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Games Like Lighthoof

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Metroidvania, Adventure, 2D Platformer.

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Leap, slash, dash, and ricochet your way through a ruined land in this hand-drawn 2D action-exploration game. Wield your light arrow against vicious foes and unlock new abilities to further explore the mountain of Essa. Along the way, you'll uncover the truth and choose the destiny of Lighthoof Noa.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: To be announced
Developer: Dryden Thomas Games
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows

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    97% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Myrwood Games
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    Fall of Gorithia: Nym's Fate is a 2D action adventure set in the ancient land of Gorithia. Go from simple thief to magic wielding warrior as you battle your way through the fallen kingdom on your quest to find your lost brother in this sprawling fantasy world.

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    96% matchNo user reviews
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  3. #3 The Smoke
    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Vino VenitasPub: Eternally Forward Games
    Windows

    The Smoke is a 2D Metroidvania where players wield a gun to disperse the smoke that threatens to engulf the world. Explore a world filled with hidden pathways and treacherous chambers. Blast away enemies, clear toxic clouds, and unlock new abilities. Stop the darkness before it swallows everything.

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    95% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2023
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    94% matchNo user reviews
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    94% matchNo user reviews
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    Stoatman is an exciting Metroidvania adventure where you control a brave hero with a magical sword. Explore mysterious lands, discover powerful spells, and battle fantastic creatures in an enchanting fairy-tale world.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 35.9%, Platformer 8.4%, Side Scroller 7.6%, Atmospheric 7.3%, Hand-drawn 6.3%

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    93% matchNo user reviews
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    91% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    91% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2024
    Dev: Team Quantum Games
    Windows

    Clarity is a 2D side scrolling platforming adventure. Choose to face seven demons and acquire their demon sword and demon magic. Each sword and spell, has an elemental strength against a corresponding demon.

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    90% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Kyle Thompson
    Windows

    Well Dweller is a dark fairy-tale metroidvania, full of charming characters living in a wretched kingdom. Play as Glimmer - a tiny bird armed with a matchstick - who must burn the wicked queen to save his family.

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    89% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    88% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    87% matchPositive95% of 37 reviews2025
    Dev: Hell Hound GamesPub: ESAT
    Windows

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    89% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2022
    Dev: ByteForge
    Windows

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    85% matchNo user reviews
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    82% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Windows

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    79% matchMostly Positive78% of 91 reviews2024
    Dev: Hooded Traveler Games
    Windows

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    79% matchVery Positive94% of 127 reviews2023
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    Windows

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    Windows
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    Windows
    Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 72%

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    77% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    76% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2025
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    74% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2026
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    75% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    75% matchNo user reviews2026
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    Windows

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    74% matchNo user reviews2026
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    Windows

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  37. #37 Lamp Chronicle
    76% matchMixed67% of 81 reviews2021
    Dev: Pixellica Corp.
    Windows

    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.

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    73% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Torerit Studios
    Windows

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    72% matchVery Positive83% of 929 reviews2024
    Dev: Surgent StudiosPub: Electronic Arts
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%

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    73% matchVery Positive83% of 1,404 reviews2022
    Dev: Old MoonPub: Balor Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 58%

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    71% matchMostly Positive72% of 46 reviews2025
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    Windows · Linux

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    72% matchNo user reviews
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    73% matchVery Positive96% of 191 reviews2021
    Dev: ondydev
    Windows · Mac

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    71% matchNo user reviews
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    71% matchNo user reviews
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    70% matchNo user reviews
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    70% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    70% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    67% matchPositive85% of 26 reviews2026
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    69% matchNo user reviews
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    69% matchNo user reviews
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    69% matchNo user reviews
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    68% matchNo user reviews
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