
In this high speed action focused metroidvania, cute bug critters face off against dark abominations from the abyss. Grab a hammer and unleash fury on soulless beasts while blasting through open ended underground zones where you dictate the pace.
60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Platformer, Action, Metroidvania, 2D Platformer.

In this high speed action focused metroidvania, cute bug critters face off against dark abominations from the abyss. Grab a hammer and unleash fury on soulless beasts while blasting through open ended underground zones where you dictate the pace.

Insect Adventure Demo
Fast-paced, action packed metroidvania-styled goodness that does not hold back! Explore a massive world as you battle against hoards of crawling, rolling and flying insects.

Morkull Ragast's Rage
A 2D video game that combines platforming and action with a touch of exploration in which we control Morkull, God of death and darkness and lord of the Ragast, whose main mechanics lies in the breaking of the fourth wall, which will allow Morkull to communicate with the player in various ways.
Fast-paced, action packed metroidvania-styled goodness that does not hold back! Explore a massive world as you battle against hoards of crawling, rolling and flying insects.
Why similar: Metroidvania 14%, Dragons 13.6% ★, Beat 'em up 13.1%, Collectathon 10.4%, Nonlinear 8.9%
A 2D video game that combines platforming and action with a touch of exploration in which we control Morkull, God of death and darkness and lord of the Ragast, whose main mechanics lies in the breaking of the fourth wall, which will allow Morkull to communicate with the player in various ways.
Why similar: Metroidvania 17.6%, Nonlinear 12.5%, Hack and Slash 12.1%, Comic Book 10.4%, 2D Platformer 8.2%
Intense 2D action with special attacks, aerial combos, and customizable combat in a vibrant, hand-drawn world. Upgrade your skills, forge new items, discover secret paths, and face challenging enemies on a journey to save the kingdom!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 16.3%, Metroidvania 16.1%, Hack and Slash 13.8%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Action RPG 10%
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 20.8%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Nonlinear 12.2%, Action RPG 9.9%, 2D Platformer 9.3%
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 30.4%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Hack and Slash 9.7%, Side Scroller 8.1%
Flow gracefully through a colorful, hand-drawn 2.5D action platformer inspired by Japanese folklore. Engage in acrobatic aerial combat, unlock powerful mystical abilities, and explore an interconnected world of myth as you seek to unravel the mysteries of your origin.
Why similar: Dragons 16.4% ★, Metroidvania 16.1%, Comic Book 13.1%, Side Scroller 11%, Hand-drawn 8.9%
Are you ready to fight against hordes of monsters? Choose your Hero and start a journey through the kingdoms of Entelos, defend the magic stone from the forces of the evil King of Darkness! Orcs, Lizardmen, Dark Elven, Undeads, Dark Knights, Demons and Dragons are searching you!
Why similar: Dragons 20.1% ★, Beat 'em up 15.3%, Metroidvania 13.2%, Hack and Slash 12.1%, Side Scroller 10.4%
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 24.2%, Hack and Slash 16%, Action RPG 11.1%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Platformer 9.4%
An elite sorcerer king with forgotten magical powers mysteriously reappears in a bloody quest for revenge in the supreme action platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.7%, Hack and Slash 15.3%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Action RPG 10.8%, 2D Platformer 10.5%
Join KinnikuNeko, a cat with a bodybuilder's body, in this fun 2D platformer and fight against the mysterious alien invasion. A story full of goofy humor, friendship, drama and action. Its aesthetics are a love letter to 90s anime along with an unforgettable soundtrack.
Why similar: Metroidvania 18.9%, Comic Book 14.9%, Hack and Slash 13.2%, Side Scroller 11.9%, 2D Platformer 8.7%
Memoria is a hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania where magic is as much about memory as it is about power. You play as a powerful—but aging—sorceress who awakens in a familiar but fragmented world. Only by exploring the world around you can you spark your memories, and remember once again.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.1%, Hand-drawn 13%, Nonlinear 12.6%, 2D Platformer 10.2%, Platformer 9.3%
The Flawless: Art’s Tale is an action adventure game set in a brutal world of cats. Join our young hero, Art, and his droid sidekick for some epic hack 'n' shoot battles, an endearing cast of characters, an unforgettable coming of age story, and a gorgeous hand-drawn art style.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.2%, Hack and Slash 14.7%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Action RPG 9.8%, 2D Platformer 9.6%
You will play the role of Youmu, moving forward and unlocking new abilities, using close and long-range attacks to break through enemy obstacles, using agile skills such as climbing walls and sprinting to overcome terrain obstacles, and ultimately solving problems.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.7%, Comic Book 13.7%, Action RPG 13.1%, Hand-drawn 11.2%, 2D Platformer 10.4%
Ignite your sword and explore the dark depths and towering heights of a forgotten island that consumed itself long ago.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.8%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Hand-drawn 12.8%, Platformer 9.3%, 2D Platformer 8.3%
In a dying world dominated by machines, use the powers of nature to explore a diverse landscape and devastate your foes in this action-driven metroidvania. As humanity's last hope, the BirdKnight must learn the truth behind the mysterious Heart of the World and restore life to the land.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.1%, Hand-drawn 11.9%, Action RPG 11.7%, Nonlinear 10.8%, Hack and Slash 8.9%
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 26.5%, Nonlinear 17.9%, Hand-drawn 11.4%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Platformer 6.9%
Your sister has vanished and rumors swirl that Gaoh has been resurrected with an evil army at his command. Explore for cybernetic upgrades until you are powerful enough to defeat the diabolic Gaoh and his cybergenetic army once and for all in this futuristic, action platformer!
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.9%, Beat 'em up 18%, Nonlinear 17.3%, Hack and Slash 12%, 2D Platformer 8.9%
Cone man is back, and he brought friends. Run, jump, and drill through a massive, interconnected 2D world! Also dragons. Lots of dragons.
Why similar: Dragons 20.3% ★, Collectathon 17.6%, Nonlinear 16.5%, Side Scroller 12.8%, 2D Platformer 10.5%
In Micetopia you play as a brave mouse who must fight, jump and explore its way through a world of mystery. Overcome enemies, gain new powers, and rescue your compatriots from the clutches of their captors. Do you have what it takes for the elder to bestow upon you the title “Hero of Micetopia?”
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.6%, Hack and Slash 13.9%, Side Scroller 12.6%, 2D Platformer 9.7%, Platformer 8.1%
Don your armor and take up the spear and shield. Draco Knight is a brutally difficult action platformer with a hint of metroidvania that utilizes twin stick controls to provide an intricate and hard to master gameplay. Prepare yourself for a fast paced, action packed and exciting combat experience.
Why similar: Metroidvania 18.8%, Dragons 17.6% ★, Beat 'em up 15.5%, Hack and Slash 13.8%, 2D Platformer 8.9%
Fight, dash, swim and bite your way through 3 different dungeons. Let the inner shark out! Face many different opponents and defeat powerful bosses. Makis Adventure is an Action-Platformer with a bite!
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.8%, Side Scroller 10.4%, Hand-drawn 9.8%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, 2D Platformer 8.6%
Divinum is an action-adventure that blends stylish, expressive combat with rewarding exploration. Master devastating combos and craft unique builds to fight back mysterious invaders and uncover your island’s hidden truth.
Why similar: Metroidvania 18.7%, Hack and Slash 14%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Hand-drawn 9.7%, 2D Platformer 9%
Little Nemo and his friends return for a hand-animated metroidvania adventure! Explore magical dream worlds with Nemo, the Princess of Slumberland, the mischievious Flip, and royal guard Peony as they try to stop the Nightmare Fiends from ruling over dreams forever.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.2%, Nonlinear 16.4%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Hand-drawn 11.8%, Platformer 10.8%
The fourth installment of Swords & Bones immerses you in a new fantasy adventure, with pixel art in a side-scrolling action-platformer style. In this latest chapter, harness the power of magic to emerge victorious!
Why similar: Metroidvania 18.4%, Comic Book 13.5%, Hack and Slash 12.7%, Hand-drawn 10.4%, Action RPG 10.1%
Koatl the Defender, the Lost Tunnels is an action platform video game set in the Koatl the Defender universe, published by Codex Studio.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 21%, Metroidvania 18.2%, Hack and Slash 13.3%, Action RPG 12.7%, Side Scroller 10.2%
A 2D retro monochrome Metroidvania adorned with a vast array of melee combos, movement options, and most importantly, monsters!
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.9%, Nonlinear 16.8%, Hack and Slash 12.5%, Platformer 8.8%, Beat 'em up 8.7%
Dormiveglia is a 2D metroidvania starring Quinn, the whip-wielding hero of Spring Plaza. Join Quinn as they team up with the other heroes and allies of Elysium, and search for the four sacred Runes hidden about before they fall into the hands of Somnia!
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.6%, Nonlinear 17.7%, Side Scroller 16.4%, 2D Platformer 12%, Platformer 10.4%
Stoatman is an exciting Metroidvania adventure where you control a brave hero with a magical sword. Explore mysterious lands, discover powerful spells, and battle fantastic creatures in an enchanting fairy-tale world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, Platformer 11.8%, Fantasy 8.5%, Side Scroller 7.9%, Hand-drawn 7.1%
Vyanka's Memories is a platform-style game with metroidvania elements. Vyanka is a monster hunter who was called to her home village to protect it from a vampire. In the confrontation, she loses all her memories and powers and must remember them by defeating monsters in different biomes.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.7%, Collectathon 15.2%, Action RPG 12.2%, Side Scroller 10.4%, Platformer 8.4%
Lead Rolly in his adventure within the wonderful world of Shroomast, and explore its deep semi open-world underground. Goo Keeper is a pure metroidvania with tons of unique bosses, hand-crafted worlds and creatures, and tons of awesome abilities.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.7%, Hand-drawn 13.3%, Platformer 9.9%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, 2D Platformer 8%
A 2D platformer in the vein of Super Mario World, Megaman, and Sonic, play as Roid Chimp, a personification of our collective rage at a terrible system. Run, climb, and punch your way through a world to explore, filled with books that increase both regular stats and elemental upgrades.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.2%, Beat 'em up 17.3%, Hack and Slash 13.8%, 2D Platformer 9.4%, Action RPG 9.2%
Help Tom hack-and-slash his way though a dream from which he cannot wake up. A hand-drawn action-adventure through a dreamy world filled with fleshy monsters, insane situations and strangers that needs help.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.6%, Collectathon 17.6%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Hand-drawn 10.3%, Platformer 8.8%
"DEADDAYLIGHT" is a side-scrolling platform action-adventure game.Developed independently by a single person. It tells the dark story of a protagonist who wakes up from a nightmare about the plague during a plague after the gods abandoned the earth, and then return to the Cathedral of Holy Light.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 17.9%, Metroidvania 17.7%, Hack and Slash 12.6%, Action RPG 10.8%, Hand-drawn 9.6%
Welcome to the world of Witchfall, a magical land filled with adventure! Play as five adorable critters: Koemi, Rez, Maya, Sloberg or Envel as they embark on a perilous journey to stop the evil Professor Flitz from stealing the mysterious Emotica Shards.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.8%, Comic Book 17%, Collectathon 13.5%, Side Scroller 10.2%, 2D Platformer 9.7%
The Smoke is a 2D Metroidvania where players wield a gun to disperse the smoke that threatens to engulf the world. Explore a world filled with hidden pathways and treacherous chambers. Blast away enemies, clear toxic clouds, and unlock new abilities. Stop the darkness before it swallows everything.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.7%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Hand-drawn 11.5%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Platformer 10.4%
A short metroidvania with a focus on freedom of choice! Gain abilities to get access to other areas! Help fallen friends to summon their spirits to fight along side you! Level up! Upgrade your equipment! Then when you feel ready, go and confront the mighty Gigantimus to stop him destroying the city!
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.7%, Collectathon 17.2%, Action RPG 13.4%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Platformer 9.8%
Save the once peaceful land in Echo Wisp. Explore an underground depths overrun by evil ghostly apparitions. Slash and shoot your enemies as two heroes each with their own unique abilities in this action adventure platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.7%, Comic Book 14.9%, Nonlinear 14.2%, Hack and Slash 12.3%, 2D Platformer 8.5%
A "whimsical fantasy" action platformer game with an open-ended progression. Utilize the given abilities to you to its fullest potential, and look epic while doing it.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.2%, Hack and Slash 17.7%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Action RPG 11.8%, Platformer 9.9%
Embark on a thrilling journey to redemption in this metroidvania style action platformer. Explore a multitude of locations, battle a variety of enemies and solve small puzzles to retrieve collectibles for your trophy room. Unlock new areas by upgrading your weapons and abilities.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.3%, Hack and Slash 16.1%, Side Scroller 12.4%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Platformer 10.2%
Resort adventure of exploration, life-sim and a little action. Your guide is in-game "Brochure" filled with map and activities. Check them off as you go. Learn new skills to unlock new areas. Days at the waterpark, nights at the hotel lounge. No enemies. Just your own pace. A cozy Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.1%, Side Scroller 12.4%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Action-Adventure 10%, Hand-drawn 8.5%
Explore a mysterious island in this beautiful hand-drawn side-scrolling adventure. Befriend the characters you meet in order to learn new abilities that let you reach new areas. Story, visuals, game design and music by FreddeGredde.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.1%, Collectathon 16.8%, Hand-drawn 15.9%, Platformer 10.9%, Action-Adventure 7.5%
✓ Fairy tale metroidvania with some RPG elements ✓ Hand drawn pixelart with frame by frame animation ✓ Open world map to more than 50+ different levels ✓ Medieval fantasy with magic, quests and dragons ✓ You don't have to read a single line of text ✓ Combo combat system
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.4%, Dragons 18.1% ★, Side Scroller 11.8%, Hand-drawn 11.8%, Platformer 7.9%
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 31.7%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Nonlinear 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%
Can you find all 100 pumpkins in this interconnected world? If you do, you will be rewarded based on how many lives you had to use!
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.5%, Collectathon 16.1%, Nonlinear 13.3%, Side Scroller 12.7%, 2D Platformer 9.7%
Heavy Sword is an action adventure Platformer with some RPG elements. Imagine if you took some of the best parts of Zelda II NES, Super Mario World SNES and fused them into something new! Take Control of Pike in his quest to rid the land of horrendous monsters!
Why similar: Metroidvania 18.8%, Dragons 13.1% ★, Comic Book 12.2%, Action RPG 11.6%, 2D Platformer 10.6%
Explore, fight, and platform through a world of deadly plants as a lone potato, Tater Spud, in search of powerups and the answers behind the flora that was once safe.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.7%, Nonlinear 17.3%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Platformer 10.1%, Action-Adventure 7.9%
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 33%, Nonlinear 16%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%
Capybound is a 2D platformer with puzzle elements. You wake up as a capybara in a beautiful pixelated world. Find oranges, meet and talk to many different animals, solve puzzles, unlock skills, explore the world and it's secrets, all in a quest to find your way back home.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.4%, Collectathon 17.3%, Nonlinear 12.7%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
Tim-Tim the Gnome must journey through mysterious dungeons to find his kidnapped girlfriend while battling fierce monsters with dubious origins.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.2%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Platformer 11.6%, 2D Platformer 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 9%
Exploration-combat adventure in a foreign land drowning in misery. Resolve conflict ranging from broken plates to breaking sieges, piecing it all together to prove yourself as a Civil Servant.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.2%, Nonlinear 19%, Hack and Slash 15.7%, Collectathon 10.7%, Action RPG 8.7%
Fly and fight your way through the magically altered tree you once called home! Free your friends from the prison gems that bind them! Find all your friends to open up an escape portal and get to safety!
Why similar: Nonlinear 19.7%, Side Scroller 18.1%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Platformer 11.8%, Action-Adventure 9.3%
Dreeg is a multi-dimensional Metroidvania adventure. Shift between three parallel dimensions to explore, solve puzzles, and battle fierce enemies. Upgrade your Pulsar Suit and Forge to unlock unique abilities. Unravel the mysteries, avenge your fallen companion, and save the multiverse.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.4%, Nonlinear 15.1%, Action RPG 10.8%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Hand-drawn 9.9%
The fox princess's great adventure! A story from a little while ago. Tamamo Hime wakes up in the Ayakashi world, ``Kakuriyo.'' She makes her way home, feeling a bit uncomfortable. Explore various stages and move forward with graceful actions! Is this world a dream or...
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.2%, Nonlinear 17%, Side Scroller 16.8%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Platformer 10.5%
Chiaroscuro is a 2D adventure platformer with metroidvania elements. Explore a world that has fallen into darkness and discover the Lights to illuminate your forgotten past.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.7%, Nonlinear 16.2%, Side Scroller 9.8%, Platformer 9.7%, 2D Platformer 9.3%
Jaxx Fury returns to his hometown as the last hope against the dark wizard Nachtengel. With bravery and determination, he must save his people and fulfill his destiny. Guided by Nala, navigate the cursed town's labyrinth and defeat Nachtengel. The town's fate depends on you!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 22.4%, Metroidvania 20.2%, Hack and Slash 14.7%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Platformer 9.5%
Gal is a cave girl who had her boyfriend, Dude, abducted by aliens! Now she needs to save him, in this 2D mini metroidvania set during prehistoric times!
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.9%, Side Scroller 14%, Nonlinear 13%, Action RPG 11.5%, 2D Platformer 10.5%
Lamp Chronicle is a 2D platformer game that tells the story of a little hero who travels to save a kingdom in crisis. Defeat enemies against beautiful backgrounds and enjoy exciting battles with bosses.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22%, Hand-drawn 16.3%, Side Scroller 13.5%, Platformer 9.7%, 2D Platformer 9.4%
Beaked Buccaneer is a 2D mini metroidvania full of treasures and pirates that tells the story of a parrot who wants to become a pirate legend!
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.7%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Action RPG 12.4%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Platformer 9.9%