- #1 Lightward
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wolfbit Games
Windows · Mac
Embark on a quest to restore light to a kingdom swallowed by darkness. Dive into a cute and dark pixel-art interconnected world with tight controls, seamless exploration, and challenging combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39%, Souls-like 23%, Platformer 9.9%, Action-Adventure 8.1%, Action 6%
- #2 Sutra Pilgrim
96% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: SvenFish Games
Windows
Set out on a journey through Sutra Pilgrim! Hone your skills, gather powerful Artifacts, meet steadfast allies, and challenge fearsome Yaoguai Kings. Traverse a vast mythic world inspired by Journey to the West, seek the Sutra Pilgrim, and uncover the hidden truth behind this westbound journey.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.5%, Souls-like 22.2%, 2D Platformer 9.4%, Action 6.5%, Platformer 5.5%
- #3 Spellforged
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bewx
Windows
Forge your magical journey through the world of Syntheria in this action, adventure, Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.2%, Souls-like 19.5%, Magic 8.9%, Platformer 6.8%, Action 5.5%
- #4 Spirit Fusion
95% 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 38.5%, Platformer 10.4%, Adventure 9.7%, Action 8.6%, Action-Adventure 8.5%
- #5 SpellTome
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tectonic Games Studio
Windows
SpellTome is a story driven fantasy adventure 2D platformer. Hurl balls of magic, dash across levels, and jump over obstacles while trying to get the fabled SpellTome.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.9%, Souls-like 21.8%, Platformer 9.7%, 2D Platformer 9.1%, Action-Adventure 6.5%
- #6 Ataraxie
94% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: Studio Gravenoire
Windows · Linux
ATARAXIE, in the pure style of retro games, ties itself with the SNES Gaming era and embrace difficulty, for it wishes to give experienced gamers/players the test they are really looking for!
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.5%, Platformer 10.9%, Action 10.6%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Adventure 9.4%
- #7 Tairo: Lost In Time
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Philuma
Windows
Tairo: Lost In Time is a 3D stylized metroidvania following Tairo, a young time weaver lost in a forgotten realm. Explore a big lively world, full with mysteries to solve, wide range of bosses, creatures and forgotten knights. Shape your journey downwards, manipulating time to reveal your past.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.2%, Souls-like 28.3%, Stylized 8%, Action 4.8%, Adventure 4.8%
- #8 Spright
92% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Studio Wallnut
Windows
Spright is an epic 2D metroidvania about descending into a vast abyss that twists against you the deeper you go. Equipped with only your diving helm and a longswordm, you will dive head-on into a world that refuses to give way.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.9%, Souls-like 20.4%, Platformer 11.7%, Action 6.6%, Adventure 6.2%
- #9 Teslagrad Remastered
91% matchMostly Positive77% of 280 reviews2023
Dev: Rain GamesPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Return to the indie classic Teslagrad, recharged to provide the ultimate electromagnetic experience! Escape a tyrant king, master the art of Teslamancy, and uncover the secrets buried deep within the Tesla Tower in this puzzle-platforming adventure!
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.8%, Steampunk 20.5% ★, Platformer 9.6%, Action-Adventure 8%, Puzzle 7.5%
- #10 Lotus Knight
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stinky Tofu Games
Windows · Mac
Lotus Knight is a 2D platform action game. A girl born from a lotus, following the call of her "mother", adventuring inside the world covered with flowers, exploring various interesting places, engaging in intense battles and experiencing a wonderful story.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.9%, Souls-like 25.3%, Platformer 12.9%, Action 5.7%, Adventure 4.3%
- #11 Shards of Memories
90% 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 40.1%, Souls-like 17.4%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Platformer 6.5%
- #12 Undivine
89% matchPositive93% of 28 reviews2025
Dev: WendeooPub: Deadpix Studios
Windows
A dark metroidvania with RPG elements, "Undivine" challenges you to explore, battle, and uncover secrets in a desolate, interconnected world. Customize your abilities, wield unique weapons, and delve into deep lore filled with mystery.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.9%, Souls-like 18.9%, 2D Platformer 9%, Platformer 8.2%, Action-Adventure 6.7%
- #13 The Malice Kingdom
89% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: The Cheesecake Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore an ancient world in The Malice Kingdom. Travel the rich and diverse landscape filled with ancient ruins, foreboding forests, and haunting mansions. Discover powerful weapons, befriend Whimsical characters, and uncover the dormant secret within the kingdom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.3%, Souls-like 18.8%, Platformer 10.5%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Action-Adventure 9.5%
- #14 White Flame Inna: Daughter of the Void
88% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Ongar Studio
Windows
2d hand drawn female protagonist action-adventure/soulslike.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.4%, Souls-like 20.6%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Platformer 8.6%, Action-Adventure 7%
- #15 Teslagrad 2
87% matchMostly Positive76% of 605 reviews2023
Dev: Rain GamesPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Lumina, a young Teslamancer, finds herself stranded after her airship crash lands in Wyrmheim, a remote and treacherous land to the North. Embark on a dangerous adventure, exploring a gigantic, abandoned tower looming over a fjordside valley, on a quest to get Lumina home and back to her family.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.1%, Steampunk 18.9% ★, Platformer 8.9%, 2D Platformer 7.6%, Action-Adventure 7.6%
- #16 Rabbit's Tale
86% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Golden Bug Studios
Windows
Rabbit’s Tale, a hand-drawn metroidvania roguelike. Play as a Rabbit in search of his kidnapped family, but along the way something mysterious happens: you get lost in a purple Void, a procedural world where dying is permanent. A Venom-like creature tags along. You bound by survival.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.9%, Steampunk 13.8% ★, 2D Platformer 9.2%, Platformer 8.7%, Action-Adventure 7.8%
- #17 Mother's Sword
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Monsitle
Windows
Make your way through a 2D ruined world with metroidvania elements, unleash fast and powerful attacks in Hack & Slash combat and face fearsome enemies in difficult fights. Breathe and be brave.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.2%, Souls-like 27.7%, Action 7.8%, Adventure 7.3%, Action-Adventure 6.5%
- #18 Elysian Echoes
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Grinding Crow
Windows
Elysian Echoes is a traditional, hand crafted souls-like metroidvania with a twist. Take possession of your fallen enemies bodies and unveil your cosmic destiny as you untangle Gaia's turmoil. Adapt to the varied and difficult encounters; learn and use your enemies' moves against them or die trying.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31%, Souls-like 19.6%, Platformer 9.2%, Action-Adventure 8.3%, 2D Platformer 8%
- #19 Peppermint
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cowboy Fish Games
Windows
Pepper finds that her home has been taken over by an encroaching, melted, pink candy, endangering herself, her friends and her Queen. Seek out the pieces of sentient candy magic and save Pepper and her friends!
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.5%, Souls-like 21.6%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Platformer 9.1%, Action-Adventure 7.5%
- #20 Maskborne
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Maskborne
Windows
A dark, hand-drawn Metroidvania set in a world where death has disappeared. Fight twisted creatures, uncover forgotten secrets, and discover powerful Boundlings as you journey to restore death to a world that has forgotten how to die.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.8%, Souls-like 20.7%, 2D Platformer 10.2%, Platformer 8.9%, Action-Adventure 6.4%
- #21 Stellar Poetry
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MXL-StudioPub: TrueColor Games
Windows
Stellar Poetry is a 2D action adventure game similar to the galaxy Castlevania. The sorceress, who awakens after sensing the call of a mysterious voice, goes on a series of adventures in order to find memories lost due to the curse.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33%, Souls-like 21.4%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Platformer 9.1%, Action-Adventure 7.5%
- #22 Overbowed
82% matchVery Positive92% of 94 reviews2024
Dev: Klardonics Digital, Ltd
Windows
Explore a kingdom overrun by evil magic as you fight foes with your own magical bow in this retro inspired action-adventure platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.3%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Platformer 9.5%, Action 6.6%, Magic 6.3%
- #23 RELICTUM
82% matchNo user reviews2028
Dev: Triple I
Windows
Become the Messenger of God and descend into the endless abyss to defeat powerful enemies and bosses while fulfilling the divine command in this 2D Metroidvania action adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.3%, Action 9%, Adventure 8.4%, Action-Adventure 7.6%, Platformer 7.5%
- #24 Second Works
81% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: #Sharp
Windows
『Second Works』 is a 2D platform action-adventure game set in a sci-fi fantasy world based on biotechnology. Enjoy the unique atmosphere created by colorful anime-style graphics and the thrilling experience of high-difficulty action.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.5%, Souls-like 18%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Action 10.8%, 2D Platformer 10.2%
- #25 Bacuri
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bad Kid Games
Windows
Plunge into Bacuri's journey. Discovering himself, friends, habilities, lands, challenges and enemies. Draft your own path in this 2D platformer crafted in modern pixel art style.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.4%, Souls-like 19.3%, Platformer 10.8%, 2D Platformer 9.2%, Action-Adventure 9.1%
- #26 Briar Flame
79% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: HappyDoodz Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
A stylized action-platformer set in a world consumed by eternal thorns. Explore handcrafted zones, unlock new flame-forged upgrades, and face brutal bosses as the Young Emberhost in a desperate attempt to reach the Heart of the Briar.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.8%, Souls-like 23.2%, 2D Platformer 7.1%, Platformer 6.7%, Stylized 6.3%
- #27 Spider Dynasty
80% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Zhiwu Game
Windows · Mac · Linux
Play as a spider free from traditional platforming limits. Crawl across curved surfaces, web-swing through a web-woven aerial kingdom, battle corrupted creatures on uneven platforms, and uncover the secrets of two royal dynasties and the fall of the silk civilization.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30%, Souls-like 19.5%, 2D Platformer 9.1%, Platformer 8.6%, Action-Adventure 7.3%
- #28 Infinitevania
77% matchVery Positive93% of 303 reviews2026
Dev: JHT Games
Windows
A metroidvania that combines the visual style of classic retro games with the fluid gameplay of modern titles. Explore different worlds, face challenging enemies and bosses, and absorb their powers to destroy the Core of Infinitevania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.7%, Souls-like 19.5%, Platformer 10.7%, 2D Platformer 8.4%, Action-Adventure 6.6%
- #29 Burning Roots
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pehe
Windows
Explore and fight your way trough the castle in this 2D platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.7%, Platformer 12%, Adventure 10%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, 2D Platformer 8.3%
- #30 Li'l Red II
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Velveteen
Windows
Don the red hood and venture into this fabled adventure as Lyra. Metroidvania meets Top-Down Adventure in this challenging, side-scrolling tale.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.7%, Souls-like 22%, 2D Platformer 9.3%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Platformer 6.4%
- #31 Bardella and the Curse of Silence
77% 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 36.5%, Platformer 12.3%, Action 12.1%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Adventure 11%
- #32 Maelstrom
78% 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 47.9%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Action 7.7%, Adventure 7.3%, Platformer 7.1%
- #33 Dimension Rift Zero
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MrDyvik
Windows
Explore an interconnected world, encounter bizarre enemies and mysterious puzzles in this hand-drawn metroidvania, action adventure. Forge your own path, uncover secrets and master unique powers.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.7%, Souls-like 22.7%, Platformer 10.5%, 2D Platformer 5.3%, Adventure 4.8%
- #34 Wurzeltiefe
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: AEV Studios
Windows
A compact, painterly metroidvania: a 2–3 hour descent into the Rootdeep. Explore 26 painted caverns, earn five abilities, face two guardians — then chase your own best time with the built-in speedrun timer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.6%, Platformer 11.9%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Adventure 10.9%
- #35 Mono
74% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2026
Dev: Project Mono
Windows
『Mono』 is a 2D action game set in a monochrome world. Explore the land to enhance your abilities, defeat the formidable foes standing in your way, and resolve the crisis befalling this black-and-white realm.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.4%, 2D Platformer 15%, Action 12.2%, Adventure 10%, Action-Adventure 7.4%
- #36 Magnet
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gabry Corti
Windows
MAGNET is a pixel-art Metroidvania set in a ruined world of robots. Harness magnetic and electrical powers to defeat enemies and overcome obstacles. Acquire new weapons and abilities to upgrade your robot.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.7%, Souls-like 21.4%, 2D Platformer 11%, Adventure 7%, Action 6.4%
- #37 The Steps of Divynia
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ice Spark Studios
Windows
Clash with tainted beasts as Divynia changes from the mundane to the unknown. As Aylidia, forge your destiny in a tale about courage and holding on to your beliefs. Will you unearth magic's greatest question, or are some mysteries better left untouched? Find out in this epic 2D Adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.6%, Souls-like 22.8%, 2D Platformer 7.1%, Action-Adventure 5.6%, Multiple Endings 4.8%
- #38 Runic Curse Remastered
73% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: Alexey Suslin
Windows
Runic Curse Remastered is a thrilling action RPG Metroidvania that transports you to a cursed island. Explore dark and diverse locations, battle hordes of enemies and mighty bosses. Forge your own playstyle by combining various weapons with magical runes to overcome all challenges.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.1%, Souls-like 23.9%, Action 7.6%, Platformer 7.2%, Adventure 6.8%
- #39 Kaila: The Journey to the Underworld
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Igolito Arts Studios
Windows
Play as Kaila, a young girl determined to rescue her mother from the clutches of Graygar, the Grey Soul. Explore a vast world, uncover secrets, unlock powerful abilities, and face challenging bosses on a journey to the Underworld. Are you ready to defy Death itself?
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.8%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Platformer 9.9%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Magic 7.8%
- #40 Solaris: Good Harvest
73% 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 30.6%, Platformer 12.3%, Action 11.9%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, 2D Platformer 11.4%
- #41 Bread Adventure
72% matchPositive100% of 24 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 45.2%, 2D Platformer 13%, Platformer 12.5%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Action 5.3%
- #42 Dirtlight
73% 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 43.7%, Platformer 9.5%, Puzzle 9.1%, 2D Platformer 6.7%, Mystery 6.2%
- #43 Volkolak: The Will of Gods
69% matchVery Positive87% of 351 reviews2026
Dev: Volk TeamPub: Progamefactoryllc
Windows
Volkolak: The Will of Gods is an epic 2D soulsvania in a dark Slavic fantasy setting, with hand-drawn animation. Explore an enchanted world full of secrets and enemies. Your choices will lead to several endings: become a warrior, a werewolf, or join the darkness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.6%, Souls-like 20.7%, 2D Platformer 9.6%, Platformer 8.6%, Action-Adventure 7.4%
- #44 Momogatari
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sentori Studio
Windows
Explore the Yomi world with a sacred weapon that can change sword types. Fight different "Yokai" and challenge the "Kami" of this world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.8%, Souls-like 16.9%, 2D Platformer 7.4%, Platformer 7.1%, Action-Adventure 6.1%
- #45 Linkisa
71% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Lzerogas Game Studio
Windows · Linux
Linkisa is a hand-drawn Metroidvania set in a world inspired by Malagasy folklore and steampunk aesthetics. Play as General Linkisa, stripped of his memories, and explore the rain-soaked regions of the Empire of Orana in search of your past and the restoration of order. Masina ny orana.
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.7%, Souls-like 10.9%, Multiple Endings 8%, Action 7.2%, Adventure 6.9%
- #46 Obsidian Legion
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Palisade Games
Windows
Embark on a dark journey in this 2D Adventure Game. Explore the treacherous isle of Am Balla and collect the tools necessary to overcome the many dangers set before you. Find out why turmoil has so suddenly stricken this land and put an end to it.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.3%, Souls-like 24.3%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, 2D Platformer 7.3%, Action 6.5%
- #47 Cloud Seeker
71% 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 31.2%, Platformer 13.5%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Action 9.3%
- #48 The Adventures of Graham
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cents
Windows · Linux
A sci-fi retro Metroidvania. Help Brigadier General Graham recover his gear, defeat enemies, and complete his mission.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44%, Platformer 11.5%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Multiple Endings 7.3%, Adventure 6.6%
- #49 Go Alone
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: orobi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Go Alone is a pixel art soulslike metroidvania adventure with magical ranged spells and fast-paced combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.4%, Souls-like 26.3%, Adventure 8.3%, Action 6.3%, Action-Adventure 6.2%
- #50 F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch
69% matchVery Positive86% of 7,280 reviews2021
Dev: TiGamesPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is a Metroidvania action game featuring exploration, intense combat and challenging platforming.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.3%, Steampunk 22.2% ★, Platformer 10.2%, 2D Platformer 9.4%, Action-Adventure 7.6%
- #51 BeforeDisaster
69% match8 user reviews88% of 8 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 53.3%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Action 8.5%, Adventure 8.1%, 2D Platformer 7.3%
- #52 Dark Watcher
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Matsapura Games
Windows
Embark on a pixelated journey of exploration, platforming, and intense battles in Dark Watcher. Unveil the secrets of a dark realm, unlock abilities, and confront formidable adversaries.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37%, Souls-like 17.6%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Platformer 9%, Action-Adventure 8.2%
- #53 Benders of Moona
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lincoln Charlles BorgesPub: Tao Team
Windows
Discover the power of healing through the pursuit of mastery in the art of waterbending. Learn new skills, explore a living world full of riddles and mysteries that plague the peace between the material and spiritual world. A hand-drawn 2d platformer inspired by digital oil painting.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.4%, Souls-like 19.4%, Platformer 11.5%, Fantasy 6.4%, Adventure 6.4%
- #54 Cliff Kingdom
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Most likely no reason for hysteria
Windows · Mac
Deranged trolls. Old thinking machines. Nordic inspired animals with dark backstories. Meet them all in this hand drawn adventure where you play as a moth, born without wings, exploring a dark world in search of the kingdoms lost light.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.1%, Souls-like 23.9%, Platformer 9.3%, Action-Adventure 6.8%, Action 5.7%
- #55 Onchu
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Banana Moon Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Assume the role of Onchu, a druid boy stranded on an island corrupted by dark magic. Learn new magic and abilities in this 2D Metroidvania and explore a stunning sidescrolling world to save the island from destruction.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.9%, Souls-like 20%, Platformer 9.4%, Action-Adventure 7.2%, Magic 6.7%
- #56 Greenhouse: Dead Sun
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Volpanic!
Windows
Greenhouse: Dead Sun is a action platformer metroidvania that takes you on a Journey through the worlds Northern Spire. After your 'friend' Calli was called to Northern Sprite you find yourself mysteriously right there with them- What does the Sun have in store for you?
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.6%, Platformer 13.3%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Action 12%, Adventure 10.8%
- #57 Mendacium
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: The CaecusPub: Team Caecus
Windows
An extinction-level threat looms over a prehistoric world of tribal reptiles and dinosaurs. Adapt, evolve, and outmaneuver savage enemies and seek to prevent the prophesied end of a hand painted jurassic world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.8%, Souls-like 22.7%, 2D Platformer 7.3%, Action-Adventure 6%, Action 5.3%
- #58 TOOK: The Immortal Hero
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 269 reviews2023
Dev: 妖妖酒Pub: IndieArk
Windows
A hardcore 2D action platformer developed by one person. Play as a memoryless rabbit TOOK to explore the vast Moon Cave world and defeat dozens of powerful enemies, collect the treasures scattered in this world and regain the glory of the Moon Up Group!
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.6%, Souls-like 24.7%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Platformer 7.4%, Action-Adventure 6.4%
- #59 Moonscars
66% matchVery Positive83% of 1,528 reviews2022
Dev: Black MermaidPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Push the limits of your combat skills, and master new abilities to progress through an unforgiving nonlinear 2D world. Face off against the relentless darkness that seeks to destroy you. In Moonscars, every death is a lesson learnt—and as you overcome each challenge, new truths will be revealed.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.1%, Souls-like 25.3%, 2D Platformer 7.6%, Action 7.2%, Platformer 7%
- #60 Shadow Labyrinth
65% matchMixed56% of 345 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 48.9%, Platformer 10.8%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Action 10.4%, Action-Adventure 9.7%