- #1 Blessing Part I
97% matchPositive93% of 40 reviews2025
Dev: 故障幽灵
Windows
Blessing Part I is a 2D pixel style horizontal board action adventure game. Players will take on the role of a swordsman 'Luo' who lost everything in the past and embarks on revenge alone. With only a large sword and flesh and blood, they will fight against the twisted creatures in the darkness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.8%, Action RPG 17.1%, 2D Platformer 15.9%, RPG 9.6%, Action-Adventure 9.2%
- #2 Torii: Beyond The Gates
96% 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 40.1%, 2D Platformer 16.4%, Action RPG 15%, RPG 8.5%, Action-Adventure 7.3%
- #3 Sunken Sky
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Codenightly
Windows · Linux
Welcome to the world of Sunken Sky and get ready for an epic action adventure through a vast open world. No place is beyond your reach - from the tallest mountains to the very minds of others. Battle bizarre creatures and befriend even stranger people. All in a detailed, hand-drawn 2D style.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.6%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Open World 12.7%, Anime 7.8%, Action-Adventure 7.2%
- #4 GoldFish Brain
95% 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 49.5%, 2D Platformer 16.5%, Action RPG 14.4%, Action-Adventure 13.2%, Action 3.1%
- #5 TIES: Soul Link
94% 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 32.6%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Action RPG 14.2%, Open World 9.9%, Action-Adventure 8.9%
- #6 Dreadstone - The Immortal Prisoner
94% 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 36.5%, Action RPG 16.8%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, RPG 9.4%, Action-Adventure 8.2%
- #7 Fevercide
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Redblack Spade
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fevercide is a metroidvania with elements of horror and adventure games. Join Sandra as she explores the stately cities of a Russian Empire that never fell. Solve puzzles, fight with monsters, and face the demons from her past.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.6%, Action RPG 18.2%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Magic 6.9%
- #8 魂途 Xoul
92% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Sounder Studio
Windows
Xoul is a uniquely styled 2D ARPG. You can use the game's distinctive "Custom Combo" feature to create your own chain attacks, defeat various enemies, experience diverse stories, unravel the mysteries of this world—and then make your choice.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.3%, Action RPG 15.3%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Action-Adventure 8.3%, RPG 8%
- #9 Filiy Eclipse
91% 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 42.9%, Action RPG 20%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, RPG 9.2%, Action 4.8%
- #10 Castlevania: Belmont's Curse
91% 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 40.6%, Action RPG 19.3%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, RPG 8.4%
- #11 The Journey of Clinbo
90% 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 36.9%, Action RPG 16.3%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, RPG 8.8%, Action-Adventure 8.2%
- #12 Shallow Blue(浅蓝计划)
89% 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 42.7%, Action RPG 18.4%, 2D Platformer 17.3%, RPG 11.3%, Action 3.9%
- #13 鱼干集团那些事:征途
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 联结纪元Pub: 绒兽造物
Windows
"Furry Journey in Another World" – An IP-based animated furry series, now a masterpiece 2D action role-playing game! Take control of the protagonist, Huiyuan, as you continue the legend of the Yugan Group in this sci-fi world. Embark on the journey alongside allies.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.2%, Action RPG 16.5%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, RPG 7.6%
- #14 EXIL
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mystic Clockwork Studio
Windows
A Mystical Anime-Inspired Metroidvania. Embark on an adventure through a mystical world full of magical creatures.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.3%, 2D Platformer 17.8%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Action RPG 7.6%, Multiple Endings 6.2%
- #15 Charlie from the swamp
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Arinima Games
Windows
"Charlie from the swamp" is a metroidvania game about little frog in a big world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.9%, Action RPG 17.6%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, RPG 7.5%
- #16 Dusted Dusk
86% 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 44.7%, Action RPG 17.2%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Action 4%
- #17 The Weird Dream
86% matchMostly Positive76% of 111 reviews2024
Dev: UMO StudioPub: WhisperGames
Windows
The Weird Dream is a 2D Metroidvania game set in the ruins of Alpha City. Control a mysterious rabbit, confront mutated inhabitants, level up your skills, and unravel the truth behind Alpha City's destruction.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.4%, 2D Platformer 16.9%, Action RPG 13.8%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Action 4.9%
- #18 Elowyn and the Stolen Souls
85% 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 39.4%, Action RPG 18.3%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, Open World 9.1%, Anime 4.3%
- #19 DAO
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ShiShiHole
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 40.9%, Action RPG 17.6%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, RPG 9.2%, Action-Adventure 7.6%
- #20 史莱狗(Slimg)
84% 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 44.5%, 2D Platformer 18.5%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, RPG 9.3%, Multiple Endings 8.5%
- #21 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 35.3%, Action RPG 16.3%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, RPG 7%
- #22 小Q~LITTLE Q~
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LIN YUANHUI
Windows
This is an RPG game similar to the Metroid series. Players will play as a little scientist and create a robot named Little Q to destroy the mechanical city of Crazy Scientists
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.3%, Action RPG 19.6%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Action-Adventure 12%, RPG 10.1%
- #23 Aldebaran Legend
83% 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 33.7%, Action RPG 21.2%, RPG 13.9%, 2D Platformer 13%, Action 6.7%
- #24 Power (of) Metal
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CodingApe GamesPub: Vulpis Yazilim
Windows
Power (of) Metal is a 2D hack/slash platformer, journey of Maleqqi who want to fulfill his emptiness inside of him and he will find the Power (of) Metal
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.7%, Action RPG 20%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, RPG 9.9%
- #25 Earthblade
81% 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 39.4%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, Action RPG 16.4%, Action-Adventure 9%, Open World 8.9%
- #26 Witchcrafter: Empire Legends
79% 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 34.7%, Action RPG 17.2%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Multiple Endings 8.8%, RPG 7.8%
- #27 Poor Lucas and the Evil Duke
80% 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 48.6%, 2D Platformer 19.7%, Action RPG 12.2%, RPG 10.2%, Action 5.3%
- #28 AOI
79% 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 44.5%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Action RPG 14.1%, RPG 8.9%, Action-Adventure 6.7%
- #29 Echoes of the Outworlder
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Outworlder LLC
Windows
Explore a shattered land in this isekai Metroidvania, mastering fluid movement, battling monsters, clashing with Outworlders, and uncovering the truth behind a world on the edge of collapse.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.3%, 2D Platformer 18%, Open World 11.8%, Story Rich 8.4%, Anime 7.3%
- #30 Nihilsearch
78% matchMixed50% of 16 reviews2022
Dev: Team_Bug
Windows
Embark on an epic adventure in the pixelated 2D world of "Nihilsearch" on a lifeless mechanical planet. Explore dark underground complexes, battle hostile machines and life forms, and meet diverse humans, life forms, and machines. Discover the meaning of life and create your own adventure!
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.3%, 2D Platformer 18.8%, Action-Adventure 14.1%, RPG 7.9%, Action 4.1%
- #31 Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores
74% matchVery Positive96% of 241 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 47.4%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, RPG 6.4%, Magic 6.2%
- #32 Lillusion
77% matchMostly Positive75% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: The Night Owls
Windows
An action role-playing game with a non-linear plot choice. Soul-like running and slashing combat system, Naruto-inspired seal system.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.9%, Action RPG 15.8%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, Multiple Endings 7.2%
- #33 Tower of Pandemonium
77% 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 44.2%, 2D Platformer 18.5%, Action RPG 18.3%, RPG 11.2%, Story Rich 4.2%
- #34 Shining Symbol
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 小桨哥
Windows
This is a galactic castlevania-type game, based on the design of four elephants and twenty-eight stars as the boss, four scenes, five attribute skills, and a variety of gem abilities waiting for you to unlock.
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.7%, 2D Platformer 19.4%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Anime 5.7%, RPG 4.5%
- #35 Nameless adventure
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Haberon Games
Windows
Nameless Adventure is an action RPG with elements of metroidvania, sandbox, and platforming. You will face a dangerous dungeon that transforms in real time and holds many secrets. Only by reaching its deepest depths will you uncover the truth about what this "dungeon" really is...
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.1%, Action RPG 17.4%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, RPG 10.4%, Action-Adventure 9.6%
- #36 Twell
75% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2023
Dev: Lucas RobPub: Lucas Rob Holding B.V.
Windows
This adventure is about you waking up in this world named Twell. The only thing you can do now is explore what this world has to offer. Explore 8 unique dungeons, discover many secrets and visit many locations.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39%, Action RPG 14.4%, RPG 13.4%, Open World 9.8%, Action-Adventure 9%
- #37 Silvercall
73% 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 45.7%, Action RPG 17.3%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, RPG 9.5%, Multiple Endings 4.7%
- #38 Dr. Atominus
76% matchPositive80% of 20 reviews2020
Dev: Pikku-a
Windows · Linux
Dr. Atominus is a short platformer with metroidvania elements and a cool sci-fi story.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.1%, 2D Platformer 16.5%, Open World 13.4%, Multiple Endings 10.5%, Action-Adventure 9.8%
- #39 Arenion
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NoD
Windows
Explore a giant interconnected world riddled with monsters and machines. Ensnared by the convoluted web spun by a dangerous criminal syndicate hailing from a distant land, you uncover a horrifying secret. Will you yield to their manipulation or rise up to fight for what’s right?
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.3%, Action RPG 17.3%, Open World 10.7%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Multiple Endings 8.5%
- #40 Yeomna : The Legend of Dongbaek
74% matchMixed53% of 73 reviews2022
Dev: catnipstudio
Windows
Yeomna is a Metrovania 2D action platform game. Take on the role of the Half-Demon exorcist Dongbaek, and complete the cases requested by Yeomna though combat and adventure in this dream-like, mysterious Underworld.
Why similar: Metroidvania 60.8%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Multiple Endings 8.5%, Story Rich 7.8%, Action 6.8%
- #41 Faction Reticent
72% 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 43.8%, 2D Platformer 18%, Action RPG 16.7%, Action-Adventure 8.2%, RPG 4%
- #42 Pain-T
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wheel Of Games
Windows
Pain-T is an exploration-driven metroidvania where color is your greatest weapon. Restore a world drained of paint, overcome hostile creatures, unlock colorfull powers, reveal hidden paths, and paint your own destiny.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.5%, 2D Platformer 18%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Open World 10.2%, Magic 5.6%
- #43 Bread Adventure
71% matchPositive100% of 21 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 47.4%, 2D Platformer 20.5%, Action-Adventure 12.5%, RPG 8.6%, 2D 4.7%
- #44 Silver Axe - The Honest Elf
72% matchVery Positive87% of 98 reviews2023
Dev: The Island Games
Windows
Classic 2D platformer, play as a nimble elf and dash through the ancient fairytale forest. Defeat powerful Insomniac creatures, cast spells by combining four elements to summon thunder and entangle flame. Collect the heart of the goddess, unleash the hidden power of your Silver Axe.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32%, Action RPG 15.3%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, Open World 7.1%
- #45 Horde of Viscount
71% matchNo user 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 41%, Action RPG 18.6%, 2D Platformer 17.1%, RPG 10%, Multiple Endings 7.2%
- #46 Spirit Fusion
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lumforge
Windows
Spirit Fusion is a metroidvania about flexible elemental combos. You are Sir Arthur, master of flame, retired to your village—until someone starts hunting your brothers-in-arms—the elemental knights. The murders continue. Who’s behind it?
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.5%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Action 6%, Open World 5.2%
- #47 Heart Forth, Alicia
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Alonso Martin
Windows · Mac · Linux
A terror in the sky is bent on exterminating a young wizard and her loved ones. Featuring a riveting and sinister story, set out to explore a vast world in this modern Metroidvania RPG, filled with devious monsters, lethal dungeons, creative puzzles, lively towns & many uncharted wonders.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.8%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Open World 10.8%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Story Rich 7.8%
- #48 Evil Castle & Princess
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GameLightProject
Windows
"Evil Castle & Princess" is a game similar to Metroid Castlevania, mainly a horizontal action game based on exploration and combat. Wear your favorite weapons to explore the mysterious and dangerous relic castle! Destroy all the monsters that block you and find the secrets of the magic castle.
Why similar: Metroidvania 46%, Action RPG 21.7%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Magic 7.1%, Anime 4.8%
- #49 Castlevania Dominus Collection
67% matchVery Positive95% of 2,570 reviews2024
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Three incredible action adventure games from the Castlevania series have finally returned, for the first time! But wait, there's more! Haunted Castle Revisited, a redesigned version of the very first Castlevania arcade game, makes its debut!
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.3%, Action RPG 18.1%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Action-Adventure 10%, RPG 7%
- #50 Second Works
68% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: #Sharp
Windows
『Second Works』 is a 2D platform action-adventure game set in a sci-fi fantasy world based on biotechnology. Enjoy the unique atmosphere created by colorful anime-style graphics and the thrilling experience of high-difficulty action.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Action-Adventure 14.1%, Action 7.1%, Anime 6.4%
- #51 幽幽子大人食欲不振 Yuyuko is suffering from lack of appetite
69% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: 16air
Windows
You will play the role of Youmu, moving forward and unlocking new abilities, using close and long-range attacks to break through enemy obstacles, using agile skills such as climbing walls and sprinting to overcome terrain obstacles, and ultimately solving problems.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31%, Action RPG 19.7%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Anime 6.9%
- #52 A Field of Flowers
69% 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 37.6%, 2D Platformer 16.8%, Action RPG 16.2%, Open World 8.9%, RPG 7.1%
- #53 Eystrandi
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Leiksmidr studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Battle powerful monsters, discover ancient artifacts, and forge your own path in Eystrandi, a 2D, Norse - inspired Metroidvania in which health is constantly draining, with the only thing between life and death being one's ability to reap health from their enemies.
Why similar: Metroidvania 49.7%, 2D Platformer 17.7%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Story Rich 5.7%, 2D 5.5%
- #54 The Flawless: Art's Tale
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bare Knuckle Development
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Flawless: Art’s Tale is an action adventure game set in a brutal world of cats. Join our young hero, Art, and his droid sidekick for some epic hack 'n' shoot battles, an endearing cast of characters, an unforgettable coming of age story, and a gorgeous hand-drawn art style.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.9%, Action RPG 14.9%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Shooter 11.4%, Action-Adventure 8.2%
- #55 A Song in Elyel Nalore
68% 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 47.6%, Action RPG 22.6%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Action 5.2%, Magic 5%
- #56 Black Magic (C64/CPC/Spectrum)
70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Datasoft, Inc.Pub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
In this side-scrolling fantasy game, originally released in 1987, take on the role of a lone hero, fighting to defeat an evil warlock. Utilise a wide range of magical spells. Collect experience points to upgrade your character, until you are ready to face Zahgrim!
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.6%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Action RPG 13.6%, Shooter 10.4%, Magic 9.9%
- #57 The Instruments Of Faith: Padua's Destiny
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Boss Battle Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Instruments Of Faith Padua's Destiny is an epic apocalyptic 2D pixel Metroidvania fantasy action-adventure video game. Journey through the Universe as Young Padua, one of the 7 Guardian protectors of the Universe, to restore the balance of Good over Evil before it is too late!
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.5%, 2D Platformer 19.2%, Action-Adventure 13.3%, Action RPG 6%, Story Rich 5.6%
- #58 Shadow King
67% matchPositive95% of 37 reviews2023
Dev: Johan PeitzPub: Apskeppet
Windows · Mac
Explore a mysterious castle in this pixel perfect metroidvania and take on the Shadow King! Upgrades, secrets, combat, and more!
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.7%, 2D Platformer 21.6%, Action-Adventure 15.7%, Open World 6.5%, 2D 4.6%
- #59 Afterimage
65% matchMostly Positive78% of 9,803 reviews2023
Dev: Aurogon ShanghaiPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.6%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Action RPG 13.4%, Action-Adventure 7.4%, Open World 7.4%
- #60 OTHERSIDE: Untamed Words
67% 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 45.8%, 2D Platformer 17.6%, Action RPG 16.2%, RPG 7.7%, Open World 6.6%