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Games Like The Legend of Chalkvania

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  1. #1 The Bounty Huntress
    97% matchMostly Positive71% of 24 reviews2021
    Dev: IC Games
    Windows

    In this a Metroidvania style game made in crispy pixel art, Join Rhea , a bounty huntress with a task to save some people who have been kidnapped and taken to an old abandoned castle where there are many dangers, she needs your help to rescue these people and to bring peace to the city of Vaunard

    Why similar: Metroidvania 40.6%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%

  2. #2 Makis Adventure
    96% matchVery Positive94% of 128 reviews2023
    Dev: Zoroarts
    Windows

    Fight, dash, swim and bite your way through 3 different dungeons. Let the inner shark out! Face many different opponents and defeat powerful bosses. Makis Adventure is an Action-Platformer with a bite!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 34.2%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Exploration 7.5%

  3. #3 Death Projection
    96% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: White Wing Studio
    Windows

    Explore every corner of the realms of death in this Metroidvania! Face enemies, platforming challenges, and gain more power as you try to bring balance to this world, as a reaper!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 38.6%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Combat 6.4%

  4. #4 Infernax
    95% matchVery Positive93% of 2,245 reviews2022
    Dev: Berzerk StudioPub: The Arcade Crew
    Windows
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Infernax is the adventures of a great knight who returns to his homeland only to find it plagued with unholy magic. Uncover the mysteries of the curse and face the consequences of your actions.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 35.2%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.7%, Retro 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%

  5. #5 Kingless Dungeon
    94% matchPositive93% of 28 reviews2025
    Dev: G3 Studio
    Windows

    《Kingless Dungeon》 is a 2D hack and slash platformer where you control the Shadow Prince, a warrior with no memory. Fight undead enemies, discover your skills, and explore this deep dungeons filled with traps and secrets. Can you reclaim your memories and escape?

    Why similar: Metroidvania 27.4%, Side Scroller 20.1%, Action-Adventure 13.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%, Exploration 7.3%

  6. #6 The Battle Of Olympus
    93% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: INFINITY Co.,Ltd.
    Windows

    The 1988 classic action-RPG returns! The original creators are rebuilding the code and redrawing the pixel art for a handcrafted Steam remake of a mythic journey across ancient Greece. Support development in Early Access.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 33.2%, Side Scroller 17.6%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Old School 8.2%, Exploration 7.9%

  7. #7 Slumbering Feline
    92% matchMostly Positive73% of 49 reviews2025
    Dev: The Flavare
    Windows · Linux

    Slumbering Feline is a single-player, one-shot game featuring a feline-themed story. Step into the shoes of Momo, who finds herself lost in a strange dream and trying to escape from her slumber. Can Momo find her way out of this dreamscape?

    Why similar: Metroidvania 38.6%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Action-Adventure 12%, Exploration 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 7%

  8. #8 Odallus: The Dark Call
    91% matchVery Positive88% of 1,361 reviews2015
    Dev: JoyMasher
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    The old gods have forgotten this land. No one could save our people when darkness started spreading and collecting human souls for its army. Odallus is a classic exploration/action game, inspired by Ghosts’n Goblins, Demon’s Crest and Castlevania.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 47.5%, Retro 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Action-Adventure 7.3%, Dark Fantasy 6.4%

  9. #9 A Handful of Dust
    91% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: BVS Studios
    Windows

    Uncover a kingdom’s dark secrets in this 2D action-adventure Metroidvania. Explore a haunting world of ruins and shadow, master fluid, brutal combat, and unlock powerful abilities to overcome deadly enemies. Forge your path and choose your destiny in an ancient land balanced on the brink of ruin.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 45.9%, Side Scroller 15.8%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%, Combat 5.8%

  10. #10 Tyro: Legend of Whisperwood
    90% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Turtlevania Games
    Windows · Mac

    Tyro: Legend of Whisperwood is a Souls-like Metroidvania where your choices shape reality. Play as Tyro, a vengeful field mouse. Battle the Gladeblight's horrors, manage your Sanity Gauge, and survive a world that warps with your mind. Will you break the cycle or lose yourself to madness?

    Why similar: Metroidvania 48.6%, Action-Adventure 14.1%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%, Choices Matter 10.5%, 2D 5.5%

  11. #11 Bitlands
    89% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2022
    Dev: ByteForge
    Windows

    Platform across strange, magical terrain while meeting even stranger friends and enemies! Discover the history behind the Bitlands, and unlock new allies and powers to traverse the dangerous worlds of the Bitlands, and restore peace to a broken kingdom.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 34.7%, Side Scroller 18.9%, Action-Adventure 13.3%, Exploration 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%

  12. #12 Arishia Tale
    89% 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 42.9%, Side Scroller 21.8%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Exploration 8.8%, Dark Fantasy 7.8%

  13. #13 Ghost Trap: Underworld
    88% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: WilhelmGStudios
    Windows

    John Ghost is back with a vengeance in this retro-metroidvania. But this time, he's going to hell. Explore the underworld, face its horrors, and fight to bring peace to the tortured souls of your loved ones.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 27.9%, Side Scroller 15%, Action-Adventure 13.5%, Old School 7.9%, Exploration 7.4%

  14. #14 Plague of Yamorn
    87% 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 35.5%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Dark Fantasy 7.4%, Exploration 7.2%

  15. #15 Avemary Rocket -Captain Patchwork-
    86% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: ステサンゲームズPub: room6
    Windows

    Join our brave captain on this action adventure in space! You'll be riding The Patchwork, a less than ideal spaceship, but enough to get away from pursuers. However, you'll be facing malfunctions, fires, enemies attacking... When it rains, it pours.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 47.2%, Side Scroller 15%, Retro 9.8%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 7%

  16. #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 46.5%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, Exploration 10.2%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%, Action 4.1%

  17. #17 Old Ninja : UnderWorld
    85% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: Waterfall Studio
    Windows

    Old Ninja: Underworld is a 2D pixel-art Metroidvania action game where an aging ninja explores a chaotic underground world. Battle through a bizarre mix of enemies with no apparent connection, strengthen your ninja, and challenge the boss lurking deep below.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 44%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, Exploration 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%

  18. #18 Aetherion
    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: AiirolDev
    Windows · Linux

    Explore an open fantasy world across five interconnected realms. Fight, build, and terraform with resonant tools attuned to the world's fading light. Every decision shapes the balance of a dying world and determines what remains after its end

    Why similar: Metroidvania 32.8%, Side Scroller 17.8%, Action-Adventure 14.6%, Exploration 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%

  19. #19 Velvet Veil
    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: MoonBloom Studios
    Windows

    Velvet Veil is a 2D Metroidvania-style Action Adventure with elements of Bullet Hell and unique platforming Mechanics. Ages after a forgotten apocalypse only the dolls of a humanoid species remain. These dolls come to life through the power of memories.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 47.7%, Side Scroller 15.7%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Exploration 8.2%, Action 4%

  20. #20 Sylv and the Ancient Tree
    83% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Kelkorne
    Windows

    The balance of Sunroot Island is fading. Join Sylv, guardian of the Ancestral Tree, in a vibrant platforming RPG adventure. Reclaim the elemental energy stolen by the egocentric Umbra before the biomes collapse and the corrupted wildlife takes full control.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 31.1%, Side Scroller 19.3%, Action-Adventure 13.2%, Exploration 8%, Old School 5.2%

  21. #21 Him
    82% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2023
    Dev: Gumbo Day
    Windows

    Thousands of spaceships entered the galaxy to mine what does not belong to them! Him is a third person casual game where the player runs and jump between home planets to destroy the invading space pirates and their spaceships under a limited time before they mine the lands.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 57.9%, Action-Adventure 11%, Old School 9.8%, Combat 6%, Retro 5.9%

  22. #22 Dungeon Dot Ruby
    81% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: IIShots Entertainment
    Windows

    Delve into the Master Dungeon as you explore the unyielding tunnels from a top-down view or hop and bop through expansive caverns in 2d-sidescrolling action! Danger and discovery are to be found wherever you are in this retro-style adventure!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 44.1%, Side Scroller 22.4%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Combat 6.2%, Old School 4.9%

  23. #23 Dispersio 2
    82% matchMostly Positive76% of 34 reviews2021
    Dev: Achpile
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Dispersio 2 is a retro-style metroidvania. As you progress through the game, you will gain new abilities, such as dashing, wall-jumping and more. There's even a hard mode for hardcore players. Can you beat the game with only 1 HP?

    Why similar: Metroidvania 52.7%, Action-Adventure 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Combat 7%, Retro 6.4%

  24. #24 Enemies Within
    81% 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 36.5%, Side Scroller 20%, Exploration 10%, Action-Adventure 8.2%, Dark Fantasy 7.5%

  25. #25 Rescue Hornet
    80% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Blackmoth Entertainment
    Windows

    Take command of the galaxy's newest search and rescue ship, the Rescue Hornet, and venture into this metroidvania set on a hostile alien world. Use all your tools including your powerful claw arm to defend yourself from dangerous creatures, solve puzzles and search for survivors of an alien attack.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 49.3%, Action-Adventure 14%, Exploration 14%, 2D 5.4%, Action 5.2%

  26. #26 Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores
    78% matchVery Positive95% of 277 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 48.7%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Exploration 10.5%, Old School 8.3%, Combat 4.8%

  27. #27 Shield of Valor
    79% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: Frostblue
    Windows

    Block and attack through this retro inspired action, side scroller. Play as the Shield bearer, Hjalmer as you battle your way through a grim and treacherous land to destroy the dark forces corrupting it.

    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 22.8%, Side Scroller 22.3%, Action-Adventure 13.6%, Old School 10.6%, Combat 9.9%

  28. #28 Maverick
    79% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Arbiter Games
    Windows

    Maverick is an action-packed metroidvania with tight and deliberate controls. Run, jump, and shoot your way through a post-modern Earth under siege by alien-androids. Conquer dynamic enemies and bosses as you evolve your xeno-armor with enhancements and unlock unique abilities.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 34.8%, Side Scroller 16.4%, Dark Fantasy 15.7%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Exploration 8.3%

  29. #29 Aggelos 2
    77% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: WONDERBOY BOBIPub: PQube
    Windows

    With the Gods of light about to lose the great battle against the Army of Darkness, the Aggelos must learn to embrace his darker side. Explore two opposing realms full of secrets, puzzles and intense 2D combat in this challenging action-platformer.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 38.2%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Action-Adventure 9%, Exploration 9%, Retro 7.5%

  30. #30 BeforeDisaster
    76% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2025
    Dev: SourGrapeGames
    Windows

    《BeforeDisaster》 is a 2D action-adventure game. In the borderland, the plan of a certain cult organization gradually surfaces. The protagonist is ordered to defeat the cult leader to stop the plan. All this must be done before the disaster...

    Why similar: Metroidvania 56.5%, Action-Adventure 14.9%, Combat 10.2%, Action 5.5%, Adventure 3.5%

  31. #31 Tiny Dangerous Dungeons
    78% matchVery Positive96% of 91 reviews2019
    Dev: Adventure Islands
    Windows · Mac

    Hop into a Game Boy inspired metroidvania adventure! Explore a huge and open dungeon and find ability upgrades to help you in your quest! Can you survive the tiny dangerous dungeons and find the presumably huge treasure?

    Why similar: Metroidvania 29.4%, Side Scroller 15.7%, Old School 8.9%, Retro 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%

  32. #32 DHALMAN
    77% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: Minnapad Pte. Ltd.
    Windows

    DHALMAN is a single-player action adventure featuring Metroidvania exploration and fighting gameplay across countries, with curry restaurant management between battles. Join DHALMAN on a flavorful journey to face evolving bosses, discover new worlds, and build the world’s greatest curry restaurant.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 40.7%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Old School 13.1%, Action-Adventure 10%, Retro 9%

  33. #33 Prince of Persia The Lost Crown
    74% matchVery Positive84% of 6,985 reviews2024
    Dev: Ubisoft MontpellierPub: Ubisoft
    Windows
    Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 16.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Dash into a stylish and thrilling action-adventure platformer set in a mythological Persian world where the boundaries of time and space are yours to manipulate.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 52%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Exploration 10.6%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, Combat 4%

  34. #34 Albert's Journey
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Bite My Pixel
    Windows · Mac

    Albert’s Journey is a 2d platformer adventure game with a pixel art look.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 40.3%, Side Scroller 17.5%, Retro 10.8%, Old School 10%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%

  35. #35 THE DARK DWELLERS
    76% matchMixed69% of 35 reviews2022
    Dev: COLNELIUS
    Windows

    In this dank pit of rot and undeath, take control of The Mortali, the newest member of ragtag-group THE DARK DWELLERS. Fight and crawl your way through this subterranean land, collect unique weapons, learn devastating Blood Magic spells and attempt to end The Maddening Curse.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 31.3%, Dark Fantasy 16.1%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Exploration 7.4%, Combat 7.2%

  36. #36 Crimson Spine
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Crimson Spine TeamPub: Gamagora ICOM
    Windows

    A Metroidvania set in a dark fantasy world where Raed, a knight resurrected under mysterious circumstances, uses her new heart as a weapon to recover her lost memories.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 49.4%, Dark Fantasy 20%, Combat 10.2%, Action-Adventure 8%, Action 4.8%

  37. #37 Sealed Bite: Extended
    73% matchPositive88% of 33 reviews2026
    Dev: Ruben S. LuisPub: Pineapple Works
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Emilia's life turns into chaos as her family members disappear, one by one. Forced to put her trust in a wolf spirit, Emilia sets off to search the land while pressured into feeding a monstrous power. Will the enigmatic figure she encounters offer guidance, or is Emilia diving head-first into peril?

    Why similar: Metroidvania 47.1%, Side Scroller 23.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 5%, Action 4.5%

  38. #38 Amo
    74% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Ryoshitsude
    Windows

    Amo is a top-down metroidvania, where a lost dog, Amo, gets stranded on an island. Explore the vast environments, fight through the enemies of the past, and solve the many mysteries that the island holds.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 56.3%, Action-Adventure 16.5%, Retro 7.1%, 2D 6.4%, Pixel Graphics 4%

  39. #39 FrogeON
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: JofraDev
    Windows

    A precision platformer where you control a frog using dash chips to overcome traps, avoid electrified enemies, and conquer challenges in chaotic digital environments.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 31.8%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Exploration 8.3%, Combat 7.1%

  40. #40 Utopia: Haven
    73% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: João Mendonça
    Windows

    Explore three distant planets in this retro-inspired 2D metroidvania, developed for the Game Boy Color. Face mysterious creatures, discover powerful upgrades and uncover lost secrets. The fate of humanity is in your hands!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 48.7%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Retro 11.4%, Dark Fantasy 6.4%, Pixel Graphics 4.3%

  41. #41 StarCore Legacy
    72% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2023
    Dev: LunarCore Games
    Windows

    Remake to 2016's Legends of the Universe - StarCore, a Metroidvania style Action-Platformer with several abilities, enemies and areas to explore.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 35.5%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Old School 12.6%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Retro 8.3%

  42. #42 Goo Keeper
    72% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2023
    Dev: Oria Games Inc.
    Windows

    Lead Rolly in his adventure within the wonderful world of Shroomast, and explore its deep semi open-world underground. Goo Keeper is a pure metroidvania with tons of unique bosses, hand-crafted worlds and creatures, and tons of awesome abilities.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 41.4%, Action-Adventure 12.8%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Old School 10.7%, Exploration 9.3%

  43. #43 Souldiers
    71% matchMixed69% of 3,103 reviews2022
    Dev: Retro ForgePub: Dear Villagers
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    Fight for your freedom in a sprawling fantasy world caught between the living and the fallen. Hone your skills in a retro epic featuring puzzle platforming, metroidvania exploration and crunchy soulslike combat.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 58%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Combat 9.1%, Action 3.9%

  44. #44 Restless Lands
    71% 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 37.9%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Dark Fantasy 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%

  45. #45 Land of Oblivion
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: hwg独立游戏
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Step into a forgotten civilization through jumping, exploration, and combat. "Land of Oblivion" is a 2D action platformer with Metroidvania elements.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 42.3%, Dark Fantasy 17%, Action-Adventure 12.9%, Exploration 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 7%

  46. #46 Shadow King
    70% matchPositive92% of 38 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 45.7%, Action-Adventure 16.9%, Retro 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Combat 5.6%

  47. #47 Well Dweller
    70% 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 38.7%, Dark Fantasy 18.2%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Exploration 6.2%

  48. #48 Malleus Maleficarum
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Hairgression
    Windows

    A Metroidvania inspired by the mechanics and style of classic games in the genre. Help Mirabel find different ways to explore a haunted mansion and hunt terrifying witches while gaining new weapons and discovering more about the macabre experiments carried out by demonic beings.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 33.8%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Dark Fantasy 13%, Exploration 8.1%, Retro 7.8%

  49. #49 Ed's world story
    70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
    Dev: KoKoGames
    Windows

    Protagonist 'Ed' lives in Kakariko village. He wants to become an adventurer who explore this great world. You can join Ed's adventure... find out a secret of the world.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 30.7%, Side Scroller 23.1%, Action-Adventure 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Adventure 5.3%

  50. #50 Bluso Hero and the Copper Heart
    69% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: El Abrigo de Paulo
    Windows

    Explore the ruins of a decaying mechanical world in this visceral Metroidvania. Fight through clockwork horrors in search of the legendary Copper Heart, aided by a brilliant medic-engineer companion. Forge your path, repair your body, and unravel the truth behind the corrosion.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 43%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, Exploration 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 8.3%, Retro 5.3%

  51. #51 OVERLORD: ESCAPE FROM NAZARICK
    69% matchMixed65% of 535 reviews2022
    Dev: ENGINES Inc.Pub: KADOKAWA CORPORATION
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 19.7 hrs≥1hr: 55%

    2D action-adventure game set in the rich world of the epic dark fantasy, Overlord. This latest installment in the series features an original story overseen by Overlord's creator, Kugane Maruyama. Find Clementine's missing memories and make your escape!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 40.8%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%, Exploration 7.1%

  52. #52 Iliad
    68% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Jean-Sébastien PayettePub: XXIst Century Digital Boy
    Windows · Linux

    Iliad is an adventure Metroidvania that borrows new powers and area unlocks from it's retro origins and weave classic map design mechanic in the gameplay. Travel through two worlds tightly linked together each growing as you discover new secrets and defeat bosses towards one of the two endings.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 37.4%, Old School 10.7%, Side Scroller 10.5%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Exploration 8.7%

  53. #53 The Light of the Darkness: Renascence
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: QUARTOMUNDO
    Windows

    Fly, fight, and evolve in a seamless 2.5D world. Absorb enemies to craft builds, unlock spells, and harness Mystic Natures. Equip and manage memories in your Mind Inventory to reshape both your powers and the way the story unfolds.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 32.5%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Dark Fantasy 13.7%, Action-Adventure 8.1%, Choices Matter 6.8%

  54. #54 Croakspire
    67% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Lotus Wave 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 51%, Action-Adventure 13.9%, Exploration 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%, Combat 6.1%

  55. #55 Golden Knight
    66% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2025
    Dev: Guara Studios
    Windows

    Defeat the forces of darkness and bring peace back to the kingdom of Valerond in this action-packed mini metroidvania.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 38.7%, Dark Fantasy 14.8%, Action-Adventure 13.5%, Combat 6.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%

  56. #56 Sinweaver
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Jitterbug Games
    Windows · Linux

    Sinweaver is a 2D Metroidvania Lite that has you cutting your way through fallen angels and cultists alike as you fight your way through hell to escape a grim afterlife. Explore levels and an interactive overworld map to uncover the worlds secrets and why heavens mightiest have fallen to darkness.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 37%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%, Exploration 7.3%

  57. #57 Artifacts
    68% matchMostly Positive77% of 13 reviews2020
    Dev: Eric LaberPub: Self Published
    Windows

    Become Strong And Reclaim What You Lost! Artifacts is a 2D adventure platformer set in an ancient interconnected kingdom littered with powerful relics. Collect synergistic artifacts to challenge the mighty, corrupted foes that lurk beneath the ground.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 51.7%, Dark Fantasy 20.2%, Action-Adventure 5.9%, Action 5.4%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%

  58. #58 Slime Cores
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Echo Lotus Games
    Windows

    A shape-shifting, pixel-art, story-rich action adventure metroidvania for PC

    Why similar: Metroidvania 36.2%, Side Scroller 17.5%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, Exploration 8.7%, Combat 8.6%

  59. #59 Elmer
    66% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Miòpe Games
    Windows

    “ Elmer is a Metroidvania-style adventure game. ” AltroQuando is a place for those with a forgotten past, an illusionary present, and a future held only as a promise. Your presence here is the proof that you are seeking your own original sin, your own mask.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 51.2%, Action-Adventure 16.2%, Exploration 11.6%, 2D 5.6%, Action 5.4%

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