
Embark on a quest to unlock the secrets of the Spirit World. Challenge mysterious ruins and face intimidating bosses to gain new powers that will aid your exploration in this retro top-down action/adventure.
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Embark on a quest to unlock the secrets of the Spirit World. Challenge mysterious ruins and face intimidating bosses to gain new powers that will aid your exploration in this retro top-down action/adventure.

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Eat everything. Grow stronger. Save the Gourmet Kingdom. A charming action-adventure where you devour foes, solve clever dungeon puzzles, and battle monstrous bosses in a whimsical, food-filled world. Find the five Divine Spices and save the Gourmet Kingdom from the Demon Chef!

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Explore an intricate new world of secrets and adventure. Features solid 2D Zelda-like gameplay, 12 vast non-linear dungeons and a wholesome story about the young golem Linden.
Eat everything. Grow stronger. Save the Gourmet Kingdom. A charming action-adventure where you devour foes, solve clever dungeon puzzles, and battle monstrous bosses in a whimsical, food-filled world. Find the five Divine Spices and save the Gourmet Kingdom from the Demon Chef!
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.1%, Nonlinear 14.9%, Family Friendly 10.7%, Top-Down 8.3%, Multiple Endings 8.1%
Explore an intricate new world of secrets and adventure. Features solid 2D Zelda-like gameplay, 12 vast non-linear dungeons and a wholesome story about the young golem Linden.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.8%, Nonlinear 18.1%, Top-Down 10.2%, Action RPG 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%
Twinland is a Metroidvania set in a kingdom full of weird creatures, dangerous dungeons and powerful artifacts. Explore varied locations, fight numerous bosses – and be on lookout for secrets 'cause they are everywhere!
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.3%, Nonlinear 18.2%, Multiple Endings 13%, Choices Matter 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
Lost Call is a top down pixel art 2D Zelda inspired game with a metroidvania style map. Take off on a quest through an abandoned and ruined town to stop your phone from ringing all the time, and learn more about the characters who still remain within it.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.9%, Nonlinear 25.6%, Top-Down 11.3%, Action RPG 10.6%, Adventure 5.8%
Protect a psychedelic world from bizarre beasts and punishing bosses in this poetic mystery filled with secrets, puzzles and music.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.2%, Nonlinear 15.7%, Top-Down 11%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Family Friendly 8.6%
Hunt down massive beasts and, upon destroying them, shapeshift into their forms in order to use their powers to save or destroy the world. Players with less violent intent can find secret paths to complete Mable without killing anything, including bosses.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31%, Nonlinear 19.2%, Multiple Endings 10.9%, Choices Matter 8.6%, Story Rich 7%
You will explore a mysterious world with the little fairy, Sir Leonardo. An adventure awaits where you'll meet companions, fight wicked enemies, and uncover the secrets of a world in crisis. The end of the story is in your hands.
Why similar: Top-Down 16.4%, Multiple Endings 14.5%, Choices Matter 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Puzzle 8.7%
Help a little soul go through a unique and wonderful world. Explore the area, solve puzzles, find scraps of memories to help the hero reunite with his family and find out why Death didn't come for him.
Why similar: Multiple Endings 16.8%, Nonlinear 16.4%, Top-Down 11.7%, Story Rich 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%
Explore the ruins of an ancient city. Solve puzzles to unlock new paths, abilities, and forgotten lore. Read the lost stories you uncover to gain insight into a tangled web of mysteries. Using only your wits and your trusty torch to guide you, you must find a way to return light to a starless sky.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.4%, Nonlinear 23.4%, Puzzle 10%, Story Rich 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%
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 40.7%, Top-Down 15.8%, Puzzle 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Cute 7.4%
Break the time loop, save your world! A combat-focused metroidvania that lets you capture enemy souls and turn their powers against them. Explore a corrupted timeline in a fractured world where death isn't the end. Rewind your choices, change your path, and prevent the Mainasutto.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.4%, Nonlinear 19.2%, Multiple Endings 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Choices Matter 9.1%
Just a hardcore, lore-deep RPG based on your choices.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31%, Action RPG 9.8%, Puzzle 9%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Multiple Endings 7.9%
Master high-skilled combat to uncover the secrets of an ancient, interconnected world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.9%, Nonlinear 19.8%, Multiple Endings 10%, Top-Down 8.9%, Choices Matter 8.5%
A short 2D pixel-style metroidvania where you explore, fight bosses, aquire items and abilities and find secrets. Inspired by games such as You Have to Win the Game and VVVVVV.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.6%, Nonlinear 28.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Multiple Endings 7.1%, Retro 6.2%
Gravy the gravedigger is a great journey of Gravy the frog through an unknown and mysterious cemetery. However, what brings our hero to such a strange place? Even the little cemetery caretaker doesn't know the reason, and it's up to us to help him in exploring this place.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.2%, Story Rich 11.6%, Multiple Endings 9%, Choices Matter 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 8%
Foil a little nerd's world domination plans with Kittey in A Game with a Kitty 1 and help a grumpy little Archchancellor solve a mystery in Darkside Adventures! And as a bonus, the collection also features Treasure Hunter Man 1.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.6%, Nonlinear 27.4%, Multiple Endings 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Retro 4.4%
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 43.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Top-Down 9%, Multiple Endings 8.1%, Fantasy 7.7%
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 31.9%, Nonlinear 22.9%, Pixel Graphics 14.4%, Puzzle 10.4%, Top-Down 6%
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.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.2%, Top-Down 15.2%, Action RPG 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Story Rich 7.9%
Are you ready for the first Yoyovania?! In this 2D top-down adventure you'll explore a sprawling urban landscape, reinterpreting your surroundings through your mastery of yoyo tricks. Navigate the city's many districts, fight rival crime bosses, and regain the influence of the Pipistrello family!
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, Top-Down 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Story Rich 9.9%, Family Friendly 8.8%
Explore the depths below a remote mountain town in this procedurally-generated Adventure Platformer. Taking inspiration from hack 'n slash dungeon crawlers and Metroidvania-style platformers, Chasm will immerse you in a fantasy world full of exciting treasure, deadly enemies, and abundant secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 57.2%, Procedural Generation 14%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Adventure 3.7%, Action 3.6%
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Uncle Che! Explore a vibrant 2D world, battle whimsical enemies, and uncover secrets to retrieve the stolen ingredients and save the recipe for legendary bread in this charming Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.1%, Nonlinear 21.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Story Rich 9.1%, Family Friendly 4.4%
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 55.5%, Top-Down 17.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%, Retro 5.4%, 2D 5.3%
Escape from a laboratory house in this unique puzzling platformer with a twist! All important objects are randomly placed in the world before the start of the game. Each playthrough will take a different path through the house, but can always be completed. A perfect introduction to Randomizers.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.2%, Nonlinear 21.8%, Procedural Generation 14.9%, Puzzle 8.2%, Story Rich 7.4%
Jump, dash, and climb through a vibrant wilderness as three playable characters in this action-adventure metroidvania. Explore a sprawling interconnected map, master unique abilities, and face powerful foes, all while uncovering the mysteries of this war-stricken world and one special cub.
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.1%, Nonlinear 20.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Fantasy 6.7%, Story Rich 6.3%
Yeomna is a Metrovania 2D action platform game. Take on the role of the Half-Demon exorcist Dongbaek, and complete the cases requested by Yeomna though combat and adventure in this dream-like, mysterious Underworld.
Why similar: Metroidvania 62.7%, Multiple Endings 11.9%, Story Rich 10.6%, Action 6.8%, 2D 5.6%
A nonlinear exploration-action game set in a fantastical, lush fantasy world with a huge interconnected map, tons of movement upgrades, character customizations, and vibrant pixel art.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.5%, Nonlinear 30.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Fantasy 9.1%, Action 3.1%
A small island in the Pacific. The greatest female pilot has vanished. Suffering from severe headaches, our protagonist depends on medication as they search for her, but... What is real and what is hallucination? A Zelda-like mystery adventure to uncover the island's truth.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, Top-Down 11.9%, Story Rich 11.2%, Puzzle 9.5%
Embark on a thrilling 2D top-down adventure! Explore dark dungeons, solve unique puzzles, translate ancient documents, and follow clues given to you by a maggot in your brain! Experience the journey solo or team up in 2-player co-op for a different experience!
Why similar: Nonlinear 24.6%, Metroidvania 16.6%, Top-Down 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Puzzle 9%
Weapon Devourer is a psychological horror game with souls-like and 1930's cartoon vibes, blending subtle puzzles. Battle sentient weapons, dodge their attacks, metamorphose into a fearsome entity to overcome powerful challenges, and synthesize mighty combinations by diving into the Shield's belly.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.4%, Nonlinear 20.2%, Top-Down 11.2%, Puzzle 9.1%, Action RPG 7.8%
You are an inspiration-seeking wandering artist who mysteriously ends up in a faraway Valley. Will you find the inspiration you crave, or will you be lost to the mysteries of the Valley?
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.4%, Nonlinear 21.9%, Top-Down 13%, Puzzle 9.3%, Story Rich 7.2%
Embark on an exciting journey into a deep abyss located on an isolated island and explore a unique fantasy world inspired by ancient mythology. Explore dungeons alone or with friends, discover the reason for the emergence of strange creatures and simply have a good time in this exciting action-RPG.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.4%, Procedural Generation 12.9%, Nonlinear 12.6%, Action RPG 9.3%, Top-Down 8.5%
How wonderful and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony! Re-unite the inhabitants of a divided forest and learn their Harmonies to unlock the wood's secrets on a rope-slinging adventure!
Why similar: Nonlinear 28.9%, Multiple Endings 14.5%, Choices Matter 12.1%, Puzzle 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%
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 31.3%, Nonlinear 19%, Top-Down 10.5%, Multiple Endings 9.8%, Puzzle 7.2%
Boki is a Metroidvania, Choose Your Own Adventure, RPG, Precision platformer in which you play as a young mountain goat who must climb a mountain in search of revenge. Dodge, battle and fluidly maneuver through several uniquely crafted areas and biomes to explore the secrets of a tyrannical kingdom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.3%, Nonlinear 15%, Multiple Endings 12.3%, Choices Matter 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
Explore, fight, and platform through a world of deadly plants as a lone potato, Tater Spud, in search of powerups and the answers behind the flora that was once safe.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.1%, Nonlinear 23%, Family Friendly 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 7%, Cute 7%
One day, Brichi finds a mysterious sword that suddenly transports him to an unknown land. He needs to search every island and dungeon in search of an opportunity to return home. Many dangers and obstacles await him along the way. Embark on this adventure and see it all for yourself!
Why similar: Metroidvania 34%, Nonlinear 25.3%, Procedural Generation 18%, Top-Down 6.6%, Cute 5.2%
You are the royal Shepherd ! Your mission is to bring the Black Sheep to the rival kingdom as a gift to stop the wat ! Go on an adventure to complete your quest but think wisely, the Black Sheep must arrive alive !
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.3%, Top-Down 14.4%, Puzzle 13.4%, Nonlinear 12.7%, Cute 5.7%
Dormiveglia is a 2D metroidvania starring Quinn, the whip-wielding hero of Spring Plaza. Join Quinn as they team up with the other heroes and allies of Elysium, and search for the four sacred Runes hidden about before they fall into the hands of Somnia!
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.2%, Nonlinear 24.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Multiple Endings 7.2%, Fantasy 6.3%
Slime Well is a Metroidvania-style puzzle game where players take control of a slime, skillfully using its abilities to solve puzzles, explore, and ultimately uncover the truth of this world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.9%, Nonlinear 22.8%, Puzzle 13%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Adventure 7.3%
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 33.7%, Nonlinear 18.5%, Top-Down 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Retro 7.1%
Embark on an epic adventure in the vast kingdom of Lordhem. Unleash the power of the dark sword to defeat enemies and save the kingdom. Explore a pixel art medieval fantasy world full of creatures and dangers. Are you ready to save the kingdom?
Why similar: Metroidvania 53.1%, Nonlinear 28.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, 2D 4.5%, Action 2.3%
A light-hearted, Side-Scroller/ Top-Down hybrid!
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.5%, Top-Down 14.1%, Puzzle 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Fantasy 6.4%
Five animal friends with unique abillities unite in this metroidvania adventure! You'll need to master each animal's skill to complete your quest! Play as the dog, duck, cat, frog and raccoon at the same time!
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.2%, Nonlinear 24.4%, Family Friendly 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Cute 6.1%
Battle powerful monsters, discover ancient artifacts, and forge your own path in Eystrandi, a 2D, Norse - inspired Metroidvania in which health is constantly draining, with the only thing between life and death being one's ability to reap health from their enemies.
Why similar: Metroidvania 52.2%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, Nonlinear 11.3%, Story Rich 7.9%, 2D 5%
Claude, a high school student, pays a visit to his classmate Emma. He stumbles upon a strange knife in the attic, and both are thrown into an otherworldly realm, haunted by ghosts. Now they must find a way to restore the house to its original form, and seal back the rampaging ghosts.
Why similar: Multiple Endings 22.4%, Choices Matter 20.7%, Story Rich 13.1%, Puzzle 11.9%, Top-Down 8.3%
In this lighthearted pastoral adventure, explore a vast and whimsical world, confronting dangers in whichever order you choose using nothing but a magical shield.
Why similar: Nonlinear 20.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Top-Down 11.9%, Metroidvania 11.4%, Puzzle 10.8%
It is a 2D action adventure in pixel graphics. Combines the Metroidvania, platformer and puzzle platformer genres. Experience great fantasy worlds, challenging boss fights and exciting puzzles. Gradually learn new skills and become a master of magic.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.2%, Multiple Endings 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Choices Matter 10.1%, Fantasy 9.1%
Imagine if the original Zelda game was set in a science-fiction galaxy. Explore this open-world, action RPG with roguelike and metroidvania elements. Mighty bosses lurk deep within procedurally-generated dungeons. Wield, vanquish, unearth, collect, craft, progress, trip, adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.5%, Nonlinear 18.4%, Procedural Generation 14%, Multiple Endings 10%, Action RPG 9.2%
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 42.5%, Nonlinear 12%, Top-Down 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Fantasy 6%
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 44.9%, Nonlinear 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Puzzle 10.4%, Cute 4.5%
Explore large levels in endless ways with the ability to switch between Past, Present & Future. Set your own pace and challenge with a variety of unlockable characters and difficulty modes. Unlock additional content by clearing in-game challenges.
Why similar: Metroidvania 49.2%, Nonlinear 26.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%, Fantasy 5.2%, Action 4.5%
Tyro: Legend of Whisperwood is a Souls-like Metroidvania where your choices shape reality. Play as Tyro, a vengeful field mouse. Battle the Gladeblight's horrors, manage your Sanity Gauge, and survive a world that warps with your mind. Will you break the cycle or lose yourself to madness?
Why similar: Metroidvania 53.9%, Choices Matter 14.5%, Multiple Endings 12.4%, Story Rich 7.2%, 2D 5.1%
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 45.4%, Nonlinear 16.9%, Story Rich 6.4%, Cute 6.3%, 2D 5.6%
Gun-jump your way through a buzzing world full of quirky monsters, tricky puzzles, and outlandish bosses in this fast-paced, lighthearted Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.4%, Nonlinear 19.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Family Friendly 10%, Story Rich 6.9%
Follow Klain's mythical adventures in this top-down Action-RPG mixing combat, exploration, puzzles and platforming. Travel through the New World, explore forgotten dungeons, confront terrible foes and... become a Godslayer!
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.7%, Multiple Endings 12%, Top-Down 11.7%, Action RPG 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
Can you solve the puzzle with the limited amount of moves? Explore the world map. Solve the levels with different gimmicks. Get stars by beating levels to explore more of the world map. Solve over 170 levels in this puzzle adventure game.
Why similar: Nonlinear 26.9%, Top-Down 14%, Puzzle 11.3%, Family Friendly 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%
A meta puzzle-adventure where nothing is set in stone. Unlock features to watch the world evolve, and think outside the box to complete missions. But as you change the world to your whims, the world might have ideas of its own...
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.7%, Top-Down 13%, Puzzle 11.7%, Family Friendly 9.3%, Fantasy 6%
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 36.9%, Nonlinear 22.1%, Multiple Endings 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%, Story Rich 6.7%
Travel to a forgotten world and study alien creatures in this authentic retro metroidvania!
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Multiple Endings 11.5%, Story Rich 8%, Retro 7.8%