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 32%, Souls-like 18.9%, Difficult 12.2%, Platformer 10%, Hand-drawn 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Shares MIO's sleek sci-fi aesthetic, demanding combat encounters, and intricate 2D metroidvania exploration.

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 32.3%, Robots 11.3%, Platformer 10.4%, Difficult 8.1%, Hand-drawn 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a similarly atmospheric sci-fi metroidvania experience featuring solitary exploration of an alien, machine-laden world.

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 38%, Robots 18.5%, Platformer 11.5%, Exploration 8.8%, 2D Platformer 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features a charming robotic protagonist navigating a ruined, interconnected world through classic metroidvania exploration.

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 53.1%, Platformer 14.1%, Exploration 12.3%, Atmospheric 6.9%, Mystery 5%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the cryptic, atmospheric exploration and sense of isolated discovery found in MIO's mechanical ark.

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 46.9%, Precision Platformer 12.3%, Exploration 9.4%, 2D Platformer 8.3%, Action-Adventure 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers top-tier 2D platforming, fluid action, and precise movement mechanics that echo MIO's agile gameplay.

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 27.4%, Souls-like 16.3%, Difficult 10.9%, Precision Platformer 10.6%, Platformer 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: Presents a punishingly difficult 2D metroidvania experience focused heavily on mastery of movement and platforming.

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 25.4%, Souls-like 15.8%, Precision Platformer 12.4%, Platformer 9.6%, 2D Platformer 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines acrobatic 2D platforming with graceful movement and striking visual artistry akin to MIO's aesthetic.

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.2%, Platformer 15.9%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Exploration 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Presents a dieselpunk, machine-driven world filled with mechanical exploration, combat, and metroidvania progression.

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 46.1%, Platformer 16.1%, Difficult 7.6%, Exploration 6.5%, Atmospheric 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers breathtaking artistic presentation paired with hyper-fluid movement and deep metroidvania progression.

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 42.1%, Platformer 15.2%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Exploration 8.3%, 2D Platformer 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Takes place in a post-apocalyptic, sci-fi world where players use advanced traversal tools to uncover secrets.

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 45%, Platformer 10.5%, Exploration 9.7%, Hand-drawn 8.7%, Action-Adventure 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features nimble top-down exploration and action built around navigating an intricate, interconnected environment.

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 29.4%, Souls-like 17.9%, Difficult 11.1%, Platformer 7.9%, Exploration 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi metroidvania featuring a lone explorer traversing a strange, biomechanical world packed with upgrades.

Become the stealer of forms in GRIME II, a surreal action-adventure metroidvania. Launch tendrils made of hands to absorb foes and summon molds in their shape, as you explore a bizarre lived-in-world obsessed with art.

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.9%, Souls-like 29.9%, Exploration 11.4%, Atmospheric 3.2%, Combat 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: Offers intense action-RPG metroidvania combat and surreal, biomechanical environments for players to master.

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 32.7%, Souls-like 19.5%, Platformer 10.4%, 2D Platformer 7.5%, Hand-drawn 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on challenging parry-based combat and atmospheric 2D metroidvania exploration.

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 63.9%, Platformer 12.6%, Sci-fi 5.4%, Exploration 4.1%, Difficult 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential sci-fi metroidvania that leans heavily into eerie atmospheres and bizarre technological mysteries.

AWAKEN - Astral Blade is a 2.5D action-adventure metroidvania where you play as Tania, a bionic warrior fighting through a world twisted by Karpas energy. Master parries, upgrade your abilities, and survive relentless enemies and bosses. Is there any chance of survival in such a desperate place?

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.6%, Souls-like 17.8%, Difficult 11.9%, Platformer 10%, Exploration 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging 2D action metroidvania featuring android-style combat and deep exploration of dangerous ruins.

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 61.2%, Platformer 13.2%, Difficult 8.9%, Exploration 4.2%, Atmospheric 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply atmospheric sci-fi metroidvania that rewards careful exploration and mastery of unique tools.

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 38.4%, Platformer 14%, 2D Platformer 8.6%, Hand-drawn 8.6%, Action-Adventure 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A mechanical sci-fi metroidvania where you absorb enemy traits to solve puzzles and navigate the world.

SANABI is an exhilarating stylish dystopian action-platformer. Play as a legendary retired veteran and use your signature prosthetic arm to jump over cliffs and skyscrapers, zip through bullets and traps and defeat powerful enemies.

Why similar: Platformer 19.4%, 2D Platformer 16.4%, Difficult 14.2%, Action-Adventure 14%, Precision Platformer 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Employs a grappling hook and rapid movement mechanics to navigate a striking cyberpunk dystopian city.

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 58.8%, Platformer 15%, Action-Adventure 5.2%, Indie 5.1%, 2D 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: Combines puzzle-platforming and action in a heavy machinery-themed world with strong narrative undertones.

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 34.5%, Difficult 13.4%, Platformer 10.4%, Exploration 7.5%, Action-Adventure 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features deep-sea atmospheric exploration and fluid, responsive combat mechanics against rogue technological threats.

"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 32.7%, Souls-like 16.6%, Platformer 10.6%, Action-Adventure 7.8%, Exploration 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers tight, responsive 2D action combat and moody exploration across an interconnected map.

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 30%, Platformer 13.7%, Souls-like 10.4%, Difficult 10%, Precision Platformer 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Utilizes reality-shifting mechanics and dark, atmospheric 2D platforming similar to MIO's world-altering exploration.

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 29.2%, Sci-fi 15.1%, Difficult 14.9%, Atmospheric 13.7%, Indie 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi puzzle-platformer set inside a decaying facility overtaken by strange biological and technological entities.

A metroidvania that combines the visual style of classic retro games with the fluid gameplay of modern titles. Explore different worlds, face challenging enemies and bosses, and absorb their powers to destroy the Core of Infinitevania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.9%, Souls-like 17.3%, Platformer 12%, Difficult 10.2%, 2D Platformer 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style 2D metroidvania focusing on action, exploration, and platforming progression.

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 36.1%, Souls-like 18.5%, Difficult 13.4%, Platformer 9.5%, Exploration 5.6%

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 30.9%, Souls-like 18.9%, Difficult 12.2%, Hand-drawn 8.4%, Platformer 8%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging hand-drawn souls-like metroidvania built around mastery of difficult 2D encounters.

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 51.7%, Difficult 12.7%, Souls-like 9.6%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, Combat 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A demanding action-platformer with deep metroidvania elements and punishing combat design.

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 31.5%, Souls-like 20%, Precision Platformer 13.9%, Platformer 11.4%, Action-Adventure 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Combines fast-paced movement, platforming, and combat within a surreal, isolated atmosphere.

A colorful action platformer with metroidvania elements and a staff that unlocks unique combat techniques and new ways to overcome obstacles. Explore beautiful worlds, fight monsters, and help Mako stop the amber storms that poison all living things.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.6%, Souls-like 13%, Difficult 12.4%, Platformer 10.2%, Exploration 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features staff-based combat and dimension-shifting exploration across intricate 2D environments.

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 29.3%, Robots 14.9%, Platformer 10.5%, Hand-drawn 9%, Exploration 7%

Why You'll Like It: Centers around a robotic protagonist exploring a sprawling hand-drawn world with platforming challenges.

Constance is a 2D hand-drawn action adventure featuring a paintbrush-wielding artist, striving to escape from a colorful but decaying inner-world, created by her declining mental health.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.4%, Platformer 14.2%, Hand-drawn 11.6%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Exploration 8.6%

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: Metroidvania 60.6%, Souls-like 21%, 2D 4.2%, Difficult 4%, Platformer 3.6%

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 32%, Robots 14.7%, Difficult 13%, Action-Adventure 7.1%, Futuristic 7%

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 36.3%, Souls-like 18.4%, Difficult 11.3%, Platformer 9.6%, 2D Platformer 8.1%

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 43.8%, Robots 14.7%, Platformer 12.8%, Exploration 10.9%, Action-Adventure 7.7%

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: Metroidvania 30%, Platformer 17.8%, Precision Platformer 12.9%, Difficult 12.4%, 2D Platformer 7.5%

Possessor(s) is a fast-paced action side scroller with combat inspired by platform fighters, a story told through dangerous characters, set in a deep interconnected world ready for exploration.

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.8%, Platformer 18.4%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Colorful 6%, Atmospheric 5.4%

A deep wordless metroidvania with 20+ hours of exploration through fog-covered ruins and the remnants of a lost world. Gain new abilities, uncover hidden paths and discover meaning without dialogue or guidance.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.4%, Robots 13.6%, Difficult 12.2%, Platformer 11%, Exploration 7.5%

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 29.2%, Robots 17.4%, Platformer 10.9%, Hand-drawn 9.3%, Action-Adventure 7.6%

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 34.9%, Platformer 12.5%, Hand-drawn 8.9%, 2D Platformer 8.2%, Exploration 7.9%

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 40.2%, Souls-like 25%, Platformer 8.8%, Action-Adventure 6.8%, 2D Platformer 6.4%

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 52.5%, Platformer 12.1%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Colorful 6.6%, Exploration 5.1%

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 37.7%, Souls-like 18.4%, Difficult 12%, Platformer 10.7%, Exploration 5.2%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.3%, Difficult 11.1%, 2D Platformer 8.2%, Action-Adventure 7.7%, Exploration 7.7%

Explore, fight, solve puzzles and bend gravity to escape the dream-like world of the Halls! Metro Gravity is a mind-boggling musical adventure with rhythmic combat and compelling lore.

Why similar: Metroidvania 58.8%, Exploration 15.1%, Action-Adventure 12.5%, Atmospheric 9.7%, Indie 1.9%

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 38.8%, Platformer 14.6%, Action-Adventure 14%, Exploration 11.9%, 2D Platformer 10.2%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 50%, Platformer 15.2%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Sci-fi 6%

Fly into a charming handcrafted world and go on an adventure that mixes up open exploration with crispy twin-stick shooter action. Fight your way from the shiny overworld to the deepest caves, improve your ship and overcome the dungeons' bosses to rescue your friends!

Why similar: Metroidvania 68.3%, Exploration 16.7%, Colorful 7.6%, 2D 5.3%, Action 2%

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 39.9%, Precision Platformer 16.5%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Exploration 9.4%, Robots 7.4%

Destroy... Absorb... Grow... GRIME is a fast and unforgiving Action-Adventure RPG in which you crush your foes with living weapons that mutate form and function, and then consume their remains with a black hole to strengthen your vessel as you break apart a world of anatomical horror and intrigue.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.5%, Souls-like 20.1%, Difficult 12%, Platformer 10.9%, Action-Adventure 6.6%

A scientist uses a unique teleportation instrument to escape an ancient biomechanical world filled with imaginative technology, deadly traps, and hidden secrets.

Why similar: Platformer 17.9%, Difficult 16.5%, Hand-drawn 10.7%, Sci-fi 10.3%, Atmospheric 10.2%

Voidwrought is a 2D action-platformer set in a hand-drawn world of cosmic horrors. Explore the thawing ruins of the First Civilisation and strike down the gods that dwell there. Grow your powers, uncover ancient artifacts, and expand your shrine amid the wreckage.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.7%, Platformer 11.2%, 2D Platformer 9%, Exploration 8.5%, Hand-drawn 7.3%

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 43.7%, Platformer 15.8%, 2D Platformer 10.2%, Exploration 9.1%, Hand-drawn 7%

Armed with God-given powers, the revived tribune Adrestia is given a second chance to save the universe from her maniacal twin sister. Find secrets, acquire upgrades, and dominate mighty foes through sheer combat prowess as you explore and conquer the horrors of the forsaken vessel Atromitos.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.7%, Souls-like 18.1%, Platformer 10.5%, 2D Platformer 9%, Exploration 9%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 29%, Robots 15.1%, Difficult 10.9%, Platformer 10.3%, 2D Platformer 6.3%

The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle once and for all.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.1%, Souls-like 19.5%, Difficult 19.2%, Platformer 8.3%, Combat 7.6%

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: Metroidvania 41.9%, Platformer 14.9%, 2D Platformer 10.2%, Exploration 7.8%, Combat 7.2%

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 36.3%, Precision Platformer 15%, Platformer 12.5%, 2D Platformer 9%, Exploration 8.2%

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 45.1%, Platformer 15.3%, Atmospheric 7.9%, Exploration 7.7%, Action-Adventure 6.3%