Games Like Monshifter

Florarium is a Metroidvania game focused on exploration and battle. Explore the mysterious world full of unexpected secrets. Battle fierce enemies with your bow. Choose your own path to your goddess in the vast, interconnected world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.9%, Platformer 14.6%, Hand-drawn 9.8%, Exploration 8.3%, Story Rich 5.9%

Wake up on Hart Island, dazed and amnesiac, holding a mysterious magic pencil... that you're accused of stealing ? In this hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania, your creativity is your weapon: sketch your tools to survive the dangers and piece together your memories.

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.8%, Platformer 15.8%, Hand-drawn 8.6%, Adventure 5%, 2D 4.9%

Misspell is a 2D atmospheric Metroidvania about magic and mysteries of the past. Uncover the secrets of an island risen from the ashes of a catastrophe and master a magical living vine that changes the way you fight and explore. Every step tells a story — every enemy echoes the mistakes of the past.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.4%, Platformer 13.9%, Hand-drawn 9.2%, Exploration 5.7%, Open World 5.4%

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 52%, Platformer 13.6%, Adventure 7%, Hand-drawn 5.8%, Action 5.3%

I wake beneath the ruins of a world built on dreams. I descend the shattered Tower, explore forgotten biomes, master ancient combat techniques, and face the consequences of my absence. Beautiful metroidvania about identity, guilt, and choice after the collapse of a powerful civilization.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.6%, Platformer 13.3%, Female Protagonist 8.4%, Exploration 7.5%, Character Customization 7.5%

🍂The most vibrant Metroidvania about a catgirl! Sandbox elements, divinity, and mysticism!

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.2%, Hand-drawn 11.5%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Platformer 8.9%, Exploration 7.6%

Begin your adventure in Shattered Divinities to reveal the truth! Traverse the land where deities have perished, explore abandoned divine realms, battle mutated monsters, gather divine power to awaken your strength, and unveil the truth behind the deities’ fall.

Why similar: Metroidvania 51.9%, Platformer 14.8%, Adventure 6.3%, 2D 5.9%, Female Protagonist 5.5%

Honey's Sweet Revenge is a metroidvania with mechanics inspired by platform fighters. Customize your item loadout and defeat enemies and bosses.

Why similar: Metroidvania 53.1%, Platformer 11.1%, Hand-drawn 7.3%, Adventure 7.1%, Action 5.6%

Jump and dash through unknown, labyrinthine worlds in this VR adventure. Fight back against maddened creatures, or cure them of the blight that fuels their rage. Collect treasures, tools, and powers as you search for the source of this ancient ill, and decide whether to quell or unleash it.

Why similar: Metroidvania 50.3%, Platformer 15.8%, Exploration 7.8%, Adventure 7.7%, Open World 6%

Chasing the Sky is an epic adventure set on a vast flying island filled with terrifying monsters and mysteries. Explore its world, overcome deadly challenges, and gather a team to survive – all brought to life with classic hand-drawn art.

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.3%, Platformer 15.3%, Hand-drawn 10.5%, Exploration 6.7%, Adventure 5.2%

Explore a mysterious island in this beautiful hand-drawn side-scrolling adventure. Befriend the characters you meet in order to learn new abilities that let you reach new areas. Story, visuals, game design and music by FreddeGredde.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39%, Platformer 14.4%, Hand-drawn 10.4%, Collectathon 9.5%, Exploration 7.5%

Enter the magic world of Elowyn! Evolve with her and discover all the secrets to magic in this metroidvania with incredible characters and scenary. Learn powerful spells, create potions, unravel many riddles and live the entire fantasy!

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.7%, Platformer 14.6%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Exploration 8.3%, Open World 6.2%

Stoatman is an exciting Metroidvania adventure where you control a brave hero with a magical sword. Explore mysterious lands, discover powerful spells, and battle fantastic creatures in an enchanting fairy-tale world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 48%, Platformer 15.9%, Exploration 6.2%, Adventure 5.4%, Hand-drawn 4.7%

Shantae is back in an all-new tropical adventure! In her fifth outing, the Half-Genie hero gains new Fusion Magic abilities to explore a vast sunken city, makes new Half-Genie friends, and battles the Seven Sirens in her biggest, most thrilling quest yet!

Why similar: Metroidvania 53.2%, Platformer 16.5%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Adventure 4.4%, 2D 3.1%

Spirit Fusion is a metroidvania about flexible elemental combos. You are Sir Arthur, master of flame, retired to your village—until someone starts hunting your brothers-in-arms—the elemental knights. The murders continue. Who’s behind it?

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.8%, Platformer 15.1%, Adventure 8.6%, Hand-drawn 8%, Action 5.6%

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 46.1%, Platformer 16.7%, Exploration 7.9%, Open World 7.7%, Hand-drawn 6.8%

Discover a metroidvania with a huge world, platform-fighter dynamic combat, smart bosses, deep lore, and original music, all made by two brothers.

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.8%, Hand-drawn 10.9%, Combat 9.9%, Platformer 9.6%, Story Rich 6.4%

Unravel the mysteries of these forgotten lands in a hand-drawn, narrative-driven 2D action-adventure, as a white-robed girl awakens in the depths of an abandoned world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.7%, Platformer 15.1%, Hand-drawn 11.2%, Female Protagonist 5.9%, Exploration 5.7%

A pixel-art Metroidvania with challenging platformer mechanics, set in a medieval magical world. Discover a great variety of spells and abilities to defeat enemies and solve puzzles. Find mythical charms and items to help Ineth fight her way out of her prison.

Why similar: Metroidvania 54.7%, Platformer 21.8%, Adventure 7.6%, Female Protagonist 7.3%, 2D 6.5%

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 43%, Platformer 14.1%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Exploration 8.5%, Open World 6.1%

Fevercide is a metroidvania with elements of horror and adventure games. Join Sandra as she explores the stately cities of a Russian Empire that never fell. Solve puzzles, fight with monsters, and face the demons from her past.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34%, Platformer 14.5%, Hand-drawn 9%, Exploration 7.1%, Female Protagonist 6.4%

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 43.4%, Platformer 12.1%, Exploration 7.7%, Open World 6.1%, Side Scroller 5.8%

Fall of Gorithia: Nym's Fate is a 2D action adventure set in the ancient land of Gorithia. Go from simple thief to magic wielding warrior as you battle your way through the fallen kingdom on your quest to find your lost brother in this sprawling fantasy world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.3%, Platformer 14.6%, Exploration 7.6%, Combat 7.4%, Open World 7%

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 44.2%, Platformer 15.7%, Combat 8.5%, Open World 8.2%, Exploration 5.9%

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 33.1%, Platformer 12.3%, Hand-drawn 9.2%, Female Protagonist 7.6%, Open World 6.6%

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 45.9%, Platformer 10.9%, Character Customization 9.1%, Exploration 8.6%, Story Rich 5.6%

Explore a dreamscape, rich with magic, hidden secrets and mysterious creatures.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.7%, Platformer 10.3%, Hand-drawn 10%, Exploration 9.5%, Adventure 8.7%

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 68.5%, Platformer 14.4%, Action 3.7%, 2D 3%, Exploration 2.9%

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 46.8%, Platformer 16.4%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Combat 9.5%, 2D 4.8%

Crashed on a desolate but mysterious planet you find yourself eye to eye with an ancient civilisation. Explore the planet, find powerful upgrades, and fulfill your destiny.

Why similar: Metroidvania 53.7%, Platformer 15.5%, Exploration 9.4%, Adventure 7.1%, Open World 6.7%

A challenging, 2D Platform Adventure game where all level mechanics can change if you don't stay balanced. Help Ethan to grow up and leave his roots in order to pursue his dreams, find clues about his past and fight against your nightmares in your journey to the Somnium Shore!

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.3%, Platformer 19.4%, Exploration 9.9%, Adventure 7.1%, Action 5%

The definitive version of the smash-hit Metroidvania-style action-platformer, Guacamelee! STCE adds new levels, powers, challenges, and refinements to the sprawling, ridiculous, Mexican-inspired adventure of the original Guacamelee! Gold Edition.

Why similar: Metroidvania 65.7%, Platformer 24.9%, 2D 8.2%, Action 0.4%, Adventure 0.3%

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 55.9%, Platformer 18.4%, Exploration 7.3%, Adventure 6%, 2D 5.6%

Scratch in a 2.5D world that blends hip hop aesthetics with action/platforming, where urban art has come to life. Explore dynamic environments, face cleaning robots, and uncover secrets of this vibrant world as you reclaim your identity in this intense and colorful adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 53.8%, Platformer 18.2%, Hand-drawn 7.4%, Adventure 6.2%, Action 4.1%

In Super Panda Adventures, you play as the brave panda-knight Fu, who is about to finish his training to become the new guardian of the Princess. At the same day of the big celebration party, some uninvited Robots show up to conquer the planet and take the Princess away in their Space Ships!

Why similar: Metroidvania 56.8%, Platformer 25.8%, Adventure 6.7%, Action 5%, Cute 2.6%

Seedless Light is a 2d action-adventure game focused on combat and exploration with a unique and contemplative world of fantastic and vibrant creatures driven by a touching and atmospheric soundtrack.

Why similar: Metroidvania 50.7%, Platformer 14.5%, Exploration 9%, Open World 6.6%, Adventure 5%

Spright is an epic 2D metroidvania about descending into a vast abyss that twists against you the deeper you go. Equipped with only your diving helm and a longswordm, you will dive head-on into a world that refuses to give way.

Why similar: Metroidvania 52.4%, Platformer 17.4%, Exploration 8.6%, Adventure 5.7%, 2D 5%

Explore an abandoned planet and uncover the mysteries behind the event that ended the world. Travel through a charred forest, large factory and run down cities as you collect upgrades and battle the relics that were left behind.

Why similar: Metroidvania 53.8%, Platformer 15.1%, Exploration 8.7%, Adventure 4.7%, 2D 4.6%

Memoria is a hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania where magic is as much about memory as it is about power. You play as a powerful—but aging—sorceress who awakens in a familiar but fragmented world. Only by exploring the world around you can you spark your memories, and remember once again.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.3%, Platformer 13.8%, Hand-drawn 9.6%, Exploration 7.1%, Female Protagonist 6.8%

What’s left of humanity are minds trapped in circuits. You are awaken as ReSetna, a warrior on a mission to rescue last human remnants. Explore seven hostile zones, face seven brutal bosses and evolve through a unique upgrade system. Uncover horrifying truth and decide if the future is worth saving.

Why similar: Metroidvania 68.1%, Platformer 19.8%, Adventure 6.6%, Action 5.4%

In this new hand-drawn, story-rich metroidvania, explore the last haven of a dying world, and discover the purpose you play in saving it. Shape your own path, fight the all-consuming blight, and help bring hope back to the survivors. Take up the flames of dead gods, and stand firm in Dewborne Dawn!

Why similar: Metroidvania 53.3%, Hand-drawn 13.8%, Combat 8.8%, Story Rich 6.6%, Adventure 5.5%

Welcome to the world of Sunken Sky and get ready for an epic action adventure through a vast open world. No place is beyond your reach - from the tallest mountains to the very minds of others. Battle bizarre creatures and befriend even stranger people. All in a detailed, hand-drawn 2D style.

Why similar: Metroidvania 48%, Platformer 11.5%, Open World 10%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Story Rich 4.3%

Gauntlet Force: RotM is a metroidvania-lite action-brawler platformer. Fight brutally against an army of silly robots while ascending the interconnected Fortress of Doom. Collect upgrades and evolve your weapon to slay your way through bizzarre and evil villains.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.8%, Platformer 17.8%, Adventure 8.9%, Hand-drawn 8%, Exploration 5.9%

Discover the power of healing through the pursuit of mastery in the art of waterbending. Learn new skills, explore a living world full of riddles and mysteries that plague the peace between the material and spiritual world. A hand-drawn 2d platformer inspired by digital oil painting.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43%, Platformer 15.8%, Exploration 6.8%, Story Rich 6.4%, Adventure 5.3%

A momentum-heavy 2D Metroidvania where you dash, double-jump and wall-cling beneath Goen, the last city on earth, chaining whip combos and parrying to bank Maia essence for permanent rituals or short-lived upgrades you drop on death.

Why similar: Metroidvania 55.1%, Platformer 16.9%, Adventure 6.2%, Story Rich 6.2%, 2D 5.2%

Explore, fight against enemies, collect items, cook to save the paradise. Recruit enemy monsters to your advantage

Why similar: Creature Collector 30.1%, Metroidvania 28%, Platformer 11.3%, Collectathon 10.4%, Exploration 7.2%

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 41.2%, Platformer 17.8%, Story Rich 7.3%, Adventure 5.6%, 2D 4.4%

"A Song in Elyel Nalore" is a 2D Metroidvania adventure set in a world of swords and magic. Accept a dangerous guild mission that leads you into a deadly journey. Explore vast landscapes, uncover hidden secrets, and face tough challenges in this dark fantasy action RPG.

Why similar: Metroidvania 51.1%, Platformer 11.7%, Adventure 7.1%, Exploration 5.8%, Action RPG 5.7%

Parry, Slash and Survive! Soul Devourer is a metroidvania action-platformer with a striking anime horror art style. Explore the cursed Sakuradoki High School, master powerful abilities, battle twisted monsters, and uncover the long-buried dark secrets hidden beneath the school.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.5%, Platformer 10.9%, Combat 8%, Hand-drawn 7.4%, Female Protagonist 7.1%

Lead Rolly in his adventure within the wonderful world of Shroomast, and explore its deep semi open-world underground. Goo Keeper is a pure metroidvania with tons of unique bosses, hand-crafted worlds and creatures, and tons of awesome abilities.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.4%, Platformer 14.1%, Hand-drawn 9.4%, Exploration 7.9%, Cute 3.6%

An exhilarating action-adventure game set in a vibrant retro-futuristic universe. Embark on daring interstellar journeys, uncovering new worlds, and battling formidable alien adversaries. Upgrade your ship and abilities as you explore the vastness of space to save the Galaxy from a hidden threat.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40%, Hand-drawn 11.3%, Platformer 9.9%, Exploration 7.4%, Combat 6.6%

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 36.6%, Platformer 16.7%, Hand-drawn 6.9%, Exploration 6.5%, Adventure 6.1%

A steamfantasy platformer bullet-hell boss rush, where the player must regain their lost body parts. You play as Orphée, a talented inventor and magic practitioner who builds a pocket watch that allows her to travel through time.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.5%, Platformer 16.4%, Adventure 7.9%, Hand-drawn 7.7%, Action 6.4%

In this short, compact 2D Metroidvania, join Kami on their quest to save their homeland from a calamity wrought from the stars. Use the abilities you discover to explore deeper into the source of this corruption and restore nature.

Why similar: Metroidvania 58.6%, Platformer 18.6%, Exploration 10.6%, 2D 5.8%, Adventure 5.3%

A metroidvania for the rest of us: casual and fun rather than frustrating and challenging, that is, if you have the wits to employ strategic approaches.

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.7%, Platformer 15.6%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Open World 6.4%, 2D 4.5%

Dive into a short story about stranded rebel fighting for his survival on a foreign mysterious planet which is a spaceship graveyard. Encounter scavengers fighting for valuable ship parts. Meet other survivors -help others to help yourself. An action platformer with metroidvania elements.

Why similar: Metroidvania 54.4%, Platformer 21.1%, Action 8.5%, 2D 5.9%, Story Rich 5.5%

RE∀IVE is a 2D action metroidvania set on the war-torn artificial island of Atrificia. Switch between a former soldier and his damaged AI companion, Lily, unlock new abilities, and uncover the city’s hidden truth.

Why similar: Metroidvania 56%, Platformer 18.7%, Adventure 6.6%, 2D 5.8%, Action 4.8%

Help a turnip reach the stars in this award-winning 1-bit metroidvania!

Why similar: Metroidvania 57.6%, Platformer 19.1%, Open World 7.4%, Adventure 5.9%, 2D 5.4%

Explore an interconnected world, encounter bizarre enemies and mysterious puzzles in this hand-drawn metroidvania, action adventure. Forge your own path, uncover secrets and master unique powers.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.9%, Platformer 15.1%, Hand-drawn 8.2%, Exploration 7.1%, Open World 6.2%