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A 2-D action adventure platformer where you can absorb and manipulate things with your friend Moku. You can use different abilities to explore and interact with the world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.2%, Side Scroller 12.9%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Action-Adventure 8.8%

A Norse mythology Metroidvania where an orphan sets out on a journey through interconnected realms. Master tactical combat, discover ancient powers, and unveil the secrets of a dying world in this hand-crafted pixel art adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.4%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Puzzle Platformer 8.9%, 2D Platformer 8.1%

Awita: Journey of Hope is a captivating side-scrolling metroidvania game that follows the remarkable journey of a courageous girl determined to rescue her village from the clutches of a devastating epidemic.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.1%, Side Scroller 13.7%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Exploration 7%

Explore a shattered land in this isekai Metroidvania, mastering fluid movement, battling monsters, clashing with Outworlders, and uncovering the truth behind a world on the edge of collapse.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.5%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Open World 11.1%, Story Rich 8.3%, Exploration 7.6%

Immerse yourself in an exciting anime-style metroidvania, where each skill unlocks new areas and secrets on the vast map. Face powerful bosses, acquire unique abilities, and uncover hidden mysteries in this ever-evolving world, all with traditional anime-inspired animation.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.6%, Side Scroller 16.7%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, Action-Adventure 8.9%

You have stumbled into a world shrouded in darkness, where your body has transformed into that of a strange creature. Using your ability to dispel the darkness, you must explore and learn within this mysterious realm, uncovering the truth of this world while seeking a way to return to your own.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Puzzle Platformer 11.6%, Open World 9.3%, Action-Adventure 9%

Welcome to the world of Sunken Sky and get ready for an epic action adventure through a vast open world. No place is beyond your reach - from the tallest mountains to the very minds of others. Battle bizarre creatures and befriend even stranger people. All in a detailed, hand-drawn 2D style.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.9%, 2D Platformer 15%, Open World 13.5%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Action-Adventure 7.5%

Resort adventure of exploration, life-sim and a little action. Your guide is in-game "Brochure" filled with map and activities. Check them off as you go. Learn new skills to unlock new areas. Days at the waterpark, nights at the hotel lounge. No enemies. Just your own pace. A cozy Metroidvania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.5%, Side Scroller 12.5%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Exploration 7.7%

Chiaroscuro is a 2D adventure platformer with metroidvania elements. Explore a world that has fallen into darkness and discover the Lights to illuminate your forgotten past.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.2%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Side Scroller 9.8%, Female Protagonist 8.7%, Action-Adventure 8.1%

Explore the mysteries of an unknown land! ”Transiruby '' is a metroidvania game where you explore the world as a cyborg protagonist named Siruby. Slash and shoot your way to reveal its hidden secrets!

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.3%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Side Scroller 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%

Trust your soul. Astra: Fading Stars is a challenging, 2D hand-drawn Metroidvania where corruption is spreading across the universe. Explore and uncover secrets, confront deadly bosses and master Astra Call, a power from within your soul, to help you every step of the way.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.5%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Puzzle Platformer 9.2%

You are Névoa, an enigmatic child of Fate returning at long last to Earth, in this explor-action platformer from the creators of Celeste. Earthblade's lush pixel art world offers seamless exploration, challenging combat, and countless mysteries to pick apart.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.9%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Open World 8.7%, Action-Adventure 8.6%

Ruby's Realms is a platformer blending metroidvania exploration with level-based challenges in mysterious cursed realms. Leap across precarious platforms, blast cultists and possessed monsters with magic flames. Collect upgrade points and buy upgrades from your friend, Skully.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.6%, Side Scroller 13%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Puzzle Platformer 9.6%

Pain-T is an exploration-driven metroidvania where color is your greatest weapon. Restore a world drained of paint, overcome hostile creatures, unlock colorfull powers, reveal hidden paths, and paint your own destiny.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.2%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Exploration 10.6%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Open World 9.8%

'Gerel: Against The Corvus Empire' is a 2D, action-platformer with Metroidvania twists. Play as Gerel, a mother on a mission to face the evil Corvus Empire and save her children. Engage in a heartfelt tale of resilience and redemption, in a visually stunning, Mongolian-inspired pixel art world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.2%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Puzzle Platformer 9.5%, Open World 8.6%, Side Scroller 8.2%

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 25.7%, 2D Platformer 13%, Side Scroller 12.8%, Puzzle Platformer 10.2%, Action-Adventure 10.1%

Alwa’s Legacy is a modern retro game full of dangerous dungeons, mystic items and ancient secrets. Upgrade your magic and choose your own path in this non-linear adventure game brimming with exploration.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.1%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Puzzle Platformer 11.3%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Action-Adventure 9.2%

Fight, dash, swim and bite your way through 3 different dungeons. Let the inner shark out! Face many different opponents and defeat powerful bosses. Makis Adventure is an Action-Platformer with a bite!

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.1%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Side Scroller 11.3%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Exploration 7.5%

A world of discovery, existing in perfect harmony, broken from the destructive powers of Chaos. Explore lush forests, battle chaotic monsters, make friends and memories, and power yourself up for a big adventure, while still being silly.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.8%, Side Scroller 12.9%, 2D Platformer 9.1%, Open World 7.4%, Exploration 6.7%

Embark on an epic adventure full of perils and secrets. Explore distinct forsaken lands of Devetlam and fight your way by jumping on your enemies or showering them with a plethora of magic spells. An open-world platforming action inspired by the classics.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.8%, Side Scroller 13.2%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Open World 9%

Maverick is an action-packed metroidvania with tight and deliberate controls. Run, jump, and shoot your way through a post-modern Earth under siege by alien-androids. Conquer dynamic enemies and bosses as you evolve your xeno-armor with enhancements and unlock unique abilities.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.3%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Open World 11.4%, Action-Adventure 10%, 2D Platformer 8.1%

The game Garden of Butterflies follows Rafaela on a journey of personal growth as she helps nature and her friends. Shrinking down and exploring her garden from a tiny perspective, she embarks on a unique visual and narrative experience, showing that everyone has the potential for great change.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.6%, 2D Platformer 16.4%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Side Scroller 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%

Destinesia is a sci-fi metroidvania which you are looking for a new home for humanity. Parkour your way through most dangerous jungles and explore the ancient dungeons. Upgrade your suit with the remains of your ancestors. Reveal the oldest secrets of Homo Sapiens.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31%, Side Scroller 13.2%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, Exploration 7.4%

Stand in Keziah’s footsteps and heed the Divine Order. Jump your way through, reclaim your goddess’s temple, obliterate enemies, and find the Tear of Creation in this beautiful platformer game!

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.8%, Side Scroller 16.1%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Action-Adventure 11%, Exploration 7.8%

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 33.4%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Exploration 8.1%

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 29.1%, Side Scroller 11.5%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Open World 10.7%, Exploration 7%

"When her friend vanishes on a distant planet, a lone android uncovers a conspiracy that threatens not just the colony, but the fate of the entire universe."

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.5%, Open World 15.7%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Puzzle Platformer 8.7%

A colorful action platformer with metroidvania elements and a staff that unlocks unique combat techniques and new ways to overcome obstacles. Explore beautiful worlds, fight monsters, and help Mako stop the amber storms that poison all living things.

Why similar: Metroidvania 23.9%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Action-Adventure 9.2%

Use a Spear Guardian to rescue your missing tribe members! A mysterious enemy has turned the once peaceful island into chaos. With help from your Companion and your Tribe’s wisdom, you must uncover secrets, gain new abilities, and restore peace to the island.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.1%, Open World 12.1%, Combat 9.1%, 2D Platformer 8.9%, Side Scroller 8%

Recover scattered gem shards in this puzzle-filled, exploration-driven Metroidvania to restore balance and return home.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.6%, Side Scroller 13.5%, Open World 9.4%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Female Protagonist 9.1%

Classic 2D platformer, play as a nimble elf and dash through the ancient fairytale forest. Defeat powerful Insomniac creatures, cast spells by combining four elements to summon thunder and entangle flame. Collect the heart of the goddess, unleash the hidden power of your Silver Axe.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27%, Side Scroller 15%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Action-Adventure 8.5%

MAT is a young boy trapped in a school he barely recognises. Help him in the search for answers, shifting between worlds, uncovering new challenges, creatures, and abilities in each of them. Explore a narrative platformer inspired by the metroidvania genre, made by friends for friends.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.2%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Open World 14.1%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Action-Adventure 10.2%

Venture into a frenetic metroidvania and take part in a fight between divinities where you will have to choose between Corrupting Gold and Purifying Light to achieve your ends.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.9%, Puzzle Platformer 10.9%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Open World 10.3%, Action-Adventure 7.9%

A nameless skeleton awakens in a graveyard. To recover lost memories and uncover the truth, it embarks on a journey of self-discovery.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.2%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Puzzle Platformer 13.4%, Exploration 10.9%, Action-Adventure 8.9%

Experience the tale of a cheerful girl and a grouchy talking hat in this charming Metroidvania, where every ability is hat-based! Throw the hat to attack enemies, teleport to him to make perilous leaps, and fly him through narrow tunnels of spikes as you escape a dangerous magic forest.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Cute 6.9%

Asther is a 2D metroidvania action RPG where you play as a young witch. Explore a fantasy world, battle creatures and powerful bosses, develop your abilities, and unlock new paths in an adventure with fast-paced combat and an engaging story.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.6%, Side Scroller 12.5%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Action-Adventure 8.4%

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 29.6%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Side Scroller 9.1%, Puzzle Platformer 7.8%

Where shadow falls, it begins. Dive into Eden's Guardian, a challenging metroidvania experience with handmade pixel art set in a world with medieval and fantasy aesthetics devastated by conflict where the history of Gods and humans intertwine.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.4%, Side Scroller 13.9%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Open World 9.1%

2D action-adventure game set in the rich world of the epic dark fantasy, Overlord. This latest installment in the series features an original story overseen by Overlord's creator, Kugane Maruyama. Find Clementine's missing memories and make your escape!

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.1%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Side Scroller 12%, Action-Adventure 10.2%

Explore a mysterious castle in this pixel perfect metroidvania and take on the Shadow King! Upgrades, secrets, combat, and more!

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.6%, 2D Platformer 18.8%, Action-Adventure 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 7%, Open World 6.5%

A precision platformer where you control a frog using dash chips to overcome traps, avoid electrified enemies, and conquer challenges in chaotic digital environments.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.4%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Side Scroller 10.8%, Colorful 7.3%

Embark on an epic action-adventure as you slash, dash, and combo your way through a vast, vibrant world. Explore and uncover hidden secrets. Customize your build to triumph in spectacular boss battles. Experience a tale of mystery, magic, and mayhem in TEVI, a bullet hell metroidvania!

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.3%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Story Rich 6.4%

Crown Of Silence is a 2D Metroidvania adventure with Souls-like mechanics set in a gothic world. Forge your own combat style with diverse equipment, challenge ruthless bosses, and uncover the dark secrets of a silenced kingdom through environmental storytelling.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35%, Side Scroller 17.1%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Puzzle Platformer 7.9%, Exploration 7.7%

Velvet Veil is a 2D Metroidvania-style Action Adventure with elements of Bullet Hell and unique platforming Mechanics. Ages after a forgotten apocalypse only the dolls of a humanoid species remain. These dolls come to life through the power of memories.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.4%, 2D Platformer 17.5%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Exploration 7.4%

Explore this immersive 2.8D Metroidvania fantasy world to uncover its mysteries along with forgotten secrets. Slay monsters with visceral combat skills to survive. Unlock striking abilities and upgrade existing ones to overcome challenges. Befriend odd characters or demolish existing friendships.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.5%, Side Scroller 13.6%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Combat 8.9%, Exploration 7.9%

A 2D puzzle-platformer where you light your way through the darkness. Play as the Light, exploring an abandoned civilization where you find a suit of armor that seems to have magical properties. Suit up using the powers of the suit to channel your light magic to see what this strange place hides.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.7%, Side Scroller 18.5%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Puzzle Platformer 12.1%, Exploration 10.1%

Rootfault is a dialogue-free Metroidvania set in a post-apocalyptic world full of machines that produce without knowing why. Explore what's left of it, solve electricity-based puzzles, and fight them to uncover what keeps this cycle alive.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.8%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Side Scroller 9.7%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Puzzle Platformer 7.7%

"Momodora: Moonlit Farewell" is the latest installment in the Momodora series. Join Momo, High Priestess of the village of Koho, as she embarks on a divine mission to save her people from imminent destruction at the hands of the demon hordes summoned by a malevolent bellringer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.2%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Combat 6.7%

Wake up in a world where stories come to life. In this enchanted 8-bit musical adventure, use the power of song to explore whimsical book-inspired realms, solve puzzles, and help Rhapsody find her way home from a library that doesn't want to let her go.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.4%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Puzzle Platformer 11.9%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Action-Adventure 9.1%

Dash into a stylish and thrilling action-adventure platformer set in a mythological Persian world where the boundaries of time and space are yours to manipulate.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.7%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Exploration 9.2%, Action-Adventure 8%

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 30.5%, Side Scroller 14.2%, 2D Platformer 12%, Open World 9.9%, Action-Adventure 8.9%

A 2D pixel-art metroidvania where you fight using elemental spirits instead of basic attacks. Explore, collect, and solve puzzles in a magical forest.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29%, Side Scroller 16.6%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Puzzle Platformer 12.5%, Exploration 5.8%

Jumper Jon is a 30-second metroidvania-style platforming adventure!

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.7%, Side Scroller 12.4%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Exploration 8.5%

Take to the sky and reunite a fragmented world in this surprisingly wholesome metroidvania! Help Iko adventure across beautiful hand-painted islands, receive letters from a quirky cast of characters, and face powerful monstrous adversaries.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, Side Scroller 9.7%, 2D Platformer 8.5%, Open World 7.9%, Story Rich 7%

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 36.2%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Exploration 10.1%

A fast-paced action-platformer where your health is tied to the world's stability. Defend energy cores from waves of magical skulls, repair damage, and stop reality from decaying—because if the world dies, you die with it.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.9%, Side Scroller 15.2%, 2D Platformer 13%, Puzzle Platformer 11.1%, Action-Adventure 8.6%

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 33.1%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Combat 9.1%, Exploration 7.9%

Join Sophie on this adventure with deep storytelling and immersive graphics. Battle against monsters, explore the universe, unlock new spells, and discover why being different can be a superpower.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Action-Adventure 7.9%

Explore a Moroccan-inspired 2D pixel art Metroidvania filled with ancient ruins, Djinn magic, and fast elemental combat. Wield powerful weapons, uncover forgotten secrets, and journey through the ruined kingdom of Fallen Amazgesh.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26%, Side Scroller 13.7%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Puzzle Platformer 8.9%, Action-Adventure 8.8%