- #1 Axel Quest
97% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: PowerSlash Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 27.8%, Hack and Slash 17.7%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Action RPG 9.5%, Platformer 9.2%
- #2 Faction Reticent
96% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Alpherisk
Windows
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 34.1%, Hack and Slash 18.8%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Action RPG 9.7%, Platformer 9.3%
- #3 Filiy Eclipse
96% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Muramasa Fudo
Windows
Filiy Eclipse is an exploration action RPG that explores a mysterious world.Explore the surface, underground and sky of the star to discover what happened aboard it.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.3%, Action RPG 13%, 2D Platformer 12%, RPG 10%, Hack and Slash 8%
- #4 Fallen Prince
95% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2023
Dev: Eridanus Games
Windows
Fallen Prince is an atmospheric combat-focused metroidvania with retro elements. Explore a bleak undead zone, hone your skills and rid the kingdom from your brother's vile sorcery.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.1%, Hack and Slash 19.4%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Action RPG 10%, Platformer 9.6%
- #5 Magnavale: Eternal Soul
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Barrier Studio
Windows · Linux
Eternal Soul is a gothic Metroidvania where you steal the souls of your enemies. Explore the castle, find powerful items & abilities, fight against demonic creatures, and learn the truth of your power.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Action RPG 9.4%, Gothic 8.5% ★, Exploration 8.2%
- #6 Sinweaver
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jitterbug Games
Windows · Linux
Sinweaver is a 2D Metroidvania Lite that has you cutting your way through fallen angels and cultists alike as you fight your way through hell to escape a grim afterlife. Explore levels and an interactive overworld map to uncover the worlds secrets and why heavens mightiest have fallen to darkness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.5%, Hack and Slash 17.5%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Platformer 13.3%, Exploration 9.9%
- #7 A Knight of Lothen
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Angelos KyprianosPub: Spiral Lane Productions
Windows
A dark fantasy metroidvania fueled by heavy metal. Fight, explore, and carve your path through the ruined kingdom of Lothen.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33%, Hack and Slash 20.6%, Action RPG 11.3%, Platformer 10.4%, RPG 8.7%
- #8 Poor Lucas and the Evil Duke
92% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Stephen Ciuca
Windows
Poor Lucas and the Evil Duke is a Metroidvania with action and RPG elements. Jump, slide, wall jump, swim, and battle your way through the Dukedom. Other mechanics include pushing boxes, pulling levers, and swinging on ropes.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.3%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Platformer 12.1%, RPG 11%, Action RPG 7.9%
- #9 Ganymede
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Clydeware LLC
Windows
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 35.4%, Hack and Slash 20.5%, 2D Platformer 14%, Exploration 12.4%, Platformer 10.1%
- #10 Shattered Divinities
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: StellarSoul
Windows
In Shattered Divinities, embark on an adventure that pits you directly against divinity itself! An ancient War of Gods shattered the world, and their broken power has become the Calamities that consume all life. How will you survive in this land? And how will you uncover the secrets behind the War?
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.6%, Platformer 13.3%, Action RPG 9.6%, RPG 8.8%, Exploration 6.8%
- #11 Torii: Beyond The Gates
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Oh Baby Games
Windows · Mac
The spirit realm has broken. Your brother has gone missing. Forge the path you were destined for. Explore the gates and find out why there has been broken links inside the spirit realm. Battle, discover and find the secrets, and make new connections in a beautiful hand-drawn 2D style.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Platformer 11.6%, Action RPG 11.2%, RPG 10.5%
- #12 Dusted Dusk
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: D.X.
Windows
Embark on a journey into a dark, fantasy world, wielding a host of weapons, sub-weapons, skills, and spells, to battle demonic entities in this immersive, true-to-form, Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.7%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Action RPG 11.7%, Exploration 11.1%, Platformer 8.3%
- #13 Aldebaran Legend
89% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Solitude Games
Windows
In a village located to the south, there is one of the twelve guardians, the warrior of Leo, known for his determination in combat and number of victories. Our hero will be responsible for finding the mystical artifacts, to prevent the kingdom from being bathed in blood and darkness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.6%, RPG 15.6%, Action RPG 14.3%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Exploration 10.3%
- #14 Castlevania: Belmont's Curse
88% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Crimson Curse —Will Your Fate Bloom in Despair or Salvation Set 23 years after Castlevania Dracula's Curse - follow a young Belmont's journey in an all new 2D Action-Exploration title from KONAMI, Evil Empire and Motion Twin.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.1%, Action RPG 13.5%, RPG 9.8%, 2D Platformer 9.2%, Platformer 9%
- #15 Undying Hare
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 妖妖酒
Windows
Start your epic adventure in 《Undying Hare》! Explore the vast and deep Moon Caverns, collect treasures scattered all over the place, gather like-minded allies, defeat powerful enemies in the shadow of swords, and save the dying [Moonup Sect]!
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.6%, Hack and Slash 17.9%, 2D Platformer 11%, Exploration 8.7%, Action RPG 8.2%
- #16 Tower of Pandemonium
86% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Freddy Guerra
Windows
Tower of Pandemonium is a top-down RPG and 2D platformer where your choices determine your fate, featuring 6 guilds, 6 classes, action, puzzles, mystery and memorable characters.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.5%, 2D Platformer 15%, RPG 12.4%, Action RPG 12.1%, Platformer 11.6%
- #17 The Journey of Clinbo
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mechanical Heart
Windows
Ember Journey of Clinbo This is a fantasy, pixel-art Metroidvania-style game. You are Clinbo, the only "transgressor" robot to possess a soul in a limbo between life and death—a realm where countless souls are judged by a single standard: "Harmony."
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.8%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Exploration 12.1%, Action RPG 11.4%, Platformer 10.9%
- #18 OTHERSIDE: Untamed Words
85% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: OthersideCraft
Windows
OTHERSIDE is a 2D, hand-drawn Metroidvania adventure featuring 'Mao' - a cat warrior awakened from slumber. Wield a sword and brush to explore a beast kingdom, encounter tribes, and uncover secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.1%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Platformer 10.8%, Exploration 10.5%, Action RPG 10.3%
- #19 Alpha Sorcerer
84% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2023
Dev: Corey Hardman
Windows
An elite sorcerer king with forgotten magical powers mysteriously reappears in a bloody quest for revenge in the supreme action platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.7%, Hack and Slash 19.8%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Action RPG 10.9%, Platformer 10.2%
- #20 A Song in Elyel Nalore
84% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Sunflower Games
Windows
"A Song in Elyel Nalore" is a 2D Metroidvania adventure set in a world of swords and magic. Accept a dangerous guild mission that leads you into a deadly journey. Explore vast landscapes, uncover hidden secrets, and face tough challenges in this dark fantasy action RPG.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.3%, Action RPG 14.6%, 2D Platformer 9.2%, Platformer 8.8%, Exploration 7.2%
- #21 Endless Darkness
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GameLab
Windows · Mac · Linux
Evil has taken over the world but it created you in the process, now you are the only hope left.. Jump into the darkness and become a true hero!
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.7%, Hack and Slash 15.4%, RPG 14%, Action RPG 13.1%, 2D Platformer 11.1%
- #22 AWAKEN - Astral Blade
82% matchVery Positive83% of 1,162 reviews2024
Dev: Dark Pigeon GamesPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Weave your own story in this dark fairy tale. In the mysterious ancient ruins, you will adventure with Tania to reveal her origins and fate. Is there any chance of survival in the darkest and desperate place?
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.1%, Hack and Slash 15.3%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Action RPG 9.4%, Platformer 8.6%
- #23 Alice Into the Panopticon
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Lunarians
Windows
Guide Alice, a young girl lost in an unfamiliar and dangerous world, in her quest to return home. In this 2D action-adventure metroidvania game you will meet peculiar characters, traverse a multitude of sceneries, and fight powerful beings known as Egregores to unravel the truth.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.5%, Platformer 12.7%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Exploration 9.7%, Gothic 7.3% ★
- #24 The Flawless: Art's Tale
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bare Knuckle Development
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 30.6%, Hack and Slash 18.8%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Action RPG 9.7%, Platformer 9.4%
- #25 Arya's Blade
81% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: WorldMatrixGames
Windows
A physics based, fast paced Hack and Slash game set in a world where the lines between past, present and future have blurred
Why similar: Metroidvania 19.7%, Hack and Slash 14.1%, RPG 13.6%, Action RPG 12.8%, 2D Platformer 10.2%
- #26 Moonlight Knight
80% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: MyDreamForever
Windows
Moonlight Knight is an action-slasher with RPG elements. Use sword, bow, magic and hook to fight your enemies. Loot gold, upgrade character stats, find unique items and unlock ultimate abilities to make it to the very end!
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.9%, Hack and Slash 23.1%, Exploration 10.5%, Action RPG 9.9%, RPG 7.9%
- #27 AOI
79% matchMostly Positive72% of 43 reviews2022
Dev: Pura Studio
Windows
This is a 2d platform adventure exploration game that combines platform jumping and straightforward fighting. Players will gradually find the lost memory and uncover the truth of this fantastic world with AOI.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.2%, Platformer 12.7%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, RPG 10.2%, Action RPG 9.7%
- #28 Blood of Yamin
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Quintillion Games
Windows
Blood of Yamin is a stylish metroidvania RPG where you can forge your own playstyle. Powered by the essence of a dead god, explore a gorgeous 2D world on the cusp of the industrial revolution, conquer powerful foes, and confront the unknown horrors lurking beneath the surface.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Action RPG 11%, Platformer 9.6%, Hack and Slash 9.2%
- #29 Blessing Part I
77% matchPositive93% of 40 reviews2025
Dev: 故障幽灵
Windows
Blessing Part I is a 2D pixel style horizontal board action adventure game. Players will take on the role of a swordsman 'Luo' who lost everything in the past and embarks on revenge alone. With only a large sword and flesh and blood, they will fight against the twisted creatures in the darkness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.3%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Action RPG 13.5%, RPG 12.7%, Action 4.8%
- #30 BOGs: Earth vs Sea
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hammerhead Shark
Windows
Battle of Gods: Earth vs Sea is a 2D platform game inspired by Vietnamese myth. Destroying monsters, tracing treasures, overcoming challenges... to marry a beautiful princess.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.9%, 2D Platformer 14%, Hack and Slash 12.7%, Platformer 11.3%, RPG 8.7%
- #31 Elowyn and the Stolen Souls
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dream Stories
Windows · Mac · Linux
Enter the magic world of Elowyn! Evolve with her and discover all the secrets to magic in this metroidvania with incredible characters and scenary. Learn powerful spells, create potions, unravel many riddles and live the entire fantasy!
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.6%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Action RPG 13%, Platformer 12%, Exploration 11.2%
- #32 HunterX: code name T
77% matchVery Positive88% of 147 reviews2023
Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
Windows
HunterX: code name T is an action adventure with fast and stylish combat. Perfect your own fighting style using various weapon actions and magic, and explore an ever-greater world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.1%, Hack and Slash 16.2%, Action RPG 12.4%, Platformer 10.6%, RPG 10.3%
- #33 The Last Tree
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: zzmingo
Windows · Mac
A 2D pixel-like Metrovania game, exploring the game world with a unique atmosphere. In a mysterious and huge tree world, as time goes by, trees and plants have withered, the ecology has become worse, life has become scarce, and who will save the world that is about to break.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.5%, RPG 14.8%, Platformer 11.1%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Action 6.9%
- #34 PROFANA
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pyromaniky
Windows
Hack’n’Slash your way to victory in this over-the-top action metroidvania. You are an angel tasked with one mission: infiltrate Hell, find the Devil and bring him to justice. Explore different hellscapes, find amazing new weapons and sanctify all demons with SSSadistic combos in Profana!
Why similar: Metroidvania 30%, Hack and Slash 19.2%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Platformer 9.1%, Exploration 8.7%
- #35 Dreadstone - The Immortal Prisoner
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tortuga Software
Windows
Dreadstone – The Immortal Prisoner is an upcoming indie 2D Metroidvania platformer. Especially important to us are the game elements “looting” and “leveling“. The goal is to create a combination of our favorite games.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.6%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Action RPG 12.9%, RPG 12%, Platformer 7.6%
- #36 Trophy Knight
74% 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 31.3%, Hack and Slash 20%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Platformer 11.2%, Exploration 8.6%
- #37 Slayer Of Sin
75% match3 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: TwixTrix
Windows
Slayer Of Sin is a 2D action platformer with simple hack-and-slash mechanics, incorporating arcade-like combat and art. Slayer Of Sin follows an unnamed hero's quest to save the human realm from the seven distinct demons, The Seven Deadly Sins.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.8%, 2D Platformer 16.5%, Hack and Slash 14.7%, Action RPG 10.2%, Demons 8.7%
- #38 Primal League
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MoodyChimera
Windows
The Primal League is platformer metrodvania with multiple playable characters, a vast world and intricate crafting system
Why similar: Metroidvania 26%, RPG 18.3%, Action RPG 13.8%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Platformer 13.3%
- #39 Castlevania Dominus Collection
71% matchVery Positive95% of 2,570 reviews2024
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Three incredible action adventure games from the Castlevania series have finally returned, for the first time! But wait, there's more! Haunted Castle Revisited, a redesigned version of the very first Castlevania arcade game, makes its debut!
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.5%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Action RPG 12.2%, Exploration 8.5%, RPG 7.9%
- #40 Breaking Gates
74% matchMostly Positive77% of 110 reviews2020
Dev: Ylun GamesPub: Nuntius Games
Windows
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: Metroidvania 25%, Hack and Slash 20.8%, Action RPG 11.7%, Exploration 8.3%, 2D Platformer 8.2%
- #41 Praise To The Moon
71% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: PolarCatStudio
Windows
PRAISE TO THE MOON- It is a Metroidvania, based on Momodora, Castlevania, and Souls-like games, with ARPG systems
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.9%, RPG 13.2%, Action RPG 12%, Platformer 11.4%, 2D Platformer 10%
- #42 Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores
70% matchVery Positive96% of 241 reviews2025
Dev: BASTI GAMES
Windows
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 44.5%, Exploration 11.9%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Platformer 10.6%, RPG 7.4%
- #43 Earthblade
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Extremely OK Games, Ltd.
Windows
You are Névoa, an enigmatic child of Fate returning at long last to Earth, in this explor-action platformer from the creators of Celeste. Earthblade's lush pixel art world offers seamless exploration, challenging combat, and countless mysteries to pick apart.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.7%, 2D Platformer 15%, Action RPG 11.6%, Platformer 11.5%, Exploration 11.5%
- #44 Song of Decay
70% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Team Bard
Windows · Mac
Journey as Orpheus in this 2D top-down RPG: play your lyre, battle dark forces, and strive to reunite with Eurydice.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.2%, Hack and Slash 22%, Exploration 11.4%, Gothic 8.8% ★, RPG 7.3%
- #45 Feudal Alloy
73% matchMostly Positive71% of 952 reviews2019
Dev: Attu Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Feudal Alloy is an epic action adventure with fish-controlled medieval robots! Explore an unusual medieval world with a fish-controlled robot, Attu. Improve your combat techniques and skills by smashing many kinds of mechanical creatures in a beautiful hand-drawn world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.6%, RPG 12.4%, Action RPG 10.4%, Platformer 8.6%, Action 5.8%
- #46 Dust: An Elysian Tail
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 18,936 reviews2013
Dev: Humble Hearts LLCPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.7%, Platformer 15.2%, Hack and Slash 11.6%, RPG 9.5%, Action 5.5%
- #47 Being and Becoming
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: IchthysPub: CRITICAL REFLEX
Windows
Being & Becoming is an atmospheric metroidvania, set in a dying kingdom held together only by the collective dream of thousands of would-be martyrs. Fate itself is against you as The Word’s prophecy unfolds. Rewrite your place within The Word or become a scripted part of this horrible revelation.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.2%, Hack and Slash 15.8%, Action RPG 10.4%, Platformer 10.2%, RPG 8.3%
- #48 Shadows Labyrinth
69% match5 user reviews20% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Kratos Games
Windows
Shadows Labyrinth – is a gloomy metroidvania with RPG mechanics. Chop, conjure and survive in a perpetual darkness filled with monsters, traps and betrayal.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.1%, Platformer 12.6%, RPG 11.5%, Exploration 8.5%, Action RPG 7.5%
- #49 Bread Adventure
68% matchPositive100% of 21 reviews2025
Dev: Wheafun Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Experience a adventure in a seamless world of food, where you play as a brave bread. Freely explore interconnected regions, uncover hidden secrets, collect items to enhance your abilities, tackle challenging stages, and defeat formidable foes.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.6%, 2D Platformer 17.5%, Platformer 14.1%, RPG 10.1%, Action 3.9%
- #50 LarsGadiel
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Diabolical Mind
Windows
LarsGadiel is the prequel to Xenon Valkyrie, a game originally created for Nintendo's 8-bit console that was never released (at least for now), but is now coming to Steam. It's a classic Metroidvania, featuring the original maps and design from that era.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.9%, Hack and Slash 16.8%, Action RPG 10.5%, 2D Platformer 10.2%, Platformer 10%
- #51 NECROTOPIA
70% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2022
Dev: day-to-day management
Windows
NECROTOPIA is an exploratory action game, in which a monster, who woke up on a stormy night by lightning, picks up junks as weapons and searches for who he/she is. Use various types of weapons to defeat enemies and explore the fascinating world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.9%, 2D Platformer 17%, Platformer 13.2%, Gothic 10.3% ★, Action 5.6%
- #52 Jrago The Demon Hunter
68% matchPositive85% of 27 reviews2023
Dev: Jrago Studios
Windows
Jrago The Demon Hunter is an indie METROIDVANIA style 2D Platforming Action-Adventure Role Playing Game. The world is overcome in darkness, and you are a hunter named Jrago on a quest to slay the demons and bring back the light!
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.3%, Hack and Slash 15.2%, Action RPG 10.1%, 2D Platformer 9.5%, Platformer 6.6%
- #53 Orcen Axe
69% 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 38.9%, RPG 12.9%, Platformer 12.3%, Hack and Slash 9.7%, Action 7.3%
- #54 Roots of Cinder
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DigitalZeon
Windows
The doors of hell have been opened, and now demons walk the earth. Embark on an action-packed and mysterious adventure where you will have to confront the most dangerous enemies and solve the most intricate puzzles. All with the help of an extensive arsenal of weapons and summonings.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.3%, Hack and Slash 22.3%, Action RPG 13.7%, Exploration 9.3%, RPG 9.1%
- #55 Harvester of the dead
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TOMAGameStudio
Windows
Uncover the dark story of the 'Harvester of the Dead' in this pixel art Metroidvania. Battle infernal bosses, explore mysterious worlds, gain experience, and unlock powerful spells as you fight to close the gates of hell!
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.1%, Hack and Slash 17.9%, Action RPG 12%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Platformer 10.3%
- #56 Chibits
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PhatRobit
Windows · Mac
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 47.4%, 2D Platformer 17.3%, Platformer 12.4%, Exploration 11.7%, Action 4.9%
- #57 SwooshCat
65% matchVery Positive87% of 69 reviews2025
Dev: PixelForestStudio
Windows
SwooshCat is a vibrant precision-platformer adventure. Leap, dash, slash, stab, roll, and ricochet your way through a charming pixel world as you help a brave little cat 🐾 explore and battle!
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.7%, Hack and Slash 19.8%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Action RPG 12.7%, Exploration 9%
- #58 Charlie from the swamp
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Arinima Games
Windows
"Charlie from the swamp" is a metroidvania game about little frog in a big world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.6%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Action RPG 13.4%, Platformer 11.5%, RPG 9.5%
- #59 Kalinur
66% matchVery Positive96% of 492 reviews2022
Dev: Pixel vs Pixel
Windows
Defeat the mage Kalinur and bring peace back to the kingdom in this mini metroidvania with a lot of action.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.7%, 2D Platformer 13%, Platformer 12.3%, Exploration 10.5%, Demons 6.3%