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Games Like Mother ZERO

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Metroidvania, 2D, Action, Action-Adventure.

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In Mother ZERO, a cyberpunk action-adventure game, fight your way through a decaying world full of mysteries and threats. Explore deep underground bunkers, battle corrupted creatures, and encounter bizarre characters.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: To be announced
Developer: Mitral Pulse Studio
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    97% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Monsitle
    Windows

    Make your way through a 2D ruined world with metroidvania elements, unleash fast and powerful attacks in Hack & Slash combat and face fearsome enemies in difficult fights. Breathe and be brave.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 29.6%, Souls-like 26.8%, Action-Adventure 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 7%, 2D Platformer 6.3%

  2. #2 Li'l Red II
    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Velveteen
    Windows

    Don the red hood and venture into this fabled adventure as Lyra. Metroidvania meets Top-Down Adventure in this challenging, side-scrolling tale.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 31.4%, Souls-like 21.7%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Nonlinear 6.3%

  3. #3 Peppermint
    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Cowboy Fish Games
    Windows

    Pepper finds that her home has been taken over by an encroaching, melted, pink candy, endangering herself, her friends and her Queen. Seek out the pieces of sentient candy magic and save Pepper and her friends!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 32.2%, Souls-like 22%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Nonlinear 6.3%

  4. #4 Silent Santicado
    95% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Vigilant Addiction Studios
    Windows

    Explore a silent, crumbling world in Silent Santicado! A retro journey through a fallen kingdom tainted by lost magic. Explore overgrown ruins, encounter a cast of peculiar characters, and defeat a menagerie of twisted enemies as you search for the source of Santicado's curse.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 31.7%, Souls-like 22.8%, Nonlinear 10%, 2D Platformer 8%, Action-Adventure 7.5%

  5. #5 The Forbidden Forest
    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Stone Studios
    Windows

    Jump, dash, and climb through a vibrant wilderness as three playable characters in this action-adventure metroidvania. Explore a sprawling interconnected map, master unique abilities, and face powerful foes, all while uncovering the mysteries of this war-stricken world and one special cub.

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  6. #6 Sutra Pilgrim
    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: SvenFish Games
    Windows

    Set out on a journey through Sutra Pilgrim! Hone your skills, gather powerful Artifacts, meet steadfast allies, and challenge fearsome Yaoguai Kings. Traverse a vast mythic world inspired by Journey to the West, seek the Sutra Pilgrim, and uncover the hidden truth behind this westbound journey.

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  7. #7 Moonscars
    93% matchVery Positive83% of 1,510 reviews2022
    Dev: Black MermaidPub: Balor Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    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.

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  8. #8 Lightward
    92% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Wolfbit Games
    Windows · Mac

    Embark on a quest to restore light to a kingdom swallowed by darkness. Dive into a cute and dark pixel-art interconnected world with tight controls, seamless exploration, and challenging combat.

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  9. #9 Goldfish
    91% matchPositive82% of 17 reviews2025
    Dev: Gabry Corti
    Windows

    Embark on a delirious journey in this metroidvania set on a pirate island where all the characters are sea animals.

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  10. #10 Celestial Lumina
    90% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Juan Centeno
    Windows

    Celestial Lumina is a 2D Pixel-Art Metroidvania where Light clashes with the corrupted Darkness threatening to overtake the world. Ascend from the depths as Evan, heir of a fallen underworld, to awaken the radiant abilities within you & uncover the truth behind a world stripped of dawn.

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  11. #11 Blue Rabbit
    91% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2021
    Dev: J.P. van OstaPub: Coughing Dragon
    Windows · Linux

    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.

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  12. #12 The Legend of Simurgh
    89% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: PixelNodes
    Windows

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

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  13. #13 Axiom Verge 2
    89% matchMostly Positive78% of 971 reviews2022
    Dev: Thomas Happ Games LLC
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 63%

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  14. #14 Shards of Memories
    87% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Iron Twelve Games
    Windows

    Shards of Memories is a hand-drawn Metroidvania where defeated enemies leave behind memories that carry their abilities. Equip these memories strategically, shape your own combat style, and explore a fractured world marked by its past.

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  15. #15 PATHFINDER 08
    88% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2021
    Dev: THIAGO COSTA MENDES
    Windows

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  16. #16 Bloodline
    86% matchMixed69% of 32 reviews2025
    Dev: Two Moons
    Windows

    Revenge against the forces of good! That is the goal of the dark elf Belphora, who wants to avenge the death of her father. Explore the beautiful pixel art world, find items to improve yourself and fight various enemies in this Metroidvania-like game. Fight for glory and revenge!

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    86% matchMixed68% of 76 reviews2022
    Dev: Scumhead
    Windows

    Explore a massive interconnected labyrinth of grottos, castles, and groves in this 2D retro-inspired Action RPG.

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    Windows

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    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Rohan Patel
    Windows · Mac

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    Windows

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    83% matchVery Positive92% of 307 reviews2021
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    Windows

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    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Palisade Games
    Windows

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  23. #23 The Steps of Divynia
    82% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

    Clash with tainted beasts as Divynia changes from the mundane to the unknown. As Aylidia, forge your destiny in a tale about courage and holding on to your beliefs. Will you unearth magic's greatest question, or are some mysteries better left untouched? Find out in this epic 2D Adventure.

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    SpellTome is a story driven fantasy adventure 2D platformer. Hurl balls of magic, dash across levels, and jump over obstacles while trying to get the fabled SpellTome.

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  25. #25 Lightwood
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    79% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Matsapura Games
    Windows

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  27. #27 Maelstrom
    80% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2022
    Dev: Maelstrom
    Windows

    Maelstrom is a platformer adventure set on a mysterious island. Explore an island designed in pixel art style, acquire ancient magic to upgrade yourself, defeat enemies and pass obstacles. Use the unique ability 'Rewind' to reach places that seemed impossible!

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  29. #29 The Malice Kingdom
    79% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2023
    Dev: The Cheesecake Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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  30. #30 Go Alone
    78% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: orobi
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    75% matchVery Positive93% of 252 reviews2026
    Dev: JHT Games
    Windows

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    Windows

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  36. #36 Seeker
    75% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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  37. #37 Eystrandi
    74% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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  38. #38 Project Atno
    74% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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  39. #39 Briar Flame
    73% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2026
    Dev: HappyDoodz Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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  40. #40 Diggy Diggy Mole
    72% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
    Dev: Novasplore Games
    Windows

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    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Most likely no reason for hysteria
    Windows · Mac

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    73% matchMostly Positive76% of 283 reviews2024
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    Windows

    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.

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    72% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows · Mac

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    71% matchMostly Positive80% of 379 reviews2023
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    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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    70% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    71% matchNo user reviews2027
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    71% matchNo user reviews
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    70% matchNo user reviews
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    68% matchVery Positive92% of 3,252 reviews2024
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    Windows
    Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%

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    70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    68% matchMostly Positive74% of 96 reviews2025
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    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 26%, Souls-like 17%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Female Protagonist 7.4%

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