- #1 Stone
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Heijingshi
Windows
"Stone" is an action-adventure game, a 3D Metroidvania. You are led to an unknown world, given a stone body, and given the ability to change into various forms. You explore and fight in this unknown world and finally solve the mystery of this world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.1%, Hack and Slash 14.6%, 3D Platformer 13.9%, Dungeon Crawler 13.3%, Exploration 7.2%
- #2 Liturnian
96% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: Solar Fish Games
Windows
Discover a strange world inhabited by living lights. Liturnian is a 3D-Metroidvania with fluid movement, fights against strange creatures and exciting puzzles.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.6%, 3D Platformer 17.9%, Platformer 9.4%, Nonlinear 9.1%, Third Person 7.7%
- #3 Project Ants
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ant Team
Windows
Project Ants is a 3D Metroidvania combining the exploration depth of Hollow Knight with the technical hack-and-slash of Ninja Gaiden. Set in a fractured insect kingdom, a fallen Phragmotic Ant Warrior explores a brutal, layered world to uncover the secrets at its core.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.6%, Hack and Slash 18.5%, 3D Platformer 14.4%, Exploration 7.7%, Platformer 7.1%
- #4 Palingenesia
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cozy foxPub: Sailing Fox
Windows
Explore the ruins of a mysterious castle filled with deep magic, brutal monsters, and ancient secrets. Fight your way through the dark castle to find the king's son.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.8%, 3D Platformer 17.6%, Hack and Slash 15.8%, Exploration 8.4%, Third Person 7.3%
- #5 Isekai Rift
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HyperInfinity Productions
Windows
After being teleported by a malevolent entity and separated from his brother, Yuji must master Rift Energy, explore an unknown world distorted by it, fight enemies, overcome platforming challenges, and collect interdimensional stars in an adventure inspired by 3D classics.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 19.8%, Hack and Slash 17.3%, Platformer 10.4%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Exploration 8.7%
- #6 Dust to Dust
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Unlimited Spoons
Windows
Fight for your afterlife in this colorful, action-packed 3D top-down Metroidvania-style game! As a ghost on the run in a specter research facility, sneak around interconnected levels, unlock new powers and team up with the local psychic to turn gigantic foes into dust.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.8%, Hack and Slash 22%, 3D Platformer 9.4%, Exploration 8%, Third Person 5%
- #7 Kazu Aether Origins
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kazumi Games Inc.
Windows
Kazu Aether Origins is a hack-slash action adventure on the Isles of Isvenness. Overcome combat challenges, journey the lands, and interact with satirical elements for a light-hearted, action-packed gameplay experience.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.7%, Hack and Slash 26.4%, Exploration 10.3%, Magic 6.1%, Action-Adventure 6.1%
- #8 Adventure in Hender´s Castle
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Aventuras Bonitas
Windows
Cast magic spells and explore an old Castle in this 3d action-adventure game. Overcome obstacles, solve puzzles and fight the dark forces that have taken hold of your ancestral home.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.6%, Hack and Slash 16.1%, 3D Platformer 14.9%, Platformer 8.2%, Nonlinear 7.8%
- #9 Pseudoregalia
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 18,186 reviews2023
Dev: rittzler
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Deep within the realm of sleep, Sybil finds herself pulled to a distorted castle. Grow strong, and unlock new abilities to build up a deep movement system, fight enemies, find secrets, and free the weary soul of Castle Sansa, in this retro-inspired 3D Platformer Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.5%, 3D Platformer 19.6%, Old School 8.4%, Platformer 8.2%, Nonlinear 7.8%
- #10 Convent Of Magical Chambers
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LucakPub: SadRooster
Windows
3D adventure metroidvania inspired by the early 2000s level design explore an abandoned convent filled with ghosts and magical chambers and try to solve the mystery behind everything
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.1%, 3D Platformer 19.9%, Platformer 14.6%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Third Person 7.1%
- #11 House Of Decay
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: White Box
Windows
House Of Decay - PS1/PSX inspired 3d platformer metroidvania with collectathon elements. Travel through the world of demons, search for secrets and new abilities, unlock shortcuts, looking for pets and fight with cute monsters💖Add to wishlist now!💖
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.3%, 3D Platformer 15.5%, Hack and Slash 12.4%, Platformer 8.2%, Exploration 7.3%
- #12 DreamWatcher
90% matchVery Positive84% of 75 reviews2020
Dev: Class of 2019-2020Pub: Campus ADN
Windows
Welcome to the Great Library of Dreams, where chaos has just been unleashed! Play as The Agent in this fantasy 3D Metroidvania filled to the brim with surprising secrets, daring traversal, confounding puzzles and menacing monkeys. Rid the library of the creatures wreaking havoc and bring back order!
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.1%, 3D Platformer 16.3%, Platformer 8.9%, Nonlinear 8.8%, Exploration 7.9%
- #13 Strongloween: The Escape
89% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: François LinckPub: François Linck Games
Windows
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 34.1%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Third Person 9.9%, Exploration 9.7%, Magic 7.1%
- #14 Blue Fire
88% matchVery Positive81% of 3,056 reviews2021
Dev: Robi StudiosPub: Graffiti Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 57%
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 26.3%, Hack and Slash 17%, 3D Platformer 15.2%, Platformer 9.3%, Exploration 7.6%
- #15 Glyphen
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ToccGames
Windows
Glyphen is an Immersive Spellcasting Adventure in which you draw mysterious Glyphs to cast spells. Glyphs have meanings and can be combined to invoke complex magic. Draw Glyphs, create spells and become a mage.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.9%, Dungeon Crawler 18.2%, Magic 12%, Exploration 9.8%, Nonlinear 5.7%
- #16 Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores
85% matchVery Positive96% of 258 reviews2025
Dev: BASTI GAMES
Windows
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 41.6%, Exploration 10.6%, Platformer 10.3%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, Old School 6.9%
- #17 Junklands
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Deadleaf Games
Windows
Junklands is a 3D action-platformer that thrusts Rahr, a brave paper fledgling, into a polluted world ruled by its toxic overlords. Forced from home, Rahr must navigate smog-filled lands and sludge-choked rivers on a perilous quest to cleanse the Junklands and restore life.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28%, 3D Platformer 17.1%, Nonlinear 10.3%, Platformer 9.1%, Action-Adventure 8.8%
- #18 Moonlight Knight
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: MyDreamForever
Windows
Moonlight Knight is an action-slasher with RPG elements. Use sword, bow, magic and hook to fight your enemies. Loot gold, upgrade character stats, find unique items and unlock ultimate abilities to make it to the very end!
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.9%, Hack and Slash 22.2%, Dungeon Crawler 19.8%, Exploration 9.6%, Action-Adventure 6.4%
- #19 The Dark Heart of Balor
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 22 reviews2026
Dev: Game Artists, LLC
Windows
Archdemon Balor has opened the Gate of Hell into the human realm and hordes of demons and monsters have flooded into your world destroying everything in their path. You must protect those who are still alive and ultimately destroy Balor to close the Gate.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.5%, Hack and Slash 16.2%, Dungeon Crawler 15.6%, 3D Platformer 14.6%, Platformer 8.7%
- #20 The Forgotten Castle
84% matchPositive100% of 10 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: Metroidvania 29.9%, Dungeon Crawler 20.3%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Exploration 9.9%, Medieval 9.7%
- #21 Astor: Blade of the Monolith
83% matchMostly Positive72% of 194 reviews2024
Dev: C2 Game StudioPub: Versus Evil
Windows
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: Metroidvania 20.2%, Hack and Slash 18.4%, Dungeon Crawler 16.4%, Third Person 8.6%, Action-Adventure 8.1%
- #22 Zoy
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SpringDing
Windows
Explore the sandbox world with Zoy, collect fluorescent petals, navigate through the crisscrossing labyrinths, and uncover the stories hidden behind the world. You can also roam between the gurgling brooks and magnificent waterfalls and enjoy a relaxing and pleasant time.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.5%, Dungeon Crawler 17.9%, 3D Platformer 12.9%, Exploration 9.9%, Platformer 8.7%
- #23 CALX
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: True ColorsPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Flow across the WARP-corrupted planet Syro. Master movement as the Seeker. Double jump, dash, levitate and grapple through atmospheric ruins. Scan, solve puzzles, and engage in measured combat in waves of stillness and frenzy.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.7%, Hack and Slash 17.4%, 3D Platformer 14.1%, Third Person 8.6%, Action-Adventure 7.8%
- #24 Anchor: Quest for Atlantis
81% matchPositive91% of 35 reviews2025
Dev: Team AgainPub: AIV - Accademia Italiana Videogiochi
Windows
Dive in and solve the mystery of Atlantis! Explore the depths in this Isometric Action-Game, fight against the Guardians and awaken the powers in your Anchor to uncover the truth behind the fall of the Civilization.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.8%, Hack and Slash 18.8%, Dungeon Crawler 17.8%, Exploration 8.6%, Action-Adventure 6.9%
- #25 Guardião Tupã
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Beyond The Wall
Windows
Take on the role of a mysterious warrior in this adventure through Brazilian folklore. Face the dreaded Dry Body, restore balance and save various endangered entities, use your powerful amber arm to throw enemies, travel great distances or discover ancient secrets.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 16.7%, Hack and Slash 13.1%, Platformer 12.1%, Exploration 10.9%, Action-Adventure 10.2%
- #26 Ariana and the Elder Codex
78% matchVery Positive82% of 109 reviews2026
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International, Inc.
Windows
Ariana must restore the Codices and unravel the Library's hidden truths...
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.4%, Platformer 13.9%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Exploration 6.7%, Action 4.7%
- #27 Liminal City: Axiom of Maria - Chapter One
80% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Studio Ganzheit
Windows
Liminal City: Axiom of Maria is a 3D Metroidvania set in Seoul — a ghost city run by AI after humanity's population collapse. Explore a twisted Seoul and discover new abilities.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, 3D Platformer 19.1%, Nonlinear 12.6%, Platformer 9.6%, Exploration 8.4%
- #28 Longtail!!
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hologram Monster
Windows
Longtail!! is a story-driven action-adventure game where metroidvania-style exploration meets puzzle-filled dungeons. Uncover secrets, master energy powers, and traverse a shifting world on the brink of collapse. A heartwarming, action-packed journey full of charm and discovery awaits!
Why similar: Metroidvania 28%, 3D Platformer 18.7%, Third Person 9.9%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Platformer 8.8%
- #29 Axel Quest
77% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: PowerSlash Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
A 2D action-adventure game with Metroidvania elements. Explore, fight monsters, collect equipment, unlock new paths, and challenge bosses in a handcrafted pixel-art world inspired by retro classics.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.2%, Hack and Slash 20.9%, Platformer 11.5%, Exploration 8.8%, Action-Adventure 7.9%
- #30 Hemlotrion: Broken Mirror
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Frogstorm
Windows
Hemlotrion - a magic school full of secrets and mysteries. Immerse yourself in a world of magic, friendship, and rivalry, learn new spells, battle magical creatures, explore hidden corners of the school, and uncover the dark secret hidden within its walls.
Why similar: Magic 15.1%, Metroidvania 12%, Platformer 11.3%, 3D Platformer 10.9%, Medieval 9.4%
- #31 House of Shadow
79% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: High Clarity Games
Windows
House of Shadow is an action-adventure metroidvania wherein you wield the powers of darkness! Explore, traverse obstacles, battle monsters born of light, slay fearsome bosses, and claim the Shadow Throne!
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.7%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Nonlinear 11.1%, Exploration 10.3%, Platformer 6.5%
- #32 Bitup
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cosmogonia Games
Windows
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 40.9%, 3D Platformer 20.7%, Platformer 14.1%, Exploration 9.5%, Action 4.2%
- #33 Brain Cell
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Skypunk
Windows · Linux
Brain Cell is a co-operative multiplayer adventure game. Play up to 4 players co-op to explore dungeons, complete puzzles, with twisting gravity physics. Explore huge worlds with friends. Work together to complete mind bending puzzles and defeat bosses.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23%, Hack and Slash 15.6%, Dungeon Crawler 15.5%, 3D Platformer 14.4%, Platformer 9.2%
- #34 Bor Dungeon
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Spikebor Games
Windows
Smashing your way across dark dungeons with your huge hammer to destroy all your enemies and obtain legendary loots in this cute top-down action/platformer rpg.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22%, Hack and Slash 22%, 3D Platformer 20.4%, Platformer 10%, Action-Adventure 7%
- #35 Bouncy Kingdoms
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: OwenOak95
Windows
Bouncy Kingdoms is a ToyBox Fantasy Adventure Game! Explore an Open-World and Meet Fun Characters!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 21.5%, 3D Platformer 21.2%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Exploration 8.3%, Magic 7.2%
- #36 Sir Magical Jelly
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rony Tama Games, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
An action-adventure journey of a small slimy creature that has fast mobility. Focused on monster elimination with metroidvania elements.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.5%, Dungeon Crawler 14.2%, Magic 11.3%, Exploration 9.3%, Nonlinear 8.4%
- #37 Ganymede
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Clydeware LLC
Windows
Hack and slash your way through a space station overrun with aggressive alien creatures. Collect upgrade orbs to extend your abilities and conquer convoluted movement puzzles.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.5%, Hack and Slash 22.1%, Exploration 12.8%, Platformer 11.4%, Action-Adventure 7.4%
- #38 Luminous Nights
73% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Yahya Danboos
Windows
Embark on a HeartsLike action-RPG inspired by 1001 Arabian Nights. Experience thrilling combat, character progression, and unlock abilities and weapons. Explore vibrant environments, master 3D platforming, and meet memorable characters on your journey to defeat the evil Masked King.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.4%, 3D Platformer 16.9%, Platformer 10.4%, Action-Adventure 9%, Old School 8%
- #39 Explosiovania
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: White Eye
Windows
Rocket-jump using exploding fireballs, unlock abilities and master an ever-growing movement system. After descending into a broken underworld, you must learn to traverse Satan Hill. Explore the non-linear corners of the underworld, find secrets, defeat demons and reclaim the Eye of Evil.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.2%, 3D Platformer 23.5%, Nonlinear 13.1%, Exploration 9%, Platformer 8.8%
- #40 Final Nation
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hyperlimits
Windows
In this challenging action-adventure you are on a quest to find a mystic crystal to save your country from an evil militant cult. Explore vast lands and secret chambers invested with dangerous enemies. In order to succeed you must escape hazards, collect crucial items, and destroy key targets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.8%, 3D Platformer 18.8%, Platformer 10.4%, Exploration 10.1%, Action-Adventure 9.6%
- #41 Bewitching Gears
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WitchCatHat
Windows
★ Bewitching Gears ★ is an adventure platformer about a witch-engineer and her friends. Explore the world full of mechanisms, use magic and artifacts, and ride broomsticks. Solve the Merchant mystery!
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.5%, 3D Platformer 17.8%, Magic 14.1%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Platformer 6.9%
- #42 Nym: Path of the Skycaster
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Full Heart Games
Windows
An all new action platforming adventure, forge your own path through the vibrant ruins of Stratos, a sprawling interconnected world above the clouds. Follow the path of the Skycaster, master powerful elemental magics and close the Void before it rips the world asunder!
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.4%, Platformer 16.4%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Magic 8.4%, Nonlinear 7.2%
- #43 Valkyrie Saga
69% matchVery Positive94% of 236 reviews2026
Dev: Public Void
Windows
Join Roll the Valkyrie as she subverts fate in a retro indie platformer taking after PSX classics. Climb, dash, jump, and glide your way up a falling sky island, to stop it from destroying the world below.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24%, 3D Platformer 15.2%, Nonlinear 11.8%, Platformer 10.1%, Exploration 8.7%
- #44 AEROMACHINA
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Meteor Magic GamesPub: Fireshine Games
Windows
You are Bogey, an android evolved from the remains of abandoned aircraft – but fight and flight are the only things keeping you from returning to scrap. Battle across the remnants of Earth and solve humanity's disappearance in this nostalgic 3D Platformer Metroidvania!
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.8%, Hack and Slash 16%, 3D Platformer 14.8%, Nonlinear 9.1%, Platformer 8.3%
- #45 Slay The Berserker
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Advance Garde
Windows
Slay The Berserker: A solo developer's 3D hack and slash dark fantasy game with 2000's retro style. Find your path with stylish platforming movements as you slay enemies in half. Face challenging bosses across diverse biomes in your quest to Slay The Berserker.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.8%, 3D Platformer 21.1%, Exploration 12.1%, Platformer 11.1%, Third Person 7%
- #46 Tales of Lost Ages Vol 1.
70% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: Renegade Sector Games
Windows
Anthology of Four 3D Action-Adventure Dungeon-Crawlers!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 20.4%, Dungeon Crawler 20%, Platformer 12.1%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Fantasy 8.6%
- #47 Shadow Man Remastered
71% matchVery Positive94% of 1,534 reviews2021
Dev: Nightdive Studios
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 53%
He is coming, stalking criminals in the spirit world and the real world. A possessed man is coming, a voodoo mask in his chest and lines of power in his back. Shadow Man is coming, trailing evil from Liveside to Deadside. To stop an apocalypse. To save your soul.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.2%, 3D Platformer 15.2%, Platformer 11.9%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Third Person 8.9%
- #48 Iron Diamond
69% matchVery Positive89% of 56 reviews2024
Dev: North Folk Studios
Windows
Explore the mysterious island of Kindara in this vibrant 2D action-adventure. Fight and platform your way through jungles, icy peaks, castles, and crystal caverns in a non-linear interconnected world. Adventure awaits!
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.8%, Nonlinear 13.2%, Exploration 10%, Platformer 8.6%, Medieval 7.8%
- #49 Beyond Zero Line
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BIIMSPub: BIIMS GAMING
Windows
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 45.7%, Platformer 14.9%, 3D Platformer 12.1%, Exploration 7.9%, Action-Adventure 6.6%
- #50 Ryn: And the thread of life
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Innombrable
Windows
A 3D metroidvania hack-and-slash with low-poly and pixel art aesthetics. As Ryn, a rag doll born from the last light, explore a fading realm torn by the dark witch Stella. Defeat the five wicked dolls, claim their powers, and restore the broken Thread of Life.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.2%, Hack and Slash 22%, 3D Platformer 9.6%, Platformer 7.4%, Action-Adventure 6.8%
- #51 The Solyani's Code
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ANGames
Windows
Help Elara tackle headaches that are way above her pay grade. Together with Luma, a mysterious floating companion, scout the moon Selene, face down ancient threats, crack environmental puzzles, and brave temples that no technical manual could have ever prepped her for.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.8%, 3D Platformer 16.2%, Nonlinear 13%, Exploration 9.7%, Action-Adventure 8.8%
- #52 Platera
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Armarti
Windows
As the land of Platera collapsed, a new world unfolded within the walls. Your expressive movement system puts the power in your hands to explore and hack and slash your way through a gothic voxel world, in this 3D platformer metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.1%, Hack and Slash 22.2%, 3D Platformer 21.4%, Action 6.6%, Medieval 6.6%
- #53 Arwinia
71% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2020
Dev: Three Spot Games
Windows
Arwinia is a retro-style fantasy action platformer. Play as Trenton on a quest to find and bring a powerful wizard back from the shadows. As a ranger use your longsword, shortbow, and dexterity to navigate this perilous journey.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.2%, Platformer 12.7%, Medieval 10.4%, Magic 10.1%, Old School 9.7%
- #54 A Short Quest
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Silent Moon
Windows
Explore a hand-crafted world, overcome brutally challenging combat, and restore order to a broken kingdom. Discover many unique weapons, tools, spells, and secrets in this short game inspired by old school action RPGs.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19.9%, Hack and Slash 18.1%, Old School 10.8%, Exploration 9.2%, Magic 8.9%
- #55 Blightseeker
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hypernoodle Games
Windows
Jump and dash through unknown, labyrinthine worlds in this VR adventure. Fight back against maddened creatures, or cure them of the blight that fuels their rage. Collect treasures, tools, and powers as you search for the source of this ancient ill, and decide whether to quell or unleash it.
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.4%, Platformer 14.5%, Exploration 10.7%, Hack and Slash 9%, Action-Adventure 6%
- #56 Magical Blush
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Alkacer Game StudioPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows
Magical Blush is a top-down action-adventure where fast-paced elemental combat meets Metroidvania-style exploration. Chain spell combos, exploit elemental weaknesses, rescue survivors, and battle the powerful Elemental Lords as you explore the wondrous world of Wyn.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.3%, Dungeon Crawler 16.9%, Magic 11%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Exploration 8.9%
- #57 The Great Exhibition
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Robin van der HorstPub: Advonger Games
Windows
You are the head curator of a museum. Gather ancient artifacts to expand your collection by raiding temples of long-lost civilizations.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.9%, Dungeon Crawler 19.1%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Exploration 10%, Nonlinear 8.4%
- #58 Volatility
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: May As Well Games
Windows
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 34.6%, Hack and Slash 21.4%, Exploration 10.8%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Third Person 8.7%
- #59 Poppet Quest
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Christopher Goularte
Windows
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%, 3D Platformer 19.7%, Exploration 11.8%, Platformer 11.6%, Third Person 6.7%