- #1 DurDanto
97% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: Shihan KhanPub: DevsLair Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
DurDanto is a metroidvania game where you play as Zubok in a fallen city with beautiful pixel art environments while facing different enemies. Use elemental abilities to uncover secrets of the fallen city, overcome the enemies & roguelike dungeons by skills & spells!
Why similar: Roguevania 43.4% ★, Metroidvania 22.4%, Roguelite 11.5%, 2D Platformer 6.5%, Pixel Graphics 3.7%
- #2 Isekai Mage
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: TongLee
Windows
Protagonist dies in a truck accident, reborn as a Mage Adventurer in an isekai. Explore chests, battle monsters, complete quests, and customize skills via roguelike mechanics. Defeat the Demon King in this blend of RPG, adventure, and light roguelike.
Why similar: Roguevania 52.8% ★, Metroidvania 21.9%, Roguelite 11.1%, Platformer 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 2.6%
- #3 Grimmy Tales
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BonkersBlokes
Windows
(incomplete)
Why similar: Roguevania 31.8% ★, Metroidvania 15.8%, Lore-Rich 8.7%, Roguelite 8.4%, 2D Platformer 7%
- #4 The VIllage of Eri
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GhoulSoftware
Windows
A metroidvenia rouglike platformer RPG.Explore the world as you upgrade your character, buy gear, solve puzzles and save villagers.Fight hordes of monsters in the hopes of learning more about the world and yourself.Gain bonuses for every building you restore and every villager you save.
Why similar: Roguevania 40.7% ★, Metroidvania 21%, Roguelite 12.7%, 2D Platformer 7.8%, Platformer 6.5%
- #5 Archetype and the Four Winds of Hell
94% 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: Roguevania 37% ★, Metroidvania 19.3%, Platformer 10%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Nonlinear 6.7%
- #6 An Amazing Wizard
94% matchVery Positive85% of 145 reviews2025
Dev: Tiny Goblins
Windows · Mac · Linux
An Amazing Wizard is a 2D fast-paced metroidvania-inspired spell-slinging roguelike where you'll create spells. Master 7 elements and merge 120 unique spells in any order to create endless possibilities. Choose from 250+ perks and 200 artifacts. Collect your lost memories and reclaim true name!
Why similar: Roguevania 37.2% ★, Metroidvania 17.1%, Perma Death 11.8%, Roguelite 9.6%, Lore-Rich 8.3%
- #7 Rogue Worlds
93% matchVery Positive97% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
Windows · Linux
Rogue Worlds is a chaotic tactical roguelite platformer where you wield the environment and creative abilities to overcome challenges. Outwit powerful guardians and blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths!
Why similar: Roguevania 37.3% ★, Metroidvania 20.2%, Roguelite 9.1%, Platformer 7.9%, Perma Death 7.9%
- #8 Betrayer: Curse of the Spine
92% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2021
Dev: Triple Ch3rry StudiosPub: Proponent Games
Windows
Betrayer: Curse of the Spine is an Action-Adventure Metroidvania. The game features decision making, crafting, fast-paced combat, multiple endings, intricate storytelling, an open world to explore, and more!
Why similar: Roguevania 43.1% ★, Metroidvania 21.2%, Roguelite 10.2%, 2D Platformer 8.4%, Platformer 6.8%
- #9 SHIRO
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tier 21
Windows
Humanity wants her dead, and a godlike alien AI wants to use her as a puppet. Take control of SH1-R0 and fight through challenging enemies on two fronts to prevent catastrophe. Explore high security facilities to upgrade your abilities and challenge the most advanced forces of two civilizations.
Why similar: Roguevania 42.2% ★, Metroidvania 25.5%, Roguelite 11.4%, 2D Platformer 6.3%, Platformer 6.1%
- #10 The End Grows
90% matchPositive93% of 28 reviews2025
Dev: Atopia.studio
Windows
Incremental Roguevania || Hurry up, the world ends in 5 minutes! Gain 100 levels in a single strike and distribute your stat points mid-battle to adapt instantly.A Fast RPG blending action, exploration, and a unique real-time leveling system!
Why similar: Roguevania 43% ★, Metroidvania 19.3%, Lore-Rich 9.6%, Roguelite 9.5%, Platformer 6.4%
- #11 Even Heroes Die
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kevyn Jaremko LLC
Windows
Race to find the cure to your mortal illness in this roguelike Metroidvania hybrid.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.7%, Perma Death 19.9%, Roguelite 13.1%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Nonlinear 9.6%
- #12 The Forbidden Forest
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stone Studios
Windows
Jump, dash, and climb through a vibrant wilderness as three playable characters in this action-adventure metroidvania. Explore a sprawling interconnected map, master unique abilities, and face powerful foes, all while uncovering the mysteries of this war-stricken world and one special cub.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.8%, 2D Platformer 12%, Nonlinear 11.9%, Lore-Rich 11.5%, Action-Adventure 6.9%
- #13 A Robot Named Fight!
89% matchVery Positive88% of 883 reviews2017
Dev: Morningstar Game Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A Robot Named Fight is a Metroidvania roguelike focused on exploration and item collection. Explore a different, procedurally-generated labyrinth each time you play and discover randomized power-ups to traverse obstacles, find secrets and explode meat beasts.
Why similar: Roguevania 46.6% ★, Metroidvania 23.1%, Roguelite 10.7%, Platformer 5.4%, Nonlinear 5.3%
- #14 Rift Keeper
88% matchMostly Positive71% of 80 reviews2019
Dev: Frymore
Windows
Embark on your journey, travel through rifts and restore the balance as the Rift Keeper in this handcrafted 2D roguelite platformer with challenging, fast-paced action gameplay.
Why similar: Roguevania 64.2% ★, Metroidvania 13.2%, Roguelite 12.6%, Platformer 3.1%, Pixel Graphics 2.9%
- #15 失落的王国:Lost Kingdom
87% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: 海鸣
Windows · Mac
"Lost Kingdom" This is probably the hardest game you've ever played. It may take you a full 3 days to clear it, you should be aware that there are some hidden things in it. Every day you see something different. (This refers to 3 days in real life)
Why similar: Roguevania 48.7% ★, Roguelite 11.8%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Platformer 10%, Action-Adventure 6.4%
- #16 Vagneria
86% matchMixed63% of 16 reviews2024
Dev: Vagner da Rocha Santos
Windows
In Vagneria, dive into an immersive gaming experience with randomly generated stages, exciting exploration, building mechanics, and thrilling battles. Get ready to become the hero the world needs!
Why similar: Roguevania 42.9% ★, Metroidvania 21%, Platformer 9%, 2D Platformer 8.9%, Action-Adventure 5.8%
- #17 Dunjungle
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 723 reviews2025
Dev: Bruno BombardiPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A 2d action-packed roguelite about a monkey hero protecting the jungle from the rise of a corruptive power. Explore ever-changing dungeons, fight weird enemies and gear up with lots of weapons and relics you can combine for a new experience every run. Explore, fight, die, and repeat!
Why similar: Roguevania 48.5% ★, Perma Death 16.3%, Roguelite 9.6%, Metroidvania 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 5%
- #18 Eat Or Keep
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Volp Interactive
Windows
In a dying city ruled by uncontrollable magic, every resource is a choice: consume it to grow stronger, or preserve it to survive. Eat Or Keep is a challenging 2D Metroidvania with strong rogue-lite elements. Explore, fight, fall… and rise again.
Why similar: Roguevania 45.5% ★, Metroidvania 28.1%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Roguelite 4%, Action 3.8%
- #19 Double Damnation
85% matchMostly Positive76% of 25 reviews2022
Dev: The Yellow Architect
Windows
Kill fast. Die faster. Abuse Immortality! Together...
Why similar: Roguevania 45.6% ★, Metroidvania 23.1%, Roguelite 11.2%, 2D Platformer 9.5%, Platformer 7.5%
- #20 Hatone
84% matchPositive100% of 27 reviews2025
Dev: Devil's Delirium
Windows
Dive into a NES-inspired Action-Platformer with Metroidvania elements. Play as an Illuminati henchman battling fearsome bosses and unearthing secrets in an ancient castle. Fulfill your duty… but are you the architect of your fate—or just a pawn in a game someone else is playing?
Why similar: Roguevania 39.6% ★, Metroidvania 20.7%, 2D Platformer 8%, Platformer 8%, Atmospheric 4.8%
- #21 The Light Of Vertical
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WangxoGame
Windows
A Metroidvania-style action adventure set in the collapsing "Sky City." Play as a life form awakening in darkness, explore decaying areas, interact with NPCs, battle bosses, collect cards, and uncover the truth through stylized art and deep storytelling.
Why similar: Roguevania 52.1% ★, Metroidvania 23.3%, 2D Platformer 9.7%, Action-Adventure 5%, Atmospheric 3.5%
- #22 Rogue Legacy
83% matchVery Positive92% of 18,678 reviews2013
Dev: Cellar Door Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Rogue Legacy is a genealogical rogue-"LITE" where anyone can be a hero. Each time you die, your child will succeed you. Every child is unique. One child might be colorblind, another might be a dwarf with vertigo. But that's OK, because no one is perfect, and you don't have to be to succeed.
Why similar: Roguevania 70.9% ★, Platformer 12%, Metroidvania 9.1%, Roguelite 3.2%, 2D 1.7%
- #23 Pandash
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Laaab Games
Windows
Pandash is a rogue-lite platformer with different perks to discover and balance their powers. On your search for peace for your world, you wander through different areas, which will change every run. You need to get strong enough and unlock everything to survive and reach your destination.
Why similar: Roguevania 37.4% ★, Metroidvania 21.1%, Roguelite 10.5%, 2D Platformer 8.1%, Platformer 6.8%
- #24 Weapon Hacker
82% matchPositive95% of 37 reviews2020
Dev: Luke Rissacher
Windows
Hack scavenged parts into custom-made weapons and explore / shred your way through a multiverse of infested weapon facilities.
Why similar: Roguevania 40.7% ★, Metroidvania 20.5%, Perma Death 12.9%, Roguelite 11.2%, Platformer 6.7%
- #25 Aura of Worlds
79% matchVery Positive92% of 136 reviews2024
Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Aura of Worlds is a chaotic, creative tactics rogue-lite platformer. Explore multiple dangerous worlds where you utilize creative abilities & wield the environment to your advantage. Blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths & outwit powerful guardians!
Why similar: Roguevania 40.5% ★, Metroidvania 21.4%, Roguelite 9.9%, Platformer 8.4%, Perma Death 8.2%
- #26 Slime Tales
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BK202
Windows · Mac
Embark on a pixel-art roguelite adventure as a brave little slime exploring a mysterious dungeon beneath a sorcerer’s castle. Battle deadly foes, uncover ancient secrets, and power up with loot and upgrades—solo or with friends!
Why similar: Roguevania 46% ★, Roguelite 12.8%, Lore-Rich 10.6%, Platformer 9.4%, Action-Adventure 6%
- #27 SuperEpic: The Entertainment War
80% matchMostly Positive70% of 111 reviews2019
Dev: Undercoders
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 53%
SuperEpic is a satirical and humorous Metroidvania style action-adventure game, starring a raccoon and a llama in their quest to save an Orwellian society from the rule of an evil corporation. RegnantCorp is an enterprise which is controlling minds through abusive micro transactions.
Why similar: Roguevania 67.6% ★, Metroidvania 15.2%, Multiple Endings 4%, Roguelite 3.4%, Pixel Graphics 3.2%
- #28 SOULGRAVE
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: bromanguy
Windows
SOULGRAVE is a character-driven action roguelike where you create wild builds, explore ever-changing dungeons, and battle brutal bosses with puzzle-like, telegraphed mechanics. Restore a shattered world... or doom it forever.
Why similar: Roguevania 47.8% ★, Metroidvania 21.1%, Roguelite 10.9%, Platformer 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%
- #29 Red Bit Ninja
81% matchMostly Negative30% of 33 reviews2015
Dev: Seven Sails Games
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Red Bit Ninja is an old school platformer with a rope climbing physic and difficulty of the good old times. It features classic pixel art, hair pulling levels and five mean bosses.
Why similar: Roguevania 47.6% ★, Metroidvania 23.7%, 2D Platformer 9.3%, Platformer 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 3.9%
- #30 O.R.B. Offensive Rolling Bot
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Riimu Games Oy
Windows
Lead O.R.B. to save our world from total annihilation in this thrilling 2D-platformer. O.R.B. is a robot sent from the future to destroy an evil A.I. DiOS before it can fulfill its evil plan. O.R.B. has some special skills, and transforming into a ball is just one of the tricks up in its sleeves!
Why similar: Roguevania 50% ★, Metroidvania 25.1%, Platformer 6.8%, 2D Platformer 6%, Pixel Graphics 3.7%
- #31 Slime Princess
77% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2025
Dev: Aibit Games
Windows
Slime Princess is a pixel style stand-alone game that combines platform action, dungeon exploration and Roguelike elements. Players will play the role of a heroic slime and embark on a challenging adventure in order to save the slime princess who has been kidnapped by evil forces.
Why similar: Roguevania 39.1% ★, Roguelite 13.1%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Perma Death 8.4%, Platformer 7.8%
- #32 Rusty Rangers
75% matchPositive96% of 24 reviews2025
Dev: Fantastica!
Windows
Rusty Rangers is an action platformer and roguelike with elements of metroidvania. Choose your ranger and explore procedurally generated dungeons. Will you be able to defeat all the bosses?
Why similar: Roguevania 41.7% ★, Metroidvania 20.7%, Perma Death 12.2%, Roguelite 7.5%, Platformer 6.1%
- #33 Ghost 1.0
77% matchVery Positive91% of 2,103 reviews2016
Dev: @unepic_franPub: Unepic Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A mysterious agent, capable of becoming a digital ghost, sneaks aboard the Nakamura Space Station. This is where the fun begins: the station is well-protected with its heavy defences, never-ending arsenal of weapons, and mysterious artifacts. It will all have to be destroyed.
Why similar: Roguevania 53.5% ★, Metroidvania 32%, Platformer 6.6%, 2D 3%, Action 2.1%
- #34 Divine Guardian | Vệ Thần
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Young Buffalo
Windows
Explore the enchanted Vietnamese jungle, combat mystical monsters, and rescue creatures on your quest to challenge the gods and restore harmony to the Universe as the DIVINE GUARDIAN, immerse yourself in an epic 2D hand-drawn refreshing adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.9%, Roguevania 25.8% ★, Nonlinear 15.1%, Platformer 7.5%, 2D Platformer 6.8%
- #35 Tower Hunter: Erza's Trial
76% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,941 reviews2019
Dev: IceSitruuna
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Tower Hunter: Erza’s Trial contains core elements of roguelite games, presented in a toon render style. The player explores a mysterious tower with Erza, vanquishes mutant monsters and defeats bosses to acquire a Hunter’s License and become the most powerful Battle Maiden.
Why similar: Roguevania 50% ★, Metroidvania 25.3%, Roguelite 12.3%, Perma Death 7.6%, 2D 2.2%
- #36 Little Knight
74% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: 黑猫游戏
Windows
This is a medieval horizontal pixel-style game that can achieve unlimited gold coins. Players can control the little knight and experience the endless fun of monster swiping and exploration.
Why similar: Roguevania 46.5% ★, Metroidvania 21.2%, Roguelite 10.8%, 2D Platformer 8.9%, Action-Adventure 4.3%
- #37 Hollowroot
75% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Cmrak
Windows
Hollowroot, a fast-paced 2D action roguelike. Master tight platforming and combat in ever-changing, procedurally generated levels. Every run is a new challenge. Can you survive?
Why similar: Roguevania 56% ★, Metroidvania 17.8%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 3.5%, Choices Matter 3.4%
- #38 The Tale of LUMI
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GamerXP Studio
Windows · Mac
The Tale of LUMI is a fast paced, metroidvania inspired, action game. Collect powers from Gods and Heroes. Upgrade your Skills. Defeat unyielding enemies. Explore LUMI and unveil the secrets that lie within this puzzling Kingdom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.6%, Roguevania 18.6% ★, Lore-Rich 10.9%, Platformer 10.1%, 2D Platformer 10%
- #39 Sundered®: Eldritch Edition
74% matchVery Positive82% of 5,120 reviews2017
Dev: Thunder Lotus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Sundered is a chaotic hand-drawn metroidvania where you resist or embrace ancient eldritch powers, a challenging and unique take on a classic genre from the creators of Jotun, now with local co-op!
Why similar: Roguevania 60.4% ★, Metroidvania 23.7%, Platformer 7.3%, 2D 3.1%, Atmospheric 2.9%
- #40 Ultros
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,117 reviews2024
Dev: HadoquePub: Kepler Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
ULTROS is a psychedelic metroidvania where you wake up stranded on The Sarcophagus — a cosmic uterus holding an ancient, demonic being. Trapped in the loop of a black hole, you will have to explore The Sarcophagus and meet its inhabitants to understand the part you play...
Why similar: Roguevania 32.9% ★, Metroidvania 25.5%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Roguelite 9.9%, Platformer 9%
- #41 Gun Miner
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Return To Adventure Mountain
Windows
Gun Miner is a rogue-lite where you explore the ever-changing caves of a mysterious planet. Dig up treasure with your void-blaster rifle. Spend any loot you find on upgrades for your suit, for your gun, or for your ship. Yes you will die a lot, but each turn makes you a tiny bit more powerful.
Why similar: Roguevania 58% ★, Roguelite 10.2%, Platformer 9.3%, 2D Platformer 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%
- #42 Adventure's Pixel World
73% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Fearless Colossus
Windows
Face terrifying enemies and deadly traps in this challenging retro classic! The holy relics of the dwarves have been stolen by the Golem horde, they need your help!
Why similar: Roguevania 43.9% ★, Metroidvania 21.8%, 2D Platformer 9.7%, Platformer 6.7%, Pixel Graphics 5%
- #43 The Red Hood: Hunting the Wolf
71% matchMixed44% of 16 reviews2025
Dev: Lola FisherPub: My Way Games
Windows
In "Red Hood's Hunt for the Wolf," you play as Red Riding Hood on a perilous journey through forests and caves to defeat the evil wolf. Battle enemies like skeletons and elves with your sword, collect coins, and overcome obstacles in this classic platformer to save the forest.
Why similar: Roguevania 66.6% ★, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Platformer 9.4%, Action-Adventure 4.4%, 2D 3.1%
- #44 Wanderling
70% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2026
Dev: Rosday
Windows · Mac
Wanderling is a no-combat roguelike platformer about exploration. Die, retry, and mark your path deeper into a dungeon filled with traps and enemies. You get 8 tries to gain the upgrades and map knowledge needed to clear each dungeon.
Why similar: Roguevania 43.3% ★, Perma Death 22.8%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Platformer 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 4.1%
- #45 Dark Umbra
71% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Crypt Rat Studios
Windows
Team up with friends in up to 8-player online co-op or go it alone as you level up your character and collect powerful relics in this sidescroller action rogue-like.
Why similar: Roguevania 50.3% ★, Perma Death 19.3%, Nonlinear 12.3%, 2D Platformer 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 4%
- #46 Nongunz: Doppelganger Edition
72% matchMixed68% of 155 reviews2021
Dev: Brainwash GangPub: Digerati
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 24%
Nongunz is a roguelite action-platformer. Battle grotesque creatures, kill quickly to maintain your combo meter, and rescue worshipers to become part of your idle army to buy upgrades.
Why similar: Roguevania 49.4% ★, Metroidvania 19.7%, Roguelite 10.5%, 2D Platformer 4.6%, 2D 3.7%
- #47 Darkness of Memories
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Axeagon Games
Windows
Darkness of Memories is a 2D action roguelike set in Edo-period Japan. Guide a memory-lost samurai, through mystical landscapes, battling foes and uncovering his dark past. With procedurally generated levels, permadeath, and deep customization, each playthrough offers a unique challenge.
Why similar: Roguevania 45.9% ★, Roguelite 15.7%, Platformer 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, 2D 5.9%
- #48 Dead Cells
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 178,807 reviews2018
Dev: Motion Twin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.5 hrsMean: 41.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.
Why similar: Roguevania 41.7% ★, Metroidvania 21.5%, Roguelite 11.2%, Platformer 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 5%
- #49 Quantum:Fantasy
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Roy Keren
Windows
Quantum:Fantasy is a multiplayer RPG with an emphasis on hunting monsters. Combat is tight and responsive, varying based on chosen class: of the four, each has different weapons and skills to use in and out of combat. Level up, upgrade armor and weapons, and tailor each class to play how you like!
Why similar: Roguevania 66% ★, Roguelite 14%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 4%, 2D 3.4%
- #50 Set In Stone
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Maëlig Moreau
Windows · Mac · Linux
A 2D platformer metroidvania. Discover a strange place where everyone was turned into a tiny stone. Fight difficult bosses, explore an interconnected world, and piece together the chaotic history of people who suddenly lost their humanity (or not?).
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.5%, Lore-Rich 14.5%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Nonlinear 12.1%, Platformer 11.6%
- #51 StarBreak
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,298 reviews2016
Dev: Crunchy Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 44%
StarBreak is a unique skill-based action platformer MMO where you explore strange sci-fi worlds alongside dozens of other players, kill legions of dangerous aliens and fight epic boss battles.
Why similar: Roguevania 66.6% ★, Perma Death 12.4%, Metroidvania 7.5%, Platformer 5.9%, 2D 3.5%
- #52 ScourgeBringer
69% matchVery Positive86% of 3,193 reviews2020
Dev: Flying Oak GamesPub: Dear Villagers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity.
Why similar: Roguevania 34.7% ★, Roguelite 18.4%, Metroidvania 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, Perma Death 6.8%
- #53 Katanaut
66% matchVery Positive90% of 354 reviews2025
Dev: VoidmawPub: Acclaim, Inc.
Windows
Katanaut is a fast-paced, Metroidvania-inspired action roguelite blending fluid combat and cosmic horror. Slash, dodge, and wield powerful abilities as you battle through a station sprawling with twisted, once-human horrors. Adapt, survive, and descend into the shadows to uncover dark secrets.
Why similar: Roguevania 45.3% ★, Metroidvania 21%, Roguelite 10.7%, Platformer 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 4.4%
- #54 Jrago The Demon Hunter
68% matchPositive85% of 27 reviews2023
Dev: Jrago Studios
Windows
Jrago The Demon Hunter is an indie METROIDVANIA style 2D Platforming Action-Adventure Role Playing Game. The world is overcome in darkness, and you are a hunter named Jrago on a quest to slay the demons and bring back the light!
Why similar: Roguevania 48.5% ★, Metroidvania 24.1%, 2D Platformer 8.5%, Platformer 6.2%, Pixel Graphics 4.1%
- #55 Phaze Shift
68% 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 39.6%, Platformer 13.3%, Nonlinear 11.1%, Lore-Rich 6.5%, 2D Platformer 6.3%
- #56 A Tale of Sand and Bone
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Talico
Windows
A Tale of sand and Bone is a story-rich action-roguelike adventure. You play as Shai, a fallen warrior bound to a vengeful spirit as you climb and fight your way to claiming vengeance against the gods.
Why similar: Roguevania 56% ★, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Lore-Rich 10.3%, Platformer 8.7%, Action-Adventure 4.5%
- #57 Koboo: The Tree Spirit - Prologue
67% matchPositive90% of 31 reviews2024
Dev: Jerome LabellePub: Honest Rogue Games
Windows
Explore the free prologue of Koboo: The Tree Spirit! An action rogue-lite platformer where you battle against towering hunters as a tiny spirit. Forge powerful synergies, battle seemingly gigantic bosses and rebuild your home.
Why similar: Roguevania 46.7% ★, Metroidvania 18.1%, Roguelite 11.2%, 2D Platformer 9.2%, Platformer 6.5%
- #58 Draken's Shrine
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RD ProductionsPub: Shady Corner Games
Windows
A metroidvania action platformer set in an epic fantasy world where a barbarian woman raised in the wild, pushed by her mother stories about her father decides to look for his final resting place.
Why similar: Roguevania 41% ★, Metroidvania 21.6%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Platformer 9.5%, Action-Adventure 6%
- #59 Otherworld Legends
65% matchMixed66% of 1,572 reviews2024
Dev: ChillyRoom
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 16.6 hrs≥1hr: 69%
A "blood-pumping, face-bashing" roguelike brawler. Master heroes of your choice, craft uniquely broken builds, and hack & pummel through a myriad of dungeons in a thrilling rampage.
Why similar: Roguevania 42.2% ★, Metroidvania 20%, Perma Death 16.1%, Roguelite 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%
- #60 Abalyte
68% matchMixed67% of 199 reviews2018
Dev: Purple Studios
Windows
Abalyte is a 2D-roguelike metroidvania that focuses on the player's skill and inventiveness. While other games have crutches or progression systems that help the player beat the game, Abalyte does the opposite and throws you in a spike-pit.
Why similar: Roguevania 73.1% ★, Roguelite 6.7%, Platformer 6.1%, Pixel Graphics 4.7%, Action-Adventure 3%