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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Adventure, 2D, Exploration, Singleplayer.

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Sliding Hero is a top-down puzzle Metroidvania where movement is key—think carefully, as once you start sliding you won’t stop until you hit something! Imprisoned in a sinister 1700s Venetian villa, explore a world of Carnival mystery, solve devious puzzles, uncover secrets, and unmask your fate.

Reviews: Very Positive — 91% — of 53 reviews
Released: 2025-11-20
Developer: Silent Chicken
Publisher: WhisperGames
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    97% matchVery Positive93% of 1,627 reviews2024
    Dev: Cicada Games
    Windows
    Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    A fantastic, oceanic, open world puzzle adventure. Solve innovative block puzzles while unearthing a mystifying story, gaining new friends that change the puzzle landscape, and unlocking powers that provide more options for how you choose to progress through the enigmatic Isles of Sea and Sky.

    Why similar: Sokoban 22.6%, Metroidvania 17.9%, Nonlinear 14.9%, Collectathon 13.8%, Open World 8.6%

  2. #2 ANIMAL WELL
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 24,507 reviews2024
    Dev: Billy BassoPub: Bigmode
    Windows
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Explore a dense, interconnected labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items to manipulate your environment in surprising and meaningful ways. Encounter beautiful and unsettling creatures, as you attempt to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 36.9%, Nonlinear 15.2%, Puzzle 9.7%, Mystery 9.7%, Exploration 9.2%

  3. #3 Slider
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 621 reviews2024
    Dev: boomo
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Slide chunks of the world to solve puzzles and help others. Control an ever-growing set of tiles and mechanics. Explore nine unique areas, unravel the mysteries of the universe, and reconnect the world -- one slider at a time.

    Why similar: Logic 22.8%, Puzzle 19.8%, Top-Down 15.1%, Exploration 13%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%

  4. #4 Master Key
    95% matchVery Positive91% of 288 reviews2024
    Dev: Achromi
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    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 28.1%, Nonlinear 17.2%, Open World 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Top-Down 7.5%

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    94% matchVery Positive91% of 301 reviews2026
    Dev: borbwarePub: Coyote Time Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    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 29.2%, Nonlinear 21.2%, Mystery 12.3%, Puzzle 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%

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    93% matchVery Positive98% of 184 reviews2025
    Dev: Reed Molbak
    Windows · Mac

    Explore an interconnected world full of platforming challenges in this short metroidvania. Reach new areas by swinging from ceilings, throwing bombs, bouncing off spikes, and more. Examine dozens of artifacts, commune with forgotten gods, and piece together what happened to Auridia.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 46.7%, Exploration 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Story Rich 9.6%, Puzzle 9.5%

  7. #7 Hero's Spirit
    94% matchVery Positive91% of 82 reviews2020
    Dev: mod.kitchen
    Windows

    Explore a vast, open world - evade or defeat its monsters, arm yourself with knowledge and equipment, unravel layer upon layer of secrets, and ultimately confront the very magic threatening to destroy everything.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 24.2%, Collectathon 18.9%, Nonlinear 16.2%, Open World 8.7%, Exploration 6.8%

  8. #8 Super Drift Blade
    91% matchVery Positive96% of 402 reviews2025
    Dev: Liujiajun
    Windows

    Most of your actions have been taken away. In each time loop, slide the mouse to kill monsters, crack the puzzles locked by knowledge, and explore the hidden paths! Go deeper in a limited time and discover the truth of the world.

    Why similar: Puzzle 23%, Exploration 22.3%, Top-Down 17.2%, Story Rich 17.1%, 2D 10.1%

  9. #9 Genopanic
    92% matchMostly Positive78% of 383 reviews2024
    Dev: Mobirate
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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 51.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, Exploration 12.6%, Atmospheric 7.6%, 2D 6%

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    90% matchVery Positive93% of 74 reviews2025
    Dev: Benji
    Windows · Linux

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

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  11. #11 Shine Within
    91% matchVery Positive89% of 147 reviews2021
    Dev: Ayetoons
    Windows

    A top-down action-adventure game as you collect & solve puzzles in order for you to explore & unravel this mysterious world.

    Why similar: Collectathon 23.5%, Mystery 19.6%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%, Action-Adventure 9.5%

  12. #12 Elementallis
    89% matchVery Positive91% of 290 reviews2026
    Dev: AnKae GamesPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Top-down action-adventure with elemental magic gameplay. Guided by guilt, you embark on a journey to restore the elements in a dying world. Harness and master elemental powers to fight enemies, solve puzzles, and explore a vast world filled with ancient temples.

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  13. #13 Shadow Alchemist
    89% matchVery Positive96% of 100 reviews2024
    Dev: PostHuman Interactive
    Windows

    Explore a mystical, ever-changing dungeon in this isometric puzzle-adventure game. Master self-transmutation abilities and solve increasingly complex challenges as you uncover the secrets of your past.

    Why similar: Mystery 25.8%, Puzzle 19.1%, Exploration 17.6%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Story Rich 10.1%

  14. #14 Ligo
    88% matchVery Positive100% of 57 reviews2025
    Dev: Anthony Berleur
    Windows

    Explore a mysterious non-linear world filled with puzzles and secrets. Make small creatures work together to lift the curse and reconnect the world.

    Why similar: Sokoban 39.9%, Nonlinear 20.3%, Puzzle 9.3%, Exploration 8.9%, Logic 8.3%

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    87% matchVery Positive85% of 139 reviews2024
    Dev: DeathCount Games
    Windows

    Explore unearthly ruins, solve arcane riddles and pick up your sword against the indescribable horrors that lurk amidst the forgotten depths of our world. Beware the creeping grip of madness as you uncover secrets not meant for the eyes of men!

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    86% matchVery Positive88% of 166 reviews2022
    Dev: Monolith of MindsPub: Graffiti Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 30 minMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 39%

    Protect a psychedelic world from bizarre beasts and punishing bosses in this poetic mystery filled with secrets, puzzles and music.

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    86% matchVery Positive97% of 61 reviews2023
    Dev: Jeremiah Stilts
    Windows · Linux

    Explore, solve puzzles, and fight your way through over 100 screens and return your pumpkin pals!

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    83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,157 reviews2025
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    Windows
    Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%

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    Windows
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%

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    85% matchVery Positive84% of 2,474 reviews2013
    Dev: Rain Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%

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    Windows

    Solve your way through this fast-paced rogue-lite puzzle game and outwit unforgiving creatures as you venture into the mysterious Power Plant!

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    Dev: Apparition GamesPub: indie.io
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 56%

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    Dev: Cymban
    Windows

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    81% matchVery Positive93% of 252 reviews2026
    Dev: JHT Games
    Windows

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    81% matchVery Positive83% of 58 reviews2023
    Dev: B. Maksym (Linker)
    Windows

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    79% matchVery Positive87% of 60 reviews2025
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    78% matchVery Positive99% of 82 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    79% matchVery Positive84% of 164 reviews2024
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    Windows · Linux

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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%

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    77% matchVery Positive95% of 59 reviews2024
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    Windows

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    75% matchVery Positive100% of 75 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    77% matchMixed69% of 3,112 reviews2022
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    Windows
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    76% matchVery Positive91% of 178 reviews2024
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    Windows

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    74% matchVery Positive92% of 143 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    76% matchVery Positive95% of 108 reviews2022
    Dev: Hebi LeePub: Andromeda Project
    Windows

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    80% matchMixed40% of 124 reviews2014
    Dev: Magnetic Realms
    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    75% matchVery Positive92% of 175 reviews2023
    Dev: Aetheric GamesPub: Pixeljam
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 46%

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    73% matchVery Positive96% of 55 reviews2022
    Dev: moraguma
    Windows · Linux

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    73% matchMixed65% of 206 reviews2025
    Dev: Cardboard SwordPub: PLAION
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%

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    72% matchVery Positive96% of 51 reviews2023
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    Windows

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    Dev: Brendan Tighe
    Windows

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    70% matchVery Positive83% of 1,186 reviews2023
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    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 62%

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    70% matchVery Positive95% of 143 reviews2024
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    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%

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    69% matchVery Positive84% of 494 reviews2024
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    71% matchVery Positive89% of 64 reviews2023
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    68% matchVery Positive91% of 1,455 reviews2022
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    Windows
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%

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    67% matchVery Positive94% of 90 reviews2025
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    71% matchMixed58% of 85 reviews2022
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    Windows · Mac

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    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,195 reviews2024
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    68% matchVery Positive89% of 281 reviews2023
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    65% matchVery Positive100% of 447 reviews2025
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    67% matchVery Positive91% of 7,360 reviews2020
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    70% matchMixed68% of 76 reviews2022
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    Windows

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    64% matchVery Positive99% of 307 reviews2025
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    Crashed on a desolate but mysterious planet you find yourself eye to eye with an ancient civilisation. Explore the planet, find powerful upgrades, and fulfill your destiny.

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