Games Like Robot Wants It All

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 31.7%, Robots 20.3%, Side Scroller 11.9%, Platformer 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features a charming robot protagonist in a interconnected, pixelated world that emphasizes discovery and ability-based progression.

A Robot Named Fight is a Metroidvania roguelike focused on exploration and item collection. Explore a different, procedurally-generated labyrinth each time you play and discover randomized power-ups to traverse obstacles, find secrets and explode meat beasts.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41%, Robots 17.7%, Platformer 9.9%, Retro 8.4%, Action 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Combines the robot theme with a rogue-lite structure, offering endless replayability while maintaining the core Metroidvania mechanics.

Pounce inside of your cozy armored mech and set off on a dangerous trek through an alien underworld full of irritable creatures and treacherous obstacles in a valiant effort to save your stranded captain and his crashed spaceship.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Platformer 9.2%, Retro 7.9%, Action 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential robot-themed Metroidvania that perfectly captures the compact, exploration-heavy feel of the seed game.

Gravity Circuit is a flashy action packed 2D platformer in the spirit of console classics. Follow Kai, a lone operative war hero who harnesses the mysterious powers of the Gravity Circuit, on an adventure in a futuristic world inhabited by sentient robots.

Why similar: Robots 21.4%, Fast-Paced 16.8%, Platformer 13.9%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers high-octane action and platforming with a distinct robot protagonist, echoing the retro-futuristic vibe of the seed game.

Explore an abandoned space station in this retro-themed explorative action platformer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Platformer 11.1%, Difficult 7.1%, Action 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in retro-style exploration and challenging boss encounters that will appeal to fans of the genre's roots.

Throw on your nostalgia goggles and travel back in time with Super Win the Game, a retro-core explosion of exploration and platforming action!!

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.8%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Difficult 10.2%, Platformer 8.7%, Old School 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the nostalgic, colorful aesthetic and precision platforming found in the Robot Wants series.

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%, Action 17.8%, Indie 13.1%, Side Scroller 11%, Platformer 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi action-platformer that focuses on a pilot in a robotic suit, blending exploration with intense combat.

Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive action-adventure reminiscent of classic 8- and 16-bit games.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.2%, Platformer 17.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Retro 7.4%, Indie 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive indie classic featuring a robot protagonist, deep exploration, and a memorable retro-inspired narrative.

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 31.2%, Platformer 11.3%, Retro 10.3%, Difficult 8.4%, Side Scroller 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A short, punchy, and focused Metroidvania that mirrors the accessible design philosophy of the Robot Wants series.

Make your way through more than 600 rooms, and unravel the secrets of your past by finding the five elemental orbs. Cathedral features a vast world, meant for exploring!

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.1%, Action 10.6%, Platformer 9.3%, Retro 9.1%, Difficult 8%

Why You'll Like It: A sprawling, challenging Metroidvania that leans heavily into the 8-bit aesthetic and classic exploration tropes.

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Why similar: Platformer 23.6%, Robots 17.7%, Retro 17.3%, Pixel Graphics 16.3%, Action 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: A clever puzzle-platformer where you play as a robot, focusing on tight mechanics and environmental interaction.

Hop into a Game Boy inspired metroidvania adventure! Explore a huge and open dungeon and find ability upgrades to help you in your quest! Can you survive the tiny dangerous dungeons and find the presumably huge treasure?

Why similar: Metroidvania 22.5%, Platformer 11.3%, Side Scroller 10.9%, Retro 9.9%, Indie 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A bite-sized Metroidvania that mirrors the simple, addictive exploration loop of the Robot Wants games.

Feudal Alloy is an epic action adventure with fish-controlled medieval robots! Explore an unusual medieval world with a fish-controlled robot, Attu. Improve your combat techniques and skills by smashing many kinds of mechanical creatures in a beautiful hand-drawn world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.6%, Robots 17.3%, Action 9.4%, Platformer 8.9%, Side Scroller 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A unique take on the genre where you control a fish-piloted robot in a beautifully hand-drawn, interconnected world.

Uphold your pact with the Titan of Death, Epimetheus! Fight, climb and solve your way through a twisted tower as three unique adventurers, on a mission to save their village from impending doom!

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.8%, Platformer 11.3%, Old School 11.1%, Retro 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a deep, retro-styled world with complex exploration and character-swapping mechanics that reward curiosity.

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 29.2%, Robots 23.1%, Platformer 11.3%, Action 9.5%, Colorful 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-adventure game set in a world of robots, focusing on exploration and environmental storytelling.

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 42.2%, Retro 12.3%, Robots 10.3%, Exploration 8.5%, Platformer 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, 2D platformer that emphasizes movement and exploration within a compact, interconnected map.

A 8-bit retro action platformer that goes beyond just pixels and chiptunes

Why similar: Action 23.7%, Platformer 20.6%, Retro 19.1%, Indie 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 15.1%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired action-platformer that feels like a love letter to the 8-bit era of gaming.

You Have to Win the Game is a free exploration platformer with a retro 1980s PC aesthetic.

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.4%, Retro 11.8%, Platformer 11.7%, Difficult 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play exploration platformer that perfectly replicates the CRT-style retro aesthetic.

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 31%, Robots 13.6%, Action 11.5%, Retro 9.6%, Platformer 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features robot-themed combat and retro pixel graphics that align well with the seed game's visual style.

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay.

Why similar: Platformer 23.4%, Retro 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 14.2%, Side Scroller 9.6%, Difficult 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: While not strictly a Metroidvania, its tight platforming and retro charm are essential for any fan of the genre.

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 43.6%, Pixel Graphics 13%, Platformer 11.3%, Action 9%, Indie 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A story-driven action-platformer with beautiful pixel art and satisfying, ability-gated exploration.

You are the ultimate weapon with an ultimate sidekick – Collect secret items and get power ups to become the perfect weapon.

Why similar: Platformer 28.4%, Side Scroller 23.7%, Robots 19%, Action 16.5%, Indie 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A high-energy action-platformer featuring a robot protagonist and classic side-scrolling combat.

Run, gun and explore an open undercity in this otherworldly non-linear Metroidvania adventure about the Old Gods, strange creatures and the remnants of a lost world!

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.3%, Difficult 11.2%, Platformer 10.7%, Side Scroller 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, atmospheric Metroidvania that focuses on dual-character mechanics and exploration in an alien world.

Guide Timmy the treasure hunter through dangerous dungeons in search of the legendary treasure!

Why similar: Platformer 16.1%, Action 15.6%, Indie 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Retro 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, challenging platformer that focuses on precision and exploration.

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 32.7%, Side Scroller 15.7%, Difficult 12.6%, Platformer 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A polished, pixel-art action game that offers a similar sense of atmosphere and challenging exploration.

Delve into the world of Super Roboy, a hand-drawn Metroidvania in a post-apocalyptic setting! Learn enemy skills, explore an interconnected world, battle mutants and robots, and uncover the emotional story of a young robot searching for his father.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.6%, Robots 20.7%, Platformer 11.4%, Family Friendly 8.8%, Retro 8.3%

In Super Panda Adventures, you play as the brave panda-knight Fu, who is about to finish his training to become the new guardian of the Princess. At the same day of the big celebration party, some uninvited Robots show up to conquer the planet and take the Princess away in their Space Ships!

Why similar: Metroidvania 51.9%, Platformer 24.3%, Action 11%, Indie 9.3%, 2D 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted Metroidvania that emphasizes exploration and combat in a colorful, 2D world.

Battle with swords and whips in this retro-style action game brought to you by game creator Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates! Play as Zangetsu, a demon slayer bearing a deep grudge, who must travel through perilous lands to defeat a powerful demon lurking in a dark castle.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.3%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Platformer 12.3%, Retro 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 10%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled action game that captures the spirit of classic side-scrolling adventures.

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 34.7%, Robots 18.9%, Platformer 12%, Difficult 10.5%, Exploration 6.9%

Critically-acclaimed action-RPG that takes the template laid down by classics like Wonder Boy, nails the 16-Bit aesthetics for nostalgia fans, but updates the mechanics to feel fresh and modern. Explore a beautiful open world and plunder dungeons, caves and forests to help take down epic bosses!

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.8%, Indie 11.5%, Action 10.2%, Platformer 10.2%, Retro 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A non-linear action-adventure game that feels like a lost classic from the 16-bit era.

Sneak away from your boring family vacation and delve into ANCIENT RUINS! Borrow equipment from dead explorers and uncover the secrets of a lost civilization as you leave your parents worried sick. WARNING: The Ruby Chest may contain traces of an ancient curse (and gluten).

Why similar: Metroidvania 44%, Platformer 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Action 9.2%, Retro 8.4%

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 32.9%, Platformer 12.6%, Retro 11.4%, Old School 11.2%, Side Scroller 10.8%

A wacky metroidvania. ⚡ Meet weird characters, unlock new abilities and complete a mysterious mission . . .

Why similar: Action 38.5%, Indie 28.6%, Metroidvania 24.6%, Exploration 4.8%, Colorful 3.5%

As Sam McRae, last surviving member of the “Titan Hauler” crew, you must hack and blast your way through an onslaught of truly bad 'bots to find a way to prevent a potential planet-destroying catastrophe.

Why similar: Action 55.8%, Indie 44.2%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward action-platformer that leans into the robot theme with retro-inspired gameplay.

A 2.5D retro platformer where you join M1L0 on his quest for the Great Legume.

Why similar: Robots 28%, Old School 19.4%, Action 13.4%, Retro 11.6%, Platformer 10%

Are you ready for the first Yoyovania?! In this 2D top-down adventure you'll explore a sprawling urban landscape, reinterpreting your surroundings through your mastery of yoyo tricks. Navigate the city's many districts, fight rival crime bosses, and regain the influence of the Pipistrello family!

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.6%, Retro 13.4%, Platformer 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Exploration 8.3%

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 29.9%, Robots 18.1%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Difficult 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 8%

Explore a vast, interconnected dream world full of secrets and collectibles in this metroidvania adventure inspired by classic 2D platformers. Reclaim your lost memories to save Slumberland from the mysterious Oblivion.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.1%, Retro 11.5%, Platformer 10.5%, Family Friendly 10.2%, Exploration 8.1%

A nostalgic metroidvania from the good old days back in 19XX. Take on the role of Sean, a young boy who ventures into the fictional city of Arostia to repay his father's debt. Rescue your 3 friends from imprisonment, defeat strong enemies, all while getting your debt paid in time!

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Retro 9.9%, Platformer 7.7%, Exploration 7.6%

A Small Robot Story is an adventure-platformer where you play as Rae, a small robot who activates and has no idea why. So you need to set out and find out what's up! With a heavy emphasis on story, A Small Robot Story will take you through forests, factories, caves, laboratories, and more.

Why similar: Robots 34.8%, Platformer 20.8%, Retro 17%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, Indie 7.5%

SJ-19 Learns to Love is a short boss focused metroidvania about a killer robot who learns to love~ 💕 Explore, defeat bosses, and gain the power of LOVE!

Why similar: Platformer 27.2%, Robots 26.2%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, 2D 9.1%, Metroidvania 8.4%

Fight your way through the dungeons of the Alchemist's Castle, collect power ups and take back what is rightfully yours from the Alchemist himself in this old-school metroidvania!

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.5%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Retro 12.1%, Action 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%

Become a tiny ZX8000 robot and begin your journey through a beautiful, pixel-art world inspired by games iconic to the platformer genre. Follow a cute story, upgrade your skills, beat challenging levels, and compete with other players for the fastest speedrun!

Why similar: Robots 21.5%, Fast-Paced 19.8%, Difficult 15%, Platformer 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%

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 43.1%, Retro 12.4%, Platformer 12%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Exploration 8.4%

This is a short hardcore enthralling puzzle-platform game about a lonely robot, which tries to find his master. To go all the way you'll have to look for the master in two dimensions at the same time. Parallel world module will help to overcome any obstacles!

Why similar: Robots 22%, Difficult 15.9%, Platformer 13.5%, Retro 11.1%, Side Scroller 9.5%

A robot, a poncho and a journey of discovery! Make your way through this wonderful world of pixelated parallax platforming to solve the ultimate puzzle: who is Poncho?

Why similar: Robots 18.6%, Platformer 14.7%, Retro 11.7%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Indie 9.7%

Hyperactive 2D action platformer with wicked fast attacks, omnidirectional dashing, and time-freezing! Play well enough to transform and unleash 100% power!

Why similar: Fast-Paced 32.6%, Robots 15.1%, Platformer 11.6%, Action 10%, Side Scroller 8.8%

Explore branching levels, fight quirky bosses, and save the day in this retro platformer inspired by the classics!

Why similar: Side Scroller 17.8%, Fast-Paced 14.9%, Retro 11.9%, Platformer 11.4%, Difficult 10.2%

Bounce to the top in this skill based, roguelite action-platformer! Collect powerful items, pick unique weapons, and fight off a variety of enemies while navigating around with a fun, difficult, and unique movement system. Are you up for the challenge?

Why similar: Robots 18%, Difficult 17.7%, Platformer 17.4%, Side Scroller 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%

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 51.7%, Platformer 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Retro 6.4%, Action 5.1%

Fight for your life in this state-of-the-art 8-bit platformer!

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.3%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Platformer 12.7%, Retro 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 10%

iZBOT is fast paced, double jumping, wall sliding, edge of your seat platformer that delivers delicious bite sized challenging platforming levels while always keeping you in the action.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 17.8%, Robots 17.2%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Platformer 12.8%, Difficult 9.7%

Use your trusty Mekabolt device to manipulate robots, solve a variety of puzzling levels and obtain batteries to fix the robots!

Why similar: Robots 26.2%, Difficult 21.8%, Platformer 19.2%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Action 8.9%

Bounce and stomp through an enormous interconnected world, doing some intense acrobatics and getting huge combos! A superfast precision platformer that mixes up a Metroidvania world with classic Arcade mechanics.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.7%, Platformer 14.1%, Action 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Indie 7.3%

Guide Timmy the little treasure hunter through traps and puzzles to reach the legendary treasure! Experience the classic mini metroidvania remade with new visuals, music, and content!

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.7%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Platformer 13.2%, Action 8.1%, Exploration 6.8%

Challenging retro pixel graphics action-platformer. Become a legendary rogue Janosik and explore the big mountain castle level full of secrets. Available for FREE!

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.9%, Platformer 15.5%, Action 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Retro 8.8%

In this pixel-perfect homage to the classic action platformers, you play as Sydney Hunter - an explorer who gets trapped inside a Mayan pyramid while he's out exploring!

Why similar: Metroidvania 18.3%, Action 16.2%, Platformer 12.3%, Indie 11.1%, Retro 10.2%

Cosmos Bit is an old school metroidvania that will take you in an extraterrestrial world painted with the legendary Amstrad CPC's colour palette, reworked for modern devices. The game is enjoyable for both veterans and newbies of this genre!

Why similar: Metroidvania 22.2%, Platformer 20.2%, Action 17.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Retro 9.8%

In this roguelike action-adventure, control humanoid "Labor" and giant "Arms" to uncover the mysteries of the world. Create fully-customizable robots, strengthen them, and take down hordes of enemies!

Why similar: Robots 58.1%, Action 19.3%, Indie 11.6%, Colorful 7%, Singleplayer 4.1%