- #1 Curse of the Draugr Kings
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: XSKR LLC
Windows
What awaits you in the depths of this ancient tomb? Get ready to explore and discover the secrets of the dungeon of the draugr kings.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.6%, Side Scroller 12%, 1980s 11.8%, 2D Platformer 10.2%, Platformer 9.5%
- #2 Sarah's Great Adventure
96% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: 川流游戏
Windows
In the world of dreams, be a hero who saves the world!
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.5%, Side Scroller 11.2%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Platformer 8.7%, Mythology 8.2%
- #3 Tim-Tim 2: "The Almighty Gnome"
96% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2022
Dev: SpoonweaverPub: Spoonweaver Studios
Windows
Tim-Tim the Gnome must journey through mysterious dungeons to find his kidnapped girlfriend while battling fierce monsters with dubious origins.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28%, Platformer 11.7%, Side Scroller 11.2%, 2D Platformer 9.5%, Fantasy 7.2%
- #4 Beholgar
95% matchMostly Positive75% of 369 reviews2022
Dev: Serkan Bakar
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Beholgar is a classically styled metroidvania action adventure. Explore caverns, ancient woods, and deadly castles; battle creatures and solve ancient mysteries at the kingdom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.2%, 1980s 12%, Side Scroller 12%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Platformer 10.3%
- #5 Tres-Bashers
94% matchVery Positive96% of 194 reviews2021
Dev: ondydev
Windows · Mac
Tres-Bashers is a 2D monster-bashing adventure featuring a big interconnected map full of cryptids, secrets, and more! Find 40 different monster types and whack 'em with your baseball bat!
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.9%, 1980s 11%, Side Scroller 10.8%, 2D Platformer 8.5%, Platformer 8.1%
- #6 The Smoke
94% 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.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.2%, Side Scroller 13.6%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Platformer 11.1%, Action-Adventure 8.3%
- #7 Makis Adventure
93% matchVery Positive94% of 127 reviews2023
Dev: Zoroarts
Windows
Fight, dash, swim and bite your way through 3 different dungeons. Let the inner shark out! Face many different opponents and defeat powerful bosses. Makis Adventure is an Action-Platformer with a bite!
Why similar: Metroidvania 29%, Side Scroller 10.9%, 2D Platformer 9.3%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Dark Fantasy 9%
- #8 Slumbering Feline
92% matchMostly Positive72% of 47 reviews2025
Dev: The Flavare
Windows · Linux
Slumbering Feline is a single-player, one-shot game featuring a feline-themed story. Step into the shoes of Momo, who finds herself lost in a strange dream and trying to escape from her slumber. Can Momo find her way out of this dreamscape?
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.5%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Platformer 10.4%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Magic 8.7%
- #9 Clarity: The Seven Demons of Vanguardia
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.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.9%, Side Scroller 13%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Platformer 11.8%, Cartoon 9.3%
- #10 MOONMAN
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hinawajin
Windows
We can't reach the moon.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.3%, Side Scroller 15.9%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Platformer 9.8%, Mythology 9.1%
- #11 Little Nemo
90% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Cine Game Interactive SystemsPub: Gilles Villeneuve Pictures
Windows
Little Nemo is a tiny 2D Open World game inspired by good Retro titles. Talk, Run, Explore. Find secret passages and characters and discover a Magic World full of Mistery and Color. Little Nemo is a modern Maze Runner Adventure. Can you find the Keys before your Time runs out?
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.3%, Side Scroller 11.9%, Comic Book 11.5%, 1980s 11.4%, 2D Platformer 10.9%
- #12 Restless Lands
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Crackin'
Windows
A Norse mythology Metroidvania where an orphan sets out on a journey through interconnected realms. Master tactical combat, discover ancient powers, and unveil the secrets of a dying world in this hand-crafted pixel art adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.7%, Side Scroller 13%, Platformer 11%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, 2D Platformer 7.8%
- #13 Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU
89% matchVery Positive83% of 946 reviews2024
Dev: Surgent StudiosPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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 34.8%, Side Scroller 10%, Mythology 10%, Platformer 9.3%, Action-Adventure 9%
- #14 Oculant
88% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: CasuRae
Windows
Oculant is a classic retro action adventure platformer in a dark-fantasy world. Travel through the kingdom and discover what lies within the kingdom's dark secret.
Why similar: 1980s 15.1%, Side Scroller 14.6%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Platformer 11.6%, Action-Adventure 9.4%
- #15 Kaila: The Journey to the Underworld
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Igolito Arts Studios
Windows
Play as Kaila, a young girl determined to rescue her mother from the clutches of Graygar, the Grey Soul. Explore a vast world, uncover secrets, unlock powerful abilities, and face challenging bosses on a journey to the Underworld. Are you ready to defy Death itself?
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.3%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Platformer 10.9%, Magic 10.7%, Action-Adventure 9.3%
- #16 Cold Lazarus
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CyrusTheVirus Studios
Windows
Embark on a thrilling odyssey with Lazarus amidst Nimbranumbra's asteroid islands. Encounter charismatic characters, explore ancient ruins, quaint villages, and brave the eerie 'Frameworks.' Battle foes, complete quests, and solve puzzles in this captivating hand-drawn fantasy epic!
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.3%, Side Scroller 12.5%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Cartoon 10.7%, Action-Adventure 8.2%
- #17 Mr. Hibbl
86% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2020
Dev: ThiGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Jump, dodge, collect! There is a lot of action waiting for you in this entertaining platformer!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 14.7%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Platformer 13.8%, Action-Adventure 11%, Cartoon 10%
- #18 Mira and the Legend of the Djinns
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: littleknightgamesPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
An epic 2D pixel art style Metroidvania, inspired by Moroccan culture and spiritual traditions. Wield powerful ancient weapons and forge your way through unrelenting deserts, crumbling necropoli, floating islands and dangerous mountains as you try to uncover the secret of the last Djinn.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.2%, Mythology 14.1%, Platformer 10.9%, 2D Platformer 9%, Side Scroller 8.3%
- #19 DEITY SOULS Plus
85% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: squarePILLOWgames
Windows
DEITY SOULS Plus is an 8-Bit Action-Adventure with lite metroidvania elements. Level up found weapons. Find spells. Defeat Deities. Summon Deities. 9 playable characters. Old-school difficulty with an adult gaming twist! 18+
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.6%, Side Scroller 11.9%, 1980s 11%, 2D Platformer 10%, Platformer 9.2%
- #20 Samurai Kento
84% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: lightUP
Windows
Play as Kento, an Elder Samurai, and face the evil Yokai in this 2D pixelated mini action RPG set in Feudal Japan based scenarios!
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.8%, Side Scroller 12.8%, 1980s 12%, Platformer 9.7%, 2D Platformer 9.6%
- #21 Stoatman
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Frostum
Windows
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 35.3%, Platformer 13.4%, Side Scroller 8.6%, Fantasy 7.9%, 2D Platformer 6.4%
- #22 Runnyk
82% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2022
Dev: lightUP
Windows
A 2D mini action RPG about Runnyk, a viking who goes on a journey for the Four Magical Runes to find a way to save his beloved.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.8%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Platformer 11.3%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Action-Adventure 8.8%
- #23 Ralf's Adventure: Aztec Mystery
83% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Crimson Rays
Windows
Take up the Bat! Ralf's Adventure: Aztec Mystery is a top-down action-adventure game with puzzles and platforming. This game is inspired by home console games from the '80s and '90s, but uses modern design sensibilities.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.8%, Platformer 13%, Mythology 10.4%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, 1980s 7.5%
- #24 Transiruby
81% matchVery Positive92% of 302 reviews2021
Dev: SKIPMOREPub: Flyhigh Works
Windows
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 35.4%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Side Scroller 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Action-Adventure 9.1%
- #25 Beaked Buccaneer
81% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: lightUP
Windows
Beaked Buccaneer is a 2D mini metroidvania full of treasures and pirates that tells the story of a parrot who wants to become a pirate legend!
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.8%, Side Scroller 15.8%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Platformer 10.8%, Action-Adventure 7.7%
- #26 Tiny Dangerous Dungeons Remake
79% matchVery Positive93% of 87 reviews2025
Dev: Adventure Islands
Windows
Guide Timmy the little treasure hunter through traps and puzzles to reach the legendary treasure! Experience the classic mini metroidvania remade with new visuals, music, and content!
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.8%, Side Scroller 13.1%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Platformer 11%, Cartoon 9.9%
- #27 Bitlands
80% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: ByteForge
Windows
Platform across strange, magical terrain while meeting even stranger friends and enemies! Discover the history behind the Bitlands, and unlock new allies and powers to traverse the dangerous worlds of the Bitlands, and restore peace to a broken kingdom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.3%, Side Scroller 15.4%, Platformer 13.3%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Magic 9%
- #28 Malleus Maleficarum
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Hairgression
Windows
A Metroidvania inspired by the mechanics and style of classic games in the genre. Help Mirabel find different ways to explore a haunted mansion and hunt terrifying witches while gaining new weapons and discovering more about the macabre experiments carried out by demonic beings.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.6%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Magic 10.7%, 2D Platformer 10.2%, Platformer 8.5%
- #29 Sealed Bite: Extended
77% matchPositive86% of 29 reviews2026
Dev: Ruben S. LuisPub: Pineapple Works
Windows · Mac · Linux
Emilia's life turns into chaos as her family members disappear, one by one. Forced to put her trust in a wolf spirit, Emilia sets off to search the land while pressured into feeding a monstrous power. Will the enigmatic figure she encounters offer guidance, or is Emilia diving head-first into peril?
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.7%, Side Scroller 17.9%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Platformer 11.3%, Dark Fantasy 6.6%
- #30 Dipod: The Foot Legacy
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CodingApe GamesPub: Vulpis Yazilim
Windows
A cursed clan.A female hero who making everyone tremble with fear, and a journey. Join Dipod’s adventure. Is this a punishment from Gods or is it just a rebel against Gods? If you were in Dipod’s shoes, what would you do?
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.4%, Platformer 14%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Action 7.9%
- #31 Overbowed
76% matchVery Positive91% of 90 reviews2024
Dev: Klardonics Digital, Ltd
Windows
Explore a kingdom overrun by evil magic as you fight foes with your own magical bow in this retro inspired action-adventure platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.7%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Platformer 11%, Magic 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
- #32 Witchcrafty
78% matchMixed57% of 79 reviews2022
Dev: PigeonDev
Windows
Witchcrafty is a metroidvania platformer with magical action gameplay, exploration of a weird world, and adorable pixel art graphics. Help the little witch solve the mystery of strange events in the Kingdom, and defeat enemies with fire, lightning, and ice magic.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.2%, Side Scroller 14.3%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Platformer 10%, Magic 9.3%
- #33 Ayakashi Princess: Prequel
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hinawajin
Windows
The fox princess's great adventure! A story from a little while ago. Tamamo Hime wakes up in the Ayakashi world, ``Kakuriyo.'' She makes her way home, feeling a bit uncomfortable. Explore various stages and move forward with graceful actions! Is this world a dream or...
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.1%, Side Scroller 17.9%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Platformer 11.7%, Mythology 6.2%
- #34 Bread Adventure
74% matchPositive100% of 22 reviews2025
Dev: Wheafun Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Experience a adventure in a seamless world of food, where you play as a brave bread. Freely explore interconnected regions, uncover hidden secrets, collect items to enhance your abilities, tackle challenging stages, and defeat formidable foes.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.5%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Platformer 14.1%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Fantasy 6.8%
- #35 Keena The Voidslayer
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Crowning Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A 2-D action adventure platformer where you can absorb and manipulate things with your friend Moku. You can use different abilities to explore and interact with the world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28%, Side Scroller 14.5%, 2D Platformer 13%, Platformer 11.7%, Action-Adventure 8.3%
- #36 Project: Artificial Legacy Saga
76% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Medaverse Studio
Windows · Mac
Embark on journey through the "Project: Artificial Legacy Saga" a four-part series, crafted to feel as if it was released across four console generations. Follow Kirana on her heroic journey, as she protects her family and her homeland from a mysterious evil force.
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.5%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, 1980s 13.5%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Platformer 11.2%
- #37 Ataraxie
75% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: Studio Gravenoire
Windows · Linux
ATARAXIE, in the pure style of retro games, ties itself with the SNES Gaming era and embrace difficulty, for it wishes to give experienced gamers/players the test they are really looking for!
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.9%, Platformer 13.5%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Magic 10.5%
- #38 Balloon to the Moon 2
74% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Prospective Games
Windows
Explore the Moon in this open world 2D platformer with 30 areas. Find all the sacred treasures to please the Moon Princess! Explore the deep caverns of the moon and soar above the clouds. But there is more than what all might seem!
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.3%, Side Scroller 14%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Platformer 11.8%, Action-Adventure 9.2%
- #39 The Elderseed
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Talebound Games
Windows
Embark on an epic action adventure by unraveling the mystery of the Elder Seed and save the world from falling into chaos. Journey with Milo through colorful handcrafted lands, forests, caves and dungeons. Forge new weapons and encounter strange creatures who will help you throughout your journey.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.8%, Side Scroller 14.6%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Platformer 13.1%, Action-Adventure 10.3%
- #40 Maelstrom
73% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Maelstrom
Windows
Maelstrom is a platformer adventure set on a mysterious island. Explore an island designed in pixel art style, acquire ancient magic to upgrade yourself, defeat enemies and pass obstacles. Use the unique ability 'Rewind' to reach places that seemed impossible!
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.5%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Platformer 8.2%, Fantasy 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
- #41 Axiom Verge 2
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 935 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 34.4%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Platformer 12.2%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Action-Adventure 8.5%
- #42 Cloud Seeker
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MagniFish Studios
Windows
Drift adventurously in the world of Cloud Seeker! A Chinese inspired action-platformer where Yun, a young rabbit once chosen to inherit a great legacy, has to prove his worth after a sealed god is unleashed upon the world with the help of his trusted companions.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.3%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Platformer 15.3%, Action-Adventure 12.5%, Magic 7.4%
- #43 Citadale - The Accursed Seal
73% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: ERMediaPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
The dark lord Rhogul is about to be resurrected and the only man capable of stopping him is dying. Explore a vast open world in this action game with metroidvania elements and join Arion Dorleac in his final days for one last time...
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.6%, 1980s 14.1%, Side Scroller 12.7%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Platformer 10%
- #44 Bruno: Lost In Nightmares
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bruno Batista
Windows
A Metroidvania game Where the player will have to face their worst nightmares With a sword, bow and arrow, and some secret powers.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22%, Platformer 13.1%, 1980s 11.6%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, 2D Platformer 9.7%
- #45 Dream Knights
73% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: D Sharp Games
Windows
Dive into colourful and surreal dreamscapes in a traditional 2D side-scrolling platformer. Master different skills to help you traverse and battle your way through a horde of strange enemies.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.5%, Side Scroller 14.8%, 2D Platformer 13%, Platformer 11.5%, Cartoon 10.3%
- #46 Zozo and the Lost Dreams
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Red Dunes Games
Windows
Help Zozo find his way home in this cartoon-inspired Metroidvania platformer. Pillow-fight sentient pastries, train under an octopus master, and brave a cybernetic jungle as you explore the vibrant landscapes of Zozo's dreams.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.3%, Side Scroller 17.2%, 2D Platformer 16.4%, Platformer 13%, Action-Adventure 5.3%
- #47 1964 Operation Velvet Twins
69% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: SEEP
Windows · Linux
A retro-style action-platformer that blends the stealth shootouts of Rolling Thunder with the raw brawling of Double Dragon. The result? A thrilling 2D spy adventure set in the 1960s — packed with fists, bullets, and classic arcade energy!!
Why similar: Side Scroller 13.5%, Comic Book 12.4%, Platformer 11.6%, 1980s 11.2%, 2D Platformer 10.4%
- #48 City of None
70% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Noel & Liam BerryPub: Extremely OK Games, Ltd.
Windows · Linux
A metropolis crumbles into ruin as powerful Barons satisfy their greed upon souls lost in time. You are but one spirit, with a wooden body left to rot in the wild…
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.4%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Platformer 15.3%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%
- #49 Momodora: Moonlit Farewell
68% matchVery Positive92% of 3,126 reviews2024
Dev: BombservicePub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
"Momodora: Moonlit Farewell" is the latest installment in the Momodora series. Join Momo, High Priestess of the village of Koho, as she embarks on a divine mission to save her people from imminent destruction at the hands of the demon hordes summoned by a malevolent bellringer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Magic 11%, Platformer 9.8%, Action-Adventure 8.1%
- #50 The Tale of LUMI
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GamerXP Studio
Windows · Mac
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%, Platformer 11.5%, Mythology 11.3%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Mystery 8.2%
- #51 Garrison
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WKH
Windows · Mac · Linux
Traverse a broken empire to help the people and learn the truth. Discover items and combine them in new ways to destroy obstacles or enemies as you explore both side-scrolling and top-down perspective areas. Set out on an action/adventure journey.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.8%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Platformer 13%, 1980s 11.8%, Action-Adventure 8.9%
- #52 Black Magic (C64/CPC/Spectrum)
70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Datasoft, Inc.Pub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
In this side-scrolling fantasy game, originally released in 1987, take on the role of a lone hero, fighting to defeat an evil warlock. Utilise a wide range of magical spells. Collect experience points to upgrade your character, until you are ready to face Zahgrim!
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.3%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Magic 12.8%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Platformer 9.3%
- #53 Adventure Of Baldero I and II
68% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Dejan YouPub: Array Cube Games
Windows
Lord Marn is releasing Abominations in the area where Baldero, our bold and bald hero, took a nap to rest up. The Goddess of mercy, Myla, enters Baldero's dreams to warn him of the up-coming battles. There are many foes to fight before Baldero can stop Marn, will you help him?
Why similar: Side Scroller 15%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Platformer 14.1%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Magic 9.6%
- #54 FrogeON
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: JofraDev
Windows
A precision platformer where you control a frog using dash chips to overcome traps, avoid electrified enemies, and conquer challenges in chaotic digital environments.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.2%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Platformer 11.8%, Side Scroller 10.9%, Action-Adventure 9.3%
- #55 OVERLORD: ESCAPE FROM NAZARICK
68% matchMixed66% of 532 reviews2022
Dev: ENGINES Inc.Pub: KADOKAWA CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 19.9 hrs≥1hr: 55%
2D action-adventure game set in the rich world of the epic dark fantasy, Overlord. This latest installment in the series features an original story overseen by Overlord's creator, Kugane Maruyama. Find Clementine's missing memories and make your escape!
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.6%, Side Scroller 12.2%, 2D Platformer 11%, Comic Book 10.6%, Action-Adventure 8.6%
- #56 Velvet Veil
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MoonBloom Studios
Windows
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 38.2%, 2D Platformer 15.9%, Side Scroller 13%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Platformer 8.8%
- #57 Castle In The Darkness 2
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LABS Works
Windows
From Matt Kap and Simon Parzer ("The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth"), Castle In The Darkness 2 drops players into a brand-new adventure! Explore a vast world and overcome the darkness in this fun and fast-paced adventure!
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.8%, Side Scroller 13.4%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Platformer 11.5%, Action-Adventure 9.2%
- #58 Arwinia
69% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2020
Dev: Three Spot Games
Windows
Arwinia is a retro-style fantasy action platformer. Play as Trenton on a quest to find and bring a powerful wizard back from the shadows. As a ranger use your longsword, shortbow, and dexterity to navigate this perilous journey.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.9%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Platformer 12.4%, Magic 11.7%, Fantasy 6.6%
- #59 Fall of Gorithia: Nym's Fate
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Myrwood Games
Windows
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.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.4%, Magic 13%, Platformer 12.5%, 2D Platformer 9.6%, Fantasy 6.9%