- #1 Planet Chyton
97% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Peter Lin Jr.
Windows
Crash-landed on a fungus infested planet, Cubit the robot must find its path through fighting alien creatures and navigating through an increasing hostile world with a platform creation gun in sci fi inspired dark but cute Metroidvania platforming game.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28%, Metroidvania 25.2%, Platformer 13.3%, Shooter 10%, 2D Platformer 7.6%
- #2 Jhon Digwood Concrete Edition
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: mrlepel
Windows
Jhon Digwood is a game about consequences. Play multiple rounds completing tasks to obtain a high score, from finding treasure to killing brethren. Each completed mission records your movements and creates a clone replaying them. More clones are added until you can't manage without getting shot.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36%, 2D Platformer 18.6%, Platformer 14.8%, Shooter 12.7%, Action 5.7%
- #3 JOHN FURY'S FIRST FURY
96% match4 user reviews0% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Wyatt Everett
Windows
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 24.3%, Platformer 17.4%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Shooter 14.9%, Action 10.3%
- #4 Overbowed
95% matchVery Positive91% of 90 reviews2024
Dev: Klardonics Digital, Ltd
Windows
Explore a kingdom overrun by evil magic as you fight foes with your own magical bow in this retro inspired action-adventure platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.7%, 2D Platformer 14%, Platformer 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Retro 7.4%
- #5 Slayer Of Sin
94% 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 29.3%, Demons 20.9%, 2D Platformer 17.7%, Dark 11.3%, Platformer 10.5%
- #6 Wattson the Bulb
94% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: DegDeGames
Windows
A metroidvania platformer set in a bizarre world. Master unique abilities and combine them in creative ways to overcome challenges over a hundred hand crafted levels. Speed through to find the fastest route or explore at your own pace to unlock everything — a tough but rewarding adventure awaits.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.3%, Platformer 20.3%, 2D Platformer 19.5%, Action 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 7%
- #7 Rogue Dimensions
93% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Savage Old Gamers
Windows
A 2d Metroidvania, Platformer, twin stick shooter, arcade roguelite adventure with meta progression and random boosts.Find your way to freedom and earn new abilities along the way while teleporting between random levels at will. Find Weapons, buy upgrades, destroy enemies, discover secrets.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.1%, Metroidvania 29%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Platformer 11.6%, Shooter 10.4%
- #8 Battery Samurai
92% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: Matthewstone
Windows
Get batteries to get stronger! Enjoy your adventure now! Recover lost parts and get various skills.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.4%, 2D Platformer 17.6%, Platformer 15.7%, Cyberpunk 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
- #9 Delta Zero
91% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: Tyler M Richardson
Windows
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 28.8%, Cyberpunk 16.1%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Platformer 15%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
- #10 Humanless
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Alex BragaPub: Pineapple Works
Windows
Play as a super skilled combatant, with superhuman speed and agility. Fight against merciless demons, while dashing and jumping to dodge evil traps through carefully designed levels.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.2%, Demons 13.7%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Platformer 12.2%, Shooter 10.9%
- #11 HEBEREKE Enjoy Edition
90% matchPositive87% of 39 reviews2024
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
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 36.2%, Platformer 18.9%, 2D Platformer 18.3%, Action 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%
- #12 Odallus: The Dark Call
89% matchVery Positive88% of 1,350 reviews2015
Dev: JoyMasher
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The old gods have forgotten this land. No one could save our people when darkness started spreading and collecting human souls for its army. Odallus is a classic exploration/action game, inspired by Ghosts’n Goblins, Demon’s Crest and Castlevania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.1%, Platformer 13.9%, Retro 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Demons 8.9%
- #13 Death Leak
89% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2022
Dev: Jay Bee
Windows
Death Leak is a 2d twin-stick shooter/platformer with an emphasis on exploration. Use the gamepad to fire throwing knives while avoiding enemy projectiles. Explore the world and figure out what caused the massacre of your village.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35.4%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, Metroidvania 14.9%, Platformer 13%, Dark 8.2%
- #14 PLAN:B
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BAKSAL.Studio
Windows
A black cat pulls multiple triggers of revenge. Set, a feline mercenary with a massive bayonet, is haunted by her past and driven to avenge her fallen comrades. In a cyberpunk world of twelve races, she uncovers hidden truths through brutal action and vast Metroidvania exploration.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.3%, Platformer 18.8%, 2D Platformer 18.1%, Action 10.5%, Dark 7.5%
- #15 Escape Up
87% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: AngryBread Limited
Windows · Mac
Escape Up if you can. Climb the tower and defeat the monsters as you try to escape. Killing all the monsters in a room will unlock the next room. Challenge others climbers on the leaderboards and see how fast you can manage to escape. Ready, set, climb!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 38.1%, 2D Platformer 19.8%, Platformer 14.5%, Shooter 12.3%, Action 5.6%
- #16 Kalinur
86% matchVery Positive96% of 497 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 31.4%, Platformer 15.4%, Demons 15.3%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 7%
- #17 Rusted Moss
85% matchVery Positive89% of 1,593 reviews2023
Dev: EmlisePub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Rusted Moss is a twin-stick shooter metroidvania where you sling around the map with your grapple, blasting your way through witches and rusted machine monstrosities alike. This wasteland once harboring mankind has since fallen, and Fae long forgotten now knock on humanity's door...
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.4%, Metroidvania 22.6%, Platformer 17.1%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Dark 7.3%
- #18 Blaster Master Zero
86% matchVery Positive93% of 1,077 reviews2019
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Mutant scum never learn! Blaster Master Zero makes its Steam debut! Blaster Master Zero is a 8-bit style top-down & sideview 2D action-adventure game that hearkens back to the golden age of the NES. The game features new gameplay elements such as improved gameplay, and a more robust scenario.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.4%, Platformer 17%, Action 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Retro 10.8%
- #19 Crimson Glaive Sigma
84% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: Pixel Artery
Windows · Linux
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 30.3%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, Platformer 15.5%, Shooter 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%
- #20 Blaster Master Zero 2
84% matchVery Positive90% of 561 reviews2019
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Join Jason, Eve, and Fred on an intergalactic journey! The side-scrolling/top-down hybrid action adventure title "Blaster Master Zero" returns with its long-awaited sequel! Experience the yet-untold story of Jason and Eve after defeating Earth's mutant scourge in "Blaster Master Zero".
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.4%, Platformer 20.3%, Action 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Retro 11.2%
- #21 REDSHOT
83% matchPositive80% of 25 reviews2022
Dev: Brian Lynch
Windows
Multiplayer Update now available! Quick reflexes and clever strategies are required in REDSHOT, a bullet-time metroidvania where everything is deadly, but you are deadlier. Can you save the royal city from total destruction? ...Can you do it with style?
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 18.7%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Action 6.3%
- #22 Maelstrom
82% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Maelstrom
Windows
Maelstrom is a platformer adventure set on a mysterious island. Explore an island designed in pixel art style, acquire ancient magic to upgrade yourself, defeat enemies and pass obstacles. Use the unique ability 'Rewind' to reach places that seemed impossible!
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.6%, 2D Platformer 18.5%, Platformer 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Action 7.5%
- #23 Future Knight (CPC/Spectrum)
82% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: Gremlin GraphicsPub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
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 31.7%, 2D Platformer 17.4%, Platformer 12.6%, Shooter 10.7%, Retro 10.1%
- #24 Blue Rabbit
81% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: J.P. van OstaPub: Coughing Dragon
Windows · Linux
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 32.8%, Cyberpunk 22.5%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, Platformer 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
- #25 Maya Star
81% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: RetroLamen
Windows
In a magical land ruled by an ancient evil, a prophecy says that salvation will come with the awakening of a new hero. Explore different maps, fight evil creatures and decide the fate of Maya Star.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40%, Platformer 20.1%, 2D Platformer 17.7%, Action 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%
- #26 Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest
78% matchVery Positive99% of 141 reviews2026
Dev: Cacareco Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 45.3%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Platformer 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Action 7.3%
- #27 Bread Adventure
78% matchPositive100% of 22 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 42.6%, 2D Platformer 19.6%, Platformer 18.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, Action 5.1%
- #28 Corrupt
79% matchMostly Positive77% of 13 reviews2023
Dev: Gabry Corti
Windows
Survive in a dark and atmospheric action-platformer characterized by environments full of mystery and fearsome enemies.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.9%, Platformer 16.9%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Action 10%, Dark 8%
- #29 HotHead
80% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: Sean Baker
Windows
Play as HotHead as he rids the world of pesky monsters.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.9%, Platformer 16.8%, Shooter 15.5%, Action 15.3%, Retro 8.2%
- #30 NECROTOPIA
79% 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 45%, 2D Platformer 19.1%, Platformer 17.1%, Action 7.2%, Dark 6.4%
- #31 Shadow King
77% matchPositive92% of 38 reviews2023
Dev: Johan PeitzPub: Apskeppet
Windows · Mac
Explore a mysterious castle in this pixel perfect metroidvania and take on the Shadow King! Upgrades, secrets, combat, and more!
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.6%, 2D Platformer 20.4%, Platformer 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Retro 8.8%
- #32 Archetype and the Four Winds of Hell
77% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Serf of Cinder
Windows
Master the four elements, and kill demons. In this short Metroidvania, you play as the Archetype, a legendary elemental master, on a mission to close a portal to hell and end a demon invasion. Learn new abilities, fight demons, and if you fail, be reincarnated with mastery of a different element.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.1%, Platformer 16%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Shooter 13.7%, Demons 11.2%
- #33 Safe Hayven
76% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Escape Code Games
Windows · Linux
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 24.6%, Cyberpunk 23%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Platformer 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
- #34 Bite Sized
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bite Sized Studios
Windows · Mac
Platform by biting other creatures in this mouthful of a Metroidvania! Explore a vast, interconnected world where the only challenge that stands in your way is tough puzzle platforming and winding routes. A truly Bite Sized Metroidvania experience.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.9%, Platformer 23.5%, 2D Platformer 18.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, 2D 5%
- #35 The Curse Of Eira
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ElenaWare
Windows
Wynn has traveled to this dying Kingdom of Alara because she heard a powerful Wizard has taken in her twin sister Eira. Explore the world that has been subjected by the Wizard and his five apprentices and discover enough power ups to find and kill Eira
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.6%, Platformer 20.1%, 2D Platformer 19.3%, Action 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 7%
- #36 Pentacore
75% matchMixed58% of 12 reviews2023
Dev: Jonathan CollierPub: Mythril Age
Windows
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 44.5%, 2D Platformer 19.5%, Platformer 17.6%, Action 7%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%
- #37 Hippoxxus
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rohan Patel
Windows · Mac
Explore and uncover the mystery of this enormous spaceship by shooting alien creatures in this Sci-Fi Action/Adventure Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.6%, Cyberpunk 17%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Platformer 12.2%, Shooter 11%
- #38 Battle Witch
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Feliciano Creadoros
Windows
Battle Witch is a bullet hell metroidvania where you shoot, dodge, and fly using powerful spells. Explore the ruins of a mana-infested mining town, left in chaos after a catastrophic magical incident. Master your magic, conquer the chaos, and uncover the secrets buried beneath the rubble.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.8%, Metroidvania 29.3%, Platformer 12.8%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
- #39 Pipsqueak!
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pond Games PTY LTD
Windows
Explore a strange and hostile world in this search-action platformer starring a tiny mouse named Tofu.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.1%, Platformer 17.4%, 2D Platformer 17.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Retro 6%
- #40 Project Atno
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Olsen Games LLC
Windows
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 34.7%, Cyberpunk 22.6%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Platformer 14.5%, Action 5.4%
- #41 Guns of Fury
70% matchVery Positive88% of 892 reviews2025
Dev: Gelato Games Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Guns of Fury is a retro-inspired action platformer that combines the run & gun and Metroidvania genres. Explore a vast interconnected world, gain new abilities and weapons, battle epic bosses and stop the plans of an evil corporation before it’s too late!
Why similar: Metroidvania 33%, Platformer 15.4%, Shooter 13.3%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Retro 8.8%
- #42 Disavowed
73% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2022
Dev: Grim RaccoonsPub: Orbis Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Disavowed is a Metroidvania that allows the player to freeze time and set up pinpoint shots to stun enemies. It is set in a world of plush and cute creatures where the player has been cast out and needs to go on a journey to gather more strength and get back at his creator for tossing him out.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.8%, 2D Platformer 20.8%, Platformer 17%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Action 7.6%
- #43 Covid Carl
72% matchPositive88% of 17 reviews2022
Dev: Dumpster Fire Studio LLC
Windows
Covid Carl is a Metroidvania/Contra-style 2d side-scrolling shooter. It will feature a brief story, 10 levels, and boss fights
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.7%, Platformer 17.3%, 2D Platformer 16.4%, Shooter 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
- #44 CRUDE
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Next Game Level
Windows
Kosmos is an MMA fighter who suddenly finds himself teleported into a dark fantasy world and searches for a way to return home. CRUDE is a Soul-like, fantasy platformer with metroidvania elements & an open world map.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29%, Platformer 13.6%, 2D Platformer 13%, Demons 12.8%, Zombies 7.4%
- #45 Shadow Labyrinth
70% matchMixed57% of 325 reviews2025
Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Shadow Labyrinth is a 2D action platformer and a genre-twisting alternate take on the iconic PAC-MAN. As The Swordsman, you wake on a mysterious planet amidst relics of wars past. To survive you will discover secrets, consume your enemies, and grow from prey to apex predator.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.8%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, Platformer 15.6%, Action 10%, Dark 8.8%
- #46 Pixel Game Maker Series MEDIUM-NAUT
72% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2021
Dev: Gotcha Gotcha Games
Windows
There is no right answer to choose. Will you be able to solve the mystery of the crashed pioneer ship?
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.6%, Survival Horror 12.9%, Dark 10.9%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Horror 8.5%
- #47 Reblica
70% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: BalsaminaxxxPub: Balsamic Games
Windows
Reblica is a cyberpunk-style action platformer shooting game. In Ark, a city full of chaos and crime, become the mercenary Bianna, defeat various enemies and complete quests.
Why similar: Platformer 20.2%, Cyberpunk 19.5%, 2D Platformer 18.2%, Shooter 17.4%, Action 11%
- #48 Project Delta
71% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: Flying Fire, LLC
Windows
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 33.2%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Platformer 13.6%, Retro 8.8%, Horror 7%
- #49 Stinky feet: The adventure of BigFoot
71% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2021
Dev: StrvStraja
Windows · Linux
You wake up in a strange place reduced to a six-toed foot load of enemies are trying to wash you! FIght them by wall jumping and shooting your extra toe at them, while you try to find your way out.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, Platformer 17.2%, Dark 12.3%, Shooter 10.3%
- #50 Fallen Prince
69% 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 40.9%, 2D Platformer 18%, Platformer 15.1%, Action 6.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%
- #51 Panda Punch
69% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2022
Dev: Ninja Rabbit StudiosPub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Windows · Linux
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 25.6%, Metroidvania 23.4%, 2D Platformer 16.9%, Platformer 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%
- #52 Golden Knight
67% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2025
Dev: Guara Studios
Windows
Defeat the forces of darkness and bring peace back to the kingdom of Valerond in this action-packed mini metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.1%, Platformer 16.8%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Demons 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
- #53 The Mummy Demastered
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 911 reviews2017
Dev: WayForward
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A powerful ancient evil has arisen, and the war to save humanity has begun! As an elite agent in the monster-hunting Prodigium organization, you must use a variety of weapons, upgrades, and mysterious artifacts to defend mankind against the supernatural hordes of Princess Ahmanet.
Why similar: Metroidvania 53.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Action 9.8%, Platformer 9.3%, Retro 6.8%
- #54 Axiom Verge
68% matchVery Positive90% of 6,505 reviews2015
Dev: Thomas Happ Games LLC
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Explore and uncover the mystery of a surreal alien world by blasting aliens and glitching your environment in this intense retro side-scrolling action/adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 56%, Platformer 14%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Cyberpunk 5.9%, Retro 5.3%
- #55 OUTGUNNED!
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PINECREW
Windows
OUTGUNNED! is a fast-pased action-platformer set in a cyberpunk dystopia where cats are the dominant species. Topple the corporation as one of the playable characters.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.3%, 2D Platformer 14%, Cyberpunk 13.4%, Shooter 13.3%, Platformer 9.6%
- #56 Jackroid
66% matchMixed61% of 17 reviews2025
Dev: Starving Lama Games
Windows
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.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.7%, Cyberpunk 14.8%, Platformer 13.8%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Shooter 12.1%
- #57 史莱狗(Slimg)
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cow Studio
Windows
Slimg is a Metroidvania game. Slimg left this mysterious planet to repair the crashed spaceship and embark on a magical adventure
Why similar: Metroidvania 44%, 2D Platformer 19.5%, Platformer 17.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Action 5.2%
- #58 RIVE
68% matchVery Positive84% of 1,034 reviews2016
Dev: Two TribesPub: Two Tribes Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
This 360-degree shooter/platformer hybrid lets you choreograph a ‘dance of destruction’ in insanely spectacular battles and set-pieces. RIVE feels like the explosive games of yore, pumping megapixels in true 21st century style.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 28.1%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Platformer 12%, Shooter 10.8%
- #59 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 46.9%, 2D Platformer 20%, Platformer 16.5%, Action 6.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%
- #60 INAYAH - Life after Gods
65% matchMostly Positive79% of 295 reviews2025
Dev: Exogenesis StudiosPub: Headup
Windows
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.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.3%, Cyberpunk 17.4%, 2D Platformer 17%, Platformer 16.8%, Action 6.6%