Games Like MURICA

ZERO 2 is an ARPG with intriguing storytelling, an unpredictable battle system, and endless heartfelt adventure. The story includes multiple subtle metaphors for the relationship between God and humans.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.3%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Action RPG 11.9%, Post-apocalyptic 11.2%

Every weapon hides a world. A 2D metroidvania of vertical descent — step inside each blade you find, descend its Item World, and reforge it through layers of memory and reactive elemental depths.

Why similar: Metroidvania 25%, Action RPG 18.9%, Platformer 13.8%, Post-apocalyptic 11.4%, Female Protagonist 5.9%

Travel across Azmra and slay barons using the God Edge; A sword capable of transferring power from the slain to the slayer!

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.3%, Side Scroller 19.3%, Action RPG 12.2%, RPG 9%, Platformer 8.9%

Chronicles of Teddy : Harmony of Exidus is a 2D Adventure / Action game with a Pixel Art Retro finish. Help Tarant in a quest, in which you will have to fight, use your sense of direction and hearing to accomplish your mission.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.8%, Female Protagonist 16.4%, Platformer 11.2%, RPG 7.4%, Action RPG 6%

"Wouldn't it be awesome to fly?" Travel to the world's end in this warping-boomerang adventure with its beautiful pixel art.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.2%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Action RPG 14.6%, Post-apocalyptic 13.5%, Female Protagonist 10.2%

A metroidvania with: Both arcade and exploration areas - Use finite subweapons for advanced movement - Difficulty from casual up to souls-bourne-ring - Customize with equipment - Build your Town - Complete Quests - Having trouble on a stage? There are infinite lives; no game overs here!

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.2%, Action RPG 16%, Post-apocalyptic 12.4%, Platformer 11.8%, RPG 8.7%

Begin your journey in Faeland, a handcrafted 2D action-adventure RPG set in a beautiful fantasy world inspired by the 8-bit classics.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.9%, Action RPG 17.9%, Side Scroller 9.4%, RPG 8.3%, Platformer 6.9%

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 34.1%, Side Scroller 19.6%, Action RPG 14.4%, Platformer 13.7%, Female Protagonist 6.9%

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 49.9%, Platformer 11.1%, Side Scroller 11%, RPG 7.2%, Pixel Graphics 7%

Use your magic staff and progress through a large interconnected world where you'll solve puzzles, fight enemies and defeat bosses in order to help free the land of Alwa. Explore and uncover the secrets by using your platforming skills in this challenging and charming 8-bit adventure game.

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.5%, Platformer 14.4%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Side Scroller 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%

A game about saving a dying planet.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.8%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Platformer 11.1%, RPG 7.7%

Cally's parents have been abducted, as her arch-enemy Herbert has taken control of the Caves to perform his evil experiments. Join Cally and her friends in this action-packed run and gun platformer, conquering insane bosses, exploring to find secrets, and levelling up EVERYTHING.

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.5%, Female Protagonist 21.7%, Platformer 14.7%, Side Scroller 11.9%, RPG 9.9%

Albert’s Journey is a 2d platformer adventure game with a pixel art look.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.4%, Platformer 16.3%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Multiple Endings 7.7%, Retro 7%

Silvercall​​ – A retro action-platformer RPG. Play as an amnesiac adventurer, battling through perilous terrain and collecting Memory Crystals to uncover your past and your lover's dark transformation into the "Saintess".

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.4%, Action RPG 15.3%, Platformer 14.3%, RPG 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%

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 32.1%, Side Scroller 18.8%, Platformer 13.9%, Post-apocalyptic 11.4%, Futuristic 6.3%

Fight through the neon ruins of Verenna as Nova, a genetically engineered young woman hunted for her extraordinary powers. Master fast side-scrolling combat, battle the mechanized Reavers, and uncover the truth behind her creation before General Khardek claims her power.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.6%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Post-apocalyptic 16.2%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Platformer 10.1%

Emilia's life turns into chaos as her family members disappear, one by one. Forced to put her trust in a wolf spirit, Emilia sets off to search the land while pressured into feeding a monstrous power. Will the enigmatic figure she encounters offer guidance, or is Emilia diving head-first into peril?

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.5%, Side Scroller 21.9%, Platformer 12.5%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 4.1%

Cyan Breach is a Metriodivania game set in a biohazard background. The combat style integrates traditional 2D hack and slash with souls-like elements. Explore the game world, gain new skills and weapons, increase character's power, and finally reveal the conspiracy that caused the apocalypse.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.6%, Action RPG 21%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Post-apocalyptic 7.5%, RPG 6.7%

EXPLORE YOUR WAY. Awoken to a world ruined by war, Alma must traverse the vast city of Arcadia before the life force of her friends and herself withers away. Time is ticking, and every moment matters. Who will you save, and who will you leave to turn UNSIGHTED?

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.6%, Female Protagonist 13%, Post-apocalyptic 10.8%, Action RPG 10.5%, RPG 6.7%

A colorful pixel-art metroidvania/point-and-click adventure hybrid about magic, cute witches and joys of vandalism.

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.1%, Female Protagonist 19.3%, Platformer 9.3%, RPG 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%

With the Gods of light about to lose the great battle against the Army of Darkness, the Aggelos must learn to embrace his darker side. Explore two opposing realms full of secrets, puzzles and intense 2D combat in this challenging action-platformer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.6%, Side Scroller 17.5%, Action RPG 17.3%, Platformer 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%

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 46.9%, Platformer 15%, Action RPG 8.1%, Female Protagonist 7.3%, RPG 6.5%

Feudal Alloy is an epic action adventure with fish-controlled medieval robots! Explore an unusual medieval world with a fish-controlled robot, Attu. Improve your combat techniques and skills by smashing many kinds of mechanical creatures in a beautiful hand-drawn world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.8%, Action RPG 13.8%, Platformer 10%, RPG 10%, Side Scroller 9.5%

Explore three distant planets in this retro-inspired 2D metroidvania, developed for the Game Boy Color. Face mysterious creatures, discover powerful upgrades and uncover lost secrets. The fate of humanity is in your hands!

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.6%, Platformer 16.2%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Retro 7.6%, Sci-fi 4.9%

Shantae: Risky’s Revenge – Director’s Cut brings hair-whipping, belly-dancing to your PC! Play one of the most critically acclaimed handheld series of all time, now with brand new features!

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.7%, Platformer 21.2%, Female Protagonist 17.3%, Side Scroller 5.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%

This is a pixelated action game set in a certain universe, in which the protagonist is given a rescue mission and enters a spaceship alone, rescuing the inhabitants and battling monsters.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.7%, Action RPG 18.2%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Futuristic 6.1%

TAIKER is a platformer RPG. Peggy and her robot assistant Chopy will explore various area. Obtain skills to beat enemy and solve puzzles.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32%, Side Scroller 18%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Platformer 11.5%, Action RPG 9%

Classic 2D platformer, play as a nimble elf and dash through the ancient fairytale forest. Defeat powerful Insomniac creatures, cast spells by combining four elements to summon thunder and entangle flame. Collect the heart of the goddess, unleash the hidden power of your Silver Axe.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.4%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Action RPG 14.1%, Platformer 11.4%, Female Protagonist 9.9%

Fight for your life in this state-of-the-art 8-bit platformer!

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.3%, Side Scroller 17.3%, Action RPG 16.1%, Platformer 13.1%, Retro 6.1%

Gal is a cave girl who had her boyfriend, Dude, abducted by aliens! Now she needs to save him, in this 2D mini metroidvania set during prehistoric times!

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.2%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Action RPG 14.8%, Platformer 11.9%, Female Protagonist 10.5%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.7%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Platformer 14.1%, Female Protagonist 8.5%, Sci-fi 5.2%

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 59.7%, Platformer 13.9%, RPG 7.1%, Side Scroller 4.4%, Action RPG 4.3%

Play as Ursula Bathory, the vampire Princess, awakened from a centuries long slumber to claim her throne of blood in this Vampire Soulsvania inspired by Castlevania, Nosferatu and gothic victorian literature classics.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.8%, Side Scroller 20.6%, Action RPG 11.9%, Platformer 10.9%, Female Protagonist 8.6%

From Matt Kap and Simon Parzer ("The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth"), Castle In The Darkness 2 drops players into a brand-new adventure! Explore a vast world and overcome the darkness in this fun and fast-paced adventure!

Why similar: Metroidvania 28%, Action RPG 18%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Platformer 13.1%, RPG 8.4%

HunterX is an action-adventure game full of spirited battles. Use various styles of weapons and magic to experience your own fighting style and explore a great world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, Action RPG 17%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Platformer 9.2%

A retro-inspired 2D action-adventure where exploration, combat, and classic pixel art come together in a mysterious interconnected world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.3%, Action RPG 21.6%, Side Scroller 11.4%, RPG 10.4%, Platformer 9.2%

Play through the next chapter in the Xanthiom saga, now bigger and better than before!

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.1%, Side Scroller 23.2%, Platformer 13.3%, Sci-fi 5.6%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!

Why similar: Metroidvania 52.6%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Side Scroller 13.2%, RPG 7.5%, Platformer 7.3%

ChAIR’s fresh twist on classic side-scrolling design with modern gameplay is amplified in Shadow Complex Remastered. 10+ hrs of exploration and fast-paced combat from award-winning original game, updated with graphical enhancements, dynamic melee take-downs, and new Master Challenges.

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.9%, Side Scroller 20.4%, Platformer 17.4%, Sci-fi 5.2%, Action 4.5%

Fall from Space is a non-linear, sci-fi ARPG for the Gameboy. Combining Metroidvanian action with an open world RPG, and an epic story that spans a solar system.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.2%, Post-apocalyptic 19.3%, Action RPG 16.9%, Platformer 10.4%, Sci-fi 6.9%

This is a 2d platform adventure exploration game that combines platform jumping and straightforward fighting. Players will gradually find the lost memory and uncover the truth of this fantastic world with AOI.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.2%, Platformer 15.8%, Action RPG 13.7%, RPG 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%

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 39.9%, Platformer 14.9%, Post-apocalyptic 13.7%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, 2D 4%

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 34.7%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Platformer 12.4%, Post-apocalyptic 11.3%, Female Protagonist 8.1%

Shadows Labyrinth – is a gloomy metroidvania with RPG mechanics. Chop, conjure and survive in a perpetual darkness filled with monsters, traps and betrayal.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.5%, Platformer 15.2%, Side Scroller 12.7%, Action RPG 10.2%, RPG 9.5%

"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 44.4%, Action RPG 21.1%, Platformer 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%, Female Protagonist 5.4%

Guide Vivian the Vagrant, through vibrant and dynamic landscapes while hacking and slashing a path from a quiet coastal village through mysterious forests, haunted castles, and wrecked battlegrounds. When the endless barrage of enemies have been vanquished, what solace will be left for our hero?

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.9%, Female Protagonist 21.5%, Side Scroller 21%, RPG 7.7%, 2D 5.3%

Travel to the Tower in the Sea to avert the apocalypse, in this exploration action-platformer. Join Auria, a retired war hero, as she adventures through a beautiful and dangerous world to save her family and the fabric of reality itself!

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, Side Scroller 17.6%, Platformer 13.6%, RPG 8%, Female Protagonist 7.1%

Twinland is a Metroidvania set in a kingdom full of weird creatures, dangerous dungeons and powerful artifacts. Explore varied locations, fight numerous bosses – and be on lookout for secrets 'cause they are everywhere!

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.6%, Action RPG 18%, Side Scroller 12%, Multiple Endings 10.8%, Platformer 10%

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 50.4%, Platformer 14.6%, Side Scroller 12.4%, Female Protagonist 6%, Action 5.3%

Savior is an action-adventure platformer. Dramatically change a vast open world. Parkour effortlessly with pain-free intuitive platforming. Engage a variety of opponents with strategic, precision melee combat. Discover a rich world full of quests, colorful characters and countless secrets.

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.4%, RPG 13.3%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Platformer 9.4%, Action 5.6%

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 41.9%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, Platformer 11.8%, Side Scroller 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%

The fox princess's great adventure! A story from a little while ago. Tamamo Hime wakes up in the Ayakashi world, ``Kakuriyo.'' She makes her way home, feeling a bit uncomfortable. Explore various stages and move forward with graceful actions! Is this world a dream or...

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.9%, Side Scroller 23.4%, Platformer 14.2%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 4.1%

Puzzle-platformer with hand-crafted pixel art animation in the setting of post-Soviet closed city Noosibirsk. Explore the city full of wonders, acquire new abilities and solve puzzles to unveil secrets of the noosphere and escape to the world outside.

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.4%, Platformer 20.7%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Sci-fi 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%

Zorezdra is a sci-fi platformer/metroidvania with an 8-bit graphical aesthetic. Run, jump, fight and glide your way through a vast starport as you search for the truth about your protagonist's complex origins.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30%, Side Scroller 18.2%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Platformer 10.9%, Futuristic 7.9%

The vast institute is home to numerous enemies and gimmicks. Use electromagnetic rifles, killer rays, and infrared rays to overcome the strongest enemies and gimmicks!

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.6%, Side Scroller 21.1%, Action RPG 21.1%, Female Protagonist 5.9%, Action 5.8%

Shadowed Journey is a Metroidvania-like game, where the player plays a sword-cultivating disciple of a fairy sect, who secretly goes down the mountain to return home. However, in this Dharma-ending age, what awaits you is a journey to hell, and all you can rely on is your flying sword and your heart

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.3%, Action RPG 15.5%, Post-apocalyptic 13.1%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Multiple Endings 8%

Rediscover this great Metroidvania game in a brand new version with a lot of features and improvements! Run in a vast world full of mysteries and action in this Metroidvania-style game inspired by the classics of the 16-bit era.

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.4%, Platformer 19.2%, RPG 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Action 4.1%

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 39.5%, Action RPG 16.4%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Platformer 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 4.1%