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A mysterious tower has risen! It emits plumes of noxious green smoke from its summit making people sick. Strange creatures infest the tower but if nobody tries to ascend it we will all be doomed! Are you that hero?.....

Why similar: Action 33.7%, Adventure 29.2%, Indie 23.2%, Pixel Graphics 14%

Inspired by classic shooters like Gunstar Heroes, Metal Slug, and Contra, Greedy Guns brings the run-and-gun formula into the 21st Century! Help these greedy mercenaries survive their most epic contract yet. Explore, explode, survive!

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.2%, Action 20.7%, Adventure 19.5%, Indie 14.6%

Way of the Red is a 2d action platformer with a focus on fun combat, satisfying kills, and fluid movement. Use versatile sword techniques to shred enemies to pieces, while searching for your lost love from years past.

Why similar: Action 30%, Adventure 28.3%, Indie 22.2%, Pixel Graphics 19.5%

An ancient evil has been set loose, and Jonathan cursed in the process. Jonathan must now collect seven holy grails from around all of Egypt to cleanse himself of the curse of Sehur the First. Be delighted by the quirky humor, charming characters, and the beautifully designed world, in Pharaoh Rebirth+!

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.1%, Action 20.6%, Adventure 18.5%, Indie 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%

Remake of the 8 bits MSX2 game of the same name, with a 16 bits look. Genre: Metroidvania (2D Metroid/Castlevania style) with RPG elements. Explore, investigate, find improvements for your suit, find weapons, upgrade your weapons in workshops, fight incredible mutants...

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.9%, Action 16%, Adventure 14%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Indie 10%

Ghostly Matter is a metroidvania with elements borrowed from graphic adventures. The year is 1986. A professor obsessed with the paranormal, an old friend who disappeared mysteriously. Time to arm yourself with the best anti-ghost technology and set off in search of the truth.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42%, Action 18.5%, Adventure 16%, Indie 12%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%

Japan's take on classic Commodore 64/Amiga action-adventure games. NOT a Metroidvania. Use your wits and your weapons to discover an ancient secret and gain your redemption. Art and music by Japanese legends of console gaming.

Why similar: Metroidvania 65.7%, Action 34.3%

In Demon Peak, you play as the nameless warrior, trapped inside the depths of an unholy Mountain. Explore the mysterious and perilous enviroments, fight against a multitude of different enemies and gather magical abilities to overcome the Mountain's evil inhabitants.

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.8%, Action 15.9%, Adventure 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Indie 10.5%

Play as a special ops combat unit sent to investigate why the stars around Solar System are going dark in MegaSphere — a story-based post-cyberpunk action platformer adventure game of supermassive scale set in early 22nd century: smart guns, robots, self-reconstructing environments, and vast AIs.

Why similar: Metroidvania 46%, Action 16.2%, Adventure 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Indie 11.7%

The Waste Land, a "metroidvania" style side-scroller inspired by T.S. Eliot’s poem of the same name, puts players in the role of a fallen king who must find his way to right the wrongs caused by his own failings.

Why similar: Metroidvania 54%, Action 17.3%, Adventure 16.4%, Indie 12.3%

Go Ape-bit with this fast-paced retro platformer, in which you work to recover a stolen magical artifact in the labyrinth of an ancient temple!

Why similar: Metroidvania 53.6%, Adventure 17.3%, Indie 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%

Metamorfose S is a 2D action-adventure game with RPG elements.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.3%, Action 21.1%, Adventure 18.7%, Indie 15.8%

Make your way through more than 600 rooms, and unravel the secrets of your past by finding the five elemental orbs. Cathedral features a vast world, meant for exploring!

Why similar: Metroidvania 58.6%, Action 12.6%, Adventure 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Indie 8.4%

Elliot Quest is an adventure/RPG where players explore the mysterious Urele island in search of an ancient demon. With 5 dungeons to conquer, 16 bosses to defeat, and countless treasures to discover and hidden areas. Well-balanced gameplay easy to pick up but challenging to master.

Why similar: Metroidvania 52%, Pixel Graphics 14.5%, Action 12.8%, Adventure 12.1%, Indie 8.5%

Unravel the mystery uncovered by a remote interplanetary mining operation. What did they find? What threat does it pose? And ultimately, what does it truly mean to be a hero?

Why similar: Metroidvania 51.4%, Adventure 18.3%, Action 16.6%, Indie 13.7%

Lured by a vengeful spirit of a defeated witch, our 16-bit hero, and his friends, find themselves trapped on a mysterious island full of deadly sorceresses! What heinous plans does this gruesome Witch have for him? And what is the true origin of the island?

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.9%, Action 20.4%, Adventure 19.3%, Indie 14.4%

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 54.1%, Action 13.4%, Adventure 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Indie 9.5%

2D action adventure game set in the far future on a mysterious abandoned planet with yourself as the only survivor.

Why similar: Metroidvania 66.3%, Action 14%, Adventure 11%, Indie 8.7%

2d platformer, action, adventure - "Metroidvania" set in fantasy world filled with ancient magic and monsters. Pixel art graphic with anime style.

Why similar: Metroidvania 61.8%, Pixel Graphics 14.5%, Adventure 13.2%, Action 6.1%, Indie 4.3%

Guide three sociopathic apprentices through an open world filled with caves, castles and underground cities as you search for your kidnapped teacher. Discover countless secrets, loot hidden treasure troves, and decapitate your enemies. Or immolate them. Or smack them in the face with fruit.

Why similar: Metroidvania 50.5%, Indie 22.7%, Action 14.3%, Adventure 12.5%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 58.9%, Pixel Graphics 13%, Adventure 12.2%, Action 9.3%, Indie 6.6%

Mutant scum never learn! Blaster Master Zero makes its Steam debut! Blaster Master Zero is a 8-bit style top-down & sideview 2D action-adventure game that hearkens back to the golden age of the NES. The game features new gameplay elements such as improved gameplay, and a more robust scenario.

Why similar: Metroidvania 61.8%, Action 20.9%, Pixel Graphics 17.3%

Restore harmony as shapeshifting demigod Maui on an adventure to save his island home from all-consuming darkness in this epic 2D open-world Metroidvania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.1%, Action 22%, Adventure 20.8%, Indie 15.1%

Discover 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 44.9%, Action 25.1%, Adventure 12.8%, Indie 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%

What’s left of humanity are minds trapped in circuits. You are awaken as ReSetna, a warrior on a mission to rescue last human remnants. Explore seven hostile zones, face seven brutal bosses and evolve through a unique upgrade system. Uncover horrifying truth and decide if the future is worth saving.

Why similar: Metroidvania 67.7%, Action 12.6%, Adventure 10.8%, Indie 8.9%

A powerful ancient evil has arisen, and the war to save humanity has begun! As an elite agent in the monster-hunting Prodigium organization, you must use a variety of weapons, upgrades, and mysterious artifacts to defend mankind against the supernatural hordes of Princess Ahmanet.

Why similar: Metroidvania 62.1%, Action 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, Adventure 10.7%

Dispersio 2 is a retro-style metroidvania. As you progress through the game, you will gain new abilities, such as dashing, wall-jumping and more. There's even a hard mode for hardcore players. Can you beat the game with only 1 HP?

Why similar: Metroidvania 56.3%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Adventure 13.7%, Action 12.3%, Indie 3.9%

Explore an abandoned space station in this retro-themed explorative action platformer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 63.8%, Pixel Graphics 15.9%, Adventure 7.6%, Action 6.9%, Indie 5.7%

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 61.9%, Pixel Graphics 14.8%, Adventure 8.2%, Action 8.2%, Indie 6.9%

Dive into Super Skelemania, a single-sitting metroidvania about an acrobatic skeleton. Jump over a pit of thorns, roll your skull like a bowling ball, or headbutt a spider like any good skeleton would!

Why similar: Metroidvania 53.4%, Action 26.6%, Indie 20%

Lily is a newly appointed paladin sent to investigate the appearance of undead near a village. Her search leads her to an old castle that is known to have been long abandoned, but signs of life have begun to appear, with lights visible in the distance and drawbridge closed.

Why similar: Metroidvania 50.5%, Action 14.7%, Adventure 14.5%, Indie 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%

Critically-acclaimed action-RPG that takes the template laid down by classics like Wonder Boy, nails the 16-Bit aesthetics for nostalgia fans, but updates the mechanics to feel fresh and modern. Explore a beautiful open world and plunder dungeons, caves and forests to help take down epic bosses!

Why similar: Metroidvania 50.8%, Adventure 15.6%, Indie 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Action 10.8%

Hunter’s Legacy is an old-school 2D single-player Metroidvania platformer where you control Ikki, a fierce kitty skilled with twin swords and a bow, better known as the Great Huntress of Un'Amak.

Why similar: Metroidvania 57%, Action 16.6%, Adventure 15.1%, Indie 11.3%

Take on the role of skilled hunter, Sam, in Faeland, an adventure RPG set in a beautiful world inspired by 8-bit classics.

Why similar: Metroidvania 60.5%, Pixel Graphics 15.1%, Adventure 13.9%, Indie 10.4%

A classic retro metroidvania - retroidvania if you will - with (mostly) black and white graphics. Handcrafted, fast-paced action with multiple endings.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.7%, Action 27.2%, Indie 19.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%

"Mini Ghost" is a mini metroidvania in the 80's MSX art style and gameplay. It's the mini prequel of Ghost 1.0.

Why similar: Metroidvania 53.5%, Action 15.1%, Adventure 11.8%, Indie 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%

When the king declares that all food is now his, whatcha' gonna' do? Raise a skeleton slave to steal it back for you, of course!

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.1%, Action 36.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Adventure 6.2%, Indie 5.1%

In this a Metroidvania style game made in crispy pixel art, Join Rhea , a bounty huntress with a task to save some people who have been kidnapped and taken to an old abandoned castle where there are many dangers, she needs your help to rescue these people and to bring peace to the city of Vaunard

Why similar: Metroidvania 56.7%, Pixel Graphics 14.8%, Action 12.8%, Adventure 12.5%, Indie 3.2%

Last Stitch Goodnight is a side scrolling action adventure that embraces a new mythology. After a near-death experience, you are kidnapped by a doctor who is experimenting on people who satisfy certain criteria. Escape will require new weapons, powers, and a strong stomach for bad science.

Why similar: Metroidvania 54%, Action 15.9%, Adventure 15.4%, Indie 14.7%

In a bizarre universe where the oppressed are on the brink of oblivion, Dandara has awoken to reshape the world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 57.8%, Action 17%, Indie 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%

Red, Yellow, Blue. It's Vivid Spirit! Their abilities are dictated by what color they are and it's up to you to figure out how to use them and when to swap. Guide Vivid and her dog, Spirit, on their many adventures through the world of Paper Craft!

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.9%, Indie 19.7%, Action 18.5%, Adventure 15.9%

In this Insanely Twisted, 2-D action-adventure game, explore unique environments and battle bizarre creatures.

Why similar: Metroidvania 69.6%, Adventure 11.3%, Action 10.9%, Indie 8.1%

Game indie of adventure, action and exploration style "Metroidvania".

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.6%, Action 23.5%, Adventure 22.2%, Indie 16.7%

Inspired by the retro glory days of 8-bit games, Rex Rocket is a traditional 2D platformer brought into the 21st century. Paying tribute to classic NES games like Mario, Mega Man, and Metroid, old-school platformer fans will find Rex Rocket a breath of fresh air.

Why similar: Metroidvania 55.5%, Action 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Adventure 11%, Indie 8.3%

Summon the enemies you kill to solve puzzles, including a horse, a tree, a miner and a dragon. Some areas are unreachable without the right summon so you must find out how to get one it to advance to the next area.

Why similar: Metroidvania 58%, Action 24.6%, Indie 17.4%

You are lost in the catacombs and finding your way out won’t be easy, but upon reaching the surface you will find you are not the only one who is lost. The mysterious spirit hound Echo is far from home, but with her by your side, exploration is as simple as a game of fetch.

Why similar: Action 28.2%, Adventure 26.6%, Metroidvania 25.3%, Indie 19.9%

"Once upon a time, there was a family of 4 who lived in a log cabin by the mines. Everything was cool. But one day somebody left the door open and all their pets ran away! This is the story of how they got them back."

Why similar: Metroidvania 55.9%, Pixel Graphics 17.9%, Adventure 14.7%, Indie 11.5%

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 57.1%, Pixel Graphics 15.9%, Action 10.9%, Adventure 9.2%, Indie 7%

Explore and uncover the mystery of a surreal alien world by blasting aliens and glitching your environment in this intense retro side-scrolling action/adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 70.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Action 6.5%, Indie 5.8%, Adventure 5.1%

Join Jason, Eve, and Fred on an intergalactic journey! The side-scrolling/top-down hybrid action adventure title "Blaster Master Zero" returns with its long-awaited sequel! Experience the yet-untold story of Jason and Eve after defeating Earth's mutant scourge in "Blaster Master Zero".

Why similar: Metroidvania 56.5%, Action 22.8%, Pixel Graphics 20.6%

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 62.6%, Action 14.3%, Adventure 13.3%, Indie 9.8%

Death Eclipse is a 2D dark fantasy action hack-and-slash where the God of Death wages war in a world consumed by immortality. When the cycle of life and death is broken, the realm descends into madness, and only the harbinger of the end can restore its finality.

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.8%, Action 19%, Adventure 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Indie 4.3%

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 58.8%, Pixel Graphics 14.6%, Action 9.9%, Indie 8.5%, Adventure 8.2%

A "Metroid-vania"-style platform adventure, voted GAME OF THE YEAR by Gamezebo.

Why similar: Metroidvania 58%, Action 15.4%, Adventure 15.2%, Indie 11.4%

Old Ninja: Underworld is a 2D pixel-art Metroidvania action game where an aging ninja explores a chaotic underground world. Battle through a bizarre mix of enemies with no apparent connection, strengthen your ninja, and challenge the boss lurking deep below.

Why similar: Metroidvania 53.2%, Action 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.9%, Adventure 12.6%, Indie 3.5%

When It Hits the Fan is a 2d action arcade top-down shooter for PC and arcade involving four apocalyptic events at once: zombie outbreak, robot AI takeover, demon incursion, and alien invasion!

Why similar: Action 42.7%, Indie 30.2%, Pixel Graphics 27%

Wander a whimsical world full of danger and surprise. Outsmart your environment as you punch, grab, and throw enemies and objects in this action-puzzle adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.2%, Action 20.8%, Adventure 20.3%, Indie 15.7%

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!

Why similar: Metroidvania 60%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Action 11.9%, Adventure 10.8%, Indie 3.6%