Games Like Save me Mr Tako: Definitive Edition

Join Jason, Eve, and Fred on an intergalactic journey! The side-scrolling/top-down hybrid action adventure title "Blaster Master Zero" returns with its long-awaited sequel! Experience the yet-untold story of Jason and Eve after defeating Earth's mutant scourge in "Blaster Master Zero".

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.6%, Platformer 21.3%, Action 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Retro 11.2%

The adventures of Asha, the little warrior, begin! Together with her blue sidekick Pepelogoo, she will run through numerous stages and save the Monster World from the darkness.

Why similar: Metroidvania 21.2%, Platformer 14.1%, Action RPG 13.1%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, 1990's 7.4%

Mutant scum never learn! Blaster Master Zero makes its Steam debut! Blaster Master Zero is a 8-bit style top-down & sideview 2D action-adventure game that hearkens back to the golden age of the NES. The game features new gameplay elements such as improved gameplay, and a more robust scenario.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.5%, Platformer 17.9%, Action 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Retro 10.8%

Embark on a grand adventure in Phoenotopia! An action-adventure puzzle platformer inspired by the great classics. Meet charming townsfolk, brave the dungeons, and thwart evil in your quest to save your family.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.7%, Puzzle Platformer 16.1%, Platformer 15.3%, Adventure 5.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%

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 26.8%, Puzzle Platformer 16.1%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Platformer 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%

Batbarian: Testament of the Primordials is a snarky action-adventure puzzle game with a good dose of humor. Explore hundreds of secret-filled rooms, fight big bosses, gather companions for your party and use the powers of Pip—your bat buddy—to solve puzzles and escape the eldritch abyss!

Why similar: Metroidvania 26%, Puzzle Platformer 15.4%, Platformer 12.5%, RPG 8.8%, Retro 6.4%

Critically-acclaimed action-RPG that takes the template laid down by classics like Wonder Boy, nails the 16-Bit aesthetics for nostalgia fans, but updates the mechanics to feel fresh and modern. Explore a beautiful open world and plunder dungeons, caves and forests to help take down epic bosses!

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.8%, RPG 16.1%, Platformer 11.2%, Adventure 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%

This is a 2d platform adventure exploration game that combines platform jumping and straightforward fighting. Players will gradually find the lost memory and uncover the truth of this fantastic world with AOI.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, Platformer 13.7%, Action RPG 11.6%, 2D Platformer 11%, RPG 8.2%

The Primal League is platformer metrodvania with multiple playable characters, a vast world and intricate crafting system

Why similar: Metroidvania 19.4%, Action RPG 16.5%, RPG 14.6%, Platformer 14.4%, 2D Platformer 12.1%

Dreadstone – The Immortal Prisoner is an upcoming indie 2D Metroidvania platformer. Especially important to us are the game elements “looting” and “leveling“. The goal is to create a combination of our favorite games.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.1%, Action RPG 15.4%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, RPG 9.6%, Platformer 8.2%

Explore the mysteries of an unknown land! ”Transiruby '' is a metroidvania game where you explore the world as a cyborg protagonist named Siruby. Slash and shoot your way to reveal its hidden secrets!

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.8%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Platformer 11.1%, Action 6%

TwinZ is an action-platformer with RPG elements inspired by 8-bit era games. Explore a vast continent and its kingdoms, villages and dungeons while improving your character throughout the adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 17.6%, Action RPG 15.9%, Puzzle Platformer 13.2%, Platformer 12%, RPG 11.4%

The King's pup levels up! Cavalier is a single player hand drawn Metroidvania. Combat enchanted creatures while you explore the expanding map, and restore the magical kingdom in this charming medieval adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Puzzle Platformer 12.5%, Platformer 12%, 1990's 8.5%

With the Gods of light about to lose the great battle against the Army of Darkness, the Aggelos must learn to embrace his darker side. Explore two opposing realms full of secrets, puzzles and intense 2D combat in this challenging action-platformer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.1%, Action RPG 16%, Platformer 11.6%, Puzzle Platformer 8.6%, 2D Platformer 7.3%

A warrior who wandered in search of redemption after abdicating his post receives a call to return to his ancient continent. Explore the continent of Orion in a 2D action adventure with 3 endings according to your choices.

Why similar: Metroidvania 20.9%, Action RPG 14.7%, Platformer 12.6%, Puzzle Platformer 12.6%, 2D Platformer 10.1%

Travel across Azmra and slay barons using the God Edge; A sword capable of transferring power from the slain to the slayer!

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.9%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Action RPG 12.1%, RPG 9.9%, Platformer 9.1%

Poor Lucas and the Evil Duke is a Metroidvania with action and RPG elements. Jump, slide, wall jump, swim, and battle your way through the Dukedom. Other mechanics include pushing boxes, pulling levers, and swinging on ropes.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.3%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Platformer 14.6%, Action RPG 10.5%, RPG 9.9%

From Matt Kap and Simon Parzer ("The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth"), Castle In The Darkness 2 drops players into a brand-new adventure! Explore a vast world and overcome the darkness in this fun and fast-paced adventure!

Why similar: Metroidvania 21.2%, Action RPG 16.2%, Platformer 12.2%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, RPG 8.4%

Begin your journey in Faeland, a handcrafted 2D action-adventure RPG set in a beautiful fantasy world inspired by the 8-bit classics.

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.2%, Action RPG 17.4%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, RPG 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%

Where am I pyooooo??? HEBEREKEis back and so is his great and surreal adventure! A mysterious little creature Hebe fell into a mysterious world. Discover a brand new world, explore every corner, find the treasures with your new wonderful friends, and use their skills to find new places.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.5%, Platformer 16.6%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, 1990's 9.7%, Action 8.6%

A metroidvania with: Both arcade and exploration areas - Use finite subweapons for advanced movement - Difficulty from casual up to souls-bourne-ring - Customize with equipment - Build your Town - Complete Quests - Having trouble on a stage? There are infinite lives; no game overs here!

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.4%, Action RPG 15.8%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Platformer 12%, RPG 9.5%

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 31.3%, Action RPG 14.3%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Platformer 13.7%, RPG 8.7%

Set your course and explore a variety of environments on the seas in Phantom Tides. Battle various enemies and bosses as you collect items to help you on your journey. This 2D style platformer will challenge your skills and wit.

Why similar: Metroidvania 20.2%, Action RPG 16.6%, Puzzle Platformer 12.6%, Platformer 12.4%, 2D Platformer 11.4%

Experience a adventure in a seamless world of food, where you play as a brave bread. Freely explore interconnected regions, uncover hidden secrets, collect items to enhance your abilities, tackle challenging stages, and defeat formidable foes.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Platformer 15.6%, RPG 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%

Every weapon hides a world. A 2D metroidvania of vertical descent — step inside each blade you find, descend its Item World, and reforge it through layers of memory and reactive elemental depths.

Why similar: Metroidvania 21.8%, Action RPG 19.6%, Platformer 14.7%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Action 8.8%

Filiy Eclipse is an exploration action RPG that explores a mysterious world.Explore the surface, underground and sky of the star to discover what happened aboard it.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34%, Action RPG 18.9%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, RPG 9.7%, Action 6.5%

A 2D action-adventure game with Metroidvania elements. Explore, fight monsters, collect equipment, unlock new paths, and challenge bosses in a handcrafted pixel-art world inspired by retro classics.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.6%, Action RPG 14.6%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Platformer 12.8%, RPG 7%

The Flame and the Fart: Hunt treasure, forge gear, build your hero. Loot bones, ores, relics from monsters; smelt and forge legendary equipment. Mix basic attacks, dashes, and spirit skills via gems into your own style. Battle through forests, snowy mountains, cursed villages, and uncover the truth.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, Action RPG 15.7%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Platformer 13.7%, RPG 10.8%

This is an RPG game similar to the Metroid series. Players will play as a little scientist and create a robot named Little Q to destroy the mechanical city of Crazy Scientists

Why similar: Metroidvania 23.6%, Action RPG 17.6%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, 1990's 10.1%, RPG 10.1%

Xoul is a uniquely styled 2D ARPG. You can use the game's distinctive "Custom Combo" feature to create your own chain attacks, defeat various enemies, experience diverse stories, unravel the mysteries of this world—and then make your choice.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.7%, Puzzle Platformer 16.6%, Action RPG 14.9%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, RPG 8.7%

Blessing Part I is a 2D pixel style action-adventure game. Players will take on the role of a swordsman Lowe who lost everything in the past and embarks on revenge alone. With only a great sword and flesh and blood, you will fight against the twisted creatures in the darkness.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.8%, Action RPG 17.3%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, RPG 10.9%, Action 5.2%

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 36.5%, Platformer 12.9%, RPG 12.8%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Adventure 7.8%

Get batteries to get stronger! Enjoy your adventure now! Recover lost parts and get various skills.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.3%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Platformer 14.4%, Puzzle Platformer 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%

Ember Journey of Clinbo This is a fantasy, pixel-art Metroidvania-style game. You are Clinbo, the only "transgressor" robot to possess a soul in a limbo between life and death—a realm where countless souls are judged by a single standard: "Harmony."

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.5%, Action RPG 15.5%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Platformer 13.4%, RPG 9.4%

Silvercall​​ – A retro action-platformer RPG. Play as an amnesiac adventurer, battling through perilous terrain and collecting Memory Crystals to uncover your past and your lover's dark transformation into the "Saintess".

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.8%, Action RPG 15.2%, Platformer 14.6%, RPG 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%

"A Song in Elyel Nalore" is a 2D Metroidvania adventure set in a world of swords and magic. Accept a dangerous guild mission that leads you into a deadly journey. Explore vast landscapes, uncover hidden secrets, and face tough challenges in this dark fantasy action RPG.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.3%, Action RPG 19.4%, Platformer 10.6%, 2D Platformer 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%

A retro-inspired 2D action-adventure where exploration, combat, and classic pixel art come together in a mysterious interconnected world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 22.9%, Action RPG 20.1%, RPG 10.7%, Puzzle Platformer 10.5%, Platformer 8.8%

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 34.4%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Platformer 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Retro 6.8%

Avenge a crumbling world in this varied platformer. Jump, fight, climb, and fly through worlds full of hazards and puzzles. Discover hidden treasures and develop new skills and devastating attacks to aid in your fight against the hordes of evil. Will you succeed and restore order to the world?

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 21.4%, 2D Platformer 18.8%, Platformer 16.1%, Action RPG 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%

Embark on a journey into a dark, fantasy world, wielding a host of weapons, sub-weapons, skills, and spells, to battle demonic entities in this immersive, true-to-form, Metroidvania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.1%, Action RPG 16.1%, 2D Platformer 14%, Platformer 10.5%, Action 5.3%

Tower of Pandemonium is a top-down RPG and 2D platformer where your choices determine your fate, featuring 6 guilds, 6 classes, action, puzzles, mystery and memorable characters.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.6%, Action RPG 16.5%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Platformer 14.4%, RPG 11.3%

Alchemist's Mountain is a classic platforming puzzle dungeon adventure with a literal twist! Rotate the dungeons to solve them and chart your path to the pinnacle of the Starfall Spire where legends rumor lie the secret to immortality and everlasting wealth.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.3%, Action RPG 16.2%, Puzzle Platformer 14.8%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Platformer 11%

Begin your adventure in Shattered Divinities to reveal the truth! Traverse the land where deities have perished, explore abandoned divine realms, battle mutated monsters, gather divine power to awaken your strength, and unveil the truth behind the deities’ fall.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.5%, Platformer 15.2%, Action RPG 7.9%, RPG 7%, Adventure 6.5%

Tim-Tim the Gnome must journey through mysterious dungeons to find his kidnapped girlfriend while battling fierce monsters with dubious origins.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.3%, Platformer 15%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, RPG 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%

Leap into an amphibious adventure where your tongue is your grappling hook! Use your tongue to swing, slap and grapple your way through this vibrant Metroidvania. Will you help prince Rill to unlock the power of the great spirits and find his sister, lost in the midst of a royal conspiracy?

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.2%, Platformer 14.2%, Action RPG 14.1%, RPG 8%, 2D Platformer 6.6%

A terror in the sky is bent on exterminating a young wizard and her loved ones. Featuring a riveting and sinister story, set out to explore a vast world in this modern Metroidvania RPG, filled with devious monsters, lethal dungeons, creative puzzles, lively towns & many uncharted wonders.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.4%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Platformer 11.6%, Puzzle Platformer 10%, Pixel Graphics 7%

Treasure Adventure Game casts you in the role of a young boy who lands on an island that is a fragment of what was once a continent, destroyed in the war between a demon and a wizard.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.7%, Puzzle Platformer 18%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Platformer 12.9%, Action 4.8%

A 2D Metroidvania where you control two characters at once. A blind swordsman fights in melee, while a spirit archer provides ranged support. Master parry rhythms and exploit weaknesses using the bestiary. Uncover the secrets of a world built on Asian aesthetics through a stranger's eyes.

Why similar: Metroidvania 19.8%, Action RPG 18.4%, RPG 13.5%, Platformer 11.6%, 2D Platformer 10.8%

Challenging retro pixel graphics action-platformer. Become a legendary rogue Janosik and explore the big mountain castle level full of secrets. Available for FREE!

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.7%, Platformer 14.8%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Puzzle Platformer 11%, 1990's 9.1%

A "whimsical fantasy" action platformer game with an open-ended progression. Utilize the given abilities to you to its fullest potential, and look epic while doing it.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33%, Action RPG 15%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Platformer 13%, Action 5%

Fight for your life in this state-of-the-art 8-bit platformer!

Why similar: Metroidvania 20.8%, Action RPG 15.7%, Platformer 13.2%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, 1990's 7.7%

Fallen Prince is an atmospheric combat-focused metroidvania with retro elements. Explore a bleak undead zone, hone your skills and rid the kingdom from your brother's vile sorcery.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.1%, Action RPG 15.1%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Platformer 13.1%, Action 5.2%

A 2D adventure platformer game where a little man named Poppe explores different locations, finds various items and uses them along his way, fights against dangerous insects and survives in this gigantic world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.7%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Platformer 11.8%, 1990's 9.9%, Retro 7.2%

Slimg is a Metroidvania game. Slimg left this mysterious planet to repair the crashed spaceship and embark on a magical adventure

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.5%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Platformer 15%, RPG 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%

"Charlie from the swamp" is a metroidvania game about little frog in a big world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 23.6%, Action RPG 17.1%, Platformer 13.3%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, RPG 8.1%

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 38.8%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Platformer 13.3%, 1990's 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%

Banished from his kingdom, a young frog prince sets out on an adventure to save his people from the reign of King Croaker. There will be many perils along the way for this frog prince, can he swing his way out of trouble?

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.4%, Puzzle Platformer 19.3%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Platformer 13.1%, Fantasy 5.1%

SIR ABANDON is an open-world Metroidvania RPG blending exploration, dynamic combat, and character progression. Complete quests, battle epic bosses, find hidden treasures, and upgrade your hero with a class system, gear, and talents.

Why similar: Action RPG 18.8%, Metroidvania 15.9%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Platformer 10.8%, RPG 9.3%

A systemic, dark fantasy metroidvania RPG where you are a young witchcrafter striving to control his power of 4 elements on a journey to find a mythical fifth one and save his kidnapped father. Your decisions count in this branching, thought-provoking story set in a vivid, murky world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.7%, Action RPG 16.9%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Platformer 14%, RPG 8.6%

An Action-Adventure-Platformer-RPG-lite of our rescue dog Marduk, the zoomies-powered & always hungry husky! Find out how he found his home with us, and how we found family with each other.

Why similar: Metroidvania 22.5%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, RPG 13.3%, Puzzle Platformer 13.1%, Adventure 8.4%