Games Like Magicians & Looters

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 70%, Indie 11.4%, Platformer 9.4%, Action 8%, Adventure 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features deep combat and magic systems that mirror the character-focused action found in the seed game.

Head back to the Mexiverse in this long-awaited sequel to the smash hit Guacamelee! Uppercut your way to victory across stunning new hand-crafted levels. Featuring a dense and colorful world, new luchador moves, sassy new bosses, twice the enemies, and 300% more chickens!

Why similar: Metroidvania 63.5%, Platformer 15%, Action 11.5%, Adventure 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the same irreverent humor and fast-paced platforming combat found in the seed game.

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!

Why similar: Metroidvania 77.3%, Action 8.8%, Platformer 6.2%, Adventure 6%, Indie 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a robust loot and magic system within a classic interconnected Metroidvania map.

Elliot Quest is an adventure/RPG where players explore the mysterious Urele island in search of an ancient demon. With 5 dungeons to conquer, 16 bosses to defeat, and countless treasures to discover and hidden areas. Well-balanced gameplay easy to pick up but challenging to master.

Why similar: Metroidvania 50.4%, Indie 19.3%, Action 11.8%, Adventure 11.3%, Platformer 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: An adventure-focused Metroidvania that captures the classic exploration feel of the genre.

A handcrafted open-world platformer set in a world built by Mushrooms! Explore different locations filled with secrets, acquire new abilities and use those abilities to reach new places!

Why similar: Metroidvania 65.4%, Platformer 12.9%, Adventure 11%, Action 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A platforming-heavy Metroidvania that rewards exploration and creative movement.

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 60.9%, Indie 15.9%, Platformer 7.9%, Adventure 7.7%, Action 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A procedurally generated Metroidvania that emphasizes loot and exploration in a dark fantasy setting.

As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor.

Why similar: Metroidvania 58.4%, Indie 16.1%, Platformer 14.3%, Action 8.1%, Adventure 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: Blends tight platforming with a humorous narrative and evolving world design.

Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight is the fourth installment in the beloved Momodora series of 2D platformers. Unleash ravaging combos against a variety of formidable monsters and deftly dodge your way through a cursed land to seek audience with the Queen and dispel the evil that threatens all life.

Why similar: Metroidvania 73.2%, Platformer 15.2%, Action 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a dark, atmospheric 2D world with challenging combat and exploration.

Travel back in time to change fate itself, in this beautifully crafted story-driven adventure, inspired by classic 90s action-platformers. Join timekeeper Lunais on her quest for revenge against the empire that killed her family, using time-bending powers to explore a vast, connected world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 60.8%, Platformer 12.6%, Indie 11%, Action 8.9%, Adventure 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features a magic-heavy combat system and a compelling narrative set in a sprawling 2D world.

Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.

Why similar: Metroidvania 53.2%, Indie 19.6%, Action 9.6%, Adventure 9.1%, Platformer 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines high-quality platforming with a story-driven adventure and unique boss encounters.

Set sail for adventure with a paper hat on your head and a magical shrinking boat in your pocket, in search of legendary treasures! Solve tricky puzzles, battle formidable foes, piece together clues and dig up secrets to uncover your own shrouded history as you explore this sprawling open world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.4%, Indie 32.7%, Adventure 18.5%, Platformer 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the sense of discovery and looting in a vast, interconnected 2D world.

Fantasy metroidvania with a moral choice and hunting the bosses who are not going to patiently wait for you in their lair. Study the monsters. Track'em. Kill'em. Exploration of the vast interconnected fairytale world, an acrobatic combat system and weird locals are what awaits you.

Why similar: Metroidvania 75.8%, Platformer 15.7%, Action 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A modern Metroidvania that incorporates unique combat mechanics and a dark, folklore-inspired world.

Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond.

Why similar: Metroidvania 51.5%, Indie 16.3%, Platformer 13.5%, Action 11.1%, Adventure 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on fluid 2D action and exploration with a strong emphasis on character abilities.

Bounce, vault, and fight your way through a whimsical world with the help of your loyal companion. Eat snacks, collect artifacts, and travel the world to stop Bonnie and her boney band of troublemakers!

Why similar: Platformer 42.9%, Action 30.8%, Adventure 26.3%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, character-driven platformer with a distinct visual style.

Run, gun and explore an open undercity in this otherworldly non-linear Metroidvania adventure about the Old Gods, strange creatures and the remnants of a lost world!

Why similar: Metroidvania 54.8%, Indie 18.2%, Platformer 9.7%, Action 9.1%, Adventure 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style Metroidvania that emphasizes environmental puzzles and exploration.

Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.

Why similar: Metroidvania 69.1%, Indie 9.9%, Platformer 9.7%, Action 8.3%, Adventure 3%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a darker, more punishing take on the 2D action-adventure formula.

Dungeon of Zolthan is a casual, arcade-style metroidvania platformer where your goal is to defeat Zolthan; a powerful mage that lives inside the dungeon. Using an array of powerups and your own wit and guile, guide your character through Zolthan's Dungeon!

Why similar: Indie 48.6%, Metroidvania 28.7%, Action 8.6%, Platformer 7.2%, Adventure 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward indie platformer that focuses on classic dungeon exploration and action.

GunGirl2 is an action platformer in the style of games like Metroid, Castlevania or Cave Story. But with blood… LOTS of blood! Go on an epic adventure and explore a huge world with the heroic blonde chick GunGirl or her best friend GunDude.

Why similar: Indie 47.3%, Action 28.7%, Adventure 24%

Why You'll Like It: A fun, action-packed 2D platformer with a focus on exploration and combat variety.

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 67.9%, Indie 12.9%, Platformer 8.5%, Action 5.9%, Adventure 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential Metroidvania experience with a heavy focus on discovering secrets and new abilities.

In a world oppressed by ruthless machines, a stronghold full of die-hard TV-sets resists the persecution. Your lost friends and the lack of resources drive you to take action against the extinction. Brave the dangers and go find your comrades to rescue your species!

Why similar: Indie 46.1%, Platformer 20.6%, Action 18.2%, Adventure 15.1%

Why You'll Like It: A high-intensity platformer that tests reflexes and navigation skills.

Sundered is a chaotic hand­-drawn metroidvania where you resist or embrace ancient eldritch powers, a challenging and unique take on a classic genre from the creators of Jotun, now with local co-op!

Why similar: Metroidvania 59.2%, Indie 16.5%, Platformer 11.8%, Action 7.1%, Adventure 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features intense, large-scale combat and exploration in a beautifully hand-drawn world.

Explore, solve puzzles, and fight your way through over 100 screens and return your pumpkin pals!

Why similar: Metroidvania 63.1%, Platformer 13.1%, Action 12.3%, Adventure 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A nonlinear Metroidvania that focuses on exploration and platforming challenges.

Discover a vast world full of mysteries and action in this Metroidvania-style game inspired by the classics of the 16-bit era.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.2%, Action 22%, Indie 20.1%, Adventure 11.3%, Platformer 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic 2D action-adventure game that mirrors the structure and feel of the seed game.

Marrow is a 2D, Cosmic-Horror themed, action-adventure game emphasizing challenge, puzzles, platforming, combat and navigation. Leap, crawl, slash and blast your way through the cavernous bowels of a menacing mountain in a quest to find your lost friends.

Why similar: Indie 50.9%, Action 25.7%, Adventure 23.4%

Why You'll Like It: A violent, indie action-adventure game that fits the darker tone of the seed game.

In this rogue-lite adventure, you free the Academy of Greifenstein from magical creatures by using your spells creatively. Explore this modern magical world alone or in local co-op mode with friends and family, customize your character, solve mysteries, and find powerful artifacts.

Why similar: Indie 44.7%, Action 31.1%, Adventure 24.2%

Why You'll Like It: A magic-themed action game that focuses on character progression and exploration.

A mysterious agent, capable of becoming a digital ghost, sneaks aboard the Nakamura Space Station. This is where the fun begins: the station is well-protected with its heavy defences, never-ending arsenal of weapons, and mysterious artifacts. It will all have to be destroyed.

Why similar: Metroidvania 56.4%, Indie 18.6%, Action 9.8%, Adventure 7.6%, Platformer 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A humorous action-platformer with a focus on character upgrades and exploration.

Explore unearthly ruins, solve arcane riddles and pick up your sword against the indescribable horrors that lurk amidst the forgotten depths of our world. Beware the creeping grip of madness as you uncover secrets not meant for the eyes of men!

Why similar: Metroidvania 65.1%, Platformer 14.9%, Adventure 10.4%, Action 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging Metroidvania that emphasizes puzzle-solving and exploration.

Master high-skilled combat to uncover the secrets of an ancient, interconnected world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 100%

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 56.6%, Indie 14.3%, Action 10.1%, Platformer 9.7%, Adventure 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D action-adventure title that emphasizes exploration and combat in a pixel-art style.

Hunt down massive beasts and, upon destroying them, shapeshift into their forms in order to use their powers to save or destroy the world. Players with less violent intent can find secret paths to complete Mable without killing anything, including bosses.

Why similar: Metroidvania 67.5%, Platformer 14.7%, Indie 10.4%, Adventure 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a unique shape-shifting mechanic that changes how you navigate and fight in a Metroidvania world.

Dread Delusion is an open world RPG brimming with strange places and dark perils. Carve your own path through the flying continents of a shattered land. Discover curious towns, unearth occult secrets, master powerful magic - and change the world through your choices.

Why similar: Metroidvania 74%, Adventure 26%

Slay your way in Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree, an epic action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. Battle monsters, master six unique Classes, craft hundreds of useful items, and explore the secrets of an expansive, interconnected world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 71.3%, Platformer 15.7%, Action 13%

A Combat driven metroidvania experience. Discover a tale long lost in our past. Seven swords need to be found in this world where you will discover ancient secrets and fight with an intense combat system that rewards players for their skills and knowledge.

Why similar: Indie 44.7%, Action 29.2%, Adventure 26.2%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world action-adventure game that focuses on exploration and combat.

Engage in fluid 2D pixel art swordplay, hunt down witches, fight monsters and experience the age of high adventure. Enter the guild of the Crimson Capes and explore a fantasy world of Sword and Sorcery.

Why similar: Metroidvania 59.1%, Adventure 21.4%, Action 19.6%

The magical misadventure of a novice wizard thrown (literally) into the unfamiliar world outside. Go on a sprawling hand-drawn adventure with spells to study, bosses to best, and a huge handcrafted world to traverse on the long journey home.

Why similar: Metroidvania 75.2%, Action 12.8%, Adventure 12%

Flying battles, controlling Excalibur attacks, taming monsters, land and air battles, experiencing a different magical journey...

Why similar: Action 100%

A wacky metroidvania. ⚡ Meet weird characters, unlock new abilities and complete a mysterious mission . . .

Why similar: Indie 39.6%, Action 22.7%, Adventure 21.4%, Metroidvania 16.3%

Become an adventurer and go on a fantastic journey through epic procedurally generated dungeons. Collect powerful loot to develop your character and then brawl online with your friends on 12 different multiplayer maps.

Why similar: Indie 55.1%, Action 32.4%, Adventure 12.5%

3D rogue-like action game in a dark fantasy theme. Blow up thousands of malignants and find quality loot to improve your heroes for harder challenges.

Why similar: Action 61.4%, Adventure 38.6%

Explore an amazing fantasy world as a magical cat! Team up with your cat crew, climb castle walls, blast magic, and hunt the six lost crown pieces to save the kingdom.

A 2D stealth Metroidvania with parkour platforming. Explore the majestic palace and ancient prisons of a kingdom under siege. Don the mantle of the legendary Sandfox as you venture into the ruins below, and discover the true threat from a sand-borne evil.

Why similar: Metroidvania 65.8%, Action 12.7%, Adventure 11.6%, Platformer 10%

Magic Rampage is a fast-paced action RPG platformer with a massive single-player campaign, deep character customization, and challenging dungeons. Master powerful gear, uncover secrets, and test your skills in competitive and PvP modes.

Why similar: Indie 35.9%, Platformer 25.6%, Action 19.3%, Adventure 19.1%

Search for new life forms as you try to survive on a mysterious hostile world in the surreal 2D action-platformer Orange Moon.

Why similar: Indie 29.1%, Metroidvania 28.5%, Action 17.2%, Adventure 15.3%, Platformer 9.8%

Cally's parents have been abducted, as her arch-enemy Herbert has taken control of the Caves to perform his evil experiments. Join Cally and her friends in this action-packed run and gun platformer, conquering insane bosses, exploring to find secrets, and levelling up EVERYTHING.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.5%, Indie 24.5%, Action 13.8%, Platformer 12.5%, Adventure 11.7%

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 67.3%, Platformer 11.7%, Action 11.5%, Adventure 9.5%

Embark on an epic, hand-animated, ‘ratoidvania’ adventure, where your crew has been turned into rats by a pirate witch! Explore a rich non-linear world, enjoy fun action platforming, face challenging bosses, and unlock unique abilities - either alone or in local co-op!

Why similar: Metroidvania 69.7%, Platformer 15.3%, Action 15%

Uphold your pact with the Titan of Death, Epimetheus! Fight, climb and solve your way through a twisted tower as three unique adventurers, on a mission to save their village from impending doom!

Why similar: Metroidvania 58%, Indie 13.1%, Platformer 11.4%, Action 9.1%, Adventure 8.4%

Pulut Adventure is a 2D platform game with over 30 different stylistic levels and exciting mechanics. Defeat the enemy and collect different of weapon to advance your abilities. You can use the summon skills and flying mode to explore the world.

Why similar: Indie 47%, Action 27.1%, Adventure 25.9%

Delve into the depths of a mechanical world in this cute, adventure-exploration game. Explore and fight in a land full of corrupt robots and machinery. All while seeking answers to the mysteries around you.

Why similar: Metroidvania 73.1%, Platformer 14.2%, Adventure 12.6%

Explore the fallen world of Penumbra in this precision 3D metroidvania platformer. Slash fierce enemies, conquer deadly traps, uncover ancient temples, and master fast, fluid movement across challenging platforming gauntlets in your quest to restore a fallen kingdom.

Why similar: Metroidvania 60.3%, Platformer 14%, Indie 10.9%, Action 7.8%, Adventure 7.1%

Deviator is a Metroidvania game centered around deflect, featuring exquisite 2D hand-drawn visuals. Exploring unknown wilderness and mysterious cities, delving into enigmatic realms of consciousness and encountering peculiar creatures. Try to find the truth behind this chaotic world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 58.8%, Platformer 12%, Action 11.3%, Indie 10.8%, Adventure 7.1%

Multi-Character Metroidvania Style Action RPG Featuring PermaDeath!! Switch at anytime between characters in a quest to stop The Dark Prince Rhigor from using the Ethi to unleash The Darkness on the realm.

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.6%, Indie 19.3%, Platformer 13.5%, Action 12.1%, Adventure 5.5%

Explore the island of Namok and its dungeon, both of them full of adventures, dangers and big bosses. Craft new armors, weapons, potions, etc... Meet the crazy townfolks and discover the secrets that lie beneath Namok.

Why similar: Indie 48.5%, Action 27.5%, Adventure 24%

Mysterious Dungeon Exploration, Secret Items and Powerful Bosses, Fluid Movement Upgrades. Unique Enemies dropping Epic Loot. Level up your Stats, Enchant your weapons and Armor pieces.

Why similar: Adventure 100%

Made by one person, an open world adventure game filled with silly characters and terrible secrets. Explore the woods, find hidden paths, hack and slash through strange monsters, and try very, very hard not to break reality. Or don't. You do you.

Why similar: Indie 43.3%, Action 29.2%, Adventure 27.5%

Arcane Vale is an action packed open-world RPG. Embark on an adventure to discover a long-lost treasure in a vast and dangerous world.

Why similar: Indie 37%, Action 33.3%, Adventure 29.7%

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 64.8%, Platformer 14.7%, Action 10.8%, Adventure 9.7%

A single player metroidvania 3D game with cooperative gameplay. Find out what's going on by taking control of distinct characters and change between them whenever you want. An unique mix of 3rd person shooter and challenging puzzles!

Why similar: Indie 48%, Adventure 26.4%, Action 25.6%

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 46.4%, Indie 22.6%, Platformer 13.6%, Adventure 11.8%, Action 5.7%

Ghoulboy is a retro-inspired action platformer. Explore a magical realm of dungeons, towns, treasures and devious monsters.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44%, Indie 19.4%, Platformer 13.6%, Action 12.1%, Adventure 10.9%