Games Like The Abandoned Presence

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 30.3% ★, Metroidvania 25.3%, Platformer 10.5%, Side Scroller 9.9%, Female Protagonist 7.2%

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 33.7% ★, Metroidvania 25.7%, Platformer 11.5%, Side Scroller 9%, Action-Adventure 4.7%

A journey begins... A treacherous tower... Unravel its mysteries!Discover the secrets kept in the long abandoned Tesla Tower!Magnetism and other electromagnetic powers will help you explore a non-linear world of beautiful hand-drawn environments, in a steampunk-inspired vision of old Europe.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.9%, Steampunk 29.7% ★, Platformer 19.3%, Side Scroller 5.8%, Puzzle 4.6%

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 36.3%, Steampunk 32.2% ★, Platformer 12%, Female Protagonist 6.8%, Adventure 4.8%

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

Why similar: Steampunk 36% ★, Metroidvania 34.3%, Platformer 12.1%, Action-Adventure 4.3%, Exploration 4.2%

8Doors is a story-driven Metroidvania-style action platformer heavily influenced by Korean folktales. Play as ‘Arum’, a brave girl that has entered the realm of the afterlife in search of her father’s soul and guide her through the '8 Doors of Purgatory' to solve the mysteries that lie deep within.

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.6%, Platformer 13.3%, Side Scroller 8.9%, Action 7.6%, Adventure 7%

Possessor(s) is a fast-paced action side scroller with combat inspired by platform fighters, a story told through dangerous characters, set in a deep interconnected world ready for exploration.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.2%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Platformer 14.4%, Female Protagonist 8.6%, Action 8.3%

Poppet Quest is an exploration based 3D Metroidvania. Play as Poppet, a murdered woman returned to life as a doll. Trapped in a toy store, cursed, and losing your sanity, you must battle through legions of toys driven mad. Can you break the curse? Can you save yourself?

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.8%, Steampunk 23.1% ★, Platformer 12.2%, Female Protagonist 8.5%, Exploration 6.1%

Explore the steampunk world in Plateman. Fly over the world of machines full of gimmicks and monsters. Uncover the secrets of Shaman and the difference engine. Try to change this decaying world by Shaman Drum and the special lightning power.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.5%, Steampunk 26% ★, Platformer 14.5%, Action 5.5%, Action-Adventure 3.8%

This is a platform action game in which you control light in a world shrouded in complete darkness and rely on it to progress. Use the light to travel from place to place and illuminate the buried truth.

Why similar: Metroidvania 50.8%, Platformer 17.1%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Action 8.5%, Adventure 5.8%

A nation is on the brink of collapse and you have been given a special order: rescue the trapped president. Run, jump, and gun your way across its interconnected districts full of enemies and secrets. Uncover the truth behind your mission.

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.4%, Platformer 16.2%, Side Scroller 8.4%, Action 7%, Adventure 5.7%

A fantasy land plagued by nightmares, a common lad trying to rescue his missing mother and an evil forces conspiration to be unveiled. Join Ario in this thrilling adventure where your crossbow and skills will determine the fate of your people.

Why similar: Steampunk 32.6% ★, Metroidvania 27%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Platformer 8.5%, Action-Adventure 4.6%

Embark on an epic action-adventure as you slash, dash, and combo your way through a vast, vibrant world. Explore and uncover hidden secrets. Customize your build to triumph in spectacular boss battles. Experience a tale of mystery, magic, and mayhem in TEVI, a bullet hell metroidvania!

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.3%, Steampunk 21.9% ★, Side Scroller 12.4%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Platformer 8.6%

Emilia's life turns into chaos as her family members disappear, one by one. Forced to put her trust in a wolf spirit, Emilia sets off to search the land while pressured into feeding a monstrous power. Will the enigmatic figure she encounters offer guidance, or is Emilia diving head-first into peril?

Why similar: Metroidvania 45%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Platformer 13.1%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Action 5.8%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.5%, Platformer 14.2%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Action 8.3%, Female Protagonist 7.9%

What’s left of humanity are minds trapped in circuits. You are awaken as ReSetna, a warrior on a mission to rescue last human remnants. Explore seven hostile zones, face seven brutal bosses and evolve through a unique upgrade system. Uncover horrifying truth and decide if the future is worth saving.

Why similar: Metroidvania 63.3%, Platformer 19.7%, Action 7.8%, Adventure 6.8%, Indie 2.4%

BitUp is a side scrolling, exploration metroidvania game set in a Cubist-Impressionist universe. A game kept hidden by its legendary creator, while its protagonist looks for answers. Players must aid Bit in its quest to find out what lies beyond.

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.7%, Platformer 16.5%, Side Scroller 9%, 3D Platformer 6.6%, Action 6.3%

You're trapped, alone and cold on a distant planet. Pursued by a droid with only one purpose: killing everything. You must find an escape. Explore the hostile environment, find secret upgrades and new weapons, and finally make your escape from this dark, hostile planet...

Why similar: Metroidvania 55.9%, Platformer 20.9%, Action 11.1%, Exploration 6.3%, Action-Adventure 5.8%

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 47%, Platformer 16.5%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Action 7.4%, Adventure 7.4%

Are you afraid of the big bad Woolfe? Step into the boots of a vengeful Red Riding Hood in this twisted-fairytale platformer. Defeat deranged fairytale bosses with your trusty axe, explore a gorgeous fantasy universe and piece together the truth behind the mysterious passing of Red’s father.

Why similar: Platformer 21.6%, Female Protagonist 20.5%, Steampunk 17.6% ★, Side Scroller 12.6%, Action 10.2%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 55.7%, Female Protagonist 19%, Platformer 9.9%, Adventure 7.7%, Action 5.9%

Honey's Sweet Revenge is a metroidvania with mechanics inspired by platform fighters. Customize your item loadout and defeat enemies and bosses.

Why similar: Metroidvania 55.4%, Platformer 11.9%, Action 8.7%, Action-Adventure 8%, Adventure 7.8%

Hunter’s Legacy is an old-school 2D single-player Metroidvania platformer where you control Ikki, a fierce kitty skilled with twin swords and a bow, better known as the Great Huntress of Un'Amak.

Why similar: Metroidvania 54.4%, Platformer 22.3%, Action 10.6%, Adventure 9.6%, Indie 3.1%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 50.2%, Platformer 16.4%, Action 7.4%, Action-Adventure 6.6%, Adventure 6.2%

ChAIR’s fresh twist on classic side-scrolling design with modern gameplay is amplified in Shadow Complex Remastered. 10+ hrs of exploration and fast-paced combat from award-winning original game, updated with graphical enhancements, dynamic melee take-downs, and new Master Challenges.

Why similar: Metroidvania 56.2%, Platformer 18%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Action 7.4%, Adventure 1.4%

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 55%, Female Protagonist 18.8%, Platformer 17.4%, Adventure 4.7%, Action 1.6%

Explore an ancient island that drifts amongst the raging clouds of a gas giant. Collect various guns and items, solve puzzles, and shoot any thugs or monsters that get in your way. Meet the locals and aid them in their quest to take down Skycorps while they aid you with yours: finding your brother.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.9%, Steampunk 20.5% ★, Side Scroller 13.1%, Platformer 12%, Female Protagonist 9.3%

2D action adventure game set in the far future on a mysterious abandoned planet with yourself as the only survivor.

Why similar: Metroidvania 66.8%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Action 9.4%, Adventure 7.4%, Indie 2.5%

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 58.7%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Side Scroller 10.8%, Platformer 7.5%, Action 4.7%

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 39.2% ★, Metroidvania 32.5%, Platformer 15.6%, Adventure 3.7%, Side Scroller 2.7%

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 41%, Side Scroller 17.3%, Platformer 15.2%, Female Protagonist 7%, Action-Adventure 5.2%

A game about saving a dying planet.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.6%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Platformer 12.4%, Action 6%

Chronicles of Teddy : Harmony of Exidus is a 2D Adventure / Action game with a Pixel Art Retro finish. Help Tarant in a quest, in which you will have to fight, use your sense of direction and hearing to accomplish your mission.

Why similar: Metroidvania 50%, Female Protagonist 17.5%, Platformer 12.9%, Action 6.6%, Adventure 5.5%

Shantae: Risky’s Revenge – Director’s Cut brings hair-whipping, belly-dancing to your PC! Play one of the most critically acclaimed handheld series of all time, now with brand new features!

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.3%, Platformer 22.9%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, Side Scroller 4.5%, Action 4.1%

In Super Panda Adventures, you play as the brave panda-knight Fu, who is about to finish his training to become the new guardian of the Princess. At the same day of the big celebration party, some uninvited Robots show up to conquer the planet and take the Princess away in their Space Ships!

Why similar: Metroidvania 56.4%, Platformer 26.3%, Action 7.4%, Adventure 7%, Indie 2.6%

Resort adventure of exploration, life-sim and a little action. Your guide is in-game "Brochure" filled with map and activities. Check them off as you go. Learn new skills to unlock new areas. Days at the waterpark, nights at the hotel lounge. No enemies. Just your own pace. A cozy Metroidvania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.3%, Side Scroller 14%, Platformer 8.1%, Action-Adventure 7.2%, Female Protagonist 6.1%

A challenging, 2D Platform Adventure game where all level mechanics can change if you don't stay balanced. Help Ethan to grow up and leave his roots in order to pursue his dreams, find clues about his past and fight against your nightmares in your journey to the Somnium Shore!

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.9%, Platformer 19.7%, Exploration 7.4%, Adventure 7.4%, Action 7.3%

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 68.6%, Platformer 14.8%, Action 5.5%, Side Scroller 3.7%, Female Protagonist 2.7%

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 47.2%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Platformer 12.1%, Side Scroller 6.6%, Action 6%

Embark on a buoyant 2D platform action-adventure journey in Axolotl Shaman! Utilize the axolotl aquatic movement abilities and unique spells to engage in battles, Explore as a shaman in a world of geometric totems mixed with wasteland and reconnect with nature! Tribute to the late axolotl pet。

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.9%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Platformer 11.2%, Adventure 8.9%, Action 8.6%

The ultimate edition of Shantae: Half-Genie Hero comes with all of the previously released DLC, Modes, and Costumes in one epic collection! Includes an exclusive Blue Bathing Suit for use in Beach Mode!

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.6%, Platformer 18%, Female Protagonist 16.2%, Side Scroller 8.6%, Adventure 5.5%

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 56.8%, Platformer 16.2%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Side Scroller 7.4%, Adventure 6%

Saira is a puzzle platformer with non-linear gameplay and a whole universe for you to explore. The game is heavily influenced by classic puzzle adventure games and uses a new unique graphical style combining high resolution photography into a lush and mysterious world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.7%, Platformer 25.1%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Puzzle 6.5%, Adventure 6.1%

Platform across strange, magical terrain while meeting even stranger friends and enemies! Discover the history behind the Bitlands, and unlock new allies and powers to traverse the dangerous worlds of the Bitlands, and restore peace to a broken kingdom.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.6%, Platformer 16.8%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Action-Adventure 7.4%, Action 7.2%

《Kingless Dungeon》 is a 2D hack and slash platformer where you control the Shadow Prince, a warrior with no memory. Fight undead enemies, discover your skills, and explore this deep dungeons filled with traps and secrets. Can you reclaim your memories and escape?

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.7%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Platformer 17%, Action 10.6%, Adventure 9.2%

Chasm Bound is a challenging 3D platformer where the player tries to escape from a deep pit in the ground.

Why similar: Steampunk 41.6% ★, Metroidvania 37.4%, Platformer 12.6%, Atmospheric 2.3%, 3D 1.8%

A pixel-art Metroidvania with challenging platformer mechanics, set in a medieval magical world. Discover a great variety of spells and abilities to defeat enemies and solve puzzles. Find mythical charms and items to help Ineth fight her way out of her prison.

Why similar: Metroidvania 56.6%, Platformer 23.1%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Adventure 8.3%, Indie 2.1%

Play as Wells, a steampunk hero ready to find an amazing variety of weapons, each unique in design and functionality, and get ready to face a plethora of enemies and challenges.

Why similar: Steampunk 45.2% ★, Side Scroller 14.2%, Platformer 12.9%, Action 11.9%, Action-Adventure 3.6%

Play through the next chapter in the Xanthiom saga, now bigger and better than before!

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.2%, Side Scroller 19.3%, Platformer 14.2%, Exploration 6.7%, Puzzle 4.9%

Immerse yourself in an exciting anime-style metroidvania, where each skill unlocks new areas and secrets on the vast map. Face powerful bosses, acquire unique abilities, and uncover hidden mysteries in this ever-evolving world, all with traditional anime-inspired animation.

Why similar: Metroidvania 48%, Side Scroller 19.3%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Exploration 6%, Action-Adventure 5.6%

Stoatman is an exciting Metroidvania adventure where you control a brave hero with a magical sword. Explore mysterious lands, discover powerful spells, and battle fantastic creatures in an enchanting fairy-tale world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 50.5%, Platformer 17.2%, Side Scroller 9.3%, Adventure 5.9%, Exploration 4.9%

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: Steampunk 34.3% ★, Metroidvania 30.2%, Platformer 11.1%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Action 4.1%

A 2-D action adventure platformer where you can absorb and manipulate things with your friend Moku. You can use different abilities to explore and interact with the world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.3%, Side Scroller 15.5%, Platformer 14.8%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Exploration 6.2%

Join the Asguardian mercenaries to save the Niddhog Sector from a corporate take over! Run, jump, and shoot in this action adventure game. Find sweet guns and armor and put your skills to the test in Identity Sector!

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.1%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Platformer 14.9%, Action 13.3%, Adventure 12.2%

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.

Why similar: Metroidvania 52%, Platformer 12.5%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Action-Adventure 6.8%, Adventure 6.2%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 55.4%, Platformer 15.4%, Female Protagonist 12%, Action 10.9%, Indie 3.8%