
The story of survival in a closed scientific town. There are unexplained anomalies around every corner. There are terrifying monsters behind every door. Survive while a dark otherworldly something penetrates the world, absorbing everything around.
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The story of survival in a closed scientific town. There are unexplained anomalies around every corner. There are terrifying monsters behind every door. Survive while a dark otherworldly something penetrates the world, absorbing everything around.

Destinesia
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.

Double Damnation
Kill fast. Die faster. Abuse Immortality! Together...
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 28.5%, Parkour 26.6%, Side Scroller 9.9%, Roguevania 9.9% ★, 2D Platformer 9.4%
Kill fast. Die faster. Abuse Immortality! Together...
Why similar: Roguevania 29.7% ★, Metroidvania 24%, Co-op 10.9%, 2D Platformer 9.6%, Local Co-Op 8.7%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 32.2%, Parkour 27.4%, Side Scroller 16.2%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Platformer 8.6%
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Why similar: Roguevania 32.9% ★, Metroidvania 20.9%, Local Co-Op 15%, Co-op 6.9%, Side Scroller 6.2%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 16.7%, Local Co-Op 14.7%, Side Scroller 14.2%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Platformer 12.5%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 32.9%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Local Co-Op 11.4%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Platformer 9.4%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 31.6%, Co-op 13.6%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Multiplayer 9.8%, Crafting 9.7%
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Why similar: Roguevania 43.4% ★, Metroidvania 15.6%, Platformer 10.2%, Side Scroller 10.2%, Co-op 8.8%
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Why similar: Roguevania 36.1% ★, Metroidvania 29.7%, Side Scroller 12.6%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Platformer 8%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 47.3%, 2D Platformer 17.6%, Platformer 13%, Dark 7.8%, Survival 6.5%
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Why similar: Roguevania 40.4% ★, Metroidvania 32.3%, Side Scroller 9.9%, Platformer 7.7%, 2D Platformer 7.5%
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Why similar: Roguevania 51.2% ★, Metroidvania 33.8%, Platformer 9.6%, Adventure 3.2%, 2D 2.2%
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Why similar: Roguevania 38.2% ★, Metroidvania 37.6%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Adventure 7.2%, 2D 2.7%
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Why similar: Roguevania 44.7% ★, Metroidvania 36.7%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Adventure 3.2%, Atmospheric 2.7%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 44.8%, Side Scroller 17.6%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Platformer 8.7%, Dark 5.2%
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Why similar: Roguevania 36.5% ★, Metroidvania 28.6%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Platformer 10.7%, Side Scroller 5.6%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 26%, Local Co-Op 16.1%, Co-op 10.8%, Side Scroller 10.7%, 2D Platformer 10.2%
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Why similar: Roguevania 43.7% ★, Metroidvania 31.2%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Stylized 4.9%, Atmospheric 3.1%
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Why similar: Roguevania 39.3% ★, Metroidvania 26.2%, Side Scroller 13%, Platformer 9.2%, Stylized 5.3%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 46.9%, Side Scroller 18.2%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Platformer 11.6%, Adventure 4.1%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 42.3%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Stylized 10.1%, Platformer 8.3%
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Why similar: Roguevania 48.6% ★, Metroidvania 30.3%, Platformer 8.2%, Side Scroller 6.6%, Atmospheric 2.4%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 36%, Parkour 34.5%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Platformer 8.1%, Atmospheric 4.7%
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Why similar: Roguevania 37.1% ★, Metroidvania 28.4%, Side Scroller 12.3%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Platformer 8.6%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 38.5%, Side Scroller 16.8%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Platformer 11.8%, Dark 6.3%
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Why similar: Parkour 32.1%, Side Scroller 15.7%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Local Co-Op 10.2%, Platformer 9.8%
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Why similar: Roguevania 53.5% ★, Side Scroller 16.5%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Platformer 10.6%, Adventure 3.4%
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Why similar: Roguevania 34.2% ★, Metroidvania 29.5%, Side Scroller 12.2%, Platformer 10.2%, 2D Platformer 10.2%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 37.7%, Side Scroller 15.5%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Platformer 12.8%, Stylized 6.6%
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Why similar: Roguevania 41.6% ★, Metroidvania 29.7%, 2D Platformer 11%, Platformer 8.4%, Atmospheric 4.6%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 54.6%, Platformer 15.7%, Side Scroller 12.2%, 2D Platformer 8.4%, Adventure 5.5%
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Why similar: Roguevania 41% ★, Metroidvania 32.6%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Platformer 9.2%, 2D 2.6%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 40.7%, Local Co-Op 16.3%, Co-op 14.7%, Platformer 9.8%, Multiplayer 8.1%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 40.9%, 2D Platformer 15.9%, Platformer 11.8%, Dark 8.5%, Stylized 7%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 46.4%, Side Scroller 18.7%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Platformer 11.9%, 2D 3.5%
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Why similar: Roguevania 32.9% ★, Metroidvania 29.5%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Side Scroller 9.8%, Platformer 8.4%
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Why similar: Local Co-Op 24%, Co-op 18%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Multiplayer 12.2%, Platformer 10.2%
a hostile interpretation of the immersive sim, where nothing is planned, and everything works
Why similar: Local Co-Op 18.2%, Co-op 17.6%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Multiplayer 11.4%, Immersive Sim 11%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 55.1%, Local Co-Op 18.3%, Platformer 16%, Co-op 3.4%, Adventure 2.7%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 30.9%, Local Co-Op 15.9%, Platformer 11.8%, Co-op 10.7%, Side Scroller 10%
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Why similar: Roguevania 39.8% ★, Local Co-Op 18.4%, Co-op 13.2%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Platformer 9.9%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 41.3%, Dark 15.4%, Side Scroller 12.7%, Platformer 12.4%, 2D Platformer 8.4%
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Why similar: Parkour 37.2%, 2D Platformer 19%, Platformer 13.1%, Local Co-Op 9.2%, Co-op 6.9%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 52.9%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Platformer 12.4%, Dark 11.8%, Adventure 4.8%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 32%, Parkour 28.1%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Crafting 10.9%, Platformer 9.1%
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Why similar: Parkour 35.1%, Side Scroller 17.4%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Platformer 11.4%, Local Co-Op 7.5%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 36%, Side Scroller 15.2%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Platformer 12.6%, Dark 9.5%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 41.7%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Platformer 12.6%, Crafting 7.8%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 38.3%, Side Scroller 19.7%, Platformer 15.7%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Adventure 9.2%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 34.1%, 2D Platformer 19.4%, Side Scroller 14%, Platformer 12.2%, Dark 10.8%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 53.9%, 2D Platformer 19.1%, Platformer 14.2%, Dark 8.9%, 2D 4%
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Why similar: Roguevania 39.3% ★, Metroidvania 37.9%, 2D Platformer 9%, Platformer 8%, 2D 3.4%
Set approximately 1 year after the events of the first game, Panzer returns to his role as Raid Leader of the Zergadins. The old team has been "recruited", an all-new state-of-the-art headquarters built, and a world of adventure awaits!
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.1%, 2D Platformer 18.1%, Platformer 15.6%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Adventure 8.4%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 34.2%, Roguevania 27.7% ★, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Platformer 10.7%, Stylized 4.9%
Equipped with a highly advanced protective suit, the nameless hero in "Mind The Pipes!" embarks on a dangerous journey to prevent the bankruptcy of his employer. Concentration and quick thinking are essential for survival in this game!
Why similar: Parkour 46.2%, 2D Platformer 26.9%, Platformer 14.1%, Adventure 9.7%, 2D 3.1%
On the desolate moon of Lorian, a long-dormant Deadsuit awakens from slumber. Journey beneath the surface on an atmospheric 2D adventure of self-discovery, ancient mysteries, and cosmic terror. Explore winding caverns and acquire new abilities to unearth this alien world’s long-buried secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.1%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Dark 12.1%, Platformer 11.2%, 2D Platformer 10.8%
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Why similar: Metroidvania 24.1%, Parkour 18.7%, Dark 12.8%, Platformer 11.8%, Side Scroller 10.5%