Games Like Mikoshi: The Lost Crystals

A 2D action-adventure game with Metroidvania elements. Explore, fight monsters, collect equipment, unlock new paths, and challenge bosses in a handcrafted pixel-art world inspired by retro classics.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.8%, Hack and Slash 15.5%, Action RPG 11.1%, Platformer 10.8%, 2D Platformer 9.3%

Hack and slash your way through a space station overrun with aggressive alien creatures. Collect upgrade orbs to extend your abilities and conquer convoluted movement puzzles.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.3%, Hack and Slash 17.2%, Platformer 11.3%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Exploration 8.9%

You will play the role of Youmu, moving forward and unlocking new abilities, using close and long-range attacks to break through enemy obstacles, using agile skills such as climbing walls and sprinting to overcome terrain obstacles, and ultimately solving problems.

Why similar: Metroidvania 22.3%, Comic Book 14.2%, Action RPG 13.8%, Platformer 11.9%, Action-Adventure 9.7%

You find yourself in a futuristic dystopian city. You get the idea: Dark smog. A rogue A.I. Corporate drones. Actual drones. The whole enchilada. In this fast-paced 2D platformer, you play as Arisu, a Runner tasked to deliver the ambiguous Blue Rabbit "packages" around the city.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.9%, Cyberpunk 23.5%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Platformer 8.6%

Dreeg is a multi-dimensional Metroidvania adventure. Shift between three parallel dimensions to explore, solve puzzles, and battle fierce enemies. Upgrade your Pulsar Suit and Forge to unlock unique abilities. Unravel the mysteries, avenge your fallen companion, and save the multiverse.

Why similar: Metroidvania 22.8%, Cyberpunk 17.6%, Action RPG 10.8%, Platformer 9.9%, PvE 9.4%

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 32.3%, Hack and Slash 17.4%, Action RPG 11.9%, Platformer 11.5%, 2D Platformer 10.9%

Fallen Prince is an atmospheric combat-focused metroidvania with retro elements. Explore a bleak undead zone, hone your skills and rid the kingdom from your brother's vile sorcery.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.5%, Hack and Slash 17.6%, Action RPG 12.1%, Platformer 11.7%, 2D Platformer 11%

Explore a strange and hostile world in this search-action platformer starring a tiny mouse named Tofu.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31%, Platformer 13.8%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%

The fourth installment of Swords & Bones immerses you in a new fantasy adventure, with pixel art in a side-scrolling action-platformer style. In this latest chapter, harness the power of magic to emerge victorious!

Why similar: Metroidvania 19.9%, Comic Book 14.1%, Hack and Slash 13.1%, Action RPG 10.7%, Platformer 9.6%

Uncover the dark story of the 'Harvester of the Dead' in this pixel art Metroidvania. Battle infernal bosses, explore mysterious worlds, gain experience, and unlock powerful spells as you fight to close the gates of hell!

Why similar: Metroidvania 20.7%, Hack and Slash 14%, Action RPG 12.5%, Platformer 10.8%, Action-Adventure 8.8%

Sect-Machina is a fluid, atmospheric bug-themed metroidvania rendered in a vibrant 2D pixelated style, crafted with meticulous attention to detail in its combat, characters, environments, sound, and story.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.6%, Cyberpunk 15.8%, Platformer 12.7%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Action-Adventure 9.8%

From the renowned development studio WayForward Technologies, Inc. (Shantae, River City Girls, Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp) comes Yars Rising, a 2D action adventure exploration of one of Atari’s richest, and best known classic titles.

Why similar: Metroidvania 22.1%, Cyberpunk 16.3%, Comic Book 16.1%, Platformer 9.9%, 2D Platformer 8.2%

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 20.9%, Platformer 12.5%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Retro 10.5%, Action RPG 10.2%

Embark on a journey into a dark, fantasy world, wielding a host of weapons, sub-weapons, skills, and spells, to battle demonic entities in this immersive, true-to-form, Metroidvania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.3%, Action RPG 13.6%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Platformer 9.8%

Panda Punch is a puzzle platformer game in which you have to control a red panda and save the world from evil alien robots.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 26.7%, Metroidvania 19.2%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Platformer 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 9%

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: Metroidvania 36.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, 2D Platformer 11%, Hack and Slash 11%, Action-Adventure 10%

Forge your own path through a derelict station in this fast-paced epic adventure. Navigate the labyrinthine behemoth, form alliances with survivors, and uncover the secrets behind the mystery that befell this place.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.4%, Cyberpunk 24.4%, Platformer 12%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Action-Adventure 6.7%

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 28.9%, Platformer 12.3%, PvE 11.8%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Action-Adventure 9%

Zian the Exolotl need to save their planet from King Orion invasion Platform game adventure with 5 Exolotl Character which can be switch character, youcan use it in each different level with special moving and ability including SWORD, BOXING, MAGIC, GUNNER, EVEN THROWING TOYS !!

Why similar: Metroidvania 23.4%, Cyberpunk 19%, Hack and Slash 14.5%, Platformer 10.5%, 2D Platformer 8.8%

SwooshCat is a vibrant precision-platformer adventure. Leap, dash, slash, stab, roll, and ricochet your way through a charming pixel world as you help a brave little cat 🐾 explore and battle!

Why similar: Metroidvania 19.6%, Hack and Slash 16%, Action RPG 13.7%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Platformer 8.1%

"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: Metroidvania 29.6%, Platformer 14.1%, Retro 11.5%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%

A fast-paced action platformer with non-linear world progression and level design! Challenging gameplay with 3 difficulty modes, 2 playable characters and local co-op! Fight bosses in any order and experience the world change with each victory, enemies become harder, faster and smarter!

Why similar: Metroidvania 26%, Cyberpunk 18.6%, Platformer 13.3%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Retro 8%

Where am I pyooooo??? HEBEREKEis back and so is his great and surreal adventure! A mysterious little creature Hebe fell into a mysterious world. Discover a brand new world, explore every corner, find the treasures with your new wonderful friends, and use their skills to find new places.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.9%, Platformer 16.8%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Retro 8.8%, Exploration 8.2%

Save the once peaceful land in Echo Wisp. Explore an underground depths overrun by evil ghostly apparitions. Slash and shoot your enemies as two heroes each with their own unique abilities in this action adventure platformer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 23.4%, Comic Book 16.3%, Hack and Slash 13.1%, Platformer 10.6%, Action-Adventure 8.7%

Embark on a 2D metroidvania adventure that immerses players in Andean mythology, focusing on exploration, combat, and discovery. Join Hoyustus, a brave jaguar warrior, on his journey to free his people from the oppression of an usurping god.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26%, Hack and Slash 16.4%, Comic Book 15.8%, Platformer 10.5%, 2D Platformer 9.3%

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 27.3%, Platformer 15.7%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Exploration 7.5%

Explore a mysterious castle in this pixel perfect metroidvania and take on the Shadow King! Upgrades, secrets, combat, and more!

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.2%, Action-Adventure 14%, 2D Platformer 14%, Retro 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 9%

Fight for your life in this state-of-the-art 8-bit platformer!

Why similar: Metroidvania 22.2%, Action RPG 13.7%, Retro 13.3%, Platformer 12.7%, Action-Adventure 9.2%

You are Névoa, an enigmatic child of Fate returning at long last to Earth, in this explor-action platformer from the creators of Celeste. Earthblade's lush pixel art world offers seamless exploration, challenging combat, and countless mysteries to pick apart.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.2%, Action RPG 13.4%, Platformer 13.3%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Action-Adventure 8.6%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.2%, Platformer 14.5%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Cyberpunk 11.3%, Action-Adventure 9.4%

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 28.9%, Platformer 14.5%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Retro 7.7%

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 29.6%, Platformer 13.3%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Exploration 8%

Three incredible action adventure games from the Castlevania series have finally returned, for the first time! But wait, there's more! Haunted Castle Revisited, a redesigned version of the very first Castlevania arcade game, makes its debut!

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.1%, Action RPG 14.1%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Retro 8.9%

Pathfinder 08 is a fun and challenging adventure. It is a platform game with a focus on exploration and retro inspiration with some RPG elements.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.1%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Action-Adventure 14.3%, Exploration 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%

A mini metroidvania game about a small but very courageous slime going on an adventure, featuring colorful pixelated visuals and chiptune songs.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.4%, Action RPG 12.7%, Platformer 12.2%, 2D Platformer 10.2%, Action-Adventure 8.6%

《BLOOD ENGINE》是一款Metroidvania类的横板ACT游戏。我们在平台跳跃和动作游戏的基础上尝试融入我们设计的“瞬杀”系统。尝试增幅击败敌人时带给玩家的打击感和爽快感。玩家需要随时面临由怪物，机关组成的各种各样的危机，并灵活做出反应，化解危机，击败敌人。

Why similar: Metroidvania 22.7%, Comic Book 16.2%, Cyberpunk 15.3%, Action RPG 11.2%, Platformer 10.2%

The old gods have forgotten this land. No one could save our people when darkness started spreading and collecting human souls for its army. Odallus is a classic exploration/action game, inspired by Ghosts’n Goblins, Demon’s Crest and Castlevania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.3%, Retro 17.4%, Platformer 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Action-Adventure 6.9%

Join KinnikuNeko, a cat with a bodybuilder's body, in this fun 2D platformer and fight against the mysterious alien invasion. A story full of goofy humor, friendship, drama and action. Its aesthetics are a love letter to 90s anime along with an unforgettable soundtrack.

Why similar: Metroidvania 23.6%, Comic Book 17.9%, Hack and Slash 15.7%, Platformer 10.7%, 2D Platformer 9%

Your sister has vanished and rumors swirl that Gaoh has been resurrected with an evil army at his command. Explore for cybernetic upgrades until you are powerful enough to defeat the diabolic Gaoh and his cybergenetic army once and for all in this futuristic, action platformer!

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, Cyberpunk 17.4%, Hack and Slash 13.7%, Platformer 9.4%, Action-Adventure 9.2%

Strong Moon is an action and adventure platformer hard-as-hell videogame inspired in the 90's cartoons.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.3%, Comic Book 19.4%, Platformer 13%, 2D Platformer 11%, Action-Adventure 9.6%

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 39.8%, Platformer 12.4%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, 2D Platformer 9.1%, Exploration 9%

Hack’n’Slash your way to victory in this over-the-top action metroidvania. You are an angel tasked with one mission: infiltrate Hell, find the Devil and bring him to justice. Explore different hellscapes, find amazing new weapons and sanctify all demons with SSSadistic combos in Profana!

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.1%, Hack and Slash 17.1%, Platformer 10.8%, 2D Platformer 9.5%, Retro 9.3%

Anyway is a 2D platformer adventure in which every day is not the same: There are some secret rules to this place which can change from day to day. So be cautious, it may be dangerous out there!

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.4%, Comic Book 15.6%, Platformer 13.2%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Action-Adventure 10%

JRAGO III Requiem of the Night is a gothic METROIDVANIA action RPG. Play as JRAGO, a demon hunter in an epic battle of spiritual warfare. Slay your way through hordes of demons and monsters to a heavy metal soundtrack! Overcome the forces of darkness to save the world and restore the light!

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, Hack and Slash 18.9%, Platformer 11.5%, Action RPG 11%, 2D Platformer 10.4%

A 2D action platformer of graceful duels and perfect parries under the falling sakura.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.1%, Hack and Slash 12.1%, Action RPG 11.7%, Platformer 10.6%, PvE 10.4%

Draw your sword and jump into a dystopian metropolis in this 2D action-exploration game. Hunt down giant robots and use their parts to enhance your abilities as you try to uncover the secrets hidden beneath the neon lights.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.9%, Cyberpunk 21.4%, Platformer 12.4%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Action-Adventure 9.2%

Play as the ancient automaton Cecilia Immergreen as you explore the world for secrets, solve puzzles, delve into dungeons, fight other Hololive members as powerful bosses, help other members with side quests, and find powerful items to explore previously unavailable locations.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.7%, Action RPG 16.8%, Action-Adventure 15%, Exploration 9.7%, Retro 6.2%

Red's Ascent will take you on a challenging journey with an action-packed roguelike loop. Every death is an opportunity to respawn and try again, stronger than before. As you battle various enemies in different environments, you'll uncover the reasons behind your actions.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.2%, Hack and Slash 16.5%, Platformer 11%, PvE 10.6%, 2D Platformer 10.2%

"Stone" is an action-adventure game, a 3D Metroidvania. You are led to an unknown world, given a stone body, and given the ability to change into various forms. You explore and fight in this unknown world and finally solve the mystery of this world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.2%, Hack and Slash 17.6%, 3D Platformer 14.7%, Action RPG 11.2%, Platformer 10.6%

Silvercall​​ – A retro action-platformer RPG. Play as an amnesiac adventurer, battling through perilous terrain and collecting Memory Crystals to uncover your past and your lover's dark transformation into the "Saintess".

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.3%, Platformer 15%, Action RPG 14.1%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%

Feel-good, high-impact 2D action with two hearts as one. Time for a powerful, vivid “Action Date”!

Why similar: Cyberpunk 25.7%, Action RPG 18.1%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Cute 8.3%, Platformer 8.3%

An elite sorcerer king with forgotten magical powers mysteriously reappears in a bloody quest for revenge in the supreme action platformer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.2%, Hack and Slash 18.5%, Action RPG 13.5%, Platformer 12.8%, 2D Platformer 11.1%

Leap into an amphibious adventure where your tongue is your grappling hook! Use your tongue to swing, slap and grapple your way through this vibrant Metroidvania. Will you help prince Rill to unlock the power of the great spirits and find his sister, lost in the midst of a royal conspiracy?

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.6%, Platformer 14.4%, Action RPG 12.9%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%

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 42.4%, Platformer 13.1%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Retro 10.2%

LarsGadiel is the prequel to Xenon Valkyrie, a game originally created for Nintendo's 8-bit console that was never released (at least for now), but is now coming to Steam. It's a classic Metroidvania, featuring the original maps and design from that era.

Why similar: Metroidvania 22.3%, Hack and Slash 14.7%, Action RPG 12.3%, Platformer 11.7%, Action-Adventure 9.3%

Citron World is an action RPG in which players explore a 2D map, switching between characters with transformable weapons in a world bizarrely developed by a substance called "Citron". Become the "Seeker" and manipulate the search weapon "ArmoND" to find out the truth about the world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24%, Cyberpunk 15.2%, Action RPG 12.6%, Hack and Slash 11.5%, 2D Platformer 9.5%

You are a small bird traveling through 7 valleys to find the Simurgh and bring life back to your village.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.2%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Platformer 11.5%, PvE 11.3%, Exploration 8.5%

Ember Journey of Clinbo This is a fantasy, pixel-art Metroidvania-style game. You are Clinbo, the only "transgressor" robot to possess a soul in a limbo between life and death—a realm where countless souls are judged by a single standard: "Harmony."

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.5%, Action RPG 14.4%, Platformer 13.8%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Exploration 9.8%

Set in the same universe as Cathedral, but with its own story and style, Cathedral: Crow's Curse is an action-adventure with tight combat and a focus on exploration. Parry, dodge and fight your way through numerous enemies in a rich detailed world as you uncover the events leading up to Cathedral.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.7%, Platformer 11.4%, Action RPG 10.8%, Retro 10.4%, 2D Platformer 9.9%

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 39.2%, Platformer 12.9%, Retro 12.6%, 2D Platformer 11%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%