- #1 Horn of Balance
97% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Martijn den Hollander
Windows
Explore an intricate new world of secrets and adventure. Features solid 2D Zelda-like gameplay, 12 vast non-linear dungeons and a wholesome story about the young golem Linden.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.1%, Nonlinear 16.2%, Top-Down 10%, Magic 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%
- #2 Garuya and the Kaleidoscope of Syzygy
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Celestia Soft
Windows
Explore and fight as Garuya, a rabbit mage who seeks to destroy an ancient relic hidden in a vast and dangerous ruined kingdom. Cast spells, reshape the environment and fight under the light of three moons.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.2%, Magic 10.1%, Top-Down 9.5%, Nonlinear 8.4%, Action-Adventure 6.9%
- #3 House of Shadow
96% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: High Clarity Games
Windows
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 34.6%, Nonlinear 16.6%, Action-Adventure 9%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Magic 5.9%
- #4 Iron Diamond
95% matchVery Positive89% of 56 reviews2024
Dev: North Folk Studios
Windows
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 32.3%, Nonlinear 18.9%, 2D Platformer 8.3%, Fantasy 6.1%, Magic 6%
- #5 Lila’s Sky Ark
94% matchVery Positive88% of 164 reviews2022
Dev: Monolith of MindsPub: Graffiti Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Protect a psychedelic world from bizarre beasts and punishing bosses in this poetic mystery filled with secrets, puzzles and music.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.7%, Nonlinear 13.6%, Female Protagonist 12%, Magic 11.5%, Top-Down 10.4%
- #6 Behind The Kingdom
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Michael Gamble
Windows · Mac
A nonlinear exploration-action game set in a fantastical, lush fantasy world with a huge interconnected map, tons of movement upgrades, character customizations, and vibrant pixel art.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33%, Nonlinear 23.9%, Medieval 8.8%, Fantasy 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%
- #7 Goldstained
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lantern Jump
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore a dangerous, fantastical world and slay the divine being that corrupted it. Goldstained is a top-down 2D action-adventure where unlocking new weapons with new movesets is your way forward through boss fights, puzzles, and combat!
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.1%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Top-Down 8%, Fantasy 7.6%
- #8 Elementallis
91% matchVery Positive90% of 254 reviews2026
Dev: AnKae GamesPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Top-down action-adventure with elemental magic gameplay. Guided by guilt, you embark on a journey to restore the elements in a dying world. Harness and master elemental powers to fight enemies, solve puzzles, and explore a vast world filled with ancient temples.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.7%, Dungeon Crawler 14.8%, Top-Down 14%, Magic 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%
- #9 Battle Witch
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Feliciano Creadoros
Windows
Battle Witch is a bullet hell metroidvania where you shoot, dodge, and fly using powerful spells. Explore the ruins of a mana-infested mining town, left in chaos after a catastrophic magical incident. Master your magic, conquer the chaos, and uncover the secrets buried beneath the rubble.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.9%, Nonlinear 15.8%, Magic 13.1%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Dungeon Crawler 10.6%
- #10 Key Fairy
91% matchVery Positive100% of 58 reviews2026
Dev: Owl Machine
Windows
Deep in an ancient forest bound by a bitter spell, a tiny fairy wanders. Wielding a spool of thread and a bladeless sword, weave through twisting paths to unearth enchanted trinkets, evading monsters and collecting stars to free their hearts from hatred in this ink-illustrated pacifist bullet-hell.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.1%, Nonlinear 15.9%, LGBTQ+ 10.5%, Bullet Hell 9.9%, Magic 9.5%
- #11 Kaila: The Journey to the Underworld
90% 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 36.2%, Magic 13.8%, 2D Platformer 9.6%, Fantasy 8.8%, Action-Adventure 7.5%
- #12 The Spectral Web: Yuurei
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Aevin Abstract
Windows · Linux
Explore a giant, shifting Labyrinth and face off against powerful, ancient ghosts in this old-school action game inspired by 8-bit classics!
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.6%, Dungeon Crawler 14.5%, Magic 13.8%, Local Co-Op 12.7%, Top-Down 9.4%
- #13 Observance of Homeland
89% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Certeis Lirre (Be Games Do Crimes)Pub: Certeis Lirre
Windows
A minimalistic free-exploration metroidvania with quick, responsive movement and an extremely diverse cast of bosses.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.4%, Nonlinear 15.3%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, 2D Platformer 8.7%
- #14 Voice of Flowers
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tomasz Chabora
Windows · Linux
Embark on an epic adventure full of perils and secrets. Explore distinct forsaken lands of Devetlam and fight your way by jumping on your enemies or showering them with a plethora of magic spells. An open-world platforming action inspired by the classics.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.1%, Nonlinear 17.7%, Magic 11%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, 2D Platformer 8.1%
- #15 MOONMAN
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hinawajin
Windows
We can't reach the moon.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.1%, Nonlinear 17%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Magic 10.1%, 2D Platformer 8.2%
- #16 Eystrandi
86% 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 43.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, 2D Platformer 9.3%, Nonlinear 8.9%, Magic 7.7%
- #17 Sir Magical Jelly
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rony Tama Games, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
An action-adventure journey of a small slimy creature that has fast mobility. Focused on monster elimination with metroidvania elements.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.3%, Magic 16.7%, Nonlinear 13.2%, Dungeon Crawler 11.3%, Fantasy 7.3%
- #18 PATHFINDER 08
86% 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 39.3%, Nonlinear 12.4%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Action-Adventure 10%, Pixel Graphics 9%
- #19 Ayakashi Princess: Prequel
84% 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 35.9%, Nonlinear 18.1%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, 2D Platformer 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%
- #20 Alwa's Legacy
84% matchVery Positive87% of 634 reviews2020
Dev: Elden Pixels
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Alwa’s Legacy is a modern retro game full of dangerous dungeons, mystic items and ancient secrets. Upgrade your magic and choose your own path in this non-linear adventure game brimming with exploration.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, Magic 13.1%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, 2D Platformer 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 8%
- #21 The Spectral Web: Hitodama
83% matchPositive100% of 24 reviews2023
Dev: Aevin Abstract
Windows · Linux
Explore a Labyrinth full of magic, monsters, and mystery in this dungeon crawler inspired by retro classics. Wield unique spells to battle enemies, break blocks, and uncover hundreds of secrets hidden within the Labyrinth's walls.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.8%, Top-Down 16.5%, Dungeon Crawler 12.3%, Magic 9.6%, Action-Adventure 9.6%
- #22 Anzu Castle Gracula
82% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Rainbow Cemetery
Windows
Locked away in a lost corner of the world lies a ruin where the dead refuse to rest. Using your wits and your treacherous whip can you discover the secrets interred within this QBASIC action/adventure?
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.6%, Nonlinear 20.9%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, 2D Platformer 8.5%, Action-Adventure 7.3%
- #23 TEVI
81% matchVery Positive89% of 3,958 reviews2023
Dev: CreSpirit
Windows
Median: 10.8 hrsMean: 21.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Embark on an epic action-adventure as you slash, dash, and combo your way through a vast, vibrant world. Explore and uncover hidden secrets. Customize your build to triumph in spectacular boss battles. Experience a tale of mystery, magic, and mayhem in TEVI, a bullet hell metroidvania!
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.6%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Bullet Hell 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Magic 8.6%
- #24 Burden of the Blue
81% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: SandwichBoi
Windows
Explore mysterious worlds, solve puzzles and battle in order to uncover the burdens of the past.
Why similar: Nonlinear 25.5%, Dungeon Crawler 21.1%, Top-Down 16.2%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%
- #25 Kokoro's Gensokyo Journey: The Lost Masks
82% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2022
Dev: CygnusA-1
Windows
A 2D exploration danmaku action Touhou fangame (AKA a danmaku Metroidvania). Control Hata no Kokoro in a journey to find her masks. Look for power-up items along the way and challenge powerful bosses to reclaim them!
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.5%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Female Protagonist 9.1%
- #26 Runic Winds
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GeccoBot
Windows
Runic Winds is a top-down action RPG about mastering rune magic through deliberate combat, exploration, and atmospheric dungeon crawling.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.6%, Dungeon Crawler 22.4%, Magic 18.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Top-Down 8.1%
- #27 Dark Swords Firelink
79% matchMixed67% of 15 reviews2023
Dev: Lair Games Studio
Windows
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 45.2%, Nonlinear 22.9%, Female Protagonist 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 7%, 2D 5%
- #28 Memoria
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Counting SheepPub: Counting Sheep
Windows · Mac · Linux
Memoria is a hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania where magic is as much about memory as it is about power. You play as a powerful—but aging—sorceress who awakens in a familiar but fragmented world. Only by exploring the world around you can you spark your memories, and remember once again.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.7%, Nonlinear 14.8%, Magic 13.4%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, 2D Platformer 8.5%
- #29 The Forbidden Forest
78% 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 41.7%, Nonlinear 17.5%, 2D Platformer 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Action-Adventure 8.5%
- #30 Validus mortis
78% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: Hannu Kokkonen
Windows
Validus Mortis is a 2D platformer in fantasy style. To stop the evil wizards of taking control of the land. explore the stage with your hero knight and find items to progress forward. Slay monsters and gain experience and new spells.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.1%, Magic 11.1%, Medieval 10.7%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%
- #31 Kairo: Lore of the Magic
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gatoware, LLC
Windows
Guide Kairo throughout this exciting and challenging metroidvania adventure. Defeat enemies, solve mysteries, learn skills and restore peace back to the kingdom of Haamit.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.5%, Nonlinear 17.5%, Medieval 10%, Magic 8.9%, Action-Adventure 8%
- #32 Melilot versus the Madgic
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Madamusing Games
Windows
Drive back magic horrors with your star gun and save your cute bunny friends in this 2D metroidvania adventure. Jump and propel yourself with your weapon to navigate the depths of underground rabbit ruins, giant trees and paths in the clouds.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29%, Nonlinear 17.8%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, 2D Platformer 8.1%, Action-Adventure 6.4%
- #33 Maelstrom
77% 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 46.3%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Fantasy 9%, 2D 6.2%
- #34 Citadel Knight
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fayvit
Windows
A challenging action game where you explore a dark kingdom, face brutal creatures, and uncover hidden secrets. Fight with strategy, discover powerful relics, and navigate treacherous dungeons as you unravel the mysteries of the Citadel.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.5%, Nonlinear 19.3%, 2D Platformer 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Action-Adventure 7.6%
- #35 Glyphen
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ToccGames
Windows
Glyphen is an Immersive Spellcasting Adventure in which you draw mysterious Glyphs to cast spells. Glyphs have meanings and can be combined to invoke complex magic. Draw Glyphs, create spells and become a mage.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.8%, Magic 19.6%, Dungeon Crawler 16%, Nonlinear 9.8%, Fantasy 7.3%
- #36 Xolotl
76% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: Anchor Games
Windows · Mac
Jump, dash, and swim in this epic adventure! Explore the vast Aztec lands in an axolotl action-platformer! Xolotl is a cute, 2D action-platformer, in which your goal is to regain your godly form and powers.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.8%, Nonlinear 18.7%, 2D Platformer 9.7%, Action-Adventure 7.2%, Exploration 5.8%
- #37 Rabi-Ribi
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 12,231 reviews2016
Dev: CreSpirit
Windows
Median: 11.8 hrsMean: 63.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Dodge bullets, missiles and lasers in battle as you wrap your head around that bunny girl costume! Combo away with your mighty Piko Hammer or spam various spells from afar with your fiery fairy friend. Explore and explode through Rabi-Rabi Island as you collect power-ups and uncover secrets...
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.3%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Magic 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%
- #38 Full Moon
74% matchMostly Positive73% of 14 reviews2023
Dev: AK Sommerville
Windows · Mac · Linux
An adventure in werewolf hunting, for witches.
Why similar: Magic 20.7%, Dungeon Crawler 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Top-Down 10.1%, Action-Adventure 7.9%
- #39 VizuL 1: EMPATIA - Adventure in Nice Colors
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 9nabaca
Windows
come along a colorful adventure with two girls, bullet shooting bosses and a magic system that integrates to the gameplay. dive into this experience with 4 difficulty levels and generous save points and checkpoints
Why similar: Female Protagonist 15.6%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Magic 13.6%, Top-Down 12%, Action-Adventure 8.6%
- #40 Little Nemo and the Nightmare Fiends
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Nemo, Inc
Windows
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 40.1%, Nonlinear 19%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Magic 10.5%, Exploration 8%
- #41 Adventurous Slime
72% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: lightUP
Windows
A mini metroidvania game about a small but very courageous slime going on an adventure, featuring colorful pixelated visuals and chiptune songs.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.5%, Nonlinear 14.8%, Magic 9.2%, 2D Platformer 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%
- #42 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 44.2%, Nonlinear 18.7%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 6%
- #43 Pain-T
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wheel Of Games
Windows
Pain-T is an exploration-driven metroidvania where color is your greatest weapon. Restore a world drained of paint, overcome hostile creatures, unlock colorfull powers, reveal hidden paths, and paint your own destiny.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.5%, 2D Platformer 10.2%, Magic 9.8%, Exploration 8.3%, Colorful 8%
- #44 LUCID
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: The Matte Black StudioPub: Apogee Entertainment
Windows
Discover your own legend in LUCID. Platform through a crystalline world torn apart by calamity, absorb powerful abilities that expand movement and enhance combat against a diverse cast of enemies and bosses, all in gorgeous pixel art inspired by the golden age of 2D sidescrollers.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.6%, Nonlinear 17.8%, Magic 12.5%, 2D Platformer 7.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
- #45 Tater Spud
72% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2022
Dev: Nate DeHart
Windows
Explore, fight, and platform through a world of deadly plants as a lone potato, Tater Spud, in search of powerups and the answers behind the flora that was once safe.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.7%, Nonlinear 19.4%, 2D Platformer 9.4%, Action-Adventure 7%, Pixel Graphics 6%
- #46 Garrison
70% 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 37.8%, Top-Down 16.1%, 2D Platformer 9.7%, Action-Adventure 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
- #47 Anopek
71% matchVery Positive95% of 82 reviews2021
Dev: Captain Bear Games
Windows
Anopek is a genre mashup of metroidvania and retro first-person shooter. You explore a massive temple, solving ancient puzzles and defeating cunning bosses, all while uncovering the relics of the past.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.2%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, LGBTQ+ 11.8%, Magic 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
- #48 Ariana and the Elder Codex
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 126 reviews2026
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International, Inc.
Windows
Ariana must restore the Codices and unravel the Library's hidden truths...
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.1%, Action-Adventure 8.4%, 2D Platformer 8%, Magic 6.5%, Female Protagonist 6.3%
- #49 Lost Call
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Skurry
Windows
Lost Call is a top down pixel art 2D Zelda inspired game with a metroidvania style map. Take off on a quest through an abandoned and ruined town to stop your phone from ringing all the time, and learn more about the characters who still remain within it.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.1%, Nonlinear 25.1%, Top-Down 12.2%, Exploration 7.2%, Action-Adventure 5.5%
- #50 Spellforged
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bewx
Windows
Forge your magical journey through the world of Syntheria in this action, adventure, Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.3%, Magic 19%, Medieval 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Fantasy 6.2%
- #51 Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores
67% matchVery Positive96% of 268 reviews2025
Dev: BASTI GAMES
Windows
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 45%, Magic 10.9%, Nonlinear 10.4%, 2D Platformer 7.6%, Action-Adventure 7.6%
- #52 Dungeon Gals
67% matchVery Positive100% of 84 reviews2026
Dev: DoricDream
Windows
A small crisis control team has been summoned to help a civilization in the sky escape impending doom! Explore dungeons, solve puzzles, and find lots of treasure to help prepare yourself for incredible challenges!
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.1%, Nonlinear 15.6%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, LGBTQ+ 11.6%, 2D Platformer 9.7%
- #53 Broken Hero: Slime Tower
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Green Tale Studios
Windows
Explore a non-linear tower filled with secrets in a pixel-art Metroidvania. Awaken as a slime, master elemental powers, and progress as each new ability reveals previously impossible paths, leading you to discover your true purpose.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.3%, Nonlinear 18.4%, Dungeon Crawler 9.6%, Medieval 7.7%, 2D Platformer 7.3%
- #54 Tim-Tim 2: "The Almighty Gnome"
70% 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 38%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Fantasy 9.7%, Magic 8.6%, 2D Platformer 7.7%
- #55 Star Fable
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Ogre Burp
Windows · Mac
Play as the last Star Princess in a magical Metroidvania adventure. Explore the quiet and strange aftermath of a land where every wish came true. Gain star powers, summon companion creatures, and listen to the world to set things right.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.4%, Magic 16.7%, Top-Down 9.7%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Fantasy 7%
- #56 Wisdom Tower
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Luminight
Windows · Linux
A Retro Metroidvania focused heavily on Exploration, Puzzle Solving Combat and Platforming.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35%, Nonlinear 18.7%, Magic 9.3%, Action-Adventure 6.9%, Exploration 6.6%
- #57 Vernal Edge
67% matchMostly Positive76% of 651 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 41.2%, Female Protagonist 17.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Action-Adventure 8.3%, Magic 7.2%
- #58 Transiruby
67% matchVery Positive92% of 303 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 44%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Female Protagonist 8.2%, Action-Adventure 7.9%
- #59 Overbowed
66% matchVery Positive91% of 92 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 43.9%, Magic 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, 2D Platformer 9.1%, Fantasy 6.8%
- #60 Momodora: Moonlit Farewell
65% matchVery Positive92% of 3,179 reviews2024
Dev: BombservicePub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
"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 32.2%, Magic 14.8%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Fantasy 7.4%