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It’s a regular white-knuckling, pulse-pounding, fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants action adventure. You'll have to run, jump, stab and steal your way to stop the misunderstood, magical, misfit Malice and her legions of followers from unleashing a benevolent deity that threatens all of existence…

Why similar: Metroidvania 18.5%, Swordplay 13%, Hack and Slash 11.5%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Puzzle Platformer 10.2%

Shyftrs is a 2D stylized action adventure metroidvania game that will take you on a journey to uncover the mysteries of your lineage and the world beyond. Your weapon of choice are Cane Sword, Pistol or use your new found prowess. Step up and embrace the adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 22.6%, Hack and Slash 11.6%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Puzzle Platformer 10%, Side Scroller 9.5%

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 23.3%, Hack and Slash 15.1%, Side Scroller 12.6%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Puzzle Platformer 11%

Greak: Memories of Azur is a single-player puzzle platformer adventure. Azur is under threat from an enemy attack who have control of strange creatures infecting the land. Take on the role of three siblings: Greak, Adara and Raydel and utilize their unique abilities to escape the invasion together.

Why similar: Metroidvania 19.7%, Hack and Slash 11.7%, Puzzle Platformer 11.4%, Side Scroller 10.6%, 2D Platformer 8.1%

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 24.3%, Hack and Slash 15.2%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Swordplay 14.4%, 2D Platformer 9.9%

An elite sorcerer king with forgotten magical powers mysteriously reappears in a bloody quest for revenge in the supreme action platformer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, Hack and Slash 16.8%, Side Scroller 16.3%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Platformer 9.4%

Blast your way through a thrilling adventure that brings back the spirit of 90s arcade classics… with a modern twist.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.3%, Side Scroller 15.8%, Platformer 10.6%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Arcade 8.9%

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 25.6%, Hack and Slash 15.7%, Side Scroller 12.5%, 2D Platformer 8.8%, Hand-drawn 7.5%

WetBread is a 2.5D Metroidvania Platformer, where you gain control of the Dry Rusk, travel through the store shelves of various departments, solve puzzles and fight enemies and bosses.

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.5%, Side Scroller 15.7%, Puzzle Platformer 12.5%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Platformer 7.2%

A 16‑bit dark fantasy action adventure with metroidvania‑style maps, RPG growth, and hidden secrets. Lead the Nightfall Empress through a mature journey suspended between the sacred and the profane.

Why similar: Metroidvania 19.6%, Hack and Slash 12.8%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Puzzle Platformer 11.1%, 2D Platformer 8.5%

Start your epic adventure in 《Undying Hare》! Explore the vast and deep Moon Caverns, collect treasures scattered all over the place, gather like-minded allies, defeat powerful enemies in the shadow of swords, and save the dying [Moonup Sect]!

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.6%, Hack and Slash 15.8%, Underground 15.1% ★, Swordplay 13.1%, 2D Platformer 10.2%

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 25.1%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Puzzle Platformer 14.2%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Platformer 8.4%

A short and simple 2D side-scrolling adventure platformer featuring an unlikely pixel graphic style in different worlds. Challenge and test your abilities with the game’s extreme difficulty. Overcome level obstacles. Solve puzzles. Defeat Trance' enemies. Win her battle. And acquire Trance' skills.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 16.1%, Side Scroller 15.4%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Platformer 12%, Hack and Slash 12%

The Dying Mind is a story-driven 2D metroidvania where you explore the fractured mind of a young writer, battle symbolic enemies, and uncover lost memories in a race between life and death.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.6%, Hack and Slash 17.2%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Platformer 9.6%, Hand-drawn 8.8%

Explore a dark world inhabited by men and monsters in this action packed platformer. Lay waste to the monsters that stand in your way with a wide array of stylish combat maneuvers, as you attempt to unravel the truth behind the curse of Fearanndal.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, Hack and Slash 14.2%, Side Scroller 11.9%, Puzzle Platformer 11.8%, Platformer 9.3%

Portal Walk is incredible pixel platformer about an adventure between worlds with action events and challenging bosses.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.4%, Underground 16.4% ★, Puzzle Platformer 12.4%, Platformer 10.3%, 2D Platformer 9.4%

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 27.8%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Puzzle Platformer 13.3%, Platformer 10.2%, Action-Adventure 8.1%

Equipped with cunning and agility, you must navigate through a series of intricate chambers filled with traps, deadly adversaries, hidden chambers and mind-bending puzzles. Your quest? to reclaim the gold that was stolen from you!

Why similar: Metroidvania 23.4%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Hack and Slash 13.8%, Puzzle Platformer 13.2%, 2D Platformer 10.2%

The barbarian warrior Beholgar returns — and this time, his enemies are otherworldly! Deep beneath the earth, the mighty Djinn King stirs. To prevent his rise and save the world from eternal darkness, Beholgar embarks on a quest for a legendary, ancient sword.

Why similar: Metroidvania 22.1%, Swordplay 15.1%, Hack and Slash 14%, Side Scroller 13.3%, 2D Platformer 8.9%

You’ve lost your head… and you must get it back. In Guillotine, decapitate enemies, steal their powers, and face creatures from Basque folklore such as Patxi Errementaria, Olentzero, or the Sorgina. Terror and absurd humor in a platformer with the soul of a metroidvania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Puzzle Platformer 12.7%, Dark Humor 8.8%, Platformer 8.5%

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 33.7%, Hack and Slash 18.8%, Side Scroller 18.7%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Action-Adventure 7.1%

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 24.3%, Puzzle Platformer 14.2%, Side Scroller 14%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Platformer 10.1%

A 2D Hand Drawn, high-intense metroidvania, telling how two brave women helped to build the Tower of Babel and faced their annihilation.

Why similar: Metroidvania 20.3%, Hack and Slash 14.1%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Platformer 8.9%, 2D Platformer 8.9%

Slash and Blast through a subterranean laboratory to rescue your father from the evil 'V'. Explore treacherous paths, gruesome monsters and uncover secrets all while mastering unique weapons, in this action packed, death defying Metroidvania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.5%, Hack and Slash 17.2%, Side Scroller 17%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Platformer 7.7%

You play as Crabby the crab, Wielding your claws and magical pearls travel towards the depths of the ocean and save the world in this Metroidvania platformer. Game still early in development!

Why similar: Metroidvania 23.6%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Hack and Slash 13.4%, Puzzle Platformer 12.6%, 2D Platformer 9.1%

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 21.5%, Hack and Slash 14%, Dark Humor 13.3%, Side Scroller 13.3%, 2D Platformer 9.4%

Black magic in the age of pike and shot! Reload your musket after every blast in “Heidelberg 1693”, a challenging 2D action adventure set in a dark and twisted vision of Germany in the late 17th century.

Why similar: Swordplay 22.7%, Side Scroller 12%, Hack and Slash 10.3%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%, 2D Platformer 9.2%

A 2D retro monochrome Metroidvania adorned with a vast array of melee combos, movement options, and most importantly, monsters!

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.9%, Swordplay 20.9%, Hack and Slash 13.8%, Platformer 9.3%, Side Scroller 7.9%

Ghoulboy is a retro-inspired action platformer. Explore a magical realm of dungeons, towns, treasures and devious monsters.

Why similar: Metroidvania 22.3%, Puzzle Platformer 14.7%, Side Scroller 14%, Hack and Slash 11.3%, Platformer 11%

A mega X Touhou fangame with no X again.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.1%, Hack and Slash 18.6%, Side Scroller 14%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Platformer 9.7%

A combat-free metroidvania with puzzles, stealth and genetically modified kittens. Help a cat mom rescue her abducted children by doing typical, not-so-typical and definitely atypical cat things: run walls up and down, turn to liquid and rearrange parts of the alien ship like pieces of a puzzle.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.9%, Side Scroller 15.4%, Puzzle Platformer 14.4%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Platformer 8.3%

Volkolak: The Will of Gods is an epic 2D soulsvania in a dark Slavic fantasy setting, with hand-drawn animation. Explore an enchanted world full of secrets and enemies. Your choices will lead to several endings: become a bogatyr, a werewolf, or join the darkness.

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.7%, Side Scroller 16.4%, Hack and Slash 16.1%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Platformer 8.9%

Ignite your sword and explore the dark depths and towering heights of a forgotten island that consumed itself long ago.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.8%, Side Scroller 16%, Platformer 10.1%, 2D Platformer 9.5%, Hack and Slash 8.5%

Mahluk is a hack and slash platformer game with pixel-art style graphics and retro style addicting gameplay.

Why similar: Metroidvania 17.5%, Hack and Slash 15.4%, Puzzle Platformer 14.3%, Side Scroller 10.8%, Platformer 10.1%

Aleya's Ascent is a metroidvania inspired by Celeste and Hollow Knight. Explore a cosmic mountain range and find strange temples, hidden labyrinths, and ancient artifacts while overcoming platforming challenges, punishing fights and chase sequences to return star fragments to the night sky.

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.7%, Side Scroller 15%, Puzzle Platformer 13.9%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Platformer 8.2%

A 'poe', steampunk inspired platformer and hack n slash with a poetic story and challenging platforming and stragety based levels with a unique Ghost Phase shift ability! Featuring retro arcade graphics and charming details, this will keep you entertained for hours.

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.3%, Hack and Slash 15.2%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Puzzle Platformer 13.3%, 2D Platformer 10.9%

Parry and thrust your way into a 2.5D action platformer with a unique style-based combat system. As you explore hidden passageways and duel strange creatures, you will need all of your swashbuckling panache to survive.

Why similar: Swordplay 22.3%, Metroidvania 21.5%, Side Scroller 14.5%, 2D Platformer 10%, Hack and Slash 9.3%

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 31.2%, Side Scroller 19.6%, Puzzle Platformer 16.6%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Platformer 8.2%

He slices! He dices! He... mines? Tag along with this crazy ninja on a treasure-filled adventure.

Why similar: Underground 20.3% ★, Side Scroller 17.5%, Puzzle Platformer 16.2%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Platformer 9.1%

Dive into colourful and surreal dreamscapes in a traditional 2D side-scrolling platformer. Master different skills to help you traverse and battle your way through a horde of strange enemies.

Why similar: Metroidvania 23.9%, Side Scroller 15.9%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Platformer 10.5%, Hack and Slash 10.4%

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: Metroidvania 24.2%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Puzzle Platformer 13.9%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Platformer 8.6%

Explore the mysteries of an unknown land! ”Transiruby '' is a metroidvania game where you explore the world as a cyborg protagonist named Siruby. Slash and shoot your way to reveal its hidden secrets!

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.2%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Hack and Slash 11.8%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Action-Adventure 8.6%

Join KinnikuNeko, a cat with a bodybuilder's body, in this fun 2D platformer and fight against the mysterious alien invasion. A story full of goofy humor, friendship, drama and action. Its aesthetics are a love letter to 90s anime along with an unforgettable soundtrack.

Why similar: Metroidvania 22.9%, Hack and Slash 15.7%, Side Scroller 15.2%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Platformer 8.7%

Escape an ancient temple by utilizing its arcane artifacts in an intriguing 2D puzzle plat-former.

Why similar: Underground 27% ★, Puzzle Platformer 21.8%, 2D Platformer 18.7%, Platformer 12.9%, Cartoony 6.5%

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 29.6%, Side Scroller 11%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%, 2D Platformer 9.3%, Hand-drawn 9.1%

Traverse a massive, ruined and beautiful world in this intense, atmospheric action platformer. Steal enemy abilities and fight them back with their own runic magic and deadly swordplay, as you attempt to find your lost twin sister in the sunken kingdom of Ithos.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.1%, Swordplay 15.7%, Hack and Slash 14.8%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Platformer 9%

A "whimsical fantasy" action platformer game with an open-ended progression. Utilize the given abilities to you to its fullest potential, and look epic while doing it.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.3%, Hack and Slash 19.7%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Platformer 10.5%, Action-Adventure 6.3%

Prepare yourself for a visually stunning Metroidvania adventure that delivers a cinematic look and an engaging storytelling experience. Embark on a thrilling journey as a small cannon who hatches from a bird's egg, unaware of its true potential.

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.4%, Side Scroller 14%, Puzzle Platformer 14%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Platformer 9.8%

John Ghost is back with a vengeance in this retro-metroidvania. Fall to the underworld, and explore. Seek to calm the horrors below to ensure a peaceful rest for your loved ones.

Why similar: Metroidvania 23.1%, Underground 14% ★, Side Scroller 13.6%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Platformer 12.3%

Necro Pop is an all-new action genre platformer we lovingly refer to as Arcadevania. On your adventure, you will discover new abilities, upgrades, secrets. You can free your ghostly friends using multiple combat abilities, magics, and maybe even a minion across multiple re-playable dungeons!

Why similar: Metroidvania 20.4%, Hack and Slash 14.2%, Platformer 10.5%, Arcade 9.3%, Action-Adventure 9.2%

A 2D video game that combines platforming and action with a touch of exploration in which we control Morkull, God of death and darkness and lord of the Ragast, whose main mechanics lies in the breaking of the fourth wall, which will allow Morkull to communicate with the player in various ways.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.8%, Hack and Slash 16.6%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Side Scroller 11.2%, Platformer 8.7%

The Legend of Kuro is a challenging 2D platformer blending precision, captivating storytelling, and samurai aesthetics. Join Kuro on his quest for vengeance against the demons who destroyed his village.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 22%, Side Scroller 16.7%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Platformer 11%, Action-Adventure 10.1%

Battle of Gods: Earth vs Sea is a 2D platform game inspired by Vietnamese myth. Destroying monsters, tracing treasures, overcoming challenges... to marry a beautiful princess.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.3%, Side Scroller 15.4%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Hack and Slash 11.5%, Platformer 11.1%

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 32.6%, Side Scroller 12.8%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%, Action-Adventure 9.3%

Kaela Kovalskia of Hololive ID has gone missing! Play as her army of assistants, the Pemaloe, and set off to explore caves, dungeons, and mazes and discover the truth about Kaela's whereabouts!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 20.7%, Side Scroller 15.5%, Underground 15.3% ★, Platformer 11.7%, Action-Adventure 11.1%

Zian the Exolotl need to save their planet from King Orion invasion Platform game adventure with 5 Exolotl Character which can be switch character, youcan use it in each different level with special moving and ability including SWORD, BOXING, MAGIC, GUNNER, EVEN THROWING TOYS !!

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.3%, Hack and Slash 15.6%, Side Scroller 14.7%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Platformer 9.1%

Cirrata is a fast-paced rogue-lite, Metroidvania inspired action-platformer. Play as Kier, a red panda chef turned warrior, battling through an ever-changing world. Wield your trusty chef’s knife and a growing arsenal to slice enemies, uncover secrets, and forge your own path.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.2%, Hack and Slash 19.9%, Side Scroller 16.2%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Platformer 8.9%

Beholgar is a classically styled metroidvania action adventure. Explore caverns, ancient woods, and deadly castles; battle creatures and solve ancient mysteries at the kingdom.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.1%, Side Scroller 14.7%, 2D Platformer 12%, Platformer 10.8%, Arcade 8.8%

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 35.5%, Side Scroller 14.9%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Action-Adventure 10%, Puzzle Platformer 9.5%