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  1. #1 Loreninha Paints Dreams and Rainbows
    97% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Eminho & Lorena Team
    Windows · Linux

    A cute dreamworld hides a growing darkness. Explore, fight, and steal the powers of your enemies.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 24.8%, Souls-like 23%, Difficult 14.6%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Platformer 6.9%

  2. #2 Akatori
    96% 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 24.4%, Souls-like 21.4%, Difficult 12.2%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Platformer 8.3%

  3. #3 SpellTome
    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Tectonic Games Studio
    Windows

    SpellTome is a story driven fantasy adventure 2D platformer. Hurl balls of magic, dash across levels, and jump over obstacles while trying to get the fabled SpellTome.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 27.7%, Souls-like 25.5%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Platformer 10.3%, Action-Adventure 5.9%

  4. #4 Intertwined
    95% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: VoidNode
    Windows · Mac

    Choose between Seren and Umbra, two warriors who despise each other. Armed with a spear that can strike in any direction, explore a fractured world, uncover the truth behind your bond, and hunt down the one person you must destroy. Desperate for Separation~Forever Intertwined

    Why similar: Metroidvania 28.3%, Souls-like 24.2%, Difficult 15.1%, Platformer 8.8%, Female Protagonist 7.3%

  5. #5 Dimension Rift Zero
    94% 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 27.9%, Souls-like 25.3%, Difficult 14.6%, Platformer 10.6%, 2D Platformer 6.4%

  6. #6 Enemies Within
    94% matchNo user reviews2028
    Dev: BoomSqueak
    Windows

    Battle corrupted enemies, liberate afflicted allies, and explore a modernly medieval world on the verge of self-destruction in this action-packed 2D side scrolling adventure.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 27.5%, Souls-like 22.4%, Difficult 11.6%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Platformer 7.7%

  7. #7 White Flame Inna: Daughter of the Void
    93% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: Ongar Studio
    Windows

    2d hand drawn female protagonist action-adventure/soulslike.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 27%, Souls-like 24.7%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Platformer 9.4%, Action-Adventure 6.5%

  8. #8 Castleward
    92% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Amanari Studio
    Windows

    Forge your destiny in Castleward! Play as Frida, a young witch and her living hat, facing cursed creatures in a dark castle. Explore striking areas in search of a way out and fight your own way in this challenging retro 2D action game!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 36.4%, Souls-like 17.8%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Platformer 12.5%, Difficult 10%

  9. #9 Anokye
    91% 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 35.1%, Souls-like 26.1%, Difficult 17.5%, Platformer 8.2%, Multiple Endings 3.4%

  10. #10 La-Mulana 2
    91% matchVery Positive85% of 1,044 reviews2018
    Dev: NIGOROPub: PLAYISM
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 36.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    The long-awaited sequel to La-Mulana, La-Mulana 2 follows Lumisa Kosugi as she explores the ancient ruins of La-Mulana. Desperate to find the cause of the recent slew of monsters appearing from the ruins, Lumisa discovers the "other" La-Mulana: the ruins known as Eg-Lana.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 25.2%, Souls-like 22.9%, Difficult 13.4%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Platformer 8.2%

  11. #11 Lost Wish: In the desperate world
    90% matchMostly Positive79% of 29 reviews2022
    Dev: Innocent Soul
    Windows

    Lost Wish: In the desperate world is a 2D side-scrolling platformer. Play as a young girl, explore different locations, defeat monsters, and find out what secrets this cruel world is hiding from you. Wonderful pixel art, a sad story, epic bosses and much more is waiting for you in the Lost Wish...

    Why similar: Metroidvania 28.7%, Souls-like 26.1%, Difficult 15%, Platformer 10.7%, Multiple Endings 6%

  12. #12 Lillusion
    89% matchMostly Positive75% of 16 reviews2023
    Dev: The Night Owls
    Windows

    An action role-playing game with a non-linear plot choice. Soul-like running and slashing combat system, Naruto-inspired seal system.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 26.8%, Souls-like 24.2%, 2D Platformer 12%, Platformer 9.7%, Action-Adventure 6.7%

  13. #13 Bacuri
    88% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Bad Kid Games
    Windows

    Plunge into Bacuri's journey. Discovering himself, friends, habilities, lands, challenges and enemies. Draft your own path in this 2D platformer crafted in modern pixel art style.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 27%, Souls-like 23.2%, 2D Platformer 12%, Platformer 11.8%, Action-Adventure 8.5%

  14. #14 Frauki's Adventure!
    89% matchMostly Positive76% of 51 reviews2021
    Dev: CLYDE games
    Windows · Linux

    Frauki's Adventure is a challenging melee-combat platformer set in a large, interconnected world. Dodge, slash, stomp, and outplay a variety of intelligent and deadly Alien Robots. Discover shortcuts and find hidden upgrades. Challenging sword-fights and a sprawling, bizarre world await!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 27.6%, Souls-like 25.5%, Difficult 14.5%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Platformer 9.5%

  15. #15 Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight
    87% matchVery Positive93% of 11,587 reviews2016
    Dev: BombservicePub: PLAYISM
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight is the fourth installment in the beloved Momodora series of 2D platformers. Unleash ravaging combos against a variety of formidable monsters and deftly dodge your way through a cursed land to seek audience with the Queen and dispel the evil that threatens all life.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 24.3%, Souls-like 20.5%, Difficult 11.8%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Platformer 8.2%

  16. #16 Lightward
    86% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Wolfbit Games
    Windows · Mac

    Embark on a quest to restore light to a kingdom swallowed by darkness. Dive into a cute and dark pixel-art interconnected world with tight controls, seamless exploration, and challenging combat.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 37.2%, Souls-like 30.6%, Platformer 12%, Action-Adventure 8.3%, Magic 4.6%

  17. #17 Solateria
    84% matchVery Positive85% of 331 reviews2026
    Dev: Studio DoodalPub: SHINSEGAE INFORMATION and COMMUNICATION Inc.
    Windows

    Solateria is a hand-drawn action Metroidvania with parry-focused combat. A small fire warrior journeys to find the Primordial Flame, the world’s last hope against the Shadow Plague. Defeat foes with stylish parries and explore mysterious realms to uncover the world’s secrets.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 30.2%, Souls-like 26.8%, Difficult 15.6%, 2D Platformer 8.6%, Platformer 7.9%

  18. #18 Silver Axe - The Honest Elf
    86% matchVery Positive87% of 98 reviews2023
    Dev: The Island Games
    Windows

    Classic 2D platformer, play as a nimble elf and dash through the ancient fairytale forest. Defeat powerful Insomniac creatures, cast spells by combining four elements to summon thunder and entangle flame. Collect the heart of the goddess, unleash the hidden power of your Silver Axe.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 25.8%, Souls-like 24%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Platformer 9.4%, Female Protagonist 7.8%

  19. #19 Moonscars
    85% matchVery Positive84% of 1,436 reviews2022
    Dev: Black MermaidPub: Balor Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    Push the limits of your combat skills, and master new abilities to progress through an unforgiving nonlinear 2D world. Face off against the relentless darkness that seeks to destroy you. In Moonscars, every death is a lesson learnt—and as you overcome each challenge, new truths will be revealed.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 32.1%, Souls-like 28.1%, 2D Platformer 9.6%, Platformer 7.4%, Action-Adventure 6.4%

  20. #20 The Legend of Simurgh
    84% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: PixelNodes
    Windows

    You are a small bird traveling through 7 valleys to find the Simurgh and bring life back to your village.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 30.1%, Souls-like 27.1%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Platformer 9.3%, Action-Adventure 6.6%

  21. #21 SHADE Protocol
    83% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Little Legendary
    Windows · Linux

    SHADE Protocol is a 2D cyber-fantasy Metroidvania where music, code, and combat collide. Swap between DAWN and SHADE forms to unleash devastating abilities, wield Instruments as weapons, and rewrite reality itself in a world on the brink of annihilation by the SHADE Protocol.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 31.3%, Souls-like 27.4%, Difficult 14.6%, Platformer 11.2%, Multiple Endings 6.3%

  22. #22 DREIFRAME
    82% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2026
    Dev: MrDrone
    Windows

    Dive into the decaying machine world of DREIFRAME, a pixel-art metroidvania packed with challenge. As a Frame, a sword-wielding robot, fight brutal enemies, exploit their weaknesses, unlock powerful but risky abilities, and uncover the land’s story through exploration and combat.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 33.9%, Souls-like 28.5%, Difficult 15.1%, Platformer 11.3%, Multiple Endings 4.8%

  23. #23 Afterimage
    81% matchMostly Positive78% of 9,803 reviews2023
    Dev: Aurogon ShanghaiPub: Maximum Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 26.6%, Souls-like 19.9%, 2D Platformer 11%, Difficult 10.9%, Female Protagonist 8.4%

  24. #24 Momodora: Moonlit Farewell
    79% matchVery Positive92% of 3,067 reviews2024
    Dev: BombservicePub: PLAYISM
    Windows
    Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    "Momodora: Moonlit Farewell" is the latest installment in the Momodora series. Join Momo, High Priestess of the village of Koho, as she embarks on a divine mission to save her people from imminent destruction at the hands of the demon hordes summoned by a malevolent bellringer.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 27.5%, Souls-like 20.5%, Platformer 9.1%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, Action-Adventure 7.5%

  25. #25 The Shadowland
    82% matchMixed60% of 122 reviews2016
    Dev: Bloodcraft DevPub: Volens Nolens Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    EN Little Reaper finds himself lost in grim otherworld. Help him find the way back through treacherous obstacles and threatening foes.Prepare to rely heavily on your reflexes to complete 30+ levels spanning through 6 locations, and beat 3 unique bosses. RU Маленький жнец потерялся в мрачной потустороннем мире.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 26.6%, Souls-like 23.3%, Difficult 13.2%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Platformer 8.8%

  26. #26 The Malice Kingdom
    81% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2023
    Dev: The Cheesecake Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Explore an ancient world in The Malice Kingdom. Travel the rich and diverse landscape filled with ancient ruins, foreboding forests, and haunting mansions. Discover powerful weapons, befriend Whimsical characters, and uncover the dormant secret within the kingdom.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, Souls-like 23.7%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Platformer 12%, Action-Adventure 9.3%

  27. #27 ARO: Tales In The Dome
    80% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: 60K Interactive Inc.
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    "ARO: Tales in the Dome" is a 2D hand-drawn action-adventure game. Play as Aro and explore an elemental world sealed beneath the dome. As the journey unfolds, uncover the hidden conspiracy and face the truth about the world, the dome, and yourself.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, Souls-like 24.4%, Difficult 13.6%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Multiple Endings 7%

  28. #28 Undivine
    78% matchPositive93% of 27 reviews2025
    Dev: WendeooPub: Deadpix Studios
    Windows

    A dark metroidvania with RPG elements, "Undivine" challenges you to explore, battle, and uncover secrets in a desolate, interconnected world. Customize your abilities, wield unique weapons, and delve into deep lore filled with mystery.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 27.6%, Souls-like 23.5%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Platformer 9.2%, Multiple Endings 6.7%

  29. #29 The Steps of Divynia
    79% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Ice Spark Studios
    Windows

    Clash with tainted beasts as Divynia changes from the mundane to the unknown. As Aylidia, forge your destiny in a tale about courage and holding on to your beliefs. Will you unearth magic's greatest question, or are some mysteries better left untouched? Find out in this epic 2D Adventure.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, Souls-like 26.7%, 2D Platformer 8.9%, Multiple Endings 6.9%, Female Protagonist 6.4%

  30. #30 AWAKEN - Astral Blade
    77% matchVery Positive83% of 1,162 reviews2024
    Dev: Dark Pigeon GamesPub: ESDigital Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Weave your own story in this dark fairy tale. In the mysterious ancient ruins, you will adventure with Tania to reveal her origins and fate. Is there any chance of survival in the darkest and desperate place?

    Why similar: Metroidvania 23.4%, Souls-like 22%, Difficult 13%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Platformer 8.9%

  31. #31 Eden's Guardian
    78% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Voragine Game Studio
    Windows

    Where shadow falls, it begins. Dive into Eden's Guardian, a challenging metroidvania experience with handmade pixel art set in a world with medieval and fantasy aesthetics devastated by conflict where the history of Gods and humans intertwine.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 25.4%, Souls-like 23.5%, Difficult 12.5%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Platformer 9.7%

  32. #32 Nyaruru Fishy Fight
    77% matchVery Positive90% of 1,751 reviews2023
    Dev: 赤瞳大白猫
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 27.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    This game is a Metroidvania game with intense battle. Explore the world and collection power-ups with your cute cat girl! When magic curse suddenly occurred in a small town and all the residents grew cat ears, the real cat girl Nyaruru started her way to uncover the truth...

    Why similar: Metroidvania 36.4%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Platformer 9.9%, Action-Adventure 7.6%

  33. #33 DEVIATOR
    76% matchMixed68% of 988 reviews2024
    Dev: Gami Studio
    Windows

    Deviator is a Metroidvania game centered around deflect, featuring exquisite 2D hand-drawn visuals. Exploring unknown wilderness and mysterious cities, delving into enigmatic realms of consciousness and encountering peculiar creatures. Try to find the truth behind this chaotic world.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 32.2%, Souls-like 27.9%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Platformer 10.7%, Difficult 6%

  34. #34 Gedda Cake
    76% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Flannel Bear Games
    Windows · Mac

    Gedda Cake is a metroidvania about Dragons and Cakes. Play as 6 characters with unique skills and playstyles, swap between them on the fly, battle dangerous foes and explore the vast sugar-coated lands of Sugria. Help them reclaim their invaded world and get The Cake!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 28.6%, Souls-like 26.2%, Difficult 14.9%, Platformer 10.7%, 2D Platformer 8.9%

  35. #35 Awita: Journey of Hope
    75% matchMostly Positive75% of 89 reviews2025
    Dev: ant_game_projects
    Windows · Linux

    Awita: Journey of Hope is a captivating side-scrolling metroidvania game that follows the remarkable journey of a courageous girl determined to rescue her village from the clutches of a devastating epidemic.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 31.8%, Souls-like 21.5%, 2D Platformer 14%, Platformer 9.6%, Female Protagonist 9.3%

  36. #36 Benders of Moona
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Lincoln Charlles BorgesPub: Tao Team
    Windows

    Discover the power of healing through the pursuit of mastery in the art of waterbending. Learn new skills, explore a living world full of riddles and mysteries that plague the peace between the material and spiritual world. A hand-drawn 2d platformer inspired by digital oil painting.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 33.2%, Souls-like 23.4%, Difficult 13%, Platformer 12.7%, Cute 4.9%

  37. #37 A Field of Flowers
    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Ikiruska Studios
    Windows

    In this norse-inspired metroidvania, explore and seek truths of what truly happened to you, having lost your home and your only friend in a single night. Fight and copy new magic from others to gain power, as you swear revenge on a mysterious stranger that took everything from you.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 31.3%, Souls-like 27.9%, 2D Platformer 14%, Platformer 10.7%, Female Protagonist 8.5%

  38. #38 Pronty
    74% matchVery Positive91% of 1,254 reviews2021
    Dev: 18Light Game Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Guide Pronty and its Javelin partner Bront as it defends the once great city of Royla. Explore the deep sea, fight mutant sea creatures, and discover the secrets behind this new Atlantis in this beautiful action-packed adventure.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 28%, Difficult 14.2%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Platformer 8.8%, Multiple Endings 6.8%

  39. #39 Whirlwind Magician
    72% matchVery Positive98% of 55 reviews2025
    Dev: Santi Ponce
    Windows

    Experience the tale of a cheerful girl and a grouchy talking hat in this charming Metroidvania, where every ability is hat-based! Throw the hat to attack enemies, teleport to him to make perilous leaps, and fly him through narrow tunnels of spikes as you escape a dangerous magic forest.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 33.7%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Platformer 8.7%, Action-Adventure 8.4%

  40. #40 Lotus Knight
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Stinky Tofu Games
    Windows · Mac

    Lotus Knight is a 2D platform action game. A girl born from a lotus, following the call of her "mother", adventuring inside the world covered with flowers, exploring various interesting places, engaging in intense battles and experiencing a wonderful story.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 41.4%, Souls-like 33.3%, Platformer 15.4%, 2D 4.1%, Action 2.8%

  41. #41 RIN: The Last Child
    73% matchMixed60% of 80 reviews2024
    Dev: Space Fox GamesPub: Salient Games
    Windows

    Join RIN, the last child of the Creator, on a journey to restore order in a mystical world. Collect aspects and runes, craft spells, and confront powerful bosses - your transformed siblings. The fate of the world rests in your hands. Can you restore harmony to this enchanted realm?

    Why similar: Metroidvania 34.7%, Difficult 14.1%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Platformer 12.9%, Female Protagonist 5.3%

  42. #42 Shards of Memories
    73% 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 37.8%, Souls-like 22.8%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Platformer 7.8%

  43. #43 Bloodline
    72% matchMixed65% of 26 reviews2025
    Dev: Two Moons
    Windows

    Revenge against the forces of good! That is the goal of the dark elf Belphora, who wants to avenge the death of her father. Explore the beautiful pixel art world, find items to improve yourself and fight various enemies in this Metroidvania-like game. Fight for glory and revenge!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 31%, Souls-like 26.1%, 2D Platformer 16.5%, Platformer 10.6%, Female Protagonist 8.6%

  44. #44 Hollow Knight: Silksong
    67% matchVery Positive89% of 400,178 reviews2025
    Dev: Team Cherry
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 35.1 hrsMean: 45.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Discover a vast, haunted kingdom in Hollow Knight: Silksong! Explore, fight and survive as you ascend to the peak of a land ruled by silk and song.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 32.5%, Souls-like 24.5%, Difficult 15.5%, Platformer 8.9%, Female Protagonist 6.8%

  45. #45 Steel Flood
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Egobounds
    Windows

    Explore a fallen utopia in this action-packed adventure platformer. Harness the weather to find new paths. Fight the untamed machines and seek ways to get their fragile parts for crafting. Become the savior of humanity or its doom.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 31.1%, Souls-like 28.7%, Difficult 14.9%, Platformer 11.6%, Multiple Endings 6.3%

  46. #46 Hollow Knight
    71% 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 36.2%, Souls-like 25.8%, Difficult 14.9%, Platformer 10.7%, Multiple Endings 4.8%

  47. #47 Minoria
    71% matchVery Positive81% of 2,592 reviews2019
    Dev: BombservicePub: DANGEN Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Ink and blood stain the streets of Ramezia. Witches must burn and sins must be judged. Venture forth as Sister Semilla to burn down the pillars of heresy in Minoria, an action-platformer by Bombservice, creators of Momodora.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 38.1%, Souls-like 23.2%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Difficult 11.4%, Platformer 4.2%

  48. #48 Realm Of I
    70% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2024
    Dev: outergod
    Windows

    Realm Of I is a side-scrolling Metroidvania where you take the role of a prophet. Explore the ravaged landscapes—from abandoned settlements and caverns to vibrant lands and floating islands—uncovering information and newfound abilities and spells to conquer challenges and defeat foes.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 27.5%, Souls-like 24.6%, 2D Platformer 11%, Platformer 8.7%, Magic 6.7%

  49. #49 TOOK: The Immortal Hero
    70% matchMostly Positive76% of 257 reviews2023
    Dev: 豆豆萌萌兔
    Windows

    A hardcore 2D action platformer developed by one person. Play as a memoryless rabbit TOOK to explore the vast Moon Cave world and defeat dozens of powerful enemies, collect the treasures scattered in this world and regain the glory of the Moon Up Group!

    Why similar: Souls-like 30.1%, Metroidvania 28.3%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Platformer 8.2%, Action-Adventure 6.1%

  50. #50 Spellforged
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Bewx
    Windows

    Forge your magical journey through the world of Syntheria in this action, adventure, Metroidvania.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 37.1%, Souls-like 27.1%, Platformer 8.6%, Magic 8.1%, 2D Platformer 5.4%

  51. #51 Chiaroscuro
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: BlackberryKinPub: BlackberryStudio
    Windows · Mac

    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 29.5%, Difficult 15.3%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Platformer 11%, Multiple Endings 8%

  52. #52 Foregone
    69% 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 30%, Souls-like 24%, Difficult 13.8%, Platformer 12.7%, Female Protagonist 7.7%

  53. #53 Fallen Tear: The Ascension
    66% matchVery Positive86% of 172 reviews2026
    Dev: Winter Crew StudiosPub: CMD Studios
    Windows

    A story-driven Metroidvania where the allies you choose to bond with change how you fight and explore. Journey through the high-fantasy world of Raoah, uncover lost civilizations, and forge bonds that shape your path through a land on the brink of collapse.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 28.1%, Souls-like 26.4%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Difficult 9.3%, Action-Adventure 8.1%

  54. #54 Hippoxxus
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Rohan Patel
    Windows · Mac

    Explore and uncover the mystery of this enormous spaceship by shooting alien creatures in this Sci-Fi Action/Adventure Metroidvania.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 27.8%, Souls-like 24.5%, Difficult 14.2%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Platformer 9.4%

  55. #55 Dumbriel: Magnificent Adventure in Hell
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: MadMoa
    Windows

    Dumbriel is a 2D metroidvania action-adventure set in Hell. Play as a clumsy fallen angel in a twisted underworld. Slash, craft, and dodge through deadly arenas, weird monsters, and hellish traps. Die, upgrade, and dive back in.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 31.5%, Souls-like 28.1%, Difficult 14.7%, Platformer 11.1%, Action-Adventure 6.5%

  56. #56 Mother's Sword
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Monsitle
    Windows

    Make your way through a 2D ruined world with metroidvania elements, unleash fast and powerful attacks in Hack & Slash combat and face fearsome enemies in difficult fights. Breathe and be brave.

    Why similar: Souls-like 36.3%, Metroidvania 34.2%, Platformer 7.6%, 2D Platformer 7.6%, Action-Adventure 6.6%

  57. #57 MIO: Memories in Orbit
    65% 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 32.1%, Souls-like 20%, Difficult 12.9%, Platformer 11.1%, 2D Platformer 8.3%

  58. #58 Mable & The Wood
    70% matchMixed56% of 86 reviews2019
    Dev: Triplevision GamesPub: Graffiti Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    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 29.1%, Difficult 15%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Platformer 10.3%, Female Protagonist 9%

  59. #59 Saga of Yurina
    67% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: SubCulture Dev
    Windows

    A 2D action platformer of graceful duels and perfect parries under the falling sakura.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 28.3%, Souls-like 25.8%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Platformer 9.3%, Female Protagonist 8.2%

  60. #60 Elysian Echoes
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Grinding Crow
    Windows

    Elysian Echoes is a traditional, hand crafted souls-like metroidvania with a twist. Take possession of your fallen enemies bodies and unveil your cosmic destiny as you untangle Gaia's turmoil. Adapt to the varied and difficult encounters; learn and use your enemies' moves against them or die trying.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 29%, Souls-like 25.5%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Platformer 10.9%, Action-Adventure 8.4%

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