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Games Like Pseudoregalia

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include 3D Platformer, Platformer, Singleplayer, Adventure.

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Deep within the realm of sleep, Sybil finds herself pulled to a distorted castle. Grow strong, and unlock new abilities to build up a deep movement system, fight enemies, find secrets, and free the weary soul of Castle Sansa, in this retro-inspired 3D Platformer Metroidvania.

Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive — 97% — of 17,681 reviews
Released: 2023-07-28
Developer: rittzler
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 3.1 hrs
Mean playtime: 8.0 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 70%

Overview

Pseudoregalia is celebrated for its highly expressive, momentum-based movement system and non-linear, atmospheric exploration. These recommendations prioritize games that emphasize fluid 3D traversal, precision platforming, and the rewarding sense of discovery found in Metroidvania-style level design.

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    97% matchVery Positive81% of 3,030 reviews2021
    Dev: Robi StudiosPub: Graffiti Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 57%

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

    Why similar: Metroidvania 32.2%, 3D Platformer 21%, Platformer 10%, Surreal 8.7%, Exploration 7%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines challenging 3D platforming with Metroidvania-style exploration and intense combat.

  2. #2 PsiloSybil
    96% matchVery Positive86% of 235 reviews2024
    Dev: bad_vertex
    Windows

    An old-school, tough-as nails classic linear 3D platformer with a faithful PS1 cartoony aesthetic. 25 fully original levels, boss fights, collectibles, time-trials, and many secrets.

    Why similar: 3D Platformer 29.3%, Platformer 14.1%, Surreal 13.2%, Third Person 9.9%, Old School 8.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A direct spiritual successor that captures the same retro 3D platforming feel and movement-focused gameplay.

  3. #3 Lunistice
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,844 reviews2022
    Dev: A Grumpy FoxPub: Deck13
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    Lunistice is a 3D Platformer created with simple & fun gameplay and a cute PS1/SEGA Saturn inspired artstyle in mind. Take the role of Hana the Tanuki and jump and fight through her dreams!

    Why similar: 3D Platformer 33%, Female Protagonist 17.7%, Old School 16.1%, Platformer 14.5%, Retro 7%

    Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced 3D platformer that focuses on pure movement and retro-inspired aesthetic charm.

  4. #4 Bomb Rush Cyberfunk
    95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 15,007 reviews2023
    Dev: Team Reptile
    Windows
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is 1 second per second of advanced funkstyle. Battle rival crews and dispatch militarized police to conquer the five boroughs of New Amsterdam. Become All City.

    Why similar: Parkour 41.5%, 3D Platformer 36.1%, Stylized 11.7%, 3D 5.8%, Adventure 3.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Features a highly fluid, momentum-based movement system that rewards creative traversal through urban environments.

  5. #5 Mizeria
    94% matchVery Positive81% of 54 reviews2024
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    Windows

    Nuoli finds herself trapped away in a mysterious castle. Use her bow along with a unique platforming system, and climb your way back to freedom in this old-school inspired 3D Platformer.

    Why similar: Parkour 29.3%, 3D Platformer 25.7%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Platformer 9.3%, Exploration 8%

    Why You'll Like It: A precision-focused 3D platformer that tests your ability to navigate complex environments with tight controls.

  6. #6 Penny’s Big Breakaway
    94% matchVery Positive80% of 1,236 reviews2024
    Dev: Evening StarPub: Private Division
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 58%

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    Why similar: 3D Platformer 43.2%, Platformer 19.3%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Third Person 10.3%, 3D 6.8%

    Why You'll Like It: Centers entirely on a momentum-based physics engine that makes movement feel like a skill-based performance.

  7. #7 Cavern of Dreams
    93% matchVery Positive93% of 1,456 reviews2023
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    Windows
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    Why similar: 3D Platformer 26.5%, Old School 18.8%, Nonlinear 16.6%, Surreal 12.7%, Exploration 7.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Captures the nostalgic feel of 90s collectathon platformers with a focus on exploration and unlocking new abilities.

  8. #8 Frogun
    92% matchMostly Positive80% of 616 reviews2022
    Dev: MolegatoPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 71%

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    Why similar: 3D Platformer 38.5%, Female Protagonist 20.8%, Platformer 17.3%, Third Person 11.5%, 3D 6.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled 3D platformer that uses a unique grappling hook mechanic to navigate its colorful, secret-filled levels.

  9. #9 Solar Ash
    91% matchVery Positive91% of 1,409 reviews2022
    Dev: Heart MachinePub: Annapurna Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%

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    Why similar: 3D Platformer 42.6%, Platformer 20.8%, Exploration 12.7%, Third Person 12%, 3D 6.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers incredibly fluid, high-speed traversal mechanics that make moving through the world the highlight of the experience.

  10. #10 Neon White
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 19,708 reviews2022
    Dev: Angel MatrixPub: Annapurna Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 22.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%

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    Why similar: Parkour 37.7%, 3D Platformer 30.4%, Platformer 13.9%, Stylized 7.8%, 3D 4.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A precision platformer that emphasizes speed and mastery of movement mechanics to clear levels efficiently.

  11. #11 Valkyrie Saga
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    Windows

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    Why similar: Parkour 18.7%, Metroidvania 18.1%, 3D Platformer 13.1%, Nonlinear 9.7%, Female Protagonist 8.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on parkour and adventure elements, providing a similar sense of exploration and platforming challenge.

  12. #12 Metro Gravity
    89% matchVery Positive94% of 700 reviews2025
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    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 60%

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 35%, 3D Platformer 23.3%, Female Protagonist 12%, Surreal 9.6%, Exploration 8%

    Why You'll Like It: Integrates exploration and 3D platforming with unique gravity-shifting mechanics that change how you traverse the world.

  13. #13 Demon Turf: Queens Edition
    90% matchVery Positive81% of 881 reviews2021
    Dev: FabrazPub: Playtonic Friends
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%

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    Why similar: 3D Platformer 31.9%, Female Protagonist 17.4%, Platformer 15%, Third Person 11.7%, Exploration 10.6%

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    Windows
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    Windows

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 30.3%, 3D Platformer 19.2%, Nonlinear 9.9%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, Platformer 8.1%

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    Windows
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Why similar: 3D Platformer 18.4%, Surreal 15.9%, Abstract 14.3%, Platformer 12.3%, Old School 10.4%

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    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%

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  19. #19 Lunacid
    82% matchVery Positive91% of 10,657 reviews2023
    Dev: KIRA LLC
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%

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    84% matchVery Positive84% of 178 reviews2021
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    Windows

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    Why similar: 3D Platformer 33.5%, Parkour 22.2%, Platformer 13.5%, Old School 12.5%, Stylized 8.5%

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  21. #21 UNSIGHTED
    83% matchVery Positive93% of 2,119 reviews2021
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    Windows
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  22. #22 SIGNALIS
    81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 31,986 reviews2022
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    Windows
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    82% matchMostly Positive71% of 175 reviews2023
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    Windows

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    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 65%

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  25. #25 ATLYSS
    77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 22,040 reviews2024
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    Windows
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    Windows
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    78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,547 reviews2023
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    Windows
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    76% matchVery Positive92% of 12,106 reviews2025
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    79% matchVery Positive91% of 741 reviews2017
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    Why similar: 3D Platformer 31.5%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Nonlinear 14.7%, Platformer 13.9%, Exploration 8.7%

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  30. #30 Lone Fungus
    78% matchVery Positive84% of 1,139 reviews2023
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    Windows
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    Why similar: Metroidvania 53%, Platformer 13.9%, Old School 13.6%, Exploration 7.7%, Retro 4.6%

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  31. #31 Yooka-Laylee
    79% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,364 reviews2017
    Dev: Playtonic GamesPub: Playtonic Friends
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 23.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%

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    75% matchMostly Positive79% of 451 reviews2025
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    Windows
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    75% matchVery Positive80% of 909 reviews2017
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    73% matchVery Positive84% of 2,710 reviews2013
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    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Race across open oceans and uncover a kingdom’s dark secrets. Expressively platform your way across dozens of locales, upgrading your gear and modifying your move-set every step of the way!

    Why similar: 3D Platformer 28.2%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Nonlinear 12.4%, Platformer 11.5%, Third Person 7.8%

  48. #48 WEBFISHING
    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 69,680 reviews2024
    Dev: lamedeveloper
    Windows
    Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 19.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    WEBFISHING a multiplayer chatroom-focused fishing game! Relax and fish (on the web!)

    Why similar: Nonlinear 30.7%, Third Person 23.1%, Stylized 21.4%, 3D 14.8%, Indie 5.7%

  49. #49 Iconoclasts
    71% matchVery Positive86% of 4,919 reviews2018
    Dev: Joakim SandbergPub: Bifrost Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    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 57.9%, Female Protagonist 21.5%, Platformer 12.3%, Adventure 3.4%, Indie 2.7%

  50. #50 Fearmonium
    71% matchVery Positive85% of 544 reviews2021
    Dev: Redblack Spade
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%

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

    Why similar: Metroidvania 62.1%, Female Protagonist 22.3%, Fantasy 6.4%, Adventure 3.3%, Retro 2.4%

  51. #51 Lila’s Sky Ark
    70% matchVery Positive88% of 161 reviews2022
    Dev: Monolith of MindsPub: Graffiti Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 24 minMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 36%

    Protect a psychedelic world from bizarre beasts and punishing bosses in this poetic mystery filled with secrets, puzzles and music.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 41.5%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Nonlinear 13.5%, Surreal 11.4%, Magic 6.2%

  52. #52 Brush Burial
    69% matchVery Positive89% of 238 reviews2023
    Dev: Knife Demon Software
    Windows

    A lo-fidelity First Person Snatcher inspired by the immersive sims of yesteryear. Play as Fennel, a knife-wielding swamp devil with an eye for gold and a penchant for violence. Use your tail to toy with your prey: grab and fling objects, climb impossible heights, and knock your enemies off balance.

    Why similar: Parkour 25.2%, Nonlinear 14.2%, Surreal 12.9%, Old School 12.8%, Female Protagonist 10.1%

  53. #53 Constance
    67% matchVery Positive83% of 2,256 reviews2025
    Dev: Blue Backpack
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Constance is a 2D hand-drawn action adventure featuring a paintbrush-wielding artist, striving to escape from a colorful but decaying inner-world, created by her declining mental health.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 41.3%, Nonlinear 17.8%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Platformer 13.1%, Exploration 8.3%

  54. #54 9 Years of Shadows
    69% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,097 reviews2023
    Dev: Halberd StudiosPub: indie.io
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    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 51.7%, Platformer 15.9%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Exploration 8.4%, Fantasy 7.1%

  55. #55 Freedom Planet 2
    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,681 reviews2022
    Dev: GalaxyTrail
    Windows
    Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.6%, Old School 27.5%, Platformer 26.8%, Retro 9%, Adventure 4.1%

  56. #56 The Big Catch: Tacklebox
    65% matchVery Positive91% of 3,162 reviews2024
    Dev: Filet Group
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 48%

    Crack open the Tacklebox to show off your platforming prowess and fishing skills in this free prologue to The Big Catch.

    Why similar: Parkour 26.5%, 3D Platformer 25.4%, Platformer 12%, Third Person 8.8%, Exploration 7.8%

  57. #57 DELTARUNE
    62% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 97,519 reviews2025
    Dev: tobyfox
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 16.7 hrsMean: 21.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Dive into the parallel story to UNDERTALE! Fight or spare your way through action-packed battles as you explore a mysterious world alongside an endearing cast of new and familiar characters. Chapters 1-4 will be available on launch, with more planned as free updates!

    Why similar: Surreal 41%, Fantasy 28.6%, Retro 17.1%, Singleplayer 13.3%

  58. #58 Rusted Moss
    66% matchVery Positive90% of 1,532 reviews2023
    Dev: faxdoc, happysquared, sunnydazePub: PLAYISM
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Rusted Moss is a twin-stick shooter metroidvania where you sling around the map with your grapple, blasting your way through witches and rusted machine monstrosities alike. This wasteland once harboring mankind has since fallen, and Fae long forgotten now knock on humanity's door...

    Why similar: Metroidvania 47.3%, Platformer 24.3%, Female Protagonist 17%, Retro 6.6%, Adventure 3%

  59. #59 Ghost Song
    66% matchVery Positive83% of 1,404 reviews2022
    Dev: Old MoonPub: Balor Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    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 61.7%, Platformer 16.9%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Adventure 3%, Singleplayer 2.5%

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