Games Like Side Scape

Embark on a heartfelt Mushroomvania adventure through a vast and dense interconnected world! It's like a mix of retro and modern classics!

Why similar: Metroidvania 58.6%, Platformer 13.6%, Adventure 8.8%, 2D 3.7%, Action 3.3%

A colorful pixel-art metroidvania/point-and-click adventure hybrid about magic, cute witches and joys of vandalism.

Why similar: Metroidvania 62.1%, Platformer 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Adventure 8.4%, Action 6.3%

Bounce and stomp through an enormous interconnected world, doing some intense acrobatics and getting huge combos! A superfast precision platformer that mixes up a Metroidvania world with classic Arcade mechanics.

Why similar: Metroidvania 51.6%, Platformer 14.4%, Adventure 7%, Action 6.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%

Make a pilgrimage skybound to the Isle of Reveries, where any wish can be granted. Conquer mysterious dungeons, solve puzzles, and explore a vast overworld in this retro-inspired adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.3%, Dungeon Crawler 13.6%, Puzzle 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Fantasy 7.9%

Batbarian: Testament of the Primordials is a snarky action-adventure puzzle game with a good dose of humor. Explore hundreds of secret-filled rooms, fight big bosses, gather companions for your party and use the powers of Pip—your bat buddy—to solve puzzles and escape the eldritch abyss!

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.9%, Dungeon Crawler 17.8%, Platformer 10.8%, Puzzle 7.5%, Puzzle Platformer 5.1%

In Hatup you'll have the mission to go through different challenges with your hat that will allow you to progress through the game's stages. Using different mechanics you will face many challenges and with different levels of difficulty.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.3%, Platformer 14.1%, Puzzle 9.6%, Side Scroller 7.3%, Puzzle Platformer 7%

Cave Crawler is a short, 2D side-scrolling action platformer. Explore caves filled with interesting enemies and fun platforming challenges.

Why similar: Platformer 26.6%, Side Scroller 16%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Fantasy 10.9%, Action 8.4%

Witchcrafty is a metroidvania platformer with magical action gameplay, exploration of a weird world, and adorable pixel art graphics. Help the little witch solve the mystery of strange events in the Kingdom, and defeat enemies with fire, lightning, and ice magic.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.4%, Platformer 14.1%, Side Scroller 8%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%, Fantasy 6%

Hop into a Game Boy inspired metroidvania adventure! Explore a huge and open dungeon and find ability upgrades to help you in your quest! Can you survive the tiny dangerous dungeons and find the presumably huge treasure?

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.5%, Platformer 16.2%, Adventure 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Action 7.7%

Gun-jump your way through a buzzing world full of quirky monsters, tricky puzzles, and outlandish bosses in this fast-paced, lighthearted Metroidvania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 50%, Platformer 16%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Adventure 6%, Action 5.2%

Guide Timmy the little treasure hunter through traps and puzzles to reach the legendary treasure! Experience the classic mini metroidvania remade with new visuals, music, and content!

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.1%, Platformer 14.7%, Puzzle Platformer 7.6%, Side Scroller 7%, Action 6.1%

Set sail on a voyage full of pirates, dark magic, and the thrill of discovery! Draco and the Seven Scales is a retro-inspired adventure that harkens back to an age of top down dungeon crawlers and lovable, crunchy pixel art.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.3%, Dungeon Crawler 22.5%, Top-Down 9.7%, Puzzle 8%, Pixel Graphics 7%

A colorful mini-island adventure inspired by the handheld classics, built to be finished in an evening. Fight monsters, solve puzzles, and delve into four perilous dungeons.

Why similar: Top-Down 34.6%, Pixel Graphics 18.9%, Action 14.1%, Dungeon Crawler 12.9%, Adventure 11.6%

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 41%, Platformer 15.3%, Puzzle Platformer 7.2%, Adventure 6.6%, Action 6.3%

An action platformer with size-changing mechanics. Be quick and nimble or large and in-charge!

Why similar: Platformer 30.8%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Action 12.2%, Fantasy 11.2%

MindSeize is a 2D Metroidvania game set in a Sci-Fi-universe. Transfer your mind to a robot and rescue your beloved one!

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.4%, Action 13.2%, Adventure 11.8%, Platformer 9%, Aliens 8.4%

Explore branching levels, fight quirky bosses, and save the day in this retro platformer inspired by the classics!

Why similar: Platformer 24.9%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 14.6%, Action 11.8%, Adventure 11.2%

Monster taming meets metroidvania. Collect, train and battle monsters in a lovely side-scroller pixel world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 52.5%, Platformer 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Fantasy 8.1%, Adventure 5.5%

Join brave sir Lootalot on his epic quest in this little Zelda-lite adventure. Explore and fight your way through the dangerous dungeons filled with traps, puzzles and magical artifacts. And, of course, show the evil bosses who is the real boss here.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 32.9%, Puzzle 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Action 9.7%, Adventure 9.2%

A 2D side-scrolling action game with hand-drawn graphics and a fun, surreal world view.

Why similar: Side Scroller 23.2%, Action 22%, 2D 21%, Fantasy 14.2%, Combat 9.1%

Crypt Custodian is a charming metroidvania about cleaning up the afterlife. Play as Pluto - a mischievous cat who has died, and is sentenced to be the afterworld's janitor... FOREVER! Hang out with other doomed ghosts, battle beasts, and explore a vastly expansive landscape.

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.7%, Dungeon Crawler 15.7%, Platformer 10.4%, Adventure 5.7%, Action 5.7%

Play Skelattack and save the Underworld in this fun action platformer! Together with your best bat friend Imber, you jump, slash, and flap your way though the Underworld and stop the human threat!

Why similar: Platformer 26.5%, Metroidvania 21.7%, Action 13.5%, Adventure 12.6%, Dungeon Crawler 12.4%

A wacky metroidvania. ⚡ Meet weird characters, unlock new abilities and complete a mysterious mission . . .

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.3%, Action 28.3%, Adventure 27.2%, Indie 12.2%, Cute 2%

Embody Kimuto on the first day of his new job in this humor-packed dungeon crawler with surprising secrets to discover!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 53%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, 2D 8.7%, Action 8.7%, Adventure 6.9%

Master Key is a top-down adventure game with a strong focus on item-based exploration and secrets. Embark on a journey to discover what that key could be used for and meet colorful characters!

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.2%, Top-Down 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Dungeon Crawler 7.7%, 2D 6%

a cute little metroidvania with challenging combat and witchcraft 🧙🍐

Why similar: Metroidvania 60.7%, Top-Down 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%, Action 6.5%, Adventure 5.6%

Explore cryptic puzzle dungeons in this short, retro, action-adventure!

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.1%, Puzzle 10.9%, Action 10.1%, Top-Down 9.4%, Adventure 9%

A mix between Portal, Zelda and Metroid. Exploration, puzzles, combat! A first-person-metroidvania taking place six inches under Supraland.

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.9%, Puzzle 10.8%, Puzzle Platformer 10.2%, Platformer 7.5%, Combat 6.1%

Ghoulboy is a retro-inspired action platformer. Explore a magical realm of dungeons, towns, treasures and devious monsters.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.7%, Platformer 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Puzzle Platformer 8.2%, Side Scroller 7.2%

A metroidvania that combines the visual style of classic retro games with the fluid gameplay of modern titles. Explore different worlds, face challenging enemies and bosses, and absorb their powers to destroy the Core of Infinitevania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 54%, Platformer 17.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Action 6.3%, 2D 5.4%

Dive into the wondrous world of the Inops! The 2D puzzle based side scrolling adventure of dark and light. Battle the fire breathing demons and rescue the scattered Inops.

Why similar: Adventure 46.9%, Indie 20.9%, Puzzle Platformer 11.2%, Side Scroller 9.8%, 2D 6%

Jetpack through the prehistoric world in this Stone-Fiction adventure platformer. Enjoy challenging boss fights, flying over pitfalls, smashing through walls, knocking out enemies, and manipulating objects as you halt the alien threat once and for all.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.4%, Platformer 19.3%, Puzzle 11%, Side Scroller 10.4%, Puzzle Platformer 10.1%

Vibrant Venture is a singleplayer 2D adventure platformer game featuring a quirky cast of characters! The game features four playable characters with multiple unique abilities that can be combined for extremely versatile, fluid and fun movement!

Why similar: Platformer 24.3%, Puzzle Platformer 12.7%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Adventure 8.5%

Dinocide is a classic NES inspired old-school single-player platformer in a prehistoric fantasy world. Dinocide tries to capture the drive and fun of that era and recreate it in a modern way!

Why similar: Platformer 31.5%, Pixel Graphics 15.9%, Action 13.4%, Adventure 11.3%, 2D 8.5%

MO: Astray is a pixel art, side-scrolling, action-platformer. Lead MO through mind-bending puzzles using special abilities. Bizarre enemies, threatening traps and ingenious level designs await.

Why similar: Platformer 21%, Pixel Graphics 16.1%, Puzzle Platformer 14.7%, Action 11.8%, Adventure 11.4%

Squirrel-based 2D platformer

Why similar: Platformer 23.6%, Pixel Graphics 23.5%, 2D 12%, Side Scroller 10.2%, Action 10.2%

Berry is a short orthogonal 3D platformer about a tiny, blue spider. Gain new abilities, weave through projectiles, collect and purchase a variety of items, and combat various bosses in this tiny metroidvania adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.8%, Platformer 17.7%, Action 11.5%, Adventure 10%, Top-Down 9.1%

Metroidvania style action/platformer with tons of abilities, enemies and exploration.

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.5%, Platformer 17.3%, Action 7%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%, 2D 5.5%

Explore a strange planet, collect the creatures you find, and then shape-shift into them to expand your world. Build your own path, chat with the locals, and discover the planets sprawling secrets in this quirky metroidvania platformer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 59.3%, Platformer 19.5%, Adventure 6.5%, 2D 4.5%, Cute 3.3%

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: Metroidvania 66.5%, Action 20.5%, Fantasy 5.8%, Cute 4.4%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Run, gun and explore an open undercity in this otherworldly non-linear Metroidvania adventure about the Old Gods, strange creatures and the remnants of a lost world!

Why similar: Metroidvania 55.3%, Platformer 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, Action 6.1%, Adventure 5.7%

Play as a hydra in this classic-inspired 16-bit 2D platformer with Super-FX-style 3D visuals!

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.9%, Platformer 18.4%, Puzzle Platformer 9%, Action 7.1%, Adventure 6.8%

Fallen Leaf is a retro side-scrolling adventure focused on tight, action-packed level design set in a whimsical world where almost anything goes!

Why similar: Platformer 32.4%, Pixel Graphics 16.6%, Side Scroller 12.8%, Action 10.1%, 2D 8.5%

Philna Fantasy is a classic pixel action RPG where you explore diverse regions, battle through dungeons, solve puzzles, craft gear, and collect adorable pets. Choose your class, discover powerful loot, and fight back against the invading shadow.

Why similar: Puzzle 23.5%, Pixel Graphics 20.2%, Action 11.9%, 2D 11.3%, Top-Down 9.8%

A Simple and Bite-sized retro 2D Platformer about a frog on another side-scrolling adventure

Why similar: Platformer 30.9%, Side Scroller 17.9%, Pixel Graphics 16%, Adventure 11.5%, Action 11%

Cosmos Bit is an old school metroidvania that will take you in an extraterrestrial world painted with the legendary Amstrad CPC's colour palette, reworked for modern devices. The game is enjoyable for both veterans and newbies of this genre!

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.8%, Platformer 24%, Action 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Adventure 6.7%

Retrieve your weapons, face bosses to save your dog in a retro adventure focused on 3 dungeons. Finish the Story mode to unlock the Survivor mode: a 50-floor "Death Tower". You'll enjoy classic mechanics, charming visual style, and an enchanting soundtrack.

Why similar: Metroidvania 50.9%, Top-Down 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Action 5.5%, 2D 5.1%

A creature-scanning metroidvania. Explore an ancient paradise before it's lost forever. Study the EMUUROM creatures, document your findings in the EMUUDEX, and use what you learn to unlock new paths.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.6%, Platformer 13.5%, Puzzle 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Puzzle Platformer 8.1%

A handcrafted open-world platformer set in a world built by Mushrooms! Explore different locations filled with secrets, acquire new abilities and use those abilities to reach new places!

Why similar: Platformer 24.7%, Pixel Graphics 15.1%, Metroidvania 12.7%, Side Scroller 10.2%, Adventure 10.1%

Fluffy Horde is a 2D side-scrolling hybrid between real-time strategy and tower defense. The game revolves around a magical hyper-breeding bunny horde created by a misunderstood Shaman wanderer!

Why similar: Side Scroller 26.7%, Puzzle 20.6%, Action 19.3%, 2D 16.4%, Indie 8.5%

Genopanic is a pixel-art, Metroidvania-inspired adventure-platformer. Explore corridors of the space station, teeming with secrets and dangers, and engage in boss fights. Solve puzzles and uncover hidden mysteries in the dark atmosphere of a sci-fi research complex. Discover the truth with each step

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.8%, Platformer 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Side Scroller 8.9%, Action 5.1%

The magical misadventure of a novice wizard thrown (literally) into the unfamiliar world outside. Go on a sprawling hand-drawn adventure with spells to study, bosses to best, and a huge handcrafted world to traverse on the long journey home.

Why similar: Metroidvania 51.3%, Top-Down 11.7%, Combat 7.4%, Old School 6.2%, Action 5.9%

Owlboy is a story-driven platform adventure game, where you can fly and explore a brand new world in the clouds! Pick up your friends, and bring them with you as you explore the open skies, in one of the most detailed adventures of this era.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.4%, Platformer 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Puzzle Platformer 7.3%, Fantasy 6.7%

Delve into the depths of a mechanical world in this cute, adventure-exploration game. Explore and fight in a land full of corrupt robots and machinery. All while seeking answers to the mysteries around you.

Why similar: Metroidvania 54%, Platformer 15%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Side Scroller 7.4%, Adventure 6.4%

Go Slimey Go! is a fast-paced 2D platformer built around momentum, exploration, and satisfying movement. Featuring colorful pixel art, handcrafted levels full of secrets, and a highly energetic soundtrack.

Why similar: Platformer 28.1%, Pixel Graphics 15.4%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Adventure 10.2%, Action 9.5%

A 2D adventure platformer game where a little man named Poppe explores different locations, finds various items and uses them along his way, fights against dangerous insects and survives in this gigantic world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 48%, Platformer 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Adventure 6.2%, Action 5.4%

Fly through the sky! Rain down fire on the enemy forces from above! Enjoy solid combat and simple non-linear exploration in this high flying side-scrolling action shooter!

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.1%, Platformer 14.6%, Side Scroller 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, Puzzle 7.4%

Throw on your nostalgia goggles and travel back in time with Super Win the Game, a retro-core explosion of exploration and platforming action!!

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.7%, Platformer 13.7%, Side Scroller 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%, Fantasy 6.1%

Astronite is a 1bit metroidvania that combines action, exploration, puzzles and platforms. Recover the planet where you and yours lived before it was invaded by strange creatures.

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.7%, Platformer 14.5%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Adventure 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%

Embark on an epic journey through exotic worlds to uncover the mystery of the magic crystals! An exciting retro platform adventure in the nostalgic style of the 90's DOS platformers

Why similar: Platformer 19.1%, Aliens 18.2%, Puzzle Platformer 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Action 8.3%