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Shadowed Journey is a Metroidvania-like game, where the player plays a sword-cultivating disciple of a fairy sect, who secretly goes down the mountain to return home. However, in this Dharma-ending age, what awaits you is a journey to hell, and all you can rely on is your flying sword and your heart

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Developer: 贪玩狗工作室
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows

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    74% matchMixed46% of 104 reviews2023
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    Dev: Stone Studios
    Windows

    Jump, dash, and climb through a vibrant wilderness as three playable characters in this action-adventure metroidvania. Explore a sprawling interconnected map, master unique abilities, and face powerful foes, all while uncovering the mysteries of this war-stricken world and one special cub.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 40.4%, Lore-Rich 15.3%, 2D Platformer 15%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%

  59. #59 GoldFish Brain
    70% matchMostly Positive71% of 24 reviews2020
    Dev: WEIPub: IRON LIVER
    Windows

    Goldfish Brain is a 2D scrolling platform action game . It adopts a Metroidvania-like design. You need to explore maps and find various ability items to strengthen yourself and break through more challenges.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 49.4%, 2D Platformer 15.9%, Action RPG 14.3%, Action-Adventure 13%, Action 3.1%

  60. #60 Chiaroscuro
    66% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: BlackberryKinPub: BlackberryStudio
    Windows · Mac

    Chiaroscuro is a 2D adventure platformer with metroidvania elements. Explore a world that has fallen into darkness and discover the Lights to illuminate your forgotten past.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 30.5%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Multiple Endings 8.4%, Female Protagonist 8.3%, Action-Adventure 7.8%

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