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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.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 72% — of 68 reviews
Released: 2024-09-17
Developer: Studio Mechka
Publisher: Studio Mechka
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    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 44.4%, Platformer 16%, Combat 13.4%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Action 5.5%

  55. #55 Kingdom Shell
    67% matchVery Positive89% of 261 reviews2023
    Dev: Cup of PixelsPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    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 34.2%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%, Mystery 8.3%, Exploration 7.2%

  56. #56 Simona's Requiem
    69% matchVery Positive92% of 51 reviews2021
    Dev: Team Simona
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    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 30.2%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Platformer 13.5%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Exploration 10.1%

  57. #57 Clunky Hero
    68% matchMixed70% of 163 reviews2023
    Dev: Chaosmonger Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 57%

    A crazy platformer with a touch of RPG and tons of quirky but challenging things! Lovely hand-drawn-looking graphics, for a world crowded with funny creatures and bizarre weapons. Join Rufus, the antihero with broom and bucket, on his absurd journey.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 30.5%, Hack and Slash 16.8%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Platformer 10.4%, Cartoon 9.6%

  58. #58 Apple Slash
    68% matchVery Positive95% of 227 reviews2020
    Dev: Agelvik
    Windows

    Repel an invasion of mysterious charming creatures in a vast murky marshland. Strike your foes in a God-like slash-based manner and experience ambiguous encounters brimming with personality.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.3%, Action-Adventure 13.7%, Exploration 11.6%, Mystery 11%, Cute 9%

  59. #59 Ghoulboy - Dark Sword of Goblin
    70% matchMostly Positive71% of 260 reviews2017
    Dev: Serkan Bakar
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 46%

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

    Why similar: Metroidvania 30.6%, Platformer 15.3%, Hack and Slash 13.7%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, 2D Platformer 7.5%

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