- #1 Tomba! Special Edition
97% matchVery Positive89% of 712 reviews2024
Dev: Limited Run Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 59%
In Tomba! Special Edition, leap, bite, and throw your way across stunning 2.5D landscapes in this vastly-enhanced update to a platforming classic!
Why similar: Platformer 18.1%, Metroidvania 15.8%, Retro 14.2%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Action 12.9%
- #2 Blaster Master Zero
96% matchVery Positive93% of 1,058 reviews2019
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Mutant scum never learn! Blaster Master Zero makes its Steam debut! Blaster Master Zero is a 8-bit style top-down & sideview 2D action-adventure game that hearkens back to the golden age of the NES. The game features new gameplay elements such as improved gameplay, and a more robust scenario.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.7%, Retro 19.4%, Action 16.4%, Platformer 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%
- #3 Blaster Master Zero 2
96% matchVery Positive90% of 551 reviews2019
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Join Jason, Eve, and Fred on an intergalactic journey! The side-scrolling/top-down hybrid action adventure title "Blaster Master Zero" returns with its long-awaited sequel! Experience the yet-untold story of Jason and Eve after defeating Earth's mutant scourge in "Blaster Master Zero".
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.6%, Retro 20.2%, Platformer 18.8%, Action 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
- #4 HEBEREKE Enjoy Edition
95% matchPositive91% of 35 reviews2024
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
Where am I pyooooo??? HEBEREKEis back and so is his great and surreal adventure! A mysterious little creature Hebe fell into a mysterious world. Discover a brand new world, explore every corner, find the treasures with your new wonderful friends, and use their skills to find new places.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.3%, Platformer 18.4%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Action 14.3%, Retro 10.9%
- #5 Overbowed
94% matchVery Positive91% of 86 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 38.5%, Retro 14.6%, Platformer 13.4%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Action 8.6%
- #6 Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest
94% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2026
Dev: Cacareco Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Sneak away from your boring family vacation and delve into ancient ruins! Borrow equipment from dead explorers and uncover the secrets of a lost civilization as you leave your parents worried sick. Warning: The Ruby Chest may contain traces of an ancient curse (and gluten).
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.9%, Platformer 13.7%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Retro 11.9%, Action 9.7%
- #7 Albert's Journey
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bite My Pixel
Windows · Mac
Albert’s Journey is a 2d platformer adventure game with a pixel art look.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33%, Retro 19.8%, Platformer 18.1%, 2D Platformer 9.5%, Action 5.7%
- #8 Wattson the Bulb
92% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: DegDeGames
Windows
A metroidvania platformer set in a bizarre world. Master unique abilities and combine them in creative ways to overcome challenges over a hundred hand crafted levels. Speed through to find the fastest route or explore at your own pace to unlock everything — a tough but rewarding adventure awaits.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.3%, Platformer 20.9%, Action 16.7%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 4.2%
- #9 Xeodrifter
91% matchMostly Positive76% of 855 reviews2014
Dev: Atooi
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Xeodrifter is the story of an interstellar drifter traveling the stars on a simple mission of exploration. We join our nomad as he embarks on the investigation of a small cluster of four planets in the omega sector, after a collision with a rogue asteroid damaged his warp core.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34%, Retro 17.2%, Platformer 15.6%, 2D Platformer 7.7%, Action 6.8%
- #10 Odallus: The Dark Call
91% matchVery Positive88% of 1,345 reviews2015
Dev: JoyMasher
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The old gods have forgotten this land. No one could save our people when darkness started spreading and collecting human souls for its army. Odallus is a classic exploration/action game, inspired by Ghosts’n Goblins, Demon’s Crest and Castlevania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.8%, Retro 21.5%, Platformer 13.9%, Action 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%
- #11 Shadow King
90% matchPositive95% of 37 reviews2023
Dev: Johan PeitzPub: Apskeppet
Windows · Mac
Explore a mysterious castle in this pixel perfect metroidvania and take on the Shadow King! Upgrades, secrets, combat, and more!
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.5%, Retro 16.7%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Platformer 9.3%, Action 6.7%
- #12 Xanthiom Zero
89% matchVery Positive96% of 127 reviews2023
Dev: MathanGames
Windows
Play as Captain Grisham, and uncover the secrets of Planet 4-514 in this thrilling prequel to Side Scape!
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.8%, Retro 15.1%, Aliens 12.6%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Platformer 12.1%
- #13 Crimson Glaive Sigma
89% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: Pixel Artery
Windows · Linux
Enjoy this 2D metroidvania-like bullet hell platformer. Jump, dodge and traverse using your jet pack. Find weapons and abilities. Fight bosses and escape an old space station drifting through the cosmos. You are alone, with nothing but a space suit and a gun. Just keep going! Persevere and triumph!
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.3%, Platformer 15.4%, Retro 15.2%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Aliens 12.1%
- #14 Cathedral
88% matchMostly Positive73% of 445 reviews2019
Dev: Decemberborn Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Make your way through more than 600 rooms, and unravel the secrets of your past by finding the five elemental orbs. Cathedral features a vast world, meant for exploring!
Why similar: Metroidvania 50.1%, Retro 15.2%, Action 12.7%, Platformer 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 4.2%
- #15 Rex Rocket
87% matchMostly Positive75% of 262 reviews2014
Dev: Castle Pixel, LLC.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Inspired by the retro glory days of 8-bit games, Rex Rocket is a traditional 2D platformer brought into the 21st century. Paying tribute to classic NES games like Mario, Mega Man, and Metroid, old-school platformer fans will find Rex Rocket a breath of fresh air.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.4%, Platformer 19.1%, Retro 16.9%, Action 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 4.5%
- #16 You Have to Win the Game
86% matchVery Positive93% of 5,714 reviews2014
Dev: Minor Key Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 43%
You Have to Win the Game is a free exploration platformer with a retro 1980s PC aesthetic.
Why similar: Metroidvania 51.6%, Retro 20.1%, Platformer 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 3.1%, Action 2.7%
- #17 The Throne
84% matchPositive89% of 19 reviews2024
Dev: BeByte Tecnología
Windows · Mac · Linux
"The Throne" is a medieval adventure in true Metroidvania style. Get lost in a huge castle with 2.5D pixel art environments and increase your power with new abilities you find along the way. Fight fearsome bosses and navigate dangerous traps to make your way to the throne room!
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.6%, Platformer 16.4%, Retro 15%, 2.5D 12.2%, 2D Platformer 9.9%
- #18 Maya Star
85% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: RetroLamen
Windows
In a magical land ruled by an ancient evil, a prophecy says that salvation will come with the awakening of a new hero. Explore different maps, fight evil creatures and decide the fate of Maya Star.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.9%, Platformer 20.1%, Action 16.2%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, 2D 3.3%
- #19 Call of Thief
84% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: 3T Games
Windows
An arcade action plateforme game
Why similar: Platformer 25.9%, Retro 22.2%, Action 21.6%, 2D Platformer 20%, 2D 4.7%
- #20 Cosmobreeder Yiffai
83% matchVery Positive86% of 155 reviews2025
Dev: KEMOSHOCO
Windows
Travel to a forgotten world and study alien creatures in this authentic retro metroidvania!
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.8%, Retro 18.2%, Platformer 16.5%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Action 6.1%
- #21 Darok
82% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: On963
Windows
Darok is a simple 2d platformer where you have to navigate Darok back home. There are breakable floors, moving platforms and Geysers to help Darok on his journey home.
Why similar: Platformer 25.8%, Retro 22.1%, Action 21.5%, 2D Platformer 20%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%
- #22 Little Droid 2: Escape
81% matchPositive97% of 37 reviews2025
Dev: KingStyle
Windows
"Little Droid 2: Escape" is a classic 2D (Metroidvania) side-scrolling pixel art adventure where you need to find a way to escape a mysterious planet.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.6%, Platformer 19.7%, Retro 15.2%, Action 8.7%, 2D Platformer 6.1%
- #23 Move the Window
82% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: Hyakuren Soft
Windows
This is a game where you have to solve in unusual ways to collect all the coins in each level.
Why similar: Platformer 25.6%, Retro 22.9%, Action 21.1%, 2D Platformer 20.4%, 2D 4.6%
- #24 Grapixo Arte em Guerra
80% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Akyoma StudioPub: MIRA AÇU
Windows
Scratch in a 2.5D world that blends hip hop aesthetics with action/platforming, where urban art has come to life. Explore dynamic environments, face cleaning robots, and uncover secrets of this vibrant world as you reclaim your identity in this intense and colorful adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.3%, Platformer 17.6%, 2.5D 14.5%, 2D Platformer 9%, Action 8.4%
- #25 Paradox in the mirror
81% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: WarauKeshigomu
Windows
Easy-to-play 2D pixel art single-player action game There are only three buttons to use: "Jump", "Right", and "Left". It's difficult, but if you don't give up and keep trying, you'll definitely be able to pave the way. A girl who got lost in a mysterious world
Why similar: Platformer 25.8%, Retro 22.2%, Action 21.2%, 2D Platformer 20.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%
- #26 Beard Blade
79% matchVery Positive87% of 149 reviews2021
Dev: Glovebox Games LLC
Windows
Run and jump through tropical 16-bit locales as you fend off foes with the power of Branson's shapeshifting beard. Visit the barber to toughen your scruff with new abilities and confront the thieving Smuglins.
Why similar: Platformer 24.9%, 2D Platformer 24.2%, Retro 18.1%, Action 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%
- #27 Ghost Trap
78% matchVery Positive92% of 95 reviews2022
Dev: WilhelmGStudios
Windows
You've died and landed in purgatory, your options? Unending suffering or finding a way back to your world.
Why similar: Platformer 27%, 2D Platformer 21.5%, Action 21.5%, Retro 17.9%, 2D 4.8%
- #28 BombMachine Gunzohg
79% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Anti-Belphetan
Windows
Simple, exhilarating mecha action! Destruction! Destroy!
Why similar: Platformer 25.8%, Retro 22.3%, Action 21.2%, 2D Platformer 20%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%
- #29 孙悟空大战机器金刚 / Sun Wukong VS Robot
78% matchVery Positive89% of 102 reviews2019
Dev: Bitca
Windows · Mac
Sun Wukong VS Robot is a mini retro pixel metroidvania game.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.7%, Retro 18.7%, Action 16.2%, Platformer 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%
- #30 Jessica's Uncomfortable Hanukkah Adventure
77% 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 43.1%, Platformer 17.2%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Action 9.7%, Retro 8.5%
- #31 Mini Ghost
77% matchVery Positive95% of 419 reviews2017
Dev: @unepic_fran
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
"Mini Ghost" is a mini metroidvania in the 80's MSX art style and gameplay. It's the mini prequel of Ghost 1.0.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.1%, Retro 20.1%, Action 14.4%, Platformer 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 4%
- #32 Pipsqueak!
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pond Games PTY LTD
Windows
Explore a strange and hostile world in this search-action platformer starring a tiny mouse named Tofu.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.6%, Platformer 17.6%, 2D Platformer 14%, Retro 11.8%, Action 7.5%
- #33 Poor Lucas and the Evil Duke
76% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Stephen Ciuca
Windows
Poor Lucas and the Evil Duke is a Metroidvania with action and RPG elements. Jump, slide, wall jump, swim, and battle your way through the Dukedom. Other mechanics include pushing boxes, pulling levers, and swinging on ropes.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.5%, Platformer 18%, 2D Platformer 16.4%, Action 12.1%, Singleplayer 4%
- #34 CHIP: Rescuer of Kittens
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Khamitovs TeamPub: Valkyrie Initiative
Windows · Mac · Linux
CHIP is a 2D Metroidvania platformer in retro-style where you are a space rescuer of kittens. Explore The Universe in a shiny new spaceship. Travel from planet to planet, fight against an evil Dr.Meowcraft and robots, save the kidnapped kittens!
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.2%, Retro 21.7%, Platformer 19.2%, Action 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%
- #35 The Mummy Demastered
75% matchMostly Positive75% of 898 reviews2017
Dev: WayForward
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A powerful ancient evil has arisen, and the war to save humanity has begun! As an elite agent in the monster-hunting Prodigium organization, you must use a variety of weapons, upgrades, and mysterious artifacts to defend mankind against the supernatural hordes of Princess Ahmanet.
Why similar: Metroidvania 53.1%, Action 13.9%, Retro 13%, Platformer 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%
- #36 Microvania
73% matchPositive80% of 30 reviews2025
Dev: Dreampunk
Windows · Mac
Explore a tiny world, find upgrades, discover hidden paths, and battle bosses in this retro-style metroidvania action platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.4%, Retro 13.7%, Aliens 13.6%, Platformer 13.4%, 2D Platformer 8.7%
- #37 Castle In The Darkness
74% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,266 reviews2015
Dev: Matt KapPub: Nicalis, Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Castle In The Darkness is a fun and challenging shout out to the early days of video games! It's an action exploration platformer with some RPG elements, much like games from the Castlevania or Metroid series. It's super fast-paced, challenging, and full of secrets!
Why similar: Metroidvania 50%, Platformer 18.7%, Retro 12.7%, Action 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 4.7%
- #38 Son-Hit Origins
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Uri Games StudioPub: Uriel Studio Oficial
Windows
Blood must find a way to locate the Son-Hit Chalice, destroy his brother Zip and the evil, mysterious creatures, and find his grandfather.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25%, Platformer 15.8%, Retro 14.9%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, 3D Platformer 10.2%
- #39 Queen of treasure isle
71% matchVery Positive96% of 78 reviews2025
Dev: gobou
Windows
Poor Windy has come to search for the treasure hidden on the island. The queens who protect the island are not afraid of her as long as she doesn't do anything unnecessary.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.3%, Platformer 18.4%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Action 14%, Retro 10.7%
- #40 Traps N' Gemstones
74% matchMostly Positive76% of 25 reviews2015
Dev: Donut Games
Windows
A "Metroid-vania"-style platform adventure, voted GAME OF THE YEAR by Gamezebo.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.8%, Platformer 18.3%, Retro 17.5%, Action 14.4%, Indie 4%
- #41 Metal Exile
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Metal Pixel
Windows
Leap, grapple, and blast your way through monsters and hazards in this retro 2D action-platformer. Explore, buy upgrades, and equip different suits and weapons to survive a variety of hazards and ultimately escape from Exile.
Why similar: Retro 27.7%, 2D Platformer 23.9%, Platformer 22.5%, Action 16.5%, Singleplayer 4.5%
- #42 The Curse Of Eira
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ElenaWare
Windows
Wynn has traveled to this dying Kingdom of Alara because she heard a powerful Wizard has taken in her twin sister Eira. Explore the world that has been subjected by the Wizard and his five apprentices and discover enough power ups to find and kill Eira
Why similar: Metroidvania 36%, Platformer 20.8%, Action 17.8%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 4.2%
- #43 Red Goblin: Cursed Forest
73% matchMostly Negative36% of 39 reviews2015
Dev: Eerie GamesPub: Flying Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Venture into the darkness of the Dream Forest and discover why it's now called "Cursed". Meet interesting characters in a psychological adventure, solve puzzles and learn all about the story of Red; a fire goblin that is now looking to find his master...
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.6%, Retro 25.9%, Platformer 21.4%, 2D 4.6%, Indie 4.5%
- #44 Pentacore
71% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2023
Dev: Jonathan CollierPub: Mythril Age
Windows
Pentacore is a metroidvania with a focus on platforming and exploration. Run, shoot, climb, and blast your way through a massive world. All in order to find five keys and leave your prison of a planet.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.7%, Platformer 18.2%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Action 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 3.7%
- #45 The Adventures of Panzer 2
71% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Pixelcraft Games
Windows
Set approximately 1 year after the events of the first game, Panzer returns to his role as Raid Leader of the Zergadins. The old team has been "recruited", an all-new state-of-the-art headquarters built, and a world of adventure awaits!
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.3%, Platformer 19.8%, Action 16.7%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Retro 5.6%
- #46 Dipod: The Foot Legacy
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CodingApe GamesPub: Vulpis Yazilim
Windows
A cursed clan.A female hero who making everyone tremble with fear, and a journey. Join Dipod’s adventure. Is this a punishment from Gods or is it just a rebel against Gods? If you were in Dipod’s shoes, what would you do?
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, Platformer 19.2%, Action 16.6%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Retro 9.3%
- #47 Castleward
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Amanari Studio
Windows
Forge your destiny in Castleward! Play as Frida, a young witch and her living hat, facing cursed creatures in a dark castle. Explore striking areas in search of a way out and fight your own way in this challenging retro 2D action game!
Why similar: Metroidvania 43%, Platformer 18.5%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Action 12.6%, Retro 7.8%
- #48 Him
70% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Gumbo Day
Windows
Thousands of spaceships entered the galaxy to mine what does not belong to them! Him is a third person casual game where the player runs and jump between home planets to destroy the invading space pirates and their spaceships under a limited time before they mine the lands.
Why similar: Metroidvania 53.6%, Retro 12.2%, Action 11.5%, Platformer 8.5%, 2.5D 6.8%
- #49 Axiom Verge
69% matchVery Positive90% of 6,442 reviews2015
Dev: Thomas Happ Games LLC
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 55.9%, Platformer 14.2%, Retro 10.6%, Action 6.1%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%
- #50 Disavowed
69% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2022
Dev: Grim RaccoonsPub: Orbis Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Disavowed is a Metroidvania that allows the player to freeze time and set up pinpoint shots to stun enemies. It is set in a world of plush and cute creatures where the player has been cast out and needs to go on a journey to gather more strength and get back at his creator for tossing him out.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.5%, Platformer 17.8%, 2D Platformer 17.6%, Action 11%, 2D 5.2%
- #51 Bitup
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cosmogonia Games
Windows
BitUp is a side scrolling, exploration metroidvania game set in a Cubist-Impressionist universe. A game kept hidden by its legendary creator, while its protagonist looks for answers. Players must aid Bit in its quest to find out what lies beyond.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.3%, Platformer 19.3%, 3D Platformer 17.1%, Action 10.4%, Singleplayer 5.7%
- #52 Inexistence Rebirth
68% matchMostly Positive71% of 132 reviews2020
Dev: Jonathan Brassaud
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Rediscover this great Metroidvania game in a brand new version with a lot of features and improvements! Run in 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 46.2%, Platformer 21.8%, Action 10.5%, Retro 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
- #53 Jubilee
67% matchVery Positive97% of 102 reviews2021
Dev: finalbossblues
Windows
Challenging precision platformer based on tight, fluid movement. Open map layout with multiple routes. Collect gems and save animals.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.7%, Platformer 22%, 2D Platformer 16.8%, Action 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 4.1%
- #54 Maelstrom
68% 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 47.9%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Platformer 11.3%, Action 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%
- #55 Bread Adventure
65% matchPositive100% of 21 reviews2025
Dev: Wheafun Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Experience a adventure in a seamless world of food, where you play as a brave bread. Freely explore interconnected regions, uncover hidden secrets, collect items to enhance your abilities, tackle challenging stages, and defeat formidable foes.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.9%, Platformer 19.6%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, Action 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%
- #56 Goo Hunter
66% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: Titan Art Games
Windows
Explore a world filled with unique challenges and obstacles! 💚 In Goo Hunter 💚, you control a brave Slime treasure hunter who uses her sticky hands to overcome dangerous obstacles and solve intriguing puzzles.
Why similar: Platformer 25.8%, Retro 22.8%, Action 20.6%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
- #57 Environmental Station Alpha
67% matchVery Positive83% of 1,601 reviews2015
Dev: Arvi TeikariPub: Hempuli Oy
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Explore an abandoned space station in this retro-themed explorative action platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 55.4%, Platformer 15.8%, Retro 9.6%, Action 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
- #58 Inukari - Chase of Deception
67% matchPositive87% of 30 reviews2021
Dev: EinzelartigGames
Windows
Fast and smooth action jump & run game like in the good old days. With focus to the Speedrun community.
Why similar: Retro 25.7%, Platformer 20.6%, 2D Platformer 19.9%, Action 17.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%
- #59 Exile's End
68% matchMostly Positive70% of 47 reviews2015
Dev: Magnetic RealmsPub: Marvelous
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Japan's take on classic Commodore 64/Amiga action-adventure games. NOT a Metroidvania. Use your wits and your weapons to discover an ancient secret and gain your redemption. Art and music by Japanese legends of console gaming.
Why similar: Metroidvania 49.3%, Action 30.5%, Platformer 20.2%