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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Metroidvania, Platformer, Adventure, Singleplayer.

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Kingdom Shell is an atmospheric 2D platformer with a captivating storyline. Explore the local lands to stop the invasion of nightmarish creatures and unravel the mysteries of the Kingdom.

Reviews: Very Positive — 89% — of 232 reviews
Released: 2023-10-05
Developer: Cup of Pixels
Publisher: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 6.0 hrs
Mean playtime: 13.4 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 67%

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 32.3%, Side Scroller 15%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Exploration 7.1%

  54. #54 Primal Light
    69% matchVery Positive81% of 419 reviews2020
    Dev: Fat Gem
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 54 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 48%

    Inhabit Krog, a mysterious blue creature in a red loincloth, as he traverses a labyrinth of ladders, levers, traps, and monsters. Explore the nooks and crannies of a bizarre and evocative world as you hack and slash your way to victory, leaving a graveyard of grotesque bosses in your wake.

    Why similar: 2D Platformer 22%, Side Scroller 19.9%, Retro 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Old School 11.5%

  55. #55 Ghoulboy - Dark Sword of Goblin
    71% matchMostly Positive71% of 260 reviews2017
    Dev: Serkan Bakar
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 46%

    Ghoulboy is a retro-inspired action platformer. Explore a magical realm of dungeons, towns, treasures and devious monsters.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 28.9%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Retro 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 10%, 2D Platformer 8.5%

  56. #56 Axiom Verge 2
    68% matchMostly Positive79% of 907 reviews2022
    Dev: Thomas Happ Games LLC
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    Explore a sprawling, alien world in the sequel to the award winning Axiom Verge.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 41.2%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Platformer 7.4%

  57. #57 KnightLight
    66% matchVery Positive95% of 117 reviews2024
    Dev: LuminosityPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
    Windows

    A 2D puzzle-platformer where you light your way through the darkness. Play as the Light, exploring an abandoned civilization where you find a suit of armor that seems to have magical properties. Suit up using the powers of the suit to channel your light magic to see what this strange place hides.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 36.3%, Side Scroller 18.3%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Exploration 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%

  58. #58 Unworthy
    69% matchVery Positive81% of 842 reviews2018
    Dev: Aleksandar Kuzmanovic Games Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    UNWORTHY is a hardcore combat-focused metroidvania without jumping. Explore a grim universe, discover new weapons and abilities, and defeat the vile creatures that plague the land.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 36.7%, Souls-like 34.7%, Dark Fantasy 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, Adventure 3.6%

  59. #59 Odallus: The Dark Call
    68% matchVery Positive88% of 1,345 reviews2015
    Dev: JoyMasher
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    The old gods have forgotten this land. No one could save our people when darkness started spreading and collecting human souls for its army. Odallus is a classic exploration/action game, inspired by Ghosts’n Goblins, Demon’s Crest and Castlevania.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 45.5%, Retro 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Platformer 6.6%, Dark Fantasy 6.1%

  60. #60 Ato
    67% matchVery Positive97% of 463 reviews2020
    Dev: Tiny Warrior Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A world of Beauty and Mystery, Emotive Animations, Atmospheric Environments, Visually Driven Story, Metroidvania Exploration and Memorable Sword Duels.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 39.6%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Retro 9.6%, Atmospheric 8.1%, Exploration 7.8%

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