Games Like Phoenotopia: Awakening

A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.

Why similar: JRPG 20.3%, Pixel Graphics 20.1%, Female Protagonist 10%, Sci-fi 8.3%, Action-Adventure 8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similarly deep blend of action-RPG combat, complex puzzle-solving, and a sprawling, charming world to explore.

Welcome to the charming world of Eastward - population declining! Journey through a society on the brink of collapse. Discover delightful towns, strange creatures and even stranger people! Wield a trusty frying pan and mystic powers on an adventure into the unknown…

Why similar: JRPG 31.1%, Pixel Graphics 16.1%, Adventure 10.2%, Action 7.8%, Cute 7%

Why You'll Like It: The game excels at the same charming, story-rich world-building and character-driven adventure found in Phoenotopia.

Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.3%, Puzzle Platformer 12.9%, Platformer 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Adventure 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: It balances challenging platforming and puzzle-solving with a deeply personal, story-driven narrative.

Explore a land filled with lost legends, ancient powers, and ferocious monsters in TUNIC, an isometric action game about a small fox on a big adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 58.8%, Action-Adventure 15.4%, Cute 9%, Fantasy 7.5%, Action 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the same sense of wonder and discovery through cryptic puzzles and a world that rewards careful observation.

Explore a huge open game world in classic action-adventure fashion! Prove your worth by fighting through monster-infested dungeons to save the Kingdom of Blossom!

Why similar: Action-Adventure 32.2%, Pixel Graphics 20.7%, Adventure 14.4%, Action 14.2%, Female Protagonist 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: It is a direct homage to classic top-down action-adventure games, mirroring the quest-based structure and retro charm.

EXPLORE YOUR WAY. Awoken to a world ruined by war, Alma must traverse the vast city of Arcadia before the life force of her friends and herself withers away. Time is ticking, and every moment matters. Who will you save, and who will you leave to turn UNSIGHTED?

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.5%, Puzzle Platformer 9.8%, Platformer 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Adventure 7%

Why You'll Like It: It features a Zelda-like structure with interconnected exploration and a heavy emphasis on managing resources while navigating a dying world.

Ocean’s Heart is an epic top-down action RPG in which you explore a beautiful archipelago as a young woman named Tilia. Take on contracts to fight monsters, descend deep into ancient dungeons, defeat menacing foes, and unravel the mystery of Ocean’s Heart. All done in beautiful, bright pixel art.

Why similar: JRPG 31.8%, Action-Adventure 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 13%, Action 8.6%, Female Protagonist 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: This title provides a classic action-adventure experience with a heavy focus on exploration and interacting with quirky townsfolk.

Alwa’s Legacy is a modern retro game full of dangerous dungeons, mystic items and ancient secrets. Upgrade your magic and choose your own path in this non-linear adventure game brimming with exploration.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32%, Puzzle Platformer 16.8%, Platformer 13.4%, Action-Adventure 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses heavily on clever puzzle-platforming and exploration within a cohesive, magical world.

Take to the sky and reunite a fragmented world in this surprisingly wholesome metroidvania! Help Iko adventure across beautiful hand-painted islands, receive letters from a quirky cast of characters, and face powerful monstrous adversaries.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.8%, Platformer 18.1%, Fantasy 7%, Adventure 7%, Action-Adventure 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: The game features a charming, interconnected world that encourages exploration and rewards the player with a heartwarming story.

Owlboy is a story-driven platform adventure game, where you can fly and explore a brand new world in the clouds! Pick up your friends, and bring them with you as you explore the open skies, in one of the most detailed adventures of this era.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.8%, Puzzle Platformer 15%, Platformer 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Action-Adventure 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes a grand sense of adventure and narrative depth within a beautifully crafted pixel-art world.

"Momodora: Moonlit Farewell" is the latest installment in the Momodora series. Join Momo, High Priestess of the village of Koho, as she embarks on a divine mission to save her people from imminent destruction at the hands of the demon hordes summoned by a malevolent bellringer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.3%, Platformer 14.5%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Fantasy 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers polished action-adventure platforming with a dark, atmospheric world that feels rewarding to traverse.

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.7%, Platformer 13.6%, Adventure 12.9%, Action 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Inspired by the Zelda II style, this game mirrors the side-scrolling action-adventure mechanics and exploration of Phoenotopia.

Travel back in time to change fate itself, in this beautifully crafted story-driven adventure, inspired by classic 90s action-platformers. Join timekeeper Lunais on her quest for revenge against the empire that killed her family, using time-bending powers to explore a vast, connected world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.4%, Platformer 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, Sci-fi 6.9%, Fantasy 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A story-driven Metroidvania that incorporates RPG elements and time-manipulation mechanics to enhance exploration.

Inspired by 16 and 32-bit classics, Gestalt: Steam & Cinder fuses tight 2D platforming and exhilarating combat with an engrossing, twist-laden narrative in a stunningly handcrafted steampunk world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.6%, JRPG 17.7%, Platformer 13%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%, Action 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a story-rich action-adventure experience with a distinct visual style and satisfying combat.

A 3D-2D adventure where you travel a 3D world and explore 2D dungeons inside of its characters' bodies and minds! In an unforgettable, surreal story, travel the world, meet whimsical denizens, and save the world from the dangerous Nano Dust.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 21.7%, Adventure 18.6%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, 2D 13.9%, Cute 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a surreal, Zelda-like adventure that shifts between 2D and 3D perspectives to create a unique sense of discovery.

Hazelnut Bastille is a topdown, Zelda-like ARPG, crafted in a 16bit character; it features action-adventure style gameplay. Players will engage with heavily tactical, real-time combat, and experience taxing lateral-thinking puzzles!

Why similar: Adventure 31.5%, Action 23.4%, Pixel Graphics 18.7%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, RPG 9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a high-fidelity pixel art adventure that focuses on the classic top-down exploration and puzzle-solving loop.

A 2D Metroidvania-style game developed under the supervision of Ryo Mizuno, depicting the story of Deedlit and the events leading up to Record of Lodoss War: Diadem of the Covenant. Use a variety of weapons and spirit powers to unravel the mystery of the labyrinth.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.5%, Platformer 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, Fantasy 6.9%, Female Protagonist 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: It features fluid movement and combat mechanics that make navigating its labyrinthine world highly satisfying.

Fight to bring beautiful colors back to a hand-crafted world of darkness and discover the story of Europa, a young warrior, and her ghostly childhood companion, Apino.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.1%, Platformer 18.4%, Action-Adventure 8.4%, Fantasy 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric action-adventure game that uses music and color to drive its exploration and puzzle-solving.

Explore the mysteries of an unknown land! ”Transiruby '' is a metroidvania game where you explore the world as a cyborg protagonist named Siruby. Slash and shoot your way to reveal its hidden secrets!

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.1%, Platformer 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Action 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines exploration and puzzle-platforming with a unique sci-fi aesthetic and rewarding progression.

Pounce inside of your cozy armored mech and set off on a dangerous trek through an alien underworld full of irritable creatures and treacherous obstacles in a valiant effort to save your stranded captain and his crashed spaceship.

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.6%, Platformer 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Action 6.7%, Adventure 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A compact and charming Metroidvania that distills the genre down to its most fun exploration and combat elements.

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 36.7%, Platformer 16.4%, Action-Adventure 9%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%, Combat 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: It features fast-paced action and platforming in an archipelago-style world that encourages exploration.

Shantae is back in an all-new tropical adventure! In her fifth outing, the Half-Genie hero gains new Fusion Magic abilities to explore a vast sunken city, makes new Half-Genie friends, and battles the Seven Sirens in her biggest, most thrilling quest yet!

Why similar: Metroidvania 51.8%, Platformer 20.4%, Female Protagonist 8.1%, Adventure 6.4%, Cute 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a lighthearted, adventure-filled experience with plenty of platforming and exploration.

Dodge bullets, missiles and lasers in battle as you wrap your head around that bunny girl costume! Combo away with your mighty Piko Hammer or spam various spells from afar with your fiery fairy friend. Explore and explode through Rabi-Rabi Island as you collect power-ups and uncover secrets...

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.2%, Platformer 14.6%, Action-Adventure 9%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Female Protagonist 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a massive, non-linear world to explore with a heavy focus on action and character progression.

Explore the fallen world of Penumbra in this precision 3D metroidvania platformer. Slash fierce enemies, conquer deadly traps, uncover ancient temples, and master fast, fluid movement across challenging platforming gauntlets in your quest to restore a fallen kingdom.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.4%, Platformer 20.1%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Cute 6.3%, Fantasy 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines 3D platforming with challenging combat and exploration, capturing the adventurous spirit of the genre.

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 50.5%, Platformer 11.2%, Adventure 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Female Protagonist 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A charming adventure-focused Metroidvania that emphasizes item collection and puzzle-solving to progress.

The fast paced platforming of Freedom Planet returns! Become a full-time cartoon heroine and use abilities and items suited to your play style to explore the world of Avalice and defend its animal citizens!

Why similar: Platformer 22%, Puzzle Platformer 18.4%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Sci-fi 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers high-speed platforming and adventure with a strong emphasis on character-driven storytelling.

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 46.2%, Platformer 16.8%, Adventure 8.4%, 2D 6.2%, Action 5.2%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.3%, Platformer 16.8%, Action 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Female Protagonist 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: The unique movement mechanics create a fresh take on puzzle-platforming and exploration in a sprawling world.

As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor.

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.2%, Platformer 22%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, 2D 6.4%, Action-Adventure 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: It blends fast-paced action with a world that opens up significantly, rewarding players who explore every corner.

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 56%, Platformer 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Adventure 6.2%, Action 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on deep, rewarding exploration and uncovering secrets in a mysterious, interconnected environment.

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 57.7%, Platformer 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, Sci-fi 6%, Action 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential Metroidvania that emphasizes discovery and the use of unique tools to solve environmental puzzles.

Embark on an epic action-adventure as you slash, dash, and combo your way through a vast, vibrant world. Explore and uncover hidden secrets. Customize your build to triumph in spectacular boss battles. Experience a tale of mystery, magic, and mayhem in TEVI, a bullet hell metroidvania!

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.9%, Platformer 11.8%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Female Protagonist 4.9%

Embark on an epic adventure in Under the Island! A 2D action-adventure steeped in ‘90s charm, step into the shoes of Nia, and battle fierce monsters, solve clever puzzles, and explore a world alive with mystery as you race to save your new home before it’s too late.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 19.5%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Fantasy 15.3%, 2D 13.8%, Adventure 13.2%

Use your magic staff and progress through a large interconnected world where you'll solve puzzles, fight enemies and defeat bosses in order to help free the land of Alwa. Explore and uncover the secrets by using your platforming skills in this challenging and charming 8-bit adventure game.

Why similar: Metroidvania 52.2%, Platformer 18.5%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Adventure 7.9%, Female Protagonist 4.6%

8Doors is a story-driven Metroidvania-style action platformer heavily influenced by Korean folktales. Play as ‘Arum’, a brave girl that has entered the realm of the afterlife in search of her father’s soul and guide her through the '8 Doors of Purgatory' to solve the mysteries that lie deep within.

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.4%, Platformer 16.1%, Adventure 9.8%, Action 9%, Action-Adventure 6.4%

This game is a Metroidvania game with intense battle. Explore the world and collection power-ups with your cute cat girl! When magic curse suddenly occurred in a small town and all the residents grew cat ears, the real cat girl Nyaruru started her way to uncover the truth...

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.8%, Platformer 14.7%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, Cute 6.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%

A small crisis control team has been summoned to help a civilization in the sky escape impending doom! Explore dungeons, solve puzzles, and find lots of treasure to help prepare yourself for incredible challenges!

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.5%, Puzzle Platformer 21.2%, Platformer 16.1%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Female Protagonist 4.8%

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 47.2%, Platformer 15.3%, Adventure 10.2%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, 2D 3.8%

Dive into a great adventure in the Game Boy era! Tako will travel the world, explore mysterious dungeons and fight tenacious bosses on his quest to end the war between the octopus kingdom and the human realm. Will you help this brave octopus to spread his message of tolerance and unity?

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.6%, Puzzle Platformer 16.2%, Platformer 15.4%, Adventure 5.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%

Embark on an enchanting adventure in this breathtaking 2D Metroidvania game inspired by the rich folklore of Indonesia. Control Kimo and Wispy as they seek to recover the Shards of Light. Manipulate terrain to solve puzzles, befriend the natives of Lumina, and take abilities from powerful titans.✨

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.1%, Puzzle Platformer 16.4%, Platformer 13.5%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Cute 5.8%

Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 51.5%, Platformer 17.4%, Action-Adventure 10%, Female Protagonist 7.1%, 2D 4.7%

Discover the world of Nahucan in this 2D action platformer. You are Itorah, the only human in this strange place. Explore, fight and survive to uncover your past and save Nahucan from its biggest threat, a mysterious plague!

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.9%, Platformer 18.8%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Adventure 6.5%, Female Protagonist 6.4%

Venture into a frenetic metroidvania and take part in a fight between divinities where you will have to choose between Corrupting Gold and Purifying Light to achieve your ends.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.7%, Puzzle Platformer 17.3%, Platformer 13.3%, Action-Adventure 7%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%

Awita: Journey of Hope is a captivating side-scrolling metroidvania game that follows the remarkable journey of a courageous girl determined to rescue her village from the clutches of a devastating epidemic.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.2%, Platformer 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Female Protagonist 5.4%, Fantasy 5.4%

Experience the tale of a cheerful girl and a grouchy talking hat in this charming Metroidvania, where every ability is hat-based! Throw the hat to attack enemies, teleport to him to make perilous leaps, and fly him through narrow tunnels of spikes as you escape a dangerous magic forest.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42%, Platformer 13.3%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Cute 6%, Female Protagonist 5.7%

Explore a sprawling, alien world in the sequel to the award winning Axiom Verge.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.1%, Platformer 15.2%, Action 8.7%, Adventure 8.6%, Action-Adventure 8.2%

Chronicles of Teddy : Harmony of Exidus is a 2D Adventure / Action game with a Pixel Art Retro finish. Help Tarant in a quest, in which you will have to fight, use your sense of direction and hearing to accomplish your mission.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.1%, Platformer 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Action 7.1%, Adventure 7%

Decades after the events of ENDER LILIES, Homunculi — sorrowful, artificial life forms — roam the land. In this dark fantasy Metroidvania, face formidable enemies and explore a bewitching post-apocalyptic world. Humans and Homunculi — what awaits at the end of the quest for their salvation?

Why similar: Metroidvania 64.8%, 2D 6.2%, Female Protagonist 6.1%, Platformer 4.9%, Fantasy 3.9%

Arietta of Spirits is a story-driven action-adventure game, with easy to approach game mechanics. Follow Arietta on her journey to unveil the mysteries of the Spirit Realm and immerse yourself in a story filled with emotion and surprising turns.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 20.1%, Pixel Graphics 16%, Fantasy 12.8%, Adventure 12.5%, Action 10.8%

Fearmonium is a psychedelic metroidvania where suspense intertwines with humour. Beginning the game as an unpleasant memory, you must progress and become a true phobia by breaking through all boundaries to uncover the most hidden corners of Max's mind.

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.6%, Action-Adventure 12.5%, Adventure 7.2%, Fantasy 6.8%, Female Protagonist 6.8%

Delve into the depths of a mechanical world in this cute, adventure-exploration game. Explore and fight in a land full of corrupt robots and machinery. All while seeking answers to the mysteries around you.

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.1%, Platformer 17.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Adventure 7.7%, Action-Adventure 6.7%

A story-rich 2D platformer where you'll delve into dangerous power plants and massive creatures, while uncovering the truth of your world. Explore towns and cities, and help a world thrown out of balance!

Why similar: Platformer 29.2%, Adventure 17%, Pixel Graphics 16%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, 2D 10%

Begin your journey in Faeland, a handcrafted 2D action-adventure RPG set in a beautiful fantasy world inspired by the 8-bit classics.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Platformer 10.2%, Adventure 9%, Fantasy 7.1%

Ariana must restore the Codices and unravel the Library's hidden truths...

Why similar: Metroidvania 23.1%, Platformer 22.5%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Action 9.3%, Adventure 9.3%

Join Renata as she adventures across a world of mystical ruins with the titular FROGUN! Frogun is an old-school platformer with the soul of the PS1/N64 era, in which your frog-shaped grappling hook is a your best friend!

Why similar: Platformer 38.8%, Cute 14.6%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Action 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%

Play as Shiranui Flare in this retro action platformer, wielding her dual pistols, as you explore the world on a quest to save your friends!

Why similar: Platformer 25.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Adventure 10.7%, Action 9.5%, Action-Adventure 9.3%

Explore, fight, solve puzzles and bend gravity to escape the dream-like world of the Halls! Metro Gravity is a mind-boggling musical adventure with rhythmic combat and compelling lore.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.6%, Puzzle Platformer 22.7%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Female Protagonist 6.1%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%

Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight is the fourth installment in the beloved Momodora series of 2D platformers. Unleash ravaging combos against a variety of formidable monsters and deftly dodge your way through a cursed land to seek audience with the Queen and dispel the evil that threatens all life.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.8%, Platformer 17.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Female Protagonist 6%, Action 5.9%