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

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Lamp Chronicle is a 2D platformer game that tells the story of a little hero who travels to save a kingdom in crisis. Defeat enemies against beautiful backgrounds and enjoy exciting battles with bosses.

Reviews: Mixed — 66% — of 82 reviews
Released: 2021-01-20
Developer: Pixellica Corp.
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Early Access
Platforms: Windows

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    Dev: Sadi & AyuPub: sadimakegames
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Cat Warroir is an action-platformer of retro and cute style about a cat knight on his way to recapture his stolen treasure. Deep into the dangerous fantasy world,defeat the challenging big boss with your slash, dash, jump, walljump and other skills to find the treasure back!

    Why similar: Souls-like 32.3%, Metroidvania 27.6%, Platformer 11.9%, 2D Platformer 9%, Cute 8.1%

  56. #56 Blue Fire
    67% matchVery Positive81% of 3,113 reviews2021
    Dev: Robi StudiosPub: Graffiti Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 57%

    Explore the fallen world of Penumbra in this precision 3D metroidvania platformer. Slash fierce enemies, conquer deadly traps, uncover ancient temples, and master fast, fluid movement across challenging platforming gauntlets in your quest to restore a fallen kingdom.

    Why similar: Souls-like 29.4%, Metroidvania 28.5%, Platformer 13.1%, Cute 8.4%, Action-Adventure 7.1%

  57. #57 Stamp Boy / 跳跳小子
    68% matchVery Positive90% of 102 reviews2019
    Dev: sadimakegames
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Stamp Boy is a retro style puzzle-platformer about a hero and his stomp ability on a quest for rescuing a princess from an evil monster. Defeat bosses to get closer and closer to her. Collect Orbs in every level to unlock secret stuff. No randomly generated levels! Everything is handcrafted!

    Why similar: Platformer 29.2%, Action 16.8%, Adventure 15%, Cute 14.1%, Casual 13.8%

  58. #58 Nine Sols
    62% matchVery Positive94% of 45,860 reviews2024
    Dev: RedCandleGames
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat. Embark on a journey of eastern fantasy, explore the land once home to an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero’s quest to slay the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 25.9%, Souls-like 25%, Hand-drawn 12.3%, Platformer 10.3%, Dark Fantasy 7.1%

  59. #59 Afterimage
    65% matchMostly Positive77% of 10,497 reviews2023
    Dev: Aurogon ShanghaiPub: Maximum Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 27.2%, Souls-like 22.4%, Side Scroller 15.3%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Platformer 9.1%

  60. #60 Souldiers
    66% matchMixed69% of 3,156 reviews2022
    Dev: Retro ForgePub: Dear Villagers
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    Fight for your freedom in a sprawling fantasy world caught between the living and the fallen. Hone your skills in a retro epic featuring puzzle platforming, metroidvania exploration and crunchy soulslike combat.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 54.9%, Souls-like 16.6%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Action 5.1%, 2D Platformer 3.7%

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