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  1. #1 Ascent DX
    97% matchVery Positive99% of 272 reviews2025
    Dev: Johan PeitzPub: Apskeppet
    Windows · Mac

    Crashed on a desolate but mysterious planet you find yourself eye to eye with an ancient civilisation. Explore the planet, find powerful upgrades, and fulfill your destiny.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 39.8%, Platformer 13%, Exploration 8.7%, Open World 8%, Multiple Endings 6.7%

  2. #2 Echoes of Nox
    96% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Orange Party
    Windows

    Explore the Echoes of Nox amongst the war between 3 factions of robots. Uncover new tools and take territory as the dynamically changing rooms switch hands between the different AIs and yourself. Reveal the secrets of the past and discover why you alone were left in this station.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 33.6%, Platformer 11.6%, Post-apocalyptic 10.8%, Exploration 9.2%, Open World 7.2%

  3. #3 Raji: Prologue
    96% matchVery Positive89% of 621 reviews2020
    Dev: Nodding Heads Games
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 21%

    Raji: An Ancient Epic is an action-adventure game set in ancient India. A young girl named Raji has been chosen by the gods to stand against the demonic invasion. She must use the powers granted to her by the gods to rescue her brother as she battles to face the demon lord Mahabalasura.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 32.4%, Platformer 15.6%, Story Rich 8.4%, Atmospheric 7.1%, Puzzle Platformer 5.6%

  4. #4 Cryselts
    95% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: B3N Games Studio
    Windows · Mac

    Cryselts is a 2D pixel-art Metroidvania focused on exploration, modular suits, and ranged combat, set in a hostile world corrupted by a mutagenic threat. Join the Cryselts, an elite task force designed to protect the planet.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 33.6%, Platformer 13.3%, Post-apocalyptic 12.3%, Exploration 9.2%, Multiple Endings 6.5%

  5. #5 Peaky Circus
    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Xod Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Peaky Circus is a hand-drawn adventure about a mime exploring a broken world of clowns. Discover strange lands, battle quirky monsters, learn new skills, and befriend unusual characters in a charming, melancholic journey.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 30.2%, Platformer 12.3%, Side Scroller 9.6%, Post-apocalyptic 8.5%, Open World 8.3%

  6. #6 The Tale of Greenbrier
    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Glaswyll Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Follow the journey of Genevieve Goldenglow as she sets off on an adventure to save her village from destruction by an encroaching corruption.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 31.5%, Platformer 12.2%, Open World 11.6%, RPG 7.2%, Puzzle Platformer 7.1%

  7. #7 Night Breaker
    93% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: 10 DEAD Pixels
    Windows

    Venture into an unusual, alien world full of danger and mysteries in this sci-fi Metroidvania. Grab your gear and face the challenge of sustaining a once-thriving space colony. Can you bring this place back to life? Are you ready to uncover all the secrets lurking in the darkness?

    Why similar: Metroidvania 35.5%, Platformer 11%, Side Scroller 10.9%, Open World 7.8%, Exploration 7.7%

  8. #8 SELINI
    92% matchVery Positive96% of 55 reviews2026
    Dev: Cymban
    Windows

    A wordless metroidvania through fog-covered ruins and the remnants of a lost world. Explore, gain new abilities and uncover meaning without guidance or dialogue.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 27.3%, Post-apocalyptic 12.8%, Platformer 10.9%, Puzzle Platformer 7.7%, Side Scroller 7.4%

  9. #9 Somnium Shore
    91% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Rodrigo Pelegrini R.
    Windows

    A challenging, 2D Platform Adventure game where all level mechanics can change if you don't stay balanced. Help Ethan to grow up and leave his roots in order to pursue his dreams, find clues about his past and fight against your nightmares in your journey to the Somnium Shore!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 39%, Platformer 17.4%, Exploration 9.7%, Adventure 6.5%, Action 5.9%

  10. #10 Wreckdigger
    91% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2021
    Dev: Karlis ZabersPub: team BitClub
    Windows

    Dive into a short story about stranded rebel fighting for his survival on a foreign mysterious planet which is a spaceship graveyard. Encounter scavengers fighting for valuable ship parts. Meet other survivors -help others to help yourself. An action platformer with metroidvania elements.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 43.2%, Platformer 18.7%, Sci-fi 10.2%, Action 9.9%, Story Rich 6.4%

  11. #11 SHADE Protocol
    90% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Little Legendary
    Windows · Linux

    SHADE Protocol is a 2D cyber-fantasy Metroidvania where music, code, and combat collide. Swap between DAWN and SHADE forms to unleash devastating abilities, wield Instruments as weapons, and rewrite reality itself in a world on the brink of annihilation by the SHADE Protocol.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 33.4%, Platformer 12.8%, Open World 6.5%, Exploration 6.1%, Multiple Endings 5.6%

  12. #12 Mold
    89% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: soraslove
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Evolve your body further to survive this vast, yet dense, system of caves. You must use your wits to outsmart predators lurking in the dark and to solve puzzling challenges in order to further advance in this strange world.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 30.6%, Post-apocalyptic 12.4%, Platformer 10.7%, Open World 8.7%, Puzzle Platformer 8.6%

  13. #13 GLIGHT
    89% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: ATOMIC BREATH
    Windows

    Welcome to the world of Glight, a dark fantasy side-scroller adventure by ATOMIC BREATH. On a daunting journey to recover something long lost, give form to your powers of light and darkness in a fast-flowing, super-tight platformer full of hidden shortcuts and devious secrets.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 31.1%, Platformer 12.5%, Side Scroller 10.3%, Open World 8.2%, Exploration 7%

  14. #14 Chibits
    88% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: PhatRobit
    Windows · Mac

    Explore an abandoned planet and uncover the mysteries behind the event that ended the world. Travel through a charred forest, large factory and run down cities as you collect upgrades and battle the relics that were left behind.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 44.1%, Platformer 13.7%, Post-apocalyptic 11.7%, Exploration 8.7%, Story Rich 5.1%

  15. #15 Vitrified
    87% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Burning Fort Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Vitrified is a post-apocalyptic metroidvania where survival depends on teamwork with your robotic friend ALAN. Explore a mysterious mutant wasteland, upgrade ALAN with abilities to unlock new areas, and uncover the secrets of The Worm.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 31%, Post-apocalyptic 16.8%, Open World 8.5%, Mystery 7.9%, Sci-fi 7.4%

  16. #16 MURICA
    86% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Acme Pixel Foundry
    Windows

    Get portal-napped to an alternate version of The United States 2000 years in the future. Travel the 16-bit landscape of MURICA on a search for the way home; and maybe save the past while you're at it.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 32.6%, Post-apocalyptic 13%, Platformer 13%, Side Scroller 11.7%, RPG 7.4%

  17. #17 WarriOrb: Prologue
    86% matchVery Positive88% of 399 reviews2019
    Dev: Not Yet
    Windows · Linux

    WarriOrb: Prologue is a free standalone demo for the action platformer WarriOrb, where you play as a mighty demon trapped in an unlikely body. The path ahead is not an easy one... Are you ready to do whatever it takes to regain your freedom?

    Why similar: Metroidvania 28.3%, Platformer 11.6%, Open World 9.6%, Side Scroller 9.4%, Exploration 6.4%

  18. #18 Unbound: Worlds Apart
    85% matchVery Positive84% of 1,299 reviews2021
    Dev: Alien Pixel Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    Summon portals to overcome vicious beasts, devious puzzles and fiendish platforming challenges. Master the unique powers of each portal to stop the collapse of reality, while exploring lush, hand-drawn worlds and unraveling a deep narrative full of mysteries.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 29.7%, Platformer 15.1%, Side Scroller 9.5%, Open World 6.5%, Exploration 6.5%

  19. #19 Islets
    84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,209 reviews2022
    Dev: Kyle ThompsonPub: Armor Games Studios
    Windows
    Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Take to the sky and reunite a fragmented world in this surprisingly wholesome metroidvania! Help Iko adventure across beautiful hand-painted islands, receive letters from a quirky cast of characters, and face powerful monstrous adversaries.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 39%, Platformer 14.8%, Open World 8.1%, Story Rich 7.8%, Exploration 6.7%

  20. #20 8Doors: Arum's Afterlife Adventure
    83% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,561 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 48%, Platformer 13.9%, Adventure 7.3%, Action 7.2%, Side Scroller 7%

  21. #21 forma.8
    84% matchVery Positive82% of 57 reviews2017
    Dev: MixedBag Srl
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    forma.8 is a unique take on the proven Metroidvania action-adventure formula, with a striking visual style and a huge world to explore.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 33.6%, Open World 13.1%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Exploration 10.8%, Action 8.6%

  22. #22 Heart Forth, Alicia
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Alonso Martin
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A terror in the sky is bent on exterminating a young wizard and her loved ones. Featuring a riveting and sinister story, set out to explore a vast world in this modern Metroidvania RPG, filled with devious monsters, lethal dungeons, creative puzzles, lively towns & many uncharted wonders.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 33.4%, Platformer 11.6%, Post-apocalyptic 10.9%, Open World 9.8%, Story Rich 8.2%

  23. #23 The Matter Gun
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Karumbe Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    SHOOT NOT TO KILL? use The Matter Gun to traverse this one of a kind 2d PUZZLE-platformer (metroidvania/brania). Drop into the lab, explore the caves, discover new types of matter, uncover secrets, and try not to cause the end of the world...or something.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 40.1%, Platformer 13.5%, Puzzle Platformer 12.9%, Exploration 11.1%, Multiple Endings 6.6%

  24. #24 Tyto
    81% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Dreamjob Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Take flight and glide through a breathtaking world in this visually stunning platformer, where you play as a lost owlet searching for its family in a vast and perilous forest.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 42.6%, Platformer 16.3%, Atmospheric 8.5%, Story Rich 7.9%, Adventure 7.7%

  25. #25 A Rooftop Tale
    81% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Andrea Putortì Games
    Windows · Mac

    Explore, solve enigmas and fight mutated creatures in a 2D narrative-driven metroidvania with pets, set on the rooftops and the undergrounds of a flooded countryside, enriched by cinematic cutscenes, diverse scenography and memorable characters.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 31.5%, Platformer 12.8%, Open World 10.4%, Puzzle Platformer 8.4%, Story Rich 6.6%

  26. #26 Spike Schema
    80% 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 39.1%, Platformer 14.5%, Post-apocalyptic 11.9%, Open World 8.5%, Sci-fi 5.2%

  27. #27 Rift Walker
    79% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: ahando
    Windows

    Rift Walker is an open world 2D puzzle platformer where... there aren't any platforms?

    Why similar: Metroidvania 31.3%, Post-apocalyptic 12.2%, Puzzle Platformer 12.2%, Platformer 10.5%, Story Rich 9.2%

  28. #28 Super Panda Adventures
    79% matchVery Positive93% of 1,020 reviews2014
    Dev: BlueEagle ProductionsPub: Paul Schneider
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    In Super Panda Adventures, you play as the brave panda-knight Fu, who is about to finish his training to become the new guardian of the Princess. At the same day of the big celebration party, some uninvited Robots show up to conquer the planet and take the Princess away in their Space Ships!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 48.8%, Platformer 24.6%, Adventure 6.5%, Action 6.3%, Indie 5.6%

  29. #29 Entelechy
    78% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2020
    Dev: Press Q Games
    Windows

    Entelechy - захватывающее приключение в альтернативной вселенной, где развитие технологий привело к возможности отделить душу человека от его тела. На что способна душа без тела? Вам предстоит ответить на этот вопрос!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 21.3%, Adventure 11.4%, Indie 8.5%, Open World 8.3%, Platformer 8.1%

  30. #30 Blightseeker
    77% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Hypernoodle Games
    Windows

    Jump and dash through unknown, labyrinthine worlds in this VR adventure. Fight back against maddened creatures, or cure them of the blight that fuels their rage. Collect treasures, tools, and powers as you search for the source of this ancient ill, and decide whether to quell or unleash it.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 45.9%, Platformer 16%, Exploration 8.7%, Open World 8.6%, Adventure 8%

  31. #31 Valdis Story: Abyssal City
    78% matchVery Positive84% of 2,710 reviews2013
    Dev: Endlessfluff Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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 59.4%, Platformer 13.9%, RPG 8.2%, Action 4.7%, 2D 3.3%

  32. #32 Beneath the Ghost Kingdom
    77% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: From Highberg
    Windows

    Venture beneath the Ghost Kingdom where you will encounter strange creatures, solve puzzles and uncover hidden secrets!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 27.9%, Platformer 17.6%, Action 9.4%, Puzzle Platformer 8.9%, Adventure 8.9%

  33. #33 Florarium
    76% 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 44.6%, Platformer 15.4%, Exploration 9.7%, Story Rich 8.2%, Multiple Endings 6.5%

  34. #34 Phaze Shift
    76% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Lord Mango Games
    Windows

    Switch, adapt, and evolve in Phaze Shift, an action-platformer Metroidvania. Swap between two characters, fuse upgrades to forge new abilities, battle mechanized bosses, and explore a sleeping digital world in a hand-drawn diorama-style 2D adventure.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 43.9%, Platformer 16.5%, 2D 5.8%, Exploration 5.5%, Action 5.4%

  35. #35 Terry Tales
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Ansimuz Games
    Windows · Mac

    A retro-inspired 2D action-adventure where exploration, combat, and classic pixel art come together in a mysterious interconnected world.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 28.8%, RPG 11.9%, Exploration 10.4%, Platformer 9.1%, Adventure 9%

  36. #36 Delearnia: Fractions of Hope
    75% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
    Dev: Win or Learn
    Windows

    Delearnia: Fractions of Hope is a thrilling puzzle adventure where action, mystery, and mathematics collide. Navigate the enchanting world of Delearnia, conquer challenges, and defeat enemies with the power of mathematics. Rediscover the fun in being a thinker. Become the Mathemagician!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 26.1%, Platformer 10.6%, Side Scroller 9.6%, Puzzle Platformer 9.4%, Post-apocalyptic 8.5%

  37. #37 Shadows Labyrinth
    74% match5 user reviews20% of 5 reviews2025
    Dev: Kratos Games
    Windows

    Shadows Labyrinth – is a gloomy metroidvania with RPG mechanics. Chop, conjure and survive in a perpetual darkness filled with monsters, traps and betrayal.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 36.8%, Platformer 14.9%, RPG 10.8%, Side Scroller 7.4%, Exploration 6.7%

  38. #38 Hob
    74% matchVery Positive88% of 5,495 reviews2017
    Dev: Runic GamesPub: Arc Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    Transform the world of Hob! A new action-adventure from Runic Games, the award-winning studio behind Torchlight I and II. It's your chance. Make it home.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 28.6%, Platformer 15.3%, Open World 12.7%, Puzzle Platformer 9.6%, Adventure 8.9%

  39. #39 Corestory
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Leon Busch
    Windows

    Embark on an exciting journey through the long forgotten kingdom of Corestate. Collect and master various abilities, upgrade your gear, customize how you want to play and defeat powerful opponents. Decide about the world’s fate in this mysterious pixel-art Metroidvania.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 31.8%, Open World 14.2%, Platformer 12.9%, Multiple Endings 7.1%, Story Rich 7%

  40. #40 Astronite - Landing on Neplea
    73% matchVery Positive85% of 183 reviews2022
    Dev: Dume Games StudioPub: JanduSoft
    Windows

    Astronite Landing on Neplea is the prologue to this fantastic 1bit metroidvania that combines action, exploration, puzzles and platforms. Take on Astronite's first major challenge and defeat the deadly Kronch.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 44%, Platformer 15.1%, Sci-fi 10.1%, Atmospheric 6%, Adventure 6%

  41. #41 Gerel: Against The Corvus Empire
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Overwrite Digital Services
    Windows · Linux

    'Gerel: Against The Corvus Empire' is a 2D, action-platformer with Metroidvania twists. Play as Gerel, a mother on a mission to face the evil Corvus Empire and save her children. Engage in a heartfelt tale of resilience and redemption, in a visually stunning, Mongolian-inspired pixel art world.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 30.3%, Platformer 11.7%, Puzzle Platformer 9.1%, Open World 8.4%, Story Rich 6.8%

  42. #42 Torto: Cursed Divine
    73% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2020
    Dev: Torto Racoon
    Windows

    Torto cursed divine is a 2D adventure with basic climbing mechanics that allow you to explore an island to find challenges and beat them in the order you prefer. Every area you visit has a temple full of puzzles and enemies that will unlock access to a God’s location awaiting for you to battle.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 35.5%, Platformer 16.8%, Puzzle Platformer 11.5%, Post-apocalyptic 7.9%, Sci-fi 6.8%

  43. #43 Chasm
    71% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,617 reviews2018
    Dev: Bit Kid, Inc.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Explore the depths below a remote mountain town in this procedurally-generated Adventure Platformer. Taking inspiration from hack 'n slash dungeon crawlers and Metroidvania-style platformers, Chasm will immerse you in a fantasy world full of exciting treasure, deadly enemies, and abundant secrets.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 53.8%, Platformer 12.1%, RPG 9.1%, Side Scroller 7.1%, Adventure 5.1%

  44. #44 Elliot Quest
    72% matchMostly Positive73% of 189 reviews2014
    Dev: Ansimuz GamesPub: PlayEveryWare
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 37%

    Elliot Quest is an adventure/RPG where players explore the mysterious Urele island in search of an ancient demon. With 5 dungeons to conquer, 16 bosses to defeat, and countless treasures to discover and hidden areas. Well-balanced gameplay easy to pick up but challenging to master.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 48.3%, RPG 13.7%, Platformer 12%, Adventure 8.1%, Action 7.8%

  45. #45 Dust: An Elysian Tail
    71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 18,936 reviews2013
    Dev: Humble Hearts LLCPub: Xbox Game Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    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 40.6%, Platformer 18.5%, RPG 9.2%, Action 6%, 2D 4.9%

  46. #46 Feudal Alloy
    71% matchMostly Positive71% of 952 reviews2019
    Dev: Attu Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Feudal Alloy is an epic action adventure with fish-controlled medieval robots! Explore an unusual medieval world with a fish-controlled robot, Attu. Improve your combat techniques and skills by smashing many kinds of mechanical creatures in a beautiful hand-drawn world.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 46.8%, RPG 12.1%, Platformer 10.5%, Action 6.4%, Side Scroller 5.9%

  47. #47 Summit
    70% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2023
    Dev: Dominik Hackl
    Windows

    Explore a giant mountain massif in this classical 2D Metroidvania. Climb daring mountain passes, explore forgotten ruins and gather equipment as you ascend your way to the ultimate destination - the Summit.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 36%, Open World 13%, Platformer 9.4%, Multiple Endings 9.2%, Exploration 8.4%

  48. #48 Maverick
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Arbiter Games
    Windows

    Maverick is an action-packed metroidvania with tight and deliberate controls. Run, jump, and shoot your way through a post-modern Earth under siege by alien-androids. Conquer dynamic enemies and bosses as you evolve your xeno-armor with enhancements and unlock unique abilities.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 32.3%, Open World 11%, Post-apocalyptic 9.9%, Side Scroller 9.8%, Exploration 7.6%

  49. #49 Shifted Heart
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Pickle Jar Games
    Windows

    Explore, fight, and discover new spells and abilities in the world of Shifted Heart! Acquire an assortment of spells, customize your loadout to your liking, and save the world from certain doom.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 32.3%, Post-apocalyptic 12%, Side Scroller 11.3%, Platformer 10.7%, Open World 8.1%

  50. #50 Pentacore
    69% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2023
    Dev: Jonathan CollierPub: Mythril Age
    Windows

    Pentacore is a metroidvania with a focus on platforming and exploration. Run, shoot, climb, and blast your way through a massive world. All in order to find five keys and leave your prison of a planet.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 46.4%, Platformer 16.2%, Multiple Endings 8%, Sci-fi 6.6%, Action 5.8%

  51. #51 Ned: Iron Outlaw
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Brewed Engagement Extended Reality Labs
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Blast your way through hordes of enemies in Ned! An action-packed adventure platformer set in the rich history of the Aussie outback.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 35.2%, Platformer 16.3%, Post-apocalyptic 11.5%, Action 8.6%, Adventure 8.2%

  52. #52 UnEpic
    69% matchVery Positive91% of 8,120 reviews2014
    Dev: @unepic_franPub: Unepic Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Daniel was just an average guy. He was a great videogame player, a big fan of sci-fi movies, and a novice RPG player. In the midst of an RPG, he was teleported to a castle. At first, Daniel believed that he was having a massive hallucination.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 40.9%, RPG 18.8%, Platformer 15.5%, Indie 5.1%, Exploration 4.9%

  53. #53 ReSetna
    67% matchVery Positive83% of 174 reviews2025
    Dev: Today's GamesPub: Module16
    Windows

    What’s left of humanity are minds trapped in circuits. You are awaken as ReSetna, a warrior on a mission to rescue last human remnants. Explore seven hostile zones, face seven brutal bosses and evolve through a unique upgrade system. Uncover horrifying truth and decide if the future is worth saving.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 60%, Platformer 20.2%, Action 7.3%, Adventure 6.9%, Indie 5.6%

  54. #54 Oirbo
    67% matchMostly Positive76% of 45 reviews2025
    Dev: ImaginationOverflow
    Windows

    As Oirbo you will explore a labyrinthian spacecraft and discover its mysteries and purpose. Navigate a huge Metroidvania-inspired, hand-drawn, 2D action platformer full of secrets to uncover, areas to explore, and enemies to dismantle.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 32.3%, Open World 11.1%, Platformer 9.9%, Puzzle Platformer 9%, Sci-fi 7.6%

  55. #55 Rubi: The Wayward Mira
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Wayward Games
    Windows

    A game about saving a dying planet.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 36%, Platformer 12.2%, Side Scroller 10.3%, RPG 9.9%, Exploration 7.6%

  56. #56 Dr. Atominus
    68% matchPositive80% of 20 reviews2020
    Dev: Pikku-a
    Windows · Linux

    Dr. Atominus is a short platformer with metroidvania elements and a cool sci-fi story.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 35.3%, Platformer 13.8%, Open World 13.1%, Multiple Endings 9%, Sci-fi 8.3%

  57. #57 The SOL Device 2
    68% match9 user reviews67% of 9 reviews2021
    Dev: Straitlace Studios
    Windows

    After escaping the research ship, Samuel finds himself crash landed on a foreign planet overrun by a hostile organization. Now it's up to Samuel and his trusty SOL equipment to rescue the scientists who also escaped the ship, and find a way off of the planet.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 36.1%, Platformer 13.3%, Puzzle Platformer 11.9%, Open World 9.4%, Exploration 9.2%

  58. #58 Axiom Verge
    67% matchVery Positive90% of 6,442 reviews2015
    Dev: Thomas Happ Games LLC
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    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 57.8%, Platformer 12.6%, Sci-fi 7%, 2D 3.9%, Exploration 3.7%

  59. #59 OUTBUDDIES DX
    67% matchMixed70% of 283 reviews2019
    Dev: Julian LauferPub: Headup
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    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 45.4%, Platformer 13.9%, Side Scroller 7.6%, Exploration 6.6%, Action 5.2%

  60. #60 The Last Tree
    66% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: zzmingo
    Windows · Mac

    A 2D pixel-like Metrovania game, exploring the game world with a unique atmosphere. In a mysterious and huge tree world, as time goes by, trees and plants have withered, the ecology has become worse, life has become scarce, and who will save the world that is about to break.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 48.5%, RPG 14.9%, Platformer 14%, Adventure 8.6%, Action 7.9%

Based on tag similarity + player behavior
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