- #1 Raji: An Ancient Epic
97% matchVery Positive82% of 2,744 reviews2020
Dev: Nodding Heads Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 of the human realm. Her destiny? To rescue her younger brother and face the demon lord Mahabalasura.
Why similar: Atmospheric 18.5%, Fantasy 16.3%, Story Rich 14.2%, Cute 14.2%, Adventure 9.4%
- #2 WarriOrb: Prologue
96% matchVery Positive88% of 400 reviews2019
Dev: Not Yet
Windows · Linux
WarriOrb: Prologue is a free standalone demo for the action platformer WarriOrb, where you play as a mighty demon trapped in an unlikely body. The path ahead is not an easy one... Are you ready to do whatever it takes to regain your freedom?
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.8%, Platformer 13.2%, Difficult 12.5%, Atmospheric 7.8%, Story Rich 6.6%
- #3 A Space For The Unbound - Prologue
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,319 reviews2020
Dev: MojikenPub: Toge Productions
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 24%
Prologue chapter of A Space For The Unbound, an upcoming slice-of-life adventure game with beautiful pixelart set in the late 90s rural Indonesia that tells a story about overcoming anxiety, depression, and the relationship between a boy and a girl with supernatural powers
Why similar: Atmospheric 27.7%, Story Rich 27.1%, Adventure 13.9%, 2D 11.2%, Exploration 9.6%
- #4 RIN: The Last Child
94% matchMixed61% of 82 reviews2024
Dev: Space Fox GamesPub: Salient Games
Windows
Join RIN, the last child of the Creator, on a journey to restore order in a mystical world. Collect aspects and runes, craft spells, and confront powerful bosses - your transformed siblings. The fate of the world rests in your hands. Can you restore harmony to this enchanted realm?
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.2%, Platformer 15.9%, Difficult 11.7%, Atmospheric 8.2%, Story Rich 7.1%
- #5 Awita: Journey of Hope
94% matchMostly Positive75% of 92 reviews2025
Dev: ant_game_projects
Windows · Linux
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 34.1%, Platformer 13.3%, Atmospheric 8.8%, Story Rich 7.9%, Side Scroller 7.3%
- #6 Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 70,491 reviews2016
Dev: Moon Studios GmbHPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning Action-Platformer crafted by Moon Studios.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.2%, Platformer 16.4%, Atmospheric 11.4%, Difficult 7.8%, Story Rich 6.7%
- #7 Shattered Divinities
91% matchVery Positive94% of 496 reviews2026
Dev: 星魂游戏Pub: TrueColor Games
Windows
Begin your adventure in Shattered Divinities to reveal the truth! Traverse the land where deities have perished, explore abandoned divine realms, battle mutated monsters, gather divine power to awaken your strength, and unveil the truth behind the deities’ fall.
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.8%, Platformer 18.5%, Adventure 7.6%, 2D 6.1%, Fantasy 5.6%
- #8 Phoenotopia: Awakening
91% matchVery Positive83% of 2,820 reviews2021
Dev: Cape Cosmic
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 34.9%, Platformer 19%, Puzzle Platformer 10.1%, Fantasy 7.2%, Adventure 7%
- #9 Pankapu
92% matchMixed65% of 1,433 reviews2016
Dev: Too Kind StudioPub: Dear Villagers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Pankapu is a narrative action-platformer that takes place in the dreams of Djaha’rell, a child troubled by a tragic incident. Upgrade your skills, find new competencies, switch your Aegis in real time in order to get rid of Nightmare's invasion.
Why similar: Platformer 24.3%, Metroidvania 21.7%, Adventure 10.2%, Story Rich 9.3%, Cute 9%
- #10 Ori and the Blind Forest
90% matchVery Positive94% of 59,527 reviews2015
Dev: Moon Studios GmbHPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning action-platformer crafted by Moon Studios for PC.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.9%, Platformer 14.8%, Atmospheric 10.8%, Story Rich 7.4%, Difficult 7.2%
- #11 Avani
89% matchMostly Positive79% of 268 reviews2022
Dev: DigiPen Europe-BilbaoPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Join Avani in this action-adventure game where you will explore this corrupted land, fight the evil that hides within and cleanse it from the spirit before it destroys the world.
Why similar: Cute 26.8%, Adventure 15.5%, 2D 15.4%, Fantasy 15.3%, Action 14.5%
- #12 9 Years of Shadows
89% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,183 reviews2023
Dev: Halberd StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 10.6 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 38.5%, Platformer 18.4%, Fantasy 10.2%, Side Scroller 8.8%, Atmospheric 4.7%
- #13 Pages of Time: Prologue
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,907 reviews2022
Dev: Starbeings Studio
Windows
Pages of Time: Prologue is a 2D platformer puzzle game. Play as the witch who controls the magic of time, in a beautiful and magnificent magic academy, utilize the skills of recording and rewinding time, solve all kinds of puzzles, and look forward to the adventure of the future.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.7%, Platformer 13.6%, Cute 10.2%, Story Rich 9.6%, Puzzle Platformer 8.6%
- #14 Ariana and the Elder Codex
86% matchVery Positive82% of 109 reviews2026
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International, Inc.
Windows
Ariana must restore the Codices and unravel the Library's hidden truths...
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.6%, Platformer 20.5%, Adventure 7.1%, Fantasy 6.8%, Action 6%
- #15 8Doors: Arum's Afterlife Adventure
86% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,577 reviews2021
Dev: Rootless StudioPub: NEOWIZ
Windows
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 45.1%, Platformer 15.7%, Adventure 7.9%, Difficult 6.1%, Action 5.9%
- #16 Praey for the Gods
85% matchVery Positive81% of 3,096 reviews2021
Dev: No Matter Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Praey for the Gods is a boss climbing open world adventure game where you play a lone hero sent to the edge of a dying frozen land to explore and solve the secrets of a never ending winter. Grapple, glide and grab hold of massive beasts as you fight to survive and return the world to proper order.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 22%, Atmospheric 18.3%, Fantasy 14.6%, Adventure 11.5%, Open World 10.1%
- #17 Aashaa
84% matchVery Positive96% of 90 reviews2023
Dev: nikllamadev
Windows
A quick atmospheric 2D precision platformer taking place in Medieval India where the player must take back the throne. Repeatedly dying and finding game breaking exploits is heavily encouraged in this short indie title.
Why similar: Platformer 40.8%, Adventure 14.8%, Action 11.3%, Exploration 9.7%, Family Friendly 8.5%
- #18 A Juggler's Tale
84% matchVery Positive92% of 2,189 reviews2021
Dev: kaleidoscubePub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Lead Abby the string puppet through a bruised, but beautiful fairy tale world in this cinematic adventure. Solve riddles, evade traps and shake off pursuers on the way to find freedom. Can Abby take control of her fate with all the strings attached?
Why similar: Platformer 20.1%, Atmospheric 13.7%, Puzzle Platformer 13.5%, Story Rich 12.7%, Fantasy 12.2%
- #19 Vasilisa and Baba Yaga: Prologue
81% matchVery Positive81% of 83 reviews2024
Dev: Baba Yaga Games
Windows · Mac
Level up the magical assistant doll Vasilisa the Beautiful from the famous fairy tale, who fights evil spirits at night, so that later the path to Baba Yaga will be easier!
Why similar: Atmospheric 27.5%, Adventure 22.5%, Action 16.3%, Exploration 15.6%, 2D 15.2%
- #20 Abyss The Forgotten Past: Prologue
82% matchMixed63% of 158 reviews2020
Dev: OWG StudiosPub: Sedoc LLC
Windows
Play as Leonnor who sets out on a journey to discover everything about his past and his world, things are not always what they seem! Learn special abilities, battle monsters and encounter celestial beings as you explore this beautifically crafted pixel world. This prologue starts a epic journey...
Why similar: Platformer 37.8%, Story Rich 21.4%, Fantasy 10.4%, 2D 8.1%, Action 7.9%
- #21 Momodora: Moonlit Farewell
77% matchVery Positive92% of 3,126 reviews2024
Dev: BombservicePub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
"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 34.8%, Platformer 15%, Fantasy 8.5%, Atmospheric 8.4%, Side Scroller 7.9%
- #22 Red Goddess: Inner World
83% matchMixed51% of 73 reviews2015
Dev: Yanim Studio
Windows
Red Goddess is an action adventure platformer. Explore an epic magical world. Unlock powers of Rage and Fear, and fight deadly enemies in fast paced red & blue combat system
Why similar: Metroidvania 57.5%, Adventure 16.8%, Action 10.2%, Indie 7.8%, Exploration 7.7%
- #23 WarriOrb
80% matchMostly Positive80% of 177 reviews2020
Dev: Not Yet
Windows · Linux
Demons, giants, mutants, and a talking Ball with hybrid limbs?! In WarriOrb you play as a mighty demon trapped in an unlikely body. The path ahead is not an easy one. Will you do whatever it takes to regain your freedom?
Why similar: Metroidvania 27%, Platformer 13.4%, Difficult 12.2%, Atmospheric 7.7%, Side Scroller 6.5%
- #24 Ageless
81% matchMixed55% of 404 reviews2020
Dev: One More Dream StudiosPub: Team17 Digital Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Ageless is a story driven puzzle platformer where you must alter the age of animals and plant life around you to progress. Play as Kiara, a young girl who braves through heartache and loss as she journeys across a mysterious world to discovers its secrets and herself.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.9%, Platformer 20.6%, Puzzle Platformer 13.1%, Story Rich 10.9%, Adventure 10.5%
- #25 Kena: Bridge of Spirits
75% matchVery Positive92% of 17,168 reviews2022
Dev: Ember Lab
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, her adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.
Why similar: Atmospheric 21.5%, Fantasy 20.4%, Adventure 16%, Story Rich 14.4%, Action 11.8%
- #26 Aztech Forgotten Gods
79% matchMixed63% of 78 reviews2022
Dev: Lienzo
Windows
Aztech Forgotten Gods, the cyber-stone universe action-adventure game that follows Achtli, a young Aztec woman, in her quest to become a hero by wielding the power of the gods.
Why similar: Platformer 34.8%, Puzzle Platformer 23.1%, Fantasy 15.6%, Exploration 10.1%, Adventure 6.8%
- #27 Valdis Story: Abyssal City
79% matchVery Positive84% of 2,713 reviews2013
Dev: Endlessfluff Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 56.3%, Platformer 15.8%, Difficult 7.1%, Action 3.9%, Fantasy 2.9%
- #28 Alwa's Awakening
78% matchVery Positive80% of 923 reviews2017
Dev: Elden Pixels
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Use your magic staff and progress through a large interconnected world where you'll solve puzzles, fight enemies and defeat bosses in order to help free the land of Alwa. Explore and uncover the secrets by using your platforming skills in this challenging and charming 8-bit adventure game.
Why similar: Metroidvania 54.1%, Platformer 20.1%, Adventure 7.1%, Difficult 5.4%, Indie 4.3%
- #29 Treasure Adventure Game
77% matchVery Positive88% of 52 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 45.5%, Platformer 16.7%, Puzzle Platformer 11.7%, Adventure 4.5%, Fantasy 4.4%
- #30 Noreya: The Gold Project
74% matchVery Positive84% of 161 reviews2024
Dev: DreamirlPub: PixelHeart
Windows · Linux
Venture into a frenetic metroidvania and take part in a fight between divinities where you will have to choose between Corrupting Gold and Purifying Light to achieve your ends.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35%, Platformer 15.9%, Puzzle Platformer 11.2%, Story Rich 9%, Fantasy 7.2%
- #31 Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World
76% matchVery Positive81% of 165 reviews2021
Dev: G CHOICEPub: Bliss Brain
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
The adventures of Asha, the little warrior, begin! Together with her blue sidekick Pepelogoo, she will run through numerous stages and save the Monster World from the darkness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.6%, Platformer 20.9%, Cute 8.7%, Side Scroller 8.7%, Fantasy 8.6%
- #32 Children of Silentown: Prologue
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,048 reviews2020
Dev: Elf GamesPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 22%
Prologue to Children of Silentown, a dark adventure game that tells the story of Lucy, a young girl growing up in a village deep into a forest inhabited by monsters. People disappearing is nothing uncommon in the village, but this time, Lucy is old enough to investigate on her own. Or so she thinks.
Why similar: Story Rich 23.9%, Cute 21.7%, Atmospheric 14.1%, Fantasy 14.1%, 2D 11.5%
- #33 Nirvana
71% matchVery Positive94% of 519 reviews2025
Dev: ESMA - Ecoles Creatives
Windows
Wake up and embrace your new powers. In this Bullet Hell Fast-FPS, dare to take on mystical creatures to defeat the God Raj. Nirvana awaits...
Why similar: Platformer 34.2%, Puzzle Platformer 16.9%, Atmospheric 13.4%, Fantasy 11.4%, Adventure 10.8%
- #34 Indivisible
76% matchMostly Positive71% of 3,702 reviews2019
Dev: Lab Zero GamesPub: 505 Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Indivisible is a hand drawn action RPG platformer from Lab Zero, creators of the critically acclaimed Skullgirls! Set in a huge fantasy world, Indivisible tells the story of Ajna, a fearless girl with a rebellious streak who sets out on a quest to save everything she knows from being destroyed.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.4%, Platformer 21.4%, Action 8.9%, RPG 7.4%, Indie 6.7%
- #35 Under The Island
69% matchVery Positive93% of 459 reviews2026
Dev: Slime King GamesPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows
Embark on an epic adventure in Under the Island! A 2D action-adventure steeped in ‘90s charm, step into the shoes of Nia, and battle fierce monsters, solve clever puzzles, and explore a world alive with mystery as you race to save your new home before it’s too late.
Why similar: Fantasy 20.6%, Exploration 13.3%, Puzzle 12.8%, 2D 12.7%, Adventure 11.3%
- #36 Unsung Warriors - Prologue
74% matchVery Positive95% of 1,433 reviews2019
Dev: Osarion
Windows · Mac · Linux
Unsung Warriors is a 2D action-adventure game set in Iron Age inspired Europe. Fight your way past enemies and traps, while exploring the secrets of an ancient crypt.
Why similar: Platformer 41.3%, Adventure 22.5%, Action 14.8%, Indie 10.3%, 2D 9.7%
- #37 Saira
78% matchVery Positive80% of 325 reviews
Dev: Nicklas NygrenPub: Kreatoriet AB
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 24%
Saira is a puzzle platformer with non-linear gameplay and a whole universe for you to explore. The game is heavily influenced by classic puzzle adventure games and uses a new unique graphical style combining high resolution photography into a lush and mysterious world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.8%, Platformer 31.8%, Indie 8.5%, Adventure 7.3%, Puzzle 7%
- #38 Jivana
73% matchVery Positive91% of 698 reviews2022
Dev: Team JivanaPub: Rubika Supinfogame
Windows
Jivana is a story-driven adventure game. Embody Aelis, a water priestess who uses her powers to open the path for her community, forced to flee after the appearance of a huge cataclysm. Explore the enchanting landscapes of Jivana, use your ability to manipulate water and lead your people to safety.
Why similar: Platformer 32.4%, Puzzle Platformer 19.3%, Adventure 11.9%, Fantasy 11.6%, Atmospheric 11.5%
- #39 Immortals Fenyx Rising
72% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,551 reviews2022
Dev: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 20.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Immortals Fenyx Rising brings grand mythological adventure to life. Play as Fenyx on a quest to save the Greek gods.
Why similar: Open World 16.3%, Adventure 15.9%, Story Rich 15.3%, Fantasy 13.6%, Puzzle 11.8%
- #40 Omno: Prologue
73% matchVery Positive98% of 274 reviews2020
Dev: Jonas MankePub: Future Friends Games
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 15%
A standalone mini-adventure introducing you to the world of Omno, an upcoming single player journey of discovery through an ancient world of wonders, where the power of a lost civilisation will carry you through forests, deserts and tundras - even to the clouds
Why similar: Platformer 26%, Adventure 15.3%, Puzzle Platformer 12.5%, Atmospheric 11.8%, Story Rich 8.8%
- #41 Ascent DX
67% matchVery Positive99% of 279 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 44.3%, Platformer 17.4%, Atmospheric 11.6%, Adventure 7.6%, Story Rich 6.1%
- #42 SAOMI
71% 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 32%, Platformer 21.1%, Puzzle Platformer 11.5%, Adventure 6.7%, Side Scroller 6.5%
- #43 Floodcore
68% matchVery Positive96% of 217 reviews2024
Dev: Floodcore Team
Windows
Floodcore is a puzzle adventure game in which you explore an ancient civilization in a flooded world, and discover a mysterious power to overcome the temple's challenges.
Why similar: Atmospheric 21.6%, Puzzle Platformer 18.7%, Fantasy 15.6%, Adventure 11%, Puzzle 10.1%
- #44 Imp of the Sun
72% matchMixed65% of 241 reviews2022
Dev: Sunwolf EntertainmentPub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Restore the Sun’s light and end the Eternal Eclipse in this 2D fast-paced action-platformer game inspired by Peruvian cultures. Explore hand-crafted environments, battle and improve your skills to defeat the Four Keepers that stole the power of the Sun.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, Platformer 13.4%, Difficult 11.8%, Atmospheric 8.6%, Story Rich 8.2%
- #45 Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy: Prologue
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,376 reviews2021
Dev: GAMEPULSE 游戏脉冲
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy Prologue is a fanmade indie game developed by GAMEPULSE.To save the Princess of Misty Lake "Daiyousei", from the evil who took her captive. You must play as the brave Hero of Ice Fairy "Cirno" and face "Remilia Scarlet" of the Kouma Castle
Why similar: Cute 29.4%, Story Rich 26.8%, Action 18.5%, 2D 16.2%, Adventure 6.1%
- #46 Alwa's Legacy
71% matchVery Positive87% of 625 reviews2020
Dev: Elden Pixels
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.2 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 38.3%, Platformer 16.8%, Puzzle Platformer 11.5%, Fantasy 8.4%, Cute 7.3%
- #47 Greak: Memories of Azur
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,511 reviews2021
Dev: NavegantePub: Team17
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Greak: Memories of Azur is a single-player puzzle platformer adventure. Azur is under threat from an enemy attack who have control of strange creatures infecting the land. Take on the role of three siblings: Greak, Adara and Raydel and utilize their unique abilities to escape the invasion together.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.6%, Platformer 13.8%, Atmospheric 10.8%, Puzzle Platformer 9.5%, Fantasy 9.3%
- #48 Project Morpheus: Prologue
70% matchVery Positive82% of 542 reviews2021
Dev: Team RangerPub: Lightning Games
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Welcome to Project: Morpheus, you will reprise yourself as EAST, and play your way in this world where reality and dreams collide.
Why similar: Story Rich 21.1%, Adventure 20.4%, Fantasy 18.1%, Action 14.8%, Exploration 14.8%
- #49 Twin Stones: The Journey of Bukka
70% matchVery Positive90% of 154 reviews2021
Dev: Oasis Balloon - StudioPub: ESAT
Windows
Twin Stones: The Journey of Bukka is a challenging 3D platformer, featuring Bukka on his mythical adventure where he has to save a colorful and alive world along with the God Shiva.
Why similar: Platformer 33.9%, Fantasy 23.7%, Adventure 20.8%, Action 9.1%, Family Friendly 8.2%
- #50 Unbound: Worlds Apart
69% matchVery Positive84% of 1,307 reviews2021
Dev: Alien Pixel Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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 26.4%, Platformer 16.2%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Difficult 9.8%, Story Rich 6%
- #51 ITORAH
69% matchMostly Positive74% of 907 reviews2022
Dev: Grimbart TalesPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 56%
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 40%, Platformer 19.3%, Side Scroller 6.7%, Story Rich 6%, Adventure 5.5%
- #52 Silver Axe - The Honest Elf
67% matchVery Positive87% of 99 reviews2023
Dev: The Island Games
Windows
Classic 2D platformer, play as a nimble elf and dash through the ancient fairytale forest. Defeat powerful Insomniac creatures, cast spells by combining four elements to summon thunder and entangle flame. Collect the heart of the goddess, unleash the hidden power of your Silver Axe.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.1%, Platformer 16.8%, Side Scroller 9.1%, Story Rich 7.7%, Cute 6.9%
- #53 Star Leaping Story:prologue
65% matchVery Positive95% of 123 reviews2024
Dev: ZerovHao
Windows
Players will use a unique dash system to navigate through various obstacles! The main challenges lie in maneuvering skills and reaction speed, utilizing it to complete different levels in the game, gradually piecing together the truth of the story. This is a free-to-play prologue version.
Why similar: Platformer 26.1%, Cute 12.8%, Fantasy 11%, Side Scroller 10.4%, Adventure 10.3%
- #54 Iconoclasts
68% matchVery Positive86% of 4,950 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 41.7%, Platformer 13.9%, Story Rich 9.4%, Puzzle Platformer 8.3%, Adventure 6.1%
- #55 Witchroid Vania: A Magical Girl’s Fantastical Adventures
64% matchVery Positive91% of 82 reviews2025
Dev: Turkey GamesPub: Waku Waku Games
Windows
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 54.5%, Side Scroller 12.8%, Cute 8.2%, Exploration 6.9%, 2D 4.8%
- #56 Chronicles of 2 Heroes: Amaterasu's Wrath
66% matchMostly Positive79% of 63 reviews2023
Dev: Infinity Experience
Windows
Amaterasu and her yokai army rule over feudal Japan. Switch in real time between Kensei and Ayame to defeat the goddess in this intense, 16-bit action platformer with Metroidvania elements and gorgeous pixel art.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.7%, Platformer 18.8%, Difficult 17.1%, Side Scroller 8.5%, 2D 5.1%