
Follow a young Kewtian called Starter as he barrels through tons of boss fights, explores colorful environments, and meets strange characters in this action-packed Metroidvania adventure!
60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Platformer, 2D, Singleplayer.

Follow a young Kewtian called Starter as he barrels through tons of boss fights, explores colorful environments, and meets strange characters in this action-packed Metroidvania adventure!

The Lone Boss
The Lone Boss is a challenging 2D pixel art boss fight. Confront a single enemy in a tight arena filled with fireballs and minions. As the boss evolves through multiple states and randomized attacks, one mistake will cost you the fight. Master the patterns and survive the ultimate test of focus.

Gallery Nocturnea
Climb to the top of the spire in 'Gallery Nocturnea', a classic 2D action game focused on boss battles. Master a variety of actions like sword attacks, dodging, and parrying to defeat diverse bosses. Dive into mysterious painted worlds with charming pixel art characters.
The Lone Boss is a challenging 2D pixel art boss fight. Confront a single enemy in a tight arena filled with fireballs and minions. As the boss evolves through multiple states and randomized attacks, one mistake will cost you the fight. Master the patterns and survive the ultimate test of focus.
Why similar: Boss Rush 55.3% ★, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Platformer 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%, Shooter 6.1%
Climb to the top of the spire in 'Gallery Nocturnea', a classic 2D action game focused on boss battles. Master a variety of actions like sword attacks, dodging, and parrying to defeat diverse bosses. Dive into mysterious painted worlds with charming pixel art characters.
Why similar: Boss Rush 54% ★, Metroidvania 16.5%, Platformer 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%, Cartoony 4.7%
Bourbon Risky is a simple but deep boss rush action game with retro style graphics. Smash all enemies in your way with your eternal companion that blasting bullets and lasers!
Why similar: Boss Rush 73.9% ★, 2D Platformer 7.5%, Platformer 7%, Pixel Graphics 3.9%, Indie 2.6%
A gorgeous pixel art metroidvania where you play as an evolving slime. Learn new attacks and dodges from rescued slimes, and confront the monster lords in their domains.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.4%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Platformer 11.5%, Multiple Endings 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
BLOOD=BULLETS is a bullet hell boss rush action platformer where you dash into bullets to refill ammo. In order to kill the blood itself, one must hack into the sequence.
Why similar: Boss Rush 66.9% ★, Platformer 9.5%, Shooter 8.2%, 2D Platformer 8%, Pixel Graphics 3.5%
"Kantmis-Zero" is a boss rush action game. As the only chosen one on the Kantmis continent, you must follow the divine instructions and complete the trials.
Why similar: Boss Rush 69.9% ★, Multiple Endings 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Action 2.5%, 2D 2.1%
Slimg is a Metroidvania game. Slimg left this mysterious planet to repair the crashed spaceship and embark on a magical adventure
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.4%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Platformer 14%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Multiple Endings 8.8%
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 38.3%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Platformer 11.2%, Multiple Endings 8.3%, Exploration 6.9%
Explore an abandoned planet and uncover the mysteries behind the event that ended the world. Travel through a charred forest, large factory and run down cities as you collect upgrades and battle the relics that were left behind.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.7%, 2D Platformer 15.9%, Platformer 13.6%, Exploration 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%
Dive into a fortress labyrinth crawling with monsters, defending yourself with your... tongue? As a frog, it's your best bet to traverse this retro-inspired 2D metroidvania title. Collect treasures to gain permanent upgrades, discovering new areas of the massive interconnected map with them!
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.1%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Platformer 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Exploration 7.4%
A dark Metroidvania where memory and madness intertwine. Explore surreal biomes, face grotesque bosses born of trauma, and recover fragments of a forgotten identity in a world that twists with your sanity.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Platformer 12%, Multiple Endings 7.7%, Exploration 6.9%
Beats&Boss is a 2D action game that combines rhythm gameplay. Follow the Beats and defeat the Boss! Ues powerful AOE skills to clear the field! Continuously kill and enter COMBO state,maintain the state without interruption!
Why similar: Boss Rush 61.8% ★, Platformer 10.3%, 2D Platformer 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%, Cartoony 2.4%
A metropolis crumbles into ruin as powerful Barons satisfy their greed upon souls lost in time. You are but one spirit, with a wooden body left to rot in the wild…
Why similar: Metroidvania 34%, Platformer 17.3%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Exploration 8.5%, Action-Adventure 8.2%
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 44.4%, Platformer 15.5%, 2D Platformer 9.7%, Exploration 8.9%, Cartoony 6.8%
The Ramsey is a 2D platformer that allows you to play as cute squirrel characters solving puzzles using various weapons. Explore maze-like islands and overcome difficult obstacles with the strongest squirrels in the universe.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.9%, Platformer 16%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Action-Adventure 7.5%, Exploration 7.3%
Pentacore is a metroidvania with a focus on platforming and exploration. Run, shoot, climb, and blast your way through a massive world. All in order to find five keys and leave your prison of a planet.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.1%, 2D Platformer 16.5%, Platformer 15.4%, Multiple Endings 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%
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 45%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Platformer 7.4%, Story Rich 5.2%
Where am I pyooooo??? HEBEREKEis back and so is his great and surreal adventure! A mysterious little creature Hebe fell into a mysterious world. Discover a brand new world, explore every corner, find the treasures with your new wonderful friends, and use their skills to find new places.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38%, Platformer 17.5%, 2D Platformer 16.4%, Exploration 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%
Jumper Jon is a 30-second metroidvania-style platforming adventure!
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.8%, Platformer 13.8%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Cartoony 9.6%, Exploration 7.9%
Story driven Metroidvania-ish challenging platformer with cute hand-drawn graphics and a focus on exploration.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.4%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Platformer 14.2%, Exploration 9.3%, Story Rich 5.9%
It's a nice sunny day in Neo-Tartaria and ruthless killer Harry Pippels and his pretend friend Humpty-Ho are guzzling down some sprutzels and racking up a debt at the bar. Their life of luxury is soon interrupted however when the Elder Demon's diabolical crypto schemes threaten the lands.
Why similar: Boss Rush 66.7% ★, Platformer 11.8%, 2D Platformer 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 4.6%, Colorful 3.4%
Sneak away from your boring family vacation and delve into ANCIENT RUINS! Borrow equipment from dead explorers and uncover the secrets of a lost civilization as you leave your parents worried sick. WARNING: The Ruby Chest may contain traces of an ancient curse (and gluten).
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.6%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Platformer 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Exploration 8.4%
Explore the Echoes of Nox amongst the war between 3 factions of robots. Uncover new tools and take territory as the dynamically changing rooms switch hands between the different AIs and yourself. Reveal the secrets of the past and discover why you alone were left in this station.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Platformer 12.8%, Exploration 9.3%, Multiple Endings 8.1%
Dr. Atominus is a short platformer with metroidvania elements and a cool sci-fi story.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.3%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Platformer 13.5%, Multiple Endings 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%
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 41.1%, Platformer 16.6%, 2D Platformer 15.9%, Exploration 7.9%, Cute 5.4%
4 The Elements is a 2D Action Platformer inspired by the best games of this genre from the 90s. Switch in real time between the four elements of nature to overcome challenges, acquire new abilities and defeat powerful bosses in beautifully crafted thematic stages in this metroidvanian adventure.
Why similar: Boss Rush 41.2% ★, Metroidvania 26.6%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Platformer 9.4%, Action-Adventure 4.2%
Florarium is a Metroidvania game focused on exploration and battle. Explore the mysterious world full of unexpected secrets. Battle fierce enemies with your bow. Choose your own path to your goddess in the vast, interconnected world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45%, Platformer 15.6%, Exploration 8.9%, Multiple Endings 8.5%, Story Rich 7.2%
Save Moses' girlfriend from the clutches of the prince of Egypt, Ramses, in this thrilling adventure across the Egyptian desert. Face enemies and bosses, find items and power-ups scattered throughout a fantastic 2D open world full of challenges, secrets and much more!
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.2%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Platformer 13.8%, Shooter 10.4%, Exploration 8.2%
After a mysterious flash of light, Jennifer, a magic student, finds herself trapped in a cursed floating castle. Explore the castle’s interiors in search of a way to escape...
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.8%, Platformer 14.6%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Cartoony 10%, Exploration 7.6%
Wake up in a world where stories come to life. In this enchanted 8-bit musical adventure, use the power of song to explore whimsical book-inspired realms, solve puzzles, and help Rhapsody find her way home from a library that doesn't want to let her go.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.7%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Platformer 11.8%, Multiple Endings 8.1%, Cartoony 7.1%
Step into the shoes of Unknown Entity, a strange being with no form or memories, who will fight trapped bosses in the hope of discovering where it is, who it is, and why it seems to be watched at all times, in this Free To Play game.
Why similar: Boss Rush 70.6% ★, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Platformer 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 3.4%, Singleplayer 2.6%
Guide Alice, a young girl lost in an unfamiliar and dangerous world, in her quest to return home. In this 2D action-adventure metroidvania game you will meet peculiar characters, traverse a multitude of sceneries, and fight powerful beings known as Egregores to unravel the truth.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.8%, Platformer 16%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Multiple Endings 9.5%, Exploration 7.4%
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 37.2%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Platformer 10.3%, Cartoony 7.8%, Action-Adventure 6%
Experience a adventure in a seamless world of food, where you play as a brave bread. Freely explore interconnected regions, uncover hidden secrets, collect items to enhance your abilities, tackle challenging stages, and defeat formidable foes.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.5%, 2D Platformer 17.5%, Platformer 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Action-Adventure 7.2%
Two girls travelling through the desert, fighting monsters and solving puzzles. An action-adventure exploration-based platformer game with lots of sidequests and more secrets than you will ever find.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.5%, Platformer 17%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Exploration 7.3%, Action-Adventure 6.7%
A twitchy shoot 'em up boss rush game inspired by run 'n gun classics. Fight your way through seven challenging bosses and hitch a ride off this awful planet.
Why similar: Boss Rush 64.4% ★, 2D Platformer 8.7%, Platformer 8.4%, Shooter 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
Meet a charming cast of little creatures and save the world from a mischievous god in this character-driven metroidvania! Explore a world full of lost secrets, make new friends, and use strange creatures to your advantage to reach new heights!
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.4%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Platformer 13.5%, Exploration 8.7%, Cartoony 8.3%
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 41.7%, 2D Platformer 18.5%, Exploration 9%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Action-Adventure 8.9%
Botanica is a hand drawn 2D side scrolling platform-adventure in a world of sentient plants. By learning and borrowing abilities from the enemies and bosses of this world you might just be able to defeat the scourge that threatens all of plant life.
Why similar: Boss Rush 48.1% ★, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Platformer 10%, Cartoony 6.3%, Exploration 5.5%
Platform by biting other creatures in this mouthful of a Metroidvania! Explore a vast, interconnected world where the only challenge that stands in your way is tough puzzle platforming and winding routes. A truly Bite Sized Metroidvania experience.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.6%, Platformer 21.6%, 2D Platformer 16%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Adventure 2.1%
Drift adventurously in the world of Cloud Seeker! A Chinese inspired action-platformer where Yun, a young rabbit once chosen to inherit a great legacy, has to prove his worth after a sealed god is unleashed upon the world with the help of his trusted companions.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, Platformer 18%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Exploration 7.4%
Beyond Sentinel will have you play as both Justin and Erica in horizontal shooter and metroidvania stages as you battle in space and explore the many levels of the Sentinel station.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.4%, Platformer 16.5%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Shooter 12.1%, Action-Adventure 8.1%
Explore a strange and hostile world in this search-action platformer starring a tiny mouse named Tofu.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.4%, Platformer 15.8%, 2D Platformer 15%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Exploration 7.2%
Uncover the mystery of the corruption creeping up the galaxy by teaming up with a diverse cast of characters to face challenging bosses in this narrative driven 2D Action Adventure Boss Battler with Visual Novel Elements.
Why similar: Boss Rush 61.9% ★, 2D Platformer 8.3%, Platformer 7.7%, Story Rich 5.9%, Action-Adventure 5.8%
Crashed on a desolate but mysterious planet you find yourself eye to eye with an ancient civilisation. Explore the planet, find powerful upgrades, and fulfill your destiny.
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.2%, Platformer 15.5%, Multiple Endings 10.4%, Exploration 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
Ember Journey of Clinbo This is a fantasy, pixel-art Metroidvania-style game. You are Clinbo, the only "transgressor" robot to possess a soul in a limbo between life and death—a realm where countless souls are judged by a single standard: "Harmony."
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.2%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Platformer 14.2%, Exploration 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%
Stuck at the bottom of the sea floor, escape a sunken ocean liner in this handcrafted 2D METROIDvania! Find powerful upgrades, and fight strange bosses. You may be isolated from your shipmates, but you're not alone...
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.5%, 2D Platformer 16%, Platformer 14.5%, Exploration 10.3%, Action-Adventure 6.3%
Explore a mysterious castle in this pixel perfect metroidvania and take on the Shadow King! Upgrades, secrets, combat, and more!
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.6%, 2D Platformer 18.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Platformer 8.9%
In Objector, you play as an enemy of the king. Join the history of opposition against ruthless power in a diverse fantasy world by facing difficulties and beating bosses waiting for you in challenging gameplay.
Why similar: Boss Rush 65.8% ★, Multiple Endings 9.9%, 2D Platformer 7.5%, Action-Adventure 5.3%, Platformer 4.7%
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 32.3%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Platformer 12.3%, Multiple Endings 9.6%, Exploration 7%
This is a 2d platform adventure exploration game that combines platform jumping and straightforward fighting. Players will gradually find the lost memory and uncover the truth of this fantastic world with AOI.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.8%, Platformer 16%, 2D Platformer 13%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Cartoony 6.2%
A challenging, 2D Platform Adventure game where all level mechanics can change if you don't stay balanced. Help Ethan to grow up and leave his roots in order to pursue his dreams, find clues about his past and fight against your nightmares in your journey to the Somnium Shore!
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.2%, Platformer 19.3%, Exploration 9.9%, 2D Platformer 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%
Embark on a journey into a dark, fantasy world, wielding a host of weapons, sub-weapons, skills, and spells, to battle demonic entities in this immersive, true-to-form, Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.5%, 2D Platformer 15%, Platformer 11.1%, Exploration 9%, Action-Adventure 7.1%
Help Zozo find his way home in this cartoon-inspired Metroidvania platformer. Pillow-fight sentient pastries, train under an octopus master, and brave a cybernetic jungle as you explore the vibrant landscapes of Zozo's dreams.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.7%, 2D Platformer 18%, Platformer 15.5%, Cute 5.5%, Action-Adventure 3.8%
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 46.1%, Platformer 13.1%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Exploration 9%, Action-Adventure 6.5%
2D pixel art action where jumping doesn't exist — only teleportation. As Reng Azure, explore a corrupted world, traverse between the realm of souls and decide the fate of the fallen.
Why similar: Boss Rush 47.9% ★, Metroidvania 30.8%, Multiple Endings 6.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%, Exploration 5.2%
A sci-fi retro Metroidvania. Help Brigadier General Graham recover his gear, defeat enemies, and complete his mission.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.9%, Platformer 15.6%, Multiple Endings 13.2%, 2D Platformer 8.2%, Action-Adventure 6.2%
A frantic and challenging boss rush with options to customize your play style as you progress. Defeat all enemies in your path with attacks, specials, parries, and unique abilities.
Why similar: Boss Rush 65.7% ★, Platformer 10.4%, Multiple Endings 5.7%, 2D Platformer 4.9%, Action-Adventure 3.3%
Gain glory by defeating several leaders of a kingdom in ruins using only your shield as a weapon. Talk to the few remaining inhabitants and discover what secrets this kingdom holds.
Why similar: Boss Rush 73.3% ★, Platformer 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, 2D 1.2%, Singleplayer 1.2%
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 41%, 2D Platformer 16.8%, Platformer 15.6%, Exploration 9.9%, Cute 6.1%