- #1 Nine Sols
97% matchVery Positive94% of 41,041 reviews2024
Dev: RedCandleGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat. Embark on a journey of eastern fantasy, explore the land once home to an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero’s quest to slay the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 21.2%, Dark Fantasy 19%, Platformer 12.7%, Story Rich 9.4%, Comic Book 8.4%
- #2 Unleaving
96% matchVery Positive90% of 58 reviews2024
Dev: orangutan matter
Windows · Mac
When everything seems hopeless a child is awakened by the whispers of the last leaf, drawn into an imaginary world. Unleaving invites the player into a narrative-driven puzzle platformer where each challenge unfolds within a hand-painted landscape, exploring perception and meaning
Why similar: Hand-drawn 18.3%, Surreal 17.6%, 2D Platformer 15%, Puzzle Platformer 10.3%, Platformer 8.2%
- #3 Blasphemous 2
96% matchVery Positive90% of 18,296 reviews2023
Dev: The Game KitchenPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 14.2 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle once and for all.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.7%, 2D Platformer 19.5%, Dark Fantasy 17.8%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Platformer 9.4%
- #4 The Tarnishing of Juxtia
95% matchMixed68% of 681 reviews2022
Dev: Actual NerdsPub: Mastiff
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 57%
As the final creation of the Goddess, Juxtia, journey through the ruins of two divine kingdoms, overrun by the Tarnishing. Challenging combat, a hauntingly beautiful score, and a sinister narrative work in unison to make The Tarnishing of Juxtia an unforgettable 2D dark fantasy action RPG.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 31.3%, 2D Platformer 20.8%, Platformer 12.4%, Story Rich 10.1%, Multiple Endings 7.7%
- #5 Minute of Islands
94% matchMostly Positive78% of 958 reviews2021
Dev: Studio FizbinPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Explore strange and wonderful islands and dark labyrinths below in this narrative puzzle platformer. Guide young mechanic Mo on her quest to repair a world on the brink of collapse. The powerful Omni Switch at your disposal may not be enough to fix the damage that hides beneath the surface...
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 22.5%, Hand-drawn 20.3%, Comic Book 13.9%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Platformer 9.7%
- #6 Unbound: Worlds Apart
94% matchVery Positive84% of 1,307 reviews2021
Dev: Alien Pixel Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Summon portals to overcome vicious beasts, devious puzzles and fiendish platforming challenges. Master the unique powers of each portal to stop the collapse of reality, while exploring lush, hand-drawn worlds and unraveling a deep narrative full of mysteries.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 22.8%, Platformer 16.4%, Hand-drawn 15.5%, Atmospheric 10.8%, Story Rich 8.6%
- #7 Islets
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,293 reviews2022
Dev: Kyle ThompsonPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Take to the sky and reunite a fragmented world in this surprisingly wholesome metroidvania! Help Iko adventure across beautiful hand-painted islands, receive letters from a quirky cast of characters, and face powerful monstrous adversaries.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 21.3%, Platformer 19.9%, Story Rich 15.9%, Action-Adventure 14.4%, Atmospheric 13.3%
- #8 Stray Savior
92% matchVery Positive93% of 61 reviews2025
Dev: Gustav
Windows
Stray Savior is a 2D action platformer packed full of lethal traps, precise jumps, and powerful bosses. Venture through the dystopian world with weapons and skills, to prove yourself and forge your own path.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 31%, Action-Adventure 23.2%, Platformer 18.4%, Adventure 6.5%, Story Rich 6.3%
- #9 Aestik
91% matchMostly Positive74% of 97 reviews2024
Dev: Hooded Traveler Games
Windows
Make impactful decisions in moral dilemma situations, which will change the course of your journey through this atmospheric, hand-drawn metroidvania. Explore the hazardous paths of the Realm of Aestik and fight its corrupted inhabitants as you unravel its deep-rooted mysteries.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 25.1%, Dark Fantasy 18.3%, Hand-drawn 15.7%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Platformer 8.6%
- #10 Fallen Tear: The Ascension
89% matchVery Positive84% of 238 reviews2026
Dev: Winter Crew StudiosPub: CMD Studios
Windows
A story-driven Metroidvania where the allies you choose to bond with change how you fight and explore. Journey through the high-fantasy world of Raoah, uncover lost civilizations, and forge bonds that shape your path through a land on the brink of collapse.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 24%, 2D Platformer 20.5%, Hack and Slash 16.5%, Action-Adventure 14.4%, Story Rich 9.7%
- #11 Selfloss
90% matchMostly Positive78% of 282 reviews2024
Dev: Goodwin GamesPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Selfloss is an emotional exploration game filled with rich lore, set in a whale-worshipping, Slavic-inspired world. Embark on the journey of the healer, Kazimir, and his magical staff as he fights a mysterious Miasma in search of a ritual to cure his wounded soul.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 30.1%, Puzzle Platformer 21.4%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, Stylized 10.9%, Story Rich 8.9%
- #12 The Stranded Traveler
91% matchMixed67% of 76 reviews2023
Dev: DeadEaglePub: Spitfire-Games
Windows
Embark on an epic journey in The Stranded Traveler, a 2D side-scrolling action-adventure game where you take on the role of a traveler stranded on a mysterious island. Explore dangerous environments, fight fierce enemies, and defeat challenging bosses!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.9%, 2D Platformer 24.2%, Action-Adventure 17.3%, Platformer 14.1%, Adventure 5.2%
- #13 Worldless
88% matchVery Positive95% of 1,593 reviews2023
Dev: Noname StudiosPub: Coatsink
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Worldless is a stylised 2D platformer with a unique combat system and a mind-bending interpretative narrative. Players embark on a journey of self-growth and understanding, pushing the limits of their nature in a newly born and abstract universe.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 33.1%, Stylized 20.6%, Platformer 18.7%, Action-Adventure 14.2%, 2D 5.5%
- #14 Elypse
89% matchMostly Positive74% of 374 reviews2023
Dev: Hot Chili GamesPub: PID Games
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Embark upon a tragic tale and discover the ravaged world of Elypse! Fight your destiny in an arduous 2D adventure, story rich platformer, in a mesmerising and mysterious world.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 25.6%, 2D Platformer 24.2%, Action-Adventure 15.9%, Platformer 13.2%, Atmospheric 6.6%
- #15 Kingdom Shell
86% matchVery Positive89% of 261 reviews2023
Dev: Cup of PixelsPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Kingdom Shell is an atmospheric 2D platformer with a captivating storyline. Explore the local lands to stop the invasion of nightmarish creatures and unravel the mysteries of the Kingdom.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 29%, Dark Fantasy 28.1%, Story Rich 13%, Atmospheric 10.2%, Platformer 8.8%
- #16 Somber Echoes
86% matchVery Positive84% of 306 reviews2025
Dev: Rock Pocket GamesPub: Bonus Stage Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Armed with God-given powers, the revived tribune Adrestia is given a second chance to save the universe from her maniacal twin sister. Find secrets, acquire upgrades, and dominate mighty foes through sheer combat prowess as you explore and conquer the horrors of the forsaken vessel Atromitos.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 20.4%, Dark Fantasy 19.6%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Cinematic 10.6%, Story Rich 10.1%
- #17 Solateria
84% matchVery Positive84% of 523 reviews2026
Dev: Studio DoodalPub: SHINSEGAE INFORMATION and COMMUNICATION Inc.
Windows
Solateria is a hand-drawn action Metroidvania with parry-focused combat. A small fire warrior journeys to find the Primordial Flame, the world’s last hope against the Shadow Plague. Defeat foes with stylish parries and explore mysterious realms to uncover the world’s secrets.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 22.2%, Dark Fantasy 21.3%, 2D Platformer 16%, Platformer 10.1%, Story Rich 9.2%
- #18 Void Memory
87% matchMixed67% of 231 reviews2017
Dev: Gustav
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
You, who was born in a world full of darkness, should wander this hollowed land to find the Relics for a person who created you. However, fallen and lost souls with trap-filled trials await in your course of doing so. Can you survive in this crumbling world and start a new era?
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 27.2%, Hand-drawn 15.7%, Platformer 12.9%, Indie 12.6%, Adventure 11.5%
- #19 Forgotlings
84% matchVery Positive86% of 58 reviews2026
Dev: Throughline GamesPub: Hitcents
Windows
Award-winning cinematic narrative adventure set in a hand-drawn world of living forgotten objects. Lead Fig and the crew of the Volare through a story of identity, unity, and survival—where diplomacy, difficult choices, and moments of action shape the fate of five divided tribes.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 20.4%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Cinematic 12.3%, Story Rich 10.3%, Multiple Endings 9.3%
- #20 Greak: Memories of Azur
85% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,511 reviews2021
Dev: NavegantePub: Team17
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Greak: Memories of Azur is a single-player puzzle platformer adventure. Azur is under threat from an enemy attack who have control of strange creatures infecting the land. Take on the role of three siblings: Greak, Adara and Raydel and utilize their unique abilities to escape the invasion together.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 12.8%, Hack and Slash 12.5%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Hand-drawn 11.2%
- #21 The Warrior
82% matchVery Positive98% of 302 reviews2025
Dev: ThornDuck
Windows · Mac · Linux
A unique platforming experience where the protagonist, story, and mechanics are constantly changing. Take control of legendary warriors, giant worms, greedy kings, and lazy demons, each with their own purpose.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 24.9%, 2D Platformer 20.2%, Action-Adventure 14.2%, Platformer 11.4%, Story Rich 10.4%
- #22 FOUNTAINS
82% matchVery Positive84% of 460 reviews2024
Dev: John PywellPub: Crunching Koalas
Windows · Mac · Linux
Master high-skilled combat to uncover the secrets of an ancient, interconnected world.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 35.4%, Dark Fantasy 33.5%, Multiple Endings 13.4%, Story Rich 12.8%, Indie 4.9%
- #23 Souldiers
83% matchMixed69% of 3,012 reviews2022
Dev: Retro ForgePub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Fight for your freedom in a sprawling fantasy world caught between the living and the fallen. Hone your skills in a retro epic featuring puzzle platforming, metroidvania exploration and crunchy soulslike combat.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 51%, 2D Platformer 17.9%, Action 10.2%, Adventure 8.8%, Platformer 7.8%
- #24 Emberbane
81% matchMixed60% of 129 reviews2026
Dev: Hamlet Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Four elements. One destiny. Embark on an elemental journey inspired by tales of balance and power, reborn as a Metroidvania adventure.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.1%, Dark Fantasy 21.5%, 2D Platformer 21.4%, Story Rich 7.9%, Atmospheric 7.2%
- #25 The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince
78% matchVery Positive95% of 445 reviews2026
Dev: Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.Pub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Embark on a journey to save the prince’s eyesight in this 2D puzzle-adventure game featuring beautiful hand-drawn art and a bittersweet tale of wishes and what we’re willing to do to make them come true. Utilize your wolf and princess forms to lead the way!
Why similar: Hand-drawn 25.8%, Puzzle Platformer 24.8%, Action-Adventure 14.6%, Comic Book 14.2%, Atmospheric 6.5%
- #26 DOMINO The Little One
81% matchVery Positive82% of 138 reviews2023
Dev: LÖRNPub: Beko
Windows
DOMINO: The Little One, a hand-drawn 2D adventure game, invites you to traverse a realm where the perils of global warming and ecological catastrophe manifest as monstrous entities, and the only weapon at your disposal is your wit and will to make a change.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 20%, 2D Platformer 18.7%, Hand-drawn 16.1%, Platformer 10.9%, Dark Fantasy 10.4%
- #27 Venture to the Vile
79% matchMostly Positive76% of 182 reviews2024
Dev: Studio Cut to BitsPub: Aniplex Inc.
Windows
Dive into the strange town of Rainybrook, taken over by the “Vile” in this 2.5D metroidvania! Fight your way through treacherous terrains and defeat formidable bosses to absorb their powers! Will you save the town and find your missing friend Ella — or will you give in to the monster you've become?
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 24.9%, 2D Platformer 22%, Action-Adventure 14.8%, Platformer 12.3%, Multiple Endings 11.6%
- #28 Narita Boy
80% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,802 reviews2021
Dev: Studio KobaPub: Team17
Windows · Mac
Median: 54 minMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Become symphonic in Narita Boy! A radical action-adventure as a legendary pixel hero trapped as a mere echo within the Digital Kingdom. Discover the mysteries behind the Techno-sword, lock swords with the corrupt and tainted Stallions. Save the world!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.4%, 2D Platformer 20.9%, Action-Adventure 14%, Platformer 12.7%, Story Rich 9.8%
- #29 ITORAH
79% matchMostly Positive74% of 907 reviews2022
Dev: Grimbart TalesPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 56%
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: 2D Platformer 26.2%, Hand-drawn 23.7%, Action-Adventure 15.2%, Platformer 13.9%, Story Rich 6.1%
- #30 Adventure of Samsara
76% matchVery Positive95% of 64 reviews2025
Dev: Ilex GamesPub: Atari
Windows · Mac · Linux
A hero resurrected. A new Adventure. With stunning, 2D pixel art, Adventure of Samsara combines classic gameplay, a deeply connected world, and a heady, twisting narrative of death, rebirth and memory. Become the Solar Champion and restore balance to the multiverse.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 33.2%, Action-Adventure 21.3%, Platformer 18.3%, Story Rich 14.1%, 2D 5.3%
- #31 Aspire: Ina's Tale
78% matchVery Positive83% of 427 reviews2021
Dev: Wondernaut StudioPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Set out on a mystical adventure of self-discovery against the backdrop of fantastical landscapes of The Tower. Meet its dwellers and unravel their stories. Manipulate spirits to solve puzzles, and lead Ina on her path to freedom.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 23.6%, Surreal 21.8%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Platformer 10.6%, Story Rich 8.3%
- #32 RESTLESS SOUL
77% matchVery Positive92% of 321 reviews2022
Dev: Fuz GamesPub: Graffiti Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Laugh in the face of death in this hauntingly humorous comedy adventure about a wayward soul trying to make it back to the land of the living. Engage in bullet-hell lite battles, solve puzzles, and communicate with the dead as you navigate this “colorful” world. Death is just the beginning.
Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 35.6%, Action-Adventure 27.2%, Story Rich 15.3%, Adventure 12.7%, 2D 9.1%
- #33 GRIME II
73% matchVery Positive87% of 1,591 reviews2026
Dev: Clover BitePub: Kwalee
Windows
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Become the stealer of forms in GRIME II, a surreal action-adventure metroidvania. Launch tendrils made of hands to absorb foes and summon molds in their shape, as you explore a bizarre lived-in-world obsessed with art.
Why similar: Surreal 44.8%, Multiple Endings 20.5%, Stylized 18.3%, Atmospheric 8.3%, Action 5%
- #34 The Perfect Pencil
75% matchMostly Positive76% of 79 reviews2026
Dev: Studio Cima
Windows
The Perfect Pencil is a surreal action platformer where exploration and choice shape everything. Discover hidden paths, meet bizarre characters, and unravel a psychological story filled with bizzare humor.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 25%, 2D Platformer 22.7%, Action-Adventure 15.3%, Story Rich 12.1%, Multiple Endings 11.4%
- #35 Before I Go
74% matchVery Positive86% of 71 reviews2026
Dev: J's Labratory
Windows
Explore the haunting, dreamlike fantasy world of BEFORE I GO, a punishing Metroidvania where you embody the innocence of an inner child on an allegorical odyssey towards death acceptance. The end is inevitable, but will you brave the journey?
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 38%, Surreal 25%, Platformer 13.9%, Atmospheric 10.2%, Adventure 5.4%
- #36 Curse of the Sea Rats
77% matchMixed59% of 217 reviews2023
Dev: Petoons Studio
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Embark on an epic, hand-animated, ‘ratoidvania’ adventure, where your crew has been turned into rats by a pirate witch! Explore a rich non-linear world, enjoy fun action platforming, face challenging bosses, and unlock unique abilities - either alone or in local co-op!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.2%, Hand-drawn 17.6%, 2D Platformer 17.5%, Story Rich 13.2%, Action-Adventure 11.2%
- #37 Vigil: The Longest Night
74% matchVery Positive86% of 3,566 reviews2020
Dev: Glass Heart Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Embark on a journey through the longest night with Leila, a valiant member of the Vigilant Order. Delve into the hidden truths shrouded in eternal darkness, unravel the mystery surrounding Leila's enigmatic sister, and confront the eldritch horrors lurking in a world that has lost the light of day.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 24.4%, Action-Adventure 17.4%, Platformer 15.9%, Stylized 14.7%, Multiple Endings 10.7%
- #38 Once Upon A Puppet
71% matchVery Positive92% of 124 reviews2025
Dev: Flatter Than EarthPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows
Control the strings of fate and embark on a grand adventure with Drev and Nieve. A magical, story-driven 2.5D puzzle-platformer where puppeteering mechanics and a whimsical, theater-inspired world intertwine.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 32.8%, Puzzle Platformer 29.4%, Platformer 15.6%, Atmospheric 11.2%, Indie 5.7%
- #39 Slavania
73% matchMixed64% of 230 reviews2024
Dev: FrostLeaf Games LLC
Windows
Fantasy metroidvania with a moral choice and hunting the bosses who are not going to patiently wait for you in their lair. Study the monsters. Track'em. Kill'em. Exploration of the vast interconnected fairytale world, an acrobatic combat system and weird locals are what awaits you.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.7%, 2D Platformer 22.2%, Dialogue Heavy 17.5%, Hand-drawn 12.7%, Platformer 11.2%
- #40 Mythargia
73% matchVery Positive90% of 62 reviews2023
Dev: RunByCoffeePub: Bonus Stage Publishing
Windows · Linux
You are a journalist in search of your breakthrough story. A promising lead takes you to the abandoned island of Mythargia where you have to discover its buried history connecting two different dimensions.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 28.7%, Adventure 24.5%, Story Rich 22.1%, 2D 16%, Indie 8.8%
- #41 Symphonia
70% matchVery Positive91% of 357 reviews2024
Dev: Sunny PeakPub: Headup
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Awaken an expansive musical realm in this non-violent and poetic platformer. In Symphonia, you'll use the power of your violin coupled with your platforming skills to gather an orchestra to bring the musical machinery of the world back to life.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 34.4%, Hand-drawn 23.7%, Platformer 20%, Atmospheric 7.4%, Adventure 6.3%
- #42 The Devil Within: Satgat
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 901 reviews2024
Dev: Newcore Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Join Kim Rip, a Royal Guard whose humanity is gradually slipping away, on a thrilling 2.5D action-adventure platforming journey in 'The Devil Within: Satgat'. Uncover the mysteries of a desolate realm as you engage in stylish battles against formidable foes.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 33.1%, 2D Platformer 25.1%, Action-Adventure 17.5%, Platformer 16%, Adventure 4.6%
- #43 Corsair`s Madness Prologue: Jungle`s Island
72% matchVery Positive96% of 75 reviews2023
Dev: Old PrawnPub: Madnetic Games
Windows
As the captain of the pirate ship Sam, you will immerse yourself in the adventure tale of a mystical archipelago full of secrets and treasures. Using pirate skills and ancient artifacts, save the crew members scattered around the different islands and discover the dark secrets of a mysterious temple
Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.7%, 2D Platformer 30.5%, Action-Adventure 16.8%, Platformer 14%, 2D 3.5%
- #44 Faerie Afterlight
72% matchMostly Positive71% of 103 reviews2023
Dev: Clay Game StudioPub: Mastiff
Windows
Embark on an enchanting adventure in this breathtaking 2D Metroidvania game inspired by the rich folklore of Indonesia. Control Kimo and Wispy as they seek to recover the Shards of Light. Manipulate terrain to solve puzzles, befriend the natives of Lumina, and take abilities from powerful titans.✨
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 17.9%, 2D Platformer 16.8%, Surreal 15.8%, Action-Adventure 13.6%, Stylized 12.6%
- #45 DEVIATOR
71% matchMixed68% of 994 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: 2D Platformer 25.1%, Dark Fantasy 22.4%, Hand-drawn 19.9%, Platformer 13.4%, Atmospheric 6.9%
- #46 Traveler's Refrain
70% matchVery Positive95% of 56 reviews2025
Dev: Red Essence GamesPub: indie.io
Windows
Wield your magical instrument and defy the mecha-goddesses of fate in this Song-Casting Story Driven Action-RPG. Explore a forbidden forest as Traveler. Help him reunite with his long lost love as you fight through abominations and solve mysterious puzzles, all while an ancient conflict unfolds.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.8%, Action-Adventure 18.8%, Story Rich 14.9%, Hand-drawn 10.8%, Stylized 7.9%
- #47 Aaru's Awakening
75% matchMixed69% of 135 reviews2015
Dev: Lumenox ehf
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 31%
Aaru's Awakening is a hand drawn 2D action platformer set in the mythical world of Lumenox. Travel through the mysterious world while the story of the four gods unravels.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 35.5%, Platformer 24.4%, Indie 16.4%, Adventure 14.1%, Action 9.6%
- #48 Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter
69% matchVery Positive80% of 1,894 reviews2025
Dev: Odd Bug StudioPub: United Label
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Embark upon a vast, snow-ravaged kingdom in Tails of Iron 2, sequel to the critically acclaimed action-RPG. As Arlo, heir to the Warden of the Wastes, adventure through harsh northern lands, home to giant beasts and ragtag bandits, in an epic quest to overcome an ancient, blood-starved evil.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 41.4%, Action-Adventure 20.7%, Story Rich 14.8%, Atmospheric 7%, Adventure 6%
- #49 Little Nemo and the Guardians of Slumberland
68% matchVery Positive96% of 109 reviews2026
Dev: DIE SOFT
Windows
Explore a vast, interconnected dream world full of secrets and collectibles in this metroidvania adventure inspired by classic 2D platformers. Reclaim your lost memories to save Slumberland from the mysterious Oblivion.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 30.8%, Hand-drawn 27.7%, Action-Adventure 15.5%, Platformer 11.8%, Indie 5.2%
- #50 Shattered Divinities
67% matchVery Positive94% of 496 reviews2026
Dev: 星魂游戏Pub: TrueColor Games
Windows
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: Platformer 24.8%, Dark Fantasy 19.5%, 2D Platformer 18.5%, Indie 12.5%, Adventure 10.6%
- #51 Skul: The Hero Slayer
68% matchVery Positive93% of 57,146 reviews2021
Dev: SOUTHPAW GAMESPub: NEOWIZ
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 23.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Guide 'Skul' on his quest to single-handedly take on the Imperial Army and rescue his King from captivity, in an action-packed rogue-lite 2D platformer for the ages.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.1%, Indie 17%, Platformer 16.1%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Action 10.1%
- #52 GIGASWORD
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 136 reviews2025
Dev: Studio HybridPub: Akupara Games
Windows
Balance the weight of the GIGASWORD, battling between brain and brawn. Solve intricate puzzles, discover covert chambers, and slash through foes as Ezra fights to reach the top of the Nestrium and recover the God Crystal within. Can he restore the world's coherency before it's too late?
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 37.5%, Platformer 20.6%, Hack and Slash 14.4%, Atmospheric 9.5%, Adventure 7.4%
- #53 Salt and Sanctuary
70% matchVery Positive89% of 21,605 reviews2016
Dev: Ska Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 53%, Platformer 16.7%, Atmospheric 7.4%, 2D 7.2%, Story Rich 4.9%
- #54 Death's Gambit: Afterlife
69% matchVery Positive81% of 5,518 reviews2018
Dev: White RabbitPub: Serenity Forge
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Death's Gambit: Afterlife is a challenging 2D action platformer with deep RPG elements. As an agent of Death bound to his service, unravel the mystery of Siradon and discover the true price of immortality.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 51.1%, Platformer 14.3%, Indie 7.6%, 2D 6.5%, Adventure 6.2%
- #55 Winds Of Arcana: Ruination
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 130 reviews2025
Dev: Brewed GamesPub: 1312 Interactive
Windows
Discover the secrets of a sundered world as you help Aryn save his comrades in this story-rich, fully-voiced, 2.5D action-platformer. Fight terrible dangers and explore ancient mysteries as Aryn uncovers the forces that forge his destiny.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.9%, Dark Fantasy 26.5%, Action-Adventure 14.3%, Platformer 14%, Story Rich 11.8%
- #56 Iron Diamond
67% matchVery Positive89% of 56 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: 2D Platformer 31.2%, Hand-drawn 22.8%, Action-Adventure 16.8%, Platformer 12.3%, Adventure 5.3%
- #57 Creepy Tale: Snow Child
64% matchNo user reviews93% of 159 reviews2026
Dev: Creepy Brothers
Windows
An explosive mix of action and mystery, seasoned with black humor and a sinister atmosphere. Journey into Hell alongside a brave boy named Blizzy and defeat Evil itself. Save the world and become a hero. But at what cost?
Why similar: Hand-drawn 28.3%, Action-Adventure 22.8%, Story Rich 12.8%, Puzzle Platformer 11.5%, Atmospheric 10.8%
- #58 Tails of Iron
66% matchVery Positive88% of 14,555 reviews2021
Dev: Odd Bug StudioPub: United Label
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Tails of Iron is an epic RPG Adventure with punishingly brutal combat. As Redgi, heir to the throne, you must embark on a perilous quest to reclaim your Kingdom. Explore a deceivingly charming world. Assemble a band of brave companions. Banish the merciless Frog clan!
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 28.8%, Action-Adventure 24.8%, Story Rich 16.8%, Atmospheric 9.4%, Adventure 7.1%
- #59 Under The Island
64% matchVery Positive93% of 459 reviews2026
Dev: Slime King GamesPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows
Embark on an epic adventure in Under the Island! A 2D action-adventure steeped in ‘90s charm, step into the shoes of Nia, and battle fierce monsters, solve clever puzzles, and explore a world alive with mystery as you race to save your new home before it’s too late.
Why similar: Multiple Endings 45.6%, 2D 23.8%, Adventure 19.9%, Action 10.7%