Games Like Tenebris Pictura

Play as Emlis, a slime, explore an interconnected world, and fight enemies using elemental powers. Recover stolen elemental spirits from invaders to save the corrupted forest Soleen. Uncover secrets, defeat bosses, restore spirits to bring back life.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.9%, Metroidvania 23.1%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Exploration 7.2%, Action 6.5%

Terminal V is a game about speedsters with a unique control scheme that allows the player to move at insane speeds with full control. Dodge bullets, traverse obstacles, and mow down hordes of enemies with celerity and precision.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 35.7%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Action-Adventure 13.7%, Action 10.6%, Adventure 9.5%

In this metroidvania Touhou fan game, burn a path through Gensokyo as Fujiwara no Mokou with a powerful array of unlockable abilities, but exercise caution as they will burn you right back. Merciless aggression is the key; with defeating enemies as the only way to restore precious hp.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.3%, Beat 'em up 31.2%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Action 5.5%, Exploration 5.3%

A adventure game. Wayfarer Team, received the princess of the Land of Music invitation, set foot on an unknown adventure.

Why similar: Illuminati 31.4% ★, Puzzle Platformer 17.3%, Action-Adventure 14.1%, Alternate History 10.7%, Puzzle 10.2%

"MATH" is a fun, educational game that combines adventure with learning. Players embark on thrilling quests to save friendly creatures by solving puzzles that require multiplication skills. With increasing challenges, Perfect for learning in an engaging, indirect way!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 44.4%, Action-Adventure 17.1%, Action 13%, Puzzle 10.2%, Exploration 6.9%

Explore a vibrant island full of magic and mystery in Nulphia, a top-down story-driven singleplayer adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.9%, Action-Adventure 13.5%, Puzzle 10.9%, Exploration 9.6%, Top-Down 9.5%

A nameless skeleton awakens in a graveyard. To recover lost memories and uncover the truth, it embarks on a journey of self-discovery.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.3%, Puzzle Platformer 18.9%, Exploration 11.5%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Puzzle 9.5%

In this top-down, sci-fi shoot 'em up, you'll have to solve combat-based puzzles in order to escape the cursed undead. You've only got your laser as a weapon and crystals to change its element. You'll need to figure out matchups that work best against enemies to escape. Good luck, you'll need it!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 36.2%, Puzzle Platformer 15.4%, Action-Adventure 13.9%, Action 11.3%, Adventure 10.2%

In this Action-Puzzle Metroidvania, you will explore the lair of a long-gone mythical creature and unravel its mysteries. Consume enemies to gain their abilities, use your frog-like tongue to grapple and fight, explore the land, solve puzzles, find secrets, and complete challenges.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.1%, Puzzle 12.7%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, Top-Down 11.4%, Exploration 10%

Two games in one! GingerSnap: an action platformer with a unique ability combination system. YMIR: a non-linear puzzle platformer with collectable upgrades.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.2%, Metroidvania 24.2%, Puzzle Platformer 13.9%, Puzzle 7.4%, Exploration 7.1%

What would you do if everyone in your town decided to eat you? And no... it's not what you're imagining. Fight for your survival against an army of cannibals and try to escape this nightmare. A journey full of action and comedy, exclusively for adults.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 36.3%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, Exploration 7.6%, Top-Down 7.4%

Explore a dangerous, fantastical world and slay the divine being that corrupted it. Goldstained is a top-down 2D action-adventure where unlocking new weapons with new movesets is your way forward through boss fights, puzzles, and combat!

Why similar: Metroidvania 37%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Puzzle 6.6%, Top-Down 6.2%

Juvenate is a 2.5D platformer where players will journey across three distinct levels—each featuring unique environments, enemies, and mechanics.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 35.3%, Metroidvania 20.6%, Action-Adventure 13.4%, Action 10.5%, Adventure 9.6%

Fly through the sky! Rain down fire on the enemy forces from above! Enjoy solid combat and simple non-linear exploration in this high flying side-scrolling action shooter!

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.5%, Beat 'em up 25.5%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Puzzle 7.4%, Action 6.6%

In Medo do Escuro (Fear of the Dark), you follow Bianca, a 6-year-old girl who needs to explore a haunted house on a journey to rescue her stuffed bunny named Apep.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 32.7%, Metroidvania 21.5%, Action-Adventure 15%, Adventure 12.2%, Action 11.3%

Ottoman Empire: Spectacular Millennium prequel. Richard, your mission is to find the original Bible manuscript in the Ottoman Empire lands in the absence of Alp Er Tunga and bring it to the Archbishop.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 41.1%, Action-Adventure 15.8%, Alternate History 14.8%, Action 12.6%, Adventure 11.3%

A fast-paced 3D platformer where you control a beaver navigating chaotic environments, mastering movement and precision to survive.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 37.5%, Puzzle Platformer 14.6%, Action-Adventure 14.3%, Action 11.1%, Adventure 10.1%

Explore an interconnected world unfolding as you acquire new abilities, each region brimming with secrets to uncover as you learn your purpose in a collapsing artificial world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.7%, Puzzle Platformer 19.2%, Action-Adventure 14.2%, Exploration 9.7%, Top-Down 8.8%

Explore unearthly ruins, solve arcane riddles and pick up your sword against the indescribable horrors that lurk amidst the forgotten depths of our world. Beware the creeping grip of madness as you uncover secrets not meant for the eyes of men!

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.1%, Puzzle Platformer 17%, Lovecraftian 11.8%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Puzzle 8.5%

Kill, steal, and tread the tender fields of diplomacy in this RPG Brawler with a ridiculously complicated conversation system - or you can just beat up everyone you meet, you psycho.

Why similar: Illuminati 49.5% ★, Beat 'em up 38.6%, Action 11.9%

Play as a washed-up rockstar Ravy Davy battling aliens, biker gangs, satanic cults and whackjobs in the desert town of Ambiguity—ruled by villain Margaret Doom, a chain-smoking OAP on a mobility scooter.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 39.3%, Illuminati 28.4% ★, Adventure 9.4%, Exploration 8.6%, Action 7.6%

Frontiers is a game about collecting items, dodging bullets, and beating up robots. Inspired primarily by action RPGs of the 90's, Frontiers cranks it up to 110 percent by emphasizing combat and high paced action to swiftly and methodically take out your enemies.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.1%, Alternate History 16.3%, Action-Adventure 15.5%, Action 12.5%, Adventure 11.1%

Explore a broken world. Fight with a silent machine. Solve puzzles that break the rules. The game has already begun, even on this page.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.6%, Action-Adventure 16.4%, Exploration 11.7%, Puzzle 11.6%, Mystery 9.7%

Batbarian: Testament of the Primordials is a snarky action-adventure puzzle game with a good dose of humor. Explore hundreds of secret-filled rooms, fight big bosses, gather companions for your party and use the powers of Pip—your bat buddy—to solve puzzles and escape the eldritch abyss!

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.1%, Puzzle Platformer 18.9%, Lovecraftian 18.5%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Action 8.6%

Top-down 3D action-adventure with the spirit of 90s classics. Tight combat, handcrafted dungeons, clever puzzles, and modern pacing. Collect enchanted masks to channel primal powers, brave ancient alien trials, and awaken the island’s lost protectors.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.8%, Action-Adventure 18.7%, Top-Down 13.5%, Puzzle 11.4%, Exploration 10.6%

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 43.8%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Exploration 11.2%, Puzzle 10.5%, Action 10.1%

Globulo is a Metroidvania blended with Bullet Hell elements. Hand-drawn, Globulo invites you to immerse yourself in a strange microscopic world corrupted by infections that threaten the world!

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.8%, Bullet Hell 29.6%, Action-Adventure 12.5%, Action 9.8%, Adventure 9.2%

Heed the Empress’s call and command an Interstellar Vessel toward the Galactic Core! This is the beginning of a great adventure, and your decisions will determine the fate of Techno-Humanity.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, Puzzle Platformer 19.2%, Exploration 10.4%, Puzzle 9.8%, Action-Adventure 9.3%

Gauntlet Force: RotM is a metroidvania-lite action-brawler platformer. Fight brutally against an army of silly robots while ascending the interconnected Fortress of Doom. Collect upgrades and evolve your weapon to slay your way through bizzarre and evil villains.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.3%, Beat 'em up 31.8%, Adventure 12.1%, Action 10.2%, Exploration 7%

Stranded in a strange tropical paradise, you must find a way to escape, but things may be deeper than they seem. Havenlocked is a 1bit top-down adventure focusing on item-based exploration of two intertwined worlds! Explore and uncover the many secrets of the haven and its abyss.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.3%, Puzzle Platformer 19.9%, Action-Adventure 14.8%, Puzzle 11.2%, Exploration 8.8%

When giant monsters fight, no one’s safe. Embark on a thrilling quest of survival in a city that’s become a battleground for Titans. Use the lethal strength of Kong and other monsters to your own advantage in this official Monsterverse game set shortly after the events of Godzilla vs. Kong.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.9%, Beat 'em up 31.9%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, Exploration 9.6%, Adventure 6.1%

In this 2.5D shooter/MetroidVania game, explore the different realities of a retro sci-fi universe. Fight, upgrade your equipment, and recruit allies to unravel the mystery of the planet Oscilia.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.1%, Beat 'em up 32.5%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Adventure 8.5%, Action 6%

Rip through hordes of enemies with fury and style in this fast-paced action RPG. Play as Astor, a young warrior determined to unveil the secrets behind his creators’ unforeseen demise. Wield an arsenal of runic weapons to hunt down the evil haunting the planet Gliese and save it from impending doom.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 31.6%, Metroidvania 20.7%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, Puzzle 7.7%, Exploration 6.8%

A sci-fi action game that explores the great sites of Ohio!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 28.2%, Metroidvania 21.7%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Top-Down 7%

Sol: Last Light is a third-person, action-adventure RPG set in a post-apocalyptic world. Learn to control your newly discovered power to harness energy from the sun and battle against robots on your journey up the mountain to find your captured sister. Made by students at Full Sail University.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 37.3%, Metroidvania 27.6%, Action-Adventure 13.7%, Action 7.4%, Adventure 7.1%

Master authentic Silat combat as Adira, a fierce heroine battling flesh-eating monsters to break a curse on her village. Experience a unique fantasy world rich with South-East Nusantara culture, stunning visuals, and an evolving arsenal of powerful weapons. Prepare for an unforgettable journey!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 40.6%, Metroidvania 25.5%, Action-Adventure 15.5%, Adventure 11.9%, Action 3.6%

Get your gears in motion for a captivating monochromatic adventure where you play as Lelu, a small but determined clockwork toy who has gained consciousness and found a taste for freedom!

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.9%, Action-Adventure 16.6%, Puzzle 11.2%, Exploration 10.3%, Top-Down 9.7%

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 37.3%, Lovecraftian 24.5%, Exploration 10.3%, Puzzle Platformer 8.4%, Puzzle 8.4%

Button and Drop Bear live rent-free above their friend's steam bun shop. When their friend goes missing, it's up to them to figure out what happened and bring them home.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 51.4%, Action-Adventure 13.6%, Puzzle 11.3%, Exploration 10.2%, Action 5.7%

A light shines from the depths of the earth; heavenly spirits and earthly fiends arise. The blood of the people runs cold, and heroes tremble in fear. Vengeful forces seek to destroy the heroic outlaws of Mount Liang. A tale of immortal deeds now begins, let all listen and take heed.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 64.3%, Action 20.2%, Adventure 15.5%

Tales From Centropolis follows the story of Price, a private detective in an alternate 1920s. Price finds himself on a case involving murder, industrial espionage, and his quest for a missing girl. The stakes continue to rise as he makes his way to the mega city of Centropolis, where answers await.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 35.6%, Alternate History 17.4%, Action-Adventure 13%, Puzzle 9.1%, Top-Down 7.6%

An atmospheric 3D metroidvania with heavy emphasis on platforming and exploration. Use projectiles, grappling, and dash to discover hidden ruins and secrets beneath the surface.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27%, Action-Adventure 18.4%, Action 14%, Adventure 12.7%, Puzzle 12.4%

Amo is a top-down metroidvania, where a lost dog, Amo, gets stranded on an island. Explore the vast environments, fight through the enemies of the past, and solve the many mysteries that the island holds.

Why similar: Metroidvania 50.3%, Action-Adventure 19.5%, Top-Down 13%, Adventure 9.9%, Action 6.9%

Live the adventure of Torkin, prisoner of STRONGLOWEEN. Discover powerful items and fight bosses that will prevent you and other prisoners from escaping. Strongloween holds many secrets, will you discover them all?

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.5%, Action-Adventure 16.7%, Puzzle 12.3%, Exploration 10.2%, Adventure 6.9%

End's Reach is a 3D Exploration Action Adventure Game that focuses on a character lost in the depths of space. Players will solve puzzles, collect upgrades, items, weapons and even magical abilities as they uncover the mysteries of this strange new world. A classic tale of technology taken too far.

Why similar: Metroidvania 54.6%, Action-Adventure 21%, Adventure 10.7%, 3D 7.9%, Action 5.3%

NEO TITAN is a challenging twin-stick metroidvania - Explore a world filled with dangerous alien ecosystems, discover new abilities, and challenge powerful Titans to save an ill-fated planet.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.6%, Bullet Hell 25.5%, Exploration 8.5%, Action-Adventure 7.9%, Action 7%

A 3D action-adventure game where demons drag a band into a mysterious dimension. Their manager must master elemental powers, fight monsters, and rescue her musician friends.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 55.7%, Action-Adventure 17.3%, Action 9.8%, Adventure 8.2%, 3D 6.2%

Explore a dense, interconnected labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items to manipulate your environment in surprising and meaningful ways. Encounter beautiful and unsettling creatures, as you attempt to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.1%, Puzzle Platformer 20.3%, Puzzle 11.4%, Exploration 10.7%, Mystery 5.3%

An action puzzle game that makes full use of the power to break things and the power to heal. Explore a facility filled with dangers, try to escape from the facility, and solve the mysteries of the world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.8%, Puzzle Platformer 22%, Action-Adventure 19.8%, Action 14.8%, Puzzle 14.2%

La Cucaracha is an action-adventure game about a cockroach girl traveling across a dystopian Korea. Explore a 2D pixel-art world and follow Dodam’s lonely yet resilient journey through the ruins of a fallen society.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.5%, Action-Adventure 16.8%, Puzzle Platformer 16.6%, Action 12.5%, Puzzle 12.2%

"A first-person indie horror shooter where players solve puzzles on each floor of a haunted building, all while surviving attacks from the undead and racing against the clock."

Why similar: Beat 'em up 36.2%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Action 9.9%, Puzzle Platformer 9.6%, Puzzle 9%

Once again approaching the refrigerator, Chefy magically finds himself in new worlds in which he has to find the ingredients for his favorite dish!

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.3%, Puzzle Platformer 19.3%, Action-Adventure 15.8%, Puzzle 11.9%, Action 8.4%

3D hack and slash platforming action adventure in which your mission is to rescue your cat and carry out a coup against the king who ordered cat's abduction.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 32.6%, Alternate History 15.5%, Puzzle Platformer 15%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Puzzle 8.8%

《Walled Haven》An open world action-adventure set in the Walled City, a dystopian metropolis where Kung Fu decides all.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 48.2%, Action-Adventure 16%, Exploration 12.8%, Action 8%, Adventure 7%

A small island in the Pacific. The greatest female pilot has vanished. Suffering from severe headaches, our protagonist depends on medication as they search for her, but... What is real and what is hallucination? A Zelda-like mystery adventure to uncover the island's truth.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.5%, Action-Adventure 16.6%, Puzzle 10.9%, Exploration 9%, Top-Down 8.9%

You mission in Asili Forest is simple, search and destroy all rogue robots and save Asili Forest.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.4%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Action-Adventure 16.4%, Puzzle 10.5%, Action 8.5%

Outsmart your past self in a battle of cause and effect. Explore an interconnected clay world, discover its hidden rules, and uncover the secrets it would rather keep buried.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.1%, Puzzle Platformer 17.5%, Lovecraftian 10.6%, Puzzle 10.4%, Exploration 9.1%

a cute little metroidvania with challenging combat and witchcraft 🧙🍐

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.3%, Bullet Hell 28.5%, Exploration 8.9%, Action 6.8%, Top-Down 6.5%

Ulimek is a fast-paced platformer where you dash through the levels as fast (or as chill) as you like using a similar hookshot mechanic.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 38.2%, Puzzle Platformer 15.1%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, Puzzle 9.9%, Exploration 8%

Venture beneath the Ghost Kingdom where you will encounter strange creatures, solve puzzles and uncover hidden secrets!

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.7%, Puzzle Platformer 16.5%, Action 14.5%, Puzzle 13.5%, Adventure 13.1%