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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 321 reviews
Released: 2025-03-27
Developer: Exogenesis Studios
Publisher: Headup
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    Windows · Linux
    Median: 6.8 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 18.5%, Anime 12.6%, Female Protagonist 8.2%, Sci-fi 6.4%

  53. #53 NanoApostle
    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,303 reviews2024
    Dev: 18Light Game Ltd.Pub: PQube
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    NanoApostle is a dark sci-fi boss rush action game featuring intense reaction-based combat and the unique "Destruction Point" system. Play as Anita, a child augmented with lethal nanomachines, as she battles against twisted cybernetic experiments to escape a top-secret facility.

    Why similar: Futuristic 32%, Anime 20.6%, Action 16.4%, Sci-fi 9.5%, 2D 9.3%

  54. #54 Berserk Boy
    69% matchVery Positive85% of 433 reviews2024
    Dev: BerserkBoy Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    BERSERK BOY is a high speed action packed Platformer, with Metroidvania elements. Packed with vibrant and stylish pixel art. Go Berserk! as you change into different forms and use the power of Lightning, Fire, Ice, Air, and Earth to save the planet!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 24.1%, Side Scroller 16.7%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Platformer 13.4%, Anime 9%

  55. #55 Kandria
    69% matchVery Positive95% of 110 reviews2023
    Dev: Shirakumo Games
    Windows · Linux

    Explore a ruined open world of caverns and settlements. Hack and slash your way through missions: patrol, repair, scavenge - choose your quests and dialogue. Or go fishing, forage mushrooms, and race the clock! The old world is gone - the future is up to you.

    Why similar: 2D Platformer 21.1%, Post-apocalyptic 15.5%, Platformer 15%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Anime 9.8%

  56. #56 Infinitevania
    66% matchVery Positive93% of 303 reviews2026
    Dev: JHT Games
    Windows

    A metroidvania that combines the visual style of classic retro games with the fluid gameplay of modern titles. Explore different worlds, face challenging enemies and bosses, and absorb their powers to destroy the Core of Infinitevania.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 46.2%, Platformer 19.8%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Action 6.6%, 2D 5.5%

  57. #57 ReSetna
    68% matchVery Positive82% of 176 reviews2025
    Dev: Today's GamesPub: Module16
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    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 66.4%, Platformer 23.3%, Action 9.3%, Indie 0.9%

  58. #58 DragonLoop
    67% matchVery Positive92% of 659 reviews2025
    Dev: 沙因
    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 6%

  59. #59 Vernal Edge
    69% matchMostly Positive75% of 689 reviews2023
    Dev: Hello Penguin Team LLCPub: PID Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    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 20.7%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Combat 8.2%, Action 7.2%

  60. #60 Record of Lodoss War-Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth-
    66% matchVery Positive93% of 7,464 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%

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