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  1. #1 Eat Or Keep
    97% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Volp Interactive
    Windows

    In a dying city ruled by uncontrollable magic, every resource is a choice: consume it to grow stronger, or preserve it to survive. Eat Or Keep is a challenging 2D Metroidvania with strong rogue-lite elements. Explore, fight, fall… and rise again.

    Why similar: Roguevania 42.6%, Metroidvania 26.2%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Hand-drawn 5.6%, Action 5%

  2. #2 DurDanto
    96% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2024
    Dev: Shihan KhanPub: DevsLair Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    DurDanto is a metroidvania game where you play as Zubok in a fallen city with beautiful pixel art environments while facing different enemies. Use elemental abilities to uncover secrets of the fallen city, overcome the enemies & roguelike dungeons by skills & spells!

    Why similar: Roguevania 49.9%, Metroidvania 25.6%, 2D Platformer 8.2%, Action-Adventure 5.5%, Action 2.3%

  3. #3 AKU: BRAVE REBORN
    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: InGame
    Windows

    A side-scrolling action game that combines Metroidvania-style exploration with roguelike cycles. In the early stages, non-linear Metroidvania exploration helps unlock core abilities; in the later stages, switching to the roguelike cycle mode allows for highly free challenges and build construction

    Why similar: Roguevania 54.8%, Action RPG 16.2%, 2D Platformer 10.2%, Action-Adventure 5.2%, Cartoony 3.9%

  4. #4 EXIL
    95% 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 35.3%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Post-apocalyptic 14.6%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Action RPG 6.4%

  5. #5 Hollowroot
    94% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: Cmrak
    Windows

    Hollowroot, a fast-paced 2D action roguelike. Master tight platforming and combat in ever-changing, procedurally generated levels. Every run is a new challenge. Can you survive?

    Why similar: Roguevania 53.5%, Metroidvania 16.9%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, RPG 7.7%, Action 3.6%

  6. #6 Little Knight
    94% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
    Dev: 黑猫游戏
    Windows

    This is a medieval horizontal pixel-style game that can achieve unlimited gold coins. Players can control the little knight and experience the endless fun of monster swiping and exploration.

    Why similar: Roguevania 44.5%, Metroidvania 20.2%, Action RPG 10%, 2D Platformer 9.3%, Action-Adventure 5.7%

  7. #7 Blessing Part I
    93% 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 35.2%, Action RPG 15.9%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, RPG 9%, Action-Adventure 8.7%

  8. #8 Hatone
    92% matchPositive100% of 27 reviews2025
    Dev: Devil's Delirium
    Windows

    Dive into a NES-inspired Action-Platformer with Metroidvania elements. Play as an Illuminati henchman battling fearsome bosses and unearthing secrets in an ancient castle. Fulfill your duty… but are you the architect of your fate—or just a pawn in a game someone else is playing?

    Why similar: Roguevania 40.7%, Metroidvania 21.2%, Action RPG 9.6%, 2D Platformer 9%, Action-Adventure 6.2%

  9. #9 Jrago The Demon Hunter
    91% matchPositive85% of 27 reviews2023
    Dev: Jrago Studios
    Windows

    Jrago The Demon Hunter is an indie METROIDVANIA style 2D Platforming Action-Adventure Role Playing Game. The world is overcome in darkness, and you are a hunter named Jrago on a quest to slay the demons and bring back the light!

    Why similar: Roguevania 45.4%, Metroidvania 22.4%, Action RPG 11.4%, 2D Platformer 8.6%, Action-Adventure 3.9%

  10. #10 Vagneria
    91% matchMixed63% of 16 reviews2024
    Dev: Vagner da Rocha Santos
    Windows

    In Vagneria, dive into an immersive gaming experience with randomly generated stages, exciting exploration, building mechanics, and thrilling battles. Get ready to become the hero the world needs!

    Why similar: Roguevania 45%, Metroidvania 22%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Action-Adventure 8.4%, RPG 6.2%

  11. #11 A Bard's Last Song
    90% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Adam DunnPub: Nebulific Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Embark on a thrilling journey with three unlikely heroes in this epic action RPG. Traverse treacherous landscapes, confront formidable foes, and uncover dark secrets as you strive to reunite a fractured kingdom. Band together to save the land from chaos, all in a stylized vector style.

    Why similar: Roguevania 42.2%, Metroidvania 20.5%, Action RPG 11.9%, Action-Adventure 6.9%, RPG 5.3%

  12. #12 小Q~LITTLE Q~
    89% 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 25.8%, Action RPG 16.6%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, RPG 8.6%

  13. #13 O.R.B. Offensive Rolling Bot
    89% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Riimu Games Oy
    Windows

    Lead O.R.B. to save our world from total annihilation in this thrilling 2D-platformer. O.R.B. is a robot sent from the future to destroy an evil A.I. DiOS before it can fulfill its evil plan. O.R.B. has some special skills, and transforming into a ball is just one of the tricks up in its sleeves!

    Why similar: Roguevania 51.5%, Metroidvania 25.8%, Post-apocalyptic 9.3%, 2D Platformer 6.7%, Action 3%

  14. #14 pandaman
    88% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: lizhiwei
    Windows

    Action design The monster moves widely, sometimes blinking, sometimes surprising, sometimes funny and ironic, With complete sound effects and special effects, players can experience unparalleled tension and excitement.

    Why similar: Roguevania 59.7%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Action 5.9%, 2D 3.6%

  15. #15 Torii: Beyond The Gates
    87% 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 37.7%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Action RPG 14.5%, RPG 8.3%, Action-Adventure 7.1%

  16. #16 Archetype and the Four Winds of Hell
    86% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
    Dev: Serf of Cinder
    Windows

    Master the four elements, and kill demons. In this short Metroidvania, you play as the Archetype, a legendary elemental master, on a mission to close a portal to hell and end a demon invasion. Learn new abilities, fight demons, and if you fail, be reincarnated with mastery of a different element.

    Why similar: Roguevania 43.1%, Metroidvania 22.4%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Action 5.4%

  17. #17 SHIRO
    86% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Tier 21
    Windows

    Humanity wants her dead, and a godlike alien AI wants to use her as a puppet. Take control of SH1-R0 and fight through challenging enemies on two fronts to prevent catastrophe. Explore high security facilities to upgrade your abilities and challenge the most advanced forces of two civilizations.

    Why similar: Roguevania 47.3%, Metroidvania 28.4%, Action RPG 7.6%, 2D Platformer 7.6%, 2D 3.4%

  18. #18 Sundered®: Eldritch Edition
    85% matchVery Positive82% of 5,120 reviews2017
    Dev: Thunder Lotus
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Sundered is a chaotic hand­-drawn metroidvania where you resist or embrace ancient eldritch powers, a challenging and unique take on a classic genre from the creators of Jotun, now with local co-op!

    Why similar: Roguevania 61.7%, Metroidvania 24.1%, Hand-drawn 6.4%, 2D 2.3%, Atmospheric 1.8%

  19. #19 Isekai Mage
    84% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: TongLee
    Windows

    Protagonist dies in a truck accident, reborn as a Mage Adventurer in an isekai. Explore chests, battle monsters, complete quests, and customize skills via roguelike mechanics. Defeat the Demon King in this blend of RPG, adventure, and light roguelike.

    Why similar: Roguevania 67.4%, Metroidvania 27.8%, 2D 2.5%, Adventure 1.9%, Singleplayer 0.3%

  20. #20 Ghost 1.0
    84% matchVery Positive91% of 2,103 reviews2016
    Dev: @unepic_franPub: Unepic Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    A mysterious agent, capable of becoming a digital ghost, sneaks aboard the Nakamura Space Station. This is where the fun begins: the station is well-protected with its heavy defences, never-ending arsenal of weapons, and mysterious artifacts. It will all have to be destroyed.

    Why similar: Roguevania 56.7%, Metroidvania 33.8%, Action 3.2%, 2D 2.4%, Adventure 2.1%

  21. #21 KeyBound
    83% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: amnesea
    Windows

    Embark on a thrilling rogue-vania platformer adventure in a keyboard-inspired realm. Reclaim lost keys to restore your keyboard, each one bringing logic back to the realm. Explore interconnected maps, battle rogue keys, and confront unique bosses in this epic quest!

    Why similar: Roguevania 52.1%, Metroidvania 23.3%, 2D Platformer 9.7%, Action-Adventure 5%, Atmospheric 3.5%

  22. #22 An Amazing Wizard
    81% matchVery Positive85% of 145 reviews2025
    Dev: Tiny Goblins
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    An Amazing Wizard is a 2D fast-paced metroidvania-inspired spell-slinging roguelike where you'll create spells. Master 7 elements and merge 120 unique spells in any order to create endless possibilities. Choose from 250+ perks and 200 artifacts. Collect your lost memories and reclaim true name!

    Why similar: Roguevania 44.5%, Metroidvania 20.4%, 2D Platformer 8.9%, Action RPG 8.3%, Action-Adventure 6%

  23. #23 The VIllage of Eri
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: GhoulSoftware
    Windows

    A metroidvenia rouglike platformer RPG.Explore the world as you upgrade your character, buy gear, solve puzzles and save villagers.Fight hordes of monsters in the hopes of learning more about the world and yourself.Gain bonuses for every building you restore and every villager you save.

    Why similar: Roguevania 48.6%, Metroidvania 25%, 2D Platformer 10.2%, Action-Adventure 6.3%, Cute 3.9%

  24. #24 The End Grows
    80% matchPositive93% of 28 reviews2025
    Dev: Atopia.studio
    Windows

    Incremental Roguevania || Hurry up, the world ends in 5 minutes! Gain 100 levels in a single strike and distribute your stat points mid-battle to adapt instantly.A Fast RPG blending action, exploration, and a unique real-time leveling system!

    Why similar: Roguevania 49.6%, Metroidvania 22.1%, Action RPG 9.9%, Action-Adventure 5.7%, RPG 4.5%

  25. #25 SuperEpic: The Entertainment War
    81% matchMostly Positive70% of 111 reviews2019
    Dev: Undercoders
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 53%

    SuperEpic is a satirical and humorous Metroidvania style action-adventure game, starring a raccoon and a llama in their quest to save an Orwellian society from the rule of an evil corporation. RegnantCorp is an enterprise which is controlling minds through abusive micro transactions.

    Why similar: Roguevania 74.4%, Metroidvania 16.6%, Action 3.1%, Adventure 2.5%, 2D 2%

  26. #26 The Weird Dream
    78% 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 39.7%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Action RPG 12.7%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Hand-drawn 7.1%

  27. #27 Red Bit Ninja
    82% matchMostly Negative30% of 33 reviews2015
    Dev: Seven Sails Games
    Windows
    Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Red Bit Ninja is an old school platformer with a rope climbing physic and difficulty of the good old times. It features classic pixel art, hair pulling levels and five mean bosses.

    Why similar: Roguevania 52.2%, Metroidvania 25.9%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Cartoon 3.9%, 2D 2.7%

  28. #28 Betrayer: Curse of the Spine
    79% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2021
    Dev: Triple Ch3rry StudiosPub: Proponent Games
    Windows

    Betrayer: Curse of the Spine is an Action-Adventure Metroidvania. The game features decision making, crafting, fast-paced combat, multiple endings, intricate storytelling, an open world to explore, and more!

    Why similar: Roguevania 50.1%, Metroidvania 24.5%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Action-Adventure 6.2%, RPG 4.5%

  29. #29 Rift Keeper
    79% matchMostly Positive71% of 80 reviews2019
    Dev: Frymore
    Windows

    Embark on your journey, travel through rifts and restore the balance as the Rift Keeper in this handcrafted 2D roguelite platformer with challenging, fast-paced action gameplay.

    Why similar: Roguevania 73.8%, Metroidvania 15.1%, RPG 5.3%, Action 2.7%, 2D 2%

  30. #30 Sustain
    78% matchNo user reviews2024
    Dev: Dingdang
    Windows

    This game transports players into a dreamlike setting, where they use the AD keys to control a geometric block sliding down a sunset boulevard.

    Why similar: Roguevania 63.8%, Action RPG 18%, RPG 13.9%, 2D 3.7%, Singleplayer 0.6%

  31. #31 Carter Story / 卡特冒险
    77% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2024
    Dev: 椰果工作室/Coconut Studio
    Windows

    Carter's Story is a RogueLike game with random elements combined with action adventures, where you try to randomly pick up equipment and fight enemies, and eventually get the trial of growth.

    Why similar: Roguevania 60.2%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Action-Adventure 7.5%, RPG 7.3%, Hand-drawn 4.7%

  32. #32 The Red Hood: Hunting the Wolf
    75% matchMixed44% of 16 reviews2025
    Dev: Lola FisherPub: My Way Games
    Windows

    In "Red Hood's Hunt for the Wolf," you play as Red Riding Hood on a perilous journey through forests and caves to defeat the evil wolf. Battle enemies like skeletons and elves with your sword, collect coins, and overcome obstacles in this classic platformer to save the forest.

    Why similar: Roguevania 69.3%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Action-Adventure 6.3%, Cartoony 4.8%, 2D 2.4%

  33. #33 Boots Versus Plants
    77% matchMixed68% of 31 reviews2021
    Dev: DnovelPub: My Way Games
    Windows

    In the platformer from the creators of RRRR fights with mutant plants on the way to find a solution to the dark past. Overcome many thoughtful challenges and puzzles.

    Why similar: Roguevania 47.3%, Metroidvania 23.3%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Cute 4.4%, Action 3.5%

  34. #34 Adventure's Pixel World
    76% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
    Dev: Fearless Colossus
    Windows

    Face terrifying enemies and deadly traps in this challenging retro classic! The holy relics of the dwarves have been stolen by the Golem horde, they need your help!

    Why similar: Roguevania 46.1%, Metroidvania 22.8%, 2D Platformer 11%, Action-Adventure 6.2%, Cartoon 4.6%

  35. #35 Super adventure
    75% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2024
    Dev: Super adventure
    Windows

    Players will play as special forces and carry out dangerous and tense tasks

    Why similar: Roguevania 63.4%, Action RPG 17.9%, RPG 14.3%, 2D 3.6%, Singleplayer 0.7%

  36. #36 风铃Windbell
    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Team Brink
    Windows

    Windbell is a platform action game that contains roguelike random elements, hundreds of freely matched skills, and a hard-core hitting feel to bring you a super refreshing combat experience.

    Why similar: Roguevania 55.1%, Metroidvania 24.9%, Action RPG 7%, RPG 4.2%, Combat 3.3%

  37. #37 My Beautiful Winter
    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Havanna Directive
    Windows

    A sci-fi survival action RPG focused on tactical real-time combat, elemental weaknesses, weapon upgrades, and constant resource pressure.

    Why similar: Roguevania 42.6%, Metroidvania 20.6%, Action RPG 13.8%, RPG 7.6%, Hand-drawn 6.3%

  38. #38 Moonlight Traveler
    73% matchMixed55% of 55 reviews2025
    Dev: Blueprint Core
    Windows

    This is an action game focused on combat, where a girl returns from the abyss to explore her own secrets and redemption, until the end of an eternal battle to see if she can break free from the shackles of fate.

    Why similar: Roguevania 48%, Metroidvania 23.8%, Action RPG 12.2%, Action-Adventure 5.8%, RPG 4.9%

  39. #39 GoldFish Brain
    76% 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 47.8%, 2D Platformer 16%, Action RPG 14.3%, Action-Adventure 13.2%, Action 3.2%

  40. #40 Dreadstone - The Immortal Prisoner
    73% 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 35.1%, Action RPG 16.6%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, RPG 9.4%, Action-Adventure 8.1%

  41. #41 TIES: Soul Link
    73% 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 31.7%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Action RPG 14.2%, Action-Adventure 9%, RPG 7.4%

  42. #42 SIR ABANDON
    71% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
    Dev: Retro-Role-Playing-GamePub: RRPG2022
    Windows

    SIR ABANDON is an open-world Metroidvania RPG blending exploration, dynamic combat, and character progression. Complete quests, battle epic bosses, find hidden treasures, and upgrade your hero with a class system, gear, and talents.

    Why similar: Roguevania 40.6%, Action RPG 17.3%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, RPG 7.7%, Action-Adventure 6.7%

  43. #43 Geranium:Tale of Dawn's Desire
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: bekotaizi
    Windows

    The story follows the journey of Geranium, a female swordswoman with amnesia.

    Why similar: Roguevania 35.7%, Metroidvania 22.6%, Action RPG 13.1%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Action-Adventure 5.7%

  44. #44 丛林游侠(Jungle Ranger)
    72% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: guaanshida
    Windows

    The storyline is clear and easy to understand, and can interact with multiple NPCs. The gameplay is easy to learn and suitable for leisure and relaxation.

    Why similar: Roguevania 48.5%, Action RPG 14.4%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Action 5.8%

  45. #45 The Crown Stones: Mirrah
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: FraterPub: QUByte Interactive
    Windows

    The Crown Stones: Mirrah is a dark fantasy metroidvania game focused on action-combat and challenging mechanics with pixel perfect graphics.

    Why similar: Roguevania 55.2%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, RPG 8.3%, Metroidvania 4.7%

  46. #46 Oscillia : The Shattered Planet
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Reality Seeds
    Windows

    In this 2.5D shooter/MetroidVania game, explore the different realities of a retro sci-fi universe. Fight, upgrade your equipment, and recruit allies to unravel the mystery of the planet Oscilia.

    Why similar: Roguevania 40.7%, Metroidvania 30.6%, 2D Platformer 9.4%, Action-Adventure 8%, Stylized 3.9%

  47. #47 Super Magic Book
    70% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Wesley
    Windows

    The legendary Grand Mage Jeruf is hailed as the most exceptional mage in history, with his masterpiece recognized as the ultimate grimoire in magical arts - the Super Magic Book. In the game, players will take on the role of Lucy to uncover the hidden secrets within the Super Magic Book.

    Why similar: Roguevania 54.8%, Action RPG 11.7%, 2D Platformer 7.3%, Action-Adventure 6.7%, Cartoony 6.5%

  48. #48 Ruby's Realms
    69% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: Chilling Moose Games
    Windows · Mac

    Ruby's Realms is a platformer blending metroidvania exploration with level-based challenges in mysterious cursed realms. Leap across precarious platforms, blast cultists and possessed monsters with magic flames. Collect upgrade points and buy upgrades from your friend, Skully.

    Why similar: Roguevania 49.4%, Metroidvania 23.6%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Cartoony 6.7%, Cute 4.9%

  49. #49 Charlie from the swamp
    70% 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 26.9%, Action RPG 16.8%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Cartoony 7.8%

  50. #50 Filiy Eclipse
    68% 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 41.4%, Action RPG 19.9%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, RPG 9.3%, Action 4.9%

  51. #51 Warped Point
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Marc "selempo" Mengual
    Windows

    Explore the unknown, master your weapons, and face the corruption and dangers that lurk while you embrace the chaos. Welcome to Warped Point, a mysterious world on the brink of collapse.

    Why similar: Roguevania 63.6%, Action RPG 13.1%, Action-Adventure 6.6%, Cartoony 4.9%, RPG 4.5%

  52. #52 Double Damnation
    70% matchMostly Positive76% of 25 reviews2022
    Dev: The Yellow Architect
    Windows

    Kill fast. Die faster. Abuse Immortality! Together...

    Why similar: Roguevania 52.7%, Metroidvania 26.6%, 2D Platformer 12%, Stylized 5.4%, 2D 2.3%

  53. #53 Idiom‌
    69% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: Lin Jiaping
    Windows

    This game places players in the midst of an intense space battle, with finely detailed graphics showcasing the vastness and depth of the cosmos.

    Why similar: Roguevania 61.7%, Action RPG 17.5%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Action 5.9%, 2D 3.1%

  54. #54 METROMAGE
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: MAYA GAME STUDIO
    Windows

    MetroMage is an intense action roguelike where you combine elemental magic, stack damage multipliers, and create devastating builds. Explore procedurally generated maps, face escalating enemy waves, and grow overwhelmingly powerful with every new run.

    Why similar: Roguevania 45%, Metroidvania 19.5%, Action RPG 15%, RPG 11.7%, Action 5.7%

  55. #55 Ultros
    66% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,117 reviews2024
    Dev: HadoquePub: Kepler Interactive
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    ULTROS is a psychedelic metroidvania where you wake up stranded on The Sarcophagus — a cosmic uterus holding an ancient, demonic being. Trapped in the loop of a black hole, you will have to explore The Sarcophagus and meet its inhabitants to understand the part you play...

    Why similar: Roguevania 35.8%, Metroidvania 27.6%, 2D Platformer 12%, Hand-drawn 7.8%, Stylized 3.9%

  56. #56 荣光的见证 Glory's Witness
    67% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2024
    Dev: KASADE Studio
    Windows

    "Glory's Witness" is a platform jump shooting game that supports attribute addition. You will play the AI intelligent robot that survived the last days, guided by the "God", and embark on an adventure to "witness the glory of human civilization".

    Why similar: Roguevania 46.9%, Metroidvania 21.5%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Post-apocalyptic 9.7%, RPG 5.8%

  57. #57 AOI
    67% matchMostly Positive72% of 43 reviews2022
    Dev: Pura Studio
    Windows

    This is a 2d platform adventure exploration game that combines platform jumping and straightforward fighting. Players will gradually find the lost memory and uncover the truth of this fantastic world with AOI.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 40.3%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Action RPG 13.1%, RPG 8.4%, Action-Adventure 6.3%

  58. #58 Wild Witch
    66% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Giantmaker Studio
    Windows

    A cozy horror roguelike where you play as a resurrected nature goddess with twisted magical powers. Master strategic combat, make moral choices between corruption and purification, and decide the fate of the World Tree. Play solo or in 2-player co-op to become hero or horror.

    Why similar: Roguevania 39%, Metroidvania 19.2%, Action RPG 11.8%, Action-Adventure 6.7%, RPG 5.6%

  59. #59 魂途 Xoul
    66% 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 35.9%, Action RPG 15.5%, 2D Platformer 15%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, RPG 8.2%

  60. #60 Mono
    65% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Project Mono
    Windows

    『Mono』 is a 2D action game set in a monochrome world. Explore the land to enhance your abilities, defeat the formidable foes standing in your way, and resolve the crisis befalling this black-and-white realm.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 41.9%, 2D Platformer 21.4%, Action-Adventure 8.3%, Action 7.3%, Stylized 5.8%

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