- #1 Save the sheep
97% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Soomka Games
Windows
Sheep are a valuable resource, protect your sheep! Hire soldiers and build barricades on the enemy's path! Explode bombs and set traps!
Why similar: Tower Defense 22.8%, RTS 20.4%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Strategy 9.9%, Medieval 9.2%
- #2 Emberwake
96% matchMixed63% of 30 reviews2024
Dev: Neler93
Windows
A dark fantasy survival strategy game where you manage villagers, gather resources, and defend a burning campfire against waves of undead in a relentless battle for survival.
Why similar: Tower Defense 18.9%, RTS 17%, Medieval 14.1%, Side Scroller 8.3%, 2D Platformer 8.2%
- #3 Erebound
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Omar de BoerPub: Hyperviolet Games
Windows
As the Tower’s last defender, you’ll battle relentless hordes and descend into a dark underground crevice. Harness a fully customizable totem system alongside runes and abilities in this fusion of tower defense and Metroidvania action.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.2%, Tower Defense 25.7%, Platformer 11.1%, 2D Platformer 8.1%, Atmospheric 6.2%
- #4 God Edge
95% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2022
Dev: Thomas Weaver Games
Windows
Travel across Azmra and slay barons using the God Edge; A sword capable of transferring power from the slain to the slayer!
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.1%, Side Scroller 17.5%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, RPG 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
- #5 SwordSpire
94% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: anthonydmfb2090
Windows
Command a rebellion against an oppressive kingdom in this medieval tower-defense strategy game. Manage resources, upgrade units, and battle through 21 intense matches. Protect your tower, crush the enemy's, and lead the people to justice in a fight for freedom and equality.
Why similar: RTS 22.1%, Tower Defense 19.6%, Strategy RPG 18.6%, 2.5D 10.4%, Strategy 8.9%
- #6 Vain Uprising
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: VainXD
Windows
A dark fantasy blend of RTS and RPG where you liberate slaves and lead them against their former masters. Expand your home encampment. Equip your army. Build outposts and crush your enemies, as long as they don't destroy you first.
Why similar: RTS 21.4%, Tower Defense 16.8%, Base Building 16.5%, Strategy RPG 12.6%, PvE 9.5%
- #7 Hoglands
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Piggy Games
Windows
Hoglands is a 2D side-scrolling base defense strategy with RPG elements where you with the help of your hero, will be protecting your kingdom against bloodthirsty, undead pigs. Gather resources, build a base, raise an army, improve your hero and lead defense of your lands.
Why similar: Tower Defense 18.5%, RTS 16.5%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Base Building 12.2%, Medieval 8.9%
- #8 Tim-Tim 2: "The Almighty Gnome"
92% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2022
Dev: SpoonweaverPub: Spoonweaver Studios
Windows
Tim-Tim the Gnome must journey through mysterious dungeons to find his kidnapped girlfriend while battling fierce monsters with dubious origins.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.3%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Platformer 12.1%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Fantasy 8.2%
- #9 GreenWood Defense
91% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: WombartPub: Wombart Games
Windows
Defend your captain using units to fight off invading frogs. Level up your units to unlock their new abilities, purchase upgrades, and gain special abilities to win battles against the invaders.
Why similar: RTS 28%, Tower Defense 26.9%, Side Scroller 14.8%, PvE 5.6%, Strategy 5.4%
- #10 Random Realms Hero Under Siege
91% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: KizerGraphics
Windows
Random Realms Hero Under Siege is a fast-paced single player tower defense RTS where every match is a fresh roll of the dice. Build bases from randomized building options, lead a leveling hero and their army, and hold the line against escalating enemy waves.
Why similar: Tower Defense 24.4%, RTS 16.9%, PvE 11.1%, Base Building 10.7%, Strategy RPG 10.5%
- #11 Asmodeus
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lake Land Studio
Windows
Embark on an adventure and build your village into a fortified stronghold against invaders. Defense isn't enough—venture beyond to uncover the secrets behind these attacks. Traverse perilous landscapes, battle formidable foes, and discover the dark force driving the onslaught—your destiny awaits!
Why similar: Metroidvania 16.7%, Tower Defense 16%, Base Building 13.1%, 2.5D 12.3%, Side Scroller 11.9%
- #12 Phoenix Hope
89% matchMixed61% of 170 reviews2021
Dev: Honorable Pixel
Windows
Phoenix Hope is a pixel art 2D real-time, side-view strategy game in which you must develop your colony during the day and repel waves of monsters at night.
Why similar: Tower Defense 19.4%, Base Building 16.4%, RTS 15.5%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Medieval 10.4%
- #13 Vagneria
89% 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: Metroidvania 22.3%, Medieval 11.5%, Platformer 10.2%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Tower Defense 9.1%
- #14 The Curse Of Eira
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ElenaWare
Windows
Wynn has traveled to this dying Kingdom of Alara because she heard a powerful Wizard has taken in her twin sister Eira. Explore the world that has been subjected by the Wizard and his five apprentices and discover enough power ups to find and kill Eira
Why similar: Metroidvania 31%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Platformer 14.7%, Action 7.7%, Adventure 7.5%
- #15 Pillar of gods
87% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: AJIYASTUDIO
Windows
A real-time strategy simulation set in a medieval fantasy world where you can summon warriors and heroes to fight. 2D side-scrolling pixel game
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.3%, RTS 18.1%, Tower Defense 17.4%, Medieval 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%
- #16 Blue Rabbit, Black Future
86% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2024
Dev: dakenite
Windows
A thrilling 2D platformer, with cute and minimal pixel art style! Enjoy 24 challenging levels and a couple boss battles, all wrapped in a short but intense story with animated cinematics. A compact and intense experience that’s sure to keep you hooked!
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.2%, Side Scroller 20.3%, Platformer 14.1%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Adventure 7.7%
- #17 Sovereign Reign
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Thomas Johnson
Windows
Gifted with divine will, establish your Deity's kingdom on Earth. Recruit believers, erect essential structures and vanquish barbarian threats to shape your realms destiny and Reign as Sovereign.
Why similar: RTS 26.6%, 2.5D 17.1%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Strategy 11.9%, Base Building 10.9%
- #18 Solaris: Good Harvest
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Moving Pixels
Windows
A humble farmer sets out to rescue his chicken from monstrous abductors. Punch, slash, and parkour your way through elemental-infused chaos in this fast-paced 2D action-platformer!
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.8%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Platformer 13.5%, Medieval 11.1%, Action 7.3%
- #19 Knight Time
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Smorgan Solutions LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Knight Time is a retro 2D platformer that focuses on short playthroughs (10-20 minutes) with replayability through multiple paths through the game levels, various powerups, and achievements.
Why similar: Side Scroller 26.4%, 2D Platformer 18.1%, Medieval 17.7%, Platformer 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%
- #20 Bread Adventure
83% matchPositive100% of 21 reviews2025
Dev: Wheafun Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Experience a adventure in a seamless world of food, where you play as a brave bread. Freely explore interconnected regions, uncover hidden secrets, collect items to enhance your abilities, tackle challenging stages, and defeat formidable foes.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Platformer 13.6%, RPG 7.4%, Fantasy 7.3%
- #21 Dormiveglia
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Round Cartridge
Windows
Dormiveglia is a 2D metroidvania starring Quinn, the whip-wielding hero of Spring Plaza. Join Quinn as they team up with the other heroes and allies of Elysium, and search for the four sacred Runes hidden about before they fall into the hands of Somnia!
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.7%, Side Scroller 19.9%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Platformer 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
- #22 Sealed Bite: Extended
81% matchPositive85% of 26 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 36.6%, Side Scroller 19.8%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Platformer 11%, Atmospheric 5.2%
- #23 Kaila: The Journey to the Underworld
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Igolito Arts Studios
Windows
Play as Kaila, a young girl determined to rescue her mother from the clutches of Graygar, the Grey Soul. Explore a vast world, uncover secrets, unlock powerful abilities, and face challenging bosses on a journey to the Underworld. Are you ready to defy Death itself?
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.6%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Medieval 11.9%, Platformer 10.9%, Fantasy 8.4%
- #24 The Last Tree
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: zzmingo
Windows · Mac
A 2D pixel-like Metrovania game, exploring the game world with a unique atmosphere. In a mysterious and huge tree world, as time goes by, trees and plants have withered, the ecology has become worse, life has become scarce, and who will save the world that is about to break.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.4%, RPG 11.4%, Platformer 11.2%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Adventure 6.8%
- #25 Portal Sentinels
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Astrow Games
Windows · Linux
Portal Sentinels is a pixel-art, grid-based tower defense blending labyrinthine strategy and rich tower evolution. Play solo or with friends to thin out the army of the void before the horde reaches its destination.
Why similar: Tower Defense 28.8%, Base Building 18.4%, PvE 13.6%, Strategy 11%, Medieval 9.9%
- #26 The Smoke
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vino VenitasPub: Eternally Forward Games
Windows
The Smoke is a 2D Metroidvania where players wield a gun to disperse the smoke that threatens to engulf the world. Explore a world filled with hidden pathways and treacherous chambers. Blast away enemies, clear toxic clouds, and unlock new abilities. Stop the darkness before it swallows everything.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.2%, Side Scroller 16%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Platformer 11.6%, RPG 7.1%
- #27 Transiruby
79% matchVery Positive92% of 290 reviews2021
Dev: SKIPMOREPub: Flyhigh Works
Windows
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 38.3%, 2D Platformer 14%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Platformer 8.5%
- #28 Grim Nights
79% matchVery Positive88% of 1,530 reviews2018
Dev: Edym Pixels
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Your village must survive for 13 days! Gather resources, expand, explore the underground for riches, and train soldiers to defend against hordes of the undead.
Why similar: Tower Defense 25.8%, Base Building 19.2%, RTS 18.3%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Strategy 7%
- #29 Dipod: The Foot Legacy
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CodingApe GamesPub: Vulpis Yazilim
Windows
A cursed clan.A female hero who making everyone tremble with fear, and a journey. Join Dipod’s adventure. Is this a punishment from Gods or is it just a rebel against Gods? If you were in Dipod’s shoes, what would you do?
Why similar: Metroidvania 27%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Platformer 13.8%, Medieval 9.6%, Action 7.3%
- #30 Elysian Siege
77% matchPositive95% of 37 reviews2025
Dev: Hell Hound GamesPub: ESAT
Windows
Stand in Keziah’s footsteps and heed the Divine Order. Jump your way through, reclaim your goddess’s temple, obliterate enemies, and find the Tear of Creation in this beautiful platformer game!
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.2%, Side Scroller 18%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Platformer 8.8%, Atmospheric 8.8%
- #31 Stoatman
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Frostum
Windows
Stoatman is an exciting Metroidvania adventure where you control a brave hero with a magical sword. Explore mysterious lands, discover powerful spells, and battle fantastic creatures in an enchanting fairy-tale world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.2%, Platformer 13.5%, Atmospheric 10%, Side Scroller 9.7%, Fantasy 8.8%
- #32 Shadow Complex Remastered
78% matchVery Positive85% of 953 reviews2016
Dev: ChAIR EntertainmentPub: Epic Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
ChAIR’s fresh twist on classic side-scrolling design with modern gameplay is amplified in Shadow Complex Remastered. 10+ hrs of exploration and fast-paced combat from award-winning original game, updated with graphical enhancements, dynamic melee take-downs, and new Master Challenges.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.9%, Side Scroller 17.7%, 2.5D 15.9%, Platformer 14.5%, Action 5.2%
- #33 The Adventures of Panzer 2
76% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Pixelcraft Games
Windows
Set approximately 1 year after the events of the first game, Panzer returns to his role as Raid Leader of the Zergadins. The old team has been "recruited", an all-new state-of-the-art headquarters built, and a world of adventure awaits!
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.4%, Side Scroller 15.7%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Platformer 14.4%, Action 7.4%
- #34 Trophy Knight
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GameResort LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Embark on a thrilling journey to redemption in this metroidvania style action platformer. Explore a multitude of locations, battle a variety of enemies and solve small puzzles to retrieve collectibles for your trophy room. Unlock new areas by upgrading your weapons and abilities.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.2%, Side Scroller 15.1%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Medieval 13.4%, Platformer 11.5%
- #35 Awita: Journey of Hope
74% matchMostly Positive75% of 89 reviews2025
Dev: ant_game_projects
Windows · Linux
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 31.2%, Side Scroller 16.8%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Platformer 9.7%, Atmospheric 7.8%
- #36 TRAIT
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: OctaGames
Windows
Harness the power of the elements in a thrilling 2D Metroidvania adventure! Traverse a plague-stricken kingdom, face deadly foes, and uncover the truth behind a devastating storm. With handcrafted environments and challenging combat, shape your destiny in a world teetering on the edge of ruin.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.6%, Side Scroller 20.2%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Platformer 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
- #37 Warrior Architects
74% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: jamespitfire77
Windows
The game's story follows the grand adventures of warriors who encounter various villages and tribes. Collaborating with these tribes, they transform small villages into large fortresses, building defenses to repel external attacks. Their efforts earn the trust of the people.
Why similar: RTS 23.7%, Strategy RPG 17.3%, Base Building 10.6%, Medieval 10.5%, 2D Platformer 9.7%
- #38 Tortuga City
73% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: HerrGrievous
Windows
Survive Tortuga City as a wanted turtle. Defend yourself against the police, build a rebellion, endure dynamic weather, and find an escape route within 50 days before the police deploy their secret weapon.
Why similar: Tower Defense 26.2%, RTS 22.8%, Side Scroller 16%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 7%
- #39 The Elderseed
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Talebound Games
Windows
Embark on an epic action adventure by unraveling the mystery of the Elder Seed and save the world from falling into chaos. Journey with Milo through colorful handcrafted lands, forests, caves and dungeons. Forge new weapons and encounter strange creatures who will help you throughout your journey.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.6%, Side Scroller 16.3%, 2D Platformer 14%, Platformer 13%, Medieval 10%
- #40 Arwinia
75% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2020
Dev: Three Spot Games
Windows
Arwinia is a retro-style fantasy action platformer. Play as Trenton on a quest to find and bring a powerful wizard back from the shadows. As a ranger use your longsword, shortbow, and dexterity to navigate this perilous journey.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.4%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Medieval 13.6%, Platformer 12.2%, Fantasy 7.1%
- #41 TDS - Tower Defense Strategy
70% matchVery Positive81% of 354 reviews2025
Dev: Blockage
Windows · Mac · Linux
TOWER ▪ DEFENSE ▪ STRATEGY. Control Vessels. Utilize their uniquely deep set of towers. Create an everchanging defense. Play with friends. Protect your Basin at all costs. An absolute Tower Defense, Real-Time Strategy Hybrid
Why similar: Tower Defense 23.5%, RTS 22.1%, 2.5D 13.6%, Base Building 10.6%, PvE 9.1%
- #42 Hold & Advance
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BaltaZar
Windows
2D action sandbox about exploring an underground world, crafting and tactically defending alien stations. Build turrets, combine modules and repel enemy waves to unlock powerful upgrades that radically change your playstyle.
Why similar: Tower Defense 27%, Metroidvania 26.9%, Base Building 17.2%, Side Scroller 9.7%, Action 3.9%
- #43 Ed's world story
73% 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 24.3%, Side Scroller 19.9%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Adventure 8.4%
- #44 Quest Eternal
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Swift Soup StudiosPub: Swift Soup Studios UF
Windows
Speed your way through different levels and environments in this old-school platformer. Unlock new abilities and try to complete the levels as fast as possible. Go back to previous levels and try to beat your old score using your newfound power. Fight and defeat evil on your eternal quest.
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.1%, 2D Platformer 18.6%, Platformer 14.4%, PvE 10.1%, Atmospheric 7.7%
- #45 Hell Being
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BitLife
Windows
Hell Being is a metroidvania where the player explores hell as a hell-born creature, face its challenges and monsters to unlock new powers and find a way out from the injustice of being born in this place.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.2%, PvE 14.5%, Platformer 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Side Scroller 6.5%
- #46 Slimeer
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Roman Gamer
Windows
Jump and dash with your abilities and be faster than all your enemies (if you're faster than the enemy, you dodge his attack). Kill all of your ennemies!
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.4%, Platformer 16.7%, 2D Platformer 16.4%, Medieval 12.2%, Adventure 8.7%
- #47 Slumbering Feline
69% matchMostly Positive72% of 46 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 34.3%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Platformer 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Fantasy 7.5%
- #48 Maelstrom
71% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Maelstrom
Windows
Maelstrom is a platformer adventure set on a mysterious island. Explore an island designed in pixel art style, acquire ancient magic to upgrade yourself, defeat enemies and pass obstacles. Use the unique ability 'Rewind' to reach places that seemed impossible!
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.5%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Fantasy 8.5%, Platformer 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
- #49 The Dungeon Dweller
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Painted North
Windows
Reverse the roles and claim your dungeon. Bait heroes into your lair with treasure, construct lethal defenses, and loot the remains of adventurers who never make it back out.
Why similar: Tower Defense 33.9%, Strategy RPG 23.8%, Base Building 23.2%, Fantasy 5.9%, 2D 3.9%
- #50 Monsters per second
72% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: ALTILLRA
Windows
In this party-based strategy defence game you will visit distant planets, build small camps and battle fierce monsters. Can you survive by learning and exploiting their weaknesses or is your party doomed to never return home?
Why similar: Tower Defense 24.6%, Base Building 17.4%, Side Scroller 17%, Medieval 15.4%, RTS 11.7%
- #51 Rubi: The Wayward Mira
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wayward Games
Windows
A game about saving a dying planet.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.4%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Platformer 10.2%, 2D Platformer 8.2%, RPG 7.9%
- #52 CastleOn Scriptum
69% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Lord Castleon
Windows · Linux
Build a castle and defend it from your enemies! Construct towers, place traps, train and command units in this historical, manuscript-themed mix of Tower Defense and classical Real Time Strategy.
Why similar: Tower Defense 28%, RTS 21.2%, Base Building 19.7%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Medieval 9.6%
- #53 DRUID
68% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Park Personal
Windows
ARPG like RTS. No double-clicking, no right-clicking, no wheel, just one click. Other games from this developer : cats diner
Why similar: RTS 20.3%, Strategy RPG 17.5%, 2D Platformer 10.2%, Medieval 9.6%, Base Building 8.4%
- #54 Wattson the Bulb
67% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: DegDeGames
Windows
A metroidvania platformer set in a bizarre world. Master unique abilities and combine them in creative ways to overcome challenges over a hundred hand crafted levels. Speed through to find the fastest route or explore at your own pace to unlock everything — a tough but rewarding adventure awaits.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.4%, 2D Platformer 18.2%, Platformer 17.1%, Action 8.4%, Fantasy 7.2%
- #55 The Throne
67% matchPositive89% of 19 reviews2024
Dev: BeByte Tecnología
Windows · Mac · Linux
"The Throne" is a medieval adventure in true Metroidvania style. Get lost in a huge castle with 2.5D pixel art environments and increase your power with new abilities you find along the way. Fight fearsome bosses and navigate dangerous traps to make your way to the throne room!
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.6%, 2.5D 17.6%, Platformer 13%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, PvE 8.4%
- #56 Will O Wisp
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 是政屋
Windows
This is a platform action game in which you control light in a world shrouded in complete darkness and rely on it to progress. Use the light to travel from place to place and illuminate the buried truth.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.8%, Platformer 15.3%, Side Scroller 13.7%, 2D Platformer 7.5%, Action 6.5%
- #57 Xanthiom 2
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MathanGames
Windows
Play through the next chapter in the Xanthiom saga, now bigger and better than before!
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.9%, Side Scroller 20.8%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Platformer 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%
- #58 Micetopia
68% matchMixed41% of 27 reviews2022
Dev: Ninja Rabbit StudiosPub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Windows
In Micetopia you play as a brave mouse who must fight, jump and explore its way through a world of mystery. Overcome enemies, gain new powers, and rescue your compatriots from the clutches of their captors. Do you have what it takes for the elder to bestow upon you the title “Hero of Micetopia?”
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.7%, Side Scroller 16.3%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Medieval 11.3%, Platformer 9.7%
- #59 Adventurous Slime
66% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: lightUP
Windows
A mini metroidvania game about a small but very courageous slime going on an adventure, featuring colorful pixelated visuals and chiptune songs.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.6%, Side Scroller 18.9%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Platformer 11%, Medieval 8.4%
- #60 The Little Brave
65% matchVery Positive89% of 57 reviews2025
Dev: Dmitrii Batov
Windows
Become a brave hero and embark to the dangerous journey though mysterious forbidden lands. Reveal secrets of the legendary past, find the last pieces of gone magic and gain courage to slay the terrible monster!
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.1%, 2.5D 18.3%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Platformer 13.1%, Medieval 9.7%