60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Metroidvania, Singleplayer, Platformer.
A 2D action-platformer metroidvania built around rewinding time. Wield the Scythe of Kronos, chain dashes and strikes, and rewind death itself as you explore interconnected ancient sanctuaries and hunt down the pantheon that betrayed you.
Bleeding Deities
Embark on a journey through a hand-drawn world of Bleeding Deities inspired by ancient tribes and their beliefs. Unveil dark secrets, face ruthless challenges, and confront evil deities as you search for the Legendary Baktun Stone. Will you restore peace to your people?
SOULBOUND
In a place of reality, a soul longs for an escape and is not alone; dark things are lurking but energy is your friend. Soulbound is an atmospheric metroidvania platformer packed with action where the past is your future.
Embark on a journey through a hand-drawn world of Bleeding Deities inspired by ancient tribes and their beliefs. Unveil dark secrets, face ruthless challenges, and confront evil deities as you search for the Legendary Baktun Stone. Will you restore peace to your people?
Why similar: Time Travel 20.8% ★, Metroidvania 15.3%, Mythology 14.1%, Side Scroller 9.2%, Difficult 7.7%
In a place of reality, a soul longs for an escape and is not alone; dark things are lurking but energy is your friend. Soulbound is an atmospheric metroidvania platformer packed with action where the past is your future.
Why similar: Time Manipulation 19.7% ★, Metroidvania 18.6%, Time Travel 15.6% ★, Difficult 8.7%, Side Scroller 8.4%
Perceive the future in this time-loop metroidvania.
Why similar: Time Travel 27.1% ★, Time Manipulation 20.7% ★, Metroidvania 20.6%, 2D Platformer 8.5%, Platformer 7.5%
Save the kingdom of Archesis in this unique 2D metroidvania game where you can freeze time! Traverse a vast kingdom packed with exciting encounters, unlock new abilities, and overcome its various obstacles! Skillfully harness the power of time, as time only moves when you move.
Why similar: Time Manipulation 27.7% ★, Bullet Time 25.7% ★, Metroidvania 25.2%, Platformer 5.5%, 2D Platformer 5.2%
The 1988 classic action-RPG returns! The original creators are rebuilding the code and redrawing the pixel art for a handcrafted Steam remake of a mythic journey across ancient Greece. Support development in Early Access.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23%, Mythology 14.3%, Side Scroller 13%, Difficult 10.7%, 2D Platformer 9.6%
Dragon Loop is a metroidvania combining time travel and branching map design. Explore the large open world in a five day loop, opening up new worldlines. Explore a 2D, hand-drawn world, engage in fast-paced battles, and retrieve memories to shape the future.
Why similar: Time Travel 27.9% ★, Time Manipulation 23.8% ★, Metroidvania 20%, Side Scroller 7.9%, Action-Adventure 6.5%
Time is your greatest resource and secrets are your only upgrades. Master an unraveling time loop in this knowledge-based Metroidvania. As the last Weaver, exploit time-altering anomalies and use what you learn to break the cycle. Explore what remains. Uncover the mystery. Perfect the loop.
Why similar: Time Travel 23% ★, Time Manipulation 22.8% ★, Metroidvania 18.2%, Platformer 7%, 2D Platformer 5.4%
Explore and collect upgrades before the timeloop resets! Collapse Relapse is a 2D platformer where you have to think and plan out your route in order to be able to escape in time, with secrets galore!
Why similar: Time Manipulation 32.6% ★, Metroidvania 28%, Time Travel 13.5% ★, 2D Platformer 9.7%, Platformer 5.2%
Turn back the clock and fight to repair Time itself in this cinematic action platformer with fast sword combat and time-based powers. You are the Warden of Time, Ouro Kronii - be proud and fight hard!
Why similar: Time Manipulation 33.4% ★, Time Travel 23.2% ★, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Side Scroller 8.5%, Platformer 7%
Travel back in time to change fate itself, in this beautifully crafted story-driven adventure, inspired by classic 90s action-platformers. Join timekeeper Lunais on her quest for revenge against the empire that killed her family, using time-bending powers to explore a vast, connected world.
Why similar: Time Manipulation 21.1% ★, Metroidvania 19.9%, Time Travel 18.6% ★, Side Scroller 11.3%, 2D Platformer 8.5%
Travel to and blast your way through the past, in this 2.5D, time-travel game that combines classic run and gun elements with time-bending abilities. Join Henry as he fights to save his family and fix the timeline. Is it really that simple though?
Why similar: Time Travel 29.8% ★, Time Manipulation 27.3% ★, 2.5D 10.6%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Platformer 6.4%
The heroine who lost her memory was trapped in a five-day loop. Connect with your partners to travel through a world with strange time changes, continue to become stronger, retrieve memories, and understand the truth. The game is a time loop Metroidvania.
Why similar: Time Manipulation 33.1% ★, Time Travel 29.8% ★, Metroidvania 21.3%, 2D Platformer 6.4%, Action-Adventure 4.2%
A 2.5D action-adventure platformer set in a land of forgotten gods. Armed with a bayonet and bound to a goddess you can't trust, fight through a single connected world, learn the bosses the hard way, and take back the throne the gods above her stole.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.1%, Mythology 12.3%, Side Scroller 11.5%, 2.5D 11.5%, 2D Platformer 11.2%
Hack Fate is a fast-paced, cyberpunk pixel-style hack-and-slash action game. In a flash of lightning, control time and space, switch identities, and deliver swift, fatal blows to all enemies. But if it's the heavens you're up against? Then you shall hack fate itself.
Why similar: Time Manipulation 21.9% ★, Bullet Time 20.8% ★, Hack and Slash 11%, Difficult 9.5%, Side Scroller 8.7%
Four elements. One destiny. Embark on an elemental journey inspired by tales of balance and power, reborn as a Metroidvania adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.2%, Mythology 13.5%, Hack and Slash 13.1%, Side Scroller 12.9%, 2D Platformer 10%
Accelerate beyond the speed of sound! Monad Tachyon is the ultimate high-speed Metroidvania .
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.4%, Bullet Time 21% ★, Difficult 13.7%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Action-Adventure 9.5%
Wield the dance of the shaman. Reclaim your father’s spirit. Brave the beautiful and treacherous land of Kenzera with the God of Death in Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU, a metroidvania-style adventure crafted by Surgent Studios.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.1%, Mythology 15.5%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Platformer 8.9%
Travel through time and help Mai and her Grandfather uncover the mysteries of the world after the Last Great War. Explore the connections between ancient eras and dystopian futures in an adventure that blends thrilling combat with precision platforming.
Why similar: Time Travel 28.7% ★, Time Manipulation 24.1% ★, Metroidvania 19.9%, Hack and Slash 13.8%, Action-Adventure 3.6%
Slash and Blast through a subterranean laboratory to rescue your father from the evil 'V'. Explore treacherous paths, gruesome monsters and uncover secrets all while mastering unique weapons, in this action packed, death defying Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.9%, Hack and Slash 15.6%, Side Scroller 15.6%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Action-Adventure 8%
Delve into the Master Dungeon as you explore the unyielding tunnels from a top-down view or hop and bop through expansive caverns in 2d-sidescrolling action! Danger and discovery are to be found wherever you are in this retro-style adventure!
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.5%, Side Scroller 17.6%, Hack and Slash 17.5%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Action-Adventure 8%
A challenging action-platformer where players navigate diverse biomes filled with unique enemies, tough platforming challenges, and intense boss fights. With tight controls and punishing difficulty, the game rewards precision, mastery, and exploration.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.1%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Difficult 11%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Platformer 8.1%
In this breathtaking platformer adventure, explore a vast hand-drawn Archipelago, inspired by ancient fables and depicted in classic frame-by-frame animation, and defeat a mysterious Deity.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.3%, Mythology 15.6%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Difficult 11%, Platformer 9%
Immerse yourself in an exciting anime-style metroidvania, where each skill unlocks new areas and secrets on the vast map. Face powerful bosses, acquire unique abilities, and uncover hidden mysteries in this ever-evolving world, all with traditional anime-inspired animation.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.2%, Side Scroller 17.9%, 2.5D 12.2%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Action-Adventure 8.2%
A colorful action platformer with metroidvania elements and a staff that unlocks unique combat techniques and new ways to overcome obstacles. Explore beautiful worlds, fight monsters, and help Mako stop the amber storms that poison all living things.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.1%, Difficult 13.1%, Side Scroller 12.2%, 2D Platformer 12%, Platformer 9.8%
An Afro-Brazilian inspired Metroidvania where the player, as Okanbi, channel the power of the Orishas to fight abyssal creatures and explore a large and diverse map inspired by a tale. The Orishas will assist on his journey with Gifts and Blessings in order to save humanity and stop Olokun's Wrath!
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.7%, Mythology 25.6%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Action-Adventure 8.3%, Platformer 7.5%
Battle corrupted enemies, liberate afflicted allies, and explore a modernly medieval world on the verge of self-destruction in this action-packed 2D side scrolling adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.3%, Side Scroller 15.8%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Difficult 10.9%, Platformer 8.2%
PARADOX is a puzzle-platformer about time traveling and avoiding paradoxes.
Why similar: Time Manipulation 33.9% ★, Time Travel 31.9% ★, Difficult 12.4%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Indie 6.3%
Run, glide, and grapple across an open world filled with floating islands. Armed with an Eye that gives you the power to rewind and accelerate time, use it to solve puzzles, fight enemies, and rescue your dragon friends.
Why similar: Time Manipulation 33.2% ★, Time Travel 29.3% ★, Hack and Slash 9.1%, Action-Adventure 8.4%, Platformer 6.5%
Touhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania title with a heavy emphasis on exploration and action. Developed by Team Ladybug, creators of multiple fantastic action games thus far.
Why similar: Time Manipulation 24.4% ★, Metroidvania 23.5%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Difficult 11.9%, Platformer 8.5%
Uncover the truth behind your death and your sibling’s in a story-driven precision platformer inspired by the Pied Piper myth. Navigate a decaying, interconnected world where movement is your only defense. No combat, only precision, consequence, and secrets hidden in the dark.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.2%, Difficult 13%, Side Scroller 12.8%, 2D Platformer 9.1%, Mythology 7.3%
Outsmart your past self in a battle of cause and effect. Explore an interconnected clay world, discover its hidden rules, and uncover the secrets it would rather keep buried.
Why similar: Time Travel 26.6% ★, Time Manipulation 23.2% ★, Metroidvania 20.2%, Difficult 9.8%, Side Scroller 8.5%
In Micetopia you play as a brave mouse who must fight, jump and explore its way through a world of mystery. Overcome enemies, gain new powers, and rescue your compatriots from the clutches of their captors. Do you have what it takes for the elder to bestow upon you the title “Hero of Micetopia?”
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.2%, Hack and Slash 14.7%, Side Scroller 14.4%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Platformer 9.2%
A world of discovery, existing in perfect harmony, broken from the destructive powers of Chaos. Explore lush forests, battle chaotic monsters, make friends and memories, and power yourself up for a big adventure, while still being silly.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.9%, Time Travel 25.4% ★, Side Scroller 13.5%, Platformer 9.1%, 2D Platformer 8.2%
KNIGHTS OF THE FALL is a sci-fi 2D/3D hybrid platformer that tells the story of Haru, a combat veteran, and Yoshida, his scientist sidekick, who join forces to uncover how interdimensional travel and the afterlife could be connected, using time and gravity-bending technology.
Why similar: Time Manipulation 27% ★, Time Travel 25.4% ★, Bullet Time 15.2% ★, Hack and Slash 7.4%, 2D Platformer 7.3%
Foregone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art. Collect an arsenal of powerful weapons and unravel a compelling story of regret and conspiracy as you slice your way through hordes of enemies to save Calagan.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Platformer 12.3%, Difficult 11.7%, Hack and Slash 8.3%
The Flawless: Art’s Tale is an action adventure game set in a brutal world of cats. Join our young hero, Art, and his droid sidekick for some epic hack 'n' shoot battles, an endearing cast of characters, an unforgettable coming of age story, and a gorgeous hand-drawn art style.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, Hack and Slash 15.9%, Side Scroller 15.7%, 2D Platformer 11%, Platformer 9.7%
Looppip is a magical seed that carries an ancient hourglass with the power to turn back time. Your mission is to save the bee hives, essential for the survival of life on Earth, and reverse the environmental collapse threatening nature.
Why similar: Time Travel 32.6% ★, Metroidvania 22.9%, Time Manipulation 22.6% ★, 2D Platformer 9.7%, Platformer 8.3%
Play as an assassin hired to complete a job in a dark city filled with corrupted beasts. A 2D Action-platformer where each level will test your will, ingenuity, and resourcefulness as you wade through beasts on your journey to complete your job.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.3%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Action-Adventure 13.3%, Platformer 11.1%
Explore this immersive 2.8D Metroidvania fantasy world to uncover its mysteries along with forgotten secrets. Slay monsters with visceral combat skills to survive. Unlock striking abilities and upgrade existing ones to overcome challenges. Befriend odd characters or demolish existing friendships.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.1%, 2.5D 14.1%, Side Scroller 13.6%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Difficult 10%
Apotheon is a heroic action game set within the vibrant world of Ancient Greek Mythology. Ascend Mount Olympus, wrestle the divine powers from the Pantheon of Gods, and save mankind.
Why similar: Mythology 33.2%, Metroidvania 29.2%, Platformer 11.7%, Side Scroller 10.4%, Action 3.9%
Join KinnikuNeko, a cat with a bodybuilder's body, in this fun 2D platformer and fight against the mysterious alien invasion. A story full of goofy humor, friendship, drama and action. Its aesthetics are a love letter to 90s anime along with an unforgettable soundtrack.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.2%, Hack and Slash 14.7%, Side Scroller 14.3%, 2.5D 12.7%, 2D Platformer 10.3%
Kalevania is a retro action platformer loosely based on Finnish mythology. Fight with bare hands, sword, axe, bow, and 12 runic weapons. With 50+ enemy types and collectibles, enjoy a full retro gaming experience! Play as Väinämöinen and relive classic console gaming!
Why similar: Time Manipulation 31.9% ★, Side Scroller 18.5%, Mythology 16.6%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Platformer 12%
Disavowed is a Metroidvania that allows the player to freeze time and set up pinpoint shots to stun enemies. It is set in a world of plush and cute creatures where the player has been cast out and needs to go on a journey to gather more strength and get back at his creator for tossing him out.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, Bullet Time 25.4% ★, 2D Platformer 16.4%, Platformer 12.7%, 2D 5.4%
Stand in Keziah’s footsteps and heed the Divine Order. Jump your way through, reclaim your goddess’s temple, obliterate enemies, and find the Tear of Creation in this beautiful platformer game!
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.9%, Side Scroller 16.8%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Platformer 8.8%
Chiaroscuro is a 2D adventure platformer with metroidvania elements. Explore a world that has fallen into darkness and discover the Lights to illuminate your forgotten past.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.6%, Difficult 13.1%, Side Scroller 10.8%, Platformer 10.7%, 2D Platformer 10.1%
Dash through dangerous levels, warp time, and blast enemies in this time-bending action platformer! Manipulate the crumbling dimension of time to escape a deadly factory. Use your wit, your laser weaponry, and your time-warping abilities to face your demise head-on and triumph!
Why similar: Time Manipulation 30.8% ★, Bullet Time 24.2% ★, Time Travel 23.8% ★, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Platformer 6.9%
Explore a sprawling, alien world in the sequel to the award winning Axiom Verge.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.4%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Side Scroller 12%, Platformer 11.9%, Action-Adventure 8.9%
Ignite your sword and explore the dark depths and towering heights of a forgotten island that consumed itself long ago.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.6%, Side Scroller 15.5%, Platformer 10.9%, 2D Platformer 9.6%, Action-Adventure 8.5%
Hack and slash your way through a space station overrun with aggressive alien creatures. Collect upgrade orbs to extend your abilities and conquer convoluted movement puzzles.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.8%, Hack and Slash 18.6%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Platformer 11.1%, Exploration 8.8%
“Trizna” is a classic plot-driven 2.5D metroidvania filled with intense battles utilizing the unique features of weapons, evasions, parries, and counterattacks. Explore the mysterious and eerie realm deeply intertwined with pagan beliefs, with blade, magic and a keen mind.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.7%, Mythology 16.4%, 2.5D 11.5%, Side Scroller 11%, Difficult 9.4%
Explore the mysteries of an unknown land! ”Transiruby '' is a metroidvania game where you explore the world as a cyborg protagonist named Siruby. Slash and shoot your way to reveal its hidden secrets!
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.5%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Hack and Slash 11.2%, Side Scroller 10.2%, Action-Adventure 9.8%
Velvet Veil is a 2D Metroidvania-style Action Adventure with elements of Bullet Hell and unique platforming Mechanics. Ages after a forgotten apocalypse only the dolls of a humanoid species remain. These dolls come to life through the power of memories.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.7%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Platformer 8.4%
Embark on a thrilling journey to redemption in this metroidvania style action platformer. Explore a multitude of locations, battle a variety of enemies and solve small puzzles to retrieve collectibles for your trophy room. Unlock new areas by upgrading your weapons and abilities.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.1%, Hack and Slash 17%, Side Scroller 14.2%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Platformer 11.6%
A brutal platform game with an advanced speedrun system. Explore a story from Greek mythology as you rally an army to defy a tyrant. Hack and slash your way up the leaderboards and claim a world record!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.3%, Mythology 15.9%, Side Scroller 15.6%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Difficult 11.6%
Run, jump, rewind, and avoid a time paradox? A time-traveling gal changes the past where she drank tapioca to prevent the extinction of humanity in this time-loop action puzzle game!
Why similar: Time Travel 49.1% ★, Time Manipulation 41.2% ★, Action 5.1%, Indie 2.7%, Singleplayer 1.9%
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 30.3%, Mythology 18.1%, Platformer 11.3%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Action-Adventure 7.2%
Step into a world where nature has reclaimed what was always hers. Explore a disturbing dystopia as the first successful human-plant symbiosis. Extract abilities from corpses, reshape your essence, and decide the fate of both species.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36%, 2.5D 16.5%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Platformer 12.4%, Action-Adventure 9.4%
Traverse the sprawling city of Zaun as Ekko, a young inventor with a device to manipulate time, in this story-driven action platformer. Collect parts, craft gadgets, and unlock abilities—then rewind time to adapt your approach to every new challenge.
Why similar: Time Manipulation 37.4% ★, Metroidvania 28.1%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Platformer 9.9%, Exploration 2.4%
A brutal 2D action platformer filled with deadly spikes, traps and enemies. Master movement, combat and skills to survive. Every level is a new challenge. Do you have what it takes?
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.5%, Hack and Slash 18.3%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Platformer 11.5%, Action-Adventure 9%
Gnomad is an offbeat, hand-drawn, bouncing-ball platformer. Play as a gnome exploring a whimsical, sunken forest while engaging in fast-paced combat by spiking, ricocheting, and redirecting oddball enemies and bouncy projectiles. Chain together pogo bounces with volley attacks for unique combos.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.4%, Bullet Time 22.5% ★, Side Scroller 10.1%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Hack and Slash 8.7%
