60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Metroidvania, Adventure, Exploration, Singleplayer.
A pinball horror adventure game. You will bounce and ping your way through a nonlinear world in hopes to get back to the life you were living before.
Quarion
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.
Cryselts
Cryselts is a 2D pixel-art Metroidvania focused on exploration, modular suits, and ranged combat, set in a hostile world corrupted by a mutagenic threat. Join the Cryselts, an elite task force designed to protect the planet.
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 32.1%, Nonlinear 18.1%, Platformer 9.7%, Exploration 8.7%, Arcade 7.9%
Cryselts is a 2D pixel-art Metroidvania focused on exploration, modular suits, and ranged combat, set in a hostile world corrupted by a mutagenic threat. Join the Cryselts, an elite task force designed to protect the planet.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.4%, Nonlinear 13.2%, Platformer 12.9%, Exploration 10.6%, Action-Adventure 8.8%
Action adventure meets pinball in this one-of-a-kind pinballvania adventure. When a mysterious spire appears from thin air, it's up to an intrepid pinball to bump, spin, shoot, and flip its way to the top and solve the tower’s mysteries!
Why similar: Pinball 31.4% ★, Metroidvania 23.8%, Platformer 9.2%, Arcade 7.3%, Exploration 7.1%
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 40.3%, Platformer 11.5%, Exploration 10.3%, Action-Adventure 9%, Nonlinear 7.8%
Foil a little nerd's world domination plans with Kittey in A Game with a Kitty 1 and help a grumpy little Archchancellor solve a mystery in Darkside Adventures! And as a bonus, the collection also features Treasure Hunter Man 1.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.1%, Nonlinear 18.8%, Platformer 13%, Multiple Endings 10%, Old School 8.9%
Switch, adapt, and evolve in Phaze Shift, an action-platformer Metroidvania. Swap between two characters, fuse upgrades to forge new abilities, battle mechanized bosses, and explore a sleeping digital world in a hand-drawn diorama-style 2D adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.7%, Platformer 15.3%, Nonlinear 11.3%, Lore-Rich 6.2%, Exploration 6.1%
On the surface, a 2D platformer right out of the '80s video game playbook. The eponymous Whim walks and jumps his way through static rooms, avoiding the baddies and other hazards, and collecting various items. But this game is so much more than that...
Why similar: Metroidvania 33%, Nonlinear 15%, Platformer 12.6%, Exploration 9.1%, Multiple Endings 8.9%
Come discover a world full of Brazilian cultural personalities, with several exclusive powers to be used strategically, play win and try to be the best by entering the world rank!
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.5%, Platformer 15.4%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Nonlinear 10.1%, Exploration 9.9%
For Mercuri, a girl who fell into a fallen kingdom, everything is overwhelming. She digs deeper into the depths of the kingdom with the help of Golem Hando. Take down the enemies in front of you with TAG-ACTION that alternates between two characters and continue your exploration!
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.6%, Lore-Rich 18%, Platformer 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%, Multiple Endings 6%
You Have to Win the Game is a free exploration platformer with a retro 1980s PC aesthetic.
Why similar: Metroidvania 51.5%, Platformer 14%, Retro 9%, Difficult 5.7%, Pixel Graphics 4%
Chiaroscuro is a 2D adventure platformer with metroidvania elements. Explore a world that has fallen into darkness and discover the Lights to illuminate your forgotten past.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.9%, Nonlinear 14.3%, Platformer 12.1%, Multiple Endings 8.3%, Difficult 8.1%
Explore a strange and hostile world in this search-action platformer starring a tiny mouse named Tofu.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.3%, Platformer 14.7%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Exploration 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 7%
Explore a tiny world, find upgrades, discover hidden paths, and battle bosses in this retro-style metroidvania action platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.8%, Platformer 11%, Nonlinear 10.9%, Exploration 9.2%, Action-Adventure 9%
Crashed on a desolate but mysterious planet you find yourself eye to eye with an ancient civilisation. Explore the planet, find powerful upgrades, and fulfill your destiny.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.5%, Platformer 14.3%, Exploration 11.4%, Multiple Endings 9.2%, Mystery 5.8%
Jump, dash, and climb through a vibrant wilderness as three playable characters in this action-adventure metroidvania. Explore a sprawling interconnected map, master unique abilities, and face powerful foes, all while uncovering the mysteries of this war-stricken world and one special cub.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.5%, Nonlinear 14.3%, Lore-Rich 12.9%, Action-Adventure 11%, Platformer 7.6%
Pathfinder 08 is a fun and challenging adventure. It is a platform game with a focus on exploration and retro inspiration with some RPG elements.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.2%, Action-Adventure 13.3%, Exploration 11%, Nonlinear 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
Guide a lonely fox through a vast interconnected world of a mysterious planet Vulpis in this Metroidvania-style game. Explore non-linear paths, unlock new abilities, fight enemies, overcome obstacles, and unravel the planet's mysteries to find a way back home.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46%, Platformer 16.9%, Difficult 10.2%, Exploration 8.8%, 2D 4.8%
Explore the steampunk world in Plateman. Fly over the world of machines full of gimmicks and monsters. Uncover the secrets of Shaman and the difference engine. Try to change this decaying world by Shaman Drum and the special lightning power.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.3%, Platformer 14.6%, Nonlinear 14.1%, Difficult 9.1%, Action-Adventure 6.5%
Explore the ruins of an ancient city. Solve puzzles to unlock new paths, abilities, and forgotten lore. Read the lost stories you uncover to gain insight into a tangled web of mysteries. Using only your wits and your trusty torch to guide you, you must find a way to return light to a starless sky.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.4%, Lore-Rich 19.6%, Nonlinear 17.5%, Exploration 9.8%, Mystery 9.7%
Explore a broken world. Fight with a silent machine. Solve puzzles that break the rules. The game has already begun, even on this page.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.5%, Nonlinear 16.3%, Mystery 12.2%, Exploration 11.9%, Action-Adventure 11.5%
House of Shadow is an action-adventure metroidvania wherein you wield the powers of darkness! Explore, traverse obstacles, battle monsters born of light, slay fearsome bosses, and claim the Shadow Throne!
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.2%, Nonlinear 15%, Action-Adventure 12.9%, Exploration 10.2%, Platformer 7.4%
ATARAXIE, in the pure style of retro games, ties itself with the SNES Gaming era and embrace difficulty, for it wishes to give experienced gamers/players the test they are really looking for!
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.3%, Platformer 15.2%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Nonlinear 10.2%, Multiple Endings 7.1%
Escape Zolstar is a metroidvania where you explore, collect powerups, fight enemies, and defeat bosses.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.1%, Nonlinear 19.1%, Platformer 13.4%, Exploration 8.1%, Action-Adventure 6.7%
Erandique the indigenous hero!
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.5%, Platformer 15.6%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Lore-Rich 11.6%, Exploration 10%
"The Throne" is a medieval adventure in true Metroidvania style. Get lost in a huge castle with 2.5D pixel art environments and increase your power with new abilities you find along the way. Fight fearsome bosses and navigate dangerous traps to make your way to the throne room!
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.8%, Platformer 14.6%, Action-Adventure 11%, Exploration 9.3%, Retro 7%
Juno’s Darkest Hour is a simple but challenging 2D action adventure platformer game inspired by the side-scrollers of the past. Explore the secrets of a vast monochromatic world. Will you succeed against all odds, or will you die over and over again?
Why similar: Nonlinear 21.3%, Platformer 15.3%, Metroidvania 11.7%, Difficult 10.9%, Exploration 8.7%
You're trapped, alone and cold on a distant planet. Pursued by a droid with only one purpose: killing everything. You must find an escape. Explore the hostile environment, find secret upgrades and new weapons, and finally make your escape from this dark, hostile planet...
Why similar: Metroidvania 49.1%, Platformer 20%, Exploration 10.7%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Action 7%
Explore, fight, and platform through a world of deadly plants as a lone potato, Tater Spud, in search of powerups and the answers behind the flora that was once safe.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.8%, Nonlinear 15.8%, Platformer 13.1%, Exploration 9.7%, Action-Adventure 9.1%
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Uncle Che! Explore a vibrant 2D world, battle whimsical enemies, and uncover secrets to retrieve the stolen ingredients and save the recipe for legendary bread in this charming Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.2%, Nonlinear 15.5%, Exploration 10.9%, Difficult 9.4%, Platformer 8.2%
Fight for your freedom in a sprawling fantasy world caught between the living and the fallen. Hone your skills in a retro epic featuring puzzle platforming, metroidvania exploration and crunchy soulslike combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 50.1%, Action-Adventure 10%, Lore-Rich 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Difficult 8.3%
Explore, fight, and discover new spells and abilities in the world of Shifted Heart! Acquire an assortment of spells, customize your loadout to your liking, and save the world from certain doom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.9%, Nonlinear 13.4%, Lore-Rich 11.9%, Platformer 10.3%, Exploration 8.3%
Chexie is a teenage girl who, as a result of mysterious events, is transported to the virtual kingdom of Pixgun. There she discovers a magic wand that becomes her key to survival. Your task is to discover the source of corruption in the kingdom and the plight of its inhabitants.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.1%, Platformer 17.3%, Lore-Rich 14%, Arcade 13%, Action 6.3%
Explore unearthly ruins, solve arcane riddles and pick up your sword against the indescribable horrors that lurk amidst the forgotten depths of our world. Beware the creeping grip of madness as you uncover secrets not meant for the eyes of men!
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.4%, Lore-Rich 15.6%, Platformer 12.6%, Difficult 8.9%, Exploration 8.5%
Albert’s Journey is a 2d platformer adventure game with a pixel art look.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.8%, Platformer 17%, Retro 9.7%, Old School 8.9%, Multiple Endings 8.5%
The old gods have forgotten this land. No one could save our people when darkness started spreading and collecting human souls for its army. Odallus is a classic exploration/action game, inspired by Ghosts’n Goblins, Demon’s Crest and Castlevania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.2%, Platformer 12.9%, Retro 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Action-Adventure 6.6%
BIOMORPH is a dark metroidvania game where you become the creatures that you kill! Solve ingenious puzzles and navigate a stunning hand-drawn world. Meet quirky characters, rebuild a city, and uncover the secrets of a sprawling, fallen civilization… and of your own mysterious origins.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.9%, Lore-Rich 14.2%, Nonlinear 13%, Platformer 11.8%, Multiple Endings 8.2%
"Little Droid 2: Escape" is a classic 2D (Metroidvania) side-scrolling pixel art adventure where you need to find a way to escape a mysterious planet.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40%, Platformer 17.6%, Arcade 14.7%, Retro 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
Slimg is a Metroidvania game. Slimg left this mysterious planet to repair the crashed spaceship and embark on a magical adventure
Why similar: Metroidvania 43%, Platformer 15%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Multiple Endings 9%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%
Explore an abandoned space station in this retro-themed explorative action platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 54.2%, Platformer 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Difficult 5.1%, Retro 4.2%
A love letter to classic NES games! Explore an ever-expanding, challenging maze filled with countless secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.5%, Nonlinear 15.5%, Old School 9.1%, Platformer 8%, Mystery 7.6%
It's a 16 bit styled pixel Metroidvania crafted by someone who loves the genre! Put your fingers on WASD and arrow keys or grab your favorite controller to play, simple and easy as these games should be.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.7%, Nonlinear 15.9%, Platformer 15.3%, Old School 6.9%, Pixel Graphics 4.4%
Castle In The Darkness is a fun and challenging shout out to the early days of video games! It's an action exploration platformer with some RPG elements, much like games from the Castlevania or Metroid series. It's super fast-paced, challenging, and full of secrets!
Why similar: Metroidvania 50.9%, Platformer 16.4%, Difficult 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%, Retro 5.8%
The Chaos Rider finally wakes up after ages. Explore a mysterious island with tons of secrets and treasures to discover ! Fight your way through hordes of enemies and fulfill the dream of the Great Architect. Create your own playstyle, beat bosses and do crazy platforming in this epic adventure game
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.1%, Exploration 11%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Platformer 10.6%, Difficult 10.5%
LA-MULANA is an “Archaeological Ruin Exploration Action Game,” bringing the classic appeal of adventure with the punishing difficulty of retro-inspired gaming. Search inside ancient ruins, seeking out the “Secret Treasure of Life” – which sleeps in the sprawling ruins of “LA-MULANA” and is said to be the beginning of all civilization.
Why similar: Metroidvania 50.1%, Platformer 15.5%, Difficult 11%, Exploration 8%, Retro 3.4%
Explore, solve enigmas and fight mutated creatures in a 2D narrative-driven metroidvania with pets, set on the rooftops and the undergrounds of a flooded countryside, enriched by cinematic cutscenes, diverse scenography and memorable characters.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.2%, Lore-Rich 18.6%, Platformer 13.1%, Exploration 7.7%, Action-Adventure 7.3%
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 53.9%, Platformer 11.7%, Retro 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 6%, Difficult 5.7%
A Retro Metroidvania focused heavily on Exploration, Puzzle Solving Combat and Platforming.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.8%, Nonlinear 15.6%, Platformer 13.6%, Exploration 10.9%, Action-Adventure 9.2%
EX VITRO is a dark sci-fi 2D platformer where you delve into the ruins of a military research facility and discover the horrors within. Whether machine, creature, or something else entirely, you’ll face the violent legacy of the last survivors of humanity.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.9%, Nonlinear 16.7%, Platformer 13.5%, Exploration 10.5%, Multiple Endings 9.9%
Dive into the decaying machine world of DREIFRAME, a pixel-art metroidvania packed with challenge. As a Frame, a sword-wielding robot, fight brutal enemies, exploit their weaknesses, unlock powerful but risky abilities, and uncover the land’s story through exploration and combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.4%, Platformer 14.1%, Difficult 9.2%, Nonlinear 7.6%, Exploration 6.3%
Journey to the center of the planet in Piroot, an open world adventure! Explore and survive as a shipwreck's lonely survivor. What secrets lie at the planet's core, and can you trust the voice leading you there?
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.4%, Nonlinear 15.2%, Platformer 12.1%, Old School 10.4%, Action-Adventure 9.7%
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 39.3%, Nonlinear 11.8%, Platformer 11.6%, Exploration 11%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%
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 44%, Platformer 13.6%, Difficult 8.7%, Exploration 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
Gun-jump your way through a buzzing world full of quirky monsters, tricky puzzles, and outlandish bosses in this fast-paced, lighthearted Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, Lore-Rich 15.1%, Nonlinear 13.4%, Platformer 12.8%, Exploration 9.1%
Vampire hunters are after a mischievous vampire girl, and it's up to her pet bat to save the day. Flap through peril in this open-ended precision “batformer” with a unique control scheme that re-contextualizes precision platformer trappings and flips them upside-down!
Why similar: Metroidvania 33%, Nonlinear 16%, Platformer 13.6%, Retro 7.8%, Exploration 6.7%
A retro style platform game with metroidvania undertones in which the light wants to destroy you. Acquire specific skills to be able to explore a subway fortress where there is a hidden mystery.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.8%, Nonlinear 24.5%, Platformer 18.5%, Exploration 9.1%, Retro 9%
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 32.6%, Lore-Rich 12.3%, Nonlinear 12%, Platformer 11.1%, Exploration 9%
Last souls is a 2D side-scrolling Metroidvania soulslike game.The player controls a mysterious caped character and explores a labyrinthine, dark and cold world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.6%, Nonlinear 18.1%, Platformer 12.5%, Difficult 8.1%, Exploration 7%
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 45.8%, Platformer 17.8%, Retro 8.2%, Difficult 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%
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 50.1%, Platformer 14.6%, Action-Adventure 7.3%, Action 5.4%, Adventure 4.9%
Embark on an epic adventure in the vast kingdom of Lordhem. Unleash the power of the dark sword to defeat enemies and save the kingdom. Explore a pixel art medieval fantasy world full of creatures and dangers. Are you ready to save the kingdom?
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.5%, Nonlinear 20.2%, Platformer 17.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%, 2D 4.5%
