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

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A retro story-rich metroidvania filled with unique and diverse abilities, and quirky, charming aliens and demons. Algol is witness to a catastrophe that sends the universe into disarray, uncover a mysterious evil plot and find many hidden rooms that test your skills.

Reviews: Very Positive — 83% — of 82 reviews
Released: 2024-10-23
Developer: resnijars
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

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    97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 24,672 reviews2024
    Dev: Billy BassoPub: Bigmode
    Windows
    Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    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 35.5%, Puzzle Platformer 16.8%, Surreal 12.8%, Exploration 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%

  2. #2 Environmental Station Alpha
    96% matchVery Positive82% of 1,660 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 64.9%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%, Retro 6.9%, Exploration 4.4%, Atmospheric 3.3%

  3. #3 Alwa's Legacy
    96% matchVery Positive87% of 648 reviews2020
    Dev: Elden Pixels
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    Alwa’s Legacy is a modern retro game full of dangerous dungeons, mystic items and ancient secrets. Upgrade your magic and choose your own path in this non-linear adventure game brimming with exploration.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 33.6%, Puzzle Platformer 17.3%, Retro 9%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Action-Adventure 7.5%

  4. #4 EMUUROM
    94% matchVery Positive90% of 323 reviews2026
    Dev: borbwarePub: Coyote Time Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A creature-scanning metroidvania. Explore an ancient paradise before it's lost forever. Study the EMUUROM creatures, document your findings in the EMUUDEX, and use what you learn to unlock new paths.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 27.6%, Surreal 17%, Puzzle Platformer 14.2%, Retro 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%

  5. #5 Axiom Verge
    94% matchVery Positive90% of 6,640 reviews2015
    Dev: Thomas Happ Games LLC
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    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 68.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Retro 8.2%, Exploration 4.5%, 2D 3.3%

  6. #6 Legends of the Universe - StarCore
    95% matchMostly Positive77% of 127 reviews2016
    Dev: LunarCore Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 98%

    Metroidvania style action/platformer with tons of abilities, enemies and exploration.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 45.5%, Old School 15.8%, Space 9.2%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 8%

  7. #7 Cosmobreeder Yiffai
    93% matchVery Positive84% of 175 reviews2025
    Dev: KEMOSHOCO
    Windows

    Travel to a forgotten world and study alien creatures in this authentic retro metroidvania!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 44.9%, Retro 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Cute 9.9%, Story Rich 8%

  8. #8 Rebel Transmute
    92% matchMostly Positive76% of 288 reviews2024
    Dev: Fatal Fawn GamesPub: JanduSoft
    Windows

    Rebel Transmute is a challenging 2D action-platformer epic with heart! Explore the twisting caverns of an alien planet, augment your play-style to fit your strengths, battle deadly bosses, and uncover a dark truth as Moon Mikono searches for her long lost mother.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 36.2%, Space 13.1%, Retro 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Exploration 8.3%

  9. #9 Auridia
    91% matchVery Positive97% of 206 reviews2025
    Dev: Reed Molbak
    Windows · Mac

    Explore an interconnected world full of platforming challenges in this short metroidvania. Reach new areas by swinging from ceilings, throwing bombs, bouncing off spikes, and more. Examine dozens of artifacts, commune with forgotten gods, and piece together what happened to Auridia.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 44.9%, Story Rich 11.5%, Exploration 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Puzzle Platformer 9.3%

  10. #10 Iconoclasts
    91% matchVery Positive86% of 5,021 reviews2018
    Dev: Joakim SandbergPub: Bifrost Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 45.6%, Puzzle Platformer 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Story Rich 9.5%, Action-Adventure 4.1%

  11. #11 Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores
    89% matchVery Positive95% of 281 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 49.9%, Old School 13.1%, Exploration 10.7%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Retro 4%

  12. #12 Gato Roboto
    89% matchVery Positive94% of 5,267 reviews2019
    Dev: doinksoftPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Pounce inside of your cozy armored mech and set off on a dangerous trek through an alien underworld full of irritable creatures and treacherous obstacles in a valiant effort to save your stranded captain and his crashed spaceship.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 58.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Retro 11%, Cute 7%, 2D 4.5%

  13. #13 Demons of Asteborg
    90% matchVery Positive88% of 50 reviews2021
    Dev: Neofid Studios
    Windows

    Demons of Asteborg® is an action-platform game, with elements of metroidvania. Play as Gareth and prevent Zadimus from destroying Asteborg !

    Why similar: Metroidvania 24.3%, Demons 18.5%, Puzzle Platformer 12.9%, Retro 10.7%, Story Rich 9.6%

  14. #14 Cave Story+
    88% matchVery Positive93% of 8,352 reviews2011
    Dev: Nicalis, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 22.2 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive action-adventure reminiscent of classic 8- and 16-bit games.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 32.9%, Old School 17.5%, Retro 10.2%, Cute 9.1%, Story Rich 8.4%

  15. #15 Moonlight Pulse
    86% matchVery Positive92% of 265 reviews2024
    Dev: Seafloor Games LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Teamwork matters most in this seamless, fantastical metroidvania within a living, breathing world. Realize each character's true potential to take down an invading force of overwhelmingly powerful parasites.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 38.9%, Surreal 26.3%, Exploration 8.9%, Space 7.9%, Action-Adventure 7.6%

  16. #16 bobo robot
    87% matchVery Positive87% of 82 reviews2020
    Dev: Sokpop Collective
    Windows · Mac

    A wacky metroidvania. ⚡ Meet weird characters, unlock new abilities and complete a mysterious mission . . .

    Why similar: Metroidvania 61.1%, Cute 15.5%, Exploration 14.1%, Colorful 9.3%

  17. #17 Faerie Afterlight
    86% matchMostly Positive71% of 108 reviews2023
    Dev: Clay Game StudioPub: Mastiff
    Windows

    Embark on an enchanting adventure in this breathtaking 2D Metroidvania game inspired by the rich folklore of Indonesia. Control Kimo and Wispy as they seek to recover the Shards of Light. Manipulate terrain to solve puzzles, befriend the natives of Lumina, and take abilities from powerful titans.✨

    Why similar: Metroidvania 27.3%, Surreal 18.4%, Puzzle Platformer 14.6%, Cute 10%, Action-Adventure 8.3%

  18. #18 Little Nemo and the Guardians of Slumberland
    83% matchVery Positive95% of 128 reviews2026
    Dev: DIE SOFT
    Windows

    Explore a vast, interconnected dream world full of secrets and collectibles in this metroidvania adventure inspired by classic 2D platformers. Reclaim your lost memories to save Slumberland from the mysterious Oblivion.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 47.6%, Retro 12.6%, Cute 12.4%, Exploration 10.8%, Action-Adventure 8.8%

  19. #19 And All Would Cry Beware!
    85% matchVery Positive85% of 106 reviews2019
    Dev: Renegade Sector Games
    Windows · Mac

    90s-style shooter meets Metroidvania. Step through a portal to a mysterious alien world, and discover the fate of the Lost Expedition.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 35.8%, Old School 18.9%, Surreal 15.6%, Exploration 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%

  20. #20 Azaran: The Demon Bottle
    82% matchVery Positive93% of 74 reviews2025
    Dev: Benji
    Windows · Linux

    Explore cryptic puzzle dungeons in this short, retro, action-adventure!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 44.6%, Demons 19.4%, Action-Adventure 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Retro 6.1%

  21. #21 PSYCRON
    84% matchVery Positive94% of 113 reviews2021
    Dev: Mothware
    Windows

    A fast-paced 2D handcrafted metroidvania with strange sci-fi environments. Something is roaming the halls, watching your every move.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 46.1%, Space 12.6%, Exploration 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Action-Adventure 8.6%

  22. #22 Quarion
    81% matchVery Positive95% of 174 reviews2025
    Dev: ZejoantPub: Bootleg Bytes
    Windows · Linux

    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 48.5%, Retro 13.4%, Exploration 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Space 5.5%

  23. #23 Metro Gravity
    81% matchVery Positive93% of 916 reviews2025
    Dev: mrkogamedev
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    Explore, fight, solve puzzles and bend gravity to escape the dream-like world of the Halls! Metro Gravity is a mind-boggling musical adventure with rhythmic combat and compelling lore.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 31.2%, Puzzle Platformer 16.7%, Surreal 15.6%, Exploration 8.1%, Action-Adventure 6.8%

  24. #24 Xeodrifter
    84% matchMostly Positive75% of 863 reviews2014
    Dev: Atooi
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 41%

    Xeodrifter is the story of an interstellar drifter traveling the stars on a simple mission of exploration. We join our nomad as he embarks on the investigation of a small cluster of four planets in the omega sector, after a collision with a rogue asteroid damaged his warp core.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 44.6%, Retro 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Exploration 8.8%, Space 8.3%

  25. #25 MO:Astray
    82% matchVery Positive92% of 5,064 reviews2019
    Dev: Archpray Inc.Pub: Rayark International Limited
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    MO: Astray is a pixel art, side-scrolling, action-platformer. Lead MO through mind-bending puzzles using special abilities. Bizarre enemies, threatening traps and ingenious level designs await.

    Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 36.8%, Pixel Graphics 20.5%, Cute 13.7%, Atmospheric 10.2%, Story Rich 10.2%

  26. #26 Dungeon Gals
    79% matchVery Positive100% of 95 reviews2026
    Dev: DoricDream
    Windows

    A small crisis control team has been summoned to help a civilization in the sky escape impending doom! Explore dungeons, solve puzzles, and find lots of treasure to help prepare yourself for incredible challenges!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 26.9%, LGBTQ+ 19%, Puzzle Platformer 19%, Exploration 9.1%, Action-Adventure 7.6%

  27. #27 Fearmonium
    80% matchVery Positive86% of 574 reviews2021
    Dev: Redblack Spade
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Fearmonium is a psychedelic metroidvania where suspense intertwines with humour. Beginning the game as an unpleasant memory, you must progress and become a true phobia by breaking through all boundaries to uncover the most hidden corners of Max's mind.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 51.9%, Action-Adventure 13.3%, Story Rich 11.6%, Atmospheric 8.5%, 2D 4.9%

  28. #28 Ultros
    78% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,270 reviews2024
    Dev: HadoquePub: Kepler Interactive
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    ULTROS is a psychedelic metroidvania where you wake up stranded on The Sarcophagus — a cosmic uterus holding an ancient, demonic being. Trapped in the loop of a black hole, you will have to explore The Sarcophagus and meet its inhabitants to understand the part you play...

    Why similar: Metroidvania 42.1%, Psychedelic 30.1%, Exploration 9.5%, Colorful 6.9%, Atmospheric 4.5%

  29. #29 MIO: Memories in Orbit
    76% matchVery Positive83% of 5,187 reviews2026
    Dev: Douze DixièmesPub: Focus Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    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 53.7%, Exploration 12.3%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Atmospheric 9.5%, Colorful 6.9%

  30. #30 Crypt Custodian
    75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,178 reviews2024
    Dev: Kyle Thompson
    Windows
    Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    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 46.4%, Cute 11.7%, Exploration 10.1%, Atmospheric 8.7%, Story Rich 8.4%

  31. #31 Astronite
    79% matchMostly Positive74% of 195 reviews2022
    Dev: Dume Games StudioPub: JanduSoft
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Astronite is a 1bit metroidvania that combines action, exploration, puzzles and platforms. Recover the planet where you and yours lived before it was invaded by strange creatures.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 44.9%, Exploration 13.3%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Story Rich 11%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%

  32. #32 Songbird Symphony
    78% matchVery Positive90% of 699 reviews2019
    Dev: Joysteak StudiosPub: PQube
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    Musical Metroidvania, with pixel art to die for. Guide orphaned chick 'Birb', on a platform adventure, as he faces off against the denizens of the forest in rhythm-action boss battles. Acclaimed for its gorgeous animation, and heart-warming storytelling, as Birb strives to discover his true origins.

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  33. #33 Astra And The New Constellation
    77% matchVery Positive82% of 51 reviews2023
    Dev: rarelikeaunicornPub: Llocin7 Digital
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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  34. #34 Retro Machina
    76% matchVery Positive86% of 256 reviews2021
    Dev: Orbit StudioPub: SuperGG.com
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 55%

    Retro Machina is a single-player action and exploration game set in a retro-futuristic universe. Experience the journey of a little robot as it solves intricate puzzles and begins unraveling the mysteries of a world long forgotten.

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  35. #35 Even the Ocean
    77% matchVery Positive86% of 284 reviews2016
    Dev: Melos Han-TaniPub: Analgesic Productions
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    A story-rich 2D platformer where you'll delve into dangerous power plants and massive creatures, while uncovering the truth of your world. Explore towns and cities, and help a world thrown out of balance!

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 35%, Story Rich 15.6%, Atmospheric 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Colorful 8.8%

  36. #36 Genopanic
    74% matchMostly Positive77% of 385 reviews2024
    Dev: Mobirate
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Genopanic is a pixel-art, Metroidvania-inspired adventure-platformer. Explore corridors of the space station, teeming with secrets and dangers, and engage in boss fights. Solve puzzles and uncover hidden mysteries in the dark atmosphere of a sci-fi research complex. Discover the truth with each step

    Why similar: Metroidvania 50.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, Exploration 11.5%, Atmospheric 11%, Story Rich 6.1%

  37. #37 Goodboy Galaxy
    73% matchVery Positive95% of 154 reviews2024
    Dev: Goodboy Galaxy Ltd.
    Windows · Linux

    A vibrant sci-fi platform adventure game where you help Maxwell the dog explore unfamiliar worlds, make strange new friends and contend with mysterious forces - by jumping, shooting, slicing, shrinking, warping and drilling.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 34.9%, Puzzle Platformer 18.3%, Cartoony 14.2%, Exploration 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%

  38. #38 Infinitevania
    71% matchVery Positive93% of 303 reviews2026
    Dev: JHT Games
    Windows

    A metroidvania that combines the visual style of classic retro games with the fluid gameplay of modern titles. Explore different worlds, face challenging enemies and bosses, and absorb their powers to destroy the Core of Infinitevania.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 53.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Exploration 9.1%, Story Rich 8.7%

  39. #39 Anopek
    75% matchVery Positive95% of 84 reviews2021
    Dev: Captain Bear Games
    Windows

    Anopek is a genre mashup of metroidvania and retro first-person shooter. You explore a massive temple, solving ancient puzzles and defeating cunning bosses, all while uncovering the relics of the past.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 36.9%, LGBTQ+ 22.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Action-Adventure 9%, Cute 8.9%

  40. #40 Cheese Moon
    73% matchVery Positive93% of 60 reviews2025
    Dev: Studio SOTTPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
    Windows · Mac

    Cheese Moon is an adventure game where cute rabbits explore the moon. Uncover a huge secret hidden on the far side by battling aggressive cheese creatures and mysterious machines marked with 'RTMK.' Summon rabbit clones to clear stages. With 5 worlds and 100 stages, an epic journey awaits!

    Why similar: Psychedelic 21.6%, Surreal 18.8%, Space 10.6%, Cute 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%

  41. #41 pear potion🍐
    74% matchVery Positive95% of 80 reviews2021
    Dev: vemu games
    Windows

    a cute little metroidvania with challenging combat and witchcraft 🧙🍐

    Why similar: Metroidvania 51%, Retro 14.7%, Cute 12.7%, Exploration 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%

  42. #42 Simona's Requiem
    73% matchVery Positive92% of 52 reviews2021
    Dev: Team Simona
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Simona's Requiem is a retro-styled platformer Inspired by old action-adventure games but with a modern touch. Pick up the scythe as Simona and slash your way to the Fisher King who has hidden behind the moon.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, Old School 12.5%, Exploration 9.8%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Story Rich 7.6%

  43. #43 Lila’s Sky Ark
    72% matchVery Positive88% of 167 reviews2022
    Dev: Monolith of MindsPub: Graffiti Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 30 minMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 39%

    Protect a psychedelic world from bizarre beasts and punishing bosses in this poetic mystery filled with secrets, puzzles and music.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 32.5%, Psychedelic 17.9%, Surreal 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Story Rich 7.4%

  44. #44 Sophie: Starlight Whispers
    70% matchVery Positive94% of 51 reviews2026
    Dev: Youth Gaming
    Windows

    Join Sophie on this adventure with deep storytelling and immersive graphics. Battle against monsters, explore the universe, unlock new spells, and discover why being different can be a superpower.

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  45. #45 Haiku, the Robot
    70% matchVery Positive90% of 3,583 reviews2022
    Dev: Mister Morris Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Delve into the depths of a mechanical world in this cute, adventure-exploration game. Explore and fight in a land full of corrupt robots and machinery. All while seeking answers to the mysteries around you.

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  46. #46 Cosmos Bit
    70% matchVery Positive87% of 101 reviews2022
    Dev: SEEP
    Windows

    Cosmos Bit is an old school metroidvania that will take you in an extraterrestrial world painted with the legendary Amstrad CPC's colour palette, reworked for modern devices. The game is enjoyable for both veterans and newbies of this genre!

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  47. #47 SHEEPO
    69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 629 reviews2020
    Dev: Kyle Thompson
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    Explore a strange planet, collect the creatures you find, and then shape-shift into them to expand your world. Build your own path, chat with the locals, and discover the planets sprawling secrets in this quirky metroidvania platformer.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 55%, Cute 11.9%, Exploration 11.6%, Surreal 6.7%, Colorful 6.4%

  48. #48 Ghoulboy - Dark Sword of Goblin
    72% matchMostly Positive71% of 266 reviews2017
    Dev: Serkan Bakar
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 46%

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  49. #49 Witchcrafty
    71% matchMixed57% of 79 reviews2022
    Dev: PigeonDev
    Windows

    Witchcrafty is a metroidvania platformer with magical action gameplay, exploration of a weird world, and adorable pixel art graphics. Help the little witch solve the mystery of strange events in the Kingdom, and defeat enemies with fire, lightning, and ice magic.

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  50. #50 Anodyne 2: Return to Dust
    69% matchVery Positive94% of 822 reviews2019
    Dev: Melos Han-TaniPub: Analgesic Productions
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    A 3D-2D adventure where you travel a 3D world and explore 2D dungeons inside of its characters' bodies and minds! In an unforgettable, surreal story, travel the world, meet whimsical denizens, and save the world from the dangerous Nano Dust.

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  51. #51 100 Pumpkins 2
    68% matchVery Positive97% of 61 reviews2023
    Dev: Jeremiah Stilts
    Windows · Linux

    Explore, solve puzzles, and fight your way through over 100 screens and return your pumpkin pals!

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  52. #52 Fourmiworld
    66% matchVery Positive97% of 109 reviews2025
    Dev: CZDOOM
    Windows · Linux

    Carve your own path through Fourmiworld - an "open-world-ant-farm-metroidvania". Play as an interdimensional urban explorer girl, collect Gamut to unlock new abilities, and discover the sights, plights, & soundbites of a surreal alien dimension.

    Why similar: Surreal 26%, Metroidvania 24.3%, Psychedelic 21.3%, Retro 10%, Exploration 7.7%

  53. #53 Lone Fungus
    67% matchVery Positive83% of 1,192 reviews2023
    Dev: BASTI GAMES
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    A handcrafted open-world platformer set in a world built by Mushrooms! Explore different locations filled with secrets, acquire new abilities and use those abilities to reach new places!

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  54. #54 The Eternal Cylinder
    66% matchVery Positive90% of 1,321 reviews2022
    Dev: ACE TeamPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Control a herd of charming creatures called Trebhum and explore an unforgettable alien world filled with exotic lifeforms and surreal environments. Discover dozens of mutations to overcome puzzles, explore new biomes, and survive on a dangerous planet.

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  55. #55 Mystik Belle: Enchanted Edition
    69% matchVery Positive89% of 227 reviews2015
    Dev: Last Dimension
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    A colorful pixel-art metroidvania/point-and-click adventure hybrid about magic, cute witches and joys of vandalism.

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  56. #56 Rusted Moss
    66% matchVery Positive89% of 1,748 reviews2023
    Dev: EmlisePub: PLAYISM
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Rusted Moss is a twin-stick shooter metroidvania where you sling around the map with your grapple, blasting your way through witches and rusted machine monstrosities alike. This wasteland once harboring mankind has since fallen, and Fae long forgotten now knock on humanity's door...

    Why similar: Metroidvania 41.6%, Retro 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Story Rich 11.3%, Action-Adventure 10.6%

  57. #57 Inexistence
    71% matchMixed66% of 372 reviews2016
    Dev: Jonathan BRASSAUD
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Discover a vast world full of mysteries and action in this Metroidvania-style game inspired by the classics of the 16-bit era.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 82.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, 2D 5.1%

  58. #58 TEVI
    65% matchVery Positive89% of 4,070 reviews2023
    Dev: CreSpirit
    Windows
    Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Embark on an epic action-adventure as you slash, dash, and combo your way through a vast, vibrant world. Explore and uncover hidden secrets. Customize your build to triumph in spectacular boss battles. Experience a tale of mystery, magic, and mayhem in TEVI, a bullet hell metroidvania!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 46.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Story Rich 9.7%, Colorful 6.4%

  59. #59 Akatori
    65% matchMostly Positive73% of 343 reviews2026
    Dev: Contrast GamesPub: Games Harbor
    Windows

    A colorful action platformer with metroidvania elements and a staff that unlocks unique combat techniques and new ways to overcome obstacles. Explore beautiful worlds, fight monsters, and help Mako stop the amber storms that poison all living things.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 36.5%, Exploration 12.3%, Cute 10.8%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Story Rich 9.1%

  60. #60 Juiced!
    67% matchVery Positive94% of 153 reviews2020
    Dev: Timothy van der Hoeven
    Windows · Mac

    Embark on an epic journey through exotic worlds to uncover the mystery of the magic crystals! An exciting retro platform adventure in the nostalgic style of the 90's DOS platformers

    Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 22%, Old School 16%, Cartoony 15.2%, Retro 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%

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