- #1 Isekai Mage
97% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: TongLee
Windows
Protagonist dies in a truck accident, reborn as a Mage Adventurer in an isekai. Explore chests, battle monsters, complete quests, and customize skills via roguelike mechanics. Defeat the Demon King in this blend of RPG, adventure, and light roguelike.
Why similar: Roguevania 52.8% ★, Metroidvania 21.2%, Roguelite 8.4%, Roguelike 8.2%, Platformer 5.2%
- #2 Ghost 1.0
96% matchVery Positive91% of 2,107 reviews2016
Dev: @unepic_franPub: Unepic Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A mysterious agent, capable of becoming a digital ghost, sneaks aboard the Nakamura Space Station. This is where the fun begins: the station is well-protected with its heavy defences, never-ending arsenal of weapons, and mysterious artifacts. It will all have to be destroyed.
Why similar: Roguevania 48.3% ★, Metroidvania 28%, Platformer 4.4%, Sci-fi 4.4%, Female Protagonist 3.8%
- #3 Double Damnation
95% matchMostly Positive76% of 25 reviews2022
Dev: The Yellow Architect
Windows
Kill fast. Die faster. Abuse Immortality! Together...
Why similar: Roguevania 45.4% ★, Metroidvania 22.3%, Difficult 9.7%, Roguelite 8.4%, 2D Platformer 5.9%
- #4 Red Bit Ninja
95% matchMostly Negative30% of 33 reviews2015
Dev: Seven Sails Games
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Red Bit Ninja is an old school platformer with a rope climbing physic and difficulty of the good old times. It features classic pixel art, hair pulling levels and five mean bosses.
Why similar: Roguevania 47.3% ★, Metroidvania 22.9%, Difficult 11.3%, 2D Platformer 5.8%, Platformer 5.6%
- #5 Eat Or Keep
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Volp Interactive
Windows
In a dying city ruled by uncontrollable magic, every resource is a choice: consume it to grow stronger, or preserve it to survive. Eat Or Keep is a challenging 2D Metroidvania with strong rogue-lite elements. Explore, fight, fall… and rise again.
Why similar: Roguevania 46.1% ★, Metroidvania 27.5%, Action 7.4%, 2D Platformer 7%, Adventure 3.7%
- #6 Weapon Hacker
93% matchPositive95% of 37 reviews2020
Dev: Luke Rissacher
Windows
Hack scavenged parts into custom-made weapons and explore / shred your way through a multiverse of infested weapon facilities.
Why similar: Roguevania 41.3% ★, Metroidvania 20.2%, Roguelite 8.6%, Difficult 8.2%, Roguelike 6.6%
- #7 FALLENSTAR
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NebulaVoid Interactive LLC
Windows
Step into the shoes of Aetherion's newest agent and join them on their quest for infinite energy. Choose your playstyle and weapons, upgrade your equipment, and complete your missions to become stronger and survive on planet 347TH2-Terminus in this fast-paced roguelike-metroidvania.
Why similar: Roguevania 41.3% ★, Metroidvania 23.8%, Difficult 12%, Roguelite 10.8%, Sci-fi 4.8%
- #8 METROMAGE
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MAYA GAME STUDIO
Windows
MetroMage is an intense action roguelike where you combine elemental magic, stack damage multipliers, and create devastating builds. Explore procedurally generated maps, face escalating enemy waves, and grow overwhelmingly powerful with every new run.
Why similar: Roguevania 41.6% ★, Metroidvania 17.6%, Roguelike 14%, Roguelite 8.7%, Action 7.2%
- #9 Manor Mania
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Retriod SoftwarePub: Deadzors
Windows
Manor Mania is a Metrovania Randomizer game nut scaled down in size with more focus on replayability. It has a handcrafted map, equippable gear/weapons, and random Powerups that help you navigate the manor. Many randomized elements ensure variety for each run.
Why similar: Roguevania 42.7% ★, Metroidvania 23.8%, Roguelike 13.7%, Platformer 8.6%, 2D 2.7%
- #10 Xenon Valkyrie
91% matchMixed66% of 132 reviews2017
Dev: Diabolical Mind
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Xenon Valkyrie is a rogue-like with many RPG elements in which you will have to get to the deepest part of a moon and finish the plans of a wicked witch. You will be able to get many weapons randomly as you fight in a world that is created every time you play.
Why similar: Roguevania 60.1% ★, Roguelite 17.6%, Roguelike 12.6%, Action 2.4%, Platformer 2.1%
- #11 Rift Keeper
90% matchMostly Positive71% of 80 reviews2019
Dev: Frymore
Windows
Embark on your journey, travel through rifts and restore the balance as the Rift Keeper in this handcrafted 2D roguelite platformer with challenging, fast-paced action gameplay.
Why similar: Roguevania 67.3% ★, Metroidvania 13.4%, Roguelite 10%, Action 3.4%, Platformer 2.4%
- #12 The Light Of Vertical
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WangxoGame
Windows
A Metroidvania-style action adventure set in the collapsing "Sky City." Play as a life form awakening in darkness, explore decaying areas, interact with NPCs, battle bosses, collect cards, and uncover the truth through stylized art and deep storytelling.
Why similar: Roguevania 55.4% ★, Metroidvania 24.1%, Action RPG 6.5%, 2D Platformer 6.5%, 2D 2.8%
- #13 O.R.B. Offensive Rolling Bot
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Riimu Games Oy
Windows
Lead O.R.B. to save our world from total annihilation in this thrilling 2D-platformer. O.R.B. is a robot sent from the future to destroy an evil A.I. DiOS before it can fulfill its evil plan. O.R.B. has some special skills, and transforming into a ball is just one of the tricks up in its sleeves!
Why similar: Roguevania 52.7% ★, Metroidvania 25.7%, Platformer 5.3%, Sci-fi 4.5%, Action 4.2%
- #14 SuperEpic: The Entertainment War
88% matchMixed70% of 112 reviews2019
Dev: Undercoders
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 53%
SuperEpic is a satirical and humorous Metroidvania style action-adventure game, starring a raccoon and a llama in their quest to save an Orwellian society from the rule of an evil corporation. RegnantCorp is an enterprise which is controlling minds through abusive micro transactions.
Why similar: Roguevania 69.8% ★, Metroidvania 15.2%, Action 4%, Roguelite 2.7%, Adventure 2.2%
- #15 迷宮のドールポリス
86% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: かべろくん
Windows
It's an action game where you advance through a mysterious dungeon whose shape changes every time you enter, while strengthening the functions of your aircraft.
Why similar: Roguevania 46.7% ★, Roguelike 15.4%, Roguelite 9.7%, Platformer 9.6%, Action 7.8%
- #16 Abalyte
87% matchMixed67% of 201 reviews2018
Dev: Purple Studios
Windows
Abalyte is a 2D-roguelike metroidvania that focuses on the player's skill and inventiveness. While other games have crutches or progression systems that help the player beat the game, Abalyte does the opposite and throws you in a spike-pit.
Why similar: Roguevania 70% ★, Difficult 6.7%, Roguelite 4.9%, Roguelike 4.8%, Platformer 4.3%
- #17 Ufouria: The Saga 2
86% matchVery Positive91% of 125 reviews2024
Dev: SUNSOFT
Windows
Explore the unique and wacky world of SUNSOFT's Ufouria in this exploration-based side-scrolling game. The levels' terrain change each time you play with new secrets to explore. Be charmed, comforted and tickled by the fluffy felt-like remake of the strange-but-cute world of Ufouria!
Why similar: Roguevania 43.1% ★, Metroidvania 24.4%, Roguelike 14.2%, Roguelite 9.1%, Action 8.5%
- #18 Quantum:Fantasy
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Roy Keren
Windows
Quantum:Fantasy is a multiplayer RPG with an emphasis on hunting monsters. Combat is tight and responsive, varying based on chosen class: of the four, each has different weapons and skills to use in and out of combat. Level up, upgrade armor and weapons, and tailor each class to play how you like!
Why similar: Roguevania 66% ★, Roguelike 11.3%, Roguelite 10.6%, 2D Platformer 7.3%, 2D 2.6%
- #19 Darkness of Memories
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Axeagon Games
Windows
Darkness of Memories is a 2D action roguelike set in Edo-period Japan. Guide a memory-lost samurai, through mystical landscapes, battling foes and uncovering his dark past. With procedurally generated levels, permadeath, and deep customization, each playthrough offers a unique challenge.
Why similar: Roguevania 48.6% ★, Roguelike 15.5%, Roguelite 12.6%, Platformer 7.5%, 2D 4.8%
- #20 Ninja Soul
84% matchVery Positive80% of 167 reviews2022
Dev: Ash Game StudioPub: Electronic Sheep Games
Windows
Ninjasoul is a platform action game that combines roguelite with Galaxy warrior demon city. Kunoichi, Tachibana Yachiyo unexpectedly awakened the ability of "death backtracking". She will find the truth in the land that used to be her hometown in the fight and death again and again.
Why similar: Roguevania 59.7% ★, Roguelite 10.4%, Roguelike 8.9%, Platformer 6.3%, Female Protagonist 3.8%
- #21 Archetype and the Four Winds of Hell
83% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Serf of Cinder
Windows
Master the four elements, and kill demons. In this short Metroidvania, you play as the Archetype, a legendary elemental master, on a mission to close a portal to hell and end a demon invasion. Learn new abilities, fight demons, and if you fail, be reincarnated with mastery of a different element.
Why similar: Roguevania 46.9% ★, Metroidvania 23.7%, Platformer 9.3%, Action 8%, 2D Platformer 7.8%
- #22 The End Grows
82% matchPositive93% of 29 reviews2025
Dev: Atopia.studio
Windows
Incremental Roguevania || Hurry up, the world ends in 5 minutes! Gain 100 levels in a single strike and distribute your stat points mid-battle to adapt instantly.A Fast RPG blending action, exploration, and a unique real-time leveling system!
Why similar: Roguevania 52% ★, Metroidvania 22.6%, Roguelite 8.7%, Platformer 5.7%, Action RPG 5.2%
- #23 The Revolt: Awakening
82% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2021
Dev: Siberius Studio
Windows
The Revolt: Awakening is an action-platformer RPG, allowing you to explore a city under military control… You will have to make your way through powerful enemies and face many dangers during your missions. Run, Fight, Destroy, Loot!
Why similar: Roguevania 41.5% ★, Metroidvania 19%, Action 8.3%, Roguelite 8.1%, Platformer 5.9%
- #24 Death Machine
81% matchMixed58% of 18 reviews2026
Dev: Philip Froelich
Windows
Conquer the mechanical citadel in Death Machine - a metroidvania, with a roguelite item system. Gather items to gain strength, navigate the perilous machine world, leverage the aid of ancient demons, and seek out dangerous denizens to defeat before the forces of the machine close in on you.
Why similar: Roguevania 37.9% ★, Metroidvania 28.2%, Roguelike 9.3%, Roguelite 8.8%, 2D Platformer 4.7%
- #25 Rogue Robot: Escape Protocol
81% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Jonathan Francis
Windows
Take control of a little red robot on a daring mission to escape a factory filled with deadly traps, relentless enemies, and multiple paths in this rogue-lite platformer that blends fast-paced action with intense gameplay
Why similar: Roguevania 57.8% ★, Roguelite 12.1%, Platformer 8.6%, Futuristic 8.3%, Action 6.9%
- #26 Hollowroot
79% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Cmrak
Windows
Hollowroot, a fast-paced 2D action roguelike. Master tight platforming and combat in ever-changing, procedurally generated levels. Every run is a new challenge. Can you survive?
Why similar: Roguevania 61.3% ★, Metroidvania 18.9%, 2D Platformer 8.2%, Action 5.7%, 2D 2.5%
- #27 Dungeon Warriors
80% matchMixed47% of 17 reviews2020
Dev: Ant Design Games
Windows
Dungeon Warriors is a random dungeon barrage game that we use to polish our lives
Why similar: Roguevania 64% ★, Roguelike 15%, Roguelite 11.1%, Action 7.7%, Adventure 1.3%
- #28 Mukuro no Rasen
78% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2026
Dev: Matrix
Windows
Rogue-lite action with a Japanese dark fantasy style! Move and fight nimbly with simple one-stick, one-button controls. Grow stronger, death after death, and aim for the peak of the demon castle!
Why similar: Roguevania 27.5% ★, Roguelike 18.6%, Roguelite 17%, Metroidvania 13.7%, 2D Platformer 11.9%
- #29 Wanderling
77% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2026
Dev: Rosday
Windows · Mac
Wanderling is a no-combat roguelike platformer about exploration. Die, retry, and mark your path deeper into a dungeon filled with traps and enemies. You get 8 tries to gain the upgrades and map knowledge needed to clear each dungeon.
Why similar: Roguevania 48.4% ★, Difficult 17.2%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Roguelike 8.5%, Platformer 7.8%
- #30 The Rogue Cavern
79% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Sean Frett
Windows · Linux
Explore an endless, procedurally generated cavern and find items in this roguevania-esque platformer.
Why similar: Roguevania 62% ★, Roguelite 13.1%, Action 10.6%, 2D Platformer 7.8%, Adventure 5.7%
- #31 StarBreak
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,302 reviews2016
Dev: Crunchy Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 44%
StarBreak is a unique skill-based action platformer MMO where you explore strange sci-fi worlds alongside dozens of other players, kill legions of dangerous aliens and fight epic boss battles.
Why similar: Roguevania 70.5% ★, Metroidvania 7.7%, Platformer 4.6%, Roguelike 4.2%, Action 3.6%
- #32 风铃Windbell
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Brink
Windows
Windbell is a platform action game that contains roguelike random elements, hundreds of freely matched skills, and a hard-core hitting feel to bring you a super refreshing combat experience.
Why similar: Roguevania 59.7% ★, Metroidvania 26.5%, Action RPG 3.8%, Action 3.7%, Hack and Slash 1.8%
- #33 Vulpis
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: max.marauder
Windows · Mac
Guide a lonely fox through a vast interconnected world of a mysterious planet Vulpis in this Metroidvania-style game. Explore non-linear paths, unlock new abilities, fight enemies, overcome obstacles, and unravel the planet's mysteries to find a way back home.
Why similar: Metroidvania 49.7%, Difficult 20.9%, Platformer 12.3%, Action 6.1%, 2D 5.8%
- #34 Aroya Knight
75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Ofir AroyaPub: BombBite
Windows
Aroya Knight is a demanding 2D Metroidvania action-platformer. Master punishing, precision combat where every encounter matters and explore the dying world of Cygnus. Collect charms, pick a path each time, and connect to Lola’s and Lucy’s story.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33%, Difficult 12.8%, Platformer 9.8%, 2D Platformer 9.3%, Roguelike 7%
- #35 Stimuli
77% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Derrick AdamsPub: Gear Shift Studios
Windows
Stimuli is a Sci-Fi Action Platformer where you are a test subject trapped in a mysterious laboratory and must escape! With a new mechanic added every level, a challenging combat system, and well hidden Easter Eggs, the game delivers fast paced adventure in a sleek indie style!
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.7%, Roguelike 13.6%, Roguelite 11.6%, Futuristic 9.3%, Sci-fi 8.8%
- #36 Mezmeratu
75% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 reviews2020
Dev: Celery Emblem™
Windows · Mac
A Platform-Hell adventure but with some ROGUE stuff!Discover a new world from the creator of Baobabs Mausoleum, full of surrealistic horror villages, stinky talking characters, impossible rogue platforms and...and a giant fish kidnapped inside an owl's beak. WELCOME TO PROSCIUTTO MISA!
Why similar: Roguevania 57.9% ★, Roguelite 11.3%, Roguelike 10.1%, Action 8.5%, Platformer 7%
- #37 Cookies Must Die
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rebel Twins
Windows
Stop a group of evil, mutant cookies before they reduce whole city to rubble!
Why similar: Roguevania 49.7% ★, Metroidvania 25.7%, Platformer 8.5%, 2D Platformer 6.7%, Action 5.3%
- #38 DurDanto
74% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: Shihan KhanPub: DevsLair Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
DurDanto is a metroidvania game where you play as Zubok in a fallen city with beautiful pixel art environments while facing different enemies. Use elemental abilities to uncover secrets of the fallen city, overcome the enemies & roguelike dungeons by skills & spells!
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.5%, Roguelite 17.8%, Roguelike 14.8%, 2D Platformer 8.4%, Action 5.5%
- #39 The Red Hood: Hunting the Wolf
73% matchMixed44% of 16 reviews2025
Dev: Lola FisherPub: My Way Games
Windows
In "Red Hood's Hunt for the Wolf," you play as Red Riding Hood on a perilous journey through forests and caves to defeat the evil wolf. Battle enemies like skeletons and elves with your sword, collect coins, and overcome obstacles in this classic platformer to save the forest.
Why similar: Roguevania 74.9% ★, 2D Platformer 7.9%, Platformer 7.8%, Female Protagonist 3.7%, 2D 2.7%
- #40 Pentacore
73% matchMixed58% of 12 reviews2023
Dev: Jonathan CollierPub: Mythril Age
Windows
Pentacore is a metroidvania with a focus on platforming and exploration. Run, shoot, climb, and blast your way through a massive world. All in order to find five keys and leave your prison of a planet.
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.3%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Platformer 11.2%, Sci-fi 6.8%, Futuristic 6.6%
- #41 Dead Shapes
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cryzy Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Dead Shapes is an action rogue-lite. Fight, die, learn, and repeat as you journey through uniques levels. Be ready to discover thousands of character builds.
Why similar: Roguevania 44.1% ★, Roguelite 20.4%, Platformer 11.1%, Action 8.9%, Roguelike 6.1%
- #42 Boots Versus Plants
73% matchMixed68% of 31 reviews2021
Dev: DnovelPub: My Way Games
Windows
In the platformer from the creators of RRRR fights with mutant plants on the way to find a solution to the dark past. Overcome many thoughtful challenges and puzzles.
Why similar: Roguevania 53.7% ★, Metroidvania 25.8%, 2D Platformer 8.7%, Action 5.4%, 2D 3.1%
- #43 Rogue Legacy 2
70% matchVery Positive91% of 14,951 reviews2022
Dev: Cellar Door Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 24.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Rogue Legacy 2 is what you'd get if you mashed Rogue Legacy and a sequel together. Every time you die, your children will succeed you, and each child is unique. Your daughter might be a Colourblind Archer, and your son could be a Pacifistic Chef. Either way, one of them is getting conscripted.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.3%, Difficult 13.1%, Roguelite 10.9%, Platformer 10.6%, Roguelike 9.7%
- #44 AKU: BRAVE REBORN
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: InGame
Windows
A side-scrolling action game that combines Metroidvania-style exploration with roguelike cycles. In the early stages, non-linear Metroidvania exploration helps unlock core abilities; in the later stages, switching to the roguelike cycle mode allows for highly free challenges and build construction
Why similar: Roguevania 71.7% ★, Action RPG 10.7%, 2D Platformer 7.7%, Action 4.9%, 2D 2.7%
- #45 A Tale of Sand and Bone
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Talico
Windows
A Tale of sand and Bone is a story-rich action-roguelike adventure. You play as Shai, a fallen warrior bound to a vengeful spirit as you climb and fight your way to claiming vengeance against the gods.
Why similar: Roguevania 65.2% ★, Roguelike 9.7%, 2D Platformer 7.8%, Platformer 7.4%, Action 4.2%
- #46 Rogue Worlds
69% matchVery Positive96% of 68 reviews2025
Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Rogue Worlds is a chaotic tactical roguelite platformer where you wield the environment and creative abilities to overcome challenges. Outwit powerful guardians and blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths!
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.2%, Roguelike 17%, Difficult 13.5%, Roguelite 11.3%, Platformer 9.6%
- #47 Castle In The Darkness
72% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,271 reviews2015
Dev: Matt KapPub: Nicalis, Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Castle In The Darkness is a fun and challenging shout out to the early days of video games! It's an action exploration platformer with some RPG elements, much like games from the Castlevania or Metroid series. It's super fast-paced, challenging, and full of secrets!
Why similar: Metroidvania 54.5%, Difficult 19.4%, Platformer 11.8%, Action 5.4%, 2D 3.3%
- #48 Valdis Story: Abyssal City
71% matchVery Positive84% of 2,713 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 10.3%, Difficult 9.3%, Action 5.6%, 2D 3.3%
- #49 Foregone
70% matchVery Positive82% of 1,396 reviews2021
Dev: Big Blue Bubble
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Foregone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art. Collect an arsenal of powerful weapons and unravel a compelling story of regret and conspiracy as you slice your way through hordes of enemies to save Calagan.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.8%, Difficult 16.1%, Platformer 10.9%, Roguelike 9.9%, Action 6.4%
- #50 Wreckdigger
70% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2021
Dev: Karlis ZabersPub: team BitClub
Windows
Dive into a short story about stranded rebel fighting for his survival on a foreign mysterious planet which is a spaceship graveyard. Encounter scavengers fighting for valuable ship parts. Meet other survivors -help others to help yourself. An action platformer with metroidvania elements.
Why similar: Metroidvania 50.8%, Platformer 14.8%, Action 12.8%, Sci-fi 12.2%, 2D 6.4%
- #51 Ghost of Viyk
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: trbkk
Windows
In the lands of Vyik, death is just the beginning. Tailor your items and abilities to create your unique battle style — and slay enemies who never play by the rules, in this Ukrainian Grimfolk roguelite action. Because the price of freedom is never fair.
Why similar: Roguevania 56.4% ★, Roguelike 17.4%, Roguelite 13.1%, Action 8.7%, Female Protagonist 2.6%
- #52 SOULGRAVE
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: bromanguy
Windows
SOULGRAVE is a character-driven action roguelike where you create wild builds, explore ever-changing dungeons, and battle brutal bosses with puzzle-like, telegraphed mechanics. Restore a shattered world... or doom it forever.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.1%, Difficult 16.8%, Roguelike 16.5%, Roguelite 13.3%, Platformer 8.1%
- #53 Variance
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Realm Studios
Windows · Mac
Variance is a free-to-play Anime Roguelite RPG. Play as Ella, as she battles through relentless foes, explores new levels, and masters powerful abilities.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.9%, Roguelike 14.7%, Roguelite 11%, Futuristic 9.1%, Action RPG 9.1%
- #54 Cathedral
69% matchMostly Positive74% of 453 reviews2019
Dev: Decemberborn Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 54 minMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Make your way through more than 600 rooms, and unravel the secrets of your past by finding the five elemental orbs. Cathedral features a vast world, meant for exploring!
Why similar: Metroidvania 59.4%, Difficult 12.9%, Action 9.2%, Platformer 8.7%, Adventure 4.6%
- #55 Filiy Eclipse
66% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Muramasa Fudo
Windows
Filiy Eclipse is an exploration action RPG that explores a mysterious world.Explore the surface, underground and sky of the star to discover what happened aboard it.
Why similar: Metroidvania 49.2%, Action RPG 12.2%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Action 8.2%, Sci-fi 5.7%
- #56 The VIllage of Eri
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GhoulSoftware
Windows
A metroidvenia rouglike platformer RPG.Explore the world as you upgrade your character, buy gear, solve puzzles and save villagers.Fight hordes of monsters in the hopes of learning more about the world and yourself.Gain bonuses for every building you restore and every villager you save.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.1%, Roguelike 18.1%, Roguelite 17.1%, 2D Platformer 8.6%, Platformer 8.4%
- #57 pandaman
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: lizhiwei
Windows
Action design The monster moves widely, sometimes blinking, sometimes surprising, sometimes funny and ironic, With complete sound effects and special effects, players can experience unparalleled tension and excitement.
Why similar: Roguevania 73.1% ★, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Action 9.9%, 2D 4.5%, Adventure 1.6%
- #58 La-Mulana
68% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,597 reviews2013
Dev: NIGOROPub: PLAYISM
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
LA-MULANA is an “Archaeological Ruin Exploration Action Game,” bringing the classic appeal of adventure with the punishing difficulty of retro-inspired gaming. Search inside ancient ruins, seeking out the “Secret Treasure of Life” – which sleeps in the sprawling ruins of “LA-MULANA” and is said to be the beginning of all civilization.
Why similar: Metroidvania 55.4%, Difficult 23.2%, Platformer 11.6%, Action 3%, 2D 2.9%
- #59 Legends Of Elementia
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ahmet Babagil
Windows
10 elements. 10 heroes. 10 elemental Ultimate Forms. Only a true element bender can master them all. Switch heroes mid-battle and unleash devastating transformations in this fast-paced roguelite Action-RPG.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29%, Difficult 14.7%, Roguelite 12.9%, Roguelike 10.6%, Platformer 8.5%
- #60 Axiom Verge 2
66% matchMostly Positive78% of 935 reviews2022
Dev: Thomas Happ Games LLC
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Explore a sprawling, alien world in the sequel to the award winning Axiom Verge.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46%, Platformer 10.7%, 2D Platformer 10%, Action 9.2%, Sci-fi 8%