Games Like Shellbound

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 25.2%, Lore-Rich 13.7%, Platformer 9.4%, 2D Platformer 7.5%, Exploration 6.8%

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 34.9%, Hand-drawn 13.3%, Platformer 12.1%, Exploration 8.6%, Multiple Endings 7.4%

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 27.7%, Lore-Rich 16.3%, Platformer 11.4%, Hand-drawn 7.7%, Combat 7.6%

Switch, adapt, and evolve in Phaze Shift, an action-platformer 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 16.9%, Platformer 10.2%, Multiple Endings 8.5%, 2D Platformer 7.8%

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 27.1%, Hand-drawn 13%, 2D Platformer 7.8%, Multiple Endings 7.7%, Combat 7.5%

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 18.8%, Lore-Rich 13.3%, Hand-drawn 9.9%, 2D Platformer 9.2%, Platformer 7.4%

Peaky Circus is a hand-drawn adventure about a mime exploring a broken world of clowns. Discover strange lands, battle quirky monsters, learn new skills, and befriend unusual characters in a charming, melancholic journey.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.8%, Lore-Rich 13%, Platformer 10.9%, 2D Platformer 6.9%, Exploration 6.7%

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 12.2%, Platformer 9.8%, Multiple Endings 8.9%, Combat 8.5%

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%, Hand-drawn 15.1%, Combat 11%, Platformer 8%, Story Rich 7.1%

F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is a Metroidvania action game featuring exploration, intense combat and challenging platforming.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.4%, Steampunk 27.8% ★, Platformer 11.3%, 2D Platformer 7.8%, Exploration 6.6%

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 24.8%, Lore-Rich 15.4%, Platformer 10.1%, Hand-drawn 9.4%, Multiple Endings 8.2%

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 25.8%, Lore-Rich 16.2%, Hand-drawn 9.5%, Multiple Endings 9.1%, 2D Platformer 7.7%

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 25.3%, Lore-Rich 15.2%, Hand-drawn 12.4%, Platformer 10.5%, Multiple Endings 7.1%

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 24.9%, Lore-Rich 13.7%, Hand-drawn 13%, Multiple Endings 9%, 2D Platformer 6.9%

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 36.3%, Lore-Rich 16.3%, Platformer 12.5%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Hand-drawn 9.8%

Ignite your sword and explore the dark depths and towering heights of a forgotten island that consumed itself long ago.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.7%, Hand-drawn 12.8%, Platformer 11.3%, Combat 7.9%, Exploration 7.7%

It's you who can make a change. Use your soul to fight the corruption that leaks in the mysterious and atmospheric universe of Astra. Dive deeply into the essence of this world and navigate around danger leaning on truths and secrets. The Stars are Fading! Soon the darkness will swallow them all.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.3%, Hand-drawn 16.1%, 2D Platformer 9.2%, Multiple Endings 9%, Exploration 7.4%

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 22.6%, Hand-drawn 14.5%, Lore-Rich 14.2%, Platformer 11.2%, 2D Platformer 9%

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%, Lore-Rich 13.8%, Platformer 9.3%, 2D Platformer 9.2%, Cute 6.6%

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 35.4%, Hand-drawn 12.9%, Platformer 11.8%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Exploration 9.5%

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 31.7%, Lore-Rich 13.3%, Platformer 11.8%, 2D Platformer 7.6%, Atmospheric 6.3%

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 33%, Platformer 12.3%, 2D Platformer 9.5%, Choices Matter 8.8%, Exploration 8.7%

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 28.9%, Steampunk 19.2% ★, Platformer 10.7%, 2D Platformer 8.5%, Cute 6.5%

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 16.5%, Platformer 13.4%, Multiple Endings 6.8%, Story Rich 6.6%

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 20.6%, Hand-drawn 13.4%, Platformer 7.4%, 2D Platformer 6.9%

Aetherica: Echoes of Exodus is a 2D, hand-drawn, metroidvania inspired action-adventure where you follow Floria and Kipp on their journey through an unique and epic journey inside the long lost dystopian civilization: Providence.

Why similar: Metroidvania 22.3%, Lore-Rich 13.9%, Hand-drawn 8.7%, Platformer 8.2%, 2D Platformer 6.9%

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 34.6%, Lore-Rich 22%, Platformer 14.8%, Multiple Endings 6.8%, Combat 5.3%

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 33.3%, Hand-drawn 13.2%, Platformer 12.1%, Exploration 8.4%, Action-Adventure 7.1%

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 37.4%, Platformer 13.7%, Hand-drawn 12.1%, 2D Platformer 8%, Action-Adventure 6.9%

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 17%, Platformer 11.1%, Multiple Endings 9.8%, Exploration 7.1%

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%, Lore-Rich 20%, Platformer 8.8%, Hand-drawn 8.7%, 2D Platformer 7.8%

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 37.5%, Hand-drawn 18.2%, 2D Platformer 9.4%, Platformer 8.3%, Action-Adventure 7.2%

"Charlie from the swamp" is a metroidvania game about little frog in a big world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, Lore-Rich 12.3%, Platformer 12.2%, 2D Platformer 9%, Cartoony 8.1%

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 25.4%, Lore-Rich 12.9%, Multiple Endings 9.4%, Choices Matter 8.7%, Platformer 8.1%

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%, Hand-drawn 13.9%, Platformer 12.1%, 2D Platformer 9%, Exploration 7.8%

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 29.8%, Platformer 11.6%, 2D Platformer 9.3%, Multiple Endings 8.9%, Exploration 8.5%

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 32.1%, Hand-drawn 16.1%, Platformer 13.1%, 2D Platformer 8.2%, Exploration 8.1%

Dig through an odd world full of dangerous creatures. Uncover hidden paths and long-buried secrets. Dirtlight is a metroidvania where the journey runs deep, and offers unexpected ways to explore.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.4%, Platformer 14.8%, Exploration 10.5%, 2D Platformer 7%, Cartoony 6.3%

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 28.3%, Lore-Rich 17%, Hand-drawn 14.7%, 2D Platformer 8.2%, Platformer 7.2%

In this new hand-drawn, story-rich metroidvania, explore the last haven of a dying world, and discover the purpose you play in saving it. Shape your own path, fight the all-consuming blight, and help bring hope back to the survivors. Take up the flames of dead gods, and stand firm in Dewborne Dawn!

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.6%, Hand-drawn 20.3%, Combat 10.3%, Atmospheric 8%, Story Rich 7.8%

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 21.3%, Platformer 9.5%, Exploration 7.9%, 2D Platformer 7%

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 32.8%, Hand-drawn 15.1%, Platformer 9.4%, Lore-Rich 7.8%, Exploration 6.7%

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 30.1%, Lore-Rich 18.6%, Platformer 11.2%, 2D Platformer 9%, Combat 6.5%

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 40.7%, Platformer 15%, Atmospheric 7.9%, Hand-drawn 7.3%, Exploration 7.3%

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 38.2%, Platformer 13.8%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Hand-drawn 9.7%, Action-Adventure 7.2%

Single-player 2D platformer with metroidvania and puzzle elements.Discover this amazing new world has been drawn by our artists from scratch.Fend off the enemy, climb into the most secret places, learn the rules of this city and finally save your friend.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.8%, Lore-Rich 17.6%, Hand-drawn 13.3%, Platformer 9.9%, Cartoony 7.5%

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 35.8%, Platformer 14.3%, 2D Platformer 9.5%, Exploration 8.7%, Atmospheric 6.3%

Misspell is a 2D atmospheric Metroidvania about magic and mysteries of the past. Uncover the secrets of an island risen from the ashes of a catastrophe and master a magical living vine that changes the way you fight and explore. Every step tells a story — every enemy echoes the mistakes of the past.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.7%, Hand-drawn 15.2%, Platformer 13.9%, Exploration 7.1%, Atmospheric 6.6%

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 40.5%, Lore-Rich 16.3%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Action-Adventure 8.2%, Platformer 7.5%

Xplorite is a hand-drawn 2d action-exploration metroidvania full of enemies and secrets. Get in Sy's shoes and explore the depths of planet Nargal in look for the missing research team. Travel through different biomes full of enemies and hazards and try to uncover what is happening on the planet.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.1%, Hand-drawn 17.9%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Exploration 8.5%, Combat 7.9%

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 42.3%, Hand-drawn 19.3%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Exploration 10.4%, Atmospheric 7.8%

The Abandoned Presence is a gritty and challenging Metroidvania set in a world heavily inspired by India's urban heritage and industrial core. Search for answers as Zoe; wield industrial weapons, traverse city skylines, and take on elite enemies to uncover the secrets of The Abandoned Presence.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.1%, Steampunk 33.4% ★, Platformer 13.8%, Exploration 5.7%, Action-Adventure 4%

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 29.6%, Platformer 11.2%, Multiple Endings 9.8%, 2D Platformer 8.8%, Choices Matter 8.3%

Save your sister from your father's dark fate and plunge into a hand-painted 2D adventure with exciting battles and a deep, captivating story in "Pentaquin: Deeds Of Twilight". Master various skills and discover a fantastic world.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 16.4%, Metroidvania 13.8%, Lore-Rich 12.9%, Platformer 11.9%, 2D Platformer 10.8%

Scratch in a 2.5D world that blends hip hop aesthetics with action/platforming, where urban art has come to life. Explore dynamic environments, face cleaning robots, and uncover secrets of this vibrant world as you reclaim your identity in this intense and colorful adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.6%, Platformer 16.8%, Hand-drawn 11.3%, 2D Platformer 6.2%, Combat 4.7%

The lighthouse has gone dark! You awake as Mothboy, last in a long line of lightkeepers summoned when something goes wrong. In this action packed adventure you climb, fight and explore the depths of Cliff Kingdom searching for the lost light.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.8%, Hand-drawn 16.2%, Platformer 11.6%, Exploration 9.6%, Multiple Endings 8.4%

Explore a mysterious island in this beautiful hand-drawn side-scrolling adventure. Befriend the characters you meet in order to learn new abilities that let you reach new areas. Story, visuals, game design and music by FreddeGredde.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.1%, Hand-drawn 16.6%, Platformer 13.9%, Exploration 9.1%, Action-Adventure 6.4%

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 40.2%, Platformer 13.2%, Hand-drawn 13.1%, Lore-Rich 12.3%, 2D Platformer 10.5%