- #1 Blue Fire
97% matchVery Positive81% of 3,056 reviews2021
Dev: Robi StudiosPub: Graffiti Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Explore the fallen world of Penumbra in this precision 3D metroidvania platformer. Slash fierce enemies, conquer deadly traps, uncover ancient temples, and master fast, fluid movement across challenging platforming gauntlets in your quest to restore a fallen kingdom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.9%, 3D Platformer 22.4%, Exploration 10.5%, Third Person 9.9%, Stylized 5.9%
- #2 Rebel Transmute
96% matchMostly Positive75% of 275 reviews2024
Dev: Fatal Fawn GamesPub: JanduSoft
Windows
Rebel Transmute is a challenging 2D action-platformer epic with heart! Explore the twisting caverns of an alien planet, augment your play-style to fit your strengths, battle deadly bosses, and uncover a dark truth as Moon Mikono searches for her long lost mother.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.8%, Nonlinear 15.9%, Sci-fi 12.5%, Emotional 9.6%, Exploration 8.7%
- #3 Retrace the Light
96% matchVery Positive89% of 249 reviews2025
Dev: Xiaming Game
Windows
Dive into the immersive world of Retrace the Light, a captivating 2.5D action-adventure game centered around the "Spatial Retracing" feature. Assume the role of an Enforcer working for a super AI in a futuristic world, exploring the depths of human consciousness and healing their emotional wounds.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.9%, 3D Platformer 20%, Multiple Endings 10.7%, Third Person 10.3%, Exploration 9.7%
- #4 MIO: Memories in Orbit
94% matchVery Positive82% of 3,685 reviews2026
Dev: Douze DixièmesPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 12.4 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Play as android MIO in this mesmerizing metroidvania where you explore the Vessel, an enormous technological ark overgrown with machines gone rogue. Uncover its secrets, enhance MIO's abilities, and save the spaceship and its residents from oblivion.
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.7%, Exploration 13%, Sci-fi 9.8%, Atmospheric 7.8%, Combat 7.1%
- #5 Axiom Verge
95% matchVery Positive90% of 6,505 reviews2015
Dev: Thomas Happ Games LLC
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.2 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 68.9%, Sci-fi 10.9%, Exploration 5.2%, Indie 4.1%, Action 3.9%
- #6 Otherskin
94% matchMostly Positive76% of 91 reviews2025
Dev: Game AtelierPub: FDG Entertainment
Windows
Embark on a deadly solo mission to uncover Vandermire’s secrets. Absorb alien morphs to evolve beyond human limits. Guided by your AI suit, explore alien biomes, master unique abilities, and fight to survive in a stunning action adventure. The universe is at stake.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.1%, Third-Person Shooter 25.4%, Sci-fi 11.9%, Exploration 8.2%, Third Person 7.3%
- #7 ReCore: Definitive Edition
93% matchMixed63% of 1,690 reviews2018
Dev: Armature Studio, LLCPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 67%
From creator Keiji Inafune and the makers of Metroid Prime comes the ReCore: Definitive Edition, an action-adventure crafted for a new generation. As one of the last humans, forge friendships with robotic companions and lead them on an epic adventure through a dynamic world.
Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 33.4%, 3D Platformer 19.8%, Metroidvania 18.7%, Third Person 10.1%, Adventure 9.2%
- #8 Vision Soft Reset
92% matchVery Positive89% of 155 reviews2019
Dev: Seafloor Games LLC
Windows
Perceive the future in this time-loop metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.5%, Nonlinear 21.4%, Exploration 11.1%, Sci-fi 10.3%, Combat 5.6%
- #9 Possessor(s)
90% matchMostly Positive76% of 588 reviews2025
Dev: Heart MachinePub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Possessor(s) is a fast-paced action side scroller with combat inspired by platform fighters, a story told through dangerous characters, set in a deep interconnected world ready for exploration.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.8%, 3D Platformer 16.9%, Action 9.3%, Adventure 9.2%, Stylized 7.2%
- #10 MindSeize
91% matchMostly Positive75% of 306 reviews2020
Dev: Kamina Dimension
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
MindSeize is a 2D Metroidvania game set in a Sci-Fi-universe. Transfer your mind to a robot and rescue your beloved one!
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.1%, Beautiful 24.3% ★, Adventure 10.9%, Action 10.3%, Indie 8.5%
- #11 XEL
91% matchMixed48% of 291 reviews2022
Dev: Tiny RoarPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 52%
XEL is an epic 3D sci-fi fantasy action-adventure. Explore the mysterious world of XEL and help protagonist Reid to uncover her enigmatic past. Make new friends and foes along the way and collect exciting gadgets to master challenging dungeons and solve time bending puzzles.
Why similar: Sci-fi 24.4%, Exploration 19.1%, Third Person 19%, Combat 15.7%, Atmospheric 9.2%
- #12 Causal Loop
88% matchVery Positive93% of 59 reviews2026
Dev: Mirebound InteractivePub: Headup
Windows
Causal Loop is a narrative puzzler that blends mind-bending mechanics with a rich sci-fi story about time, consequence, and survival. Solve intricate puzzles by using the signature “echo” mechanic to record, replay, and interact with up to three versions of your past self. Can you break the loop?
Why similar: Mystery 20.9%, Sci-fi 20.1%, Emotional 19%, Exploration 14.2%, Atmospheric 9.8%
- #13 Venineth
89% matchVery Positive81% of 265 reviews2020
Dev: Venineth TeamPub: mort-art
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Venineth is a single-player game focusing on unraveling the mysteries of ancient alien technology, somewhere in the universe via exploration, platforming, and puzzle-solving, in a dangerous, distant worlds.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 17%, Nonlinear 16.4%, Sci-fi 10.9%, Third Person 9.2%, Adventure 9%
- #14 DE-EXIT - Eternal Matters
89% matchVery Positive83% of 59 reviews2023
Dev: SandBloom StudioPub: HandyGames
Windows
Embark on a surrealistic afterlife journey to discover the secrets of the broken and mysterious Plane of Memory in this cinematic adventure with a hint of stealth. Dive into a wonderful voxel world with an intense atmosphere and save the day!
Why similar: Emotional 27.2%, Exploration 20.5%, Mystery 19.9%, Atmospheric 12.1%, Adventure 8.7%
- #15 Ato
87% matchVery Positive97% of 467 reviews2020
Dev: Tiny Warrior Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A world of Beauty and Mystery, Emotive Animations, Atmospheric Environments, Visually Driven Story, Metroidvania Exploration and Memorable Sword Duels.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40%, Nonlinear 20.8%, Exploration 10.2%, Combat 8.4%, Atmospheric 7.4%
- #16 DeadCore
86% matchVery Positive85% of 2,043 reviews2014
Dev: 5 Bits Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 54 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 47%
DeadCore is a Platformer-FPS blending exploration and speedrun. Become immersed in a futuristic and dreamlike adventure which will see you climb a huge Tower born from the void and truly put your capabilities to the test. Will you be able to reveal the secrets that lie beneath this fog-ridden world?
Why similar: 3D Platformer 42.2%, Sci-fi 27%, Action 14.9%, Indie 10.2%, Atmospheric 3.1%
- #17 PI.EXE
86% matchVery Positive90% of 58 reviews2022
Dev: ZenBerry Team
Windows
Take the role of an antivirus software within the world of an operating system, eliminating malware spawns in a challenging, platforming quest!
Why similar: Hacking 48.4% ★, Sci-fi 28.2%, Action 9.7%, Combat 9.4%, Indie 2.6%
- #18 Zexion
84% matchVery Positive91% of 488 reviews2025
Dev: Gallant Leaf
Windows · Linux
Seek out new weapons and equipment to delve deeper into the dangerous world of Cypher-X72! Be warned, you aren't the only one seeking the forbidden technology known as Zexion! It will take cunning and valor to succeed in this action-packed sci-fi adventure!
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.9%, Nonlinear 15.3%, Sci-fi 13.2%, Multiple Endings 8.3%, Exploration 8.3%
- #19 Axiom Verge 2
85% matchMostly Positive78% of 935 reviews2022
Dev: Thomas Happ Games LLC
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Explore a sprawling, alien world in the sequel to the award winning Axiom Verge.
Why similar: Metroidvania 53.4%, Nonlinear 12.7%, Sci-fi 12%, Adventure 9.4%, Action 9.2%
- #20 Remember Me
84% matchVery Positive83% of 16,772 reviews2013
Dev: DONTNOD EntertainmentPub: Capcom
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Remember Me™ is a 3rd person action adventure where players take on the role of Nilin, a former elite memory hunter with the ability to break into people’s minds and steal or even alter their memories.
Why similar: Beautiful 29% ★, Sci-fi 25.2%, Third Person 21.7%, Action 9.1%, Adventure 7.1%
- #21 Deflector
83% matchVery Positive87% of 356 reviews2023
Dev: Arrowfist GamesPub: SuperGG.com
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Deflector is a top down action rogue-lite set in a deadly microcosm. Dive deep into hostile worlds teeming with viruses. Strike down increasingly challenging enemies with your weapons and their own deflected projectiles. Live, die, grow stronger and become powerful enough to reach the Source!
Why similar: Nonlinear 46%, Combat 16.1%, Stylized 15.8%, Atmospheric 10.7%, Action 7.7%
- #22 Cyber Hook
82% matchVery Positive95% of 4,131 reviews2020
Dev: Blazing StickPub: Graffiti Games
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Speed through a gorgeous retrowave world using parkour skills and a grappling hook to scale and ride walls in this fast-paced, 3D platformer. Blast enemies, manipulate time and abuse physics to avoid falling to your death.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 70%, Action 13%, Indie 11.7%, Singleplayer 5.2%
- #23 Hyper Light Drifter
82% matchVery Positive93% of 18,682 reviews2016
Dev: Heart Machine
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.4%, Atmospheric 15.6%, Exploration 13.4%, Adventure 10.9%, Sci-fi 10.2%
- #24 F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch
81% matchVery Positive87% of 7,022 reviews2021
Dev: TiGamesPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is a Metroidvania action game featuring exploration, intense combat and challenging platforming.
Why similar: Metroidvania 53.4%, Exploration 12.3%, Third Person 6.9%, Adventure 6.4%, Action 6%
- #25 The Mobius Machine
79% matchVery Positive84% of 468 reviews2024
Dev: Madruga Works
Windows
Discover a vast alien world. Fight the ferocious local fauna and killer machines. Reveal its secrets and find a way to escape. The Mobius Machine is a side-scroller action adventure, with an emphasis on free-form exploration and intense combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.6%, Nonlinear 26.6%, Exploration 13.3%, Indie 4.2%, Combat 3.6%
- #26 Trinity Fusion
78% matchVery Positive86% of 879 reviews2023
Dev: Angry Mob Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Three fractured realities. One collapsing multiverse. Fast, fluid combat in a dark sci-fi Roguevania where each run begins in a separate universe — then lets you fuse your parallel selves, powers, and worlds to create brutal, ever-evolving builds.
Why similar: Metroidvania 75.8%, Action 8.1%, Atmospheric 8%, Indie 5.6%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #27 Construct: Escape the System
81% matchMostly Positive75% of 171 reviews2016
Dev: Oliver BoycePub: Immanitas Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
„First person platforming gameplay at its very best!“ Construct: Escape the System is a sci-fi themed first person platformer that sees you trapped in a computer system, trying to escape. Explore the system and discover the 8 empowering 'ability orbs'.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 25.9%, Sci-fi 16.5%, Adventure 10.6%, Action 9.9%, Mystery 9.9%
- #28 Haiku, the Robot
78% matchVery Positive90% of 3,452 reviews2022
Dev: Mister Morris Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.5 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 49.9%, Nonlinear 20.3%, Exploration 13.5%, Atmospheric 8.1%, Adventure 6.7%
- #29 Guns of Fury
76% matchVery Positive88% of 892 reviews2025
Dev: Gelato Games Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Guns of Fury is a retro-inspired action platformer that combines the run & gun and Metroidvania genres. Explore a vast interconnected world, gain new abilities and weapons, battle epic bosses and stop the plans of an evil corporation before it’s too late!
Why similar: Metroidvania 54.8%, Bullet Time 12.4% ★, Multiple Endings 10.1%, Combat 6.7%, Action 4.5%
- #30 Morphite
80% matchMixed68% of 109 reviews2017
Dev: Crescent Moon Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Morphite is a casual atmospheric FPS, inspired by the classics. Research plants and animals, battle hostile entities, and unravel a mystery surrounding a rare material called Morphite.
Why similar: Adventure 42%, Action 32.9%, Indie 25.1%
- #31 Foregone
77% matchVery Positive82% of 1,396 reviews2021
Dev: Big Blue Bubble
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Foregone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art. Collect an arsenal of powerful weapons and unravel a compelling story of regret and conspiracy as you slice your way through hordes of enemies to save Calagan.
Why similar: Metroidvania 63%, Action 9.7%, Indie 7.6%, Exploration 6.8%, Adventure 5.8%
- #32 Hazel Sky
77% matchMostly Positive71% of 306 reviews2022
Dev: Coffee Addict StudioPub: Neon Doctrine
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Hazel Sky is a heartfelt adventure about a young engineer facing his destiny and his desires. Fix ramshackle flying machines and jump, climb, swing, and slide through a beautiful, mysterious world.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 18.2%, Emotional 14.5%, Multiple Endings 13.4%, Third Person 12.5%, Mystery 11.4%
- #33 Paradox Soul
79% matchMixed43% of 637 reviews2018
Dev: Ritual GamesPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Paradox Soul is a chilling fight for exploration and survival; a Metroidvania pixel action-shooter hybrid!
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.2%, Sci-fi 14.7%, Mystery 10.7%, Exploration 7.7%, Atmospheric 7%
- #34 Ghost Song
75% matchVery Positive83% of 1,413 reviews2022
Dev: Old MoonPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 58%
On the desolate moon of Lorian, a long-dormant Deadsuit awakens from slumber. Journey beneath the surface on an atmospheric 2D adventure of self-discovery, ancient mysteries, and cosmic terror. Explore winding caverns and acquire new abilities to unearth this alien world’s long-buried secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 53.3%, Sci-fi 19.6%, Atmospheric 8.9%, Action 5.9%, Adventure 5.8%
- #35 Metro Gravity
73% matchVery Positive94% of 799 reviews2025
Dev: mrkogamedev
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Explore, fight, solve puzzles and bend gravity to escape the dream-like world of the Halls! Metro Gravity is a mind-boggling musical adventure with rhythmic combat and compelling lore.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.6%, 3D Platformer 23.2%, Exploration 11.2%, Third Person 10.9%, Atmospheric 6%
- #36 Iconoclasts
75% 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 67.3%, Adventure 8.9%, Action 8%, Indie 7.7%, Sci-fi 5.2%
- #37 HunterX: code name T
74% matchVery Positive87% of 157 reviews2023
Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
Windows
HunterX: code name T is an action adventure with fast and stylish combat. Perfect your own fighting style using various weapon actions and magic, and explore an ever-greater world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 58.5%, Exploration 15%, Adventure 10.1%, Action 9.1%, Atmospheric 5.1%
- #38 Orbital Bullet – The 360° Rogue-lite
74% matchVery Positive86% of 792 reviews2022
Dev: SmokeStabPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Orbital Bullet is a fast paced 360° action-platformer with rogue-lite elements, where all actions take place in a circular pattern. Fight your way through a variety of procedural planets and use body modifications, crafting and heavy weaponry. Kill. Die. Modify.
Why similar: Bullet Time 65.6% ★, Sci-fi 17.2%, Action 8.2%, Indie 6.3%, Singleplayer 2.8%
- #39 LUNARK
73% matchVery Positive88% of 339 reviews2023
Dev: Canari GamesPub: WayForward
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 56%
A pixel-art sci-fi adventure set in the midst of a rebellion against a totalitarian regime, LUNARK is a modern take on the 2D cinematic platformer genre of the '90s. Run, jump, hang, climb, roll, and shoot your way through gorgeous and mysterious locations!
Why similar: Sci-fi 31.3%, Exploration 18.8%, Adventure 13.2%, Action 12%, Atmospheric 10.4%
- #40 Soul Axiom
76% matchMostly Positive72% of 251 reviews2016
Dev: Wales Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%
From the studio that brought you Master Reboot comes a first-person story-driven adventure puzzle game, set in the beautiful, haunting cyber-world of Elysia. Collect unique hand powers, discover multiple endings and choose your own destiny as you unravel the mystery of your digital afterlife.
Why similar: Sci-fi 25.9%, Mystery 19.7%, Adventure 17.9%, Exploration 17.3%, Indie 12.3%
- #41 Trash Quest
73% matchVery Positive93% of 122 reviews2021
Dev: Francis Vace
Windows
Trash Quest is a compact metroidvania with a single spawn point, run and gun action and tight platforming. Navigate an interwoven maze of rooms through this space station, destroying robots, collecting power ups and unlocking shortcuts.
Why similar: Metroidvania 55.3%, Exploration 15.1%, Stylized 10.2%, Sci-fi 8.5%, Action 5.4%
- #42 Quarion
70% matchVery Positive94% of 159 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 43.3%, Nonlinear 27.1%, Exploration 11.5%, Multiple Endings 7.5%, Adventure 5.8%
- #43 MotionRec
68% matchVery Positive100% of 388 reviews2025
Dev: HANDSUMPub: PLAYISM
Windows
MotionRec is a recording puzzle action game where you progress through stages by recording and playing back your own movements.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.3%, Sci-fi 22.3%, Exploration 15.5%, Adventure 7.8%, Action 7.2%
- #44 Fallback
72% matchVery Positive86% of 398 reviews2019
Dev: Endroad
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Lead the rebellion in an epic rogue-like adventure. Guide your jet-pack equipped post-apocalyptic volunteers through a labyrinthine underground complex by jumping, dodging, and battling against robot minions (and masters) to get to the surface — and bring life back to the scorched Earth.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 34.2%, Sci-fi 26%, Exploration 18.4%, Atmospheric 9.2%, Action 6.6%
- #45 PSYCRON
71% 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 49.9%, Sci-fi 17.4%, Exploration 12.9%, Atmospheric 6.7%, Combat 4.1%
- #46 Akimbot
70% matchMostly Positive80% of 785 reviews2024
Dev: Evil RaptorPub: PLAION
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 66%
In the action-adventure platformer, Akimbot, blast your way through armies of robots, pilot spaceships and forge your own path to save the universe from impending doom! Set in a sci-fi world where only robots exist, travel the galaxy and experience non-stop robot mayhem and explosive action!
Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 27.5%, 3D Platformer 26.2%, Third Person 11.4%, Sci-fi 11.1%, Combat 7.2%
- #47 Retro Machina
71% matchVery Positive86% of 254 reviews2021
Dev: Orbit StudioPub: SuperGG.com
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Retro Machina is a single-player action and exploration game set in a retro-futuristic universe. Experience the journey of a little robot as it solves intricate puzzles and begins unraveling the mysteries of a world long forgotten.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.1%, Emotional 24%, Exploration 11.9%, Action 7.7%, Indie 6%
- #48 Environmental Station Alpha
72% matchVery Positive83% of 1,627 reviews2015
Dev: Arvi TeikariPub: Hempuli Oy
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Explore an abandoned space station in this retro-themed explorative action platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 70%, Adventure 6.2%, Sci-fi 5.5%, Exploration 5.3%, Action 4.5%
- #49 Jumpbound
68% matchVery Positive96% of 52 reviews2025
Dev: Another Round Entertainment
Windows
Jump and dash your way to the top in this challenging first-person platformer. Unlock new air jumps and dashes at every milestone as you master your movement abilities and climb through a mysterious, atmospheric world.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 39.7%, Sci-fi 21.3%, Mystery 16.9%, Atmospheric 11.8%, Adventure 6.8%
- #50 Pseudoregalia
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 18,186 reviews2023
Dev: rittzler
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Deep within the realm of sleep, Sybil finds herself pulled to a distorted castle. Grow strong, and unlock new abilities to build up a deep movement system, fight enemies, find secrets, and free the weary soul of Castle Sansa, in this retro-inspired 3D Platformer Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.7%, 3D Platformer 24.1%, Nonlinear 13.8%, Third Person 8.5%, Exploration 8.1%
- #51 Grimhook
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,045 reviews2023
Dev: Unlimited Fries
Windows
Bounce, dash, and grapple through flooded caverns in this fast-paced first-person action platformer. Descend into Grimhook's sunken ruins as Dart, mastering Lovecraftian powers and decimating robotic foes. Explore, battle, and unravel the mysteries below Miletos.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 39.9%, Combat 14.2%, Stylized 13.3%, Atmospheric 11%, Adventure 10.1%
- #52 Gestalt: Steam & Cinder
67% matchVery Positive80% of 2,143 reviews2024
Dev: Metamorphosis GamesPub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Inspired by 16 and 32-bit classics, Gestalt: Steam & Cinder fuses tight 2D platforming and exhilarating combat with an engrossing, twist-laden narrative in a stunningly handcrafted steampunk world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 50.6%, Combat 12.1%, Exploration 11%, Atmospheric 7.2%, Action 6.4%
- #53 MOTORSLICE
65% matchVery Positive87% of 3,850 reviews2026
Dev: Regular StudioPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Parkour through the ruins of a megastructure, climb massive bosses, and hunt down every construction equipment in this slice of life action-adventure with immaculate vibes.
Why similar: Third Person 20.4%, Sci-fi 18.9%, Exploration 12.4%, Combat 11.7%, Stylized 11.1%
- #54 Moonlight Pulse
67% matchVery Positive92% of 244 reviews2024
Dev: Seafloor Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Teamwork matters most in this seamless, fantastical metroidvania within a living, breathing world. Realize each character's true potential to take down an invading force of overwhelmingly powerful parasites.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.8%, Sci-fi 15.8%, Exploration 12.1%, Nonlinear 9.4%, Action 6%
- #55 Beyond a Steel Sky
68% matchVery Positive88% of 1,612 reviews2020
Dev: Revolution Software Ltd
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
From multi-award winning Revolution comes ‘Beyond a Steel Sky’, a groundbreaking 3D adventure thriller, set in an AI-driven future. Subvert the world, hack the systems and solve dark conspiracies to uncover the devastating truth.
Why similar: Hacking 33.9% ★, Sci-fi 16%, Third Person 14%, Mystery 10.6%, Adventure 7.7%
- #56 FPS Infinite
69% matchVery Positive85% of 117 reviews2020
Dev: Phr00t's Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Phr00t's Software is all about procedural generation, optional VR support and fun! This is a full free game inspired by Metroid Prime: explore randomly generated worlds for new abilities to unlock new ones. Will you upgrade your missile launcher or teleporting abilities? Will you escape in time?
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.4%, Bullet Time 23.4% ★, 3D Platformer 14.8%, Sci-fi 8.7%, Adventure 8.4%
- #57 Spark the Electric Jester 3
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,014 reviews2022
Dev: Feperd Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 69%
High speed 3D action platformer! Join Spark on his latest adventure.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 36.8%, Third Person 18.2%, Sci-fi 12.4%, Exploration 12.3%, Combat 10%
- #58 MegaSphere
71% matchMixed64% of 133 reviews2015
Dev: AKGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Play as a special ops combat unit sent to investigate why the stars around Solar System are going dark in MegaSphere — a story-based post-cyberpunk action platformer adventure game of supermassive scale set in early 22nd century: smart guns, robots, self-reconstructing environments, and vast AIs.
Why similar: Metroidvania 61.2%, Adventure 14.1%, Action 13.4%, Indie 11.3%