- #1 Little Droid 2: Escape
97% matchPositive97% of 37 reviews2025
Dev: KingStyle
Windows
"Little Droid 2: Escape" is a classic 2D (Metroidvania) side-scrolling pixel art adventure where you need to find a way to escape a mysterious planet.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.1%, Platformer 17.7%, Arcade 14.2%, Action 8%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%
- #2 Wattson the Bulb
96% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: DegDeGames
Windows
A metroidvania platformer set in a bizarre world. Master unique abilities and combine them in creative ways to overcome challenges over a hundred hand crafted levels. Speed through to find the fastest route or explore at your own pace to unlock everything — a tough but rewarding adventure awaits.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.3%, Platformer 20.6%, 2D Platformer 16.9%, Action 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%
- #3 The Curse Of Eira
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ElenaWare
Windows
Wynn has traveled to this dying Kingdom of Alara because she heard a powerful Wizard has taken in her twin sister Eira. Explore the world that has been subjected by the Wizard and his five apprentices and discover enough power ups to find and kill Eira
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.2%, Platformer 18.9%, Action 16.6%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Adventure 7.6%
- #4 Maya Star
95% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: RetroLamen
Windows
In a magical land ruled by an ancient evil, a prophecy says that salvation will come with the awakening of a new hero. Explore different maps, fight evil creatures and decide the fate of Maya Star.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.1%, Platformer 19.5%, Action 16.1%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 4.2%
- #5 Pentacore
94% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2023
Dev: Jonathan CollierPub: Mythril Age
Windows
Pentacore is a metroidvania with a focus on platforming and exploration. Run, shoot, climb, and blast your way through a massive world. All in order to find five keys and leave your prison of a planet.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.6%, Platformer 16.8%, 2D Platformer 15.9%, Action 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 4.6%
- #6 Reknum Cheri Dreamland
94% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2021
Dev: NAPE GAMES
Windows
Face the fears from your dreams to save the kingdom in this 2D retro advenure!
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.4%, Platformer 15.5%, Action 14.9%, Arcade 12.9%, 2D Platformer 10.9%
- #7 Erandique
93% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Black Jack Game Studios
Windows
Erandique the indigenous hero!
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.9%, Platformer 17.4%, Action 15.9%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Lore-Rich 9.2%
- #8 Halchemist
92% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Team Flask
Windows
For Mercuri, a girl who fell into a fallen kingdom, everything is overwhelming. She digs deeper into the depths of the kingdom with the help of Golem Hando. Take down the enemies in front of you with TAG-ACTION that alternates between two characters and continue your exploration!
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.8%, Platformer 17.5%, Lore-Rich 14.7%, Action 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%
- #9 Destroyed Base
91% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Riddik
Windows
Destroyed Base is a 2D platformer adventure where your main task is to survive, find resources to strengthen your shelter and defeat the enemies inhabiting these gloomy corners of the forest. Various bandits have escaped into this forest, who, like you, are hunting for various resources.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.4%, Platformer 16.8%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Arcade 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 4.4%
- #10 Chibits
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PhatRobit
Windows · Mac
Explore an abandoned planet and uncover the mysteries behind the event that ended the world. Travel through a charred forest, large factory and run down cities as you collect upgrades and battle the relics that were left behind.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.4%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Platformer 15.6%, Action 8.9%, Adventure 3.9%
- #11 Maelstrom
90% 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 43.9%, 2D Platformer 15.9%, Action 10.7%, Platformer 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
- #12 Tyto
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dreamjob Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Take flight and glide through a breathtaking world in this visually stunning platformer, where you play as a lost owlet searching for its family in a vast and perilous forest.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.4%, Platformer 18.3%, Action 9.6%, 2D Platformer 8.5%, Atmospheric 6.9%
- #13 JOHN FURY'S FIRST FURY
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Wyatt Everett
Windows
JOHN FURY'S FIRST FURY is a 2d adventure game. Your adventure will bring you across the landscapes of Russia to make it to a secret communist lab where they're conducting dangerous experiments. You'll have use what you find to help you along your journey against many different enemies and bosses.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.4%, Platformer 19%, Action 16.1%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, 1980s 8.5%
- #14 Set In Stone
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Maëlig Moreau
Windows · Mac · Linux
A 2D platformer metroidvania. Discover a strange place where everyone was turned into a tiny stone. Fight difficult bosses, explore an interconnected world, and piece together the chaotic history of people who suddenly lost their humanity (or not?).
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.4%, Platformer 16.2%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Lore-Rich 11.9%, Action 8.5%
- #15 The Forbidden Forest
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stone Studios
Windows
Jump, dash, and climb through a vibrant wilderness as three playable characters in this action-adventure metroidvania. Explore a sprawling interconnected map, master unique abilities, and face powerful foes, all while uncovering the mysteries of this war-stricken world and one special cub.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.1%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Lore-Rich 10.7%, Platformer 8.8%, Action 6.7%
- #16 EON: Reset
86% 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 39.3%, Platformer 16%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Lore-Rich 11.7%, Action 9.2%
- #17 Somnium Shore
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rodrigo Pelegrini R.
Windows
A challenging, 2D Platform Adventure game where all level mechanics can change if you don't stay balanced. Help Ethan to grow up and leave his roots in order to pursue his dreams, find clues about his past and fight against your nightmares in your journey to the Somnium Shore!
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.4%, Platformer 20.8%, Action 11.2%, 2D Platformer 9.1%, Adventure 6%
- #18 KARSUS
85% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: 3T Games
Windows
Guide Karsus the Magician through the caves to search for his magic book, challenge the pumpkin monsters, skeletons, bats, spiders.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 23.2%, Platformer 22.7%, Arcade 16.2%, Action 14.6%, 1980s 11%
- #19 The Last Tree
84% 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 44.1%, Platformer 15.1%, Action 13.5%, 2D Platformer 11%, Adventure 7.2%
- #20 Demon Peak
84% matchMixed69% of 242 reviews2017
Dev: Kajak Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 43%
In Demon Peak, you play as the nameless warrior, trapped inside the depths of an unholy Mountain. Explore the mysterious and perilous enviroments, fight against a multitude of different enemies and gather magical abilities to overcome the Mountain's evil inhabitants.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.4%, Action 18.3%, Platformer 13.5%, Adventure 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
- #21 Beholgar
83% matchMostly Positive74% of 358 reviews2022
Dev: Serkan Bakar
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Beholgar is a classically styled metroidvania action adventure. Explore caverns, ancient woods, and deadly castles; battle creatures and solve ancient mysteries at the kingdom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.4%, Platformer 15%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Arcade 11.7%, Action 9.1%
- #22 Necrosphere64
82% matchPositive94% of 36 reviews2024
Dev: Any%
Windows
An adventure that will test your skills using only 2 buttons!
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.5%, Platformer 15%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Arcade 10.4%, Action 8.2%
- #23 The Adventures of Panzer 2
82% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Pixelcraft Games
Windows
Set approximately 1 year after the events of the first game, Panzer returns to his role as Raid Leader of the Zergadins. The old team has been "recruited", an all-new state-of-the-art headquarters built, and a world of adventure awaits!
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.6%, Platformer 19.1%, Action 16.5%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Adventure 7.6%
- #24 HEBEREKE Enjoy Edition
80% matchPositive91% of 35 reviews2024
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
Where am I pyooooo??? HEBEREKEis back and so is his great and surreal adventure! A mysterious little creature Hebe fell into a mysterious world. Discover a brand new world, explore every corner, find the treasures with your new wonderful friends, and use their skills to find new places.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.5%, Platformer 19.9%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Action 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%
- #25 Disavowed
81% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2022
Dev: Grim RaccoonsPub: Orbis Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Disavowed is a Metroidvania that allows the player to freeze time and set up pinpoint shots to stun enemies. It is set in a world of plush and cute creatures where the player has been cast out and needs to go on a journey to gather more strength and get back at his creator for tossing him out.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.2%, 2D Platformer 17.8%, Platformer 17%, Action 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
- #26 Dipod: The Foot Legacy
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CodingApe GamesPub: Vulpis Yazilim
Windows
A cursed clan.A female hero who making everyone tremble with fear, and a journey. Join Dipod’s adventure. Is this a punishment from Gods or is it just a rebel against Gods? If you were in Dipod’s shoes, what would you do?
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.3%, Platformer 18.6%, Action 16.4%, 2D Platformer 15%, Adventure 7.6%
- #27 Bread Adventure
78% matchPositive100% of 21 reviews2025
Dev: Wheafun Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Experience a adventure in a seamless world of food, where you play as a brave bread. Freely explore interconnected regions, uncover hidden secrets, collect items to enhance your abilities, tackle challenging stages, and defeat formidable foes.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.1%, Platformer 18.7%, 2D Platformer 17.3%, Action 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%
- #28 Battery Samurai
79% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: Matthewstone
Windows
Get batteries to get stronger! Enjoy your adventure now! Recover lost parts and get various skills.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.6%, Platformer 16.9%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Action 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
- #29 Axiom Verge 2
77% matchMostly Positive79% of 907 reviews2022
Dev: Thomas Happ Games LLC
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Explore a sprawling, alien world in the sequel to the award winning Axiom Verge.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.4%, Platformer 16.1%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Action 13.5%, Adventure 6.1%
- #30 Wreckdigger
78% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2021
Dev: Karlis ZabersPub: team BitClub
Windows
Dive into a short story about stranded rebel fighting for his survival on a foreign mysterious planet which is a spaceship graveyard. Encounter scavengers fighting for valuable ship parts. Meet other survivors -help others to help yourself. An action platformer with metroidvania elements.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.2%, Platformer 22.6%, Action 19.1%, 2D 4.9%, Story Rich 3.8%
- #31 Montezuma's Revenge - Director's Cut
77% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: Normal Distribution LLC
Windows
The long-awaited "Director's Cut" version of Montezuma's Revenge, envisioned and programmed by the original developer. It's the super-charged conclusion of the classic puzzle solving action-adventure platformer you loved in your youth! Finally, you will fight King Montezuma!
Why similar: Metroidvania 40%, Platformer 16.6%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Action 8.9%, 1980s 6.7%
- #32 ReSetna
75% matchVery Positive83% of 174 reviews2025
Dev: Today's GamesPub: Module16
Windows
What’s left of humanity are minds trapped in circuits. You are awaken as ReSetna, a warrior on a mission to rescue last human remnants. Explore seven hostile zones, face seven brutal bosses and evolve through a unique upgrade system. Uncover horrifying truth and decide if the future is worth saving.
Why similar: Metroidvania 55.9%, Platformer 22.3%, Action 12.8%, Adventure 5.9%, Indie 3%
- #33 Beneath the Ghost Kingdom
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: From Highberg
Windows
Venture beneath the Ghost Kingdom where you will encounter strange creatures, solve puzzles and uncover hidden secrets!
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.1%, Platformer 20.3%, Action 17.2%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Adventure 8%
- #34 Eystrandi
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Leiksmidr studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Battle powerful monsters, discover ancient artifacts, and forge your own path in Eystrandi, a 2D, Norse - inspired Metroidvania in which health is constantly draining, with the only thing between life and death being one's ability to reap health from their enemies.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.1%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Action 9.1%, Platformer 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%
- #35 Hunter's Legacy
76% matchMostly Positive77% of 56 reviews2016
Dev: Lienzo
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Hunter’s Legacy is an old-school 2D single-player Metroidvania platformer where you control Ikki, a fierce kitty skilled with twin swords and a bow, better known as the Great Huntress of Un'Amak.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.7%, Platformer 24.5%, Action 16.8%, Adventure 8.2%, Indie 3.8%
- #36 Phaze Shift
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lord Mango Games
Windows
Switch, adapt, and evolve in Phaze Shift, an action-platformer Metroidvania. Swap between two characters, fuse upgrades to forge new abilities, battle mechanized bosses, and explore a sleeping digital world in a hand-drawn diorama-style 2D adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.7%, Platformer 19%, Action 9.9%, 2D Platformer 7%, Lore-Rich 5.5%
- #37 Erebound
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Omar de BoerPub: Hyperviolet Games
Windows
As the Tower’s last defender, you’ll battle relentless hordes and descend into a dark underground crevice. Harness a fully customizable totem system alongside runes and abilities in this fusion of tower defense and Metroidvania action.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.2%, Platformer 16.6%, 2D Platformer 9.4%, Lore-Rich 7%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%
- #38 史莱狗(Slimg)
73% 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 42.2%, Platformer 17.3%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Action 7.4%
- #39 Overbowed
72% matchVery Positive91% of 86 reviews2024
Dev: Klardonics Digital, Ltd
Windows
Explore a kingdom overrun by evil magic as you fight foes with your own magical bow in this retro inspired action-adventure platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42%, Platformer 14.8%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Action 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
- #40 Will O Wisp
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 是政屋
Windows
This is a platform action game in which you control light in a world shrouded in complete darkness and rely on it to progress. Use the light to travel from place to place and illuminate the buried truth.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.9%, Platformer 20.3%, Action 14.5%, 2D Platformer 7.7%, Adventure 5.3%
- #41 Super Mombo Quest
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 854 reviews2021
Dev: Orube Game Studio
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Bounce and stomp through an enormous interconnected world, doing some intense acrobatics and getting huge combos! A superfast precision platformer that mixes up a Metroidvania world with classic Arcade mechanics.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.2%, Platformer 14.5%, Arcade 12.3%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Action 9.4%
- #42 Super Panda Adventures
73% matchVery Positive93% of 1,020 reviews2014
Dev: BlueEagle ProductionsPub: Paul Schneider
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
In Super Panda Adventures, you play as the brave panda-knight Fu, who is about to finish his training to become the new guardian of the Princess. At the same day of the big celebration party, some uninvited Robots show up to conquer the planet and take the Princess away in their Space Ships!
Why similar: Metroidvania 48%, Platformer 28.6%, Action 11.7%, Adventure 5.9%, Indie 3.2%
- #43 PLAN:B
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BAKSAL.Studio
Windows
A black cat pulls multiple triggers of revenge. Set, a feline mercenary with a massive bayonet, is haunted by her past and driven to avenge her fallen comrades. In a cyberpunk world of twelve races, she uncovers hidden truths through brutal action and vast Metroidvania exploration.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.3%, Platformer 20.2%, 2D Platformer 16.8%, Action 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%
- #44 AOI
70% 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 41.7%, Platformer 18.1%, 2D Platformer 13%, Action 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
- #45 Big Butt Bobby
71% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: K2M Games
Windows · Linux
Big Butt Bobby is a fun 2D platform game set in a grotesque fantasy world that should satisfy both casual players wanting to enjoy relaxing gameplay and those who want to challenge themselves.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32%, Platformer 18.7%, Arcade 13.5%, Action 13.2%, 2D Platformer 12.5%
- #46 Block Jumper
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Eager Unknown
Windows
Jump, shoot, and duck your way through various assortments of blocks, spikes, and coins alike.
Why similar: Platformer 25.6%, 2D Platformer 21.8%, Arcade 20.6%, Action 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
- #47 Poor Lucas and the Evil Duke
70% 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 45.7%, Platformer 18.4%, 2D Platformer 17.6%, Action 12.6%, 2D 3.2%
- #48 Jubilee
69% matchVery Positive97% of 102 reviews2021
Dev: finalbossblues
Windows
Challenging precision platformer based on tight, fluid movement. Open map layout with multiple routes. Collect gems and save animals.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.8%, Platformer 21.8%, 2D Platformer 17.6%, Action 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%
- #49 Mono
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Project Mono
Windows
『Mono』 is a 2D action game set in a monochrome world. Explore the land to enhance your abilities, defeat the formidable foes standing in your way, and resolve the crisis befalling this black-and-white realm.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43%, 2D Platformer 20.8%, Action 18%, Adventure 7.5%, Atmospheric 4.6%
- #50 Solaris: Good Harvest
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Moving Pixels
Windows
A humble farmer sets out to rescue his chicken from monstrous abductors. Punch, slash, and parkour your way through elemental-infused chaos in this fast-paced 2D action-platformer!
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.4%, Platformer 19%, Action 17.4%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Adventure 8%
- #51 Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest
67% matchPositive100% of 11 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 46.6%, Platformer 15.5%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Action 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%
- #52 Astronite - Landing on Neplea
68% matchVery Positive85% of 183 reviews2022
Dev: Dume Games StudioPub: JanduSoft
Windows
Astronite Landing on Neplea is the prologue to this fantastic 1bit metroidvania that combines action, exploration, puzzles and platforms. Take on Astronite's first major challenge and defeat the deadly Kronch.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.9%, Platformer 17.5%, Action 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Adventure 5.3%
- #53 Pharaoh Rebirth+
70% matchVery Positive92% of 349 reviews2016
Dev: KROBON stationPub: Vaka Game Magazine
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
An ancient evil has been set loose, and Jonathan cursed in the process. Jonathan must now collect seven holy grails from around all of Egypt to cleanse himself of the curse of Sehur the First. Be delighted by the quirky humor, charming characters, and the beautifully designed world, in Pharaoh Rebirth+!
Why similar: Metroidvania 38%, Action 23%, Platformer 16.8%, Adventure 11.1%, Indie 5%
- #54 Jessica's Uncomfortable Hanukkah Adventure
68% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Dog and Spider Productions
Windows
It's a 16 bit styled pixel Metroidvania crafted by someone who loves the genre! Put your fingers on WASD and arrow keys or grab your favorite controller to play, simple and easy as these games should be.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44%, Platformer 17.8%, 2D Platformer 17%, Action 10.3%, Adventure 4.7%
- #55 Spirit Fusion
67% 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 40.8%, Platformer 17.7%, Action 13.9%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Adventure 8%
- #56 Croakspire
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lotus Arcade
Windows
Dive into a fortress labyrinth crawling with monsters, defending yourself with your... tongue? As a frog, it's your best bet to traverse this retro-inspired 2D metroidvania title. Collect treasures to gain permanent upgrades, discovering new areas of the massive interconnected map with them!
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.6%, 2D Platformer 17.4%, Platformer 11.3%, Action 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
- #57 Inexistence Rebirth
68% matchMostly Positive71% of 132 reviews2020
Dev: Jonathan Brassaud
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Rediscover this great Metroidvania game in a brand new version with a lot of features and improvements! Run in a vast world full of mysteries and action in this Metroidvania-style game inspired by the classics of the 16-bit era.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.1%, Platformer 21.6%, Action 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Arcade 6%
- #58 The Adventures of Poppe
66% matchMostly Positive77% of 52 reviews2022
Dev: Shiny Byte Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
A 2D adventure platformer game where a little man named Poppe explores different locations, finds various items and uses them along his way, fights against dangerous insects and survives in this gigantic world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.6%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Platformer 14%, 1980s 9.7%, Action 7.1%
- #59 H=ZERO
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Jefferson Nascimento Ferreira Pub: Jefferson Nascimento Ferreira
Windows
In a future where humanity has vanished, machines maintain vast underground complexes under the command of artificial intelligences. You are a unit activated to deliver a mysterious payload. Face hostile systems, precision challenges, and uncover the forgotten purpose of your existence.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.1%, Platformer 19.5%, Action 16%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Adventure 8.7%