- #1 Elementallis
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AnKae GamesPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Top-down action-adventure with elemental magic gameplay. Guided by guilt, you embark on a journey to restore the elements in a dying world. Harness and master elemental powers to fight enemies, solve puzzles, and explore a vast world filled with ancient temples.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.4%, Dungeon Crawler 22.2%, Action RPG 13.4%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Retro 8.8%
- #2 The Spectral Web: Hitodama
96% matchPositive100% of 24 reviews2023
Dev: Aevin Abstract
Windows · Linux
Explore a Labyrinth full of magic, monsters, and mystery in this dungeon crawler inspired by retro classics. Wield unique spells to battle enemies, break blocks, and uncover hundreds of secrets hidden within the Labyrinth's walls.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.5%, Dungeon Crawler 19.5%, Action-Adventure 13.9%, Action RPG 10.3%, Adventure 9.3%
- #3 OtterQuest
96% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Arkadia Galactic
Windows
You’ve been given an odd request, and without protest, you get dressed and grab your sword from your weapons chest, and with much zest, you head west to complete your Otter Quest.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 30.1%, Action RPG 17.2%, Action-Adventure 13.5%, Adventure 12.5%, Retro 6.9%
- #4 The Forgotten Castle
95% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2026
Dev: DogKing Games
Windows
Play as an old man who wakes up in a mysterious castle full of magic and danger. Explore every corner of the castle and discover what is hidden between the walls of this misterious and ancient place while you keep fighting with monsters and improving your abilities.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.1%, Dungeon Crawler 27.9%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Adventure 11%, Retro 8%
- #5 Shadow King
94% matchPositive95% of 37 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 42.1%, Action-Adventure 15.4%, Retro 11.5%, Adventure 7.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%
- #6 Amo
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ryoshitsude
Windows
Amo is a top-down metroidvania, where a lost dog, Amo, gets stranded on an island. Explore the vast environments, fight through the enemies of the past, and solve the many mysteries that the island holds.
Why similar: Metroidvania 52.8%, Action-Adventure 15.3%, Adventure 13%, Retro 9.2%, 2D 4.7%
- #7 Antediluvial : Yalroc Island
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Boot Danubien
Windows
Freshly enrolled in the Empress's personal guard, you are assigned to investigate an island cut off from the world and whose inhabitants refuse to submit to the authority of the empire. Discover the secrets of the island, doomed to disappear in a ruthless flood. You have 3 days to change everything.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33%, Dungeon Crawler 29.1%, Action RPG 15.4%, Adventure 14.8%, Retro 7.5%
- #8 Hargrave
92% matchVery Positive93% of 264 reviews2020
Dev: Disafter Games
Windows
Hargrave finds himself inside the walls of a mysterious labyrinth filled with strange robots. Find the way out, or find what's hidden deep inside.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.3%, Adventure 19.9%, Casual 15.9%, Retro 15%, Indie 2.9%
- #9 Son-Hit Origins
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Uri Games StudioPub: Uriel Studio Oficial
Windows
Blood must find a way to locate the Son-Hit Chalice, destroy his brother Zip and the evil, mysterious creatures, and find his grandfather.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27%, Dungeon Crawler 19.6%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Action RPG 10.3%, Retro 9.9%
- #10 Dustless
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 神刀之死Pub: Paras Games
Windows
Dustless is a side-scrolling action-adventure game set in a wuxia world, featuring a richly layered combat system.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.2%, Dungeon Crawler 21.5%, Adventure 17.1%, Action RPG 15.1%, Action-Adventure 13.2%
- #11 Bruno: Lost In Nightmares
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bruno Batista
Windows
A Metroidvania game Where the player will have to face their worst nightmares With a sword, bow and arrow, and some secret powers.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 29.3%, Metroidvania 28%, Adventure 17.1%, Action-Adventure 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 3.7%
- #12 GoldFish Brain
89% matchMostly Positive71% of 24 reviews2020
Dev: WEIPub: IRON LIVER
Windows
Goldfish Brain is a 2D scrolling platform action game . It adopts a Metroidvania-like design. You need to explore maps and find various ability items to strengthen yourself and break through more challenges.
Why similar: Metroidvania 56.5%, Action-Adventure 15.7%, Action RPG 12.4%, Adventure 9.4%, Indie 2.6%
- #13 Tales Of Wakana
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: OrangeTigerPub: INDIECN
Windows
"Tales Of Wakana" is a thrilling action-adventure game like Galaxy Castlevania. Explore a mysterious and challenging world, battling monsters using magical skills. Uncover the true meaning of life, family bonds, and self-knowledge for an enlightening experience.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32%, Dungeon Crawler 23.8%, Action RPG 12.7%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Retro 6.8%
- #14 Him
87% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Gumbo Day
Windows
Thousands of spaceships entered the galaxy to mine what does not belong to them! Him is a third person casual game where the player runs and jump between home planets to destroy the invading space pirates and their spaceships under a limited time before they mine the lands.
Why similar: Metroidvania 57.7%, Adventure 13.2%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Retro 8.1%, Old School 6.1%
- #15 Astalon: Tears of the Earth
86% matchVery Positive90% of 1,437 reviews2021
Dev: LABS WorksPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Uphold your pact with the Titan of Death, Epimetheus! Fight, climb and solve your way through a twisted tower as three unique adventurers, on a mission to save their village from impending doom!
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.9%, Dungeon Crawler 24.2%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, Retro 7.8%, Post-apocalyptic 7.4%
- #16 Dispersio 2
86% matchMostly Positive76% of 33 reviews2021
Dev: Achpile
Windows · Mac · Linux
Dispersio 2 is a retro-style metroidvania. As you progress through the game, you will gain new abilities, such as dashing, wall-jumping and more. There's even a hard mode for hardcore players. Can you beat the game with only 1 HP?
Why similar: Metroidvania 52.4%, Adventure 16.5%, Action-Adventure 13.5%, Retro 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
- #17 Side Scape
85% matchPositive92% of 39 reviews2023
Dev: MathanGames
Windows
A light-hearted, Side-Scroller/ Top-Down hybrid!
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.2%, Dungeon Crawler 31.9%, Adventure 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 4.7%, Fantasy 3.7%
- #18 Buffet Knight - Decadent Full Course
84% matchPositive98% of 45 reviews2025
Dev: Nowis-337 GamesPub: KOMODO
Windows
Eat everything. Grow stronger. Save the Gourmet Kingdom. A charming action-adventure where you devour foes, solve clever dungeon puzzles, and battle monstrous bosses in a whimsical, food-filled world. Find the five Divine Spices and save the Gourmet Kingdom from the Demon Chef!
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.3%, Dungeon Crawler 23.7%, Action RPG 11.4%, Action-Adventure 9%, Adventure 8.8%
- #19 Traces of the Unknown
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Douglas Game Dev
Windows · Mac · Linux
"Traces of the Unknown" is a classic 2D action-adventure with RPG elements. Explore forests, deserts, caves, frozen environments, ancient dungeons, battle evil creatures, fierce and hungry animals, and unravel the ancient mysteries to discover the forgotten truth of the world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.1%, Dungeon Crawler 26.3%, Action RPG 13.8%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Adventure 10.4%
- #20 Dungeon Survivor
83% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: QPub: Q Games
Windows
Collect food, slay monsters, and stay alive as you explore the canyons, caves, and dungeons.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 30.8%, Action RPG 16.7%, Action-Adventure 13%, Adventure 11.8%, Casual 9.8%
- #21 End's Reach
81% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: Cuirass Entertainment Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
End's Reach is a 3D Exploration Action Adventure Game that focuses on a character lost in the depths of space. Players will solve puzzles, collect upgrades, items, weapons and even magical abilities as they uncover the mysteries of this strange new world. A classic tale of technology taken too far.
Why similar: Metroidvania 59.8%, Action-Adventure 17.3%, Adventure 14.7%, Casual 6.1%, Indie 1.5%
- #22 The Big Below
82% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Steve Aucott
Windows
Take on the role of a little gnome exploring twisting, secret-filled dungeons in this retro, top-down adventure game.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 36%, Adventure 18.1%, Action-Adventure 15.3%, Retro 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%
- #23 King Lucas
82% matchMixed66% of 147 reviews2016
Dev: DevilishGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Metroidvania game with 2.5D graphics, single and multiplayer modes and classic game mechanics for the delight of platform and adventure games lovers as well as for you who didn't live the 80's; this is an opportunity for you to taste that classic feeling with the graphics and sound quality of today.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, Dungeon Crawler 25.8%, Retro 10.8%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Adventure 8.2%
- #24 YANCY
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: YANCY Team
Windows
YANCY is an NES style action adventure that follows a small protagonist in a vast world full of danger, swords and rewards. Lead your own adventure in a non-linear game world, explore hand-crafted dungeons, forge magical weapons, battle challenging bosses and unearth ancient secrets!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 31.8%, Open World 17.5%, Action-Adventure 13.4%, Retro 11.7%, Adventure 10.7%
- #25 Lovanium - The Rising Suns
79% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: Poser Games
Windows
Find a way to escape Lovanium before it's too late. Extract resources, trade them, confront the wildest and most dangerous enemies, and fully harness the power of the suns. Are you up for it?
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.8%, Dungeon Crawler 20.1%, Adventure 12.4%, Action RPG 11.4%, Action-Adventure 11.2%
- #26 The Bounty Huntress
81% matchMostly Positive71% of 24 reviews2021
Dev: IC Games
Windows
In this a Metroidvania style game made in crispy pixel art, Join Rhea , a bounty huntress with a task to save some people who have been kidnapped and taken to an old abandoned castle where there are many dangers, she needs your help to rescue these people and to bring peace to the city of Vaunard
Why similar: Metroidvania 51.5%, Adventure 14.6%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Retro 7%
- #27 Overbowed
79% matchVery Positive91% of 86 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 47.5%, Retro 11.1%, Adventure 10.5%, Action-Adventure 7.2%, Pixel Graphics 7%
- #28 Silvercall
78% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: CUNX
Windows · Mac
Silvercall – A retro action-platformer RPG. Play as an amnesiac adventurer, battling through perilous terrain and collecting Memory Crystals to uncover your past and your lover's dark transformation into the "Saintess".
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.1%, Action-Adventure 13.6%, Action RPG 13.5%, Adventure 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%
- #29 Slumbering Feline
77% 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 42.2%, Action-Adventure 12.9%, Adventure 11.1%, Retro 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%
- #30 Mini Ghost
78% matchVery Positive95% of 419 reviews2017
Dev: @unepic_fran
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
"Mini Ghost" is a mini metroidvania in the 80's MSX art style and gameplay. It's the mini prequel of Ghost 1.0.
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.9%, Retro 14%, Adventure 13.9%, Casual 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%
- #31 Lola - The Escape
77% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: Humberto Jiménez OleaPub: Hujiol Games
Windows · Mac
In this challenging action platformer. Help the little cow Lola to escape from the Martians who kidnapped her. Explore and avoid obstacles in each level. Her main ability is to float while she falls.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.4%, Dungeon Crawler 25.4%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Adventure 10%, Retro 7.6%
- #32 Runic Winds
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GeccoBot
Windows
Runic Winds is a top-down action RPG about mastering rune magic through deliberate combat, exploration, and atmospheric dungeon crawling.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 39.7%, Metroidvania 28.2%, Action RPG 10%, Adventure 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 7%
- #33 Twell
75% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2023
Dev: Lucas RobPub: Lucas Rob Holding B.V.
Windows
This adventure is about you waking up in this world named Twell. The only thing you can do now is explore what this world has to offer. Explore 8 unique dungeons, discover many secrets and visit many locations.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.9%, Adventure 17.7%, Action RPG 11.4%, Open World 10%, Action-Adventure 9.9%
- #34 9th Dawn II
76% matchVery Positive82% of 167 reviews2016
Dev: Valorware
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 40%
A large scale fully openworld RPG full of fast-paced action, dungeon crawling, with single or multiplayer adventures! Fight plenty of ferocious monsters, collect masses of loot and take on ancient lost puzzles within the depths of Caspartia!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 30%, Adventure 17.5%, Action RPG 14.1%, Open World 11.8%, Retro 10.6%
- #35 Lost Call
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Skurry
Windows
Lost Call is a top down pixel art 2D Zelda inspired game with a metroidvania style map. Take off on a quest through an abandoned and ruined town to stop your phone from ringing all the time, and learn more about the characters who still remain within it.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.3%, Adventure 17.8%, Action RPG 17.1%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Open World 7.9%
- #36 本源行者 Tao Traveller 1900
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 本源界中国游戏工作室
Windows
In "Tao Traveller 1900", you will come to a world where reality and legends are intertwined. Exploring the secrets behind the decay and turmoil as the "yihana" in the chaotic era. Touch the profoundness of Chinese culture, Feel the characters and how everything changes in two realities ......
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.2%, Dungeon Crawler 30.6%, Action RPG 14.5%, Adventure 7.3%, 2D 4.3%
- #37 SLYME BREAKER
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Recurring Adversaries
Windows
SLYME BREAKER is the RPG that hates the genre. SLYME BREAKER has a focus on proactive combat, involved exploration, and meaningful deconstruction of RPG standards. Play as the bandit Gryme after his attack on a lowly Slime monster for some XP goes wrong and he is devoured by the Slime!
Why similar: Metroidvania 24%, Dungeon Crawler 20.4%, Action RPG 10.5%, Open World 10.4%, Retro 9.2%
- #38 The Dino Game
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: pbnjdudePub: pbnjanimations
Windows
Discovery weapons, face bosses to recover parts of your space ship in a retro adventure focused on 3 dungeons. Discovery the hidden mysteries of a silly cast of characters that inhabits a cute and cozy village island. All with a charming visual style, retro music and classic mechanics.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 28.2%, Adventure 19.1%, Action RPG 18.4%, Casual 15.3%, Action-Adventure 13.7%
- #39 Traps N' Gemstones
75% matchMostly Positive76% of 25 reviews2015
Dev: Donut Games
Windows
A "Metroid-vania"-style platform adventure, voted GAME OF THE YEAR by Gamezebo.
Why similar: Metroidvania 52.2%, Adventure 17.6%, Casual 14.2%, Retro 12.2%, Indie 3.7%
- #40 Last Night of Winter
73% matchVery Positive91% of 66 reviews2022
Dev: DigitalZeon
Windows
Wake up and walk, Warden! Because the siege continues. We must find the Heir... And finally put an end to this cursed night.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.3%, Dungeon Crawler 25.9%, Action RPG 12.2%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 4.4%
- #41 Legend of a Soul Hunter
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Micha Schmid
Windows
Legend of a Soul Hunter is an action-adventure game with RPG elements. Explore islands and many individual dungeons by ship. Get items with different abilities, defeat monsters and become a successful soul hunter!
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.6%, Action RPG 16.5%, Action-Adventure 14.9%, Open World 12.7%, Adventure 8.5%
- #42 Zahalia: The Curse of Zezor
72% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: LunarCore Games
Windows
Zahalia is a top-down action-rpg with item collection and dungeon exploring. Take back the 7 Crystals from the traitor Zezor and stop General Skull Knight from invading Zahalia. Explore to find new items to allow you to have access to more of the map and gain new abilities.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 43.9%, Action RPG 19.1%, Action-Adventure 14.4%, Adventure 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 4.2%
- #43 Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores
69% 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 50.7%, Adventure 14.6%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Old School 5.3%, Action RPG 4.7%
- #44 Moonlight Knight
71% 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 38.7%, Dungeon Crawler 30.5%, Action RPG 11.9%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 3.5%
- #45 Dungeon X Dungeon
71% match6 user reviews17% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: PlayOne
Windows
Arcadia 's best treasure hunter Luke is a dungeon hunter to prevent the resurrection of the Evil! We invite you to the world, which is filled with interesting stories, encounters with friends, action games that will defeat invulnerable monsters and use various elements to get through the dungeons.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.2%, Dungeon Crawler 29.1%, Retro 8.3%, Adventure 6.7%, Old School 6%
- #46 The Kingdoms of Ædloran
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Revelforge Game Studios
Windows · Mac
The Kingdoms of Ædloran is a 2D top-down pixel RPG. Explore a living open world, encounter strange and fantastic creatures, level up and learn new abilities, battle savage beasts and monstrous foes, delve deep into perilous dungeons, and claim legendary loot.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 27.2%, Open World 20%, Adventure 16.1%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
- #47 PATHFINDER 08
71% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: THIAGO COSTA MENDES
Windows
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 46.8%, Action-Adventure 16.9%, Adventure 10.4%, Retro 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%
- #48 Rampage Kage
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Ofir AroyaPub: BombBite
Windows
Rampage-Kage is a demanding 2D Metroidvania action-platformer set in a Tokyo underworld. As Kage, you must master punishing, precision combat to dismantle city gangs. Explore an interconnected urban labyrinth, collect powerful charms to customize your skills.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.7%, Adventure 18.3%, Action RPG 17.7%, Casual 14.1%, Action-Adventure 13.2%
- #49 Morituria
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Graverobber Foundation
Windows
Explore an ancient underground city in this 80s-inspired dungeon crawler.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.1%, Dungeon Crawler 32.7%, Adventure 15%, Retro 6%, Old School 4.6%
- #50 The Spectral Web: Yuurei
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Aevin Abstract
Windows · Linux
Explore a giant, shifting Labyrinth and face off against powerful, ancient ghosts in this old-school action game inspired by 8-bit classics!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 29.9%, Metroidvania 29.7%, Adventure 13.7%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%
- #51 Master Key
67% matchVery Positive92% of 262 reviews2024
Dev: Achromi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Master Key is a top-down adventure game with a strong focus on item-based exploration and secrets. Embark on a journey to discover what that key could be used for and meet colorful characters!
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.9%, Retro 12.8%, Open World 11.5%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Adventure 7.9%
- #52 Old Ninja : UnderWorld
68% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Waterfall Studio
Windows
Old Ninja: Underworld is a 2D pixel-art Metroidvania action game where an aging ninja explores a chaotic underground world. Battle through a bizarre mix of enemies with no apparent connection, strengthen your ninja, and challenge the boss lurking deep below.
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.6%, Adventure 14.5%, Action RPG 12.1%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 7%
- #53 炸弹骑士BombKnight
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: QiJianPub: QiJianGame
Windows
similar to Metroidvania, focused on adventure and exploration. Players can move using WASD, jump with the spacebar, and use the mouse buttons to detonate explosives. Later on, players will acquire items such as bombs, a bomb-proof suit, and a remote control to explore more content.
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.2%, Adventure 14%, Casual 12.4%, Action RPG 11.5%, Action-Adventure 11.1%
- #54 Batbarian: Testament of the Primordials
68% matchVery Positive81% of 284 reviews2020
Dev: Unspeakable PixelsPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Batbarian: Testament of the Primordials is a snarky action-adventure puzzle game with a good dose of humor. Explore hundreds of secret-filled rooms, fight big bosses, gather companions for your party and use the powers of Pip—your bat buddy—to solve puzzles and escape the eldritch abyss!
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.9%, Dungeon Crawler 20.3%, Retro 9.7%, Adventure 9.6%, Action-Adventure 8.3%
- #55 Stress testing
68% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: CALICO CAT
Windows
This is a challenging level game with almost no language barriers, showcasing a resilient spirit of challenge
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 31.3%, Metroidvania 29.7%, Adventure 18.5%, Action-Adventure 15.6%, Fantasy 3.4%
- #56 Veriventure
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: duckamoly
Windows
Craft intricate levels from a variety of pieces to create traps, puzzles and combat. Play through the story, access online levels, or make and share your own in this 3D dungeon maker.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 41.3%, Metroidvania 20.7%, Action-Adventure 13.9%, Adventure 10%, Retro 4.8%
- #57 Nyana
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: OrionGames Inc
Windows
Join Nyana on her quest to both shatter the chains that have shackled her people and rebuild their society back up from the brink of extinction. Nyana is a story rich metroidvania set in an oppressive, yet beautifully hand-drawn world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.2%, Adventure 20.2%, Action-Adventure 16.8%, Open World 9.3%, 2D 4.7%
- #58 AOI
67% 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 49%, Adventure 13.9%, Action RPG 11.8%, Action-Adventure 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
- #59 Glyphen
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ToccGames
Windows
Glyphen is an Immersive Spellcasting Adventure in which you draw mysterious Glyphs to cast spells. Glyphs have meanings and can be combined to invoke complex magic. Draw Glyphs, create spells and become a mage.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.1%, Dungeon Crawler 28.7%, Adventure 10.6%, Action RPG 9.6%, Action-Adventure 7.9%