- #1 Apotheon
97% matchVery Positive90% of 3,872 reviews2015
Dev: Alientrap
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Apotheon is a heroic action game set within the vibrant world of Ancient Greek Mythology. Ascend Mount Olympus, wrestle the divine powers from the Pantheon of Gods, and save mankind.
Why similar: Mythology 34.5%, Metroidvania 30.4%, Platformer 10.4%, Historical 8.9%, RPG 5.1%
- #2 Matachín
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jenofonte
Windows
Matachin, is a 2D video game of Metroidvania-type platforms, with digital illustration and its own music from the Pasto region in Colombia. Your goal is embark on a fantastic adventure full of mysteries for rescue a whole town from sadness releasing the spirit of carnival.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.8%, Mythology 17.9%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Platformer 13.7%, Adventure 6.7%
- #3 The Tale of LUMI
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GamerXP Studio
Windows · Mac
The Tale of LUMI is a fast paced, metroidvania inspired, action game. Collect powers from Gods and Heroes. Upgrade your Skills. Defeat unyielding enemies. Explore LUMI and unveil the secrets that lie within this puzzling Kingdom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, Mythology 19.5%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Platformer 10.4%, Lore-Rich 6.1%
- #4 Deaths Of Peck
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: THE LINE Studio
Windows
Deaths of Peck is a fast-paced 2D platformer where the only way to WIN is to DIE! Play as Peck, a tiny goblin cursed with immortality. Orcs took your friends. No matter how many deaths it takes to save them, you always bounce back stronger - in this charmingly gory, hand-drawn adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.5%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Hand-drawn 14.7%, Platformer 12.6%, Fantasy 4.7%
- #5 Torii: Beyond The Gates
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Oh Baby Games
Windows · Mac
The spirit realm has broken. Your brother has gone missing. Forge the path you were destined for. Explore the gates and find out why there has been broken links inside the spirit realm. Battle, discover and find the secrets, and make new connections in a beautiful hand-drawn 2D style.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.2%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Hand-drawn 12.7%, Platformer 11.7%, RPG 8.9%
- #6 Liminalia
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Space74
Windows · Mac
Unravel the mysteries of these forgotten lands in a hand-drawn, narrative-driven 2D action-adventure, as a white-robed girl awakens in the depths of an abandoned world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.2%, Hand-drawn 16.2%, Platformer 12.3%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%, 2D Platformer 8%
- #7 Eris and the fading kingdom
92% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2022
Dev: Sylvie Sweet
Windows
Eris And The Fading Kingdom is a 2D Metroidvania where you fight epic bosses, meet strange allies and uncover the secrets of the kingdom, consume enemies and items to gain new ability's and heal any damage you might have taken. All with a 2D hand drawn art style.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.1%, Mythology 33.4%, Hand-drawn 11.5%, Fantasy 3.9%, 2D 3.3%
- #8 OTHERSIDE: Untamed Words
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: OthersideCraft
Windows
OTHERSIDE is a 2D, hand-drawn Metroidvania adventure featuring 'Mao' - a cat warrior awakened from slumber. Wield a sword and brush to explore a beast kingdom, encounter tribes, and uncover secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.2%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Hand-drawn 12%, Platformer 11.3%, RPG 7.5%
- #9 Dreadstone - The Immortal Prisoner
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tortuga Software
Windows
Dreadstone – The Immortal Prisoner is an upcoming indie 2D Metroidvania platformer. Especially important to us are the game elements “looting” and “leveling“. The goal is to create a combination of our favorite games.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Historical 11.6%, RPG 10.6%, Platformer 7.6%
- #10 Shattered Divinities
89% matchVery Positive95% of 888 reviews2026
Dev: 星魂游戏Pub: TrueColor Games
Windows
Begin your adventure in Shattered Divinities to reveal the truth! Traverse the land where deities have perished, explore abandoned divine realms, battle mutated monsters, gather divine power to awaken your strength, and unveil the truth behind the deities’ fall.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.9%, Platformer 12.9%, RPG 7.1%, 2D Platformer 6.3%, Adventure 5.2%
- #11 EON: Reset
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team EON Reset
Windows
Explore EON Association in the wake of an apocalyptic disaster. Maneuver the artificial life EON-3033 to battle paranormal entities. Experience an exciting 2D combat in a world where elemental forces exist. Peel back the threads of ambiguous narrative and discover the secrets of time and fate.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.7%, 2D Platformer 15%, Platformer 12%, Hand-drawn 10.1%, Lore-Rich 8.1%
- #12 The Last Tree
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: zzmingo
Windows · Mac
A 2D pixel-like Metrovania game, exploring the game world with a unique atmosphere. In a mysterious and huge tree world, as time goes by, trees and plants have withered, the ecology has become worse, life has become scarce, and who will save the world that is about to break.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.1%, RPG 13.5%, Platformer 11.4%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Adventure 6.6%
- #13 Iteriba: Olokun's Wrath
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Isotropical Games
Windows
An Afro-Brazilian inspired Metroidvania where the player, as Okanbi, channel the power of the Orishas to fight abyssal creatures and explore a large and diverse map inspired by a tale. The Orishas will assist on his journey with Gifts and Blessings in order to save humanity and stop Olokun's Wrath!
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.3%, Mythology 31.4%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Platformer 7.8%, Adventure 3.5%
- #14 Plus Ultra: Legado
86% matchVery Positive85% of 123 reviews2025
Dev: Póntica
Windows · Mac
Explore a vast, colorful world in this 2D hand-drawn Metroidvania set during the Age of Discoveries. Grab your halberd and become a hero amid the storm!
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.5%, Historical 23.2%, Hand-drawn 9.3%, Lore-Rich 6.5%, 2D Platformer 6%
- #15 NECROTOPIA
87% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2022
Dev: day-to-day management
Windows
NECROTOPIA is an exploratory action game, in which a monster, who woke up on a stormy night by lightning, picks up junks as weapons and searches for who he/she is. Use various types of weapons to defeat enemies and explore the fascinating world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.3%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Platformer 13.2%, Hand-drawn 11.7%, Fantasy 3.9%
- #16 Bread Adventure
85% matchPositive100% of 24 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 44.3%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, Platformer 14.2%, RPG 9%, Fantasy 5.8%
- #17 Poor Lucas and the Evil Duke
86% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Stephen Ciuca
Windows
Poor Lucas and the Evil Duke is a Metroidvania with action and RPG elements. Jump, slide, wall jump, swim, and battle your way through the Dukedom. Other mechanics include pushing boxes, pulling levers, and swinging on ropes.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.4%, 2D Platformer 16.9%, Platformer 13.5%, RPG 10.9%, Fantasy 3.5%
- #18 Temporal Branches
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dream Relic LTD
Windows
Explore large levels in endless ways with the ability to switch between Past, Present & Future. Set your own pace and challenge with a variety of unlockable characters and difficulty modes. Unlock additional content by clearing in-game challenges.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.3%, 2D Platformer 15.9%, Character Customization 14%, Platformer 12.7%, Fantasy 3.7%
- #19 Spirit Fusion
84% 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 41.8%, Platformer 13.1%, Hand-drawn 12.4%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Adventure 7.2%
- #20 Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU
83% matchVery Positive83% of 981 reviews2024
Dev: Surgent StudiosPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Wield the dance of the shaman. Reclaim your father’s spirit. Brave the beautiful and treacherous land of Kenzera with the God of Death in Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU, a metroidvania-style adventure crafted by Surgent Studios.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.4%, Mythology 20.2%, Platformer 9.9%, Lore-Rich 6.7%, Fantasy 4.7%
- #21 Blessing Part I
82% matchPositive93% of 43 reviews2025
Dev: MalfunctionGhost
Windows
Play as Lowe, a vengeful swordsman in a world shrouded in loneliness and despair. Wield your greatsword, slay monsters as a mortal.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.6%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, RPG 11.8%, Hand-drawn 9.8%, Dark Fantasy 5.5%
- #22 Voidwrought
81% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,015 reviews2024
Dev: Powersnake
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Voidwrought is a 2D action-platformer set in a hand-drawn world of cosmic horrors. Explore the thawing ruins of the First Civilisation and strike down the gods that dwell there. Grow your powers, uncover ancient artifacts, and expand your shrine amid the wreckage.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.4%, Mythology 16.6%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Lore-Rich 9.9%, Hand-drawn 9%
- #23 Sweet Dreams Dahlia
82% 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 37.7%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Character Customization 12.9%, Platformer 12%, Fantasy 4.9%
- #24 Ninja Brigade feat. Jonah Weingarten
80% matchPositive94% of 33 reviews2025
Dev: Impawsible Games
Windows
A fast-paced pixel art metroidvania, where the musician Jonah Weingarten is drawn to feudal Japan via an arcade station. Once there, he must face vicious yokai hordes and beat the game to return to his own era.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.2%, Mythology 21.3%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Platformer 12.4%, Fantasy 4.8%
- #25 Divine Guardian | Vệ Thần
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Young Buffalo
Windows
Explore the enchanted Vietnamese jungle, combat mystical monsters, and rescue creatures on your quest to challenge the gods and restore harmony to the Universe as the DIVINE GUARDIAN, immerse yourself in an epic 2D hand-drawn refreshing adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.6%, Mythology 23.8%, Hand-drawn 14.4%, Platformer 9.1%, 2D Platformer 8.4%
- #26 Chasing the Sky
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: VeKa Team
Windows
Chasing the Sky is an epic adventure set on a vast flying island filled with terrifying monsters and mysteries. Explore its world, overcome deadly challenges, and gather a team to survive – all brought to life with classic hand-drawn art.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.2%, Hand-drawn 16.5%, Platformer 13.6%, Lore-Rich 9.1%, Character Customization 5.1%
- #27 Mira and the Legend of the Djinns
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: littleknightgamesPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
An epic 2D pixel art style Metroidvania, inspired by Moroccan culture and spiritual traditions. Wield powerful ancient weapons and forge your way through unrelenting deserts, crumbling necropoli, floating islands and dangerous mountains as you try to uncover the secret of the last Djinn.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.1%, Mythology 28.3%, Platformer 11.5%, 2D Platformer 10%, RPG 6%
- #28 Tower of Pandemonium
79% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Freddy Guerra
Windows
Tower of Pandemonium is a top-down RPG and 2D platformer where your choices determine your fate, featuring 6 guilds, 6 classes, action, puzzles, mystery and memorable characters.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.1%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Platformer 12.9%, RPG 12.2%, Dark Fantasy 5.8%
- #29 Primal League
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MoodyChimera
Windows
The Primal League is platformer metrodvania with multiple playable characters, a vast world and intricate crafting system
Why similar: Metroidvania 28%, RPG 17%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Platformer 14%, Class-Based 8.6%
- #30 Cavalier
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Coin Laundry Games
Windows · Mac
The King's pup levels up! Cavalier is a single player hand drawn Metroidvania. Combat enchanted creatures while you explore the expanding map, and restore the magical kingdom in this charming medieval adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.1%, Hand-drawn 17.6%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Platformer 11.6%, Fantasy 6.1%
- #31 Amalu, Wells between worlds
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: IndieTech Studio
Windows
Amalu: Wells Between Worlds is a pixel-art 2D platformer, and Metroidvania blending Atmospheric exploration, Spell-casting puzzle mechanics, Amazigh/North African mythology and an emotional storytelling
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.2%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Mythology 13.3%, Platformer 11.4%, Hand-drawn 8.9%
- #32 Shards of Memories
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Iron Twelve Games
Windows
Shards of Memories is a hand-drawn Metroidvania where defeated enemies leave behind memories that carry their abilities. Equip these memories strategically, shape your own combat style, and explore a fractured world marked by its past.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.2%, Hand-drawn 19.2%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Platformer 8.2%, Fantasy 3.9%
- #33 Dystobel
76% matchPositive100% of 25 reviews2024
Dev: Ken Davis
Windows
Seek the path to your freedom! Join to 84831 (Babel) on his journey to change the way his world is ruled. Dystobel is a metroidvania based on the change of powers with which you can dodge and nullify attacks, with multiple objects to discover and equip.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.8%, Mythology 19.8%, Hand-drawn 12.4%, Platformer 10.6%, 2D Platformer 10.6%
- #34 Oblitus mortis
75% matchVery Positive96% of 68 reviews2025
Dev: Oblitus mortis
Windows
A Pixel art adventure inspired by the fascinating legends and myths of Venezuela. Enter a mysterious world where you will be the one to help this little Espanto solve the mystery of why all these creatures and lost souls are wandering the earth.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.4%, Mythology 26.8%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Lore-Rich 10.8%, Platformer 9.9%
- #35 The Doomed Knight
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Holysoft StudiosPub: Holysoft GmbH
Windows
This metroidvania inspired game lets you discover a fascinating world full of monsters, secrets and mysteries!
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.1%, RPG 14%, Hand-drawn 13.1%, Fantasy 8.1%, Platformer 8%
- #36 Comix Zero
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bear games
Windows
Comix Zero is a unique COMIXVANIA set inside a living comic book. Explore its pages, jump between panels, break their borders, uncover secrets, and fight your way through a dark fantasy world. Turn the page — or die!
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.2%, Mythology 18%, Hand-drawn 12%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Character Customization 10%
- #37 Fallen Tear: The Ascension
72% matchVery Positive84% of 306 reviews2026
Dev: Winter Crew StudiosPub: CMD Studios
Windows
A story-driven Metroidvania where the allies you choose to bond with change how you fight and explore. Journey through the high-fantasy world of Raoah, uncover lost civilizations, and forge bonds that shape your path through a land on the brink of collapse.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.1%, Party-Based RPG 20%, Hand-drawn 11.4%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Lore-Rich 8.1%
- #38 Little Nemo and the Nightmare Fiends
74% 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 42.4%, 2D Platformer 17%, Platformer 13.3%, Hand-drawn 12.8%, Fantasy 4.4%
- #39 KILL HIM
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 鱼俞ycy
Windows
In slaughter and exploration, seek the truth. KILL HIM is a black-and-white Metroidvania game where you will traverse a hostile world, challenge powerful enemies, and uncover the secrets hidden behind everything.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.1%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Hand-drawn 15%, Platformer 14.3%, Adventure 4.6%
- #40 Bite Sized
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bite Sized Studios
Windows · Mac
Platform by biting other creatures in this mouthful of a Metroidvania! Explore a vast, interconnected world where the only challenge that stands in your way is tough puzzle platforming and winding routes. A truly Bite Sized Metroidvania experience.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.4%, Platformer 19.2%, 2D Platformer 16.5%, Fantasy 5.7%, Adventure 5.5%
- #41 Sarah's Great Adventure
72% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: 川流游戏
Windows
In the world of dreams, be a hero who saves the world!
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.9%, Mythology 19%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Platformer 10.5%, Hand-drawn 10.2%
- #42 Maelstrom
73% 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 49.9%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, Platformer 8.6%, Fantasy 6.9%, Adventure 5.2%
- #43 Crossed Worlds: The Magic Pen
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gentle Turtle
Windows · Mac · Linux
Wake up on Hart Island, dazed and amnesiac, holding a mysterious magic pencil... that you're accused of stealing ? In this hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania, your creativity is your weapon: sketch your tools to survive the dangers and piece together your memories.
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.7%, Platformer 15.3%, Hand-drawn 14.8%, Adventure 4.7%, 2D 4.3%
- #44 The Instruments Of Faith: Padua's Destiny
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Boss Battle Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Instruments Of Faith Padua's Destiny is an epic apocalyptic 2D pixel Metroidvania fantasy action-adventure video game. Journey through the Universe as Young Padua, one of the 7 Guardian protectors of the Universe, to restore the balance of Good over Evil before it is too late!
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.3%, Mythology 17.6%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Fantasy 6.2%, Adventure 5.3%
- #45 Alice Into the Panopticon
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Lunarians
Windows
Guide Alice, a young girl lost in an unfamiliar and dangerous world, in her quest to return home. In this 2D action-adventure metroidvania game you will meet peculiar characters, traverse a multitude of sceneries, and fight powerful beings known as Egregores to unravel the truth.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.1%, Platformer 14.4%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Dark Fantasy 7.6%, Adventure 6%
- #46 Caesura
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: No Bananas Studio
Windows
Explore caves, forest, and clouds to discover new secrets in the mysterious world of Caesura. A rhythm driven, hand drawn world. Match your jumps and dashes to the beat to solve challenging puzzles that ask you to dance along with the world as it also dances to the beat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.3%, 2D Platformer 16.9%, Platformer 13.4%, Hand-drawn 10.1%, Female Protagonist 5%
- #47 Grapixo Arte em Guerra
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Akyoma StudioPub: MIRA AÇU
Windows
Scratch in a 2.5D world that blends hip hop aesthetics with action/platforming, where urban art has come to life. Explore dynamic environments, face cleaning robots, and uncover secrets of this vibrant world as you reclaim your identity in this intense and colorful adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 49.6%, Platformer 15.9%, Hand-drawn 11.5%, 2D Platformer 9.1%, Adventure 5.2%
- #48 Mysterious
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: IVA team
Windows · Mac
Mysterious is a dark mythical metroidvania, where you travel between physical and astral worlds in order to explore the source of dark matter.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.7%, Mythology 27.5%, Hand-drawn 12.2%, Platformer 9.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%
- #49 Xuan-Yuan Sword: The Cloud of Han
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 190 reviews2023
Dev: DOMO StudioPub: 方块游戏(CubeGame)
Windows
*** This game is only available in Chinese ***单人回合制角色扮演游戏。三国时代初年,大汉丞相诸葛亮在数年的休息生养之后,毅然决定展开北伐复兴大业。然而此时此刻谁也没有想到,汉军中突然出现一支来历不详、身份神秘之奇兵部队,在不久的未来,却将左右整个大汉之命运……
Why similar: Mythology 29.9%, Historical 20.9%, Party-Based RPG 19.6%, RPG 14.4%, Lore-Rich 7.4%
- #50 史莱狗(Slimg)
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cow Studio
Windows
Slimg is a Metroidvania game. Slimg left this mysterious planet to repair the crashed spaceship and embark on a magical adventure
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.7%, 2D Platformer 17.5%, Platformer 13.8%, RPG 10.9%, 2D 3%
- #51 Lighthoof
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dryden Thomas Games
Windows
Leap, slash, dash, and ricochet your way through a ruined land in this hand-drawn 2D action-exploration game. Wield your light arrow against vicious foes and unlock new abilities to further explore the mountain of Essa. Along the way, you'll uncover the truth and choose the destiny of Lighthoof Noa.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, Hand-drawn 15.6%, Character Customization 12.6%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Lore-Rich 8.7%
- #52 Lola's Familiars: Prison of Argnoh
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Caracal Games
Windows
Escape a demonic underworld prison in this stunning anime inspired lite-vania adventure. Explore mysterious magical realms, forge pacts with powerful Familiar bosses, uncover dark secrets, and guide Lola through an emotional journey of growth in a haunting dark fantasy world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.3%, Hand-drawn 18.2%, 2D Platformer 13%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%, Female Protagonist 3.7%
- #53 URUZ "Return of The Er Kishi"
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 595 reviews2020
Dev: Berzah Games
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Live the saga of Uruz! A fantasy epic action adventure based on Central Asian Turkish mythology and culture. Explore the ruined lands, help people, solve small puzzles, face the monsters and spiritual creatures, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
Why similar: Mythology 28.6%, Metroidvania 19.3%, Character Customization 12%, Platformer 11.6%, 2D Platformer 9.5%
- #54 Orpheus
68% match7 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2023
Dev: BlueFlameGames
Windows
Revive Orpheus story to save Eurydice
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.7%, Mythology 23.5%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Hand-drawn 10.1%, Platformer 9.8%
- #55 Stoatman
67% 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 46.7%, Platformer 14.7%, Hand-drawn 7.7%, 2D Platformer 7.5%, Fantasy 7.4%
- #56 Bleeding Deities
66% matchMostly Positive76% of 25 reviews2025
Dev: Duty Over
Windows
Embark on a journey through a hand-drawn world of Bleeding Deities inspired by ancient tribes and their beliefs. Unveil dark secrets, face ruthless challenges, and confront evil deities as you search for the Legendary Baktun Stone. Will you restore peace to your people?
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.8%, Mythology 23.6%, Hand-drawn 11.3%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Platformer 8.6%
- #57 Guardian of the Light
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CrAzy GAmes CreAtor
Windows
In a World split by the confrontation between Light and Darkness, where Ancient Civilizations left behind Ruins of once great cities. You are a warrior of Light! The last ray of hope! The Future of this Magical World depends on you!
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.7%, Mythology 28.7%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%, Platformer 9.8%, RPG 4.7%
- #58 AOI
67% 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 45.7%, Platformer 14.3%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, RPG 10.2%, Adventure 5.8%