- #1 Momodora: Moonlit Farewell
97% matchVery Positive92% of 3,298 reviews2024
Dev: BombservicePub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
"Momodora: Moonlit Farewell" is the latest installment in the Momodora series. Join Momo, High Priestess of the village of Koho, as she embarks on a divine mission to save her people from imminent destruction at the hands of the demon hordes summoned by a malevolent bellringer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.7%, Platformer 12%, Female Protagonist 6.5%, 2D 5.5%, Magic 5.2%
- #2 Lost Ruins
96% matchVery Positive85% of 5,816 reviews2021
Dev: ALTARI GAMESPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Lost Ruins is a 2D side-scrolling survival action game, where you play as a young girl that has awoken in a strange and foreign place without her memories. Explore a dark and dangerous world, battle hideous monsters, and topple incredible bosses.
Why similar: Metroidvania 56.4%, Platformer 14.6%, Adventure 5.9%, 2D 5.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%
- #3 TEVI
96% matchVery Positive89% of 4,070 reviews2023
Dev: CreSpirit
Windows
Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Embark on an epic action-adventure as you slash, dash, and combo your way through a vast, vibrant world. Explore and uncover hidden secrets. Customize your build to triumph in spectacular boss battles. Experience a tale of mystery, magic, and mayhem in TEVI, a bullet hell metroidvania!
Why similar: Metroidvania 53.1%, Platformer 10.9%, Female Protagonist 7.3%, 2D 5.9%, Pixel Graphics 4.3%
- #4 Kotama and Academy Citadel
95% matchVery Positive81% of 3,042 reviews2026
Dev: Atomstring GamesPub: 2P Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
In the Academy Citadel, strength reigns supreme: only the most powerful survive and thrive. Fight your way through the high-tech Academy in your quest to get the highest of honors for a student, and uncover secrets that can save it in its direst crisis in this 2.5D side-scrolling Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.8%, Platformer 13.8%, Female Protagonist 7.3%, Action RPG 6.8%, RPG 6.2%
- #5 ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 18,875 reviews2025
Dev: AdglobePub: Binary Haze Interactive
Windows
Median: 18.8 hrsMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Decades after the events of ENDER LILIES, Homunculi — sorrowful, artificial life forms — roam the land. In this dark fantasy Metroidvania, face formidable enemies and explore a bewitching post-apocalyptic world. Humans and Homunculi — what awaits at the end of the quest for their salvation?
Why similar: Metroidvania 62.4%, Female Protagonist 6.6%, Dark Fantasy 6.5%, 2D 5.7%, Action RPG 5.3%
- #6 Divinum
94% matchVery Positive87% of 602 reviews2026
Dev: Sigil Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Divinum is an action-adventure that blends stylish, expressive combat with rewarding exploration. Master devastating combos and craft unique builds to repel mysterious invaders and uncover your island's hidden truth.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.5%, Platformer 12.5%, Female Protagonist 7.1%, 2D Platformer 6.1%, 2D 5%
- #7 Ariana and the Elder Codex
93% matchMostly Positive79% of 138 reviews2026
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International, Inc.
Windows
Ariana must restore the Codices and unravel the Library's hidden truths...
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.4%, Platformer 18.6%, Adventure 8.7%, 2D Platformer 6.6%, Action 6.5%
- #8 9 Years of Shadows
92% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,382 reviews2023
Dev: Halberd StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Fight to bring beautiful colors back to a hand-crafted world of darkness and discover the story of Europa, a young warrior, and her ghostly childhood companion, Apino.
Why similar: Metroidvania 47%, Platformer 15%, Action RPG 6.8%, Fantasy 5.1%, Adventure 4.4%
- #9 Transiruby
91% matchVery Positive92% of 309 reviews2021
Dev: SKIPMOREPub: Flyhigh Works
Windows
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 58.2%, Platformer 10.9%, 2D Platformer 7%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%, Action 5.2%
- #10 ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights
90% matchVery Positive94% of 45,986 reviews2021
Dev: Live WirePub: Binary Haze Interactive
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 17.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
ENDER LILIES is a dark fantasy 2D action RPG about unraveling the mysteries of a destroyed kingdom. On this sorrowful journey, encounter horrific enemies against whom a moment of inattention could be fatal. Overcome these hardships and seek the truth with the help of fallen knights.
Why similar: Metroidvania 67.8%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Dark Fantasy 8.3%, 2D 5.1%, Action RPG 3.8%
- #11 Touhou Dystopian
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,271 reviews2025
Dev: Kay Lnk
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Touhou Project's Brand New Action Roguelite Fan Game! Strange incidents erupt in the Animal Realm and Primate Spirit Garden. Embark on an unknown journey, uncover the truth behind the anomalies, and break through this 'Touhou Dystopian'!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.3%, Action 15.4%, RPG 10.6%, Adventure 9.5%, Magic 9.5%
- #12 Phoenotopia: Awakening
91% matchVery Positive83% of 2,921 reviews2021
Dev: Cape Cosmic
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 46.2%, Platformer 16.8%, Adventure 8.4%, 2D 6.2%, Action 5.2%
- #13 Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
89% matchVery Positive93% of 41,767 reviews2019
Dev: ArtPlayPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 10.7 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!
Why similar: Metroidvania 64.7%, Platformer 7.2%, Female Protagonist 7%, RPG 6.4%, Adventure 3.9%
- #14 Afterimage
87% matchMostly Positive77% of 10,497 reviews2023
Dev: Aurogon ShanghaiPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 51.7%, Platformer 12.1%, Female Protagonist 7.9%, Action RPG 6.9%, 2D Platformer 6.9%
- #15 AWAKEN - Astral Blade
86% matchVery Positive82% of 1,258 reviews2024
Dev: Dark Pigeon GamesPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
AWAKEN - Astral Blade is a 2.5D action-adventure metroidvania where you play as Tania, a bionic warrior fighting through a world twisted by Karpas energy. Master parries, upgrade your abilities, and survive relentless enemies and bosses. Is there any chance of survival in such a desperate place?
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.5%, Platformer 11.5%, Action RPG 6.1%, Female Protagonist 5.9%, Dark Fantasy 5.7%
- #16 Valdis Story: Abyssal City
86% matchVery Positive84% of 2,716 reviews2013
Dev: Endlessfluff Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Assume the role of Wyatt in this Action/Exploration Platformer as you explore the ruins of a holy city that was lost many years ago. Battle various types of demons, angels, and a new threat known only as the “Ferals”, using swordsmanship, martial arts, and sorcery.
Why similar: Metroidvania 65.1%, Platformer 12.2%, RPG 5.4%, Action 3.7%, Indie 3.3%
- #17 HunterX
84% matchVery Positive83% of 747 reviews2022
Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 53%
HunterX is an action-adventure game full of spirited battles. Use various styles of weapons and magic to experience your own fighting style and explore a great world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.7%, Platformer 10.5%, Action RPG 8.3%, Female Protagonist 8.1%, RPG 5.8%
- #18 Noreya: The Gold Project
82% matchVery Positive84% of 166 reviews2024
Dev: DreamirlPub: PixelHeart
Windows · Linux
Venture into a frenetic metroidvania and take part in a fight between divinities where you will have to choose between Corrupting Gold and Purifying Light to achieve your ends.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.5%, Platformer 13.8%, Dark Fantasy 7.5%, Female Protagonist 7%, Exploration 4.8%
- #19 Nyaruru Fishy Fight
81% matchVery Positive90% of 1,813 reviews2023
Dev: 赤瞳大白猫
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 27.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
This game is a Metroidvania game with intense battle. Explore the world and collection power-ups with your cute cat girl! When magic curse suddenly occurred in a small town and all the residents grew cat ears, the real cat girl Nyaruru started her way to uncover the truth...
Why similar: Metroidvania 52.3%, Platformer 12.3%, Female Protagonist 6.9%, 2D Platformer 6.5%, Exploration 4.7%
- #20 Alwa's Awakening
83% matchVery Positive80% of 955 reviews2017
Dev: Elden Pixels
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Use your magic staff and progress through a large interconnected world where you'll solve puzzles, fight enemies and defeat bosses in order to help free the land of Alwa. Explore and uncover the secrets by using your platforming skills in this challenging and charming 8-bit adventure game.
Why similar: Metroidvania 58.1%, Platformer 14.3%, Adventure 6.9%, Indie 5.7%, Female Protagonist 5.7%
- #21 Red Goddess: Inner World
84% matchMixed51% of 73 reviews2015
Dev: Yanim Studio
Windows
Red Goddess is an action adventure platformer. Explore an epic magical world. Unlock powers of Rage and Fear, and fight deadly enemies in fast paced red & blue combat system
Why similar: Metroidvania 55%, Adventure 14.6%, Indie 9.2%, Action 8.1%, Female Protagonist 6.9%
- #22 BLADECHIMERA
80% matchVery Positive89% of 1,481 reviews2025
Dev: Team LadybugPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Explore a dark and sinister Osaka as the Demon Hunter Shin. Battle demons, regain lost skills, and uncover the truth of your forgotten past in this exciting occult-inspired cyberpunk metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 52%, Platformer 13.8%, Action RPG 7.1%, 2D Platformer 6.8%, 2D 5.8%
- #23 Elypse
81% matchMostly Positive74% of 405 reviews2023
Dev: Hot Chili GamesPub: PID Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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: Metroidvania 39.5%, Platformer 16%, Dark Fantasy 7.6%, 2D Platformer 7.5%, Female Protagonist 6.8%
- #24 Witchroid Vania: A Magical Girl’s Fantastical Adventures
79% matchVery Positive92% of 86 reviews2025
Dev: Turkey GamesPub: Waku Waku Games
Windows
Join mage-in-training Lily on an epic adventure! Explore a multitude of worlds, including forests, deserts, and dungeons, in hopes of becoming a full-fledged mage!
Why similar: Metroidvania 57%, Action RPG 8.1%, Female Protagonist 7.4%, RPG 7.3%, Exploration 6.1%
- #25 Decay of Logos
82% matchMixed54% of 289 reviews2019
Dev: Amplify Creations
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Immerse yourself in the world of Decay Of Logos and unravel its mysteries. Explore old dungeons, battle unforgiving foes and journey through a vibrant interconnected fantasy realm with your mystical elk companion.
Why similar: Action RPG 14.1%, Female Protagonist 13%, RPG 11.5%, Magic 10.6%, Adventure 9.5%
- #26 The Buried Pillars
77% matchVery Positive86% of 161 reviews2026
Dev: T.F.A.N.C.S.
Windows
Explore the world, fight fierce and alluring monster girls to uncover the secrets hidden within! A Metroidvania 2D platformer with combats that push you to the edge!
Why similar: Metroidvania 54.4%, Platformer 13%, 2D Platformer 8.1%, Action RPG 6.2%, Action 4.6%
- #27 Under The Island
76% matchVery Positive92% of 526 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: Action RPG 16.9%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, RPG 15.3%, 2D 11.9%, Exploration 10.2%
- #28 Dark Devotion
79% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,509 reviews2019
Dev: Hibernian WorkshopPub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Explore the secrets of a mysterious fallen temple and put your Templar faith to the test in Dark Devotion, where no sacrifice is too great in praise of your God.
Why similar: Metroidvania 49.1%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, RPG 7.1%, 2D 7%, Dark Fantasy 6.5%
- #29 RIN: The Last Child
78% matchMixed61% of 82 reviews2024
Dev: Space Fox GamesPub: Salient Games
Windows
Join RIN, the last child of the Creator, on a journey to restore order in a mystical world. Collect aspects and runes, craft spells, and confront powerful bosses - your transformed siblings. The fate of the world rests in your hands. Can you restore harmony to this enchanted realm?
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.4%, Platformer 15.1%, 2D Platformer 6%, Exploration 4.6%, Action 4.1%
- #30 Rebel Transmute
77% matchMostly Positive76% of 288 reviews2024
Dev: Fatal Fawn GamesPub: JanduSoft
Windows
Rebel Transmute is a challenging 2D action-platformer epic with heart! Explore the twisting caverns of an alien planet, augment your play-style to fit your strengths, battle deadly bosses, and uncover a dark truth as Moon Mikono searches for her long lost mother.
Why similar: Metroidvania 51.2%, Platformer 12.2%, Female Protagonist 7.3%, Adventure 5.3%, Combat 5.3%
- #31 Shiro
78% matchVery Positive81% of 563 reviews2020
Dev: Game Dynasty
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Shiro is an adventure platformer in which you have to find your missing sister
Why similar: Platformer 30.4%, Adventure 19.2%, Action 12%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, 2D 8.4%
- #32 Akatori
75% matchMostly Positive73% of 343 reviews2026
Dev: Contrast GamesPub: Games Harbor
Windows
A colorful action platformer with metroidvania elements and a staff that unlocks unique combat techniques and new ways to overcome obstacles. Explore beautiful worlds, fight monsters, and help Mako stop the amber storms that poison all living things.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.9%, Platformer 14.8%, Female Protagonist 7.4%, 2D Platformer 7.4%, Adventure 7.1%
- #33 Rusted Moss
75% matchVery Positive89% of 1,748 reviews2023
Dev: EmlisePub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Rusted Moss is a twin-stick shooter metroidvania where you sling around the map with your grapple, blasting your way through witches and rusted machine monstrosities alike. This wasteland once harboring mankind has since fallen, and Fae long forgotten now knock on humanity's door...
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.8%, Platformer 22.1%, Female Protagonist 6.7%, 2D Platformer 6.2%, Adventure 5.8%
- #34 ReSetna
74% matchVery Positive82% of 176 reviews2025
Dev: Today's GamesPub: Module16
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
What’s left of humanity are minds trapped in circuits. You are awaken as ReSetna, a warrior on a mission to rescue last human remnants. Explore seven hostile zones, face seven brutal bosses and evolve through a unique upgrade system. Uncover horrifying truth and decide if the future is worth saving.
Why similar: Metroidvania 64.5%, Platformer 16.7%, Adventure 7.4%, Indie 6%, Action 5.5%
- #35 Darxanadon
76% matchMixed68% of 76 reviews2022
Dev: Scumhead
Windows
Explore a massive interconnected labyrinth of grottos, castles, and groves in this 2D retro-inspired Action RPG.
Why similar: Metroidvania 50.5%, Action RPG 9.4%, Female Protagonist 7.2%, 2D Platformer 7%, RPG 6.8%
- #36 Vigil: The Longest Night
73% matchVery Positive86% of 3,655 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: Metroidvania 49.5%, Platformer 13.9%, Female Protagonist 7.3%, Action RPG 7.3%, RPG 5.5%
- #37 Overbowed
73% matchVery Positive92% of 94 reviews2024
Dev: Klardonics Digital, Ltd
Windows
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 48.7%, Platformer 11.6%, Adventure 6.2%, 2D 5.7%, 2D Platformer 5.4%
- #38 UNSIGHTED
73% matchVery Positive93% of 2,240 reviews2021
Dev: Studio Pixel PunkPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 70%
EXPLORE YOUR WAY. Awoken to a world ruined by war, Alma must traverse the vast city of Arcadia before the life force of her friends and herself withers away. Time is ticking, and every moment matters. Who will you save, and who will you leave to turn UNSIGHTED?
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.6%, Female Protagonist 7.7%, Platformer 7.2%, RPG 6.6%, Adventure 6.5%
- #39 Vindilis
71% matchVery Positive94% of 81 reviews2025
Dev: François Mauxion
Windows
Fight tremendous bosses and discover the secrets of Vindilis! A short, epic 2D action platformer that will put you against powerful enemies in a hand-drawn universe. A short-form souls like game about vengeance and creation.
Why similar: Platformer 18.3%, Dark Fantasy 14.7%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Adventure 10.2%
- #40 Monospaced Lovers
72% matchVery Positive94% of 54 reviews2024
Dev: Scarlet String Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Monospaced Lovers is an exploration-driven platformer about closeness and distance. Journey through a metafictional, fantasy-filled land and find the truth of your fragile world before it disintegrates.
Why similar: Platformer 29.9%, 2D Platformer 17.7%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Exploration 12.3%, Adventure 10.1%
- #41 Void Memory
74% matchMixed67% of 235 reviews2017
Dev: Gustav
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: Metroidvania 40.8%, RPG 12.7%, Adventure 10.6%, Platformer 9.1%, Indie 7.7%
- #42 Crystal Goddess
72% matchMostly Positive72% of 50 reviews2022
Dev: Otterside GamesPub: Gamuzumi
Windows
Azura, the guardian goddess of the Emerald Grove is having a bad day. Her magical crystals have been stolen by the forces of evil! Help Azura get the crystals back and defeat the demon hordes!
Why similar: Metroidvania 49.7%, Platformer 8%, Adventure 7.8%, Female Protagonist 7.6%, Fantasy 6.1%
- #43 INAYAH - Life after Gods
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 321 reviews2025
Dev: Exogenesis StudiosPub: Headup
Windows
A hand-drawn 2D metroidvania in a post-apocalyptic world. Forge your destiny in a non-linear story with multiple endings. Explore diverse biomes, conquer 20+ unique bosses, and master a magical Gauntlet with ever-evolving powers.
Why similar: Metroidvania 52.7%, Platformer 18.2%, 2D Platformer 7.9%, 2D 6.7%, Action 5.8%
- #44 Iconoclasts
71% matchVery Positive86% of 5,021 reviews2018
Dev: Joakim SandbergPub: Bifrost Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.
Why similar: Metroidvania 51.3%, Platformer 11.6%, Female Protagonist 8.7%, Adventure 7%, Indie 6.1%
- #45 Glimmer in Mirror
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 924 reviews2023
Dev: MapleDorm GamesPub: 方块游戏(CubeGame)
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Glimmer in Mirror is a 2D story-rich action shooting game. Play as Shiro in a collapsed world, to meet various unique NPCs and monsters, and gradually uncover the truth of the world through a gripping story.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.3%, Platformer 12.5%, Female Protagonist 7.2%, Action RPG 6.7%, 2D Platformer 6%
- #46 Sophie: Starlight Whispers
68% matchVery Positive94% of 51 reviews2026
Dev: Youth Gaming
Windows
Join Sophie on this adventure with deep storytelling and immersive graphics. Battle against monsters, explore the universe, unlock new spells, and discover why being different can be a superpower.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.3%, Female Protagonist 8%, Adventure 7.2%, Magic 6.5%, 2D 6.1%
- #47 ITORAH
70% matchMostly Positive73% of 962 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 46.3%, Platformer 14.8%, Female Protagonist 8%, 2D Platformer 7.1%, Adventure 5.8%
- #48 Mystik Belle: Enchanted Edition
71% matchVery Positive89% of 227 reviews2015
Dev: Last Dimension
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
A colorful pixel-art metroidvania/point-and-click adventure hybrid about magic, cute witches and joys of vandalism.
Why similar: Metroidvania 54.1%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Platformer 8.4%, Adventure 8.3%, RPG 5.6%
- #49 Record of Lodoss War-Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth-
67% matchVery Positive93% of 7,464 reviews2021
Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 74%
A 2D Metroidvania-style game developed under the supervision of Ryo Mizuno, depicting the story of Deedlit and the events leading up to Record of Lodoss War: Diadem of the Covenant. Use a variety of weapons and spirit powers to unravel the mystery of the labyrinth.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.2%, Platformer 13%, Female Protagonist 7%, RPG 5.9%, 2D 5.6%
- #50 Shimagami
68% matchMixed63% of 50 reviews2025
Dev: Danteon
Windows
Shimagami is an open-world RPG with anime-style visuals and deep lore. Battle fierce monsters in action combat, solve puzzles, and conquer challenges to uncover the mysteries of Shimagami. A diverse cast of demi-human heroines awaits—find your perfect companion and shape your adventure!
Why similar: Action RPG 27%, Adventure 24.5%, Action 16.9%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Fantasy 13%
- #51 7th Domain:Tree of Chaos
66% matchVery Positive86% of 432 reviews2024
Dev: Lightimpact
Windows
"7th Domain" is a horizontal version action game derived from Roguelike Metroidvania combined with treasure grinding gameplay. You will play a child of destiny who repairs the world and finds the truth of the broken world. You will grow in battle and challenge the unknown and hidden forces.
Why similar: Metroidvania 47%, RPG 14.5%, Dark Fantasy 10%, Action 6.2%, Magic 5.8%
- #52 Somber Echoes
66% matchVery Positive83% of 349 reviews2025
Dev: Rock Pocket GamesPub: Bonus Stage Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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: Metroidvania 44.5%, Platformer 13.5%, 2D Platformer 7.7%, Dark Fantasy 7.1%, Female Protagonist 6.5%
- #53 Metal Unit
67% matchVery Positive83% of 2,906 reviews2021
Dev: JellySnow StudioPub: NEOWIZ
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Metal Unit is a sprawling side-scrolling platformer with roguelite features. Play as Joanna, a soldier on a mission to capture her treasonous sister. Wear the M-Unit 11 suit and battle against monsters and aliens while uncovering the truth about humanity.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.8%, RPG 16%, Female Protagonist 14%, Adventure 13.8%, Action 11.3%
- #54 KAMIKO
69% matchVery Positive84% of 229 reviews2019
Dev: SKIPMOREPub: Flyhigh Works
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Wield your weapon bestowed by the gods, and open the gates between worlds!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.5%, Fantasy 16.4%, 2D 15.7%, Action 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%
- #55 Magical Blush
64% matchVery Positive92% of 106 reviews2026
Dev: Alkacer Game StudioPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows
Magical Blush is a top-down action-adventure where fast-paced elemental combat meets Metroidvania-style exploration. Chain spell combos, exploit elemental weaknesses, rescue survivors, and battle the powerful Elemental Lords as you explore the wondrous world of Wyn.
Why similar: Metroidvania 52.4%, Female Protagonist 9%, Magic 8.3%, 2D 7.1%, Fantasy 5.8%
- #56 Shalnor Legends: Sacred Lands
69% matchMixed69% of 54 reviews2018
Dev: Johnny Ostad
Windows
A Story-Rich RPG/Action-Adventure Game, made by one person over the course of three years. Step into the shoes of the young Elf Rynna, and explore the Sacred Lands. Venture into dangerous dungeons, explore caves and solve puzzles and become the champion of the Goddess Illeria.
Why similar: Action RPG 17.1%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, RPG 14.3%, Adventure 13%, Fantasy 9.3%
- #57 Obsurity
68% matchMostly Positive72% of 286 reviews2020
Dev: Game Dynasty
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Discover all the secrets of two completely different worlds.
Why similar: 2D 20.3%, Adventure 14.5%, Fantasy 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Female Protagonist 10.4%