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Games Like Star Gunners

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Metroidvania, Action, Adventure, Action-Adventure.

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Star Gunners is a high-energy, action-packed adventure set in a vibrant alien world. Battle through monster-filled environments, unlock abilities, and explore new areas. Can you save your fallen squad? Experience a hand-painted, retro-inspired adventure with modern twists!

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: To be announced
Developer: Windybeard
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,565 reviews2024
    Dev: SoulGame Studio
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Fly into a charming handcrafted world and go on an adventure that mixes up open exploration with crispy twin-stick shooter action. Fight your way from the shiny overworld to the deepest caves, improve your ship and overcome the dungeons' bosses to rescue your friends!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 27.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 24.7%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Nonlinear 7.8%, Exploration 6.5%

  2. #2 NEO TITAN
    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: idoz & phops
    Windows

    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 36.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 27.6%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Exploration 6.8%, Action-Adventure 3.7%

  3. #3 Absence of Light
    96% matchPositive89% of 19 reviews2024
    Dev: Koala Symphony Studios
    Windows · Mac

    "Absence of Light" is an exploration based shoot 'em up that combines intense bullet-dodging combat with a metroidvania-style level design. Solve, shoot, and shine your way through the kingdom of Luminara and reawaken the light!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 28.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 25.9%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Nonlinear 10.7%, Exploration 6.8%

  4. #4 Globulo
    95% 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 41.1%, Bullet Hell 25.7%, Action-Adventure 7.1%, Action 6.3%, Nonlinear 5.6%

  5. #5 Bloody Hell
    94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 6,787 reviews2023
    Dev: Pun Intended
    Windows

    A short but sweet game about an Angel on a Bloody Bullet-hell mission to kill Satan! Dash, Double Dash, Grapple & Blast your way through Hell to fulfill your Holy Mission. Will you be able to kill Satan? Or will you fail to master your abilities and DIE in this BLOODY HELL?

    Why similar: Metroidvania 34.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 26.4%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Nonlinear 8.3%, Action-Adventure 3.9%

  6. #6 Liturnian
    94% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2026
    Dev: Solar Fish Games
    Windows

    Discover a strange world inhabited by living lights. Liturnian is a 3D-Metroidvania with fluid movement, fights against strange creatures and exciting puzzles.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 49%, 3D Platformer 19.2%, Nonlinear 12%, Exploration 6.1%, Action-Adventure 4.2%

  7. #7 Caustic Bloom
    93% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Niles GamesPub: TBD
    Windows

    In this top-down Metroidvania, descend into the belly of Sarcophagus II, an underground laboratory overrun by mutated creatures. Blast your way through this labyrinth of chaos, facing overwhelming odds in an effort to rescue your friends and recover your humanity.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 39%, Twin Stick Shooter 33.4%, Open World 8.1%, Action-Adventure 7.8%, Cute 5.2%

  8. #8 pear potion🍐
    92% matchVery Positive95% of 77 reviews2021
    Dev: vemu games
    Windows

    a cute little metroidvania with challenging combat and witchcraft 🧙🍐

    Why similar: Metroidvania 47.2%, Bullet Hell 24.6%, Exploration 8.6%, Cute 6.6%, Action 4.3%

  9. #9 Pain-T
    91% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Wheel Of Games
    Windows

    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 48.7%, Exploration 13.4%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, Open World 7.6%, Cute 5.1%

  10. #10 The Mobius Machine
    91% matchVery Positive84% of 468 reviews2024
    Dev: Madruga Works
    Windows

    Discover a vast alien world. Fight the ferocious local fauna and killer machines. Reveal its secrets and find a way to escape. The Mobius Machine is a side-scroller action adventure, with an emphasis on free-form exploration and intense combat.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 38.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 27.2%, Nonlinear 13.4%, Exploration 9.4%, Action-Adventure 5.7%

  11. #11 Nothing Beyond This Point
    89% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2026
    Dev: Dieuwt
    Windows

    In the Void, everyone is alone, and you're no exception. Use your endless health as damage, create your own strategy with abilities and Sigils, and fight through corrupted entities in this top-down action Metroidvania. Don't be fooled - you're nobody's last hope.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 34.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 30.4%, Nonlinear 13.4%, Exploration 8%, Action-Adventure 6.3%

  12. #12 Twell
    90% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2023
    Dev: Lucas RobPub: Lucas Rob Holding B.V.
    Windows

    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 43.5%, Exploration 9.8%, Action 7.8%, RPG 7.8%, Open World 7.4%

  13. #13 Blightseeker
    88% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Hypernoodle Games
    Windows

    Jump and dash through unknown, labyrinthine worlds in this VR adventure. Fight back against maddened creatures, or cure them of the blight that fuels their rage. Collect treasures, tools, and powers as you search for the source of this ancient ill, and decide whether to quell or unleash it.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 55.7%, Exploration 10.4%, Open World 7.1%, Adventure 6.7%, Action-Adventure 5.3%

  14. #14 Zolg
    89% matchMostly Positive78% of 223 reviews2016
    Dev: Robert Alvarez
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Zolg is a minimalist top-down shooter where you explore, fight enemies, collect powerups, and defeat bosses.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 39%, Twin Stick Shooter 26.7%, Nonlinear 8.4%, Action-Adventure 8%, Exploration 7.6%

  15. #15 Kokoro's Gensokyo Journey: The Lost Masks
    87% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2022
    Dev: CygnusA-1
    Windows

    A 2D exploration danmaku action Touhou fangame (AKA a danmaku Metroidvania). Control Hata no Kokoro in a journey to find her masks. Look for power-up items along the way and challenge powerful bosses to reclaim them!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 47%, Bullet Hell 23.1%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Action 9.7%, Cute 5.2%

  16. #16 Museful
    86% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Nostalgicat
    Windows

    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 36.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 25.1%, Nonlinear 13.8%, Exploration 8.2%, Action-Adventure 7.6%

  17. #17 Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores
    85% matchVery Positive96% of 258 reviews2025
    Dev: BASTI GAMES
    Windows

    Embark on a heartfelt Mushroomvania adventure through a vast and dense interconnected world! It's like a mix of retro and modern classics!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 54.3%, Exploration 11.4%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, Nonlinear 7%, Adventure 6.1%

  18. #18 The Solyani's Code
    86% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: ANGames
    Windows

    Help Elara tackle headaches that are way above her pay grade. Together with Luma, a mysterious floating companion, scout the moon Selene, face down ancient threats, crack environmental puzzles, and brave temples that no technical manual could have ever prepped her for.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 35.7%, 3D Platformer 14.2%, Nonlinear 14.1%, Exploration 9.6%, Open World 9.1%

  19. #19 The Knight Witch
    84% matchMostly Positive72% of 924 reviews2022
    Dev: Super Mega TeamPub: Team17
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    The Knight Witch is a metroidvania adventure game with fast-paced, shoot 'em up combat set in a beautifully hand-drawn world. Cast devastating card-based spells, forge close bonds, and make moral choices all in your quest to save your home and discover who's behind the War Golem invasion.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 37%, Twin Stick Shooter 25.1%, Bullet Hell 18%, Exploration 7.4%, Action-Adventure 5.1%

  20. #20 ABYSS X ZERO
    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Studio Pixel Punk
    Windows

    Explore an expansive world in this 3D Metroidvania with carefully crafted dungeons and stylish combat. Take control of two different characters, fated to battle each other: Codename A and Codename Z, legendary heroes with unique abilities that change how you fight and interact with the environment.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 38.9%, 3D Platformer 18.7%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Action 8.3%, Exploration 7.9%

  21. #21 Goldstained
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Lantern Jump
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    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 51.2%, Bullet Hell 23.8%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, Exploration 4.8%, Fantasy 3.9%

  22. #22 PATHFINDER 08
    83% 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 51.5%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Exploration 12%, Nonlinear 9.1%, Adventure 4.4%

  23. #23 Bitup
    81% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Cosmogonia Games
    Windows

    BitUp is a side scrolling, exploration metroidvania game set in a Cubist-Impressionist universe. A game kept hidden by its legendary creator, while its protagonist looks for answers. Players must aid Bit in its quest to find out what lies beyond.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 53%, 3D Platformer 19.8%, Exploration 10.3%, Action 6%, Adventure 4.9%

  24. #24 Iron Diamond
    81% matchVery Positive89% of 56 reviews2024
    Dev: North Folk Studios
    Windows

    Explore the mysterious island of Kindara in this vibrant 2D action-adventure. Fight and platform your way through jungles, icy peaks, castles, and crystal caverns in a non-linear interconnected world. Adventure awaits!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 45.8%, Nonlinear 14.9%, Exploration 10.3%, Action-Adventure 7.1%, Cute 5.4%

  25. #25 Explosiovania
    80% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: White Eye
    Windows

    Rocket-jump using exploding fireballs, unlock abilities and master an ever-growing movement system. After descending into a broken underworld, you must learn to traverse Satan Hill. Explore the non-linear corners of the underworld, find secrets, defeat demons and reclaim the Eye of Evil.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 45.8%, 3D Platformer 21.9%, Nonlinear 15.1%, Exploration 9.5%, Adventure 3.2%

  26. #26 Sojourn Past
    79% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: ReDimension
    Windows

    Sojourn Past is a bullet-hell inspired action-adventure about exploration, mystery, and loss. Step into a handcrafted world filled with secrets, danger, and discovery.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 44.3%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Exploration 11.6%, Action-Adventure 7.8%, Action 3.8%

  27. #27 House of Shadow
    79% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2023
    Dev: High Clarity Games
    Windows

    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 49.9%, Nonlinear 13.4%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Exploration 11.4%, Action 5.2%

  28. #28 Beyond Zero Line
    78% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: BIIMSPub: BIIMS GAMING
    Windows

    A nation is on the brink of collapse and you have been given a special order: rescue the trapped president. Run, jump, and gun your way across its interconnected districts full of enemies and secrets. Uncover the truth behind your mission.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 57.6%, 3D Platformer 11.2%, Exploration 8.2%, Action 7%, Action-Adventure 6.3%

  29. #29 Lightwood
    78% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Unfixed Brain
    Windows

    Lightwood is an immersive semi-open world Metroidvania. Master your skills and fight magnificent Lords as you unravel the ancient mysteries behind the kingdom's decay.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 51.8%, Nonlinear 16.7%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Exploration 9%, Action 5.1%

  30. #30 Crab Attack
    77% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2025
    Dev: Crab Attack Games
    Windows

    Hop on a flying crab and go on an adventure that blends exploring intricate branching stages with blistering shoot 'em up action. Gather upgrade materials, escape with the goods, discover hidden areas, and take down 15 unique bosses to save Crater City.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 35.8%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Nonlinear 12.4%, Exploration 8.5%, Cute 5.4%

  31. #31 Battle Witch
    77% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Feliciano Creadoros
    Windows

    Battle Witch is a bullet hell metroidvania where you shoot, dodge, and fly using powerful spells. Explore the ruins of a mana-infested mining town, left in chaos after a catastrophic magical incident. Master your magic, conquer the chaos, and uncover the secrets buried beneath the rubble.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 38.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 32.3%, Nonlinear 12.5%, Exploration 8.1%, Action-Adventure 3.3%

  32. #32 Vacant Kingdom
    76% matchVery Positive99% of 81 reviews2022
    Dev: shru
    Windows · Mac

    Vacant Kingdom is a synthesis of bullet hell and story-driven action-RPG. Explore a whimsical yet desolate land and rally its adrift people by solving their problems.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 30.3%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Cute 4.3%, Action-Adventure 4.2%

  33. #33 HeroSquare
    74% matchPositive100% of 20 reviews2025
    Dev: Akseli Virtanen
    Windows

    HeroSquare is a minimalist metroidvania where you must find your missing heart friend in a strange and colorful world full of danger. Armed with your ability to parry & reflect enemy bullets, you will face formiddable bosses, discover cryptic secrets and explore for new powers!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 38.8%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Exploration 9.9%, Nonlinear 9.7%, Action-Adventure 7.5%

  34. #34 Hob
    76% matchVery Positive88% of 5,538 reviews2017
    Dev: Runic GamesPub: Arc Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    Transform the world of Hob! A new action-adventure from Runic Games, the award-winning studio behind Torchlight I and II. It's your chance. Make it home.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 37.1%, 3D Platformer 14.7%, Open World 11.2%, Exploration 11.2%, Adventure 8%

  35. #35 VXE
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: NerveQuake Software Inc.
    Windows

    You are the virus. Slide, dash, and delete hostile processes in a violent ballet of pixel art and display shattering action. Customize your circuit boards, summon hordes of digital familiars, and achieve ascension in this crunchy love letter to 90s shareware shooters and modern bullet heavens.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 39.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 31.2%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Action-Adventure 6.2%, Action 2.1%

  36. #36 Limos' Lair
    75% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2023
    Dev: Oleg Fedotov
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    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 52.4%, Exploration 12.2%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Cute 7.3%, Action 6.5%

  37. #37 BeforeDisaster
    73% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2025
    Dev: SourGrapeGames
    Windows

    《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 67.6%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Action 7.4%, Adventure 6%, Fantasy 5.1%

  38. #38 Iron Bramble
    73% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: Mini BunniesPub: PLAYISM
    Windows

    Momentum-based platforming built around expressive movement and tight gunplay. Master your elastic grappling hook to explore a vast, cyber-gothic megastructure, where robots piloted by the souls of the dead do penance for their sins.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 47.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 27.3%, Action-Adventure 10%, Cute 3.9%, Adventure 3%

  39. #39 HIIT
    73% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: Fisco Games
    Windows

    Trapped on a mysterious planet, HIIT finds himself in a hostile world filled with challenges to overcome. Explore this Metroidvania adventure focused on platforming and puzzles to uncover what happened in Zaruma before your arrival.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 43%, 3D Platformer 19.7%, Exploration 10.1%, Open World 7.3%, Action-Adventure 6.7%

  40. #40 Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet
    74% matchVery Positive87% of 898 reviews2012
    Dev: Shadow Planet ProductionsPub: Xbox Game Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 48 minMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 46%

    In this Insanely Twisted, 2-D action-adventure game, explore unique environments and battle bizarre creatures.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 74.5%, Exploration 10.1%, Action 6.4%, Adventure 6%, Indie 2.5%

  41. #41 Rabi-Ribi
    72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 12,200 reviews2016
    Dev: CreSpirit
    Windows
    Median: 11.9 hrsMean: 64.2 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 40.5%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Exploration 9.2%, Action-Adventure 7.8%, Cute 6.2%

  42. #42 ASCENXION
    72% matchPositive81% of 43 reviews2021
    Dev: IndigoBlue Game StudioPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
    Windows

    ASCENXION is a 2D shoot 'em up game where you explore the field to progress. Players must overcome puzzles, traps, elite units, boss fights, and other various obstacles while navigating the field. Grow stronger through rewards earned, to uncover the truth of this world.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 38.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 32.3%, Bullet Hell 21%, Action 3.2%, Colorful 2.9%

  43. #43 Jenny's Adventures
    70% matchMixed67% of 18 reviews2025
    Dev: Pranav Gaur
    Windows

    Play as a cat in this 2D world where you discover new abilities and paths to finally reach the summit. What's there? Even I don't know. Yet. Oh, it now has local co-op.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 52.6%, Nonlinear 16.3%, Exploration 13.6%, Cute 7.3%, Adventure 4.7%

  44. #44 Behind The Kingdom
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Michael Gamble
    Windows · Mac

    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 48.7%, Nonlinear 19.7%, Open World 7.6%, Exploration 6.1%, Colorful 4.9%

  45. #45 Tater Spud
    71% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2022
    Dev: Nate DeHart
    Windows

    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 46.2%, Nonlinear 14.4%, Exploration 11%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Cute 6.3%

  46. #46 Dirtlight
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Applava
    Windows

    Dig through an odd world full of dangerous creatures. Uncover hidden paths and long-buried secrets. Dirtlight is a metroidvania where the journey runs deep, and offers unexpected ways to explore.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 60.8%, Exploration 13.1%, Action-Adventure 7.8%, Action 7.8%, Adventure 5.4%

  47. #47 Escape From Tethys
    71% matchMixed70% of 460 reviews2018
    Dev: Whimsical
    Windows · Mac

    You're trapped, alone and cold on a distant planet. Pursued by a droid with only one purpose: killing everything. You must find an escape. Explore the hostile environment, find secret upgrades and new weapons, and finally make your escape from this dark, hostile planet...

    Why similar: Metroidvania 67.5%, Exploration 12.2%, Action 11.1%, Action-Adventure 9.2%

  48. #48 End's Reach
    69% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2025
    Dev: Cuirass Entertainment Ltd.
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    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 73%, Action-Adventure 13.9%, Adventure 6.9%, Action 4%, Indie 1.5%

  49. #49 The Archaic: UNAUTHORIZED
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: sixsevenths
    Windows

    A story-driven 3D action platformer set in a post-immortal future, where the last organic human awakens. Explore levels with metroidvania progression, momentum-based traversal, and tactical combat. Uncover the ruins of a world that chose immortality over humanity.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 48.3%, 3D Platformer 24.3%, Action-Adventure 16.1%, Action 4.7%, Adventure 4%

  50. #50 Final Nation
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Hyperlimits
    Windows

    In this challenging action-adventure you are on a quest to find a mystic crystal to save your country from an evil militant cult. Explore vast lands and secret chambers invested with dangerous enemies. In order to succeed you must escape hazards, collect crucial items, and destroy key targets.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 43.7%, 3D Platformer 18.4%, Exploration 11.2%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Open World 7.9%

  51. #51 Pod's Itty Bitty Adventure
    68% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: keyofw
    Windows

    "Pod's Itty Bitty Adventure" is a short retro-themed open-world Metroidvania platformer that prioritizes movement and exploration.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 56.8%, Nonlinear 16.7%, Open World 11.5%, Adventure 4.6%, Action 4.2%

  52. #52 Planet Chyton
    67% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2026
    Dev: Peter Lin Jr.
    Windows

    Crash-landed on a fungus infested planet, Cubit the robot must find its path through fighting alien creatures and navigating through an increasing hostile world with a platform creation gun in sci fi inspired dark but cute Metroidvania platforming game.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 42.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 39%, Action-Adventure 7.5%, Action 4.4%, Cute 3.3%

  53. #53 The Forbidden Forest
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Stone Studios
    Windows

    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 57.6%, Nonlinear 13.5%, Action-Adventure 11%, Open World 6.2%, Action 4.3%

  54. #54 Overclocked: The Aclockalypse
    70% matchMixed69% of 59 reviews2018
    Dev: Timewind LLC
    Windows · Mac

    Overclocked: The Aclockalypse is a roguelike bullet hell following The Keeper’s time-twisting battle to reclaim The Eternal Sands from Greenwich and her clockwork army.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 52.7%, Bullet Hell 32.4%, Action 10.7%, Indie 4.2%

  55. #55 Whim
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Pixel Stonk
    Windows

    On the surface, a 2D platformer right out of the '80s video game playbook. The eponymous Whim walks and jumps his way through static rooms, avoiding the baddies and other hazards, and collecting various items. But this game is so much more than that...

    Why similar: Metroidvania 47.8%, Nonlinear 14.4%, Exploration 10.9%, Action-Adventure 9%, Open World 8.5%

  56. #56 Crypt Custodian
    65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,896 reviews2024
    Dev: Kyle Thompson
    Windows
    Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Crypt Custodian is a charming metroidvania about cleaning up the afterlife. Play as Pluto - a mischievous cat who has died, and is sentenced to be the afterworld's janitor... FOREVER! Hang out with other doomed ghosts, battle beasts, and explore a vastly expansive landscape.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 47.8%, Nonlinear 11.4%, Exploration 10.5%, Action-Adventure 7.1%, Cute 6.9%

  57. #57 Garm Ruins
    67% matchPositive96% of 48 reviews2024
    Dev: kiukiu
    Windows

    An exploration-type action game in which "Fluffy Girl Doge" is the main character. Get the skills of "Doge" and explore the unknown ancient ruins.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 69.7%, Action-Adventure 15.5%, Action 13.7%, Singleplayer 1.1%

  58. #58 Cryselts
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: B3N Games Studio
    Windows · Mac

    Cryselts is a 2D pixel-art Metroidvania focused on exploration, modular suits, and ranged combat, set in a hostile world corrupted by a mutagenic threat. Join the Cryselts, an elite task force designed to protect the planet.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 49.4%, Exploration 13.4%, Nonlinear 13.3%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Action 5.4%

  59. #59 Junklands
    66% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Deadleaf Games
    Windows

    Junklands is a 3D action-platformer that thrusts Rahr, a brave paper fledgling, into a polluted world ruled by its toxic overlords. Forced from home, Rahr must navigate smog-filled lands and sludge-choked rivers on a perilous quest to cleanse the Junklands and restore life.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 40.6%, 3D Platformer 18.3%, Nonlinear 13.7%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Exploration 9.7%

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