- #1 MIO: Memories in Orbit
97% matchVery Positive82% of 3,685 reviews2026
Dev: Douze DixièmesPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 12.4 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Play as android MIO in this mesmerizing metroidvania where you explore the Vessel, an enormous technological ark overgrown with machines gone rogue. Uncover its secrets, enhance MIO's abilities, and save the spaceship and its residents from oblivion.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.3%, Souls-like 14.1%, Precision Platformer 9.4%, Difficult 8.6%, Platformer 7.3%
- #2 Dimension Rift Zero
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MrDyvik
Windows
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 21.8%, Souls-like 20.4%, Difficult 12%, Platformer 8.2%, Hand-drawn 7.5%
- #3 Solateria
96% matchVery Positive84% of 523 reviews2026
Dev: Studio DoodalPub: SHINSEGAE INFORMATION and COMMUNICATION Inc.
Windows
Solateria is a hand-drawn action Metroidvania with parry-focused combat. A small fire warrior journeys to find the Primordial Flame, the world’s last hope against the Shadow Plague. Defeat foes with stylish parries and explore mysterious realms to uncover the world’s secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.8%, Souls-like 20.8%, Difficult 12.2%, Hand-drawn 9.9%, 2D Platformer 6%
- #4 Briar Flame
95% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: HappyDoodz Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
A stylized action-platformer set in a world consumed by eternal thorns. Explore handcrafted zones, unlock new flame-forged upgrades, and face brutal bosses as the Young Emberhost in a desperate attempt to reach the Heart of the Briar.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.8%, Souls-like 21.9%, Hand-drawn 9.4%, Precision Platformer 7.5%, 2D Platformer 6.5%
- #5 Shieldbound
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Bangers
Windows
Shieldbound is a metroidvania action-platformer. Explore a realm that revolves around a mysterious tower with many platforming challenges. Fight powerful enemies in 2D souls-like combat... all of that, using the unique abilities of a spirit-powered shield!
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.5%, Souls-like 19.6%, Difficult 11.4%, Hand-drawn 9.1%, Platformer 7.6%
- #6 Ceplion
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mert Ali Barlas
Windows
Embark on an epic journey in Ceplion, a metroidvania-inspired action-platformer. Explore the Ceplion Island, uncovering mysteries and ancient secrets. Engage in precise combat against believers and monstrous creatures. Harness the power of inheritors to bring an end to the relentless war.
Why similar: Metroidvania 19.7%, Souls-like 16.3%, Precision Platformer 15%, Difficult 11.3%, Platformer 7.5%
- #7 Shards of Memories
93% 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.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.1%, Souls-like 17.4%, Hand-drawn 12.8%, 2D Platformer 9.6%, Action-Adventure 7.8%
- #8 Feather's Edge
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Clockwork Acorn
Windows · Mac · Linux
Dash and slash through an innovative kinetic metroidvania. The Tower of Time awaits – a rich, handcrafted world fractured by the collapse of time. Slice through foes in tough-as-talons bite-sized battles, and master the way of the bird warrior.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.3%, Difficult 12.3%, Precision Platformer 10.6%, Hand-drawn 8.7%, Platformer 7.6%
- #9 Akatori
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Contrast Games
Windows
Akatori is an epic metroidvania where you wield your staff to fight, jump, and explore diverse realms across different eras. Explore worlds spanning different eras, battle formidable enemies, and help Mako stop the Amber Storms that poison all living things.
Why similar: Souls-like 20.3%, Metroidvania 15.1%, Difficult 11.9%, 2D Platformer 9.2%, Platformer 7.6%
- #10 Intertwined
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: VoidNode
Windows · Mac
A 2D metroidvania where your final boss is the character you didn’t choose. Play as Seren or Umbra—Master directional spear combat, explore a broken world, and uncover the truth behind your bond.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.6%, Souls-like 21.4%, Difficult 13.7%, Platformer 7.5%, 2D Platformer 5.3%
- #11 Vesuvius
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Snow Day Games
Windows · Mac
Explore the frozen depths of Vesuvius, a 2D action platformer. Set within the sprawling volcano, journey through fantastical alternate realities, battle corrupted mythical beasts, and survive a world steeped in ash and fable.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.5%, Souls-like 24.8%, Difficult 13.9%, Platformer 7.9%, Hand-drawn 5.9%
- #12 Enemies Within
89% matchNo user reviews2028
Dev: BoomSqueak
Windows
Battle corrupted enemies, liberate afflicted allies, and explore a modernly medieval world on the verge of self-destruction in this action-packed 2D side scrolling adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.1%, Souls-like 19.3%, Difficult 10.2%, 2D Platformer 9%, Choices Matter 7%
- #13 Anokye
89% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Mills Media
Windows
Anokye is a 2D action–adventure platformer where you play as a destined hero fighting to unite the Ashanti people. Battle through villages, forests, and mystical peaks inspired by Ghanaian art and folklore in a journey to restore light to a kingdom in darkness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.5%, Souls-like 21.8%, Difficult 14.9%, Platformer 6.6%, Hand-drawn 5.6%
- #14 Dumbriel: Magnificent Adventure in Hell
88% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: MadMoa
Windows
Dumbriel is a 2D metroidvania action-adventure set in Hell. Play as a clumsy fallen angel in a twisted underworld. Slash, craft, and dodge through deadly arenas, weird monsters, and hellish traps. Die, upgrade, and dive back in.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.1%, Souls-like 22.1%, Difficult 11.8%, Platformer 8.4%, Hand-drawn 7.7%
- #15 Karma Exorcist
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CyclosPub: Infini Fun
Windows
The underworld lies in ruins, ravaged by evil karma. In this unknown and perilous realm of the dead, you must fight against demonic forces, collect mystical artifacts, face the Yama Kings and the Ghost Emperors, sever the Karma, and reforge the path of reincarnation.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.9%, Souls-like 16.6%, Difficult 14.7%, Hand-drawn 7.9%, Platformer 6.8%
- #16 SpellTome
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tectonic Games Studio
Windows
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.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.6%, Souls-like 23.3%, 2D Platformer 9.5%, Platformer 9.1%, Hand-drawn 7.7%
- #17 DEVIATOR
85% matchMixed68% of 994 reviews2024
Dev: Gami Studio
Windows
Deviator is a Metroidvania game centered around deflect, featuring exquisite 2D hand-drawn visuals. Exploring unknown wilderness and mysterious cities, delving into enigmatic realms of consciousness and encountering peculiar creatures. Try to find the truth behind this chaotic world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.1%, Souls-like 22.3%, 2D Platformer 9.7%, Hand-drawn 9%, Platformer 8.2%
- #18 La-Mulana 2
86% matchVery Positive85% of 1,051 reviews2018
Dev: NIGOROPub: PLAYISM
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 36.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
The long-awaited sequel to La-Mulana, La-Mulana 2 follows Lumisa Kosugi as she explores the ancient ruins of La-Mulana. Desperate to find the cause of the recent slew of monsters appearing from the ruins, Lumisa discovers the "other" La-Mulana: the ruins known as Eg-Lana.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.7%, Souls-like 19.2%, Precision Platformer 14.8%, Difficult 11.6%, 2D Platformer 8.1%
- #19 White Flame Inna: Daughter of the Void
84% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Ongar Studio
Windows
2d hand drawn female protagonist action-adventure/soulslike.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.7%, Souls-like 21.3%, 2D Platformer 10%, Platformer 7.8%, Hand-drawn 7.6%
- #20 SlideNGlide
84% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: RBCMrRhoads
Windows
A challenging action-platformer where players navigate diverse biomes filled with unique enemies, tough platforming challenges, and intense boss fights. With tight controls and punishing difficulty, the game rewards precision, mastery, and exploration.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.1%, Precision Platformer 20.4%, Difficult 11%, 2D Platformer 9.1%, Platformer 6.7%
- #21 Aeterna Noctis
83% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,022 reviews2021
Dev: Aeternum Game Studios S.L
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Aeterna Noctis is a challenging metroidvania that majestically combines action, exploration and adventure. With 2 game modes and difficulty based on action or the exclusive Noctis mode where a level of difficulty is added in precision platforming never seen in the metroidvania genre.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.8%, Souls-like 18.4%, Precision Platformer 14.9%, Difficult 11.2%, Platformer 7.3%
- #22 Elysian Echoes
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Grinding Crow
Windows
Elysian Echoes is a traditional, hand crafted souls-like metroidvania with a twist. Take possession of your fallen enemies bodies and unveil your cosmic destiny as you untangle Gaia's turmoil. Adapt to the varied and difficult encounters; learn and use your enemies' moves against them or die trying.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.1%, Souls-like 20%, Hand-drawn 10.1%, Platformer 8.2%, 2D Platformer 7.9%
- #23 Vínculo
82% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Eric Ríos Hamilton
Windows
Embark yourself on an adventure through the Marble Palace and uncover the plentiful secrets it hides! Explore magnificent views and fight through the hostile halls of the palace, all while making use of the innovative plane change mechanics!
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.2%, Souls-like 19.5%, Precision Platformer 18.8%, 2D Platformer 9.2%, Exploration 6.8%
- #24 Aeterna Lucis
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Aeternum Game Studios S.L
Windows
Aeterna Lucis is the highly anticipated sequel to Aeterna Noctis. Following the gameplay steps of the first entry in the series, Aeterna Lucis is a Metroidvania that combines fast-paced combat, a large interconnected map, secret hunting, optional challenges, and a rich and deep story.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.7%, Souls-like 17.8%, Precision Platformer 14.5%, Hand-drawn 9.2%, Platformer 8%
- #25 CRAVE
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hang The Eyelids
Windows
Ceaseless hunger draws you yet a bit closer to the gates of Foghorn. Devour men and beasts alike to acquire a wide array of combat abilities. Through shadows and mold, track down the paling memories of this bygone kingdom, all in a classic hand-drawn action platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.6%, Souls-like 16.1%, Difficult 12.9%, Hand-drawn 8%, Platformer 6.5%
- #26 Momogatari
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sentori Studio
Windows
Explore the Yomi world with a sacred weapon that can change sword types. Fight different "Yokai" and challenge the "Kami" of this world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.8%, Souls-like 16.9%, Hand-drawn 10.8%, Difficult 9%, 2D Platformer 7.3%
- #27 Xplorite
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Alejandro Andes
Windows
Xplorite is a hand-drawn 2d action-exploration metroidvania full of enemies and secrets. Get in Sy's shoes and explore the depths of planet Nargal in look for the missing research team. Travel through different biomes full of enemies and hazards and try to uncover what is happening on the planet.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.6%, Precision Platformer 14.9%, Hand-drawn 12.7%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Combat 6.5%
- #28 Steel Flood
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Egobounds
Windows
Explore a fallen utopia in this action-packed adventure platformer. Harness the weather to find new paths. Fight the untamed machines and seek ways to get their fragile parts for crafting. Become the savior of humanity or its doom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.5%, Souls-like 23.3%, Difficult 12.3%, Hand-drawn 9.7%, Platformer 9%
- #29 Misspell
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bones Keeper Studio
Windows
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 26.6%, Souls-like 13.5%, Hand-drawn 11%, Platformer 9.8%, Difficult 6.5%
- #30 Cliff Kingdom
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Most likely no reason for hysteria
Windows · Mac
The lighthouse has gone dark! You awake as Mothboy, last in a long line of lightkeepers summoned when something goes wrong. In this action packed adventure you climb, fight and explore the depths of Cliff Kingdom searching for the lost light.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.3%, Souls-like 23.8%, Hand-drawn 11.5%, Platformer 8.1%, Exploration 6.5%
- #31 DARK MINUTE: Kira's Adventure
78% matchPositive83% of 29 reviews2022
Dev: KovalGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Platform your way through a shadowy dungeon, grab the cells to unlock the exit, and rush out before the clock hits 1 minute and the lights go out. Welcome to the darkest minute of your life, Kira!
Why similar: Noir 19.9%, Metroidvania 18.9%, Precision Platformer 14.8%, Platformer 8.1%, 2D Platformer 8%
- #32 Sery: Into the World of Myths
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SergamesStudioPub: GoGo Games Interactive
Windows
Dive into the mythical dream world of Sery for an epic adventure. In this precision 2D platformer, Sery must restore balance between the real world and the dream world, battling malevolent figures that invade her dreams.
Why similar: Metroidvania 19.6%, Precision Platformer 18.4%, Noir 16.2%, Difficult 12.8%, 2D Platformer 8.9%
- #33 Tenebra
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Broke CoCo
Windows
Unmask the secrets of a fractured utopia in "Tenebra,"a hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania where baroque excess meets technology. Collect ornate masks to unlock mysterious powers, solve intricate puzzles, and battle through a world that's equal parts Versailles and Dark Souls.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.5%, Souls-like 17.2%, Hand-drawn 9.7%, Precision Platformer 8.7%, Action-Adventure 8.5%
- #34 THE DARK DWELLERS
76% matchMixed69% of 35 reviews2022
Dev: COLNELIUS
Windows
In this dank pit of rot and undeath, take control of The Mortali, the newest member of ragtag-group THE DARK DWELLERS. Fight and crawl your way through this subterranean land, collect unique weapons, learn devastating Blood Magic spells and attempt to end The Maddening Curse.
Why similar: Souls-like 22%, Metroidvania 20.7%, Difficult 12.9%, Combat 6.5%, 2D Platformer 6.4%
- #35 Benders of Moona
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lincoln Charlles BorgesPub: Tao Team
Windows
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 27%, Souls-like 19.5%, Difficult 11.1%, Platformer 10.2%, Story Rich 6.5%
- #36 Unbound: Worlds Apart
75% matchVery Positive84% of 1,307 reviews2021
Dev: Alien Pixel Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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 22.7%, Souls-like 11.8%, Platformer 10.7%, Difficult 10.2%, Precision Platformer 10%
- #37 Loreninha Paints Dreams and Rainbows
74% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Eminho & Lorena Team
Windows · Linux
A cute dreamworld hides a growing darkness. Explore, fight, and steal the powers of your enemies.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.8%, Souls-like 23.7%, Difficult 15.3%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Platformer 6.8%
- #38 Isadora's Edge
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: InboundShovel Games
Windows
Can you keep going when all hope is lost? Isadora's Edge is a 2D Metroidvania with a unique future fantasy setting. Explore an alien world, battle against the corrupted forces bringing it to the edge of destruction, and uncover the secrets behind its impending demise!
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.9%, Souls-like 14.8%, Difficult 12.4%, Platformer 8.3%, 2D Platformer 7.8%
- #39 KILL HIM
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 鱼俞ycy
Windows
In slaughter and exploration, seek the truth. KILL HIM is a black-and-white Metroidvania game where you will traverse a hostile world, challenge powerful enemies, and uncover the secrets hidden behind everything.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.5%, Noir 16.4%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Platformer 10.8%, Hand-drawn 10.8%
- #40 A Sister's Journey
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Florian Lackner
Windows
Explore a charmingly beautiful, hand-crafted pixel art world and help Violet on her journey searching for her sister. Uncover its mysteries, face its threatening foes, and run 'n gun your way through this challenging action-metroidvania - which will put your true platforming skills to the test.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.7%, Precision Platformer 20.1%, Difficult 12.9%, Exploration 5.6%, Story Rich 5.1%
- #41 ARO: Tales In The Dome
73% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: 60K Interactive Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
"ARO: Tales in the Dome" is a 2D hand-drawn action-adventure game. Play as Aro and explore an elemental world sealed beneath the dome. As the journey unfolds, uncover the hidden conspiracy and face the truth about the world, the dome, and yourself.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.5%, Souls-like 21.3%, Difficult 12.1%, 2D Platformer 9.5%, Hand-drawn 6.9%
- #42 Phosfi
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: UpRoom Games LLC
Windows · Linux
Phosfi is an atmospheric, metroidvania style action-platformer. Explore and fight your way through a dark and dangerous coastal world full of mysteries and ancient treasures. Discover long buried temples and fend off Eldritch monstrosities in this beautiful 2D hand drawn and animated adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.7%, Souls-like 22.8%, Difficult 12.1%, Hand-drawn 11.1%, Combat 5.9%
- #43 DREIFRAME
70% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: MrDrone
Windows
Dive into the decaying machine world of DREIFRAME, a pixel-art metroidvania packed with challenge. As a Frame, a sword-wielding robot, fight brutal enemies, exploit their weaknesses, unlock powerful but risky abilities, and uncover the land’s story through exploration and combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.1%, Souls-like 25.2%, Difficult 13.7%, Platformer 9.6%, Atmospheric 4.1%
- #44 Timeless Rain
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Young Cat Games Ltd
Windows
Explore this foreign world and manipulate time to navigate through the challenges that lie along your path! Meet the inhabitants of this strange realm as they push you towards finding the Timeless Rain...
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, Precision Platformer 14.8%, Difficult 14.3%, Hand-drawn 13.1%, Platformer 9%
- #45 Prince of Persia The Lost Crown
70% matchVery Positive84% of 6,374 reviews2024
Dev: Ubisoft MontpellierPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Dash into a stylish and thrilling action-adventure platformer set in a mythological Persian world where the boundaries of time and space are yours to manipulate.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.7%, Precision Platformer 17.5%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Exploration 7.3%, Action-Adventure 5.7%
- #46 Last Souls
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ruben Wihler
Windows · Mac
Last souls is a 2D side-scrolling Metroidvania soulslike game.The player controls a mysterious caped character and explores a labyrinthine, dark and cold world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24%, Souls-like 21.9%, Difficult 12%, Platformer 8.5%, Hand-drawn 7.9%
- #47 Obsidian Legion
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Palisade Games
Windows
Embark on a dark journey in this 2D Adventure Game. Explore the treacherous isle of Am Balla and collect the tools necessary to overcome the many dangers set before you. Find out why turmoil has so suddenly stricken this land and put an end to it.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.4%, Souls-like 25.4%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Combat 9.2%, 2D Platformer 7.2%
- #48 Gedda Cake
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Flannel Bear Games
Windows · Mac
Gedda Cake is a metroidvania about Dragons and Cakes. Play as 6 characters with unique skills and playstyles, swap between them on the fly, battle dangerous foes and explore the vast sugar-coated lands of Sugria. Help them reclaim their invaded world and get The Cake!
Why similar: Metroidvania 24%, Souls-like 22.4%, Difficult 13%, Platformer 8.8%, 2D Platformer 7%
- #49 Somnium Shore
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rodrigo Pelegrini R.
Windows
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 31.7%, Precision Platformer 14.1%, Platformer 13%, Exploration 8.1%, 2D Platformer 7.2%
- #50 Ani Leaving Sirius
71% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: e2gamestudio
Windows · Mac
A dying planet in energy chaos, dangerous districts and challenging combats. Your only chance to escape the planet is through inconsistent portal! Gain energy crystals by slaying enemies. Improve your abilities and acquire drones. Complete your escape quest in this challenging rouge-lite gameplay.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.4%, Precision Platformer 18.1%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Platformer 9%, Hand-drawn 8.5%
- #51 Autonomous Odyssey
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SunOracle Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Autonomous Odyssey is a story-driven, hand-drawn 2D metroidvania. Use agile platforming on your apocalyptic sci-fi journey to explore the labs once filled with exceptional researchers. Fight through vengeful robots on Pim’s quest to find his missing father and restore everyone's humanity.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.3%, Hand-drawn 12.4%, Difficult 12%, Platformer 9.9%, 2D Platformer 9.2%
- #52 The Light of the Darkness: Renascence
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: QUARTOMUNDO
Windows
Fly, fight, and evolve in a seamless 2.5D world. Absorb enemies to craft builds, unlock spells, and harness Mystic Natures. Equip and manage memories in your Mind Inventory to reshape both your powers and the way the story unfolds.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.6%, Souls-like 17.6%, Difficult 12.4%, Choices Matter 8.7%, Platformer 7.8%
- #53 Eden's Guardian
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Voragine Game Studio
Windows
Where shadow falls, it begins. Dive into Eden's Guardian, a challenging metroidvania experience with handmade pixel art set in a world with medieval and fantasy aesthetics devastated by conflict where the history of Gods and humans intertwine.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.6%, Souls-like 20.6%, Difficult 11.3%, Platformer 8.2%, 2D Platformer 7.8%
- #54 Hollow Knight
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 542,706 reviews2017
Dev: Team Cherry
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 41.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30%, Souls-like 21.9%, Difficult 13%, Platformer 8.7%, Hand-drawn 5.8%
- #55 Sweet Dreams Dahlia
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 2357 Steps
Windows
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 28.3%, Choices Matter 11.5%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Platformer 9.7%, Action-Adventure 8%
- #56 Lillusion
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: The Night Owls
Windows
An action role-playing game with a non-linear plot choice. Soul-like running and slashing combat system, Naruto-inspired seal system.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.9%, Souls-like 22.3%, 2D Platformer 10%, Choices Matter 9.6%, Platformer 8.6%
- #57 SHADE Protocol
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Little Legendary
Windows · Linux
SHADE Protocol is a 2D cyber-fantasy Metroidvania where music, code, and combat collide. Swap between DAWN and SHADE forms to unleash devastating abilities, wield Instruments as weapons, and rewrite reality itself in a world on the brink of annihilation by the SHADE Protocol.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.3%, Souls-like 24.5%, Difficult 13.6%, Platformer 9.7%, Exploration 5.2%
- #58 Torii: Beyond The Gates
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Oh Baby Games
Windows · Mac
The spirit realm has broken. Your brother has gone missing. Forge the path you were destined for. Explore the gates and find out why there has been broken links inside the spirit realm. Battle, discover and find the secrets, and make new connections in a beautiful hand-drawn 2D style.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.2%, 2D Platformer 12%, Hand-drawn 10.6%, Platformer 10.3%, Souls-like 9.5%
- #59 Xolotl
68% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: Anchor Games
Windows · Mac
Jump, dash, and swim in this epic adventure! Explore the vast Aztec lands in an axolotl action-platformer! Xolotl is a cute, 2D action-platformer, in which your goal is to regain your godly form and powers.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.7%, Precision Platformer 21.4%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Platformer 8.9%, Action-Adventure 8%