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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Metroidvania, Action, Platformer, 2D Platformer.

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  1. #1 Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest
    97% 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 38.8%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Platformer 9.7%, 1990's 8.7%, Retro 8.2%

  2. #2 HEBEREKE Enjoy Edition
    96% 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 32.3%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Platformer 13.3%, 1990's 9.1%, Exploration 7.8%

  3. #3 Overbowed
    95% 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 37.9%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Retro 10.7%, Platformer 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%

  4. #4 Future Knight (CPC/Spectrum)
    96% 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 28.2%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Retro 13.4%, Platformer 8.9%, Exploration 7.8%

  5. #5 Trapers Platformer
    94% matchPositive80% of 15 reviews2023
    Dev: molamucho.com
    Windows · Linux

    Story driven Metroidvania-ish challenging platformer with cute hand-drawn graphics and a focus on exploration.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 34.1%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Platformer 11.3%, Exploration 9.3%, Sci-fi 6.2%

  6. #6 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 39.6%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Platformer 12.4%, 1990's 6.3%, Sci-fi 5.1%

  7. #7 Xanthiom Zero
    93% matchVery Positive96% of 127 reviews2023
    Dev: MathanGames
    Windows

    Play as Captain Grisham, and uncover the secrets of Planet 4-514 in this thrilling prequel to Side Scape!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 31.4%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Retro 10.7%, Platformer 8.9%, Exploration 7.5%

  8. #8 Garrison
    92% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: WKH
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Traverse a broken empire to help the people and learn the truth. Discover items and combine them in new ways to destroy obstacles or enemies as you explore both side-scrolling and top-down perspective areas. Set out on an action/adventure journey.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 33.4%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Platformer 11.9%, Exploration 8.8%, 1990's 6%

  9. #9 Ex Vitro
    91% matchVery Positive94% of 145 reviews2024
    Dev: Evolver Dynamics
    Windows

    EX VITRO is a dark sci-fi 2D platformer where you delve into the ruins of a military research facility and discover the horrors within. Whether machine, creature, or something else entirely, you’ll face the violent legacy of the last survivors of humanity.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 31.7%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Platformer 10.9%, Horror 8.4%, Exploration 8.3%

  10. #10 Xeodrifter
    91% 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 33.9%, Retro 12.8%, Platformer 12%, 2D Platformer 8.8%, Sci-fi 7.9%

  11. #11 PATHFINDER 08
    90% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2021
    Dev: THIAGO COSTA MENDES
    Windows

    Pathfinder 08 is a fun and challenging adventure. It is a platform game with a focus on exploration and retro inspiration with some RPG elements.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 38%, 2D Platformer 19%, Exploration 9.3%, Retro 7%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%

  12. #12 Albert's Journey
    89% 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 33.5%, Retro 14.9%, Platformer 14.2%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%

  13. #13 Cosmobreeder Yiffai
    88% matchVery Positive86% of 155 reviews2025
    Dev: KEMOSHOCO
    Windows

    Travel to a forgotten world and study alien creatures in this authentic retro metroidvania!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 35.3%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Retro 13.3%, Platformer 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%

  14. #14 The Adventures of Poppe
    89% 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 30.4%, 2D Platformer 14%, Retro 11.9%, Platformer 9.9%, 1990's 9.6%

  15. #15 Goo Keeper
    87% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2023
    Dev: Oria Games Inc.
    Windows

    Lead Rolly in his adventure within the wonderful world of Shroomast, and explore its deep semi open-world underground. Goo Keeper is a pure metroidvania with tons of unique bosses, hand-crafted worlds and creatures, and tons of awesome abilities.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 34.4%, Platformer 11.2%, 2D Platformer 10.2%, Retro 8%, Exploration 7.9%

  16. #16 PLAN:B
    86% 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 31%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, Platformer 14.7%, Exploration 8.6%, Action 6.5%

  17. #17 Legends of the Universe - Cosmic Bounty
    86% matchMixed69% of 32 reviews2018
    Dev: LunarCore Games
    Windows

    Cosmic Bounty is a metroidvania style action platformer. You play as Jekt, A Bounty Hunter commissioned with hunting down a rebel General named Volgat. Explore areas to gain new abilities and increase your stats so you can defeat powerful enemies.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, Platformer 12.1%, 1990's 9.6%, Exploration 8%, Retro 7.8%

  18. #18 Chibits
    85% 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 43.5%, 2D Platformer 17.7%, Platformer 12.1%, Exploration 8.8%, 2D 4.2%

  19. #19 Pipsqueak!
    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Pond Games PTY LTD
    Windows

    Explore a strange and hostile world in this search-action platformer starring a tiny mouse named Tofu.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 36.3%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Platformer 13.1%, Retro 8.5%, Exploration 7.5%

  20. #20 Shadow King
    84% matchPositive95% of 37 reviews2023
    Dev: Johan PeitzPub: Apskeppet
    Windows · Mac

    Explore a mysterious castle in this pixel perfect metroidvania and take on the Shadow King! Upgrades, secrets, combat, and more!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 38.2%, 2D Platformer 18.8%, Retro 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Platformer 7.3%

  21. #21 Lone Fungus
    82% matchVery Positive84% of 1,139 reviews2023
    Dev: BASTI GAMES
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    A handcrafted open-world platformer set in a world built by Mushrooms! Explore different locations filled with secrets, acquire new abilities and use those abilities to reach new places!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 34.9%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Platformer 10.7%, Retro 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 7%

  22. #22 Delta Zero
    83% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2021
    Dev: Tyler M Richardson
    Windows

    A fast-paced action platformer with non-linear world progression and level design! Challenging gameplay with 3 difficulty modes, 2 playable characters and local co-op! Fight bosses in any order and experience the world change with each victory, enemies become harder, faster and smarter!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 29.1%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Platformer 12%, 1990's 10.2%, Retro 7.9%

  23. #23 Maelstrom
    82% 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 44.8%, 2D Platformer 17.4%, Platformer 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, Fantasy 6.8%

  24. #24 Chasm
    81% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,617 reviews2018
    Dev: Bit Kid, Inc.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Explore the depths below a remote mountain town in this procedurally-generated Adventure Platformer. Taking inspiration from hack 'n slash dungeon crawlers and Metroidvania-style platformers, Chasm will immerse you in a fantasy world full of exciting treasure, deadly enemies, and abundant secrets.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 50.3%, Procedural Generation 15.2%, Platformer 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Action 3.5%

  25. #25 Fury of the Furries 2
    80% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Cyrille Fontaine
    Windows

    The long awaited sequel to Fury of the Furries is here. The 1993 Amiga & PC platform game is back on PC, with larger levels, more challenges, 25% more pixels, more bosses, an much much more bonuses.

    Why similar: 2D Platformer 23.7%, Retro 16.7%, Platformer 16.5%, Procedural Generation 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%

  26. #26 A Dream of Burning Sand
    81% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2019
    Dev: Eldwood
    Windows · Linux

    Two girls travelling through the desert, fighting monsters and solving puzzles. An action-adventure exploration-based platformer game with lots of sidequests and more secrets than you will ever find.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 28.8%, 2D Platformer 15%, Platformer 14.3%, Retro 7.8%, Exploration 7.8%

  27. #27 BLIGHTWRECK
    79% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Mothware
    Windows · Linux

    Stuck at the bottom of the sea floor, escape a sunken ocean liner in this handcrafted 2D METROIDvania! Find powerful upgrades, and fight strange bosses. You may be isolated from your shipmates, but you're not alone...

    Why similar: Metroidvania 36.8%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Platformer 12.1%, Exploration 10.8%, Horror 7.7%

  28. #28 Wattson the Bulb
    78% 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 38.2%, 2D Platformer 19.6%, Platformer 16.9%, Action 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%

  29. #29 Anatine
    79% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Pixel TrashPub: Astrolabe Games
    Windows · Mac

    Anatine is a pixelated metroidvania game that contains organic musical elements. Play the flute to interact with the environment or unleash powerful magic! In the dangerous world of Avenis, battle against the Eidolons and confront powerful enemies to uncover the many secrets of this lost world.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 34.7%, 2D Platformer 11%, Platformer 9.4%, 1990's 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%

  30. #30 Havoc Fox
    78% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Havoc Studios
    Windows

    Take control of a sword-wielding fox and a dragon/owl duo to fight your way through the fantasy kingdom of Vanalia and stop its tyrant monarch! Havoc Fox is a combat-based action platformer featuring an unlikely partnership tasked with saving their home from its own corrupted protectors.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 31.6%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Platformer 12.9%, Retro 7.4%, Old School 6.3%

  31. #31 Joshua's Legs
    77% matchPositive92% of 39 reviews2023
    Dev: PetitLegume Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Joshua's Legs is a unique game with devious controls about a two-legged arachnid hoping to find his long lost prosthetic legs collection. Venture in a world that will only reveal its secrets to the true hardened climbers.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 31%, Procedural Generation 16.1%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Platformer 8%, Exploration 7.6%

  32. #32 SUGAMENIA
    76% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2024
    Dev: CHUSO GAMES
    Windows

    Immerse yourself in SUGAMENIA, a 2D action platformer, where you'll have to solve puzzles in an epic adventure.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 26.7%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Retro 10.5%, 1990's 10.5%, Platformer 8.4%

  33. #33 Microvania
    75% matchPositive80% of 30 reviews2025
    Dev: Dreampunk
    Windows · Mac

    Explore a tiny world, find upgrades, discover hidden paths, and battle bosses in this retro-style metroidvania action platformer.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 34.9%, Platformer 10.1%, Retro 10%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Exploration 8.2%

  34. #34 Axiom Verge
    77% 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 53.7%, Platformer 10.5%, Retro 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%, Sci-fi 5.9%

  35. #35 Environmental Station Alpha
    76% matchVery Positive83% of 1,601 reviews2015
    Dev: Arvi TeikariPub: Hempuli Oy
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%

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

    Why similar: Metroidvania 53.3%, Platformer 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Retro 6.8%, Exploration 3.5%

  36. #36 Bread Adventure
    73% 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 43%, 2D Platformer 18.9%, Platformer 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%, Fantasy 6.3%

  37. #37 Slumbering Feline
    73% matchMostly Positive72% of 46 reviews2025
    Dev: The Flavare
    Windows · Linux

    Slumbering Feline is a single-player, one-shot game featuring a feline-themed story. Step into the shoes of Momo, who finds herself lost in a strange dream and trying to escape from her slumber. Can Momo find her way out of this dreamscape?

    Why similar: Metroidvania 37.1%, Platformer 11.4%, Retro 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Exploration 7.4%

  38. #38 Jessica's Uncomfortable Hanukkah Adventure
    74% 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 43.5%, 2D Platformer 18%, Platformer 13.3%, Retro 6.3%, Old School 5.3%

  39. #39 Ganymede
    74% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Clydeware LLC
    Windows

    Hack and slash your way through a space station overrun with aggressive alien creatures. Collect upgrade orbs to extend your abilities and conquer convoluted movement puzzles.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 38%, 2D Platformer 16.8%, Platformer 11.5%, Exploration 10.9%, Retro 5.1%

  40. #40 Powernaut VANGARDT
    75% matchMostly Positive72% of 47 reviews2017
    Dev: ConfoundGreatJob
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    Fight for your life in this state-of-the-art 8-bit platformer!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 25%, Retro 13.2%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Platformer 11.6%, 1990's 8%

  41. #41 Little Droid 2: Escape
    71% 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 39.5%, Platformer 15.5%, Retro 11.6%, 2D Platformer 7.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%

  42. #42 Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores
    70% matchVery Positive96% of 241 reviews2025
    Dev: BASTI GAMES
    Windows

    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 43.6%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Platformer 11.1%, Exploration 9.6%, Old School 5.9%

  43. #43 You Have to Win the Game
    73% 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 53.9%, Retro 15.6%, Platformer 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 4.5%, 2D 3.2%

  44. #44 Alwa's Legacy
    72% matchVery Positive87% of 611 reviews2020
    Dev: Elden Pixels
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    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 33.3%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Platformer 10.9%, Retro 10.7%, Exploration 7.5%

  45. #45 Save me Mr Tako: Definitive Edition
    72% matchMostly Positive78% of 45 reviews2021
    Dev: Christophe GalatiPub: Deneos
    Windows

    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 29.4%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Platformer 12.8%, 1990's 8.8%, Retro 8.1%

  46. #46 Dexter Stardust: Odyssey in Outer Space
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Dexter Team Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    An SNES-Inspired, platforming, sci-fi adventure. It's like playing a Saturday Morning Cartoon!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 30.6%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Platformer 12.8%, 1990's 10.3%, Old School 6%

  47. #47 Somnium Shore
    70% 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 41.1%, Platformer 16.5%, Exploration 10.6%, 2D Platformer 10.2%, Action 4.9%

  48. #48 The Curse Of Eira
    70% 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 35.8%, 2D Platformer 18.5%, Platformer 15.9%, Action 7.8%, Adventure 6%

  49. #49 Nakawak: Expanded Color Edition
    71% matchMostly Positive77% of 30 reviews2017
    Dev: Anxious Neck Games
    Windows

    Nakawak is a handheld style Metroidvania. Explore! Power Up! Escape! This is a retro game displaced in time. Now features expanded content!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 30.1%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Retro 10.4%, Horror 9.3%, Platformer 9.2%

  50. #50 The Ramsey
    69% matchVery Positive93% of 67 reviews2023
    Dev: IKINAGAMES
    Windows

    The Ramsey is a 2D platformer that allows you to play as cute squirrel characters solving puzzles using various weapons. Explore maze-like islands and overcome difficult obstacles with the strongest squirrels in the universe.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 31.2%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Platformer 14.5%, Exploration 8.3%, 1990's 7.8%

  51. #51 Dipod: The Foot Legacy
    69% 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 30.5%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Platformer 14.6%, Action 7.2%, Retro 6.8%

  52. #52 PhotophoBoy
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: More_RetroGames
    Windows · Linux

    A retro style platform game with metroidvania undertones in which the light wants to destroy you. Acquire specific skills to be able to explore a subway fortress where there is a hidden mystery.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 25.1%, Platformer 16.1%, Retro 14.5%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Exploration 7.7%

  53. #53 Curse of the Draugr Kings
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: XSKR LLC
    Windows

    What awaits you in the depths of this ancient tomb? Get ready to explore and discover the secrets of the dungeon of the draugr kings.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 29%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Platformer 11.6%, 1990's 9.1%, Retro 6.6%

  54. #54 Legends of the Universe - StarCore
    69% matchMostly Positive77% of 124 reviews2016
    Dev: LunarCore Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 98%

    Metroidvania style action/platformer with tons of abilities, enemies and exploration.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 38%, Platformer 14.8%, 1990's 9.7%, Old School 6.9%, Sci-fi 5.8%

  55. #55 Tres-Bashers
    67% matchVery Positive96% of 191 reviews2021
    Dev: ondydev
    Windows · Mac

    Tres-Bashers is a 2D monster-bashing adventure featuring a big interconnected map full of cryptids, secrets, and more! Find 40 different monster types and whack 'em with your baseball bat!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 33.6%, 2D Platformer 11%, Horror 9.8%, Platformer 9.1%, Retro 8.8%

  56. #56 Xanthiom 2
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: MathanGames
    Windows

    Play through the next chapter in the Xanthiom saga, now bigger and better than before!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 40.3%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Platformer 11.8%, Exploration 9.6%, Sci-fi 6.7%

  57. #57 Odallus: The Dark Call
    68% 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 46.6%, Retro 17.3%, Platformer 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Exploration 4.8%

  58. #58 Malleus Maleficarum
    67% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Hairgression
    Windows

    A Metroidvania inspired by the mechanics and style of classic games in the genre. Help Mirabel find different ways to explore a haunted mansion and hunt terrifying witches while gaining new weapons and discovering more about the macabre experiments carried out by demonic beings.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 29.7%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Retro 11.4%, Platformer 8.9%, Exploration 7.3%

  59. #59 PSYCRON
    66% matchVery Positive94% of 113 reviews2021
    Dev: Mothware
    Windows

    A fast-paced 2D handcrafted metroidvania with strange sci-fi environments. Something is roaming the halls, watching your every move.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 38.3%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Sci-fi 9.3%, Platformer 9%, Exploration 8.7%

  60. #60 Shadow Labyrinth
    65% 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 45.8%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Platformer 12.3%, Sci-fi 6.8%, Action 6.3%

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