Games Like Rabi-Ribi

Embark on an epic action-adventure as you slash, dash, and combo your way through a vast, vibrant world. Explore and uncover hidden secrets. Customize your build to triumph in spectacular boss battles. Experience a tale of mystery, magic, and mayhem in TEVI, a bullet hell metroidvania!

Why similar: Metroidvania 23.5%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Side Scroller 10.2%, Anime 9.3%, Female Protagonist 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team, this game serves as a spiritual successor with similar bullet-hell combat and Metroidvania exploration.

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 22.1%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Side Scroller 11.2%, Difficult 8.4%, Female Protagonist 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A tight, boss-focused Metroidvania that heavily incorporates bullet-hell mechanics and anime aesthetics.

RABBIT & STEEL is a co-op action roguelike that recreates the essence of high-level MMO raiding in a randomized, simplified, bunny-sized package. Choose your class, gather your rabbit-eared companions and battle your way to the Moonlit Pinnacle!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.6%, Anime 16%, Difficult 14.7%, Cute 11.2%, Magic 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the bullet-hell boss rush aspect of the genre, emphasizing pattern recognition and cooperative play.

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 24%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Difficult 8.4%, Platformer 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A polished pixel-art Metroidvania with challenging combat and a similar dark-yet-charming aesthetic.

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 30%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Anime 10.5%, Platformer 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features fluid movement and combat with bullet-hell elements that mirror the intensity of Rabi-Ribi's boss fights.

Last Command is a fast-paced Snake x Bullet Hell action game. Maneuver through enemies’ barrage of attacks, collect Data Points to deal damage! Mix and match skill chips as you progress, overcome intense Boss battles, and uncover the secrets of their program world...

Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.6%, Female Protagonist 15%, Anime 14.7%, Difficult 14.4%, Action-Adventure 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: Combines snake-like movement mechanics with intense bullet-hell boss battles, capturing the difficulty of the seed game.

"Momodora: Moonlit Farewell" is the latest installment in the Momodora series. Join Momo, High Priestess of the village of Koho, as she embarks on a divine mission to save her people from imminent destruction at the hands of the demon hordes summoned by a malevolent bellringer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 23%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Anime 9.4%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Platformer 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: The latest entry in the series, offering refined combat and exploration mechanics that fit the Metroidvania mold perfectly.

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 31.8%, Anime 12%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Platformer 8.1%, Cute 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A cute, anime-styled Metroidvania that emphasizes platforming and exploration in a similar vein.

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 29.1%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Anime 10.5%, Difficult 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A massive, beautiful anime-style Metroidvania with deep combat systems and extensive exploration.

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 55.4%, Female Protagonist 19.5%, Difficult 9.6%, Anime 6.1%, 2D 3%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric Metroidvania featuring a female protagonist and challenging, skill-based boss encounters.

The world of Touhou comes alive in this beautiful action RPG (featuring “bullet hell” elements, of course!). Infamous vampire Remilia Scarlet and her dutiful maid, Sakuya, set off to chase rumors of a massive monster, all while sending baddies flying with fluid action and signature skills!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.1%, Anime 15.3%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Magic 10%, Platformer 10%

Why You'll Like It: An action-oriented title that leans into the bullet-hell roots of the Touhou universe with a female protagonist.

Lost Ruins is a 2D side-scrolling survival action game, where you play as a young girl that has awoken in a strange and foreign place without her memories. Explore a dark and dangerous world, battle hideous monsters, and topple incredible bosses.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.8%, Anime 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Platformer 9.8%, Cute 8%

Why You'll Like It: A survival-focused Metroidvania with an anime aesthetic and a heavy emphasis on using items and magic in combat.

Embark on an all-new adventure with Shantae, the hair-whipping belly dancing genie. After losing her magic, Shantae teams up with the nefarious pirate Risky Boots in order to save Sequin Land from a curse.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.8%, Female Protagonist 15%, Platformer 13.9%, Anime 8%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic Metroidvania with a charming female protagonist and a focus on unlocking new abilities to explore the map.

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 36.5%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Platformer 12.4%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features high-speed, combo-heavy combat and non-linear exploration that feels very similar to the action in Rabi-Ribi.

A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 26.4%, Pixel Graphics 23.1%, Anime 12.2%, Difficult 9.7%, Action-Adventure 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG with pixel-perfect combat and challenging boss fights that demand high mechanical skill.

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 48.4%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Side Scroller 11%, Anime 8.5%, Platformer 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A definitive Metroidvania experience with deep character customization and a vast, interconnected world.

Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy is an indie game developed by GAMEPULSE.Step into the shoes of Cirno, the Hero of Ice, as she embarks on a journey against evil, liberating Gensokyo and saving her dear princess.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.3%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Anime 13.7%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Platformer 10%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling action game that brings bullet-hell elements into a platforming environment.

Shantae embarks on her first full HD adventure! When a mysterious crime wave sweeps Sequin Land, it’s up to Half-Genie Hero Shantae to save the day! Use Shantae’s devastating Hair-Whip Attack to send monsters flying, or Belly Dance to transform her into more powerful forms!

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.7%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Anime 10%, Platformer 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant platformer with Metroidvania elements that captures the cute and adventurous spirit of the genre.

Rosenkreuzstilette is a mega-action-platformer game in which you step into the shoes of Spiritia Rosenberg, a virtuous young woman caught on the wrong side of a revolution instigated by her closest friends.

Why similar: Side Scroller 16.5%, Anime 14.6%, Female Protagonist 14%, Platformer 12.1%, Difficult 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging action platformer featuring a female protagonist and intense boss battles reminiscent of classic 2D games.

Control the lovely little witch Nobeta, explore the unknown mysterious castle, and gradually discover the truth!

Why similar: Cute 27.2%, Anime 23.4%, Female Protagonist 23.3%, Action 5.6%, Adventure 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A 3D action game with a strong anime aesthetic and magic-focused combat that rewards precise dodging.

Take control of Piko, our hammer wielding heroine, as you bash things up with a big hammer in this cute Anime-styled 2D metroidvania-inspired adventure! Uncover mysteries! Beat the bad guys who do naughty things! Explore the Piko Piko world with her floof fox friend!

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.3%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Platformer 10.6%, Anime 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted, pixel-art Metroidvania that focuses on exploration and platforming challenges.

Explore the stylish world of Wonderland with Usada and Kotora as they search for a mysterious girl named Alice! A Metroidvania action game with a rich, exhilarating battle system all wrapped up in cuteness!

Why similar: Metroidvania 27%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Platformer 10%, Anime 9.7%, Difficult 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A cute, anime-styled Metroidvania that emphasizes fast-paced action and character-swapping mechanics.

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 35.9%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Platformer 8.7%, Side Scroller 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven Metroidvania with creative boss encounters and a distinct, colorful pixel art style.

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 37.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Side Scroller 9.5%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Platformer 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: An exploration-focused Metroidvania with a charming aesthetic and satisfying combat mechanics.

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 36%, Platformer 14.2%, Action-Adventure 9%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Female Protagonist 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: An expansive adventure game with Metroidvania-style progression and a focus on exploration.

Help Reisen Udongein Inaba navigate through 14 action packed stages in this exhilarating 2D Bullet Hell Platformer based on Touhou Project!

Why similar: Side Scroller 22.7%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Platformer 17%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Action 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling action game that incorporates bullet-hell mechanics and a familiar anime art style.

A colorful pixel-art metroidvania/point-and-click adventure hybrid about magic, cute witches and joys of vandalism.

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.8%, Female Protagonist 20.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Platformer 7.9%, Adventure 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A Metroidvania featuring a young female protagonist and a magical theme with lighthearted exploration.

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 53.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Platformer 11.4%, Difficult 6.9%, Adventure 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging, boss-heavy Metroidvania that rewards exploration and mastery of movement mechanics.

A bullet hell roguelike game. Players can utilize characters with different abilities, collect and assemble powerful items. Dance through an unending barrage of bullets to save both yourself and Touhou Gensokyo from the darkness that is engulfing everything.

Why similar: Anime 22.6%, Female Protagonist 21.5%, Platformer 16%, Cute 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%

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 39.9%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Platformer 12.1%, Side Scroller 10.9%, Difficult 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features chaotic, bullet-hell-like combat encounters within a sprawling, hand-drawn Metroidvania world.

「Maybe one day, I won't have to fight when I fly.」

Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.5%, Anime 21.1%, Cute 16.4%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%

Play as Shiranui Flare in this retro action platformer, wielding her dual pistols, as you explore the world on a quest to save your friends!

Why similar: Platformer 15.1%, Side Scroller 11.9%, Anime 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Cute 9.5%

Touhou Blooming Chaos 2 is an brand new rogue shooter where you control a character of a varied cast to explore an all randomized labyrinth. Enjoy the excessive fun of reaping enemies and character training. With balanced difficulty, you can always find your place as either beginner or veteran!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.1%, Anime 17.8%, Action 15.4%, Adventure 14.9%, Indie 12.3%

Gensokyo Night Festival is a 2D action-exploration game set in the world of Gensokyo.Join Suika Ibuki as she wreaks havoc throughout Gensokyo against the backdrop of the festival held at Hakurei Shrine.

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.2%, Bullet Hell 10.3%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Side Scroller 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%

Momodora III is a classic action platform game with a variety of items and secrets. It's the third installment of the Momodora series, although playing the previous titles is not necessary to enjoy the game!

Why similar: Metroidvania 26%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Platformer 14.7%, Anime 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%

Armed to the teeth, players begin as Neptune in an unworldly 8-bit space dimension ravaged by creatures who burst endless waves of bullets. Shoot, dodge, and defeat the boss in six unique bullet-hell worlds.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.2%, Anime 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Cute 10.3%, Female Protagonist 9.9%

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: Side Scroller 17.9%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Platformer 12.4%, Anime 10.9%, Action-Adventure 9.2%

a cute little metroidvania with challenging combat and witchcraft 🧙🍐

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.2%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Cute 8.7%, Exploration 7.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%

Glimmer in Mirror is a 2D story-rich action shooting game. Play as Shiro in a collapsed world, to meet various unique NPCs and monsters, and gradually uncover the truth of the world through a gripping story.

Why similar: Metroidvania 19.2%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Anime 9.6%

A massive gameworld to explore with nearly a dozen dungeons to delve into.

Why similar: Anime 20.2%, Metroidvania 19.8%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Platformer 7.7%

Touhou Project's Brand New Action Roguelite Fan Game! Strange incidents erupt in the Animal Realm and Primate Spirit Garden. Embark on an unknown journey, uncover the truth behind the anomalies, and break through this 'Touhou Dystopian'!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 32.3%, Anime 16.6%, Cute 13.9%, Magic 8.6%, Action 8.6%

Team up with your "other self", Honno-chan, as you parry, pummel and pulse your way out of your darkest nightmare in this one-of-a-kind "parry heaven" action game!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 32%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Cute 12.3%, Anime 12.1%, Action-Adventure 10.3%

Packed with fast-paced, turn-based RPG action, fourth-wall-breaking, trope-demolishing dialogue, and more item, weapon, and costume customization than you can shake a Lvl. 1 Stick at, Gamindustri is a world set on turning the concept of the JRPG on its head!

Why similar: Anime 44.8%, Female Protagonist 28.1%, Cute 17.1%, Action 3.4%, Adventure 3.4%

Shantae is back in an all-new tropical adventure! In her fifth outing, the Half-Genie hero gains new Fusion Magic abilities to explore a vast sunken city, makes new Half-Genie friends, and battles the Seven Sirens in her biggest, most thrilling quest yet!

Why similar: Metroidvania 43%, Female Protagonist 18.7%, Platformer 12.9%, Anime 7.6%, Cute 5.9%

A brand new pixel art restaurant simulator based on the Touhou Project! Play as Mystia, the owner of a small izakaya. Collect ingredients by day, cater to the customers by night, learn recipes from familiar characters, and become the best izakaya owner in all of Gensokyo!

Why similar: Anime 33.9%, Pixel Graphics 33.4%, Female Protagonist 25.8%, 2D 6.9%

In order to save their school after it turns into a massive demonic castle, two "Demon Hunter" sisters slash and shoot their way through this 2D action adventure. Players can swap between control of both characters on the fly, each with entirely different skillsets.

Why similar: Side Scroller 20.1%, Platformer 14.5%, Anime 14.5%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%

Join mage-in-training Lily on an epic adventure! Explore a multitude of worlds, including forests, deserts, and dungeons, in hopes of becoming a full-fledged mage!

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.7%, Side Scroller 19%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Exploration 8.8%, Anime 6.6%

Witchcrafty is a metroidvania platformer with magical action gameplay, exploration of a weird world, and adorable pixel art graphics. Help the little witch solve the mystery of strange events in the Kingdom, and defeat enemies with fire, lightning, and ice magic.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.2%, Side Scroller 14%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Platformer 8.9%, Action-Adventure 7.2%

"The Disappearing of Gensokyo" is a Touhou Project doujin game from MyACG Studio, a Chinese doujin game fan circle. We have re-imagined Touhou as an ARPG, creating this "Danmaku-Shooting-ARPG". We hope this game will be a good experience for those who are both new and knowledgeable of Touhou!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.7%, Anime 19.5%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Difficult 12%, Cute 9.5%

A bomb-throwing rabbit defends her floating fortress from her former friend turned foe.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 20%, Anime 16.1%, Platformer 15.8%, Cute 13.4%, Exploration 10.2%

Dodge bullets to the rhythm and take down everything that moves! A rhythmical danmaku action game.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.5%, Cute 16.4%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Action 9.9%, Fantasy 6.5%

Fight your way across the celestial world of Avalice where cats are green, motorcycles drive up walls and monster girls do most of the buttkicking! Freedom Planet is a cartoony, combat-based platform adventure that pits a spunky dragonoid and her friends against an alien attack force.

Why similar: Platformer 24.3%, Female Protagonist 20.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Side Scroller 7.7%, Difficult 6.6%

Discover the true power of rice in Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin! Take on hordes of demons in side-scrolling combat to reclaim the land as Sakuna, a spoiled harvest goddess banished to a dangerous island. Then, return to your mountain village and tend a field full of glorious rice.

Why similar: Side Scroller 27.7%, Female Protagonist 22%, Platformer 16.8%, Difficult 13%, Anime 7.9%

Maiden & Spell is a magical girl battle game, set in a cutesy fantasy world. Select from one of eight young ladies to battle 1 on 1 with a friend, or fight your way through a series of bosses and learn the secrets of The Kingdom of Stars.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.9%, Action 12.8%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Anime 11.4%, Indie 10.4%

A 2D platforming adventure featuring fireworks

Why similar: Side Scroller 22.2%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Anime 11.1%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Exploration 9.6%

Explore Gensokyo from an outsider's perspective in this old-school Touhou DRPG!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.2%, Female Protagonist 26.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Exploration 10.6%, Adventure 7.2%

Fantastic Danmaku Festival is a Touhou Project fanfiction STG with colourful danmaku, beautiful remix music and original music. Besides the characters we know in Touhou Project, there is also a brand new original character named Nix in this game! With the Scarlet Devil mansion as their stage, the girls are soaring in the sky of Gensokyo!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 50.7%, Anime 11.3%, Difficult 9.8%, Female Protagonist 8.3%, Action 7%

ICEY is a 2D side-scrolling action game and a META game in disguise. As you follow the narrator's omnipresent voice, you will see through ICEY's eyes and learn the truth about her world. The narrator will constantly urge you in one direction, but you must ask, "Why? Why am I following his directions?“ Obey? Rebel?

Why similar: Female Protagonist 24%, Side Scroller 22.1%, Anime 17.9%, Metroidvania 11.6%, Action 8.4%

Wings of Vi is a challenging 2D platformer in which the player controls the angel Vi, tasked with defeating the Demon Lord Jeh’oul after he is freed from captivity. While inspired by masochistic retro platformers, Wings of Vi aims to cut out arbitrary difficulty in favor of skill based gameplay.

Why similar: Difficult 18.7%, Platformer 15.6%, Female Protagonist 15%, Metroidvania 14.8%, Anime 9.2%