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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Singleplayer, Atmospheric, Sci-fi.

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This atmospheric, Metroidvania hacking adventure lets you take control of a semi-sapient program struggling against deletion. In the sprawling 3D world of a Mainframe, Recompile features intense combat, tight 3D platforming, super-powered abilities and an environmental logic-based hacking mechanic.

Reviews: Mixed — 69% — of 174 reviews
Released: 2021-08-19
Developer: Phigames
Publisher: Dear Villagers
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    97% matchMostly Positive75% of 272 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.

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    96% matchVery Positive81% of 3,030 reviews2021
    Dev: Robi StudiosPub: Graffiti Games
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    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.7 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.

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    96% matchVery Positive89% of 243 reviews2025
    Dev: Xiaming Game
    Windows

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    94% matchVery Positive83% of 2,890 reviews2026
    Dev: Douze DixièmesPub: Focus Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    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.

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    95% matchVery Positive90% of 6,442 reviews2015
    Dev: Thomas Happ Games LLC
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%

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    Why similar: Metroidvania 68.8%, Sci-fi 11%, Exploration 5.2%, Indie 4.2%, Action 3.9%

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    93% matchMostly Positive75% of 88 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.

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    94% matchMixed63% of 1,653 reviews2018
    Dev: Armature Studio, LLCPub: Xbox Game Studios
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    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.

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    92% matchVery Positive89% of 154 reviews2019
    Dev: Seafloor Games LLC
    Windows

    Perceive the future in this time-loop metroidvania.

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    91% matchMostly Positive79% of 451 reviews2025
    Dev: Heart MachinePub: Devolver Digital
    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    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.

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    91% matchMostly Positive75% of 305 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%, Beautiful 24.2%, Adventure 10.9%, Action 10.2%, Indie 8.7%

  11. #11 XEL
    90% matchMixed47% of 289 reviews2022
    Dev: Tiny RoarPub: Assemble Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 53%

    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.

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    89% matchVery Positive81% of 261 reviews2020
    Dev: Venineth TeamPub: mort-art
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 75%

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  13. #13 Ato
    89% matchVery Positive97% of 463 reviews2020
    Dev: Tiny Warrior Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    87% matchVery Positive91% of 432 reviews2025
    Dev: Gallant Leaf
    Windows · Linux

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    88% 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!

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    86% matchVery Positive83% of 16,663 reviews2013
    Dev: DONTNOD EntertainmentPub: Capcom
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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    86% matchVery Positive83% of 58 reviews2023
    Dev: SandBloom StudioPub: HandyGames
    Windows

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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    84% matchMostly Positive79% of 907 reviews2022
    Dev: Thomas Happ Games LLC
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%

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    84% matchVery Positive85% of 2,040 reviews2014
    Dev: 5 Bits Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 54 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 47%

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    Dev: Arrowfist GamesPub: SuperGG.com
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 51%

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    81% matchVery Positive87% of 6,949 reviews2021
    Dev: TiGamesPub: Astrolabe Games
    Windows
    Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is a Metroidvania action game featuring exploration, intense combat and challenging platforming.

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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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  24. #24 Akimbot
    79% matchVery Positive81% of 707 reviews2024
    Dev: Evil RaptorPub: PLAION
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%

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    80% matchVery Positive86% of 4,919 reviews2018
    Dev: Joakim SandbergPub: Bifrost Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
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  26. #26 Construct: Escape the System
    82% matchMostly Positive75% of 170 reviews2016
    Dev: Oliver BoycePub: Immanitas Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%

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  27. #27 Trinity Fusion
    78% matchVery Positive86% of 859 reviews2023
    Dev: Angry Mob Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    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.

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    77% matchVery Positive88% of 848 reviews2025
    Dev: Gelato Games Ltd
    Windows
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    79% matchMostly Positive71% of 301 reviews2022
    Dev: Coffee Addict StudioPub: Neon Doctrine
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%

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    Dev: mrkogamedev
    Windows
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    77% matchVery Positive88% of 330 reviews2023
    Dev: Canari GamesPub: WayForward
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 59%

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    76% matchVery Positive90% of 3,390 reviews2022
    Dev: Mister Morris Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%

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    81% matchMixed43% of 623 reviews2018
    Dev: Ritual GamesPub: GrabTheGames
    Windows
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 57%

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    75% matchVery Positive88% of 147 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 58.3%, Exploration 15.1%, Adventure 10.1%, Action 9.1%, Atmospheric 5.2%

  35. #35 Soul Axiom
    78% matchMostly Positive72% of 250 reviews2016
    Dev: Wales Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%

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    74% matchVery Positive84% of 461 reviews2024
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    Windows

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    75% matchVery Positive87% of 252 reviews2021
    Dev: Orbit StudioPub: SuperGG.com
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 55%

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    72% matchVery Positive94% of 149 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%, Nonlinear 27.2%, Exploration 11.5%, Multiple Endings 7.6%, Adventure 5.8%

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    71% matchVery Positive100% of 360 reviews2025
    Dev: HANDSUMPub: PLAYISM
    Windows

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    73% matchVery Positive93% of 121 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%, Exploration 15.3%, Stylized 10.4%, Sci-fi 8.5%, Action 5.4%

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    74% matchVery Positive83% of 1,601 reviews2015
    Dev: Arvi TeikariPub: Hempuli Oy
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%

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    73% matchVery Positive94% of 113 reviews2021
    Dev: Mothware
    Windows

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    71% matchVery Positive86% of 780 reviews2022
    Dev: SmokeStabPub: Assemble Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 49%

    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.

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    73% matchVery Positive86% of 396 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.

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    71% matchVery Positive81% of 1,393 reviews2021
    Dev: Big Blue Bubble
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    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 62.9%, Action 9.7%, Indie 7.7%, Exploration 6.8%, Adventure 5.8%

  46. #46 Moonlight Pulse
    69% matchVery Positive93% of 230 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 45.7%, Sci-fi 15.8%, Exploration 12.2%, Nonlinear 9.4%, Action 5.9%

  47. #47 Grimhook
    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 3,988 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.

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  48. #48 Beyond a Steel Sky
    70% matchVery Positive88% of 1,598 reviews2020
    Dev: Revolution Software Ltd
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 5.1 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.

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  49. #49 Pseudoregalia
    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 17,681 reviews2023
    Dev: rittzler
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    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.

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  50. #50 HAAK
    68% matchVery Positive90% of 3,356 reviews2022
    Dev: BlingamePub: OKJOY
    Windows
    Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    HAAK is a Metroidvania-Platformer. As the mysterious wanderer Haak, you embarked on an epic expedition across the vast cyber-wasteland to find your lost brother. Explore deserted cities and metro, refine your weapons and hack skills, and uncover the secrets behind metal and dust.

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  51. #51 Transistor
    68% matchVery Positive94% of 31,025 reviews2014
    Dev: Supergiant Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 17.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Discover the world of Transistor, a sci-fi-themed action RPG from the creators of Bastion.

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  52. #52 FPS Infinite
    70% matchVery Positive84% of 116 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?

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    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,999 reviews2022
    Dev: Feperd Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    High speed 3D action platformer! Join Spark on his latest adventure.

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  54. #54 MegaSphere
    72% 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.

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    66% matchVery Positive80% of 2,037 reviews2024
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    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.2 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.

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  56. #56 Resolutiion
    70% matchMostly Positive71% of 139 reviews2020
    Dev: Monolith of MindsPub: Deck13
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Resolutiion is a zelda-like action-adventure, where an old killer and his AI explore a vast, mysterious world, full of mighty weapons, surreal abilities and gruesome bossfights.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 39.8%, Exploration 13.1%, Sci-fi 12.2%, Multiple Endings 11.4%, Atmospheric 10%

  57. #57 Airhead
    67% matchVery Positive88% of 60 reviews2024
    Dev: OctatoPub: HandyGames
    Windows

    Help a small body save a head-like organism full of air, from a leak that threatens its life. Explore their Metroidvania-style world and overcome challenging environmental puzzles to find the key to the head's survival.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 30.1%, Beautiful 24.9%, Adventure 10.1%, Emotional 8%, Indie 7.6%

  58. #58 ANIMAL WELL
    62% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 23,519 reviews2024
    Dev: Billy BassoPub: Bigmode
    Windows
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    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 46.6%, Nonlinear 15.7%, Exploration 13%, Mystery 8.4%, Atmospheric 5.9%

  59. #59 Shift Quantum - A Cyber Noir Puzzle Platformer
    69% matchVery Positive85% of 79 reviews2018
    Dev: Fishing Cactus
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Shift Quantum is a brain-busting platformer using a unique mechanic called SHIFTING, a way to twist your environment and invert space around you. Bend your mind to reach the exit of each level and unveil the secrets of a strange program. Extend the experience, create and share your own levels.

    Why similar: Sci-fi 26.5%, Indie 17.7%, Stylized 17.3%, Action 16.9%, Atmospheric 16.6%

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