- #1 Lost Call
97% 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 33.4%, Nonlinear 19.7%, Action RPG 18.2%, Exploration 9.7%, Top-Down 8.9%
- #2 Observance of Homeland
96% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Certeis Lirre (Be Games Do Crimes)Pub: Certeis Lirre
Windows
A minimalistic free-exploration metroidvania with quick, responsive movement and an extremely diverse cast of bosses.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.9%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Action RPG 13.9%, Nonlinear 13.5%, Exploration 8.7%
- #3 Horn of Balance
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Martijn den Hollander
Windows
Explore an intricate new world of secrets and adventure. Features solid 2D Zelda-like gameplay, 12 vast non-linear dungeons and a wholesome story about the young golem Linden.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.2%, Action RPG 17.5%, Nonlinear 16.7%, Top-Down 9.6%, Exploration 9.2%
- #4 SUPER ANT
95% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Andrygast
Windows
Embark on a manic search to locate a ontological superweapon lost on a rogue planet. Bash vicious monsters in close-quarters combat and master hidden movement and fighting techniques to overpower and outspeed your problems.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.2%, Surreal 18.6%, Nonlinear 12.2%, Exploration 8%, Retro 6.6%
- #5 Cone Flyers Castaways
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Calvin MacCaullPub: a_coneish_one
Windows
Explore vast alien worlds in Cone Flyers Castaways! From tight precision-platforming, to nail-biting bullet hell boss battles, you'll find yourself making new allies and enemies on your quest to seal the twelve lane wormhole highway and prevent an ancient calamity from destroying the universe.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Action RPG 12.6%, LGBTQ+ 12.4%, Exploration 9.3%
- #6 GRIME II
93% matchPositive96% of 46 reviews2026
Dev: Clover BitePub: Kwalee
Windows
Become the stealer of forms in GRIME II, a surreal action-adventure metroidvania. Launch tendrils made of hands to absorb foes and summon molds in their shape, as you explore a bizarre lived-in-world obsessed with art.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.4%, Action RPG 16.3%, Nonlinear 13%, Surreal 12.7%, Exploration 8.1%
- #7 Utopia
94% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: 박지훈Pub: Team Utopia
Windows
Utopia is a 2D top-down view barrage shooting RPG game played alone. The protagonist sets out on a journey to face various threats that befall the utopia world. Fight against a variety of incoming enemies and save the utopia world!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.8%, Action RPG 23.7%, RPG 15.4%, Top-Down 12.1%, 2D 5.3%
- #8 Minishoot' Adventures
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,362 reviews2024
Dev: SoulGame Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Fly into a charming handcrafted world and go on an adventure that mixes up open exploration with crispy twin-stick shooter action. Fight your way from the shiny overworld to the deepest caves, improve your ship and overcome the dungeons' bosses to rescue your friends!
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.1%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Nonlinear 13.8%, Top-Down 9.2%, Exploration 8.1%
- #9 Twell
92% 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 37.5%, Action RPG 13.8%, RPG 13.6%, Exploration 9.2%, Nonlinear 8.8%
- #10 Globulo
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hermo
Windows
Globulo is a Metroidvania blended with Bullet Hell elements. Hand-drawn, Globulo invites you to immerse yourself in a strange microscopic world corrupted by infections that threaten the world!
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.4%, Bullet Hell 27.5%, Hand-drawn 8.4%, Nonlinear 8.2%, Stylized 5.3%
- #11 An Automaton's Journey
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Xyros GamesPub: holo Indie
Windows
Play as the ancient automaton Cecilia Immergreen as you explore the world for secrets, solve puzzles, delve into dungeons, fight other Hololive members as powerful bosses, help other members with side quests, and find powerful items to explore previously unavailable locations.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.5%, Action RPG 19.8%, Top-Down 14.3%, Exploration 11.4%, RPG 4.6%
- #12 pear potion🍐
90% matchVery Positive95% of 77 reviews2021
Dev: vemu games
Windows
a cute little metroidvania with challenging combat and witchcraft 🧙🍐
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.2%, Bullet Hell 25.2%, Exploration 8.4%, Top-Down 6.9%, Retro 6.6%
- #13 Dreamdawn
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Custodio Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore surreal landscapes where dreams and reality intertwine. Battle manifestations of fear, uncover the secrets of an interconnected world, and awaken the truth buried within a fading mind in Dreamdawn, a mysterious top-down action-adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.1%, Action RPG 20.2%, Exploration 10.8%, Top-Down 7.3%, RPG 7.2%
- #14 Shield Cat: The Lost Conductor
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CyanSorcery
Windows · Linux
Spin to win! Help Lance on his quest to find neat collectibles and save his partner in this top-down pixel art game!
Why similar: Metroidvania 32%, LGBTQ+ 18.6%, Action RPG 17.6%, Top-Down 10.5%, 2D 4.4%
- #15 Elementallis
87% 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 32.3%, Action RPG 19.9%, Top-Down 12.5%, Exploration 9.1%, Retro 5.6%
- #16 Filiy Eclipse
86% 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 46.1%, Action RPG 21.4%, RPG 10.5%, Exploration 5.3%, 2D 5.1%
- #17 Relive
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dylan Losee
Windows
Relive is a dark yet hopeful action-adventure where you create new plant growth with every step, transform the remains of fallen foes to amplify your magical powers, and overcome deadly challenges to transform the world around you.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, Nonlinear 15.9%, Action RPG 13.3%, Top-Down 9.9%, Hand-drawn 9%
- #18 Aldebaran Legend
86% 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 34.6%, Action RPG 21.5%, RPG 15.1%, Exploration 10%, Action 6.5%
- #19 The Twilight Witch
84% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2024
Dev: Tyoumage
Windows
The Twilight Witch is a 2D pixel art RPG where you play as Mael, a young man from the village of New Larton. After your home-town is attacked and ravaged by a mysterious figure, you venture forth to tell of what happened and maybe, just maybe, find a way to stop the hooded aggressor…
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.8%, Action RPG 22.4%, RPG 15.5%, Exploration 9.6%, Top-Down 9.3%
- #20 Dewborne Dawn
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mythwalk Studios
Windows
In this new hand-drawn, story-rich metroidvania, explore the last haven of a dying world, and discover the purpose you play in saving it. Shape your own path, fight the all-consuming blight, and help bring hope back to the survivors. Take up the flames of dead gods, and stand firm in Dewborne Dawn!
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.6%, Hand-drawn 14.9%, Nonlinear 12.1%, Atmospheric 5.7%, Combat 5.4%
- #21 Blessing Part I
82% 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 45.3%, Action RPG 19.7%, RPG 11.8%, Hand-drawn 7.2%, Action 4%
- #22 Runic Curse Remastered
83% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Alexey Suslin
Windows
Runic Curse Remastered is a thrilling action RPG Metroidvania that transports you to a cursed island. Explore dark and diverse locations, battle hordes of enemies and mighty bosses. Forge your own playstyle by combining various weapons with magical runes to overcome all challenges.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.3%, Action RPG 10.7%, Nonlinear 10.5%, RPG 9.4%, Fantasy 6.1%
- #23 Weapon Devourer
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bogdan
Windows · Mac
Weapon Devourer is a psychological horror game with souls-like and 1930's cartoon vibes, blending subtle puzzles. Battle sentient weapons, dodge their attacks, metamorphose into a fearsome entity to overcome powerful challenges, and synthesize mighty combinations by diving into the Shield's belly.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.3%, Nonlinear 16.2%, Action RPG 13.8%, Top-Down 9.1%, Exploration 9%
- #24 Buffet Knight - Decadent Full Course
80% 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 29.2%, Nonlinear 16.3%, Action RPG 14.9%, Top-Down 9.2%, Exploration 7.9%
- #25 Star Gunners
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Windybeard
Windows
Star Gunners is a high-energy, action-packed adventure set in a vibrant alien world. Battle through monster-filled environments, unlock abilities, and explore new areas. Can you save your fallen squad? Experience a hand-painted, retro-inspired adventure with modern twists!
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.4%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Nonlinear 13.1%, Exploration 9.7%, RPG 4.4%
- #26 Hero's Spirit
82% matchVery Positive91% of 64 reviews2020
Dev: mod.kitchen
Windows
Explore a vast, open world - evade or defeat its monsters, arm yourself with knowledge and equipment, unravel layer upon layer of secrets, and ultimately confront the very magic threatening to destroy everything.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.8%, LGBTQ+ 15.2%, Nonlinear 15%, Top-Down 8.5%, Exploration 8.4%
- #27 Little Ghost
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Alan AbbadessaPub: Sync Book Games
Windows
Chill metroidvania maximizes non-linear exploration & puzzle-platforming. Frequent checkpoints, no currency, no combat. Gain friends & abilities. Collectables-as-media; tarot cards, weird podcasts, and songs from over 20 bands; all found within a surreal papercraft world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.4%, Nonlinear 14.3%, Surreal 11.1%, Stylized 10.1%, Exploration 6.8%
- #28 The Song of Awakening
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Noeski LLC
Windows · Mac
The Song of Awakening is a 2D action-platformer where you play as a bard with the power to create magic through music. Explore a world once ruled by the Lyramancers, wielders of music-magic, who were extinguished by a mad king. Defeat the malevolent god of silence and restore harmony to the world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.7%, Action RPG 23%, Nonlinear 11.1%, RPG 8.9%, Combat 6.1%
- #29 Scars of the Soul
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ShunGuang Games
Windows
The two countries went to war, unleashing forbidden powers. Years later, monsters ravage the land. The protagonist awakens, battles the monsters, explores the world, uncovers the truth of the past, and seeks to recover lost memories—a lonely journey of wandering and struggling against oneself.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.4%, Action RPG 21.3%, RPG 15%, Exploration 9.2%, Top-Down 8.2%
- #30 Latitude 76: Land of the Onkilons
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Anisimov Games
Windows · Linux
Switch between characters, use your grappling hook to explore a phantom island, home to mammoths. Face threats from hunters and choose to play stealthily or confront the dangers head-on. Inspired by real events. Wishlist today!
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.7%, Nonlinear 15.7%, Action RPG 14%, Top-Down 8.9%, Exploration 8.8%
- #31 Crypt Custodian
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,759 reviews2024
Dev: Kyle Thompson
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Crypt Custodian is a charming metroidvania about cleaning up the afterlife. Play as Pluto - a mischievous cat who has died, and is sentenced to be the afterworld's janitor... FOREVER! Hang out with other doomed ghosts, battle beasts, and explore a vastly expansive landscape.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.5%, Action RPG 14.7%, Nonlinear 14.4%, Exploration 9.3%, Hand-drawn 8.5%
- #32 Shadow of Aya
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Incoming Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Master the elements of poison, fire, ice, and meteorite in Shadow of Aya, a top-down action-adventure ode to the 8-bit classics. But beware—as your powers grow, so do the forces against you. The journey downward is choked with shadow, and the creatures who lurk among them.
Why similar: Action RPG 25.8%, Nonlinear 18.8%, Top-Down 13%, Exploration 12.2%, Retro 6.1%
- #33 The Doomed Knight
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Holysoft StudiosPub: Holysoft GmbH
Windows
This metroidvania inspired game lets you discover a fascinating world full of monsters, secrets and mysteries!
Why similar: Metroidvania 44%, RPG 13.8%, Action RPG 9.9%, Hand-drawn 9.6%, Fantasy 8.2%
- #34 Traveler's Refrain
75% matchVery Positive95% of 56 reviews2025
Dev: Red Essence GamesPub: indie.io
Windows
Wield your magical instrument and defy the mecha-goddesses of fate in this Song-Casting Story Driven Action-RPG. Explore a forbidden forest as Traveler. Help him reunite with his long lost love as you fight through abominations and solve mysterious puzzles, all while an ancient conflict unfolds.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.6%, Action RPG 21.1%, RPG 8.7%, Exploration 6.8%, Combat 5.7%
- #35 Dust to Dust
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Unlimited Spoons
Windows
Fight for your afterlife in DUST TO DUST! As a ghost on the run in a specter research facility, dash through interconnected levels, befriend the psychic Matthias, and take control of his body and powers to break down hostile coalesced creatures and wipe them out once and for all.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.2%, Action RPG 13.1%, Top-Down 12.8%, Exploration 9%, Nonlinear 7%
- #36 AlterMage
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: AlterTech
Windows
Explore a vast island citadel as an agile mage in a first-person spell-slinging sword-swinging metroidvania!
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.6%, Action RPG 19.8%, Exploration 9.5%, RPG 8.8%, Nonlinear 6.9%
- #37 The Weird Dream
74% matchMostly Positive76% of 111 reviews2024
Dev: UMO StudioPub: WhisperGames
Windows
The Weird Dream is a 2D Metroidvania game set in the ruins of Alpha City. Control a mysterious rabbit, confront mutated inhabitants, level up your skills, and unravel the truth behind Alpha City's destruction.
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.7%, Action RPG 15%, Surreal 12.3%, Hand-drawn 8.5%, Action 5.1%
- #38 Torii: Beyond The Gates
74% 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 48.4%, Action RPG 18%, RPG 10.8%, Hand-drawn 8.4%, 2D 5.2%
- #39 Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores
71% 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 50.1%, Exploration 11.5%, Nonlinear 10.1%, RPG 7.1%, Action RPG 6.1%
- #40 CRAVE
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hang The Eyelids
Windows
Ceaseless hunger draws you yet a bit closer to the gates of Foghorn. Devour men and beasts alike to acquire a wide array of combat abilities. Through shadows and mold, track down the paling memories of this bygone kingdom, all in a classic hand-drawn action platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.1%, Surreal 17.1%, Nonlinear 14.5%, Exploration 8.7%, Hand-drawn 8.5%
- #41 Lovanium - The Rising Suns
73% 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 36.5%, Action RPG 15.2%, RPG 12.9%, Top-Down 7.6%, 2D 5.9%
- #42 Shattered Divinities
73% 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 48.3%, Action RPG 15.6%, RPG 9.1%, Exploration 7.1%, 2D 6.1%
- #43 Behind The Kingdom
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Michael Gamble
Windows · Mac
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 41%, Nonlinear 25.9%, Nature 12.4%, Fantasy 7.4%, Exploration 5.6%
- #44 Teratale: Tide of Wishes
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ManafishGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Travel with your mysterious partner Tupa, fight powerful monsters, discover treasures and secrets scattered around the world, and uncover the truth of the world, Tupa and yourself with the help of the tide of wishes.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.9%, Action RPG 22.2%, RPG 15.8%, Exploration 8.5%, Action 7.2%
- #45 Little Nemo and the Nightmare Fiends
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Nemo, Inc
Windows
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 45.7%, Nonlinear 18.7%, Exploration 13.8%, Hand-drawn 9.5%, 2D 5.2%
- #46 Din of Sen
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Espy Games
Windows
Fight through a hostile, dreamlike world as Sen, a wielder of crystalline weaponry. Slay monsters by pulling off powerful combos, swapping weapons on the fly, and using special weapon abilities. Can Sen survive in this strange world, or will he fall into the void?
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.1%, Action RPG 21.7%, Nonlinear 17.8%, RPG 10.3%, 2D 3.3%
- #47 Dreeg
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Melted Monster Game Studio LLC
Windows · Mac
Dreeg is a multi-dimensional Metroidvania adventure. Shift between three parallel dimensions to explore, solve puzzles, and battle fierce enemies. Upgrade your Pulsar Suit and Forge to unlock unique abilities. Unravel the mysteries, avenge your fallen companion, and save the multiverse.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.8%, Nonlinear 16.6%, Action RPG 15.9%, Exploration 8.6%, Hand-drawn 7.7%
- #48 A Song in Elyel Nalore
70% 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 49.6%, Action RPG 23.4%, Exploration 7.5%, Action 5.1%, Adventure 4%
- #49 Scales
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: MichaelDamianPub: Independent Developer
Windows
Scales is a story-driven action-adventure RPG about a human-reptile hybrid. Players devour reptiles to absorb their DNA, and evolve through a corrupt world, where player choices ultimately determine the outcome of the story, blending combat with a darkly comedic narrative.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.7%, Action RPG 24%, Top-Down 12%, RPG 7.5%, 2D 5.2%
- #50 Phaze Shift
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lord Mango Games
Windows
Switch, adapt, and evolve in Phaze Shift, an action-platformer Metroidvania. Swap between two characters, fuse upgrades to forge new abilities, battle mechanized bosses, and explore a sleeping digital world in a hand-drawn diorama-style 2D adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 50.4%, Nonlinear 14.6%, Hand-drawn 8.1%, Exploration 6.9%, 2D 6.1%
- #51 Legend of a Soul Hunter
69% 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 37.9%, Action RPG 21.8%, Exploration 11.4%, Stylized 7.8%, RPG 6.7%
- #52 BirdKnight
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GhostFoxCreative
Windows
In a dying world dominated by machines, use the powers of nature to explore a diverse landscape and devastate your foes in this action-driven metroidvania. As humanity's last hope, the BirdKnight must learn the truth behind the mysterious Heart of the World and restore life to the land.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.2%, Action RPG 18.4%, Nonlinear 12.7%, Hand-drawn 10%, Exploration 8.4%
- #53 Goldstained
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lantern Jump
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore a dangerous, fantastical world and slay the divine being that corrupted it. Goldstained is a top-down 2D action-adventure where unlocking new weapons with new movesets is your way forward through boss fights, puzzles, and combat!
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.8%, Bullet Hell 25%, Top-Down 8.2%, Fantasy 6.6%, Exploration 4.8%
- #54 OTHERSIDE: Untamed Words
68% 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 47.6%, Action RPG 16.7%, Exploration 11%, Hand-drawn 10%, RPG 8.5%
- #55 Lightwood
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Unfixed Brain
Windows
Lightwood is an immersive semi-open world Metroidvania. Master your skills and fight magnificent Lords as you unravel the ancient mysteries behind the kingdom's decay.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.3%, Nonlinear 23.4%, Exploration 8.7%, Stylized 4.8%, 2D 3.9%
- #56 Quarion
65% matchVery Positive94% of 149 reviews2025
Dev: ZejoantPub: Bootleg Bytes
Windows · Linux
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 44.6%, Nonlinear 26.1%, Exploration 10.9%, Retro 6.7%, Nature 4.5%
- #57 Frontiers
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DestroyerPub: DeltaHertz
Windows
Frontiers is a game about collecting items, dodging bullets, and beating up robots. Inspired primarily by action RPGs of the 90's, Frontiers cranks it up to 110 percent by emphasizing combat and high paced action to swiftly and methodically take out your enemies.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.2%, Action RPG 23.8%, Top-Down 9.8%, Nonlinear 8.7%, Exploration 8.7%
- #58 Seedless Light
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Unknown Bit Games
Windows
Seedless Light is a 2d action-adventure game focused on combat and exploration with a unique and contemplative world of fantastic and vibrant creatures driven by a touching and atmospheric soundtrack.
Why similar: Metroidvania 50.7%, Surreal 16.6%, Exploration 11.8%, 2D 5%, Fantasy 4.8%
- #59 Fourmiworld
65% matchVery Positive98% of 88 reviews2025
Dev: CZDOOM
Windows · Linux
Carve your own path through Fourmiworld - an "open-world-ant-farm-metroidvania". Play as an interdimensional urban explorer girl, collect Gamut to unlock new abilities, and discover the sights, plights, & soundbites of a surreal alien dimension.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.9%, Surreal 25.9%, Exploration 10.4%, Stylized 8.2%, Retro 6.9%
- #60 Magical Blush
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Alkacer Game Studio
Windows
Magical Blush is a top-down action-adventure where fast-paced elemental combat meets Metroidvania-style exploration. Chain spell combos, exploit elemental weaknesses, rescue survivors, and battle the powerful Elemental Lords as you explore the wondrous world of Wyn.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.4%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Top-Down 13.3%, Nonlinear 9.8%, Exploration 9.1%