- #1 The Throne
97% matchPositive89% of 19 reviews2024
Dev: BeByte Tecnología
Windows · Mac · Linux
"The Throne" is a medieval adventure in true Metroidvania style. Get lost in a huge castle with 2.5D pixel art environments and increase your power with new abilities you find along the way. Fight fearsome bosses and navigate dangerous traps to make your way to the throne room!
Why similar: 2.5D 26.3%, Metroidvania 24.5%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Exploration 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 7%
- #2 We're Closed Sorry
96% match5 user reviews20% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: GUMBO DAY
Windows
We're closed sorry is a metroidvania in which the player controls both a titular hero traversing the interior of a retro supermarket store and the owner of the store. Immerse in an action-adventure while combating bugs, finding secrets, and becoming a dreamt hero.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.1%, 2.5D 29.4%, Old School 11.3%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Adventure 7.3%
- #3 HYPERWORLD (Working Title)
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: fluddformat
Windows · Mac
Far away, a strange world awaits you. Explore a vast network of rooms and paths, unlock new abilities, solve mysteries, make friends, discover secrets, and more in this retro-inspired 3D Platformer Metroidvania.
Why similar: 2.5D 28.3%, Metroidvania 23.6%, Cute 8%, Exploration 7.9%, Colorful 7.1%
- #4 The Darkest Tales — Into the Nightmare
95% matchVery Positive85% of 1,880 reviews2021
Dev: Trinity TeamPub: 101XP
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 48%
When a nightmare creeps into reality, the only ones that can help are those whose magical powers we’ve believed in since childhood. A brave teddy bear and his fairy sidekick head to the darker side of “happily ever after” to rescue his owner, Alicia.
Why similar: 2.5D 24.1%, Metroidvania 21.8%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Cute 8.7%, Exploration 8.3%
- #5 Wild Chorus
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Habitat Games
Windows
An adventure game where you play musical instruments instead of swinging swords. Explore the Wilds to gather adorable Sound Sprites, cut through the looming Silence, and rebuild the soundtrack of this hand-illustrated world in whatever way you see fit. No musical ability required!
Why similar: 2.5D 24.2%, Metroidvania 20.9%, Adventure 11.9%, Exploration 11.9%, Story Rich 9.4%
- #6 Him
94% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Gumbo Day
Windows
Thousands of spaceships entered the galaxy to mine what does not belong to them! Him is a third person casual game where the player runs and jump between home planets to destroy the invading space pirates and their spaceships under a limited time before they mine the lands.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.9%, 2.5D 14.8%, Old School 12.7%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Adventure 10%
- #7 Grapixo Arte em Guerra
93% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Akyoma StudioPub: MIRA AÇU
Windows
Scratch in a 2.5D world that blends hip hop aesthetics with action/platforming, where urban art has come to life. Explore dynamic environments, face cleaning robots, and uncover secrets of this vibrant world as you reclaim your identity in this intense and colorful adventure.
Why similar: 2.5D 33.8%, Metroidvania 32.9%, Adventure 8.5%, Platformer 7.4%, Action-Adventure 6.9%
- #8 Reclamation
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hat Hair Games
Windows
A quirky claymation metroidvania
Why similar: 2.5D 29%, Action-Adventure 15.5%, Adventure 14.1%, Exploration 12%, Cute 9.7%
- #9 Goo Keeper
91% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2023
Dev: Oria Games Inc.
Windows
Lead Rolly in his adventure within the wonderful world of Shroomast, and explore its deep semi open-world underground. Goo Keeper is a pure metroidvania with tons of unique bosses, hand-crafted worlds and creatures, and tons of awesome abilities.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.4%, Old School 13.9%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Cute 11.3%, Exploration 10.6%
- #10 Arrow Hood
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Insane Squad Games
Windows
Unleash your destiny in a medieval fantasy open world realm. Battle through fierce foes in this top-down action-adventure with metroidvania elements. Be part of the rise of the Kingdom!
Why similar: 2.5D 23.9%, Metroidvania 19.7%, Cute 13.1%, Action-Adventure 12.9%, Story Rich 9.5%
- #11 Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores
89% matchVery Positive96% of 241 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 35.6%, Exploration 12.3%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Old School 11.1%, Adventure 11%
- #12 Rog & Roll
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Punch the Moon
Windows · Mac
Rog & Roll is a fast-paced, fluid 2.5D platformer from a new perspective. Control a tiny enemy monster named Rog on a quest to save his fellow minions! Rocket through levels using Rog's roll ability, or hunt for secrets and unlock hidden paths!
Why similar: 2.5D 37.9%, Old School 15.3%, Cute 12.3%, Colorful 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%
- #13 Dream
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: R-Next
Windows
Dream is a 2.5D adventure where Luna explores the dream world while conquering dreamlike mazes by rotating the environments to uncover poem fragments and memories of her late father, seeking the warmth of his lost embrace through non-linear puzzle-solving.
Why similar: 2.5D 39.4%, Relaxing 17.3%, Action-Adventure 15.3%, Exploration 13.3%, Adventure 9.7%
- #14 The Little Brave
88% 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: 2.5D 30.8%, Metroidvania 26.4%, Action-Adventure 13%, Cute 10.7%, Colorful 7.8%
- #15 Dust Bunny
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: eggbread
Windows
Dust Bunny is a relaxing cleaning game where you explore a mysterious abandoned mansion. Upgrade your tools, discover strange secrets, and unlock unique areas.
Why similar: Relaxing 23.5%, Cute 15.6%, Exploration 15.5%, Old School 14.4%, Adventure 11.3%
- #16 Kube
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rémi Fusade
Windows
Kube is a 2D platformer where you'll have to think in 3D. Your perspective will change, but remember: gravity always pushes downward! Run, jump, and swim around a multitude of cubes. Meet creatures, avoid traps and solve puzzles in this game where each world you visit introduces fresh new mechanics.
Why similar: 2.5D 33.5%, Metroidvania 13.1%, Exploration 11.2%, Relaxing 9.7%, Cute 8.8%
- #17 Blightseeker
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hypernoodle Games
Windows
Jump and dash through unknown, labyrinthine worlds in this VR adventure. Fight back against maddened creatures, or cure them of the blight that fuels their rage. Collect treasures, tools, and powers as you search for the source of this ancient ill, and decide whether to quell or unleash it.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.7%, Adventure 12.6%, Exploration 11.6%, Cute 10%, Platformer 7.9%
- #18 Dismantled Director's Cut
85% matchMostly Positive76% of 59 reviews2022
Dev: Productions Pluie De Sang
Windows
Experience the game in its best form with the Director's Cut Edition. New graphics, new enemies, more weapons, more blood...
Why similar: 2.5D 25%, Metroidvania 25%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, Exploration 10.9%, Adventure 8.4%
- #19 Conbunn Cardboard
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 511 reviews2023
Dev: Keiby
Windows
A chill and cozy platformer. Hop around collecting the lost CDs of a cute DJ in this land made of cardboard!
Why similar: 2.5D 37.3%, Relaxing 15.3%, Cute 14%, Adventure 8.4%, Colorful 7.7%
- #20 Simona's Requiem
84% matchVery Positive92% of 51 reviews2021
Dev: Team Simona
Windows · Mac · Linux
Simona's Requiem is a retro-styled platformer Inspired by old action-adventure games but with a modern touch. Pick up the scythe as Simona and slash your way to the Fisher King who has hidden behind the moon.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.7%, Relaxing 11.2%, Exploration 11.1%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Old School 10.5%
- #21 Havoc Fox
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Havoc Studios
Windows
Take control of a sword-wielding fox and a dragon/owl duo to fight your way through the fantasy kingdom of Vanalia and stop its tyrant monarch! Havoc Fox is a combat-based action platformer featuring an unlikely partnership tasked with saving their home from its own corrupted protectors.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.1%, Action-Adventure 13.3%, Old School 12.4%, Cute 10.8%, Adventure 8.7%
- #22 Wizarducks and the Lost Hat
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Alexandre MuninPub: Duckling Games
Windows · Linux
Have daily adventures in dungeons and exploring unmapped areas, some far away, some hidden in your own home. Cast spells to fight enemies and to solve puzzles blocking your way. Befriend the villagers, help them decorate the town. Oh, and pet your magic dog, he likes it.
Why similar: 2.5D 43%, Action-Adventure 17.6%, Cute 15.6%, Old School 9.5%, Adventure 8.2%
- #23 Frog's Adventure
82% matchVery Positive100% of 225 reviews2023
Dev: Sokpop Collective
Windows · Mac
You're a frog who just got given a brain! 🐸 Point-and-click your way through a hand-drawn world and solve puzzles, collect items and talk to other hexed animals. . . Can you lift the curse?
Why similar: 2.5D 28.9%, Metroidvania 18.9%, Exploration 10.8%, Cute 10.4%, Relaxing 10.2%
- #24 Trapers Platformer
81% matchPositive80% of 15 reviews2023
Dev: molamucho.com
Windows · Linux
Story driven Metroidvania-ish challenging platformer with cute hand-drawn graphics and a focus on exploration.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.5%, Exploration 13.9%, Cute 11.7%, Story Rich 9.2%, Old School 7.7%
- #25 Tomba! Special Edition
79% matchVery Positive89% of 712 reviews2024
Dev: Limited Run Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 59%
In Tomba! Special Edition, leap, bite, and throw your way across stunning 2.5D landscapes in this vastly-enhanced update to a platforming classic!
Why similar: 2.5D 37.5%, Old School 17.7%, Metroidvania 16.3%, Platformer 9.6%, Retro 8.2%
- #26 Between Worlds
81% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Pletenica Studios
Windows
MAT is a young boy trapped in a school he barely recognises. Help him in the search for answers, shifting between worlds, uncovering new challenges, creatures, and abilities in each of them. Explore a narrative platformer inspired by the metroidvania genre, made by friends for friends.
Why similar: 2.5D 24.1%, Metroidvania 23.9%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Retro 9.8%, Exploration 9.5%
- #27 Astro To The Rescue
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BlazeGames
Windows · Mac
Astro to the Rescue is an adventure game where you play as an astronaut stranded on floating islands. Rescue the Lumis from the Shadows through thrilling levels, uncover power-ups, and overcome challenges. Navigate unknown terrain and become the hero this alien world needs.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24%, Relaxing 12.3%, Cute 10.7%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Exploration 9.7%
- #28 Orin
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jumit
Windows · Mac · Linux
Orin is a fast-paced metroidvania inspired by the story of a valiant warrior in the enchanting Eldoria. Explore mighty ruins, fight malevolent enemies, and forge unexpected alliances in this captivating world.
Why similar: 2.5D 25.8%, Metroidvania 24.2%, Action-Adventure 13.7%, Exploration 10.2%, Adventure 9.3%
- #29 F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch
78% matchVery Positive87% of 6,949 reviews2021
Dev: TiGamesPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is a Metroidvania action game featuring exploration, intense combat and challenging platforming.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.3%, 2.5D 15.3%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Exploration 9.3%, Story Rich 9%
- #30 ITORAH
78% matchMostly Positive74% of 886 reviews2022
Dev: Grimbart TalesPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Discover the world of Nahucan in this 2D action platformer. You are Itorah, the only human in this strange place. Explore, fight and survive to uncover your past and save Nahucan from its biggest threat, a mysterious plague!
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.8%, 2.5D 20.6%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Exploration 9.9%, Colorful 8%
- #31 House Of Decay
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: White Box
Windows
House Of Decay - PS1/PSX inspired 3d platformer metroidvania with collectathon elements. Travel through the world of demons, search for secrets and new abilities, unlock shortcuts, looking for pets and fight with cute monsters💖Add to wishlist now!💖
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.4%, Old School 11.7%, Exploration 9.2%, Cute 8.5%, Action-Adventure 8.5%
- #32 The Elementum
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Baturalp ÖZMEN
Windows
Tactical combat powered by combo-based spellcasting and elemental reactions. Explore, grow stronger, and unlock sealed-off areas.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.2%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Story Rich 11.6%, Exploration 11.5%, 2.5D 11.2%
- #33 The Ramsey
76% 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 27.5%, Action-Adventure 15.4%, Exploration 11.5%, Cute 10.8%, Adventure 10.6%
- #34 Ayna: Shattered Truth
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: designmatic
Windows
Become water. Be shapeless, be formless, be fluid. All living things are from water and you can transform water into what it needs to be. Dive into this newly crafted fairytale and take on the journey of finding your place in this 2.8D Metroidvania fantasy world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.4%, 2.5D 27.5%, Exploration 11.4%, Story Rich 7.9%, Action-Adventure 7.7%
- #35 Pippin's Mysterious Garden
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wild Lantern Studio, LLC
Windows
Explore the whimsical world of Pippin in this short, 2D adventure and exploration game. Traverse a wild garden, uncover secrets, discover treasures, and meet adorable NPCs in this enchanting storybook world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.8%, Relaxing 14.8%, Cute 13.5%, Exploration 10.9%, Action-Adventure 8.1%
- #36 Kong: Survivor Instinct
74% matchMostly Positive76% of 345 reviews2024
Dev: 7Levels
Windows
When giant monsters fight, no one’s safe. Embark on a thrilling quest of survival in a city that’s become a battleground for Titans. Use the lethal strength of Kong and other monsters to your own advantage in this official Monsterverse game set shortly after the events of Godzilla vs. Kong.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.5%, 2.5D 23.2%, Exploration 11.9%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Story Rich 7.9%
- #37 Metasweeper
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Adrian Marple
Windows · Mac · Linux
Metasweeper is a one of a kind minesweeper adventure game. Explore a land full of strange life, finding new abilities that unlock new areas and fully complement basic minesweeper clearing and flagging.
Why similar: Exploration 20.8%, Action-Adventure 18.7%, Cute 17.1%, Relaxing 15.2%, Adventure 10.6%
- #38 Florarium
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Melting Caramel
Windows
Florarium is a Metroidvania game focused on exploration and battle. Explore the mysterious world full of unexpected secrets. Battle fierce enemies with your bow. Choose your own path to your goddess in the vast, interconnected world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.6%, Exploration 13.9%, Story Rich 11.7%, Cute 11.1%, Platformer 8.2%
- #39 Reso-Seeker
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ralta Studios
Windows · Mac
Resort adventure of exploration, life-sim and a little action. Your guide is in-game "Brochure" filled with map and activities. Check them off as you go. Learn new skills to unlock new areas. Days at the waterpark, nights at the hotel lounge. No enemies. Just your own pace. A cozy Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.8%, Action-Adventure 15%, Exploration 12.3%, Relaxing 11.3%, Cute 11.1%
- #40 Nothing Left: Give Up
74% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: WU HONG LIN
Windows
Legend has it that in the far east, there is a golden tree that produces golden fruits, and there are constantly explorers embarking on this arduous and challenging journey in search of the legendary golden tree. Explorers please be careful of the rough sea, once stepped into will never be recovered
Why similar: 2.5D 48.4%, Adventure 21.4%, Action-Adventure 19.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #41 Havenlocked
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Achromi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Stranded in a strange tropical paradise, you must find a way to escape, but things may be deeper than they seem. Havenlocked is a 1bit top-down adventure focusing on item-based exploration of two intertwined worlds! Explore and uncover the many secrets of the haven and its abyss.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.7%, Action-Adventure 13.7%, Exploration 11.1%, Cute 10.8%, Relaxing 10.8%
- #42 Orava
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LoLoimu
Windows
Orava is a point and click style 2.5D adventure puzzle game controlled by keyboard about a squirrel who wants to find their nut. Explore the mysterious forest, pick up items, solve puzzles and ask strange characters whether or not they have seen your precious nut. A charming, hand-painted adventure.
Why similar: 2.5D 39.9%, Adventure 14.7%, Exploration 12.1%, Cute 11.6%, Old School 9.9%
- #43 lost bits
71% matchVery Positive99% of 72 reviews2023
Dev: Studio Mabbit
Windows · Mac · Linux
A 2.5D retro platformer where you join M1L0 on his quest for the Great Legume.
Why similar: 2.5D 28.5%, Old School 24.9%, Colorful 10.8%, Adventure 9.5%, Cute 8.4%
- #44 Lone Fungus
71% matchVery Positive84% of 1,139 reviews2023
Dev: BASTI GAMES
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 8.8 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: Metroidvania 32.8%, Old School 12.7%, Colorful 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Exploration 8.6%
- #45 Lion Quest Infinity
73% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2021
Dev: Dracula's Cave
Windows · Mac · Linux
Jethro the Lion and friends steal a magic grandfather clock and embark on an unforgettable adventure. Are they here to save the universe, or is it simply a marketing ploy constructed as part of an elaborate book tour?
Why similar: 2.5D 29.2%, Relaxing 11.9%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Exploration 10.5%, Cute 10.4%
- #46 Super Candle World
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: François Mauxion
Windows
An Old-School Collectathon in a cute colorfull world! Leap into this 3D Platformer that rekindles your collect-a-thon nostalgia, and enjoy the bright and light fun of exploration! Run, jump, and fly through this world to gather all the golden cookies for the wicked Candle King!
Why similar: Old School 23.4%, Cute 14%, Exploration 12.2%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Relaxing 9.9%
- #47 Sunfluffs
68% matchVery Positive100% of 57 reviews2025
Dev: Nuclear Strawberry
Windows
Exist in the world as a queer little animal. Toss berries at grumpy critters to cheer them up, and try your best to help out the mysterious Lightbearer!
Why similar: 2.5D 26.2%, Metroidvania 17.4%, Exploration 13%, Colorful 10.5%, Cute 9.7%
- #48 Esquire Robo
70% 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 34.8%, 2.5D 22.1%, Story Rich 12.6%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
- #49 Kochu's Dream
71% matchVery Positive88% of 50 reviews2021
Dev: Sokpop Collective
Windows · Mac
A 3d bug adventure game 🐜🐛🐞 Run, jump and shoot while you chase an elusive fairy . . . Can you turn back into a human?
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.7%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, Exploration 9.8%, Cute 9.8%, Adventure 8%
- #50 A Resistência de Gaia
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Cinema Nosso
Windows
An elemental spirit on a mission to cool a boiling planet. Plant green roofs, battle eco-fascist robots, and wield nature's powers in a 2.5D action-adventure with tower defense and environmental management. Earth's last hope against the climate crisis.
Why similar: 2.5D 44.8%, Adventure 19.5%, Action-Adventure 19.3%, Exploration 16%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #51 Tater Spud
70% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2022
Dev: Nate DeHart
Windows
Explore, fight, and platform through a world of deadly plants as a lone potato, Tater Spud, in search of powerups and the answers behind the flora that was once safe.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.9%, Cute 12%, Exploration 12%, Action-Adventure 12%, Old School 7.3%
- #52 Arishia Tale
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AchuGamesStudio
Windows
Immerse yourself in an exciting anime-style metroidvania, where each skill unlocks new areas and secrets on the vast map. Face powerful bosses, acquire unique abilities, and uncover hidden mysteries in this ever-evolving world, all with traditional anime-inspired animation.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.7%, 2.5D 25.2%, Exploration 12.1%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Story Rich 7.3%
- #53 Places To Go
69% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Ice Turtle Studios
Windows
There are many places to go! And there is an eye watching you. Travel around in this adventure game overcoming obstacles such as monsters and puzzles!
Why similar: 2.5D 29.8%, Action-Adventure 17.5%, Adventure 16.5%, Retro 11.4%, Exploration 10.4%
- #54 Garden of Aiden
68% 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 27.3%, 2.5D 23.7%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Exploration 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
- #55 Keena The Voidslayer
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Crowning Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A 2-D action adventure platformer where you can absorb and manipulate things with your friend Moku. You can use different abilities to explore and interact with the world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.3%, Cute 13.6%, Exploration 12.4%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Platformer 7.4%
- #56 Emiko's Pledge 4
67% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Anamik Majumdar
Windows · Linux
Emiko's Pledge 4 is a 2D platform action game based on the story of a half-demon girl called Emiko, who wants to become the best warrior of the Ettaze state and abroad, as well as protect the weak.
Why similar: Old School 18.6%, Action-Adventure 15.7%, Cute 13.4%, Exploration 12.2%, Adventure 9.8%
- #57 Relic
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: arrowPub: Tundras Interactive
Windows
An action-adventure game, Relic has a unique storyline and environment with a pixel art style.
Why similar: 2.5D 37.5%, Action-Adventure 16.8%, Exploration 14.6%, Story Rich 10.5%, Colorful 7.5%
- #58 Puppetmaster
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gabriel Games LLC
Windows
Discover a metroidvania with a huge world, platform-fighter dynamic combat, smart bosses, deep lore, and original music, all made by two brothers.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.7%, 2.5D 26%, Story Rich 12.1%, Action-Adventure 10%, Adventure 7.9%
- #59 Finding summer
69% matchMostly Negative38% of 26 reviews2018
Dev: Vadd gamesPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Finding summer - a three-dimensional platformer about a kid named Aki, whose nostalgia for the past summer forced him to go on an unforgettable adventure - in search of summer! On the way to his goal, he will meet not only many dangers, but also make new friends.
Why similar: 2.5D 38.9%, Exploration 9.7%, Cute 9.7%, Adventure 9.2%, Platformer 8.2%
- #60 Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 1,528 reviews2025
Dev: Pocket TrapPub: PM Studios, Inc.
Windows
Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Are you ready for the first Yoyovania?! In this 2D top-down adventure you'll explore a sprawling urban landscape, reinterpreting your surroundings through your mastery of yoyo tricks. Navigate the city's many districts, fight rival crime bosses, and regain the influence of the Pipistrello family!
Why similar: Metroidvania 26%, Action-Adventure 16.3%, Exploration 13%, Story Rich 11.7%, Retro 9.5%