- #1 Gnomad
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: JollyWare
Windows
Gnomad is an offbeat, hand-drawn, bouncing-ball platformer. Play as a gnome exploring a whimsical, sunken forest while engaging in fast-paced combat by spiking, ricocheting, and redirecting oddball enemies and bouncy projectiles. Chain together pogo bounces with volley attacks for unique combos.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.6%, Bullet Time 14.7% ★, Side Scroller 9.3%, Hand-drawn 8.3%, Action-Adventure 8.2%
- #2 Trophy Knight
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GameResort LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 25.7%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Platformer 10.7%, 2D Fighter 9.7%, Medieval 7.5%
- #3 Bitlands
96% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: ByteForge
Windows
Platform across strange, magical terrain while meeting even stranger friends and enemies! Discover the history behind the Bitlands, and unlock new allies and powers to traverse the dangerous worlds of the Bitlands, and restore peace to a broken kingdom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.2%, Side Scroller 16%, Platformer 12.6%, Action-Adventure 10%, Exploration 7.8%
- #4 Project: The MIR Incident
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rhineware
Windows
Escape from a wide laboratory dominated by battles between rebelling test subjects and armed scientists. Solve puzzles, get into battles, and discover secrets as you progress through this action-packed 2D-Sidescroll-Adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24%, 2D Fighter 19.8%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Platformer 8.7%, Open World 7.5%
- #5 Beholgar
94% matchMostly Positive74% of 358 reviews2022
Dev: Serkan Bakar
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Beholgar is a classically styled metroidvania action adventure. Explore caverns, ancient woods, and deadly castles; battle creatures and solve ancient mysteries at the kingdom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.7%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Dragons 13.4% ★, Platformer 10.9%, Action-Adventure 8.5%
- #6 Monad Tachyon
93% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: OMEME
Windows
Accelerate beyond the speed of sound! Monad Tachyon is the ultimate high-speed Metroidvania .
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.9%, Bullet Time 16.7% ★, Side Scroller 15.2%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Action 5.7%
- #7 Count Pumpcula
92% matchMixed69% of 13 reviews2024
Dev: Luke EdwardsPub: Panda InkCorp
Windows · Mac · Linux
One misty moonlit night, Count Dracula is attacked by an orange object from the sky. He finds himself awaking on a mysterious island with a pumpkin stuck to his head. With the new power of the pumpkin that protects Dracula from sunlight, he must find his way off the island and back to his Castle.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 27.5%, Metroidvania 24.1%, Platformer 10.9%, Hand-drawn 8.8%, Action-Adventure 8.6%
- #8 Makis Adventure
91% matchVery Positive94% of 127 reviews2023
Dev: Zoroarts
Windows
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 31.7%, Side Scroller 12.4%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Hand-drawn 8.4%
- #9 Adventurous Slime
89% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: lightUP
Windows
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 26.9%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Platformer 10.6%, Action-Adventure 7.5%, Exploration 7.2%
- #10 Sky DarkCrow
90% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: Skyfox_13
Windows
Crow has to defeat enemies and collect coins and others.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.5%, 2D Fighter 17.5%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Side Scroller 9.7%, Action-Adventure 9%
- #11 Goo Keeper
89% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2023
Dev: Oria Games Inc.
Windows
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 31.9%, Hand-drawn 11.5%, Platformer 11.3%, Side Scroller 9.5%, Action-Adventure 9.5%
- #12 Islets
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,209 reviews2022
Dev: Kyle ThompsonPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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 35.5%, Platformer 13.2%, Fantasy 7%, Cute 6.8%, Exploration 6.6%
- #13 Stoatman
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Frostum
Windows
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 38%, Platformer 13.7%, Side Scroller 9.6%, Fantasy 7.6%, Cute 6.7%
- #14 Gedda Cake
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Flannel Bear Games
Windows · Mac
Gedda Cake is a metroidvania about Dragons and Cakes. Play as 6 characters with unique skills and playstyles, swap between them on the fly, battle dangerous foes and explore the vast sugar-coated lands of Sugria. Help them reclaim their invaded world and get The Cake!
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.8%, Dragons 14.9% ★, Side Scroller 12.5%, Platformer 10.9%, Exploration 6.1%
- #15 Soulflame
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Alex Eckardt Games
Windows
Fight, explore, and uncover the secrets of a world bound by nature and spirit — all to save the one person you have left.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 33.3%, Metroidvania 24.4%, Platformer 14.7%, Exploration 8.3%, Action 6.3%
- #16 Misspell
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bones Keeper Studio
Windows
Misspell is a 2D atmospheric Metroidvania about magic and mysteries of the past. Uncover the secrets of an island risen from the ashes of a catastrophe and master a magical living vine that changes the way you fight and explore. Every step tells a story — every enemy echoes the mistakes of the past.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.3%, Hand-drawn 12.8%, Platformer 12.6%, Action-Adventure 6.5%, Exploration 6.3%
- #17 Florarium
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Melting Caramel
Windows
Florarium is a Metroidvania game focused on exploration and battle. Explore the mysterious world full of unexpected secrets. Battle fierce enemies with your bow. Choose your own path to your goddess in the vast, interconnected world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.6%, Hand-drawn 13.7%, Platformer 13.4%, Exploration 9.3%, Story Rich 5.8%
- #18 Eden's Guardian
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Voragine Game Studio
Windows
Where shadow falls, it begins. Dive into Eden's Guardian, a challenging metroidvania experience with handmade pixel art set in a world with medieval and fantasy aesthetics devastated by conflict where the history of Gods and humans intertwine.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.3%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Platformer 10.2%, Hand-drawn 7%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%
- #19 Tartapolis
84% matchPositive83% of 18 reviews2021
Dev: Fusion Studios
Windows
Explore a huge metropolis full of dark corners, aware technology and shady characters. Fight your way through, as you evolve your fighting skills, acquire and upgrade weapons, tune up bots and complete side quests as you discover the true face of the city!
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.5%, 2D Fighter 21%, Side Scroller 15%, Hand-drawn 9%, Platformer 9%
- #20 Lost Tribe
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Firestone Games
Windows
Use a Spear Guardian to rescue your missing tribe members! A mysterious enemy has turned the once peaceful island into chaos. With help from your Companion and your Tribe’s wisdom, you must uncover secrets, gain new abilities, and restore peace to the island.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.4%, Platformer 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Side Scroller 9%, Open World 8.6%
- #21 Overplasma
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Twisted 4M
Windows
Overplasma is a combat, platforming and exploration game in alien worlds where you must face challenging enemies and obstacles as a space explorer who was in the wrong place at the wrong time!
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.8%, 2D Fighter 27.7%, Platformer 10.6%, Hand-drawn 9.5%, Exploration 7%
- #22 Orcen Axe
81% matchPositive85% of 20 reviews2022
Dev: origamihero games
Windows
Necromancy, wizards, dragons and a lost love? Better grab that magical axe of yours and get your life back on track!
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.3%, Dragons 15% ★, Platformer 12.6%, Dark Humor 10.8%, Action 7.4%
- #23 Freakland
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: kunst Games
Windows
An exciting and fun platform game. play with a fancy computer head full of dangling wires. I know, it may sound weird, but hey, you're in Freakland bro!
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.6%, 2D Fighter 20.8%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Platformer 10%, Hand-drawn 8.1%
- #24 Transiruby
80% matchVery Positive92% of 290 reviews2021
Dev: SKIPMOREPub: Flyhigh Works
Windows
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 39.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Side Scroller 10.9%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Platformer 8.9%
- #25 9 Years of Shadows
79% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,097 reviews2023
Dev: Halberd StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 32.3%, Side Scroller 18.7%, Platformer 12.6%, Action-Adventure 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
- #26 Akita: King Pig Thinks Pink
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Karuma Games
Windows
Akita: King Pig Thinks Pink is a 2D adventure-platformer metroidvania with hand-drawn animations, for 1-2 player local co-op.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.2%, Hand-drawn 12.5%, Side Scroller 11.3%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Platformer 8%
- #27 Keena The Voidslayer
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Crowning Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A 2-D action adventure platformer where you can absorb and manipulate things with your friend Moku. You can use different abilities to explore and interact with the world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.2%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Platformer 12%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, Exploration 8.2%
- #28 小拉2星际战士
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Amii Game
Windows
Xiao La: Fantasy Dream is a lovely freehand wind Galaxy Castlevania game with a high degree of freedom, in this game, you can use a variety of strange game methods to complete the game! Come on, join the game!
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.9%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Hand-drawn 17%, Action-Adventure 14.6%, Action 11.1%
- #29 Micetopia
77% matchMixed41% of 27 reviews2022
Dev: Ninja Rabbit StudiosPub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Windows
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 26.5%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Platformer 9.8%, Action-Adventure 7.4%, Exploration 7.2%
- #30 Slumbering Feline
75% matchMostly Positive72% of 46 reviews2025
Dev: The Flavare
Windows · Linux
Slumbering Feline is a single-player, one-shot game featuring a feline-themed story. Step into the shoes of Momo, who finds herself lost in a strange dream and trying to escape from her slumber. Can Momo find her way out of this dreamscape?
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.4%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Platformer 11.5%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%
- #31 8Doors: Arum's Afterlife Adventure
76% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,561 reviews2021
Dev: Rootless StudioPub: NEOWIZ
Windows
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 44.5%, Platformer 12.6%, Side Scroller 10.9%, Hand-drawn 8.2%, Action 7.1%
- #32 Witchcrafty
76% matchMixed57% of 79 reviews2022
Dev: PigeonDev
Windows
Witchcrafty is a metroidvania platformer with magical action gameplay, exploration of a weird world, and adorable pixel art graphics. Help the little witch solve the mystery of strange events in the Kingdom, and defeat enemies with fire, lightning, and ice magic.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.6%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Platformer 10.4%, Arcade 7.9%, Action-Adventure 7.7%
- #33 Youra The Game
74% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Julio CarmonaPub: 64 Mahanda Studios
Windows
"Youra" unfolds as a captivating tale of destiny, elemental powers, and the eternal struggle between light and darkness. When Youra and Ichika discover a mysterious key, their lives take an unexpected turn as dark forces descend upon them.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 24.6%, Metroidvania 23.2%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Hand-drawn 9.9%, Action-Adventure 7.8%
- #34 Nightmare Boy
77% matchMixed61% of 41 reviews2017
Dev: The Vanir ProjectPub: BadLand Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Nightmare Boy is a metroidvania, action/adventure 2D game where you'll meet weird and unique friends and foes. But tread carefully: Quirky characters and their reactions can have game-changing consequences. Be prepared to collect rare items, vanquish enemies, and eventually face your deepest fears.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.6%, Side Scroller 17.3%, Platformer 11%, Hand-drawn 9.9%, Exploration 7.8%
- #35 Tim-Tim 2: "The Almighty Gnome"
75% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2022
Dev: SpoonweaverPub: Spoonweaver Studios
Windows
Tim-Tim the Gnome must journey through mysterious dungeons to find his kidnapped girlfriend while battling fierce monsters with dubious origins.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.3%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Platformer 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Action-Adventure 8.3%
- #36 Peaky Circus
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Xod Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Peaky Circus is a hand-drawn adventure about a mime exploring a broken world of clowns. Discover strange lands, battle quirky monsters, learn new skills, and befriend unusual characters in a charming, melancholic journey.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.6%, Side Scroller 15.8%, Platformer 11.7%, Action-Adventure 7.6%, Exploration 7%
- #37 The Smoke
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vino VenitasPub: Eternally Forward Games
Windows
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 28.3%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Platformer 12.3%, Hand-drawn 10.3%, Action-Adventure 9.3%
- #38 Constance
70% matchVery Positive83% of 2,256 reviews2025
Dev: Blue Backpack
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Constance is a 2D hand-drawn action adventure featuring a paintbrush-wielding artist, striving to escape from a colorful but decaying inner-world, created by her declining mental health.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.3%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Hand-drawn 12.2%, Platformer 10.7%, Action-Adventure 8%
- #39 Honor Mice
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Torerit Studios
Windows
Dash, slash, and shoot through handcrafted levels across vibrant worlds in a fast-paced action platformer! Stop the forces of evil from stealing your mysterious lunch and uncover the destiny that awaits you!
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.5%, Side Scroller 22.9%, Platformer 10.8%, Hand-drawn 7.5%, Action-Adventure 7%
- #40 Barbarian Saga: The Beastmaster
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dormidin StudioPub: Selecta Play
Windows
A classic hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania action game, it's time for revenge! Use your Beastmaster skills to unleash your inner beast, fight with your heart-devouring sword and end the threat to Arborea, you decide the ending.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31%, Hand-drawn 11.8%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Platformer 10.7%, 2D Fighter 9.1%
- #41 Wizcave
73% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Nyonx Games
Windows · Mac
Take on the role of a magician and explore the mystery of underground caves. Fight monsters and try to recover the artifact from these caves, use your staff to summon spells. The road will not be restless, you will encounter many obstacles and enemies during your journey.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 32.9%, Metroidvania 19.3%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Platformer 9.8%
- #42 Well Dweller
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Kyle Thompson
Windows
Well Dweller is a dark fairy-tale metroidvania, full of charming characters living in a wretched kingdom. Play as Glimmer - a tiny bird armed with a matchstick - who must burn the wicked queen to save his family.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.4%, Hand-drawn 13%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Platformer 9.5%
- #43 ITORAH
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 886 reviews2022
Dev: Grimbart TalesPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 55%
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 28.7%, Hand-drawn 12.9%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Platformer 11.3%, Action-Adventure 7.9%
- #44 Restless Lands
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Crackin'
Windows
A Norse mythology Metroidvania where an orphan sets out on a journey through interconnected realms. Master tactical combat, discover ancient powers, and unveil the secrets of a dying world in this hand-crafted pixel art adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.9%, Side Scroller 15.7%, Platformer 12.1%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 8%
- #45 Catventure
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pity Games Studio
Windows
Pixel art metroidvania platformer about the adventures of a white kitten. Jumps, coins, keys, funny opponents, secret doors - all that. There is even dialogue and a plot.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Platformer 9.5%, Arcade 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
- #46 Insect Adventure
71% matchPositive84% of 25 reviews2021
Dev: MAYO-FORCE LLC
Windows
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.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.4%, Dragons 18.1% ★, Side Scroller 11.8%, Hand-drawn 11.8%, Platformer 7.9%
- #47 Super Paul World
69% matchPositive86% of 21 reviews2023
Dev: Palez
Windows · Linux
Experience a great adventure in "Super Paul World" where you defeat many enemies while trying to retrieve the Cookie Nexus Core for Baker Tim. Earn experience points (EXP) to acquire various cosmetic items.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 37.1%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Platformer 13.4%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Action 8.3%
- #48 MYCO
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LilyPadDev
Windows · Mac · Linux
Embark on a quest to the corrupted hill to save your long-lost brother.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 33.6%, Metroidvania 23.1%, Action-Adventure 10%, Hand-drawn 9.8%, Action 8%
- #49 Kingless Dungeon
67% matchPositive93% of 27 reviews2025
Dev: G3 Studio
Windows
《Kingless Dungeon》 is a 2D hack and slash platformer where you control the Shadow Prince, a warrior with no memory. Fight undead enemies, discover your skills, and explore this deep dungeons filled with traps and secrets. Can you reclaim your memories and escape?
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.4%, Side Scroller 20.2%, Platformer 14.4%, Action-Adventure 12%, Action 8.9%
- #50 Karina Katana
69% matchPositive83% of 24 reviews2023
Dev: JOZU GAMES
Windows
A "Sidescroller" Adventure with Fight Mechanics and Leveling System for your skills and items.
Why similar: 2D Fighter 29.7%, Dragons 25.1% ★, Side Scroller 22.1%, Hand-drawn 9.6%, Action 5.1%
- #51 Slime's Journey
70% matchPositive100% of 31 reviews2021
Dev: lightUP
Windows
A mini metroidvania with retro style graphics about a Slime who have his parents took by an Evil Shaman, and now fight against lots of magical creatures to get them back!
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.9%, Dragons 17.6% ★, Side Scroller 16.1%, Platformer 10.9%, Action-Adventure 8.5%
- #52 Our Dreadling
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Panopticorp
Windows
Step into the world of our little pink dreadling on its mission to uncover the enigmatic Monono. Our Dreadling is a minimalist platformer with Metroidvania-inspired exploration, delivering a unique blend of humor, storytelling, and surreal environments.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.9%, Dark Humor 14.9%, Platformer 11.6%, Hand-drawn 8.9%, Action-Adventure 8.8%
- #53 The Elderseed
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Talebound Games
Windows
Embark on an epic action adventure by unraveling the mystery of the Elder Seed and save the world from falling into chaos. Journey with Milo through colorful handcrafted lands, forests, caves and dungeons. Forge new weapons and encounter strange creatures who will help you throughout your journey.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.6%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Platformer 13.8%, Action-Adventure 11%, Exploration 8%
- #54 Reso-Seeker
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ralta Studios
Windows · Mac
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 37.6%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Exploration 8.6%, Hand-drawn 7.7%
- #55 Deer Crusade
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Black Coffee Studio
Windows
Recover scattered gem shards in this puzzle-filled, exploration-driven Metroidvania to restore balance and return home.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.1%, Side Scroller 15.8%, Hand-drawn 12.3%, Action-Adventure 8.3%, Exploration 7%
- #56 Shieldbound
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Bangers
Windows
Shieldbound is a metroidvania action-platformer. Explore a realm that revolves around a mysterious tower with many platforming challenges. Fight powerful enemies in 2D souls-like combat... all of that, using the unique abilities of a spirit-powered shield!
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.8%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Hand-drawn 12.3%, Platformer 11.3%, Action-Adventure 6.6%
- #57 Tom´s Adventure
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nagus Games
Windows
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 29.3%, Platformer 10.9%, Hand-drawn 9.6%, Exploration 8.3%, Arcade 7.8%
- #58 Akatori
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Contrast Games
Windows
Akatori is an epic metroidvania where you wield your staff to fight, jump, and explore diverse realms across different eras. Explore worlds spanning different eras, battle formidable enemies, and help Mako stop the Amber Storms that poison all living things.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.2%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Platformer 10.4%, Hand-drawn 9%, Exploration 7.8%