- #1 Garm Ruins
97% matchPositive96% of 48 reviews2024
Dev: kiukiu
Windows
An exploration-type action game in which "Fluffy Girl Doge" is the main character. Get the skills of "Doge" and explore the unknown ancient ruins.
Why similar: Metroidvania 49.2%, Action 24%, Action-Adventure 19.3%, 2D 5.8%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #2 Castle Escape
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jupiter Gamez
Windows
Castle Escape is a Metroidvania with a brutal combat system. Fight your way through the cursed castle, execute the damned souls and unravel the mystery of this once mighty castle.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.1%, Gore 19.5%, Action 18%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
- #3 Airline Glider
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: o3 Digital
Windows · Mac
Take to the skies in a classic 2D side-scrolling shoot ’em up. Fight through multiple levels, upgrade your plane and race against time to defeat the final boss.
Why similar: Action 32.4%, Arcade 29.9%, Shooter 28.4%, 2D 7.2%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #4 Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition
95% matchVery Positive81% of 1,257 reviews2018
Dev: Long Hat HousePub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 46%
In a bizarre universe where the oppressed are on the brink of oblivion, Dandara has awoken to reshape the world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 50.2%, Action 20.2%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, Indie 5%
- #5 Corrupt
94% matchMostly Positive77% of 13 reviews2023
Dev: Gabry Corti
Windows
Survive in a dark and atmospheric action-platformer characterized by environments full of mystery and fearsome enemies.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36%, Action 18.1%, Action-Adventure 15.8%, Gore 7.4%, Violent 7.2%
- #6 Agent Stilus
94% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: CuberZPub: CasGame
Windows
Agent Stilus is a 2D side-scrolling platformer shooter. Omega Corp creates implants and chips for implantation into people.
Why similar: Action 23%, Shooter 21.9%, Action-Adventure 18.6%, Gore 12.2%, Violent 11.3%
- #7 Yeomna : The Legend of Dongbaek
93% matchMixed54% of 74 reviews2022
Dev: catnipstudio
Windows
Yeomna is a Metrovania 2D action platform game. Take on the role of the Half-Demon exorcist Dongbaek, and complete the cases requested by Yeomna though combat and adventure in this dream-like, mysterious Underworld.
Why similar: Metroidvania 60.3%, Action 18.7%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, 2D 6%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #8 入替人-ReplaceR-
92% matchVery Positive86% of 95 reviews2021
Dev: ラルカス
Windows
It's a 2D action shooting adventure game where you switch between multiple guns and use interchangeable gimmicks to try to break through the stages! What awaits you in a mysterious facility in a corner of the universe?
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.2%, Action 21.7%, Action-Adventure 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, 2D 5.2%
- #9 The Bounty Huntress
91% matchMostly Positive71% of 24 reviews2021
Dev: IC Games
Windows
In this a Metroidvania style game made in crispy pixel art, Join Rhea , a bounty huntress with a task to save some people who have been kidnapped and taken to an old abandoned castle where there are many dangers, she needs your help to rescue these people and to bring peace to the city of Vaunard
Why similar: Metroidvania 50%, Action 15.3%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Old School 7.6%
- #10 Nyana
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: OrionGames Inc
Windows
Join Nyana on her quest to both shatter the chains that have shackled her people and rebuild their society back up from the brink of extinction. Nyana is a story rich metroidvania set in an oppressive, yet beautifully hand-drawn world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.9%, Action 23.1%, Action-Adventure 18.1%, Female Protagonist 7.4%, 2D 5.1%
- #11 Code: Elyse
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jump_Button
Windows
Code:Elyse is a haunting atmospheric metroidvania, set in a dark sci-fi world. After crashing down from space, Elyse finds herself alone on a planet.
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.1%, Action-Adventure 16.2%, Action 12.5%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%
- #12 Vomitoreum
89% matchVery Positive91% of 989 reviews2021
Dev: Scumhead
Windows · Linux
Median: 54 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Vomitoreum is an FPS Metroidvania with a focus on atmosphere and horror, inspired by the paintings of Zdzisław Beksiński.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.1%, Shooter 17.6%, Action 11.1%, Violent 7.7%, Gore 7.5%
- #13 Honey's Sweet Revenge
89% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: etheweirdoPub: UNDEAD WRLD
Windows
Honey's Sweet Revenge is a metroidvania with mechanics inspired by platform fighters. Customize your item loadout and defeat enemies and bosses.
Why similar: Metroidvania 53.5%, Action-Adventure 17.8%, Action 17.3%, Female Protagonist 6.1%, 2D 3.5%
- #14 TAKE BOMB: The suit take off
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nao Games
Windows
This is an action game in which the player cannot jump by himself, but jumps with the blast of a bomb. You can dash with the blast on your back, and even attack with bombs, allowing you to enjoy bombs to the fullest.
Why similar: Metroidvania 57.9%, Action 21.1%, Action-Adventure 14.3%, 2D 5.3%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #15 The Search: Lost Dreams
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: gninjastudio
Windows
The Search: Lost Dreams is a game made for players focused on fun and gameplay. Improve your combat arsenal, equipments and learn skills that will help you survive on this hostile planet.
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.5%, Action-Adventure 14.9%, Action 14.8%, Gore 7.9%, Violent 7.3%
- #16 Scurge: Hive
86% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Orbital MediaPub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Windows
An infectious retro hardware classic from 2006 has been revived. Only you can save the world from the deadly virus known as Scurge.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.2%, Shooter 15.3%, Action-Adventure 11%, Action 9.7%, Arcade 8.6%
- #17 JK Girl Samurai - AOI no mon
86% matchMixed68% of 38 reviews2025
Dev: DodoRabbit
Windows · Mac
This is a side scrolling pixel game, players take on the role of a JK girl use various sword drawing techniques to deal with the enemy. On the way to find family, passing through Japanese style streets and Mount Fuji, what mysteries will be uncovered afterwards?
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.9%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Action-Adventure 13.3%, Action 12.3%, Gore 9%
- #18 Mishaka Ubivaka
85% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2024
Dev: Low ResPub: Low Res games
Windows
Mishaka is an ordinary mouse with extraordinary courage. Upon learning of the cheese theft, he decides to take gun into his own paws and reclaim the lost delicacies. Throughout his adventure, Mishaka will encounter dangers, traps, and a multitude of enemies — from cunning rats to giant predators.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29%, Arcade 18.3%, Shooter 16.4%, Action-Adventure 14.2%, Action 13.2%
- #19 Hell Pages
84% match9 user reviews70% of 9 reviews2021
Dev: Medusa HeadPub: SA Industry
Windows
The doors to hell have been opened. The Earth has become a battlefield among 10 infernal armies. Bael, the most feared among all demons, set out in an insane crusade to conquer the Earth for himself in this scrolling shooter game, with 10 stages with plenty of action, violence and blood.
Why similar: Action 20.3%, Arcade 19.1%, Shooter 17%, Action-Adventure 13.6%, Nudity 8.4%
- #20 DHALMAN
83% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Minnapad Pte. Ltd.
Windows
DHALMAN is a single-player action adventure featuring Metroidvania exploration and fighting gameplay across countries, with curry restaurant management between battles. Join DHALMAN on a flavorful journey to face evolving bosses, discover new worlds, and build the world’s greatest curry restaurant.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.2%, Old School 14.6%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Arcade 9.3%, Action 8.9%
- #21 Nakiti Generations
84% matchMixed52% of 30 reviews2017
Dev: Diablohead
Windows
2D action adventure game set in the far future on a mysterious abandoned planet with yourself as the only survivor.
Why similar: Metroidvania 65.7%, Action 18.9%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Indie 3.6%
- #22 Amo
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Ryoshitsude
Windows
Amo is a top-down metroidvania, where a lost dog, Amo, gets stranded on an island. Explore the vast environments, fight through the enemies of the past, and solve the many mysteries that the island holds.
Why similar: Metroidvania 56.7%, Action-Adventure 19.2%, Action 10.8%, 2D 6%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%
- #23 Him
82% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Gumbo Day
Windows
Thousands of spaceships entered the galaxy to mine what does not belong to them! Him is a third person casual game where the player runs and jump between home planets to destroy the invading space pirates and their spaceships under a limited time before they mine the lands.
Why similar: Metroidvania 60%, Action 14.8%, Action-Adventure 13.1%, Old School 11.2%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #24 Odallus: The Dark Call
81% matchVery Positive88% of 1,350 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 52.3%, Action 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Gore 7.1%
- #25 Beyond Zero Line
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BIIMSPub: BIIMS GAMING
Windows
A nation is on the brink of collapse and you have been given a special order: rescue the trapped president. Run, jump, and gun your way across its interconnected districts full of enemies and secrets. Uncover the truth behind your mission.
Why similar: Metroidvania 50.3%, Shooter 19.1%, Action 15.2%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Linear 3.9%
- #26 Little Droid 2: Escape
78% 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 45.3%, Arcade 21.7%, Action 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Linear 5.6%
- #27 Legends of the Universe - StarCore
80% 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 43.3%, Action 13.4%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Old School 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%
- #28 The Mummy Demastered
79% matchMostly Positive75% of 911 reviews2017
Dev: WayForward
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A powerful ancient evil has arisen, and the war to save humanity has begun! As an elite agent in the monster-hunting Prodigium organization, you must use a variety of weapons, upgrades, and mysterious artifacts to defend mankind against the supernatural hordes of Princess Ahmanet.
Why similar: Metroidvania 60.3%, Action 18.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Shooter 7.6%, 2D 3.2%
- #29 Maelstrom
79% 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 53.3%, Action 14.4%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, 2D 6.1%
- #30 Cookie Cutter: Overkill Edition
77% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,399 reviews2023
Dev: Subcult Joint LTD
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Fueled by love but driven by rage, Cherry embarks on a blood-soaked quest for revenge, explores the massive Megastructure, and eviscerates the armies of Infornet in a best-in-class action-adventure that breaks tropes and bones.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.8%, Gore 11.5%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Violent 9.3%, Action 9%
- #31 Dispersio 2
78% matchMostly Positive76% of 34 reviews2021
Dev: Achpile
Windows · Mac · Linux
Dispersio 2 is a retro-style metroidvania. As you progress through the game, you will gain new abilities, such as dashing, wall-jumping and more. There's even a hard mode for hardcore players. Can you beat the game with only 1 HP?
Why similar: Metroidvania 54.7%, Action-Adventure 16.4%, Action 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Indie 1.6%
- #32 Vernal Edge
76% matchMostly Positive77% of 637 reviews2023
Dev: Hello Penguin Team LLCPub: PID Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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 46.3%, Action-Adventure 15.2%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Action 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
- #33 Sylv and the Ancient Tree
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GameByKel
Windows
The balance of Sunroot Island is fading. Join Sylv, guardian of the Ancestral Tree, in a vibrant platforming RPG adventure. Reclaim the elemental energy stolen by the egocentric Umbra before the biomes collapse and the corrupted wildlife takes full control.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.8%, Action 20.1%, Arcade 18.8%, Action-Adventure 17.2%, Old School 5.3%
- #34 Chronicles of Teddy
77% matchMixed69% of 333 reviews2015
Dev: StorybirdPub: LookAtMyGame
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 49.7%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Action 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Action-Adventure 5.8%
- #35 Ichiro
75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: SeikaGames
Windows
This is a difficult metroidvania style game with 90's arcade mechanics. It requires precision jumping and good highlights to shoot and jump.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.2%, Action 21.7%, Action-Adventure 18.5%, Arcade 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
- #36 Hellbound: the Awakening
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: North Wolf
Windows · Mac
Hellbound: the Awakening is a fresh take on the highly popular Metroidvania genre. With its beautiful and dark 2D hand-drawn artwork, players will be taken on a challenging journey, from a mysterious village surrounded by black plague, to Limbo, Lust, Gluttony, and other circles of Hell.
Why similar: Action 37.9%, Metroidvania 18.4%, Gore 14.2%, Nudity 13.8%, Violent 13.1%
- #37 Aikagura
74% matchPositive86% of 36 reviews2023
Dev: UnholY CreatioN
Windows
This is an authentic side-scrolling Japanese sword-fighting action game. You control the main character, Mitsuki, as she fights off the attacking demons and investigates the cause of the calamity that has befallen the land of Totsuka.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.1%, Nudity 13%, Action 12.1%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Gore 9%
- #38 Escape From Tethys
74% matchMixed70% of 460 reviews2018
Dev: Whimsical
Windows · Mac
You're trapped, alone and cold on a distant planet. Pursued by a droid with only one purpose: killing everything. You must find an escape. Explore the hostile environment, find secret upgrades and new weapons, and finally make your escape from this dark, hostile planet...
Why similar: Metroidvania 57.8%, Action 23.6%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%
- #39 The Instruments Of Faith: Padua's Destiny
73% 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 41%, Action-Adventure 16.8%, Action 14.6%, Old School 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 8%
- #40 Transiruby
72% matchVery Positive92% of 302 reviews2021
Dev: SKIPMOREPub: Flyhigh Works
Windows
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 49.9%, Action-Adventure 14.8%, Action 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Female Protagonist 6.3%
- #41 We're Closed Sorry
72% match5 user reviews20% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: GUMBO DAY
Windows
We're closed sorry is a metroidvania in which the player controls both a titular hero traversing the interior of a retro supermarket store and the owner of the store. Immerse in an action-adventure while combating bugs, finding secrets, and becoming a dreamt hero.
Why similar: Metroidvania 54%, Action 19.3%, Action-Adventure 15.3%, Old School 10.7%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #42 Virtual Rogue
73% matchMixed61% of 27 reviews2016
Dev: Snowy Productions
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Virtual Rogue is a top-down action roguelike shooter set in a computer controlled by a cruel and merciless User. You play as a text document file named “Note” who, after being accidentally created by the User, is thrown into the Recycle Bin.
Why similar: Action 41%, Arcade 26.8%, Shooter 25.7%, Indie 6.5%
- #43 Mystik Belle
73% matchVery Positive88% of 224 reviews2015
Dev: Last Dimension
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
A colorful pixel-art metroidvania/point-and-click adventure hybrid about magic, cute witches and joys of vandalism.
Why similar: Metroidvania 56.8%, Female Protagonist 16.8%, Action 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Indie 2.7%
- #44 Souldiers
70% matchMixed69% of 3,012 reviews2022
Dev: Retro ForgePub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Fight for your freedom in a sprawling fantasy world caught between the living and the fallen. Hone your skills in a retro epic featuring puzzle platforming, metroidvania exploration and crunchy soulslike combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 59%, Action-Adventure 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Action 11.4%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #45 Sky DarkCrow
71% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: Skyfox_13
Windows
Crow has to defeat enemies and collect coins and others.
Why similar: Metroidvania 50.8%, Action-Adventure 14.6%, Action 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Linear 8.7%
- #46 Mini Ranger
70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Axl FortePub: Brain Busting Game Developers
Windows
Play as a space ranger, who has been tasked to defeat the evil Techno Dragons, who have inhabited an old planet in the hopes that they can get to controlling the world! Stop them, Ranger, before the dragon's plan comes to completion!
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.9%, Action 22.3%, Arcade 20.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%, Linear 5.3%
- #47 Best Buds vs Bad Guys
71% matchMixed53% of 32 reviews2016
Dev: Reset Games Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Best Buds vs Bad Guys is a 2D run ’n’ gun from a game developer Dad and his 11 year old son, with a special message behind it. Travel to 11 different worlds, all presented in classic 16-bit style, with a catchy chip-tune soundtrack and lots of over-the-top weapons!
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.1%, Arcade 17.6%, Shooter 17.2%, Action 13%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
- #48 Ninja Smasher!
71% matchPositive86% of 22 reviews2016
Dev: Q-Cumber Factory
Windows
Ninja dash! Ninja jump! Ninja slash! 8-bit style Ninja platform action game!
Why similar: Metroidvania 58.4%, Action 23.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Indie 4.8%
- #49 The Adventures of Graham
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Cents
Windows · Linux
A sci-fi retro Metroidvania. Help Brigadier General Graham recover his gear, defeat enemies, and complete his mission.
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.9%, Action-Adventure 13.7%, Linear 9.2%, Action 8.3%, Old School 7.6%
- #50 BeforeDisaster
68% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: SourGrapeGames
Windows
《BeforeDisaster》 is a 2D action-adventure game. In the borderland, the plan of a certain cult organization gradually surfaces. The protagonist is ordered to defeat the cult leader to stop the plan. All this must be done before the disaster...
Why similar: Metroidvania 59.2%, Action-Adventure 18%, Action 16%, 2D 3%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #51 Vanishing Starlight
67% matchMixed54% of 13 reviews2026
Dev: 上海心柒网络科技有限公司Pub: 上海星游纪信息技术有限公司
Windows
Vanishing Starlight, integrating ancient Chinese myths and Cyberpunk, is a Metroidvania platformer. Play as a prisoner who lost memory and embark on a journey across the stars where you seek lost memories, partners, and uncover your own destiny.
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.5%, Action 23.5%, Action-Adventure 19.6%, 2D 5.5%, Indie 1.8%
- #52 Kokoro's Gensokyo Journey: The Lost Masks
69% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2022
Dev: CygnusA-1
Windows
A 2D exploration danmaku action Touhou fangame (AKA a danmaku Metroidvania). Control Hata no Kokoro in a journey to find her masks. Look for power-up items along the way and challenge powerful bosses to reclaim them!
Why similar: Metroidvania 45%, Action 23.1%, Action-Adventure 19.5%, Female Protagonist 7.4%, 2D 4.2%
- #53 Astronaut Adventure
70% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Black Jack Game StudiosPub: Black Jack
Windows
The Astronaut's Adventures in the Vast Universe
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.9%, Action 23.2%, Action-Adventure 18.1%, Linear 7.1%, 2D 5.1%
- #54 Death Eclipse: Reign of the Undying
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Tri Art
Windows
Death Eclipse is a 2D dark fantasy action hack-and-slash where the God of Death wages war in a world consumed by immortality. When the cycle of life and death is broken, the realm descends into madness, and only the harbinger of the end can restore its finality.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.1%, Action 23.9%, Gore 10.6%, Violent 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
- #55 PowerSlave Exhumed
67% matchVery Positive89% of 900 reviews2022
Dev: Nightdive Studios
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 54%
PowerSlave Exhumed is a KEX Engine port of the classic console game perfectly blending both the PlayStation & Saturn versions
Why similar: Metroidvania 40%, Shooter 20.2%, Action 13.1%, Old School 12.8%, Action-Adventure 12.5%
- #56 Beyond Sentinel
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Embraceware
Windows · Mac · Linux
Beyond Sentinel will have you play as both Justin and Erica in horizontal shooter and metroidvania stages as you battle in space and explore the many levels of the Sentinel station.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.9%, Action 22%, Shooter 18.9%, Action-Adventure 18.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%
- #57 GoldFish Brain
68% matchMostly Positive71% of 24 reviews2020
Dev: WEIPub: IRON LIVER
Windows
Goldfish Brain is a 2D scrolling platform action game . It adopts a Metroidvania-like design. You need to explore maps and find various ability items to strengthen yourself and break through more challenges.
Why similar: Metroidvania 60.6%, Action-Adventure 19.6%, Action 10.7%, Indie 3.3%, Linear 2.3%
- #58 Eggventure
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: TLD_Productions
Windows
Eggventure is a 2D Metroidvania platformer where you play as Egbert, an egg on a mission to rescue his friends from becoming breakfast.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.5%, Action 22.9%, Action-Adventure 18.3%, Pixel Graphics 7%, 2D 5.2%
- #59 3am in Leicester
67% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: krishGames
Windows
Walk the streets of Leicester City and collect food. Become sober. Stay alert. There are ghosts. Made with the Godot Engine.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.6%, Action 26.4%, Action-Adventure 18.7%, Linear 8.4%, Indie 1.8%
- #60 ESDRAZ: THE THRONE OF DARKNESS
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WORD GAMESPub: Selecta Play
Windows
Esdraz: The Throne of Darkness is a Metroidvania game focused on a dynamic combat system with a wide-ranging arsenal that players can tailor to fit their individual combat style. Fight a variety of enemies and evolving bosses while you come up with the best strategy to beat every encounter.
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.7%, Action 24.5%, Action-Adventure 19.7%, 2D 5.4%, Indie 1.7%