- #1 Rogue Legacy 2
97% matchVery Positive91% of 14,873 reviews2022
Dev: Cellar Door Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 24.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Rogue Legacy 2 is what you'd get if you mashed Rogue Legacy and a sequel together. Every time you die, your children will succeed you, and each child is unique. Your daughter might be a Colourblind Archer, and your son could be a Pacifistic Chef. Either way, one of them is getting conscripted.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.2%, Arcade 17.1%, Platformer 13%, Difficult 10.9%, Roguelike 5.3%
- #2 Barbarian Saga: The Beastmaster
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dormidin StudioPub: Selecta Play
Windows
A classic hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania action game, it's time for revenge! Use your Beastmaster skills to unleash your inner beast, fight with your heart-devouring sword and end the threat to Arborea, you decide the ending.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.9%, Soundtrack 25.2% ★, Difficult 15.6%, Platformer 10.8%, Action-Adventure 6.3%
- #3 Immortals Must Die
96% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 reviews2024
Dev: CharlesPGames
Windows
Slay demons in another multiverse as you look for the seals to unlock your divine powers, in an action-packed rogue-lite 2D platformer for the ages.
Why similar: Soundtrack 25.3% ★, Metroidvania 22%, Action Roguelike 12.6%, Platformer 12%, Roguelike 8.8%
- #4 Kamyla and the Scarlet Mage
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Onigiri Games
Windows
Kamyla and the Scarlet Mage is a story-driven action platformer game. Help Kamyla fight diverse adversaries and find her purpose in life by exploring the world, locating her memories and facing tough challenges in fast action-driven boss fights.
Why similar: Soundtrack 29.1% ★, Metroidvania 27.3%, Difficult 14.3%, Platformer 12%, RPG 4.7%
- #5 Massi
94% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2022
Dev: Farid Iberraken
Windows · Mac
Massi is a retro platformer game with souls like features. Fully made in hand-made pixel art, fun, fast paced. Fighting, exploration, tight controls, puzzle solving, difficult boss fights.
Why similar: Soundtrack 27.7% ★, Metroidvania 24.4%, Difficult 10.1%, 2D Platformer 9.2%, Platformer 8.8%
- #6 Adventure's Pixel World
94% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Fearless Colossus
Windows
Face terrifying enemies and deadly traps in this challenging retro classic! The holy relics of the dwarves have been stolen by the Golem horde, they need your help!
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.7%, Dragons 13.9% ★, Difficult 11.1%, Action Roguelike 9.5%, 2D Platformer 9%
- #7 Dreadstone - The Immortal Prisoner
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tortuga Software
Windows
Dreadstone – The Immortal Prisoner is an upcoming indie 2D Metroidvania platformer. Especially important to us are the game elements “looting” and “leveling“. The goal is to create a combination of our favorite games.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.6%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Historical 10.5%, Platformer 8.6%, Adventure 7.4%
- #8 Seedless Light
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Unknown Bit Games
Windows
Seedless Light is a 2d action-adventure game focused on combat and exploration with a unique and contemplative world of fantastic and vibrant creatures driven by a touching and atmospheric soundtrack.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.9%, Difficult 18.8%, Soundtrack 15.1% ★, Platformer 13%, 2D 4.4%
- #9 Timeless Dual
92% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: Luis Avila
Windows
Timeless Dual is a retro style action adventure, open world game. The world of the game changes as the player travels through seven time periods, collecting currency and upgrades and defeating enemies!
Why similar: Dinosaurs 30.2% ★, Metroidvania 30%, Platformer 12.2%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Action-Adventure 7.8%
- #10 Bread Adventure
91% matchPositive100% of 21 reviews2025
Dev: Wheafun Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 40.6%, Platformer 15.7%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, RPG 6.2%
- #11 Last Stitch Goodnight
90% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2017
Dev: Well Bred Rhino
Windows · Mac · Linux
Last Stitch Goodnight is a side scrolling action adventure that embraces a new mythology. After a near-death experience, you are kidnapped by a doctor who is experimenting on people who satisfy certain criteria. Escape will require new weapons, powers, and a strong stomach for bad science.
Why similar: Soundtrack 41.4% ★, Metroidvania 32.7%, Platformer 7.7%, Adventure 6.2%, Indie 6.1%
- #12 Orcen Axe
89% matchPositive85% of 20 reviews2022
Dev: origamihero games
Windows
Necromancy, wizards, dragons and a lost love? Better grab that magical axe of yours and get your life back on track!
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.8%, Dragons 15% ★, Platformer 13.9%, RPG 8%, Action-Adventure 6.9%
- #13 Aussie Bogan Hero
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Snag Swag Studios
Windows
G’day mates! In this crackin’ 2D metroidvania, Aussie Bogan Hero sees Davo, a mullet-wearing, beer-loving legend, battle corporate goons and freaky creatures to reopen his pub and save Dusty Springs. 'Cause sometimes, it takes a legend in a singlet to save the day.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.7%, Soundtrack 24.4% ★, Platformer 14%, Action-Adventure 5.2%, 2D 4.9%
- #14 Castle In The Darkness
88% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,266 reviews2015
Dev: Matt KapPub: Nicalis, Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Castle In The Darkness is a fun and challenging shout out to the early days of video games! It's an action exploration platformer with some RPG elements, much like games from the Castlevania or Metroid series. It's super fast-paced, challenging, and full of secrets!
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.5%, Difficult 17.6%, Platformer 15.6%, RPG 4.4%, Action 3.9%
- #15 Vulpis
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: max.marauder
Windows · Mac
Guide a lonely fox through a vast interconnected world of a mysterious planet Vulpis in this Metroidvania-style game. Explore non-linear paths, unlock new abilities, fight enemies, overcome obstacles, and unravel the planet's mysteries to find a way back home.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.4%, Difficult 19.9%, Platformer 17.1%, 2D 5.9%, Adventure 5.2%
- #16 史莱狗(Slimg)
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cow Studio
Windows
Slimg is a Metroidvania game. Slimg left this mysterious planet to repair the crashed spaceship and embark on a magical adventure
Why similar: Metroidvania 41%, Platformer 14.6%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, RPG 7.1%
- #17 Gravy the gravedigger
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: cupofmilk
Windows
Gravy the gravedigger is a great journey of Gravy the frog through an unknown and mysterious cemetery. However, what brings our hero to such a strange place? Even the little cemetery caretaker doesn't know the reason, and it's up to us to help him in exploring this place.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, Soundtrack 26.6% ★, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Platformer 7.6%
- #18 Beholgar
85% matchMostly Positive74% of 358 reviews2022
Dev: Serkan Bakar
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Beholgar is a classically styled metroidvania action adventure. Explore caverns, ancient woods, and deadly castles; battle creatures and solve ancient mysteries at the kingdom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.4%, Dragons 14.7% ★, Platformer 13%, 2D Platformer 11%, Arcade 9.4%
- #19 Prehistoric Dude
84% matchPositive86% of 21 reviews2020
Dev: lightUP
Windows
A retro style mini metroidvania game about a caveman who loves ham!
Why similar: Dinosaurs 29.8% ★, Metroidvania 28.8%, Platformer 12%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Action-Adventure 7.7%
- #20 99 Fails
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Frying Jelly
Windows · Linux
99 Fails is an impossibly difficult roguelite platformer featuring 3 mechanics in Zeebo's surreal nightmare with bizarre monsters & music by legendary David Wise!
Why similar: Soundtrack 34.9% ★, Metroidvania 19.7%, Difficult 14.8%, Platformer 10.2%, 2D Platformer 9.6%
- #21 The Eternal Life of Goldman
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Weappy StudioPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
In this breathtaking platformer adventure, explore a vast hand-drawn Archipelago, inspired by ancient fables and depicted in classic frame-by-frame animation, and defeat a mysterious Deity.
Why similar: Soundtrack 28.7% ★, Metroidvania 25%, Difficult 14.1%, Platformer 10.7%, Action-Adventure 7.2%
- #22 Roll The World
82% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Jequed
Windows
Experience platforming in a whole new way! Roll, rotate, and double jump your way through a crazy world featuring obstacles that will challenge even the most experienced players.
Why similar: Soundtrack 31.8% ★, Difficult 21.2%, Platformer 18.2%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Indie 5%
- #23 Torii: Beyond The Gates
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Oh Baby Games
Windows · Mac
The spirit realm has broken. Your brother has gone missing. Forge the path you were destined for. Explore the gates and find out why there has been broken links inside the spirit realm. Battle, discover and find the secrets, and make new connections in a beautiful hand-drawn 2D style.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.7%, Platformer 14.8%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, RPG 7.3%, Action-Adventure 6.9%
- #24 Gun Crate Raccoon
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rad Horse Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fast-paced arcade mayhem! Gun Crate Raccoon is a high-speed 2D platformer shooter where every crate gives you a new random weapon. Climb, shoot, and survive in a procedurally generated tower filled with chaotic battles, crazy perks, and non-stop action! Can you dominate the leaderboards?
Why similar: Difficult 18.4%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Platformer 13.4%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Shooter 10.4%
- #25 Residue: Final Cut
82% matchMixed60% of 121 reviews2014
Dev: The Working Parts
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Up-tempo adventuring and family drama ensue when the survivors of a disastrous charity project return to the dead ships in the former Aral Sea in Uzbekistan. Residue tells a personal story by letting you explore a larger-than-life, ridiculously detailed rendition of one of our world's most fascinating (and horrifying) locations.
Why similar: Soundtrack 27% ★, Metroidvania 22.2%, Historical 12.6%, Platformer 11.9%, 2D Platformer 10.3%
- #26 Imp of the Sun
80% matchMixed65% of 241 reviews2022
Dev: Sunwolf EntertainmentPub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Restore the Sun’s light and end the Eternal Eclipse in this 2D fast-paced action-platformer game inspired by Peruvian cultures. Explore hand-crafted environments, battle and improve your skills to defeat the Four Keepers that stole the power of the Sun.
Why similar: Soundtrack 30.7% ★, Metroidvania 23.1%, Difficult 12.2%, Platformer 10%, 2D Platformer 8.1%
- #27 Struggle F.O
78% matchMixed69% of 244 reviews2024
Dev: Espada Inc.
Windows
What the newly awakened girl saw was an unfamiliar world and unfamiliar creatures. And on her arm, there was a mysterious gadget that could speak. Somehow, the girl who could now communicate with all living creatures, starts to struggle with her allies to survive in this world!
Why similar: Dinosaurs 37.8% ★, Dragons 23.5% ★, Action Roguelike 11.1%, Roguelike 9.7%, RPG 5%
- #28 Aeterna Noctis
79% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,963 reviews2021
Dev: Aeternum Game Studios S.L
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Aeterna Noctis is a challenging metroidvania that majestically combines action, exploration and adventure. With 2 game modes and difficulty based on action or the exclusive Noctis mode where a level of difficulty is added in precision platforming never seen in the metroidvania genre.
Why similar: Soundtrack 30.7% ★, Metroidvania 28.3%, Difficult 15%, Platformer 11%, Action-Adventure 6.1%
- #29 Mò The Frog
79% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2018
Dev: PrimesoftGames
Windows
Mo the frog is a classic 2D platform in which you will have to committ fully to ho through many levels that are present in the game. Dress the part of Mò the frog in the epic adventure to free Avalaar's kingdom from the oppression which the terrible Peter's the troll and his henchmen, the black captains, try to bring by conquering it.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35%, Difficult 20.2%, Platformer 19.7%, Action 9.4%, Adventure 8.9%
- #30 Mishaka Ubivaka
77% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2024
Dev: Low ResPub: Low Res games
Windows
Mishaka is an ordinary mouse with extraordinary courage. Upon learning of the cheese theft, he decides to take gun into his own paws and reclaim the lost delicacies. Throughout his adventure, Mishaka will encounter dangers, traps, and a multitude of enemies — from cunning rats to giant predators.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.8%, Platformer 15.3%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Arcade 11.4%, Shooter 11.2%
- #31 The Last Tree
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: zzmingo
Windows · Mac
A 2D pixel-like Metrovania game, exploring the game world with a unique atmosphere. In a mysterious and huge tree world, as time goes by, trees and plants have withered, the ecology has become worse, life has become scarce, and who will save the world that is about to break.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.6%, Platformer 13.5%, RPG 10%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Adventure 7.5%
- #32 Berserk Boy
76% matchVery Positive86% of 410 reviews2024
Dev: BerserkBoy Games
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 51%
BERSERK BOY is a high speed action packed Platformer, with Metroidvania elements. Packed with vibrant and stylish pixel art. Go Berserk! as you change into different forms and use the power of Lightning, Fire, Ice, Air, and Earth to save the planet!
Why similar: Soundtrack 27.8% ★, Metroidvania 20.1%, Difficult 12.9%, Platformer 10.6%, 2D Platformer 9.5%
- #33 Beastfall
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Raven Games
Windows
A pure Boss Rush roguelike - no trash mobs, only epic boss battles. Find your sister's body in a journey of redemption and revenge. Encounter eight unique deities and uncover the truth buried 200 years ago.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.6%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Roguelike 11.7%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Action-Adventure 10.1%
- #34 Chronicles of 2 Heroes: Amaterasu's Wrath
76% matchMostly Positive79% of 63 reviews2023
Dev: Infinity Experience
Windows
Amaterasu and her yokai army rule over feudal Japan. Switch in real time between Kensei and Ayame to defeat the goddess in this intense, 16-bit action platformer with Metroidvania elements and gorgeous pixel art.
Why similar: Soundtrack 29.1% ★, Metroidvania 23%, Difficult 12.8%, Platformer 10.1%, 2D Platformer 7.8%
- #35 Prehistoric Gal
75% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: lightUP
Windows
Gal is a cave girl who had her boyfriend, Dude, abducted by aliens! Now she needs to save him, in this 2D mini metroidvania set during prehistoric times!
Why similar: Metroidvania 29%, Dinosaurs 27.1% ★, Platformer 12.1%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Action-Adventure 7.5%
- #36 Valdis Story: Abyssal City
75% matchVery Positive84% of 2,710 reviews2013
Dev: Endlessfluff Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Assume the role of Wyatt in this Action/Exploration Platformer as you explore the ruins of a holy city that was lost many years ago. Battle various types of demons, angels, and a new threat known only as the “Ferals”, using swordsmanship, martial arts, and sorcery.
Why similar: Metroidvania 59%, Platformer 14.2%, Difficult 8.8%, RPG 5.8%, Action 4.3%
- #37 Phosfi
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: UpRoom Games LLC
Windows · Linux
Phosfi is an atmospheric, metroidvania style action-platformer. Explore and fight your way through a dark and dangerous coastal world full of mysteries and ancient treasures. Discover long buried temples and fend off Eldritch monstrosities in this beautiful 2D hand drawn and animated adventure.
Why similar: Soundtrack 33.9% ★, Metroidvania 32.6%, Difficult 15.5%, Adventure 4.5%, 2D 3.6%
- #38 Plateman
73% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2024
Dev: 柠檬弓工作室Pub: East2West Games
Windows
Explore the steampunk world in Plateman. Fly over the world of machines full of gimmicks and monsters. Uncover the secrets of Shaman and the difference engine. Try to change this decaying world by Shaman Drum and the special lightning power.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.5%, Difficult 18.6%, Platformer 15.4%, Action-Adventure 6.2%, 2D 5.4%
- #39 Poor Lucas and the Evil Duke
73% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Stephen Ciuca
Windows
Poor Lucas and the Evil Duke is a Metroidvania with action and RPG elements. Jump, slide, wall jump, swim, and battle your way through the Dukedom. Other mechanics include pushing boxes, pulling levers, and swinging on ropes.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.8%, Platformer 16%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, RPG 8%, Action 6.2%
- #40 Momento Temporis: Light from the Deep
74% matchMostly Positive75% of 48 reviews2016
Dev: Burning Ice Games
Windows · Mac
All alone, Hania sets out on a journey to find the answers to her past across this uncharted, perilous and magical world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39%, Difficult 18.1%, Platformer 17.5%, Adventure 8.4%, Action 6%
- #41 8Doors: Arum's Afterlife Adventure
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,561 reviews2021
Dev: Rootless StudioPub: NEOWIZ
Windows
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
8Doors is a story-driven Metroidvania-style action platformer heavily influenced by Korean folktales. Play as ‘Arum’, a brave girl that has entered the realm of the afterlife in search of her father’s soul and guide her through the '8 Doors of Purgatory' to solve the mysteries that lie deep within.
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.5%, Platformer 14.4%, Difficult 7.8%, Adventure 6.9%, Action 6.7%
- #42 Beyond Sentinel
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Embraceware
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 25.6%, Platformer 16.4%, Shooter 12.4%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, 2D Platformer 11.3%
- #43 La-Mulana
73% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,571 reviews2013
Dev: NIGOROPub: PLAYISM
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
LA-MULANA is an “Archaeological Ruin Exploration Action Game,” bringing the classic appeal of adventure with the punishing difficulty of retro-inspired gaming. Search inside ancient ruins, seeking out the “Secret Treasure of Life” – which sleeps in the sprawling ruins of “LA-MULANA” and is said to be the beginning of all civilization.
Why similar: Metroidvania 49.3%, Difficult 21.4%, Platformer 15.6%, Adventure 3.7%, Indie 2.9%
- #44 Freddy Hardest: Z Planet
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GAMEZ-STUDIOPub: Gamez-Studio
Windows
Freddy Hardest returns as a lethal weapon to face the zombie apocalypse in New York.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.9%, Roguelike 12.3%, Platformer 11.7%, Action Roguelike 8.1%, Arcade 7.2%
- #45 AOI
71% matchMostly Positive72% of 43 reviews2022
Dev: Pura Studio
Windows
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 42.4%, Platformer 16%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, RPG 7.1%, Adventure 6.2%
- #46 Maelstrom
71% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Maelstrom
Windows
Maelstrom is a platformer adventure set on a mysterious island. Explore an island designed in pixel art style, acquire ancient magic to upgrade yourself, defeat enemies and pass obstacles. Use the unique ability 'Rewind' to reach places that seemed impossible!
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.2%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Platformer 9.8%, 2D 6.8%, Action-Adventure 6.8%
- #47 Kid Ball Adventure
70% matchPositive100% of 27 reviews2022
Dev: Spoonbox Studio
Windows
A platformer with excellent level design that's unforgiving. With two buttons, overcome 100 levels filled with traps, enemies, dangerous situations, and bosses. Test your patience and precision. If you're looking for a challenge, this is your game.
Why similar: Soundtrack 50% ★, Difficult 11.5%, Platformer 9.3%, 2D Platformer 8%, Arcade 6%
- #48 Super Panda Adventures
70% matchVery Positive93% of 1,020 reviews2014
Dev: BlueEagle ProductionsPub: Paul Schneider
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
In Super Panda Adventures, you play as the brave panda-knight Fu, who is about to finish his training to become the new guardian of the Princess. At the same day of the big celebration party, some uninvited Robots show up to conquer the planet and take the Princess away in their Space Ships!
Why similar: Metroidvania 49.3%, Platformer 25.5%, Adventure 6.1%, Action 5.9%, Indie 5.4%
- #49 Shadow Labyrinth
68% matchMixed57% of 323 reviews2025
Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Shadow Labyrinth is a 2D action platformer and a genre-twisting alternate take on the iconic PAC-MAN. As The Swordsman, you wake on a mysterious planet amidst relics of wars past. To survive you will discover secrets, consume your enemies, and grow from prey to apex predator.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46%, Platformer 14.2%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Action 7.3%
- #50 Pixgun
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Twisted Twice Games
Windows
Chexie is a teenage girl who, as a result of mysterious events, is transported to the virtual kingdom of Pixgun. There she discovers a magic wand that becomes her key to survival. Your task is to discover the source of corruption in the kingdom and the plight of its inhabitants.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.8%, Platformer 18%, 2D Platformer 13%, Arcade 12%, Action 8.2%
- #51 Destroyed Base
70% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Riddik
Windows
Destroyed Base is a 2D platformer adventure where your main task is to survive, find resources to strengthen your shelter and defeat the enemies inhabiting these gloomy corners of the forest. Various bandits have escaped into this forest, who, like you, are hunting for various resources.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.2%, Platformer 16%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Arcade 10.6%, 2D 5.1%
- #52 Escape Zolstar
69% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2019
Dev: Robert Alvarez
Windows · Mac
Escape Zolstar is a metroidvania where you explore, collect powerups, fight enemies, and defeat bosses.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.6%, Platformer 14.3%, 2D Platformer 13%, Difficult 10%, Shooter 7%
- #53 Silvercall
67% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: CUNX
Windows · Mac
Silvercall – A retro action-platformer RPG. Play as an amnesiac adventurer, battling through perilous terrain and collecting Memory Crystals to uncover your past and your lover's dark transformation into the "Saintess".
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.1%, Platformer 15.7%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Action Roguelike 8.4%, RPG 7.4%
- #54 EON: Reset
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team EON Reset
Windows
Explore EON Association in the wake of an apocalyptic disaster. Maneuver the artificial life EON-3033 to battle paranormal entities. Experience an exciting 2D combat in a world where elemental forces exist. Peel back the threads of ambiguous narrative and discover the secrets of time and fate.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.3%, Platformer 15%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Action 4.8%
- #55 Spirit Fusion
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lumforge
Windows
Spirit Fusion is a metroidvania about flexible elemental combos. You are Sir Arthur, master of flame, retired to your village—until someone starts hunting your brothers-in-arms—the elemental knights. The murders continue. Who’s behind it?
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.7%, Platformer 15.7%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Adventure 8.2%
- #56 Odium to the Core
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 61 reviews2018
Dev: Dark-1
Windows · Mac · Linux
Odium to the Core is a challenging single-button, music based game with a dark monochromatic art style. Guide Odium through dangerous and intense music-fueled levels to eliminate the spreading corruption. Reach the core and save the world!
Why similar: Soundtrack 39.4% ★, Difficult 17.5%, Platformer 11.4%, Arcade 8.8%, Shooter 7.1%
- #57 Halloween 1985
66% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: SpoonBox StudioPub: Spoonbox Studio
Windows · Linux
Join the Halloween 1985 action game and test your skills in this classic arcade platformer! Beat all the levels, completing all the objectives, to get the best score, and save your name into the High Score; just like old times!
Why similar: Soundtrack 31.7% ★, Difficult 19%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Platformer 11.9%, Arcade 10.4%
- #58 Greedy Guns
68% matchVery Positive83% of 82 reviews2017
Dev: Tio Atum
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Inspired by classic shooters like Gunstar Heroes, Metal Slug, and Contra, Greedy Guns brings the run-and-gun formula into the 21st Century! Help these greedy mercenaries survive their most epic contract yet. Explore, explode, survive!
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.8%, Platformer 17%, Shooter 11.3%, Adventure 10.6%, Action 10.2%
- #59 Ariana and the Elder Codex
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International, Inc.
Windows
Ariana must restore the Codices and unravel the Library's hidden truths...
Why similar: Metroidvania 45%, Platformer 16.4%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Action 6%
- #60 Cathedral
67% matchMostly Positive73% of 445 reviews2019
Dev: Decemberborn Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Make your way through more than 600 rooms, and unravel the secrets of your past by finding the five elemental orbs. Cathedral features a vast world, meant for exploring!
Why similar: Metroidvania 54.3%, Platformer 12.1%, Difficult 11.4%, Action 7%, Adventure 6.7%