60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Adventure, Metroidvania, Platformer, Action.
Lost in the kingdom of the white beast, will you find your way out? The Perfect Pencil is a story-driven action platformer that throws you into the innermost depths of the human mind. Navigate surreal worlds punctuated by bizzare personalities, tense boss battles and secrets. She’s waiting for you.
Aestik
Make impactful decisions in moral dilemma situations, which will change the course of your journey through this atmospheric, hand-drawn metroidvania. Explore the hazardous paths of the Realm of Aestik and fight its corrupted inhabitants as you unravel its deep-rooted mysteries.
Constance
Constance is a 2D hand-drawn action adventure featuring a paintbrush-wielding artist, striving to escape from a colorful but decaying inner-world, created by her declining mental health.
Make impactful decisions in moral dilemma situations, which will change the course of your journey through this atmospheric, hand-drawn metroidvania. Explore the hazardous paths of the Realm of Aestik and fight its corrupted inhabitants as you unravel its deep-rooted mysteries.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.5%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Lore-Rich 12%, Hand-drawn 11.6%, Multiple Endings 8.8%
Constance is a 2D hand-drawn action adventure featuring a paintbrush-wielding artist, striving to escape from a colorful but decaying inner-world, created by her declining mental health.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.7%, Psychological 17%, Hand-drawn 13.4%, Emotional 11.3%, Action-Adventure 7.8%
Explore unearthly ruins, solve arcane riddles and pick up your sword against the indescribable horrors that lurk amidst the forgotten depths of our world. Beware the creeping grip of madness as you uncover secrets not meant for the eyes of men!
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.9%, Psychological 14.7%, Lore-Rich 14.1%, Exploration 7%, Action-Adventure 6.5%
Emerald Dreams: Sanity - Platformer Quest is an exciting 2.5D platformer and adventure Metroidvania that takes you on a journey through mysterious worlds. The game offers a rich story set in a dark fantasy universe where every decision you make can lead to one of multiple endings.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.2%, Hand-drawn 19.8%, Multiple Endings 13.7%, Exploration 8.6%, Story Rich 7.6%
Explore a dense, interconnected labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items to manipulate your environment in surprising and meaningful ways. Encounter beautiful and unsettling creatures, as you attempt to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see.
Why similar: Metroidvania 52.9%, Exploration 12.7%, Horror 11.2%, Mystery 9.1%, Atmospheric 7.1%
Dive into the strange town of Rainybrook, taken over by the “Vile” in this 2.5D metroidvania! Fight your way through treacherous terrains and defeat formidable bosses to absorb their powers! Will you save the town and find your missing friend Ella — or will you give in to the monster you've become?
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.2%, Lore-Rich 13.3%, Dark 11.1%, Multiple Endings 10.3%, 2D Platformer 10%
The Guise is a dark metroidvania fairy tale about a boy trapped in the body of a monster. Can he hold onto his humanity? It's up to you.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.6%, Hand-drawn 16.1%, Multiple Endings 11.3%, Horror 9.9%, Story Rich 8.3%
Enter the mysterious world of Skaramazuzu, and get ready to be tested. Meet strange beings and whimsical personalities, face challenges, and solve riddles in a hand-drawn, black and white 2D world.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 24.7%, Dark 16.5%, Emotional 15%, Story Rich 12%, Mystery 11.5%
You are the Entangled One, a malformed entity. Traverse the flesh wastes under the eye of an eternal eclipse. Delve deep into the planet's guts. Uncover a fleshy ecosystem. Engage in deliberate, challenging combat, using your whiplike arms and collectible sub attacks to augment your combat style!
Why similar: Hand-drawn 26.8%, Dark 19.6%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Horror 13.2%, Atmospheric 10.1%
Join RIN, the last child of the Creator, on a journey to restore order in a mystical world. Collect aspects and runes, craft spells, and confront powerful bosses - your transformed siblings. The fate of the world rests in your hands. Can you restore harmony to this enchanted realm?
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.5%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Emotional 13%, Exploration 8.4%, Story Rich 7.2%
Deviator is a Metroidvania game centered around deflect, featuring exquisite 2D hand-drawn visuals. Exploring unknown wilderness and mysterious cities, delving into enigmatic realms of consciousness and encountering peculiar creatures. Try to find the truth behind this chaotic world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.2%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Hand-drawn 15.9%, Dark 6.8%, Atmospheric 5.5%
Embark on a journey through the longest night with Leila, a valiant member of the Vigilant Order. Delve into the hidden truths shrouded in eternal darkness, unravel the mystery surrounding Leila's enigmatic sister, and confront the eldritch horrors lurking in a world that has lost the light of day.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.1%, Multiple Endings 12.2%, Choices Matter 12.1%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Horror 9.7%
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
Why similar: Metroidvania 53.2%, Hand-drawn 10.8%, Multiple Endings 8.5%, Exploration 7.5%, Story Rich 7.3%
A mysterious signal. A missing crew. And the one man trying to piece it all together. As Abe Douglas, dive deep into a fully underwater metroidvania to explore massive oceanic biomes, battle monstrous bosses, and piece together a mystery that threatens not only your crew, but your own sanity.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.7%, Dark 11.9%, Exploration 9.6%, Story Rich 9.3%, Mystery 8.7%
BIOMORPH is a dark metroidvania game where you become the creatures that you kill! Solve ingenious puzzles and navigate a stunning hand-drawn world. Meet quirky characters, rebuild a city, and uncover the secrets of a sprawling, fallen civilization… and of your own mysterious origins.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.9%, Lore-Rich 13.6%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Hand-drawn 10.7%, Multiple Endings 9.8%
Summon portals to overcome vicious beasts, devious puzzles and fiendish platforming challenges. Master the unique powers of each portal to stop the collapse of reality, while exploring lush, hand-drawn worlds and unraveling a deep narrative full of mysteries.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.9%, Hand-drawn 13.7%, Atmospheric 9.7%, Multiple Endings 9.4%, Exploration 8.9%
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 47%, 2D Platformer 16.4%, Action-Adventure 12.5%, Hand-drawn 12.5%, Adventure 5.4%
Delve into the depths of a mechanical world in this cute, adventure-exploration game. Explore and fight in a land full of corrupt robots and machinery. All while seeking answers to the mysteries around you.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.3%, Lore-Rich 14.1%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Exploration 9.3%, Atmospheric 6.9%
Embark on a journey to The Smiling Islands, the realm of the Saviors, where an enigmatic guide beckons. The seasoned narrator has shared this story countless times, yet none have graced the miraculous land. Can you seize your narrative and ascend as a Savior?
Why similar: Hand-drawn 20%, Narration 19.2%, 2D Platformer 18.3%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Story Rich 9.8%
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 35.1%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Hand-drawn 14.8%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Narration 8.3%
Escape the depths of an otherworldly labyrinth in this cinematic puzzle platformer. Explore a hauntingly beautiful world, with three playable characters, in one dark, interconnected story.
Why similar: Psychological 22.3%, Dark 13.4%, Emotional 11.1%, Story Rich 9.1%, 2D Platformer 8.7%
You, who was born in a world full of darkness, should wander this hollowed land to find the Relics for a person who created you. However, fallen and lost souls with trap-filled trials await in your course of doing so. Can you survive in this crumbling world and start a new era?
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.5%, Hand-drawn 11.3%, Dark 9.9%, Action 8.5%, Adventure 8.3%
On the desolate moon of Lorian, a long-dormant Deadsuit awakens from slumber. Journey beneath the surface on an atmospheric 2D adventure of self-discovery, ancient mysteries, and cosmic terror. Explore winding caverns and acquire new abilities to unearth this alien world’s long-buried secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.4%, Hand-drawn 13.6%, Dark 12.1%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Action-Adventure 7.1%
Unravel the dark secrets hidden throughout this stirring puzzle platformer about a tormented nobleman confronting the traumas of his past. Use an innovative mirror mechanic to solve challenging puzzle rooms and defeat towering bosses as you strive to piece together the ugly truth.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 21.5%, 2D Platformer 20.6%, Emotional 16.2%, Horror 13.3%, Story Rich 11.6%
Selfloss is an emotional exploration game filled with rich lore, set in a whale-worshipping, Slavic-inspired world. Embark on the journey of the healer, Kazimir, and his magical staff as he fights a mysterious Miasma in search of a ritual to cure his wounded soul.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.6%, Dark 14.9%, Lore-Rich 14.9%, Emotional 12.7%, Action-Adventure 7.8%
Solateria is a hand-drawn action Metroidvania with parry-focused combat. A small fire warrior journeys to find the Primordial Flame, the world’s last hope against the Shadow Plague. Defeat foes with stylish parries and explore mysterious realms to uncover the world’s secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.1%, Hand-drawn 16%, 2D Platformer 9.1%, Story Rich 6.9%, Multiple Endings 6.6%
Wander a castle built of bitter memories in LOVE ETERNAL, a psychological horror platformer with devious trials and an unsettling, experimental narrative. Find a way out - or live in Shelter forever more.
Why similar: Dark 23.5%, 2D Platformer 17.9%, Horror 13.9%, Story Rich 13.4%, Atmospheric 10.9%
When everything seems hopeless a child is awakened by the whispers of the last leaf, drawn into an imaginary world. Unleaving invites the player into a narrative-driven puzzle platformer where each challenge unfolds within a hand-painted landscape, exploring perception and meaning
Why similar: Hand-drawn 28%, Dark 23.6%, 2D Platformer 18.5%, Story Rich 13%, Atmospheric 10.5%
Double is an action-quest game telling about a fight with a mental disorder by immersing in dreams. Choose your way and find out how this mystical story ends.
Why similar: Psychological 27%, Hand-drawn 17.9%, Dark 14.2%, Choices Matter 11.2%, Story Rich 8.8%
Fearmonium is a psychedelic metroidvania where suspense intertwines with humour. Beginning the game as an unpleasant memory, you must progress and become a true phobia by breaking through all boundaries to uncover the most hidden corners of Max's mind.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.1%, Psychological 19%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, Story Rich 9.7%, Atmospheric 6.9%
Embark on a story-rich 2D Metroidvania adventure with breathtaking hand-drawn art, playing as miser-turned-hero Ebenezer Scrooge in a reimagined Victorian-fantasy based on Charles Dickens’ classic novel, A Christmas Carol. Enlist the help of ghosts to save the people of London before it’s too late.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.7%, Lore-Rich 14.2%, Hand-drawn 12.2%, Dark 10.4%, Action-Adventure 7.6%
Welcome, child, to your new home. Here you shall learn the art of perfection. Here you shall learn to smile. Be sure that smile doesn’t fade into sadness, or you will need to run and hide…
Why similar: Hand-drawn 41.1%, Horror 23.8%, Story Rich 21.2%, Psychological 6.8%, Dark 3.1%
Kingdom Shell is an atmospheric 2D platformer with a captivating storyline. Explore the local lands to stop the invasion of nightmarish creatures and unravel the mysteries of the Kingdom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.1%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Dark 9.8%, Mystery 9.5%, Story Rich 8.6%
Dreamed Away is an emotional action-adventure RPG with psychological horror elements. Play as Théo, a boy lost in a dark, mysterious world. Explore a unique reality, duel against darkness in a unique, fast paced combat system and mind your choices.
Why similar: Narration 20%, Multiple Endings 16%, Choices Matter 13.1%, Story Rich 11.5%, Emotional 11.2%
Marko: Beyond Brave is an action-packed Metroidvania adventure. Wander through lush forests and crumbling castles, battle corrupted creatures, and escape intricate traps. Jump, slash, and shoot your way through challenging foes and mighty bosses inspired by Slavic myths and legends.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29%, Hand-drawn 13.3%, Multiple Endings 10.1%, 2D Platformer 9.6%, Action-Adventure 7.7%
Voidwrought is a 2D action-platformer set in a hand-drawn world of cosmic horrors. Explore the thawing ruins of the First Civilisation and strike down the gods that dwell there. Grow your powers, uncover ancient artifacts, and expand your shrine amid the wreckage.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.4%, Lore-Rich 15.5%, Dark 12.4%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Hand-drawn 8.8%
Take on the last case of Benedict Fox and dive into a twisted world of secret organizations, forbidden rituals, and cold-blooded murders. Explore the memories of deceased victims as you search for clues and fight demons in this fantastical Lovecraftian Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.6%, Psychological 16.8%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Mystery 8.3%
Step into a hand-animated realm of wonder in which everyday objects take on a life of their own. Uncover the Forgotlings’ mysteries & harness magical forces as you embark upon a quest to return home.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 23.3%, Emotional 19.1%, 2D Platformer 17.3%, Choices Matter 13.2%, Story Rich 12.6%
💀🧩🕹️ Beyond The Darkness is a horror adventure game with puzzles where you help little girl Milly battle nightmares in the darkness to find her missing family. You will find yourself in bizarre worlds of memories, distorted by fears, and your only weapon will be the light of a small lamp...
Why similar: Horror 21.9%, Narration 15.4%, Dark 15.1%, Multiple Endings 10.3%, Mystery 8%
Gravethorn is a 2D platformer that combines soulslike and metroidvania elements with deep storytelling. The story follows an Inquisitor who has lost his memory, searching for his forgotten past along with his regrets.
Why similar: Lore-Rich 25.5%, 2D Platformer 24.4%, Multiple Endings 17.5%, Action-Adventure 14.7%, Story Rich 10.5%
Embark on a journey to save the prince’s eyesight in this 2D puzzle-adventure game featuring beautiful hand-drawn art and a bittersweet tale of wishes and what we’re willing to do to make them come true. Utilize your wolf and princess forms to lead the way!
Why similar: Hand-drawn 43.9%, Action-Adventure 20.9%, Atmospheric 10.9%, Story Rich 8.8%, Action 6.7%
Marrow is a 2D, Cosmic-Horror themed, action-adventure game emphasizing challenge, puzzles, platforming, combat and navigation. Leap, crawl, slash and blast your way through the cavernous bowels of a menacing mountain in a quest to find your lost friends.
After a psychologist visit goes terribly wrong, you find yourself trapped in the mind of a game developer on the brink of physical and emotional burnout during the final stages of an intense project. Experience a metroidvania-lite drenched in anxiety and based on a very true story.
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.3%, 2D Platformer 16.4%, Action-Adventure 14.3%, Exploration 10.3%, Action 5.2%
Uncover the dark secrets of a gritty, tangled metropolis and battle diabolic villains with your trusty Gunbrella, a bulletproof brolly that doubles as a firearm.
Why similar: Exploration 58.9%, Action 15.2%, Adventure 13.3%, Singleplayer 7.9%, Story Rich 4.8%
You just want to play a video game in an old game club, but time passes quickly, and strange noises draw you into a dark nightmare! A nightmare that begins with an old video game... Are you ready to experience a 2D platformer game within the heart of a 3D first person psychological horror game?
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.3%, Dark 18.2%, Horror 12.8%, Multiple Endings 12.6%, Mystery 11.9%
Dive into Fatal Claw, a Metroidvania game in vibrant 2D artwork. Explore the arcane underworld your way with Kisha. Your ultimate goal is to find the key to the surface world alongside other survivors, while vanquishing infected enemies and absorbing their power. Start your clawsome adventure now!
Why similar: Metroidvania 27%, Lore-Rich 14.6%, Hand-drawn 13.5%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Action-Adventure 8.3%
Bye Sweet Carole is a narrative-horror adventure game completely hand-drawn in the style of classic animated films. Follow the trail of missing Carole Simmons and uncover the dark secrets hidden behind her disappearance from Bunny Hall orphanage.
Why similar: Narration 18.3%, Dark 17.7%, Horror 15.7%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Atmospheric 9.8%
A mysterious plague befell ancient Celephais. What choices await the twins lost in the chaos? The Roguelite action-platformer Kelipot is here! With a rich story experience, frame-by-frame animations and hand-illustrated 2D visuals. Explore and uncover the truth beneath this twisted world!
Why similar: Hand-drawn 41.4%, Action 30.8%, Story Rich 16.1%, Adventure 8.1%, Singleplayer 3.7%
A story-driven Metroidvania where the allies you choose to bond with change how you fight and explore. Journey through the high-fantasy world of Raoah, uncover lost civilizations, and forge bonds that shape your path through a land on the brink of collapse.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42%, 2D Platformer 17.3%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, Story Rich 10.8%, Exploration 10.1%
Explore terrifying liminal spaces. Horror walking simulator with reality-bending platforming and supernatural threats. Get lost between dimensions.
Why similar: Exploration 25.1%, Dark 23.3%, Adventure 19.7%, Action 18.2%, Atmospheric 13.6%
Soulless: Ray of Hope is a 2D story-driven platformer focused on atmosphere, exploration, and emotional storytelling in a dark, minimalist world.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 23.7%, Action-Adventure 15.8%, Choices Matter 15.5%, Exploration 14.7%, Horror 14.6%
The wolves are watching! Venture through a captivating but brutal dystopia where our young adventurer Ravengirl will travel through this huge city’s brightest highs and delve to its darkest depths on her perilous journey of discovery and finding her destiny where hope seems in short supply.
Why similar: Dark 19.7%, Story Rich 14.9%, Horror 14.7%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, Exploration 12.3%
A dark tale of survival and conscience, blending platforming, puzzles, and haunting beauty. Journey through surreal lands where every choice shapes the fate of a world on the edge of ruin will you restore the light or embrace the darkness?
Why similar: Dark 27.4%, Horror 19.5%, Story Rich 15.4%, Action-Adventure 14.7%, Atmospheric 13.1%
Where do you run to when your demons reside within you? Decarnation is a pixel art adventure/action puzzle game with a horrific story inspired by some of the most influential films and novels in the genre. Dive into a breathtaking thriller where nightmares and dreams intertwine…
Why similar: Emotional 22.4%, Dark 18%, Horror 12.3%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Story Rich 10.6%
Bittersweet Birthday is a boss fight-only action adventure where every encounter is a unique and emotional showdown. Explore a colorful world full of endearing characters, uncover your memories, and battle your way through challenges that push skill, timing, and determination to their limits.
Why similar: Emotional 23.7%, Action-Adventure 16.8%, Mystery 16.2%, Story Rich 15.8%, Exploration 11.5%
MO: Astray is a pixel art, side-scrolling, action-platformer. Lead MO through mind-bending puzzles using special abilities. Bizarre enemies, threatening traps and ingenious level designs await.
Why similar: Story Rich 26%, Atmospheric 25.3%, Action 20.5%, Adventure 20.4%, Singleplayer 7.7%
A tough platformer following a girl diving over the heads of terrifying creatures and bouncing off walls to traverse a mysterious, unsettling world that's so much bigger than her: the "world between all worlds"
Why similar: 2D Platformer 32.4%, Exploration 18.5%, Horror 16%, Atmospheric 11.7%, Action 8.7%
DOMINO: The Little One, a hand-drawn 2D adventure game, invites you to traverse a realm where the perils of global warming and ecological catastrophe manifest as monstrous entities, and the only weapon at your disposal is your wit and will to make a change.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 25.9%, 2D Platformer 24.1%, Psychological 16.2%, Emotional 14.5%, Atmospheric 7.7%
Discover the world of Nahucan in this 2D action platformer. You are Itorah, the only human in this strange place. Explore, fight and survive to uncover your past and save Nahucan from its biggest threat, a mysterious plague!
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.3%, Hand-drawn 17.7%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Exploration 8.5%
Journey through a distorted theatre held together by the fragile mind of a grieving puppet master. With only a needle and thread, traverse through this world and evade twisted and terrifying creations. Shatter the delusion and unravel the truth behind it all.
Why similar: Psychological 25.2%, Emotional 15.9%, Dark 14.1%, Horror 9.9%, Story Rich 9.9%
