60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Platformer, 2D Platformer, Metroidvania.
Originally developed as a birthday gift for my nephew, Jackroid is a heartfelt indie game that blends classic action-platforming with Metroid-style exploration. After several requests and growing interest, I’ve decided to bring Jackroid to Steam. Free—as a thank you to everyone who’s supported me.
The Ramsey
The Ramsey is a 2D platformer that allows you to play as cute squirrel characters solving puzzles using various weapons. Explore maze-like islands and overcome difficult obstacles with the strongest squirrels in the universe.
Project Atno
Forge your own path through a derelict station in this fast-paced epic adventure. Navigate the labyrinthine behemoth, form alliances with survivors, and uncover the secrets behind the mystery that befell this place.
The Ramsey is a 2D platformer that allows you to play as cute squirrel characters solving puzzles using various weapons. Explore maze-like islands and overcome difficult obstacles with the strongest squirrels in the universe.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.5%, Platformer 13.1%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, 1990's 8.1%
Forge your own path through a derelict station in this fast-paced epic adventure. Navigate the labyrinthine behemoth, form alliances with survivors, and uncover the secrets behind the mystery that befell this place.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25%, Cyberpunk 16.1%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Platformer 10.8%, Robots 7.1%
Remake to 2016's Legends of the Universe - StarCore, a Metroidvania style Action-Platformer with several abilities, enemies and areas to explore.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.5%, Old School 10.1%, Platformer 8.8%, 2D Platformer 8.2%, Shooter 7.6%
In this classic platformer from 1986, take on the role Sir Randolph as he quests to free the fair maid Amelia from the evil clutches of Spegbott the Terrible. Acting upon an inter-dimensional distress signal from the galactic cruiser SS Rustbucket, don your Omnibolt Mark IV and venture forth!
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.7%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Platformer 9.7%, Retro 8.2%, Robots 8.2%
Fight for your life in this state-of-the-art 8-bit platformer!
Why similar: Metroidvania 18.5%, Platformer 11.3%, 2D Platformer 9.6%, Shooter 9.3%, 1990's 8.8%
An SNES-Inspired, platforming, sci-fi adventure. It's like playing a Saturday Morning Cartoon!
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.6%, Platformer 12.3%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, 1990's 11.4%, Action-Adventure 10.2%
Traverse a broken empire to help the people and learn the truth. Discover items and combine them in new ways to destroy obstacles or enemies as you explore both side-scrolling and top-down perspective areas. Set out on an action/adventure journey.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.4%, Platformer 12.8%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Exploration 8%
Metroidvania style action/platformer with tons of abilities, enemies and exploration.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.2%, Platformer 14.3%, 1990's 10.8%, Action-Adventure 8.3%, Old School 8%
Explore the Echoes of Nox amongst the war between 3 factions of robots. Uncover new tools and take territory as the dynamically changing rooms switch hands between the different AIs and yourself. Reveal the secrets of the past and discover why you alone were left in this station.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.1%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Platformer 11%, Post-apocalyptic 9.6%, Exploration 8.6%
Beyond Sentinel will have you play as both Justin and Erica in horizontal shooter and metroidvania stages as you battle in space and explore the many levels of the Sentinel station.
Why similar: Metroidvania 19%, Platformer 13.9%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Shooter 11.5%, 2D Platformer 11%
Explore a tiny world, find upgrades, discover hidden paths, and battle bosses in this retro-style metroidvania action platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.4%, Platformer 10%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Robots 8.7%, 2D Platformer 7.9%
A fast-paced action platformer with non-linear world progression and level design! Challenging gameplay with 3 difficulty modes, 2 playable characters and local co-op! Fight bosses in any order and experience the world change with each victory, enemies become harder, faster and smarter!
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.7%, Cyberpunk 12.6%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Platformer 12.3%, 1990's 11.9%
Where am I pyooooo??? HEBEREKEis back and so is his great and surreal adventure! A mysterious little creature Hebe fell into a mysterious world. Discover a brand new world, explore every corner, find the treasures with your new wonderful friends, and use their skills to find new places.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.5%, Platformer 15.4%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, 1990's 12%, Action 8.4%
Explore and uncover the mystery of this enormous spaceship by shooting alien creatures in this Sci-Fi Action/Adventure Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.2%, Cyberpunk 12.6%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Platformer 9.4%, Shooter 8.3%
Inspired by games like Contra and Turrican, Guts 'n Grunts is a mid-paced action game with lots of shooting, swimming, and rolling. Find power-ups. Earn upgrades. Fight for pig freedom!
Why similar: Platformer 13.4%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, 1990's 12.3%, Shooter 11.7%, Post-apocalyptic 9.7%
Far Star is a story-driven action-adventure game with Metroidvania influences. There is something fishy going on in this galaxy, but this won’t stop your intergalactic general services crew from doing their job using a varied set of skills, weapons and outfits.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27%, Platformer 12.7%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Robots 9.7%
A 2D adventure platformer game where a little man named Poppe explores different locations, finds various items and uses them along his way, fights against dangerous insects and survives in this gigantic world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.6%, 2D Platformer 12%, 1990's 11.6%, Platformer 10.5%, Old School 8.7%
Sneak away from your boring family vacation and delve into ancient ruins! Borrow equipment from dead explorers and uncover the secrets of a lost civilization as you leave your parents worried sick. Warning: The Ruby Chest may contain traces of an ancient curse (and gluten).
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.7%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, 1990's 12%, Platformer 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%
L'intrépide is a classic action/plateformer solo game with a touch of stupid humor.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.7%, Platformer 11.8%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Post-apocalyptic 8.8%
Safe Hayven is a 2D pixel platformer with a killer soundtrack that will take you on a cyberpunk journey into the future. Aya is in the city of Wrexham, 2089. The world is being dominated by the Z-54 A.I and Aya leads the "Rezistance" in fighting back against this new threat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 19.1%, Cyberpunk 17.8%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Platformer 9.9%, 1990's 9.7%
Immerse yourself in SUGAMENIA, a 2D action platformer, where you'll have to solve puzzles in an epic adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.2%, 1990's 12.5%, 2D Platformer 11%, Old School 9.8%, Platformer 8.7%
Explore a strange and hostile world in this search-action platformer starring a tiny mouse named Tofu.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.5%, Platformer 13.9%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
Explore an abandoned planet and uncover the mysteries behind the event that ended the world. Travel through a charred forest, large factory and run down cities as you collect upgrades and battle the relics that were left behind.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.6%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Platformer 13%, Post-apocalyptic 10.5%, Exploration 8.1%
Get batteries to get stronger! Enjoy your adventure now! Recover lost parts and get various skills.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.8%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Platformer 13.6%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Cyberpunk 7.8%
Garden of the Atom is a combat-focused Metroidvania where you hold nothing back. Start with every movement ability unlocked and play as 'Prodigy,' an exiled genius infiltrating a futuristic dictatorship to stop a tyrant from harnessing a cataclysmic meteor shower.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.2%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Robots 8.8%, Puzzle 8.6%
Ascender is a 2D explorative puzzle metroidvania. The game is set in the open world of GOA's districts, and the player will face many unique puzzles to solve. Warning!! This game will truly challenge your puzzle and platforming skill :D
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.7%, Conspiracy 12.1% ★, Robots 11.5%, Platformer 10.8%, 2D Platformer 10.8%
"Glory's Witness" is a platform jump shooting game that supports attribute addition. You will play the AI intelligent robot that survived the last days, guided by the "God", and embark on an adventure to "witness the glory of human civilization".
Why similar: Metroidvania 17.7%, Platformer 9.6%, 2D Platformer 9.3%, Cyberpunk 9.2%, Shooter 8.4%
You find yourself in a futuristic dystopian city. You get the idea: Dark smog. A rogue A.I. Corporate drones. Actual drones. The whole enchilada. In this fast-paced 2D platformer, you play as Arisu, a Runner tasked to deliver the ambiguous Blue Rabbit "packages" around the city.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, Cyberpunk 18%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Platformer 8.9%
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 34.6%, Platformer 11.5%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Exploration 8.5%
Venture out on a machine-packed rescue mission in a 2D platform game, action, shooting and lots of Neon!
Why similar: Metroidvania 29%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Action-Adventure 13.1%, Robots 10.4%, Action 9%
Draw your sword and jump into a dystopian metropolis in this 2D action-exploration game. Hunt down giant robots and use their parts to enhance your abilities as you try to uncover the secrets hidden beneath the neon lights.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.3%, Cyberpunk 14.5%, 2D Platformer 12%, Platformer 11.5%, Action-Adventure 9%
Paradox Soul is a chilling fight for exploration and survival; a Metroidvania pixel action-shooter hybrid!
Why similar: Metroidvania 22%, Post-apocalyptic 13.2%, Robots 11.2%, Platformer 10.4%, 2D Platformer 9.5%
Play as Captain Grisham, and uncover the secrets of Planet 4-514 in this thrilling prequel to Side Scape!
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.6%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Platformer 10.2%, Space 7.9%, Exploration 7.4%
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 32.2%, 2D Platformer 17.1%, Action-Adventure 14.3%, Exploration 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
Dive into a fortress labyrinth crawling with monsters, defending yourself with your... tongue? As a frog, it's your best bet to traverse this retro-inspired 2D metroidvania title. Collect treasures to gain permanent upgrades, discovering new areas of the massive interconnected map with them!
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.4%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Platformer 8.9%, Exploration 7.7%
Cosmic Bounty is a metroidvania style action platformer. You play as Jekt, A Bounty Hunter commissioned with hunting down a rebel General named Volgat. Explore areas to gain new abilities and increase your stats so you can defeat powerful enemies.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.2%, Platformer 13.1%, 1990's 12%, Old School 8.4%, Exploration 7.4%
Hack and slash your way through a space station overrun with aggressive alien creatures. Collect upgrade orbs to extend your abilities and conquer convoluted movement puzzles.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.6%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Platformer 12.1%, Exploration 9.8%, Action-Adventure 8.2%
The Pinnacle of Mutant Blasting Action Is Here! — Blaster Master Zero 3's hybrid of sidescrolling and top-down action is back for its 3rd chapter, and more intense than ever before!
Why similar: Metroidvania 24%, 1990's 9.8%, Platformer 9%, Action-Adventure 7.6%, Old School 7.3%
Mishaka is an ordinary mouse with extraordinary courage. Upon learning of the cheese theft, he decides to take gun into his own paws and reclaim the lost delicacies. Throughout his adventure, Mishaka will encounter dangers, traps, and a multitude of enemies — from cunning rats to giant predators.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21%, Platformer 14.2%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Shooter 11.4%, Action-Adventure 10.8%
What awaits you in the depths of this ancient tomb? Get ready to explore and discover the secrets of the dungeon of the draugr kings.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.2%, Platformer 12.1%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, 1990's 10.8%, Action-Adventure 10%
Explore all possible realities as you try and save the universe from the Darkness in this unique Procedurally Designed Mega Metroidvania Adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.2%, 2D Platformer 13%, Platformer 11.1%, 1990's 9.8%, Retro 7.6%
A precision platformer where you control a frog using dash chips to overcome traps, avoid electrified enemies, and conquer challenges in chaotic digital environments.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.5%, Platformer 12.6%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Exploration 6.7%
Journey to the center of the planet in Piroot, an open world adventure! Explore and survive as a shipwreck's lonely survivor. What secrets lie at the planet's core, and can you trust the voice leading you there?
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.4%, Platformer 11.1%, Old School 10.3%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Action-Adventure 9.9%
Explore a mysterious castle in this pixel perfect metroidvania and take on the Shadow King! Upgrades, secrets, combat, and more!
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.5%, 2D Platformer 17%, Action-Adventure 14.5%, Platformer 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 8%
Pentacore is a metroidvania with a focus on platforming and exploration. Run, shoot, climb, and blast your way through a massive world. All in order to find five keys and leave your prison of a planet.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.1%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Platformer 14.8%, 1990's 8.6%, Action 5.8%
A platform adventure game incorporating elements from immersive sims and cinematic platformers. Run, fight and hack your way through a distant space colony as you attempt to reclaim your humanity.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.8%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Platformer 12.5%, Robots 11.9%, Action-Adventure 10.5%
The classic 2D action platformer BioMenace returns with enhanced graphics and refined gameplay. Fight your way through a city ravaged by dangerous mutants, rescue hostages, find secrets and rack up points. Locate the secret lab behind this attack and prevent Dr. Mangle from taking over the world!
Why similar: 1990's 11%, 2D Platformer 11%, Platformer 10.4%, Robots 10%, Post-apocalyptic 9.5%
Enjoy this 2D metroidvania-like bullet hell platformer. Jump, dodge and traverse using your jet pack. Find weapons and abilities. Fight bosses and escape an old space station drifting through the cosmos. You are alone, with nothing but a space suit and a gun. Just keep going! Persevere and triumph!
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.2%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Platformer 13.3%, Shooter 9.4%, Action-Adventure 8.9%
Alruna; now in wide-screen! A different kind of Metroidvania, a tour-de-force of game design, with world-class temples and dungeons. Dead men yearn for Heaven, but Elysium remains out of their grasp.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.7%, Platformer 12.8%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Cyberpunk 8.9%
Take control of a sword-wielding fox and a dragon/owl duo to fight your way through the fantasy kingdom of Vanalia and stop its tyrant monarch! Havoc Fox is a combat-based action platformer featuring an unlikely partnership tasked with saving their home from its own corrupted protectors.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.4%, Platformer 14.1%, 2D Platformer 14%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Old School 8.3%
Sect-Machina is a fluid, atmospheric bug-themed metroidvania rendered in a vibrant 2D pixelated style, crafted with meticulous attention to detail in its combat, characters, environments, sound, and story.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.2%, Platformer 13.2%, 2D Platformer 13%, Cyberpunk 12.1%, Action-Adventure 10.8%
A game designed with the intend of speed running as the player you must fight monsters and robots and make your way through four stages and defeat all the bosses and make it to the end portal as quickly as possible
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.3%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Shooter 13%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Robots 10.7%
Prepare for an electrifying journey through a post-apocalyptic cyberpunk world with Nova. Unleash her extraordinary powers and confront ruthless factions to reclaim a world on the brink of chaos, and reforge the destiny of humanity. Are you ready to shape the future?
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.6%, Cyberpunk 17%, Post-apocalyptic 13.3%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Platformer 9.9%
Slimg is a Metroidvania game. Slimg left this mysterious planet to repair the crashed spaceship and embark on a magical adventure
Why similar: Metroidvania 35%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, Platformer 14.2%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
Blast your way through a world of deadly robots and monstrous machines in this explosive run-and-gun action platformer inspired by '90s classics!
Why similar: Platformer 15.9%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Old School 12.1%, Robots 11.4%, Retro 8.4%
Help Zozo find his way home in this cartoon-inspired Metroidvania platformer. Pillow-fight sentient pastries, train under an octopus master, and brave a cybernetic jungle as you explore the vibrant landscapes of Zozo's dreams.
Why similar: Platformer 16.3%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Action-Adventure 13.9%, Metroidvania 13.1%, Old School 11.3%
A cursed clan.A female hero who making everyone tremble with fear, and a journey. Join Dipod’s adventure. Is this a punishment from Gods or is it just a rebel against Gods? If you were in Dipod’s shoes, what would you do?
Why similar: Metroidvania 25%, Platformer 15.7%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Action-Adventure 13.3%, Action 9.5%
Panda Punch is a puzzle platformer game in which you have to control a red panda and save the world from evil alien robots.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 20.5%, Metroidvania 18.8%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Platformer 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
A fast-paced 2D handcrafted metroidvania with strange sci-fi environments. Something is roaming the halls, watching your every move.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.2%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Platformer 9.6%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Exploration 7.9%
JOHN FURY'S FIRST FURY is a 2d adventure game. Your adventure will bring you across the landscapes of Russia to make it to a secret communist lab where they're conducting dangerous experiments. You'll have use what you find to help you along your journey against many different enemies and bosses.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.1%, Platformer 16.3%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Shooter 13.6%, Action 9.5%
