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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Metroidvania, Singleplayer, Platformer.

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Wield the dance of the shaman. Reclaim your father’s spirit. Brave the beautiful and treacherous land of Kenzera with the God of Death in Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU, a metroidvania-style adventure crafted by Surgent Studios.

Reviews: Very Positive — 83% — of 981 reviews
Released: 2024-04-23
Developer: Surgent Studios
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 3.6 hrs
Mean playtime: 5.6 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 71%

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    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 39.1%, Lore-Rich 13.6%, Platformer 11.9%, Souls-like 10.7%, Dark Fantasy 7.3%

  54. #54 Symphonia
    66% matchVery Positive90% of 390 reviews2024
    Dev: Sunny PeakPub: Headup
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    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 22.4%, Side Scroller 20.5%, Difficult 12.8%, Colorful 11.1%, Adventure 10.7%

  55. #55 HunterX: code name T
    67% matchVery Positive86% of 168 reviews2023
    Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
    Windows

    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 43.4%, Platformer 12.3%, Side Scroller 10.4%, Souls-like 8.2%, Adventure 7%

  56. #56 Valdis Story: Abyssal City
    69% matchVery Positive84% of 2,713 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 71.2%, Platformer 10.8%, Great Soundtrack 3.6%, Difficult 2.8%, Side Scroller 2.7%

  57. #57 Void Memory
    70% matchMixed67% of 234 reviews2017
    Dev: Gustav
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    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 42.5%, Adventure 10.4%, Souls-like 8.6%, Side Scroller 8.3%, Platformer 7.8%

  58. #58 Kharon's Crypt - Even Death May Die
    67% matchVery Positive95% of 108 reviews2022
    Dev: Hebi LeePub: Andromeda Project
    Windows

    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 51.4%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Souls-like 10%, Exploration 7.3%, Dark Fantasy 6.4%

  59. #59 Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom
    67% matchVery Positive89% of 2,626 reviews2019
    Dev: Game AtelierPub: FDG Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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 45.5%, Platformer 11.5%, Side Scroller 8%, Adventure 7.6%, Action-Adventure 5.5%

  60. #60 Foregone
    67% matchVery Positive82% of 1,402 reviews2021
    Dev: Big Blue Bubble
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    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 41.9%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Platformer 12.4%, Souls-like 7.1%, Action-Adventure 5.4%

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