
Explore an intricate new world of secrets and adventure. Features solid 2D Zelda-like gameplay, 12 vast non-linear dungeons and a wholesome story about the young golem Linden.
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Explore an intricate new world of secrets and adventure. Features solid 2D Zelda-like gameplay, 12 vast non-linear dungeons and a wholesome story about the young golem Linden.

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Top-down action-adventure with elemental magic gameplay. Guided by guilt, you embark on a journey to restore the elements in a dying world. Harness and master elemental powers to fight enemies, solve puzzles, and explore a vast world filled with ancient temples.
Explore a broken world. Fight with a silent machine. Solve puzzles that break the rules. The game has already begun, even on this page.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28%, Nonlinear 14.4%, Action RPG 14.4%, Action-Adventure 7.6%, Exploration 7.5%
Top-down action-adventure with elemental magic gameplay. Guided by guilt, you embark on a journey to restore the elements in a dying world. Harness and master elemental powers to fight enemies, solve puzzles, and explore a vast world filled with ancient temples.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.4%, Action RPG 17.2%, Top-Down 9.8%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Exploration 8%
Join Noctus in a top-down action-adventure and wield the power of the moon as you explore, fight the darkness, restore lost souls, and bring life back to the land.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.5%, Action RPG 15.2%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Top-Down 9.5%, Exploration 9.1%
Uncover a vast land filled with secrets, monsters, and ancient myth in BEYOND THE MOUNTAINS II, a direct sequel to BEYOND THE MOUNTAINS. Stranded in a foreign land and armed only with your wits and curiosity, you will collect items, unlock secrets, and fight monsters to save the Oracle.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.1%, Action RPG 20.1%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Exploration 8.6%, Top-Down 6.7%
Play as the ancient automaton Cecilia Immergreen as you explore the world for secrets, solve puzzles, delve into dungeons, fight other Hololive members as powerful bosses, help other members with side quests, and find powerful items to explore previously unavailable locations.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.9%, Action RPG 19%, Action-Adventure 13.5%, Top-Down 12%, Exploration 10.8%
Master the elements of poison, fire, ice, and meteorite in Shadow of Aya, a top-down action-adventure ode to the 8-bit classics. But beware—as your powers grow, so do the forces against you. The journey downward is choked with shadow, and the creatures who lurk among them.
Why similar: Action RPG 23.6%, Nonlinear 16.2%, Exploration 11%, Top-Down 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%
Explore surreal landscapes where dreams and reality intertwine. Battle manifestations of fear, uncover the secrets of an interconnected world, and awaken the truth buried within a fading mind in Dreamdawn, a mysterious top-down action-adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, Action RPG 19.7%, Exploration 10.4%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%
Weapon Devourer is a psychological horror game with souls-like and 1930's cartoon vibes, blending subtle puzzles. Battle sentient weapons, dodge their attacks, metamorphose into a fearsome entity to overcome powerful challenges, and synthesize mighty combinations by diving into the Shield's belly.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, Nonlinear 14.3%, Action RPG 13%, Exploration 8.3%, Puzzle 7.8%
In this Action-Puzzle Metroidvania, you will explore the lair of a long-gone mythical creature and unravel its mysteries. Consume enemies to gain their abilities, use your frog-like tongue to grapple and fight, explore the land, solve puzzles, find secrets, and complete challenges.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.7%, Top-Down 11.6%, Puzzle 10.8%, Exploration 10.2%, Action-Adventure 9.2%
Embark on a quest to unlock the secrets of the Spirit World. Challenge mysterious ruins and face intimidating bosses to gain new powers that will aid your exploration in this retro top-down action/adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.3%, Nonlinear 18%, Top-Down 9.9%, Action RPG 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
Explore a Labyrinth full of magic, monsters, and mystery in this dungeon crawler inspired by retro classics. Wield unique spells to battle enemies, break blocks, and uncover hundreds of secrets hidden within the Labyrinth's walls.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.4%, Action RPG 14%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Top-Down 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%
A mini metroidvania game about a small but very courageous slime going on an adventure, featuring colorful pixelated visuals and chiptune songs.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.1%, Action RPG 16.3%, Nonlinear 12.5%, Action-Adventure 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
House of Shadow is an action-adventure metroidvania wherein you wield the powers of darkness! Explore, traverse obstacles, battle monsters born of light, slay fearsome bosses, and claim the Shadow Throne!
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.8%, Nonlinear 15.6%, Action-Adventure 12.9%, Exploration 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
Explore the mysterious island of Kindara in this vibrant 2D action-adventure. Fight and platform your way through jungles, icy peaks, castles, and crystal caverns in a non-linear interconnected world. Adventure awaits!
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.5%, Nonlinear 17.8%, Exploration 9%, Action-Adventure 7.7%, Puzzle 5.6%
Legend of a Soul Hunter is an action-adventure game with RPG elements. Explore islands and many individual dungeons by ship. Get items with different abilities, defeat monsters and become a successful soul hunter!
Why similar: Metroidvania 32%, Action RPG 19.8%, Action-Adventure 12%, Exploration 10.1%, Puzzle 9.2%
This adventure is about you waking up in this world named Twell. The only thing you can do now is explore what this world has to offer. Explore 8 unique dungeons, discover many secrets and visit many locations.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.1%, Action RPG 13.9%, Exploration 9.2%, Nonlinear 8.3%, Action-Adventure 8%
Explore a vibrant island full of magic and mystery in Nulphia, a top-down story-driven singleplayer adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.7%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Exploration 10.4%, Top-Down 10.2%, Puzzle 9.8%
Embark on a heartfelt Mushroomvania adventure through a vast and dense interconnected world! It's like a mix of retro and modern classics!
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.2%, Exploration 10.5%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Nonlinear 8.8%, Action RPG 5.7%
Scales is a story-driven action-adventure RPG about a human-reptile hybrid. Players devour reptiles to absorb their DNA, and evolve through a corrupt world, where player choices ultimately determine the outcome of the story, blending combat with a darkly comedic narrative.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.7%, Action RPG 22%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Top-Down 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%
Make a pilgrimage skybound to the Isle of Reveries, where any wish can be granted. Conquer mysterious dungeons, solve puzzles, and explore a vast overworld in this retro-inspired adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Puzzle 8.7%, Exploration 7.7%
Welcome to Kingsgrave, a dark fantasy adventure RPG. Gain more power and obtain new combat skills as you explore the fractured land, slay foes created by plague, solve puzzles and rebuild villages. Reclaim your realm!
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.3%, Action RPG 12.8%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Puzzle 8.2%, Exploration 7.3%
Use an accordion to explore an open world inspired by Brazil!! 🪗🎶
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.8%, Action RPG 13.3%, Nonlinear 11.1%, Exploration 8.9%, Action-Adventure 8.3%
Switch between characters, use your grappling hook to explore a phantom island, home to mammoths. Face threats from hunters and choose to play stealthily or confront the dangers head-on. Inspired by real events. Wishlist today!
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.8%, Nonlinear 14.4%, Action RPG 13.6%, Exploration 8.4%, Action-Adventure 8.2%
Old Ninja: Underworld is a 2D pixel-art Metroidvania action game where an aging ninja explores a chaotic underground world. Battle through a bizarre mix of enemies with no apparent connection, strengthen your ninja, and challenge the boss lurking deep below.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.1%, Action RPG 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Exploration 7.8%, Action-Adventure 7.5%
A nonlinear exploration-action game set in a fantastical, lush fantasy world with a huge interconnected map, tons of movement upgrades, character customizations, and vibrant pixel art.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.2%, Nonlinear 23.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Medieval 8.2%, Fantasy 6.4%
Crypt Custodian is a charming metroidvania about cleaning up the afterlife. Play as Pluto - a mischievous cat who has died, and is sentenced to be the afterworld's janitor... FOREVER! Hang out with other doomed ghosts, battle beasts, and explore a vastly expansive landscape.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.4%, Action RPG 14%, Nonlinear 13.1%, Exploration 8.8%, Action-Adventure 7.5%
"A Song in Elyel Nalore" is a 2D Metroidvania adventure set in a world of swords and magic. Accept a dangerous guild mission that leads you into a deadly journey. Explore vast landscapes, uncover hidden secrets, and face tough challenges in this dark fantasy action RPG.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.1%, Action RPG 21.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Exploration 6.9%, Action 5%
A 2D top-down exploration adventure with no map and no markers. Fall into a lonely seaside cove, find a magic leaf beneath a shriveled lotus tree, and learn to jump, swim, and dash your way toward the chapel. The way out is a puzzle, and the cove is hiding more than it shows.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.6%, Nonlinear 13%, Top-Down 9.9%, Exploration 8.9%, Puzzle 8.3%
A 2D action-adventure game with Metroidvania elements. Explore, fight monsters, collect equipment, unlock new paths, and challenge bosses in a handcrafted pixel-art world inspired by retro classics.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.1%, Action RPG 16.8%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Exploration 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%
From Matt Kap and Simon Parzer ("The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth"), Castle In The Darkness 2 drops players into a brand-new adventure! Explore a vast world and overcome the darkness in this fun and fast-paced adventure!
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.8%, Action RPG 19%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Exploration 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%
Protect a psychedelic world from bizarre beasts and punishing bosses in this poetic mystery filled with secrets, puzzles and music.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.7%, Nonlinear 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Top-Down 8.8%, Action-Adventure 7.9%
Follow Klain's mythical adventures in this top-down Action-RPG mixing combat, exploration, puzzles and platforming. Travel through the New World, explore forgotten dungeons, confront terrible foes and... become a Godslayer!
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.1%, Action RPG 16.6%, Top-Down 8.5%, Action-Adventure 8.1%, Exploration 7.6%
Ember Journey of Clinbo This is a fantasy, pixel-art Metroidvania-style game. You are Clinbo, the only "transgressor" robot to possess a soul in a limbo between life and death—a realm where countless souls are judged by a single standard: "Harmony."
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.5%, Action RPG 17.7%, Exploration 11.8%, Action-Adventure 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%
Guide Kairo throughout this exciting and challenging metroidvania adventure. Defeat enemies, solve mysteries, learn skills and restore peace back to the kingdom of Haamit.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.4%, Nonlinear 15.8%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Medieval 8.7%, Magic 4.8%
Wield your magical instrument and defy the mecha-goddesses of fate in this Song-Casting Story Driven Action-RPG. Explore a forbidden forest as Traveler. Help him reunite with his long lost love as you fight through abominations and solve mysterious puzzles, all while an ancient conflict unfolds.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.9%, Action RPG 20.7%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Puzzle 8.7%, Story Rich 7.7%
Embark on a journey into a dark, fantasy world, wielding a host of weapons, sub-weapons, skills, and spells, to battle demonic entities in this immersive, true-to-form, Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.3%, Action RPG 18.2%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Exploration 11%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%
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 41.3%, Action-Adventure 14.2%, Nonlinear 11.5%, Exploration 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 9%
Explore the ruins of an ancient city. Solve puzzles to unlock new paths, abilities, and forgotten lore. Read the lost stories you uncover to gain insight into a tangled web of mysteries. Using only your wits and your trusty torch to guide you, you must find a way to return light to a starless sky.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.5%, Nonlinear 19.7%, Puzzle 10.2%, Exploration 10%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%
Runic Winds is a top-down action RPG about mastering rune magic through deliberate combat, exploration, and atmospheric dungeon crawling.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.7%, Action RPG 12.8%, Magic 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Story Rich 8%
Lightwood is an immersive semi-open world Metroidvania. Master your skills and fight magnificent Lords as you unravel the ancient mysteries behind the kingdom's decay.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.6%, Nonlinear 20.8%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Exploration 8.1%, Story Rich 4.6%
Battle powerful monsters, discover ancient artifacts, and forge your own path in Eystrandi, a 2D, Norse - inspired Metroidvania in which health is constantly draining, with the only thing between life and death being one's ability to reap health from their enemies.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Action-Adventure 8.4%, Nonlinear 8.4%, Story Rich 5.2%
Bjørn watches a mysterious figure steal his parents’ dreams and follows it into a world consumed by nightmares. Explore, fight, solve puzzles, and open rifts between dream and nightmare in a Ghibli-inspired isometric action-adventure about facing childhood fears.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.4%, Nonlinear 15.4%, Exploration 9.7%, Top-Down 9.5%, Action-Adventure 9.5%
Explore a land filled with lost legends, ancient powers, and ferocious monsters in TUNIC, an isometric action game about a small fox on a big adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.6%, Nonlinear 12%, Exploration 11.7%, Action RPG 11.4%, Puzzle 10.2%
The doors of hell have been opened, and now demons walk the earth. Embark on an action-packed and mysterious adventure where you will have to confront the most dangerous enemies and solve the most intricate puzzles. All with the help of an extensive arsenal of weapons and summonings.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.5%, Action RPG 19.7%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Exploration 8.5%, Top-Down 6.7%
Explore cryptic puzzle dungeons in this short, retro, action-adventure!
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.1%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, Puzzle 10.3%, Top-Down 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
In a village located to the south, there is one of the twelve guardians, the warrior of Leo, known for his determination in combat and number of victories. Our hero will be responsible for finding the mystical artifacts, to prevent the kingdom from being bathed in blood and darkness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.5%, Action RPG 22.4%, Exploration 10.2%, Action 7.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
With the Gods of light about to lose the great battle against the Army of Darkness, the Aggelos must learn to embrace his darker side. Explore two opposing realms full of secrets, puzzles and intense 2D combat in this challenging action-platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.5%, Action RPG 19.5%, Exploration 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Action-Adventure 7.8%
Explore a dangerous, fantastical world and slay the divine being that corrupted it. Goldstained is a top-down 2D action-adventure where unlocking new weapons with new movesets is your way forward through boss fights, puzzles, and combat!
Why similar: Metroidvania 42%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Top-Down 6.9%, Puzzle 6.1%
Jump, dash, and climb through a vibrant wilderness as three playable characters in this action-adventure metroidvania. Explore a sprawling interconnected map, master unique abilities, and face powerful foes, all while uncovering the mysteries of this war-stricken world and one special cub.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.5%, Nonlinear 16.1%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Fantasy 4.9%
Twinland is a Metroidvania set in a kingdom full of weird creatures, dangerous dungeons and powerful artifacts. Explore varied locations, fight numerous bosses – and be on lookout for secrets 'cause they are everywhere!
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.5%, Action RPG 19.1%, Nonlinear 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Exploration 7.5%
You are Hemwick, ex-witch hunter, chasing an ancient artifact: the Grim Heart. Ready your arsenal and survive brutal encounters in a handcrafted 2D pixel-art world. Your expertise is your greatest weapon and, ultimately, the difference between life and death.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Action-Adventure 7.6%, Medieval 7.3%, Action RPG 7%
In this lighthearted pastoral adventure, explore a vast and whimsical world, confronting dangers in whichever order you choose using nothing but a magical shield.
Why similar: Nonlinear 15.3%, Action RPG 13.4%, Metroidvania 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Action-Adventure 9.9%
The portal to the dreaded Bleak Dimension has been opened, unleashing terrifying creatures. Your mission is to seal it before it's too late! In The Awakening of the Bleak Dimension, a fantasy RPG you will face brutal challenges, evolve your character and forge powerful equipment.
Why similar: Action RPG 22.7%, Action-Adventure 12.8%, Exploration 10.4%, Top-Down 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%
Glyphen is an Immersive Spellcasting Adventure in which you draw mysterious Glyphs to cast spells. Glyphs have meanings and can be combined to invoke complex magic. Draw Glyphs, create spells and become a mage.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.2%, Action RPG 12.2%, Magic 10.8%, Exploration 10.4%, Nonlinear 9.1%
Just a hardcore, lore-deep RPG based on your choices.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.3%, Action RPG 19.5%, Puzzle 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, Magic 7.6%
In this metroidvania platformer originally made for NES, play as mole digging your way with great agility through deep caverns, in search of a lost dwarven treasure to repay your debts.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.9%, Nonlinear 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Exploration 9.5%, Action-Adventure 8.2%
Prelude To Freedom is a Metroidvania-style 2D top-down action game.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.2%, Action RPG 17.4%, Action-Adventure 10%, Top-Down 7.7%, Exploration 7.4%
Ancient Mind is a puzzle-action-adventure game about discovering the remains of an ancient civilization. Explore dungeons, fight monsters, solve puzzles, and discover the truth about ancient mysteries.
Why similar: Nonlinear 22.2%, Action RPG 17.1%, Top-Down 11.6%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Exploration 10.1%
Play as an old man who wakes up in a mysterious castle full of magic and danger. Explore every corner of the castle and discover what is hidden between the walls of this misterious and ancient place while you keep fighting with monsters and improving your abilities.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33%, Action-Adventure 12.5%, Puzzle 10.7%, Exploration 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
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 52.5%, Action-Adventure 14.5%, Top-Down 13.2%, 2D 5.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%