
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.
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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.

Wattson the Bulb
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.

The Curse Of Eira
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
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 36.6%, Platformer 19.9%, 2D Platformer 17.1%, Action 16.7%, 2D 4.6%
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 34.4%, Platformer 18.8%, Action 16.9%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Adventure 5%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 43.6%, Platformer 16.8%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Action 9.8%, 2D 4.6%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 46.2%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Action 10.8%, Platformer 10.3%, 2D 5.7%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 38.9%, 2D Platformer 18.1%, Platformer 16.5%, Action 10.8%, 2D 6.6%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 46.5%, 2D Platformer 17.4%, Platformer 17.4%, Action 12.3%, 2D 3.5%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 46.7%, Platformer 14.9%, Action 13.7%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Adventure 4.7%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 44.1%, Platformer 18.2%, 2D Platformer 17.6%, Action 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%
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 38.7%, Platformer 19.6%, 2D Platformer 17%, Action 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 4.1%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 44%, Platformer 16.6%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Action 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 34.8%, Platformer 18.9%, Action 16.8%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Adventure 5%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 46.7%, 2D Platformer 17.3%, Platformer 16%, Action 9.4%, 2D 4.3%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 58.5%, Platformer 21.7%, Action 12.8%, Adventure 3.8%, Indie 3.1%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 37.1%, Platformer 19.5%, Action 16.1%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 4.2%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 46.7%, Action 18.8%, Platformer 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%, Adventure 5.9%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 50.2%, Platformer 27.9%, Action 11.7%, Adventure 3.8%, Indie 3.3%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 44.3%, 2D Platformer 17%, Platformer 16.9%, Action 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 6%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 47.5%, Platformer 17.5%, 2D Platformer 17.5%, Action 10.9%, 2D 4.8%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 34.1%, Platformer 21%, 2D Platformer 17.8%, Action 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 4.3%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 49.4%, Platformer 24.2%, Action 17%, Adventure 5.4%, Indie 4%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 44.3%, Platformer 14.5%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Action 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%
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 48.5%, Platformer 15%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Action 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 47.4%, Platformer 22.6%, Action 19.6%, 2D 5.6%, Adventure 2%
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 49.9%, Action 30.8%, Platformer 19.3%
Explore a sprawling, alien world in the sequel to the award winning Axiom Verge.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.4%, Platformer 16.1%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Action 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 4.2%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 47.6%, Platformer 15.7%, Action 14.8%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, 2D 3.6%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 46.4%, Platformer 17.4%, 2D Platformer 17.4%, Action 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 3.5%
A challenging, 2D Platform Adventure game where all level mechanics can change if you don't stay balanced. Help Ethan to grow up and leave his roots in order to pursue his dreams, find clues about his past and fight against your nightmares in your journey to the Somnium Shore!
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.6%, Platformer 21.4%, Action 11.8%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Adventure 4.1%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 44.4%, Platformer 17.9%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Action 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 50.3%, Platformer 20.3%, Action 14.9%, 2D Platformer 8%, Adventure 3.5%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 34.6%, Platformer 20.1%, 2D Platformer 17.4%, Action 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 4.2%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 44.9%, Platformer 16.9%, 2D Platformer 16.9%, Action 10%, 2D 3.4%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 47.1%, 2D Platformer 17.9%, Platformer 11.1%, Action 11%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%
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 32.4%, Platformer 19.1%, Action 17.3%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Adventure 5.2%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 48%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, Action 9.4%, Platformer 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
A humble farmer sets out to rescue his chicken from monstrous abductors. Punch, slash, and parkour your way through elemental-infused chaos in this fast-paced 2D action-platformer!
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.5%, Platformer 19%, Action 17.8%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Adventure 5.3%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 56.8%, Action 14.4%, Platformer 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%, Adventure 4.3%
In a future where humanity has vanished, machines maintain vast underground complexes under the command of artificial intelligences. You are a unit activated to deliver a mysterious payload. Face hostile systems, precision challenges, and uncover the forgotten purpose of your existence.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.2%, Platformer 19.2%, Action 16.1%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Adventure 5.7%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 40.9%, Action 23.7%, Platformer 16.8%, Adventure 7.4%, Indie 5.3%
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 50.6%, Action 20.3%, Platformer 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, 2D 3.2%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 30%, Platformer 20.8%, Action 18.1%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Adventure 5.4%
You're trapped, alone and cold on a distant planet. Pursued by a droid with only one purpose: killing everything. You must find an escape. Explore the hostile environment, find secret upgrades and new weapons, and finally make your escape from this dark, hostile planet...
Why similar: Metroidvania 53.8%, Platformer 24%, Action 19%, Pixel Graphics 3.2%
Spirit Fusion is a metroidvania about flexible elemental combos. You are Sir Arthur, master of flame, retired to your village—until someone starts hunting your brothers-in-arms—the elemental knights. The murders continue. Who’s behind it?
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.1%, Platformer 17.8%, Action 14.3%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Adventure 5.3%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 61.3%, Platformer 28.4%, 2D 8.4%, Action 0.9%, 2D Platformer 0.7%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 46.8%, 2D Platformer 22%, Action 18.8%, Adventure 5.1%, 2D 4.2%
The long-awaited "Director's Cut" version of Montezuma's Revenge, envisioned and programmed by the original developer. It's the super-charged conclusion of the classic puzzle solving action-adventure platformer you loved in your youth! Finally, you will fight King Montezuma!
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.8%, Platformer 17.3%, 2D Platformer 17.1%, Action 9.5%, 2D 4.8%
Ariana must restore the Codices and unravel the Library's hidden truths...
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.8%, Platformer 18.7%, Action 12.4%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Adventure 3.6%
The spirit realm has broken. Your brother has gone missing. Forge the path you were destined for. Explore the gates and find out why there has been broken links inside the spirit realm. Battle, discover and find the secrets, and make new connections in a beautiful hand-drawn 2D style.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.8%, Platformer 17.8%, 2D Platformer 17.7%, Action 8.7%, 2D 4.8%
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 51.1%, Action 14.9%, Platformer 14%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Adventure 4.9%
A cute and sexy mini Metroidvania
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.1%, Platformer 21%, 2D Platformer 18.1%, Action 17.2%, 2D 4.9%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 46.6%, 2D Platformer 17.5%, Platformer 15.7%, Action 9.1%, 2D 4.3%
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 43.4%, Platformer 22.2%, Action 20.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, 2D 5.3%
In a bizarre universe where the oppressed are on the brink of oblivion, Dandara has awoken to reshape the world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 51.4%, Action 17.9%, Platformer 17%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%, Indie 5%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 47.6%, Action 19.8%, Platformer 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%, Adventure 6%
Guide a lonely fox through a vast interconnected world of a mysterious planet Vulpis in this Metroidvania-style game. Explore non-linear paths, unlock new abilities, fight enemies, overcome obstacles, and unravel the planet's mysteries to find a way back home.
Why similar: Metroidvania 53%, Platformer 21.3%, Action 10.7%, 2D 5.8%, Pixel Graphics 4.2%
"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 44.2%, Platformer 21.3%, Action 10%, 2D Platformer 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%
Explore a mysterious castle in this pixel perfect metroidvania and take on the Shadow King! Upgrades, secrets, combat, and more!
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.5%, 2D Platformer 19.9%, Platformer 10.4%, Action 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 48.2%, Platformer 18.7%, 2D Platformer 18.6%, 2D 4.7%, Pixel Graphics 3.9%
JOHN FURY'S FIRST FURY is a 2d adventure game. Your adventure will bring you across the landscapes of Russia to make it to a secret communist lab where they're conducting dangerous experiments. You'll have use what you find to help you along your journey against many different enemies and bosses.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.8%, Platformer 20.7%, Action 18%, 2D Platformer 16.5%, Adventure 5.4%