- #1 Ariana and the Elder Codex
97% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International, Inc.
Windows
Ariana must restore the Codices and unravel the Library's hidden truths...
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.6%, Platformer 18.3%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Action 7.2%, Adventure 5.8%
- #2 Cloud Seeker
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MagniFish Studios
Windows
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 29.2%, Platformer 20.7%, Action-Adventure 14.7%, Action 8.3%, Family Friendly 8.1%
- #3 Ataraxie
96% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2024
Dev: Studio Gravenoire
Windows · Linux
ATARAXIE, in the pure style of retro games, ties itself with the SNES Gaming era and embrace difficulty, for it wishes to give experienced gamers/players the test they are really looking for!
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.1%, Platformer 18.8%, Action-Adventure 13.4%, Action 10.6%, Adventure 8.6%
- #4 Tim-Tim 2: "The Almighty Gnome"
95% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2022
Dev: SpoonweaverPub: Spoonweaver Studios
Windows
Tim-Tim the Gnome must journey through mysterious dungeons to find his kidnapped girlfriend while battling fierce monsters with dubious origins.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.1%, Platformer 18.8%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Fantasy 7%, Family Friendly 7%
- #5 ReSetna
94% matchVery Positive83% of 174 reviews2025
Dev: Today's GamesPub: Module16
Windows
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 58.3%, Platformer 23.8%, Action 8.4%, Adventure 6.9%, Indie 2.6%
- #6 The Elderseed
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Talebound Games
Windows
Embark on an epic action adventure by unraveling the mystery of the Elder Seed and save the world from falling into chaos. Journey with Milo through colorful handcrafted lands, forests, caves and dungeons. Forge new weapons and encounter strange creatures who will help you throughout your journey.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.4%, Platformer 18.7%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Family Friendly 9.7%, Casual 7.5%
- #7 Escape From Tethys
93% matchMixed69% of 457 reviews2018
Dev: Whimsical
Windows · Mac
You're trapped, alone and cold on a distant planet. Pursued by a droid with only one purpose: killing everything. You must find an escape. Explore the hostile environment, find secret upgrades and new weapons, and finally make your escape from this dark, hostile planet...
Why similar: Metroidvania 51.7%, Platformer 25.4%, Action 12%, Action-Adventure 10.9%
- #8 Traps N' Gemstones
92% matchMostly Positive76% of 25 reviews2015
Dev: Donut Games
Windows
A "Metroid-vania"-style platform adventure, voted GAME OF THE YEAR by Gamezebo.
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.5%, Platformer 19.7%, Casual 10.7%, Action 9.7%, Adventure 9.2%
- #9 Hunter's Legacy
91% matchMostly Positive77% of 56 reviews2016
Dev: Lienzo
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 49.3%, Platformer 26.6%, Action 11.1%, Adventure 9.7%, Indie 3.3%
- #10 Honey's Sweet Revenge
91% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: etheweirdoPub: UNDEAD WRLD
Windows
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 50.4%, Action-Adventure 14.8%, Platformer 14.2%, Action 9.2%, Adventure 7.9%
- #11 Ineth
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mean Light Studio
Windows · Linux
A pixel-art Metroidvania with challenging platformer mechanics, set in a medieval magical world. Discover a great variety of spells and abilities to defeat enemies and solve puzzles. Find mythical charms and items to help Ineth fight her way out of her prison.
Why similar: Metroidvania 50.3%, Platformer 26.9%, Adventure 8.2%, Magic 7.8%, Fantasy 4.3%
- #12 Super Panda Adventures
89% matchVery Positive93% of 1,020 reviews2014
Dev: BlueEagle ProductionsPub: Paul Schneider
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
In Super Panda Adventures, you play as the brave panda-knight Fu, who is about to finish his training to become the new guardian of the Princess. At the same day of the big celebration party, some uninvited Robots show up to conquer the planet and take the Princess away in their Space Ships!
Why similar: Metroidvania 51%, Platformer 31.2%, Action 7.8%, Adventure 7%, Indie 2.8%
- #13 Spirit Fusion
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lumforge
Windows
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 42.9%, Platformer 19.1%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Adventure 9.4%, Action 9.1%
- #14 AOI
88% matchMostly Positive72% of 43 reviews2022
Dev: Pura Studio
Windows
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 44.5%, Platformer 19.7%, Adventure 7.2%, Action-Adventure 7.2%, Action 6.4%
- #15 Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores
86% matchVery Positive96% of 241 reviews2025
Dev: BASTI GAMES
Windows
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 46.7%, Platformer 16%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Adventure 7.7%, Magic 6.7%
- #16 Vernal Edge
86% matchMostly Positive77% of 629 reviews2023
Dev: Hello Penguin Team LLCPub: PID Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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 43%, Platformer 20.2%, Action-Adventure 12.5%, Action 6.2%, Fantasy 4.6%
- #17 Flat Kingdom Paper's Cut Edition
87% matchMostly Positive73% of 198 reviews2016
Dev: Fat Panda GamesPub: Games Starter
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
The Flat Kingdom is a beautiful and peaceful 2D land, but now it’s threatened by an evil thief and becoming 3D! The only who can stop the chaos is Flat, a little hero able to change into a circle, triangle or square in order to solve puzzles, overcome obstacles and defeat giant bosses!
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.8%, Platformer 27%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Action 9.7%, Adventure 8.1%
- #18 Hamstory
84% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2026
Dev: Dotori Doguldan
Windows
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 30%, Platformer 19.3%, Action-Adventure 12%, Action 8.5%, Family Friendly 7.7%
- #19 Stoatman
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Frostum
Windows
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 45.9%, Platformer 20.5%, Family Friendly 9.3%, Fantasy 7.4%, Adventure 6%
- #20 Echoes of You
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Unlost Pixel
Windows
Sacrifice parts of your own body and mind to gain powers. Survive the abyss, uncover the many ancient secrets it keeps, and find what your soul truly desires.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.5%, Platformer 20.7%, Action-Adventure 14.7%, Action 11.6%, Adventure 9.6%
- #21 Bitlands
83% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: ByteForge
Windows
Platform across strange, magical terrain while meeting even stranger friends and enemies! Discover the history behind the Bitlands, and unlock new allies and powers to traverse the dangerous worlds of the Bitlands, and restore peace to a broken kingdom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.7%, Platformer 20.5%, Action-Adventure 13.9%, Action 7.8%, Magic 7.7%
- #22 Overbowed
82% matchVery Positive91% of 86 reviews2024
Dev: Klardonics Digital, Ltd
Windows
Explore a kingdom overrun by evil magic as you fight foes with your own magical bow in this retro inspired action-adventure platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.1%, Platformer 16.7%, Magic 7.8%, Action-Adventure 7.2%, Action 6.7%
- #23 Kaila: The Journey to the Underworld
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Igolito Arts Studios
Windows
Play as Kaila, a young girl determined to rescue her mother from the clutches of Graygar, the Grey Soul. Explore a vast world, uncover secrets, unlock powerful abilities, and face challenging bosses on a journey to the Underworld. Are you ready to defy Death itself?
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.4%, Platformer 17%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, Magic 9.3%, Fantasy 7.2%
- #24 Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom
81% matchVery Positive89% of 2,575 reviews2019
Dev: Game AtelierPub: FDG Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 45.1%, Platformer 20.8%, Action 8.3%, Adventure 7.9%, Action-Adventure 6.6%
- #25 End's Reach
80% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: Cuirass Entertainment Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
End's Reach is a 3D Exploration Action Adventure Game that focuses on a character lost in the depths of space. Players will solve puzzles, collect upgrades, items, weapons and even magical abilities as they uncover the mysteries of this strange new world. A classic tale of technology taken too far.
Why similar: Metroidvania 58.3%, Action-Adventure 17.3%, Adventure 8.2%, Casual 4.9%, 3D 4.8%
- #26 8Doors: Arum's Afterlife Adventure
81% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,561 reviews2021
Dev: Rootless StudioPub: NEOWIZ
Windows
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 52.5%, Platformer 18.4%, Action 9.3%, Action-Adventure 8.4%, Adventure 8.3%
- #27 Bread Adventure
79% matchPositive100% of 21 reviews2025
Dev: Wheafun Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Experience a adventure in a seamless world of food, where you play as a brave bread. Freely explore interconnected regions, uncover hidden secrets, collect items to enhance your abilities, tackle challenging stages, and defeat formidable foes.
Why similar: Metroidvania 47%, Platformer 21.4%, Action-Adventure 13.3%, Fantasy 6.3%, Action 5.2%
- #28 Liturnian
79% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: Solar Fish Games
Windows
Discover a strange world inhabited by living lights. Liturnian is a 3D-Metroidvania with fluid movement, fights against strange creatures and exciting puzzles.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.9%, Platformer 18%, Nonlinear 9.9%, Action-Adventure 6.2%, Adventure 5.6%
- #29 BeforeDisaster
78% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: SourGrapeGames
Windows
《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 54.9%, Action-Adventure 14.7%, Action 8.4%, Fantasy 8.1%, Adventure 7.2%
- #30 House of Shadow
78% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: High Clarity Games
Windows
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 15.8%, Platformer 10%, Nonlinear 9.6%, Action 6.1%
- #31 Him
77% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Gumbo Day
Windows
Thousands of spaceships entered the galaxy to mine what does not belong to them! Him is a third person casual game where the player runs and jump between home planets to destroy the invading space pirates and their spaceships under a limited time before they mine the lands.
Why similar: Metroidvania 57.6%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Platformer 9.5%, Action 8.1%, Adventure 7.5%
- #32 The Elementum
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Baturalp ÖZMEN
Windows
Tactical combat powered by combo-based spellcasting and elemental reactions. Explore, grow stronger, and unlock sealed-off areas.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.8%, Platformer 15.7%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Family Friendly 10.5%, Magic 8.1%
- #33 Solaris: Good Harvest
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Moving Pixels
Windows
A humble farmer sets out to rescue his chicken from monstrous abductors. Punch, slash, and parkour your way through elemental-infused chaos in this fast-paced 2D action-platformer!
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.4%, Platformer 21.5%, Action-Adventure 15.2%, Action 12%, Adventure 9.9%
- #34 Little Nemo and the Nightmare Fiends
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Nemo, Inc
Windows
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 43.9%, Platformer 19.4%, Nonlinear 9.9%, Family Friendly 9.1%, Magic 6.6%
- #35 Ubirajara
77% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: WandersonPub: Grupo ODS
Windows
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 33%, Platformer 21.5%, Action-Adventure 14.9%, Adventure 10.5%, Action 7.6%
- #36 Ethereal Odyssey
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: KU3 Dev
Windows · Linux
Explore a dreamscape, rich with magic, hidden secrets and mysterious creatures.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.5%, Family Friendly 14.9%, Platformer 13.2%, Action 11.7%, Adventure 9.7%
- #37 Axiom Verge 2
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 907 reviews2022
Dev: Thomas Happ Games LLC
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Explore a sprawling, alien world in the sequel to the award winning Axiom Verge.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.3%, Platformer 19%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Action 9.7%, Adventure 7.9%
- #38 Lightward
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wolfbit Games
Windows · Mac
Embark on a quest to restore light to a kingdom swallowed by darkness. Dive into a cute and dark pixel-art interconnected world with tight controls, seamless exploration, and challenging combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.1%, Platformer 19.7%, Action-Adventure 12%, Magic 7.3%, Action 6.9%
- #39 Phaze Shift
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lord Mango Games
Windows
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 48.6%, Platformer 22.1%, Nonlinear 7.7%, Action 7%, Action-Adventure 6.4%
- #40 Hargrave
72% matchVery Positive93% of 264 reviews2020
Dev: Disafter Games
Windows
Hargrave finds himself inside the walls of a mysterious labyrinth filled with strange robots. Find the way out, or find what's hidden deep inside.
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.8%, Platformer 22.4%, Casual 13.9%, Adventure 12.1%, Indie 2.8%
- #41 Inescapable
74% matchMixed40% of 124 reviews2014
Dev: Magnetic Realms
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 27%
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 51.5%, Platformer 17.5%, Adventure 13.6%, Action 12.9%, Indie 4.6%
- #42 Evil Castle & Princess
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GameLightProject
Windows
"Evil Castle & Princess" is a game similar to Metroid Castlevania, mainly a horizontal action game based on exploration and combat. Wear your favorite weapons to explore the mysterious and dangerous relic castle! Destroy all the monsters that block you and find the secrets of the magic castle.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.9%, Platformer 16.7%, Action-Adventure 12%, Magic 7.9%, Action 5.7%
- #43 Identity Sector
74% matchNo user reviews2019
Dev: Dynamicron LLC
Windows
Join the Asguardian mercenaries to save the Niddhog Sector from a corporate take over! Run, jump, and shoot in this action adventure game. Find sweet guns and armor and put your skills to the test in Identity Sector!
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.4%, Platformer 18.6%, Action 14.7%, Adventure 12.9%, Action-Adventure 11.2%
- #44 Maelstrom
71% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Maelstrom
Windows
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 52.3%, Platformer 12.8%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Action 8%, Fantasy 7.3%
- #45 Astronite - Landing on Neplea
70% matchVery Positive85% of 183 reviews2022
Dev: Dume Games StudioPub: JanduSoft
Windows
Astronite Landing on Neplea is the prologue to this fantastic 1bit metroidvania that combines action, exploration, puzzles and platforms. Take on Astronite's first major challenge and defeat the deadly Kronch.
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.3%, Platformer 20.1%, Action-Adventure 12.8%, Action 7.2%, Adventure 6.7%
- #46 Will O Wisp
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 是政屋
Windows
This is a platform action game in which you control light in a world shrouded in complete darkness and rely on it to progress. Use the light to travel from place to place and illuminate the buried truth.
Why similar: Metroidvania 53.5%, Platformer 23.7%, Action 10.4%, Adventure 6.7%, 3D 3.7%
- #47 Clarity: The Seven Demons of Vanguardia
69% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: Team Quantum Games
Windows
Clarity is a 2D side scrolling platforming adventure. Choose to face seven demons and acquire their demon sword and demon magic. Each sword and spell, has an elemental strength against a corresponding demon.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.8%, Platformer 19.8%, Action-Adventure 13.4%, Casual 7.8%, Action 7.5%
- #48 Sweet Dreams Dahlia
70% 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 48.2%, Platformer 17.2%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Action 6.6%, Fantasy 6%
- #49 LostWinds
71% matchVery Positive81% of 733 reviews2016
Dev: Frontier Developments
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Wield the awesome powers of Enril the wind spirit to guide and protect young Toku through this unique platform adventure.
Why similar: Platformer 32.9%, Metroidvania 30.3%, Adventure 14.8%, Family Friendly 13.3%, Casual 6.6%
- #50 Exodus
72% matchMixed56% of 27 reviews2014
Dev: Galhmac Game StudioPub: Multi-Form
Windows
Exodus is a 2D Platform/Exploration (metroidvania) game for Windows, with oldschool gameplay mechanics, and HD native resolution (1920*1200). Musics are made by Yann Van Der Cruyssen (Saira, Block That Matter).
Why similar: Metroidvania 51.6%, Platformer 30.9%, Adventure 12.8%, Indie 4.7%
- #51 Slumbering Feline
68% matchMostly Positive72% of 46 reviews2025
Dev: The Flavare
Windows · Linux
Slumbering Feline is a single-player, one-shot game featuring a feline-themed story. Step into the shoes of Momo, who finds herself lost in a strange dream and trying to escape from her slumber. Can Momo find her way out of this dreamscape?
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.3%, Platformer 17.6%, Action-Adventure 13.3%, Magic 8.2%, Fantasy 6.5%
- #52 Dipod: The Foot Legacy
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CodingApe GamesPub: Vulpis Yazilim
Windows
A cursed clan.A female hero who making everyone tremble with fear, and a journey. Join Dipod’s adventure. Is this a punishment from Gods or is it just a rebel against Gods? If you were in Dipod’s shoes, what would you do?
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.4%, Platformer 22.3%, Action-Adventure 15.4%, Action 12%, Adventure 10%
- #53 Vivid Spirit
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LucasMaxBrosPub: The Hidden Levels
Windows
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 42.3%, Platformer 27.5%, Action 13.2%, Adventure 10.9%, Indie 6.1%
- #54 PATHFINDER 08
69% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: THIAGO COSTA MENDES
Windows
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 46%, Action-Adventure 17.1%, Platformer 8.6%, Nonlinear 7%, Adventure 5.9%
- #55 Star Rover
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Browny Application
Windows
Star Rover is a Third-Person Action platformer game in Metroidvania style that you as the player can play in various locations on a planet. Upgrade yourself and collect a lot of weapons to prepare for the battle.
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.8%, Platformer 26.4%, Action 13.9%, Adventure 9.8%, Indie 1.4%
- #56 Shadow Labyrinth
66% matchMixed57% of 323 reviews2025
Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Shadow Labyrinth is a 2D action platformer and a genre-twisting alternate take on the iconic PAC-MAN. As The Swordsman, you wake on a mysterious planet amidst relics of wars past. To survive you will discover secrets, consume your enemies, and grow from prey to apex predator.
Why similar: Metroidvania 51.7%, Platformer 18.8%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, Action 10.5%, Adventure 5.8%
- #57 Beyond Zero Line
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BIIMSPub: BIIMS GAMING
Windows
A nation is on the brink of collapse and you have been given a special order: rescue the trapped president. Run, jump, and gun your way across its interconnected districts full of enemies and secrets. Uncover the truth behind your mission.
Why similar: Metroidvania 50.5%, Platformer 22.7%, Action 8.7%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, Adventure 6.7%
- #58 Blightseeker
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hypernoodle Games
Windows
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 52.1%, Platformer 22%, Adventure 9.3%, Action-Adventure 7.7%, Action 4.2%
- #59 Tater Spud
67% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2022
Dev: Nate DeHart
Windows
Explore, fight, and platform through a world of deadly plants as a lone potato, Tater Spud, in search of powerups and the answers behind the flora that was once safe.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39%, Platformer 18.2%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Nonlinear 10.5%, Family Friendly 9.1%
- #60 Shattered Divinities
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: StellarSoul
Windows
In Shattered Divinities, embark on an adventure that pits you directly against divinity itself! An ancient War of Gods shattered the world, and their broken power has become the Calamities that consume all life. How will you survive in this land? And how will you uncover the secrets behind the War?
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.6%, Platformer 23.5%, Action 6.9%, Magic 6.6%, Adventure 6%