- #1 Hyper Light Drifter
97% matchVery Positive93% of 18,466 reviews2016
Dev: Heart Machine
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.
Why similar: Difficult 20.1%, Pixel Graphics 17.5%, Hack and Slash 13.5%, Metroidvania 11.2%, Great Soundtrack 10.3%
- #2 Anima Flux
96% matchVery Positive85% of 123 reviews2024
Dev: Avantaj PrimPub: JollyCo
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 25.2%, Difficult 16%, Hand-drawn 13.6%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Exploration 8.1%
- #3 BirdKnight
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GhostFoxCreative
Windows
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 24.9%, Difficult 17.1%, Hand-drawn 14%, Hack and Slash 10.3%, Exploration 8.3%
- #4 Chaos Rider
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Galaxy Factory Inc
Windows · Mac
The Chaos Rider finally wakes up after ages. Explore a mysterious island with tons of secrets and treasures to discover ! Fight your way through hordes of enemies and fulfill the dream of the Great Architect. Create your own playstyle, beat bosses and do crazy platforming in this epic adventure game
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.9%, Difficult 21.6%, Action-Adventure 12.9%, Exploration 11.3%, Hand-drawn 7.5%
- #5 Souldiers
94% matchMixed69% of 2,964 reviews2022
Dev: Retro ForgePub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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 41.3%, Difficult 17.6%, Pixel Graphics 16.3%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, Action 4.6%
- #6 Vulpis
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: max.marauder
Windows · Mac
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 39.5%, Difficult 22.6%, Exploration 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Action 5.4%
- #7 Song of Decay
93% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Team Bard
Windows · Mac
Journey as Orpheus in this 2D top-down RPG: play your lyre, battle dark forces, and strive to reunite with Eurydice.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.4%, Hack and Slash 19.9%, Action-Adventure 15.4%, Hand-drawn 13%, Exploration 11.4%
- #8 Momogatari
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sentori Studio
Windows
Explore the Yomi world with a sacred weapon that can change sword types. Fight different "Yokai" and challenge the "Kami" of this world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.9%, Hand-drawn 17.3%, Hack and Slash 14.4%, Difficult 13.1%, Action-Adventure 8.4%
- #9 PROFANA
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pyromaniky
Windows
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 25.3%, Hack and Slash 18%, Difficult 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Exploration 9%
- #10 Dreamdawn
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Custodio Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 27.2%, Difficult 17.8%, Exploration 12.4%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%
- #11 OUTBUDDIES DX
90% matchMixed70% of 283 reviews2019
Dev: Julian LauferPub: Headup
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 36.7%, Difficult 18.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Exploration 8.2%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%
- #12 Ultraviolent
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Miguel Rodriguez
Windows
As a mischievous punk rocker, you'll hack your way through a new city filled with droogs, punks, metal heads, other subcultures, and ultimately learn to navigate one of the most perilous cities around, Orangeside, packaged in a gitty, hand-drawn 2D world.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.6%, Action-Adventure 17.7%, Hand-drawn 17%, Exploration 13.3%, Action 10.7%
- #13 Akatori
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Contrast Games
Windows
Akatori is an epic metroidvania where you wield your staff to fight, jump, and explore diverse realms across different eras. Explore worlds spanning different eras, battle formidable enemies, and help Mako stop the Amber Storms that poison all living things.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.3%, Difficult 17.7%, Hand-drawn 11.8%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Exploration 10.1%
- #14 Autonomous Odyssey
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SunOracle Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Autonomous Odyssey is a story-driven, hand-drawn 2D metroidvania. Use agile platforming on your apocalyptic sci-fi journey to explore the labs once filled with exceptional researchers. Fight through vengeful robots on Pim’s quest to find his missing father and restore everyone's humanity.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.6%, Hand-drawn 19.5%, Difficult 17.2%, Exploration 10.1%, Action-Adventure 9.5%
- #15 Environmental Station Alpha
88% matchVery Positive83% of 1,601 reviews2015
Dev: Arvi TeikariPub: Hempuli Oy
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Explore an abandoned space station in this retro-themed explorative action platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.5%, Pixel Graphics 17%, Difficult 11.3%, Great Soundtrack 5.3%, Exploration 4.6%
- #16 8Doors: Arum's Afterlife Adventure
86% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,561 reviews2021
Dev: Rootless StudioPub: NEOWIZ
Windows
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 42.4%, Hand-drawn 11.4%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Difficult 8.9%, Action 7.7%
- #17 Makis Adventure
86% matchVery Positive94% of 127 reviews2023
Dev: Zoroarts
Windows
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 32.2%, Action-Adventure 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Hand-drawn 12.4%, Exploration 10.8%
- #18 Rabi-Ribi
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 12,161 reviews2016
Dev: CreSpirit
Windows
Median: 11.8 hrsMean: 64.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 27.3%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Difficult 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Action-Adventure 11.3%
- #19 La-Mulana
85% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,571 reviews2013
Dev: NIGOROPub: PLAYISM
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 43.2%, Difficult 24.6%, Exploration 9%, Great Soundtrack 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 4.6%
- #20 Misspell
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bones Keeper Studio
Windows
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 32%, Hand-drawn 18.5%, Difficult 10%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Exploration 9%
- #21 Dimension Rift Zero
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MrDyvik
Windows
Explore an interconnected world, encounter bizarre enemies and mysterious puzzles in this hand-drawn metroidvania, action adventure. Forge your own path, uncover secrets and master unique powers.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.8%, Difficult 21%, Hand-drawn 14.4%, Exploration 9.8%, Atmospheric 7.1%
- #22 Coral & The Abyss
82% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Intrugli Games
Windows · Linux
Explore a shattered, interconnected world filled with hidden secrets, challenging enemies, lost memories, and the eerie remnants of a failed mission.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.9%, Difficult 18.9%, Hack and Slash 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Exploration 10.5%
- #23 Ganymede
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Clydeware LLC
Windows
Hack and slash your way through a space station overrun with aggressive alien creatures. Collect upgrade orbs to extend your abilities and conquer convoluted movement puzzles.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.4%, Hack and Slash 22.1%, Exploration 14.8%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
- #24 Museful
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nostalgicat
Windows
Museful is a colour-fuelled 2D Metroidvania. Paint your surroundings as a little lizard exploring a huge hand-crafted world, and restore emotion to a monochrome continent as you discover your true colours.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.7%, Hand-drawn 18.6%, Action-Adventure 14.2%, Exploration 9.4%, Adventure 5.1%
- #25 Anokye
80% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Mills Media
Windows
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 36.6%, Difficult 24.5%, Hand-drawn 10.1%, Exploration 7.5%, Atmospheric 4.5%
- #26 Shards of Memories
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Iron Twelve Games
Windows
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 36.5%, Hand-drawn 23.2%, Action-Adventure 14.3%, Exploration 7.8%, Action 5.5%
- #27 Barbarian Saga: The Beastmaster
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dormidin StudioPub: Selecta Play
Windows
A classic hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania action game, it's time for revenge! Use your Beastmaster skills to unleash your inner beast, fight with your heart-devouring sword and end the threat to Arborea, you decide the ending.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30%, Difficult 20.4%, Hand-drawn 16.6%, Exploration 10.7%, Action-Adventure 10.3%
- #28 Marko: Beyond Brave
79% matchMostly Positive72% of 67 reviews2024
Dev: Studio MechkaPub: Studio Mechka
Windows
Marko: Beyond Brave is an action-packed Metroidvania adventure. Wander through lush forests and crumbling castles, battle corrupted creatures, and escape intricate traps. Jump, slash, and shoot your way through challenging foes and mighty bosses inspired by Slavic myths and legends.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.8%, Hack and Slash 17.5%, Hand-drawn 17.1%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Exploration 10.1%
- #29 Dewborne Dawn
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mythwalk Studios
Windows
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 40.6%, Hand-drawn 25.4%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Atmospheric 8.8%, Action 5.8%
- #30 Touhou Luna Nights
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 14,634 reviews2019
Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 41.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Touhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania title with a heavy emphasis on exploration and action. Developed by Team Ladybug, creators of multiple fantastic action games thus far.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.7%, Difficult 18.4%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Action-Adventure 10%, Exploration 8.6%
- #31 Shieldbound
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Bangers
Windows
Shieldbound is a metroidvania action-platformer. Explore a realm that revolves around a mysterious tower with many platforming challenges. Fight powerful enemies in 2D souls-like combat... all of that, using the unique abilities of a spirit-powered shield!
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.5%, Difficult 19.5%, Hand-drawn 17.1%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Exploration 8.6%
- #32 Resonant Blade
75% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Wise Wombat Games
Windows
The world is in ruins. The Dark Synths reign. Only the Resonant Blade—a weapon that channels sound into destruction—can turn the tide. Slash, dash, and shatter your enemies in this dystopian sci-fi action adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.6%, Hack and Slash 17.7%, Difficult 15.9%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Exploration 9.1%
- #33 Bloom Thrice
74% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2025
Dev: NEO*PUN
Windows
Embark on a journey through the gamified "Beautiful World", play (fight) with residents until you are satisfied, and explore to the end of the world. "Bloom Thrice" is a 2D action adventure game where you join the world full of brightness and kindness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.1%, Difficult 19.2%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Exploration 10%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%
- #34 Fly to hope
76% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Huhi Games
Windows
Fly to hope is a platformer action game. Use your shotgun and machete to overcome enemies. Fight with strong bosses and collect 3 missing part of your aircraft.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.3%, Hand-drawn 19.4%, Pixel Graphics 14%, Exploration 10.8%, Action-Adventure 7.3%
- #35 Code: Elyse
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jump_Button
Windows
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 40.2%, Action-Adventure 16.6%, Hand-drawn 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Action 6.1%
- #36 Castle In The Darkness
77% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,266 reviews2015
Dev: Matt KapPub: Nicalis, Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 45.6%, Difficult 22.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Action 4.9%, Great Soundtrack 4.1%
- #37 Microvania
73% matchPositive80% of 30 reviews2025
Dev: Dreampunk
Windows · Mac
Explore a tiny world, find upgrades, discover hidden paths, and battle bosses in this retro-style metroidvania action platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.4%, Difficult 13.2%, Action-Adventure 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Exploration 11.4%
- #38 Back From Space
76% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: LocalJamStudio
Windows
Back From Space is a dynamic space simulator with elements of action and shooter. Face competitors: Other fighters also dream of wealth and power. Get ready for fierce competition and unpredictable battles.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 33.8%, Exploration 20.1%, Action-Adventure 19.7%, Atmospheric 9.3%, Adventure 7%
- #39 Astronium
74% matchPositive90% of 41 reviews2022
Dev: LukeThePolicePub: The Council
Windows
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 33.5%, Difficult 22.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Exploration 9%, Action-Adventure 6.2%
- #40 ESDRAZ: THE THRONE OF DARKNESS
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WORD GAMESPub: Selecta Play
Windows
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 37.1%, Action-Adventure 18.8%, Hand-drawn 17.6%, Action 11.1%, Adventure 8.5%
- #41 Eggventure
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TLD_Productions
Windows
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 34.7%, Action-Adventure 17.5%, Hack and Slash 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Action 10.4%
- #42 Night Breaker
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 10 DEAD Pixels
Windows
Venture into an unusual, alien world full of danger and mysteries in this sci-fi Metroidvania. Grab your gear and face the challenge of sustaining a once-thriving space colony. Can you bring this place back to life? Are you ready to uncover all the secrets lurking in the darkness?
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.6%, Difficult 20.4%, Exploration 11.6%, Hand-drawn 10.1%, Atmospheric 8.8%
- #43 Foregone
72% matchVery Positive81% of 1,393 reviews2021
Dev: Big Blue Bubble
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Foregone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art. Collect an arsenal of powerful weapons and unravel a compelling story of regret and conspiracy as you slice your way through hordes of enemies to save Calagan.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.6%, Difficult 18.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Hack and Slash 10.3%, Action-Adventure 6.5%
- #44 Globulo
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hermo
Windows
Globulo is a Metroidvania blended with Bullet Hell elements. Hand-drawn, Globulo invites you to immerse yourself in a strange microscopic world corrupted by infections that threaten the world!
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.8%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Hand-drawn 15.1%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Action 7.4%
- #45 Transiruby
71% matchVery Positive92% of 290 reviews2021
Dev: SKIPMOREPub: Flyhigh Works
Windows
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 40%, Pixel Graphics 19.2%, Action-Adventure 14.5%, Hack and Slash 13.7%, Action 5.9%
- #46 MIO: Memories in Orbit
68% matchVery Positive83% of 2,890 reviews2026
Dev: Douze DixièmesPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Play as android MIO in this mesmerizing metroidvania where you explore the Vessel, an enormous technological ark overgrown with machines gone rogue. Uncover its secrets, enhance MIO's abilities, and save the spaceship and its residents from oblivion.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.4%, Difficult 16.9%, Hand-drawn 13.8%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Exploration 11.3%
- #47 Ichiro
70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: SeikaGames
Windows
This is a difficult metroidvania style game with 90's arcade mechanics. It requires precision jumping and good highlights to shoot and jump.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, Hack and Slash 24.8%, Action-Adventure 18.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Action 10.1%
- #48 LUNARIS
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Richard BuenoPub: Two Void Studios
Windows
LUNARIS is a 2D metroidvania with fast and fluid combat. Defeat brutal bosses, unlock new abilities. Master jumps, dashes, and precise strikes as you traverse the dangerous ruins of the Mountains of Kaliman in an adrenaline-filled abandoned world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.8%, Difficult 19.2%, Exploration 11%, Hack and Slash 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
- #49 Amo
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ryoshitsude
Windows
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 46.3%, Action-Adventure 19.2%, Difficult 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, Adventure 6.2%
- #50 Astronite - Landing on Neplea
69% matchVery Positive85% of 183 reviews2022
Dev: Dume Games StudioPub: JanduSoft
Windows
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 40%, Pixel Graphics 17%, Action-Adventure 14.8%, Atmospheric 8.2%, Action 6.1%
- #51 Hollow Knight
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 534,538 reviews2017
Dev: Team Cherry
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 41.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.3%, Difficult 20.1%, Hand-drawn 9.9%, Great Soundtrack 9.3%, Exploration 7.8%
- #52 Vicarius
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nocten
Windows
A small handcrafted open world focused on exploration and combat. Leave your safe zone to gather the resources that will help you craft better gear. The further you go, the more dangerous it gets but the resources are also better. Dying means losing everything that you are carrying.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.3%, Hack and Slash 18.1%, Difficult 17.5%, Exploration 9.8%, Action-Adventure 9.7%
- #53 Our Metal Bowl
67% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2026
Dev: Intrugli Games
Windows · Linux
Explore a broken world. Fight with a silent machine. Solve puzzles that break the rules. The game has already begun, even on this page.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.6%, Pixel Graphics 18.7%, Action-Adventure 16.9%, Exploration 15%, Atmospheric 7.7%
- #54 PATHFINDER 08
70% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: THIAGO COSTA MENDES
Windows
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 37.8%, Action-Adventure 19.5%, Exploration 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Adventure 4.6%
- #55 Moonlight Knight
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: MyDreamForever
Windows
Moonlight Knight is an action-slasher with RPG elements. Use sword, bow, magic and hook to fight your enemies. Loot gold, upgrade character stats, find unique items and unlock ultimate abilities to make it to the very end!
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.5%, Hack and Slash 24.5%, Exploration 12.4%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%
- #56 Honey's Sweet Revenge
67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: etheweirdoPub: UNDEAD WRLD
Windows
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 45.7%, Action-Adventure 18.6%, Hand-drawn 15.2%, Action 8.5%, Adventure 6.8%
- #57 Roots of Cinder
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DigitalZeon
Windows
The doors of hell have been opened, and now demons walk the earth. Embark on an action-packed and mysterious adventure where you will have to confront the most dangerous enemies and solve the most intricate puzzles. All with the help of an extensive arsenal of weapons and summonings.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.9%, Hack and Slash 22.6%, Action-Adventure 13.2%, Exploration 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
- #58 The Eternal Life of Goldman
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Weappy StudioPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
In this breathtaking platformer adventure, explore a vast hand-drawn Archipelago, inspired by ancient fables and depicted in classic frame-by-frame animation, and defeat a mysterious Deity.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.6%, Difficult 18.1%, Hand-drawn 17.7%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Exploration 8.8%
- #59 Crowsworn
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mongoose Rodeo
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore a dark world inhabited by men and monsters in this action packed platformer. Lay waste to the monsters that stand in your way with a wide array of stylish combat maneuvers, as you attempt to unravel the truth behind the curse of Fearanndal.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.9%, Hack and Slash 17.7%, Hand-drawn 14.3%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Exploration 9.6%