- #1 The Siege and the Sandfox
97% matchMixed65% of 206 reviews2025
Dev: Cardboard SwordPub: PLAION
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
A 2D stealth Metroidvania with parkour platforming. Explore the majestic palace and ancient prisons of a kingdom under siege. Don the mantle of the legendary Sandfox as you venture into the ruins below, and discover the true threat from a sand-borne evil.
Why similar: Metroidvania 49.9%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Platformer 9.2%, Action 6.7%
- #2 Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,157 reviews2025
Dev: Pocket TrapPub: PM Studios, Inc.
Windows
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 37.4%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Platformer 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Exploration 10%
- #3 Tiny Dangerous Dungeons
96% matchVery Positive96% of 91 reviews2019
Dev: Adventure Islands
Windows · Mac
Hop into a Game Boy inspired metroidvania adventure! Explore a huge and open dungeon and find ability upgrades to help you in your quest! Can you survive the tiny dangerous dungeons and find the presumably huge treasure?
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.9%, Platformer 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Retro 10.2%, Indie 9.9%
- #4 Little Nemo and the Guardians of Slumberland
95% matchVery Positive94% of 124 reviews2026
Dev: DIE SOFT
Windows
Explore a vast, interconnected dream world full of secrets and collectibles in this metroidvania adventure inspired by classic 2D platformers. Reclaim your lost memories to save Slumberland from the mysterious Oblivion.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.3%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Exploration 8.9%, Platformer 8.6%, Retro 7.6%
- #5 Cathedral
94% matchMostly Positive74% of 460 reviews2019
Dev: Decemberborn Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 54 minMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Make your way through more than 600 rooms, and unravel the secrets of your past by finding the five elemental orbs. Cathedral features a vast world, meant for exploring!
Why similar: Metroidvania 60.2%, Platformer 9.2%, Action 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Retro 7.3%
- #6 Overbowed
94% matchVery Positive91% of 93 reviews2024
Dev: Klardonics Digital, Ltd
Windows
Explore a kingdom overrun by evil magic as you fight foes with your own magical bow in this retro inspired action-adventure platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.4%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Platformer 10.2%, Retro 7.5%
- #7 Genopanic
93% matchMostly Positive78% of 383 reviews2024
Dev: Mobirate
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 45.8%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Platformer 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Exploration 9.1%
- #8 Super Dangerous Dungeons
92% matchVery Positive98% of 108 reviews2018
Dev: Adventure Islands
Windows · Mac
Guide Timmy the treasure hunter through dangerous dungeons in search of the legendary treasure!
Why similar: Platformer 25.3%, Pixel Graphics 21.1%, Action 20%, Indie 17%, Retro 14.2%
- #9 Quarion
91% matchVery Positive95% of 172 reviews2025
Dev: ZejoantPub: Bootleg Bytes
Windows · Linux
A short 2D pixel-style metroidvania where you explore, fight bosses, aquire items and abilities and find secrets. Inspired by games such as You Have to Win the Game and VVVVVV.
Why similar: Metroidvania 50.4%, Platformer 10.6%, Exploration 10%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Retro 8.9%
- #10 Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan
91% matchVery Positive87% of 92 reviews2019
Dev: CollectorVision Games
Windows · Mac
In this pixel-perfect homage to the classic action platformers, you play as Sydney Hunter - an explorer who gets trapped inside a Mayan pyramid while he's out exploring!
Why similar: Metroidvania 26%, Action 14.2%, Platformer 13.3%, Indie 11%, 2D Platformer 10.6%
- #11 Haiku, the Robot
90% matchVery Positive90% of 3,547 reviews2022
Dev: Mister Morris Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 47.5%, 2D Platformer 13%, Platformer 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Exploration 9.6%
- #12 THE GOOD OLD DAYS
89% matchVery Positive89% of 73 reviews2025
Dev: ヨコゴシステムズPub: GRAVITY
Windows · Linux
A nostalgic metroidvania from the good old days back in 19XX. Take on the role of Sean, a young boy who ventures into the fictional city of Arostia to repay his father's debt. Rescue your 3 friends from imprisonment, defeat strong enemies, all while getting your debt paid in time!
Why similar: Metroidvania 49.9%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Exploration 8.5%, 2D Platformer 7.3%, Retro 6.6%
- #13 Super Roboy
89% matchVery Positive94% of 141 reviews2025
Dev: Vincent PenningPub: VP Games
Windows
Delve into the world of Super Roboy, a hand-drawn Metroidvania in a post-apocalyptic setting! Learn enemy skills, explore an interconnected world, battle mutants and robots, and uncover the emotional story of a young robot searching for his father.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.6%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Platformer 11.4%, 1990's 11.4%, Exploration 8.5%
- #14 Dungeon of Zolthan
88% matchMostly Positive77% of 534 reviews2016
Dev: Robert AlvarezPub: New Reality Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Dungeon of Zolthan is a casual, arcade-style metroidvania platformer where your goal is to defeat Zolthan; a powerful mage that lives inside the dungeon. Using an array of powerups and your own wit and guile, guide your character through Zolthan's Dungeon!
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.5%, Indie 22.2%, Platformer 12.2%, Action 8.3%, Retro 6.1%
- #15 Escape From Tethys
87% 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 57.7%, Platformer 16.4%, Action 11.4%, Exploration 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%
- #16 La-Mulana
86% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,631 reviews2013
Dev: NIGOROPub: PLAYISM
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
LA-MULANA is an “Archaeological Ruin Exploration Action Game,” bringing the classic appeal of adventure with the punishing difficulty of retro-inspired gaming. Search inside ancient ruins, seeking out the “Secret Treasure of Life” – which sleeps in the sprawling ruins of “LA-MULANA” and is said to be the beginning of all civilization.
Why similar: Metroidvania 63.2%, Platformer 13.8%, Exploration 7.5%, Indie 4.2%, Retro 3.9%
- #17 SAOMI
86% matchVery Positive93% of 75 reviews2022
Dev: Naoka StudioPub: Naoka Games
Windows
Saomi is a little adventurer who likes challenges and exploring new places. In this adventure, Saomi sets out in search of a very rare diamond that was lost in an old family treasure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.6%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Platformer 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Retro 7.5%
- #18 Auridia
84% matchVery Positive98% of 184 reviews2025
Dev: Reed Molbak
Windows · Mac
Explore an interconnected world full of platforming challenges in this short metroidvania. Reach new areas by swinging from ceilings, throwing bombs, bouncing off spikes, and more. Examine dozens of artifacts, commune with forgotten gods, and piece together what happened to Auridia.
Why similar: Metroidvania 57.7%, Platformer 12.5%, Exploration 12%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Action 5.4%
- #19 Shovel Pirate
85% matchVery Positive92% of 60 reviews2024
Dev: Neutronized
Windows
X marks the spot! Follow the map and find hidden treasures.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 23.9%, Platformer 22.6%, Action 17.7%, Exploration 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%
- #20 Robot Wants It All
84% matchVery Positive89% of 195 reviews2019
Dev: Hamumu Games, Inc.
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Robot wants stuff! Go get it for him in this compilation of the metroidvania Robot Wants series, including an all-new Robot adventure!
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.2%, Platformer 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Action 9.3%, Retro 8.3%
- #21 Alwa's Legacy
83% matchVery Positive87% of 648 reviews2020
Dev: Elden Pixels
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Alwa’s Legacy is a modern retro game full of dangerous dungeons, mystic items and ancient secrets. Upgrade your magic and choose your own path in this non-linear adventure game brimming with exploration.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.3%, 2D Platformer 14%, Platformer 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Exploration 8.3%
- #22 Gato Roboto
82% matchVery Positive94% of 5,244 reviews2019
Dev: doinksoftPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 55.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Platformer 9.5%, Retro 6.7%, Indie 6.2%
- #23 Beholgar
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 386 reviews2022
Dev: Serkan Bakar
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 17.2 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Beholgar is a classically styled metroidvania action adventure. Explore caverns, ancient woods, and deadly castles; battle creatures and solve ancient mysteries at the kingdom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.5%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Platformer 13.2%, 1990's 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
- #24 Voidwrought
80% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,015 reviews2024
Dev: Powersnake
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Voidwrought is a 2D action-platformer set in a hand-drawn world of cosmic horrors. Explore the thawing ruins of the First Civilisation and strike down the gods that dwell there. Grow your powers, uncover ancient artifacts, and expand your shrine amid the wreckage.
Why similar: Metroidvania 54.5%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Platformer 12%, Exploration 10.1%, Action 5.6%
- #25 Environmental Station Alpha
81% matchVery Positive83% of 1,654 reviews2015
Dev: Arvi TeikariPub: Hempuli Oy
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Explore an abandoned space station in this retro-themed explorative action platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 60.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Platformer 10.3%, Action 4.2%, Retro 4.1%
- #26 Super Win the Game
81% matchVery Positive89% of 656 reviews2014
Dev: Minor Key Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Throw on your nostalgia goggles and travel back in time with Super Win the Game, a retro-core explosion of exploration and platforming action!!
Why similar: Metroidvania 53.4%, Platformer 13.1%, Exploration 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Retro 6.8%
- #27 Janosik
79% matchVery Positive94% of 687 reviews2020
Dev: Onix GamesPub: Retrovibe
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Challenging retro pixel graphics action-platformer. Become a legendary rogue Janosik and explore the big mountain castle level full of secrets. Available for FREE!
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.4%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Platformer 12.9%, 1990's 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
- #28 Owyn's Adventure
79% matchVery Positive98% of 56 reviews2019
Dev: Gazoid
Windows · Mac
Call Grandpops and tell him that dinner's ready? What sounds like a straightforward task from Mum becomes an adventure when Owyn leaves the safety of his house and enters a garden world where threats abound, and not even the slowest of creatures can be trusted...
Why similar: Platformer 26.1%, Pixel Graphics 20.9%, Retro 16.6%, Action 12.1%, 2D Platformer 11.3%
- #29 Eldritchvania
77% matchVery Positive85% of 139 reviews2024
Dev: DeathCount Games
Windows
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 56%, Platformer 15.7%, Exploration 11.2%, 2D Platformer 9.6%, Action 5.7%
- #30 PSYCRON
78% matchVery Positive94% of 113 reviews2021
Dev: Mothware
Windows
A fast-paced 2D handcrafted metroidvania with strange sci-fi environments. Something is roaming the halls, watching your every move.
Why similar: Metroidvania 50.6%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Exploration 9.8%, Platformer 9.3%
- #31 Tiny Dangerous Dungeons Remake
76% matchVery Positive94% of 93 reviews2025
Dev: Adventure Islands
Windows
Guide Timmy the little treasure hunter through traps and puzzles to reach the legendary treasure! Experience the classic mini metroidvania remade with new visuals, music, and content!
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.6%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Platformer 12.9%, 1990's 9.5%, Exploration 8.9%
- #32 Venture Kid
78% matchVery Positive84% of 230 reviews2018
Dev: Snikkabo ASPub: FDG Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A 8-bit retro action platformer that goes beyond just pixels and chiptunes
Why similar: Platformer 24.1%, Action 21.7%, Pixel Graphics 20.1%, Retro 18%, Indie 16.1%
- #33 The Little Brave
75% matchPositive92% of 74 reviews2025
Dev: Dmitrii Batov
Windows
Become a brave hero and embark to the dangerous journey though mysterious forbidden lands. Reveal secrets of the legendary past, find the last pieces of gone magic and gain courage to slay the terrible monster!
Why similar: Metroidvania 57.5%, 2D Platformer 21%, Platformer 18.5%, Action 1%, Exploration 0.9%
- #34 Treasure Adventure Game
77% matchVery Positive87% of 55 reviews2021
Dev: Robit Games
Windows
Treasure Adventure Game casts you in the role of a young boy who lands on an island that is a fragment of what was once a continent, destroyed in the war between a demon and a wizard.
Why similar: Metroidvania 56.3%, 2D Platformer 17%, Platformer 12.1%, Action 6.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%
- #35 KnightLight
73% matchVery Positive95% of 120 reviews2024
Dev: LuminosityPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
A 2D puzzle-platformer where you light your way through the darkness. Play as the Light, exploring an abandoned civilization where you find a suit of armor that seems to have magical properties. Suit up using the powers of the suit to channel your light magic to see what this strange place hides.
Why similar: Metroidvania 52.2%, 2D Platformer 16.9%, Exploration 12.9%, Platformer 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
- #36 Astronite
75% matchMostly Positive75% of 193 reviews2022
Dev: Dume Games StudioPub: JanduSoft
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Astronite is a 1bit metroidvania that combines action, exploration, puzzles and platforms. Recover the planet where you and yours lived before it was invaded by strange creatures.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.2%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Platformer 11.5%, Exploration 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
- #37 Axiom Verge
74% matchVery Positive90% of 6,599 reviews2015
Dev: Thomas Happ Games LLC
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Explore and uncover the mystery of a surreal alien world by blasting aliens and glitching your environment in this intense retro side-scrolling action/adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 64.1%, Platformer 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Retro 4.9%, Indie 4.1%
- #38 Rush to Adventure
76% matchMostly Positive75% of 55 reviews2017
Dev: Digital Awakening
Windows
Rush to Adventure is a retro fantasy speedrunning adventure. Inspired by classic NES titles like Zelda, Mario and Castlevania. You awaken on the shore of a cursed island. Your only way off the island is to fight the monsters and lift the curse.
Why similar: Action 21.9%, Pixel Graphics 21.5%, Platformer 20%, Indie 18.1%, Retro 16%
- #39 Master Key
72% matchVery Positive91% of 288 reviews2024
Dev: Achromi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Master Key is a top-down adventure game with a strong focus on item-based exploration and secrets. Embark on a journey to discover what that key could be used for and meet colorful characters!
Why similar: Metroidvania 52.9%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%, Retro 12.9%, Exploration 11.2%, Action 5.9%
- #40 Chasm
74% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,726 reviews2018
Dev: Bit Kid, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Explore the depths below a remote mountain town in this procedurally-generated Adventure Platformer. Taking inspiration from hack 'n slash dungeon crawlers and Metroidvania-style platformers, Chasm will immerse you in a fantasy world full of exciting treasure, deadly enemies, and abundant secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 64.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Platformer 10.1%, Action 5.5%, Indie 5.5%
- #41 Cave Crawler
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,123 reviews2022
Dev: Evan Youssef
Windows
Cave Crawler is a short, 2D side-scrolling action platformer. Explore caves filled with interesting enemies and fun platforming challenges.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 30.2%, Platformer 24.5%, Pixel Graphics 16.5%, Retro 13.1%, Action 9.4%
- #42 Hollow Floor
72% matchVery Positive95% of 79 reviews2024
Dev: Ahmed KhalifaPub: Cheesy Holes
Windows
Hollow Floor is an exploration-based single-sitting Metroidvania inspired by VVVVVV and REDDER. Hollow Floor is a relaxed game that is full of secrets and hard challenges that can be tackled at any moment in the game or completely ignored.
Why similar: Metroidvania 49.5%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Platformer 8.5%, Retro 8.2%
- #43 Azaran: The Demon Bottle
71% matchVery Positive93% of 74 reviews2025
Dev: Benji
Windows · Linux
Explore cryptic puzzle dungeons in this short, retro, action-adventure!
Why similar: Metroidvania 61.4%, Action 16%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Retro 5.4%, Indie 3.7%
- #44 Cursed Gem
73% matchVery Positive91% of 67 reviews2020
Dev: AikonCWDPub: Vega Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Help Oliver in this retro-pixel and challenging platformer. Explore a cursed cave, full of traps, secrets and diamonds. Complete all levels, get the biggest diamond for your girlfriend and break the curse that is dooming you.
Why similar: Platformer 28%, 2D Platformer 21.9%, Pixel Graphics 17.4%, Action 11.8%, Retro 10.3%
- #45 EMUUROM
68% matchVery Positive91% of 301 reviews2026
Dev: borbwarePub: Coyote Time Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
A creature-scanning metroidvania. Explore an ancient paradise before it's lost forever. Study the EMUUROM creatures, document your findings in the EMUUDEX, and use what you learn to unlock new paths.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.7%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Platformer 11%, Exploration 9%
- #46 Transiruby
69% matchVery Positive92% of 307 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 54%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 14.5%, Platformer 8.9%, Action 6.8%
- #47 bobo robot
70% matchVery Positive87% of 82 reviews2020
Dev: Sokpop Collective
Windows · Mac
A wacky metroidvania. ⚡ Meet weird characters, unlock new abilities and complete a mysterious mission . . .
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.7%, Action 32.4%, Indie 27.1%, Exploration 6.8%
- #48 Spooky Ghosts Dot Com
71% matchVery Positive83% of 52 reviews2018
Dev: Zertuk
Windows · Linux
Ruby the ghost hunter has a tough gig this Halloween. Explore the haunted mansion, take down some ghosts, battle spooky bosses, and rescue the lost cats!
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.1%, Action 14.5%, Platformer 13.3%, Indie 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%
- #49 Turbo Kid
66% matchVery Positive94% of 577 reviews2024
Dev: Outerminds Inc.
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 63%
A nostalgic metroidvania adventure with insane weapons, skills, and pixel gore. Ride your BMX and blast your enemies as you discover the secrets of the Wasteland.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.4%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Platformer 10%, Retro 9.8%
- #50 Lone Fungus
67% matchVery Positive83% of 1,186 reviews2023
Dev: BASTI GAMES
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 62%
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: 2D Platformer 24.2%, Platformer 18.5%, Pixel Graphics 17.4%, Exploration 10.9%, Metroidvania 10.8%
- #51 Inescapable
73% matchMixed40% of 124 reviews2014
Dev: Magnetic Realms
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Unravel the mystery uncovered by a remote interplanetary mining operation. What did they find? What threat does it pose? And ultimately, what does it truly mean to be a hero?
Why similar: Metroidvania 61.8%, Action 13.2%, Indie 12.7%, Platformer 12.2%
- #52 Ghoulboy - Dark Sword of Goblin
70% matchMostly Positive71% of 265 reviews2017
Dev: Serkan Bakar
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Ghoulboy is a retro-inspired action platformer. Explore a magical realm of dungeons, towns, treasures and devious monsters.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.9%, Platformer 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Retro 9.6%, 2D Platformer 8.4%
- #53 Hunt for Junk
67% matchVery Positive92% of 63 reviews2022
Dev: Bossforge
Windows
Hunt for Junk is a retro Platformer that follows the graphical limitations of the classic Gameboy (e.g. 4 colors and a 160x144px resolution). Journey the world in your unending pursuit of delicious Junkfood! Avoid traps, fight enemies, collect coins and discover all of the hidden Junkfood items!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 27.9%, 1990's 23.9%, Pixel Graphics 19.5%, Action 9.5%, Retro 9.2%
- #54 OUTBUDDIES DX
69% matchMostly Positive70% of 287 reviews2019
Dev: Julian LauferPub: Headup
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 54.9%, Platformer 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Exploration 7%, Action 6.3%
- #55 ANIMAL WELL
62% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 24,507 reviews2024
Dev: Billy BassoPub: Bigmode
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 54.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Platformer 11.2%, Exploration 11%, Retro 4.8%
- #56 Ascent DX
64% matchVery Positive99% of 307 reviews2025
Dev: Johan PeitzPub: Apskeppet
Windows · Mac
Crashed on a desolate but mysterious planet you find yourself eye to eye with an ancient civilisation. Explore the planet, find powerful upgrades, and fulfill your destiny.
Why similar: Metroidvania 57.8%, Platformer 13.1%, Exploration 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Retro 5.1%
- #57 The Mummy Demastered
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 926 reviews2017
Dev: WayForward
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 62.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Action 9.3%, Platformer 6.7%, Retro 6.3%
- #58 Elliot Quest
69% matchMostly Positive73% of 191 reviews2014
Dev: Ansimuz GamesPub: PlayEveryWare
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 36%
Elliot Quest is an adventure/RPG where players explore the mysterious Urele island in search of an ancient demon. With 5 dungeons to conquer, 16 bosses to defeat, and countless treasures to discover and hidden areas. Well-balanced gameplay easy to pick up but challenging to master.
Why similar: Metroidvania 59%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, Platformer 10.4%, Action 9.6%, Indie 7.5%
- #59 Diamond Dan
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 61 reviews2010
Dev: Grendel Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 18 minMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 32%
Dragged into Archeology by his uncle, Dan decides to take matters into his own hands. He discovers ancient temples with long lost treasures and menacing traps. Dan follows the clues found in the temples which leads him on a trip across the world, bringing him ever closer to making a sensational discovery.
Why similar: Action 36.2%, Platformer 33.9%, Indie 29.9%
- #60 Bone Appetit
68% matchVery Positive84% of 75 reviews2020
Dev: DXF Games
Windows
When the king declares that all food is now his, whatcha' gonna' do? Raise a skeleton slave to steal it back for you, of course!
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.2%, Action 28.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Retro 10%, Indie 4.6%