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Ruby's Realms is a platformer blending metroidvania exploration with level-based challenges in mysterious cursed realms. Leap across precarious platforms, blast cultists and possessed monsters with magic flames. Collect upgrade points and buy upgrades from your friend, Skully.

Reviews: 3 user reviews — 100% — of 3 reviews
Released: 2025-09-25
Developer: Chilling Moose Games
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac

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    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. #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%

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