- #1 Master Key
97% matchVery Positive91% of 282 reviews2024
Dev: Achromi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Master Key is a top-down adventure game with a strong focus on item-based exploration and secrets. Embark on a journey to discover what that key could be used for and meet colorful characters!
Why similar: Nonlinear 12.1%, 1980s 11.8%, Metroidvania 10.7%, Minimalist 10.2%, Open World 8.4%
- #2 Ahack Adventure 2: Quest For The Ciggy
96% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: QSHV
Windows
A retro-inspired action-adventure game with a focus on exploration and nonlinearity, Ahack Adventure 2 provides a journey through nine increasingly harrowing dungeons, and many genuine secrets to find!
Why similar: Nonlinear 26.5%, Dungeon Crawler 16.6%, Action-Adventure 14.6%, Old School 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%
- #3 Ten Years of Rain
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Yurt on Turtle Games LLC
Windows
Ten Years of Rain is a fantasy adventure Zelda-like with a unique Central Asian inspired setting. Pick up your blade, call your hawk, and prepare to travel the cursed lands. Battle the forces of the Great Khan, explore the secret places of the world, and discover the cause of the long rain...
Why similar: Nonlinear 22.1%, Dungeon Crawler 14.2%, Open World 12.2%, Top-Down 9.4%, Action-Adventure 8.7%
- #4 The Will of Our Fathers
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: David M Tippy
Windows
The Will of Our Fathers is a top-down 2D action-exploration game with an old-school design philosophy. Explore a large, interconnected world full of traps and treasure, delve into challenging and mysterious dungeons, and uncover secret schemes against The Will of Our Fathers.
Why similar: Nonlinear 21.7%, Dungeon Crawler 16.2%, Top-Down 14.1%, Lore-Rich 7.7%, Action-Adventure 7.2%
- #5 The Big Below
94% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Steve Aucott
Windows
Take on the role of a little gnome exploring twisting, secret-filled dungeons in this retro, top-down adventure game.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.6%, 1980s 17.6%, Action-Adventure 14.8%, Top-Down 11.3%, Old School 9.3%
- #6 Once Glorious Artahk
94% matchPositive92% of 37 reviews2025
Dev: Bismuth Tales
Windows · Linux
Explore the ruins of an ancient city. Solve puzzles to unlock new paths, abilities, and forgotten lore. Read the lost stories you uncover to gain insight into a tangled web of mysteries. Using only your wits and your trusty torch to guide you, you must find a way to return light to a starless sky.
Why similar: Nonlinear 21.7%, Lore-Rich 21.1%, Metroidvania 13.6%, Puzzle 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 6%
- #7 Burden of the Blue
93% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: SandwichBoi
Windows
Explore mysterious worlds, solve puzzles and battle in order to uncover the burdens of the past.
Why similar: Nonlinear 26.2%, Dungeon Crawler 21.4%, Top-Down 15.1%, Action-Adventure 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
- #8 Airoheart
92% matchMixed57% of 83 reviews2022
Dev: Pixel Heart StudioPub: SOEDESCO
Windows · Mac
Airoheart is a top-down action-adventure RPG inspired by the classics. Embark on an epic journey to save the world from evil and test the strength of your heart in this emotional tale of betrayal, tragedy and redemption.
Why similar: Nonlinear 20%, Dungeon Crawler 15.8%, Open World 13%, Top-Down 11.4%, Action-Adventure 10.7%
- #9 Ranger of Ancuria
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wasteland Games
Windows
Get out there, young ranger, and help those in need. Your journey starts in Ranger of Ancuria, a retro game that recreates the experience of the adventures of the 8-bit era. Explore a full of life open world, find why monsters are multiplying and unveil the mysteries from the dungeons of Ancuria.
Why similar: Nonlinear 16.7%, Open World 16.7%, Action-Adventure 16.1%, Top-Down 7.6%, Puzzle 7.5%
- #10 PRINCESS
91% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: DVPub: David Vecchione
Windows
The curious young Princess has always looked for the chance to explore the world beyond the castle...
Why similar: Nonlinear 22.4%, 1980s 17%, Metroidvania 12.3%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Old School 10.1%
- #11 Horn of Balance
90% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Martijn den Hollander
Windows
Explore an intricate new world of secrets and adventure. Features solid 2D Zelda-like gameplay, 12 vast non-linear dungeons and a wholesome story about the young golem Linden.
Why similar: Nonlinear 21.1%, Metroidvania 16.7%, Top-Down 11.7%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Puzzle 9.3%
- #12 Whim
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pixel Stonk
Windows
On the surface, a 2D platformer right out of the '80s video game playbook. The eponymous Whim walks and jumps his way through static rooms, avoiding the baddies and other hazards, and collecting various items. But this game is so much more than that...
Why similar: Nonlinear 20.3%, Metroidvania 17.2%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Open World 10.1%, Minimalist 9.2%
- #13 Time Thief
89% matchVery Positive97% of 213 reviews2022
Dev: Matheus Mortatti
Windows · Mac · Linux
Time Thief is an action adventure game where leaving your village makes the clock tick. Manage your time to stay alive, stealing seconds from creatures around its overworld with your sword.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 19.1%, Top-Down 12%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Retro 10.7%, Open World 8.9%
- #14 Dank Wizard Saga
88% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Stephen HawkinsPub: Wizbro Games
Windows
Explore a handcrafted fantasy world, solve puzzles, battle dungeon bosses, and unlock powerful upgrades in this retro-inspired action-adventure with stoner comedy.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21%, Open World 18.8%, Action-Adventure 18.6%, Top-Down 17.2%, Retro 8.4%
- #15 Ziii
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Foil Games
Windows
Ziii is a retro fantasy action-adventure game. Sail between countless islands, exploring their various elemental lands in top-down and sidescroll styles. Plunder their dungeons for powerful items and precious relics. Ziii is a treasure-hunter, looking to gain a treasure vault value of 100,000.
Why similar: 1980s 19.1%, Action-Adventure 17.5%, Top-Down 15.5%, Dungeon Crawler 11.4%, Retro 10.1%
- #16 Curse of Elmwood
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Broadwood Studio
Windows · Linux
A folklore-inspired, eerie action-adventure dungeon crawler about preventing a curse that requires your blood to complete. Master your weapon, explore a world brimming with items, abilities, and spells, and ensure that endless night never befalls your hometown of Elmwood.
Why similar: Nonlinear 23.6%, Dungeon Crawler 18.6%, Action-Adventure 14.4%, 1980s 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%
- #17 100 Pumpkins 2
86% matchVery Positive97% of 60 reviews2023
Dev: Jeremiah Stilts
Windows · Linux
Explore, solve puzzles, and fight your way through over 100 screens and return your pumpkin pals!
Why similar: Nonlinear 24.2%, Metroidvania 15.4%, 1980s 14%, Open World 10.7%, Action-Adventure 10.3%
- #18 Odyssey of Dremid'ir
85% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: Chiaroscuro Entertainment
Windows
Since the fall of the Old World, new tribes and city-states have risen to power in the world of Dremid'ir. Join a quest to destroy the Godslayer, and save the world!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 16.7%, Lore-Rich 15.4%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Old School 10.9%, Top-Down 10%
- #19 The Forbidden Forest
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stone Studios
Windows
Jump, dash, and climb through a vibrant wilderness as three playable characters in this action-adventure metroidvania. Explore a sprawling interconnected map, master unique abilities, and face powerful foes, all while uncovering the mysteries of this war-stricken world and one special cub.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.4%, Nonlinear 19.6%, Lore-Rich 15.3%, Action-Adventure 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%
- #20 Echoes of the Cove
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TideTellerPub: Silent Tide Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Your father's diary leads you to The Cove, a dying coastal town haunted by monsters and buried secrets. Battle corrupted creatures, rebuild the community, and follow his trail to the truth in this 2D action RPG.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 17.6%, Dungeon Crawler 15.9%, Top-Down 13.9%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%
- #21 Elementallis
81% matchVery Positive90% of 254 reviews2026
Dev: AnKae GamesPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Top-down action-adventure with elemental magic gameplay. Guided by guilt, you embark on a journey to restore the elements in a dying world. Harness and master elemental powers to fight enemies, solve puzzles, and explore a vast world filled with ancient temples.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 17.5%, Metroidvania 15.2%, Top-Down 15.2%, Action-Adventure 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
- #22 VAGRIENT
82% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: Andrew "VAGRIENT" BrayPub: Andrew VAGRIENT Bray
Windows
Play as an Armlys alien named Vagrient in this evolving sci-fi action/adventure game, featuring RPG elements. It's full of exploration, combat, character progression, puzzle solving and obstacle clearing!
Why similar: Nonlinear 20.4%, Dungeon Crawler 16.2%, Top-Down 14.4%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Open World 11.2%
- #23 Rolled: A Pinball Nightmare
82% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: No Agenda Studios
Windows · Linux
A pinball horror adventure game. You will bounce and ping your way through a nonlinear world in hopes to get back to the life you were living before.
Why similar: Nonlinear 18.9%, Lore-Rich 16.8%, Metroidvania 16.1%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Old School 9.4%
- #24 Zahalia
83% matchMixed67% of 18 reviews2018
Dev: LunarCore Games
Windows
Zahalia was a peaceful land until The Dark Wizard came and stole all the crystals. Defeat his group of monsters and reclaim the Crystals to save Zahalia from darkness.
Why similar: 1980s 18.7%, Dungeon Crawler 15.5%, Top-Down 12.8%, Old School 11.5%, Action-Adventure 10.6%
- #25 Isles of Sea and Sky
79% matchVery Positive93% of 1,558 reviews2024
Dev: Cicada Games
Windows
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A fantastic, oceanic, open world puzzle adventure. Solve innovative block puzzles while unearthing a mystifying story, gaining new friends that change the puzzle landscape, and unlocking powers that provide more options for how you choose to progress through the enigmatic Isles of Sea and Sky.
Why similar: Nonlinear 18.4%, Lore-Rich 15.5%, Metroidvania 11.8%, Old School 11%, Open World 10.4%
- #26 The Path of Kana
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RetroDragon Entertainment
Windows
A top-down action-adventure RPG inspired by the classics. Play as Kana; Chosen to carry a sacred flame through haunted dungeons, solve ancient puzzles, and guide lost souls home. Built-in randomizer for endless replayability.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 16.1%, Action-Adventure 14.9%, Top-Down 14.1%, Lore-Rich 11.8%, Puzzle 10%
- #27 YANCY
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: YANCY Team
Windows
YANCY is an NES style action adventure that follows a small protagonist in a vast world full of danger, swords and rewards. Lead your own adventure in a non-linear game world, explore hand-crafted dungeons, forge magical weapons, battle challenging bosses and unearth ancient secrets!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.6%, Open World 18.9%, Action-Adventure 14.6%, Top-Down 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
- #28 The Myth of a Godslayer
78% matchPositive100% of 21 reviews2025
Dev: Team EZ
Windows
Follow Klain's mythical adventures in this top-down Action-RPG mixing combat, exploration, puzzles and platforming. Travel through the New World, explore forgotten dungeons, confront terrible foes and... become a Godslayer!
Why similar: Lore-Rich 16.6%, Metroidvania 14.4%, Old School 11.7%, Top-Down 11.2%, Action-Adventure 10.2%
- #29 KOTOMASHO: I Can't Believe This NEET Guy Turned Into a Magical Girl!
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WalGallen
Windows
A Gameboy Color and Anime inspired adventure game with RPG elements. Find magic powers on the go and obtain special ones to defeat your enemies and clear puzzle-filled dungeons in a semi-open world of dreams and nightmares. The Story of a NEET guy who suddenly acquired magical girl powers.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 15.9%, Open World 12.1%, Top-Down 12%, Puzzle 10.1%, Lore-Rich 10.1%
- #30 Sliding Hero
77% matchVery Positive90% of 51 reviews2025
Dev: Silent Chicken
Windows
Sliding Hero is a top-down puzzle Metroidvania where movement is key—think carefully, as once you start sliding you won’t stop until you hit something! Imprisoned in a sinister 1700s Venetian villa, explore a world of Carnival mystery, solve devious puzzles, uncover secrets, and unmask your fate.
Why similar: Nonlinear 23.6%, Metroidvania 14.2%, Open World 11.8%, Top-Down 9.9%, Action-Adventure 9%
- #31 Isle of Reveries
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: desertcucco
Windows · Linux
Make a pilgrimage skybound to the Isle of Reveries, where any wish can be granted. Conquer mysterious dungeons, solve puzzles, and explore a vast overworld in this retro-inspired adventure.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 17%, Dungeon Crawler 16.4%, Top-Down 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Puzzle 11%
- #32 Lowlander
77% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Flat Black FIlmsPub: Flat Black Films
Windows
Return with us, to the days of yesteryear. When 8 colors were enough, and the pixels were individually detectable to the human eye. This is LOWLANDER, a fantasy role-playing adventure from simpler times. This might be your father’s RPG!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 16.5%, 1980s 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Minimalist 11.6%
- #33 Spirit Quest
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Avalon Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Embark on a quest to unlock the secrets of the Spirit World. Challenge mysterious ruins and face intimidating bosses to gain new powers that will aid your exploration in this retro top-down action/adventure.
Why similar: Nonlinear 24.6%, Metroidvania 16.8%, Top-Down 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Puzzle 9.1%
- #34 Lost Call
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Skurry
Windows
Lost Call is a top down pixel art 2D Zelda inspired game with a metroidvania style map. Take off on a quest through an abandoned and ruined town to stop your phone from ringing all the time, and learn more about the characters who still remain within it.
Why similar: Nonlinear 28.5%, Metroidvania 19.3%, Top-Down 12.5%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Open World 8.5%
- #35 Flint
75% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Cortex Bureau
Windows
A action-adventure game with a top down perspective and a heavy emphasis on story. Become the legendary Knight of Hamarolf and take on a myriad of foes from the Golden Oath to save the world from evil's reign while engaging with memorable characters and a thrilling combat loop.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 25.4%, Dungeon Crawler 16.9%, Top-Down 16.9%, Action-Adventure 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
- #36 Our Metal Bowl
74% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: Intrugli Games
Windows · Linux
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: Nonlinear 23.5%, Action-Adventure 15.9%, Metroidvania 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, Puzzle 10.9%
- #37 Cave of the Skinwalker
73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Linky Enterprises
Windows
Journey through Elsana as a wizard, warrior, and archer in this fantasy 2D top down action-adventure game. Explore diverse environments, fight enemies, solve puzzles, and save the many regions of the world from hidden dangers. Can you discover the secrets of the Cave of the Skinwalker?
Why similar: Action-Adventure 20.3%, Lore-Rich 14.9%, Top-Down 12.5%, Puzzle 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
- #38 Little Shell's Adventure
74% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2021
Dev: domoPub: Plasma Studios
Windows
Little Shell's Adventure is a difficult, beach-themed, Action-Adventure game with a retro art style, open-world elements, and an engaging combat system.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 16.7%, Minimalist 16.2%, Top-Down 11.8%, Puzzle 11.4%, Open World 11.3%
- #39 Dungeon Chest
75% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: Shoho Games
Windows
Find the fabled Treasure of Akzbezth in this charming retro puzzle game!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.9%, Old School 20%, Top-Down 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Retro 9.9%
- #40 Phaze Shift
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lord Mango Games
Windows
Switch, adapt, and evolve in Phaze Shift, an action-platformer Metroidvania. Swap between two characters, fuse upgrades to forge new abilities, battle mechanized bosses, and explore a sleeping digital world in a hand-drawn diorama-style 2D adventure.
Why similar: Nonlinear 20.6%, Lore-Rich 19.8%, Metroidvania 16.6%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Open World 10.1%
- #41 The Book of the Alchemist
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Umut Ay(00iblis00)Pub: İblisGames
Windows
1980s America. A dying doctor follows an ancient book to a fogbound town of disappearances and unsolved murders. Dark alchemy offers a cure—at a terrible cost. Will you die as a human being—or will you kill your humanity to survive?
Why similar: 1980s 16.7%, Action-Adventure 16.3%, Puzzle 11.4%, Nonlinear 11.1%, Open World 8.5%
- #42 Black Parallax
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Syntropic Design
Windows
An action metroidbrainia set in a dying dwarf galaxy. Scavenge wrecks, meet strange characters, and fight your way through a cold universe to piece together an interstellar puzzle.
Why similar: Nonlinear 16.3%, Lore-Rich 15.6%, Metroidvania 13.5%, Top-Down 9.9%, Action-Adventure 9.1%
- #43 Knightblade
73% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2022
Dev: Solohack3r Studios
Windows
A retro open world RPG, farming sim, and dungeon crawler. Knightblade is best described as an open world fantasy game mixed with farming and life sim elements, as if it were made in the golden age of video games. Create your character, and explore the sandbox while solving a mystery.
Why similar: Nonlinear 21.3%, Dungeon Crawler 15.9%, 1980s 15.7%, Open World 12.6%, Action-Adventure 10.1%
- #44 The Adventures of Elena Temple: Definitive Edition
73% matchVery Positive96% of 67 reviews2018
Dev: GrimTalin
Windows
Ever miss being a child, playing games at your grandma's or in your old bedroom? Look no further! Play The Adventures of Elena Temple, the classic you never knew existed, on old machines that kind of sort of maybe existed. It's not like you can remember for sure, right?
Why similar: Nonlinear 17.5%, Metroidvania 14.3%, Old School 13.6%, 1980s 11.5%, Open World 8.8%
- #45 HeroSquare
70% matchPositive100% of 21 reviews2025
Dev: Akseli Virtanen
Windows
HeroSquare is a minimalist metroidvania where you must find your missing heart friend in a strange and colorful world full of danger. Armed with your ability to parry & reflect enemy bullets, you will face formiddable bosses, discover cryptic secrets and explore for new powers!
Why similar: 1980s 17.1%, Metroidvania 16%, Nonlinear 15.5%, Minimalist 13.3%, Action-Adventure 11%
- #46 Piroot
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Frank Force Games
Windows
Journey to the center of the planet in Piroot, an open world adventure! Explore and survive as a shipwreck's lonely survivor. What secrets lie at the planet's core, and can you trust the voice leading you there?
Why similar: Nonlinear 21%, Metroidvania 17.8%, Open World 14.3%, Old School 13.6%, Action-Adventure 12.8%
- #47 Azaran: The Demon Bottle
69% matchVery Positive93% of 74 reviews2025
Dev: Benji
Windows · Linux
Explore cryptic puzzle dungeons in this short, retro, action-adventure!
Why similar: 1980s 18.4%, Metroidvania 17.5%, Action-Adventure 16.1%, Top-Down 11.9%, Puzzle 11.3%
- #48 The Forgotten Castle
68% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2026
Dev: DogKing Games
Windows
Play as an old man who wakes up in a mysterious castle full of magic and danger. Explore every corner of the castle and discover what is hidden between the walls of this misterious and ancient place while you keep fighting with monsters and improving your abilities.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.7%, Metroidvania 17.2%, Action-Adventure 15.9%, Puzzle 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
- #49 The Knowledge of Hermit
70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: James H. Van der MeulenPub: Trash Vomit Studios
Windows
A puzzle solving, dungeon crawling, action adventure, role playing game.
Why similar: Nonlinear 23%, Dungeon Crawler 17.9%, Top-Down 13.1%, Action-Adventure 12.5%, Puzzle 7.6%
- #50 Skjoldur Story
71% matchPositive82% of 34 reviews2021
Dev: Snoozing Pixel LLC
Windows
In this lighthearted pastoral adventure, explore a vast and whimsical world, confronting dangers in whichever order you choose using nothing but a magical shield.
Why similar: Nonlinear 19.8%, Open World 15.9%, Action-Adventure 12.8%, Top-Down 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%
- #51 The Lonely Golem
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Saturday Morning Bros.
Windows
A retro style fantasy adventure combining open world exploration with turn based combat. Travel the 7 realms to learn the elements and upgrade your magical abilities as you search for a way to save the sacred FOREST...
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 16.5%, Action-Adventure 16.3%, Open World 16.2%, 1980s 13.9%, Adventure 7.4%
- #52 The Celestial Seeker
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: VinciWare
Windows
Irata, a space bounty hunter is caught in a galactic conflict. A rogue federation seeks the fragments of the Eternium Core, an advanced chip that commands all defense systems in the solar system. In this sci-fi Metroidvania, explore, fight, and upgrade your way to stop the enemy and save the galaxy.
Why similar: Nonlinear 23.8%, Metroidvania 16.1%, Open World 12.4%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, 1980s 10.8%
- #53 Hero's Spirit
69% matchVery Positive92% of 77 reviews2020
Dev: mod.kitchen
Windows
Explore a vast, open world - evade or defeat its monsters, arm yourself with knowledge and equipment, unravel layer upon layer of secrets, and ultimately confront the very magic threatening to destroy everything.
Why similar: Nonlinear 18.9%, Metroidvania 15.1%, Top-Down 10.4%, Open World 9.8%, Old School 8%
- #54 Garrison
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WKH
Windows · Mac · Linux
Traverse a broken empire to help the people and learn the truth. Discover items and combine them in new ways to destroy obstacles or enemies as you explore both side-scrolling and top-down perspective areas. Set out on an action/adventure journey.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.5%, Top-Down 17.2%, 1980s 15%, Action-Adventure 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
- #55 Virus Kombat
70% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Artur Rezende
Windows
A deadly virus is decimating the world's population and you are the only one who can stop this threat. Run around the scene collecting the necessary ingredients to produce the vaccine, after that, eliminate the virus and save the population, can you do it?
Why similar: 1980s 24.7%, Old School 17.9%, Minimalist 13.1%, Top-Down 12.8%, Retro 9.8%
- #56 The Spectral Web: Yuurei
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Aevin Abstract
Windows · Linux
Explore a giant, shifting Labyrinth and face off against powerful, ancient ghosts in this old-school action game inspired by 8-bit classics!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 18%, Metroidvania 14.3%, Action-Adventure 12.5%, Old School 11.5%, Top-Down 10.8%
- #57 Pod's Itty Bitty Adventure
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: keyofw
Windows
"Pod's Itty Bitty Adventure" is a short retro-themed open-world Metroidvania platformer that prioritizes movement and exploration.
Why similar: Nonlinear 26.6%, Metroidvania 23.1%, Open World 15.5%, 1980s 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
- #58 Iliad
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Jean-Sébastien PayettePub: XXIst Century Digital Boy
Windows · Linux
Iliad is an adventure Metroidvania that borrows new powers and area unlocks from it's retro origins and weave classic map design mechanic in the gameplay. Travel through two worlds tightly linked together each growing as you discover new secrets and defeat bosses towards one of the two endings.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.5%, Open World 12.6%, Old School 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, 1980s 8.3%
- #59 Neverquest
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Starlight Alchemy Games
Windows
Neverquest is a charming 2D Pixel Art RPG, set in the high fantasy world of Minthra, designed to re-kindle those feelings of awe and adventure from playing the great MMORPGs of the early 2000s. Explore a vast open world in a true "class less" progression system and discover spells, loot and more.
Why similar: Open World 14.2%, Dungeon Crawler 14.1%, Lore-Rich 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Top-Down 9.1%
- #60 Isostasy
67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Peter J HopkinsPub: Gravel Studios Games
Windows
A 2D side-scrolling Metroidvania platformer with 8-bit NES-style graphics and sound. Find weapon upgrades and other power-ups that allow you to explore an open world.
Why similar: Nonlinear 18.9%, Lore-Rich 18.2%, Metroidvania 17.9%, Action-Adventure 12%, Open World 9.1%