- #1 Supraland Six Inches Under
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,127 reviews2022
Dev: Supra Games
Windows
Median: 12.7 hrsMean: 16.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A mix between Portal, Zelda and Metroid. Exploration, puzzles, combat! A first-person-metroidvania taking place six inches under Supraland.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.2%, Puzzle Platformer 19.8%, Open World 9.7%, Exploration 7.4%, First-Person 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A standalone expansion that refines the first-person puzzle-platforming and exploration mechanics of the original.
- #2 Dread Delusion
96% matchVery Positive90% of 5,040 reviews2024
Dev: Lovely HellplacePub: DreadXP
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 25.7%, Open World 22.8%, Magic 13.5%, Exploration 12.3%, First-Person 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world RPG that shares a similar sense of mysterious, atmospheric exploration in a unique fantasy setting.
- #3 Monomyth
96% matchVery Positive92% of 617 reviews2024
Dev: Rat Tower
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%
MONOMYTH is an immersive, first-person dungeon-crawling RPG inspired by the genre's late classics. Embark on a journey through a vast and highly interactive game world as you unravel the mysteries hidden beneath the ancient fortress of Lysandria.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 44.1%, Open World 22.4%, First-Person 14.2%, Fantasy 5.5%, Atmospheric 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person dungeon crawler that emphasizes immersive exploration and environmental interaction in a dark fantasy world.
- #4 Supraland
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 14,884 reviews2019
Dev: Supra Games
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Try the demo! A mix between Portal, Zelda and Metroid. Exploration, puzzles, terrible combat, secret upgrades and new abilities that help you reach new places. Playtime 12-25h.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.9%, Puzzle Platformer 22.6%, Open World 9.1%, Exploration 8.7%, First-Person 8%
Why You'll Like It: A premier first-person puzzle-platformer that perfectly captures the exploration and ability-gating mechanics of a 3D metroidvania.
- #5 Arx Fatalis
94% matchVery Positive88% of 2,543 reviews2007
Dev: Arkane Studios
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 41%
This critically acclaimed first-person RPG from Arkane Studios takes the player on an amazing journey into the fantasy world of Arx. Arx is wrought with turmoil, brought to the brink of destruction by a violent war.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26%, First-Person 22.1%, Fantasy 12.3%, Magic 10%, Atmospheric 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic first-person dungeon crawler that features deep magic systems and intricate environmental puzzles.
- #6 Legend of Grimrock 2
94% matchVery Positive91% of 4,020 reviews2014
Dev: Almost Human Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Legend of Grimrock 2 is a dungeon crawling role playing game with a modern execution but an oldschool heart. A group of four prisoners have shipwrecked on the secluded Isle of Nex. The island is filled with ancient crumbled ruins, mysterious shrines and a vast underground network of dungeons.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 61.5%, First-Person 13.2%, Puzzle 7.4%, Fantasy 7.4%, Atmospheric 3%
Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the classic dungeon crawler that focuses heavily on grid-based movement and complex environmental puzzles.
- #7 Pseudoregalia
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 18,186 reviews2023
Dev: rittzler
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Deep within the realm of sleep, Sybil finds herself pulled to a distorted castle. Grow strong, and unlock new abilities to build up a deep movement system, fight enemies, find secrets, and free the weary soul of Castle Sansa, in this retro-inspired 3D Platformer Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 68.4%, Exploration 13.4%, Magic 8.2%, Fantasy 6.3%, Adventure 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: A 3D platformer that emphasizes fluid movement and non-linear exploration, mirroring the metroidvania spirit of Mask of Mists.
- #8 Alwa's Legacy
93% matchVery Positive87% of 625 reviews2020
Dev: Elden Pixels
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 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 36.1%, Puzzle Platformer 20.6%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Magic 8.5%, Exploration 8%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D metroidvania that captures the puzzle-platforming and exploration spirit of classic adventure games.
- #9 ANIMAL WELL
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 23,932 reviews2024
Dev: Billy BassoPub: Bigmode
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Explore a dense, interconnected labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items to manipulate your environment in surprising and meaningful ways. Encounter beautiful and unsettling creatures, as you attempt to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.1%, Puzzle Platformer 23.3%, Exploration 10.5%, Puzzle 7.9%, Cute 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in non-linear exploration and environmental puzzles that rewards curiosity and observation.
- #10 Blue Fire
91% matchVery Positive81% of 3,056 reviews2021
Dev: Robi StudiosPub: Graffiti Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 57%
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 47.5%, Action-Adventure 13.2%, Exploration 11.7%, Cute 10.5%, Fantasy 6%
Why You'll Like It: Combines 3D platforming with metroidvania-style exploration and challenging combat in a stylized world.
- #11 Ziggurat 2
90% matchVery Positive90% of 1,483 reviews2021
Dev: Milkstone Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Ziggurat is back, and now it's even better! Use powerful weapons and spells to break through hordes of enemies and explore labyrinthine dungeons in this hectic roguelite FPS, while you improve your skills and discover new equipment.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 43.1%, Magic 18.4%, First-Person 11.9%, Colorful 11.2%, Fantasy 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person dungeon crawler that focuses on fast-paced magical combat and procedural exploration.
- #12 Lone Fungus
89% matchVery Positive83% of 1,159 reviews2023
Dev: BASTI GAMES
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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: Exploration 16.9%, Colorful 16.7%, Metroidvania 13.3%, Magic 11.8%, Cute 11%
Why You'll Like It: A metroidvania that emphasizes platforming challenges and exploration in a colorful, interconnected world.
- #13 A Story About My Uncle
89% matchVery Positive92% of 29,162 reviews2014
Dev: Gone North GamesPub: Coffee Stain Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
A Story About My Uncle is a first person platforming adventure game about a boy who searches for his lost uncle, and ends up in a world he couldn’t imagine existed. The movement is a crucial part of the games core gameplay – focusing on swinging through the world with a grappling hook that gives the player a wonderful sense of speed and...
Why similar: Adventure 67.3%, First-Person 14.8%, Atmospheric 5.4%, Puzzle 4.9%, Fantasy 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person platforming adventure that focuses on movement and exploration in a mysterious, magical world.
- #14 Master Key
86% matchVery Positive91% of 273 reviews2024
Dev: Achromi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Master Key is a top-down adventure game with a strong focus on item-based exploration and secrets. Embark on a journey to discover what that key could be used for and meet colorful characters!
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.7%, Open World 16.3%, Exploration 10.2%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Cute 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, retro-styled adventure game that focuses on exploration and discovery without hand-holding.
- #15 Mages of Mystralia
88% matchVery Positive86% of 1,489 reviews2017
Dev: Borealys Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
In a world of magic, your mind is your greatest weapon. Learn the ways of magic and design your own spells to fight enemies, navigate treacherous terrain, and right past wrongs in the kingdom of Mystralia.
Why similar: Magic 39.1%, Fantasy 14.8%, Action 11.4%, Adventure 10.4%, Puzzle 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game that features a deep, customizable magic system and puzzle-heavy exploration.
- #16 Tower of Mask
86% matchVery Positive96% of 343 reviews2024
Dev: Papertip Studio
Windows
Tower of Mask is a thrilling survival horror in the spirit of the 80's dungeon crawlers. The most claustrophobic dungeon in modern times is yours to venture through alone. Hero, face the ancient tower where eerie masked humans prowl.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 60.9%, First-Person 18.2%, Puzzle 12.2%, Fantasy 5.6%, Indie 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person dungeon crawler that shares the atmospheric, puzzle-oriented exploration of the seed game.
- #17 Valley
87% matchVery Positive91% of 6,690 reviews2016
Dev: Blue Isle StudiosPub: Blue Isle Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Explore the vast and beautiful world of Valley using the power of the L.E.A.F. suit: a fierce exoskeleton that grants exceptional speed and agility along with the phenomenal ability to manipulate the life and death of all living things.
Why similar: Open World 26.5%, First-Person 22.2%, Exploration 18.9%, Atmospheric 8.2%, Adventure 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person exploration game that features unique movement mechanics and a focus on uncovering the secrets of a hidden environment.
- #18 Tinykin
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,149 reviews2022
Dev: SplashteamPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Catch hundreds of tinykin and use their unique powers to bring Milo back to his home planet and back to normal size!
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 31.5%, Action-Adventure 16.9%, Cute 14.7%, Puzzle 11.4%, Exploration 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: A charming 3D exploration game that emphasizes puzzle-solving and platforming in a unique, oversized world.
- #19 Sable
84% matchVery Positive86% of 6,278 reviews2021
Dev: ShedworksPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Embark on an unique and unforgettable journey and guide Sable through her Gliding; a rite of passage that will take her across vast deserts and mesmerizing landscapes, capped by the remains of spaceships and ancient wonders.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 26.1%, Open World 22.3%, Multiple Endings 17.5%, Exploration 13.2%, Puzzle 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: An exploration-focused game that prioritizes discovery and atmosphere over combat, much like the quieter moments in Mask of Mists.
- #20 The Forgotten City
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 13,205 reviews2021
Dev: Modern StorytellerPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
The Forgotten City is a narrative-driven time loop adventure in ancient Rome. Discover the ruins of an ancient underground city, travel 2000 years into the past, and unravel the mystery of who destroyed it by cleverly exploiting the power to wind back time. The fate of the city is in your hands.
Why similar: Multiple Endings 21.9%, Exploration 18.5%, Open World 17.7%, First-Person 16%, Atmospheric 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven mystery game that relies on exploration and puzzle-solving within a confined, ancient setting.
- #21 Prodigal
83% matchVery Positive93% of 587 reviews2020
Dev: Colorgrave
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Journey through a vibrant world fighting vicious monsters, exploring puzzling dungeons, and collecting magical artifacts. Unravel the mysteries of Vann's Point and bond with all of its curious townsfolk!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 34.1%, Multiple Endings 17.5%, Action-Adventure 14.3%, Exploration 12.5%, Puzzle 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game that blends dungeon crawling with puzzle-solving and exploration in a top-down perspective.
- #22 Spells & Secrets
82% matchMostly Positive79% of 317 reviews2023
Dev: Alchemist InteractivePub: rokaplay
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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: Dungeon Crawler 35.2%, Magic 17.4%, Action-Adventure 15.2%, Fantasy 10.6%, Colorful 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy action-adventure game that focuses on magical combat and exploring a changing, puzzle-filled academy.
- #23 Shadow Alchemist
81% matchVery Positive96% of 100 reviews2024
Dev: PostHuman Interactive
Windows
Explore a mystical, ever-changing dungeon in this isometric puzzle-adventure game. Master self-transmutation abilities and solve increasingly complex challenges as you uncover the secrets of your past.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 40.2%, Exploration 16.6%, Puzzle 13.2%, Magic 13.1%, Fantasy 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer that emphasizes environmental manipulation and exploration in a stylized world.
- #24 SCARF
82% matchMostly Positive78% of 329 reviews2021
Dev: Uprising StudiosPub: HandyGames
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Scarf is an atmospheric and emotional journey about what it means to be a hero. An adventure game mixing puzzles and 3D platforms. Explore beautifully crafted worlds and discover your true destiny with the help of a dragon-shaped scarf.
Why similar: Open World 21.2%, Magic 15.9%, Exploration 13.1%, Cute 11.7%, Puzzle 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: A 3D platformer that emphasizes exploration and puzzle-solving in a beautiful, atmospheric world.
- #25 Escape From Mystwood Mansion
79% matchVery Positive93% of 1,271 reviews2023
Dev: Lost Sock Studio
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
In this first-person puzzle escape room game, you are trapped in the mysterious Mystwood mansion. Explore the mansion and find hidden compartments while solving puzzles and deciphering codes to find a way out. Will you escape or linger to uncover the mansion's final secret?
Why similar: Multiple Endings 21.7%, Point & Click 18.1%, Exploration 16.4%, First-Person 15.9%, Puzzle 14.3%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-focused exploration game that captures the mystery-solving element of the seed game.
- #26 Weaving Tides
80% matchVery Positive84% of 137 reviews2021
Dev: Follow the Feathers
Windows · Mac
Dive into a magical woven world on the back of your own carpet dragon! Explore the textile landscape, solve puzzles, challenge quirky creatures and unravel the great mysteries of a long forgotten past in Weaving Tides!
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 34.7%, Exploration 13.2%, Cute 12.1%, Colorful 9.7%, Puzzle 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing puzzle-adventure game that focuses on exploration and unique movement mechanics in a colorful setting.
- #27 Dungeons of Hinterberg
77% matchVery Positive94% of 3,159 reviews2024
Dev: Microbird GamesPub: Curve Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Discover the magic and lore of the Alps in this acclaimed Action Adventure. Forge relationships with locals to help you solve puzzles, battle monsters and uncover secrets of the legendary Dungeons of Hinterberg!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 25%, Puzzle Platformer 22.5%, Magic 10.5%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Exploration 9.9%
- #28 Paper Animal Adventure
76% matchVery Positive97% of 227 reviews2025
Dev: Cuddling Raccoons StudioPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows
Paper Animal Adventure is a cute roguelike game where you can explore a colorful world, fight scary enemies, and relax with your friends at the campfire! Will you be the one to seal the timelines and find the missing king?
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.8%, Mystery Dungeon 28.7%, Dungeon Crawler 14.3%, Magic 7%, Cute 6.3%
- #29 Dungeons & Darkness
81% matchMixed69% of 121 reviews2016
Dev: Yamiuchi ProjectPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Explore various dungeons, making use of various weapons and magic! Challenge the most deadly locations, make your name as an adventurer! Clear the corridors of monsters, collecting tools and weapons as you go. Watch out for booby traps!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 42.6%, Magic 19.3%, Action 10.4%, First-Person 9.7%, Fantasy 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that features dungeon crawling and magic-based combat in a classic fantasy style.
- #30 Wéko The Mask Gatherer
77% matchVery Positive92% of 98 reviews2024
Dev: SIRO GAMES Sarl
Windows
Wéko the Mask Gatherer is a 3D action-adventure game where you step into the shoes of Wéko, a mysterious adventurer on a quest to collect the seven powerful Primordial Masks in a mesmerizing world full of exploration, puzzles, and combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.5%, Open World 14.9%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Exploration 9.1%, Puzzle 7.8%
- #31 Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores
75% matchVery Positive96% of 258 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 54.6%, Exploration 11.8%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Magic 7.8%, Adventure 4.7%
- #32 MISTROGUE: Mist and the Living Dungeons
78% matchMixed69% of 205 reviews2023
Dev: Polyscape Inc.
Windows · Mac
MISTROGUE is a "Mystery Dungeon" style real-time action JRPG. Explore an ever-changing "Living Dungeon". Fight through the monster hordes and gimmicks with your own skill builds while paving your path with "Maze Stone"!
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 56.5%, Dungeon Crawler 31%, Fantasy 6.4%, Action 3.8%, Indie 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: A dungeon crawler that incorporates mystery-dungeon elements and strategic exploration.
- #33 Mystik Belle
79% matchVery Positive88% of 224 reviews2015
Dev: Last Dimension
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
A colorful pixel-art metroidvania/point-and-click adventure hybrid about magic, cute witches and joys of vandalism.
Why similar: Metroidvania 83.6%, Adventure 6.5%, Action 6.1%, Indie 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: A metroidvania that features a charming protagonist and a focus on puzzle-solving and exploration.
- #34 The Little Brave
74% matchVery Positive89% of 57 reviews2025
Dev: Dmitrii Batov
Windows
Become a brave hero and embark to the dangerous journey though mysterious forbidden lands. Reveal secrets of the legendary past, find the last pieces of gone magic and gain courage to slay the terrible monster!
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.5%, Action-Adventure 14.7%, Magic 9.8%, Cute 9.3%, Colorful 7.5%
- #35 Elementallis
72% matchVery Positive89% of 217 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 35.3%, Dungeon Crawler 23.1%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Exploration 9.6%, Magic 7.3%
- #36 Anopek
75% matchVery Positive96% of 81 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 36.6%, Open World 11.9%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Exploration 8.8%, First-Person 7.7%
- #37 Lost in Paradise
78% matchMixed55% of 89 reviews2015
Dev: Elev8 Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Immerse yourself in a lost paradise, with mystery beyond its pristine shores.
Why similar: Point & Click 29.3%, Crafting 14.4%, Exploration 14.4%, Puzzle 13%, Fantasy 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: An adventure game that features point-and-click style puzzle-solving and exploration in a mysterious environment.
- #38 Faerie Afterlight
74% matchMostly Positive71% of 103 reviews2023
Dev: Clay Game StudioPub: Mastiff
Windows
Embark on an enchanting adventure in this breathtaking 2D Metroidvania game inspired by the rich folklore of Indonesia. Control Kimo and Wispy as they seek to recover the Shards of Light. Manipulate terrain to solve puzzles, befriend the natives of Lumina, and take abilities from powerful titans.✨
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.2%, Puzzle Platformer 16.1%, Magic 10.3%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Exploration 8%
- #39 Runehaven
71% matchVery Positive93% of 71 reviews2026
Dev: Cikoria Studio
Windows
Runehaven is an atmospheric roguelike dungeon crawler with an immersive magic system where you craft your own spells. Explore a mysterious procedurally generated world.
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 37.5%, Dungeon Crawler 22%, Open World 12.8%, Magic 11.3%, Exploration 7.9%
- #40 Omno
73% matchVery Positive92% of 2,742 reviews2021
Dev: Studio InkyfoxPub: Future Friends Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 66%
A single-player journey of discovery through an ancient world of wonders, created by solo developer Jonas Manke.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 29.7%, Magic 12.4%, Exploration 12.4%, Cute 11.7%, Puzzle 9.3%
- #41 Frogmonster
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 581 reviews2024
Dev: Ben Jungwirth
Windows
Discover some of the most charming and challenging soulslike bosses in Frogmonster, a Metroidvania FPS adventure where you explore a lively world filled with creatures, bugs, and beasts.
Why similar: Metroidvania 51.2%, Action-Adventure 15.7%, First-Person 9.6%, Fantasy 6.7%, Atmospheric 6.2%
- #42 RUINSMAGUS
72% matchMostly Positive79% of 233 reviews2022
Dev: CharacterBank inc
Windows
Dive in and experience the magical world of Grand Amnis! Armed with the gauntlet, explore the mysterious Ruins beneath the city with your companion Iris, a novice researcher, as you uncover the dark secrets and prevent a terrifying future in this narrative action adventure.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 31.6%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, Magic 11.6%, Exploration 10.4%, First-Person 9.8%
- #43 Mask of Soul
69% matchVery Positive84% of 56 reviews2026
Dev: XION ENTERTAINMENTPub: XIONPLUS
Windows
Mask of Soul is a 2D metroidvania action-adventure where you play as Cheong-oh Chasa, gatekeeper of the Underworld, tracking spirits beneath the Red Moon. Use parry combat and mask abilities to explore an oriental dark fantasy world inspired by Korean mythology.
Why similar: Metroidvania 73.8%, Action-Adventure 17.2%, Indie 3.7%, Action 3.1%, Adventure 2.3%
- #44 Drawngeon: Dungeons of Ink and Paper
73% matchVery Positive81% of 77 reviews2019
Dev: DarkDes Labs
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Inkland - the hand-drawn unusual world. Reveal the secret of the Mysterious Tower in this old-school role-playing game with a first-person perspective, real-time combat and grid-based movement.
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 34.5%, Dungeon Crawler 24.4%, First-Person 10.7%, Exploration 9.6%, Fantasy 6.7%
- #45 Öoo
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 5,955 reviews2025
Dev: NamaTakahashi
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A Bomb Caterpillar's Big Adventure! "Öoo" is a charming yet mysterious exploration puzzle platformer where you discover creative ways to use bombs!
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.3%, Puzzle Platformer 28.6%, Exploration 10%, Cute 8.4%, Puzzle 8.2%
- #46 Map Of Materials
71% matchVery Positive88% of 104 reviews2022
Dev: Mike Engler
Windows
An exploration adventure on a mysterious island. Explore, gather, craft, and improve your gear. No quest markers, no hand-holding. You find your own way.
Why similar: Open World 21.5%, Magic 15.5%, Crafting 14.9%, Exploration 12.7%, Action-Adventure 9.9%
- #47 Mists of Aiden
70% matchVery Positive91% of 1,140 reviews2020
Dev: Steppe Hare Studio
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Mists of Aiden is a first-person story driven horror game. You play as a thief trapped in an eerie mansion. Each choice can open a new mystery of the house and lead to a unique walkthrough and ending. Uncover final secret of the house. Uncover your own secrets.
Why similar: First-Person 24.7%, Puzzle 15.3%, Exploration 12.9%, Action 12.8%, Atmospheric 12.5%
- #48 Spark in the Dark
65% matchVery Positive88% of 939 reviews2026
Dev: Stellar Fish
Windows · Mac
The hardcore dark fantasy Dungeon Crawler where you will go to the endless depths of a mysterious grim Dungeon.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 35.8%, Mystery Dungeon 34.9%, Exploration 8.9%, Fantasy 7.3%, Atmospheric 5.6%
- #49 Spooky Station
70% matchVery Positive87% of 399 reviews2019
Dev: Coletivo Vaca RoxaPub: Estúdio Vaca Roxa
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Welcome to Spooky Station! Prepare to be amazed and bewildered by our enigmas and puzzles, afraid of our deadly enemies and extremely challenging bosses. Tons of exciting stories and distinct fictional worlds await for you in this mysterious pack!
Why similar: Mystery Dungeon 37.6%, Dungeon Crawler 22.1%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Exploration 8.7%, Cute 6.7%
- #50 Beastiarium
73% matchMixed51% of 122 reviews2016
Dev: Fazan
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Beastiarium — plunge into the mysterious world full of secrets and monsters, its atmosphere will keep you in suspense throughout the story. The action takes place in underground Petersburg in the beginning of 20th century, one hundred years later since the monsters invaded the planet.
Why similar: First-Person 18.4%, Action-Adventure 17.7%, Puzzle 16%, Cute 15.3%, Atmospheric 11.6%
- #51 Beasts of Maravilla Island
69% matchVery Positive87% of 505 reviews2021
Dev: Banana Bird Studios, LLCPub: Whitethorn Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Beasts of Maravilla Island is a 3D adventure game where you take on the role of a young wildlife photographer who traverses Maravilla Island's magical ecosystems to discover extraordinary creatures, learn their behaviors, and, most importantly, photograph their majesty.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 18.7%, Exploration 17.9%, Cute 14.2%, Puzzle 14%, Magic 11.6%
- #52 Moss
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,400 reviews2018
Dev: Polyarc
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Moss is an action-adventure puzzle game from Polyarc tailor-made for the VR platform. It combines classic components of a great game—compelling characters, gripping combat, and captivating world exploration—with the exciting opportunities of VR.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 31.6%, Action-Adventure 16.5%, Puzzle 12.7%, Cute 11.5%, Exploration 5.9%
- #53 Cats Catching Mice: The Black and White World
66% matchVery Positive99% of 78 reviews2025
Dev: 半星BanXing
Windows · Linux
Explore in a black-and-white world. You'll encounter interesting enemies, feel smooth physics effects, freely combine props to solve fun puzzles, use powerful weapons, and defeat cool bosses.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.9%, Puzzle Platformer 22.1%, Open World 13.5%, Exploration 9.1%, Puzzle 7.5%
- #54 Minute of Islands
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 958 reviews2021
Dev: Studio FizbinPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Explore strange and wonderful islands and dark labyrinths below in this narrative puzzle platformer. Guide young mechanic Mo on her quest to repair a world on the brink of collapse. The powerful Omni Switch at your disposal may not be enough to fix the damage that hides beneath the surface...
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 38.6%, Exploration 14.1%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, Puzzle 9.8%, Cute 8.7%
- #55 Minishoot' Adventures
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,565 reviews2024
Dev: SoulGame Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Fly into a charming handcrafted world and go on an adventure that mixes up open exploration with crispy twin-stick shooter action. Fight your way from the shiny overworld to the deepest caves, improve your ship and overcome the dungeons' bosses to rescue your friends!
Why similar: Metroidvania 50.1%, Open World 13.1%, Exploration 12.3%, Cute 9%, Colorful 5.9%
- #56 Madness
71% matchMixed56% of 131 reviews2016
Dev: Indie Games StudioPub: Enoops
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
You a hero, so have to explore a world full of dangers. overcome various difficulties, traps and demons.
Why similar: Action 28.9%, Action-Adventure 28.8%, Adventure 17.5%, Atmospheric 12.5%, Indie 12.3%
- #57 And All Would Cry Beware!
68% matchVery Positive85% of 106 reviews2019
Dev: Renegade Sector Games
Windows · Mac
90s-style shooter meets Metroidvania. Step through a portal to a mysterious alien world, and discover the fate of the Lost Expedition.
Why similar: Metroidvania 49%, Exploration 11.5%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Multiple Endings 10.1%, First-Person 8.4%
- #58 TUNIC
64% matchVery Positive91% of 17,461 reviews2022
Dev: TUNIC TeamPub: Finji
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Explore a land filled with lost legends, ancient powers, and ferocious monsters in TUNIC, an isometric action game about a small fox on a big adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.7%, Exploration 13.9%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Puzzle 10.3%, Cute 9.3%
- #59 Wild West and Wizards
68% matchMostly Positive73% of 387 reviews2020
Dev: Lavaboots Studios
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Wild West and Wizards is an open world exploration RPG set in a re-imagined new frontier. Pick a class and level up unlocking abilities and exploring a world filled with quests, loot, outlaws, bosses, spells, caves, towns, and other mysterious places.
Why similar: Open World 23.5%, Magic 16.1%, Crafting 11%, Exploration 10.8%, First-Person 10%