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A hand-drawn 2D metroidvania in a post-apocalyptic world. Forge your destiny in a non-linear story with multiple endings. Explore diverse biomes, conquer 20+ unique bosses, and master a magical Gauntlet with ever-evolving powers.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 77% — of 307 reviews
Released: 2025-03-27
Developer: Exogenesis Studios
Publisher: Headup
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    Windows
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    Windows
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    79% matchMixed43% of 654 reviews2018
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    77% matchMostly Positive77% of 125 reviews2016
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    72% matchVery Positive86% of 3,626 reviews2020
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    73% matchVery Positive84% of 2,713 reviews2013
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    Windows

    Dragon Loop is a metroidvania combining time travel and branching map design. Explore the large open world in a five day loop, opening up new worldlines. Explore a 2D, hand-drawn world, engage in fast-paced battles, and retrieve memories to shape the future.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 47.7%, Side Scroller 18.7%, Platformer 9.8%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Action 5.9%

  53. #53 Kotama and Academy Citadel
    67% matchVery Positive81% of 2,914 reviews2026
    Dev: Atomstring GamesPub: 2P Games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    In the Academy Citadel, strength reigns supreme: only the most powerful survive and thrive. Fight your way through the high-tech Academy in your quest to get the highest of honors for a student, and uncover secrets that can save it in its direst crisis in this 2.5D side-scrolling Metroidvania.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 43.3%, Platformer 18.4%, Anime 12.6%, Female Protagonist 8.2%, Sci-fi 6.4%

  54. #54 Virtua Unlimited Project
    68% matchVery Positive92% of 439 reviews2024
    Dev: Virtua Ride SystemPub: Neverland Entertainment
    Windows

    Virtua Unlimited Project is a 2D pixel-art style ACT game featuring VTuber characters. With classical platformer gameplay, challenging combat, and retro game feelings, VUP presents you a surreal, virtual world in which you will play as Aizawa Kana to venture and seek the truth beneath.

    Why similar: 2D Platformer 36.6%, Anime 20.4%, Action 11.6%, Post-apocalyptic 11%, Futuristic 8.5%

  55. #55 REPLACED
    65% matchVery Positive85% of 9,395 reviews2026
    Dev: Sad Cat StudiosPub: Thunderful Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Follow R.E.A.C.H., an AI trapped in a human body, on a cinematic adventure through an alternate 1980s America. Explore an atmospheric cyberpunk world full of high-stakes action wrapped in a unique 2.5D pixel art style.

    Why similar: Cyberpunk 29%, Side Scroller 27.8%, 2D Platformer 17.3%, Atmospheric 8.4%, Sci-fi 7.8%

  56. #56 The Knight Witch
    69% matchMostly Positive72% of 959 reviews2022
    Dev: Super Mega TeamPub: Team17
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    The Knight Witch is a metroidvania adventure game with fast-paced, shoot 'em up combat set in a beautifully hand-drawn world. Cast devastating card-based spells, forge close bonds, and make moral choices all in your quest to save your home and discover who's behind the War Golem invasion.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 62.8%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Atmospheric 10.8%, Action 6.7%, 2D 4.7%

  57. #57 UNSIGHTED
    68% matchVery Positive93% of 2,219 reviews2021
    Dev: Studio Pixel PunkPub: Balor Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    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 45.4%, Post-apocalyptic 11.8%, Platformer 9.7%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Action 7.8%

  58. #58 Vernal Edge
    69% matchMostly Positive76% of 672 reviews2023
    Dev: Hello Penguin Team LLCPub: PID Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    Vernal Edge is a 2D action-packed Metroidvania featuring an intense combat system, tight platforming sequences and a powerful story of rivalry, revenge and growth.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 48.7%, Platformer 20.6%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Combat 8.3%, Action 7.2%

  59. #59 Record of Lodoss War-Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth-
    67% matchVery Positive93% of 7,419 reviews2021
    Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    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 47.2%, Platformer 18.9%, Anime 12.4%, Female Protagonist 8.5%, Action 6%

  60. #60 MOTORSLICE
    64% matchVery Positive85% of 5,490 reviews2026
    Dev: Regular StudioPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Parkour through the ruins of a megastructure, climb massive bosses, and hunt down every construction equipment in this slice of life action-adventure with immaculate vibes.

    Why similar: Platformer 20.4%, Post-apocalyptic 20.1%, Anime 15.2%, Sci-fi 10.2%, Atmospheric 9.7%

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