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  1. #1 Bread Adventure
    97% matchPositive100% of 21 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 42.4%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Platformer 8%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%, Action-Adventure 6.3%

  2. #2 Overbowed
    96% matchVery Positive91% of 86 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 43%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Platformer 6.4%, Action 5.4%

  3. #3 The Curse Of Eira
    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: ElenaWare
    Windows

    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 36.3%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Action 10.1%, Platformer 9.1%, Adventure 9.1%

  4. #4 Shadow King
    95% matchPositive95% of 37 reviews2023
    Dev: Johan PeitzPub: Apskeppet
    Windows · Mac

    Explore a mysterious castle in this pixel perfect metroidvania and take on the Shadow King! Upgrades, secrets, combat, and more!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 40.9%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Action-Adventure 8%, 2D 4.8%

  5. #5 BeforeDisaster
    94% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2025
    Dev: SourGrapeGames
    Windows

    《BeforeDisaster》 is a 2D action-adventure game. In the borderland, the plan of a certain cult organization gradually surfaces. The protagonist is ordered to defeat the cult leader to stop the plan. All this must be done before the disaster...

    Why similar: Metroidvania 51.7%, 2D Platformer 9%, Fantasy 8.4%, Action-Adventure 7.3%, Action 6.8%

  6. #6 Croakspire
    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Lotus Arcade
    Windows

    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 46.2%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Action-Adventure 6.7%, Action 6.1%

  7. #7 Battery Samurai
    93% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2023
    Dev: Matthewstone
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Metroidvania 45%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Platformer 7.8%, Adventure 5.8%

  8. #8 Solaris: Good Harvest
    92% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Moving Pixels
    Windows

    A humble farmer sets out to rescue his chicken from monstrous abductors. Punch, slash, and parkour your way through elemental-infused chaos in this fast-paced 2D action-platformer!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 30.7%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Action 9.8%, Adventure 8.8%, Platformer 8.4%

  9. #9 The Last Tree
    91% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: zzmingo
    Windows · Mac

    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 48.2%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Adventure 8.3%, Action 8%, Platformer 7%

  10. #10 Transiruby
    91% matchVery Positive92% of 290 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 45.3%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Action-Adventure 6.2%, Fantasy 5.7%

  11. #11 Wattson the Bulb
    90% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2025
    Dev: DegDeGames
    Windows

    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 41.5%, 2D Platformer 17.8%, Action 10.7%, Platformer 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%

  12. #12 Dipod: The Foot Legacy
    89% 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 32.3%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Action 9.7%, Adventure 8.8%, Platformer 8.7%

  13. #13 AOI
    89% matchMostly Positive72% of 43 reviews2022
    Dev: Pura Studio
    Windows

    This is a 2d platform adventure exploration game that combines platform jumping and straightforward fighting. Players will gradually find the lost memory and uncover the truth of this fantastic world with AOI.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 44.7%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Platformer 8.2%, Adventure 6.8%

  14. #14 Sweet Dreams Dahlia
    88% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: 2357 Steps
    Windows

    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 45.6%, 2D Platformer 13%, Platformer 6.7%, Fantasy 6.2%, Action 5.4%

  15. #15 Eystrandi
    87% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Leiksmidr studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    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 48.1%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, 2D 6%, Adventure 5.5%

  16. #16 Ariana and the Elder Codex
    86% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International, Inc.
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Metroidvania 47.1%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Platformer 8.4%, Action 6.9%, Action-Adventure 6.5%

  17. #17 Kaila: The Journey to the Underworld
    86% 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 41.2%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Fantasy 7.9%, Platformer 7%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%

  18. #18 Spirit Fusion
    85% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Lumforge
    Windows

    Spirit Fusion is a metroidvania about flexible elemental combos. You are Sir Arthur, master of flame, retired to your village—until someone starts hunting your brothers-in-arms—the elemental knights. The murders continue. Who’s behind it?

    Why similar: Metroidvania 43.8%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Adventure 9%, Platformer 8.1%, Action 8%

  19. #19 Axiom Verge 2
    84% matchMostly Positive79% of 907 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 43.7%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Action 8.1%, Platformer 7.6%, Adventure 7.1%

  20. #20 PATHFINDER 08
    84% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2021
    Dev: THIAGO COSTA MENDES
    Windows

    Pathfinder 08 is a fun and challenging adventure. It is a platform game with a focus on exploration and retro inspiration with some RPG elements.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 43.9%, 2D Platformer 18.2%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Adventure 5.3%

  21. #21 Disavowed
    83% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2022
    Dev: Grim RaccoonsPub: Orbis Productions
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Disavowed is a Metroidvania that allows the player to freeze time and set up pinpoint shots to stun enemies. It is set in a world of plush and cute creatures where the player has been cast out and needs to go on a journey to gather more strength and get back at his creator for tossing him out.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 41.7%, 2D Platformer 17.8%, Platformer 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 8%, 2D 7.8%

  22. #22 Golden Knight
    82% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2025
    Dev: Guara Studios
    Windows

    Defeat the forces of darkness and bring peace back to the kingdom of Valerond in this action-packed mini metroidvania.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 36.5%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Platformer 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Action-Adventure 6.8%

  23. #23 史莱狗(Slimg)
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Cow Studio
    Windows

    Slimg is a Metroidvania game. Slimg left this mysterious planet to repair the crashed spaceship and embark on a magical adventure

    Why similar: Metroidvania 46.3%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Platformer 8.1%, Action-Adventure 6.1%

  24. #24 Vernal Edge
    81% matchMostly Positive77% of 629 reviews2023
    Dev: Hello Penguin Team LLCPub: PID Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    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 44.7%, Platformer 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, Action-Adventure 6.8%, Female Protagonist 5.7%

  25. #25 Pentacore
    80% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2023
    Dev: Jonathan CollierPub: Mythril Age
    Windows

    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 49.3%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, Platformer 8.6%, Action 6.3%, Pixel Graphics 6%

  26. #26 Mono
    79% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Project Mono
    Windows

    『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 47.8%, 2D Platformer 20.5%, Action 10.8%, Adventure 8.8%, Action-Adventure 5.1%

  27. #27 A Dream of Burning Sand
    81% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2019
    Dev: Eldwood
    Windows · Linux

    Two girls travelling through the desert, fighting monsters and solving puzzles. An action-adventure exploration-based platformer game with lots of sidequests and more secrets than you will ever find.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 33.2%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Platformer 9.3%, Action 7.1%, Action-Adventure 6.7%

  28. #28 A Song in Elyel Nalore
    79% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Sunflower Games
    Windows

    "A Song in Elyel Nalore" is a 2D Metroidvania adventure set in a world of swords and magic. Accept a dangerous guild mission that leads you into a deadly journey. Explore vast landscapes, uncover hidden secrets, and face tough challenges in this dark fantasy action RPG.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 47.8%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Adventure 7.3%, Action 7%

  29. #29 The Instruments Of Faith: Padua's Destiny
    78% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Boss Battle Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    The Instruments Of Faith Padua's Destiny is an epic apocalyptic 2D pixel Metroidvania fantasy action-adventure video game. Journey through the Universe as Young Padua, one of the 7 Guardian protectors of the Universe, to restore the balance of Good over Evil before it is too late!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 39.5%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Action-Adventure 7.5%, Fantasy 7.2%

  30. #30 The Forbidden Forest
    77% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Stone Studios
    Windows

    Jump, dash, and climb through a vibrant wilderness as three playable characters in this action-adventure metroidvania. Explore a sprawling interconnected map, master unique abilities, and face powerful foes, all while uncovering the mysteries of this war-stricken world and one special cub.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 47.1%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Action-Adventure 7.3%, Fantasy 6.2%

  31. #31 Tim-Tim 2: "The Almighty Gnome"
    78% 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 41.7%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Platformer 8.5%, Fantasy 8.4%

  32. #32 Dusted Dusk
    77% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: D.X.
    Windows

    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 48.7%, 2D Platformer 15%, Action-Adventure 7%, Platformer 6%, Action 5.9%

  33. #33 Earthblade
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Extremely OK Games, Ltd.
    Windows

    You are Névoa, an enigmatic child of Fate returning at long last to Earth, in this explor-action platformer from the creators of Celeste. Earthblade's lush pixel art world offers seamless exploration, challenging combat, and countless mysteries to pick apart.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 42.1%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Platformer 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%, Female Protagonist 5.6%

  34. #34 Maya Star
    76% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2022
    Dev: RetroLamen
    Windows

    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 46.2%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Action 10.8%, Platformer 10.3%, 2D 5.7%

  35. #35 Pipsqueak!
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Pond Games PTY LTD
    Windows

    Explore a strange and hostile world in this search-action platformer starring a tiny mouse named Tofu.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 42.9%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Platformer 8.6%, Action-Adventure 6.5%

  36. #36 Ninja Brigade feat. Jonah Weingarten
    73% matchPositive94% of 32 reviews2025
    Dev: Impawsible Games
    Windows

    A fast-paced pixel art metroidvania, where the musician Jonah Weingarten is drawn to feudal Japan via an arcade station. Once there, he must face vicious yokai hordes and beat the game to return to his own era.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 40.8%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Platformer 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%, Action-Adventure 6.4%

  37. #37 Havoc Fox
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Havoc Studios
    Windows

    Take control of a sword-wielding fox and a dragon/owl duo to fight your way through the fantasy kingdom of Vanalia and stop its tyrant monarch! Havoc Fox is a combat-based action platformer featuring an unlikely partnership tasked with saving their home from its own corrupted protectors.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 37%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Platformer 8.4%, Action-Adventure 7.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%

  38. #38 GoldFish Brain
    74% matchMostly Positive71% of 24 reviews2020
    Dev: WEIPub: IRON LIVER
    Windows

    Goldfish Brain is a 2D scrolling platform action game . It adopts a Metroidvania-like design. You need to explore maps and find various ability items to strengthen yourself and break through more challenges.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 58.6%, 2D Platformer 16.5%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Adventure 5.3%, Action 5.1%

  39. #39 Demon Peak
    74% matchMixed69% of 242 reviews2017
    Dev: Kajak Games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 30 minMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 43%

    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 51.3%, Action 11.7%, Adventure 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Platformer 6.8%

  40. #40 Makis Adventure
    72% 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 42%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Fantasy 7.3%, Action-Adventure 7.1%

  41. #41 Jessica's Uncomfortable Hanukkah Adventure
    73% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
    Dev: Dog and Spider Productions
    Windows

    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 50.2%, 2D Platformer 17.3%, Platformer 8.6%, Action 6.3%, Adventure 5.7%

  42. #42 King Story: Prologue
    72% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2023
    Dev: Kinto Games LLC
    Windows

    A storm of darkness is taking over the world. Adventure in search of your quest escaping the demon darkness that chases you. Upgrade your items to progress through the maze like environment in this Metroidvania-like challenge. Can you find a Hermit’s lost son in your quest to save the world?

    Why similar: Metroidvania 50.5%, 2D Platformer 17.5%, Action-Adventure 7.2%, Action 6.7%, 2D 5.7%

  43. #43 Garden of Butterflies
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Besouroterra
    Windows

    The game Garden of Butterflies follows Rafaela on a journey of personal growth as she helps nature and her friends. Shrinking down and exploring her garden from a tiny perspective, she embarks on a unique visual and narrative experience, showing that everyone has the potential for great change.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 48.5%, 2D Platformer 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Adventure 6.1%, Action 5.9%

  44. #44 Temporal Branches
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Dream Relic LTD
    Windows

    Explore large levels in endless ways with the ability to switch between Past, Present & Future. Set your own pace and challenge with a variety of unlockable characters and difficulty modes. Unlock additional content by clearing in-game challenges.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 48.5%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Platformer 8.3%, Action 6.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%

  45. #45 Garrison
    71% 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 42.5%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Platformer 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%, Action-Adventure 6.4%

  46. #46 Shadow Labyrinth
    69% matchMixed57% of 323 reviews2025
    Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
    Windows

    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 51.8%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Action 9.1%, Platformer 7.8%, Action-Adventure 6.6%

  47. #47 Astronite - Landing on Neplea
    70% matchVery Positive85% of 183 reviews2022
    Dev: Dume Games StudioPub: JanduSoft
    Windows

    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 49.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Platformer 8.5%, Action-Adventure 6.8%, Adventure 6.4%

  48. #48 Faye Freelance: Rebel Reporter
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: JH (@jjonahjonahson)
    Windows

    Faye Freelance: Rebel Reporter is a brand new NEWSVANIA that combines the nostalgic charm of pixel platformers with the spirit of Journalism in a stylish twist. Face your foes not with guns and blades, but with pen and ink! Featuring stylized pixel-art aesthetic and hand-crafted animation.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 47.5%, 2D Platformer 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Action 7.8%, Adventure 5.7%

  49. #49 Torii: Beyond The Gates
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Oh Baby Games
    Windows · Mac

    The spirit realm has broken. Your brother has gone missing. Forge the path you were destined for. Explore the gates and find out why there has been broken links inside the spirit realm. Battle, discover and find the secrets, and make new connections in a beautiful hand-drawn 2D style.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 49.2%, 2D Platformer 17%, Platformer 8.5%, 2D 5.6%, Action 5.2%

  50. #50 Chibits
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: PhatRobit
    Windows · Mac

    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 52.3%, 2D Platformer 17.7%, Platformer 8.2%, Action 5.9%, 2D 5.4%

  51. #51 Blessing Part I
    67% matchPositive93% of 40 reviews2025
    Dev: 故障幽灵
    Windows

    Blessing Part I is a 2D pixel style horizontal board action adventure game. Players will take on the role of a swordsman 'Luo' who lost everything in the past and embarks on revenge alone. With only a large sword and flesh and blood, they will fight against the twisted creatures in the darkness.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 48.4%, 2D Platformer 16.8%, Action-Adventure 6.5%, Action 6.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%

  52. #52 Honey's Sweet Revenge
    69% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: etheweirdoPub: UNDEAD WRLD
    Windows

    Honey's Sweet Revenge is a metroidvania with mechanics inspired by platform fighters. Customize your item loadout and defeat enemies and bosses.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 55.9%, Action 8.8%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, Adventure 8.2%, Platformer 6.5%

  53. #53 Cloud Seeker
    68% 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 34.2%, 2D Platformer 17.3%, Platformer 10.1%, Action-Adventure 9%, Action 8.4%

  54. #54 Dreadstone - The Immortal Prisoner
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Tortuga Software
    Windows

    Dreadstone – The Immortal Prisoner is an upcoming indie 2D Metroidvania platformer. Especially important to us are the game elements “looting” and “leveling“. The goal is to create a combination of our favorite games.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 43.7%, 2D Platformer 16%, Adventure 9.8%, Action 5.6%, Action-Adventure 5.5%

  55. #55 Nihilsearch
    68% matchMixed50% of 16 reviews2022
    Dev: Team_Bug
    Windows

    Embark on an epic adventure in the pixelated 2D world of "Nihilsearch" on a lifeless mechanical planet. Explore dark underground complexes, battle hostile machines and life forms, and meet diverse humans, life forms, and machines. Discover the meaning of life and create your own adventure!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 52.1%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Adventure 6.2%

  56. #56 Halchemist
    66% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
    Dev: Team Flask
    Windows

    For Mercuri, a girl who fell into a fallen kingdom, everything is overwhelming. She digs deeper into the depths of the kingdom with the help of Golem Hando. Take down the enemies in front of you with TAG-ACTION that alternates between two characters and continue your exploration!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 43.8%, Platformer 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Fantasy 7.7%, 2D Platformer 6.8%

  57. #57 The Search: Lost Dreams
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: gninjastudio
    Windows

    The Search: Lost Dreams is a game made for players focused on fun and gameplay. Improve your combat arsenal, equipments and learn skills that will help you survive on this hostile planet.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 51%, 2D Platformer 17.5%, Action 7.6%, Action-Adventure 7.2%, Adventure 6.3%

  58. #58 Sunken Sky
    67% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Codenightly
    Windows · Linux

    Welcome to the world of Sunken Sky and get ready for an epic action adventure through a vast open world. No place is beyond your reach - from the tallest mountains to the very minds of others. Battle bizarre creatures and befriend even stranger people. All in a detailed, hand-drawn 2D style.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 47.1%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Platformer 6.3%, Action 5.1%, Action-Adventure 4.9%

  59. #59 Poor Lucas and the Evil Duke
    67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
    Dev: Stephen Ciuca
    Windows

    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 53.4%, 2D Platformer 18.3%, Platformer 9.1%, Action 8%, Fantasy 4.5%

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