- #1 Eon's Insomnium
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tryxe
Windows
A dark Metroidvania where memory and madness intertwine. Explore surreal biomes, face grotesque bosses born of trauma, and recover fragments of a forgotten identity in a world that twists with your sanity.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.6%, Lore-Rich 12.6%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Platformer 9.1%, Exploration 6.5%
- #2 Fall of Gorithia: Nym's Fate
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Myrwood Games
Windows
Fall of Gorithia: Nym's Fate is a 2D action adventure set in the ancient land of Gorithia. Go from simple thief to magic wielding warrior as you battle your way through the fallen kingdom on your quest to find your lost brother in this sprawling fantasy world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.8%, Lore-Rich 14.8%, Platformer 10.8%, 2D Platformer 8.9%, Hand-drawn 7.3%
- #3 The Wicked Souls
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Konsonautic
Windows
The Wicked Souls is a Metroidvania with a strong focus on an exciting and imaginative story. Explore the mysterious tower in the afterlife with the postman Bones and his mischievous companion Dietrich and uncover its secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27%, Hand-drawn 12.2%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Combat 7.1%, Multiple Endings 7.1%
- #4 Phaze Shift
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lord Mango Games
Windows
Switch, adapt, and evolve in Phaze Shift! A tag-team, action Metroidvania. Swap between two characters, fuse upgrades to forge new abilities, battle mechanized bosses, and explore a sleeping digital world in a hand-drawn diorama-style 2D adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.3%, Lore-Rich 15.3%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Platformer 9.7%, Multiple Endings 7.9%
- #5 Aestik
94% matchMostly Positive72% of 109 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: Metroidvania 18.7%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Lore-Rich 12%, Hand-drawn 9.2%, Platformer 7%
- #6 Florarium
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Melting Caramel
Windows
Florarium is a Metroidvania game focused on exploration and battle. Explore the mysterious world full of unexpected secrets. Battle fierce enemies with your bow. Choose your own path to your goddess in the vast, interconnected world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.9%, Hand-drawn 13.2%, Platformer 12.1%, Exploration 8.5%, Multiple Endings 7.2%
- #7 Peaky Circus
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Xod Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore a broken world filled with masks and monsters in this hand-drawn Metroidvania. Fight strange enemies and twisted bosses with your katana and shotgun umbrella, unlock powerful new abilities, and uncover the truth behind the masks of Peaky Circus.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27%, Lore-Rich 11.8%, Platformer 10.4%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Exploration 6.3%
- #8 Marko: Beyond Brave
92% matchMostly Positive72% of 68 reviews2024
Dev: Studio MechkaPub: Studio Mechka
Windows
Marko: Beyond Brave is an action-packed Metroidvania adventure. Wander through lush forests and crumbling castles, battle corrupted creatures, and escape intricate traps. Jump, slash, and shoot your way through challenging foes and mighty bosses inspired by Slavic myths and legends.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.1%, Hand-drawn 11.5%, 2D Platformer 9.5%, Platformer 9.3%, Multiple Endings 8.2%
- #9 EON: Reset
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team EON Reset
Windows
Explore EON Association in the wake of an apocalyptic disaster. Maneuver the artificial life EON-3033 to battle paranormal entities. Experience an exciting 2D combat in a world where elemental forces exist. Peel back the threads of ambiguous narrative and discover the secrets of time and fate.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.3%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Lore-Rich 14.4%, Platformer 11.6%, Hand-drawn 9%
- #10 Puppetmaster
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gabriel Games LLC
Windows
Discover a metroidvania with a huge world, platform-fighter dynamic combat, smart bosses, deep lore, and original music, all made by two brothers.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.2%, Hand-drawn 14.2%, Combat 10.5%, Platformer 7.6%, Story Rich 6.6%
- #11 BIOMORPH
90% matchVery Positive92% of 717 reviews2024
Dev: Lucid Dreams Studio
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%
BIOMORPH is a dark metroidvania game where you become the creatures that you kill! Solve ingenious puzzles and navigate a stunning hand-drawn world. Meet quirky characters, rebuild a city, and uncover the secrets of a sprawling, fallen civilization… and of your own mysterious origins.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.9%, Lore-Rich 14%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Platformer 9.6%, Hand-drawn 8.8%
- #12 Chasing the Sky
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: VeKa Team
Windows
Chasing the Sky is an epic adventure set on a vast flying island filled with terrifying monsters and mysteries. Explore its world, overcome deadly challenges, and gather a team to survive – all brought to life with classic hand-drawn art.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.2%, Lore-Rich 15.6%, Hand-drawn 14.1%, Platformer 12.6%, Exploration 6.8%
- #13 lil: Essence of Life
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BananaFox
Windows · Mac
A hand-drawn Metroidvania focused on exploration, combat, and progression through essence absorption, evolving weapons, and player-driven balance choices.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.4%, Hand-drawn 14.1%, Lore-Rich 14.1%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Story Rich 5.7%
- #14 Sweet Dreams Dahlia
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 2357 Steps
Windows
I wake beneath the ruins of a world built on dreams. I descend the shattered Tower, explore forgotten biomes, master ancient combat techniques, and face the consequences of my absence. Beautiful metroidvania about identity, guilt, and choice after the collapse of a powerful civilization.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.8%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Platformer 11.2%, Exploration 7.9%, Choices Matter 7.7%
- #15 F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch
87% matchVery Positive86% of 7,280 reviews2021
Dev: TiGamesPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is a Metroidvania action game featuring exploration, intense combat and challenging platforming.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.1%, Steampunk 23.1% ★, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Platformer 10.9%, Exploration 6.3%
- #16 Solrend
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Happea Studio
Windows
Venture through a beautifully hand-drawn 2D world in your own way. Swap between two siblings with unique abilities to uncover the truth and reclaim what was lost before the Dark consumes them all.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.9%, Lore-Rich 16.5%, Hand-drawn 15.1%, Multiple Endings 8.4%, Action-Adventure 6.1%
- #17 Spirit Fusion
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lumforge
Windows
Spirit Fusion is a metroidvania about flexible elemental combos. You are Sir Arthur, master of flame, retired to your village—until someone starts hunting your brothers-in-arms—the elemental knights. The murders continue. Who’s behind it?
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.2%, Platformer 12.6%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Hand-drawn 10.9%, Action-Adventure 6.5%
- #18 Stomp and the Sword of Miracles
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Frogteam Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Meet a charming cast of little creatures and save the world from a mischievous god in this character-driven metroidvania! Explore a world full of lost secrets, make new friends, and use strange creatures to your advantage to reach new heights!
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.2%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Hand-drawn 12%, Platformer 11.1%, Exploration 8.8%
- #19 The Tale of LUMI
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GamerXP Studio
Windows · Mac
The Tale of LUMI is a fast paced, metroidvania inspired, action game. Collect powers from Gods and Heroes. Upgrade your Skills. Defeat unyielding enemies. Explore LUMI and unveil the secrets that lie within this puzzling Kingdom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.5%, Lore-Rich 12%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Platformer 11.1%, Atmospheric 5.7%
- #20 Nocturnal 2
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Sunnyside Games
Windows
Ignite your sword and explore the dark depths and towering heights of a forgotten island that consumed itself long ago.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.2%, Hand-drawn 12.1%, Platformer 10.8%, 2D Platformer 10.2%, Combat 7.5%
- #21 Shards of Memories
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Iron Twelve Games
Windows
Shards of Memories is a hand-drawn Metroidvania where defeated enemies leave behind memories that carry their abilities. Equip these memories strategically, shape your own combat style, and explore a fractured world marked by its past.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.5%, Hand-drawn 16.6%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Platformer 7.7%, Action-Adventure 6.8%
- #22 Museful
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nostalgicat
Windows
A colour-fuelled 2D Metroidvania. Paint your surroundings as a little lizard exploring a huge hand-crafted world, and restore emotion to a monochrome continent as you discover your true colours.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.9%, Lore-Rich 15.2%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Hand-drawn 9.2%, Multiple Endings 8.7%
- #23 Liminalia
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Space74
Windows · Mac
Unravel the mysteries of these forgotten lands in a hand-drawn, narrative-driven 2D action-adventure, as a white-robed girl awakens in the depths of an abandoned world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31%, Hand-drawn 15.4%, Platformer 12.7%, 2D Platformer 8.3%, Multiple Endings 6.2%
- #24 Ashen Seed
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ad Aspera Games
Windows
A dark, hand-drawn metroidvania of ecological horror. You are a disposable miner in a dying world, burdened with a mysterious power. Navigate the suffocating depths, survive against colossal threats from the surface, and discover what grows from ash and sacrifice.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.5%, Lore-Rich 18.7%, Hand-drawn 12.6%, 2D Platformer 10.2%, Platformer 7.1%
- #25 Goo Keeper
81% matchMostly Positive79% of 19 reviews2023
Dev: Oria Games Inc.
Windows
Lead Rolly in his adventure within the wonderful world of Shroomast, and explore its deep semi open-world underground. Goo Keeper is a pure metroidvania with tons of unique bosses, hand-crafted worlds and creatures, and tons of awesome abilities.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33%, Hand-drawn 12.3%, Platformer 11.4%, 2D Platformer 9.7%, Exploration 7.8%
- #26 Onchu
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Banana Moon Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Assume the role of Onchu, a druid boy stranded on an island corrupted by dark magic. Learn new magic and abilities in this 2D Metroidvania and explore a stunning sidescrolling world to save the island from destruction.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, Lore-Rich 14.4%, Hand-drawn 12.1%, Platformer 10.4%, Multiple Endings 6.8%
- #27 Rabbit's Tale
79% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Golden Bug Studios
Windows
Rabbit’s Tale, a hand-drawn metroidvania roguelike. Play as a Rabbit in search of his kidnapped family, but along the way something mysterious happens: you get lost in a purple Void, a procedural world where dying is permanent. A Venom-like creature tags along. You bound by survival.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.2%, Steampunk 15.7% ★, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Platformer 10.2%, Cute 6.1%
- #28 The Perfect Pencil
78% matchMostly Positive74% of 90 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: Metroidvania 26%, Lore-Rich 13%, Hand-drawn 12.7%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Multiple Endings 8.6%
- #29 Souno's Curse
79% matchMixed67% of 24 reviews2024
Dev: Kiro TeamPub: PixelHeart
Windows
Embark on a short and emotional journey through a cursed cave in this 2D hand-drawn platformer with action and metroidvania elements. Uncover a touching story about regrets and the value of living the moment
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.3%, Hand-drawn 13.9%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Lore-Rich 13.2%, Platformer 10.9%
- #30 Akari - The Five Eyed Fox
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SplashFire Studios
Windows
Play as Akari, a magical fox imbued with the power of light in this fast paced Metroidvania. Slash and Dash your way through an army of darkness and explore diverse, beautiful worlds.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, 2D Platformer 14%, Lore-Rich 12.9%, Platformer 9.1%, Cute 6.3%
- #31 Halchemist
77% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Team Flask
Windows
For Mercuri, a girl who fell into a fallen kingdom, everything is overwhelming. She digs deeper into the depths of the kingdom with the help of Golem Hando. Take down the enemies in front of you with TAG-ACTION that alternates between two characters and continue your exploration!
Why similar: Metroidvania 35%, Lore-Rich 19.9%, Platformer 14%, 2D Platformer 6.5%, Multiple Endings 6.2%
- #32 Isadora's Edge
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: InboundShovel Games
Windows
Can you keep going when all hope is lost? Isadora's Edge is a 2D Metroidvania with a unique future fantasy setting. Explore an alien world, battle against the corrupted forces bringing it to the edge of destruction, and uncover the secrets behind its impending demise!
Why similar: Metroidvania 27%, Lore-Rich 15.5%, Platformer 10.6%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Multiple Endings 9%
- #33 Voidwrought
76% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,038 reviews2024
Dev: Powersnake
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Voidwrought is a 2D action-platformer set in a hand-drawn world of cosmic horrors. Explore the thawing ruins of the First Civilisation and strike down the gods that dwell there. Grow your powers, uncover ancient artifacts, and expand your shrine amid the wreckage.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.2%, Lore-Rich 18.2%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Platformer 8.4%, Hand-drawn 8.2%
- #34 Autonomous Odyssey
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SunOracle Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Autonomous Odyssey is a story-driven, hand-drawn 2D metroidvania. Use agile platforming on your apocalyptic sci-fi journey to explore the labs once filled with exceptional researchers. Fight through vengeful robots on Pim’s quest to find his missing father and restore everyone's humanity.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.6%, Hand-drawn 14.8%, Platformer 12.2%, 2D Platformer 12%, Exploration 7.4%
- #35 Charlie from the swamp
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Arinima Games
Windows
"Charlie from the swamp" is a metroidvania game about little frog in a big world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.3%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Platformer 11.5%, Lore-Rich 11.1%, Exploration 7.1%
- #36 Slime:Evo
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Falcon Stories
Windows
A gorgeous pixel art metroidvania where you play as an evolving slime. Learn new attacks and dodges from rescued slimes, and confront the monster lords in their domains.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.6%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Platformer 10.9%, Multiple Endings 8.1%, Exploration 7.9%
- #37 Sorcerech
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ninhydro
Windows · Mac · Linux
Sorcerech is a 2D Pixel Metroidvania where you switch between unique magic and cybernetic forms, battle enemies, solve puzzles, and make choices that shape your journey toward multiple endings.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.4%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Multiple Endings 9.3%, Combat 9.2%, Exploration 7.9%
- #38 Lighthoof
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dryden Thomas Games
Windows
Leap, slash, dash, and ricochet your way through a ruined land in this hand-drawn 2D action-exploration game. Wield your light arrow against vicious foes and unlock new abilities to further explore the mountain of Essa. Along the way, you'll uncover the truth and choose the destiny of Lighthoof Noa.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.1%, Lore-Rich 15.4%, Hand-drawn 13.7%, 2D Platformer 12%, Platformer 6.8%
- #39 Savage Horizons
73% match2 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Insolence Studio
Windows
A compact, exploration-driven metroidvania. Venture across a mysterious island and recover five fragments of a fallen meteor containing a rare and powerful mineral.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.1%, 2D Platformer 17.7%, Hand-drawn 17.5%, Exploration 9.5%, Atmospheric 6.9%
- #40 Grumblemoor
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lev Roland-KalbPub: Cat106
Windows · Mac
Explore a colorful haunted world, fight and befriend its bizarre inhabitants, unlock game changing upgrades, and unravel a story of epic proportions.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.8%, Lore-Rich 16.7%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Platformer 10.5%, Combat 6.1%
- #41 Rotten Bloom
72% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: Twin Howl GamesPub: Voxel School
Windows
Step into a world where nature has reclaimed what was always hers. Explore a disturbing dystopia as the first successful human-plant symbiosis. Extract abilities from corpses, reshape your essence, and decide the fate of both species.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.1%, 2D Platformer 16%, Platformer 12.7%, Multiple Endings 7.9%, Action-Adventure 6.5%
- #42 The Forbidden Forest
72% matchNo user reviews
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 39.4%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Lore-Rich 14.3%, Action-Adventure 7.7%, Platformer 6.9%
- #43 YesterSol
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 21 reviews2026
Dev: Neat Games
Windows
Unleash your magical spear! Explore a vast inter-connected world, battling enemies sent by Culex, the dark mosquito deity. Throw, recall, and use your spear as a platform through this minimalistic metroidvania made by one developer!
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.7%, Lore-Rich 19.4%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Platformer 9%, Exploration 7.4%
- #44 Maskborne
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Maskborne
Windows
A dark, hand-drawn Metroidvania set in a world where death has disappeared. Fight twisted creatures, uncover forgotten secrets, and discover powerful Boundlings as you journey to restore death to a world that has forgotten how to die.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.2%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Platformer 10.7%, Exploration 9.5%, Multiple Endings 7%
- #45 Stoatman
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Frostum
Windows
Stoatman is an exciting Metroidvania adventure where you control a brave hero with a magical sword. Explore mysterious lands, discover powerful spells, and battle fantastic creatures in an enchanting fairy-tale world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.4%, Platformer 14.1%, 2D Platformer 7.2%, Atmospheric 7.1%, Hand-drawn 6.8%
- #46 Boki: The Summit
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gilad GoodmanPub: Boki: The Summit
Windows
Boki is a Metroidvania, Choose Your Own Adventure, RPG, Precision platformer in which you play as a young mountain goat who must climb a mountain in search of revenge. Dodge, battle and fluidly maneuver through several uniquely crafted areas and biomes to explore the secrets of a tyrannical kingdom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.9%, Lore-Rich 11.9%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Multiple Endings 8.8%, Choices Matter 8.1%
- #47 Caesura
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: No Bananas Studio
Windows
Explore caves, forest, and clouds to discover new secrets in the mysterious world of Caesura. A rhythm driven, hand drawn world. Match your jumps and dashes to the beat to solve challenging puzzles that ask you to dance along with the world as it also dances to the beat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.9%, 2D Platformer 16.4%, Platformer 13%, Hand-drawn 9%, Action-Adventure 6.9%
- #48 Solateria
68% matchVery Positive83% of 757 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: Metroidvania 32.7%, Hand-drawn 14.2%, 2D Platformer 9.4%, Platformer 9%, Lore-Rich 7.2%
- #49 Wurzeltiefe
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: AEV Studios
Windows
A compact, painterly metroidvania: a 2–3 hour descent into the Rootdeep. Explore 26 painted caverns, earn five abilities, face two guardians — then chase your own best time with the built-in speedrun timer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.2%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Platformer 14.1%, Hand-drawn 11.6%, Action-Adventure 8.3%
- #50 Chibits
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PhatRobit
Windows · Mac
Explore an abandoned planet and uncover the mysteries behind the event that ended the world. Travel through a charred forest, large factory and run down cities as you collect upgrades and battle the relics that were left behind.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.4%, 2D Platformer 17.4%, Platformer 12.8%, Exploration 9.1%, Cute 5.2%
- #51 Mable & The Wood
73% matchMixed57% of 90 reviews2019
Dev: Triplevision GamesPub: Graffiti Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Hunt down massive beasts and, upon destroying them, shapeshift into their forms in order to use their powers to save or destroy the world. Players with less violent intent can find secret paths to complete Mable without killing anything, including bosses.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.3%, 2D Platformer 13%, Platformer 10.6%, Multiple Endings 8.9%, Choices Matter 7.5%
- #52 EXIL
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mystic Clockwork Studio
Windows
A Mystical Anime-Inspired Metroidvania. Embark on an adventure through a mystical world full of magical creatures.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.5%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Hand-drawn 9.9%, Combat 7.4%, Action-Adventure 6.9%
- #53 Memoria
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Counting SheepPub: Counting Sheep
Windows · Mac · Linux
Memoria is a hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania where magic is as much about memory as it is about power. You play as a powerful—but aging—sorceress who awakens in a familiar but fragmented world. Only by exploring the world around you can you spark your memories, and remember once again.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.7%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Hand-drawn 13.3%, Platformer 11.7%, Exploration 7.5%
- #54 OTHERSIDE: Untamed Words
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: OthersideCraft
Windows
OTHERSIDE is a 2D, hand-drawn Metroidvania adventure featuring 'Mao' - a cat warrior awakened from slumber. Wield a sword and brush to explore a beast kingdom, encounter tribes, and uncover secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.1%, 2D Platformer 15%, Platformer 12.2%, Hand-drawn 12%, Lore-Rich 10.9%
- #55 Peppermint
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cowboy Fish Games
Windows
Pepper finds that her home has been taken over by an encroaching, melted, pink candy, endangering herself, her friends and her Queen. Seek out the pieces of sentient candy magic and save Pepper and her friends!
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.5%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Lore-Rich 12.9%, Platformer 11.1%, Multiple Endings 6%
- #56 Well Dweller
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,655 reviews2026
Dev: Kyle Thompson
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Well Dweller is a dark fairy-tale metroidvania, full of charming characters living in a wretched kingdom. Play as Glimmer - a tiny bird armed with a matchstick - who must burn the wicked queen to save his family.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.8%, Hand-drawn 13.9%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Platformer 9.7%, Lore-Rich 8.4%
- #57 Little Beast in the Big Maze
67% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Castle Teeth Games LLC
Windows · Linux
A fantastical, atmospheric Metroidvania platformer where you jump, fight, and expand your abilities to escape your exile and confront the beastly Queen who banished you. But will this fairy-tale end with you becoming a hero, or a beast?
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.6%, 2D Platformer 16.4%, Platformer 13.2%, Exploration 10.4%, Multiple Endings 8.6%
- #58 Cavalier
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Coin Laundry Games
Windows · Mac
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 34%, Hand-drawn 16.4%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Platformer 11.8%, Cute 6.7%
- #59 Twilight Monk
65% matchMostly Positive77% of 379 reviews2025
Dev: Aquatic Moon GamesPub: GRAVITY GAME ARISE Co., Ltd.
Windows
Embark on a quest to recover the Three Rings of the Triskelion, as the last descendant of ancient Kung Fu warriors in Twilight Monk!. Experience a richly crafted Metroidvania, RPG, with intricately crafted dungeons, linked across a vast overworld spanning multiple continents.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.8%, Lore-Rich 15.9%, Hand-drawn 11.6%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Platformer 9.3%