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What’s left of humanity are minds trapped in circuits. You are awaken as ReSetna, a warrior on a mission to rescue last human remnants. Explore seven hostile zones, face seven brutal bosses and evolve through a unique upgrade system. Uncover horrifying truth and decide if the future is worth saving.

Why similar: Metroidvania 70.4%, Platformer 15.2%, Action 5.3%, Adventure 5%, Indie 4.1%

Explore EON Association in the wake of an apocalyptic disaster. Maneuver the artificial life EON-3033 to battle paranormal entities. Experience an exciting 2D combat in a world where elemental forces exist. Peel back the threads of ambiguous narrative and discover the secrets of time and fate.

Why similar: Metroidvania 52.4%, Platformer 11.6%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Lovecraftian 8.9%, Lore-Rich 6.1%

In Super Panda Adventures, you play as the brave panda-knight Fu, who is about to finish his training to become the new guardian of the Princess. At the same day of the big celebration party, some uninvited Robots show up to conquer the planet and take the Princess away in their Space Ships!

Why similar: Metroidvania 63.3%, Platformer 20.5%, Adventure 5.2%, Action 5.1%, Indie 4.5%

Hunter’s Legacy is an old-school 2D single-player Metroidvania platformer where you control Ikki, a fierce kitty skilled with twin swords and a bow, better known as the Great Huntress of Un'Amak.

Why similar: Metroidvania 62.2%, Platformer 17.7%, Action 7.4%, Adventure 7.3%, Indie 5.4%

Dreamless: The Madness from the Sea is a metroidvania game based on the works of the American writer H.P. Lovecraft, the master of horror. Play as Ambrose Blackwood, a British archeologist whose fate is irrevocably bound to the mysterious city of R’lyeh and to its monstrous inhabitants.

Why similar: Metroidvania 54.6%, Lovecraftian 20.2%, Platformer 13.9%, Action 3.8%, Indie 2.6%

Assume the role of Wyatt in this Action/Exploration Platformer as you explore the ruins of a holy city that was lost many years ago. Battle various types of demons, angels, and a new threat known only as the “Ferals”, using swordsmanship, martial arts, and sorcery.

Why similar: Metroidvania 78.6%, Platformer 11.8%, Action 3.8%, Indie 2.4%, 2D 1.2%

The definitive version of the smash-hit Metroidvania-style action-platformer, Guacamelee! STCE adds new levels, powers, challenges, and refinements to the sprawling, ridiculous, Mexican-inspired adventure of the original Guacamelee! Gold Edition.

Why similar: Metroidvania 75.1%, Platformer 20.3%, 2D 3.3%, 2D Platformer 0.5%, Action 0.4%

Explore an abandoned planet and uncover the mysteries behind the event that ended the world. Travel through a charred forest, large factory and run down cities as you collect upgrades and battle the relics that were left behind.

Why similar: Metroidvania 61.1%, Platformer 12.2%, 2D Platformer 12%, Action 4.2%, Adventure 3.7%

Pentacore is a metroidvania with a focus on platforming and exploration. Run, shoot, climb, and blast your way through a massive world. All in order to find five keys and leave your prison of a planet.

Why similar: Metroidvania 59.7%, Platformer 13.4%, 2D Platformer 12%, Action 4.6%, Adventure 3.9%

Take flight and glide through a breathtaking world in this visually stunning platformer, where you play as a lost owlet searching for its family in a vast and perilous forest.

Why similar: Metroidvania 57.6%, Platformer 14.1%, Adventure 6.4%, 2D Platformer 6.3%, Action 4.5%

This is a platform action game in which you control light in a world shrouded in complete darkness and rely on it to progress. Use the light to travel from place to place and illuminate the buried truth.

Why similar: Metroidvania 64%, Platformer 15%, Action 6.5%, 2D Platformer 5.4%, Adventure 4.8%

Make your way through more than 600 rooms, and unravel the secrets of your past by finding the five elemental orbs. Cathedral features a vast world, meant for exploring!

Why similar: Metroidvania 72.1%, Platformer 10%, Action 6.3%, Adventure 5.9%, Indie 4.5%

A challenging, 2D Platform Adventure game where all level mechanics can change if you don't stay balanced. Help Ethan to grow up and leave his roots in order to pursue his dreams, find clues about his past and fight against your nightmares in your journey to the Somnium Shore!

Why similar: Metroidvania 56.2%, Platformer 16.1%, 2D Platformer 6.7%, Adventure 5.7%, Action 5.2%

Usurper is a Metroidvania Action-RPG. With Eldritch horrors having been unleashed by the outer-worldly Citadel, your job is to rid London of its terrors. Use the new "Guard" system that rewards skillful play and accuracy, to uncover the massive structure and defeat the nightmares lurking within.

Why similar: Metroidvania 65.2%, Lovecraftian 17.4%, Action 6.3%, Platformer 5%, Indie 4.5%

Explore an interconnected world full of platforming challenges in this short metroidvania. Reach new areas by swinging from ceilings, throwing bombs, bouncing off spikes, and more. Examine dozens of artifacts, commune with forgotten gods, and piece together what happened to Auridia.

Why similar: Metroidvania 56%, Lovecraftian 12.8%, Platformer 10.4%, Lore-Rich 5.9%, Adventure 4.3%

NECROTOPIA is an exploratory action game, in which a monster, who woke up on a stormy night by lightning, picks up junks as weapons and searches for who he/she is. Use various types of weapons to defeat enemies and explore the fascinating world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 62.6%, Platformer 13.5%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Action 4.9%, Dark 2.6%

Unravel the mystery uncovered by a remote interplanetary mining operation. What did they find? What threat does it pose? And ultimately, what does it truly mean to be a hero?

Why similar: Metroidvania 63.1%, Platformer 11.4%, Adventure 9.9%, Action 8.3%, Indie 7.4%

Shadow Labyrinth is a 2D action platformer and a genre-twisting alternate take on the iconic PAC-MAN. As The Swordsman, you wake on a mysterious planet amidst relics of wars past. To survive you will discover secrets, consume your enemies, and grow from prey to apex predator.

Why similar: Metroidvania 61.8%, Platformer 11.9%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Action 6.6%, Adventure 4.1%

Battle powerful monsters, discover ancient artifacts, and forge your own path in Eystrandi, a 2D, Norse - inspired Metroidvania in which health is constantly draining, with the only thing between life and death being one's ability to reap health from their enemies.

Why similar: Metroidvania 61.6%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Platformer 6.5%, Supernatural 6.2%, Adventure 4.5%

Exodus is a 2D Platform/Exploration (metroidvania) game for Windows, with oldschool gameplay mechanics, and HD native resolution (1920*1200). Musics are made by Yann Van Der Cruyssen (Saira, Block That Matter).

Why similar: Metroidvania 63.1%, Platformer 20%, Adventure 9.4%, Indie 7.5%

A 2D pixel-like Metrovania game, exploring the game world with a unique atmosphere. In a mysterious and huge tree world, as time goes by, trees and plants have withered, the ecology has become worse, life has become scarce, and who will save the world that is about to break.

Why similar: Metroidvania 63.3%, Platformer 11.8%, 2D Platformer 8.1%, Adventure 6.9%, Action 6.4%

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 64.5%, 2D Platformer 12%, Platformer 8.4%, Action 5.2%, Adventure 5.1%

Voidwrought is a 2D action-platformer set in a hand-drawn world of cosmic horrors. Explore the thawing ruins of the First Civilisation and strike down the gods that dwell there. Grow your powers, uncover ancient artifacts, and expand your shrine amid the wreckage.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.5%, Lovecraftian 14.5%, 2D Platformer 8.4%, Platformer 8.4%, Lore-Rich 7.7%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 74.5%, Platformer 11.7%, Adventure 3.9%, Action 3.3%, Indie 2.9%

Poor Lucas and the Evil Duke is a Metroidvania with action and RPG elements. Jump, slide, wall jump, swim, and battle your way through the Dukedom. Other mechanics include pushing boxes, pulling levers, and swinging on ropes.

Why similar: Metroidvania 63.4%, Platformer 13.9%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Action 5.8%, Indie 1.8%

A 2D platformer metroidvania. Discover a strange place where everyone was turned into a tiny stone. Fight difficult bosses, explore an interconnected world, and piece together the chaotic history of people who suddenly lost their humanity (or not?).

Why similar: Metroidvania 57.7%, Platformer 12.8%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Lore-Rich 6.8%, Action 4.1%

In a magical land ruled by an ancient evil, a prophecy says that salvation will come with the awakening of a new hero. Explore different maps, fight evil creatures and decide the fate of Maya Star.

Why similar: Metroidvania 56.8%, Platformer 16.2%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Action 8.1%, Adventure 2.6%

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 67.4%, Platformer 12.5%, Adventure 6.3%, Action 6.2%, Indie 4.7%

Guide Alice, a young girl lost in an unfamiliar and dangerous world, in her quest to return home. In this 2D action-adventure metroidvania game you will meet peculiar characters, traverse a multitude of sceneries, and fight powerful beings known as Egregores to unravel the truth.

Why similar: Metroidvania 58.2%, Platformer 13.9%, 2D Platformer 9.4%, Adventure 5.9%, Action 3.9%

Sneak away from your boring family vacation and delve into ancient ruins! Borrow equipment from dead explorers and uncover the secrets of a lost civilization as you leave your parents worried sick. Warning: The Ruby Chest may contain traces of an ancient curse (and gluten).

Why similar: Metroidvania 64.4%, Platformer 11.6%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Action 5.1%, Indie 4.3%

A pixel-art Metroidvania with challenging platformer mechanics, set in a medieval magical world. Discover a great variety of spells and abilities to defeat enemies and solve puzzles. Find mythical charms and items to help Ineth fight her way out of her prison.

Why similar: Metroidvania 67.2%, Platformer 19.1%, Adventure 6.5%, Indie 3.8%, 2D 2.8%

You're trapped, alone and cold on a distant planet. Pursued by a droid with only one purpose: killing everything. You must find an escape. Explore the hostile environment, find secret upgrades and new weapons, and finally make your escape from this dark, hostile planet...

Why similar: Metroidvania 69.8%, Platformer 18.2%, Action 8.5%, Exploration 3.5%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 61.3%, Platformer 13.9%, 2D Platformer 8.3%, Action 5.5%, Adventure 5%

Chexie is a teenage girl who, as a result of mysterious events, is transported to the virtual kingdom of Pixgun. There she discovers a magic wand that becomes her key to survival. Your task is to discover the source of corruption in the kingdom and the plight of its inhabitants.

Why similar: Metroidvania 50.6%, Platformer 15.5%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Action 7.5%, Lore-Rich 6.4%

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 76.8%, Platformer 10.7%, Action 2.8%, Indie 2.8%, Adventure 2.4%

Guide a lonely fox through a vast interconnected world of a mysterious planet Vulpis in this Metroidvania-style game. Explore non-linear paths, unlock new abilities, fight enemies, overcome obstacles, and unravel the planet's mysteries to find a way back home.

Why similar: Metroidvania 67%, Platformer 15.7%, Adventure 5%, Action 4.7%, Exploration 3%

Switch, adapt, and evolve in Phaze Shift, an action-platformer Metroidvania. Swap between two characters, fuse upgrades to forge new abilities, battle mechanized bosses, and explore a sleeping digital world in a hand-drawn diorama-style 2D adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 61.1%, Platformer 14.7%, 2D Platformer 5.1%, Action 4.6%, Adventure 4.2%

In Demon Peak, you play as the nameless warrior, trapped inside the depths of an unholy Mountain. Explore the mysterious and perilous enviroments, fight against a multitude of different enemies and gather magical abilities to overcome the Mountain's evil inhabitants.

Why similar: Metroidvania 63.6%, Platformer 10.7%, Action 8.8%, Adventure 8.7%, Indie 6.3%

Dive into a fortress labyrinth crawling with monsters, defending yourself with your... tongue? As a frog, it's your best bet to traverse this retro-inspired 2D metroidvania title. Collect treasures to gain permanent upgrades, discovering new areas of the massive interconnected map with them!

Why similar: Metroidvania 62.6%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Platformer 8.6%, Action 5%, Adventure 5%

Destroyed Base is a 2D platformer adventure where your main task is to survive, find resources to strengthen your shelter and defeat the enemies inhabiting these gloomy corners of the forest. Various bandits have escaped into this forest, who, like you, are hunting for various resources.

Why similar: Metroidvania 61.5%, Platformer 13.9%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Adventure 4.3%, Indie 2.8%

Embark on a journey into a dark, fantasy world, wielding a host of weapons, sub-weapons, skills, and spells, to battle demonic entities in this immersive, true-to-form, Metroidvania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 61.5%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Platformer 9.6%, Action 4.5%, Adventure 4%

2D action adventure game set in the far future on a mysterious abandoned planet with yourself as the only survivor.

Why similar: Metroidvania 82.2%, Action 7%, Adventure 6%, Indie 4.7%

I wake beneath the ruins of a world built on dreams. I descend the shattered Tower, explore forgotten biomes, master ancient combat techniques, and face the consequences of my absence. Beautiful metroidvania about identity, guilt, and choice after the collapse of a powerful civilization.

Why similar: Metroidvania 60.8%, Platformer 11.5%, 2D Platformer 10%, Action 4.4%, Adventure 4.1%

Dive into a short story about stranded rebel fighting for his survival on a foreign mysterious planet which is a spaceship graveyard. Encounter scavengers fighting for valuable ship parts. Meet other survivors -help others to help yourself. An action platformer with metroidvania elements.

Why similar: Metroidvania 64.5%, Platformer 17.9%, Action 9.1%, Adventure 2.9%, 2D 2.5%

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 61.9%, Platformer 14.9%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Action 3.6%, Adventure 3%

It's a 16 bit styled pixel Metroidvania crafted by someone who loves the genre! Put your fingers on WASD and arrow keys or grab your favorite controller to play, simple and easy as these games should be.

Why similar: Metroidvania 62.5%, Platformer 13.7%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Action 4.8%, Adventure 4.5%

Get batteries to get stronger! Enjoy your adventure now! Recover lost parts and get various skills.

Why similar: Metroidvania 61.3%, Platformer 13.5%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Adventure 5.1%, Action 4.7%

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 60.9%, Platformer 11.7%, 2D Platformer 10.2%, Action 4.6%, Adventure 4.6%

Explore a strange planet, collect the creatures you find, and then shape-shift into them to expand your world. Build your own path, chat with the locals, and discover the planets sprawling secrets in this quirky metroidvania platformer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 57.8%, Platformer 15%, 2D Platformer 12%, Adventure 4.3%, Exploration 3.4%

OTHERSIDE is a 2D, hand-drawn Metroidvania adventure featuring 'Mao' - a cat warrior awakened from slumber. Wield a sword and brush to explore a beast kingdom, encounter tribes, and uncover secrets.

Why similar: Metroidvania 58.3%, Platformer 12.3%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Lore-Rich 4.6%, Indie 4.4%

A metroidvania platformer set in a bizarre world. Master unique abilities and combine them in creative ways to overcome challenges over a hundred hand crafted levels. Speed through to find the fastest route or explore at your own pace to unlock everything — a tough but rewarding adventure awaits.

Why similar: Metroidvania 56.4%, Platformer 17.9%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Action 8.9%, 2D 2.3%

A "Metroid-vania"-style platform adventure, voted GAME OF THE YEAR by Gamezebo.

Why similar: Metroidvania 65.4%, Platformer 14.3%, Adventure 7.6%, Action 7%, Indie 5.7%

In this Insanely Twisted, 2-D action-adventure game, explore unique environments and battle bizarre creatures.

Why similar: Metroidvania 79.5%, Adventure 5.7%, Action 5.1%, Indie 4.1%, Exploration 3%

『Mono』 is a 2D action game set in a monochrome world. Explore the land to enhance your abilities, defeat the formidable foes standing in your way, and resolve the crisis befalling this black-and-white realm.

Why similar: Metroidvania 61.7%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Action 8.5%, Adventure 7.2%, Atmospheric 2.6%

Wynn has traveled to this dying Kingdom of Alara because she heard a powerful Wizard has taken in her twin sister Eira. Explore the world that has been subjected by the Wizard and his five apprentices and discover enough power ups to find and kill Eira

Why similar: Metroidvania 51.5%, Platformer 16.5%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Action 8.7%, Adventure 8.1%

You Have to Win the Game is a free exploration platformer with a retro 1980s PC aesthetic.

Why similar: Metroidvania 77.9%, Platformer 13.5%, Indie 2.8%, 2D 1.5%, Action 1.4%

As the Tower’s last defender, you’ll battle relentless hordes and descend into a dark underground crevice. Harness a fully customizable totem system alongside runes and abilities in this fusion of tower defense and Metroidvania action.

Why similar: Metroidvania 58.9%, Platformer 13.2%, 2D Platformer 7.1%, Lore-Rich 4%, Adventure 3.2%

Explore the depths below a remote mountain town in this procedurally-generated Adventure Platformer. Taking inspiration from hack 'n slash dungeon crawlers and Metroidvania-style platformers, Chasm will immerse you in a fantasy world full of exciting treasure, deadly enemies, and abundant secrets.

Why similar: Metroidvania 75.1%, Platformer 10.9%, Adventure 4.4%, Action 4%, Indie 3.7%