
Museful is a colour-fuelled 2D Metroidvania. Paint your surroundings as a little lizard exploring a huge hand-crafted world, and restore emotion to a monochrome continent as you discover your true colours.
60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Metroidvania, Action, Hand-drawn, Adventure.

Museful is a colour-fuelled 2D Metroidvania. Paint your surroundings as a little lizard exploring a huge hand-crafted world, and restore emotion to a monochrome continent as you discover your true colours.

Dewborne Dawn
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!

Florarium
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.
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 40.9%, Hand-drawn 15%, Action-Adventure 6.8%, Nonlinear 6.4%, Adventure 5.4%
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 41.4%, Hand-drawn 12.2%, Exploration 7.2%, Emotional 6.2%, Story Rich 4.7%
Explore the mysterious island of Kindara in this vibrant 2D action-adventure. Fight and platform your way through jungles, icy peaks, castles, and crystal caverns in a non-linear interconnected world. Adventure awaits!
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.4%, Nonlinear 11.1%, Hand-drawn 9.5%, Action-Adventure 7.6%, Colorful 6.8%
Pain-T is an exploration-driven metroidvania where color is your greatest weapon. Restore a world drained of paint, overcome hostile creatures, unlock colorfull powers, reveal hidden paths, and paint your own destiny.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.5%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Colorful 9.6%, Exploration 8.8%, Hand-drawn 6.1%
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 27.9%, Hand-drawn 11.1%, Nonlinear 10.1%, Emotional 10%, Action-Adventure 8.3%
Restore the Sun’s light and end the Eternal Eclipse in this 2D fast-paced action-platformer game inspired by Peruvian cultures. Explore hand-crafted environments, battle and improve your skills to defeat the Four Keepers that stole the power of the Sun.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.4%, Hand-drawn 13.7%, Nonlinear 8.4%, Colorful 8.2%, Emotional 8.1%
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 29.2%, Hand-drawn 11.6%, Emotional 9.9%, Nonlinear 8.3%, Exploration 6%
Switch, adapt, and evolve in Phaze Shift, an action-platformer Metroidvania. Swap between two characters, fuse upgrades to forge new abilities, battle mechanized bosses, and explore a sleeping digital world in a hand-drawn diorama-style 2D adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.1%, Hand-drawn 8.6%, Nonlinear 8.1%, 2D 6.7%, Adventure 5.5%
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 49.3%, Adventure 8.4%, Hand-drawn 7.8%, Action-Adventure 7.2%, Action 6.1%
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 41.3%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, Hand-drawn 11.5%, Adventure 10.7%, Action 8.4%
Experience the emotional life of a zombie with his butt stuck in a microwave. It's a 2D platformer with critical thinking based combat where each different enemy feels like a puzzle to solve instead of relying on brute hack & slash tactics.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.8%, Nonlinear 11.4%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Emotional 8.5%, Hand-drawn 6.8%
A Mystical Anime-Inspired Metroidvania. Embark on an adventure through a mystical world full of magical creatures.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.9%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Hand-drawn 8.8%, Adventure 6.6%, 2D Platformer 6.5%
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.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.2%, Hand-drawn 15.8%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, 2D Platformer 5.5%, Adventure 4.7%
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 50.5%, Action-Adventure 13.6%, Hand-drawn 9.9%, Adventure 8.5%, Action 6.5%
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 35.9%, Hand-drawn 9.5%, Nonlinear 8.5%, Action-Adventure 7.8%, Exploration 6.5%
Embark on a short and emotional journey through a cursed cave in this 2D hand-drawn platformer with action and metroidvania elements. Uncover a touching story about regrets and the value of living the moment
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.4%, Hand-drawn 13.1%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Emotional 9%, Colorful 7.5%
Explore a dream world as the iconic Little Nemo, armed with toys, candy, and stuffed animals in this cute & colorful Metroidvania adventure. Experience NES-era platformer gameplay in a vast, non-linear world that has been hand-animated frame-by-frame, as you unlock new abilities to progress.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.1%, Hand-drawn 13.9%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, Exploration 7.1%, Cute 6.5%
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 42.7%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Hand-drawn 10.6%, Adventure 10.1%, Action 6.4%
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 43.6%, Hand-drawn 10.6%, Adventure 6.5%, Action-Adventure 6.4%, Colorful 4.9%
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 36.7%, Hand-drawn 13.8%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Emotional 8.3%, Exploration 6.9%
Embark on a heartfelt Mushroomvania adventure through a vast and dense interconnected world! It's like a mix of retro and modern classics!
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.6%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Adventure 8.3%, Exploration 8%, Nonlinear 5.9%
Explore a dreamscape, rich with magic, hidden secrets and mysterious creatures.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.9%, Hand-drawn 12.9%, Adventure 10%, Exploration 8.5%, Action 7.8%
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 59.4%, Action-Adventure 9%, 2D 8.2%, Action 7.3%, Story Rich 5.4%
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 45.5%, Adventure 6.4%, Hand-drawn 6.3%, Cute 6.3%, Exploration 5.8%
《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 54.1%, Action-Adventure 13.3%, Adventure 7.7%, Action 5.8%, Singleplayer 4.6%
is a 2D pixel platformer with heartfelt emotion and thrilling challenge. Time your jumps to leap forward—falling is okay. Find your route through the paths ahead. Journey to Haessi Star with warm encouragement from animal townsfolk, experiencing a world that transforms with every season.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.9%, Action-Adventure 11%, Hand-drawn 10.3%, Emotional 8.5%, Adventure 7.6%
In Joseon, a kingdom honoring the Four Deities, chaos reigns. Nobles have unleashed sealed evils in a power grab, causing calamities. Join Irang and Haru on a journey to liberate the Deities and reclaim Joseon's last hope.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.1%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, Adventure 9.7%, Hand-drawn 9%, Action 7.6%
A compact, action-driven metroidvania. Explore a mysterious island and recover five fragments of a fallen meteor containing a rare and powerful mineral. Designed to be completed in under two hours, with all the exploration, progression, and challenge fans of the genre expect.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.9%, Hand-drawn 16.5%, Colorful 8.8%, Exploration 8.2%, 2D Platformer 7.2%
Pathfinder 08 is a fun and challenging adventure. It is a platform game with a focus on exploration and retro inspiration with some RPG elements.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.7%, Action-Adventure 14.9%, Exploration 8.3%, 2D Platformer 7.7%, Nonlinear 7.6%
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 36.6%, Hand-drawn 15%, 2D 7.4%, Action-Adventure 6.1%, Adventure 6%
Amalu: Wells Between Worlds is a pixel-art 2D platformer, and Metroidvania blending Atmospheric exploration, Spell-casting puzzle mechanics, Amazigh/North African mythology and an emotional storytelling
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.2%, Nonlinear 10.5%, Exploration 9%, Hand-drawn 7.7%, 2D Platformer 6.3%
Battle powerful monsters, discover ancient artifacts, and forge your own path in Eystrandi, a 2D, Norse - inspired Metroidvania in which health is constantly draining, with the only thing between life and death being one's ability to reap health from their enemies.
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.7%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, 2D 7.1%, Adventure 6.4%, 2D Platformer 6.2%
The Wicked Souls is a Metroidvania with a strong focus on an exciting and imaginative story. Explore the mysterious tower in the afterlife with the postman Bones and his mischievous companion Dietrich and uncover its secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.8%, Hand-drawn 12.6%, Action-Adventure 6.3%, Exploration 6.3%, Cute 6%
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 46.6%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Exploration 7.8%, Adventure 5.7%, 2D Platformer 5.6%
Come discover a world full of Brazilian cultural personalities, with several exclusive powers to be used strategically, play win and try to be the best by entering the world rank!
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.5%, Action-Adventure 13.5%, Adventure 11.2%, Exploration 7.7%, Nonlinear 7.6%
This is a galactic castlevania-type game, based on the design of four elephants and twenty-eight stars as the boss, four scenes, five attribute skills, and a variety of gem abilities waiting for you to unlock.
Why similar: Metroidvania 48%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Hand-drawn 8.8%, 2D Platformer 7%, 2D 5.9%
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 44.1%, Hand-drawn 9.3%, Exploration 7.5%, Colorful 6.9%, 2D Platformer 6.7%
Dive into a fortress labyrinth crawling with monsters, defending yourself with your... tongue? As a frog, it's your best bet to traverse this retro-inspired 2D metroidvania title. Collect treasures to gain permanent upgrades, discovering new areas of the massive interconnected map with them!
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.4%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Exploration 7.3%, 2D Platformer 7.1%, Adventure 6.9%
Resort adventure of exploration, life-sim and a little action. Your guide is in-game "Brochure" filled with map and activities. Check them off as you go. Learn new skills to unlock new areas. Days at the waterpark, nights at the hotel lounge. No enemies. Just your own pace. A cozy Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.6%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Hand-drawn 7.6%, Exploration 7.4%, Cute 5.4%
House of Shadow is an action-adventure metroidvania wherein you wield the powers of darkness! Explore, traverse obstacles, battle monsters born of light, slay fearsome bosses, and claim the Shadow Throne!
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.8%, Action-Adventure 14.5%, Nonlinear 11.1%, Exploration 7.8%, Adventure 6.2%
Lightwood is an immersive semi-open world Metroidvania. Master your skills and fight magnificent Lords as you unravel the ancient mysteries behind the kingdom's decay.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.4%, Nonlinear 13.8%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Exploration 6.1%, Colorful 5%
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 39.6%, Hand-drawn 12.2%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Exploration 7.1%, Colorful 6.7%
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 46.2%, Hand-drawn 14.9%, Action-Adventure 8.3%, Story Rich 5.5%, Adventure 5.5%
Fly to hope is a platformer action game. Use your shotgun and machete to overcome enemies. Fight with strong bosses and collect 3 missing part of your aircraft.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.8%, Hand-drawn 13.7%, Emotional 6.8%, Exploration 6.7%, Action-Adventure 5.8%
Code:Elyse is a haunting atmospheric metroidvania, set in a dark sci-fi world. After crashing down from space, Elyse finds herself alone on a planet.
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.6%, Action-Adventure 13.2%, Hand-drawn 10.5%, 2D 6.6%, Adventure 5.3%
Join Nyana on her quest to both shatter the chains that have shackled her people and rebuild their society back up from the brink of extinction. Nyana is a story rich metroidvania set in an oppressive, yet beautifully hand-drawn world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.7%, Action-Adventure 15%, Adventure 11.9%, Action 9.4%, 2D 7.2%
Play as Akari, a magical fox imbued with the power of light in this fast paced Metroidvania. Slash and Dash your way through an army of darkness and explore diverse, beautiful worlds.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.8%, Emotional 11.5%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Colorful 8.4%, Cute 6.7%
Drift adventurously in the world of Cloud Seeker! A Chinese inspired action-platformer where Yun, a young rabbit once chosen to inherit a great legacy, has to prove his worth after a sealed god is unleashed upon the world with the help of his trusted companions.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.9%, Action-Adventure 15.2%, Adventure 8.1%, Colorful 7.3%, 2D Platformer 7%
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 40%, Hand-drawn 13.6%, Action-Adventure 7.8%, 2D 6.6%, Exploration 5.8%
In a dying world dominated by machines, use the powers of nature to explore a diverse landscape and devastate your foes in this action-driven metroidvania. As humanity's last hope, the BirdKnight must learn the truth behind the mysterious Heart of the World and restore life to the land.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.6%, Hand-drawn 11.5%, Nonlinear 7.7%, Action-Adventure 7%, 2D 6%
Marko: Beyond Brave is an action-packed Metroidvania adventure. Wander through lush forests and crumbling castles, battle corrupted creatures, and escape intricate traps. Jump, slash, and shoot your way through challenging foes and mighty bosses inspired by Slavic myths and legends.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.2%, Hand-drawn 12.4%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Exploration 6.5%, Adventure 4.8%
『Mono』 is a 2D action game set in a monochrome world. Explore the land to enhance your abilities, defeat the formidable foes standing in your way, and resolve the crisis befalling this black-and-white realm.
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.8%, Adventure 10.1%, Action-Adventure 9%, Action 8.8%, 2D Platformer 8.7%
The Weird Dream is a 2D Metroidvania game set in the ruins of Alpha City. Control a mysterious rabbit, confront mutated inhabitants, level up your skills, and unravel the truth behind Alpha City's destruction.
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.9%, Action-Adventure 13%, Hand-drawn 10%, Adventure 8.6%, 2D Platformer 6.6%
Little Nemo and his friends return for a hand-animated metroidvania adventure! Explore magical dream worlds with Nemo, the Princess of Slumberland, the mischievious Flip, and royal guard Peony as they try to stop the Nightmare Fiends from ruling over dreams forever.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.5%, Nonlinear 11.5%, Hand-drawn 11.2%, Exploration 10%, 2D Platformer 7.1%
Play as a cat in this 2D world where you discover new abilities and paths to finally reach the summit. What's there? Even I don't know. Yet. Oh, it now has local co-op.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.5%, Nonlinear 13.3%, Exploration 9.2%, Colorful 7.5%, 2D Platformer 7%
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 50.9%, Adventure 9.9%, Colorful 7.9%, Exploration 7.8%, Action-Adventure 6.9%
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 37.2%, Hand-drawn 14.9%, Colorful 8.2%, Exploration 6.8%, Action-Adventure 6%
Ariana must restore the Codices and unravel the Library's hidden truths...
Why similar: Metroidvania 49%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Adventure 7.2%, Action 5.8%, Exploration 5.1%
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 57.1%, Action-Adventure 18.1%, Action 11.1%, 2D 9.3%, Singleplayer 4.5%