- #1 Ariana and the Elder Codex
96% matchVery Positive82% of 109 reviews2026
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International, Inc.
Windows
Ariana must restore the Codices and unravel the Library's hidden truths...
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.3%, Platformer 13.2%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Exploration 5.4%
- #2 A Dream of Burning Sand
97% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: Eldwood
Windows · Linux
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 25%, Platformer 12.9%, 2D Platformer 12%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Action-Adventure 8.5%
- #3 Earthblade
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Extremely OK Games, Ltd.
Windows
You are Névoa, an enigmatic child of Fate returning at long last to Earth, in this explor-action platformer from the creators of Celeste. Earthblade's lush pixel art world offers seamless exploration, challenging combat, and countless mysteries to pick apart.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.5%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Platformer 11.3%, Exploration 8.5%
- #4 City of None
95% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Noel & Liam BerryPub: Extremely OK Games, Ltd.
Windows · Linux
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 30.9%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Platformer 14.6%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Exploration 8.9%
- #5 Maelstrom
94% 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 42.7%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Platformer 8%, Action-Adventure 6.4%, Fantasy 6.2%
- #6 Dirtlight
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Applava
Windows
Dig through an odd world full of dangerous creatures. Uncover hidden paths and long-buried secrets. Dirtlight is a metroidvania where the journey runs deep, and offers unexpected ways to explore.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.7%, Platformer 13.5%, Exploration 9.6%, 2D Platformer 9.5%, Action-Adventure 7.5%
- #7 Bread Adventure
93% matchPositive100% of 22 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 40.9%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Platformer 14.2%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Fantasy 5.6%
- #8 Sunken Sky
92% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2026
Dev: Codenightly
Windows · Linux
Welcome to the world of Sunken Sky and get ready for an epic action adventure through a vast open world. No place is beyond your reach - from the tallest mountains to the very minds of others. Battle bizarre creatures and befriend even stranger people. All in a detailed, hand-drawn 2D style.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.3%, 2D Platformer 15%, Female Protagonist 10%, Platformer 9.4%, Action-Adventure 6.8%
- #9 Cloud Seeker
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MagniFish Studios
Windows
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 28.2%, 2D Platformer 15.9%, Platformer 15.3%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Exploration 7.8%
- #10 Croakspire
90% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Lotus Arcade
Windows
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 42.2%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Platformer 8.4%, Exploration 8.4%
- #11 Velvet Veil
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MoonBloom Studios
Windows
Velvet Veil is a 2D Metroidvania-style Action Adventure with elements of Bullet Hell and unique platforming Mechanics. Ages after a forgotten apocalypse only the dolls of a humanoid species remain. These dolls come to life through the power of memories.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Platformer 8.7%, Exploration 7.5%
- #12 Ubirajara
91% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: WandersonPub: Grupo ODS
Windows
Come discover a world full of Brazilian cultural personalities, with several exclusive powers to be used strategically, play win and try to be the best by entering the world rank!
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.7%, Platformer 14.4%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Exploration 8.8%
- #13 Caesura
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: No Bananas Studio
Windows
Explore caves, forest, and clouds to discover new secrets in the mysterious world of Caesura. A rhythm driven, hand drawn world. Match your jumps and dashes to the beat to solve challenging puzzles that ask you to dance along with the world as it also dances to the beat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.5%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Platformer 12.9%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Action-Adventure 9.5%
- #14 Ganymede
87% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Clydeware LLC
Windows
Hack and slash your way through a space station overrun with aggressive alien creatures. Collect upgrade orbs to extend your abilities and conquer convoluted movement puzzles.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.1%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Platformer 11.6%, Exploration 10.8%, Female Protagonist 8.1%
- #15 PATHFINDER 08
88% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: THIAGO COSTA MENDES
Windows
Pathfinder 08 is a fun and challenging adventure. It is a platform game with a focus on exploration and retro inspiration with some RPG elements.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.1%, 2D Platformer 18.1%, Action-Adventure 13%, Exploration 9.7%, Platformer 5.6%
- #16 Spirit Fusion
86% 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 39.4%, Platformer 13.4%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Adventure 5.4%
- #17 Chibits
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PhatRobit
Windows · Mac
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 44.1%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Platformer 12.8%, Exploration 9.1%, Story Rich 4.2%
- #18 Dipod: The Foot Legacy
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CodingApe GamesPub: Vulpis Yazilim
Windows
A cursed clan.A female hero who making everyone tremble with fear, and a journey. Join Dipod’s adventure. Is this a punishment from Gods or is it just a rebel against Gods? If you were in Dipod’s shoes, what would you do?
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.6%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Platformer 14.7%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Action 6.2%
- #19 RIN: The Last Child
84% matchMixed61% of 82 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 36.7%, Platformer 13.6%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Exploration 8.2%, Female Protagonist 5.4%
- #20 Mable & The Wood
85% 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 30.3%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Platformer 10.7%, Female Protagonist 9%, Choices Matter 7.7%
- #21 Dusted Dusk
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: D.X.
Windows
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 42.5%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Exploration 9.7%, Platformer 9.6%
- #22 Nyaruru Fishy Fight
82% matchVery Positive90% of 1,759 reviews2023
Dev: 赤瞳大白猫
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 27.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 39.5%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Platformer 10.7%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Action-Adventure 8.3%
- #23 Shattered Divinities
81% matchVery Positive94% of 496 reviews2026
Dev: 星魂游戏Pub: TrueColor Games
Windows
Begin your adventure in Shattered Divinities to reveal the truth! Traverse the land where deities have perished, explore abandoned divine realms, battle mutated monsters, gather divine power to awaken your strength, and unveil the truth behind the deities’ fall.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.1%, Platformer 13.8%, 2D Platformer 6.5%, Female Protagonist 6.2%, 2D 5.3%
- #24 The Elementum
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Baturalp ÖZMEN
Windows
Tactical combat powered by combo-based spellcasting and elemental reactions. Explore, grow stronger, and unlock sealed-off areas.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.9%, Platformer 10.8%, Choices Matter 9.3%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Female Protagonist 8.9%
- #25 BLIGHTWRECK
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Mothware
Windows · Linux
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 37.4%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Platformer 12.7%, Exploration 11.1%, Action-Adventure 9.3%
- #26 Chaos Rider
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Galaxy Factory Inc
Windows · Mac
The Chaos Rider finally wakes up after ages. Explore a mysterious island with tons of secrets and treasures to discover ! Fight your way through hordes of enemies and fulfill the dream of the Great Architect. Create your own playstyle, beat bosses and do crazy platforming in this epic adventure game
Why similar: Metroidvania 39%, Character Customization 14.2%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Platformer 9.5%, Exploration 9.4%
- #27 Liminalia
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Space74
Windows · Mac
Unravel the mysteries of these forgotten lands in a hand-drawn, narrative-driven 2D action-adventure, as a white-robed girl awakens in the depths of an abandoned world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.7%, Platformer 13.5%, 2D Platformer 8.5%, Female Protagonist 6.6%, Exploration 6.4%
- #28 BeforeDisaster
79% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: SourGrapeGames
Windows
《BeforeDisaster》 is a 2D action-adventure game. In the borderland, the plan of a certain cult organization gradually surfaces. The protagonist is ordered to defeat the cult leader to stop the plan. All this must be done before the disaster...
Why similar: Metroidvania 50.1%, Action-Adventure 12%, 2D Platformer 9.7%, Fantasy 7.6%, Combat 6.7%
- #29 Alice Into the Panopticon
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Lunarians
Windows
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 41.6%, Platformer 14.4%, 2D Platformer 13%, Exploration 8.3%, Story Rich 4.6%
- #30 Vernal Edge
78% matchMostly Positive77% of 637 reviews2023
Dev: Hello Penguin Team LLCPub: PID Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Vernal Edge is a 2D action-packed Metroidvania featuring an intense combat system, tight platforming sequences and a powerful story of rivalry, revenge and growth.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40%, Platformer 14.4%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Combat 6.9%
- #31 Temporal Branches
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dream Relic LTD
Windows
Explore large levels in endless ways with the ability to switch between Past, Present & Future. Set your own pace and challenge with a variety of unlockable characters and difficulty modes. Unlock additional content by clearing in-game challenges.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.1%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Character Customization 13.8%, Platformer 13.4%, Fantasy 3.8%
- #32 Echoes of You
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Unlost Pixel
Windows
Sacrifice parts of your own body and mind to gain powers. Survive the abyss, uncover the many ancient secrets it keeps, and find what your soul truly desires.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.7%, Platformer 14.7%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Action 6.4%, Adventure 5.5%
- #33 Garrison
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WKH
Windows · Mac · Linux
Traverse a broken empire to help the people and learn the truth. Discover items and combine them in new ways to destroy obstacles or enemies as you explore both side-scrolling and top-down perspective areas. Set out on an action/adventure journey.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Platformer 13.7%, Exploration 9.9%, Action-Adventure 9.5%
- #34 Stoatman
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Frostum
Windows
Stoatman is an exciting Metroidvania adventure where you control a brave hero with a magical sword. Explore mysterious lands, discover powerful spells, and battle fantastic creatures in an enchanting fairy-tale world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.7%, Platformer 14.6%, 2D Platformer 7.2%, Exploration 7.1%, Fantasy 7.1%
- #35 Elowyn and the Stolen Souls
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dream Stories
Windows · Mac · Linux
Enter the magic world of Elowyn! Evolve with her and discover all the secrets to magic in this metroidvania with incredible characters and scenary. Learn powerful spells, create potions, unravel many riddles and live the entire fantasy!
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.1%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Platformer 13.5%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Exploration 9.5%
- #36 Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores
73% matchVery Positive96% of 258 reviews2025
Dev: BASTI GAMES
Windows
Embark on a heartfelt Mushroomvania adventure through a vast and dense interconnected world! It's like a mix of retro and modern classics!
Why similar: Metroidvania 44%, Platformer 11.6%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Exploration 9.8%, Action-Adventure 9.6%
- #37 Axiom Verge 2
75% matchMostly Positive78% of 935 reviews2022
Dev: Thomas Happ Games LLC
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Explore a sprawling, alien world in the sequel to the award winning Axiom Verge.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.6%, 2D Platformer 14%, Platformer 13%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Female Protagonist 7.2%
- #38 Awita: Journey of Hope
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 92 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 34.8%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Platformer 10.5%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Exploration 8.4%
- #39 Fevercide
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Redblack Spade
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fevercide is a metroidvania with elements of horror and adventure games. Join Sandra as she explores the stately cities of a Russian Empire that never fell. Solve puzzles, fight with monsters, and face the demons from her past.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.6%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Platformer 13%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Exploration 7.9%
- #40 Keena The Voidslayer
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Crowning Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A 2-D action adventure platformer where you can absorb and manipulate things with your friend Moku. You can use different abilities to explore and interact with the world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.5%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Platformer 12.6%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Action-Adventure 9%
- #41 Trapers Platformer
74% matchPositive80% of 15 reviews2023
Dev: molamucho.com
Windows · Linux
Story driven Metroidvania-ish challenging platformer with cute hand-drawn graphics and a focus on exploration.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.4%, 2D Platformer 16%, Platformer 13.2%, Exploration 10.7%, Story Rich 5.6%
- #42 The Curse Of Eira
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ElenaWare
Windows
Wynn has traveled to this dying Kingdom of Alara because she heard a powerful Wizard has taken in her twin sister Eira. Explore the world that has been subjected by the Wizard and his five apprentices and discover enough power ups to find and kill Eira
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.1%, 2D Platformer 17.3%, Platformer 16.7%, Female Protagonist 7.5%, Action 7%
- #43 Memoria
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Counting SheepPub: Counting Sheep
Windows · Mac · Linux
Memoria is a hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania where magic is as much about memory as it is about power. You play as a powerful—but aging—sorceress who awakens in a familiar but fragmented world. Only by exploring the world around you can you spark your memories, and remember once again.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.2%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Platformer 12.1%, Exploration 7.8%, Female Protagonist 7.4%
- #44 Slime:Evo
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Falcon Stories
Windows
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 32.1%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Platformer 11.6%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, Exploration 8.5%
- #45 Shards of Memories
71% 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 41.1%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Platformer 8.4%, Exploration 6%
- #46 Gravy the gravedigger
71% 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 34.6%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Story Rich 8%, Platformer 7.3%
- #47 The Elderseed
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Talebound Games
Windows
Embark on an epic action adventure by unraveling the mystery of the Elder Seed and save the world from falling into chaos. Journey with Milo through colorful handcrafted lands, forests, caves and dungeons. Forge new weapons and encounter strange creatures who will help you throughout your journey.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Platformer 14.1%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Exploration 8.4%
- #48 Shadow King
70% matchPositive92% of 38 reviews2023
Dev: Johan PeitzPub: Apskeppet
Windows · Mac
Explore a mysterious castle in this pixel perfect metroidvania and take on the Shadow King! Upgrades, secrets, combat, and more!
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.5%, 2D Platformer 18.5%, Action-Adventure 13.6%, Platformer 8%, 2D 3.9%
- #49 Pipsqueak!
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pond Games PTY LTD
Windows
Explore a strange and hostile world in this search-action platformer starring a tiny mouse named Tofu.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.6%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Platformer 14.4%, Action-Adventure 10%, Exploration 8.1%
- #50 Somnium Shore
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rodrigo Pelegrini R.
Windows
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 42%, Platformer 17.4%, Exploration 11%, 2D Platformer 9.6%, Action 4.5%
- #51 Solaris: Good Harvest
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Moving Pixels
Windows
A humble farmer sets out to rescue his chicken from monstrous abductors. Punch, slash, and parkour your way through elemental-infused chaos in this fast-paced 2D action-platformer!
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.1%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, Platformer 15.3%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, Action 6.7%
- #52 Fall of Gorithia: Nym's Fate
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Myrwood Games
Windows
Fall of Gorithia: Nym's Fate is a 2D action adventure set in the ancient land of Gorithia. Go from simple thief to magic wielding warrior as you battle your way through the fallen kingdom on your quest to find your lost brother in this sprawling fantasy world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.7%, Platformer 13.3%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Exploration 8.7%, Action-Adventure 6.6%
- #53 Erandique
67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Black Jack Game Studios
Windows
Erandique the indigenous hero!
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.8%, Platformer 15.1%, Action-Adventure 12.5%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Exploration 9.2%
- #54 Transiruby
68% matchVery Positive92% of 302 reviews2021
Dev: SKIPMOREPub: Flyhigh Works
Windows
Explore the mysteries of an unknown land! ”Transiruby '' is a metroidvania game where you explore the world as a cyborg protagonist named Siruby. Slash and shoot your way to reveal its hidden secrets!
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.8%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Platformer 9.6%, Female Protagonist 6.4%
- #55 Astra: Fading Stars
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dimension OmegaPub: Dimension Omega
Windows · Linux
It's you who can make a change. Use your soul to fight the corruption that leaks in the mysterious and atmospheric universe of Astra. Dive deeply into the essence of this world and navigate around danger leaning on truths and secrets. The Stars are Fading! Soon the darkness will swallow them all.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.7%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Exploration 7.9%, Female Protagonist 6.9%
- #56 Eystrandi
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Leiksmidr studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 46.1%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Action-Adventure 8.1%, Platformer 7.1%, Story Rich 5.1%
- #57 Alwa's Legacy
68% matchVery Positive87% of 625 reviews2020
Dev: Elden Pixels
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.2 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 34.4%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Platformer 11.7%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Action-Adventure 8.7%
- #58 Bardella and the Curse of Silence
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Karl Lexvold
Windows
Explore a world of music and magic in the metroidvania Bardella and the Curse of Silence! Fight monsters, solve puzzles, and play music as you fight against the mysterious curse of silence and strive to free the land from its grip.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.4%, Platformer 15.5%, Action-Adventure 12.8%, Action 6.9%, Female Protagonist 6.6%
- #59 Shantae and the Seven Sirens
67% matchVery Positive90% of 1,989 reviews2020
Dev: WayForward
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Shantae is back in an all-new tropical adventure! In her fifth outing, the Half-Genie hero gains new Fusion Magic abilities to explore a vast sunken city, makes new Half-Genie friends, and battles the Seven Sirens in her biggest, most thrilling quest yet!
Why similar: Metroidvania 49.1%, Female Protagonist 17.2%, Platformer 15.6%, 2D Platformer 6.3%, Adventure 2.9%