Games Like Robo's World: The Zarnok Fortress

A 2.5D action-packed side-scrolling game, takes players on a thrilling sci-fi adventure! Take control of combat specialist Ares, or the new playable character, Tarus, to battle deadly machines with a variety of powerful weapons and armor. Your goal: Save Minos Space Station’s survivors and uncover the nefarious Zytron’s extinction agenda!

Why similar: Robots 26.5%, Metroidvania 23%, Platformer 21.2%, Action 9.1%, Side Scroller 6.4%

Inspired by the retro glory days of 8-bit games, Rex Rocket is a traditional 2D platformer brought into the 21st century. Paying tribute to classic NES games like Mario, Mega Man, and Metroid, old-school platformer fans will find Rex Rocket a breath of fresh air.

Why similar: Metroidvania 62%, Platformer 23.1%, Action 8.3%, 2D 3.4%, Indie 3.1%

A 2D Metroidvania game with equal focus on action and exploration. Are you a bad enough robot to make it out in one piece?

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.9%, Robots 26.6%, Platformer 15.7%, Action 6.4%, 2D 4.7%

Science fiction 2D shooter with platformer and metroidvania elements. Players will have to explore a huge research complex consisting of nonlinear levels, which is crowded with robots

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.4%, Robots 15.9%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Platformer 8.7%, Sci-fi 8.7%

Far Star is a story-driven action-adventure game with Metroidvania influences. There is something fishy going on in this galaxy, but this won’t stop your intergalactic general services crew from doing their job using a varied set of skills, weapons and outfits.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.8%, Robots 15.7%, Platformer 12.3%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Sci-fi 9.5%

A platform adventure game incorporating elements from immersive sims and cinematic platformers. Run, fight and hack your way through a distant space colony as you attempt to reclaim your humanity.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.5%, Robots 18.4%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Platformer 11.7%, Space 7.8%

In a future where humanity has vanished, machines maintain vast underground complexes under the command of artificial intelligences. You are a unit activated to deliver a mysterious payload. Face hostile systems, precision challenges, and uncover the forgotten purpose of your existence.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.4%, Robots 18.8%, Platformer 14.7%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Sci-fi 7.8%

Outpost Delta is a single player, 2-D side-scrolling sci-fi shooter for PC. Take on the role of Delta, the outpost’s emergency defense, who along with her AI companion must defend the space station against alien intruders.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.4%, Robots 12.8%, Platformer 11.1%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Sci-fi 9.1%

ChAIR’s fresh twist on classic side-scrolling design with modern gameplay is amplified in Shadow Complex Remastered. 10+ hrs of exploration and fast-paced combat from award-winning original game, updated with graphical enhancements, dynamic melee take-downs, and new Master Challenges.

Why similar: Metroidvania 58%, Platformer 19.4%, Sci-fi 8.3%, Side Scroller 6.7%, Action 6.2%

Zorezdra is a sci-fi platformer/metroidvania with an 8-bit graphical aesthetic. Run, jump, fight and glide your way through a vast starport as you search for the truth about your protagonist's complex origins.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, Artificial Intelligence 14.3%, Robots 12.4%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Sci-fi 8.8%

KAON: Fragmented Core is a 2D action-platformer featuring precision combat, fluid movement, and striking hand-crafted animation. Switch between powerful Transformation Forms to break defenses, pierce armor, and unleash explosive abilities as you uncover the truth behind the Fragmented Core.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.2%, Platformer 14.8%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Robots 14.2%, Cartoony 10.7%

Pentacore is a metroidvania with a focus on platforming and exploration. Run, shoot, climb, and blast your way through a massive world. All in order to find five keys and leave your prison of a planet.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.4%, 2D Platformer 17.6%, Platformer 14.6%, Multiple Endings 7.1%, Sci-fi 6.2%

Nixie is a 2D story-driven exploration game about a robot’s search for a missing human lost in an android space colony. Slash, fling, and glide your way through an eclectic world, while enjoying colorful 16-bit pixel art and an infectious soundtrack!

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.3%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Platformer 11.2%, Artificial Intelligence 9.7%, Robots 9.2%

Bursting with hilarious dialogue and comical encounters! The second installment of the super-exhilarating Metroidvania series is here!!

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.9%, Robots 13.9%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Platformer 12.3%, Cartoony 9.1%

You are a friendly explorer robot, searching for answers in a far away planet. Harness the power of the cosmos with your matter gun in this clever and minimalist adventure-puzzle-platformer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.2%, Robots 17.4%, Space 13.3%, Platformer 12.7%, 2D Platformer 9.3%

Forge your own path through a derelict station in this fast-paced epic adventure. Navigate the labyrinthine behemoth, form alliances with survivors, and uncover the secrets behind the mystery that befell this place.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.6%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Robots 13.8%, Platformer 12.7%, Sci-fi 7.9%

Venture out on a machine-packed rescue mission in a 2D platform game, action, shooting and lots of Neon!

Why similar: Metroidvania 38%, 2D Platformer 19.3%, Robots 18.7%, Space 9.8%, Action 7.6%

Explore the Echoes of Nox amongst the war between 3 factions of robots. Uncover new tools and take territory as the dynamically changing rooms switch hands between the different AIs and yourself. Reveal the secrets of the past and discover why you alone were left in this station.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.1%, 2D Platformer 16.4%, Platformer 12.7%, Robots 8.3%, Multiple Endings 6%

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 35.5%, Robots 16.5%, Platformer 12.2%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Sci-fi 10%

CHIP is a 2D Metroidvania platformer in retro-style where you are a space rescuer of kittens. Explore The Universe in a shiny new spaceship. Travel from planet to planet, fight against an evil Dr.Meowcraft and robots, save the kidnapped kittens!

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.6%, Robots 17.2%, Platformer 16.9%, Space 9.5%, Sci-fi 6.6%

A fast-paced 2D handcrafted metroidvania with strange sci-fi environments. Something is roaming the halls, watching your every move.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.1%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Space 11.8%, Sci-fi 10.7%, Platformer 10.1%

Autonomous Odyssey is a story-driven, hand-drawn 2D metroidvania. Use agile platforming on your apocalyptic sci-fi journey to explore the labs once filled with exceptional researchers. Fight through vengeful robots on Pim’s quest to find his missing father and restore everyone's humanity.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.4%, Robots 24.4%, Platformer 14.3%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Sci-fi 5.4%

The elves in Jade Forest possess the Eternal Power, which was coveted by the King of demons who summoned the Demonic Circle and commanded Hellhounds, Fallen Angels and Orcs to invade the realm of elves.The elves were outnumbered and you must convene your former colleagues, lead the team, control the battle, guarantee the supplies, then...

Why similar: Indie 100%

MagNets: an intense arcade-style robot-recycling collect-em-up! Players must fight to restore order in Polarity City, one arena at a time. Do this by capturing malfunctioning Bloxbots in your Electromagnetic Nets, or use your MagNet to fight against a friend!

Why similar: Action 70.2%, Indie 29.8%

After a biological attack turns most of the people in Chicago to monsters it's up to you and your team of Extraordinaries to save the night!

A metroidvania platformer set in a bizarre world. Master unique abilities and combine them in creative ways to overcome challenges over a hundred hand crafted levels. Speed through to find the fastest route or explore at your own pace to unlock everything — a tough but rewarding adventure awaits.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.9%, 2D Platformer 21.3%, Platformer 20.3%, Action 8.9%, 2D 5.4%

Wondershot is a local multiplayer battle arena! You have only one ammo and one life to defeat your opponent. Each round, your weapon changes and the map does too. No luck, just skill !

Why similar: Indie 100%

Dive into a short story about stranded rebel fighting for his survival on a foreign mysterious planet which is a spaceship graveyard. Encounter scavengers fighting for valuable ship parts. Meet other survivors -help others to help yourself. An action platformer with metroidvania elements.

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.6%, Platformer 20.6%, Sci-fi 11.7%, Action 9.3%, 2D 5.9%

Shadow Labyrinth is a 2D action platformer and a genre-twisting alternate take on the iconic PAC-MAN. As The Swordsman, you wake on a mysterious planet amidst relics of wars past. To survive you will discover secrets, consume your enemies, and grow from prey to apex predator.

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.6%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, Platformer 14.3%, Sci-fi 8.1%, Action 7%

Poor Lucas and the Evil Duke is a Metroidvania with action and RPG elements. Jump, slide, wall jump, swim, and battle your way through the Dukedom. Other mechanics include pushing boxes, pulling levers, and swinging on ropes.

Why similar: Metroidvania 50.4%, 2D Platformer 20.1%, Platformer 16.5%, Action 6.1%, 2D 3.9%

Sky Valley has unique style and does not look like anything else. It makes you escape from the daily routine and fully enjoy the flight. Go forward towards your dream.

Why similar: Indie 100%

Play as Captain Grisham, and uncover the secrets of Planet 4-514 in this thrilling prequel to Side Scape!

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.4%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Space 14.7%, Platformer 11.7%, Sci-fi 8%

In this classic platformer from 1986, take on the role Sir Randolph as he quests to free the fair maid Amelia from the evil clutches of Spegbott the Terrible. Acting upon an inter-dimensional distress signal from the galactic cruiser SS Rustbucket, don your Omnibolt Mark IV and venture forth!

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.8%, 2D Platformer 18.1%, Robots 16.9%, Platformer 12.1%, Sci-fi 10%

Ascender is a 2D explorative puzzle metroidvania. The game is set in the open world of GOA's districts, and the player will face many unique puzzles to solve. Warning!! This game will truly challenge your puzzle and platforming skill :D

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.9%, Robots 22.2%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Platformer 12.5%, Sci-fi 7.6%

Slimg is a Metroidvania game. Slimg left this mysterious planet to repair the crashed spaceship and embark on a magical adventure

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.3%, 2D Platformer 19.4%, Platformer 15.8%, Multiple Endings 7.5%, 2D 4%

Rise to the challenge and play Captain Miaou, lost in space. Survive by grabbing energy food to propel yourself and gain enough speed momentum. Fight gravity and bump away through 5 worlds of various physical obstacles. Time your jumps accordingly, upgrade your catsuit and scratch at will !

Why similar: Space 28.7%, Platformer 25.6%, Sci-fi 18.3%, Action 9.6%, Side Scroller 6.3%

Xplorite is a hand-drawn 2d action-exploration metroidvania full of enemies and secrets. Get in Sy's shoes and explore the depths of planet Nargal in look for the missing research team. Travel through different biomes full of enemies and hazards and try to uncover what is happening on the planet.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.1%, Robots 18.9%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Sci-fi 10%, Platformer 6.4%

Explore a sprawling, alien world in the sequel to the award winning Axiom Verge.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.9%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Platformer 14.9%, Sci-fi 7.7%, Action 6.7%

A sci-fi action-adventure platformer. Travel the Inu System and talk to a colorful cast of NPCs across various worlds. Explore maze-like levels by running, double jumping, and dashing. Fight off various robotic enemies using special melee attacks, and eventually take down the boss of each dungeon.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.6%, Robots 19.9%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Space 11.2%, Platformer 9.7%

Sun Wukong VS Robot is a mini retro pixel metroidvania game.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.8%, Robots 19.5%, Platformer 11.8%, Action 8.3%, Cartoony 8.2%

Blue sheep is a Platformer Adventure set in a strange world, plagued by the physical manifestation of misery, known as the Beast. Play as the Outsider, experiencing the memories of a warrior who once opposed the Beast.

Why similar: Action 70.1%, Indie 29.9%

You play as Otem, a child who has been chosen as a sacrifice to the gods of his tribe. As they materialize in the center of the ring-shaped arena, you must dodge their attacks and fight back to survive the ritual and uncover the secrets of this gruesome tradition lead by the mysterious Shaman.

Why similar: Platformer 50.6%, Action 30.8%, Indie 18.6%

Xeodrifter is the story of an interstellar drifter traveling the stars on a simple mission of exploration. We join our nomad as he embarks on the investigation of a small cluster of four planets in the omega sector, after a collision with a rogue asteroid damaged his warp core.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.8%, Platformer 15.3%, Sci-fi 10.4%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Space 8.1%

NECROTOPIA is an exploratory action game, in which a monster, who woke up on a stormy night by lightning, picks up junks as weapons and searches for who he/she is. Use various types of weapons to defeat enemies and explore the fascinating world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 51%, 2D Platformer 20%, Platformer 16.5%, Action 5.3%, 2D 5.2%

Play through the next chapter in the Xanthiom saga, now bigger and better than before!

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.5%, 2D Platformer 17.7%, Platformer 13.9%, Sci-fi 8.1%, Side Scroller 7.2%

In a magical land ruled by an ancient evil, a prophecy says that salvation will come with the awakening of a new hero. Explore different maps, fight evil creatures and decide the fate of Maya Star.

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.6%, Platformer 19.5%, 2D Platformer 18.7%, Action 8.6%, 2D 5.2%

In this retro-styled side-scrolling shooter, you pilot a sleek submarine through earths oceans (25+ levels) fighting rogue cybernetic fishbots. The future's a difficult place and you must earn credits/ pick up materials as you progress, using them to upgrade/ change your ship to match your playing style.

Why similar: Indie 100%

The definitive version of the smash-hit Metroidvania-style action-platformer, Guacamelee! STCE adds new levels, powers, challenges, and refinements to the sprawling, ridiculous, Mexican-inspired adventure of the original Guacamelee! Gold Edition.

Why similar: Metroidvania 63%, Platformer 25.5%, 2D 8.7%, Cartoony 1%, 2D Platformer 0.8%

Hyspherical 2 is an acutely tricky puzzle game where you must time dropping perfect circles onto different shapes. Sounds easy, but timing is everything and Geometry has never been simple to master!

Why similar: Indie 100%

A story driven game where the player assumes the role of a detective thrust into the middle of a series of disappearances on his relaxing vacation. Not only is the city of Watson’s Watch shrouded in mystery but so is our fearless detective. Unravel the story while dialogue interactions lead to its conclusion

Why similar: Indie 100%

Metroidvania + coding+ BOT's

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.8%, Robots 24.5%, 2D Platformer 9.6%, Platformer 8.8%, Sci-fi 4.9%

Veilia is an exploration adventure game, which focuses on the story of Veilia, a cursed girl who has been separated from her body. It is now your job to help her in her search for her old body as well as the sorcerer that took it from her.

Why similar: Indie 100%

A Metroidvania set in a mysterious space laboratory. Explore an interconnected station, fight hostile enemies, uncover hidden rooms, and gain new abilities. Each discovery brings you closer to a massive secret buried within.

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.1%, 2D Platformer 19.2%, Platformer 11.8%, Space 9.8%, Sci-fi 6.2%

The Dark Legions is a 3d real-time strategy game in the medieval ages. You can command your army and build your empire through story driven missions. Or you can prove your strength against computer players, on randomly generated missions.

Why similar: Indie 100%

Discover a place full of wonder, adventure, fun, treasures… and frogs! And dinosaurs! And cavemen! Play through Evolution Planet's islands and meet the creatures that live there.

Defragmented is a lightning-fast cyberpunk action RPG with a pulsing synth soundtrack. Welcome to Entropolis – New World, Bad Blood.

Why similar: Action 64.6%, Indie 35.4%

Navigate your way through the surreal minimal, colourful world that is Parallels. What seems like an easy journey, will soon become fraught with danger as you progress through the shadows of ever changing light.

Why similar: Action 68.3%, Indie 31.7%

Garden of the Atom is a combat-focused Metroidvania where you hold nothing back. Start with every movement ability unlocked and play as 'Prodigy,' an exiled genius infiltrating a futuristic dictatorship to stop a tyrant from harnessing a cataclysmic meteor shower.

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.3%, 2D Platformer 19%, Robots 17.4%, Sci-fi 7.6%, Action 4.8%