Games Like Pronty

Explore the ruins of the human race and discover the thriving wildlife that blossomed after our extinction in this underwater action/adventure. Encounter monstrous creatures and let curiosity guide you through an inevitable voyage of extinction.

Why similar: Underwater 47.2% ★, Metroidvania 34.3%, Difficult 5.2%, Action 4.8%, 2D 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the melancholic, underwater exploration and boss-focused combat found in Pronty.

From the creators of Ratchet & Clank, Song of the Deep is a metroidvania-style action-adventure game following a young girl’s quest into the unknown to find her missing father. It combines underwater discovery, skill, and suspense with a powerful story.

Why similar: Underwater 49.3% ★, Metroidvania 36.7%, Platformer 5.7%, Adventure 3.2%, 2D 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar underwater setting and exploration-heavy gameplay that mirrors the deep-sea adventure of Pronty.

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 38%, Platformer 12%, Atmospheric 7.7%, Cute 6.6%, Exploration 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a similarly charming and accessible Metroidvania experience with tight controls and satisfying exploration.

Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.1%, Difficult 14.9%, Platformer 9.8%, Souls-like 6.5%, Exploration 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for atmospheric Metroidvanias, offering the same level of polish, challenge, and world-building depth.

Aquaria is an award-winning action-adventure game set in a massive underwater world teeming with life and filled with ancient secrets. Join Naija, a lone underwater adventurer, as she travels from hidden caves shrouded in darkness, to beautiful, sunlit oases in search of her past.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.8%, Underwater 36.5% ★, Exploration 8.2%, 2D 2.9%, Side Scroller 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic underwater Metroidvania that shares the fluid movement and mysterious oceanic atmosphere of the seed game.

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 33.1%, Side Scroller 13.1%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Platformer 9.3%, Exploration 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A well-crafted Metroidvania that emphasizes exploration and atmospheric storytelling in a compact, interconnected world.

Dash into a stylish and thrilling action-adventure platformer set in a mythological Persian world where the boundaries of time and space are yours to manipulate.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.7%, Side Scroller 14.8%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Exploration 8.5%, Action-Adventure 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features modern, high-fidelity combat and movement mechanics that feel as fluid and responsive as Pronty's javelin system.

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 28.1%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Difficult 11.2%, 2D Platformer 9.7%, Platformer 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features a massive, beautiful world to explore with a wide variety of combat abilities and deep character progression.

ENDER LILIES is a dark fantasy 2D action RPG about unraveling the mysteries of a destroyed kingdom. On this sorrowful journey, encounter horrific enemies against whom a moment of inattention could be fatal. Overcome these hardships and seek the truth with the help of fallen knights.

Why similar: Metroidvania 56.4%, Difficult 13.4%, Souls-like 9.4%, Multiple Endings 7%, Atmospheric 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Utilizes a unique companion-based combat system that feels spiritually similar to controlling the Javelin in Pronty.

Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat. Embark on a journey of eastern fantasy, explore the land once home to an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero’s quest to slay the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.2%, Difficult 18.6%, Platformer 11.2%, Souls-like 8.2%, Atmospheric 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a high-difficulty, precision-based combat experience that will appeal to players who enjoyed the challenge of Pronty's boss fights.

Aeterna Noctis is a challenging metroidvania that majestically combines action, exploration and adventure. With 2 game modes and difficulty based on action or the exclusive Noctis mode where a level of difficulty is added in precision platforming never seen in the metroidvania genre.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.7%, Difficult 15.5%, Side Scroller 11%, Platformer 9.7%, Action-Adventure 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Known for its extreme difficulty and precision platforming, perfect for players looking to push their skills to the limit.

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 36.1%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Side Scroller 12.2%, Platformer 10.3%, Exploration 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on platforming challenges and exploration, providing a rewarding experience for fans of movement-based gameplay.

Blast off in a 2D metroidvania adventure bursting with platforming thrills, deep exploration, and explosive action. Assemble a crack team of heroes to save the world in Blast Brigade!

Why similar: Metroidvania 21.7%, Difficult 13.2%, Side Scroller 9.6%, Platformer 8.4%, Cartoony 8%

Why You'll Like It: Features a vibrant, action-packed world with diverse characters and satisfying, exploration-heavy gameplay.

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 51.6%, Platformer 11.9%, Side Scroller 8.7%, Action 6%, Action-Adventure 5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines challenging boss encounters with a strong narrative and unique puzzle-platforming mechanics.

Flow gracefully through a colorful, hand-drawn 2.5D action platformer inspired by Japanese folklore. Engage in acrobatic aerial combat, unlock powerful mystical abilities, and explore an interconnected world of myth as you seek to unravel the mysteries of your origin.

Why similar: Metroidvania 23.2%, Side Scroller 14.6%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Platformer 8.5%, Cartoony 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features stunning, stylized visuals and a focus on fluid, aerial-based movement and platforming.

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 53.8%, Platformer 17.3%, Action-Adventure 13.4%, 2D 6.2%, Action 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features fast-paced, stylish combat and a unique movement system that rewards aggressive playstyles.

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 52.1%, Platformer 10.6%, Side Scroller 9.2%, Difficult 5.7%, Action 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A compact, tech-focused Metroidvania that features underwater segments and tight, responsive action.

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 49.9%, Platformer 15.6%, Exploration 10.9%, Cute 8.8%, 2D 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Offers fluid, high-speed combat and beautiful pixel art that captures the same sense of momentum as Pronty.

Summon portals to overcome vicious beasts, devious puzzles and fiendish platforming challenges. Master the unique powers of each portal to stop the collapse of reality, while exploring lush, hand-drawn worlds and unraveling a deep narrative full of mysteries.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.1%, Side Scroller 12.8%, Platformer 11.5%, Difficult 11.1%, Atmospheric 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Uses a unique portal-based mechanic to solve puzzles and navigate a dangerous, atmospheric world.

Play as android MIO in this mesmerizing metroidvania where you explore the Vessel, an enormous technological ark overgrown with machines gone rogue. Uncover its secrets, enhance MIO's abilities, and save the spaceship and its residents from oblivion.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.5%, Difficult 13.1%, Platformer 10.3%, Exploration 7.8%, Action-Adventure 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A visually striking Metroidvania that emphasizes movement and exploration in a beautifully realized setting.

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 53.8%, Difficult 16.7%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Action 4.7%, 2D Platformer 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging, class-based Metroidvania that demands mastery of combat mechanics and environmental navigation.

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 45%, Platformer 10.9%, Side Scroller 9.7%, Difficult 6.9%, Action 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features a distinct, hand-drawn art style and atmospheric world-building that complements its platforming gameplay.

Sundered is a chaotic hand­-drawn metroidvania where you resist or embrace ancient eldritch powers, a challenging and unique take on a classic genre from the creators of Jotun, now with local co-op!

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.1%, Platformer 12.7%, Difficult 12.5%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Atmospheric 5%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a chaotic and atmospheric experience with large-scale encounters that test your combat reflexes.

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 26.9%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Difficult 12.8%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Platformer 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers a dark, atmospheric world with tight combat mechanics that reward careful timing and pattern recognition.

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!

Why similar: Metroidvania 62.9%, Side Scroller 14%, Platformer 7.3%, Action 4.6%, Difficult 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style Metroidvania that offers deep customization and a vast, secrets-filled map to explore.

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 42.3%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Side Scroller 10.4%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Platformer 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Blends action-adventure elements with exploration, offering a fun and colorful take on the Metroidvania genre.

Destroy... Absorb... Grow... GRIME is a fast and unforgiving Action-Adventure RPG in which you crush your foes with living weapons that mutate form and function, and then consume their remains with a black hole to strengthen your vessel as you break apart a world of anatomical horror and intrigue.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.7%, Difficult 15.1%, Side Scroller 12.2%, Platformer 10.1%, Action-Adventure 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A souls-like Metroidvania with a unique parry-based combat system that rewards players for engaging directly with enemies.

Touhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania title with a heavy emphasis on exploration and action. Developed by Team Ladybug, creators of multiple fantastic action games thus far.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33%, Difficult 17.2%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Platformer 9.9%, Action-Adventure 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Utilizes a unique time-manipulation mechanic that makes combat feel distinct and highly rewarding to master.

On the desolate moon of Lorian, a long-dormant Deadsuit awakens from slumber. Journey beneath the surface on an atmospheric 2D adventure of self-discovery, ancient mysteries, and cosmic terror. Explore winding caverns and acquire new abilities to unearth this alien world’s long-buried secrets.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.8%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Difficult 10.7%, Platformer 10.1%, 2D Platformer 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, sci-fi Metroidvania that emphasizes exploration and discovery in a lonely, haunting environment.

Go on an adventure in a world packed with secrets helped by your friend, a poulp with many abilities. Explore, solve puzzles, wander across dungeons, blast through races and much more in this cute game inspired by the best 3D platformers

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.1%, Platformer 12.6%, Cartoony 9.9%, 2D Platformer 9.5%, Exploration 8.6%

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 32.1%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Side Scroller 11.9%, Platformer 10.8%, Action-Adventure 8%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 60.5%, Platformer 12.3%, Difficult 10.7%, Action 4%, Exploration 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired gem that focuses on deep exploration and challenging boss encounters in a mysterious setting.

Deepening Fire is a side-scrolling action adventure game. Choose different classes, with appropriate equipment, explore hidden complex map, defeat powerful enemies, expose the conspiracy of the chaotic world, experience the souls-like battle

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.1%, Difficult 17.2%, Side Scroller 15%, Platformer 9.6%, Action-Adventure 7.2%

Explore a strange planet, collect the creatures you find, and then shape-shift into them to expand your world. Build your own path, chat with the locals, and discover the planets sprawling secrets in this quirky metroidvania platformer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.1%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Platformer 13.5%, Exploration 8.4%, Cute 6.6%

Solateria is a hand-drawn action Metroidvania with parry-focused combat. A small fire warrior journeys to find the Primordial Flame, the world’s last hope against the Shadow Plague. Defeat foes with stylish parries and explore mysterious realms to uncover the world’s secrets.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.3%, Difficult 17.3%, 2D Platformer 8.1%, Platformer 8.1%, Souls-like 7.5%

Embark on a grand adventure in Phoenotopia! An action-adventure puzzle platformer inspired by the great classics. Meet charming townsfolk, brave the dungeons, and thwart evil in your quest to save your family.

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.8%, Platformer 17.6%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Action 6.9%, 2D 6.3%

Run, gun and explore an open undercity in this otherworldly non-linear Metroidvania adventure about the Old Gods, strange creatures and the remnants of a lost world!

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.6%, Difficult 15.8%, Platformer 10.9%, Side Scroller 10.5%, Exploration 6.1%

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 31.7%, Side Scroller 15%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Platformer 8.6%, Exploration 7.2%

Foregone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art. Collect an arsenal of powerful weapons and unravel a compelling story of regret and conspiracy as you slice your way through hordes of enemies to save Calagan.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.3%, Side Scroller 17.3%, Difficult 13.5%, Platformer 11.4%, Souls-like 6%

Assume the role of Wyatt in this Action/Exploration Platformer as you explore the ruins of a holy city that was lost many years ago. Battle various types of demons, angels, and a new threat known only as the “Ferals”, using swordsmanship, martial arts, and sorcery.

Why similar: Metroidvania 62.7%, Platformer 12.2%, Difficult 8.9%, Action 4.6%, Side Scroller 4.1%

Uncover the dark secrets of a gritty, tangled metropolis and battle diabolic villains with your trusty Gunbrella, a bulletproof brolly that doubles as a firearm.

Why similar: Side Scroller 29.9%, Difficult 25.8%, Platformer 17.6%, Exploration 13%, 2D 6.2%

Discover a vast, haunted kingdom in Hollow Knight: Silksong! Explore, fight and survive as you ascend to the peak of a land ruled by silk and song.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.3%, Difficult 17.4%, Platformer 9.1%, Souls-like 7%, Exploration 5.8%

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 39.3%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Platformer 9.5%, Action-Adventure 8%, Multiple Endings 7.7%

A legendary series returns with a grand new adventure! Enjoy a colorful action-adventure game made alongside Ryuichi Nishizawa, creator of the original Wonder Boy in Monster World series.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.2%, Platformer 12.8%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Action 5.9%, Exploration 5.4%

Deviator is a Metroidvania game centered around deflect, featuring exquisite 2D hand-drawn visuals. Exploring unknown wilderness and mysterious cities, delving into enigmatic realms of consciousness and encountering peculiar creatures. Try to find the truth behind this chaotic world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.7%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Platformer 10.6%, Side Scroller 9%, Souls-like 7.6%

Feudal Alloy is an epic action adventure with fish-controlled medieval robots! Explore an unusual medieval world with a fish-controlled robot, Attu. Improve your combat techniques and skills by smashing many kinds of mechanical creatures in a beautiful hand-drawn world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 58%, Side Scroller 10.8%, Platformer 10.8%, Action 7.4%, Exploration 4.8%

3000th Duel is action-adventure game that has speedy, exciting battles as its charm. Fight against monsters with your own style of battle to travel an unidentified world and discover a secret hidden.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.5%, Difficult 14.7%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Platformer 9.4%, Souls-like 6.9%

Genopanic is a pixel-art, Metroidvania-inspired adventure-platformer. Explore corridors of the space station, teeming with secrets and dangers, and engage in boss fights. Solve puzzles and uncover hidden mysteries in the dark atmosphere of a sci-fi research complex. Discover the truth with each step

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.5%, Side Scroller 17.7%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Platformer 10.7%, Atmospheric 7.7%

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 39%, Side Scroller 19.9%, Platformer 13%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, Exploration 7.1%

Are you ready for the first Yoyovania?! In this 2D top-down adventure you'll explore a sprawling urban landscape, reinterpreting your surroundings through your mastery of yoyo tricks. Navigate the city's many districts, fight rival crime bosses, and regain the influence of the Pipistrello family!

Why similar: Metroidvania 33%, Action-Adventure 13.4%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Platformer 11.7%, Exploration 10.2%

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 45.7%, Platformer 10.8%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Exploration 9.7%, Action-Adventure 9.6%

Explore a stunning hand-crafted world ravaged by war and ruled by a evil tyrant. Face a wide variety of enemies as you customize your strategy, switch weapons, and unlock powerful abilities

Why similar: Metroidvania 34%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Difficult 14.7%, Platformer 9.3%, Exploration 7.4%

Kingdom Shell is an atmospheric 2D platformer with a captivating storyline. Explore the local lands to stop the invasion of nightmarish creatures and unravel the mysteries of the Kingdom.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35%, Side Scroller 15.1%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Souls-like 7.4%, Exploration 6.9%

Explore a dense, interconnected labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items to manipulate your environment in surprising and meaningful ways. Encounter beautiful and unsettling creatures, as you attempt to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see.

Why similar: Metroidvania 51.8%, Platformer 12.7%, Exploration 12.1%, Atmospheric 7.6%, Cute 5.3%

A mysterious signal. A missing crew. And the one man trying to piece it all together. As Abe Douglas, dive deep into a fully underwater metroidvania to explore massive oceanic biomes, battle monstrous bosses, and piece together a mystery that threatens not only your crew, but your own sanity.

Why similar: Underwater 37.5% ★, Metroidvania 29.3%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Exploration 6.6%, Action-Adventure 4.9%

In this challenging, fast-paced roguelite, every death is a unique chance to rewrite fate, save Persia or die trying. Master fluid, acrobatic combat and parkour as you explore your kingdom to right your wrongs!

Why similar: Side Scroller 22.7%, Cartoony 18%, Platformer 17.9%, Action-Adventure 14%, Atmospheric 10.4%

Lamp Chronicle is a 2D platformer game that tells the story of a little hero who travels to save a kingdom in crisis. Defeat enemies against beautiful backgrounds and enjoy exciting battles with bosses.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.1%, Side Scroller 16%, Platformer 10.6%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Souls-like 7%

Make impactful decisions in moral dilemma situations, which will change the course of your journey through this atmospheric, hand-drawn metroidvania. Explore the hazardous paths of the Realm of Aestik and fight its corrupted inhabitants as you unravel its deep-rooted mysteries.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.5%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Cute 8.3%, Platformer 8%

Frauki's Adventure is a challenging melee-combat platformer set in a large, interconnected world. Dodge, slash, stomp, and outplay a variety of intelligent and deadly Alien Robots. Discover shortcuts and find hidden upgrades. Challenging sword-fights and a sprawling, bizarre world await!

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.6%, Difficult 16.7%, 2D Platformer 11%, Platformer 10.1%, Exploration 7.6%