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《BeforeDisaster》 is a 2D action-adventure game. In the borderland, the plan of a certain cult organization gradually surfaces. The protagonist is ordered to defeat the cult leader to stop the plan. All this must be done before the disaster...

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.5%, Action-Adventure 13.5%, Adventure 11.9%, Action 11.5%, Fantasy 8%

Join Nyana on her quest to both shatter the chains that have shackled her people and rebuild their society back up from the brink of extinction. Nyana is a story rich metroidvania set in an oppressive, yet beautifully hand-drawn world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.5%, Action 18.5%, Adventure 18.2%, Action-Adventure 15%, 2D 8.5%

Esdraz: The Throne of Darkness is a Metroidvania game focused on a dynamic combat system with a wide-ranging arsenal that players can tailor to fit their individual combat style. Fight a variety of enemies and evolving bosses while you come up with the best strategy to beat every encounter.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.2%, Action 18.4%, Adventure 18.1%, Action-Adventure 15.3%, 2D 8.4%

Vanishing Starlight, integrating ancient Chinese myths and Cyberpunk, is a Metroidvania platformer. Play as a prisoner who lost memory and embark on a journey across the stars where you seek lost memories, partners, and uncover your own destiny.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.6%, Adventure 21.6%, Action 18.1%, Action-Adventure 15.6%, 2D 8.7%

Explore a world of music and magic in the metroidvania Bardella and the Curse of Silence! Fight monsters, solve puzzles, and play music as you fight against the mysterious curse of silence and strive to free the land from its grip.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.9%, Action 18%, Adventure 17.8%, Action-Adventure 14.9%, 2D 7%

Honey's Sweet Revenge is a metroidvania with mechanics inspired by platform fighters. Customize your item loadout and defeat enemies and bosses.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.2%, Action-Adventure 15.3%, Adventure 14.8%, Action 14.4%, 2D 6%

An exploration-type action game in which "Fluffy Girl Doge" is the main character. Get the skills of "Doge" and explore the unknown ancient ruins.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.3%, Action 23%, Action-Adventure 19%, 2D 11.4%, Singleplayer 4.3%

Become the Messenger of God and descend into the endless abyss to defeat powerful enemies and bosses while fulfilling the divine command in this 2D Metroidvania action adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.4%, Adventure 14.7%, Action 14.3%, 2D 10.5%, Action-Adventure 10.4%

Maelstrom is a platformer adventure set on a mysterious island. Explore an island designed in pixel art style, acquire ancient magic to upgrade yourself, defeat enemies and pass obstacles. Use the unique ability 'Rewind' to reach places that seemed impossible!

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.8%, Adventure 12.7%, Action 12.2%, 2D 10.8%, Action-Adventure 8.9%

Explore planet 404, battle the Zorgs and local tribes, and hunt for the Eye of Vyr’Nox, the legendary Relic of the Absent God.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.8%, Action 20.4%, Adventure 20.1%, Action-Adventure 16.1%, 2D 7.2%

Once in a peaceful village , there lived a brave little warrior named Liona,One fateful night, the village was attacked by a horde of monstrous creatures. Liona's parents died in battle. Liona, witnessing the loss of her parents, felt a fire ignite within her heart—a burning desire for vengeance.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.6%, Action 19.6%, Adventure 19.3%, Action-Adventure 15%, 2D 7.6%

Spirit Fusion is a metroidvania about flexible elemental combos. You are Sir Arthur, master of flame, retired to your village—until someone starts hunting your brothers-in-arms—the elemental knights. The murders continue. Who’s behind it?

Why similar: Metroidvania 36%, Adventure 18.6%, Action 15%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, 2D 6.8%

Lured by a vengeful spirit of a defeated witch, our 16-bit hero, and his friends, find themselves trapped on a mysterious island full of deadly sorceresses! What heinous plans does this gruesome Witch have for him? And what is the true origin of the island?

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.9%, Adventure 26.2%, Action 24.2%, 2D 13.7%

A humble farmer sets out to rescue his chicken from monstrous abductors. Punch, slash, and parkour your way through elemental-infused chaos in this fast-paced 2D action-platformer!

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.3%, Action 19%, Adventure 18.9%, Action-Adventure 16.1%, 2D 7.2%

Amo is a top-down metroidvania, where a lost dog, Amo, gets stranded on an island. Explore the vast environments, fight through the enemies of the past, and solve the many mysteries that the island holds.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.8%, Action-Adventure 17.4%, Adventure 14.9%, 2D 10.8%, Action 9.4%

Eggventure is a 2D Metroidvania platformer where you play as Egbert, an egg on a mission to rescue his friends from becoming breakfast.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.2%, Action 19.5%, Adventure 19.3%, Action-Adventure 16.1%, 2D 9.2%

The Astronaut's Adventures in the Vast Universe

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.6%, Action 19.7%, Adventure 19.5%, Action-Adventure 16%, 2D 9%

Sacrifice parts of your own body and mind to gain powers. Survive the abyss, uncover the many ancient secrets it keeps, and find what your soul truly desires.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.5%, Action 19%, Adventure 18.9%, Action-Adventure 16.1%, 2D 7.7%

『Mono』 is a 2D action game set in a monochrome world. Explore the land to enhance your abilities, defeat the formidable foes standing in your way, and resolve the crisis befalling this black-and-white realm.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.8%, Action 20%, Adventure 17.9%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, 2D 7.5%

Dispersio 2 is a retro-style metroidvania. As you progress through the game, you will gain new abilities, such as dashing, wall-jumping and more. There's even a hard mode for hardcore players. Can you beat the game with only 1 HP?

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.3%, Adventure 18.4%, Action-Adventure 14.9%, Action 14.4%, Combat 6.4%

“ Elmer is a Metroidvania-style adventure game. ” AltroQuando is a place for those with a forgotten past, an illusionary present, and a future held only as a promise. Your presence here is the proof that you are seeking your own original sin, your own mask.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.6%, Action-Adventure 17%, Adventure 15.5%, Action 13.2%, 2D 9.5%

"Teppo and The Secret Ancient City" is a throwback to 90s platformers where you collected jewels, flicked switches to open up new paths and backtracked to the new area before finally finding the exit. The soundtrack has a classic early 90s platformer vibe, as do the in-game sound effects.

Why similar: Action 24.9%, Adventure 24.1%, Action-Adventure 19.6%, 2D 11.8%, Combat 8.4%

Explore a vast mountain filled with mysteries. Play as Sima, a swift girl with a scythe, and uncover hidden knowledge to find your way through an interconnected world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.8%, Action 19%, Adventure 18.9%, Action-Adventure 16.2%, 2D 7.4%

A 2D action Metroidvania featuring time abilities and diverse weapons. Become a demon employee of Hell and explore humanity’s distorted eras.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31%, Action 19.6%, Adventure 19.3%, Action-Adventure 16%, 2D 7.5%

This is a climbing action game. The goal is to reach the top by "grabbing" and "spinning."

Why similar: Action 31%, Adventure 27.2%, Action-Adventure 23.9%, 2D 10.4%, Singleplayer 7.6%

Journey through Edo period Japan as you fight demons and explore dungeons to save Japan from demon lord Oden in Blade of the Yokai.

Why similar: Action 24.6%, Adventure 24.3%, Action-Adventure 20.2%, 2D 11.5%, Fantasy 8.7%

Old Ninja: Underworld is a 2D pixel-art Metroidvania action game where an aging ninja explores a chaotic underground world. Battle through a bizarre mix of enemies with no apparent connection, strengthen your ninja, and challenge the boss lurking deep below.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.5%, Action 18.4%, Adventure 15.8%, 2D 10.6%, Action-Adventure 9.9%

Walk the streets of Leicester City and collect food. Become sober. Stay alert. There are ghosts. Made with the Godot Engine.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.7%, Action 23.3%, Adventure 22.3%, Action-Adventure 17.1%, Singleplayer 2.6%

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 52.9%, Action 18.2%, 2D 12.1%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Singleplayer 5.5%

《Kingless Dungeon》 is a 2D hack and slash platformer where you control the Shadow Prince, a warrior with no memory. Fight undead enemies, discover your skills, and explore this deep dungeons filled with traps and secrets. Can you reclaim your memories and escape?

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.5%, Action 19.4%, Adventure 19.3%, Action-Adventure 16.6%, 2D 7%

CHROMATIC CRISIS is a colorful metroidvania with unique mechanics! Try to get out of these artificial biomes and save the colors of the real world!

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.1%, Action 18.8%, Adventure 18.7%, Action-Adventure 16%, 2D 7.3%

RE∀IVE is a 2D action metroidvania set on the war-torn artificial island of Atrificia. Switch between a former soldier and his damaged AI companion, Lily, unlock new abilities, and uncover the city’s hidden truth.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.9%, Adventure 14.3%, Action 12.7%, 2D 10.7%, Action-Adventure 9.8%

The Search: Lost Dreams is a game made for players focused on fun and gameplay. Improve your combat arsenal, equipments and learn skills that will help you survive on this hostile planet.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.8%, Action-Adventure 14.8%, Action 14.2%, Adventure 13%, 2D 9.2%

Vernal Edge is a 2D action-packed Metroidvania featuring an intense combat system, tight platforming sequences and a powerful story of rivalry, revenge and growth.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.2%, Action-Adventure 14.6%, Action 10.9%, Combat 10%, 2D 9.2%

Thousands of spaceships entered the galaxy to mine what does not belong to them! Him is a third person casual game where the player runs and jump between home planets to destroy the invading space pirates and their spaceships under a limited time before they mine the lands.

Why similar: Metroidvania 50.2%, Adventure 15.4%, Action 13.8%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, Combat 5.8%

A cursed clan.A female hero who making everyone tremble with fear, and a journey. Join Dipod’s adventure. Is this a punishment from Gods or is it just a rebel against Gods? If you were in Dipod’s shoes, what would you do?

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.9%, Action 19.9%, Adventure 19.8%, Action-Adventure 16.8%, 2D 7.7%

Explore cryptic puzzle dungeons in this short, retro, action-adventure!

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.4%, Action 18.1%, Adventure 18.1%, Action-Adventure 16.1%, 2D 8.3%

Astronite Landing on Neplea is the prologue to this fantastic 1bit metroidvania that combines action, exploration, puzzles and platforms. Take on Astronite's first major challenge and defeat the deadly Kronch.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.1%, Action-Adventure 14.2%, Adventure 13.5%, Action 12.1%, 2D 10.1%

An Action-Adventure Souls-like mixing Combat, Climbing, and Exploration. You play a wanderer destined to become the next Guardian of Lumnis, a once-peaceful land, now forgotten and shrouded in darkness since the arrival of an evil aura.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.7%, Action 18.6%, Adventure 18.5%, Action-Adventure 16%, Fantasy 7%

Every run starts the same. Never ends that way. Arena, corrupted monsters, zero grind. The Last Call throws you in and lets you figure it out. Tactical combat, short sessions, honest difficulty. Only your skill matters.

Why similar: Action 31.8%, Action-Adventure 22.7%, Adventure 20.4%, 2D 11%, Combat 10.2%

"Ends" is a classic 2D horizontal board action game. In the game, you will play a dead soldier. In the chaotic order, you will pick up the broken weapons again, explore the broken world, challenge the changing creatures, and find your final destination.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.4%, Action 22.1%, Adventure 21.8%, Action-Adventure 14.6%, 2D 7.9%

End's Reach is a 3D Exploration Action Adventure Game that focuses on a character lost in the depths of space. Players will solve puzzles, collect upgrades, items, weapons and even magical abilities as they uncover the mysteries of this strange new world. A classic tale of technology taken too far.

Why similar: Metroidvania 51.8%, Action-Adventure 20%, Adventure 17.2%, Action 7.7%, Singleplayer 3.2%

In a world inspired by ancient Greek myths, a mediocre aspiring hero gets a second chance at life from Zeus. Lucius will explore an open 2D world, face creatures, solve puzzles and unlock skills. In his quest, he will earn the respect of the village and become a legend… or a legendary failure

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.4%, Action 19.5%, Adventure 19.3%, Action-Adventure 16.1%, 2D 7.6%

MIRADOR is a 2D action game. You arrive at a temple... Kill several monsters to grow, get skills, and go through it!

Why similar: Action 27.3%, Action-Adventure 22.3%, Adventure 18.3%, 2D 12.3%, Fantasy 8.5%

In this new hand-drawn, story-rich metroidvania, explore the last haven of a dying world, and discover the purpose you play in saving it. Shape your own path, fight the all-consuming blight, and help bring hope back to the survivors. Take up the flames of dead gods, and stand firm in Dewborne Dawn!

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.5%, Adventure 12.4%, Action 12%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Combat 9.2%

This is an action game in which the player cannot jump by himself, but jumps with the blast of a bomb. You can dash with the blast on your back, and even attack with bombs, allowing you to enjoy bombs to the fullest.

Why similar: Metroidvania 50.8%, Action 20.6%, Action-Adventure 14.5%, 2D 10.8%, Singleplayer 3.3%

The Weird Dream is a 2D Metroidvania game set in the ruins of Alpha City. Control a mysterious rabbit, confront mutated inhabitants, level up your skills, and unravel the truth behind Alpha City's destruction.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.3%, Adventure 16.2%, Action-Adventure 15.9%, Action 14.2%, 2D 6.6%

A storm of darkness is taking over the world. Adventure in search of your quest escaping the demon darkness that chases you. Upgrade your items to progress through the maze like environment in this Metroidvania-like challenge. Can you find a Hermit’s lost son in your quest to save the world?

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.9%, Action-Adventure 15.3%, Action 12.9%, Adventure 11.6%, 2D 9.5%

A 2D pixel-like Metrovania game, exploring the game world with a unique atmosphere. In a mysterious and huge tree world, as time goes by, trees and plants have withered, the ecology has become worse, life has become scarce, and who will save the world that is about to break.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.6%, Adventure 19.1%, Action 16.8%, 2D 6.8%, Fantasy 5.5%

Noad: The Priest is a 2D action adventure game. It tells the story of a priest who begins an expedition where an unknown black substance 'Adven' flows out of the gate and cannot return beyond it. Face the truth with newcomers beyond the gate!

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.6%, Action 19.1%, Adventure 18.9%, Action-Adventure 16.1%, 2D 7.2%

An ancient evil has been set loose, and Jonathan cursed in the process. Jonathan must now collect seven holy grails from around all of Egypt to cleanse himself of the curse of Sehur the First. Be delighted by the quirky humor, charming characters, and the beautifully designed world, in Pharaoh Rebirth+!

Why similar: Metroidvania 37%, Adventure 28.3%, Action 27.9%, 2D 4.6%, Singleplayer 2.2%

Explore a kingdom overrun by evil magic as you fight foes with your own magical bow in this retro inspired action-adventure platformer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.8%, Adventure 12.4%, Action 11.9%, 2D 10.2%, Action-Adventure 8.5%

A nameless boy, in seek of a better afterlife, decides to drift to the end of the world. He will sail a boat, venture into a dark and dangerous yet wonderfully diverse world, and use his harpoon to deal with troubles along the way.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.5%, Adventure 25.9%, Action-Adventure 19.8%, Fantasy 9.6%, Singleplayer 3.4%

In this action adventure, play as Demi and venture through the wondrous world of Somnus. Tasked by a mysterious voice, you must destroy the legendary Accursed Beasts to save the world. Use your attacks and abilities to slay enemies, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth behind an ancient history.

Why similar: Action 32.5%, Adventure 31.8%, Fantasy 15.7%, Combat 13.6%, Singleplayer 6.5%

Join the Asguardian mercenaries to save the Niddhog Sector from a corporate take over! Run, jump, and shoot in this action adventure game. Find sweet guns and armor and put your skills to the test in Identity Sector!

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.9%, Adventure 26.2%, Action 24.9%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, Fantasy 7.4%

The Waste Land, a "metroidvania" style side-scroller inspired by T.S. Eliot’s poem of the same name, puts players in the role of a fallen king who must find his way to right the wrongs caused by his own failings.

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.7%, Adventure 26.2%, Action 24.2%

A compact, painterly metroidvania: a 2–3 hour descent into the Rootdeep. Explore 26 painted caverns, earn five abilities, face two guardians — then chase your own best time with the built-in speedrun timer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.1%, Adventure 21.1%, Action 17.9%, Action-Adventure 17%, 2D 7.5%

In Demon Peak, you play as the nameless warrior, trapped inside the depths of an unholy Mountain. Explore the mysterious and perilous enviroments, fight against a multitude of different enemies and gather magical abilities to overcome the Mountain's evil inhabitants.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.7%, Adventure 23.5%, Action 22.5%, 2D 9.3%

"Divine Dynamo Flamefrit" is bringing back classic 2D action! Play as the hero Yuto in top-down slashing adventure stages, and pilot the magical robot Flamefrit for first-person boss battles! Master both styles of gameplay to restore peace to the parallel world of Hologard!

Why similar: Action 26.9%, Adventure 26.6%, Action-Adventure 21.1%, 2D 13.5%, Fantasy 8.2%

This adventure is about you waking up in this world named Twell. The only thing you can do now is explore what this world has to offer. Explore 8 unique dungeons, discover many secrets and visit many locations.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.5%, Adventure 20.7%, Action 17.6%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, 2D 6.2%