Games Like Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU

Dash into a stylish and thrilling action-adventure platformer set in a mythological Persian world where the boundaries of time and space are yours to manipulate.

Why similar: Metroidvania 53.3%, Side Scroller 10.4%, Action-Adventure 7.5%, Exploration 7.2%, Adventure 4.1%

Voidwrought is a 2D action-platformer set in a hand-drawn world of cosmic horrors. Explore the thawing ruins of the First Civilisation and strike down the gods that dwell there. Grow your powers, uncover ancient artifacts, and expand your shrine amid the wreckage.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.9%, Lore-Rich 12.9%, Mythology 11.6%, Platformer 7.9%, Action-Adventure 7.1%

Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat. Embark on a journey of eastern fantasy, explore the land once home to an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero’s quest to slay the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.8%, Mythology 12.4%, Platformer 9.5%, Souls-like 7.8%, Difficult 5.6%

Fight for your freedom in a sprawling fantasy world caught between the living and the fallen. Hone your skills in a retro epic featuring puzzle platforming, metroidvania exploration and crunchy soulslike combat.

Why similar: Metroidvania 61.8%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Lore-Rich 6.9%, Difficult 5.3%, Adventure 3.5%

Flow gracefully through a colorful, hand-drawn 2.5D action platformer inspired by Japanese folklore. Engage in acrobatic aerial combat, unlock powerful mystical abilities, and explore an interconnected world of myth as you seek to unravel the mysteries of your origin.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.4%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Platformer 10.1%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Souls-like 7.2%

“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning Action-Platformer crafted by Moon Studios.

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.4%, Platformer 12.8%, Great Soundtrack 9.5%, Atmospheric 8.4%, Adventure 4.7%

Four elements. One destiny. Embark on an elemental journey inspired by tales of balance and power, reborn as a Metroidvania adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.6%, Mythology 12.1%, Side Scroller 10.5%, Souls-like 5.4%, Platformer 4.9%

Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond.

Why similar: Metroidvania 52.4%, Platformer 15.5%, Great Soundtrack 5.7%, Adventure 5.5%, Fantasy 5.3%

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 55.1%, Platformer 10.3%, Adventure 8.2%, Action-Adventure 7.2%, Side Scroller 6.7%

“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning action-platformer crafted by Moon Studios for PC.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.1%, Great Soundtrack 12.3%, Platformer 12.2%, Atmospheric 8.4%, Adventure 5.4%

Summon portals to overcome vicious beasts, devious puzzles and fiendish platforming challenges. Master the unique powers of each portal to stop the collapse of reality, while exploring lush, hand-drawn worlds and unraveling a deep narrative full of mysteries.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.6%, Platformer 12.7%, Side Scroller 10.3%, Atmospheric 7.3%, Adventure 7.1%

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 44.8%, Platformer 10.7%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Exploration 7%, Colorful 6.6%

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 48.3%, Platformer 9.8%, Souls-like 7.4%, Great Soundtrack 6.9%, Difficult 5.3%

3000th Duel is action-adventure game that has speedy, exciting battles as its charm. Fight against monsters with your own style of battle to travel an unidentified world and discover a secret hidden.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.5%, Side Scroller 10.4%, Platformer 9.3%, Souls-like 7.6%, Great Soundtrack 6%

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 40.2%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Souls-like 8.1%, Platformer 7.9%, Exploration 6.4%

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 46.5%, Souls-like 8.9%, Platformer 8.5%, Difficult 6.4%, Exploration 5.7%

Apotheon is a heroic action game set within the vibrant world of Ancient Greek Mythology. Ascend Mount Olympus, wrestle the divine powers from the Pantheon of Gods, and save mankind.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41%, Mythology 26.2%, Platformer 10.6%, Side Scroller 7.4%, Adventure 5.4%

Death's Gambit: Afterlife is a challenging 2D action platformer with deep RPG elements. As an agent of Death bound to his service, unravel the mystery of Siradon and discover the true price of immortality.

Why similar: Metroidvania 50.4%, Souls-like 16.3%, Platformer 6.4%, Dark Fantasy 5.8%, Adventure 4.3%

Discover the secrets of a sundered world as you help Aryn save his comrades in this story-rich, fully-voiced, 2.5D action-platformer. Fight terrible dangers and explore ancient mysteries as Aryn uncovers the forces that forge his destiny.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.4%, Lore-Rich 10.8%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Platformer 8.9%, Action-Adventure 7.7%

In this challenging, fast-paced roguelite, every death is a unique chance to rewrite fate, save Persia or die trying. Master fluid, acrobatic combat and parkour as you explore your kingdom to right your wrongs!

Why similar: Platformer 22.3%, Action-Adventure 21.7%, Side Scroller 20.6%, Atmospheric 11.8%, Colorful 8.1%

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: Metroidvania 43.2%, Platformer 10.6%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Side Scroller 8.7%, Souls-like 8%

A Pixel art adventure inspired by the fascinating legends and myths of Venezuela. Enter a mysterious world where you will be the one to help this little Espanto solve the mystery of why all these creatures and lost souls are wandering the earth.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.6%, Mythology 16.1%, Lore-Rich 12%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Platformer 8%

A story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, her adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 25%, Souls-like 17.5%, Adventure 12.7%, Exploration 12.7%, Fantasy 10.9%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 53.4%, Lore-Rich 10%, Platformer 10%, Exploration 8.4%, Atmospheric 6.5%

Explore the fallen world of Penumbra in this precision 3D metroidvania platformer. Slash fierce enemies, conquer deadly traps, uncover ancient temples, and master fast, fluid movement across challenging platforming gauntlets in your quest to restore a fallen kingdom.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.4%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Platformer 11.6%, Souls-like 8.8%, Exploration 7.3%

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 40.1%, Side Scroller 10.6%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Platformer 8.7%, Exploration 5.8%

After Death is a platform / exploration game in a dark and hostile world. With the help from lost souls, you will have to find a way to open a gate which seems to be the only exit from this mysterious world infected by monsters.

Why similar: Metroidvania 56.6%, Great Soundtrack 9.9%, Adventure 8.6%, Platformer 8.2%, Side Scroller 8.2%

Aura of Worlds is a chaotic, creative tactics rogue-lite platformer. Explore multiple dangerous worlds where you utilize creative abilities & wield the environment to your advantage. Blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths & outwit powerful guardians!

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.2%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Platformer 13.5%, Souls-like 9.3%, Difficult 5.7%

Play the critically acclaimed masterpiece. Embark on a new journey in a vast, exotic world where you’ll encounter towering enemies and challenging puzzles on your quest to unravel Ori’s destiny.

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.5%, Platformer 11.8%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%, Action-Adventure 6.3%, Atmospheric 5.1%

Explore and uncover the mystery of a surreal alien world by blasting aliens and glitching your environment in this intense retro side-scrolling action/adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 69%, Platformer 9.7%, Great Soundtrack 6.1%, Adventure 3.5%, Exploration 3%

A hero resurrected. A new Adventure. With stunning, 2D pixel art, Adventure of Samsara combines classic gameplay, a deeply connected world, and a heady, twisting narrative of death, rebirth and memory. Become the Solar Champion and restore balance to the multiverse.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.6%, Lore-Rich 12%, Platformer 9.8%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Souls-like 7.5%

Live the saga of Uruz! A fantasy epic action adventure based on Central Asian Turkish mythology and culture. Explore the ruined lands, help people, solve small puzzles, face the monsters and spiritual creatures, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.1%, Mythology 21.8%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, Platformer 11.9%, Atmospheric 6.4%

Awaken an expansive musical realm in this non-violent and poetic platformer. In Symphonia, you'll use the power of your violin coupled with your platforming skills to gather an orchestra to bring the musical machinery of the world back to life.

Why similar: Platformer 22.1%, Side Scroller 20.3%, Difficult 12.8%, Colorful 11.3%, Adventure 10.6%

A world of Beauty and Mystery, Emotive Animations, Atmospheric Environments, Visually Driven Story, Metroidvania Exploration and Memorable Sword Duels.

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.6%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Colorful 7.9%, Atmospheric 7%, Exploration 6.7%

Selfloss is an emotional exploration game filled with rich lore, set in a whale-worshipping, Slavic-inspired world. Embark on the journey of the healer, Kazimir, and his magical staff as he fights a mysterious Miasma in search of a ritual to cure his wounded soul.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.5%, Lore-Rich 13.7%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Dark Fantasy 7.7%, Adventure 7.4%

Dive into Fatal Claw, a Metroidvania game in vibrant 2D artwork. Explore the arcane underworld your way with Kisha. Your ultimate goal is to find the key to the surface world alongside other survivors, while vanquishing infected enemies and absorbing their power. Start your clawsome adventure now!

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.4%, Lore-Rich 10.6%, Side Scroller 9.8%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Platformer 8.9%

A full-blown adventure played with only two buttons. Become the recently deceased agent Terry Cooper and escape the underworld while facing the toughest, meanest and most difficult obstacles ever devised.

Why similar: Metroidvania 60.4%, Platformer 15.4%, Difficult 8.5%, Great Soundtrack 8.1%, Action 7.5%

Skelethrone is a challenging 2D action platformer with RPG elements inspired by games like Castlevania and Dark Souls.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.4%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Lore-Rich 10.2%, Souls-like 8.4%, Platformer 8.1%

Take to the sky and reunite a fragmented world in this surprisingly wholesome metroidvania! Help Iko adventure across beautiful hand-painted islands, receive letters from a quirky cast of characters, and face powerful monstrous adversaries.

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.3%, Platformer 11.4%, Atmospheric 6.7%, Fantasy 6.3%, Adventure 5.7%

Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.6%, Great Soundtrack 14.1%, Atmospheric 11.6%, Difficult 9.8%, Adventure 9%

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 49.9%, Platformer 9.5%, Souls-like 8.1%, Great Soundtrack 7.8%, Difficult 6.4%

Venture into a frenetic metroidvania and take part in a fight between divinities where you will have to choose between Corrupting Gold and Purifying Light to achieve your ends.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.2%, Mythology 15.4%, Platformer 9.8%, Action-Adventure 9%, Exploration 6.2%

Stray Savior is a 2D action platformer packed full of lethal traps, precise jumps, and powerful bosses. Venture through the dystopian world with weapons and skills, to prove yourself and forge your own path.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 21.2%, Platformer 20%, Side Scroller 19.9%, Adventure 10.8%, Fantasy 9.8%

Explore a vast, colorful world in this 2D hand-drawn Metroidvania set during the Age of Discoveries. Grab your halberd and become a hero amid the storm!

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.3%, Mythology 14.5%, Lore-Rich 11.1%, Side Scroller 10.6%, Action-Adventure 8.9%

You, who was born in a world full of darkness, should wander this hollowed land to find the Relics for a person who created you. However, fallen and lost souls with trap-filled trials await in your course of doing so. Can you survive in this crumbling world and start a new era?

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.6%, Adventure 10.2%, Souls-like 8.9%, Side Scroller 7.6%, Platformer 7.6%

Erra: Exordium is a 2D action adventure game in Dieselpunk setting. Explore a world based on Sumerian-Akkadian mythology. Take the role of a scientist who was able to cheat death and fight the rebellious army of mechatrons.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 21.7%, Mythology 20.5%, Atmospheric 11.9%, Adventure 11.4%, Side Scroller 7.9%

A legendary series returns with a grand new adventure! Enjoy a colorful action-adventure game made alongside Ryuichi Nishizawa, creator of the original Wonder Boy in Monster World series.

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.9%, Platformer 11.3%, Side Scroller 7.8%, Adventure 7.5%, Action-Adventure 5.5%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.6%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Side Scroller 11.2%, Platformer 8%, Colorful 7.2%

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 71.3%, Platformer 10.8%, Great Soundtrack 3.5%, Difficult 2.8%, Side Scroller 2.6%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.2%, Platformer 8.5%, Souls-like 8.5%, Action-Adventure 7.6%, Exploration 6.7%

HunterX: code name T is an action adventure with fast and stylish combat. Perfect your own fighting style using various weapon actions and magic, and explore an ever-greater world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.3%, Platformer 12.1%, Side Scroller 10.4%, Souls-like 8.3%, Adventure 7%

As the final creation of the Goddess, Juxtia, journey through the ruins of two divine kingdoms, overrun by the Tarnishing. Challenging combat, a hauntingly beautiful score, and a sinister narrative work in unison to make The Tarnishing of Juxtia an unforgettable 2D dark fantasy action RPG.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.4%, Lore-Rich 14.2%, Platformer 11.7%, Souls-like 10.7%, Dark Fantasy 7.4%

Katanaut is a fast-paced, Metroidvania-inspired action roguelite blending fluid combat and cosmic horror. Slash, dodge, and wield powerful abilities as you battle through a station sprawling with twisted, once-human horrors. Adapt, survive, and descend into the shadows to uncover dark secrets.

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.2%, Platformer 12.5%, Souls-like 9.5%, Difficult 7%, Adventure 6.8%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.8%, Side Scroller 9.1%, Platformer 8.9%, Lore-Rich 8.9%, Exploration 6.3%

Metroidvania dungeon crawler about Death & Grief full of puzzles, secrets & challenges. Inspired by old GameBoy Color games with Retro Pixel Art Aesthetics but with challenging boss fights & Lore-Rich

Why similar: Metroidvania 51%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Souls-like 10%, Exploration 7.5%, Dark Fantasy 6.6%

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: Metroidvania 41.7%, Colorful 11.9%, Platformer 11.4%, Atmospheric 6.8%, Exploration 6.4%

Wield your magical instrument and defy the mecha-goddesses of fate in this Song-Casting Story Driven Action-RPG. Explore a forbidden forest as Traveler. Help him reunite with his long lost love as you fight through abominations and solve mysterious puzzles, all while an ancient conflict unfolds.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.6%, Action-Adventure 15.3%, Adventure 8.3%, Colorful 7.2%, Atmospheric 6.2%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.3%, Action-Adventure 12.8%, Platformer 10.2%, Exploration 7.9%, Colorful 7.6%

Custodian: Beginning of the End is a brutal and difficult platformer designed for caution and reaction. Explore, seek secrets and collect mechanisms to become even stronger and meet the impending End!

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.1%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Platformer 8.7%, Souls-like 7.4%, Exploration 5.9%

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 55.3%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Platformer 10.1%, Adventure 8.6%, Exploration 7.9%