Games Like TEVI

Dodge bullets, missiles and lasers in battle as you wrap your head around that bunny girl costume! Combo away with your mighty Piko Hammer or spam various spells from afar with your fiery fairy friend. Explore and explode through Rabi-Rabi Island as you collect power-ups and uncover secrets...

Why similar: Metroidvania 23.2%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Anime 9.1%, Female Protagonist 8%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team, this game shares the exact same DNA of bullet-hell combat, exploration, and anime-inspired charm.

Touhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania title with a heavy emphasis on exploration and action. Developed by Team Ladybug, creators of multiple fantastic action games thus far.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.2%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Female Protagonist 8.4%, Anime 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title excels at combining tight 2D platforming with intricate bullet-hell boss battles that feel very similar to TEVI's combat encounters.

A 2D Metroidvania-style game developed under the supervision of Ryo Mizuno, depicting the story of Deedlit and the events leading up to Record of Lodoss War: Diadem of the Covenant. Use a variety of weapons and spirit powers to unravel the mystery of the labyrinth.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.1%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Anime 11.6%, Platformer 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A high-quality metroidvania that perfectly captures the anime aesthetic and fluid, fast-paced combat found in TEVI.

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 30.9%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, Anime 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features precise, challenging combat and a beautiful pixel-art style that fans of TEVI's boss-focused gameplay will appreciate.

Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.6%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Anime 11.5%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Action-Adventure 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A massive, sprawling metroidvania with a beautiful hand-drawn anime art style and deep character customization.

"Momodora: Moonlit Farewell" is the latest installment in the Momodora series. Join Momo, High Priestess of the village of Koho, as she embarks on a divine mission to save her people from imminent destruction at the hands of the demon hordes summoned by a malevolent bellringer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.8%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Anime 9.9%, Female Protagonist 8.5%, Action-Adventure 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: The latest entry in the series, offering polished action-adventure gameplay with a distinct, high-quality pixel art style.

Decades after the events of ENDER LILIES, Homunculi — sorrowful, artificial life forms — roam the land. In this dark fantasy Metroidvania, face formidable enemies and explore a bewitching post-apocalyptic world. Humans and Homunculi — what awaits at the end of the quest for their salvation?

Why similar: Metroidvania 58.6%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Anime 5.9%, 2D 4.9%, Side Scroller 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: The spiritual successor to Ender Lilies, offering refined combat and a gorgeous, melancholic world to explore.

ENDER LILIES is a dark fantasy 2D action RPG about unraveling the mysteries of a destroyed kingdom. On this sorrowful journey, encounter horrific enemies against whom a moment of inattention could be fatal. Overcome these hardships and seek the truth with the help of fallen knights.

Why similar: Metroidvania 66.2%, Female Protagonist 19.1%, Anime 6.6%, 2D 4.5%, Singleplayer 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric metroidvania with a strong anime aesthetic and deep, customizable combat mechanics.

Vernal Edge is a 2D action-packed Metroidvania featuring an intense combat system, tight platforming sequences and a powerful story of rivalry, revenge and growth.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.2%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Platformer 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on high-speed, combo-based combat that mirrors the intensity of TEVI's action sequences.

Explore the mysteries of an unknown land! ”Transiruby '' is a metroidvania game where you explore the world as a cyborg protagonist named Siruby. Slash and shoot your way to reveal its hidden secrets!

Why similar: Metroidvania 42%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Side Scroller 9.5%, Platformer 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A colorful, exploration-heavy metroidvania that emphasizes movement and discovery in a charming pixel-art world.

Inspired by 16 and 32-bit classics, Gestalt: Steam & Cinder fuses tight 2D platforming and exhilarating combat with an engrossing, twist-laden narrative in a stunningly handcrafted steampunk world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27%, Steampunk 18.8% ★, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Anime 7.6%, Platformer 7%

Why You'll Like It: Combines a steampunk setting with fluid, action-oriented combat that feels right at home for fans of TEVI.

The Knight Witch is a metroidvania adventure game with fast-paced, shoot 'em up combat set in a beautifully hand-drawn world. Cast devastating card-based spells, forge close bonds, and make moral choices all in your quest to save your home and discover who's behind the War Golem invasion.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.6%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Action-Adventure 7.6%, Story Rich 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A unique blend of metroidvania exploration and shoot-'em-up bullet-hell mechanics that aligns perfectly with TEVI's core gameplay loop.

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 39.2%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Platformer 7.1%, Story Rich 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich metroidvania with a strong female lead, beautiful pixel art, and memorable boss encounters.

The next installment in the high-speed 2D action Gunvolt series is finally here with Azure Striker Gunvolt 3. Balancing both an involving story and satisfying gameplay, Gunvolt 3 is the most extravagant entry in the series yet!

Why similar: Side Scroller 19.3%, Anime 14.5%, Platformer 13.9%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Provides fast-paced, anime-styled action with a heavy focus on spectacular combat abilities and boss fights.

This is an anime-style Metroidvania game with an RPG progression system, numerous weapons for switching, and an emphasis on equipment building. It offers three switchable characters, smooth gameplay, impactful combat feedback, and anime-style story scenes.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.8%, Side Scroller 16%, Anime 12%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Platformer 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A 2.5D metroidvania that leans heavily into anime character designs and complex action-RPG systems.

Lost Ruins is a 2D side-scrolling survival action game, where you play as a young girl that has awoken in a strange and foreign place without her memories. Explore a dark and dangerous world, battle hideous monsters, and topple incredible bosses.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.5%, Anime 16%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Platformer 8.3%, Female Protagonist 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A survival-focused metroidvania with anime-style art and a heavy emphasis on using items and magic in combat.

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!

Why similar: Metroidvania 55.5%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Anime 8.7%, Platformer 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers an incredibly deep system of customization and exploration that appeals to players who enjoy building their character in TEVI.

Gensokyo Night Festival is a 2D action-exploration game set in the world of Gensokyo.Join Suika Ibuki as she wreaks havoc throughout Gensokyo against the backdrop of the festival held at Hakurei Shrine.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.2%, Bullet Hell 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Side Scroller 9.2%, Female Protagonist 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action game set in the Touhou universe that emphasizes mobility and stylish combat.

Last Command is a fast-paced Snake x Bullet Hell action game. Maneuver through enemies’ barrage of attacks, collect Data Points to deal damage! Mix and match skill chips as you progress, overcome intense Boss battles, and uncover the secrets of their program world...

Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.1%, Anime 14.7%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 10%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses almost entirely on the bullet-hell boss battle aspect of TEVI, offering a challenging and rewarding experience.

Shantae is back in an all-new tropical adventure! In her fifth outing, the Half-Genie hero gains new Fusion Magic abilities to explore a vast sunken city, makes new Half-Genie friends, and battles the Seven Sirens in her biggest, most thrilling quest yet!

Why similar: Metroidvania 50.7%, Female Protagonist 18.2%, Platformer 11.4%, Anime 8%, 2D 3%

Why You'll Like It: Features a vibrant anime aesthetic, a charming female protagonist, and accessible yet engaging exploration mechanics.

Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy is an indie game developed by GAMEPULSE.Step into the shoes of Cirno, the Hero of Ice, as she embarks on a journey against evil, liberating Gensokyo and saving her dear princess.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.8%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Anime 13.8%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Platformer 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling action game that captures the bullet-hell spirit and anime aesthetic of the genre perfectly.

Fight to bring beautiful colors back to a hand-crafted world of darkness and discover the story of Europa, a young warrior, and her ghostly childhood companion, Apino.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.2%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Anime 10%, Platformer 8.2%, Action-Adventure 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful metroidvania with a focus on music-based combat and a distinct, polished visual presentation.

「Koumajou Remilia: Scarlet Symphony」 is an action side-scroller based on the world-famous 「Touhou Project」. The legendary 2009 title comes back with modern upgrades including HD remastered graphics and a number of bonus content, ready to give fans more convenient and pleasant gameplay experience.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.8%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Anime 9.4%, Female Protagonist 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish action-platformer that blends gothic aesthetics with anime-inspired combat mechanics.

Guide Vivian the Vagrant, through vibrant and dynamic landscapes while hacking and slashing a path from a quiet coastal village through mysterious forests, haunted castles, and wrecked battlegrounds. When the endless barrage of enemies have been vanquished, what solace will be left for our hero?

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.9%, Female Protagonist 20%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Anime 8.7%, 2D 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D action RPG that features a strong female lead and a heavy focus on combo-based combat and character growth.

Explore a sprawling, alien world in the sequel to the award winning Axiom Verge.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.4%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Platformer 9.4%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Female Protagonist 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on exploration and unique movement abilities, providing a deep sense of discovery similar to TEVI.

Delve back into the world of Touhou in this bullet hell action-RPG adventure! The boundary between Gensokyo and the outside world has been breached, and it falls to Reimu Hakurei and Marisa Kirisame to discover why. Level up skills, forge new equipment, and explore Gensokyo to uncover the truth!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.7%, Anime 17.7%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Magic 9.5%, Platformer 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that brings the bullet-hell intensity of the Touhou series into a more accessible, exploration-based format.

F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is a Metroidvania action game featuring exploration, intense combat and challenging platforming.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.2%, Steampunk 24.6% ★, Platformer 9.6%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Story Rich 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A diesel-punk metroidvania with a heavy emphasis on satisfying, combo-based melee combat.

This game is a Metroidvania game with intense battle. Explore the world and collection power-ups with your cute cat girl! When magic curse suddenly occurred in a small town and all the residents grew cat ears, the real cat girl Nyaruru started her way to uncover the truth...

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.6%, Anime 13.4%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, Platformer 7.6%

Ink and blood stain the streets of Ramezia. Witches must burn and sins must be judged. Venture forth as Sister Semilla to burn down the pillars of heresy in Minoria, an action-platformer by Bombservice, creators of Momodora.

Why similar: Metroidvania 50%, Female Protagonist 17.3%, Anime 14.2%, Action-Adventure 4.2%, Action 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A direct spiritual successor to the Momodora series, offering tight, action-focused gameplay with a beautiful art style.

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 65.4%, Pixel Graphics 14.6%, Platformer 10.3%, Action 2.6%, 2D 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: While more minimalist, it features some of the best bullet-hell boss design in the metroidvania genre.

Head back to the Mexiverse in this long-awaited sequel to the smash hit Guacamelee! Uppercut your way to victory across stunning new hand-crafted levels. Featuring a dense and colorful world, new luchador moves, sassy new bosses, twice the enemies, and 300% more chickens!

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.5%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Platformer 11.2%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Colorful 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: While different in theme, its focus on fluid movement and combo-heavy combat makes it a great match for TEVI players.

Embark on a grand adventure in Phoenotopia! An action-adventure puzzle platformer inspired by the great classics. Meet charming townsfolk, brave the dungeons, and thwart evil in your quest to save your family.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.4%, Platformer 11.7%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Female Protagonist 4.9%

Glimmer in Mirror is a 2D story-rich action shooting game. Play as Shiro in a collapsed world, to meet various unique NPCs and monsters, and gradually uncover the truth of the world through a gripping story.

Why similar: Metroidvania 23.5%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Anime 10.5%, Female Protagonist 9.7%

Explore the stylish world of Wonderland with Usada and Kotora as they search for a mysterious girl named Alice! A Metroidvania action game with a rich, exhilarating battle system all wrapped up in cuteness!

Why similar: Metroidvania 31%, Female Protagonist 10%, Anime 10%, Platformer 8.6%, Action-Adventure 8.5%

Ariana must restore the Codices and unravel the Library's hidden truths...

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.8%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Platformer 10.6%, Anime 10.4%, Female Protagonist 5%

Yohane the Parhelion is an official spin-off of "Love Live! Sunshine". Yohane's fantasy world sets the stage for a 2D metroidvania in "Yohane the Parhelion: Blaze in the Deepblue"!

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.3%, Anime 17.3%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Action 5.1%, 2D 4.3%

Awita: Journey of Hope is a captivating side-scrolling metroidvania game that follows the remarkable journey of a courageous girl determined to rescue her village from the clutches of a devastating epidemic.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35%, Side Scroller 15%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Platformer 7.5%

In the Academy Citadel, strength reigns supreme: only the most powerful survive and thrive. Fight your way through the high-tech Academy in your quest to get the highest of honors for a student, and uncover secrets that can save it in its direst crisis in this 2.5D side-scrolling Metroidvania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.8%, Female Protagonist 13%, Anime 13%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Platformer 9.8%

Homura Hime is an anime-style 3D action game merging exhilarating thrills with the tension-filled gameplay of bullet hell. Players dodge hails of projectiles, unleash combos that blend close-quarters and ranged attacks, and utilize dodges and parries to withstand the fierce onslaught of demons.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.8%, Female Protagonist 20.9%, Anime 19.2%, Story Rich 11%, Cute 5.6%

Join mage-in-training Lily on an epic adventure! Explore a multitude of worlds, including forests, deserts, and dungeons, in hopes of becoming a full-fledged mage!

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.1%, Side Scroller 19.7%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Anime 7%, Exploration 4.4%

a cute little metroidvania with challenging combat and witchcraft 🧙🍐

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.2%, Bullet Hell 24.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%, Anime 6.5%, Cute 3.9%

Begin your adventure in Shattered Divinities to reveal the truth! Traverse the land where deities have perished, explore abandoned divine realms, battle mutated monsters, gather divine power to awaken your strength, and unveil the truth behind the deities’ fall.

Why similar: Metroidvania 52%, Platformer 11%, Female Protagonist 7.2%, 2D 6.1%, Pixel Graphics 4.4%

A colorful pixel-art metroidvania/point-and-click adventure hybrid about magic, cute witches and joys of vandalism.

Why similar: Metroidvania 54.4%, Female Protagonist 19.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Platformer 6.9%, Action 3.4%

Touhou Project's Brand New Action Roguelite Fan Game! Strange incidents erupt in the Animal Realm and Primate Spirit Garden. Embark on an unknown journey, uncover the truth behind the anomalies, and break through this 'Touhou Dystopian'!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 33.9%, Anime 18.9%, Colorful 8.8%, Magic 8.8%, Action 7.2%

Tokino Sora zaps into another world mid-live! Join her Hololive friends in a thrilling Metroidvania-style action-adventure, blending 2D and 3D. Explore a mysterious realm, recover scattered items, and guide Sora’s epic tale to a dazzling finale!

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.8%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Anime 11.1%, Fantasy 6.3%

Experience the tale of a cheerful girl and a grouchy talking hat in this charming Metroidvania, where every ability is hat-based! Throw the hat to attack enemies, teleport to him to make perilous leaps, and fly him through narrow tunnels of spikes as you escape a dangerous magic forest.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.8%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Platformer 7.2%, Story Rich 6.7%

Witchcrafty is a metroidvania platformer with magical action gameplay, exploration of a weird world, and adorable pixel art graphics. Help the little witch solve the mystery of strange events in the Kingdom, and defeat enemies with fire, lightning, and ice magic.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.1%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Action-Adventure 8%, Platformer 7.6%

Fly into a charming handcrafted world and go on an adventure that mixes up open exploration with crispy twin-stick shooter action. Fight your way from the shiny overworld to the deepest caves, improve your ship and overcome the dungeons' bosses to rescue your friends!

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.5%, Bullet Hell 27.1%, Colorful 6%, Exploration 5%, 2D 4.4%

Take control of Piko, our hammer wielding heroine, as you bash things up with a big hammer in this cute Anime-styled 2D metroidvania-inspired adventure! Uncover mysteries! Beat the bad guys who do naughty things! Explore the Piko Piko world with her floof fox friend!

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.1%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Anime 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Platformer 9.4%

Shantae embarks on her first full HD adventure! When a mysterious crime wave sweeps Sequin Land, it’s up to Half-Genie Hero Shantae to save the day! Use Shantae’s devastating Hair-Whip Attack to send monsters flying, or Belly Dance to transform her into more powerful forms!

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Anime 10.7%, Platformer 8.9%

The fast paced platforming of Freedom Planet returns! Become a full-time cartoon heroine and use abilities and items suited to your play style to explore the world of Avalice and defend its animal citizens!

Why similar: Side Scroller 19.7%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Anime 12.2%, Platformer 11.7%, Action-Adventure 11.1%

Gastova is a lighthearted 2D platform adventure game. As the Guardian Witch of Arkana, Gastova must keep the balance of magic, solve a mystery involving the elemental fount guardians, discover hidden truths, and protect the future of her world from ominous forces before it's too late...

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Anime 11.1%, Platformer 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%

A hand-drawn 2D metroidvania in a post-apocalyptic world. Forge your destiny in a non-linear story with multiple endings. Explore diverse biomes, conquer 20+ unique bosses, and master a magical Gauntlet with ever-evolving powers.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.2%, Side Scroller 18.2%, Anime 11.8%, Platformer 11.1%, Female Protagonist 6.1%

Discover the world of Nahucan in this 2D action platformer. You are Itorah, the only human in this strange place. Explore, fight and survive to uncover your past and save Nahucan from its biggest threat, a mysterious plague!

Why similar: Metroidvania 32%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Platformer 8.4%, Action-Adventure 8.3%

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 51%, Platformer 12.2%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Colorful 7%, Exploration 5.2%

The world of Touhou comes alive in this beautiful action RPG (featuring “bullet hell” elements, of course!). Infamous vampire Remilia Scarlet and her dutiful maid, Sakuya, set off to chase rumors of a massive monster, all while sending baddies flying with fluid action and signature skills!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.2%, Anime 15.9%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Magic 9.2%, Platformer 8.7%

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 39.9%, Side Scroller 10.9%, Platformer 9.9%, Story Rich 7.3%, Action-Adventure 6.5%

Rusted Moss is a twin-stick shooter metroidvania where you sling around the map with your grapple, blasting your way through witches and rusted machine monstrosities alike. This wasteland once harboring mankind has since fallen, and Fae long forgotten now knock on humanity's door...

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.5%, Platformer 15.5%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 10%

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 50.4%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Platformer 9.4%, Magic 5.5%, Exploration 4.7%