Games Like The Knight Witch

Fly into a charming handcrafted world and go on an adventure that mixes up open exploration with crispy twin-stick shooter action. Fight your way from the shiny overworld to the deepest caves, improve your ship and overcome the dungeons' bosses to rescue your friends!

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 26.1%, Bullet Hell 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.7%, Exploration 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly mirrors the seed's core loop of combining twin-stick shooter combat with expansive Metroidvania exploration.

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 39.8%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Female Protagonist 14%, Action-Adventure 7.7%, Story Rich 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: It features a similar blend of fast-paced, bullet-hell style combat and deep Metroidvania exploration with an anime aesthetic.

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 36.4%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Exploration 7.8%, Action-Adventure 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic in the genre that heavily emphasizes bullet-hell boss encounters within a large, interconnected Metroidvania world.

Rusted Moss is a twin-stick shooter metroidvania where you sling around the map with your grapple, blasting your way through witches and rusted machine monstrosities alike. This wasteland once harboring mankind has since fallen, and Fae long forgotten now knock on humanity's door...

Why similar: Metroidvania 29%, Twin Stick Shooter 24.1%, Female Protagonist 12%, Multiple Endings 7.5%, Story Rich 7%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines physics-based platforming with twin-stick shooter mechanics, offering a similar high-intensity combat feel.

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 43.2%, Female Protagonist 16.8%, Exploration 8.3%, Choices Matter 8%, Action-Adventure 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, large-scale Metroidvania that features a female protagonist and a heavy focus on exploration and magical abilities.

Touhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania title with a heavy emphasis on exploration and action. Developed by Team Ladybug, creators of multiple fantastic action games thus far.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Exploration 8.1%, Action-Adventure 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A tight Metroidvania that incorporates bullet-hell elements and time-manipulation mechanics, capturing the frantic energy of the seed game.

Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat. Embark on a journey of eastern fantasy, explore the land once home to an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero’s quest to slay the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm.

Why similar: Metroidvania 54.1%, Hand-drawn 10.6%, Story Rich 9.3%, Atmospheric 8.5%, Action-Adventure 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: While more combat-focused, it offers the same high-stakes, precision-based action and atmospheric storytelling found in The Knight Witch.

Test your limits in ITTA, a bullet-hell, boss-rush style adventure. Armed with her father’s revolver and guided by a strange ghostly cat, a displaced girl must battle her way through impossible trials in search of answers… and peace.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 10.2%, Atmospheric 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on intense, bullet-hell boss encounters that mirror the challenging combat segments of the seed game.

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!

Why similar: Metroidvania 69.1%, Female Protagonist 19.1%, Exploration 3.9%, Action 3.8%, Adventure 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: It features a deep spell-casting system and exploration mechanics that will appeal to fans of the card-based combat in The Knight Witch.

Rebel Transmute is a challenging 2D action-platformer epic with heart! Explore the twisting caverns of an alien planet, augment your play-style to fit your strengths, battle deadly bosses, and uncover a dark truth as Moon Mikono searches for her long lost mother.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.5%, Female Protagonist 16.1%, Exploration 9.4%, Atmospheric 8.7%, Story Rich 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi Metroidvania that emphasizes exploration and challenging combat encounters in a hostile, interconnected world.

Delve into the depths of a mechanical world in this cute, adventure-exploration game. Explore and fight in a land full of corrupt robots and machinery. All while seeking answers to the mysteries around you.

Why similar: Metroidvania 53.3%, Exploration 11.4%, Atmospheric 10%, Story Rich 7%, Action-Adventure 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A charming Metroidvania that focuses on exploration and ability-based progression, capturing the sense of discovery found in the seed.

Take to the sky and reunite a fragmented world in this surprisingly wholesome metroidvania! Help Iko adventure across beautiful hand-painted islands, receive letters from a quirky cast of characters, and face powerful monstrous adversaries.

Why similar: Metroidvania 51.8%, Story Rich 10.4%, Atmospheric 10.2%, Exploration 8.4%, Adventure 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a lighthearted yet engaging Metroidvania experience with a strong focus on exploration and unique combat encounters.

8Doors is a story-driven Metroidvania-style action platformer heavily influenced by Korean folktales. Play as ‘Arum’, a brave girl that has entered the realm of the afterlife in search of her father’s soul and guide her through the '8 Doors of Purgatory' to solve the mysteries that lie deep within.

Why similar: Metroidvania 56.2%, Female Protagonist 7.3%, Adventure 6.6%, Action-Adventure 6%, Action 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric Metroidvania with a distinct art style and a focus on navigating a challenging, interconnected world.

Fearmonium is a psychedelic metroidvania where suspense intertwines with humour. Beginning the game as an unpleasant memory, you must progress and become a true phobia by breaking through all boundaries to uncover the most hidden corners of Max's mind.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.4%, Female Protagonist 18.3%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Story Rich 8.8%, Atmospheric 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal Metroidvania that features a female protagonist and a focus on atmospheric, character-driven action.

Bosorka is an exciting action roguelike where a young witch saves the world from insidious and cruel demons. Combine runes, master a variety of brooms, and try all possible and impossible spells until you gain enough power to fight evil.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 30.2%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Action 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action game that leans into the shoot-em-up and fantasy themes present in the seed game.

Rescue breakfast in this arcade-style bullet hell shoot 'em up!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34%, Bullet Hell 27.6%, Female Protagonist 18.2%, Hand-drawn 7.7%, Action 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A cute yet challenging shoot-em-up that focuses on bullet-hell patterns and arcade-style progression.

HunterX is an action-adventure game full of spirited battles. Use various styles of weapons and magic to experience your own fighting style and explore a great world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 53.5%, Female Protagonist 23.5%, Atmospheric 7%, Exploration 6.4%, Action 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy Metroidvania with a female protagonist and a variety of weapons and spells to master.

Hunt down massive beasts and, upon destroying them, shapeshift into their forms in order to use their powers to save or destroy the world. Players with less violent intent can find secret paths to complete Mable without killing anything, including bosses.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.6%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Choices Matter 10.3%, Multiple Endings 8.6%, Exploration 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique take on the Metroidvania genre with movement-based combat that requires quick thinking and precision.

Destroy... Absorb... Grow... GRIME is a fast and unforgiving Action-Adventure RPG in which you crush your foes with living weapons that mutate form and function, and then consume their remains with a black hole to strengthen your vessel as you break apart a world of anatomical horror and intrigue.

Why similar: Metroidvania 60.1%, Exploration 11%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Atmospheric 9.7%, Adventure 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a deep, combat-focused Metroidvania experience with a unique parry-based system that rewards precision.

A colorful pixel-art metroidvania/point-and-click adventure hybrid about magic, cute witches and joys of vandalism.

Why similar: Metroidvania 60.5%, Female Protagonist 26.6%, Adventure 6.9%, Action 4.4%, 2D 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: A Metroidvania featuring a young witch protagonist and a focus on exploration and puzzle-solving.

Explore an abandoned space station in this retro-themed explorative action platformer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 79.7%, Adventure 5.2%, Exploration 4.7%, Atmospheric 4.4%, Action 4%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging Metroidvania that prioritizes exploration and boss encounters in a retro-inspired, atmospheric world.

Aeterna Noctis is a challenging metroidvania that majestically combines action, exploration and adventure. With 2 game modes and difficulty based on action or the exclusive Noctis mode where a level of difficulty is added in precision platforming never seen in the metroidvania genre.

Why similar: Metroidvania 52.6%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Hand-drawn 8.6%, Exploration 8.4%, Atmospheric 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A highly challenging Metroidvania that demands mastery of both platforming and combat mechanics.

Uphold your pact with the Titan of Death, Epimetheus! Fight, climb and solve your way through a twisted tower as three unique adventurers, on a mission to save their village from impending doom!

Why similar: Metroidvania 60.6%, Exploration 13.2%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, Adventure 5.1%, Action 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled Metroidvania that excels in level design and exploration, capturing the classic feel of the genre.

Awita: Journey of Hope is a captivating side-scrolling metroidvania game that follows the remarkable journey of a courageous girl determined to rescue her village from the clutches of a devastating epidemic.

Why similar: Metroidvania 46%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Exploration 9.8%, Story Rich 8.3%, Atmospheric 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D platformer with a strong emphasis on exploration and a charming, hand-drawn aesthetic.

A handcrafted open-world platformer set in a world built by Mushrooms! Explore different locations filled with secrets, acquire new abilities and use those abilities to reach new places!

Why similar: Metroidvania 63.8%, Atmospheric 9.9%, Exploration 9.7%, Adventure 6.2%, Action 5%

Why You'll Like It: A movement-heavy Metroidvania that offers a vast world to explore and challenging platforming segments.

Witchcrafty is a metroidvania platformer with magical action gameplay, exploration of a weird world, and adorable pixel art graphics. Help the little witch solve the mystery of strange events in the Kingdom, and defeat enemies with fire, lightning, and ice magic.

Why similar: Metroidvania 50.5%, Female Protagonist 19.3%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Action 4.2%, Adventure 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling Metroidvania that focuses on magical combat and platforming challenges.

Witch Explorer is a Shoot 'em up with Tower defense elements. You will play as Tia, an apprentice witch, who goes on an adventure in search of treasure.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Female Protagonist 29.6%, Story Rich 12.7%, Hand-drawn 12.5%, Cute 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A casual shooter that incorporates tower-defense elements and a cute, accessible art style.

Decades after the events of ENDER LILIES, Homunculi — sorrowful, artificial life forms — roam the land. In this dark fantasy Metroidvania, face formidable enemies and explore a bewitching post-apocalyptic world. Humans and Homunculi — what awaits at the end of the quest for their salvation?

Why similar: Metroidvania 67%, Female Protagonist 18.2%, Story Rich 3.9%, 2D 3.8%, Atmospheric 3.5%

Battle Princess Madelyn is a game that follows the journey of a young knight in training, Madelyn, and her ghostly pet dog, Fritzy. Join them as they set out on a journey to save her kingdom and her family from the clutches of an evil wizard!

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.6%, Female Protagonist 28%, Action 8.6%, 2D 5.2%, Adventure 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game featuring a female protagonist and a classic, pixel-art aesthetic.

Inspired by 16 and 32-bit classics, Gestalt: Steam & Cinder fuses tight 2D platforming and exhilarating combat with an engrossing, twist-laden narrative in a stunningly handcrafted steampunk world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.2%, Female Protagonist 19.1%, Story Rich 10.6%, Exploration 7.6%, Atmospheric 7.2%

Fight to bring beautiful colors back to a hand-crafted world of darkness and discover the story of Europa, a young warrior, and her ghostly childhood companion, Apino.

Why similar: Metroidvania 52.5%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Action-Adventure 9%, Exploration 9%, Atmospheric 4.5%

Discover the world of Nahucan in this 2D action platformer. You are Itorah, the only human in this strange place. Explore, fight and survive to uncover your past and save Nahucan from its biggest threat, a mysterious plague!

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.6%, Female Protagonist 17.9%, Hand-drawn 9.2%, Exploration 8.6%, Action-Adventure 7.8%

Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.

Why similar: Metroidvania 51.2%, Female Protagonist 21.8%, Story Rich 8.9%, Adventure 5%, Action 4.5%

Stop time and project yourself through space with “Time-stop warp” magic, pass through physical obstacles, dodge incoming bullets and shoot down your enemies! A satisfying shooter, filled with dark humor!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.5%, Bullet Hell 27.6%, Female Protagonist 17.8%, Action 5.2%, Atmospheric 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A short, intense indie shoot-em-up that captures the bullet-hell spirit of the seed game.

A 2D Metroidvania-style game developed under the supervision of Ryo Mizuno, depicting the story of Deedlit and the events leading up to Record of Lodoss War: Diadem of the Covenant. Use a variety of weapons and spirit powers to unravel the mystery of the labyrinth.

Why similar: Metroidvania 52.1%, Female Protagonist 21.1%, Exploration 10.7%, Adventure 4.2%, 2D 4.1%

ENDER LILIES is a dark fantasy 2D action RPG about unraveling the mysteries of a destroyed kingdom. On this sorrowful journey, encounter horrific enemies against whom a moment of inattention could be fatal. Overcome these hardships and seek the truth with the help of fallen knights.

Why similar: Metroidvania 58.3%, Female Protagonist 20.8%, Atmospheric 6.9%, Multiple Endings 6.1%, Hand-drawn 3.7%

Help Beretta become the best witch ever in this 2D action platformer shoot 'em up! She's going on an adventure to beat up monsters, talk to cute NPCs, and discover the dark history of Luninsula all while making lifelong friends.

Why similar: Atmospheric 41.3%, Adventure 23.2%, Cute 18.2%, 2D 17.2%

Experience the tale of a cheerful girl and a grouchy talking hat in this charming Metroidvania, where every ability is hat-based! Throw the hat to attack enemies, teleport to him to make perilous leaps, and fly him through narrow tunnels of spikes as you escape a dangerous magic forest.

Why similar: Metroidvania 49%, Female Protagonist 18.9%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Story Rich 9%, Cute 4.3%

"Momodora: Moonlit Farewell" is the latest installment in the Momodora series. Join Momo, High Priestess of the village of Koho, as she embarks on a divine mission to save her people from imminent destruction at the hands of the demon hordes summoned by a malevolent bellringer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.1%, Female Protagonist 18.3%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Atmospheric 7.8%, Exploration 7.6%

a cute little metroidvania with challenging combat and witchcraft 🧙🍐

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.6%, Bullet Hell 27.8%, Exploration 8.5%, Cute 4%, Adventure 3.8%

Embark on a grand adventure in Phoenotopia! An action-adventure puzzle platformer inspired by the great classics. Meet charming townsfolk, brave the dungeons, and thwart evil in your quest to save your family.

Why similar: Metroidvania 55.9%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Female Protagonist 8.4%, Adventure 7.5%, Action 6.2%

Indivisible is a hand drawn action RPG platformer from Lab Zero, creators of the critically acclaimed Skullgirls! Set in a huge fantasy world, Indivisible tells the story of Ajna, a fearless girl with a rebellious streak who sets out on a quest to save everything she knows from being destroyed.

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.1%, Female Protagonist 25.5%, Hand-drawn 11.5%, Action 9.3%, 2D 3.1%

Batora: Lost Haven® is a choice-driven isometric action adventure with RPG elements and a unique duality system affecting combat, story, dialogues, puzzles, and endings, that will make you question the meaning of sacrifice.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.5%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Choices Matter 11.1%, Story Rich 9.5%, Multiple Endings 9%

Join mage-in-training Lily on an epic adventure! Explore a multitude of worlds, including forests, deserts, and dungeons, in hopes of becoming a full-fledged mage!

Why similar: Metroidvania 58.2%, Female Protagonist 19.3%, Exploration 12.7%, Action 3.3%, 2D 3.3%

Deep underground, Gloom Girl discovers DOOMBLADE, a sentient weapon hellbent on escape after eons in chains. Together, “Doom and Gloom” embark on a vengeful quest to unlock the powerful abilities and destroy the Dread Lords once and for all in this 2D Action Metroidvania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.4%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Multiple Endings 9.4%, Exploration 8.4%, Story Rich 7.7%

An all-new Metroidvania-style game developed using Pixel Game Maker MV! Make use of a variety of weapons as you traverse sprawling stages on a mission to take back your brother's body from the witch who stole it!

Why similar: Metroidvania 56.5%, Female Protagonist 20.7%, Exploration 11.6%, Cute 3.9%, 2D 3.6%

A NEW interactive animated adventure! In this action-adventure game, Arzette must explore the Kingdom of Faramore, slay fearsome foes, acquire powerful items, discover secrets, assist colorful characters, and defeat the evil Daimur!

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.6%, Female Protagonist 16.4%, Exploration 9.6%, Action-Adventure 8.4%, Story Rich 7.2%

Travel back in time to change fate itself, in this beautifully crafted story-driven adventure, inspired by classic 90s action-platformers. Join timekeeper Lunais on her quest for revenge against the empire that killed her family, using time-bending powers to explore a vast, connected world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.8%, Female Protagonist 20.5%, Exploration 10.1%, Story Rich 9.4%, 2D 3.6%

Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight is the fourth installment in the beloved Momodora series of 2D platformers. Unleash ravaging combos against a variety of formidable monsters and deftly dodge your way through a cursed land to seek audience with the Queen and dispel the evil that threatens all life.

Why similar: Metroidvania 50.9%, Female Protagonist 19.9%, Exploration 10.5%, Atmospheric 6.6%, Cute 4.2%

Alwa’s Legacy is a modern retro game full of dangerous dungeons, mystic items and ancient secrets. Upgrade your magic and choose your own path in this non-linear adventure game brimming with exploration.

Why similar: Metroidvania 50%, Female Protagonist 18.1%, Exploration 10.2%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Cute 3.6%

Witchinour is a roguelite twin stick shooter focused on fast, 60fps action and constantly increasing difficulty. You play as an explorer who comes across a dungeon that an apprentice witch named Nour found herself lost in years ago on a full moon...

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 54.4%, Bullet Hell 34.1%, Action 4.4%, 2D 3.8%, Cute 3.4%

Tokino Sora zaps into another world mid-live! Join her Hololive friends in a thrilling Metroidvania-style action-adventure, blending 2D and 3D. Explore a mysterious realm, recover scattered items, and guide Sora’s epic tale to a dazzling finale!

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.3%, Female Protagonist 18%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Story Rich 7.1%, Action 4.6%

A fantasy pixel-style Metroidvania roguelike game. The amnesiac witch picks up her reliable broom and embarks on a journey with Elf companions to defeat the Villain and regain their homeland, unveil the conspiracy. Through the magic mirror, break the 4th wall and find the truth!

Why similar: Multiple Endings 27.7%, Conversation 26.4%, Story Rich 25.1%, 2D 12.6%, Adventure 8.2%

Metal Unit is a sprawling side-scrolling platformer with roguelite features. Play as Joanna, a soldier on a mission to capture her treasonous sister. Wear the M-Unit 11 suit and battle against monsters and aliens while uncovering the truth about humanity.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 39.1%, Metroidvania 24.1%, Action 12.2%, Adventure 11.6%, Story Rich 4.2%

Foregone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art. Collect an arsenal of powerful weapons and unravel a compelling story of regret and conspiracy as you slice your way through hordes of enemies to save Calagan.

Why similar: Metroidvania 50.8%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Action 5.8%, Action-Adventure 5.4%, Atmospheric 4.9%

In order to save their school after it turns into a massive demonic castle, two "Demon Hunter" sisters slash and shoot their way through this 2D action adventure. Players can swap between control of both characters on the fly, each with entirely different skillsets.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 43%, Adventure 13.6%, Action 13.3%, Metroidvania 12.2%, 2D 9.1%

Sparklite is an action-adventure set in a whimsical & ever-changing land. Battle foes using an arsenal of gadgets, guns, & gear. Gear up for adventure in the dangerous corners of the procedurally generated world, take down titans of the mining industry, & harness the power of Sparklite!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.8%, Choices Matter 24.1%, Story Rich 16.2%, Adventure 11.6%, Action 10.7%

Arietta of Spirits is a story-driven action-adventure game, with easy to approach game mechanics. Follow Arietta on her journey to unveil the mysteries of the Spirit Realm and immerse yourself in a story filled with emotion and surprising turns.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 24%, Story Rich 17.8%, Action-Adventure 16.4%, Atmospheric 14.9%, Exploration 13.2%

ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.6%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Adventure 13.9%, Action 13.8%, Female Protagonist 10%