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  1. #1 Boki: The Summit
    97% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Gilad GoodmanPub: Boki: The Summit
    Windows

    Boki is a Metroidvania, Choose Your Own Adventure, RPG, Precision platformer in which you play as a young mountain goat who must climb a mountain in search of revenge. Dodge, battle and fluidly maneuver through several uniquely crafted areas and biomes to explore the secrets of a tyrannical kingdom.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 22.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.5%, Lore-Rich 8.6%, Multiple Endings 8.5%, 2D Platformer 8.4%

  2. #2 Peaky Circus
    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Xod Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Peaky Circus is a hand-drawn adventure about a mime exploring a broken world of clowns. Discover strange lands, battle quirky monsters, learn new skills, and befriend unusual characters in a charming, melancholic journey.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 26.4%, Side Scroller 11.7%, 2D Platformer 10%, Platformer 9.8%, Lore-Rich 9.7%

  3. #3 Blaster Bunny Sacrilege
    96% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Powergames1142
    Windows

    Our protagonist wakes up without remembering anything about her life. Your objective in the adventure will be to remember what you did to lose it, and who knows... Maybe you will discover the dark secrets of humanity that SHE don't want you to know.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 20.8%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Platformer 11.6%, Shooter 11.4%

  4. #4 Fractured Balance
    95% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Vrglab
    Windows · Linux

    A fast-paced action-platformer where your health is tied to the world's stability. Defend energy cores from waves of magical skulls, repair damage, and stop reality from decaying—because if the world dies, you die with it.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 25.3%, Puzzle Platformer 13.9%, Side Scroller 12.6%, 2D Platformer 11%, Platformer 8.4%

  5. #5 Crown Of Silence
    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Nyro Interactive
    Windows

    Crown Of Silence is a 2D Metroidvania adventure with Souls-like mechanics set in a gothic world. Forge your own combat style with diverse equipment, challenge ruthless bosses, and uncover the dark secrets of a silenced kingdom through environmental storytelling.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 30.7%, Side Scroller 14.2%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Puzzle Platformer 10%, Lore-Rich 7.9%

  6. #6 Fornani
    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Minus One Percent
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Metroidvania 23.9%, Puzzle Platformer 12.6%, Side Scroller 11.1%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Lore-Rich 9%

  7. #7 Shell Soul:The Skull
    93% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: BlueWindGame
    Windows

    A nameless skeleton awakens in a graveyard. To recover lost memories and uncover the truth, it embarks on a journey of self-discovery.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 34.7%, Puzzle Platformer 18%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Exploration 9.5%, Multiple Endings 8.5%

  8. #8 Restless Lands
    92% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Team Crackin'
    Windows

    A Norse mythology Metroidvania where an orphan sets out on a journey through interconnected realms. Master tactical combat, discover ancient powers, and unveil the secrets of a dying world in this hand-crafted pixel art adventure.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 29.1%, Puzzle Platformer 13.6%, Side Scroller 12.2%, Platformer 10.7%, Action-Adventure 8.6%

  9. #9 This Game Exists Now
    91% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Matthew Shane WilliamsPub: Keaton,sam,allan
    Windows

    You play as a cube battling heaps of enemies and bosses in order to get your game back from an evil organization called the P.I.A(Pineapple Intelligence Agency) You will be assisted by a wonderfully charming narrator, a strange shop keeper, and MORE! Do you have what it takes to Exist Now? OR NOT!?

    Why similar: Dynamic Narration 23.1%, Puzzle Platformer 12.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.7%, Bullet Hell 9.9%, 2D Platformer 9.6%

  10. #10 Without kidney
    91% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Antena
    Windows

    Without kidney is a shooter metroidvania game with a hero who can hook like spiderman and jump with cannon explosions. Using a grappling hook, a cannon and other bonuses, that can be found on the way, you go forward to the main Capitalist BOSS

    Why similar: Metroidvania 30%, Side Scroller 15.2%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Platformer 10.7%, Shooter 9.4%

  11. #11 Eon's Insomnium
    90% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Tryxe
    Windows

    A dark Metroidvania where memory and madness intertwine. Explore surreal biomes, face grotesque bosses born of trauma, and recover fragments of a forgotten identity in a world that twists with your sanity.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 29.1%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Lore-Rich 12%, Platformer 10%, Multiple Endings 8.1%

  12. #12 Enemies Within
    89% matchNo user reviews2028
    Dev: BoomSqueak
    Windows

    Battle corrupted enemies, liberate afflicted allies, and explore a modernly medieval world on the verge of self-destruction in this action-packed 2D side scrolling adventure.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 29.4%, Side Scroller 14.4%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Platformer 8.1%, Exploration 7.8%

  13. #13 Slime:Evo
    89% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Falcon Stories
    Windows

    A gorgeous pixel art metroidvania where you play as an evolving slime. Learn new attacks and dodges from rescued slimes, and confront the monster lords in their domains.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 28.3%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Platformer 10.1%, Multiple Endings 8.8%, Action-Adventure 7.7%

  14. #14 YesterSol
    88% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Neat Games
    Windows

    Unleash your magical spear! Explore a vast inter-connected world, battling enemies sent by Culex, the dark mosquito deity. Throw, recall, and use your spear as a platform through this minimalistic metroidvania made by one developer!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 27.8%, Lore-Rich 15.1%, Puzzle Platformer 10.6%, 2D Platformer 9.5%, Platformer 8.2%

  15. #15 Eldritchvania
    87% matchVery Positive85% of 133 reviews2024
    Dev: DeathCount Games
    Windows

    Explore unearthly ruins, solve arcane riddles and pick up your sword against the indescribable horrors that lurk amidst the forgotten depths of our world. Beware the creeping grip of madness as you uncover secrets not meant for the eyes of men!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 28%, Puzzle Platformer 15.3%, Lore-Rich 13.2%, Platformer 10.3%, 2D Platformer 6.4%

  16. #16 KnightLight
    86% matchVery Positive95% of 117 reviews2024
    Dev: LuminosityPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
    Windows

    A 2D puzzle-platformer where you light your way through the darkness. Play as the Light, exploring an abandoned civilization where you find a suit of armor that seems to have magical properties. Suit up using the powers of the suit to channel your light magic to see what this strange place hides.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 32.1%, Puzzle Platformer 16.8%, Side Scroller 16.5%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Exploration 9.1%

  17. #17 魂途 Xoul
    86% 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 33.4%, Puzzle Platformer 16.8%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Lore-Rich 10.8%, Action-Adventure 7.3%

  18. #18 Afterimage
    85% 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 26.9%, Side Scroller 11.8%, 2D Platformer 11%, Lore-Rich 8.7%, Platformer 7.3%

  19. #19 Reso-Seeker
    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Ralta Studios
    Windows · Mac

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

    Why similar: Metroidvania 36.1%, Side Scroller 12.4%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Puzzle Platformer 9.4%

  20. #20 TRAIT
    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: OctaGames
    Windows

    Harness the power of the elements in a thrilling 2D Metroidvania adventure! Traverse a plague-stricken kingdom, face deadly foes, and uncover the truth behind a devastating storm. With handcrafted environments and challenging combat, shape your destiny in a world teetering on the edge of ruin.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 37%, Puzzle Platformer 17%, Side Scroller 16.8%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Platformer 8.4%

  21. #21 Tiny Dangerous Dungeons Remake
    82% matchVery Positive95% of 79 reviews2025
    Dev: Adventure Islands
    Windows

    Guide Timmy the little treasure hunter through traps and puzzles to reach the legendary treasure! Experience the classic mini metroidvania remade with new visuals, music, and content!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 26.4%, Puzzle Platformer 15.1%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Platformer 10.9%

  22. #22 Fujiwara Phoenix
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Twin Phoenix Interactive
    Windows

    In this metroidvania Touhou fan game, burn a path through Gensokyo as Fujiwara no Mokou with a powerful array of unlockable abilities, but exercise caution as they will burn you right back. Merciless aggression is the key; with defeating enemies as the only way to restore precious hp.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 36.3%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Platformer 9.9%, Exploration 4.8%

  23. #23 JUNK: The Legend of Junichi Kato
    83% matchMostly Positive77% of 13 reviews2021
    Dev: 7shi321
    Windows

    This is the story of Junichi Kato after he reached the top of the world. On December 31st, New Year's Eve, Junichi is suddenly captured, and when he wakes up, he finds himself there... The world of 200 years later and the true identity of the Katroid are revealed. Save the world with your friends!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.2%, Side Scroller 18.1%, 2D Platformer 16.9%, Multiple Endings 14.2%, Platformer 9.7%

  24. #24 Lone Chef
    81% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Project Moreum Inc.
    Windows

    Set off on a flavorful adventure in Lone Chef, an action Metroidvania where hunting, cooking, and exploration come together. Discover a vast world, meet unforgettable companions, and chase after the most mouthwatering dish imaginable.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 20.5%, Lore-Rich 15.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.2%, Side Scroller 9.8%, 2D Platformer 8.6%

  25. #25 Amalu, Wells between worlds
    81% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: IndieTech Studio
    Windows

    Amalu: Wells Between Worlds is a pixel-art 2D platformer, and Metroidvania blending Atmospheric exploration, Spell-casting puzzle mechanics, Amazigh/North African mythology and an emotional storytelling

    Why similar: Metroidvania 34.2%, Puzzle Platformer 17.9%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Platformer 10.6%, Exploration 9.3%

  26. #26 Shifted Heart
    80% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Pickle Jar Games
    Windows

    Explore, fight, and discover new spells and abilities in the world of Shifted Heart! Acquire an assortment of spells, customize your loadout to your liking, and save the world from certain doom.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 28.6%, Side Scroller 13.9%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Lore-Rich 10.5%, Platformer 8.7%

  27. #27 A Rooftop Tale
    79% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Andrea Putortì Games
    Windows · Mac

    Explore, solve enigmas and fight mutated creatures in a 2D narrative-driven metroidvania with pets, set on the rooftops and the undergrounds of a flooded countryside, enriched by cinematic cutscenes, diverse scenography and memorable characters.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 29.2%, Lore-Rich 16.1%, Puzzle Platformer 13.7%, Platformer 10.9%, Side Scroller 7%

  28. #28 Sweet Dreams Dahlia
    79% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: 2357 Steps
    Windows

    I wake beneath the ruins of a world built on dreams. I descend the shattered Tower, explore forgotten biomes, master ancient combat techniques, and face the consequences of my absence. Beautiful metroidvania about identity, guilt, and choice after the collapse of a powerful civilization.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 39.9%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Platformer 10.7%, Exploration 8.1%, Action-Adventure 8%

  29. #29 Plague of Yamorn
    78% matchPositive89% of 47 reviews2023
    Dev: DozenByte
    Windows

    Cleanse the infected in Plague of Yamorn, a 2D metroidvania. Explore the ruined town of Yamorn and uncover the secrets behind its downfall. Find and craft new equipment, offensive and defensive items. Exploit the plagues empowering properties to gain new powers and abilities.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 31.9%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Side Scroller 11.9%, Platformer 11.7%, Action-Adventure 9.7%

  30. #30 Nightmare Materials
    78% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: HKPub: Nameless Heaven
    Windows

    Nightmare Materials is a Pixel-Art Metroidvania with Combat, Puzzles and a lot of Exploration and discovering. As a Drone you explore a lost and mysterious World in search of the truth.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 21.9%, Puzzle Platformer 12.9%, Side Scroller 11%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Lore-Rich 10.2%

  31. #31 Glimmer in Mirror
    77% matchMostly Positive75% of 913 reviews2023
    Dev: MapleDorm GamesPub: 方块游戏(CubeGame)
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Glimmer in Mirror is a 2D story-rich action shooting game. Play as Shiro in a collapsed world, to meet various unique NPCs and monsters, and gradually uncover the truth of the world through a gripping story.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 23.1%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Side Scroller 13.5%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Platformer 9.2%

  32. #32 The Legend of Thabor - Rise of the Mages
    76% matchMostly Positive75% of 20 reviews2024
    Dev: Ivo ZabotPub: iz-gamedev
    Windows

    It is a 2D action adventure in pixel graphics. Combines the Metroidvania, platformer and puzzle platformer genres. Experience great fantasy worlds, challenging boss fights and exciting puzzles. Gradually learn new skills and become a master of magic.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 29.9%, Puzzle Platformer 17.4%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Multiple Endings 10.7%, Platformer 7.6%

  33. #33 Crimson Glaive Sigma
    77% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2021
    Dev: Pixel Artery
    Windows · Linux

    Enjoy this 2D metroidvania-like bullet hell platformer. Jump, dodge and traverse using your jet pack. Find weapons and abilities. Fight bosses and escape an old space station drifting through the cosmos. You are alone, with nothing but a space suit and a gun. Just keep going! Persevere and triumph!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 29.1%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Platformer 12%, Shooter 8.7%

  34. #34 Phantom Tides
    76% match6 user reviews50% of 6 reviews2024
    Dev: Kochaloch Games
    Windows

    Set your course and explore a variety of environments on the seas in Phantom Tides. Battle various enemies and bosses as you collect items to help you on your journey. This 2D style platformer will challenge your skills and wit.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 24%, Puzzle Platformer 13.6%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Platformer 11.1%, Side Scroller 10.8%

  35. #35 TEVI
    74% matchVery Positive89% of 3,852 reviews2023
    Dev: CreSpirit
    Windows
    Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 21.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%

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

    Why similar: Metroidvania 31.1%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Side Scroller 12.4%, Action-Adventure 8.1%, Anime 7.9%

  36. #36 Trophy Knight
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: GameResort LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Embark on a thrilling journey to redemption in this metroidvania style action platformer. Explore a multitude of locations, battle a variety of enemies and solve small puzzles to retrieve collectibles for your trophy room. Unlock new areas by upgrading your weapons and abilities.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 29.6%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Puzzle Platformer 13.7%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Platformer 11.6%

  37. #37 Summit
    75% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2023
    Dev: Dominik Hackl
    Windows

    Explore a giant mountain massif in this classical 2D Metroidvania. Climb daring mountain passes, explore forgotten ruins and gather equipment as you ascend your way to the ultimate destination - the Summit.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 32.6%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Multiple Endings 12.5%, Puzzle Platformer 11.9%, Choices Matter 8.3%

  38. #38 Succubus Successor: Delilah's Juicy Journey
    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Ramen Cat StudioPub: Hide Games
    Windows · Mac

    Succubus Successor is a seductive-themed Metroidvania. Play as a succubus on a mission to hunt down the demon lord. Use your powers of seduction to charm enemies and engage in intimate encounters. Explore a vast world and solve tricky puzzles to uncover dark secrets.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 28.5%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Platformer 11.4%, Puzzle Platformer 11.1%, 2D Platformer 10.7%

  39. #39 Holo & Veil
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Pajama Town
    Windows · Mac

    Unearth the past as you delve into the underground ruins of an ancient spacecraft. Battle mechanized foes, encounter curious characters, and discover lost relics during your subterranean sci-fi journey through this RPG adventure.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 29%, Turn-Based Combat 15%, Platformer 10.7%, Puzzle Platformer 9.1%, Side Scroller 8.6%

  40. #40 Keena The Voidslayer
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Crowning Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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

    Why similar: Metroidvania 31.4%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Platformer 11.7%, Action-Adventure 8.4%

  41. #41 Erandique
    73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Black Jack Game Studios
    Windows

    Erandique the indigenous hero!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 27.5%, Platformer 13.8%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Lore-Rich 10.7%

  42. #42 Plus Ultra: Legado
    70% matchVery Positive89% of 102 reviews2025
    Dev: Póntica
    Windows · Mac

    Explore a vast, colorful world in this 2D hand-drawn Metroidvania set during the Age of Discoveries. Grab your halberd and become a hero amid the storm!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 20.7%, Dynamic Narration 18.3%, Lore-Rich 11.4%, Side Scroller 10.9%, 2D Platformer 9.5%

  43. #43 Somnium Shore
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Rodrigo Pelegrini R.
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Metroidvania 39.1%, Platformer 16%, Exploration 9.6%, 2D Platformer 9.4%, Puzzle Platformer 7.2%

  44. #44 Astra: Fading Stars
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Dimension OmegaPub: Dimension Omega
    Windows · Linux

    It's you who can make a change. Use your soul to fight the corruption that leaks in the mysterious and atmospheric universe of Astra. Dive deeply into the essence of this world and navigate around danger leaning on truths and secrets. The Stars are Fading! Soon the darkness will swallow them all.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 32.1%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Puzzle Platformer 12.4%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Multiple Endings 9.8%

  45. #45 Arishia Tale
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: AchuGamesStudio
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Metroidvania 38.4%, Side Scroller 17.5%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Action-Adventure 8.2%, Exploration 7.7%

  46. #46 Aestik
    71% matchMostly Positive78% of 91 reviews2024
    Dev: Hooded Traveler Games
    Windows

    Make impactful decisions in moral dilemma situations, which will change the course of your journey through this atmospheric, hand-drawn metroidvania. Explore the hazardous paths of the Realm of Aestik and fight its corrupted inhabitants as you unravel its deep-rooted mysteries.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 21.4%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Lore-Rich 11.5%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Multiple Endings 8.5%

  47. #47 Nyaruru Fishy Fight
    70% matchVery Positive90% of 1,751 reviews2023
    Dev: 赤瞳大白猫
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 27.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    This game is a Metroidvania game with intense battle. Explore the world and collection power-ups with your cute cat girl! When magic curse suddenly occurred in a small town and all the residents grew cat ears, the real cat girl Nyaruru started her way to uncover the truth...

    Why similar: Metroidvania 38.2%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Platformer 10.2%, Multiple Endings 9.6%, Anime 9.3%

  48. #48 Ebenezer and the Invisible World
    70% matchMostly Positive80% of 124 reviews2023
    Dev: Orbit StudioPub: Play on Worlds
    Windows

    Embark on a story-rich 2D Metroidvania adventure with breathtaking hand-drawn art, playing as miser-turned-hero Ebenezer Scrooge in a reimagined Victorian-fantasy based on Charles Dickens’ classic novel, A Christmas Carol. Enlist the help of ghosts to save the people of London before it’s too late.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 24.7%, Lore-Rich 13.7%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Platformer 9.4%, Horror 7.6%

  49. #49 Kokoro's Gensokyo Journey: The Lost Masks
    71% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2022
    Dev: CygnusA-1
    Windows

    A 2D exploration danmaku action Touhou fangame (AKA a danmaku Metroidvania). Control Hata no Kokoro in a journey to find her masks. Look for power-up items along the way and challenge powerful bosses to reclaim them!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 36.4%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, 2D Platformer 17.7%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, Action 9.1%

  50. #50 Quick Brown
    69% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Subanshh
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Explore a surreal forest full of meerkats, collect alphabet relics, and help a fox chase a dream no animal has ever reached.

    Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 23.4%, 2D Platformer 20%, Lore-Rich 14.1%, Multiple Endings 13.4%, Platformer 13.1%

  51. #51 Droian
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: United Ghouls Studio
    Windows

    Unravel the eerie secrets of Droian, a sci-fi horror metroidvania. Guide a lone I.A.N bot through a desolate moon to save humanity, battling twisted creatures of flesh and machine. Explore dark, labyrinthine environments and uncover cryptic mysteries, where every path holds a chilling surprise.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 26.9%, Puzzle Platformer 12.4%, Multiple Endings 11.1%, Side Scroller 10%, 2D Platformer 9.9%

  52. #52 Rift Walker
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: ahando
    Windows

    Rift Walker is an open world 2D puzzle platformer where... there aren't any platforms?

    Why similar: Metroidvania 30%, Puzzle Platformer 20.4%, Lore-Rich 16%, Story Rich 9.9%, Platformer 9.2%

  53. #53 Ex Vitro
    68% matchVery Positive94% of 145 reviews2024
    Dev: Evolver Dynamics
    Windows

    EX VITRO is a dark sci-fi 2D platformer where you delve into the ruins of a military research facility and discover the horrors within. Whether machine, creature, or something else entirely, you’ll face the violent legacy of the last survivors of humanity.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 32.5%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Platformer 11.5%, Multiple Endings 11.1%, Horror 8.8%

  54. #54 The Elderseed
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Talebound Games
    Windows

    Embark on an epic action adventure by unraveling the mystery of the Elder Seed and save the world from falling into chaos. Journey with Milo through colorful handcrafted lands, forests, caves and dungeons. Forge new weapons and encounter strange creatures who will help you throughout your journey.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 29.2%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Platformer 13.1%, Action-Adventure 10.6%

  55. #55 Well Dweller
    68% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Kyle Thompson
    Windows

    Well Dweller is a dark fairy-tale metroidvania, full of charming characters living in a wretched kingdom. Play as Glimmer - a tiny bird armed with a matchstick - who must burn the wicked queen to save his family.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 32.2%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Side Scroller 9.8%, Horror 9.7%, Action-Adventure 9.3%

  56. #56 The Flawless: Art's Tale
    67% 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 30.2%, Side Scroller 15%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Platformer 10.1%, Shooter 9%

  57. #57 Witchfall: Secrets of Emotica
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: BaconFish GamesPub: Top Hat Curios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Welcome to the world of Witchfall, a magical land filled with adventure! Play as five adorable critters: Koemi, Rez, Maya, Sloberg or Envel as they embark on a perilous journey to stop the evil Professor Flitz from stealing the mysterious Emotica Shards.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 25.8%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Side Scroller 11%, Platformer 10.5%, Lore-Rich 9.9%

  58. #58 Phaze Shift
    67% 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: Metroidvania 41.7%, Platformer 14.4%, 2D Platformer 7.1%, Lore-Rich 6.1%, Story Rich 5.5%

  59. #59 5225
    66% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: GreyRain Lighthouse Games
    Windows

    Discover who you really are on an adventure where choices matter and accuracy is paramount.

    Why similar: Multiple Endings 16.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.3%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Choices Matter 13.9%, Puzzle Platformer 12.8%

  60. #60 Rabi-Ribi
    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 12,161 reviews2016
    Dev: CreSpirit
    Windows
    Median: 11.8 hrsMean: 64.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Dodge bullets, missiles and lasers in battle as you wrap your head around that bunny girl costume! Combo away with your mighty Piko Hammer or spam various spells from afar with your fiery fairy friend. Explore and explode through Rabi-Rabi Island as you collect power-ups and uncover secrets...

    Why similar: Metroidvania 29.5%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Platformer 9.5%, Anime 8.3%

Based on tag similarity + player behavior
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