- #1 Axel Quest
96% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: PowerSlash Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
A 2D action-adventure game with Metroidvania elements. Explore, fight monsters, collect equipment, unlock new paths, and challenge bosses in a handcrafted pixel-art world inspired by retro classics.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.9%, Hack and Slash 15.8%, Action RPG 10.7%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Exploration 6.8%
- #2 Ralf's Adventure: Aztec Mystery
97% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Crimson Rays
Windows
Take up the Bat! Ralf's Adventure: Aztec Mystery is a top-down action-adventure game with puzzles and platforming. This game is inspired by home console games from the '80s and '90s, but uses modern design sensibilities.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.7%, Mythology 16.4%, Hack and Slash 16%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Top-Down 8.9%
- #3 Elementallis
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AnKae GamesPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Top-down action-adventure with elemental magic gameplay. Guided by guilt, you embark on a journey to restore the elements in a dying world. Harness and master elemental powers to fight enemies, solve puzzles, and explore a vast world filled with ancient temples.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.3%, Action RPG 13.2%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Top-Down 10.1%, Exploration 7.2%
- #4 Divine Legacy: Neo Amburia
95% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Godarkhaos
Windows
Divine Legacy: Neo Amburia is a medieval-fantasy RPG where a young woman must save her childhood friend, who’s been pulled toward a dark fate. With little more than determination, she'll battle powerful foes, form unexpected alliances, and uncover secrets that could reshape the world.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 22.1%, Hack and Slash 15%, Action RPG 13.4%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, RPG 7.4%
- #5 No Name Village
94% matchMostly Positive80% of 44 reviews2025
Dev: PieMastah
Windows
No Name Village is a top-down adventure rpg game, set in a peaceful village on the brink of being swallowed by the Black Sea. Play as a young boy, explore the world, battle monsters, and uncover the secrets behind the looming disaster.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.8%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, Action RPG 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Top-Down 10.7%
- #6 The Myth of a Godslayer
94% matchPositive100% of 20 reviews2025
Dev: Team EZ
Windows
Follow Klain's mythical adventures in this top-down Action-RPG mixing combat, exploration, puzzles and platforming. Travel through the New World, explore forgotten dungeons, confront terrible foes and... become a Godslayer!
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.5%, Lore-Rich 10.4%, Action RPG 10.1%, Action-Adventure 8.2%, Top-Down 7.3%
- #7 Horn of Balance
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Martijn den Hollander
Windows
Explore an intricate new world of secrets and adventure. Features solid 2D Zelda-like gameplay, 12 vast non-linear dungeons and a wholesome story about the young golem Linden.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.9%, Action RPG 12.7%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Top-Down 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%
- #8 Tribe of the Accord
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SMKS Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Tribe of the Accord is a pixel-art action game where you play as Adira, a young huntress on a quest to rescue her father. Throughout your journey, you'll gain new abilities, form alliances, and discover your place in a harsh and unforgiving world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.3%, Hack and Slash 14%, Lore-Rich 13.3%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Top-Down 9.1%
- #9 Scales
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: MichaelDamianPub: Independent Developer
Windows
Scales is a story-driven action-adventure RPG about a human-reptile hybrid. Players devour reptiles to absorb their DNA, and evolve through a corrupt world, where player choices ultimately determine the outcome of the story, blending combat with a darkly comedic narrative.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.2%, Action RPG 14.9%, Action-Adventure 12.9%, Top-Down 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
- #10 Messorem
91% matchPositive90% of 29 reviews2024
Dev: Slime Interactive
Windows
An emotional journey about death, family and acceptance. Step into this thrilling narrative driven Action-RPG to experience an exciting combat system and a story tackling deep themes.
Why similar: Action RPG 15.6%, Lore-Rich 13.7%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Top-Down 9.5%, Linear 7.2%
- #11 Breaking Gates
90% matchMostly Positive77% of 110 reviews2020
Dev: Ylun GamesPub: Nuntius Games
Windows
Intense 2D action with special attacks, aerial combos, and customizable combat in a vibrant, hand-drawn world. Upgrade your skills, forge new items, discover secret paths, and face challenging enemies on a journey to save the kingdom!
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.4%, Beat 'em up 19.6%, Hack and Slash 16%, Action RPG 11.4%, Action-Adventure 8.3%
- #12 Astor: Blade of the Monolith
89% matchMostly Positive72% of 186 reviews2024
Dev: C2 Game StudioPub: Versus Evil
Windows
Rip through hordes of enemies with fury and style in this fast-paced action RPG. Play as Astor, a young warrior determined to unveil the secrets behind his creators’ unforeseen demise. Wield an arsenal of runic weapons to hunt down the evil haunting the planet Gliese and save it from impending doom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 19.6%, Beat 'em up 18.7%, Hack and Slash 14.9%, Action RPG 11.7%, Action-Adventure 10.2%
- #13 Moonlight Knight
88% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: MyDreamForever
Windows
Moonlight Knight is an action-slasher with RPG elements. Use sword, bow, magic and hook to fight your enemies. Loot gold, upgrade character stats, find unique items and unlock ultimate abilities to make it to the very end!
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.7%, Hack and Slash 18.4%, Action RPG 10%, Action-Adventure 8.3%, Exploration 8.2%
- #14 The Girl from Arkanya
86% matchVery Positive94% of 163 reviews2025
Dev: Arkanya Games
Windows · Linux
The Girl from Arkanya is a top-down treasure hunting RPG, mimicking the style and feel of 2D Zelda games. Explore the jungles of Amazonia as Marisa, alongside her capybara companion!
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.3%, Mythology 16.7%, Lore-Rich 9.9%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Action RPG 8.6%
- #15 Emlis
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: JK Globe
Windows
Play as Emlis, a slime, explore an interconnected world, and fight enemies using elemental powers. Recover stolen elemental spirits from invaders to save the corrupted forest Soleen. Uncover secrets, defeat bosses, restore spirits to bring back life.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.7%, Beat 'em up 23.9%, Action-Adventure 12%, Lore-Rich 9.4%, Exploration 7.5%
- #16 Etherland Saga
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ChillFace Games
Windows
Etherland Saga is a 2D action RPG with Metroidvania charm in a fantasy pixel art world. Switch between 3 unique heroes on the fly, upgrade their skills, unite divided clans, tame the power of crystals, and uncover the truth behind a cataclysm the world has spent two thousand years trying to forget.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.8%, Action RPG 13%, Lore-Rich 13%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Magic 7.7%
- #17 Song of Decay
84% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Team Bard
Windows · Mac
Journey as Orpheus in this 2D top-down RPG: play your lyre, battle dark forces, and strive to reunite with Eurydice.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.3%, Hack and Slash 17.1%, Action-Adventure 14.2%, Mythology 14.1%, Exploration 8.7%
- #18 Roots of Cinder
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DigitalZeon
Windows
The doors of hell have been opened, and now demons walk the earth. Embark on an action-packed and mysterious adventure where you will have to confront the most dangerous enemies and solve the most intricate puzzles. All with the help of an extensive arsenal of weapons and summonings.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.2%, Hack and Slash 17%, Action RPG 13.2%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Exploration 6.9%
- #19 The Journey of Clinbo
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mechanical Heart
Windows
Ember Journey of Clinbo This is a fantasy, pixel-art Metroidvania-style game. You are Clinbo, the only "transgressor" robot to possess a soul in a limbo between life and death—a realm where countless souls are judged by a single standard: "Harmony."
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.9%, Action RPG 11.9%, Exploration 9.8%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, RPG 7.3%
- #20 Turi - Kaapora
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vortex Indie Games
Windows
Nature strikes back. TURI KAAPORA is a Hack n’ Slash inspired by Indigenous South American mythology. Become Kaapora and destroy men and machine to defend your homeland.
Why similar: Mythology 21.4%, Beat 'em up 19.4%, Hack and Slash 14.1%, Lore-Rich 11.2%, Action-Adventure 8.8%
- #21 An Automaton's Journey
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Xyros GamesPub: holo Indie
Windows
Play as the ancient automaton Cecilia Immergreen as you explore the world for secrets, solve puzzles, delve into dungeons, fight other Hololive members as powerful bosses, help other members with side quests, and find powerful items to explore previously unavailable locations.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.5%, Action-Adventure 16.6%, Action RPG 14.2%, Top-Down 12.6%, Exploration 9.9%
- #22 Eris and the fading kingdom
82% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2022
Dev: Sylvie Sweet
Windows
Eris And The Fading Kingdom is a 2D Metroidvania where you fight epic bosses, meet strange allies and uncover the secrets of the kingdom, consume enemies and items to gain new ability's and heal any damage you might have taken. All with a 2D hand drawn art style.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.2%, Mythology 30.6%, Hack and Slash 17.4%, 2D 4.3%, Fantasy 4.1%
- #23 Shield Cat: The Lost Conductor
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CyanSorcery
Windows · Linux
Spin to win! Help Lance on his quest to find neat collectibles and save his partner in this top-down pixel art game!
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.4%, LGBTQ+ 15.6%, Action RPG 12.7%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Top-Down 9.3%
- #24 The Legends of Maui
81% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Alictronic Games
Windows
The Legends of Maui is an Action RPG set in Maori mythology. Defy gods and trick great spirits as the trickster Maui, and become the Maori Prometheus.
Why similar: Mythology 23.8%, Hack and Slash 14.2%, Action RPG 11%, Lore-Rich 10.8%, Action-Adventure 8.8%
- #25 Solendara
80% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Aether Forge
Windows
Enigmatic Hack and slash style Action RPG where ancient mythology and magic blend with modern civilization~A story that reveals the forbidden, the desires, and the secrets of the world~
Why similar: Mythology 23.2%, Hack and Slash 18.4%, Lore-Rich 16.1%, Action RPG 13%, Magic 8.3%
- #26 Stargazer
79% matchMixed60% of 20 reviews2024
Dev: Emerald Wizard Studios
Windows · Mac
Jaxx Fury returns to his hometown as the last hope against the dark wizard Nachtengel. With bravery and determination, he must save his people and fulfill his destiny. Guided by Nala, navigate the cursed town's labyrinth and defeat Nachtengel. The town's fate depends on you!
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.1%, Beat 'em up 22.9%, Hack and Slash 14.6%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Magic 6.6%
- #27 The Instruments Of Faith: Padua's Destiny
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Boss Battle Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Instruments Of Faith Padua's Destiny is an epic apocalyptic 2D pixel Metroidvania fantasy action-adventure video game. Journey through the Universe as Young Padua, one of the 7 Guardian protectors of the Universe, to restore the balance of Good over Evil before it is too late!
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.9%, Mythology 15%, Action-Adventure 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Story Rich 6.6%
- #28 Ephemeral Legend
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dawdling Dog, ltd.
Windows
Wake up, sleepyhead! It's time to solve puzzles, tackle dungeons and more in this Action-Adventure RPG!
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.4%, Hack and Slash 16%, Action RPG 11%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Top-Down 7.7%
- #29 Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU
77% matchVery Positive83% of 929 reviews2024
Dev: Surgent StudiosPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Wield the dance of the shaman. Reclaim your father’s spirit. Brave the beautiful and treacherous land of Kenzera with the God of Death in Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU, a metroidvania-style adventure crafted by Surgent Studios.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.7%, Mythology 18.1%, Action-Adventure 12.5%, Lore-Rich 9.9%, Exploration 6.4%
- #30 Ignarus
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kud3y
Windows
Awoken by a mysterious black cat on a stormy night, Vi — an ordinary boy — is lured into the Under-Realm: a dying world on the brink of collapse. As the realm’s final hours draw near, Vi must forge uneasy alliances with monsters to protect the last sparks of hope in a fading world…
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.5%, Action RPG 16.2%, Action-Adventure 13.9%, Top-Down 10.3%, RPG 9.4%
- #31 Cedric & Odious
77% matchVery Positive93% of 75 reviews2025
Dev: Tameem HamouiPub: Cold And Old
Windows · Mac
Battle through a dark fantasy world as a resurrected warrior king. Once loyal friends, you now serve at the mercy of Odious, a brilliant but corrupt sorcerer. Master tactical combat and magical artifacts in this challenging action RPG.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 15.5%, Beat 'em up 14.1%, Lore-Rich 12.6%, Action RPG 12.2%, Top-Down 8.7%
- #32 Mandelarium
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Erike MirandaPub: Mandorla Studios
Windows
Mandelarium is a haunting metroidvania. As Mandorlalmond, master skills to survive demonic ambushes in decaying cities and eerie landscapes. Uncover treasures, quests, and deep, dark lore as you battle kings of vices. Tread cursed realms, slay demonic hordes, and rip forbidden tales.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.4%, Beat 'em up 19.2%, Hack and Slash 14%, Action-Adventure 9%, Story Rich 5.8%
- #33 Echoes of the Cove
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TideTellerPub: Silent Tide Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Your father's diary leads you to The Cove, a dying coastal town haunted by monsters and buried secrets. Battle corrupted creatures, rebuild the community, and follow his trail to the truth in this 2D action RPG.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 13.3%, Action RPG 12.1%, Action-Adventure 11%, Top-Down 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%
- #34 Traveler's Refrain
74% matchVery Positive95% of 56 reviews2025
Dev: Red Essence GamesPub: indie.io
Windows
Wield your magical instrument and defy the mecha-goddesses of fate in this Song-Casting Story Driven Action-RPG. Explore a forbidden forest as Traveler. Help him reunite with his long lost love as you fight through abominations and solve mysterious puzzles, all while an ancient conflict unfolds.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.3%, Action RPG 14.7%, Hack and Slash 13.8%, Action-Adventure 12.5%, Story Rich 10.3%
- #35 The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story™
75% matchVery Positive84% of 2,692 reviews2023
Dev: Digital SunPub: Riot Forge
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
From Digital Sun, creators of Moonlighter, The Mageseeker is an action RPG in the League of Legends universe. Play as Sylas, a mage now freed from years in captivity. Wield the chains that once bound you and liberate Demacia from the Mageseekers' tyranny.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.7%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Magic 10.2%, Top-Down 9.7%, Action RPG 8.8%
- #36 The Spectral Web: Hitodama
75% matchPositive100% of 24 reviews2023
Dev: Aevin Abstract
Windows · Linux
Explore a Labyrinth full of magic, monsters, and mystery in this dungeon crawler inspired by retro classics. Wield unique spells to battle enemies, break blocks, and uncover hundreds of secrets hidden within the Labyrinth's walls.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.7%, Action-Adventure 15.9%, Top-Down 13.2%, Action RPG 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
- #37 Frogreign
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Arkanpixel
Windows
Leap into an amphibious adventure where your tongue is your grappling hook! Use your tongue to swing, slap and grapple your way through this vibrant Metroidvania. Will you help prince Rill to unlock the power of the great spirits and find his sister, lost in the midst of a royal conspiracy?
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.8%, Action RPG 11.3%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Lore-Rich 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
- #38 FOUNTAINS
73% matchVery Positive84% of 443 reviews2024
Dev: John Pywell
Windows · Mac · Linux
Master high-skilled combat to uncover the secrets of an ancient, interconnected world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.7%, Hack and Slash 14.7%, Action RPG 11.3%, Lore-Rich 9.9%, Top-Down 6.9%
- #39 Tides of Annihilation
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Eclipse Glow Games
Windows
Tides of Annihilation is a fantasy action-adventure inspired by Arthurian legend. Uncover the mystery of an otherworldly invasion in a shattered modern London, unleashing hordes of enemies. As Gwendolyn, fight alongside spectral knights to save your family and piece a broken world back together.
Why similar: Mythology 18.2%, Hack and Slash 15.5%, Lore-Rich 13%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Action RPG 9.1%
- #40 地府行记
72% matchMixed45% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: 地府开发商
Windows
In this game, you'll take on the role of a Taoist priest who traverses through the mysterious world of the afterlife in order to find his missing wife. They explore seven distinct realms, combat with various monsters, collect items, unlock new spells, unveil the truth behind the entire event.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.9%, Mythology 20.7%, Action-Adventure 11%, Action RPG 9.3%, Exploration 5.2%
- #41 Yokai Tales: Fox
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Silkroad Studios
Windows
Yokai Tales: Fox blends parkour precision with dynamic combat in a mythological Silkpunk-inspired world, delivering a deep Action RPG where movement mastery shapes your fate.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.8%, Mythology 21.7%, Hack and Slash 13.6%, Action RPG 9.2%, Action-Adventure 7.9%
- #42 Evolized
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Infinity Branch Studios
Windows
Evolized is a handcrafted, mutation-driven roguevania about out-evolving the storm. Storm Threat escalates, making enemies stronger and zones deadlier. Risk pushing deeper or extract to safety. Every run resets your creature and mutations, creating fresh builds each time.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.5%, Hack and Slash 13.4%, Action RPG 11.2%, Lore-Rich 10.8%, Action-Adventure 9.7%
- #43 Oblitus mortis
70% matchVery Positive95% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: Oblitus mortis
Windows
A Pixel art adventure inspired by the fascinating legends and myths of Venezuela. Enter a mysterious world where you will be the one to help this little Espanto solve the mystery of why all these creatures and lost souls are wandering the earth.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.5%, Mythology 24.3%, Lore-Rich 16.2%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%
- #44 Eclipse: Shine of Dawn
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Deadpixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
The true darkness approaches Absalom, and through the hands of Luke, you will wield the true power capable of cutting it at its roots while seeking to rescue Prince Nylo. Evolve the power of the Suncatcher sword and legendary weapons to face hordes of creatures, iconic puzzles, and bosses.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 24.2%, Hack and Slash 17.7%, Action RPG 12.4%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Exploration 8.3%
- #45 Filiy Eclipse
69% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Muramasa Fudo
Windows
Filiy Eclipse is an exploration action RPG that explores a mysterious world.Explore the surface, underground and sky of the star to discover what happened aboard it.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.6%, Action RPG 16.2%, RPG 8.5%, Hack and Slash 8%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%
- #46 Elijah and the Out of this World Adventure
73% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: PDS Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A sci-fi action game that explores the great sites of Ohio!
Why similar: Metroidvania 22%, Beat 'em up 17.9%, Hack and Slash 12.4%, Action RPG 9.9%, Action-Adventure 8.8%
- #47 A Knight of Lothen
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Angelos KyprianosPub: Spiral Lane Productions
Windows
A dark fantasy metroidvania fueled by heavy metal. Fight, explore, and carve your path through the ruined kingdom of Lothen.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.1%, Hack and Slash 19.1%, Action RPG 13.3%, Linear 7.1%, RPG 7%
- #48 Eggventure
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TLD_Productions
Windows
Eggventure is a 2D Metroidvania platformer where you play as Egbert, an egg on a mission to rescue his friends from becoming breakfast.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.9%, Action-Adventure 15.7%, Lore-Rich 11.1%, Hack and Slash 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
- #49 Faction Reticent
69% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Alpherisk
Windows
A "whimsical fantasy" action platformer game with an open-ended progression. Utilize the given abilities to you to its fullest potential, and look epic while doing it.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.6%, Hack and Slash 18.9%, Action RPG 12.3%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 4.7%
- #50 Anopek
71% matchVery Positive96% of 81 reviews2021
Dev: Captain Bear Games
Windows
Anopek is a genre mashup of metroidvania and retro first-person shooter. You explore a massive temple, solving ancient puzzles and defeating cunning bosses, all while uncovering the relics of the past.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.2%, LGBTQ+ 15.1%, Mythology 13.1%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
- #51 Twell
70% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2023
Dev: Lucas RobPub: Lucas Rob Holding B.V.
Windows
This adventure is about you waking up in this world named Twell. The only thing you can do now is explore what this world has to offer. Explore 8 unique dungeons, discover many secrets and visit many locations.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.8%, RPG 11.1%, Action RPG 10.6%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Exploration 8.6%
- #52 Dreamdawn
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Custodio Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore surreal landscapes where dreams and reality intertwine. Battle manifestations of fear, uncover the secrets of an interconnected world, and awaken the truth buried within a fading mind in Dreamdawn, a mysterious top-down action-adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.6%, Action RPG 15.6%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Exploration 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
- #53 Ex Angelus
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kami no Kami Shrine
Windows
Dash, zip and slice through enemies with style in Ex Angelus, a fast-paced action adventure set in a neo apocalyptic world where fantasy and sci-fi collide.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.5%, Hack and Slash 18.2%, Action RPG 12.8%, Action-Adventure 11%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
- #54 Graytail
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Concode
Windows · Mac
A small island in the Pacific. The greatest female pilot has vanished. Suffering from severe headaches, our protagonist depends on medication as they search for her, but... What is real and what is hallucination? A Zelda-like mystery adventure to uncover the island's truth.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.9%, Action-Adventure 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Story Rich 10.4%, Top-Down 9%
- #55 Roid Chimp
67% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: Robert PanichpakdeePub: Pay Artists Studios
Windows
A 2D platformer in the vein of Super Mario World, Megaman, and Sonic, play as Roid Chimp, a personification of our collective rage at a terrible system. Run, climb, and punch your way through a world to explore, filled with books that increase both regular stats and elemental upgrades.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.8%, Beat 'em up 19.4%, Hack and Slash 15%, Action RPG 9.8%, Action-Adventure 8.4%
- #56 9 Years of Shadows
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,097 reviews2023
Dev: Halberd StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Fight to bring beautiful colors back to a hand-crafted world of darkness and discover the story of Europa, a young warrior, and her ghostly childhood companion, Apino.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.1%, Action RPG 12.4%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Fantasy 7.1%
- #57 KIMÆRA
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DavoGatoPub: Shanty Studios LLC
Windows
KIMÆRA is a creature-centric, real-time RPG adventure game. Befriend kimæra in the wild and assemble your own squad to explore the world, or peacefully raise kimæra in lush gardens instead. Spar alongside your squad, make new allies, and take part in unraveling a beautiful mystery!
Why similar: Mythology 20.1%, LGBTQ+ 15.1%, Lore-Rich 13.3%, Action RPG 11.2%, Action-Adventure 9.9%
- #58 Charlie from the swamp
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Arinima Games
Windows
"Charlie from the swamp" is a metroidvania game about little frog in a big world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.7%, Action RPG 14%, Action-Adventure 12.5%, Lore-Rich 9.5%, Exploration 7.7%
- #59 Ecos da Mata
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Soneka GamesPub: Nuntius Games
Windows
Ecos da Mata is a top down action-rpg game about preservation, colonialism and folklore. The story takes place in a fantasy setting inspired by Brazilian history and folklore, taking on its themes and characters. Play as Aiyra and uncover the mysteries of the Snoring Woods
Why similar: Action RPG 15%, Lore-Rich 13.5%, Action-Adventure 13.1%, Mythology 10%, Top-Down 9.9%