- #1 Bad Pad
97% matchPositive85% of 47 reviews2018
Dev: Headbang Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Bad Pad is a metal pumped metroidvania platfomer about a gamepad's buttons who came to life. Oozing with original music and storytelling songs, all in the spirit of metal. Precision platforming, boss fighting, puzzle solving, mini games and more...
Why similar: Metroidvania 35%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Roguelite 14.2%, Platformer 11.3%, Arcade 8.7%
- #2 Spirits Abyss
96% matchVery Positive96% of 421 reviews2020
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Spirits Abyss is a roguelite platformer with destructible terrain. Cast into the Abysm you must explore its diverse depths battling phantasmic meanies and plundering its useful treasures to find a way home... but does something nestle beyond the realmic veil of death?
Why similar: Perma Death 19.7%, Roguelike 14.4%, Platformer 13.3%, Procedural Generation 13.1%, Difficult 9.9%
- #3 Even Heroes Die
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kevyn Jaremko LLC
Windows
Race to find the cure to your mortal illness in this roguelike Metroidvania hybrid.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.4%, Perma Death 19.6%, Roguelite 12.2%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Roguelike 8.3%
- #4 Skelly Selest
95% matchVery Positive93% of 286 reviews2018
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Skelly Selest is a score-attack hack slash dash run 'n' gun-athon. Venture into the procedurally generated perdition depths of Hell to purge the evil taint of the Deamonica Netherlords and their fiendly followers.
Why similar: Roguelite 19.6%, Dungeon Crawler 18.3%, Perma Death 17.1%, Roguelike 13.5%, Procedural Generation 11.5%
- #5 Rogue Legacy 2
94% matchVery Positive91% of 14,873 reviews2022
Dev: Cellar Door Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 24.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Rogue Legacy 2 is what you'd get if you mashed Rogue Legacy and a sequel together. Every time you die, your children will succeed you, and each child is unique. Your daughter might be a Colourblind Archer, and your son could be a Pacifistic Chef. Either way, one of them is getting conscripted.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.7%, Arcade 16.8%, Platformer 11.2%, Roguelite 9.6%, Procedural Generation 7.1%
- #6 Dwarf Legacy
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wulo Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A bullet-hell precision platformer. Climb up vertical dungeons of The Mountainhome, battling relentless swarms of enemies and navigating deadly traps. Uncover the secret of your lost legacy hidden atop the highest peak and secure the future of your village.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.9%, Dungeon Crawler 14.9%, Roguelite 10.7%, Platformer 8.9%, Roguelike 8.7%
- #7 Happy Grumps
93% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2020
Dev: Glenn LaBarre
Windows · Mac
A Calamity of Grumpiness has descended upon Happy Meadows! Spread Happiness to a Grumpy world in this turn-based strategy game where each attempt creates a randomly generated challenge.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.5%, Perma Death 22.3%, Roguelite 16.4%, Procedural Generation 11.5%, Roguelike 10.2%
- #8 Stimuli
92% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Derrick AdamsPub: Gear Shift Studios
Windows
Stimuli is a Sci-Fi Action Platformer where you are a test subject trapped in a mysterious laboratory and must escape! With a new mechanic added every level, a challenging combat system, and well hidden Easter Eggs, the game delivers fast paced adventure in a sleek indie style!
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.6%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Roguelite 12.1%, Perma Death 10.6%, Roguelike 10.4%
- #9 Seedovia
91% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: ab
Windows
Seedovia is a rogue-like dungeon crawler where you traverse room after room, fighting challenging monsters. Chain your weapons, collect game-changing passive upgrades, and equip items to create unique builds and become increasingly more powerful.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 17.3%, Perma Death 16.1%, Roguelite 15%, Roguelike 13.5%, Procedural Generation 12.9%
- #10 Conquistador
91% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: bubby
Windows · Linux
Conquistador is an adventurous roguelike platformer. Navigate hand-crafted and procedurally generated levels as you jump, slash, and maneuver through thick jungles and ancient temples. Collect valuable items, abilities, and precious loot to help you conquer the game's challenging traps and enemies.
Why similar: Perma Death 21%, Dungeon Crawler 14.7%, Procedural Generation 12.7%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Platformer 10.4%
- #11 Rogue Worlds
89% matchVery Positive97% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
Windows · Linux
Rogue Worlds is a chaotic tactical roguelite platformer where you wield the environment and creative abilities to overcome challenges. Outwit powerful guardians and blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths!
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.2%, Roguelike 10.8%, Roguelite 9.9%, Platformer 9.3%, 2D Platformer 9.3%
- #12 The Macro-Mines
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Under the Lab Soft
Windows
The Macro-Mines is a roguelite platformer where the world is governed by rules of the iconic minesweeper. Explore, discover and face the different challenges this mine will present.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.3%, Roguelite 17.1%, Procedural Generation 14.2%, Platformer 9.8%, Dungeon Crawler 6.9%
- #13 Iron Dungeon
88% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: R_Games
Windows
Iron Dungeon combines a twin-stick shooter, a 2d platformer and a roguelite. Explore a dangerous underground complex in search of dozens of weapons, gadgets and upgrades to find a way to the surface and find out if there is still life on Earth!
Why similar: Perma Death 17.6%, Dungeon Crawler 14.3%, Roguelite 10.8%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Procedural Generation 9.1%
- #14 99 Levels To Hell
89% matchMixed61% of 609 reviews2014
Dev: Zaxis Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
99 Levels to Hell is a platform shooter with lots of guns, upgrades, magic, traps and monsters to kill. 99 Levels to Hell is a rogue-like, which means surviving is key and every time you play you get a new set of levels to play. When you complete 10 levels, the 10th being a boss-fight you unlock a door to the next dungeon.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 17.1%, Roguelite 14.5%, Perma Death 14.3%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Arcade 9.2%
- #15 Caveblazers
86% matchVery Positive85% of 4,486 reviews2017
Dev: Deadpan GamesPub: Yogscast Games
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Caveblazers is a challenging and brutal roguelike platformer. Journey into a mysterious cave, fighting orcs and goblins with an abundance of weapons and magical items! Make friends along the way, then watch in despair as they are crushed in to a bloody pulp under a troll's fist.
Why similar: Perma Death 19.6%, Roguelite 13.5%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Procedural Generation 11.3%, Roguelike 11.2%
- #16 Pixgun
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Twisted Twice Games
Windows
Chexie is a teenage girl who, as a result of mysterious events, is transported to the virtual kingdom of Pixgun. There she discovers a magic wand that becomes her key to survival. Your task is to discover the source of corruption in the kingdom and the plight of its inhabitants.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.2%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Platformer 14.6%, Arcade 11.1%, 1980s 8.6%
- #17 Corvian Curse
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Made by Gare
Windows · Linux
Corvian Curse is a roguelike platformer that offers a new experience on every run with randomized levels, potions, and items. Can you find and defeat the source of the curse that's causing the worlds to shift?
Why similar: Perma Death 23.5%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, Roguelike 15.6%, Platformer 15%, Procedural Generation 14%
- #18 Bad Run - Turbo Edition
85% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2020
Dev: Headbang Games
Windows · Linux
Bad Run is a spin-off of Bad Pad, featuring a casual action packed, runner metroidvania platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.9%, Procedural Generation 13.5%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Roguelite 10.5%, Platformer 8.9%
- #19 RKR - Rush Kill Repeat
84% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: Filip Budd
Windows
You're bleeding out. Every kill adds seconds. Survive a top-down, procedurally generated maze where time is your primary enemy.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.6%, Roguelite 17.8%, Procedural Generation 15.5%, Roguelike 12.1%, Arcade 10.3%
- #20 Crawlers and Brawlers
84% matchMostly Positive80% of 54 reviews2016
Dev: Ugly Beard Games, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Become an adventurer and go on a fantastic journey through epic procedurally generated dungeons. Collect powerful loot to develop your character and then brawl online with your friends on 12 different multiplayer maps.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 25%, Procedural Generation 19.7%, Roguelite 18.8%, Retro 9.9%, Action 8.7%
- #21 Dunjungle
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 723 reviews2025
Dev: Bruno BombardiPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A 2d action-packed roguelite about a monkey hero protecting the jungle from the rise of a corruptive power. Explore ever-changing dungeons, fight weird enemies and gear up with lots of weapons and relics you can combine for a new experience every run. Explore, fight, die, and repeat!
Why similar: Perma Death 19.3%, Dungeon Crawler 13.7%, Procedural Generation 12.9%, Roguelite 10.7%, Roguelike 10%
- #22 ROGUE-FP
82% matchPositive98% of 44 reviews2023
Dev: Jurax Games
Windows · Linux
A blend of old school gameplay and new school controls. Experience a classically styled roguelike in a way you never have before!
Why similar: Perma Death 23.8%, Dungeon Crawler 19.9%, Roguelite 14.6%, Roguelike 10.9%, Procedural Generation 10.8%
- #23 Brainmelter Deluxe
82% matchPositive98% of 52 reviews2019
Dev: Cosmocat
Windows
Melt your brain with this twisted take on the platform genre!
Why similar: Perma Death 29%, 2D Platformer 16.8%, Procedural Generation 13.4%, Platformer 11.7%, Difficult 10.4%
- #24 King Lucas
83% matchMixed66% of 147 reviews2016
Dev: DevilishGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Metroidvania game with 2.5D graphics, single and multiplayer modes and classic game mechanics for the delight of platform and adventure games lovers as well as for you who didn't live the 80's; this is an opportunity for you to taste that classic feeling with the graphics and sound quality of today.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.9%, Dungeon Crawler 18.7%, Platformer 10.9%, Procedural Generation 8.4%, Retro 7.4%
- #25 Super Fowlst 2
81% matchPositive94% of 18 reviews2021
Dev: Thomas K. Young
Windows
The world has been overrun by demons and there’s only one chicken that can stop them. How? By smashing into them head-first. Why? I’m not sure.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 21.3%, Roguelite 20.4%, Platformer 13.9%, Roguelike 12.8%, Arcade 10.5%
- #26 Devious Dungeon
81% matchVery Positive83% of 408 reviews2019
Dev: WoblywarePub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Set in the Dark Ages, Devious Dungeon is a medieval focused action platformer with RPG styled upgrades.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19.6%, 2D Platformer 14%, Procedural Generation 11.9%, Roguelike 11.1%, Platformer 10.5%
- #27 Gilded Eternal
79% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Scott Ethington
Windows
Gilded Eternal is an action arcade game about luring monsters into the King's crushing hand.
Why similar: Platformer 15.6%, Perma Death 14.4%, Arcade 11.2%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Roguelite 10.4%
- #28 Aura of Worlds
78% matchVery Positive92% of 136 reviews2024
Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Aura of Worlds is a chaotic, creative tactics rogue-lite platformer. Explore multiple dangerous worlds where you utilize creative abilities & wield the environment to your advantage. Blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths & outwit powerful guardians!
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.1%, Roguelike 12%, Roguelite 11%, Procedural Generation 10.2%, Platformer 10.1%
- #29 Little Droid 2: Escape
77% 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 40.7%, Platformer 15.5%, Arcade 13.2%, Retro 7.5%, 2D Platformer 7.2%
- #30 The Big One
78% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Salty Karma
Windows
Challenge your enemies by overcoming a simulation in perpetual construction. The Big One is an action/platform game of the "dungeon crawler" type, where your reflexes and concentration will be put to the test.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 16.7%, Metroidvania 14.9%, Procedural Generation 11.5%, Roguelite 11.4%, Roguelike 10.6%
- #31 Rogunky
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kiroxas
Windows
Descend into the unknown in this unique roguelike platformer! Brave a constantly shifting dungeon filled with deadly monsters, traps, and powerful relics. The deeper you go, the greater the challenge. Uncover secrets, explore diverse environments, and fight to discover what awaits at the bottom.
Why similar: Procedural Generation 18.4%, Roguelike 16.8%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Roguelite 11.9%, Difficult 11.6%
- #32 OVERWHELM
77% matchVery Positive85% of 239 reviews2018
Dev: Ruari O'SullivanPub: Alliance
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 59%
You're outnumbered, low on ammunition and the paranoia sets in. This is an action horror-world where enemies get power-ups and you don’t.
Why similar: Platformer 26.8%, Perma Death 18.4%, Metroidvania 15.5%, Difficult 9%, Action 8.5%
- #33 Astral Flux
76% matchPositive88% of 32 reviews2022
Dev: CosmocatPub: Mindscape
Windows
Astral Flux is an action-platformer with roguelite elements where each run is different. Traverse hostile alien planets, discover dark secrets, and face powerful foes in combat.
Why similar: Perma Death 20.9%, Roguelite 14%, Procedural Generation 13%, 2D Platformer 11%, 1980s 10%
- #34 Mask Around
74% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2024
Dev: Rouli
Windows
Mask Around is an action-packed, weird and colorful 2D roguelite with tons of hidden secrets. Buy weapons & items, unlock masks with unique powers and combo enemies using melee attacks and shooting power.
Why similar: Perma Death 26.3%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Platformer 13.4%, Procedural Generation 12.3%, Difficult 9.5%
- #35 BrickLike
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ghoti Games Studios
Windows
A refreshing twist on an old classic, mixing arcade gameplay with the roguelike genre. Test your skill, break bricks, make combos, turns balls aflame and electrify bosses in this frenetic experience!
Why similar: Perma Death 21.6%, 1980s 17%, Roguelike 16.6%, Arcade 13.6%, Procedural Generation 10.8%
- #36 Matcha Warriors
75% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: Sideral Creations
Windows
Matcha Warriors is an action platformer game with roguelike elements, where the player crosses the most varied environments fighting against monsters, barbarians and supernatural entities. Use the warrior's power and bring back the amulet, the world needs you!
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.4%, Roguelite 17.7%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Platformer 12.6%, Perma Death 10.1%
- #37 ZIQ
75% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2018
Dev: Midnight Sea Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Run, dodge, jump, pull pickups, switch polarity and die constantly! You get to do all this while being heckled for your constant mistakes! "ZIQ" is an arcade runner that features polarity-switching gameplay. Switch ZIQ's polarity to make it safely past obstacles or in some cases destroy them.
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #38 Beekyr Reloaded
74% matchVery Positive87% of 97 reviews2017
Dev: KaleidoGames
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The giant hornets have destroyed your hive and taken the pollen. Fight the swarms alone or with a friend and destroy the dangerous hornet queen! The insect world is very dangerous but... what are you waiting for to get your revenge?
Why similar: Platformer 24.6%, Difficult 21.2%, Arcade 19.2%, Retro 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%
- #39 You Have to Win the Game
73% 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 56.7%, Platformer 13.4%, Retro 10.3%, Difficult 6.6%, Pixel Graphics 4.2%
- #40 Rusty Rangers
72% matchPositive96% of 24 reviews2025
Dev: Fantastica!
Windows
Rusty Rangers is an action platformer and roguelike with elements of metroidvania. Choose your ranger and explore procedurally generated dungeons. Will you be able to defeat all the bosses?
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.8%, Dungeon Crawler 15.4%, Perma Death 14.1%, Procedural Generation 8.4%, Roguelite 8.1%
- #41 Dungeon Throne
73% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2020
Dev: Martín Maestri Martinez
Windows
Explore procedurally generated dungeons. Retrieve artifacts and use your magic to fight your way through the dungeon. Rescue prisoners and destroy the dungeons.
Why similar: Roguelite 19.9%, Perma Death 17.9%, Roguelike 14%, Procedural Generation 13.3%, 2D Platformer 10.4%
- #42 Dungeon X Dungeon
72% match6 user reviews17% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: PlayOne
Windows
Arcadia 's best treasure hunter Luke is a dungeon hunter to prevent the resurrection of the Evil! We invite you to the world, which is filled with interesting stories, encounters with friends, action games that will defeat invulnerable monsters and use various elements to get through the dungeons.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.7%, Dungeon Crawler 21.2%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Platformer 9.6%, 1980s 5.7%
- #43 Tower of Nod
71% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Indiana KufferPub: Tiny Abyss
Windows · Mac · Linux
In Tower of Nod, master sleep-based controls to manipulate falling blocks and build your path upward. Navigate shifting floors, deadly traps, and monsters in this action-roguelike deckbuilding platformer. Every run is unique—discover powerful relics and conquer the ever-changing tower.
Why similar: Perma Death 21.8%, Roguelite 14.7%, 2D Platformer 14%, Roguelike 10.3%, Procedural Generation 9.7%
- #44 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 26.2%, 2D Platformer 16%, Dungeon Crawler 15.3%, Platformer 12.4%, Arcade 7.7%
- #45 Battle Rollers
71% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Amethyst Ram Studios
Windows
Battle Rollers is a turn-based, arcade dungeon crawler that lets you battle enemies by rolling your dice! With endless floor generation, try to beat your high score and last as long as you can. Choose your upgrades and your path wisely, you could lose everything quicker than you think...
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 30.7%, Roguelite 20.8%, Roguelike 13.5%, Arcade 11.2%, 1980s 8.7%
- #46 Painted Peril
69% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Message Photon ABPub: Fennonauts
Windows
Take up the paintbrush and unleash the power of color with Sylvia the painter mage squirrel. Mix pigments, cast paint spells, and battle living rocks in a vibrant world of magic and adventure.
Why similar: Perma Death 21.3%, Dungeon Crawler 17.8%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Roguelike 11.7%, Roguelite 11.6%
- #47 Tumbleweed Express
70% matchVery Positive90% of 128 reviews2016
Dev: The Dirigiballers, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Trains with guns on them in the Wild West! Shoot, upgrade, customize, and mount up to defeat brutal outlaws and ruthless businessmen! Tumbleweed Express is a tower, or travel, defense game set in the American West.
Why similar: Action 52.3%, Indie 29.8%, Singleplayer 17.9%
- #48 Space Gladiators: The Hole
69% matchVery Positive88% of 152 reviews2020
Dev: Blobfish
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Ever dreamt of being a space potato? Now’s your chance! This is the prelude for Space Gladiators, a 2D hand-drawn roguelite platformer following a bunch of captives fighting their way out of a planet prison. Defeat hordes of aliens in the gladiatorial arenas and earn your freedom!
Why similar: Perma Death 24.8%, Dungeon Crawler 21.4%, Roguelite 15.9%, Roguelike 11.2%, Procedural Generation 10.4%
- #49 Hollow Mine
67% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2025
Dev: Michał Parysz
Windows
Hollow Mine is an action roguelite that combines mining, crafting, and intense 2D top-down combat. Explore unpredictable, ever-changing mines, battle fierce enemy hordes, and confront tough bosses. Engage, die, learn, and repeat as you uncover new challenges with every run.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.5%, Roguelite 16.3%, Perma Death 15%, Procedural Generation 13.3%, Roguelike 13.3%
- #50 Eternal Return
70% matchMixed56% of 36 reviews2017
Dev: Pathless Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Face merciless gameplay to explore a cursed castle, discover the dark tales of its inhabitants, and kill the gods of a decaying world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34%, Dungeon Crawler 16.2%, Platformer 10.4%, 1980s 9.3%, Retro 7.3%
- #51 Destroyed Base
71% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Riddik
Windows
Destroyed Base is a 2D platformer adventure where your main task is to survive, find resources to strengthen your shelter and defeat the enemies inhabiting these gloomy corners of the forest. Various bandits have escaped into this forest, who, like you, are hunting for various resources.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.8%, 2D Platformer 18.9%, Platformer 14.1%, Arcade 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 4.5%
- #52 The Adventures of Poppe
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 52 reviews2022
Dev: Shiny Byte Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
A 2D adventure platformer game where a little man named Poppe explores different locations, finds various items and uses them along his way, fights against dangerous insects and survives in this gigantic world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.2%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, 1980s 11.7%, Platformer 10.9%, Retro 8.4%
- #53 Wattson the Bulb
67% 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 41.9%, 2D Platformer 20.9%, Platformer 18%, Action 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 6%
- #54 Gun Crate Raccoon
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rad Horse Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fast-paced arcade mayhem! Gun Crate Raccoon is a high-speed 2D platformer shooter where every crate gives you a new random weapon. Climb, shoot, and survive in a procedurally generated tower filled with chaotic battles, crazy perks, and non-stop action! Can you dominate the leaderboards?
Why similar: Roguelite 17.6%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Platformer 12.3%, Roguelike 12.1%, Procedural Generation 11.4%
- #55 Pit of Ascension
68% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: Powerdive Games
Windows
Jump, dodge, and shoot your way through a series of bosses to become the champion of the pit in this bossfight roguelike!
Why similar: Perma Death 23%, 2D Platformer 18%, Roguelite 16.5%, Platformer 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
- #56 Pix
69% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2017
Dev: Pixel After Pixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Pix jumps through perilous platformer levels on a quest to collect colorful, sparkling pixels. Death lurks around every corner in each risky mission to recover the glowing goodness!
Why similar: Action 71.4%, Indie 28.6%
- #57 Flightless Fables
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Klardonics Digital, Ltd
Windows
Flightless Fables is a dungeon crawling platformer that challenges you with randomized levels each time you play. Explore to find better weapons, engage dangerous enemies in combat, and defeat difficult bosses in this adorable, brutal roguelike-inspired game.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.2%, Roguelike 15.7%, Roguelite 14.6%, Platformer 13.2%, 2D Platformer 12.9%
- #58 Overbowed
64% 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 45.6%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Platformer 11.9%, Retro 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
- #59 Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest
64% 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 49.5%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Platformer 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Retro 6.6%
- #60 Fist's Elimination Tower
66% matchPositive93% of 42 reviews2017
Dev: Impostor Cat Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A 2D platformer in which you play as randomly generated contestants that have to bounce their way to the top of an obstacle course full of robots, electric currents, explosives, and fists.
Why similar: Action 70.4%, Indie 29.6%