- #1 Ghost 1.0
97% matchVery Positive91% of 2,107 reviews2016
Dev: @unepic_franPub: Unepic Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A mysterious agent, capable of becoming a digital ghost, sneaks aboard the Nakamura Space Station. This is where the fun begins: the station is well-protected with its heavy defences, never-ending arsenal of weapons, and mysterious artifacts. It will all have to be destroyed.
Why similar: Roguevania 52% ★, Metroidvania 25.1%, Platformer 4.4%, Robots 4.4%, Action 3.5%
- #2 Red Bit Ninja
96% matchMostly Negative30% of 33 reviews2015
Dev: Seven Sails Games
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Red Bit Ninja is an old school platformer with a rope climbing physic and difficulty of the good old times. It features classic pixel art, hair pulling levels and five mean bosses.
Why similar: Roguevania 52.1% ★, Metroidvania 20.9%, Platformer 5.8%, 2D Platformer 5.1%, Retro 3.9%
- #3 Isekai Mage
96% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: TongLee
Windows
Protagonist dies in a truck accident, reborn as a Mage Adventurer in an isekai. Explore chests, battle monsters, complete quests, and customize skills via roguelike mechanics. Defeat the Demon King in this blend of RPG, adventure, and light roguelike.
Why similar: Roguevania 67.3% ★, Metroidvania 22.5%, Platformer 6.2%, Pixel Graphics 2.2%, 2D 1.6%
- #4 The Light Of Vertical
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WangxoGame
Windows
A Metroidvania-style action adventure set in the collapsing "Sky City." Play as a life form awakening in darkness, explore decaying areas, interact with NPCs, battle bosses, collect cards, and uncover the truth through stylized art and deep storytelling.
Why similar: Roguevania 59.6% ★, Metroidvania 21.5%, Post-apocalyptic 7.7%, 2D Platformer 5.6%, Action 2.5%
- #5 The Red Hood: Hunting the Wolf
94% matchMixed44% of 16 reviews2025
Dev: Lola FisherPub: My Way Games
Windows
In "Red Hood's Hunt for the Wolf," you play as Red Riding Hood on a perilous journey through forests and caves to defeat the evil wolf. Battle enemies like skeletons and elves with your sword, collect coins, and overcome obstacles in this classic platformer to save the forest.
Why similar: Roguevania 69.3% ★, Side Scroller 10.7%, Platformer 6.8%, 2D Platformer 5.9%, Arcade 2.3%
- #6 SuperEpic: The Entertainment War
94% matchMixed70% of 112 reviews2019
Dev: Undercoders
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 53%
SuperEpic is a satirical and humorous Metroidvania style action-adventure game, starring a raccoon and a llama in their quest to save an Orwellian society from the rule of an evil corporation. RegnantCorp is an enterprise which is controlling minds through abusive micro transactions.
Why similar: Roguevania 74.9% ★, Metroidvania 13.5%, Action 3.8%, Indie 2.8%, Pixel Graphics 2.3%
- #7 Eat Or Keep
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Volp Interactive
Windows
In a dying city ruled by uncontrollable magic, every resource is a choice: consume it to grow stronger, or preserve it to survive. Eat Or Keep is a challenging 2D Metroidvania with strong rogue-lite elements. Explore, fight, fall… and rise again.
Why similar: Roguevania 54.6% ★, Metroidvania 27.1%, Action 7.8%, 2D Platformer 6.7%, 2D 2.1%
- #8 SHIRO
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tier 21
Windows
Humanity wants her dead, and a godlike alien AI wants to use her as a puppet. Take control of SH1-R0 and fight through challenging enemies on two fronts to prevent catastrophe. Explore high security facilities to upgrade your abilities and challenge the most advanced forces of two civilizations.
Why similar: Roguevania 52.7% ★, Metroidvania 25.7%, Platformer 5.3%, Sci-fi 4.5%, Action 4.2%
- #9 Rift Keeper
91% matchMostly Positive71% of 80 reviews2019
Dev: Frymore
Windows
Embark on your journey, travel through rifts and restore the balance as the Rift Keeper in this handcrafted 2D roguelite platformer with challenging, fast-paced action gameplay.
Why similar: Roguevania 75.6% ★, Metroidvania 12.5%, Action 3.4%, Platformer 2.5%, Indie 2.4%
- #10 Archetype and the Four Winds of Hell
91% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Serf of Cinder
Windows
Master the four elements, and kill demons. In this short Metroidvania, you play as the Archetype, a legendary elemental master, on a mission to close a portal to hell and end a demon invasion. Learn new abilities, fight demons, and if you fail, be reincarnated with mastery of a different element.
Why similar: Roguevania 49.2% ★, Metroidvania 20.7%, Platformer 9.2%, Action 7.4%, 2D Platformer 6.6%
- #11 Hollowroot
90% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Cmrak
Windows
Hollowroot, a fast-paced 2D action roguelike. Master tight platforming and combat in ever-changing, procedurally generated levels. Every run is a new challenge. Can you survive?
Why similar: Roguevania 65.1% ★, Metroidvania 16.6%, 2D Platformer 7.1%, Action 5.3%, Pixel Graphics 2.7%
- #12 Weapon Hacker
89% matchPositive95% of 37 reviews2020
Dev: Luke Rissacher
Windows
Hack scavenged parts into custom-made weapons and explore / shred your way through a multiverse of infested weapon facilities.
Why similar: Roguevania 52.2% ★, Metroidvania 21.2%, Side Scroller 6.9%, Action 6.8%, Platformer 5.9%
- #13 StarBreak
89% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,302 reviews2016
Dev: Crunchy Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 44%
StarBreak is a unique skill-based action platformer MMO where you explore strange sci-fi worlds alongside dozens of other players, kill legions of dangerous aliens and fight epic boss battles.
Why similar: Roguevania 76.2% ★, Metroidvania 6.9%, Platformer 4.6%, Action 3.4%, Side Scroller 3.3%
- #14 Double Damnation
88% matchMostly Positive76% of 25 reviews2022
Dev: The Yellow Architect
Windows
Kill fast. Die faster. Abuse Immortality! Together...
Why similar: Roguevania 59.3% ★, Metroidvania 24.2%, Platformer 6.7%, 2D Platformer 6.3%, 2D 1.7%
- #15 Manor Mania
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Retriod SoftwarePub: Deadzors
Windows
Manor Mania is a Metrovania Randomizer game nut scaled down in size with more focus on replayability. It has a handcrafted map, equippable gear/weapons, and random Powerups that help you navigate the manor. Many randomized elements ensure variety for each run.
Why similar: Roguevania 52% ★, Metroidvania 24.1%, Platformer 9.9%, Retro 4.6%, Pixel Graphics 3.2%
- #16 The Revolt: Awakening
86% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2021
Dev: Siberius Studio
Windows
The Revolt: Awakening is an action-platformer RPG, allowing you to explore a city under military control… You will have to make your way through powerful enemies and face many dangers during your missions. Run, Fight, Destroy, Loot!
Why similar: Roguevania 47.2% ★, Metroidvania 17.9%, Action 8.3%, Side Scroller 7.9%, Platformer 6.3%
- #17 Abalyte
86% matchMixed67% of 201 reviews2018
Dev: Purple Studios
Windows
Abalyte is a 2D-roguelike metroidvania that focuses on the player's skill and inventiveness. While other games have crutches or progression systems that help the player beat the game, Abalyte does the opposite and throws you in a spike-pit.
Why similar: Roguevania 83.8% ★, Platformer 4.9%, Action 4.2%, Pixel Graphics 3.6%, Indie 2%
- #18 Cookies Must Die
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rebel Twins
Windows
Stop a group of evil, mutant cookies before they reduce whole city to rubble!
Why similar: Roguevania 52.7% ★, Metroidvania 22.6%, Platformer 8.5%, 2D Platformer 5.7%, Action 5%
- #19 CHIP: Rescuer of Kittens
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Khamitovs TeamPub: Valkyrie Initiative
Windows · Mac · Linux
CHIP is a 2D Metroidvania platformer in retro-style where you are a space rescuer of kittens. Explore The Universe in a shiny new spaceship. Travel from planet to planet, fight against an evil Dr.Meowcraft and robots, save the kidnapped kittens!
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.1%, Retro 13.7%, Robots 12.3%, Platformer 11.9%, Indie 7.8%
- #20 迷宮のドールポリス
84% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: かべろくん
Windows
It's an action game where you advance through a mysterious dungeon whose shape changes every time you enter, while strengthening the functions of your aircraft.
Why similar: Roguevania 56.6% ★, Platformer 10.9%, Side Scroller 8.5%, Action 8.4%, 2D Platformer 7.3%
- #21 Albert's Journey
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bite My Pixel
Windows · Mac
Albert’s Journey is a 2d platformer adventure game with a pixel art look.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.8%, Retro 13.5%, Platformer 12.2%, Side Scroller 11.3%, 2D Platformer 6.3%
- #22 Ufouria: The Saga 2
82% matchVery Positive91% of 125 reviews2024
Dev: SUNSOFT
Windows
Explore the unique and wacky world of SUNSOFT's Ufouria in this exploration-based side-scrolling game. The levels' terrain change each time you play with new secrets to explore. Be charmed, comforted and tickled by the fluffy felt-like remake of the strange-but-cute world of Ufouria!
Why similar: Roguevania 52.3% ★, Metroidvania 24.6%, Retro 13.2%, Action 9.1%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #23 风铃Windbell
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Brink
Windows
Windbell is a platform action game that contains roguelike random elements, hundreds of freely matched skills, and a hard-core hitting feel to bring you a super refreshing combat experience.
Why similar: Roguevania 65.8% ★, Metroidvania 24.2%, Pixel Graphics 4.2%, Action 3.7%, Arcade 1%
- #24 Rogue Robot: Escape Protocol
81% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Jonathan Francis
Windows
Take control of a little red robot on a daring mission to escape a factory filled with deadly traps, relentless enemies, and multiple paths in this rogue-lite platformer that blends fast-paced action with intense gameplay
Why similar: Roguevania 68.1% ★, Robots 11.1%, Platformer 9.5%, Action 7.2%, Sci-fi 3.9%
- #25 孙悟空大战机器金刚 / Sun Wukong VS Robot
81% matchVery Positive89% of 102 reviews2019
Dev: Bitca
Windows · Mac
Sun Wukong VS Robot is a mini retro pixel metroidvania game.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.7%, Robots 13.5%, Retro 12.2%, Action 10.2%, Platformer 8.1%
- #26 Far Star
80% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2023
Dev: This is Vini
Windows · Linux
Far Star is a story-driven action-adventure game with Metroidvania influences. There is something fishy going on in this galaxy, but this won’t stop your intergalactic general services crew from doing their job using a varied set of skills, weapons and outfits.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.8%, Robots 13.7%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Platformer 10.6%, Sci-fi 8.2%
- #27 Boots Versus Plants
79% matchMixed68% of 31 reviews2021
Dev: DnovelPub: My Way Games
Windows
In the platformer from the creators of RRRR fights with mutant plants on the way to find a solution to the dark past. Overcome many thoughtful challenges and puzzles.
Why similar: Roguevania 59.7% ★, Metroidvania 23.9%, 2D Platformer 7.8%, Action 5.3%, 2D 2.1%
- #28 pandaman
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: lizhiwei
Windows
Action design The monster moves widely, sometimes blinking, sometimes surprising, sometimes funny and ironic, With complete sound effects and special effects, players can experience unparalleled tension and excitement.
Why similar: Roguevania 76.8% ★, Action 9.2%, 2D Platformer 8.8%, 2D 3%, Indie 1.9%
- #29 The Rogue Cavern
79% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Sean Frett
Windows · Linux
Explore an endless, procedurally generated cavern and find items in this roguevania-esque platformer.
Why similar: Roguevania 73.5% ★, Action 11.2%, Indie 7.8%, 2D Platformer 7.5%
- #30 Utopia: Haven
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: João Mendonça
Windows
Explore three distant planets in this retro-inspired 2D metroidvania, developed for the Game Boy Color. Face mysterious creatures, discover powerful upgrades and uncover lost secrets. The fate of humanity is in your hands!
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.4%, Retro 15%, Platformer 12.5%, Side Scroller 7.6%, Action 5.5%
- #31 A Tale of Sand and Bone
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Talico
Windows
A Tale of sand and Bone is a story-rich action-roguelike adventure. You play as Shai, a fallen warrior bound to a vengeful spirit as you climb and fight your way to claiming vengeance against the gods.
Why similar: Roguevania 71.5% ★, Platformer 7.7%, 2D Platformer 6.9%, Action 4.1%, Side Scroller 2.9%
- #32 Ghost Song
76% matchVery Positive83% of 1,413 reviews2022
Dev: Old MoonPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 58%
On the desolate moon of Lorian, a long-dormant Deadsuit awakens from slumber. Journey beneath the surface on an atmospheric 2D adventure of self-discovery, ancient mysteries, and cosmic terror. Explore winding caverns and acquire new abilities to unearth this alien world’s long-buried secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.8%, Robots 12.5%, Side Scroller 11%, Platformer 9.2%, Post-apocalyptic 8.9%
- #33 Xeodrifter
77% matchMostly Positive75% of 855 reviews2014
Dev: Atooi
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Xeodrifter is the story of an interstellar drifter traveling the stars on a simple mission of exploration. We join our nomad as he embarks on the investigation of a small cluster of four planets in the omega sector, after a collision with a rogue asteroid damaged his warp core.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.9%, Retro 12.5%, Platformer 11%, Side Scroller 8.4%, Sci-fi 7.4%
- #34 The End Grows
74% matchPositive93% of 29 reviews2025
Dev: Atopia.studio
Windows
Incremental Roguevania || Hurry up, the world ends in 5 minutes! Gain 100 levels in a single strike and distribute your stat points mid-battle to adapt instantly.A Fast RPG blending action, exploration, and a unique real-time leveling system!
Why similar: Roguevania 64.9% ★, Metroidvania 23.4%, Platformer 6.7%, Action 2.7%, 2D 2%
- #35 这个地堡
75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: UCGWPub: ACEIT
Windows
In the dungeon, a legendary endless treasure awaits. Countless brave adventurers have come, but none have unveiled its secrets. Monsters and traps fill the dungeon. Are you courageous enough to conquer them and claim the final treasure?
Why similar: Roguevania 70% ★, Underground 17.6% ★, Pixel Graphics 4.7%, Arcade 2.8%, 2D Platformer 2.2%
- #36 Robot Wants It All
75% matchVery Positive90% of 192 reviews2019
Dev: Hamumu Games, Inc.
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Robot wants stuff! Go get it for him in this compilation of the metroidvania Robot Wants series, including an all-new Robot adventure!
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.9%, Robots 16.7%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Retro 9.3%, Platformer 8.5%
- #37 Ghost Trap: Underworld
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WilhelmGStudios
Windows
John Ghost is back with a vengeance in this retro-metroidvania. Fall to the underworld, and explore. Seek to calm the horrors below to ensure a peaceful rest for your loved ones.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.6%, Underground 12.5% ★, Platformer 11.7%, Side Scroller 11%, Action 10%
- #38 Future Knight (CPC/Spectrum)
76% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: Gremlin GraphicsPub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
In this classic platformer from 1986, take on the role Sir Randolph as he quests to free the fair maid Amelia from the evil clutches of Spegbott the Terrible. Acting upon an inter-dimensional distress signal from the galactic cruiser SS Rustbucket, don your Omnibolt Mark IV and venture forth!
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, Retro 13.9%, Robots 12.4%, 2D Platformer 9.7%, Platformer 8.8%
- #39 Quantum:Fantasy
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Roy Keren
Windows
Quantum:Fantasy is a multiplayer RPG with an emphasis on hunting monsters. Combat is tight and responsive, varying based on chosen class: of the four, each has different weapons and skills to use in and out of combat. Level up, upgrade armor and weapons, and tailor each class to play how you like!
Why similar: Roguevania 85.2% ★, 2D Platformer 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 3.5%, 2D 2.1%, Indie 1.4%
- #40 FALLENSTAR
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NebulaVoid Interactive LLC
Windows
Step into the shoes of Aetherion's newest agent and join them on their quest for infinite energy. Choose your playstyle and weapons, upgrade your equipment, and complete your missions to become stronger and survive on planet 347TH2-Terminus in this fast-paced roguelike-metroidvania.
Why similar: Roguevania 57.6% ★, Metroidvania 27.5%, Sci-fi 4.4%, Pixel Graphics 4.1%, Action 3.8%
- #41 Shadow Labyrinth
72% matchMixed57% of 325 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 46.5%, Underground 15.5% ★, Platformer 10.6%, Action 9.4%, 2D Platformer 8.7%
- #42 Spinning_Kid
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 33 reviews2020
Dev: DnovelPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
A rabbit in a capsule capable of rotating the world!
Why similar: Roguevania 65.3% ★, Side Scroller 10.4%, Platformer 9.9%, 2D Platformer 7.3%, Arcade 3.8%
- #43 Adventures of Quin85
71% matchVery Positive88% of 52 reviews2023
Dev: Deathclaim (Dreadnoughts)
Windows
A relatively hard 2D Platformer with a relatively high skill Ceiling developed by one guy as a hobby in his free time. You can expect skill-driven movement and action- filled Combat with multiple unique enemies and Bosses.
Why similar: Roguevania 67.5% ★, Platformer 10.9%, Action 8.6%, 2D Platformer 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 4.2%
- #44 Citadel Stormer 2
71% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2024
Dev: Unearthly Resilience Games
Windows
Blast your way through a world of deadly robots and monstrous machines in this explosive run-and-gun action platformer inspired by '90s classics!
Why similar: Robots 15.8%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Platformer 13%, Retro 13%, 2D Platformer 8.2%
- #45 Odallus: The Dark Call
72% matchVery Positive88% of 1,350 reviews2015
Dev: JoyMasher
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The old gods have forgotten this land. No one could save our people when darkness started spreading and collecting human souls for its army. Odallus is a classic exploration/action game, inspired by Ghosts’n Goblins, Demon’s Crest and Castlevania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.5%, Retro 15.9%, Platformer 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Action 7%
- #46 Death Machine
70% matchMixed58% of 18 reviews2026
Dev: Philip Froelich
Windows
Conquer the mechanical citadel in Death Machine - a metroidvania, with a roguelite item system. Gather items to gain strength, navigate the perilous machine world, leverage the aid of ancient demons, and seek out dangerous denizens to defeat before the forces of the machine close in on you.
Why similar: Roguevania 48.2% ★, Metroidvania 29.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%, 2D Platformer 4.9%, Platformer 3.7%
- #47 You Have to Win the Game
71% matchVery Positive93% of 5,720 reviews2014
Dev: Minor Key Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 43%
You Have to Win the Game is a free exploration platformer with a retro 1980s PC aesthetic.
Why similar: Metroidvania 56.3%, Retro 14.6%, Platformer 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 4.2%, Indie 3.4%
- #48 Blaster Master Zero
70% matchVery Positive93% of 1,077 reviews2019
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 48.6%, Retro 15.4%, Action 12.7%, Platformer 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
- #49 Axiom Verge
69% matchVery Positive90% of 6,505 reviews2015
Dev: Thomas Happ Games LLC
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 57.3%, Platformer 9.6%, Retro 7.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%, Sci-fi 5.5%
- #50 A.R.E.S. Extinction Agenda EX
70% matchMostly Positive73% of 199 reviews2014
Dev: Extend StudioPub: ORiGO GAMES
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
A 2.5D action-packed side-scrolling game, takes players on a thrilling sci-fi adventure! Take control of combat specialist Ares, or the new playable character, Tarus, to battle deadly machines with a variety of powerful weapons and armor. Your goal: Save Minos Space Station’s survivors and uncover the nefarious Zytron’s extinction agenda!
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.7%, Robots 20.1%, Platformer 15.9%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Action 12.3%
- #51 Meat is Murder
69% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Entertainment Software International
Windows
A top-down survival horror game, with procedurally generated maps, where eating meat heals you... but every bite makes the vegan serial-killer faster.
Why similar: Roguevania 91.3% ★, Arcade 3.6%, Pixel Graphics 3.2%, Indie 1.6%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #52 Near The Sun
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Nonlinear
Windows
God's punishment burns the earth to ashes, and eventually consumes the underground world as well. A stylish 2D stealth action game where how you explore determines your fate. A boy carries his sister on his back and races through the underground world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.9%, Post-apocalyptic 15.2%, Underground 13.9% ★, Platformer 9.7%, 2D Platformer 7.8%
- #53 Paradox Soul
69% matchMixed43% of 637 reviews2018
Dev: Ritual GamesPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Paradox Soul is a chilling fight for exploration and survival; a Metroidvania pixel action-shooter hybrid!
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.2%, Robots 16.2%, Post-apocalyptic 14.3%, Platformer 8.9%, 2D Platformer 6.6%
- #54 Maverick
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Arbiter Games
Windows
Maverick is an action-packed metroidvania with tight and deliberate controls. Run, jump, and shoot your way through a post-modern Earth under siege by alien-androids. Conquer dynamic enemies and bosses as you evolve your xeno-armor with enhancements and unlock unique abilities.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.6%, Robots 14.5%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Post-apocalyptic 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%
- #55 Sealed Bite: Extended
66% matchPositive86% of 29 reviews2026
Dev: Ruben S. LuisPub: Pineapple Works
Windows · Mac · Linux
Emilia's life turns into chaos as her family members disappear, one by one. Forced to put her trust in a wolf spirit, Emilia sets off to search the land while pressured into feeding a monstrous power. Will the enigmatic figure she encounters offer guidance, or is Emilia diving head-first into peril?
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.9%, Side Scroller 16.8%, Platformer 10.6%, 2D Platformer 9.5%, Action 6.6%
- #56 L'intrépide, le futur de l'imparfait
68% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2021
Dev: Alexis HernandezPub: Artificial Captain
Windows
L'intrépide is a classic action/plateformer solo game with a touch of stupid humor.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.2%, Robots 12.2%, Platformer 10.5%, Post-apocalyptic 9.9%, 2D Platformer 8.2%
- #57 Axiom Verge 2
66% matchMostly Positive78% of 935 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 42.9%, Platformer 11.3%, Side Scroller 10.8%, Action 9.1%, 2D Platformer 9%
- #58 Hand Cannon: Janky Reality
67% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Suicidal Robot Games
Windows
A throwback retro-style platformer inspired by the Blue Bomber with a unique twist. Take on the role of Jack Johnson, and complete the simulation in this action platformer. Featuring 12 levels, 10 bosses, 10 mini bosses, and 9 unique weapons. Create your own levels and share them with your friends.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.6%, Side Scroller 13%, Post-apocalyptic 12.1%, Robots 10%, Platformer 8.7%
- #59 Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest
64% matchVery Positive99% of 141 reviews2026
Dev: Cacareco Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Sneak away from your boring family vacation and delve into ANCIENT RUINS! Borrow equipment from dead explorers and uncover the secrets of a lost civilization as you leave your parents worried sick. WARNING: The Ruby Chest may contain traces of an ancient curse (and gluten).
Why similar: Metroidvania 49%, Platformer 10.5%, 2D Platformer 9.5%, Retro 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%