
In this short, compact 2D Metroidvania, join Kami on their quest to save their homeland from a calamity wrought from the stars. Use the abilities you discover to explore deeper into the source of this corruption and restore nature.
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In this short, compact 2D Metroidvania, join Kami on their quest to save their homeland from a calamity wrought from the stars. Use the abilities you discover to explore deeper into the source of this corruption and restore nature.

Vulpis
Guide a lonely fox through a vast interconnected world of a mysterious planet Vulpis in this Metroidvania-style game. Explore non-linear paths, unlock new abilities, fight enemies, overcome obstacles, and unravel the planet's mysteries to find a way back home.

Environmental Station Alpha
Explore an abandoned space station in this retro-themed explorative action platformer.
Guide a lonely fox through a vast interconnected world of a mysterious planet Vulpis in this Metroidvania-style game. Explore non-linear paths, unlock new abilities, fight enemies, overcome obstacles, and unravel the planet's mysteries to find a way back home.
Why similar: Metroidvania 55.2%, Platformer 17.8%, Exploration 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%, 2D 5.8%
Explore an abandoned space station in this retro-themed explorative action platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 63.3%, Platformer 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Adventure 4.1%, Exploration 4.1%
The definitive version of the smash-hit Metroidvania-style action-platformer, Guacamelee! STCE adds new levels, powers, challenges, and refinements to the sprawling, ridiculous, Mexican-inspired adventure of the original Guacamelee! Gold Edition.
Why similar: Metroidvania 66.4%, Platformer 24.6%, 2D 8.7%, Adventure 0.3%, Singleplayer 0.1%
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Uncle Che! Explore a vibrant 2D world, battle whimsical enemies, and uncover secrets to retrieve the stolen ingredients and save the recipe for legendary bread in this charming Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 50.8%, Exploration 11%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Platformer 8.7%, Nonlinear 6.3%
A short 2D pixel-style metroidvania where you explore, fight bosses, aquire items and abilities and find secrets. Inspired by games such as You Have to Win the Game and VVVVVV.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.8%, Platformer 12.1%, Exploration 10.4%, Nonlinear 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%
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 46.2%, Platformer 16.1%, Nature 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Exploration 7.6%
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 66.8%, Platformer 13%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Exploration 4.3%, 2D 3.8%
A challenging, 2D Platform Adventure game where all level mechanics can change if you don't stay balanced. Help Ethan to grow up and leave his roots in order to pursue his dreams, find clues about his past and fight against your nightmares in your journey to the Somnium Shore!
Why similar: Metroidvania 50.8%, Platformer 20%, Exploration 12.7%, Adventure 6.5%, Pixel Graphics 5%
You're trapped, alone and cold on a distant planet. Pursued by a droid with only one purpose: killing everything. You must find an escape. Explore the hostile environment, find secret upgrades and new weapons, and finally make your escape from this dark, hostile planet...
Why similar: Metroidvania 61.8%, Platformer 22%, Exploration 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%
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 53.6%, Platformer 22.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Adventure 6%, 2D 5.4%
Crashed on a desolate but mysterious planet you find yourself eye to eye with an ancient civilisation. Explore the planet, find powerful upgrades, and fulfill your destiny.
Why similar: Metroidvania 56.4%, Platformer 16.2%, Exploration 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%, Adventure 6.5%
A pixel-art Metroidvania with challenging platformer mechanics, set in a medieval magical world. Discover a great variety of spells and abilities to defeat enemies and solve puzzles. Find mythical charms and items to help Ineth fight her way out of her prison.
Why similar: Metroidvania 60%, Platformer 23.3%, 2D 7.4%, Adventure 7.2%, Indie 1.1%
Begin your adventure in Shattered Divinities to reveal the truth! Traverse the land where deities have perished, explore abandoned divine realms, battle mutated monsters, gather divine power to awaken your strength, and unveil the truth behind the deities’ fall.
Why similar: Metroidvania 58.3%, Platformer 16.6%, 2D 7%, Adventure 6.2%, Exploration 6.1%
Use your magic staff and progress through a large interconnected world where you'll solve puzzles, fight enemies and defeat bosses in order to help free the land of Alwa. Explore and uncover the secrets by using your platforming skills in this challenging and charming 8-bit adventure game.
Why similar: Metroidvania 61%, Platformer 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Adventure 5.3%, 2D 4.4%
Embark on an epic adventure in the vast kingdom of Lordhem. Unleash the power of the dark sword to defeat enemies and save the kingdom. Explore a pixel art medieval fantasy world full of creatures and dangers. Are you ready to save the kingdom?
Why similar: Metroidvania 57.3%, Platformer 18.5%, Nonlinear 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%, 2D 5.5%
What’s left of humanity are minds trapped in circuits. You are awaken as ReSetna, a warrior on a mission to rescue last human remnants. Explore seven hostile zones, face seven brutal bosses and evolve through a unique upgrade system. Uncover horrifying truth and decide if the future is worth saving.
Why similar: Metroidvania 71.3%, Platformer 21.1%, Adventure 6.3%, Indie 1.3%
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 66.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Platformer 8.9%, Adventure 6.3%, Exploration 3.7%
You Have to Win the Game is a free exploration platformer with a retro 1980s PC aesthetic.
Why similar: Metroidvania 68%, Platformer 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%, 2D 3.8%, Exploration 3.3%
Explore the depths below a remote mountain town in this procedurally-generated Adventure Platformer. Taking inspiration from hack 'n slash dungeon crawlers and Metroidvania-style platformers, Chasm will immerse you in a fantasy world full of exciting treasure, deadly enemies, and abundant secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 65.8%, Platformer 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Adventure 4.7%, 2D 3.9%
Rediscover this great Metroidvania game in a brand new version with a lot of features and improvements! Run in a vast world full of mysteries and action in this Metroidvania-style game inspired by the classics of the 16-bit era.
Why similar: Metroidvania 56.9%, Platformer 20.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Adventure 5%, Exploration 4.6%
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 57.6%, Platformer 15.8%, Exploration 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%, 2D 5.1%
In Super Panda Adventures, you play as the brave panda-knight Fu, who is about to finish his training to become the new guardian of the Princess. At the same day of the big celebration party, some uninvited Robots show up to conquer the planet and take the Princess away in their Space Ships!
Why similar: Metroidvania 61.5%, Platformer 27.3%, Adventure 6.3%, 2D 2.8%, Indie 1.4%
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 55.9%, Platformer 13.9%, Exploration 11.9%, Adventure 7%, 2D 3.9%
A Metroidvania puzzle adventure. You arrive at a sentient building filled with intriguing interactive props. Learning to use these tools is how it communicates with you.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.4%, Platformer 22%, Exploration 12.3%, Adventure 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
Assume the role of Wyatt in this Action/Exploration Platformer as you explore the ruins of a holy city that was lost many years ago. Battle various types of demons, angels, and a new threat known only as the “Ferals”, using swordsmanship, martial arts, and sorcery.
Why similar: Metroidvania 75%, Platformer 15.4%, Exploration 3.9%, 2D 3.4%, Singleplayer 0.8%
In Demon Peak, you play as the nameless warrior, trapped inside the depths of an unholy Mountain. Explore the mysterious and perilous enviroments, fight against a multitude of different enemies and gather magical abilities to overcome the Mountain's evil inhabitants.
Why similar: Metroidvania 58.2%, Platformer 14%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Adventure 9.7%, 2D 5.4%
LA-MULANA is an “Archaeological Ruin Exploration Action Game,” bringing the classic appeal of adventure with the punishing difficulty of retro-inspired gaming. Search inside ancient ruins, seeking out the “Secret Treasure of Life” – which sleeps in the sprawling ruins of “LA-MULANA” and is said to be the beginning of all civilization.
Why similar: Metroidvania 63%, Platformer 17.2%, Exploration 8.4%, Adventure 3.9%, Pixel Graphics 3.3%
Labyrinth is a 2D platformer with pixel art graphics in which you will have to find your way through intricate labyrinths, overcome many enemies and deadly traps.
Why similar: Metroidvania 54.7%, Platformer 22%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Adventure 10.6%, Singleplayer 1.4%
Make your way through more than 600 rooms, and unravel the secrets of your past by finding the five elemental orbs. Cathedral features a vast world, meant for exploring!
Why similar: Metroidvania 67.7%, Platformer 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Adventure 6.9%, 2D 3.2%
Little Nemo and his friends return for a hand-animated metroidvania adventure! Explore magical dream worlds with Nemo, the Princess of Slumberland, the mischievious Flip, and royal guard Peony as they try to stop the Nightmare Fiends from ruling over dreams forever.
Why similar: Metroidvania 51.3%, Platformer 16.5%, Exploration 14.3%, Nonlinear 6.8%, 2D 5.3%
Spright is a hand-crafted 2D action-adventure about a lone warrior in a diving helm, drawn into the ruins of a fallen world. Forge, swim, and fight through luminous caverns, cursed foundries, and drowned ruins.
Why similar: Metroidvania 57.4%, Platformer 18.7%, Exploration 11.5%, 2D 5.7%, Adventure 5.4%
Castle In The Darkness is a fun and challenging shout out to the early days of video games! It's an action exploration platformer with some RPG elements, much like games from the Castlevania or Metroid series. It's super fast-paced, challenging, and full of secrets!
Why similar: Metroidvania 64.4%, Platformer 18.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Adventure 3.9%, 2D 3.6%
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 60%, Platformer 14.8%, Exploration 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Indie 1.3%
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 42.7%, Platformer 17.8%, Exploration 11.3%, Nature 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%
Battle powerful monsters, discover ancient artifacts, and forge your own path in Eystrandi, a 2D, Norse - inspired Metroidvania in which health is constantly draining, with the only thing between life and death being one's ability to reap health from their enemies.
Why similar: Metroidvania 58.3%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Platformer 8.5%, 2D 6.3%, Adventure 5.3%
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 52.6%, Platformer 17.6%, Exploration 9.1%, Nature 9%, 2D 5.2%
Run, gun and explore an open undercity in this otherworldly non-linear Metroidvania adventure about the Old Gods, strange creatures and the remnants of a lost world!
Why similar: Metroidvania 55.9%, Platformer 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Exploration 8.1%, Adventure 4.8%
Elliot Quest is an adventure/RPG where players explore the mysterious Urele island in search of an ancient demon. With 5 dungeons to conquer, 16 bosses to defeat, and countless treasures to discover and hidden areas. Well-balanced gameplay easy to pick up but challenging to master.
Why similar: Metroidvania 60.8%, Platformer 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Adventure 7.8%, 2D 4.7%
Dig through an odd world full of dangerous creatures. Uncover hidden paths and long-buried secrets. Dirtlight is a metroidvania where the journey runs deep, and offers unexpected ways to explore.
Why similar: Metroidvania 58.9%, Platformer 18.1%, Exploration 12.8%, Adventure 5.8%, 2D 3.8%
Astronite Landing on Neplea is the prologue to this fantastic 1bit metroidvania that combines action, exploration, puzzles and platforms. Take on Astronite's first major challenge and defeat the deadly Kronch.
Why similar: Metroidvania 56.4%, Platformer 17.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, 2D 6.2%, Adventure 5.8%
Explore a strange and hostile world in this search-action platformer starring a tiny mouse named Tofu.
Why similar: Metroidvania 49.9%, Platformer 17.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Exploration 9.9%, Adventure 4.1%
Cryselts is a 2D pixel-art Metroidvania focused on exploration, modular suits, and ranged combat, set in a hostile world corrupted by a mutagenic threat. Join the Cryselts, an elite task force designed to protect the planet.
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.4%, Platformer 16.6%, Exploration 13%, Nonlinear 6.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%
Exodus is a 2D Platform/Exploration (metroidvania) game for Windows, with oldschool gameplay mechanics, and HD native resolution (1920*1200). Musics are made by Yann Van Der Cruyssen (Saira, Block That Matter).
Why similar: Metroidvania 60.3%, Platformer 26.3%, Adventure 11.2%, Indie 2.2%
Gun-jump your way through a buzzing world full of quirky monsters, tricky puzzles, and outlandish bosses in this fast-paced, lighthearted Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.1%, Platformer 14.4%, Exploration 9.8%, Nature 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
SHOOT NOT TO KILL? use The Matter Gun to traverse this one of a kind 2d PUZZLE-platformer (metroidvania/brania). Drop into the lab, explore the caves, discover new types of matter, uncover secrets, and try not to cause the end of the world...or something.
Why similar: Metroidvania 53.2%, Platformer 15.8%, Exploration 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%, 2D 4.6%
Pounce inside of your cozy armored mech and set off on a dangerous trek through an alien underworld full of irritable creatures and treacherous obstacles in a valiant effort to save your stranded captain and his crashed spaceship.
Why similar: Metroidvania 59.8%, Platformer 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, 2D 5.5%, Adventure 4.6%
A metropolis crumbles into ruin as powerful Barons satisfy their greed upon souls lost in time. You are but one spirit, with a wooden body left to rot in the wild…
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.5%, Platformer 20.3%, Exploration 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Adventure 6.4%
BitUp is a side scrolling, exploration metroidvania game set in a Cubist-Impressionist universe. A game kept hidden by its legendary creator, while its protagonist looks for answers. Players must aid Bit in its quest to find out what lies beyond.
Why similar: Metroidvania 54.6%, Platformer 18.8%, Exploration 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%, Adventure 5.6%
Dive into a fortress labyrinth crawling with monsters, defending yourself with your... tongue? As a frog, it's your best bet to traverse this retro-inspired 2D metroidvania title. Collect treasures to gain permanent upgrades, discovering new areas of the massive interconnected map with them!
Why similar: Metroidvania 59%, Platformer 11.1%, Exploration 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Adventure 5.8%
Play as a cat in this 2D world where you discover new abilities and paths to finally reach the summit. What's there? Even I don't know. Yet. Oh, it now has local co-op.
Why similar: Metroidvania 52.1%, Platformer 17.4%, Exploration 13.7%, Nonlinear 8.3%, Adventure 5.1%
Jump and dash through unknown, labyrinthine worlds in this VR adventure. Fight back against maddened creatures, or cure them of the blight that fuels their rage. Collect treasures, tools, and powers as you search for the source of this ancient ill, and decide whether to quell or unleash it.
Why similar: Metroidvania 60.9%, Platformer 18.7%, Exploration 11.5%, Adventure 8.1%, Singleplayer 0.8%
Jump, dash, and swim in this epic adventure! Explore the vast Aztec lands in an axolotl action-platformer! Xolotl is a cute, 2D action-platformer, in which your goal is to regain your godly form and powers.
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.8%, Platformer 14.6%, Exploration 10.8%, Nonlinear 7.1%, Nature 6.8%
Explore a dense, interconnected labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items to manipulate your environment in surprising and meaningful ways. Encounter beautiful and unsettling creatures, as you attempt to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see.
Why similar: Metroidvania 51.2%, Platformer 13.3%, Exploration 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Nonlinear 5.2%
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 61.2%, Platformer 15%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Exploration 6.1%, 2D 4.6%
"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 57.6%, Platformer 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Exploration 8%, Adventure 6.9%
Naru-Morph! is a 2D action platformer featuring a morphing gimmick.Utilize various abilities unique to each morph to explore the world, defeat fierce enemies, and to reach the Heavens!
Why similar: Metroidvania 62.3%, Platformer 18.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%, 2D 6.1%, Adventure 5.3%
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 59.7%, Platformer 18.2%, Exploration 13%, Adventure 4.4%, 2D 3.4%
A nonlinear exploration-action game set in a fantastical, lush fantasy world with a huge interconnected map, tons of movement upgrades, character customizations, and vibrant pixel art.
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.7%, Nature 15.3%, Nonlinear 10%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Exploration 6.2%
Hunter’s Legacy is an old-school 2D single-player Metroidvania platformer where you control Ikki, a fierce kitty skilled with twin swords and a bow, better known as the Great Huntress of Un'Amak.
Why similar: Metroidvania 63.9%, Platformer 25%, Adventure 9.3%, Indie 1.7%