 16.3%, Action-Adventure 7.7%, RPG 6.2%
- #36 Amo
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Ryoshitsude
Windows
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 58.3%, Action-Adventure 14.6%, Adventure 7.2%, Difficult 6.1%, Action 5.9%
- #37 HellPunk: Purgatorium
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Urban Oasis
Windows
HellPunk: Purgatorium is a roguelite that combines stylish action with inventory management. Equip gears, manage your grid, and conquer the tower.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.8%, Action Roguelike 20%, Lore-Rich 18.9%, Roguelite 16.2%, Difficult 7.6%
- #38 Ceraphic Requiem
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Elias IDIRI
Windows
Dive into a ruined world devastated by the gods. Ceraphic Requiem is a hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania with a demanding combat system. Master elemental magic combos, unravel the mysteries of the decay, and impose your will in the final moments of a moribund world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.4%, Hand-drawn 12.1%, Lore-Rich 11.5%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Action 5.8%
- #39 Vulpis
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: max.marauder
Windows · Mac
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 56.2%, Difficult 20.2%, Action 7%, Adventure 6.2%, 2D 4.6%
- #40 Anima Flux
72% matchVery Positive85% of 124 reviews2024
Dev: Avantaj PrimPub: JollyCo
Windows · Mac · Linux
Anima Flux is a co-op metroidvania with two genetically enhanced soldiers, special agents of a theocratic dictatorial regime. Fight your way through swarms of mutants through a desolate, dystopian space city and save humanity's last stronghold, if, of course, anyone is still alive...
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.6%, Difficult 14.6%, Hand-drawn 10.9%, Action-Adventure 8.1%, Action 6.9%
- #41 Nyana
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: OrionGames Inc
Windows
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 47.7%, Action-Adventure 14.5%, Action 13.4%, Adventure 10.3%, Atmospheric 6.9%
- #42 ScourgeBringer
73% matchVery Positive86% of 3,222 reviews2020
Dev: Flying Oak GamesPub: Dear Villagers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 22.6%, Action Roguelike 20.3%, Metroidvania 20%, Action 11.7%, Adventure 8.7%
- #43 SoulSwap
71% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: SoulSwap
Windows
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 27.5%, Action Roguelike 25.5%, Roguelite 12.2%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Adventure 9.3%
- #44 Code: Elyse
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jump_Button
Windows
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 52.2%, Action-Adventure 13%, Hand-drawn 10.2%, Action 7.2%, Adventure 4.6%
- #45 Yeomna : The Legend of Dongbaek
72% matchMixed54% of 74 reviews2022
Dev: catnipstudio
Windows
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 66.3%, Action 10.9%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, 2D 5.3%, Story Rich 3.6%
- #46 Dimension Rift Zero
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MrDyvik
Windows
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%, Difficult 17.6%, Hand-drawn 10.3%, Atmospheric 7%, Action-Adventure 4.8%
- #47 Shellbound
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fake Lobster
Windows
Shellbound is a Post-Metroidvania on a gigantic snail. You’re a parasite, exploring a (literally) living world, fighting and controlling enemies for platforming, puzzles and combat and evolving its ecosystem like Darwin on steroids – all while unraveling your role in the giant creature’s life cycle.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.4%, Lore-Rich 19.5%, Hand-drawn 12.8%, Steampunk 10.9% ★, Action-Adventure 6.3%
- #48 Florarium
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Melting Caramel
Windows
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 52.9%, Hand-drawn 14.1%, Atmospheric 5.6%, Cute 5.3%, Adventure 4.6%
- #49 Nightmare: The Lunatic
68% matchVery Positive89% of 266 reviews2024
Dev: Maetdol Games
Windows
Nightmare: The Lunatic is a parrying action rogue-lite platformer game about escaping a nightmare. Constantly swap between 3 weapons, use special attacks, and avoid and parry enemy attacks. Strengthen yourself by collecting powerful and unique totems.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.1%, Action Roguelike 22.2%, Difficult 17.4%, Roguelite 15.8%, Colorful 4%
- #50 Nongunz: Doppelganger Edition
70% matchMixed68% of 155 reviews2021
Dev: Brainwash GangPub: Digerati
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 23%
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 30.6%, Action Roguelike 21.1%, Difficult 16%, Roguelite 14.3%, Action 5%
- #51 7th Domain:Tree of Chaos Prologue
68% matchVery Positive83% of 77 reviews2024
Dev: Lightimpact
Windows
"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 51.7%, Action Roguelike 23.4%, Action 9.8%, RPG 7.3%, Adventure 5.1%
- #52 Adira Nusantara
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Arraubi Gameware
Windows
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 30.4%, Action Roguelike 26.2%, Lore-Rich 14.2%, Action-Adventure 12%, Adventure 8.9%
- #53 Pandash
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Laaab Games
Windows
Pandash is a rogue-lite platformer with different perks to discover and balance their powers. On your search for peace for your world, you wander through different areas, which will change every run. You need to get strong enough and unlock everything to survive and reach your destination.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.2%, Action Roguelike 20.3%, Loot 16.4%, Roguelite 14.5%, Atmospheric 4.9%
- #54 Silvercall
67% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: CUNX
Windows · Mac
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 50.5%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Action-Adventure 12.5%, Action 7.1%, RPG 6.9%
- #55 Buster Ocean
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bay6 Software
Windows
An island hopping action roguelite where you fight with a massive anchor, stack flares into chaotic builds, and hunt down enemies that come back stronger after defeating you.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.3%, Roguelite 22.5%, Difficult 13.4%, Hand-drawn 11.3%, Action 8.7%
- #56 Hypersensitive Bob
69% matchVery Positive84% of 63 reviews2016
Dev: SIEIDI Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Hypersensitive Bob is roguelike sky-platform crawler where Bob fights his myriad forms of allergies. Some extreme situations may require Lobotomy or Surgery - even Laxative may prove to be necessary for Bob's survival. Loot vaccine vials, discover crazy item combos & encounter waves of enemies.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.8%, Loot 20.7%, Roguelite 20.3%, Action 9.1%, Adventure 7.7%
- #57 Vesuvius
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Snow Day Games
Windows · Mac
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%, Difficult 19.1%, Hand-drawn 7.5%, Adventure 5.5%, Action 4.3%
- #58 Evil Castle & Princess
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GameLightProject
Windows
"Evil Castle & Princess" is a game similar to Metroid Castlevania, mainly a horizontal action game based on exploration and combat. Wear your favorite weapons to explore the mysterious and dangerous relic castle! Destroy all the monsters that block you and find the secrets of the magic castle.
Why similar: Metroidvania 50.4%, Action Roguelike 23.7%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Action 5.8%, Adventure 4.4%
- #59 Shining Symbol
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 小桨哥
Windows
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 53.2%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Hand-drawn 8.8%, Action 7.3%, Cute 5.1%
- #60 Beastfall
65% matchPositive95% of 37 reviews2026
Dev: Raven GamesPub: Raven Label
Windows
Beastfall: Pure Boss Rush × Roguelite. No minions, no mobs — every encounter is a meticulously crafted boss fight. Hone your combat style in fast-paced duels of life and death. On a journey of redemption and revenge, meet gods with conflicting loyalties, and uncover the buried truth.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.2%, Action Roguelike 26.4%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Action 6.5%, RPG 6.4%