- #1 The Square Key
97% matchPositive92% of 24 reviews2020
Dev: DnovelPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
The Square Key is a spinning platformer with puzzles and coins.
Why similar: Roguevania 31.8% ★, Side Scroller 9.6%, Puzzle Platformer 9.2%, Roguelike 7.9%, 2D Platformer 7.6%
- #2 The VIllage of Eri
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GhoulSoftware
Windows
A metroidvenia rouglike platformer RPG.Explore the world as you upgrade your character, buy gear, solve puzzles and save villagers.Fight hordes of monsters in the hopes of learning more about the world and yourself.Gain bonuses for every building you restore and every villager you save.
Why similar: Roguevania 34.6% ★, Metroidvania 19.1%, Side Scroller 11.3%, Roguelike 9.1%, 2D Platformer 7.5%
- #3 The Red Hood: Hunting the Wolf
96% matchMixed44% of 16 reviews2025
Dev: Lola FisherPub: My Way Games
Windows
In "Red Hood's Hunt for the Wolf," you play as Red Riding Hood on a perilous journey through forests and caves to defeat the evil wolf. Battle enemies like skeletons and elves with your sword, collect coins, and overcome obstacles in this classic platformer to save the forest.
Why similar: Roguevania 49.6% ★, Side Scroller 14.4%, 2D Platformer 9.5%, Platformer 8.1%, Female Protagonist 6.4%
- #4 Spinning_Kid
95% matchMostly Positive79% of 33 reviews2020
Dev: DnovelPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
A rabbit in a capsule capable of rotating the world!
Why similar: Roguevania 37.3% ★, Side Scroller 11.1%, Puzzle Platformer 10.1%, Roguelike 9.6%, Platformer 9.4%
- #5 Isekai Mage
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: TongLee
Windows
Protagonist dies in a truck accident, reborn as a Mage Adventurer in an isekai. Explore chests, battle monsters, complete quests, and customize skills via roguelike mechanics. Defeat the Demon King in this blend of RPG, adventure, and light roguelike.
Why similar: Roguevania 52.3% ★, Metroidvania 23.2%, Roguelike 8.5%, Platformer 8.1%, Casual 2.9%
- #6 迷宮のドールポリス
94% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: かべろくん
Windows
It's an action game where you advance through a mysterious dungeon whose shape changes every time you enter, while strengthening the functions of your aircraft.
Why similar: Roguevania 35.2% ★, Roguelike 12.1%, Platformer 11.4%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Side Scroller 9.9%
- #7 Ghost 1.0
93% matchVery Positive91% of 2,103 reviews2016
Dev: @unepic_franPub: Unepic Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A mysterious agent, capable of becoming a digital ghost, sneaks aboard the Nakamura Space Station. This is where the fun begins: the station is well-protected with its heavy defences, never-ending arsenal of weapons, and mysterious artifacts. It will all have to be destroyed.
Why similar: Roguevania 44.3% ★, Metroidvania 28.3%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Platformer 6.3%, Side Scroller 5.1%
- #8 Keena The Voidslayer
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Crowning Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A 2-D action adventure platformer where you can absorb and manipulate things with your friend Moku. You can use different abilities to explore and interact with the world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.1%, Side Scroller 13.7%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Platformer 9.8%, Female Protagonist 8.9%
- #9 Dutch's Chickens
91% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2023
Dev: Chilling Moose Games
Windows
Explore, discover secrets, gain awesome abilities and use them to find all your lost chickens!
Why similar: Metroidvania 23%, Puzzle Platformer 15%, Side Scroller 10.5%, 2D Platformer 10.2%, Platformer 9.6%
- #10 KnightLight
90% matchVery Positive95% of 117 reviews2024
Dev: LuminosityPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
A 2D puzzle-platformer where you light your way through the darkness. Play as the Light, exploring an abandoned civilization where you find a suit of armor that seems to have magical properties. Suit up using the powers of the suit to channel your light magic to see what this strange place hides.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.7%, Side Scroller 17.3%, Puzzle Platformer 14.8%, 2D Platformer 12%, Exploration 9.2%
- #11 Rogue Legacy
91% matchVery Positive92% of 18,678 reviews2013
Dev: Cellar Door Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Rogue Legacy is a genealogical rogue-"LITE" where anyone can be a hero. Each time you die, your child will succeed you. Every child is unique. One child might be colorblind, another might be a dwarf with vertigo. But that's OK, because no one is perfect, and you don't have to be to succeed.
Why similar: Roguevania 60.8% ★, Platformer 11.9%, Roguelike 11.5%, Metroidvania 8.3%, Side Scroller 2.8%
- #12 Tiny Dangerous Dungeons Remake
89% matchVery Positive95% of 79 reviews2025
Dev: Adventure Islands
Windows
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 22.3%, Puzzle Platformer 13%, Side Scroller 12.8%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Platformer 9.6%
- #13 Sundered®: Eldritch Edition
89% matchVery Positive82% of 5,120 reviews2017
Dev: Thunder Lotus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Sundered is a chaotic hand-drawn metroidvania where you resist or embrace ancient eldritch powers, a challenging and unique take on a classic genre from the creators of Jotun, now with local co-op!
Why similar: Roguevania 49.9% ★, Metroidvania 20.9%, Platformer 7%, Female Protagonist 6.5%, Side Scroller 6.4%
- #14 TRAIT
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: OctaGames
Windows
Harness the power of the elements in a thrilling 2D Metroidvania adventure! Traverse a plague-stricken kingdom, face deadly foes, and uncover the truth behind a devastating storm. With handcrafted environments and challenging combat, shape your destiny in a world teetering on the edge of ruin.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.5%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Puzzle Platformer 14.9%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Platformer 7.5%
- #15 Slime Cores
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Echo Lotus Games
Windows
A shape-shifting, pixel-art, story-rich action adventure metroidvania for PC
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.2%, Side Scroller 12.8%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Puzzle Platformer 9.4%
- #16 SOULGRAVE
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: bromanguy
Windows
SOULGRAVE is a character-driven action roguelike where you create wild builds, explore ever-changing dungeons, and battle brutal bosses with puzzle-like, telegraphed mechanics. Restore a shattered world... or doom it forever.
Why similar: Roguevania 41.5% ★, Metroidvania 19.6%, Side Scroller 9.9%, Roguelike 9.2%, Platformer 6.9%
- #17 Rogue Worlds
85% matchVery Positive97% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
Windows · Linux
Rogue Worlds is a chaotic tactical roguelite platformer where you wield the environment and creative abilities to overcome challenges. Outwit powerful guardians and blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths!
Why similar: Roguevania 34.8% ★, Metroidvania 20.1%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Roguelike 10%, Platformer 8.6%
- #18 SHIRO
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tier 21
Windows
Humanity wants her dead, and a godlike alien AI wants to use her as a puppet. Take control of SH1-R0 and fight through challenging enemies on two fronts to prevent catastrophe. Explore high security facilities to upgrade your abilities and challenge the most advanced forces of two civilizations.
Why similar: Roguevania 38.7% ★, Metroidvania 25.1%, Roguelike 11.1%, 2D Platformer 6.5%, Platformer 6.5%
- #19 Vagneria
84% matchMixed63% of 16 reviews2024
Dev: Vagner da Rocha Santos
Windows
In Vagneria, dive into an immersive gaming experience with randomly generated stages, exciting exploration, building mechanics, and thrilling battles. Get ready to become the hero the world needs!
Why similar: Roguevania 38.5% ★, Metroidvania 20.2%, Roguelike 10.2%, Platformer 9.3%, 2D Platformer 9%
- #20 DurDanto
84% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: Shihan KhanPub: DevsLair Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
DurDanto is a metroidvania game where you play as Zubok in a fallen city with beautiful pixel art environments while facing different enemies. Use elemental abilities to uncover secrets of the fallen city, overcome the enemies & roguelike dungeons by skills & spells!
Why similar: Roguevania 47.7% ★, Metroidvania 26.3%, Roguelike 8.2%, 2D Platformer 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 4.4%
- #21 GumBall Warrior
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bizarre Games StudioPub: Bizarre Games Studio
Windows
GumBall Warrior is a 2d shooter puzzle adventure game inspired by the Mega Man games and other tiles. Choose your own path, travel through several strange worlds, as you defeat each of the bosses on each world unlocking new powers and expanding your kingdom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.4%, Puzzle Platformer 12.3%, Side Scroller 11.9%, 2D Platformer 9.6%, Platformer 8.8%
- #22 Dark Labyrinth
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Xiaote
Windows
You have stumbled into a world shrouded in darkness, where your body has transformed into that of a strange creature. Using your ability to dispel the darkness, you must explore and learn within this mysterious realm, uncovering the truth of this world while seeking a way to return to your own.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.4%, Puzzle Platformer 15.6%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Platformer 9.5%, Exploration 7.6%
- #23 Archetype and the Four Winds of Hell
82% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Serf of Cinder
Windows
Master the four elements, and kill demons. In this short Metroidvania, you play as the Archetype, a legendary elemental master, on a mission to close a portal to hell and end a demon invasion. Learn new abilities, fight demons, and if you fail, be reincarnated with mastery of a different element.
Why similar: Roguevania 36% ★, Metroidvania 20%, Platformer 11.3%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Shooter 9.7%
- #24 Sealed Bite: Extended
80% matchPositive85% of 26 reviews2026
Dev: Ruben S. LuisPub: Pineapple Works
Windows · Mac · Linux
Emilia's life turns into chaos as her family members disappear, one by one. Forced to put her trust in a wolf spirit, Emilia sets off to search the land while pressured into feeding a monstrous power. Will the enigmatic figure she encounters offer guidance, or is Emilia diving head-first into peril?
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.3%, Side Scroller 18%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Platformer 10.1%
- #25 O.R.B. Offensive Rolling Bot
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Riimu Games Oy
Windows
Lead O.R.B. to save our world from total annihilation in this thrilling 2D-platformer. O.R.B. is a robot sent from the future to destroy an evil A.I. DiOS before it can fulfill its evil plan. O.R.B. has some special skills, and transforming into a ball is just one of the tricks up in its sleeves!
Why similar: Roguevania 44.1% ★, Metroidvania 23.7%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Platformer 7%, 2D Platformer 6%
- #26 Awita: Journey of Hope
78% 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 27.9%, Side Scroller 15%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Platformer 8.7%
- #27 Fiadh
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Miraculum Games
Windows
Embark on a journey as Fiadh, a young woman with a deep connection to animals, racing against a cataclysmic storm in this mesmerizing 2D puzzle platformer. Traverse decaying landscapes, form unbreakable connections, and harness newfound abilities to preserve the last vestiges of a fading world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.2%, Puzzle Platformer 17.5%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Platformer 10.6%
- #28 Abyss Odyssey
81% matchMixed63% of 2,526 reviews2014
Dev: ACE TeamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
From indie Chilean developer ACE Team comes a new side-scrolling action adventure game featuring a complex fighting engine in procedurally generated levels that destines its three warriors to battle a different abyss each time! Choose your hero and also learn to possess your enemies in the abyss…
Why similar: Roguevania 49.2% ★, Metroidvania 11.9%, Side Scroller 10.9%, Platformer 9.5%, Female Protagonist 6.6%
- #29 Xanthiom 2
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MathanGames
Windows
Play through the next chapter in the Xanthiom saga, now bigger and better than before!
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.2%, Side Scroller 18.2%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Platformer 10.1%, Exploration 8.5%
- #30 Hatup
78% matchVery Positive91% of 58 reviews2022
Dev: Naoka StudioPub: Naoka Games
Windows
In Hatup you'll have the mission to go through different challenges with your hat that will allow you to progress through the game's stages. Using different mechanics you will face many challenges and with different levels of difficulty.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.8%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Puzzle Platformer 13.2%, Platformer 10.1%, 2D Platformer 10.1%
- #31 Eat Or Keep
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Volp Interactive
Windows
In a dying city ruled by uncontrollable magic, every resource is a choice: consume it to grow stronger, or preserve it to survive. Eat Or Keep is a challenging 2D Metroidvania with strong rogue-lite elements. Explore, fight, fall… and rise again.
Why similar: Roguevania 42.2% ★, Metroidvania 27.8%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Action 6.4%, Female Protagonist 4.9%
- #32 VonGarland Castle : Beyond Blood
76% matchMostly Positive71% of 34 reviews2026
Dev: Ash JacksonPub: Monster Robot Studios
Windows · Mac
prepare yourself for side scrolling survival horror action. Ransom VonGarland must journey to Mayhem Island and the ruins of VonGarland Castle to find her brother and uncover the truth of what Plasmadine corporation is doing on the island
Why similar: Roguevania 28.4% ★, Metroidvania 18.2%, Side Scroller 9.7%, Puzzle Platformer 9.1%, Female Protagonist 7.6%
- #33 The Guise
77% matchMostly Positive71% of 59 reviews2020
Dev: Rasul MonoPub: GameNet
Windows
The Guise is a dark metroidvania fairy tale about a boy trapped in the body of a monster. Can he hold onto his humanity? It's up to you.
Why similar: Roguevania 37.8% ★, Metroidvania 19.7%, Roguelike 8.6%, Platformer 7.6%, Dark Fantasy 7.5%
- #34 Betrayer: Curse of the Spine
76% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2021
Dev: Triple Ch3rry StudiosPub: Proponent Games
Windows
Betrayer: Curse of the Spine is an Action-Adventure Metroidvania. The game features decision making, crafting, fast-paced combat, multiple endings, intricate storytelling, an open world to explore, and more!
Why similar: Roguevania 41.4% ★, Metroidvania 21.8%, 2D Platformer 9.2%, Roguelike 8.2%, Platformer 7.5%
- #35 Restless Lands
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Crackin'
Windows
A Norse mythology Metroidvania where an orphan sets out on a journey through interconnected realms. Master tactical combat, discover ancient powers, and unveil the secrets of a dying world in this hand-crafted pixel art adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.1%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Puzzle Platformer 13%, Platformer 10.4%, 2D Platformer 7.6%
- #36 Light of Atlantis
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Duck 'n' Run Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore the depths of the ocean in this 2D-Puzzle-Metroidvania! Control the water levels and switch between various robots to solve the ancient puzzles of Atlantis.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.5%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Puzzle Platformer 14.1%, 2D Platformer 9.1%, Cartoony 7.4%
- #37 Jad
74% matchMostly Positive74% of 66 reviews2021
Dev: DnovelPub: My Way Games
Windows
JAD is an atmospheric jumping and puzzle platformer.
Why similar: Roguevania 40.6% ★, Side Scroller 12.3%, Roguelike 10.3%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Platformer 9.6%
- #38 Stealer
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Frizerice
Windows
Platformer with elements of metroidvania. Begin your adventure as a thief who is immersed in darkness. Use your lantern to explore eerie locations, search for clues, and interact with surrounding objects to uncover secrets and achieve your goals.
Why similar: Roguevania 29.3% ★, Metroidvania 22.3%, Puzzle Platformer 12.7%, Platformer 7.7%, 2D Platformer 6.9%
- #39 ReversEstory
74% matchVery Positive89% of 91 reviews2021
Dev: ilili_world
Windows
ReversEstory is a 2D Roguelike action shooting game. Enjoy the freedom of 360° flying while exploring the procedurally generated dungeons. A latitude of items grants the players the power to challenge the darkness. What’s hidden behind? You shall witness and be shocked.
Why similar: Roguevania 31.1% ★, Metroidvania 20.8%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Shooter 7.8%, Roguelike 7.3%
- #40 Pandash
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Laaab Games
Windows
Pandash is a rogue-lite platformer with different perks to discover and balance their powers. On your search for peace for your world, you wander through different areas, which will change every run. You need to get strong enough and unlock everything to survive and reach your destination.
Why similar: Roguevania 34.6% ★, Metroidvania 20.9%, Side Scroller 9.7%, Roguelike 9.2%, 2D Platformer 8.5%
- #41 MaryAnneEtte
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: silvercricket
Windows
A game about acting and performance, appease the audience and win the Master's approval. Smile Dear, everyone's watching you!
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 17%, Side Scroller 16.3%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Platformer 12.1%, Cartoony 10.1%
- #42 Tile Rogue
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: coeda
Windows
Super Pop. Super Casual. The Ultimate Roguelike Adventure! Smash your way to the goal and experience insane power-ups as you level up to godhood! Adventure awaits! Team up with up to 4 players online for a high-energy, colorful blast with friends.
Why similar: Roguevania 39.6% ★, Metroidvania 21.1%, Side Scroller 9.6%, Puzzle Platformer 8.5%, 2D Platformer 6.6%
- #43 Boots Versus Plants
73% matchMixed68% of 31 reviews2021
Dev: DnovelPub: My Way Games
Windows
In the platformer from the creators of RRRR fights with mutant plants on the way to find a solution to the dark past. Overcome many thoughtful challenges and puzzles.
Why similar: Roguevania 39.3% ★, Metroidvania 20.8%, Puzzle Platformer 13.9%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Cute 4.3%
- #44 Draken's Shrine
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RD ProductionsPub: Shady Corner Games
Windows
A metroidvania action platformer set in an epic fantasy world where a barbarian woman raised in the wild, pushed by her mother stories about her father decides to look for his final resting place.
Why similar: Roguevania 34.6% ★, Metroidvania 19.5%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Platformer 9.3%
- #45 荣光的见证 Glory's Witness
70% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: KASADE Studio
Windows
"Glory's Witness" is a platform jump shooting game that supports attribute addition. You will play the AI intelligent robot that survived the last days, guided by the "God", and embark on an adventure to "witness the glory of human civilization".
Why similar: Roguevania 37.9% ★, Metroidvania 18.7%, Roguelike 9.3%, 2D Platformer 8.8%, Platformer 8.3%
- #46 Aura of Worlds
69% matchVery Positive92% of 136 reviews2024
Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Aura of Worlds is a chaotic, creative tactics rogue-lite platformer. Explore multiple dangerous worlds where you utilize creative abilities & wield the environment to your advantage. Blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths & outwit powerful guardians!
Why similar: Roguevania 38% ★, Metroidvania 21.4%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Roguelike 10.9%, Platformer 9.1%
- #47 Odd Eye
70% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: PlayDay Co., Ltd.
Windows
Two different worlds from different colored eyes.
Why similar: Side Scroller 17.3%, Puzzle Platformer 16.4%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Platformer 10.3%
- #48 Bubble Frog DX
69% matchPositive96% of 28 reviews2024
Dev: Timbo Johnson
Windows · Linux
Bubble Frog DX is a fun and challenging short Action Puzzle game where you take on the role of a Frog in a Bubble who's been tasked to save 160 Onigiri from all kinds of hazards across 50 levels and 4 colorful zones in this retro throwback title!
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.7%, Puzzle Platformer 18.4%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Platformer 11.4%, Cartoony 8.2%
- #49 Haxor
71% matchMixed68% of 22 reviews2019
Dev: ClimouPub: No Gravity Games
Windows
Retro pixels are back! Good old 80s/90s style is back! Enjoy a classic 2D platformer with old era graphics! 16x16 pixel sprites and ambient, flat chip tuned 8 bit music! Guide Kla, the last survivor from Haxor planet, through the world full of vicious creatures, deadly traps and giant bosses!
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.6%, Side Scroller 15%, Puzzle Platformer 14.5%, Roguelike 9.5%, Platformer 9.1%
- #50 Reso-Seeker
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ralta Studios
Windows · Mac
Resort adventure of exploration, life-sim and a little action. Your guide is in-game "Brochure" filled with map and activities. Check them off as you go. Learn new skills to unlock new areas. Days at the waterpark, nights at the hotel lounge. No enemies. Just your own pace. A cozy Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.3%, Side Scroller 13.9%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Puzzle Platformer 8.9%, Exploration 8.1%
- #51 Hatone
68% matchPositive100% of 27 reviews2025
Dev: Devil's Delirium
Windows
Dive into a NES-inspired Action-Platformer with Metroidvania elements. Play as an Illuminati henchman battling fearsome bosses and unearthing secrets in an ancient castle. Fulfill your duty… but are you the architect of your fate—or just a pawn in a game someone else is playing?
Why similar: Roguevania 37.6% ★, Metroidvania 21%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%, Platformer 8.7%, 2D Platformer 8.6%
- #52 Little Witch
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: QianQi
Windows
This is the story of an adventurous little witch and her cat in the paper world. The puzzle mainly tests the player's observation of the stage and the application of elements. Use the cat to eat the elements and use them in the right place to open the channel or get new elements.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.7%, Puzzle Platformer 17.2%, 2D Platformer 11%, Platformer 9.4%, Female Protagonist 9.2%
- #53 Öoo
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 5,680 reviews2025
Dev: NamaTakahashi
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A Bomb Caterpillar's Big Adventure! "Öoo" is a charming yet mysterious exploration puzzle platformer where you discover creative ways to use bombs!
Why similar: Metroidvania 27%, Puzzle Platformer 19%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Platformer 9.5%, Exploration 7.7%
- #54 Red's Ascent
68% matchMixed50% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Özgür ÇallıPub: Bitmon Studios
Windows
Red's Ascent will take you on a challenging journey with an action-packed roguelike loop. Every death is an opportunity to respawn and try again, stronger than before. As you battle various enemies in different environments, you'll uncover the reasons behind your actions.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26%, Side Scroller 15.8%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Roguelike 9%, Platformer 8.8%
- #55 Alwa's Legacy
69% 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 28%, Puzzle Platformer 15.7%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Platformer 9.8%
- #56 Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse
66% matchMixed70% of 520 reviews2026
Dev: Frontside 180Pub: Pocketpair Publishing
Windows
A Metroidvania x Roguelite where you journey with the aid of a cursed hat. Use a variety of magic or possess your enemies to reach the lowest levels! Bring back loot, build new facilities in your village, make a living and strengthen yourself for the next battle! Supports up to 4-player multiplayer.
Why similar: Roguevania 40.8% ★, Metroidvania 21%, Roguelike 9%, Dark Fantasy 8.3%, Platformer 8.1%
- #57 Dungeon Gals
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: DoricDream
Windows
A small crisis control team has been summoned to help a civilization in the sky escape impending doom! Explore dungeons, solve puzzles, and find lots of treasure to help prepare yourself for incredible challenges!
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.1%, Puzzle Platformer 16.9%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Platformer 10.2%, Female Protagonist 10.1%
- #58 Tower Hunter: Erza's Trial
68% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,941 reviews2019
Dev: IceSitruuna
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Tower Hunter: Erza’s Trial contains core elements of roguelite games, presented in a toon render style. The player explores a mysterious tower with Erza, vanquishes mutant monsters and defeats bosses to acquire a Hunter’s License and become the most powerful Battle Maiden.
Why similar: Roguevania 45.6% ★, Metroidvania 24.7%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Side Scroller 7.5%, Roguelike 4%
- #59 Gun Miner
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Return To Adventure Mountain
Windows
Gun Miner is a rogue-lite where you explore the ever-changing caves of a mysterious planet. Dig up treasure with your void-blaster rifle. Spend any loot you find on upgrades for your suit, for your gun, or for your ship. Yes you will die a lot, but each turn makes you a tiny bit more powerful.
Why similar: Roguevania 51.4% ★, Roguelike 11.2%, Side Scroller 10.3%, Platformer 9.5%, 2D Platformer 8.7%
- #60 The Light Of Vertical
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WangxoGame
Windows
A Metroidvania-style action adventure set in the collapsing "Sky City." Play as a life form awakening in darkness, explore decaying areas, interact with NPCs, battle bosses, collect cards, and uncover the truth through stylized art and deep storytelling.
Why similar: Roguevania 49.4% ★, Metroidvania 23.6%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Cartoony 6.7%, Cute 4.9%