Games Like Teslagrad

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: Steampunk 26.8% ★, Metroidvania 21.2%, Platformer 17.4%, Puzzle Platformer 9.8%, Puzzle 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive, visually enhanced version of the seed game that preserves the original's core mechanics.

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: Steampunk 25.9% ★, Metroidvania 22.5%, Platformer 17.1%, Puzzle Platformer 9.8%, Puzzle 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: The direct sequel expands on the magnetic mechanics and fluid movement that defined the original experience.

SteamWorld Dig is an action-adventure puzzler with strong Metroidvanian influences set in the SteamWorld Universe. You’ll need to dig deep into the earth, gather resources to upgrade your tools and abilities, take on enemies, solve challenging puzzles and uncover the secrets to save a dying town.

Why similar: Steampunk 32.8% ★, Metroidvania 28.3%, Platformer 24.9%, Indie 3%, 2D 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title captures the same steampunk charm and mining-based exploration loop found in the Teslagrad universe.

SteamWorld Dig is back! Dig deep, gain riches and unearth the terrors of the underworld in this platform mining adventure influenced by classic Metroidvania style games.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.5%, Steampunk 28.6% ★, Platformer 20.3%, Indie 3.6%, 2D 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the steampunk aesthetic and satisfying metroidvania progression while focusing on exploration and environmental interaction.

What if someone knew your mind better than you did? The Swapper is an award-winning, narrative driven puzzle game set in the furthest reaches of space.

Why similar: Puzzle 25.1%, Platformer 23.6%, Metroidvania 13.4%, Puzzle Platformer 12.8%, Indie 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: Like Teslagrad, this game focuses on atmospheric, physics-based puzzle-platforming with a unique core mechanic.

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 35.8%, Platformer 17.7%, Puzzle Platformer 13.1%, Puzzle 10.6%, Exploration 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game prioritizes non-linear exploration and intricate, puzzle-heavy gameplay within a mysterious, atmospheric world.

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 39.7%, Platformer 21.2%, Difficult 9.8%, Great Soundtrack 7.5%, 2D 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: It is a premier metroidvania that excels at environmental storytelling and challenging, tight platforming.

Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.1%, Platformer 19.3%, Puzzle Platformer 11%, Indie 5.3%, Great Soundtrack 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: This action-platformer features a strong narrative and puzzle-solving elements that complement its metroidvania structure.

LA-MULANA is an “Archaeological Ruin Exploration Action Game,” bringing the classic appeal of adventure with the punishing difficulty of retro-inspired gaming. Search inside ancient ruins, seeking out the “Secret Treasure of Life” – which sleeps in the sprawling ruins of “LA-MULANA” and is said to be the beginning of all civilization.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.7%, Platformer 21.1%, Difficult 10.3%, Puzzle 6.9%, Great Soundtrack 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a deep, challenging metroidvania experience where puzzle-solving and exploration are paramount.

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 53.5%, Platformer 19.7%, Great Soundtrack 6.3%, Indie 3.6%, 2D 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style metroidvania that emphasizes discovery and unique weapon-based puzzle mechanics.

Gomez is a 2D creature living in a 2D world. Or is he? When the existence of a mysterious 3rd dimension is revealed to him, Gomez is sent out on a journey that will take him to the very end of time and space. Use your ability to navigate 3D structures from 4 distinct classic 2D perspectives.

Why similar: Platformer 43.8%, Puzzle 20.3%, Great Soundtrack 8%, Indie 6.9%, Puzzle Platformer 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the focus on perspective-shifting puzzles and non-linear exploration within a charming, pixel-art world.

“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 37.8%, Platformer 26.2%, Great Soundtrack 9.8%, Difficult 6.2%, Puzzle 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a stunning hand-drawn art style paired with precise platforming and metroidvania-style ability gating.

Explore an abandoned space station in this retro-themed explorative action platformer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 50.8%, Platformer 20.9%, Difficult 5.5%, Great Soundtrack 4.2%, Indie 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled metroidvania that focuses heavily on exploration and uncovering secrets in a desolate environment.

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 40.5%, Platformer 31.2%, Great Soundtrack 5.8%, 2D 4.6%, Indie 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a beautiful hand-drawn aesthetic combined with fluid action-platforming and exploration.

Living liquid machines have overrun a world of unstoppable progress and their inventor must stop the chaos in this game about a man with the power to bring ordinary matter to life!

Why similar: Steampunk 34% ★, Platformer 25.4%, Puzzle 17.1%, Puzzle Platformer 6.9%, Physics 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game centers on complex fluid-physics puzzles that require clever manipulation of the environment.

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 30.9%, Platformer 26.5%, Difficult 7.8%, Side Scroller 7.1%, Indie 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: It features a unique dimension-shifting mechanic that serves as the core for both platforming and puzzle-solving.

Three Heroes make their way through dangers untold in a fairytale world of great castles and strange machinery, featuring physics-based puzzles, beautiful sights and online co-op.

Why similar: Platformer 33.8%, Puzzle Platformer 21.9%, Physics 12.3%, Puzzle 11.2%, Great Soundtrack 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game features physics-based puzzles and platforming that require creative use of character abilities.

Discover the beautiful world of Nihilumbra and join Born on his adventure to find himself whilst trying to escape from his inevitable curse. Born was created from the absolute nothingness: The Void. But somehow he separates himself from the black emptiness and appears in the world.

Why similar: Platformer 34.9%, Puzzle Platformer 16.5%, Puzzle 16.4%, Indie 7.6%, Great Soundtrack 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: It features an atmospheric, wordless narrative paired with color-based environmental manipulation puzzles.

Use your magic staff and progress through a large interconnected world where you'll solve puzzles, fight enemies and defeat bosses in order to help free the land of Alwa. Explore and uncover the secrets by using your platforming skills in this challenging and charming 8-bit adventure game.

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.5%, Platformer 24.8%, Indie 5.2%, Retro 4.4%, 2D 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the essence of 8-bit metroidvanias with a focus on platforming and item-based puzzle progression.

Owlboy is a story-driven platform adventure game, where you can fly and explore a brand new world in the clouds! Pick up your friends, and bring them with you as you explore the open skies, in one of the most detailed adventures of this era.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, Platformer 23.2%, Puzzle Platformer 13.2%, Great Soundtrack 6.8%, 2D 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully crafted platformer that emphasizes vertical exploration and unique flight-based movement mechanics.

Control the flow of time to solve puzzles in this new version of the indie classic, featuring fully repainted artwork, a new world of puzzles, and seriously in-depth commentary.

Why similar: Platformer 39.2%, Puzzle Platformer 26.9%, Puzzle 19.5%, 2D 7.5%, Action 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title is a hallmark of the puzzle-platformer genre, using time manipulation to solve intricate environmental challenges.

Make your way through more than 600 rooms, and unravel the secrets of your past by finding the five elemental orbs. Cathedral features a vast world, meant for exploring!

Why similar: Metroidvania 52.7%, Platformer 19.3%, Difficult 6.5%, Indie 6.2%, Action 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: This metroidvania offers a challenging, retro-inspired world filled with secrets and ability-gated exploration.

Guacamelee! is a Metroidvania-style action-platformer set in a magical Mexican-inspired world. The game draws its inspiration from traditional Mexican culture and folklore, and features many interesting and unique characters.

Why similar: Metroidvania 51.5%, Platformer 32.3%, Indie 3.8%, 2D 3.4%, Action 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant metroidvania that emphasizes combat and platforming challenges with a distinct visual style.

Seasons After Fall is a 2D platform-puzzler game that will let you dive into a captivating universe and explore a land governed by magic and nature.

Why similar: Platformer 30.9%, Metroidvania 17.5%, Puzzle Platformer 13.4%, Great Soundtrack 8.3%, Puzzle 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: This puzzle-platformer uses seasonal changes to alter the environment, mirroring the mechanical depth of Teslagrad.

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 46.7%, Platformer 31.9%, Exploration 6.2%, Cute 3.1%, Indie 3%

Why You'll Like It: It blends 3D platforming with metroidvania elements, focusing on high-speed movement and environmental navigation.

Toki Tori 2+ may look cute, but it’s a challenging puzzle adventure game. Whistle and stomp are the only moves you need to solve increasingly complex puzzles, as you go anywhere, anytime on a lush forest island.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.9%, Platformer 20.5%, Puzzle Platformer 13.1%, Puzzle 10%, Side Scroller 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A unique metroidvania that relies entirely on environmental interaction and puzzle-solving rather than traditional combat.

Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight is the fourth installment in the beloved Momodora series of 2D platformers. Unleash ravaging combos against a variety of formidable monsters and deftly dodge your way through a cursed land to seek audience with the Queen and dispel the evil that threatens all life.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.7%, Platformer 22.9%, Difficult 11%, Side Scroller 9.3%, 2D 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric metroidvania that emphasizes precise combat and exploration in a cohesive world.

Journey to another planet and discover its secrets in order to bring your loved one back to life. Experience an adventure, inspired by old school classics like Another World, Heart of Darkness and Flashback.

Why similar: Platformer 32.3%, Puzzle Platformer 19.7%, Indie 7.3%, Puzzle 6.9%, Adventure 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven puzzle-platformer that captures the sense of isolation and discovery found in the seed game.

Help a small body save a head-like organism full of air, from a leak that threatens its life. Explore their Metroidvania-style world and overcome challenging environmental puzzles to find the key to the head's survival.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.2%, Platformer 12.5%, Puzzle Platformer 11.7%, Puzzle 8.5%, Indie 7.6%

The legendary Knytt series continues with Nifflas’ latest creation; Knytt Underground. In this Knytteration; humans have long since abandoned the planet after practically destroying it in a war, five hundred years ago.

Why similar: Platformer 36.3%, Metroidvania 35.9%, Indie 7%, Exploration 6.1%, Great Soundtrack 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A massive, atmospheric exploration game that focuses on movement and discovery rather than combat.

Imagine you could move mountains - literally! With realistic physics, Norse runes, rotating platforms and a lot of gray cells you'll help Munin, Odin's messenger in her very own 2D-adventure, to reclaim her power on a journey through Yggdrasil.

Why similar: Platformer 33.6%, Puzzle Platformer 26.1%, Puzzle 16.9%, Indie 6.9%, Difficult 4.1%

Escape Goat 2 is a puzzle platformer game where you use machinery, the environment, and a friendly mouse to progress through a dungeon.

Why similar: Platformer 47.9%, Puzzle 22.4%, Indie 9%, Great Soundtrack 6.8%, Puzzle Platformer 6.6%

Light up the world! As Plug, you are charged with restoring the expansive Amp-Tree-System, and thwarting an enigmatic intruder.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.7%, Platformer 27.3%, Puzzle Platformer 22.2%, Puzzle 11.7%, Indie 5.1%

You are stranded on a strange and peculiar planet. It’s time to embark on your journey and find your way home! Explore a gravity defying and challenging platformer with striking visuals and a captivating story that transports you to a world beyond ours.

Why similar: Platformer 36.9%, Puzzle Platformer 24.9%, Puzzle 9.7%, Indie 7.7%, Difficult 6%

Pounce inside of your cozy armored mech and set off on a dangerous trek through an alien underworld full of irritable creatures and treacherous obstacles in a valiant effort to save your stranded captain and his crashed spaceship.

Why similar: Metroidvania 48%, Platformer 19.7%, Indie 5.7%, 2D 5%, Side Scroller 4.1%

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 38.3%, Platformer 23.6%, Puzzle Platformer 15.5%, Exploration 4.6%, Retro 4.3%

MO: Astray is a pixel art, side-scrolling, action-platformer. Lead MO through mind-bending puzzles using special abilities. Bizarre enemies, threatening traps and ingenious level designs await.

Why similar: Platformer 28.1%, Puzzle Platformer 21%, Indie 7.6%, Great Soundtrack 7.1%, Difficult 5.9%

Deep underground lies a reminder of Boarkind’s darkest hours. All it takes is one little boar to dig it back up. A block puzzler with an exploratory twist, Full Bore throws the player into an open world of crumbling mines, arcane ruins, and technological wonders with only curiosity to lead the way.

Why similar: Platformer 24.3%, Metroidvania 23.3%, Puzzle 16%, Puzzle Platformer 9.1%, Indie 8.2%

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 32.1%, Platformer 21.6%, Puzzle Platformer 12.9%, Difficult 10.4%, Puzzle 9.2%

In the dark and mysterious world of Closure, only what you see exists. Manipulate lights to phase objects in and out of reality in this multiple-award-winning puzzle game. Play as a strange spider-like demon who explores the stories of three human characters through beautiful, eerie environments such as a decrepit factory, a murky...

Why similar: Platformer 44.5%, Puzzle 24.1%, Puzzle Platformer 13.9%, Indie 7.1%, 2D 4.3%

Castle In The Darkness is a fun and challenging shout out to the early days of video games! It's an action exploration platformer with some RPG elements, much like games from the Castlevania or Metroid series. It's super fast-paced, challenging, and full of secrets!

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.4%, Platformer 25.1%, Difficult 10.1%, Indie 4.2%, Retro 3.1%

In a bizarre universe where the oppressed are on the brink of oblivion, Dandara has awoken to reshape the world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.8%, Platformer 24.2%, Indie 9.3%, Action 5.5%, Difficult 5.3%

A precise 2D platformer with a twist. NO JUMPING. Master your magnetic powers to beat each level with speed and skill. Enjoy classic 16-bit gaming vibes, tackle challenging achievements and compete for global leaderboard supremacy along the way.

Why similar: Platformer 21.7%, Puzzle Platformer 16.3%, Difficult 14.6%, Indie 9.5%, Puzzle 7.9%

An inventive, thought-provoking puzzle platformer. Use powerups in each environment, and your own inherent gravity-bending powers, to complete each level. The more you play, the more story details you'll uncover.

Why similar: Platformer 43.4%, Puzzle 16.7%, Indie 11.4%, Difficult 9.9%, Great Soundtrack 7.1%

Run, gun and explore an open undercity in this otherworldly non-linear Metroidvania adventure about the Old Gods, strange creatures and the remnants of a lost world!

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.7%, Platformer 20.6%, Difficult 9.1%, Great Soundtrack 5.3%, Side Scroller 4.8%

Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive action-adventure reminiscent of classic 8- and 16-bit games.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.3%, Platformer 30.4%, Great Soundtrack 8.6%, Indie 4.4%, Difficult 3.5%

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 56.1%, Platformer 22.1%, Difficult 4.9%, Great Soundtrack 3.6%, Indie 3.2%

You play an explorer stranded on a dangerous alien planet. Low on fuel, your only hope for escape is to find the planet’s core in this incredibly clever action-puzzle-platformer.

Why similar: Platformer 36.8%, Metroidvania 11.9%, Puzzle 11.4%, Puzzle Platformer 9.1%, Great Soundtrack 7.4%

Meet Yoku, the pint-sized postman protagonist of Yoku's Island Express! Use a unique blend of pinball mechanics, platforming and open world exploration to unlock the secrets of Mokumana Island, help the locals, awaken ancient deities and much more in this amazing new tropical adventure!

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.5%, Platformer 27%, Puzzle Platformer 8.2%, Great Soundtrack 4.8%, Physics 4.4%

Antichamber is a mind-bending psychological exploration game where nothing can be taken for granted. Discover an Escher-like world where hallways wrap around upon each other, spaces reconfigure themselves, and accomplishing the impossible may just be the only way forward.

Why similar: Puzzle 48.4%, Indie 9.4%, Exploration 9%, Nonlinear 7.9%, Metroidvania 6.9%

CONTRAST is a puzzle/platform game where you can move between a fantastic 3D world and a mysterious shadowy universe in 2D in the blink of an eye. Delve into a dreamlike and surreal 1920s world, inspired by the performance art world of vaudeville and film noir, and cradled by a smooth and sultry jazz ambiance.

Why similar: Platformer 40.2%, Puzzle 20.5%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%, Puzzle Platformer 7.7%, Indie 7.7%

A land of discovery stretches out before you. Explore the beautiful, rugged world of RiME. Armed with your wits and a will to overcome—and the guidance of a helpful fox—you must explore the enigmatic island, reach the tower's peak, and unlock its closely guarded secrets.

Why similar: Puzzle 33%, Great Soundtrack 18.3%, Exploration 12.1%, Platformer 11%, Adventure 8.1%

Leap Year is a clumsy platformer about knowledge and discovery. Explore a compact, hand drawn world filled with hidden paths. Understand the game’s secrets to reach new areas and collect all the pages of your calendar.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.5%, Platformer 20.6%, Puzzle Platformer 14.7%, Puzzle 10.3%, Nonlinear 5.5%

Exographer is an exploration game based on science. Become an explorer, stranded in an alien planet, and discover the secrets of an extinct civilization. Gain new powers to avoid dangers and obstacles in your journey, and use your camera to reveal particles and hidden clues.

Why similar: Platformer 24.6%, Puzzle Platformer 16.5%, Metroidvania 14.4%, Puzzle 13.8%, Exploration 5.6%

An attractive puzzle platformer where you use magnetism to escape a factory. Meet a cast of magnet characters and work together to solve logical conundrums.

Why similar: Platformer 32.3%, Puzzle Platformer 25.7%, Puzzle 18.1%, Side Scroller 6.8%, 2D 6.3%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.2%, Difficult 20.9%, Great Soundtrack 17.6%, Indie 7.5%, Atmospheric 5.9%

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 45.7%, Platformer 22.3%, Puzzle 9%, Exploration 5.9%, Puzzle Platformer 4.7%

Experience the mysterious, timeless world of Toren, the first adventure game from Brazilian indie developer Swordtales. You are Moonchild, destined to climb the tower (known as Toren) on a hauntingly solitary journey to find your purpose.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 32.6%, Indie 15.3%, Puzzle 14.5%, Great Soundtrack 12.8%, Adventure 10.8%

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 44.2%, Platformer 16.8%, Great Soundtrack 10.2%, Indie 6.1%, Side Scroller 5.5%