- #1 Momodora: Moonlit Farewell
97% matchVery Positive92% of 3,067 reviews2024
Dev: BombservicePub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
"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 35.1%, Platformer 12.4%, Magic 7.7%, Female Protagonist 6.1%, Exploration 6.1%
- #2 8Doors: Arum's Afterlife Adventure
96% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,561 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 48.5%, Platformer 13.9%, Action 6.8%, Difficult 5.9%, Adventure 4.4%
- #3 AWAKEN - Astral Blade
96% matchVery Positive83% of 1,162 reviews2024
Dev: Dark Pigeon GamesPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Weave your own story in this dark fairy tale. In the mysterious ancient ruins, you will adventure with Tania to reveal her origins and fate. Is there any chance of survival in the darkest and desperate place?
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.3%, Difficult 12.4%, Platformer 11.4%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Exploration 6.5%
- #4 Awita: Journey of Hope
95% matchMostly Positive75% of 89 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 35.8%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Platformer 11.5%, Exploration 8%, Atmospheric 5.7%
- #5 ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 17,444 reviews2025
Dev: AdglobePub: Binary Haze Interactive
Windows
Median: 18.2 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Decades after the events of ENDER LILIES, Homunculi — sorrowful, artificial life forms — roam the land. In this dark fantasy Metroidvania, face formidable enemies and explore a bewitching post-apocalyptic world. Humans and Homunculi — what awaits at the end of the quest for their salvation?
Why similar: Metroidvania 60.3%, Dark Fantasy 7.5%, Female Protagonist 7.1%, Platformer 4.2%, Difficult 3.9%
- #6 9 Years of Shadows
93% 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 44%, Platformer 17.5%, Fantasy 8%, Exploration 7.9%, Female Protagonist 4.2%
- #7 Planet of Lana
91% matchVery Positive93% of 8,958 reviews2023
Dev: WishfullyPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
In a world torn between nature’s grace and cold machine invasion, one girl and her companion must rely on their bond to survive and protect what they hold dear. Their story of hope, loss, and love will stay with you long after the journey ends.
Why similar: Emotional 19.8%, 2D Platformer 19.3%, Platformer 19.2%, Atmospheric 9.5%, Female Protagonist 9.3%
- #8 Rebel Transmute
92% 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.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32%, Difficult 12.3%, Emotional 10.3%, Platformer 9.5%, 2D Platformer 7.5%
- #9 INAYAH - Life after Gods
91% matchMostly Positive80% of 288 reviews2025
Dev: Exogenesis StudiosPub: Headup
Windows
A hand-drawn 2D metroidvania in a post-apocalyptic world. Forge your destiny in a non-linear story with multiple endings. Explore diverse biomes, conquer 20+ unique bosses, and master a magical Gauntlet with ever-evolving powers.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.2%, Platformer 18.5%, 2D Platformer 17.4%, Atmospheric 6.8%, Action 6.1%
- #10 Afterimage
89% matchMostly Positive78% of 9,803 reviews2023
Dev: Aurogon ShanghaiPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.9%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Difficult 12.2%, Platformer 11.1%, Exploration 7.6%
- #11 Islets
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,209 reviews2022
Dev: Kyle ThompsonPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Take to the sky and reunite a fragmented world in this surprisingly wholesome metroidvania! Help Iko adventure across beautiful hand-painted islands, receive letters from a quirky cast of characters, and face powerful monstrous adversaries.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.7%, Platformer 15.4%, Atmospheric 7.1%, Exploration 6.9%, Story Rich 6.7%
- #12 Mable & The Wood
90% matchMixed56% of 86 reviews2019
Dev: Triplevision GamesPub: Graffiti Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Hunt down massive beasts and, upon destroying them, shapeshift into their forms in order to use their powers to save or destroy the world. Players with less violent intent can find secret paths to complete Mable without killing anything, including bosses.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.6%, Difficult 12%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Platformer 11.2%, Exploration 6.9%
- #13 Elypse
89% matchMostly Positive74% of 359 reviews2023
Dev: Hot Chili GamesPub: PID Games
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Embark upon a tragic tale and discover the ravaged world of Elypse! Fight your destiny in an arduous 2D adventure, story rich platformer, in a mesmerising and mysterious world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.3%, 2D Platformer 15.9%, Platformer 15.8%, Dark Fantasy 7.1%, Female Protagonist 6%
- #14 Emberbane
87% matchMixed49% of 95 reviews2026
Dev: Hamlet Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Four elements. One destiny. Embark on an elemental journey inspired by tales of balance and power, reborn as a Metroidvania adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Difficult 9.7%, Platformer 7.4%, Exploration 6.7%
- #15 Rusted Moss
86% matchVery Positive90% of 1,532 reviews2023
Dev: faxdoc, happysquared, sunnydazePub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Rusted Moss is a twin-stick shooter metroidvania where you sling around the map with your grapple, blasting your way through witches and rusted machine monstrosities alike. This wasteland once harboring mankind has since fallen, and Fae long forgotten now knock on humanity's door...
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.4%, Platformer 18.9%, Difficult 12%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Story Rich 5.6%
- #16 Solateria
85% matchVery Positive85% of 331 reviews2026
Dev: Studio DoodalPub: SHINSEGAE INFORMATION and COMMUNICATION Inc.
Windows
Solateria is a hand-drawn action Metroidvania with parry-focused combat. A small fire warrior journeys to find the Primordial Flame, the world’s last hope against the Shadow Plague. Defeat foes with stylish parries and explore mysterious realms to uncover the world’s secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.1%, Difficult 14.6%, Platformer 10.1%, 2D Platformer 8.9%, Exploration 6.4%
- #17 Vigil: The Longest Night
86% matchVery Positive86% of 3,533 reviews2020
Dev: Glass Heart Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Embark on a journey through the longest night with Leila, a valiant member of the Vigilant Order. Delve into the hidden truths shrouded in eternal darkness, unravel the mystery surrounding Leila's enigmatic sister, and confront the eldritch horrors lurking in a world that has lost the light of day.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.2%, Difficult 15%, Platformer 14.2%, Female Protagonist 6.6%, Dark Fantasy 5.1%
- #18 Somber Echoes
84% matchVery Positive83% of 286 reviews2025
Dev: Rock Pocket GamesPub: Bonus Stage Publishing
Windows
Armed with God-given powers, the revived tribune Adrestia is given a second chance to save the universe from her maniacal twin sister. Find secrets, acquire upgrades, and dominate mighty foes through sheer combat prowess as you explore and conquer the horrors of the forsaken vessel Atromitos.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.9%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Platformer 11%, Exploration 8.3%, Story Rich 6.6%
- #19 Forgotton Anne
84% matchVery Positive90% of 1,988 reviews2018
Dev: Throughline Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Step into a hand-animated realm of wonder in which everyday objects take on a life of their own. Uncover the Forgotlings’ mysteries & harness magical forces as you embark upon a quest to return home.
Why similar: Emotional 22.3%, 2D Platformer 17.9%, Platformer 13.3%, Story Rich 10%, Atmospheric 9.7%
- #20 Phoenotopia: Awakening
83% matchVery Positive83% of 2,763 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 46.9%, Platformer 21%, Action 6.9%, Fantasy 6.7%, Adventure 4.8%
- #21 The Little Brave
82% matchVery Positive89% of 57 reviews2025
Dev: Dmitrii Batov
Windows
Become a brave hero and embark to the dangerous journey though mysterious forbidden lands. Reveal secrets of the legendary past, find the last pieces of gone magic and gain courage to slay the terrible monster!
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.7%, Platformer 18%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Magic 6.9%, Atmospheric 5.8%
- #22 ITORAH
82% matchMostly Positive74% of 886 reviews2022
Dev: Grimbart TalesPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 55%
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 37.4%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Platformer 14.9%, Exploration 8.4%, Female Protagonist 7.2%
- #23 Gestalt: Steam & Cinder
80% matchVery Positive80% of 2,037 reviews2024
Dev: Metamorphosis GamesPub: Fireshine Games
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.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.7%, Platformer 13.3%, 2D Platformer 13%, Story Rich 6.6%, Female Protagonist 6.3%
- #24 Alwa's Legacy
81% matchVery Positive87% of 611 reviews2020
Dev: Elden Pixels
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 59%
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 36.5%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Platformer 13.2%, Exploration 7.8%, Magic 7%
- #25 Unbound: Worlds Apart
81% matchVery Positive84% of 1,299 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 31.9%, Platformer 16.1%, Difficult 10.5%, Atmospheric 7.3%, Exploration 6.8%
- #26 Witchroid Vania: A Magical Girl’s Fantastical Adventures
78% matchVery Positive91% of 78 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 60.8%, Exploration 13.9%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Action 4.6%, Cute 3.8%
- #27 Aspire: Ina's Tale
79% matchVery Positive83% of 419 reviews2021
Dev: Wondernaut StudioPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Set out on a mystical adventure of self-discovery against the backdrop of fantastical landscapes of The Tower. Meet its dwellers and unravel their stories. Manipulate spirits to solve puzzles, and lead Ina on her path to freedom.
Why similar: Platformer 24.1%, 2D Platformer 18.3%, Atmospheric 12.9%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Story Rich 10.2%
- #28 Fallen Tear: The Ascension
77% matchVery Positive86% of 172 reviews2026
Dev: Winter Crew StudiosPub: CMD Studios
Windows
A story-driven Metroidvania where the allies you choose to bond with change how you fight and explore. Journey through the high-fantasy world of Raoah, uncover lost civilizations, and forge bonds that shape your path through a land on the brink of collapse.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.4%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Platformer 10.4%, Difficult 8.9%, Exploration 7.9%
- #29 Faerie Afterlight
79% matchMostly Positive71% of 102 reviews2023
Dev: Clay Game StudioPub: Mastiff
Windows
Embark on an enchanting adventure in this breathtaking 2D Metroidvania game inspired by the rich folklore of Indonesia. Control Kimo and Wispy as they seek to recover the Shards of Light. Manipulate terrain to solve puzzles, befriend the natives of Lumina, and take abilities from powerful titans.✨
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.4%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Platformer 12.6%, Magic 9.9%, Exploration 9.2%
- #30 Iconoclasts
78% matchVery Positive86% of 4,919 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 51.1%, Platformer 14.1%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Story Rich 7.3%, Action 5.9%
- #31 Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
76% matchVery Positive93% of 40,867 reviews2019
Dev: ArtPlayPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 25.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!
Why similar: Metroidvania 64.6%, Platformer 8.9%, Female Protagonist 7.8%, Action 4.7%, Exploration 3.8%
- #32 Imp of the Sun
77% 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 26.6%, Emotional 11.6%, Platformer 11.1%, Difficult 10.8%, 2D Platformer 9.8%
- #33 The Last Show of Mr. Chardish
76% matchVery Positive92% of 130 reviews2020
Dev: Punk NotionPub: Anshar Publishing
Windows
Decades have passed and the Actress, Ella, returns to the abandoned theatre to uncover a preserved collection of extraordinary performances. Explore a variety of magical, hand-painted worlds as you collect the lost pieces of the past.
Why similar: Emotional 27.7%, Exploration 15.4%, Atmospheric 12.7%, Story Rich 12.3%, Female Protagonist 11.7%
- #34 Hollow Knight: Silksong
69% matchVery Positive89% of 400,178 reviews2025
Dev: Team Cherry
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 35.1 hrsMean: 45.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Discover a vast, haunted kingdom in Hollow Knight: Silksong! Explore, fight and survive as you ascend to the peak of a land ruled by silk and song.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.5%, Difficult 15.2%, Platformer 11.8%, Exploration 6.2%, Female Protagonist 4.5%
- #35 Whirlwind Magician
72% matchVery Positive98% of 55 reviews2025
Dev: Santi Ponce
Windows
Experience the tale of a cheerful girl and a grouchy talking hat in this charming Metroidvania, where every ability is hat-based! Throw the hat to attack enemies, teleport to him to make perilous leaps, and fly him through narrow tunnels of spikes as you escape a dangerous magic forest.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.2%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Platformer 11%, Magic 6.9%, Female Protagonist 6.7%
- #36 Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight
73% matchVery Positive93% of 11,587 reviews2016
Dev: BombservicePub: PLAYISM
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight is the fourth installment in the beloved Momodora series of 2D platformers. Unleash ravaging combos against a variety of formidable monsters and deftly dodge your way through a cursed land to seek audience with the Queen and dispel the evil that threatens all life.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.6%, Difficult 11.7%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Platformer 11%, Exploration 6.6%
- #37 Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores
71% matchVery Positive96% of 241 reviews2025
Dev: BASTI GAMES
Windows
Embark on a heartfelt Mushroomvania adventure through a vast and dense interconnected world! It's like a mix of retro and modern classics!
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.1%, Platformer 13.5%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Exploration 10%, Magic 5.6%
- #38 Raji: Prologue
73% matchVery Positive89% of 621 reviews2020
Dev: Nodding Heads Games
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 21%
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. She must use the powers granted to her by the gods to rescue her brother as she battles to face the demon lord Mahabalasura.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.1%, Platformer 15.8%, Difficult 11.7%, Atmospheric 8.3%, Story Rich 7.1%
- #39 Yeomna : The Legend of Dongbaek
74% matchMixed53% of 73 reviews2022
Dev: catnipstudio
Windows
Yeomna is a Metrovania 2D action platform game. Take on the role of the Half-Demon exorcist Dongbaek, and complete the cases requested by Yeomna though combat and adventure in this dream-like, mysterious Underworld.
Why similar: Metroidvania 69.4%, Action 9.6%, Story Rich 8.4%, Multiple Endings 5.6%, 2D 2.6%
- #40 Alwa's Awakening
74% matchVery Positive80% of 909 reviews2017
Dev: Elden Pixels
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 59.7%, Platformer 18.3%, Female Protagonist 6.5%, Difficult 5.4%, Adventure 4%
- #41 Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 69,981 reviews2016
Dev: Moon Studios GmbHPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 21.2 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 43.7%, Platformer 17.8%, Difficult 9.3%, Atmospheric 9.3%, Story Rich 5.6%
- #42 Void Memory
75% matchMixed67% of 230 reviews2017
Dev: Gustav
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
You, who was born in a world full of darkness, should wander this hollowed land to find the Relics for a person who created you. However, fallen and lost souls with trap-filled trials await in your course of doing so. Can you survive in this crumbling world and start a new era?
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.8%, Difficult 14%, Platformer 10.6%, Action 8.8%, Adventure 5.6%
- #43 Silver Axe - The Honest Elf
72% matchVery Positive87% of 98 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 37%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Platformer 14.3%, Exploration 9.2%, Female Protagonist 5.9%
- #44 The Tarnishing of Juxtia
73% matchMixed68% of 654 reviews2022
Dev: Actual NerdsPub: Mastiff
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 57%
As the final creation of the Goddess, Juxtia, journey through the ruins of two divine kingdoms, overrun by the Tarnishing. Challenging combat, a hauntingly beautiful score, and a sinister narrative work in unison to make The Tarnishing of Juxtia an unforgettable 2D dark fantasy action RPG.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.9%, Platformer 15.4%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Dark Fantasy 9%, Story Rich 6.8%
- #45 Constance
69% matchVery Positive83% of 2,256 reviews2025
Dev: Blue Backpack
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Constance is a 2D hand-drawn action adventure featuring a paintbrush-wielding artist, striving to escape from a colorful but decaying inner-world, created by her declining mental health.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.1%, Emotional 14.9%, Platformer 13.6%, Exploration 7.3%, Atmospheric 5.8%
- #46 Echoes of the End: Enhanced Edition
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,463 reviews2025
Dev: Myrkur GamesPub: Deep Silver
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Embark on a perilous journey to rescue your brother and prevent a looming war. Harness the power of devastating magical abilities to conquer enemies, traverse treacherous landscapes, and unveil the hidden history of Aema.
Why similar: Magic 24.1%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Story Rich 14.2%, Atmospheric 13.6%, Fantasy 12.2%
- #47 Neva
66% matchVery Positive94% of 9,503 reviews2024
Dev: Nomada StudioPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Experience the moving tale of a young woman and her lifelong bond with a magnificent wolf as they embark on a thrilling adventure through a rapidly dying world.
Why similar: Platformer 25.3%, Emotional 23.3%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Atmospheric 12.2%, Female Protagonist 7.7%
- #48 The Knight Witch
70% matchMostly Positive72% of 905 reviews2022
Dev: Super Mega TeamPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The Knight Witch is a metroidvania adventure game with fast-paced, shoot 'em up combat set in a beautifully hand-drawn world. Cast devastating card-based spells, forge close bonds, and make moral choices all in your quest to save your home and discover who's behind the War Golem invasion.
Why similar: Metroidvania 49.1%, Exploration 9.8%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Atmospheric 8.4%, Story Rich 8.1%
- #49 Ori and the Blind Forest
68% matchVery Positive94% of 59,304 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 37.3%, Platformer 17%, Atmospheric 9.2%, Difficult 9.1%, Story Rich 6.5%
- #50 Under The Island
65% matchVery Positive93% of 396 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: Exploration 27.1%, Female Protagonist 21.3%, Fantasy 15.9%, Multiple Endings 12.5%, Action 7.7%
- #51 The Lightbringer
70% matchMixed70% of 69 reviews2021
Dev: Rock Square ThunderPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows · Linux
The Lightbringer is a poetic adventure/puzzle platformer with light combat elements, set in a beautiful world claimed by a vile corruption. Guided by your sister’s spirit, you must prevail where she could not. Cleanse the corruption, become The Lightbringer.
Why similar: Platformer 21.5%, Emotional 21%, Exploration 12.7%, Story Rich 9.6%, Atmospheric 9.4%
- #52 OneShot
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 61,459 reviews2016
Dev: Future Cat LLCPub: KOMODO
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 27.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.
Why similar: Story Rich 27.1%, Atmospheric 18.1%, Multiple Endings 13.2%, Exploration 11.3%, Cute 10.7%
- #53 The Last Case of Benedict Fox Definitive Edition
68% matchMostly Positive74% of 904 reviews2023
Dev: Plot Twist
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Take on the last case of Benedict Fox and dive into a twisted world of secret organizations, forbidden rituals, and cold-blooded murders. Explore the memories of deceased victims as you search for clues and fight demons in this fantastical Lovecraftian Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39%, Difficult 15.6%, Platformer 15.4%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Fantasy 5.3%
- #54 Noreya: The Gold Project
67% matchVery Positive84% of 158 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 38.2%, Platformer 14.4%, Exploration 8.6%, Dark Fantasy 7.4%, Female Protagonist 6.5%
- #55 Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition
69% matchVery Positive81% of 1,239 reviews2018
Dev: Long Hat HousePub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 46%
In a bizarre universe where the oppressed are on the brink of oblivion, Dandara has awoken to reshape the world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 53%, Platformer 15.8%, Action 9.5%, Difficult 7.6%, Female Protagonist 6.4%
- #56 Winds Of Arcana: Ruination
66% matchMostly Positive79% of 129 reviews2025
Dev: Brewed GamesPub: 1312 Interactive
Windows
Discover the secrets of a sundered world as you help Aryn save his comrades in this story-rich, fully-voiced, 2.5D action-platformer. Fight terrible dangers and explore ancient mysteries as Aryn uncovers the forces that forge his destiny.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36%, Difficult 15.2%, Platformer 14.8%, Magic 7.5%, Story Rich 6.8%
- #57 Twilight Monk
66% matchMostly Positive77% of 346 reviews2025
Dev: Aquatic Moon GamesPub: GRAVITY GAME ARISE Co., Ltd.
Windows
Embark on a quest to recover the Three Rings of the Triskelion, as the last descendant of ancient Kung Fu warriors in Twilight Monk!. Experience a richly crafted Metroidvania, RPG, with intricately crafted dungeons, linked across a vast overworld spanning multiple continents.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.1%, Difficult 12.6%, Platformer 12.3%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Fantasy 6.1%