Games Like Sojourn Past

Explore an abandoned space station in this retro-themed explorative action platformer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 54.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Difficult 7.1%, Great Soundtrack 5.7%, Adventure 5.5%

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 48.5%, Difficult 15%, Exploration 9.4%, Adventure 7.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%

Fight for your freedom in a sprawling fantasy world caught between the living and the fallen. Hone your skills in a retro epic featuring puzzle platforming, metroidvania exploration and crunchy soulslike combat.

Why similar: Metroidvania 51.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Difficult 11.6%, Action-Adventure 10%, Action 5.1%

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 43.9%, Difficult 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Exploration 7.7%, Great Soundtrack 7.5%

8Doors is a story-driven Metroidvania-style action platformer heavily influenced by Korean folktales. Play as ‘Arum’, a brave girl that has entered the realm of the afterlife in search of her father’s soul and guide her through the '8 Doors of Purgatory' to solve the mysteries that lie deep within.

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.4%, Adventure 9.1%, Action 8%, Action-Adventure 7.1%, Hand-drawn 6.2%

Anima Flux is a co-op metroidvania with two genetically enhanced soldiers, special agents of a theocratic dictatorial regime. Fight your way through swarms of mutants through a desolate, dystopian space city and save humanity's last stronghold, if, of course, anyone is still alive...

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.9%, Difficult 11%, Hand-drawn 8.3%, Exploration 8.2%, Great Soundtrack 8%

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 51%, Difficult 15.7%, Exploration 8.3%, Great Soundtrack 7.7%, Adventure 5%

Esdraz: The Throne of Darkness is a Metroidvania game focused on a dynamic combat system with a wide-ranging arsenal that players can tailor to fit their individual combat style. Fight a variety of enemies and evolving bosses while you come up with the best strategy to beat every encounter.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.2%, Action-Adventure 13.9%, Adventure 11.8%, Action 11.3%, Hand-drawn 9.3%

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 38.5%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Exploration 10%, Hand-drawn 6.9%

Explore surreal landscapes where dreams and reality intertwine. Battle manifestations of fear, uncover the secrets of an interconnected world, and awaken the truth buried within a fading mind in Dreamdawn, a mysterious top-down action-adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.8%, Exploration 12%, Difficult 11.9%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%

Dodge bullets, missiles and lasers in battle as you wrap your head around that bunny girl costume! Combo away with your mighty Piko Hammer or spam various spells from afar with your fiery fairy friend. Explore and explode through Rabi-Rabi Island as you collect power-ups and uncover secrets...

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.7%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Exploration 8.8%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, Difficult 8.5%

Take command of the galaxy's newest search and rescue ship, the Rescue Hornet, and venture into this metroidvania set on a hostile alien world. Use all your tools including your powerful claw arm to defend yourself from dangerous creatures, solve puzzles and search for survivors of an alien attack.

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.9%, Exploration 15.8%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, Action 7.2%

Sylvaris: Black Reign is a fast-paced, hand-drawn 2D action platformer with metroidvania elements. Set in a chained, industrial world beneath the surface, it features aggressive combat, a risk-reward Overload system, and build variety shaped through perks.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.9%, Difficult 13.8%, Hack and Slash 9.7%, Exploration 7.6%, Hand-drawn 6.9%

Pathfinder 08 is a fun and challenging adventure. It is a platform game with a focus on exploration and retro inspiration with some RPG elements.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.1%, Action-Adventure 14.5%, Exploration 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Adventure 6.5%

Old Ninja: Underworld is a 2D pixel-art Metroidvania action game where an aging ninja explores a chaotic underground world. Battle through a bizarre mix of enemies with no apparent connection, strengthen your ninja, and challenge the boss lurking deep below.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Action 9.8%, Adventure 9%, Exploration 8.7%

A powerful ancient evil has arisen, and the war to save humanity has begun! As an elite agent in the monster-hunting Prodigium organization, you must use a variety of weapons, upgrades, and mysterious artifacts to defend mankind against the supernatural hordes of Princess Ahmanet.

Why similar: Metroidvania 55.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Action 9%, Adventure 8.4%, Great Soundtrack 8.1%

Explore a dangerous, fantastical world and slay the divine being that corrupted it. Goldstained is a top-down 2D action-adventure where unlocking new weapons with new movesets is your way forward through boss fights, puzzles, and combat!

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.2%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Fantasy 5.8%

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 53.5%, Difficult 14%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Action 5.2%, Adventure 5.1%

Spit your scales. Build your path. Master every challenge. Pogona is a challenging hand-drawn 2D metroidvania starring a tiny lizard who turns her own scales into platforms and weapons. Master a rewarding movement system, unlock ancient powers, and conquer a world full of secrets.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.4%, Difficult 14.9%, Exploration 8.8%, Action-Adventure 6.9%, Hand-drawn 5.2%

Amo is a top-down metroidvania, where a lost dog, Amo, gets stranded on an island. Explore the vast environments, fight through the enemies of the past, and solve the many mysteries that the island holds.

Why similar: Metroidvania 53.4%, Action-Adventure 14.5%, Adventure 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%, Action 5.3%

After millennia of slumber, an ancient spirit awakens in a powerful robotic body. Reborn as the Chaos Rider, you return to unleash a new era of magic on the world. Explore a vast mysterious realm, master new powers and forge alliances. Customize and adapt your playstyle to uncover ancient secrets.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.3%, Difficult 15.4%, Exploration 11.7%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Hand-drawn 4.6%

Dash and slash through an innovative kinetic metroidvania. The Tower of Time awaits – a rich, handcrafted world fractured by the collapse of time. Slice through foes in tough-as-talons bite-sized battles, and master the way of the bird warrior.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.3%, Difficult 13.1%, Hand-drawn 8.8%, Exploration 7.4%, Action 7.1%

Explore and uncover the mystery of a surreal alien world by blasting aliens and glitching your environment in this intense retro side-scrolling action/adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 58.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Great Soundtrack 9%, Exploration 4.6%, Action 3.9%

Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.

Why similar: Metroidvania 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 15.5%, Difficult 14.8%, Great Soundtrack 13.4%, Hack and Slash 7.7%

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 57.1%, Adventure 9.2%, Difficult 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Action 8.7%

Journey as Orpheus in this 2D top-down RPG: play your lyre, battle dark forces, and strive to reunite with Eurydice.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.5%, Action-Adventure 13.2%, Exploration 11.7%, Hack and Slash 10.8%, Hand-drawn 8%

Astronium is a metroidvania with souls-like aspects, with a focus on combat and on getting weapons. Defeat strong enemies, survive ambushes, explore diferent biomes and meet interesting individuals on this hostile planet

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.9%, Difficult 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Exploration 8.3%, Action 5.3%

A metropolis crumbles into ruin as powerful Barons satisfy their greed upon souls lost in time. You are but one spirit, with a wooden body left to rot in the wild…

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.5%, Action-Adventure 14.3%, Exploration 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Adventure 8.4%

Ninja dash! Ninja jump! Ninja slash! 8-bit style Ninja platform action game!

Why similar: Metroidvania 54.5%, Pixel Graphics 15.4%, Adventure 12.2%, Action 11.5%, Indie 6.3%

Shards of Memories is a hand-drawn Metroidvania where defeated enemies leave behind memories that carry their abilities. Equip these memories strategically, shape your own combat style, and explore a fractured world marked by its past.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.5%, Hand-drawn 13.2%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Exploration 7.4%, Action 6.1%

Dive into a fortress labyrinth crawling with monsters, defending yourself with your... tongue? As a frog, it's your best bet to traverse this retro-inspired 2D metroidvania title. Collect treasures to gain permanent upgrades, discovering new areas of the massive interconnected map with them!

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.6%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Exploration 11%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Adventure 7.6%

NEO TITAN is a challenging twin-stick metroidvania - Explore a world filled with dangerous alien ecosystems, discover new abilities, and challenge powerful Titans to save an ill-fated planet.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Exploration 9.5%, Hack and Slash 9.3%, Action-Adventure 6%

Inspired by the retro glory days of 8-bit games, Rex Rocket is a traditional 2D platformer brought into the 21st century. Paying tribute to classic NES games like Mario, Mega Man, and Metroid, old-school platformer fans will find Rex Rocket a breath of fresh air.

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.1%, Difficult 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Action 8.8%, Adventure 8.5%

Dispersio 2 is a retro-style metroidvania. As you progress through the game, you will gain new abilities, such as dashing, wall-jumping and more. There's even a hard mode for hardcore players. Can you beat the game with only 1 HP?

Why similar: Metroidvania 52.7%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Adventure 11.2%, Action 8.2%

Honey's Sweet Revenge is a metroidvania with mechanics inspired by platform fighters. Customize your item loadout and defeat enemies and bosses.

Why similar: Metroidvania 53.9%, Action-Adventure 14.3%, Adventure 9.9%, Action 9.1%, Hand-drawn 8.4%

Maelstrom is a platformer adventure set on a mysterious island. Explore an island designed in pixel art style, acquire ancient magic to upgrade yourself, defeat enemies and pass obstacles. Use the unique ability 'Rewind' to reach places that seemed impossible!

Why similar: Metroidvania 51.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Adventure 8.1%, Action-Adventure 7.9%, Action 7.3%

Eggventure is a 2D Metroidvania platformer where you play as Egbert, an egg on a mission to rescue his friends from becoming breakfast.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, Adventure 11.8%, Action 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%

Astronite Landing on Neplea is the prologue to this fantastic 1bit metroidvania that combines action, exploration, puzzles and platforms. Take on Astronite's first major challenge and defeat the deadly Kronch.

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Adventure 7.8%, Action 6.6%

《BeforeDisaster》 is a 2D action-adventure game. In the borderland, the plan of a certain cult organization gradually surfaces. The protagonist is ordered to defeat the cult leader to stop the plan. All this must be done before the disaster...

Why similar: Metroidvania 56.1%, Action-Adventure 13.7%, Adventure 8.7%, Action 7.9%, Fantasy 7.4%

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 65.7%, Difficult 6.9%, Action 5.6%, Great Soundtrack 5.5%, Exploration 4.1%

In this new hand-drawn, story-rich metroidvania, explore the last haven of a dying world, and discover the purpose you play in saving it. Shape your own path, fight the all-consuming blight, and help bring hope back to the survivors. Take up the flames of dead gods, and stand firm in Dewborne Dawn!

Why similar: Metroidvania 50%, Hand-drawn 14.6%, Action-Adventure 8.2%, Adventure 7.1%, Action 6.5%

Misspell is a 2D atmospheric Metroidvania about magic and mysteries of the past. Uncover the secrets of an island risen from the ashes of a catastrophe and master a magical living vine that changes the way you fight and explore. Every step tells a story — every enemy echoes the mistakes of the past.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.3%, Hand-drawn 10.8%, Exploration 8.8%, Action-Adventure 7.8%, Difficult 6.8%

Boasting beautiful, hand-drawn animations and a re-orchestrated soundtrack, the cult classic returns with a unique blend of exploration, action, and adventure!

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.5%, Hand-drawn 10.1%, Great Soundtrack 9.6%, Adventure 7.9%, Difficult 7.2%

House of Shadow is an action-adventure metroidvania wherein you wield the powers of darkness! Explore, traverse obstacles, battle monsters born of light, slay fearsome bosses, and claim the Shadow Throne!

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.8%, Action-Adventure 14.7%, Exploration 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Adventure 6.9%

Help Otu, a humble warrior monk, save a world consumed by fear in this heart-wrenching Metroidvania. Slash, cast, and use telekinesis to defeat disillusioned enemies and conquer epic boss battles! Transcend through dozens of hand-crafted trials to overcome fear itself and lift the Veil of Maia.

Why similar: Instrumental Music 37.2% ★, Metroidvania 31.8%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Hand-drawn 8.2%, Hack and Slash 6.4%

In a bizarre universe where the oppressed are on the brink of oblivion, Dandara has awoken to reshape the world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 52.2%, Action 11%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Indie 7.4%, Difficult 6.9%

A legendary series returns with a grand new adventure! Enjoy a colorful action-adventure game made alongside Ryuichi Nishizawa, creator of the original Wonder Boy in Monster World series.

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.4%, Adventure 9.6%, Action 7.8%, Exploration 7.5%, Great Soundtrack 7%

This adventure is about you waking up in this world named Twell. The only thing you can do now is explore what this world has to offer. Explore 8 unique dungeons, discover many secrets and visit many locations.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.3%, Adventure 11.8%, Exploration 11.1%, Action 9.4%, Action-Adventure 9.1%

In this Action-Puzzle Metroidvania, you will explore the lair of a long-gone mythical creature and unravel its mysteries. Consume enemies to gain their abilities, use your frog-like tongue to grapple and fight, explore the land, solve puzzles, find secrets, and complete challenges.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.3%, Exploration 12.6%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Action 7.2%

End's Reach is a 3D Exploration Action Adventure Game that focuses on a character lost in the depths of space. Players will solve puzzles, collect upgrades, items, weapons and even magical abilities as they uncover the mysteries of this strange new world. A classic tale of technology taken too far.

Why similar: Metroidvania 60.6%, Action-Adventure 16.3%, Adventure 10%, Atmospheric 5.1%, Action 4.3%

In a dying world dominated by machines, use the powers of nature to explore a diverse landscape and devastate your foes in this action-driven metroidvania. As humanity's last hope, the BirdKnight must learn the truth behind the mysterious Heart of the World and restore life to the land.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.1%, Difficult 13%, Hand-drawn 9.2%, Exploration 9.1%, Action-Adventure 7%

Hack’n’Slash your way to victory in this over-the-top action metroidvania. You are an angel tasked with one mission: infiltrate Hell, find the Devil and bring him to justice. Explore different hellscapes, find amazing new weapons and sanctify all demons with SSSadistic combos in Profana!

Why similar: Metroidvania 34%, Difficult 11%, Hack and Slash 10%, Exploration 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%

Florarium is a Metroidvania game focused on exploration and battle. Explore the mysterious world full of unexpected secrets. Battle fierce enemies with your bow. Choose your own path to your goddess in the vast, interconnected world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 50%, Exploration 13.1%, Hand-drawn 11.7%, Adventure 5.9%, Fantasy 4.3%

Seedless Light is a 2d action-adventure game focused on combat and exploration with a unique and contemplative world of fantastic and vibrant creatures driven by a touching and atmospheric soundtrack.

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.8%, Difficult 16.2%, Exploration 12.7%, Adventure 6.6%, Fantasy 4.3%

Explore a dreamscape, rich with magic, hidden secrets and mysterious creatures.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.4%, Exploration 13.5%, Adventure 11.6%, Action 11%, Hand-drawn 10.9%

In Demon Peak, you play as the nameless warrior, trapped inside the depths of an unholy Mountain. Explore the mysterious and perilous enviroments, fight against a multitude of different enemies and gather magical abilities to overcome the Mountain's evil inhabitants.

Why similar: Metroidvania 51.2%, Adventure 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Action 12.1%, Indie 6.7%

Slumbering Feline is a single-player, one-shot game featuring a feline-themed story. Step into the shoes of Momo, who finds herself lost in a strange dream and trying to escape from her slumber. Can Momo find her way out of this dreamscape?

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.5%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Exploration 9.9%, Adventure 7.5%

Anokye is a 2D action–adventure platformer where you play as a destined hero fighting to unite the Ashanti people. Battle through villages, forests, and mystical peaks inspired by Ghanaian art and folklore in a journey to restore light to a kingdom in darkness.

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.2%, Difficult 16.7%, Exploration 7.4%, Adventure 6.7%, Hand-drawn 6%

Code:Elyse is a haunting atmospheric metroidvania, set in a dark sci-fi world. After crashing down from space, Elyse finds herself alone on a planet.

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.9%, Action-Adventure 13.5%, Hand-drawn 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%, Action 6.8%

Go Alone is a pixel art soulslike metroidvania adventure with magical ranged spells and fast-paced combat.

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.9%, Exploration 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Adventure 9.2%, Action-Adventure 7.4%