- #1 SHEEPO
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 561 reviews2020
Dev: Kyle Thompson
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Explore a strange planet, collect the creatures you find, and then shape-shift into them to expand your world. Build your own path, chat with the locals, and discover the planets sprawling secrets in this quirky metroidvania platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.5%, 2D Platformer 17.6%, Hand-drawn 10.3%, Exploration 9.1%, Platformer 5.6%
- #2 Shards of Memories
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Iron Twelve Games
Windows
Shards of Memories is a hand-drawn Metroidvania where defeated enemies leave behind memories that carry their abilities. Equip these memories strategically, shape your own combat style, and explore a fractured world marked by its past.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.7%, Hand-drawn 18.7%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Exploration 6.1%, Action 4.1%
- #3 Pain-T
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wheel Of Games
Windows
Pain-T is an exploration-driven metroidvania where color is your greatest weapon. Restore a world drained of paint, overcome hostile creatures, unlock colorfull powers, reveal hidden paths, and paint your own destiny.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.6%, 2D Platformer 17.9%, Exploration 12.9%, Colorful 8.7%, Hand-drawn 8%
- #4 Grapixo Arte em Guerra
95% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Akyoma StudioPub: MIRA AÇU
Windows
Scratch in a 2.5D world that blends hip hop aesthetics with action/platforming, where urban art has come to life. Explore dynamic environments, face cleaning robots, and uncover secrets of this vibrant world as you reclaim your identity in this intense and colorful adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.5%, Hand-drawn 12.9%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Platformer 5.6%, Colorful 4.1%
- #5 Little Nemo and the Guardians of Slumberland
94% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2026
Dev: DIE SOFT
Windows
Explore a dream world as the iconic Little Nemo, armed with toys, candy, and stuffed animals in this cute & colorful Metroidvania adventure. Experience NES-era platformer gameplay in a vast, non-linear world that has been hand-animated frame-by-frame, as you unlock new abilities to progress.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.9%, 2D Platformer 17.9%, Hand-drawn 17%, Exploration 9.6%, Colorful 3.7%
- #6 Stomp and the Sword of Miracles
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Frogteam Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Meet a charming cast of little creatures and save the world from a mischievous god in this character-driven metroidvania! Explore a world full of lost secrets, make new friends, and use strange creatures to your advantage to reach new heights!
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.6%, 2D Platformer 17.8%, Hand-drawn 14.3%, Exploration 10.6%, Platformer 4.8%
- #7 ITORAH
93% matchMostly Positive74% of 886 reviews2022
Dev: Grimbart TalesPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Discover the world of Nahucan in this 2D action platformer. You are Itorah, the only human in this strange place. Explore, fight and survive to uncover your past and save Nahucan from its biggest threat, a mysterious plague!
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.8%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Hand-drawn 15.3%, Exploration 8.1%, Arcade 7.5%
- #8 Amalu, Wells between worlds
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: IndieTech Studio
Windows
Amalu: Wells Between Worlds is a pixel-art 2D platformer, and Metroidvania blending Atmospheric exploration, Spell-casting puzzle mechanics, Amazigh/North African mythology and an emotional storytelling
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.3%, 2D Platformer 17.9%, Exploration 12%, Hand-drawn 9.2%, Platformer 4.6%
- #9 Little Nemo and the Nightmare Fiends
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Nemo, Inc
Windows
Little Nemo and his friends return for a hand-animated metroidvania adventure! Explore magical dream worlds with Nemo, the Princess of Slumberland, the mischievious Flip, and royal guard Peony as they try to stop the Nightmare Fiends from ruling over dreams forever.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.7%, 2D Platformer 19.8%, Hand-drawn 13.1%, Exploration 13%, Platformer 5.4%
- #10 OTHERSIDE: Untamed Words
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: OthersideCraft
Windows
OTHERSIDE is a 2D, hand-drawn Metroidvania adventure featuring 'Mao' - a cat warrior awakened from slumber. Wield a sword and brush to explore a beast kingdom, encounter tribes, and uncover secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.1%, 2D Platformer 17.5%, Hand-drawn 13.5%, Exploration 10.2%, Platformer 5%
- #11 NECROTOPIA
90% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2022
Dev: day-to-day management
Windows
NECROTOPIA is an exploratory action game, in which a monster, who woke up on a stormy night by lightning, picks up junks as weapons and searches for who he/she is. Use various types of weapons to defeat enemies and explore the fascinating world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 53.9%, 2D Platformer 20.5%, Hand-drawn 12.8%, Platformer 5.7%, Action 5%
- #12 Autonomous Odyssey
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SunOracle Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Autonomous Odyssey is a story-driven, hand-drawn 2D metroidvania. Use agile platforming on your apocalyptic sci-fi journey to explore the labs once filled with exceptional researchers. Fight through vengeful robots on Pim’s quest to find his missing father and restore everyone's humanity.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.4%, Hand-drawn 17.4%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Exploration 8.9%, Atmospheric 5.3%
- #13 Chibits
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PhatRobit
Windows · Mac
Explore an abandoned planet and uncover the mysteries behind the event that ended the world. Travel through a charred forest, large factory and run down cities as you collect upgrades and battle the relics that were left behind.
Why similar: Metroidvania 54.4%, 2D Platformer 20.7%, Exploration 10.6%, Platformer 5.4%, Action 4.4%
- #14 Florarium
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Melting Caramel
Windows
Florarium is a Metroidvania game focused on exploration and battle. Explore the mysterious world full of unexpected secrets. Battle fierce enemies with your bow. Choose your own path to your goddess in the vast, interconnected world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 52.9%, Hand-drawn 17.4%, Exploration 11.4%, Atmospheric 6%, Platformer 5.8%
- #15 Stoatman
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Frostum
Windows
Stoatman is an exciting Metroidvania adventure where you control a brave hero with a magical sword. Explore mysterious lands, discover powerful spells, and battle fantastic creatures in an enchanting fairy-tale world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 51.2%, Atmospheric 9%, 2D Platformer 8.7%, Exploration 8%, Hand-drawn 8%
- #16 Mono
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Project Mono
Windows
『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 51.8%, 2D Platformer 25%, Action 8.3%, Atmospheric 7.6%, Stylized 4.4%
- #17 Goo Keeper
85% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2023
Dev: Oria Games Inc.
Windows
Lead Rolly in his adventure within the wonderful world of Shroomast, and explore its deep semi open-world underground. Goo Keeper is a pure metroidvania with tons of unique bosses, hand-crafted worlds and creatures, and tons of awesome abilities.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.8%, Hand-drawn 15%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Exploration 9.7%, Atmospheric 6.3%
- #18 Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest
84% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2026
Dev: Cacareco Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 56.2%, 2D Platformer 17.8%, Exploration 11%, Action 5.2%, Platformer 5%
- #19 After Shadows
86% matchMixed62% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: Insidious Games
Windows
After Shadows is a metroidvania with roguelike elements. Get into a distant post-apocalyptic future, where all of humanity became extinct. Explore the abandoned Fortress, look for traps and hide from Dark Monster who is chasing you.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.6%, Hand-drawn 19.1%, 2D Platformer 17.7%, Atmospheric 7.2%, Platformer 5%
- #20 Museful
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nostalgicat
Windows
Museful is a colour-fuelled 2D Metroidvania. Paint your surroundings as a little lizard exploring a huge hand-crafted world, and restore emotion to a monochrome continent as you discover your true colours.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.9%, Hand-drawn 16.5%, Colorful 8.8%, Exploration 8.2%, 2D Platformer 7.2%
- #21 Iron Diamond
83% matchVery Positive89% of 55 reviews2024
Dev: North Folk Studios
Windows
Explore the mysterious island of Kindara in this vibrant 2D action-adventure. Fight and platform your way through jungles, icy peaks, castles, and crystal caverns in a non-linear interconnected world. Adventure awaits!
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.4%, 2D Platformer 17.4%, Hand-drawn 13.4%, Exploration 9.9%, Colorful 6.6%
- #22 Ethereal Odyssey
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: KU3 Dev
Windows · Linux
Explore a dreamscape, rich with magic, hidden secrets and mysterious creatures.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.7%, Hand-drawn 16.5%, Exploration 12%, Action 7.9%, Colorful 6.6%
- #23 Tom´s Adventure
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nagus Games
Windows
Help Tom hack-and-slash his way though a dream from which he cannot wake up. A hand-drawn action-adventure through a dreamy world filled with fleshy monsters, insane situations and strangers that needs help.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.9%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Hand-drawn 11.8%, Exploration 9.9%, Arcade 7.8%
- #24 Mushroom Empire
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sprucehead Games
Windows · Mac
Run, gun, and platform your way through the 4 seasons, shotgunning, freezing, and burning your foes along the way. Light animals on fire, get eaten by flowers, crush baby spiders underfoot, featuring an interactive world, competent physics, and custom death animations for all you freaks out there.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.6%, Hand-drawn 20.2%, Exploration 12.7%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Atmospheric 9.6%
- #25 Prince of Persia The Lost Crown
79% matchVery Positive84% of 6,153 reviews2024
Dev: Ubisoft MontpellierPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Dash into a stylish and thrilling action-adventure platformer set in a mythological Persian world where the boundaries of time and space are yours to manipulate.
Why similar: Metroidvania 56.4%, 2D Platformer 17.1%, Exploration 11.3%, Colorful 4%, Action 3.5%
- #26 Croakspire
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lotus Arcade
Windows
Dive into a fortress labyrinth crawling with monsters, defending yourself with your... tongue? As a frog, it's your best bet to traverse this retro-inspired 2D metroidvania title. Collect treasures to gain permanent upgrades, discovering new areas of the massive interconnected map with them!
Why similar: Metroidvania 54.5%, 2D Platformer 21.3%, Exploration 10.2%, Action 5.1%, Platformer 3.7%
- #27 Briar Flame
78% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: HappyDoodz Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
A stylized action-platformer set in a world consumed by eternal thorns. Explore handcrafted zones, unlock new flame-forged upgrades, and face brutal bosses as the Young Emberhost in a desperate attempt to reach the Heart of the Briar.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.8%, Hand-drawn 15.8%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Atmospheric 8.1%, Stylized 5.4%
- #28 Little Droid 2: Escape
78% matchPositive97% of 37 reviews2025
Dev: KingStyle
Windows
"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 49.2%, Arcade 13.1%, 2D Platformer 8.4%, Atmospheric 7.6%, Colorful 7.5%
- #29 EXIL
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mystic Clockwork Studio
Windows
A Mystical Anime-Inspired Metroidvania. Embark on an adventure through a mystical world full of magical creatures.
Why similar: Metroidvania 52.7%, 2D Platformer 20.6%, Hand-drawn 11.8%, Action 6.1%, Colorful 3.8%
- #30 Liminalia
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Space74
Windows · Mac
Unravel the mysteries of these forgotten lands in a hand-drawn, narrative-driven 2D action-adventure, as a white-robed girl awakens in the depths of an abandoned world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.2%, Hand-drawn 19.3%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Atmospheric 7.9%, Exploration 7.6%
- #31 Souno's Curse
77% matchMixed70% of 23 reviews2024
Dev: Kiro TeamPub: PixelHeart
Windows
Embark on a short and emotional journey through a cursed cave in this 2D hand-drawn platformer with action and metroidvania elements. Uncover a touching story about regrets and the value of living the moment
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.4%, 2D Platformer 17.5%, Hand-drawn 17.3%, Exploration 9.4%, Colorful 6.8%
- #32 Reso-Seeker
76% 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 49.7%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Exploration 10.5%, Hand-drawn 9.7%, Action 4.2%
- #33 Astra: Fading Stars
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dimension OmegaPub: Dimension Omega
Windows · Linux
It's you who can make a change. Use your soul to fight the corruption that leaks in the mysterious and atmospheric universe of Astra. Dive deeply into the essence of this world and navigate around danger leaning on truths and secrets. The Stars are Fading! Soon the darkness will swallow them all.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.3%, Hand-drawn 19.3%, 2D Platformer 18%, Exploration 9%, Atmospheric 7.4%
- #34 Phaze Shift
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lord Mango Games
Windows
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 54.4%, Hand-drawn 11.8%, 2D Platformer 8.9%, Exploration 6.8%, Platformer 6.5%
- #35 Nocturnal 2
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Sunnyside Games
Windows
Ignite your sword and explore the dark depths and towering heights of a forgotten island that consumed itself long ago.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.5%, Hand-drawn 15.5%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Exploration 9.5%, Atmospheric 7.2%
- #36 Dewborne Dawn
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mythwalk Studios
Windows
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 56.4%, Hand-drawn 23.1%, Atmospheric 9.6%, Action 4.9%, Colorful 3.4%
- #37 BLIGHTWRECK
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Mothware
Windows · Linux
Stuck at the bottom of the sea floor, escape a sunken ocean liner in this handcrafted 2D METROIDvania! Find powerful upgrades, and fight strange bosses. You may be isolated from your shipmates, but you're not alone...
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.8%, 2D Platformer 20.2%, Exploration 13.5%, Platformer 5.5%, Colorful 4.6%
- #38 EON: Reset
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team EON Reset
Windows
Explore EON Association in the wake of an apocalyptic disaster. Maneuver the artificial life EON-3033 to battle paranormal entities. Experience an exciting 2D combat in a world where elemental forces exist. Peel back the threads of ambiguous narrative and discover the secrets of time and fate.
Why similar: Metroidvania 51.9%, 2D Platformer 20.2%, Hand-drawn 12.1%, Platformer 5.7%, Action 4.7%
- #39 Tyto
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dreamjob Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Take flight and glide through a breathtaking world in this visually stunning platformer, where you play as a lost owlet searching for its family in a vast and perilous forest.
Why similar: Metroidvania 54%, Atmospheric 12.8%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Platformer 6.5%, Exploration 5.4%
- #40 Spirit Fusion
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lumforge
Windows
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 51.4%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Hand-drawn 14.3%, Action 6.7%, Platformer 6%
- #41 DEVIATOR
71% matchMixed68% of 988 reviews2024
Dev: Gami Studio
Windows
Deviator is a Metroidvania game centered around deflect, featuring exquisite 2D hand-drawn visuals. Exploring unknown wilderness and mysterious cities, delving into enigmatic realms of consciousness and encountering peculiar creatures. Try to find the truth behind this chaotic world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.6%, 2D Platformer 17.7%, Hand-drawn 14.7%, Atmospheric 5.8%, Exploration 5.5%
- #42 Torii: Beyond The Gates
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Oh Baby Games
Windows · Mac
The spirit realm has broken. Your brother has gone missing. Forge the path you were destined for. Explore the gates and find out why there has been broken links inside the spirit realm. Battle, discover and find the secrets, and make new connections in a beautiful hand-drawn 2D style.
Why similar: Metroidvania 54.3%, 2D Platformer 21.2%, Hand-drawn 12.7%, Platformer 5.9%, Action 4.1%
- #43 Trapers Platformer
71% matchPositive80% of 15 reviews2023
Dev: molamucho.com
Windows · Linux
Story driven Metroidvania-ish challenging platformer with cute hand-drawn graphics and a focus on exploration.
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.6%, 2D Platformer 20.5%, Exploration 12.8%, Colorful 6.7%, Platformer 5.7%
- #44 MIO: Memories in Orbit
67% matchVery Positive83% of 2,890 reviews2026
Dev: Douze DixièmesPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 43.2%, Hand-drawn 12.4%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Exploration 10%, Atmospheric 7.5%
- #45 Xplorite
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Alejandro Andes
Windows
Xplorite is a hand-drawn 2d action-exploration metroidvania full of enemies and secrets. Get in Sy's shoes and explore the depths of planet Nargal in look for the missing research team. Travel through different biomes full of enemies and hazards and try to uncover what is happening on the planet.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.6%, 2D Platformer 18.7%, Hand-drawn 18.4%, Atmospheric 6.3%, Arcade 5.3%
- #46 Pixgun
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Twisted Twice Games
Windows
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 46.2%, 2D Platformer 18.9%, Arcade 12%, Action 8%, Platformer 7%
- #47 Treasure Hunter Man 2
72% matchPositive94% of 17 reviews2018
Dev: origamihero games
Windows
With the help of the many treasures on a mysterious island, Dorothy might just be able to save her son and dispel a terrible curse.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.6%, 2D Platformer 19%, Exploration 10.8%, Arcade 8.5%, Colorful 5.2%
- #48 MADO
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Drainage-GameStudio
Windows
The freedom here, or beyond the window.
Why similar: Metroidvania 49.7%, 2D Platformer 18.6%, Exploration 10.9%, Hand-drawn 8.6%, Platformer 4.3%
- #49 Somnium Shore
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rodrigo Pelegrini R.
Windows
A challenging, 2D Platform Adventure game where all level mechanics can change if you don't stay balanced. Help Ethan to grow up and leave his roots in order to pursue his dreams, find clues about his past and fight against your nightmares in your journey to the Somnium Shore!
Why similar: Metroidvania 53%, Exploration 13.2%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Platformer 7.5%, Action 5.8%
- #50 Inari's Redemption
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AmbroisePub: Ambroise Catherine
Windows
An epic bite-size action adventure microidvania through a surreal world of mutated animals and environments. Combat mice engineers and religious birds, traverse a strange world and its life-altering climates, and combine steam and spark to fix the world, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43%, Hand-drawn 19.4%, 2D Platformer 18.1%, Exploration 6.8%, Colorful 4.4%
- #51 PATHFINDER 08
71% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: THIAGO COSTA MENDES
Windows
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 51.9%, 2D Platformer 24.2%, Exploration 12.2%, Action 3.3%, Atmospheric 2.8%
- #52 Ariana and the Elder Codex
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International, Inc.
Windows
Ariana must restore the Codices and unravel the Library's hidden truths...
Why similar: Metroidvania 56.6%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Exploration 7.3%, Platformer 6.3%, Action 5.9%
- #53 Jenny's Adventures
68% matchMixed67% of 18 reviews2025
Dev: Pranav Gaur
Windows
Play as a cat in this 2D world where you discover new abilities and paths to finally reach the summit. What's there? Even I don't know. Yet. Oh, it now has local co-op.
Why similar: Metroidvania 50.2%, 2D Platformer 21.5%, Exploration 13.1%, Colorful 6.7%, Platformer 6%
- #54 Fall of Gorithia: Nym's Fate
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Myrwood Games
Windows
Fall of Gorithia: Nym's Fate is a 2D action adventure set in the ancient land of Gorithia. Go from simple thief to magic wielding warrior as you battle your way through the fallen kingdom on your quest to find your lost brother in this sprawling fantasy world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.8%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Hand-drawn 10.5%, Exploration 10.3%, Atmospheric 8.1%
- #55 Fly to hope
68% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Huhi Games
Windows
Fly to hope is a platformer action game. Use your shotgun and machete to overcome enemies. Fight with strong bosses and collect 3 missing part of your aircraft.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.9%, Hand-drawn 18.1%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Exploration 9.8%, Action 4.6%
- #56 Echoes of the Outworlder
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Outworlder LLC
Windows
Explore a shattered land in this isekai Metroidvania, mastering fluid movement, battling monsters, clashing with Outworlders, and uncovering the truth behind a world on the edge of collapse.
Why similar: Metroidvania 52.9%, 2D Platformer 20.9%, Exploration 11.1%, Atmospheric 9%, Action 3.3%
- #57 Fevercide
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Redblack Spade
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fevercide is a metroidvania with elements of horror and adventure games. Join Sandra as she explores the stately cities of a Russian Empire that never fell. Solve puzzles, fight with monsters, and face the demons from her past.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.2%, 2D Platformer 18.2%, Hand-drawn 16%, Exploration 9.7%, Atmospheric 6.7%
- #58 Little Ghost
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Alan AbbadessaPub: Sync Book Games
Windows
Chill metroidvania maximizes non-linear exploration & puzzle-platforming. Frequent checkpoints, no currency, no combat. Gain friends & abilities. Collectables-as-media; tarot cards, weird podcasts, and songs from over 20 bands; all found within a surreal papercraft world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.9%, 2D Platformer 20.1%, Atmospheric 8.6%, Exploration 7.4%, Stylized 7%
- #59 Pentacore
67% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2023
Dev: Jonathan CollierPub: Mythril Age
Windows
Pentacore is a metroidvania with a focus on platforming and exploration. Run, shoot, climb, and blast your way through a massive world. All in order to find five keys and leave your prison of a planet.
Why similar: Metroidvania 57.6%, 2D Platformer 22.6%, Platformer 6.4%, Atmospheric 5.2%, Action 5.2%