Games Like Iconoclasts

A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.9%, Pixel Graphics 23%, Great Soundtrack 17.3%, Story Rich 7.8%, Indie 5%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a rich, character-focused story and intricate puzzle-solving mechanics that mirror the depth found in Iconoclasts.

Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight is the fourth installment in the beloved Momodora series of 2D platformers. Unleash ravaging combos against a variety of formidable monsters and deftly dodge your way through a cursed land to seek audience with the Queen and dispel the evil that threatens all life.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.1%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Platformer 10.4%, Side Scroller 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: It shares a similar focus on challenging boss fights, fluid combat, and beautiful, detailed pixel art.

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 54.8%, Great Soundtrack 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Platformer 8.6%, Indie 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential metroidvania that emphasizes exploration and unique ability-based progression similar to Robin's journey.

EXPLORE YOUR WAY. Awoken to a world ruined by war, Alma must traverse the vast city of Arcadia before the life force of her friends and herself withers away. Time is ticking, and every moment matters. Who will you save, and who will you leave to turn UNSIGHTED?

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.6%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Puzzle Platformer 7%, Action 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: It features a strong female protagonist and an emotional, time-sensitive narrative set within a sprawling, interconnected world.

Embark on an all-new adventure with Shantae, the hair-whipping belly dancing genie. After losing her magic, Shantae teams up with the nefarious pirate Risky Boots in order to save Sequin Land from a curse.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.5%, Female Protagonist 16.2%, Platformer 12.1%, Great Soundtrack 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the charm of a female-led platformer with tight controls and a vibrant, personality-filled world.

As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.4%, Great Soundtrack 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Platformer 12.5%, 2D 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers exceptional platforming and pixel-art aesthetics with a narrative that evolves in surprising ways.

ENDER LILIES is a dark fantasy 2D action RPG about unraveling the mysteries of a destroyed kingdom. On this sorrowful journey, encounter horrific enemies against whom a moment of inattention could be fatal. Overcome these hardships and seek the truth with the help of fallen knights.

Why similar: Metroidvania 57%, Female Protagonist 20.2%, Great Soundtrack 13.8%, 2D 3.1%, Indie 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: The game excels at delivering a melancholic, story-rich experience paired with satisfying metroidvania exploration.

Owlboy is a story-driven platform adventure game, where you can fly and explore a brand new world in the clouds! Pick up your friends, and bring them with you as you explore the open skies, in one of the most detailed adventures of this era.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Puzzle Platformer 12.9%, Platformer 10.2%, Story Rich 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title matches the story-rich, emotional tone of Iconoclasts while utilizing unique movement mechanics in a gorgeous pixel-art world.

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!

Why similar: Metroidvania 56.9%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Great Soundtrack 7.3%, Platformer 5.6%, Side Scroller 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A polished, modern take on the genre that offers deep character customization and classic exploration.

Use your magic staff and progress through a large interconnected world where you'll solve puzzles, fight enemies and defeat bosses in order to help free the land of Alwa. Explore and uncover the secrets by using your platforming skills in this challenging and charming 8-bit adventure game.

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Platformer 10.1%, Great Soundtrack 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses heavily on puzzle-platforming elements within a retro-inspired metroidvania framework.

Pounce inside of your cozy armored mech and set off on a dangerous trek through an alien underworld full of irritable creatures and treacherous obstacles in a valiant effort to save your stranded captain and his crashed spaceship.

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Platformer 8.6%, Indie 5.7%, Action 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A concise, punchy metroidvania that captures the feeling of classic exploration with a charming, minimalist aesthetic.

Ink and blood stain the streets of Ramezia. Witches must burn and sins must be judged. Venture forth as Sister Semilla to burn down the pillars of heresy in Minoria, an action-platformer by Bombservice, creators of Momodora.

Why similar: Metroidvania 52.3%, Female Protagonist 22.4%, Action 7.3%, Indie 4.7%, Platformer 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the creators of Momodora, it provides a similar dark, atmospheric, and action-oriented metroidvania experience.

Travel back in time to change fate itself, in this beautifully crafted story-driven adventure, inspired by classic 90s action-platformers. Join timekeeper Lunais on her quest for revenge against the empire that killed her family, using time-bending powers to explore a vast, connected world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.2%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Platformer 9.6%, Side Scroller 7%

Why You'll Like It: A story-driven metroidvania featuring a female protagonist and time-manipulation mechanics that add depth to the exploration.

A 2D Metroidvania-style game developed under the supervision of Ryo Mizuno, depicting the story of Deedlit and the events leading up to Record of Lodoss War: Diadem of the Covenant. Use a variety of weapons and spirit powers to unravel the mystery of the labyrinth.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.6%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Platformer 10.7%, Action 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: It features stunning pixel art and fluid combat that feels reminiscent of the high-quality animation in Iconoclasts.

In a bizarre universe where the oppressed are on the brink of oblivion, Dandara has awoken to reshape the world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.4%, Female Protagonist 12%, Platformer 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Action 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique movement-based approach to the metroidvania genre that challenges traditional platforming conventions.

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 48.8%, Platformer 13.1%, Story Rich 8.6%, Adventure 6.1%, Side Scroller 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A heartfelt metroidvania that prioritizes a charming story and accessible, fun platforming mechanics.

Explore an abandoned space station in this retro-themed explorative action platformer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 54.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Platformer 9.3%, Great Soundtrack 6.8%, Adventure 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes exploration and secrets, rewarding players who enjoy uncovering the mysteries of a dying world.

Embark on a grand adventure in Phoenotopia! An action-adventure puzzle platformer inspired by the great classics. Meet charming townsfolk, brave the dungeons, and thwart evil in your quest to save your family.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.3%, Puzzle Platformer 12.9%, Platformer 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Adventure 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A grand adventure that blends platforming, puzzle-solving, and a focus on interacting with a world full of interesting characters.

Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.9%, Great Soundtrack 15%, Platformer 11.2%, Story Rich 5.3%, Indie 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: While darker in tone, it provides the gold standard for interconnected world design and challenging boss encounters.

Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash combat set in the nightmare world of Cvstodia. Explore, upgrade your abilities, and perform savage executions on the hordes of enemies that stand between you and your quest to break eternal damnation.

Why similar: Metroidvania 57.4%, Pixel Graphics 14.2%, Platformer 6.9%, Great Soundtrack 5.8%, 2D 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: The game provides intense, boss-focused combat and a deep, lore-heavy world rendered in striking pixel art.

Touhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania title with a heavy emphasis on exploration and action. Developed by Team Ladybug, creators of multiple fantastic action games thus far.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.6%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Platformer 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Great Soundtrack 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It features fast-paced action and time-based mechanics that make for a highly engaging and visually impressive experience.

Fight to bring beautiful colors back to a hand-crafted world of darkness and discover the story of Europa, a young warrior, and her ghostly childhood companion, Apino.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.8%, Platformer 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Side Scroller 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers an emotional, music-themed narrative paired with classic metroidvania gameplay and beautiful anime-inspired art.

Delve into the depths of a mechanical world in this cute, adventure-exploration game. Explore and fight in a land full of corrupt robots and machinery. All while seeking answers to the mysteries around you.

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, Platformer 11.3%, Side Scroller 6.9%, Adventure 6%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures a similar atmospheric exploration style with a focus on uncovering the secrets of a mechanical world.

Inspired by 16 and 32-bit classics, Gestalt: Steam & Cinder fuses tight 2D platforming and exhilarating combat with an engrossing, twist-laden narrative in a stunningly handcrafted steampunk world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.1%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Platformer 10.5%, Story Rich 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich, steampunk-inspired metroidvania that features a strong female protagonist and fluid action.

Indivisible is a hand drawn action RPG platformer from Lab Zero, creators of the critically acclaimed Skullgirls! Set in a huge fantasy world, Indivisible tells the story of Ajna, a fearless girl with a rebellious streak who sets out on a quest to save everything she knows from being destroyed.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.9%, Female Protagonist 18.2%, Platformer 12%, Action 9.7%, Indie 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: It features a strong female lead and a unique blend of platforming and turn-based combat with a heavy emphasis on narrative.

MO: Astray is a pixel art, side-scrolling, action-platformer. Lead MO through mind-bending puzzles using special abilities. Bizarre enemies, threatening traps and ingenious level designs await.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 19%, Pixel Graphics 16.7%, Platformer 11.5%, Great Soundtrack 10.9%, Action 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at puzzle-platforming and environmental storytelling, mirroring the mechanical focus of Iconoclasts.

Welcome to the charming world of Eastward - population declining! Journey through a society on the brink of collapse. Discover delightful towns, strange creatures and even stranger people! Wield a trusty frying pan and mystic powers on an adventure into the unknown…

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 26.2%, Female Protagonist 22.9%, Story Rich 15.5%, Adventure 9.2%, Action 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: While more RPG-focused, it shares the story-rich, pixel-art charm and character-driven focus of Iconoclasts.

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 63.1%, Pixel Graphics 17.4%, Action 5.9%, Action-Adventure 4.9%, Adventure 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging action-adventure game that emphasizes exploration and combat within a vibrant, pixelated world.

Dodge bullets, missiles and lasers in battle as you wrap your head around that bunny girl costume! Combo away with your mighty Piko Hammer or spam various spells from afar with your fiery fairy friend. Explore and explode through Rabi-Rabi Island as you collect power-ups and uncover secrets...

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.2%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Platformer 8.3%, Great Soundtrack 7%

Why You'll Like It: A deep metroidvania with a female lead that combines exploration with complex bullet-hell combat encounters.

Explore a sprawling, alien world in the sequel to the award winning Axiom Verge.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.2%, Platformer 10%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Action 7.5%

Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 24.4%, Great Soundtrack 23.7%, Metroidvania 23.3%, Adventure 7.5%, Indie 6.3%

Become more than human and save mankind from total annihilation! From legendary developer Game Freak comes an action adventure like no other - manipulate the world around you and smash the evil Ajeet to smithereens!

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.3%, Female Protagonist 21.7%, Puzzle Platformer 15.3%, Platformer 14.4%, Action 8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers creative, physics-based puzzle-platforming mechanics centered around a female protagonist in a ruined world.

Foregone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art. Collect an arsenal of powerful weapons and unravel a compelling story of regret and conspiracy as you slice your way through hordes of enemies to save Calagan.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.8%, Platformer 11.6%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Side Scroller 7.6%

Momodora III is a classic action platform game with a variety of items and secrets. It's the third installment of the Momodora series, although playing the previous titles is not necessary to enjoy the game!

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.1%, Female Protagonist 18%, Platformer 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, Action 6.5%

Alwa’s Legacy is a modern retro game full of dangerous dungeons, mystic items and ancient secrets. Upgrade your magic and choose your own path in this non-linear adventure game brimming with exploration.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.2%, Puzzle Platformer 13.5%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Platformer 9.4%

Metal Unit is a sprawling side-scrolling platformer with roguelite features. Play as Joanna, a soldier on a mission to capture her treasonous sister. Wear the M-Unit 11 suit and battle against monsters and aliens while uncovering the truth about humanity.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 26.2%, Pixel Graphics 16.2%, Metroidvania 15.4%, Action 11.8%, Adventure 9.8%

Discover the world of Nahucan in this 2D action platformer. You are Itorah, the only human in this strange place. Explore, fight and survive to uncover your past and save Nahucan from its biggest threat, a mysterious plague!

Why similar: Metroidvania 38%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Platformer 10.9%, Side Scroller 5.2%, Action 4.6%

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: Metroidvania 23.4%, Pixel Graphics 16.7%, Action 12.6%, Adventure 11.1%, Indie 10.8%

Guide Vivian the Vagrant, through vibrant and dynamic landscapes while hacking and slashing a path from a quiet coastal village through mysterious forests, haunted castles, and wrecked battlegrounds. When the endless barrage of enemies have been vanquished, what solace will be left for our hero?

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.3%, Female Protagonist 26.4%, Side Scroller 7.7%, Action 6.4%, 2D 4.8%

Boasting beautiful, hand-drawn animations and a re-orchestrated soundtrack, the cult classic returns with a unique blend of exploration, action, and adventure!

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.9%, Platformer 16.6%, Great Soundtrack 12.2%, Adventure 6.7%, Action 6.5%

Shantae is back in an all-new tropical adventure! In her fifth outing, the Half-Genie hero gains new Fusion Magic abilities to explore a vast sunken city, makes new Half-Genie friends, and battles the Seven Sirens in her biggest, most thrilling quest yet!

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.2%, Female Protagonist 20.9%, Platformer 11.6%, Great Soundtrack 7%, Adventure 4.4%

The fast paced platforming of Freedom Planet returns! Become a full-time cartoon heroine and use abilities and items suited to your play style to explore the world of Avalice and defend its animal citizens!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 18.3%, Platformer 13.6%, Puzzle Platformer 13%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Side Scroller 8.7%

Rebel Transmute is a challenging 2D action-platformer epic with heart! Explore the twisting caverns of an alien planet, augment your play-style to fit your strengths, battle deadly bosses, and uncover a dark truth as Moon Mikono searches for her long lost mother.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.2%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Platformer 8.8%, Story Rich 7%

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 47.8%, Platformer 9.9%, Action 7.3%, Adventure 7.2%, Female Protagonist 6.1%

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 64.2%, Platformer 10.7%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%, Action 5.1%, Indie 3.6%

SteamWorld Dig is back! Dig deep, gain riches and unearth the terrors of the underworld in this platform mining adventure influenced by classic Metroidvania style games.

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.6%, Platformer 12.2%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Adventure 6.7%, Great Soundtrack 6.3%

"Momodora: Moonlit Farewell" is the latest installment in the Momodora series. Join Momo, High Priestess of the village of Koho, as she embarks on a divine mission to save her people from imminent destruction at the hands of the demon hordes summoned by a malevolent bellringer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.4%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Platformer 9.6%, Side Scroller 6.9%

20XX is a roguelike action platformer that you can play with a friend. Jump and shoot your way through ever-changing levels, collect awesome new powers, and battle mighty bosses in the name of saving the human race maybe!

Why similar: Platformer 31.1%, Female Protagonist 20.8%, Great Soundtrack 16.3%, Action 10.2%, Side Scroller 8.4%

Explore the mysteries of an unknown land! ”Transiruby '' is a metroidvania game where you explore the world as a cyborg protagonist named Siruby. Slash and shoot your way to reveal its hidden secrets!

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.3%, Pixel Graphics 15.9%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Platformer 7.9%, Action 6%

Explore the secrets of a mysterious fallen temple and put your Templar faith to the test in Dark Devotion, where no sacrifice is too great in praise of your God.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.4%, Female Protagonist 19.5%, Pixel Graphics 16.5%, Action 5.2%, Adventure 4.5%

LA-MULANA is an “Archaeological Ruin Exploration Action Game,” bringing the classic appeal of adventure with the punishing difficulty of retro-inspired gaming. Search inside ancient ruins, seeking out the “Secret Treasure of Life” – which sleeps in the sprawling ruins of “LA-MULANA” and is said to be the beginning of all civilization.

Why similar: Metroidvania 54.1%, Platformer 11.9%, Great Soundtrack 10%, Adventure 4.3%, Pixel Graphics 4.1%

Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 21.4%, Pixel Graphics 16.1%, Female Protagonist 16%, Platformer 13.8%, Puzzle Platformer 7.6%

A legendary series returns with a grand new adventure! Enjoy a colorful action-adventure game made alongside Ryuichi Nishizawa, creator of the original Wonder Boy in Monster World series.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.2%, Platformer 12.2%, Great Soundtrack 8.5%, Adventure 7.5%, Action 7%

Rusted Moss is a twin-stick shooter metroidvania where you sling around the map with your grapple, blasting your way through witches and rusted machine monstrosities alike. This wasteland once harboring mankind has since fallen, and Fae long forgotten now knock on humanity's door...

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.5%, Platformer 15.8%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Story Rich 7.1%

A colorful action platformer with metroidvania elements and a staff that unlocks unique combat techniques and new ways to overcome obstacles. Explore beautiful worlds, fight monsters, and help Mako stop the amber storms that poison all living things.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Platformer 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Story Rich 6%

Lost Ruins is a 2D side-scrolling survival action game, where you play as a young girl that has awoken in a strange and foreign place without her memories. Explore a dark and dangerous world, battle hideous monsters, and topple incredible bosses.

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.4%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, Platformer 10.5%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Action 5.8%

Death's Gambit: Afterlife is a challenging 2D action platformer with deep RPG elements. As an agent of Death bound to his service, unravel the mystery of Siradon and discover the true price of immortality.

Why similar: Metroidvania 51.5%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, Platformer 7.2%, Action 5.3%, Great Soundtrack 4.6%

Shantae: Risky’s Revenge – Director’s Cut brings hair-whipping, belly-dancing to your PC! Play one of the most critically acclaimed handheld series of all time, now with brand new features!

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.9%, Female Protagonist 17.5%, Platformer 14.1%, Great Soundtrack 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%

Possessor(s) is a fast-paced action side scroller with combat inspired by platform fighters, a story told through dangerous characters, set in a deep interconnected world ready for exploration.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.6%, Female Protagonist 14%, Platformer 12.5%, Action 8.9%, Adventure 7.7%

Take control of Mina, a renowned Hollower hurtled into a desperate mission to rescue a cursed island. Whip foes, burrow through the ground, and explore a pixel-perfect world in Mina the Hollower, a brand new game from the developers who brought you Shovel Knight!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.8%, Pixel Graphics 21.5%, Platformer 18.5%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, Action 6.8%