Games Like Mystik Belle

Embark on an all-new adventure with Shantae, the hair-whipping belly dancing genie. After losing her magic, Shantae teams up with the nefarious pirate Risky Boots in order to save Sequin Land from a curse.

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.3%, Female Protagonist 21.3%, Platformer 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, Adventure 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the same blend of lighthearted charm, platforming, and item-based exploration that makes Mystik Belle so engaging.

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 46.3%, Female Protagonist 20%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Adventure 6.6%, Platformer 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features a strong narrative focus and intricate environmental puzzles alongside its polished 2D action-platforming gameplay.

Alwa’s Legacy is a modern retro game full of dangerous dungeons, mystic items and ancient secrets. Upgrade your magic and choose your own path in this non-linear adventure game brimming with exploration.

Why similar: Metroidvania 50.5%, Female Protagonist 18.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Platformer 8.9%, Adventure 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on exploration and puzzle-solving within a beautiful pixel-art world that feels very similar to classic adventure-platformers.

Catmaze is a fairy metroidvania inspired by Slavic myths. Age-old tales will come to life in the unforgettable adventure of Alesta, a sorceress whose courage guides her through mysterious paths and dark forests in search of the lost road to Nav, the world of the dead.

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.2%, Female Protagonist 19.4%, Platformer 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%, RPG 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A witch-themed metroidvania that leans into folklore and pixel-art exploration, matching the magical atmosphere of the seed game.

Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight is the fourth installment in the beloved Momodora series of 2D platformers. Unleash ravaging combos against a variety of formidable monsters and deftly dodge your way through a cursed land to seek audience with the Queen and dispel the evil that threatens all life.

Why similar: Metroidvania 52.6%, Female Protagonist 20.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Platformer 9.1%, Action 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: Captures a similar dark-yet-cute aesthetic with precise combat and exploration mechanics in a cohesive pixel-art world.

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 46.8%, Female Protagonist 20.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Platformer 7.9%, Adventure 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Combines a cute, anime-inspired aesthetic with deep metroidvania exploration and challenging boss encounters.

Pounce inside of your cozy armored mech and set off on a dangerous trek through an alien underworld full of irritable creatures and treacherous obstacles in a valiant effort to save your stranded captain and his crashed spaceship.

Why similar: Metroidvania 59.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Platformer 7%, Adventure 6.7%, Action 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A compact and charming metroidvania that balances cute character design with satisfying exploration and retro-inspired action.

Shantae embarks on her first full HD adventure! When a mysterious crime wave sweeps Sequin Land, it’s up to Half-Genie Hero Shantae to save the day! Use Shantae’s devastating Hair-Whip Attack to send monsters flying, or Belly Dance to transform her into more powerful forms!

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.6%, Female Protagonist 24.1%, Platformer 10.2%, Adventure 6.5%, Action 5%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a polished, colorful platforming experience that emphasizes character charm and lighthearted magical themes.

Embark on a grand adventure in Phoenotopia! An action-adventure puzzle platformer inspired by the great classics. Meet charming townsfolk, brave the dungeons, and thwart evil in your quest to save your family.

Why similar: Metroidvania 50.5%, Platformer 10.9%, Adventure 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Female Protagonist 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: An adventure-heavy experience that emphasizes exploration, puzzle-solving, and interacting with a rich, interconnected world.

Set sail for adventure with a paper hat on your head and a magical shrinking boat in your pocket, in search of legendary treasures! Solve tricky puzzles, battle formidable foes, piece together clues and dig up secrets to uncover your own shrouded history as you explore this sprawling open world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 52.8%, Adventure 21.1%, Platformer 12%, Indie 11.2%, 2D 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: Prioritizes exploration and inventory-based puzzle-solving, mirroring the adventure-heavy roots of Mystik Belle.

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 60.4%, Pixel Graphics 14.5%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Platformer 6.7%, Action 6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on exploration and puzzle-solving in a vibrant, pixelated world with a distinct, charming protagonist.

Take to the sky and reunite a fragmented world in this surprisingly wholesome metroidvania! Help Iko adventure across beautiful hand-painted islands, receive letters from a quirky cast of characters, and face powerful monstrous adversaries.

Why similar: Metroidvania 69.5%, Platformer 12.7%, Adventure 9.9%, Action 5.3%, 2D 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A heartwarming metroidvania that emphasizes exploration and charm, making it a perfect follow-up for fans of cute, character-driven adventures.

Play as an exiled 'wum' looking for a new home in this bizarre but charming world, filled with strange creatures, puzzles, monsters and political chaos.

Why similar: Metroidvania 74.5%, Platformer 14.8%, Action 7.2%, 2D 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a whimsical, hand-drawn world filled with unique characters and adventure-style puzzles that emphasize exploration over pure combat.

Delve into the depths of a mechanical world in this cute, adventure-exploration game. Explore and fight in a land full of corrupt robots and machinery. All while seeking answers to the mysteries around you.

Why similar: Metroidvania 64.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, Platformer 10.5%, Adventure 9.3%, 2D 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features a cute, minimalist aesthetic and rewarding exploration that feels very much in line with the spirit of Mystik Belle.

Bounce, vault, and fight your way through a whimsical world with the help of your loyal companion. Eat snacks, collect artifacts, and travel the world to stop Bonnie and her boney band of troublemakers!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 38.7%, Platformer 18.7%, Pixel Graphics 18.4%, Adventure 11.4%, Action 9%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers fast-paced, cartoony platforming action that shares the same energetic and whimsical vibe as Mystik Belle.

This game is a Metroidvania game with intense battle. Explore the world and collection power-ups with your cute cat girl! When magic curse suddenly occurred in a small town and all the residents grew cat ears, the real cat girl Nyaruru started her way to uncover the truth...

Why similar: Metroidvania 54.5%, Female Protagonist 18.5%, Platformer 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 7%, Adventure 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Combines cute, anime-style visuals with fluid metroidvania exploration and challenging combat encounters.

Witchcrafty is a metroidvania platformer with magical action gameplay, exploration of a weird world, and adorable pixel art graphics. Help the little witch solve the mystery of strange events in the Kingdom, and defeat enemies with fire, lightning, and ice magic.

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.8%, Female Protagonist 19.3%, Platformer 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Adventure 6%

Why You'll Like It: A direct thematic match that focuses on magical combat and exploration within a side-scrolling metroidvania framework.

-A magical world beautifully depicted through in-game graphics. -Diverse levels that provide a fair challenge. -Additional bonuses that reward those who replay the game. -3 difficulty modes.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 30.6%, Action 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 14.5%, Adventure 14.5%, Platformer 13.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features a cute, witch-themed protagonist and action-platforming gameplay that feels like a classic arcade-style adventure.

Embark on an epic action-adventure as you slash, dash, and combo your way through a vast, vibrant world. Explore and uncover hidden secrets. Customize your build to triumph in spectacular boss battles. Experience a tale of mystery, magic, and mayhem in TEVI, a bullet hell metroidvania!

Why similar: Metroidvania 54.1%, Female Protagonist 19.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Platformer 6.9%, Action 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a complex, action-packed metroidvania experience with a strong emphasis on character progression and exploration.

Battle Princess Madelyn is a game that follows the journey of a young knight in training, Madelyn, and her ghostly pet dog, Fritzy. Join them as they set out on a journey to save her kingdom and her family from the clutches of an evil wizard!

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.7%, Female Protagonist 22.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Platformer 9.2%, Action 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired action-platformer that captures the feel of classic 2D adventures with a strong focus on a female protagonist.

Experience the tale of a cheerful girl and a grouchy talking hat in this charming Metroidvania, where every ability is hat-based! Throw the hat to attack enemies, teleport to him to make perilous leaps, and fly him through narrow tunnels of spikes as you escape a dangerous magic forest.

Why similar: Metroidvania 55.5%, Female Protagonist 21.7%, Platformer 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%, Action 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A cute, action-adventure title that leans into magical themes and side-scrolling exploration.

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 50.7%, Female Protagonist 22.6%, RPG 6.9%, Platformer 6.8%, Adventure 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a more challenging take on the metroidvania genre while maintaining a focus on a distinct female protagonist and exploration.

Arcade platform game where every killed enemy can be picked up and thrown to kill more enemies!

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.5%, Female Protagonist 31.7%, Platformer 15.2%, Action 7.4%, Indie 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fun, action-oriented platformer that keeps the gameplay light and accessible while featuring a charming lead character.

Take control of Piko, our hammer wielding heroine, as you bash things up with a big hammer in this cute Anime-styled 2D metroidvania-inspired adventure! Uncover mysteries! Beat the bad guys who do naughty things! Explore the Piko Piko world with her floof fox friend!

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.9%, Female Protagonist 19.1%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Platformer 8.9%, Adventure 5%

Why You'll Like It: A cute, pixel-art platformer that focuses on exploration and lighthearted action in a colorful 2D environment.

Join mage-in-training Lily on an epic adventure! Explore a multitude of worlds, including forests, deserts, and dungeons, in hopes of becoming a full-fledged mage!

Why similar: Metroidvania 60.4%, Female Protagonist 20.3%, RPG 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 4.5%, Action 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A thematic match that focuses on magical girl tropes within a side-scrolling, exploration-heavy metroidvania structure.

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 51.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Platformer 10%, RPG 8.1%, Adventure 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Blends RPG elements with metroidvania exploration, offering a solid experience for those who enjoy character-driven adventures.

The fast paced platforming of Freedom Planet returns! Become a full-time cartoon heroine and use abilities and items suited to your play style to explore the world of Avalice and defend its animal citizens!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 37%, Pixel Graphics 18.2%, Platformer 18.1%, Adventure 10.8%, Action 7.4%

This is the story of a young girl and her magical adventure.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 36.2%, RPG 31.3%, Adventure 24.7%, Indie 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the adventure and exploration aspects of a magical world, emphasizing charm and discovery over pure combat.

Rosenkreuzstilette is a mega-action-platformer game in which you step into the shoes of Spiritia Rosenberg, a virtuous young woman caught on the wrong side of a revolution instigated by her closest friends.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 41.1%, Platformer 19.1%, Pixel Graphics 16.3%, Action 11%, Indie 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style action-platformer that captures the difficulty and charm of retro games with a strong anime aesthetic.

A 2D Metroidvania-style game developed under the supervision of Ryo Mizuno, depicting the story of Deedlit and the events leading up to Record of Lodoss War: Diadem of the Covenant. Use a variety of weapons and spirit powers to unravel the mystery of the labyrinth.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.7%, Female Protagonist 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Platformer 8.1%, RPG 6.6%

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 44.3%, Female Protagonist 20.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, RPG 6.3%, Platformer 6%

Why You'll Like It: An adventure-focused metroidvania that emphasizes exploration and puzzle-solving in a colorful, pixelated world.

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 56%, Female Protagonist 25%, Platformer 9.2%, Adventure 5.8%, Indie 1.5%

Momodora III is a classic action platform game with a variety of items and secrets. It's the third installment of the Momodora series, although playing the previous titles is not necessary to enjoy the game!

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.7%, Female Protagonist 23%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Platformer 12%, Action 6.4%

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 48%, Female Protagonist 22.7%, Platformer 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, Action 3.3%

Fearmonium is a psychedelic metroidvania where suspense intertwines with humour. Beginning the game as an unpleasant memory, you must progress and become a true phobia by breaking through all boundaries to uncover the most hidden corners of Max's mind.

Why similar: Metroidvania 58.4%, Female Protagonist 24.3%, Adventure 7.6%, Action 5%, 2D 2.6%

Touhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania title with a heavy emphasis on exploration and action. Developed by Team Ladybug, creators of multiple fantastic action games thus far.

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.1%, Female Protagonist 17.7%, Platformer 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, RPG 6.7%

Oh hello dearie.. Babushka needs to clean up her big magical cellar. Use hag magic, or just hit stuff with your broom.

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.2%, Female Protagonist 27.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Platformer 11.5%, Action 3.8%

"SANAE's Sylphid Breeze" is 2D Platformer game with cute pixelart. The main character in this game, SANAE KOCHIYA is a character from the "Touhou Project". With her new ability “SPELL SPOILER, she inhales enemies and imitates their ability. Behold! SANAE's miracle adventure!!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 42.3%, Platformer 21.1%, Pixel Graphics 20.6%, Action 11.6%, 2D 4.5%

Inspired by 16 and 32-bit classics, Gestalt: Steam & Cinder fuses tight 2D platforming and exhilarating combat with an engrossing, twist-laden narrative in a stunningly handcrafted steampunk world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.4%, Female Protagonist 18.1%, RPG 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Platformer 7.9%

A NEW interactive animated adventure! In this action-adventure game, Arzette must explore the Kingdom of Faramore, slay fearsome foes, acquire powerful items, discover secrets, assist colorful characters, and defeat the evil Daimur!

Why similar: Metroidvania 51.5%, Female Protagonist 21.1%, Platformer 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, Action 4.1%

Say hello to a fantasy themed action arcade brick breaker! Featuring cute characters, silly humor, powerful magic, crazy bosses, and even local 2 player co-op mode!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 52.2%, Pixel Graphics 21%, Adventure 10.7%, Action 10.6%, 2D 5.6%

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 54.9%, Female Protagonist 14%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Platformer 8.2%, Adventure 7%

A massive gameworld to explore with nearly a dozen dungeons to delve into.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.7%, Female Protagonist 26.6%, RPG 13.6%, Platformer 8.1%, Action 6.8%

Bounce and stomp through an enormous interconnected world, doing some intense acrobatics and getting huge combos! A superfast precision platformer that mixes up a Metroidvania world with classic Arcade mechanics.

Why similar: Metroidvania 58.8%, Adventure 9.7%, Platformer 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Action 6.6%

A retro platform, side-scrolling game with gorgeous pixel art. Help Mia rescue Fernando, her husband, who has been kidnapped by a Dark Elf named Morganna and her pack of Monster Girls.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 34.3%, Pixel Graphics 18.1%, Platformer 14.6%, Adventure 11.5%, Action 7.9%

I swear it's a nice action metroidvania game.

Why similar: Metroidvania 53.2%, Female Protagonist 19.1%, Adventure 6.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%, Platformer 5.3%

Play as Chelshia the chimera in this platforming beat-em-up adventure into the wonderful world of monster girls!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 34.2%, Pixel Graphics 18.8%, Platformer 17.7%, Adventure 12%, Action 8.1%

BE WILD! BE WONDERFUL! BE-WITCHING!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 54.4%, Platformer 27.6%, Action 12.5%, 2D 5.4%

Awita: Journey of Hope is a captivating side-scrolling metroidvania game that follows the remarkable journey of a courageous girl determined to rescue her village from the clutches of a devastating epidemic.

Why similar: Metroidvania 51.6%, Female Protagonist 18.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Platformer 8.1%, Adventure 4.5%

Gensokyo Night Festival is a 2D action-exploration game set in the world of Gensokyo.Join Suika Ibuki as she wreaks havoc throughout Gensokyo against the backdrop of the festival held at Hakurei Shrine.

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.6%, Female Protagonist 18.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Platformer 6.5%, Action 6.2%

Shantae's adventure comes full circle in this long-lost sequel!

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.7%, Female Protagonist 25.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Platformer 6.8%, Adventure 6.6%

Adventure game full of magic, puzzles and cute characters, featuring a young witch-in-training and a talking ghost-squirrel!

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 38.5%, Adventure 34.4%, Indie 17.7%, 2D 9.4%

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 61.8%, Adventure 11.6%, Platformer 11.3%, Action 7.8%, Indie 5.6%

"Momodora: Moonlit Farewell" is the latest installment in the Momodora series. Join Momo, High Priestess of the village of Koho, as she embarks on a divine mission to save her people from imminent destruction at the hands of the demon hordes summoned by a malevolent bellringer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.8%, Female Protagonist 19.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Platformer 8.2%, Adventure 4.9%

Play as Shiranui Flare in this retro action platformer, wielding her dual pistols, as you explore the world on a quest to save your friends!

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 21.3%, Female Protagonist 20.4%, Platformer 19.9%, Adventure 16.9%, Action 11.8%

The Glitch Fairy is a fast action platformer starring Monie, a spunky fairy with the unusual power to ''glitch'' her enemies.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 57.5%, Adventure 20.3%, Indie 13.8%, Action 8.4%

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 49.5%, Female Protagonist 21.1%, Platformer 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Adventure 5.2%

A wacky metroidvania. ⚡ Meet weird characters, unlock new abilities and complete a mysterious mission . . .

Why similar: Adventure 31.4%, Metroidvania 28.8%, Action 22.4%, Indie 17.4%

a cute little metroidvania with challenging combat and witchcraft 🧙🍐

Why similar: Metroidvania 72%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Adventure 8%, Action 6.4%, Indie 2.5%