Games Like MIO: Memories in Orbit

Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat. Embark on a journey of eastern fantasy, explore the land once home to an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero’s quest to slay the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.9%, Souls-like 18.6%, Difficult 12%, Platformer 10%, Hand-drawn 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a similarly challenging, high-stakes combat experience with a strong emphasis on precision and parrying.

Flow gracefully through a colorful, hand-drawn 2.5D action platformer inspired by Japanese folklore. Engage in acrobatic aerial combat, unlock powerful mystical abilities, and explore an interconnected world of myth as you seek to unravel the mysteries of your origin.

Why similar: Metroidvania 23.8%, Souls-like 15.7%, Precision Platformer 12%, Platformer 9.6%, Exploration 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on high-mobility platforming and a distinct, vibrant art style that emphasizes vertical exploration.

Aeterna Noctis is a challenging metroidvania that majestically combines action, exploration and adventure. With 2 game modes and difficulty based on action or the exclusive Noctis mode where a level of difficulty is added in precision platforming never seen in the metroidvania genre.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.8%, Souls-like 16.1%, Difficult 10.8%, Precision Platformer 10.2%, Platformer 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a demanding platforming experience that will appeal to players who enjoy the difficult, movement-heavy sections of MIO.

Play the critically acclaimed masterpiece. Embark on a new journey in a vast, exotic world where you’ll encounter towering enemies and challenging puzzles on your quest to unravel Ori’s destiny.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.9%, Platformer 16.2%, Difficult 7.4%, Exploration 6.7%, Atmospheric 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features incredibly fluid movement and a breathtaking, colorful world that mirrors the agility and atmosphere of MIO.

Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.9%, Souls-like 18.2%, Difficult 11.8%, Platformer 10.7%, Exploration 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for atmospheric metroidvania exploration and deep, interconnected world-building.

Dash into a stylish and thrilling action-adventure platformer set in a mythological Persian world where the boundaries of time and space are yours to manipulate.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.5%, Precision Platformer 12%, Exploration 9.5%, 2D Platformer 8.1%, Action-Adventure 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features top-tier movement and combat fluidity that makes navigating its complex map feel incredibly satisfying.

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: Metroidvania 35.3%, Souls-like 18.3%, Difficult 11.2%, Platformer 9.6%, 2D Platformer 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A vast, visually stunning metroidvania that rewards exploration with a massive, diverse world to uncover.

Take to the sky and reunite a fragmented world in this surprisingly wholesome metroidvania! Help Iko adventure across beautiful hand-painted islands, receive letters from a quirky cast of characters, and face powerful monstrous adversaries.

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.5%, Platformer 16.6%, Atmospheric 9%, Exploration 8.8%, Colorful 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Combines charming, colorful visuals with tight platforming mechanics and a focus on exploration.

HAAK is a Metroidvania-Platformer. As the mysterious wanderer Haak, you embarked on an epic expedition across the vast cyber-wasteland to find your lost brother. Explore deserted cities and metro, refine your weapons and hack skills, and uncover the secrets behind metal and dust.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.5%, Platformer 15.1%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Exploration 8.5%, 2D Platformer 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A post-apocalyptic, sci-fi metroidvania that emphasizes exploration and movement in a ruined technological setting.

ENDER LILIES is a dark fantasy 2D action RPG about unraveling the mysteries of a destroyed kingdom. On this sorrowful journey, encounter horrific enemies against whom a moment of inattention could be fatal. Overcome these hardships and seek the truth with the help of fallen knights.

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.7%, Souls-like 23.3%, Difficult 9.4%, Atmospheric 5.7%, Hand-drawn 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: Captures a melancholic, atmospheric tone while delivering a polished, action-oriented metroidvania experience.

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 36.9%, Robots 18.4%, Platformer 11.5%, Exploration 9.1%, 2D Platformer 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, atmospheric metroidvania that explores a world populated by machines, much like the setting of MIO.

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 39%, Precision Platformer 13.1%, Platformer 12.3%, 2D Platformer 9.5%, Exploration 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A platforming-heavy metroidvania that offers deep customization and challenging movement puzzles.

Vernal Edge is a 2D action-packed Metroidvania featuring an intense combat system, tight platforming sequences and a powerful story of rivalry, revenge and growth.

Why similar: Metroidvania 50.9%, Platformer 18.1%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Combat 9.5%, 2D 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers fast-paced, aerial-focused combat and movement that rewards players who master its complex mechanics.

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 59.2%, Platformer 13.2%, Difficult 5.2%, 2D 5.1%, Indie 5%

Why You'll Like It: A compact, sci-fi metroidvania that captures the feeling of navigating a dangerous, technological environment in a mech suit.

Explore a dense, interconnected labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items to manipulate your environment in surprising and meaningful ways. Encounter beautiful and unsettling creatures, as you attempt to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see.

Why similar: Metroidvania 51.5%, Platformer 13.9%, Exploration 12.9%, Atmospheric 7.1%, Mystery 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on non-linear exploration and atmospheric mystery within a dense, interconnected world.

Explore and uncover the mystery of a surreal alien world by blasting aliens and glitching your environment in this intense retro side-scrolling action/adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 63%, Platformer 12.6%, Sci-fi 5.4%, Exploration 4.3%, Difficult 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-inspired sci-fi metroidvania that excels at creating a sense of isolation and discovery in a strange, technological world.

F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is a Metroidvania action game featuring exploration, intense combat and challenging platforming.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.9%, Platformer 15.8%, 2D Platformer 10%, Exploration 9.4%, Action-Adventure 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A diesel-punk metroidvania that blends satisfying combat with a rich, industrial world to explore.

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 60.3%, Platformer 13.6%, Difficult 8.5%, Exploration 4.1%, Atmospheric 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a challenging, pixel-art exploration experience that prioritizes secrets and difficult boss encounters.

SteamWorld Dig is back! Dig deep, gain riches and unearth the terrors of the underworld in this platform mining adventure influenced by classic Metroidvania style games.

Why similar: Metroidvania 52%, Platformer 17.2%, Robots 10%, Exploration 5%, 2D 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A polished sci-fi adventure that excels at rewarding players for digging deeper and uncovering hidden secrets.

Delve into the world of Super Roboy, a hand-drawn Metroidvania in a post-apocalyptic setting! Learn enemy skills, explore an interconnected world, battle mutants and robots, and uncover the emotional story of a young robot searching for his father.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.2%, Robots 14.8%, Platformer 10.4%, Hand-drawn 9.3%, Exploration 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A hand-drawn metroidvania that focuses on robotic themes and exploration within a sprawling, dangerous facility.

Explore the fallen world of Penumbra in this precision 3D metroidvania platformer. Slash fierce enemies, conquer deadly traps, uncover ancient temples, and master fast, fluid movement across challenging platforming gauntlets in your quest to restore a fallen kingdom.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.9%, Souls-like 19.8%, Precision Platformer 13.5%, Platformer 11.5%, Action-Adventure 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Blends 3D platforming with metroidvania exploration, focusing on agility and precision in a dark, stylized world.

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: Metroidvania 54.2%, Platformer 18.7%, Exploration 12.7%, 2D 5.8%, Indie 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: Known for its exceptionally fluid animation and satisfying combat mechanics in a 2D space.

Guide Pronty and its Javelin partner Bront as it defends the once great city of Royla. Explore the deep sea, fight mutant sea creatures, and discover the secrets behind this new Atlantis in this beautiful action-packed adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.5%, Difficult 13.1%, Platformer 10.3%, Exploration 7.8%, Action-Adventure 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: An underwater-themed metroidvania that uses unique movement and combat mechanics to create a distinct atmosphere.

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: Metroidvania 41%, Difficult 17%, Platformer 13.5%, Exploration 9.5%, Action-Adventure 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on high-speed action and time-manipulation mechanics that make movement feel dynamic and rewarding.

Death's Gambit: Afterlife is a challenging 2D action platformer with deep RPG elements. As an agent of Death bound to his service, unravel the mystery of Siradon and discover the true price of immortality.

Why similar: Souls-like 38.9%, Metroidvania 37.3%, Difficult 7.4%, Platformer 6.8%, 2D 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: Combines souls-like combat with metroidvania exploration, offering a deep and challenging experience.

Summon portals to overcome vicious beasts, devious puzzles and fiendish platforming challenges. Master the unique powers of each portal to stop the collapse of reality, while exploring lush, hand-drawn worlds and unraveling a deep narrative full of mysteries.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.2%, Platformer 13.7%, Souls-like 10.3%, Difficult 9.5%, Atmospheric 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features atmospheric platforming and unique portal mechanics that change how you interact with the world.

A world of Beauty and Mystery, Emotive Animations, Atmospheric Environments, Visually Driven Story, Metroidvania Exploration and Memorable Sword Duels.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34%, Difficult 10.7%, 2D Platformer 8.3%, Exploration 7.9%, Action-Adventure 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, atmospheric action-adventure that emphasizes fluid movement and precise combat encounters.

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: Metroidvania 45%, Platformer 14.3%, Hand-drawn 11.4%, Difficult 10.2%, Atmospheric 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features beautiful hand-drawn art and chaotic, large-scale encounters that emphasize movement and survival.

MO: Astray is a pixel art, side-scrolling, action-platformer. Lead MO through mind-bending puzzles using special abilities. Bizarre enemies, threatening traps and ingenious level designs await.

Why similar: Platformer 28.6%, Sci-fi 14.9%, Difficult 14.4%, Atmospheric 13.8%, Indie 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A unique puzzle-platformer that uses fluid, physics-based movement to navigate a mysterious, decaying environment.

On the desolate moon of Lorian, a long-dormant Deadsuit awakens from slumber. Journey beneath the surface on an atmospheric 2D adventure of self-discovery, ancient mysteries, and cosmic terror. Explore winding caverns and acquire new abilities to unearth this alien world’s long-buried secrets.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.3%, Robots 11.3%, Platformer 10.3%, Difficult 7.9%, Hand-drawn 7.5%

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: Metroidvania 28.6%, Souls-like 17.7%, Difficult 10.8%, Platformer 7.8%, Exploration 6.9%

Deviator is a Metroidvania game centered around deflect, featuring exquisite 2D hand-drawn visuals. Exploring unknown wilderness and mysterious cities, delving into enigmatic realms of consciousness and encountering peculiar creatures. Try to find the truth behind this chaotic world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.8%, Souls-like 19.1%, Platformer 10.4%, Hand-drawn 7.7%, 2D Platformer 7.6%

Seek out new weapons and equipment to delve deeper into the dangerous world of Cypher-X72! Be warned, you aren't the only one seeking the forbidden technology known as Zexion! It will take cunning and valor to succeed in this action-packed sci-fi adventure!

Why similar: Metroidvania 31%, Robots 14.5%, Difficult 12.7%, Action-Adventure 7.2%, Futuristic 7.2%

Explore a strange planet, collect the creatures you find, and then shape-shift into them to expand your world. Build your own path, chat with the locals, and discover the planets sprawling secrets in this quirky metroidvania platformer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.1%, Platformer 15.7%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Exploration 9.5%, Hand-drawn 7.3%

Fight for your freedom in a sprawling fantasy world caught between the living and the fallen. Hone your skills in a retro epic featuring puzzle platforming, metroidvania exploration and crunchy soulslike combat.

Why similar: Metroidvania 51%, Difficult 12.6%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Souls-like 8.6%, Combat 6.5%

Genopanic is a pixel-art, Metroidvania-inspired adventure-platformer. Explore corridors of the space station, teeming with secrets and dangers, and engage in boss fights. Solve puzzles and uncover hidden mysteries in the dark atmosphere of a sci-fi research complex. Discover the truth with each step

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.4%, Precision Platformer 14.5%, Platformer 12.5%, 2D Platformer 9.2%, Exploration 8.5%

Retro Machina is a single-player action and exploration game set in a retro-futuristic universe. Experience the journey of a little robot as it solves intricate puzzles and begins unraveling the mysteries of a world long forgotten.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28%, Robots 17.1%, Platformer 10.7%, Hand-drawn 9.5%, Action-Adventure 7.7%

Trash Quest is a compact metroidvania with a single spawn point, run and gun action and tight platforming. Navigate an interwoven maze of rooms through this space station, destroying robots, collecting power ups and unlocking shortcuts.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.1%, Precision Platformer 16%, 2D Platformer 10.2%, Exploration 9.8%, Robots 7.4%

Solateria is a hand-drawn action Metroidvania with parry-focused combat. A small fire warrior journeys to find the Primordial Flame, the world’s last hope against the Shadow Plague. Defeat foes with stylish parries and explore mysterious realms to uncover the world’s secrets.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.1%, Souls-like 18.5%, Difficult 12.1%, Hand-drawn 8.8%, Platformer 7.8%

Discover a vast, haunted kingdom in Hollow Knight: Silksong! Explore, fight and survive as you ascend to the peak of a land ruled by silk and song.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.2%, Souls-like 18.4%, Difficult 13.1%, Platformer 9.5%, Exploration 5.9%

ULTROS is a psychedelic metroidvania where you wake up stranded on The Sarcophagus — a cosmic uterus holding an ancient, demonic being. Trapped in the loop of a black hole, you will have to explore The Sarcophagus and meet its inhabitants to understand the part you play...

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.6%, Platformer 12.3%, Hand-drawn 9.1%, 2D Platformer 8.3%, Exploration 8%

You, who was born in a world full of darkness, should wander this hollowed land to find the Relics for a person who created you. However, fallen and lost souls with trap-filled trials await in your course of doing so. Can you survive in this crumbling world and start a new era?

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.1%, Souls-like 22%, Difficult 11.6%, Platformer 8.2%, Hand-drawn 5%

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 35.1%, Platformer 13%, Hand-drawn 11%, 2D Platformer 9.5%, Exploration 8.6%

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: Metroidvania 33.6%, Souls-like 18.6%, Platformer 14%, Difficult 12%, Action-Adventure 4.3%

Anima Flux is a co-op metroidvania with two genetically enhanced soldiers, special agents of a theocratic dictatorial regime. Fight your way through swarms of mutants through a desolate, dystopian space city and save humanity's last stronghold, if, of course, anyone is still alive...

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.6%, Difficult 12.3%, Platformer 11.2%, Hand-drawn 8.7%, Exploration 7.4%

Crypt Custodian is a charming metroidvania about cleaning up the afterlife. Play as Pluto - a mischievous cat who has died, and is sentenced to be the afterworld's janitor... FOREVER! Hang out with other doomed ghosts, battle beasts, and explore a vastly expansive landscape.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.5%, Platformer 10.7%, Exploration 10.2%, Hand-drawn 9.2%, Atmospheric 8.3%

Paradox Soul is a chilling fight for exploration and survival; a Metroidvania pixel action-shooter hybrid!

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.9%, Robots 15.1%, Difficult 10.7%, Platformer 10.3%, 2D Platformer 6.4%

Play as Captain Grisham, and uncover the secrets of Planet 4-514 in this thrilling prequel to Side Scape!

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.2%, Platformer 11.7%, Exploration 10%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Sci-fi 6%

BIOMORPH is a dark metroidvania game where you become the creatures that you kill! Solve ingenious puzzles and navigate a stunning hand-drawn world. Meet quirky characters, rebuild a city, and uncover the secrets of a sprawling, fallen civilization… and of your own mysterious origins.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.9%, Platformer 13.8%, Hand-drawn 8.8%, 2D Platformer 8.7%, Action-Adventure 8.7%

Xeodrifter is the story of an interstellar drifter traveling the stars on a simple mission of exploration. We join our nomad as he embarks on the investigation of a small cluster of four planets in the omega sector, after a collision with a rogue asteroid damaged his warp core.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.4%, Platformer 13.5%, Difficult 10%, Exploration 7.8%, Sci-fi 6.8%

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: Metroidvania 57.8%, Platformer 14.8%, Action-Adventure 5.4%, Indie 5.3%, 2D 4.5%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.6%, Platformer 15.5%, 2D Platformer 10.2%, Action-Adventure 10%, Sci-fi 6%

A wordless metroidvania through fog-covered ruins and the remnants of a lost world. Explore, gain new abilities and uncover meaning without guidance or dialogue.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.7%, Robots 18.5%, Platformer 12.4%, Exploration 8.6%, Atmospheric 6.4%

Discover a vast alien world. Fight the ferocious local fauna and killer machines. Reveal its secrets and find a way to escape. The Mobius Machine is a side-scroller action adventure, with an emphasis on free-form exploration and intense combat.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.8%, Robots 14.5%, Platformer 12.6%, Exploration 11.1%, Action-Adventure 7.8%

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 37.3%, Platformer 14.6%, Action-Adventure 14.5%, Exploration 12.3%, 2D Platformer 10.4%

You're trapped, alone and cold on a distant planet. Pursued by a droid with only one purpose: killing everything. You must find an escape. Explore the hostile environment, find secret upgrades and new weapons, and finally make your escape from this dark, hostile planet...

Why similar: Metroidvania 54.8%, Platformer 20.4%, Exploration 10.7%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Action 4.6%

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: Metroidvania 50.1%, Platformer 12.2%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Colorful 7.1%, Exploration 5.3%

A hand-drawn 2D metroidvania in a post-apocalyptic world. Forge your destiny in a non-linear story with multiple endings. Explore diverse biomes, conquer 20+ unique bosses, and master a magical Gauntlet with ever-evolving powers.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.8%, Platformer 15.8%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Futuristic 9.1%, Atmospheric 6.8%

Restore the Sun’s light and end the Eternal Eclipse in this 2D fast-paced action-platformer game inspired by Peruvian cultures. Explore hand-crafted environments, battle and improve your skills to defeat the Four Keepers that stole the power of the Sun.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.1%, Hand-drawn 12.5%, Difficult 10.4%, Platformer 10.1%, Colorful 6.8%

"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: Metroidvania 31.7%, Souls-like 16.4%, Platformer 10.4%, Action-Adventure 8%, Exploration 6%