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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include 2D, Metroidvania, 2D Platformer, Action-Adventure.

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  1. #1 Thrilling Triple Treat
    97% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2021
    Dev: ERMediaPub: Plug In Digital
    Windows · Linux

    What do you get if you mix a platformer with a metroidvania and tower defense but then seperate that mix into three games that are then collected into a single game? Nonsense. You get nonsense. This game is nonsense. But dear, is it funny!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 21.8%, Parody 19.2%, Puzzle Platformer 13.2%, 2D Platformer 10%, Platformer 8.5%

  2. #2 Battery Samurai
    96% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2023
    Dev: Matthewstone
    Windows

    Get batteries to get stronger! Enjoy your adventure now! Recover lost parts and get various skills.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 38.2%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Platformer 12.8%, Puzzle Platformer 10.8%, Action-Adventure 8.4%

  3. #3 Tiny Dangerous Dungeons Remake
    96% matchVery Positive95% of 79 reviews2025
    Dev: Adventure Islands
    Windows

    Guide Timmy the little treasure hunter through traps and puzzles to reach the legendary treasure! Experience the classic mini metroidvania remade with new visuals, music, and content!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 25.5%, Puzzle Platformer 15.2%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Platformer 11.2%, Action-Adventure 8.7%

  4. #4 Wolf Knight Memoir
    95% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2025
    Dev: Phat Playing Panda
    Windows · Mac

    Take command of the Wolf Knight to help him remember his dramatic past life through a story driven adventure and test your skills in this challenging Metroidvania game with die and retry platforming features happening in the fantastic 2D hand drawned world of Aurora.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 26.7%, Puzzle Platformer 14.2%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Narration 11.2%, Platformer 10.1%

  5. #5 Treasure Adventure Game
    94% matchVery Positive88% of 52 reviews2021
    Dev: Robit Games
    Windows

    Treasure Adventure Game casts you in the role of a young boy who lands on an island that is a fragment of what was once a continent, destroyed in the war between a demon and a wizard.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 38.1%, Puzzle Platformer 18.7%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Platformer 11.4%, Cartoony 4.6%

  6. #6 The Legend of Thabor - Rise of the Mages
    94% matchMostly Positive75% of 20 reviews2024
    Dev: Ivo ZabotPub: iz-gamedev
    Windows

    It is a 2D action adventure in pixel graphics. Combines the Metroidvania, platformer and puzzle platformer genres. Experience great fantasy worlds, challenging boss fights and exciting puzzles. Gradually learn new skills and become a master of magic.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 29.2%, Puzzle Platformer 17.7%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Platformer 7.9%, Action-Adventure 6.1%

  7. #7 Always 1-1
    93% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: Yo!Games
    Windows

    Search for "anomalies" in a 2D platformer

    Why similar: Parody 32%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Puzzle Platformer 14.4%, Funny 8%, Platformer 7.5%

  8. #8 Alwa's Legacy
    92% matchVery Positive87% of 611 reviews2020
    Dev: Elden Pixels
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    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 30.6%, Puzzle Platformer 17.5%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Platformer 10.9%, Action-Adventure 8.2%

  9. #9 You are Peter Shorts
    91% matchVery Positive90% of 208 reviews2024
    Dev: ondydev
    Windows

    You are PETER SHORTS! You have been captured and taken to a secret cloning facility. Can you escape with your newly-cloned brethren?

    Why similar: Metroidvania 24.8%, Parody 16.3%, Puzzle Platformer 14.4%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Platformer 7.9%

  10. #10 Torto: Cursed Divine
    91% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2020
    Dev: Torto Racoon
    Windows

    Torto cursed divine is a 2D adventure with basic climbing mechanics that allow you to explore an island to find challenges and beat them in the order you prefer. Every area you visit has a temple full of puzzles and enemies that will unlock access to a God’s location awaiting for you to battle.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 31.6%, Puzzle Platformer 18.7%, Platformer 14.6%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Cartoony 7.5%

  11. #11 Croakspire
    90% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Lotus Arcade
    Windows

    Dive into a fortress labyrinth crawling with monsters, defending yourself with your... tongue? As a frog, it's your best bet to traverse this retro-inspired 2D metroidvania title. Collect treasures to gain permanent upgrades, discovering new areas of the massive interconnected map with them!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 41.7%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Platformer 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%

  12. #12 Bread Adventure
    89% 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 41.3%, 2D Platformer 18%, Platformer 15.1%, Action-Adventure 11%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%

  13. #13 Dark Labyrinth
    89% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Xiaote
    Windows

    You have stumbled into a world shrouded in darkness, where your body has transformed into that of a strange creature. Using your ability to dispel the darkness, you must explore and learn within this mysterious realm, uncovering the truth of this world while seeking a way to return to your own.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 31.7%, Puzzle Platformer 19.1%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Platformer 11.6%, Action-Adventure 8.5%

  14. #14 Kaila: The Journey to the Underworld
    88% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Igolito Arts Studios
    Windows

    Play as Kaila, a young girl determined to rescue her mother from the clutches of Graygar, the Grey Soul. Explore a vast world, uncover secrets, unlock powerful abilities, and face challenging bosses on a journey to the Underworld. Are you ready to defy Death itself?

    Why similar: Metroidvania 36.5%, 2D Platformer 16%, Platformer 12.1%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Magic 6.2%

  15. #15 Dipod: The Foot Legacy
    87% 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 29.1%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Platformer 15.2%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Action 7.1%

  16. #16 Switch Box
    86% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2025
    Dev: 鲁搬三试
    Windows

    "Switch Box" is a 2D pixel-art puzzle platformer. In an unfamiliar world, you must interact with the environment and utilize tools to solve challenges, overcome obstacles, and ultimately discover the path back home.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 28.7%, Puzzle Platformer 23.8%, Platformer 14%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Action-Adventure 8.8%

  17. #17 Chefy-Chef
    86% matchPositive89% of 28 reviews2022
    Dev: BUG-StudioPub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
    Windows

    Once again approaching the refrigerator, Chefy magically finds himself in new worlds in which he has to find the ingredients for his favorite dish!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 30.4%, Puzzle Platformer 18.4%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Funny 5.5%

  18. #18 Maze of Gods: Rage of Zeus
    85% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: FrameOver StudiosPub: Artax Games
    Windows

    In a world inspired by ancient Greek myths, a mediocre aspiring hero gets a second chance at life from Zeus. Lucius will explore an open 2D world, face creatures, solve puzzles and unlock skills. In his quest, he will earn the respect of the village and become a legend… or a legendary failure

    Why similar: Metroidvania 31.4%, Parody 17.6%, 2D Platformer 16%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Action 7%

  19. #19 Garden of Aiden
    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Solarpunk Studios
    Windows

    A precision 2D metroidvania where knowledge decays and data is currency. Recover GAIA’s shattered algorithms to restore lost abilities, outmaneuver corrupt AIs and ravenous bugs, and weave through a hand‑crafted techno‑organic world of rewarding secrets.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 28.8%, Puzzle Platformer 13.5%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Platformer 10.5%, Action-Adventure 8.9%

  20. #20 Paradigm Overhaul
    83% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: kumashunGames
    Windows

    An action puzzle game that makes full use of the power to break things and the power to heal. Explore a facility filled with dangers, try to escape from the facility, and solve the mysteries of the world.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 27.4%, Puzzle Platformer 21.1%, 2D Platformer 17.3%, Action-Adventure 13.6%, Action 7.7%

  21. #21 Shadow King
    82% 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 38.9%, 2D Platformer 19%, Action-Adventure 13.7%, Platformer 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%

  22. #22 Dr. Atominus
    84% matchPositive80% of 20 reviews2020
    Dev: Pikku-a
    Windows · Linux

    Dr. Atominus is a short platformer with metroidvania elements and a cool sci-fi story.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 32.5%, 2D Platformer 15%, Platformer 12.4%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Narration 7.5%

  23. #23 Island Treasures
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Heguo Studio
    Windows

    Island Treasure is a casual game that combines action and decryption. Players will play as bearded pirates and brave an uninhabited island! What treasures do islands have? What dangers will bearded pirates encounter? Let's uncover it together!

    Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 25.5%, 2D Platformer 21.4%, Platformer 14.5%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Funny 7.3%

  24. #24 Overbowed
    81% 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 41.7%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Platformer 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%, Action-Adventure 6.1%

  25. #25 Little Witch
    81% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
    Dev: QianQi
    Windows

    This is the story of an adventurous little witch and her cat in the paper world. The puzzle mainly tests the player's observation of the stage and the application of elements. Use the cat to eat the elements and use them in the right place to open the channel or get new elements.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 33.9%, Puzzle Platformer 20.7%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Platformer 11.3%, Action-Adventure 8.2%

  26. #26 Uruc
    80% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: RabbitPantsGames
    Windows

    Navigate the heart of a war-ravaged world, discovering hidden truths about those around you and yourself.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 27.6%, Puzzle Platformer 16.6%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Platformer 12.7%, Action-Adventure 9.9%

  27. #27 史莱狗(Slimg)
    79% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Cow Studio
    Windows

    Slimg is a Metroidvania game. Slimg left this mysterious planet to repair the crashed spaceship and embark on a magical adventure

    Why similar: Metroidvania 42.3%, 2D Platformer 17.7%, Platformer 14.3%, Action-Adventure 10%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%

  28. #28 Maelstrom
    79% 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 45.9%, 2D Platformer 17.6%, Platformer 9%, Action-Adventure 7.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%

  29. #29 Amalu, Wells between worlds
    78% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: IndieTech Studio
    Windows

    Amalu: Wells Between Worlds is a pixel-art 2D platformer, and Metroidvania blending Atmospheric exploration, Spell-casting puzzle mechanics, Amazigh/North African mythology and an emotional storytelling

    Why similar: Metroidvania 36.7%, Puzzle Platformer 20%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Platformer 12.1%, Action 3.9%

  30. #30 Shadow Labyrinth
    77% matchMixed57% of 323 reviews2025
    Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
    Windows

    Shadow Labyrinth is a 2D action platformer and a genre-twisting alternate take on the iconic PAC-MAN. As The Swordsman, you wake on a mysterious planet amidst relics of wars past. To survive you will discover secrets, consume your enemies, and grow from prey to apex predator.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 44.7%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Platformer 13.1%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Action 6.4%

  31. #31 The Ramsey
    78% matchVery Positive93% of 67 reviews2023
    Dev: IKINAGAMES
    Windows

    The Ramsey is a 2D platformer that allows you to play as cute squirrel characters solving puzzles using various weapons. Explore maze-like islands and overcome difficult obstacles with the strongest squirrels in the universe.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, 2D Platformer 15.9%, Platformer 15.6%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Action 5.1%

  32. #32 Axiom Verge 2
    77% matchMostly Positive79% of 907 reviews2022
    Dev: Thomas Happ Games LLC
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    Explore a sprawling, alien world in the sequel to the award winning Axiom Verge.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 40.2%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Platformer 13.6%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Action 6%

  33. #33 Whirlwind Magician
    76% matchVery Positive98% of 55 reviews2025
    Dev: Santi Ponce
    Windows

    Experience the tale of a cheerful girl and a grouchy talking hat in this charming Metroidvania, where every ability is hat-based! Throw the hat to attack enemies, teleport to him to make perilous leaps, and fly him through narrow tunnels of spikes as you escape a dangerous magic forest.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 36.1%, 2D Platformer 16%, Platformer 9.7%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Funny 8.5%

  34. #34 Shell Soul:The Skull
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: BlueWindGame
    Windows

    A nameless skeleton awakens in a graveyard. To recover lost memories and uncover the truth, it embarks on a journey of self-discovery.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 39.6%, Puzzle Platformer 21.5%, 2D Platformer 17.3%, Action-Adventure 8.2%, Action 4.2%

  35. #35 Restless Lands
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Team Crackin'
    Windows

    A Norse mythology Metroidvania where an orphan sets out on a journey through interconnected realms. Master tactical combat, discover ancient powers, and unveil the secrets of a dying world in this hand-crafted pixel art adventure.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 33.1%, Puzzle Platformer 16.2%, Platformer 12.9%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, 2D Platformer 9.6%

  36. #36 Smelted Kin
    76% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2020
    Dev: Microbat Studio
    Windows · Linux

    Science fiction 2D shooter with platformer and metroidvania elements. Players will have to explore a huge research complex consisting of nonlinear levels, which is crowded with robots

    Why similar: Metroidvania 42%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Puzzle Platformer 13.7%, Platformer 9.9%, Sci-fi 7%

  37. #37 Alruna: End of History
    74% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: NeckboltPub: Burning Planet Digital
    Windows

    Alruna; now in wide-screen! A different kind of Metroidvania, a tour-de-force of game design, with world-class temples and dungeons. Dead men yearn for Heaven, but Elysium remains out of their grasp.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, Puzzle Platformer 15.2%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Platformer 13.1%, Action-Adventure 9.4%

  38. #38 Solaris: Good Harvest
    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Moving Pixels
    Windows

    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 29.5%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Platformer 15.7%, Action-Adventure 13%, Action 7.6%

  39. #39 Eystrandi
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Leiksmidr studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Battle powerful monsters, discover ancient artifacts, and forge your own path in Eystrandi, a 2D, Norse - inspired Metroidvania in which health is constantly draining, with the only thing between life and death being one's ability to reap health from their enemies.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 45%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Action-Adventure 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Platformer 7.2%

  40. #40 Cloud Seeker
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: MagniFish Studios
    Windows

    Drift adventurously in the world of Cloud Seeker! A Chinese inspired action-platformer where Yun, a young rabbit once chosen to inherit a great legacy, has to prove his worth after a sealed god is unleashed upon the world with the help of his trusted companions.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 29.8%, 2D Platformer 18%, Platformer 17%, Action-Adventure 14.1%, Action 5.9%

  41. #41 SAK'D
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Alchemy Interactive
    Windows

    Unleash the power within the pillow! An epic action adventure across dangerous environments filled with unique creatures. Discover powerful weapons and legendary treasures, wield elemental magic to slay monsters and solve challenging puzzles through a vast realm of dreams fractured by nightmares!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, Puzzle Platformer 16.8%, 2D Platformer 10.2%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, Funny 6.7%

  42. #42 Esquire Robo
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: SolidFrogLLC
    Windows

    "When her friend vanishes on a distant planet, a lone android uncovers a conspiracy that threatens not just the colony, but the fate of the entire universe."

    Why similar: Metroidvania 38.7%, Puzzle Platformer 14.4%, Platformer 11.4%, 2D Platformer 11%, Action-Adventure 9.3%

  43. #43 Trophy Knight
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: GameResort LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Embark on a thrilling journey to redemption in this metroidvania style action platformer. Explore a multitude of locations, battle a variety of enemies and solve small puzzles to retrieve collectibles for your trophy room. Unlock new areas by upgrading your weapons and abilities.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 31.5%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Puzzle Platformer 15.2%, Platformer 13.1%, Action-Adventure 6.7%

  44. #44 BANX
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Uni Dreams
    Windows

    Play as BANX, a hero wielding a balloon as his weapon... and head? In this hand-animated action adventure set in a solar-punk world, take on hundreds of enemies in fast-paced, free-flow combat, fight an epic cast of bosses, and freely bounce through a stunning, dense, and vertical city.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 33.4%, Puzzle Platformer 17.5%, Platformer 14.9%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Cartoony 7.5%

  45. #45 Heart Forth, Alicia
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Alonso Martin
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A terror in the sky is bent on exterminating a young wizard and her loved ones. Featuring a riveting and sinister story, set out to explore a vast world in this modern Metroidvania RPG, filled with devious monsters, lethal dungeons, creative puzzles, lively towns & many uncharted wonders.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 33.7%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Puzzle Platformer 11.5%, Platformer 11.4%, Action-Adventure 8.9%

  46. #46 TRAIT
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: OctaGames
    Windows

    Harness the power of the elements in a thrilling 2D Metroidvania adventure! Traverse a plague-stricken kingdom, face deadly foes, and uncover the truth behind a devastating storm. With handcrafted environments and challenging combat, shape your destiny in a world teetering on the edge of ruin.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 40.8%, Puzzle Platformer 19.6%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, Platformer 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%

  47. #47 Tiny Adventure Game
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: teunu
    Windows

    Join Tiny as he starts his first adventure. Unlock abilities, explore ancient civilisations, and descent into dark caverns or climb the mountain peaks. Tumble, run and hide from dangerous foes, or befriend and fight alongside Tiny's greatest idols.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 35.7%, Puzzle Platformer 20.9%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Platformer 9.3%, Action-Adventure 6.6%

  48. #48 Janosik 2: Prologue
    69% matchPositive100% of 43 reviews2024
    Dev: Onix GamesPub: Retrovibe
    Windows · Linux

    Pick up the mantle of the plucky maiden getting ready for her date night that is unceremoniously interrupted by the dastardly duo of Countess Bathory and Baron de Blonde in this prologue to the colourful Janosik 2 retro action-platformer…

    Why similar: Metroidvania 32.2%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Platformer 14.7%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Funny 4.8%

  49. #49 Janosik
    70% matchVery Positive94% of 677 reviews2020
    Dev: Onix GamesPub: Retrovibe
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 24 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 37%

    Challenging retro pixel graphics action-platformer. Become a legendary rogue Janosik and explore the big mountain castle level full of secrets. Available for FREE!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 30.2%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Platformer 14.6%, Puzzle Platformer 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%

  50. #50 Fiadh
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Miraculum Games
    Windows

    Embark on a journey as Fiadh, a young woman with a deep connection to animals, racing against a cataclysmic storm in this mesmerizing 2D puzzle platformer. Traverse decaying landscapes, form unbreakable connections, and harness newfound abilities to preserve the last vestiges of a fading world.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 38.1%, Puzzle Platformer 22.4%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, Platformer 13.6%, 2D 4.2%

  51. #51 Irang : the last hope
    69% match3 user reviews0% of 3 reviews2023
    Dev: SnoozyMondayPub: DCD
    Windows

    In Joseon, a kingdom honoring the Four Deities, chaos reigns. Nobles have unleashed sealed evils in a power grab, causing calamities. Join Irang and Haru on a journey to liberate the Deities and reclaim Joseon's last hope.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 33%, Puzzle Platformer 17.2%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Action 7.1%

  52. #52 Gridvania
    70% matchNo user reviews2024
    Dev: ExpertStars
    Windows

    In this 2D Puzzle Metroidvania, explore the world collecting items to help you solve puzzles on your way to reach the flag! Will you remember where you came from, and will you be able to collect all the hidden gems?

    Why similar: Metroidvania 37.6%, Puzzle Platformer 26.9%, 2D Platformer 16.4%, Platformer 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 4.2%

  53. #53 Wattson the Bulb
    66% 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 40.3%, 2D Platformer 20.5%, Platformer 19.4%, Action 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%

  54. #54 Pentacore
    68% 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 45%, 2D Platformer 18.7%, Platformer 15.3%, 2D 5%, Pixel Graphics 4.7%

  55. #55 Dutch's Chickens
    68% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2023
    Dev: Chilling Moose Games
    Windows

    Explore, discover secrets, gain awesome abilities and use them to find all your lost chickens!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, Puzzle Platformer 20.5%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Platformer 13.1%, Cartoony 5.9%

  56. #56 AOI
    67% matchMostly Positive72% of 43 reviews2022
    Dev: Pura Studio
    Windows

    This is a 2d platform adventure exploration game that combines platform jumping and straightforward fighting. Players will gradually find the lost memory and uncover the truth of this fantastic world with AOI.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 42.5%, Platformer 15.2%, 2D Platformer 14%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%, Action-Adventure 6.4%

  57. #57 The SOL Device 2
    68% match9 user reviews67% of 9 reviews2021
    Dev: Straitlace Studios
    Windows

    After escaping the research ship, Samuel finds himself crash landed on a foreign planet overrun by a hostile organization. Now it's up to Samuel and his trusty SOL equipment to rescue the scientists who also escaped the ship, and find a way off of the planet.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 34.8%, Puzzle Platformer 21%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Platformer 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 4.2%

  58. #58 Royally Frogged
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Studio Traverse
    Windows · Mac

    Banished from his kingdom, a young frog prince sets out on an adventure to save his people from the reign of King Croaker. There will be many perils along the way for this frog prince, can he swing his way out of trouble?

    Why similar: Metroidvania 33.7%, Puzzle Platformer 22.4%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Platformer 12.9%, Cartoony 5.9%

  59. #59 Faction Reticent
    66% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: Alpherisk
    Windows

    A "whimsical fantasy" action platformer game with an open-ended progression. Utilize the given abilities to you to its fullest potential, and look epic while doing it.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 41.1%, 2D Platformer 17.1%, Platformer 13%, Action-Adventure 7.7%, Cartoony 5.7%

  60. #60 Alchemist's Mountain
    66% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Evil Art Bunny Studios
    Windows

    Alchemist's Mountain is a classic platforming puzzle dungeon adventure with a literal twist! Rotate the dungeons to solve them and chart your path to the pinnacle of the Starfall Spire where legends rumor lie the secret to immortality and everlasting wealth.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 30.7%, Puzzle Platformer 17.7%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Platformer 11.1%, Action-Adventure 9.8%

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