
An infectious retro hardware classic from 2006 has been revived. Only you can save the world from the deadly virus known as Scurge.
60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Metroidvania, Action, Singleplayer, Adventure.

An infectious retro hardware classic from 2006 has been revived. Only you can save the world from the deadly virus known as Scurge.

Project Atno
Forge your own path through a derelict station in this fast-paced epic adventure. Navigate the labyrinthine behemoth, form alliances with survivors, and uncover the secrets behind the mystery that befell this place.

Otherskin
Embark on a deadly solo mission to uncover Vandermire’s secrets. Absorb alien morphs to evolve beyond human limits. Guided by your AI suit, explore alien biomes, master unique abilities, and fight to survive in a stunning action adventure. The universe is at stake.
Forge your own path through a derelict station in this fast-paced epic adventure. Navigate the labyrinthine behemoth, form alliances with survivors, and uncover the secrets behind the mystery that befell this place.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.5%, Futuristic 12.2%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Cyberpunk 10.1%, Sci-fi 10.1%
Embark on a deadly solo mission to uncover Vandermire’s secrets. Absorb alien morphs to evolve beyond human limits. Guided by your AI suit, explore alien biomes, master unique abilities, and fight to survive in a stunning action adventure. The universe is at stake.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.2%, Third-Person Shooter 16.6%, Sci-fi 12.8%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Shooter 9.4%
Embark on an epic adventure in the pixelated 2D world of "Nihilsearch" on a lifeless mechanical planet. Explore dark underground complexes, battle hostile machines and life forms, and meet diverse humans, life forms, and machines. Discover the meaning of life and create your own adventure!
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.7%, Futuristic 15.8%, Action-Adventure 12%, Sci-fi 11.3%, Adventure 5.4%
Beyond Sentinel will have you play as both Justin and Erica in horizontal shooter and metroidvania stages as you battle in space and explore the many levels of the Sentinel station.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.2%, Shooter 13.5%, Futuristic 11.8%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Action 9.2%
A semi openworld Third Person - Action Adventure Cyberpunk/Post Apocalyptic style story game. You can use multiple weapons, attachments, vehicles, close combat skills and bullet time to break through your enemies.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28%, Third-Person Shooter 14.2%, Futuristic 13.8%, Shooter 11.9%, Action-Adventure 9%
A Megaman Legends inspired, lighthearted shooting adventure! Force your way into mysterious ruins filled with ancient robots, find valuable treasure to upgrade your gear, and discover their true origin and purpose.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.8%, Third-Person Shooter 17.5%, Shooter 10.1%, Action 7.4%, Exploration 7.2%
Hollow Frontier is a thrilling sci-fi adventure where survival is your only option. Explore a haunting, collapsed world. Solve puzzles, fight for survival, and uncover dark secrets. Experience dynamic gameplay in both 3rd person and FPS perspectives
Why similar: Futuristic 22.6%, Metroidvania 22.3%, Sci-fi 15.2%, Third-Person Shooter 11.6%, Action-Adventure 7.5%
Explore a mysterious alien world in this atmospheric Metroidvania shooter. A vast world awaits, but its greatest mystery is you.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.2%, Sci-fi 13.5%, Shooter 9.7%, Female Protagonist 8.1%, Futuristic 7.5%
Feel good traversal sci-fi explorative side scrolling ability upgrade shooter with no map system, large areas and action puzzle bosses.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.9%, Futuristic 18.8%, Sci-fi 12.9%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Exploration 6%
Moonlaw is a mini-micro-metroidvania about a heroic knight's adventure to destroy a horrible monster on the moon!
Why similar: Metroidvania 51.2%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Sci-fi 11%, Adventure 5.4%
Outpost Delta is a single player, 2-D side-scrolling sci-fi shooter for PC. Take on the role of Delta, the outpost’s emergency defense, who along with her AI companion must defend the space station against alien intruders.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38%, Sci-fi 14.1%, Futuristic 10.5%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Exploration 5.5%
Altered Alma combines the beloved classic Metroidvania formula with RPG elements, dating sim features, a slick pixel-art presentation, and a gripping story. Whether you want to beat up bad guys, find love, or just explore the beautiful cyberpunk cityscape, Neo Barcelona awaits!
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.1%, Sci-fi 12.6%, Futuristic 11.5%, Cyberpunk 10.3%, Female Protagonist 9.4%
This is an action game in which the player cannot jump by himself, but jumps with the blast of a bomb. You can dash with the blast on your back, and even attack with bombs, allowing you to enjoy bombs to the fullest.
Why similar: Metroidvania 55.4%, Sci-fi 18.5%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Action 10%, 2D 4.1%
The Search: Lost Dreams is a game made for players focused on fun and gameplay. Improve your combat arsenal, equipments and learn skills that will help you survive on this hostile planet.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.5%, Futuristic 14.4%, Sci-fi 10.8%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Action 7%
Vanishing Starlight, integrating ancient Chinese myths and Cyberpunk, is a Metroidvania platformer. Play as a prisoner who lost memory and embark on a journey across the stars where you seek lost memories, partners, and uncover your own destiny.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.3%, Action-Adventure 13.5%, Sci-fi 11.9%, Adventure 11.6%, Action 10.6%
Project EVA Remake is a 2D action game. Explore 4 different areas. Use up to 6 weapons to kill enemies and find their upgrades. Solve light puzzles to find key items or weapons. Fight 4 unique bosses each with their own mechanic. Endless replayability with Sweep and Clear mode.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.2%, Shooter 15.3%, Action-Adventure 11%, Action 9.6%, Arcade 8.6%
Remake to 2016's Legends of the Universe - StarCore, a Metroidvania style Action-Platformer with several abilities, enemies and areas to explore.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.2%, Sci-fi 13.5%, Futuristic 10%, Shooter 9.8%, Action-Adventure 7.9%
「NIGHTRAVEL」は、荒廃した電子街が舞台のマルチビルド2Dアクションゲームです。電脳支配された故郷を救うため「ハッカー」となり、反撃の狼煙を上げよう。 荒廃した空虚な街を駆け抜け、有象無象の敵対者たちを蹂躙しよう。一人でも友達と一緒でもプレイ可能。 戦利品を組み合わせて能力増強、各キャラクターを使いこなし、電脳システムに支配された街を取り戻そう。
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.5%, Cyberpunk 12.8%, Futuristic 10.3%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, Sci-fi 7.2%
Code:Elyse is a haunting atmospheric metroidvania, set in a dark sci-fi world. After crashing down from space, Elyse finds herself alone on a planet.
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.4%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Action-Adventure 12%, Sci-fi 8.8%, Action 6.1%
From the co-creator of Eufloria and Receiver 2 comes a new indie extravaganza. Part Metroidvania, part future science expedition, Bioframe Outpost gives players the means to master a vast world in which all creatures react to each other in complex ways, with frequently unexpected results!
Why similar: Metroidvania 47%, Sci-fi 12.7%, Action-Adventure 12.5%, Exploration 10.7%, Adventure 6.1%
Take control of an AI soldier, explore planets, and partake in fast paced combat in The Future Project, a first person metroidvania. Explore distinct worlds, obtain new weapons and abilities, and defeat powerful enemies in humanity's quest to journey the stars.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.2%, Sci-fi 14.1%, Shooter 13.7%, Futuristic 12.9%, Action-Adventure 9.8%
Omega Warp is a sci-fi themed action-adventure, which takes place aboard an interstellar freighter. Explore, upgrade your skills and equipment, and uncover the mysteries surrounding the freighter's loss of communication with the base of operations on Earth.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.4%, Futuristic 15.4%, Sci-fi 13.6%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Exploration 7%
The Pinnacle of Mutant Blasting Action Is Here! — Blaster Master Zero 3's hybrid of sidescrolling and top-down action is back for its 3rd chapter, and more intense than ever before!
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.3%, Futuristic 19.3%, Sci-fi 8.4%, Action-Adventure 7.5%, Exploration 6.7%
Journey to the center of the planet in Piroot, an open world adventure! Explore and survive as a shipwreck's lonely survivor. What secrets lie at the planet's core, and can you trust the voice leading you there?
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.3%, Futuristic 15%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Shooter 9.7%, Sci-fi 8.4%
Explore the abandoned CCTA through various simulations of alien environments, and improve your equipments to beat natural and synthetic challenges, looking for the ingredients that can resolve the Earth dispute, in this 2.5D science fiction adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.4%, Sci-fi 14.5%, Futuristic 13.1%, Shooter 10%, Action-Adventure 9.5%
Astronite Landing on Neplea is the prologue to this fantastic 1bit metroidvania that combines action, exploration, puzzles and platforms. Take on Astronite's first major challenge and defeat the deadly Kronch.
Why similar: Metroidvania 48%, Sci-fi 15.4%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%, Adventure 6.4%
In this Insanely Twisted, 2-D action-adventure game, explore unique environments and battle bizarre creatures.
Why similar: Metroidvania 62.2%, Sci-fi 12%, Adventure 7.2%, Exploration 7%, Action 6.6%
There is no right answer to choose. Will you be able to solve the mystery of the crashed pioneer ship?
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.3%, Sci-fi 12%, Futuristic 10.2%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, Female Protagonist 8.5%
Seek out new weapons and equipment to delve deeper into the dangerous world of Cypher-X72! Be warned, you aren't the only one seeking the forbidden technology known as Zexion! It will take cunning and valor to succeed in this action-packed sci-fi adventure!
Why similar: Metroidvania 34%, Futuristic 15.2%, Sci-fi 13.8%, Action-Adventure 8.3%, Exploration 5.7%
Explore a vast space station caught in a crisis and adrift in the void. Discover new weapons, fight challenging foes, and discover the dark secrets of Project HOSTILE in this in this Sci-fi Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.9%, Futuristic 17.4%, Shooter 10%, Sci-fi 9.7%, Action-Adventure 8.8%
A precision platformer where you control a frog using dash chips to overcome traps, avoid electrified enemies, and conquer challenges in chaotic digital environments.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.4%, Futuristic 17.4%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Sci-fi 9%, Exploration 6.7%
You find yourself in a futuristic dystopian city. You get the idea: Dark smog. A rogue A.I. Corporate drones. Actual drones. The whole enchilada. In this fast-paced 2D platformer, you play as Arisu, a Runner tasked to deliver the ambiguous Blue Rabbit "packages" around the city.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.6%, Cyberpunk 12.3%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Sci-fi 8.2%
In a war torn future, play as a robot piecing together your damaged frame, scavenge for parts and engage in fast paced combat.
Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 17.4%, Shooter 16.5%, Futuristic 16.1%, Action-Adventure 13%, Action 10.4%
Explore a sprawling, alien world in the sequel to the award winning Axiom Verge.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.4%, Sci-fi 11.2%, Action-Adventure 10%, Action 8.7%, Female Protagonist 8.4%
Safe Hayven is a 2D pixel platformer with a killer soundtrack that will take you on a cyberpunk journey into the future. Aya is in the city of Wrexham, 2089. The world is being dominated by the Z-54 A.I and Aya leads the "Rezistance" in fighting back against this new threat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.6%, Cyberpunk 12.8%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Futuristic 12.2%, Arcade 6.3%
Honey's Sweet Revenge is a metroidvania with mechanics inspired by platform fighters. Customize your item loadout and defeat enemies and bosses.
Why similar: Metroidvania 55.8%, Action-Adventure 14%, Action 8.9%, Adventure 8.4%, Female Protagonist 7.4%
Space Revenge - Prologue is an action-exploration game. With a top down perspective, twin stick controls and a sci-fi mood to explore the enemy base full of dangers. Embark in this adventure and hunt down the responsible of your fathers dead. The only way is REVENGE!
Why similar: Isometric 29.3%, Futuristic 20.9%, Shooter 19.1%, Sci-fi 11.3%, Action 10.8%
In this classic platformer from 1986, take on the role Sir Randolph as he quests to free the fair maid Amelia from the evil clutches of Spegbott the Terrible. Acting upon an inter-dimensional distress signal from the galactic cruiser SS Rustbucket, don your Omnibolt Mark IV and venture forth!
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.1%, Sci-fi 14.5%, Shooter 11.1%, Futuristic 9.9%, Exploration 8.2%
Metroidvania style action/platformer with tons of abilities, enemies and exploration.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.4%, Sci-fi 10.1%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Action 6.6%, Female Protagonist 5.1%
Join Nyana on her quest to both shatter the chains that have shackled her people and rebuild their society back up from the brink of extinction. Nyana is a story rich metroidvania set in an oppressive, yet beautifully hand-drawn world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 47%, Action-Adventure 14.7%, Action 12.3%, Adventure 11.1%, Female Protagonist 9.3%
SoulJah Kingdom Rise is the first look at an upcoming 3rd Person shooter Action-Adventure franchise. Set in Jamaica in the year 2060, play as Akan and experience the first look at the world of SKR. Complete objectives in the Jamaican Defence Force, uncover secrets and clean the streets.
Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 24.2%, Futuristic 21.1%, Shooter 16.7%, Sci-fi 15.3%, Action-Adventure 8.2%
A game designed with the intend of speed running as the player you must fight monsters and robots and make your way through four stages and defeat all the bosses and make it to the end portal as quickly as possible
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.5%, Shooter 16.4%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Action 10.4%, Sci-fi 10.2%
『Second Works』 is a 2D platform action-adventure game set in a sci-fi fantasy world based on biotechnology. Enjoy the unique atmosphere created by colorful anime-style graphics and the thrilling experience of high-difficulty action.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.4%, Action-Adventure 13.7%, Futuristic 12.2%, Action 10.4%, Sci-fi 9.6%
STU, the First AI is a Metroidvania set in the digital world of computers and the internet. Exploration is the heart of the game. Discover a vast world with new forms of digital life and humans struggling to control them.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.5%, Futuristic 17.5%, Sci-fi 10.5%, Action-Adventure 10%, Cyberpunk 9.3%
2D action adventure game set in the far future on a mysterious abandoned planet with yourself as the only survivor.
Why similar: Metroidvania 67.9%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Action 9.7%, Adventure 8%
An exploration-type action game in which "Fluffy Girl Doge" is the main character. Get the skills of "Doge" and explore the unknown ancient ruins.
Why similar: Metroidvania 59.6%, Action-Adventure 17.6%, Action 14.4%, 2D 5.6%, Singleplayer 2.7%
Fascinating and entertaining space action game.
Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 24.3%, Isometric 21.9%, Shooter 15.4%, Futuristic 11.9%, Sci-fi 8.7%
Join our brave captain on this action adventure in space! You'll be riding The Patchwork, a less than ideal spaceship, but enough to get away from pursuers. However, you'll be facing malfunctions, fires, enemies attacking... When it rains, it pours.
Why similar: Metroidvania 51.8%, Sci-fi 13.7%, Action 8.9%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%
Explore and uncover the mystery of a surreal alien world by blasting aliens and glitching your environment in this intense retro side-scrolling action/adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 64.3%, Sci-fi 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%, Action 4%, Exploration 3.4%
An SNES-Inspired, platforming, sci-fi adventure. It's like playing a Saturday Morning Cartoon!
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.2%, Futuristic 17.3%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Sci-fi 8.5%, Action 6.5%
Your weapons are alive! Print creatures and use them as weapons and tools as you explore this Metroidvania FPS adventure. Morph yourself tiny, upgrade, and locate collectibles to advance to the next boss. Explore large non-linear maps and explore an environment woven together with a complex story.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.5%, Futuristic 16.9%, Shooter 14.6%, Sci-fi 9.7%, Exploration 7.5%
Farpost 44 is an Action-Adventure taking place in a 44-hour time loop. Unlock multiple story-paths and endings to unravel the mystery of the Farpost 44 catastrophe where each playthrough is based on your choices and actions.
Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 21.9%, Futuristic 17.9%, Shooter 14.3%, Action-Adventure 13.5%, Sci-fi 9.7%
Explore a strange interconnected world, find weapons to shoot those that stand in your way, and discover hidden upgrades and abilities to discover even greater secrets in an action adventure first person metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.4%, Shooter 14%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Exploration 8%
Prepare for an electrifying journey through a post-apocalyptic cyberpunk world with Nova. Unleash her extraordinary powers and confront ruthless factions to reclaim a world on the brink of chaos, and reforge the destiny of humanity. Are you ready to shape the future?
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.1%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Cyberpunk 11.8%, Futuristic 10%, Sci-fi 9.3%
A colorful pixel-art metroidvania/point-and-click adventure hybrid about magic, cute witches and joys of vandalism.
Why similar: Metroidvania 57.7%, Female Protagonist 20%, Adventure 8.4%, Action 6.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%
A nation is on the brink of collapse and you have been given a special order: rescue the trapped president. Run, jump, and gun your way across its interconnected districts full of enemies and secrets. Uncover the truth behind your mission.
Why similar: Metroidvania 52.4%, Shooter 16.8%, Action 7.9%, Action-Adventure 7.7%, Adventure 6.7%
Hack and slash your way through a space station overrun with aggressive alien creatures. Collect upgrade orbs to extend your abilities and conquer convoluted movement puzzles.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.5%, Exploration 10.5%, Female Protagonist 10%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Sci-fi 8.8%
Whale & Sky is now available on the Steam store. You can now experience this free 3D shooting game with a futuristic style. In the game, you can shoot at the enemies that keep emerging and learn more growth through practicing shooting.
Why similar: Futuristic 51%, Third-Person Shooter 21%, Shooter 16.9%, Action 9.5%, Singleplayer 1.5%
Originally developed as a birthday gift for my nephew, Jackroid is a heartfelt indie game that blends classic action-platforming with Metroid-style exploration. After several requests and growing interest, I’ve decided to bring Jackroid to Steam. Free—as a thank you to everyone who’s supported me.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.8%, Shooter 12.4%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Cyberpunk 8.2%, Sci-fi 7.3%
A narrative-driven sci-fi game set in a world of artificial intelligence and androids, blending limited inventory survival strategy with Metroidvania elements. Players will manage their equipment and utilize weapon abilities to solve puzzles, face enemies.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.8%, Shooter 14%, Futuristic 12.7%, Sci-fi 10.1%, Action-Adventure 8.9%