Games Like Legends of the Universe - StarCore

Explore an abandoned space station in this retro-themed explorative action platformer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 55.5%, Platformer 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Action 4.4%, Adventure 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game mirrors the challenging exploration and pixel-art aesthetic found in StarCore.

Explore and uncover the mystery of a surreal alien world by blasting aliens and glitching your environment in this intense retro side-scrolling action/adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 58%, Platformer 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%, Sci-fi 5.3%, Action 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the quintessential sci-fi Metroidvania spirit with deep exploration and unique weapon upgrades.

Pounce inside of your cozy armored mech and set off on a dangerous trek through an alien underworld full of irritable creatures and treacherous obstacles in a valiant effort to save your stranded captain and his crashed spaceship.

Why similar: Metroidvania 50.2%, Platformer 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Action 6.5%, 2D 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A tight, sci-fi focused Metroidvania that emphasizes suit upgrades and exploration within a compact, well-designed world.

Rebel Transmute is a challenging 2D action-platformer epic with heart! Explore the twisting caverns of an alien planet, augment your play-style to fit your strengths, battle deadly bosses, and uncover a dark truth as Moon Mikono searches for her long lost mother.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.1%, Platformer 11.7%, Space 9.9%, Sci-fi 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the genre that emphasizes sci-fi exploration and challenging combat encounters.

Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.4%, Platformer 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Action 6.5%, Female Protagonist 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: It combines high-quality pixel art with fluid platforming and intense boss battles, matching the action-adventure focus of the seed game.

On the desolate moon of Lorian, a long-dormant Deadsuit awakens from slumber. Journey beneath the surface on an atmospheric 2D adventure of self-discovery, ancient mysteries, and cosmic terror. Explore winding caverns and acquire new abilities to unearth this alien world’s long-buried secrets.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.5%, Platformer 16.6%, Sci-fi 9%, Action-Adventure 7.1%, 2D 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric sci-fi Metroidvania features a similar lonely, alien-world exploration feel with heavy action elements.

Delve into the depths of a mechanical world in this cute, adventure-exploration game. Explore and fight in a land full of corrupt robots and machinery. All while seeking answers to the mysteries around you.

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.2%, Platformer 18.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Action-Adventure 6.7%, Adventure 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a charming, interconnected world with a focus on ability-based progression that feels very similar to classic genre staples.

Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive action-adventure reminiscent of classic 8- and 16-bit games.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.1%, Platformer 15.5%, Old School 11.3%, Sci-fi 7%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational indie action-platformer that defines the genre's blend of exploration, storytelling, and weapon progression.

SteamWorld Dig is back! Dig deep, gain riches and unearth the terrors of the underworld in this platform mining adventure influenced by classic Metroidvania style games.

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.8%, Platformer 19.5%, Action 6.7%, Adventure 5.8%, 2D 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: The focus on mining, exploration, and upgrading your character's gear makes it a perfect match for fans of StarCore's progression system.

Xeodrifter is the story of an interstellar drifter traveling the stars on a simple mission of exploration. We join our nomad as he embarks on the investigation of a small cluster of four planets in the omega sector, after a collision with a rogue asteroid damaged his warp core.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.1%, Platformer 17.1%, Sci-fi 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%, Space 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: This short, punchy sci-fi Metroidvania focuses on boss fights and suit upgrades in a way that directly echoes StarCore.

Super Alloy Ranger is a 2D side-scrolling action game. Play as Marksman Kelly or Combat Robot No.2 to challenge different levels within the dangerous Machine Empire and unlock new weapons. Use Kelly’s shooting and No.2’s deathblows to defeat abnormal Machine Bosses!

Why similar: Action-Adventure 20.6%, Action 18.8%, Sci-fi 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 15.5%, Combat 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced 2D action-platformer with a sci-fi aesthetic that prioritizes fluid movement and combat.

ChAIR’s fresh twist on classic side-scrolling design with modern gameplay is amplified in Shadow Complex Remastered. 10+ hrs of exploration and fast-paced combat from award-winning original game, updated with graphical enhancements, dynamic melee take-downs, and new Master Challenges.

Why similar: Metroidvania 56.4%, Platformer 21.4%, Action 8.6%, Sci-fi 5.9%, Action-Adventure 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic sci-fi action-platformer that excels at providing a sense of discovery through ability gating.

Uphold your pact with the Titan of Death, Epimetheus! Fight, climb and solve your way through a twisted tower as three unique adventurers, on a mission to save their village from impending doom!

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.1%, Platformer 13.7%, Old School 10.2%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: It features a retro-inspired world with complex map design and character-swapping mechanics that reward exploration.

Rediscover this great Metroidvania game in a brand new version with a lot of features and improvements! Run in a vast world full of mysteries and action in this Metroidvania-style game inspired by the classics of the 16-bit era.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.8%, Platformer 19.3%, RPG 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, Action 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward action-platformer that leans heavily into the RPG and Metroidvania tropes found in StarCore.

Alwa’s Legacy is a modern retro game full of dangerous dungeons, mystic items and ancient secrets. Upgrade your magic and choose your own path in this non-linear adventure game brimming with exploration.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.9%, Platformer 16.3%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%, Female Protagonist 5%

Why You'll Like It: It excels at puzzle-platforming and exploration, offering a satisfying sense of growth as you unlock new areas.

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: Metroidvania 37.4%, Platformer 14.7%, Action-Adventure 8%, RPG 6.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title features excellent combat mechanics and time-manipulation abilities that make exploration feel highly rewarding.

Cosmos Bit is an old school metroidvania that will take you in an extraterrestrial world painted with the legendary Amstrad CPC's colour palette, reworked for modern devices. The game is enjoyable for both veterans and newbies of this genre!

Why similar: Platformer 24.1%, Metroidvania 22.5%, Action 13%, Space 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A short, space-themed action-platformer that captures the retro pixel-art aesthetic of the seed game perfectly.

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!

Why similar: Metroidvania 60.6%, Platformer 9.2%, RPG 8.5%, Female Protagonist 5.7%, Action 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a massive, content-rich Metroidvania experience with deep RPG systems and ability hunting.

Vernal Edge is a 2D action-packed Metroidvania featuring an intense combat system, tight platforming sequences and a powerful story of rivalry, revenge and growth.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.5%, Platformer 17.2%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Combat 6%, Female Protagonist 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: It features a unique combat system and a focus on exploration that fits well with the action-adventure requirements of the seed game.

In a bizarre universe where the oppressed are on the brink of oblivion, Dandara has awoken to reshape the world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.8%, Platformer 15.5%, Action 10.7%, Indie 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique movement system that keeps the platforming fresh while maintaining the core exploration loop of a Metroidvania.

A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 19.5%, RPG 17.2%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, 2D 9%, Action-Adventure 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: While more RPG-heavy, its exploration and action-combat mechanics are top-tier for fans of pixel-art adventures.

ENDER LILIES is a dark fantasy 2D action RPG about unraveling the mysteries of a destroyed kingdom. On this sorrowful journey, encounter horrific enemies against whom a moment of inattention could be fatal. Overcome these hardships and seek the truth with the help of fallen knights.

Why similar: Metroidvania 73.4%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, 2D 6%, Indie 3.3%, Action 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: While darker in tone, its focus on collecting new abilities to traverse a ruined world is a perfect match for the genre.

HunterX is an action-adventure game full of spirited battles. Use various styles of weapons and magic to experience your own fighting style and explore a great world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 50.4%, Platformer 15.5%, RPG 8.9%, Action 7.7%, Female Protagonist 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A combat-focused Metroidvania that emphasizes character builds and aggressive playstyles.

Fight to bring beautiful colors back to a hand-crafted world of darkness and discover the story of Europa, a young warrior, and her ghostly childhood companion, Apino.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.5%, Platformer 18.5%, Action-Adventure 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%, Action 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a beautiful pixel-art world with a focus on rhythmic combat and ability-based progression.

BERSERK BOY is a high speed action packed Platformer, with Metroidvania elements. Packed with vibrant and stylish pixel art. Go Berserk! as you change into different forms and use the power of Lightning, Fire, Ice, Air, and Earth to save the planet!

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.8%, Platformer 15%, Old School 12.3%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, Sci-fi 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It provides high-speed action and transformation mechanics that make traversing its levels feel incredibly satisfying.

As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor.

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.7%, Platformer 21.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, 2D 6.7%, Action-Adventure 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: It starts as a linear action-platformer but evolves into a brilliant Metroidvania with tight controls and humor.

Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight is the fourth installment in the beloved Momodora series of 2D platformers. Unleash ravaging combos against a variety of formidable monsters and deftly dodge your way through a cursed land to seek audience with the Queen and dispel the evil that threatens all life.

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.9%, Platformer 18.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, 2D 6.3%, Female Protagonist 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A polished action-platformer with a focus on tight combat and atmospheric world-building.

A metroidvania that combines the visual style of classic retro games with the fluid gameplay of modern titles. Explore different worlds, face challenging enemies and bosses, and absorb their powers to destroy the Core of Infinitevania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.1%, Platformer 18.5%, Action-Adventure 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%, Action 6.1%

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 34.7%, Platformer 17.5%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Action 6.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%

Paradox Soul is a chilling fight for exploration and survival; a Metroidvania pixel action-shooter hybrid!

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.4%, Platformer 16.3%, Sci-fi 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Action 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled action-adventure that focuses on survival and exploration in a hostile sci-fi facility.

A huge hand-crafted world packed with 13 unique bosses, a gripping story, and tons of enemies, Spaceport Hope is the ultimate test of gaming prowess.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.5%, Platformer 22%, Indie 9.2%, Action 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 7%

Make your way on foot, on a hoverbike, up skyscrapers, and down bottomless pits, as you exterminate a threat of unknown origin!

Why similar: Platformer 35.4%, Action 14.5%, Sci-fi 14.3%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Indie 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging, retro-inspired platformer that focuses on exploration and fast-paced action.

Ariana must restore the Codices and unravel the Library's hidden truths...

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.7%, Platformer 22.4%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Action 9.2%, Adventure 6%

A hand-drawn 2D metroidvania in a post-apocalyptic world. Forge your destiny in a non-linear story with multiple endings. Explore diverse biomes, conquer 20+ unique bosses, and master a magical Gauntlet with ever-evolving powers.

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.3%, Platformer 21.3%, Action 8%, Sci-fi 6.2%, 2D 6.2%

Begin your adventure in Shattered Divinities to reveal the truth! Traverse the land where deities have perished, explore abandoned divine realms, battle mutated monsters, gather divine power to awaken your strength, and unveil the truth behind the deities’ fall.

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.4%, Platformer 15.8%, 2D 6.4%, RPG 6.2%, Adventure 5.2%

Astronite Landing on Neplea is the prologue to this fantastic 1bit metroidvania that combines action, exploration, puzzles and platforms. Take on Astronite's first major challenge and defeat the deadly Kronch.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.5%, Platformer 14.8%, Action-Adventure 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Sci-fi 6.8%

Fight for your life in this state-of-the-art 8-bit platformer!

Why similar: Metroidvania 29%, Platformer 16.4%, 1990's 9.1%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%

Platformer based on a 22 year old blueprint. Help Comit boost his was through several planets in an attempt to stop the evil space pirate Krater from taking over the Star System.

Why similar: Platformer 25.8%, 1990's 14.5%, Old School 12.1%, Action 10.2%, Space 9.1%

A fast-paced 2D handcrafted metroidvania with strange sci-fi environments. Something is roaming the halls, watching your every move.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.6%, Platformer 11.6%, Space 8.5%, Sci-fi 8.1%, Action-Adventure 7.4%

Pure metroidvania game, adventures, secret locations, tons of weapons, and of course hardcore gameplay.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.6%, Platformer 17.8%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%, 2D 5.8%

A retro story-rich metroidvania filled with unique and diverse abilities, and quirky, charming aliens and demons. Algol is witness to a catastrophe that sends the universe into disarray, uncover a mysterious evil plot and find many hidden rooms that test your skills.

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.3%, Old School 15.8%, Space 9.3%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%

Momentum-driven old school platformer with modern graphics & physics with a focus on exploration. Offers precision and on later levels a lot of speed. Each world brings new abilities & gameplay

Why similar: Action 29.3%, Adventure 22.2%, Indie 22.2%, Female Protagonist 17.3%, Singleplayer 8.9%

Guns of Fury is a retro-inspired action platformer that combines the run & gun and Metroidvania genres. Explore a vast interconnected world, gain new abilities and weapons, battle epic bosses and stop the plans of an evil corporation before it’s too late!

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.8%, Platformer 19.1%, Old School 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 8%, 2D 4.4%

Discover a vast world full of mysteries and action in this Metroidvania-style game inspired by the classics of the 16-bit era.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.7%, Action 17%, RPG 12.7%, Platformer 9.8%, Adventure 6.7%

Inspired by 16 and 32-bit classics, Gestalt: Steam & Cinder fuses tight 2D platforming and exhilarating combat with an engrossing, twist-laden narrative in a stunningly handcrafted steampunk world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34%, Platformer 14.7%, RPG 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%, Action 5.3%

Hardcore action platformer with multiple endings that depend on your choices.

Why similar: Platformer 35.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, 2D 10.5%, Action 10.1%

SURA: Shattered Star is a sword-fighting action platformer set in space. Play as Sura, a mercenary grieving the loss of her comrades, and cut down everything that stands in your way.

Why similar: Platformer 22.8%, Space 13.5%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Action 8.2%

A colorful pixel-art metroidvania/point-and-click adventure hybrid about magic, cute witches and joys of vandalism.

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.6%, Platformer 10.4%, Female Protagonist 7.4%, RPG 7.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%

Momodora III is a classic action platform game with a variety of items and secrets. It's the third installment of the Momodora series, although playing the previous titles is not necessary to enjoy the game!

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.9%, Platformer 23.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Action 8.1%, Female Protagonist 6.7%

Embark on an epic action-adventure as you slash, dash, and combo your way through a vast, vibrant world. Explore and uncover hidden secrets. Customize your build to triumph in spectacular boss battles. Experience a tale of mystery, magic, and mayhem in TEVI, a bullet hell metroidvania!

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.2%, Platformer 12.1%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, 2D 5.2%

I swear it's a nice action metroidvania game.

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.7%, Platformer 11.1%, Action 6.9%, Female Protagonist 5.8%, Anime 5.3%

Explore alternate dimensions, fight interdimensional criminals, and solve crimes in this thrilling action platformer!

Why similar: Platformer 24.8%, Action 20.5%, Adventure 14.9%, Indie 13.6%, Space 10.2%

Challenging precision platformer based on tight, fluid movement. Open map layout with multiple routes. Collect gems and save animals.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.2%, Platformer 24%, Action 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%, 2D 5%

Metal Unit is a sprawling side-scrolling platformer with roguelite features. Play as Joanna, a soldier on a mission to capture her treasonous sister. Wear the M-Unit 11 suit and battle against monsters and aliens while uncovering the truth about humanity.

Why similar: RPG 18.7%, Metroidvania 16.6%, Action 15%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Female Protagonist 9.8%

The fast paced platforming of Freedom Planet returns! Become a full-time cartoon heroine and use abilities and items suited to your play style to explore the world of Avalice and defend its animal citizens!

Why similar: Platformer 21.3%, Old School 12%, 1990's 11.5%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Sci-fi 8.2%

Join Sophie on this adventure with deep storytelling and immersive graphics. Battle against monsters, explore the universe, unlock new spells, and discover why being different can be a superpower.

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.9%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Female Protagonist 7.1%, 2D 6.8%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.7%, Platformer 15.7%, Action 8.9%, Action-Adventure 8.1%, Adventure 5.8%

Explore a massive interconnected labyrinth of grottos, castles, and groves in this 2D retro-inspired Action RPG.

Why similar: Metroidvania 50.1%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, RPG 9.5%, 2D 6.1%, Female Protagonist 6.1%

8Doors is a story-driven Metroidvania-style action platformer heavily influenced by Korean folktales. Play as ‘Arum’, a brave girl that has entered the realm of the afterlife in search of her father’s soul and guide her through the '8 Doors of Purgatory' to solve the mysteries that lie deep within.

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.8%, Platformer 15.7%, Action 8.7%, Adventure 6.2%, Action-Adventure 6.1%