Games Like Metal Unit

ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity.

Why similar: Roguelite 17.5%, Action 17.3%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Adventure 13%, Indie 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: This fast-paced roguelite features fluid, high-mobility combat that mirrors the intense action found in Metal Unit.

Tower Hunter: Erza’s Trial contains core elements of roguelite games, presented in a toon render style. The player explores a mysterious tower with Erza, vanquishes mutant monsters and defeats bosses to acquire a Hunter’s License and become the most powerful Battle Maiden.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.4%, Roguelite 13.3%, RPG 11.6%, Metroidvania 11.1%, Action Roguelike 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the specific combination of a female protagonist, roguelite mechanics, and side-scrolling action found in the seed game.

Super Alloy Ranger is a 2D side-scrolling action game. Play as Marksman Kelly or Combat Robot No.2 to challenge different levels within the dangerous Machine Empire and unlock new weapons. Use Kelly’s shooting and No.2’s deathblows to defeat abnormal Machine Bosses!

Why similar: Action 33%, Pixel Graphics 29%, Adventure 12.4%, Indie 10.2%, Female Protagonist 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This sci-fi side-scroller features a female protagonist and fast-paced combat that feels very similar to Metal Unit's gameplay.

Touhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania title with a heavy emphasis on exploration and action. Developed by Team Ladybug, creators of multiple fantastic action games thus far.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 18.6%, RPG 13.7%, Metroidvania 12.9%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers beautiful pixel art and a female protagonist with fluid, anime-inspired combat mechanics.

Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.

Why similar: Roguelite 19.4%, Pixel Graphics 15.5%, Metroidvania 15.2%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Action 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: As the definitive side-scrolling action-roguelite, it offers the deep weapon variety and challenging progression that fans of Metal Unit will appreciate.

Hop in the Paladin power armor, seize melee weapons from the demonic invaders and give them a taste of their own medicine!

Why similar: Mechs 33.8% ★, Pixel Graphics 22.4%, Action 17.1%, Anime 14.3%, 2D 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: The focus on mecha-suit combat and retro-inspired 2D action makes this a perfect thematic match.

“Grab, hurl, and eliminate” Rogue-lite Core-Action!! A large-scale rebellion erupts within the spacecraft “Life Stream.” With the help of you, Rona, an android known as “Metallic Child,” stands up against a fleet of massive robots to stop the plot devised by her own creator, Doctor Irene.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.1%, Action 18.7%, Roguelite 15%, Mechs 10.9% ★, Female Protagonist 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: It centers on mecha-based combat within a roguelite structure, emphasizing fast-paced hack-and-slash mechanics.

A 2D Metroidvania-style game developed under the supervision of Ryo Mizuno, depicting the story of Deedlit and the events leading up to Record of Lodoss War: Diadem of the Covenant. Use a variety of weapons and spirit powers to unravel the mystery of the labyrinth.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.5%, RPG 14.7%, Metroidvania 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Anime 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a polished metroidvania experience with a strong female lead and exceptional pixel-art animation.

Blade Assault is a 2D action rogue-lite platformer with beautiful pixel art set in a desolate sci-fi world. Fight against the corrupt military of Esperanza as part of the resistance force of the Undercity. Bring the corrupt to justice by becoming stronger and fighting alongside your trusty comrades.

Why similar: Action 24.2%, Pixel Graphics 19.3%, Roguelite 18.7%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Action Roguelike 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: This sci-fi roguelite platformer features a variety of weapons and upgrades that echo the gear-management systems of Metal Unit.

ANNO: Mutationem is an action-adventure game with RPG elements set in a cyberpunk world, featuring a unique mix of pixelated 2D & 3D graphic style with a rich, dark and bizarre plot.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 26.4%, RPG 20.8%, Pixel Graphics 15.7%, Anime 9.3%, Action 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends cyberpunk aesthetics with a female protagonist and a mix of 2D and 3D action gameplay.

Pounce inside of your cozy armored mech and set off on a dangerous trek through an alien underworld full of irritable creatures and treacherous obstacles in a valiant effort to save your stranded captain and his crashed spaceship.

Why similar: Metroidvania 22.4%, Pixel Graphics 18.8%, Action 14.5%, Indie 12%, Adventure 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: Players control a cat in a mech suit, offering a charming sci-fi metroidvania experience with tight controls.

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.8%, Metroidvania 22%, RPG 18%, Action 10.1%, Side Scroller 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential metroidvania that features a strong female lead and deep RPG customization systems.

Explore the secrets of a mysterious fallen temple and put your Templar faith to the test in Dark Devotion, where no sacrifice is too great in praise of your God.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 18.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, RPG 11.8%, Metroidvania 10%, Action Roguelike 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: This souls-like side-scroller features a female protagonist and a grim, pixelated world with challenging combat.

Ink and blood stain the streets of Ramezia. Witches must burn and sins must be judged. Venture forth as Sister Semilla to burn down the pillars of heresy in Minoria, an action-platformer by Bombservice, creators of Momodora.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.4%, Metroidvania 17.6%, Action 14.2%, Anime 10.5%, RPG 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a beautiful anime art style and a female protagonist navigating a challenging metroidvania world.

Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 26%, Pixel Graphics 16.6%, Metroidvania 15.7%, Action 11.6%, Adventure 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: The game features a compelling story, a female protagonist, and intricate pixel art that fans of narrative-driven platformers will enjoy.

Dodge bullets, missiles and lasers in battle as you wrap your head around that bunny girl costume! Combo away with your mighty Piko Hammer or spam various spells from afar with your fiery fairy friend. Explore and explode through Rabi-Rabi Island as you collect power-ups and uncover secrets...

Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.3%, Metroidvania 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Side Scroller 11%, Anime 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: It combines bullet-hell mechanics with metroidvania exploration and a distinct anime aesthetic.

Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight is the fourth installment in the beloved Momodora series of 2D platformers. Unleash ravaging combos against a variety of formidable monsters and deftly dodge your way through a cursed land to seek audience with the Queen and dispel the evil that threatens all life.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 24%, Metroidvania 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 14.5%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Action 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers tight, responsive combat and a dark, atmospheric world with a female protagonist.

Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 27%, Metroidvania 17.7%, Side Scroller 14.8%, RPG 14.6%, Anime 12%

Why You'll Like It: A massive metroidvania with a beautiful anime art style and a female protagonist at the center of a sprawling world.

A mysterious agent, capable of becoming a digital ghost, sneaks aboard the Nakamura Space Station. This is where the fun begins: the station is well-protected with its heavy defences, never-ending arsenal of weapons, and mysterious artifacts. It will all have to be destroyed.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.2%, Metroidvania 21.7%, Action 15.3%, Indie 11.3%, Adventure 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: This sci-fi action game features a female protagonist and roguelite elements that emphasize exploration and combat.

Guide Vivian the Vagrant, through vibrant and dynamic landscapes while hacking and slashing a path from a quiet coastal village through mysterious forests, haunted castles, and wrecked battlegrounds. When the endless barrage of enemies have been vanquished, what solace will be left for our hero?

Why similar: Female Protagonist 30.3%, RPG 14.6%, Metroidvania 11.3%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Action 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a classic side-scrolling action RPG experience with a female lead and fluid combat animations.

Lost Ruins is a 2D side-scrolling survival action game, where you play as a young girl that has awoken in a strange and foreign place without her memories. Explore a dark and dangerous world, battle hideous monsters, and topple incredible bosses.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 17.7%, Metroidvania 17%, Anime 14.9%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Action 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a cute anime art style and strategic combat mechanics within a 2D side-scrolling world.

Fight to bring beautiful colors back to a hand-crafted world of darkness and discover the story of Europa, a young warrior, and her ghostly childhood companion, Apino.

Why similar: Metroidvania 16.1%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Female Protagonist 14%, Pixel Graphics 13%, Anime 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: It features a strong female protagonist and a focus on musical-themed combat within a metroidvania structure.

Foregone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art. Collect an arsenal of powerful weapons and unravel a compelling story of regret and conspiracy as you slice your way through hordes of enemies to save Calagan.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 16.3%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Metroidvania 13.4%, Action 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D action-platformer that emphasizes fluid movement and fast-paced combat encounters.

Delve into the depths of a mechanical world in this cute, adventure-exploration game. Explore and fight in a land full of corrupt robots and machinery. All while seeking answers to the mysteries around you.

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.2%, Pixel Graphics 23.7%, Side Scroller 17.9%, Adventure 15.7%, Exploration 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A charming sci-fi metroidvania that focuses on exploration and combat in a world populated by machines.

Inspired by 16 and 32-bit classics, Gestalt: Steam & Cinder fuses tight 2D platforming and exhilarating combat with an engrossing, twist-laden narrative in a stunningly handcrafted steampunk world.

Why similar: RPG 20.9%, Female Protagonist 20%, Metroidvania 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Action 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich action RPG with a female protagonist that blends steampunk aesthetics with metroidvania gameplay.

Sparklite is an action-adventure set in a whimsical & ever-changing land. Battle foes using an arsenal of gadgets, guns, & gear. Gear up for adventure in the dangerous corners of the procedurally generated world, take down titans of the mining industry, & harness the power of Sparklite!

Why similar: Roguelite 17.2%, RPG 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, Action Roguelike 13.3%, Female Protagonist 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: This roguelite features a vibrant pixel-art style and gear-based progression that feels accessible and fun.

Rebel Transmute is a challenging 2D action-platformer epic with heart! Explore the twisting caverns of an alien planet, augment your play-style to fit your strengths, battle deadly bosses, and uncover a dark truth as Moon Mikono searches for her long lost mother.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.6%, Metroidvania 19.5%, Pixel Graphics 18.9%, Action 11.5%, Adventure 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: This sci-fi metroidvania offers deep exploration and challenging combat in a beautifully realized pixel-art world.

Indivisible is a hand drawn action RPG platformer from Lab Zero, creators of the critically acclaimed Skullgirls! Set in a huge fantasy world, Indivisible tells the story of Ajna, a fearless girl with a rebellious streak who sets out on a quest to save everything she knows from being destroyed.

Why similar: RPG 28.3%, Female Protagonist 19.8%, Action 15.6%, Indie 10.9%, Metroidvania 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines platforming with unique turn-based combat and a strong, character-driven narrative.

Guide 'Skul' on his quest to single-handedly take on the Imperial Army and rescue his King from captivity, in an action-packed rogue-lite 2D platformer for the ages.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 16.1%, Roguelite 15.4%, Action 14.9%, Indie 10.5%

Sundered is a chaotic hand­-drawn metroidvania where you resist or embrace ancient eldritch powers, a challenging and unique take on a classic genre from the creators of Jotun, now with local co-op!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.3%, Metroidvania 17.8%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Action 8.6%, Side Scroller 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers an intense roguelite experience with hand-drawn art and chaotic, large-scale combat encounters.

In the Academy Citadel, strength reigns supreme: only the most powerful survive and thrive. Fight your way through the high-tech Academy in your quest to get the highest of honors for a student, and uncover secrets that can save it in its direst crisis in this 2.5D side-scrolling Metroidvania.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.9%, RPG 16.5%, Metroidvania 14.2%, Anime 10.1%, Action 8.9%

Explore an abandoned space station in this retro-themed explorative action platformer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.1%, Pixel Graphics 26.4%, Adventure 12.7%, Action 12.5%, Indie 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: This sci-fi metroidvania features challenging boss fights and a retro aesthetic that rewards exploration.

ICEY is a 2D side-scrolling action game and a META game in disguise. As you follow the narrator's omnipresent voice, you will see through ICEY's eyes and learn the truth about her world. The narrator will constantly urge you in one direction, but you must ask, "Why? Why am I following his directions?“ Obey? Rebel?

Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.5%, Action 17.3%, Side Scroller 12.1%, RPG 11.4%, Anime 10.5%

A great unknown danger is approaching Roah's home planet. Follow Roah as she explores the world and encountering all of its different factions, uncovering the mystery of what is draining the planets lifeforce.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.8%, RPG 20%, Action 14.8%, Adventure 10.8%, Indie 9.5%

Embark on an epic action-adventure as you slash, dash, and combo your way through a vast, vibrant world. Explore and uncover hidden secrets. Customize your build to triumph in spectacular boss battles. Experience a tale of mystery, magic, and mayhem in TEVI, a bullet hell metroidvania!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.5%, Metroidvania 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 15.2%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Anime 12.1%

In this roguelike action-adventure, control humanoid "Labor" and giant "Arms" to uncover the mysteries of the world. Create fully-customizable robots, strengthen them, and take down hordes of enemies!

Why similar: Mechs 30.5% ★, Roguelite 24.9%, Action Roguelike 19.8%, Action 13.3%, Indie 7.3%

Jump, shoot, and slash your way through 30XX, the roguelike action platformer you can play with a friend! Explore lush, ever-changing worlds that mix precise platforming with fevered combat. Destroy fearsome Guardians. Master unique Powers. Rediscover the thousand years we've lost.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.7%, Roguelite 18.3%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%

DeHumanized is a Roguelite sidescroller action shooter inspired by Metroid and Binding of Isaac.The world runs on physical rules with elements interacted subtly with each other. To survive you have to take strength from beasts, and learn rules how the world works.

Why similar: RPG 30.4%, Female Protagonist 21.8%, Action 20.7%, Adventure 14.7%, Indie 12.4%

A fast-paced, adult side scrolling shooter inspired by classic shoot-em-up games.

Why similar: RPG 23.1%, Adventure 22.7%, Action 14.6%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Sexual Content 10.8%

Rosenkreuzstilette is a mega-action-platformer game in which you step into the shoes of Spiritia Rosenberg, a virtuous young woman caught on the wrong side of a revolution instigated by her closest friends.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 26%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Action 13%, Anime 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%

"Momodora: Moonlit Farewell" is the latest installment in the Momodora series. Join Momo, High Priestess of the village of Koho, as she embarks on a divine mission to save her people from imminent destruction at the hands of the demon hordes summoned by a malevolent bellringer.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.2%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, Metroidvania 13.8%, Side Scroller 12.4%, Anime 10.6%

A colorful pixel-art metroidvania/point-and-click adventure hybrid about magic, cute witches and joys of vandalism.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 28%, Metroidvania 16.4%, RPG 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Adventure 11.7%

Embark on a journey through the longest night with Leila, a valiant member of the Vigilant Order. Delve into the hidden truths shrouded in eternal darkness, unravel the mystery surrounding Leila's enigmatic sister, and confront the eldritch horrors lurking in a world that has lost the light of day.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.8%, Metroidvania 18.8%, Side Scroller 17.5%, RPG 17.1%, Action 8.7%

This is an anime-style Metroidvania game with an RPG progression system, numerous weapons for switching, and an emphasis on equipment building. It offers three switchable characters, smooth gameplay, impactful combat feedback, and anime-style story scenes.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 26.7%, RPG 16.5%, Metroidvania 16.3%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Anime 11.7%

A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 26.6%, Pixel Graphics 21.1%, RPG 20.3%, Indie 6.5%, Action 6%

Decades after the events of ENDER LILIES, Homunculi — sorrowful, artificial life forms — roam the land. In this dark fantasy Metroidvania, face formidable enemies and explore a bewitching post-apocalyptic world. Humans and Homunculi — what awaits at the end of the quest for their salvation?

Why similar: Female Protagonist 28.5%, Metroidvania 27%, RPG 15.8%, Action 7.7%, Anime 5.7%

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: Female Protagonist 27.3%, Metroidvania 15.8%, Action 11%, Side Scroller 10.6%, Adventure 9.1%

Virtua Unlimited Project is a 2D pixel-art style ACT game featuring VTuber characters. With classical platformer gameplay, challenging combat, and retro game feelings, VUP presents you a surreal, virtual world in which you will play as Aizawa Kana to venture and seek the truth beneath.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 18.7%, RPG 18.1%, Action 16%, Anime 14.3%, Female Protagonist 12.1%

A retro platform, side-scrolling game with gorgeous pixel art. Help Mia rescue Fernando, her husband, who has been kidnapped by a Dark Elf named Morganna and her pack of Monster Girls.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.8%, Pixel Graphics 15%, Anime 11.1%, Side Scroller 10.4%, Action 10.2%

Xenon Valkyrie is a rogue-like with many RPG elements in which you will have to get to the deepest part of a moon and finish the plans of a wicked witch. You will be able to get many weapons randomly as you fight in a world that is created every time you play.

Why similar: Roguelite 31%, Action Roguelike 14.4%, RPG 10.9%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Action 7.2%

HunterX is an action-adventure game full of spirited battles. Use various styles of weapons and magic to experience your own fighting style and explore a great world.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.8%, RPG 16.4%, Metroidvania 16.2%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Action 12.3%

Help the young cyborg-girl Meta , in her battle against the evil "General Creeper" who kidnap her creator and her sisters! Collect new powers in order to face the advanced levels, in this fun and furious , platformer-shooter

Why similar: Female Protagonist 33.1%, Action 23.5%, Pixel Graphics 15%, Indie 14.7%, Anime 7.4%

Explore the mysteries of an unknown land! ”Transiruby '' is a metroidvania game where you explore the world as a cyborg protagonist named Siruby. Slash and shoot your way to reveal its hidden secrets!

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 25.6%, Metroidvania 23.1%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Action 16.7%, Side Scroller 10.4%

Step into the shoes of Freudia Neuwahl, a cool and collected young woman on a mission to save her best friend from an Imperial witch hunt. "Rosenkreuzstilette Freudenstachel" is the sequel to "Rosenkreuzstilette", a level-based 2D side scrolling action game for PC.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 26.5%, Action 14.3%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Anime 12.3%, Indie 12.1%

Rusted Moss is a twin-stick shooter metroidvania where you sling around the map with your grapple, blasting your way through witches and rusted machine monstrosities alike. This wasteland once harboring mankind has since fallen, and Fae long forgotten now knock on humanity's door...

Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.5%, Pixel Graphics 16.8%, Metroidvania 15.9%, Action 12.5%, Adventure 10.4%

Super Alloy Crush is a fast-paced 2D roguelike brawler inspired by classics like Mega Man X. Play as Kelly and Muu (No.02) to defeat enemies and obtain the ultimate cosmic treasure: Planet AE-38. Alone or with a friend in local co-op, get ready for your biggest challenge yet!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.4%, RPG 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Action Roguelike 11.1%

Push the limits of your combat skills, and master new abilities to progress through an unforgiving nonlinear 2D world. Face off against the relentless darkness that seeks to destroy you. In Moonscars, every death is a lesson learnt—and as you overcome each challenge, new truths will be revealed.

Why similar: Metroidvania 21.3%, Pixel Graphics 19.1%, Action 19.1%, Female Protagonist 18%, Side Scroller 10.9%

8Doors is a story-driven Metroidvania-style action platformer heavily influenced by Korean folktales. Play as ‘Arum’, a brave girl that has entered the realm of the afterlife in search of her father’s soul and guide her through the '8 Doors of Purgatory' to solve the mysteries that lie deep within.

Why similar: Metroidvania 22.5%, Action 19.8%, Adventure 16.5%, Indie 13.1%, Female Protagonist 11.4%

Cally's parents have been abducted, as her arch-enemy Herbert has taken control of the Caves to perform his evil experiments. Join Cally and her friends in this action-packed run and gun platformer, conquering insane bosses, exploring to find secrets, and levelling up EVERYTHING.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.3%, RPG 17.8%, Action 12%, Adventure 9.1%, Indie 8.3%

20XX is a roguelike action platformer that you can play with a friend. Jump and shoot your way through ever-changing levels, collect awesome new powers, and battle mighty bosses in the name of saving the human race maybe!

Why similar: Roguelite 22%, Action Roguelike 21.1%, Female Protagonist 18.8%, Action 13.7%, Side Scroller 9.6%