- #1 Ghost 1.0
97% matchVery Positive91% of 2,103 reviews2016
Dev: @unepic_franPub: Unepic Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.9 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 43.8% ★, Metroidvania 29.3%, Platformer 5.2%, Robots 5.1%, Action 4.1%
- #2 荣光的见证 Glory's Witness
96% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: KASADE Studio
Windows
"Glory's Witness" is a platform jump shooting game that supports attribute addition. You will play the AI intelligent robot that survived the last days, guided by the "God", and embark on an adventure to "witness the glory of human civilization".
Why similar: Roguevania 36.3% ★, Metroidvania 18.7%, Robots 8.7%, Post-apocalyptic 6.8%, Platformer 6.5%
- #3 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 43.9% ★, Metroidvania 24.4%, Platformer 6.7%, 2D Platformer 6%, Retro 4.6%
- #4 DurDanto
95% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: Shihan KhanPub: DevsLair Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
DurDanto is a metroidvania game where you play as Zubok in a fallen city with beautiful pixel art environments while facing different enemies. Use elemental abilities to uncover secrets of the fallen city, overcome the enemies & roguelike dungeons by skills & spells!
Why similar: Roguevania 49.9% ★, Metroidvania 28.8%, 2D Platformer 5.3%, Pixel Graphics 4%, Action 3.8%
- #5 A Robot Named Fight!
94% matchVery Positive88% of 883 reviews2017
Dev: Morningstar Game Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A Robot Named Fight is a Metroidvania roguelike focused on exploration and item collection. Explore a different, procedurally-generated labyrinth each time you play and discover randomized power-ups to traverse obstacles, find secrets and explode meat beasts.
Why similar: Roguevania 45.6% ★, Metroidvania 25.3%, Robots 8.7%, Retro 5.4%, Platformer 5%
- #6 Isekai Mage
94% matchNo user 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 59.7% ★, Metroidvania 27.6%, Platformer 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 2.8%, 2D 2%
- #7 OUTGUNNED!
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PINECREW
Windows
OUTGUNNED! is a fast-pased action-platformer set in a cyberpunk dystopia where cats are the dominant species. Topple the corporation as one of the playable characters.
Why similar: Roguevania 36.4% ★, Metroidvania 25.6%, Robots 6.8%, Side Scroller 6.1%, 2D Platformer 6%
- #8 The VIllage of Eri
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GhoulSoftware
Windows
A metroidvenia rouglike platformer RPG.Explore the world as you upgrade your character, buy gear, solve puzzles and save villagers.Fight hordes of monsters in the hopes of learning more about the world and yourself.Gain bonuses for every building you restore and every villager you save.
Why similar: Roguevania 42.8% ★, Metroidvania 24.7%, Side Scroller 10.3%, Platformer 6.5%, 2D Platformer 5.8%
- #9 Rogue Legacy
91% matchVery Positive92% of 18,678 reviews2013
Dev: Cellar Door Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Rogue Legacy is a genealogical rogue-"LITE" where anyone can be a hero. Each time you die, your child will succeed you. Every child is unique. One child might be colorblind, another might be a dwarf with vertigo. But that's OK, because no one is perfect, and you don't have to be to succeed.
Why similar: Roguevania 69.5% ★, Platformer 11.2%, Metroidvania 10%, Side Scroller 2.4%, Indie 2.2%
- #10 Rogue Worlds
91% matchVery Positive97% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
Windows · Linux
Rogue Worlds is a chaotic tactical roguelite platformer where you wield the environment and creative abilities to overcome challenges. Outwit powerful guardians and blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths!
Why similar: Roguevania 38.5% ★, Metroidvania 23.3%, Side Scroller 9.5%, Platformer 7.8%, Retro 6.5%
- #11 The Light Of Vertical
90% 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 51.5% ★, Metroidvania 25.8%, Post-apocalyptic 9.3%, 2D Platformer 6.7%, Action 3%
- #12 Sundered®: Eldritch Edition
89% matchVery Positive82% of 5,120 reviews2017
Dev: Thunder Lotus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Sundered is a chaotic hand-drawn metroidvania where you resist or embrace ancient eldritch powers, a challenging and unique take on a classic genre from the creators of Jotun, now with local co-op!
Why similar: Roguevania 56.6% ★, Metroidvania 24.8%, Platformer 6.5%, Side Scroller 5.3%, Action 2.4%
- #13 The Red Hood: Hunting the Wolf
89% 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 62% ★, Side Scroller 13.2%, Platformer 8.3%, 2D Platformer 7.3%, Arcade 2.9%
- #14 Eat Or Keep
88% 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 46.4% ★, Metroidvania 32%, Action 9.1%, 2D Platformer 7.9%, 2D 2.5%
- #15 CHIP: Rescuer of Kittens
87% 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%, Retro 13.8%, Robots 12.3%, Platformer 11.8%, Indie 8%
- #16 ReversEstory
86% matchVery Positive89% of 91 reviews2021
Dev: ilili_world
Windows
ReversEstory is a 2D Roguelike action shooting game. Enjoy the freedom of 360° flying while exploring the procedurally generated dungeons. A latitude of items grants the players the power to challenge the darkness. What’s hidden behind? You shall witness and be shocked.
Why similar: Roguevania 34.1% ★, Metroidvania 23.9%, Post-apocalyptic 10.4%, Retro 7.7%, Platformer 6.2%
- #17 Aura of Worlds
85% matchVery Positive92% of 136 reviews2024
Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Aura of Worlds is a chaotic, creative tactics rogue-lite platformer. Explore multiple dangerous worlds where you utilize creative abilities & wield the environment to your advantage. Blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths & outwit powerful guardians!
Why similar: Roguevania 40.8% ★, Metroidvania 24.1%, Side Scroller 10%, Platformer 8.1%, Retro 7%
- #18 SHIRO
86% 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 44.5% ★, Metroidvania 30.1%, Platformer 6.2%, Sci-fi 5.3%, Action 4.9%
- #19 SuperEpic: The Entertainment War
84% matchMostly Positive70% of 111 reviews2019
Dev: Undercoders
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 9.7 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 68.2% ★, Metroidvania 17.1%, Action 4.8%, Indie 3.6%, Pixel Graphics 3%
- #20 Albert's Journey
84% 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 33.7%, Retro 13.6%, Platformer 12.1%, Side Scroller 11.2%, 2D Platformer 6.3%
- #21 Archetype and the Four Winds of Hell
82% 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 41.1% ★, Metroidvania 23.9%, Platformer 10.6%, Action 8.6%, 2D Platformer 7.7%
- #22 Adventure's Pixel World
83% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Fearless Colossus
Windows
Face terrifying enemies and deadly traps in this challenging retro classic! The holy relics of the dwarves have been stolen by the Golem horde, they need your help!
Why similar: Roguevania 42.1% ★, Metroidvania 23.4%, Retro 8.3%, 2D Platformer 6.5%, Platformer 6.1%
- #23 Ruby's Realms
82% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Chilling Moose Games
Windows · Mac
Ruby's Realms is a platformer blending metroidvania exploration with level-based challenges in mysterious cursed realms. Leap across precarious platforms, blast cultists and possessed monsters with magic flames. Collect upgrade points and buy upgrades from your friend, Skully.
Why similar: Roguevania 44.1% ★, Metroidvania 23.7%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Platformer 7%, 2D Platformer 6%
- #24 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 38.6%, Robots 13.5%, Retro 12.2%, Action 10.2%, Platformer 8%
- #25 Crescent Break
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: resnijars
Windows · Mac · Linux
An action-roguelike platformer set in a futuristic world of cute robotic creatures, with procedurally generated levels and permadeath. Featuring hand-drawn 2D pixel art and funky visual effects and explosions. Find unique attacks, upgrades, powers, and stack them for strange new synergies!
Why similar: Roguevania 33.1% ★, Metroidvania 16.9%, Robots 15.2%, Retro 7.9%, Platformer 5.6%
- #26 Abyss Odyssey
80% matchMixed63% of 2,526 reviews2014
Dev: ACE TeamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
From indie Chilean developer ACE Team comes a new side-scrolling action adventure game featuring a complex fighting engine in procedurally generated levels that destines its three warriors to battle a different abyss each time! Choose your hero and also learn to possess your enemies in the abyss…
Why similar: Roguevania 56.7% ★, Metroidvania 14.3%, Side Scroller 9.2%, Platformer 9%, Action 6%
- #27 KeyBound
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: amnesea
Windows
Embark on a thrilling rogue-vania platformer adventure in a keyboard-inspired realm. Reclaim lost keys to restore your keyboard, each one bringing logic back to the realm. Explore interconnected maps, battle rogue keys, and confront unique bosses in this epic quest!
Why similar: Roguevania 50% ★, Metroidvania 25.1%, Platformer 6.8%, 2D Platformer 6%, Pixel Graphics 3.7%
- #28 Rift Keeper
79% 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 69% ★, Metroidvania 15.8%, Action 4.3%, Platformer 3.2%, Indie 3.1%
- #29 Lone Knight
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jean Makes Games
Windows · Mac
Lone Knight is a 2D Metroidvania, inspired by games like Super Metroid, Hollow Knight, Zelda: A link to the past and Haiku the robots. You'll explore a vast interconnected land, trying to survive looking for the source of a corrupted signal that holds the key of your future.
Why similar: Roguevania 34.8% ★, Metroidvania 24.7%, Robots 13.1%, Post-apocalyptic 9.2%, Platformer 7%
- #30 Vagneria
78% matchMixed63% of 16 reviews2024
Dev: Vagner da Rocha Santos
Windows
In Vagneria, dive into an immersive gaming experience with randomly generated stages, exciting exploration, building mechanics, and thrilling battles. Get ready to become the hero the world needs!
Why similar: Roguevania 45.9% ★, Metroidvania 25.2%, Platformer 9.1%, 2D Platformer 6.7%, Side Scroller 4.9%
- #31 Hatone
77% matchPositive100% of 27 reviews2025
Dev: Devil's Delirium
Windows
Dive into a NES-inspired Action-Platformer with Metroidvania elements. Play as an Illuminati henchman battling fearsome bosses and unearthing secrets in an ancient castle. Fulfill your duty… but are you the architect of your fate—or just a pawn in a game someone else is playing?
Why similar: Roguevania 41.9% ★, Metroidvania 24.5%, Retro 8.4%, Platformer 8%, 2D Platformer 6%
- #32 Far Star
77% 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 34.7%, Robots 13.7%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Platformer 10.6%, Sci-fi 8.2%
- #33 SOULGRAVE
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: bromanguy
Windows
SOULGRAVE is a character-driven action roguelike where you create wild builds, explore ever-changing dungeons, and battle brutal bosses with puzzle-like, telegraphed mechanics. Restore a shattered world... or doom it forever.
Why similar: Roguevania 50.2% ★, Metroidvania 24.8%, Side Scroller 8.8%, Platformer 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 5%
- #34 Jrago The Demon Hunter
76% matchPositive85% of 27 reviews2023
Dev: Jrago Studios
Windows
Jrago The Demon Hunter is an indie METROIDVANIA style 2D Platforming Action-Adventure Role Playing Game. The world is overcome in darkness, and you are a hunter named Jrago on a quest to slay the demons and bring back the light!
Why similar: Roguevania 47.4% ★, Metroidvania 26.3%, 2D Platformer 5.8%, Platformer 5.8%, Retro 5.6%
- #35 Hollowroot
75% 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 57.2% ★, Metroidvania 20.3%, 2D Platformer 8.6%, Action 6.5%, Pixel Graphics 3.4%
- #36 Rusty Rangers
73% matchPositive96% of 24 reviews2025
Dev: Fantastica!
Windows
Rusty Rangers is an action platformer and roguelike with elements of metroidvania. Choose your ranger and explore procedurally generated dungeons. Will you be able to defeat all the bosses?
Why similar: Roguevania 43.1% ★, Metroidvania 23.9%, Underground 15.2% ★, Platformer 6%, Old School 3.6%
- #37 Xeodrifter
75% matchMostly Positive76% 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 36.8%, Retro 12.5%, Platformer 11%, Side Scroller 8.3%, Sci-fi 7.5%
- #38 Ghost Song
73% matchVery Positive83% of 1,404 reviews2022
Dev: Old MoonPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 8.8 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 33.7%, Robots 12.5%, Side Scroller 10.9%, Platformer 9.1%, Post-apocalyptic 8.9%
- #39 Weapon Hacker
74% 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 44% ★, Metroidvania 24.8%, Side Scroller 8%, Action 7.9%, Platformer 6.9%
- #40 Dimensum - Bizzarre Huntseeker
74% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2019
Dev: BAS Studio
Windows
「Run, Jump, Attack, Dash !」 "The portal Dimension" is a fast-paced 2D scrolling action game. The variety of mysterious dimensional armies has released several bizarre creatures to attack the innocence from various worlds. Now, just get rid of them anyway
Why similar: Roguevania 55.7% ★, Metroidvania 12.9%, Action 9.3%, Indie 6.6%, Side Scroller 6.2%
- #41 Future Knight (CPC/Spectrum)
73% 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 32.6%, Retro 14%, Robots 12.3%, 2D Platformer 9.7%, Platformer 8.7%
- #42 Robot Wants It All
72% matchVery Positive89% of 187 reviews2019
Dev: Hamumu Games, Inc.
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.5 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 30.2%, Robots 16.2%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Retro 9.1%, Platformer 8.5%
- #43 Shadow Labyrinth
70% 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 46.4%, Underground 15.6% ★, Platformer 10.6%, Action 9.4%, 2D Platformer 8.6%
- #44 Pandash
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Laaab Games
Windows
Pandash is a rogue-lite platformer with different perks to discover and balance their powers. On your search for peace for your world, you wander through different areas, which will change every run. You need to get strong enough and unlock everything to survive and reach your destination.
Why similar: Roguevania 41% ★, Metroidvania 25.9%, Side Scroller 8.5%, Platformer 7.1%, 2D Platformer 6.2%
- #45 Betrayer: Curse of the Spine
72% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2021
Dev: Triple Ch3rry StudiosPub: Proponent Games
Windows
Betrayer: Curse of the Spine is an Action-Adventure Metroidvania. The game features decision making, crafting, fast-paced combat, multiple endings, intricate storytelling, an open world to explore, and more!
Why similar: Roguevania 49.4% ★, Metroidvania 27.1%, Platformer 7.4%, 2D Platformer 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 3%
- #46 Otherworld Legends
70% matchMixed66% of 1,572 reviews2024
Dev: ChillyRoom
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 16.6 hrs≥1hr: 69%
A "blood-pumping, face-bashing" roguelike brawler. Master heroes of your choice, craft uniquely broken builds, and hack & pummel through a myriad of dungeons in a thrilling rampage.
Why similar: Roguevania 41.6% ★, Metroidvania 22.1%, Underground 17.1% ★, Retro 8%, Pixel Graphics 4.6%
- #47 Manor Mania
71% 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 43.9% ★, Metroidvania 28.2%, Platformer 11.5%, Retro 5.4%, Pixel Graphics 3.8%
- #48 Odallus: The Dark Call
71% matchVery Positive88% of 1,345 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 47.3%, Retro 15.9%, Platformer 10%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Action 7%
- #49 Citadel Stormer 2
69% 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 15.7%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Retro 13%, Platformer 12.9%, 2D Platformer 8.2%
- #50 The Revolt: Awakening
70% 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 39.2% ★, Metroidvania 20.6%, Action 9.6%, Side Scroller 9.1%, Platformer 7.2%
- #51 Double Damnation
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 25 reviews2022
Dev: The Yellow Architect
Windows
Kill fast. Die faster. Abuse Immortality! Together...
Why similar: Roguevania 51.3% ★, Metroidvania 29%, Platformer 8%, 2D Platformer 7.5%, 2D 2.1%
- #52 Blaster Master Zero
68% matchVery Positive93% of 1,058 reviews2019
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.3 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 48.5%, Retro 15.5%, Action 12.6%, Platformer 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
- #53 You Have to Win the Game
69% matchVery Positive93% of 5,714 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 56.2%, Retro 14.7%, Platformer 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 4.2%, Indie 3.5%
- #54 Axiom Verge
68% matchVery Positive90% of 6,442 reviews2015
Dev: Thomas Happ Games LLC
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 9.6 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 57.2%, Platformer 9.5%, Retro 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%, Sci-fi 5.5%
- #55 Near The Sun
67% 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 34.8%, Post-apocalyptic 15.2%, Underground 14% ★, Platformer 9.6%, 2D Platformer 7.8%
- #56 A.R.E.S. Extinction Agenda EX
68% 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%, Platformer 15.8%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Action 12.2%
- #57 Tower Hunter: Erza's Trial
67% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,941 reviews2019
Dev: IceSitruuna
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Tower Hunter: Erza’s Trial contains core elements of roguelite games, presented in a toon render style. The player explores a mysterious tower with Erza, vanquishes mutant monsters and defeats bosses to acquire a Hunter’s License and become the most powerful Battle Maiden.
Why similar: Roguevania 54.5% ★, Metroidvania 30.8%, Side Scroller 6.5%, Action 4.3%, Indie 2.3%
- #58 L'intrépide, le futur de l'imparfait
67% 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%
- #59 Maverick
66% 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 32.5%, Robots 14.5%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Post-apocalyptic 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%
- #60 Sealed Bite: Extended
64% matchPositive85% of 26 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 16.7%, Platformer 10.5%, 2D Platformer 9.5%, Action 6.5%