- #1 AOI
97% matchMostly Positive72% of 43 reviews2022
Dev: Pura Studio
Windows
This is a 2d platform adventure exploration game that combines platform jumping and straightforward fighting. Players will gradually find the lost memory and uncover the truth of this fantastic world with AOI.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.1%, Platformer 12.6%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, RPG 10.5%, Action RPG 10.4%
- #2 Witchcrafter: Empire Legends
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Codeward
Windows · Mac · Linux
A systemic, dark fantasy metroidvania RPG where you are a young witchcrafter striving to control his power of 4 elements on a journey to find a mythical fifth one and save his kidnapped father. Your decisions count in this branching, thought-provoking story set in a vivid, murky world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.7%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Action RPG 13.6%, Platformer 11.6%, RPG 9.9%
- #3 Poor Lucas and the Evil Duke
96% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Stephen Ciuca
Windows
Poor Lucas and the Evil Duke is a Metroidvania with action and RPG elements. Jump, slide, wall jump, swim, and battle your way through the Dukedom. Other mechanics include pushing boxes, pulling levers, and swinging on ropes.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.9%, 2D Platformer 16.5%, Platformer 13.1%, RPG 12.4%, Action RPG 9.2%
- #4 Primal League
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MoodyChimera
Windows
The Primal League is platformer metrodvania with multiple playable characters, a vast world and intricate crafting system
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.8%, RPG 19.1%, Action RPG 15%, Platformer 13.4%, 2D Platformer 13.3%
- #5 Shattered Divinities
94% matchVery Positive92% of 292 reviews2026
Dev: 星魂游戏Pub: TrueColor Games
Windows
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 46.5%, Platformer 12.9%, RPG 8.4%, Action RPG 6.6%, 2D Platformer 6.3%
- #6 Tower of Pandemonium
94% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Freddy Guerra
Windows
Tower of Pandemonium is a top-down RPG and 2D platformer where your choices determine your fate, featuring 6 guilds, 6 classes, action, puzzles, mystery and memorable characters.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.2%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Action RPG 13.9%, RPG 13.6%, Platformer 12.4%
- #7 The Journey of Clinbo
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mechanical Heart
Windows
Ember Journey of Clinbo This is a fantasy, pixel-art Metroidvania-style game. You are Clinbo, the only "transgressor" robot to possess a soul in a limbo between life and death—a realm where countless souls are judged by a single standard: "Harmony."
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.8%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Action RPG 13.3%, Platformer 11.7%, RPG 11.5%
- #8 Dreadstone - The Immortal Prisoner
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tortuga Software
Windows
Dreadstone – The Immortal Prisoner is an upcoming indie 2D Metroidvania platformer. Especially important to us are the game elements “looting” and “leveling“. The goal is to create a combination of our favorite games.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.7%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Action RPG 14.1%, RPG 12.7%, Platformer 7.8%
- #9 The Last Tree
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: zzmingo
Windows · Mac
A 2D pixel-like Metrovania game, exploring the game world with a unique atmosphere. In a mysterious and huge tree world, as time goes by, trees and plants have withered, the ecology has become worse, life has become scarce, and who will save the world that is about to break.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.2%, RPG 15.8%, Platformer 11.4%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Adventure 6.5%
- #10 Aldebaran Legend
91% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Solitude Games
Windows
In a village located to the south, there is one of the twelve guardians, the warrior of Leo, known for his determination in combat and number of victories. Our hero will be responsible for finding the mystical artifacts, to prevent the kingdom from being bathed in blood and darkness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.6%, RPG 17.6%, Action RPG 16.7%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Medieval 5.9%
- #11 Torii: Beyond The Gates
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Oh Baby Games
Windows · Mac
The spirit realm has broken. Your brother has gone missing. Forge the path you were destined for. Explore the gates and find out why there has been broken links inside the spirit realm. Battle, discover and find the secrets, and make new connections in a beautiful hand-drawn 2D style.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.7%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Action RPG 12.7%, Platformer 12.5%, RPG 11.1%
- #12 Filiy Eclipse
89% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Muramasa Fudo
Windows
Filiy Eclipse is an exploration action RPG that explores a mysterious world.Explore the surface, underground and sky of the star to discover what happened aboard it.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.9%, Action RPG 16.8%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, RPG 12.4%, Adventure 5.1%
- #13 Bread Adventure
89% matchPositive100% of 22 reviews2025
Dev: Wheafun Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Experience a adventure in a seamless world of food, where you play as a brave bread. Freely explore interconnected regions, uncover hidden secrets, collect items to enhance your abilities, tackle challenging stages, and defeat formidable foes.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.4%, 2D Platformer 17.3%, Platformer 14.3%, RPG 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%
- #14 A Song in Elyel Nalore
88% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Sunflower Games
Windows
"A Song in Elyel Nalore" is a 2D Metroidvania adventure set in a world of swords and magic. Accept a dangerous guild mission that leads you into a deadly journey. Explore vast landscapes, uncover hidden secrets, and face tough challenges in this dark fantasy action RPG.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.1%, Action RPG 17.1%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Platformer 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%
- #15 Blessing Part I
87% matchPositive93% of 42 reviews2025
Dev: MalfunctionGhost
Windows
Blessing Part I is a 2D pixel style action-adventure game. Players will take on the role of a swordsman Lowe who lost everything in the past and embarks on revenge alone. With only a great sword and flesh and blood, you will fight against the twisted creatures in the darkness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43%, 2D Platformer 15.9%, Action RPG 15.4%, RPG 13.9%, Adventure 3.5%
- #16 God Edge
86% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2022
Dev: Thomas Weaver Games
Windows
Travel across Azmra and slay barons using the God Edge; A sword capable of transferring power from the slain to the slayer!
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.5%, 2D Platformer 14%, RPG 13%, Action RPG 11.2%, Platformer 8.6%
- #17 Castle In The Darkness 2
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LABS Works
Windows
From Matt Kap and Simon Parzer ("The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth"), Castle In The Darkness 2 drops players into a brand-new adventure! Explore a vast world and overcome the darkness in this fun and fast-paced adventure!
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.3%, Action RPG 14.8%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Platformer 11.4%, RPG 11%
- #18 史莱狗(Slimg)
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cow Studio
Windows
Slimg is a Metroidvania game. Slimg left this mysterious planet to repair the crashed spaceship and embark on a magical adventure
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.7%, 2D Platformer 16.8%, Platformer 13.2%, RPG 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%
- #19 Silvercall
84% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: CUNX
Windows · Mac
Silvercall – A retro action-platformer RPG. Play as an amnesiac adventurer, battling through perilous terrain and collecting Memory Crystals to uncover your past and your lover's dark transformation into the "Saintess".
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.9%, Action RPG 13.5%, Platformer 13.3%, RPG 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%
- #20 Fallen Prince
84% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2023
Dev: Eridanus Games
Windows
Fallen Prince is an atmospheric combat-focused metroidvania with retro elements. Explore a bleak undead zone, hone your skills and rid the kingdom from your brother's vile sorcery.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.8%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Action RPG 13.1%, Platformer 11.7%, Medieval 6.2%
- #21 Faeland
83% matchVery Positive89% of 344 reviews2023
Dev: Talegames
Windows
Take on the role of skilled hunter, Sam, in Faeland, an adventure RPG set in a beautiful world inspired by 8-bit classics.
Why similar: Metroidvania 51.2%, RPG 18.2%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Adventure 6.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
- #22 Faction Reticent
82% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Alpherisk
Windows
A "whimsical fantasy" action platformer game with an open-ended progression. Utilize the given abilities to you to its fullest potential, and look epic while doing it.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.1%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Action RPG 13.1%, Platformer 11.7%, RPG 5%
- #23 Axel Quest
82% 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 35.5%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Action RPG 13.4%, Platformer 12%, RPG 9.2%
- #24 Horde of Viscount
81% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2026
Dev: Swiggins Studios
Windows
A metroidvania with: Both arcade and exploration areas - Use finite subweapons for advanced movement - Difficulty from casual up to souls-bourne-ring - Customize with equipment - Build your Town - Complete Quests - Having trouble on a stage? There are infinite lives; no game overs here!
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.7%, 2D Platformer 15%, Action RPG 14.7%, RPG 12.7%, Platformer 11.4%
- #25 Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores
80% 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 46.2%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Platformer 11.2%, RPG 8.1%, Adventure 6%
- #26 Castlevania: Belmont's Curse
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Crimson Curse —Will Your Fate Bloom in Despair or Salvation Set 23 years after Castlevania Dracula's Curse - follow a young Belmont's journey in an all new 2D Action-Exploration title from KONAMI, Evil Empire and Motion Twin.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.1%, Action RPG 16.1%, RPG 11.4%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Platformer 10.2%
- #27 OTHERSIDE: Untamed Words
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: OthersideCraft
Windows
OTHERSIDE is a 2D, hand-drawn Metroidvania adventure featuring 'Mao' - a cat warrior awakened from slumber. Wield a sword and brush to explore a beast kingdom, encounter tribes, and uncover secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.4%, 2D Platformer 15%, Action RPG 12.6%, Platformer 12.2%, RPG 9.6%
- #28 Shallow Blue(浅蓝计划)
78% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: TheDarkxOrlik
Windows
You are No. 13, a new game tester joining the Shallow Blue project. Following orders from your superiors, complete the testing of this mech game. But don't forget to maintain a healthy life and take care of the essential tasks that must be done.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.3%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Action RPG 15.9%, RPG 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 3.3%
- #29 Feudal Alloy
79% matchMostly Positive71% of 956 reviews2019
Dev: Attu Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Feudal Alloy is an epic action adventure with fish-controlled medieval robots! Explore an unusual medieval world with a fish-controlled robot, Attu. Improve your combat techniques and skills by smashing many kinds of mechanical creatures in a beautiful hand-drawn world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.1%, RPG 13.8%, Action RPG 12.1%, Platformer 9.2%, Medieval 7.1%
- #30 Bite Sized
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bite Sized Studios
Windows · Mac
Platform by biting other creatures in this mouthful of a Metroidvania! Explore a vast, interconnected world where the only challenge that stands in your way is tough puzzle platforming and winding routes. A truly Bite Sized Metroidvania experience.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.7%, Platformer 19.4%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%, Adventure 5.5%
- #31 DAO
77% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: XiaoDou Games
Windows
《道·》是一款平台动作冒险游戏,你将穿越到一个黑暗的时代,作为门派最后一名道士,开启一段复仇之旅。你可以使用多种法器和符咒的组合,与数十种敌人进行战斗,并用碎片拼凑起整个国家的回忆。
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.4%, Action RPG 14.9%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, RPG 12.4%, Drama 6.9%
- #32 Dusted Dusk
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: D.X.
Windows
Embark on a journey into a dark, fantasy world, wielding a host of weapons, sub-weapons, skills, and spells, to battle demonic entities in this immersive, true-to-form, Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.2%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Action RPG 14.8%, Platformer 9.9%, Adventure 4%
- #33 Praise To The Moon
75% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: PolarCatStudio
Windows
PRAISE TO THE MOON- It is a Metroidvania, based on Momodora, Castlevania, and Souls-like games, with ARPG systems
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.9%, RPG 15%, Action RPG 14.2%, Platformer 12.5%, 2D Platformer 10.7%
- #34 IguaRPG
76% matchPositive100% of 26 reviews2023
Dev: Hubol
Windows
Be an iguana and save the world from evil.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.2%, 2D Platformer 18.1%, Action RPG 13.5%, RPG 13.4%, Platformer 10.7%
- #35 Umbra
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ludum Elite
Windows
Umbra is a fantasy-style game that is story-driven with Metroid-Vania style elements, encouraging world exploration and discovery. Dive into an unforgiven world and discover the secrets behind an abandoned kingdom, and its mysterious and deceiving ruler.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.7%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Action RPG 13.3%, Platformer 10.2%, RPG 10.1%
- #36 小石游记 Little Stone Journey
75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: ZHANG SHENG
Windows
"Little Stone Journey" is a single-player action-adventure game. In a mysterious place shrouded in mist, one day, Little Stone was born here and began its journey.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.8%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Action RPG 14.6%, Platformer 13.3%, Adventure 4.6%
- #37 Croakspire
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Lotus Arcade
Windows
Dive into a fortress labyrinth crawling with monsters, defending yourself with your... tongue? As a frog, it's your best bet to traverse this retro-inspired 2D metroidvania title. Collect treasures to gain permanent upgrades, discovering new areas of the massive interconnected map with them!
Why similar: Metroidvania 49.4%, 2D Platformer 18.3%, Platformer 9.1%, Medieval 7%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%
- #38 Overbowed
73% matchVery Positive91% of 90 reviews2024
Dev: Klardonics Digital, Ltd
Windows
Explore a kingdom overrun by evil magic as you fight foes with your own magical bow in this retro inspired action-adventure platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.6%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Platformer 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%, Magic 6%
- #39 Save me Mr Tako: Definitive Edition
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 46 reviews2021
Dev: Christophe GalatiPub: Deneos
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Dive into a great adventure in the Game Boy era! Tako will travel the world, explore mysterious dungeons and fight tenacious bosses on his quest to end the war between the octopus kingdom and the human realm. Will you help this brave octopus to spread his message of tolerance and unity?
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.6%, Action RPG 15.7%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Platformer 13.6%, RPG 10.8%
- #40 Elowyn and the Stolen Souls
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dream Stories
Windows · Mac · Linux
Enter the magic world of Elowyn! Evolve with her and discover all the secrets to magic in this metroidvania with incredible characters and scenary. Learn powerful spells, create potions, unravel many riddles and live the entire fantasy!
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.5%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Action RPG 16.1%, Platformer 13.9%, Adventure 3.4%
- #41 Kaila: The Journey to the Underworld
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Igolito Arts Studios
Windows
Play as Kaila, a young girl determined to rescue her mother from the clutches of Graygar, the Grey Soul. Explore a vast world, uncover secrets, unlock powerful abilities, and face challenging bosses on a journey to the Underworld. Are you ready to defy Death itself?
Why similar: Metroidvania 43%, 2D Platformer 17%, Platformer 12.5%, Medieval 7.8%, Magic 7.3%
- #42 Elliot Quest
74% matchMostly Positive73% of 190 reviews2014
Dev: Ansimuz GamesPub: PlayEveryWare
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 37%
Elliot Quest is an adventure/RPG where players explore the mysterious Urele island in search of an ancient demon. With 5 dungeons to conquer, 16 bosses to defeat, and countless treasures to discover and hidden areas. Well-balanced gameplay easy to pick up but challenging to master.
Why similar: Metroidvania 52.3%, RPG 16.5%, Platformer 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, Adventure 7%
- #43 Blood of Yamin
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Quintillion Games
Windows
Blood of Yamin is a stylish metroidvania RPG where you can forge your own playstyle. Powered by the essence of a dead god, explore a gorgeous 2D world on the cusp of the industrial revolution, conquer powerful foes, and confront the unknown horrors lurking beneath the surface.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.8%, Action RPG 13.9%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Platformer 11.3%, RPG 10%
- #44 Chasm
72% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,676 reviews2018
Dev: Bit Kid, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Explore the depths below a remote mountain town in this procedurally-generated Adventure Platformer. Taking inspiration from hack 'n slash dungeon crawlers and Metroidvania-style platformers, Chasm will immerse you in a fantasy world full of exciting treasure, deadly enemies, and abundant secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 58.6%, Platformer 11.2%, RPG 11%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Adventure 4.4%
- #45 Luminite Era: Expedition
71% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: GameRelics
Windows
In "Luminite Era: Expedition," face unique Boss battles, wield arcane spells, and create distinct equipment combos to unveil the Black Mist's secrets and preserve humanity's last Luminite glimmer amid its relentless spread.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.7%, 2D Platformer 14%, Action RPG 13.2%, Platformer 11.7%, RPG 8%
- #46 Frogreign
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Arkanpixel
Windows
Leap into an amphibious adventure where your tongue is your grappling hook! Use your tongue to swing, slap and grapple your way through this vibrant Metroidvania. Will you help prince Rill to unlock the power of the great spirits and find his sister, lost in the midst of a royal conspiracy?
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.5%, Platformer 13.9%, Action RPG 13.5%, RPG 10.9%, 2D Platformer 7.6%
- #47 Maelstrom
71% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Maelstrom
Windows
Maelstrom is a platformer adventure set on a mysterious island. Explore an island designed in pixel art style, acquire ancient magic to upgrade yourself, defeat enemies and pass obstacles. Use the unique ability 'Rewind' to reach places that seemed impossible!
Why similar: Metroidvania 52.7%, 2D Platformer 18.2%, Platformer 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%, Adventure 5.4%
- #48 Earthblade
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Extremely OK Games, Ltd.
Windows
You are Névoa, an enigmatic child of Fate returning at long last to Earth, in this explor-action platformer from the creators of Celeste. Earthblade's lush pixel art world offers seamless exploration, challenging combat, and countless mysteries to pick apart.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.4%, 2D Platformer 16.8%, Action RPG 14.4%, Platformer 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 3.9%
- #49 Scars of the Soul
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ShunGuang Games
Windows
The two countries went to war, unleashing forbidden powers. Years later, monsters ravage the land. The protagonist awakens, battles the monsters, explores the world, uncovers the truth of the past, and seeks to recover lost memories—a lonely journey of wandering and struggling against oneself.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38%, RPG 18.9%, Action RPG 17.8%, Drama 7.5%, Medieval 6.5%
- #50 Secrets of Orion: Sword of Destiny.
70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Alisson araujoPub: Alisson Araujo
Windows
A warrior who wandered in search of redemption after abdicating his post receives a call to return to his ancient continent. Explore the continent of Orion in a 2D action adventure with 3 endings according to your choices.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.9%, Action RPG 14.9%, Platformer 13.1%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, RPG 11.7%
- #51 Adventurous Slime
68% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: lightUP
Windows
A mini metroidvania game about a small but very courageous slime going on an adventure, featuring colorful pixelated visuals and chiptune songs.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.1%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Action RPG 13.7%, Platformer 12.1%, RPG 9.4%
- #52 A Field of Flowers
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ikiruska Studios
Windows
In this norse-inspired metroidvania, explore and seek truths of what truly happened to you, having lost your home and your only friend in a single night. Fight and copy new magic from others to gain power, as you swear revenge on a mysterious stranger that took everything from you.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.9%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Action RPG 13.7%, Platformer 12.2%, RPG 9.6%
- #53 Inexistence Rebirth
70% matchMostly Positive71% of 133 reviews2020
Dev: Jonathan Brassaud
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 35%
Rediscover this great Metroidvania game in a brand new version with a lot of features and improvements! Run in a vast world full of mysteries and action in this Metroidvania-style game inspired by the classics of the 16-bit era.
Why similar: Metroidvania 51.1%, Platformer 17.7%, RPG 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Adventure 4.7%
- #54 Legend of Gaia: Rebirth
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Yusheng
Windows
Legend of Gaia: Rebirth is a Metroidvania action game. Three forces collide across the continent of Eterna: the Divine Empire, the Gaia Faction, and the forces of Sin. Descend into Mount Olympus and recover the shattered fragments of the Rebirth Relic.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.7%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Action RPG 15.1%, RPG 10.6%, Medieval 5.1%
- #55 Valdis Story: Abyssal City
69% matchVery Positive84% of 2,713 reviews2013
Dev: Endlessfluff Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 67.4%, Platformer 13.5%, RPG 10.4%, Action RPG 4%, 2D 2.2%
- #56 TIES: Soul Link
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: North Tokyo
Windows
TIES: Soul Link is an emotional and brutal 2D metroidvania that combines action RPG with adventure platforming. Explore a decaying world in the year 2097, uncover its secrets, and face savage, bloody battles that will test your endurance and your deepest fears.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39%, 2D Platformer 16%, Action RPG 13.9%, Platformer 11.9%, RPG 11.4%
- #57 TwinZ
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Will2Palme
Windows
TwinZ is an action-platformer with RPG elements inspired by 8-bit era games. Explore a vast continent and its kingdoms, villages and dungeons while improving your character throughout the adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.7%, RPG 17%, Action RPG 16.6%, Platformer 12.7%, 2D Platformer 10.5%
- #58 GoldFish Brain
68% matchMostly Positive71% of 24 reviews2020
Dev: WEIPub: IRON LIVER
Windows
Goldfish Brain is a 2D scrolling platform action game . It adopts a Metroidvania-like design. You need to explore maps and find various ability items to strengthen yourself and break through more challenges.
Why similar: Metroidvania 59.2%, 2D Platformer 17.8%, Action RPG 14.1%, Adventure 4.4%, Indie 2.2%
- #59 Tim-Tim 2: "The Almighty Gnome"
67% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2022
Dev: SpoonweaverPub: Spoonweaver Studios
Windows
Tim-Tim the Gnome must journey through mysterious dungeons to find his kidnapped girlfriend while battling fierce monsters with dubious origins.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.8%, Platformer 14.9%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, RPG 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
- #60 Aggelos
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 664 reviews2018
Dev: Storybird GamesPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Critically-acclaimed action-RPG that takes the template laid down by classics like Wonder Boy, nails the 16-Bit aesthetics for nostalgia fans, but updates the mechanics to feel fresh and modern. Explore a beautiful open world and plunder dungeons, caves and forests to help take down epic bosses!
Why similar: Metroidvania 49.1%, RPG 21.1%, Platformer 10%, Adventure 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%