
Dungeon exploring Wizard action! Learn spells, defeat bosses and escape the evil in this 2D metroidvania.
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Dungeon exploring Wizard action! Learn spells, defeat bosses and escape the evil in this 2D metroidvania.

Necrowave
Experience the emotional life of a zombie with his butt stuck in a microwave. It's a 2D platformer with critical thinking based combat where each different enemy feels like a puzzle to solve instead of relying on brute hack & slash tactics.

Phaze Shift
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.
Experience the emotional life of a zombie with his butt stuck in a microwave. It's a 2D platformer with critical thinking based combat where each different enemy feels like a puzzle to solve instead of relying on brute hack & slash tactics.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.3%, Nonlinear 16.7%, Platformer 7.9%, Dark Fantasy 7.8%, Exploration 6.7%
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 37.3%, Nonlinear 12.5%, Platformer 12.4%, Hand-drawn 7%, Exploration 5%
Unravel the mysteries of these forgotten lands in a hand-drawn, narrative-driven 2D action-adventure, as a white-robed girl awakens in the depths of an abandoned world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.3%, Hand-drawn 11.6%, Platformer 11.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%, Exploration 5.6%
Last souls is a 2D side-scrolling Metroidvania soulslike game.The player controls a mysterious caped character and explores a labyrinthine, dark and cold world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.7%, Nonlinear 18.5%, Platformer 9.3%, Hand-drawn 7.3%, Dark Fantasy 6.5%
Cryselts is a 2D pixel-art Metroidvania focused on exploration, modular suits, and ranged combat, set in a hostile world corrupted by a mutagenic threat. Join the Cryselts, an elite task force designed to protect the planet.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.8%, Nonlinear 15.5%, Platformer 11.1%, Exploration 9.3%, Action-Adventure 7.5%
Break the time loop, save your world! A combat-focused metroidvania that lets you capture enemy souls and turn their powers against them. Explore a corrupted timeline in a fractured world where death isn't the end. Rewind your choices, change your path, and prevent the Mainasutto.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.5%, Nonlinear 15.7%, Platformer 9.8%, Exploration 7.1%, Dark Fantasy 7%
Quest of Dungeloria is a short metroidvania with elaborate locations. Forget about linear progression, the entire game world is a puzzle. The melancholy of a dying fantasy kingdom. Hardcore platforming, puzzles, bosses, gear items and a lot of secret places.
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 31.2% ★, Metroidvania 23%, Platformer 10.2%, Hand-drawn 7.4%, Exploration 6.3%
Unmask the secrets of a fractured utopia in "Tenebra,"a hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania where baroque excess meets technology. Collect ornate masks to unlock mysterious powers, solve intricate puzzles, and battle through a world that's equal parts Versailles and Dark Souls.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.8%, Nonlinear 10.4%, Hand-drawn 9.4%, Action-Adventure 8.4%, Dark Fantasy 7.2%
Florarium is a Metroidvania game focused on exploration and battle. Explore the mysterious world full of unexpected secrets. Battle fierce enemies with your bow. Choose your own path to your goddess in the vast, interconnected world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40%, Platformer 12.2%, Hand-drawn 11.4%, Exploration 9.3%, Multiple Endings 5.7%
Pilot your starfighter through a human-inhabited starsystem in this sci-fi Metroidvania. Battle fierce enemies, solve physics-based puzzles, and explore ancient ruins and intricate dungeons. Liberate Illustris and repel the invaders in a decisive final showdown!
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 30.9% ★, Metroidvania 26.9%, Nonlinear 17.1%, Exploration 6.8%, Action-Adventure 6.7%
Museful is a colour-fuelled 2D Metroidvania. Paint your surroundings as a little lizard exploring a huge hand-crafted world, and restore emotion to a monochrome continent as you discover your true colours.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.3%, Nonlinear 12.5%, Hand-drawn 10.8%, Action-Adventure 8.3%, Exploration 6.6%
Cast magic spells and explore an old Castle in this 3d action-adventure game. Overcome obstacles, solve puzzles and fight the dark forces that have taken hold of your ancestral home.
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 30.7% ★, Metroidvania 26.1%, Nonlinear 13%, Platformer 8.4%, Exploration 7%
Misspell is a 2D atmospheric Metroidvania about magic and mysteries of the past. Uncover the secrets of an island risen from the ashes of a catastrophe and master a magical living vine that changes the way you fight and explore. Every step tells a story — every enemy echoes the mistakes of the past.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.8%, Platformer 11.9%, Hand-drawn 11.1%, Dark Fantasy 8.6%, Exploration 6.5%
Under the tyranny of the four-throated, magic collapsed and darkness fell. Irang embarks on a journey to find her missing family and uncover her birth's secret. In a Metroidvania-style adventure, she explores a decayed world, enhances envoy powers, and aims to restore the lost light.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.3%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%, Platformer 8.6%, Nonlinear 7.5%, Hand-drawn 7%
In this new hand-drawn, story-rich metroidvania, explore the last haven of a dying world, and discover the purpose you play in saving it. Shape your own path, fight the all-consuming blight, and help bring hope back to the survivors. Take up the flames of dead gods, and stand firm in Dewborne Dawn!
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.2%, Hand-drawn 15%, Nonlinear 12.1%, Action-Adventure 6.1%, Atmospheric 5.7%
An action-adventure journey of a small slimy creature that has fast mobility. Focused on monster elimination with metroidvania elements.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.3%, Mystery Dungeon 18.1% ★, Nonlinear 12.8%, Dark Fantasy 9%, Exploration 7.8%
In a dying world dominated by machines, use the powers of nature to explore a diverse landscape and devastate your foes in this action-driven metroidvania. As humanity's last hope, the BirdKnight must learn the truth behind the mysterious Heart of the World and restore life to the land.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.4%, Nonlinear 11.9%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%, Hand-drawn 9.4%, Exploration 6.8%
Chiaroscuro is a 2D adventure platformer with metroidvania elements. Explore a world that has fallen into darkness and discover the Lights to illuminate your forgotten past.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.6%, Nonlinear 16.9%, Platformer 10.5%, Exploration 6.9%, Dark Fantasy 6.7%
Deep underground, Gloom Girl discovers DOOMBLADE, a sentient weapon hellbent on escape after eons in chains. Together, “Doom and Gloom” embark on a vengeful quest to unlock the powerful abilities and destroy the Dread Lords once and for all in this 2D Action Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.8%, Nonlinear 16%, Dark Humor 10.9%, Platformer 8.3%, Dark Fantasy 7.8%
A dark metroidvania where you play as a silent, white-hooded specter drifting through forgotten realms. Master precise hand-drawn platforming and uncover the mystery of the veil.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, Platformer 12.6%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Hand-drawn 8.7%, Nonlinear 7.5%
Little Nemo and his friends return for a hand-animated metroidvania adventure! Explore magical dream worlds with Nemo, the Princess of Slumberland, the mischievious Flip, and royal guard Peony as they try to stop the Nightmare Fiends from ruling over dreams forever.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.1%, Nonlinear 18%, Platformer 12.3%, Exploration 11.4%, Hand-drawn 9.3%
The one and only non-linear adventure with 100 different endings. Don't just wishlist me. I'm not that expensive... also, look at those reviews!
Why similar: Metroidvania 17.7%, Nonlinear 14.2%, Dark Humor 11.3%, Comedy 9.7%, Multiple Endings 9.7%
Constance is a 2D hand-drawn action adventure featuring a paintbrush-wielding artist, striving to escape from a colorful but decaying inner-world, created by her declining mental health.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.1%, Nonlinear 17.8%, Hand-drawn 10.4%, Platformer 9.9%, Action-Adventure 7%
Crypt Custodian is a charming metroidvania about cleaning up the afterlife. Play as Pluto - a mischievous cat who has died, and is sentenced to be the afterworld's janitor... FOREVER! Hang out with other doomed ghosts, battle beasts, and explore a vastly expansive landscape.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33%, Nonlinear 14.3%, Hand-drawn 8.4%, Platformer 7.9%, Exploration 7.9%
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 46.5%, Platformer 11.9%, Hand-drawn 7.1%, Adventure 6.7%, Action-Adventure 5.9%
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 40.2%, Platformer 13.2%, Exploration 8.1%, Dark Fantasy 8.1%, Dark 6.7%
The Last Hope is a Metroidvania-style platform game with RPG elements, in which the player controls an unnamed character who is transported against his will to the underworld, and now has to discover how to escape and how to survive the dangers around him.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.4%, Platformer 10.5%, RPG 10.2%, Action-Adventure 8.3%, Dark Fantasy 7.9%
EX VITRO is a dark sci-fi 2D platformer where you delve into the ruins of a military research facility and discover the horrors within. Whether machine, creature, or something else entirely, you’ll face the violent legacy of the last survivors of humanity.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, Nonlinear 18.8%, Platformer 11.1%, Exploration 8.8%, Multiple Endings 7.2%
BIOMORPH is a dark metroidvania game where you become the creatures that you kill! Solve ingenious puzzles and navigate a stunning hand-drawn world. Meet quirky characters, rebuild a city, and uncover the secrets of a sprawling, fallen civilization… and of your own mysterious origins.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.8%, Nonlinear 15%, Platformer 10%, Hand-drawn 7.9%, Dark Fantasy 6.9%
Embark on a heartfelt Mushroomvania adventure through a vast and dense interconnected world! It's like a mix of retro and modern classics!
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.5%, Platformer 10.6%, Nonlinear 9.9%, Exploration 9.7%, Action-Adventure 8.3%
Embark on an epic adventure in the vast kingdom of Lordhem. Unleash the power of the dark sword to defeat enemies and save the kingdom. Explore a pixel art medieval fantasy world full of creatures and dangers. Are you ready to save the kingdom?
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.3%, Nonlinear 22.6%, Platformer 14.3%, Dark Fantasy 8.6%, 2D 4.5%
Explore the steampunk world in Plateman. Fly over the world of machines full of gimmicks and monsters. Uncover the secrets of Shaman and the difference engine. Try to change this decaying world by Shaman Drum and the special lightning power.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.4%, Nonlinear 17%, Platformer 12.8%, Action-Adventure 5.7%, Exploration 4.9%
Explore the mysterious island of Kindara in this vibrant 2D action-adventure. Fight and platform your way through jungles, icy peaks, castles, and crystal caverns in a non-linear interconnected world. Adventure awaits!
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.6%, Nonlinear 20.3%, Hand-drawn 9.3%, Exploration 8.5%, Platformer 8.1%
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 47.4%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Platformer 9.7%, Hand-drawn 9%, Adventure 6.7%
Amalu: Wells Between Worlds is a pixel-art 2D platformer, and Metroidvania blending Atmospheric exploration, Spell-casting puzzle mechanics, Amazigh/North African mythology and an emotional storytelling
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.3%, Nonlinear 17.3%, Platformer 10.8%, Exploration 10.8%, Hand-drawn 6.7%
Venture into the unknown and begin your quest to bring back the light into a world of endless night. Engaging combat, tricky platforming, and a whole lot of exploration stand in your way as you try to uncover the secrets of this vast interconnected kingdom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.4%, Nonlinear 19.3%, Hand-drawn 10.8%, Platformer 10.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%
Seeking her lost drawings, Maya and a mysterious companion enter a fairytale world turned nightmare. Explore stunning locations, meet mythical characters, and battle the darkness to uncover the truth!
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.3%, Dark Fantasy 14.9%, Platformer 12.9%, Dark 10.3%, Hand-drawn 9.2%
Necromancy, wizards, dragons and a lost love? Better grab that magical axe of yours and get your life back on track!
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.7%, Platformer 12.5%, Dark Humor 9.6%, RPG 9.3%, Dark Fantasy 8%
Summon portals to overcome vicious beasts, devious puzzles and fiendish platforming challenges. Master the unique powers of each portal to stop the collapse of reality, while exploring lush, hand-drawn worlds and unraveling a deep narrative full of mysteries.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.4%, Platformer 13.6%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%, Hand-drawn 8%, Exploration 7.1%
Explore the enchanted Vietnamese jungle, combat mystical monsters, and rescue creatures on your quest to challenge the gods and restore harmony to the Universe as the DIVINE GUARDIAN, immerse yourself in an epic 2D hand-drawn refreshing adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.2%, Nonlinear 21%, Hand-drawn 10.9%, Platformer 8.7%, Exploration 7.5%
Simona's Requiem is a retro-styled platformer Inspired by old action-adventure games but with a modern touch. Pick up the scythe as Simona and slash your way to the Fisher King who has hidden behind the moon.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.9%, Nonlinear 16.8%, Dark Humor 13.2%, Platformer 10.9%, Exploration 8.7%
Heal a dying world as Tuqim, the last seed of life. Unite broken machines, solve eco-puzzles, and fight a mechanical army in a journey of solidarity.
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 35.3% ★, Metroidvania 26%, Platformer 11.1%, Action-Adventure 8.2%, Exploration 7.3%
Come discover a world full of Brazilian cultural personalities, with several exclusive powers to be used strategically, play win and try to be the best by entering the world rank!
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.8%, Platformer 14.2%, Nonlinear 12.7%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Exploration 9.3%
Prepare to face nightmarish bosses in 'The Darkened Halls.' Armed with intellect, not weapons, you are a vulnerable young protagonist hunted by demons. Solve puzzles, secure key items, and challenge powerful foes in a relentless pursuit.
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 30.7% ★, Metroidvania 26.5%, Nonlinear 15.5%, Exploration 6.8%, Dark Fantasy 6.3%
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 40.9%, Platformer 13.2%, Hand-drawn 9.9%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Adventure 8.2%
The Chaos Rider finally wakes up after ages. Explore a mysterious island with tons of secrets and treasures to discover ! Fight your way through hordes of enemies and fulfill the dream of the Great Architect. Create your own playstyle, beat bosses and do crazy platforming in this epic adventure game
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.6%, Exploration 9.7%, Platformer 9.2%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Nonlinear 8.6%
Marko: Beyond Brave is an action-packed Metroidvania adventure. Wander through lush forests and crumbling castles, battle corrupted creatures, and escape intricate traps. Jump, slash, and shoot your way through challenging foes and mighty bosses inspired by Slavic myths and legends.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.1%, Hand-drawn 10.9%, Platformer 10.2%, Exploration 7.8%, Dark Fantasy 7.4%
Runic Curse Remastered is a thrilling action RPG Metroidvania that transports you to a cursed island. Explore dark and diverse locations, battle hordes of enemies and mighty bosses. Forge your own playstyle by combining various weapons with magical runes to overcome all challenges.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.4%, Nonlinear 11.2%, Platformer 8.4%, RPG 7.7%, Exploration 5.6%
On the surface, a 2D platformer right out of the '80s video game playbook. The eponymous Whim walks and jumps his way through static rooms, avoiding the baddies and other hazards, and collecting various items. But this game is so much more than that...
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.2%, Nonlinear 19.1%, Platformer 11.8%, Exploration 8.7%, Action-Adventure 8.2%
Gauntlet Force: RotM is a metroidvania-lite action-brawler platformer. Fight brutally against an army of silly robots while ascending the interconnected Fortress of Doom. Collect upgrades and evolve your weapon to slay your way through bizzarre and evil villains.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.3%, Platformer 14.8%, Hand-drawn 9.4%, Adventure 8.1%, Comedy 6.7%
A short 2D pixel-style metroidvania where you explore, fight bosses, aquire items and abilities and find secrets. Inspired by games such as You Have to Win the Game and VVVVVV.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.3%, Nonlinear 25.9%, Platformer 10.1%, Exploration 9.3%, Adventure 4.6%
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 37.2%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Exploration 8.6%, Hand-drawn 8.2%
A 2D Hand Drawn, high-intense metroidvania, telling how two brave women helped to build the Tower of Babel and faced their annihilation.
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 32.2% ★, Metroidvania 24%, Platformer 10%, Hand-drawn 7.9%, Action-Adventure 7.3%
Explore a fallen utopia in this action-packed adventure platformer. Harness the weather to find new paths. Fight the untamed machines and seek ways to get their fragile parts for crafting. Become the savior of humanity or its doom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.8%, Platformer 11.9%, Hand-drawn 10.7%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%, Exploration 5.8%
The latest title from the HunterX development studio, Maid of Salvation is an action RPG that features fast-paced and versatile combat. Master your own fighting style with a variety of swords and firearms, and explore a dark world full of secrets.
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 31.6% ★, Metroidvania 30.3%, Platformer 8.9%, Exploration 8%, Action-Adventure 6.1%
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 44%, Exploration 10.2%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Platformer 9.5%, Dark Fantasy 7.2%
House of Shadow is an action-adventure metroidvania wherein you wield the powers of darkness! Explore, traverse obstacles, battle monsters born of light, slay fearsome bosses, and claim the Shadow Throne!
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.9%, Nonlinear 18.8%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Exploration 9.6%, Platformer 6.8%
Discover a metroidvania with a huge world, platform-fighter dynamic combat, smart bosses, deep lore, and original music, all made by two brothers.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.7%, Hand-drawn 13.4%, Platformer 8.4%, Action-Adventure 6.7%, Story Rich 5.5%
In this challenging action platformer. Help the little cow Lola to escape from the Martians who kidnapped her. Explore and avoid obstacles in each level. Her main ability is to float while she falls.
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 38.3% ★, Metroidvania 29.2%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, Exploration 8.1%, Adventure 4.7%