60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Exploration, Metroidvania, Singleplayer, Atmospheric.
Quant is a colorful adventure game, that will teach you Quantum Physics! Follow Atom, in the quest for independence. Guided by Professor Svobodan Randov, he will uncover his Quantum powers, and free himself from the oppressing world!
Weapon Devourer
Weapon Devourer is a psychological horror game with souls-like and 1930's cartoon vibes, blending subtle puzzles. Battle sentient weapons, dodge their attacks, metamorphose into a fearsome entity to overcome powerful challenges, and synthesize mighty combinations by diving into the Shield's belly.
Scientific project: Optic
Scientific Project: Optic is a first-person puzzle game that guides you through the history of optical science, from its philosophical origins to our modern understanding. Master the nature of light and solve puzzles inspired by real scientific discoveries.
Weapon Devourer is a psychological horror game with souls-like and 1930's cartoon vibes, blending subtle puzzles. Battle sentient weapons, dodge their attacks, metamorphose into a fearsome entity to overcome powerful challenges, and synthesize mighty combinations by diving into the Shield's belly.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.9%, Souls-like 14.9%, Difficult 13.8%, Cute 7.8%, Mystery 7.1%
Scientific Project: Optic is a first-person puzzle game that guides you through the history of optical science, from its philosophical origins to our modern understanding. Master the nature of light and solve puzzles inspired by real scientific discoveries.
Why similar: Science 24.4%, Philosophical 20%, Education 12.3%, Mystery 9.7%, Physics 7.2%
From the co-creator of Eufloria and Receiver 2 comes a new indie extravaganza. Part Metroidvania, part future science expedition, Bioframe Outpost gives players the means to master a vast world in which all creatures react to each other in complex ways, with frequently unexpected results!
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.8%, Science 27%, Space 8.4%, Atmospheric 7.8%, Exploration 7.4%
Fight against brain-rot in this story-driven educational physics puzzle game. You will need to learn and apply high school physics concepts to solve increasingly challenging problems and uncover a galaxy spanning plot. When you have finished, you will be able to take a college level physics course.
Why similar: Science 25.3%, Philosophical 18.8%, Education 16.9%, Difficult 14.5%, Physics 8.9%
Master gravity in this 2D puzzle platformer! Explore a black hole-near abandoned station as a scientist, uncover its past, and discover unheard-of physics. Anti-gravity, anti-matter, magnetism—bend logic, trust your intuition.
Why similar: Science 27.4%, Philosophical 17.1%, Education 14.7%, Puzzle Platformer 11.4%, Physics 8%
As a small flea, explore a mysterious puzzle box filled with shapes and secrets. Gather strange items with hidden abilities, and unravel a trail of clues as you attempt to escape.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.4%, Puzzle Platformer 13%, Mystery 10.5%, Physics 8.3%, Exploration 8%
Explore a disparate ruin gripped between the jaws of the universe. Reawaken forgotten knowledge in this twist on a classic sokoban puzzler.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.6%, Science 19.9%, Philosophical 14.2%, Difficult 13.4%, Mystery 11.7%
Explore an interconnected world, encounter bizarre enemies and mysterious puzzles in this hand-drawn metroidvania, action adventure. Forge your own path, uncover secrets and master unique powers.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.4%, Souls-like 17.5%, Difficult 17.3%, Atmospheric 8.2%, Exploration 6.8%
Anokye is a 2D action–adventure platformer where you play as a destined hero fighting to unite the Ashanti people. Battle through villages, forests, and mystical peaks inspired by Ghanaian art and folklore in a journey to restore light to a kingdom in darkness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.9%, Difficult 20%, Souls-like 17.3%, 2D 5.4%, Exploration 5.1%
EN Little Reaper finds himself lost in grim otherworld. Help him find the way back through treacherous obstacles and threatening foes.Prepare to rely heavily on your reflexes to complete 30+ levels spanning through 6 locations, and beat 3 unique bosses. RU Маленький жнец потерялся в мрачной потустороннем мире.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.7%, Souls-like 14.9%, Difficult 14.6%, Puzzle Platformer 12.4%, Action-Adventure 6.9%
Explore the frozen depths of Vesuvius, a 2D action platformer. Set within the sprawling volcano, journey through fantastical alternate realities, battle corrupted mythical beasts, and survive a world steeped in ash and fable.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.1%, Souls-like 19.8%, Difficult 18.7%, 2D 5.6%, Atmospheric 4.8%
Discover the power of healing through the pursuit of mastery in the art of waterbending. Learn new skills, explore a living world full of riddles and mysteries that plague the peace between the material and spiritual world. A hand-drawn 2d platformer inspired by digital oil painting.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.4%, Souls-like 14.7%, Difficult 14.1%, Cute 6.9%, Exploration 6.7%
Explore a land filled with lost legends, ancient powers, and ferocious monsters in TUNIC, an isometric action game about a small fox on a big adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.4%, Souls-like 15.9%, Difficult 14.4%, Exploration 9.5%, Cute 8.2%
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 35.1%, Difficult 12.9%, Souls-like 12.6%, Atmospheric 7.7%, Exploration 7.6%
Astronium is a metroidvania with souls-like aspects, with a focus on combat and on getting weapons. Defeat strong enemies, survive ambushes, explore diferent biomes and meet interesting individuals on this hostile planet
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.2%, Difficult 18.4%, Souls-like 14.9%, Cute 6.7%, Colorful 6.5%
Embark on an enchanting adventure in this breathtaking 2D Metroidvania game inspired by the rich folklore of Indonesia. Control Kimo and Wispy as they seek to recover the Shards of Light. Manipulate terrain to solve puzzles, befriend the natives of Lumina, and take abilities from powerful titans.✨
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.2%, Magic 14.9%, Puzzle Platformer 10.7%, Cute 9.6%, Action-Adventure 8.5%
Stellar Poetry is a 2D action adventure game similar to the galaxy Castlevania. The sorceress, who awakens after sensing the call of a mysterious voice, goes on a series of adventures in order to find memories lost due to the curse.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.1%, Souls-like 17.1%, Difficult 16.9%, Action-Adventure 7.8%, Magic 7.8%
Aptamirror is a meditative physics-based puzzle game inspired by molecular biology. Manipulate RNA strands by grabbing, mutating, cleaving, and ligating to match increasingly complex target structures. Challenge yourself with 50 handcrafted puzzles designed by a PhD Biochemist. Think. Fold. Repeat.
Why similar: Science 32%, Difficult 15.6%, Education 13.3%, Physics 9%, Logic 7.4%
You have stumbled into a world shrouded in darkness, where your body has transformed into that of a strange creature. Using your ability to dispel the darkness, you must explore and learn within this mysterious realm, uncovering the truth of this world while seeking a way to return to your own.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.7%, Puzzle Platformer 14.4%, Action-Adventure 8.4%, Exploration 8.4%, Cute 8%
Go Alone is a pixel art soulslike metroidvania adventure with magical ranged spells and fast-paced combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45%, Souls-like 20.7%, Magic 8.6%, Exploration 8.5%, Atmospheric 6.4%
The Chaos Rider finally wakes up after ages. Explore a mysterious island with tons of secrets and treasures to discover ! Fight your way through hordes of enemies and fulfill the dream of the Great Architect. Create your own playstyle, beat bosses and do crazy platforming in this epic adventure game
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.2%, Difficult 20.5%, Action-Adventure 10%, Exploration 9%, Atmospheric 8.5%
A 2D metroidvania where your final boss is the character you didn’t choose. Play as Seren or Umbra—Master directional spear combat, explore a broken world, and uncover the truth behind your bond.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.9%, Difficult 19.3%, Souls-like 17.9%, Exploration 6.6%, Atmospheric 6.2%
A 2D pixel-art metroidvania where you fight using elemental spirits instead of basic attacks. Explore, collect, and solve puzzles in a magical forest.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.1%, Difficult 16.8%, Puzzle Platformer 14.4%, Atmospheric 8.8%, Cute 7.7%
A pure exploration and puzzle adventure on a dangerous alien world. Solve environmental challenges through logic, experimentation, and clever use of versatile tools. Sneak past enemies, plan your moves, and hunt down the 23 sacred talismans to earn your escape—or face eternal captivity.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.3%, Difficult 17.8%, Mystery 12.9%, Puzzle Platformer 8.5%, Atmospheric 6.3%
The underworld lies in ruins, ravaged by evil karma. In this unknown and perilous realm of the dead, you must fight against demonic forces, collect mystical artifacts, face the Yama Kings and the Ghost Emperors, sever the Karma, and reforge the path of reincarnation.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.3%, Difficult 20.8%, Souls-like 14%, Exploration 7.2%, 2D 6.3%
A cute dreamworld hides a growing darkness. Explore, fight, and steal the powers of your enemies.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.2%, Difficult 20.4%, Souls-like 18.8%, Cute 9.5%, Colorful 7.5%
The long-awaited sequel to La-Mulana, La-Mulana 2 follows Lumisa Kosugi as she explores the ancient ruins of La-Mulana. Desperate to find the cause of the recent slew of monsters appearing from the ruins, Lumisa discovers the "other" La-Mulana: the ruins known as Eg-Lana.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.7%, Difficult 16.2%, Souls-like 15.9%, Puzzle Platformer 12.7%, Action-Adventure 8.7%
SHADE Protocol is a 2D cyber-fantasy Metroidvania where music, code, and combat collide. Swap between DAWN and SHADE forms to unleash devastating abilities, wield Instruments as weapons, and rewrite reality itself in a world on the brink of annihilation by the SHADE Protocol.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.6%, Souls-like 18.7%, Difficult 17.5%, Atmospheric 7.6%, Exploration 6.6%
Dumbriel is a 2D metroidvania action-adventure set in Hell. Play as a clumsy fallen angel in a twisted underworld. Slash, craft, and dodge through deadly arenas, weird monsters, and hellish traps. Die, upgrade, and dive back in.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.6%, Souls-like 18.6%, Difficult 16.8%, Action-Adventure 7.2%, Exploration 5.6%
Pain-T is an exploration-driven metroidvania where color is your greatest weapon. Restore a world drained of paint, overcome hostile creatures, unlock colorfull powers, reveal hidden paths, and paint your own destiny.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.9%, Exploration 11.6%, Colorful 11.3%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Magic 9.1%
Explore the Yomi world with a sacred weapon that can change sword types. Fight different "Yokai" and challenge the "Kami" of this world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.5%, Souls-like 13.9%, Difficult 12.4%, Magic 10.3%, Mystery 8.5%
Explore unearthly ruins, solve arcane riddles and pick up your sword against the indescribable horrors that lurk amidst the forgotten depths of our world. Beware the creeping grip of madness as you uncover secrets not meant for the eyes of men!
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.9%, Difficult 18.1%, Puzzle Platformer 13.3%, Mystery 10.2%, Exploration 7.4%
Embark on an exciting journey through the vast locations of a fantasy universe inspired by Slavic mythology. We got inspiration from genres such as metroidvania, soul-like and classic RPGs, while working on the design of the game.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.3%, Magic 11.7%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Exploration 8.9%, Dungeon Crawler 7.8%
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 42.7%, Puzzle Platformer 15%, Mystery 10.1%, Exploration 9.3%, Atmospheric 7.1%
Exographer is an exploration game based on science. Become an explorer, stranded in an alien planet, and discover the secrets of an extinct civilization. Gain new powers to avoid dangers and obstacles in your journey, and use your camera to reveal particles and hidden clues.
Why similar: Science 34.8%, Puzzle Platformer 14.7%, Metroidvania 13.7%, Exploration 8.9%, Atmospheric 6.9%
Embark on a quest to restore light to a kingdom swallowed by darkness. Dive into a cute and dark pixel-art interconnected world with tight controls, seamless exploration, and challenging combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.1%, Souls-like 21.6%, Magic 10.6%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, 2D 5.7%
Play with lasers and solve puzzles in Laser Attraction. Use reflection, refraction, dispersion and filtration to direct the laser beams, mix and separate colours, open doors, hit targets and complete puzzles.
Why similar: Science 35.2%, Difficult 19.1%, Physics 12.8%, Education 12%, 2D 7.5%
Lost Wish: In the desperate world is a 2D side-scrolling platformer. Play as a young girl, explore different locations, defeat monsters, and find out what secrets this cruel world is hiding from you. Wonderful pixel art, a sad story, epic bosses and much more is waiting for you in the Lost Wish...
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.9%, Souls-like 18.7%, Difficult 18.5%, Atmospheric 7.9%, Exploration 6.6%
Navigate the heart of a war-ravaged world, discovering hidden truths about those around you and yourself.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.6%, Philosophical 17.3%, Puzzle Platformer 12.7%, Mystery 10.1%, Action-Adventure 9.9%
Battle corrupted enemies, liberate afflicted allies, and explore a modernly medieval world on the verge of self-destruction in this action-packed 2D side scrolling adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.3%, Souls-like 16.9%, Difficult 15%, Exploration 9.4%, Action-Adventure 7%
Wake up in a war torn city, as you are hunted by formidable robotic invaders and desperate survivors alike. Prevail against powerful foes by discovering new abilities and testing your skills in a challenging 2-D metroidvania, all while learning the truth behind the mysterious Red Sun.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.1%, Souls-like 17.4%, Difficult 14.8%, Mystery 8.8%, Colorful 6.4%
Phantom Rend is an intense Action-Adventure! Where you Find Your Ways through a Vast phantom Infested Island nation, wage Epic battles against formidable foes, Upgrade your skills and items, Uncover ancient secrets, Meet and befriend creatures of all walks of life.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.5%, Souls-like 13.5%, Atmospheric 9.7%, Exploration 9.1%, Mystery 7.9%
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 44%, Souls-like 17.4%, Difficult 17.4%, Atmospheric 6.4%, Exploration 5.6%
Dive into the decaying machine world of DREIFRAME, a pixel-art metroidvania packed with challenge. As a Frame, a sword-wielding robot, fight brutal enemies, exploit their weaknesses, unlock powerful but risky abilities, and uncover the land’s story through exploration and combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.5%, Souls-like 20.4%, Difficult 18.6%, Atmospheric 6.5%, 2D 5.6%
Traverse a massive, ruined and beautiful world in this intense, atmospheric action platformer. Steal enemy abilities and fight them back with their own runic magic and deadly swordplay, as you attempt to find your lost twin sister in the sunken kingdom of Ithos.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.1%, Souls-like 14.7%, Difficult 12.2%, Magic 9.9%, Action-Adventure 8.3%
Mask of Mists is an action-adventure game in a first-person view in which you are immersed in exploring the world full of magic and dangers!
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.3%, Puzzle Platformer 13%, Dungeon Crawler 9.8%, Magic 9.5%, Cute 7.4%
Top-down 3D action-adventure with the spirit of 90s classics. Tight combat, handcrafted dungeons, clever puzzles, and modern pacing. Collect enchanted masks to channel primal powers, brave ancient alien trials, and awaken the island’s lost protectors.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.1%, Souls-like 15.9%, Difficult 14.9%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, Exploration 9.9%
Raji: An Ancient Epic is an action-adventure game set in ancient India. A young girl named Raji has been chosen by the gods to stand against the demonic invasion. She must use the powers granted to her by the gods to rescue her brother as she battles to face the demon lord Mahabalasura.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.4%, Difficult 16.9%, Atmospheric 12.9%, Cute 9.8%, Puzzle Platformer 8.3%
Wake up and walk, Warden! Because the siege continues. We must find the Heir... And finally put an end to this cursed night.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.1%, Souls-like 20%, Dungeon Crawler 10.2%, Magic 9.7%, Action-Adventure 9.5%
"Children of the Birch" is a dark fantasy metroidvania inspired by the mythology of various Slavic peoples and combining a sophisticated platformer with a depressing narrative.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.4%, Souls-like 19.6%, Difficult 17.3%, Atmospheric 6.9%, 2D 5.9%
Embark on an epic journey in Ceplion, a metroidvania-inspired action-platformer. Explore the Ceplion Island, uncovering mysteries and ancient secrets. Engage in precise combat against believers and monstrous creatures. Harness the power of inheritors to bring an end to the relentless war.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33%, Difficult 17.2%, Souls-like 14.8%, Puzzle Platformer 9.8%, Atmospheric 7.3%
Misspell is a 2D atmospheric Metroidvania about magic and mysteries of the past. Uncover the secrets of an island risen from the ashes of a catastrophe and master a magical living vine that changes the way you fight and explore. Every step tells a story — every enemy echoes the mistakes of the past.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.5%, Souls-like 11.4%, Difficult 9.3%, Atmospheric 9%, Cute 8%
PROT is a unique sci-fi sandbox adventure. You are PROT, a little lost dustbin-shaped robot. Use your creativity and problem-solving skills to collect, recycle, and fabricate tools and build a rocket. Your family is scattered across the solar system and needs your help.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34%, Science 26.5%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Exploration 8.1%, Space 7%
Colorgrid is a puzzle game about mixing colors in a Lab. Find the correct positions for your lasers and mirrors to get the right mix of colors in each material.
Why similar: Science 26.9%, Difficult 16%, Education 13.7%, Physics 10.3%, Atmospheric 8.7%
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 31.8%, Souls-like 15%, Difficult 14.9%, Magic 9.3%, Cute 7.8%
You are a small bird traveling through 7 valleys to find the Simurgh and bring life back to your village.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.5%, Souls-like 19.8%, Cute 10.1%, Exploration 9.4%, Action-Adventure 8%
Explore and uncover the mystery of this enormous spaceship by shooting alien creatures in this Sci-Fi Action/Adventure Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.2%, Souls-like 16.8%, Difficult 16.8%, Action-Adventure 7.8%, Exploration 7.6%
Signiverux is a Metroidvania-inspired action adventure with fluid gameplay and detailed graphics. Explore the depths of a mysterious castle in search for a way back home, enjoy fast ability progressions, search for powerful magic upgrades and grow your character by expanding the skill tree.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.7%, Difficult 15.2%, Souls-like 14.6%, Magic 11.5%, Action-Adventure 8.3%
Travel back in time and explore historically accurate ancient cities in this action-adventure RPG for all ages! Save real scientists who changed the world by battling monsters and solving puzzles in this story-rich 2D adventure.
Why similar: Science 36.7%, Metroidvania 25.5%, Education 15.1%, Cute 7.4%, Exploration 5.9%
Explore a shattered, interconnected world filled with hidden secrets, challenging enemies, lost memories, and the eerie remnants of a failed mission.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.8%, Difficult 17.6%, Souls-like 16.1%, Exploration 8.2%, Atmospheric 7.7%
