Games Like Monad Tachyon

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 57.3%, Difficult 15.6%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Action 6.3%

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 56.6%, Action 10.3%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Action-Adventure 8.3%, Difficult 7.8%

An exploration-type action game in which "Fluffy Girl Doge" is the main character. Get the skills of "Doge" and explore the unknown ancient ruins.

Why similar: Metroidvania 60.2%, Action-Adventure 19.1%, Action 17.1%, 2D 2.3%, Singleplayer 1.3%

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 50.9%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Side Scroller 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Action 7.7%

Platform across strange, magical terrain while meeting even stranger friends and enemies! Discover the history behind the Bitlands, and unlock new allies and powers to traverse the dangerous worlds of the Bitlands, and restore peace to a broken kingdom.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.5%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Action-Adventure 14.1%, Action 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 4.7%

The 1988 classic action-RPG returns! The original creators are rebuilding the code and redrawing the pixel art for a handcrafted Steam remake of a mythic journey across ancient Greece. Support development in Early Access.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.7%, Difficult 16.8%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Action 4.6%

In this a Metroidvania style game made in crispy pixel art, Join Rhea , a bounty huntress with a task to save some people who have been kidnapped and taken to an old abandoned castle where there are many dangers, she needs your help to rescue these people and to bring peace to the city of Vaunard

Why similar: Metroidvania 54.9%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Action 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%

Yeomna is a Metrovania 2D action platform game. Take on the role of the Half-Demon exorcist Dongbaek, and complete the cases requested by Yeomna though combat and adventure in this dream-like, mysterious Underworld.

Why similar: Metroidvania 67.4%, Action 12.2%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Story Rich 5.4%, 2D 2.2%

A challenging action-platformer where players navigate diverse biomes filled with unique enemies, tough platforming challenges, and intense boss fights. With tight controls and punishing difficulty, the game rewards precision, mastery, and exploration.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.4%, Side Scroller 18%, Difficult 15.6%, Action-Adventure 8.1%, Action 7.3%

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Uncle Che! Explore a vibrant 2D world, battle whimsical enemies, and uncover secrets to retrieve the stolen ingredients and save the recipe for legendary bread in this charming Metroidvania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 51.9%, Difficult 19.6%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%, Story Rich 4.7%

Amo is a top-down metroidvania, where a lost dog, Amo, gets stranded on an island. Explore the vast environments, fight through the enemies of the past, and solve the many mysteries that the island holds.

Why similar: Metroidvania 61.8%, Action-Adventure 16.9%, Action 6.8%, Difficult 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 3.7%

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 39.7%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Difficult 16.1%, Action 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%

Old Ninja: Underworld is a 2D pixel-art Metroidvania action game where an aging ninja explores a chaotic underground world. Battle through a bizarre mix of enemies with no apparent connection, strengthen your ninja, and challenge the boss lurking deep below.

Why similar: Metroidvania 51.1%, Action 12.8%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 7%

Run, gun and explore an open undercity in this otherworldly non-linear Metroidvania adventure about the Old Gods, strange creatures and the remnants of a lost world!

Why similar: Metroidvania 53.6%, Difficult 18.1%, Side Scroller 10.9%, Action 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%

Assume the role of Wyatt in this Action/Exploration Platformer as you explore the ruins of a holy city that was lost many years ago. Battle various types of demons, angels, and a new threat known only as the “Ferals”, using swordsmanship, martial arts, and sorcery.

Why similar: Metroidvania 73.7%, Difficult 9.5%, Action 7%, Side Scroller 4%, Fantasy 2%

Gnomad is an offbeat, hand-drawn, bouncing-ball platformer. Play as a gnome exploring a whimsical, sunken forest while engaging in fast-paced combat by spiking, ricocheting, and redirecting oddball enemies and bouncy projectiles. Chain together pogo bounces with volley attacks for unique combos.

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.4%, Bullet Time 21.7% ★, Action-Adventure 12.6%, Side Scroller 10.8%, Action 5.3%

Battle corrupted enemies, liberate afflicted allies, and explore a modernly medieval world on the verge of self-destruction in this action-packed 2D side scrolling adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.4%, Side Scroller 17.8%, Difficult 15.4%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, Action 5.4%

《BeforeDisaster》 is a 2D action-adventure game. In the borderland, the plan of a certain cult organization gradually surfaces. The protagonist is ordered to defeat the cult leader to stop the plan. All this must be done before the disaster...

Why similar: Metroidvania 63.5%, Action-Adventure 15.6%, Action 10%, Fantasy 7.2%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Make your way through more than 600 rooms, and unravel the secrets of your past by finding the five elemental orbs. Cathedral features a vast world, meant for exploring!

Why similar: Metroidvania 66.3%, Difficult 13%, Action 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%, Indie 2.7%

Join our brave captain on this action adventure in space! You'll be riding The Patchwork, a less than ideal spaceship, but enough to get away from pursuers. However, you'll be facing malfunctions, fires, enemies attacking... When it rains, it pours.

Why similar: Metroidvania 55.8%, Side Scroller 14%, Action 11.2%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%

Castle In The Darkness is a fun and challenging shout out to the early days of video games! It's an action exploration platformer with some RPG elements, much like games from the Castlevania or Metroid series. It's super fast-paced, challenging, and full of secrets!

Why similar: Metroidvania 63.7%, Difficult 20.1%, Action 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 6%, Indie 2%

Xiao La: Fantasy Dream is a lovely freehand wind Galaxy Castlevania game with a high degree of freedom, in this game, you can use a variety of strange game methods to complete the game! Come on, join the game!

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.8%, Action-Adventure 19.8%, Action 17.6%, Side Scroller 17.3%, Cute 6.6%

Explore this immersive 2.8D Metroidvania fantasy world to uncover its mysteries along with forgotten secrets. Slay monsters with visceral combat skills to survive. Unlock striking abilities and upgrade existing ones to overcome challenges. Befriend odd characters or demolish existing friendships.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Difficult 14.1%, Action-Adventure 7.7%, Action 6.5%

Guide a lonely fox through a vast interconnected world of a mysterious planet Vulpis in this Metroidvania-style game. Explore non-linear paths, unlock new abilities, fight enemies, overcome obstacles, and unravel the planet's mysteries to find a way back home.

Why similar: Metroidvania 60.9%, Difficult 23.1%, Action 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%, 2D 2%

Immerse yourself in an exciting anime-style metroidvania, where each skill unlocks new areas and secrets on the vast map. Face powerful bosses, acquire unique abilities, and uncover hidden mysteries in this ever-evolving world, all with traditional anime-inspired animation.

Why similar: Metroidvania 52.1%, Side Scroller 20.9%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Action 7.2%, Story Rich 3.5%

In a bizarre universe where the oppressed are on the brink of oblivion, Dandara has awoken to reshape the world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 60.1%, Action 13.9%, Difficult 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%, Action-Adventure 4.5%

Disavowed is a Metroidvania that allows the player to freeze time and set up pinpoint shots to stun enemies. It is set in a world of plush and cute creatures where the player has been cast out and needs to go on a journey to gather more strength and get back at his creator for tossing him out.

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.7%, Bullet Time 25.7% ★, Action 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%, Fantasy 4.4%

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 33.2%, Difficult 19.3%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Action 6.9%

Storm Babylon in a brutal 2.5D action RPG with fast-paced combat, set in a vast vertical open world. Claim weapons from the Asuras. Build deadly combos. Fight your way through realms where ideas become monsters. Reach the Source. Remember who you really are.

Why similar: Metroidvania 50.8%, Difficult 18.4%, Action 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%, Side Scroller 6.7%

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: Metroidvania 38.8%, Side Scroller 15.4%, Difficult 12.8%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%

A legendary series returns with a grand new adventure! Enjoy a colorful action-adventure game made alongside Ryuichi Nishizawa, creator of the original Wonder Boy in Monster World series.

Why similar: Metroidvania 53.1%, Side Scroller 13.5%, Action 10%, Action-Adventure 7.2%, Difficult 4.5%

Wield the dance of the shaman. Reclaim your father’s spirit. Brave the beautiful and treacherous land of Kenzera with the God of Death in Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU, a metroidvania-style adventure crafted by Surgent Studios.

Why similar: Metroidvania 55.9%, Action-Adventure 13.5%, Side Scroller 12.2%, Difficult 6.9%, Fantasy 4.7%

Crow has to defeat enemies and collect coins and others.

Why similar: Metroidvania 56.3%, Action-Adventure 13.1%, Side Scroller 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Action 6.8%

Tim-Tim the Gnome must journey through mysterious dungeons to find his kidnapped girlfriend while battling fierce monsters with dubious origins.

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.1%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Action 7.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%

Explore a tight classic sidescrolling action-adventure and become the Guardian of the Chalklands. Explore, fight, collect, uncover new paths, hoard powerful gear and items, and forge your own legend of Chalkvania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.5%, Side Scroller 19.5%, Action-Adventure 14.1%, Action 5.6%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%

LA-MULANA is an “Archaeological Ruin Exploration Action Game,” bringing the classic appeal of adventure with the punishing difficulty of retro-inspired gaming. Search inside ancient ruins, seeking out the “Secret Treasure of Life” – which sleeps in the sprawling ruins of “LA-MULANA” and is said to be the beginning of all civilization.

Why similar: Metroidvania 63.3%, Difficult 23.9%, Action 3.7%, Side Scroller 2.5%, Pixel Graphics 2.5%

The crazy plan to revive an ancient spirit has finally succeeded. The Chaos Rider is here to restore an age of magic to this fallen world. With a powerful adaptive robotic body and ancient powers, explore, forge alliances, conquer foes and challenges, and uncover countless secrets and wonders.

Why similar: Metroidvania 51.2%, Difficult 23%, Action-Adventure 13.7%, Action 6%, Story Rich 5%

Astronium is a metroidvania with souls-like aspects, with a focus on combat and on getting weapons. Defeat strong enemies, survive ambushes, explore diferent biomes and meet interesting individuals on this hostile planet

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.7%, Difficult 21.2%, Action 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%, Action-Adventure 5.8%

《Kingless Dungeon》 is a 2D hack and slash platformer where you control the Shadow Prince, a warrior with no memory. Fight undead enemies, discover your skills, and explore this deep dungeons filled with traps and secrets. Can you reclaim your memories and escape?

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.1%, Side Scroller 20.3%, Action-Adventure 16%, Action 14%, Nature 5.1%

Velvet Veil is a 2D Metroidvania-style Action Adventure with elements of Bullet Hell and unique platforming Mechanics. Ages after a forgotten apocalypse only the dolls of a humanoid species remain. These dolls come to life through the power of memories.

Why similar: Metroidvania 57.3%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Action-Adventure 13.3%, Action 7.9%, Fantasy 3.6%

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 59.9%, Action 9.1%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Difficult 5.3%

Fight, dash, swim and bite your way through 3 different dungeons. Let the inner shark out! Face many different opponents and defeat powerful bosses. Makis Adventure is an Action-Platformer with a bite!

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.1%, Action-Adventure 14.3%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Action 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 70.4%, Difficult 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Action 5.8%, Indie 1.8%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 52.8%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Action 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%

This is an action game in which the player cannot jump by himself, but jumps with the blast of a bomb. You can dash with the blast on your back, and even attack with bombs, allowing you to enjoy bombs to the fullest.

Why similar: Metroidvania 68.6%, Action 14.6%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, 2D 2.1%, Singleplayer 1%

Venture into an unusual, alien world full of danger and mysteries in this sci-fi Metroidvania. Grab your gear and face the challenge of sustaining a once-thriving space colony. Can you bring this place back to life? Are you ready to uncover all the secrets lurking in the darkness?

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.1%, Difficult 19.1%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Action 8.3%, Story Rich 3.1%

Use a Spear Guardian to rescue your missing tribe members! A mysterious enemy has turned the once peaceful island into chaos. With help from your Companion and your Tribe’s wisdom, you must uncover secrets, gain new abilities, and restore peace to the island.

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.9%, Difficult 11%, Side Scroller 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 7%, Nature 6.2%

Explore the depths below a remote mountain town in this procedurally-generated Adventure Platformer. Taking inspiration from hack 'n slash dungeon crawlers and Metroidvania-style platformers, Chasm will immerse you in a fantasy world full of exciting treasure, deadly enemies, and abundant secrets.

Why similar: Metroidvania 68.5%, Side Scroller 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Action 7.1%, Indie 2.2%

Raji: An Ancient Epic is an action-adventure game set in ancient India. A young girl named Raji has been chosen by the gods to stand against the demonic invasion. She must use the powers granted to her by the gods to rescue her brother as she battles to face the demon lord Mahabalasura.

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.6%, Difficult 18.1%, Side Scroller 8%, Fantasy 6.7%, Story Rich 6.4%

“ Elmer is a Metroidvania-style adventure game. ” AltroQuando is a place for those with a forgotten past, an illusionary present, and a future held only as a promise. Your presence here is the proof that you are seeking your own original sin, your own mask.

Why similar: Metroidvania 58%, Action-Adventure 17.1%, Action 9.9%, Story Rich 5.7%, Dark 4.4%

Chiaroscuro is a 2D adventure platformer with metroidvania elements. Explore a world that has fallen into darkness and discover the Lights to illuminate your forgotten past.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.3%, Difficult 19%, Side Scroller 12.4%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 4.1%

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 47.4%, Side Scroller 19.8%, Action-Adventure 11%, Fantasy 6.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%

Uncover a kingdom’s dark secrets in this 2D action-adventure Metroidvania. Explore a haunting world of ruins and shadow, master fluid, brutal combat, and unlock powerful abilities to overcome deadly enemies. Forge your path and choose your destiny in an ancient land balanced on the brink of ruin.

Why similar: Metroidvania 58.3%, Side Scroller 15.8%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Action 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 3.8%

"ARO: Tales in the Dome" is a 2D hand-drawn action-adventure game. Play as Aro and explore an elemental world sealed beneath the dome. As the journey unfolds, uncover the hidden conspiracy and face the truth about the world, the dome, and yourself.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.5%, Side Scroller 18.2%, Difficult 18%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Story Rich 4.2%

Esdraz: The Throne of Darkness is a Metroidvania game focused on a dynamic combat system with a wide-ranging arsenal that players can tailor to fit their individual combat style. Fight a variety of enemies and evolving bosses while you come up with the best strategy to beat every encounter.

Why similar: Metroidvania 53.4%, Action-Adventure 17.8%, Action 16%, Fantasy 5.1%, Story Rich 3.9%

Aleya's Ascent is a metroidvania inspired by Celeste and Hollow Knight. Explore a cosmic mountain range and find strange temples, hidden labyrinths, and ancient artifacts while overcoming platforming challenges, punishing fights and chase sequences to return star fragments to the night sky.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.5%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Difficult 16.5%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Action 4.7%

In this dank pit of rot and undeath, take control of The Mortali, the newest member of ragtag-group THE DARK DWELLERS. Fight and crawl your way through this subterranean land, collect unique weapons, learn devastating Blood Magic spells and attempt to end The Maddening Curse.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.1%, Difficult 19.5%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Action-Adventure 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%

A Norse mythology Metroidvania where an orphan sets out on a journey through interconnected realms. Master tactical combat, discover ancient powers, and unveil the secrets of a dying world in this hand-crafted pixel art adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.2%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Action-Adventure 13.4%, Action 6.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%

Dispersio 2 is a retro-style metroidvania. As you progress through the game, you will gain new abilities, such as dashing, wall-jumping and more. There's even a hard mode for hardcore players. Can you beat the game with only 1 HP?

Why similar: Metroidvania 63.4%, Action-Adventure 15.4%, Action 11%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Indie 1.3%