Games Like Makis Adventure

A legendary series returns with a grand new adventure! Enjoy a colorful action-adventure game made alongside Ryuichi Nishizawa, creator of the original Wonder Boy in Monster World series.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.5%, Platformer 10.3%, Side Scroller 9.6%, Action 7.5%, Action-Adventure 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features transformation-based gameplay and exploration that mirrors the shark-shifting mechanics of the seed game.

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 32.8%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Side Scroller 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, 2D Platformer 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers a polished, atmospheric exploration experience with satisfying combat and interconnected world design.

Boasting beautiful, hand-drawn animations and a re-orchestrated soundtrack, the cult classic returns with a unique blend of exploration, action, and adventure!

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.1%, Platformer 13.4%, Side Scroller 9.6%, Hand-drawn 8.8%, Action-Adventure 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic inspiration for transformation-based platforming that shares the same sense of discovery and adventure.

Fight for your freedom in a sprawling fantasy world caught between the living and the fallen. Hone your skills in a retro epic featuring puzzle platforming, metroidvania exploration and crunchy soulslike combat.

Why similar: Metroidvania 53.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Action 5.5%, Combat 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging pixel-art Metroidvania that offers deep combat systems and diverse environments to explore.

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 47.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, Platformer 8.2%, Action 6.6%, Side Scroller 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers high-quality pixel art, intricate boss fights, and a narrative-driven action-platforming experience.

Take to the sky and reunite a fragmented world in this surprisingly wholesome metroidvania! Help Iko adventure across beautiful hand-painted islands, receive letters from a quirky cast of characters, and face powerful monstrous adversaries.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39%, Platformer 9.1%, Side Scroller 8.7%, Fantasy 7.5%, Action-Adventure 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A charming and accessible Metroidvania that emphasizes fluid movement and engaging combat encounters.

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 32.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.2%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Hand-drawn 8.3%, 2D Platformer 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on fast-paced action and exploration within a stylized, hand-drawn world.

Kingdom Shell is an atmospheric 2D platformer with a captivating storyline. Explore the local lands to stop the invasion of nightmarish creatures and unravel the mysteries of the Kingdom.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32%, Dark Fantasy 12.5%, Side Scroller 10.1%, 2D Platformer 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Blends souls-like difficulty with traditional 2D platforming and exploration elements.

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay.

Why similar: Platformer 26.4%, Pixel Graphics 23.5%, Side Scroller 12.6%, 2D 8.1%, Metroidvania 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features incredibly tight platforming and combat mechanics that define the gold standard for 2D action games.

Critically-acclaimed action-RPG that takes the template laid down by classics like Wonder Boy, nails the 16-Bit aesthetics for nostalgia fans, but updates the mechanics to feel fresh and modern. Explore a beautiful open world and plunder dungeons, caves and forests to help take down epic bosses!

Why similar: Metroidvania 55.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Adventure 9.1%, Action 8.3%, Platformer 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a retro-inspired action-adventure experience with a heavy focus on 2D exploration and character progression.

Pounce inside of your cozy armored mech and set off on a dangerous trek through an alien underworld full of irritable creatures and treacherous obstacles in a valiant effort to save your stranded captain and his crashed spaceship.

Why similar: Metroidvania 51.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Platformer 7.8%, Side Scroller 6.7%, Action 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A compact, punchy action-platformer that features unique movement and suit-based upgrades.

Battle with swords and whips in this retro-style action game brought to you by game creator Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates! Play as Zangetsu, a demon slayer bearing a deep grudge, who must travel through perilous lands to defeat a powerful demon lurking in a dark castle.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.7%, Dark Fantasy 12.8%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Platformer 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the essence of classic action platformers with distinct character abilities and challenging boss battles.

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 32.2%, Side Scroller 12%, Dark Fantasy 10%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features dark fantasy pixel-art aesthetics combined with precise combat and exploration.

MO: Astray is a pixel art, side-scrolling, action-platformer. Lead MO through mind-bending puzzles using special abilities. Bizarre enemies, threatening traps and ingenious level designs await.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 24%, Platformer 15.8%, Action 13.5%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Adventure 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Utilizes unique movement mechanics and puzzle-platforming elements within a striking pixel-art environment.

Explore the ruins of the human race and discover the thriving wildlife that blossomed after our extinction in this underwater action/adventure. Encounter monstrous creatures and let curiosity guide you through an inevitable voyage of extinction.

Why similar: Metroidvania 57.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Action 9.5%, Adventure 7.3%, Exploration 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on underwater exploration and boss-centric gameplay, echoing the aquatic themes of the seed game.

Make impactful decisions in moral dilemma situations, which will change the course of your journey through this atmospheric, hand-drawn metroidvania. Explore the hazardous paths of the Realm of Aestik and fight its corrupted inhabitants as you unravel its deep-rooted mysteries.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26%, 2D Platformer 13%, Dark Fantasy 12.7%, Side Scroller 9.6%, Action-Adventure 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: An exploration-focused 2D platformer that offers branching paths and meaningful choices.

Venture into a frenetic metroidvania and take part in a fight between divinities where you will have to choose between Corrupting Gold and Purifying Light to achieve your ends.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.6%, Dark Fantasy 16.6%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Platformer 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy pixel-art Metroidvania that emphasizes exploration and combat depth.

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 59.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, Platformer 9%, Action 4.5%, Adventure 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: An exploration-heavy pixel art Metroidvania that rewards curiosity and mastery of movement.

Dive into the strange town of Rainybrook, taken over by the “Vile” in this 2.5D metroidvania! Fight your way through treacherous terrains and defeat formidable bosses to absorb their powers! Will you save the town and find your missing friend Ella — or will you give in to the monster you've become?

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, Dark Fantasy 14%, Side Scroller 11.9%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, 2D Platformer 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Offers an atmospheric, exploration-driven experience with a distinct 2.5D visual style.

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 44%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Platformer 9.8%, Exploration 9.1%, Fantasy 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides an action-heavy 2D platforming experience with unique hunting and traversal mechanics.

Fight monsters, ghosts, and zombies with your mighty sythe! Find all the secrets, and unlock powerful weapons! Avoid saws, fireballs, pools of acid, and spikes! Kraino Origins is retro gaming goodness!

Why similar: Side Scroller 18.4%, Action-Adventure 18%, 2D Platformer 16.4%, Platformer 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-style action platformer that focuses on classic combat and level design.

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: 2D Platformer 17.6%, Pixel Graphics 15.3%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Platformer 12.6%, Exploration 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A platforming-focused Metroidvania that emphasizes fluid movement and creative traversal abilities.

Catmaze is a fairy metroidvania inspired by Slavic myths. Age-old tales will come to life in the unforgettable adventure of Alesta, a sorceress whose courage guides her through mysterious paths and dark forests in search of the lost road to Nav, the world of the dead.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.4%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Platformer 8.9%, Exploration 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A mythology-inspired 2D platformer that shares a similar exploration feel and whimsical aesthetic.

Blast off in a 2D metroidvania adventure bursting with platforming thrills, deep exploration, and explosive action. Assemble a crack team of heroes to save the world in Blast Brigade!

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.4%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Platformer 9.8%, 2D Platformer 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features dynamic character switching and high-octane action sequences in a colorful world.

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 41.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Platformer 7.7%, Action-Adventure 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art action platformer that emphasizes 2D combat and exploration in a challenging world.

Hop into a Game Boy inspired metroidvania adventure! Explore a huge and open dungeon and find ability upgrades to help you in your quest! Can you survive the tiny dangerous dungeons and find the presumably huge treasure?

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.9%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Platformer 10.3%, Action-Adventure 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A compact, exploration-focused platformer that captures the essence of classic Metroidvania design.

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 44.5%, Action-Adventure 14.3%, Platformer 11.1%, Exploration 10.6%, Fantasy 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers fast-paced, high-intensity platforming and combat that tests player reflexes.

Defeat the mage Kalinur and bring peace back to the kingdom in this mini metroidvania with a lot of action.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.2%, Dark Fantasy 11.3%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Platformer 8.9%, Exploration 8.1%

After Death is a platform / exploration game in a dark and hostile world. With the help from lost souls, you will have to find a way to open a gate which seems to be the only exit from this mysterious world infected by monsters.

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.6%, Side Scroller 9.1%, Action 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Platformer 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Provides an atmospheric action-adventure experience with a focus on exploration and discovery.

Dive into Fatal Claw, a Metroidvania game in vibrant 2D artwork. Explore the arcane underworld your way with Kisha. Your ultimate goal is to find the key to the surface world alongside other survivors, while vanquishing infected enemies and absorbing their power. Start your clawsome adventure now!

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, Dark Fantasy 12.6%, Side Scroller 10.4%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, 2D Platformer 8.5%

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 50.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Action 12.1%, Platformer 8.5%, Adventure 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: An indie action-adventure title that features Metroidvania elements and retro pixel aesthetics.

Beholgar is a classically styled metroidvania action adventure. Explore caverns, ancient woods, and deadly castles; battle creatures and solve ancient mysteries at the kingdom.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.7%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Side Scroller 10.4%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%, 2D Platformer 9.4%

Stray Savior is a 2D action platformer packed full of lethal traps, precise jumps, and powerful bosses. Venture through the dystopian world with weapons and skills, to prove yourself and forge your own path.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 15.7%, Side Scroller 15.6%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Platformer 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%

Fight tremendous bosses and discover the secrets of Vindilis! A short, epic 2D action platformer that will put you against powerful enemies in a hand-drawn universe. A short-form souls like game about vengeance and creation.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 24.2%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, Action-Adventure 14.8%, Hand-drawn 13.5%, Platformer 7.8%

2D platform game focused on intense combat against enemies and exploration of secret areas in dark dungeons full of dangers.

Why similar: Side Scroller 18.6%, Action-Adventure 14.7%, Platformer 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Exploration 10.5%

Fight for your life in this state-of-the-art 8-bit platformer!

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.9%, Side Scroller 11.9%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, 2D Platformer 8.9%

Push the limits of your combat skills, and master new abilities to progress through an unforgiving nonlinear 2D world. Face off against the relentless darkness that seeks to destroy you. In Moonscars, every death is a lesson learnt—and as you overcome each challenge, new truths will be revealed.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Side Scroller 8.2%, 2D Platformer 8.2%

F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is a Metroidvania action game featuring exploration, intense combat and challenging platforming.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.7%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Platformer 9.9%, Exploration 8%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.3%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Action-Adventure 11%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Platformer 9.7%

Immerse yourself in Nether Heroes, an intense action-platform roguelike game. Conquer challenging dungeons, face menacing creatures, and defeat powerful bosses on your epic adventure.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 19.7%, Action-Adventure 17.4%, Platformer 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Action 8.8%

Genopanic is a pixel-art, Metroidvania-inspired adventure-platformer. Explore corridors of the space station, teeming with secrets and dangers, and engage in boss fights. Solve puzzles and uncover hidden mysteries in the dark atmosphere of a sci-fi research complex. Discover the truth with each step

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.3%, Side Scroller 13.7%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Platformer 8.4%

Batbarian: Testament of the Primordials is a snarky action-adventure puzzle game with a good dose of humor. Explore hundreds of secret-filled rooms, fight big bosses, gather companions for your party and use the powers of Pip—your bat buddy—to solve puzzles and escape the eldritch abyss!

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.1%, Dark Fantasy 15%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Platformer 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 8%

Fight your way through the dungeons of the Alchemist's Castle, collect power ups and take back what is rightfully yours from the Alchemist himself in this old-school metroidvania!

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.3%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Action 8.4%, Adventure 5.5%

Janosik 2 is a retro action-platformer with metroidvania elements. Get ready to jump, slash, dodge roll, dive, smash and bash your way through deadly traps, mischievous villains and bosses, and more in this sequel to Janosik.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.8%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Platformer 10.2%, Exploration 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%

Four elements. One destiny. Embark on an elemental journey inspired by tales of balance and power, reborn as a Metroidvania adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.3%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%, Side Scroller 12%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%

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: Action 47.9%, Adventure 34.4%, Indie 17.7%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.1%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 8.6%, Action-Adventure 7.8%, Exploration 7.3%

Hunt down monsters to cook and eat them! You’ve been revived in a massive underground complex and you must leave this bizarre facility. Aided by the undead Necro-Chef Simmer, you must stay safe, get fed, find a way to get out

Why similar: Side Scroller 19.6%, Pixel Graphics 16.1%, Action-Adventure 14.7%, Platformer 12.5%, Exploration 11.9%

You a hero, so have to explore a world full of dangers. overcome various difficulties, traps and demons.

Why similar: Action 20.3%, Action-Adventure 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 14.6%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Adventure 11.3%

Retrieve your weapons, face bosses to save your dog in a retro adventure focused on 3 dungeons. Finish the Story mode to unlock the Survivor mode: a 50-floor "Death Tower". You'll enjoy classic mechanics, charming visual style, and an enchanting soundtrack.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.7%, Action-Adventure 18%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Linear 7.3%, Action 5.5%

Enter the dark world of Nosgoth – Ascendance is a fast paced, 2D action platformer built around fluid combat, vertical movement, vampiric powers, and skill-driven play.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.5%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Dark Fantasy 11.4%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Side Scroller 9.6%

Viktor is an action-packed sidescrolling adventure with gameplay inspired by classics such as Castlevania and Megaman. As Viktor, you will fight your way through hordes of relentless enemies, lurking traps, and fearsome bosses who will try to keep you from your mission.

Why similar: Platformer 34.3%, Action 33.6%, Adventure 20.5%, Indie 11.7%

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 55.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Side Scroller 8%, Platformer 7.7%, Action 5.3%

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 38.3%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Exploration 8.6%, Hand-drawn 7.5%

Guns of Fury is a retro-inspired action platformer that combines the run & gun and Metroidvania genres. Explore a vast interconnected world, gain new abilities and weapons, battle epic bosses and stop the plans of an evil corporation before it’s too late!

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Side Scroller 10.9%, Platformer 10.9%, 2D Platformer 10%

Mahluk is a hack and slash platformer game with pixel-art style graphics and retro style addicting gameplay.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.6%, Action-Adventure 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Side Scroller 10.9%, Platformer 10.6%

Explore cryptic puzzle dungeons in this short, retro, action-adventure!

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.7%, Action-Adventure 14.6%, Dark Fantasy 12.6%, Action 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%

Dynamic, hardcore and explosive action on the passage with a bunch of weapons, enemies and bosses.

Why similar: Action 20.3%, Side Scroller 19.6%, Platformer 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 15.6%, Adventure 12.6%

Bounce and stomp through an enormous interconnected world, doing some intense acrobatics and getting huge combos! A superfast precision platformer that mixes up a Metroidvania world with classic Arcade mechanics.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.3%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Platformer 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%

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 43.5%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Platformer 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Action 5.9%