- #1 Spinning_Kid
97% matchMostly Positive79% of 33 reviews2020
Dev: DnovelPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
A rabbit in a capsule capable of rotating the world!
Why similar: Roguevania 47.6% ★, Side Scroller 13.2%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Platformer 10.3%, Arcade 8.2%
- #2 The Square Key
96% matchPositive92% of 24 reviews2020
Dev: DnovelPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
The Square Key is a spinning platformer with puzzles and coins.
Why similar: Roguevania 44.8% ★, Side Scroller 12.6%, 2D Platformer 9.3%, Platformer 8.8%, Arcade 7.2%
- #3 Rogue Legacy
96% matchVery Positive92% of 18,678 reviews2013
Dev: Cellar Door Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Rogue Legacy is a genealogical rogue-"LITE" where anyone can be a hero. Each time you die, your child will succeed you. Every child is unique. One child might be colorblind, another might be a dwarf with vertigo. But that's OK, because no one is perfect, and you don't have to be to succeed.
Why similar: Roguevania 78.3% ★, Platformer 13%, Side Scroller 3.3%, Arcade 1.3%, 2D 1%
- #4 Jad
95% matchMostly Positive74% of 66 reviews2021
Dev: DnovelPub: My Way Games
Windows
JAD is an atmospheric jumping and puzzle platformer.
Why similar: Roguevania 48.8% ★, Side Scroller 13.7%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Platformer 9.8%, Arcade 8.1%
- #5 Gun Miner
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Return To Adventure Mountain
Windows
Gun Miner is a rogue-lite where you explore the ever-changing caves of a mysterious planet. Dig up treasure with your void-blaster rifle. Spend any loot you find on upgrades for your suit, for your gun, or for your ship. Yes you will die a lot, but each turn makes you a tiny bit more powerful.
Why similar: Roguevania 60.8% ★, Side Scroller 11.2%, Platformer 9.6%, 2D Platformer 9%, Pixel Graphics 2.9%
- #6 失落的王国:Lost Kingdom
94% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: 海鸣
Windows · Mac
"Lost Kingdom" This is probably the hardest game you've ever played. It may take you a full 3 days to clear it, you should be aware that there are some hidden things in it. Every day you see something different. (This refers to 3 days in real life)
Why similar: Roguevania 56% ★, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Platformer 11.3%, Action-Adventure 7%, Casual 4.8%
- #7 Ruby's Realms
93% 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 49.6% ★, Side Scroller 14.4%, 2D Platformer 9.5%, Platformer 8.1%, Female Protagonist 6.4%
- #8 pandaman
92% 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 66.3% ★, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Action-Adventure 8.1%, 2D 2.8%, Casual 2.4%
- #9 Atomic Owl
91% matchVery Positive90% of 69 reviews2025
Dev: Monster TheaterPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows · Linux
You are Hidalgo Bladewing, a bird with a beef. Hack, slash, platform, and soar through a beautifully chaotic pixel-art neonscape in your quest to save your feathered friends. Challenging retro-inspired platforming gameplay, transforming weapons, and fowl Ninja action await.
Why similar: Roguevania 49.7% ★, Side Scroller 14.4%, 2D Platformer 9.4%, Platformer 7.9%, Arcade 6%
- #10 Abyss Odyssey
91% matchMixed63% of 2,526 reviews2014
Dev: ACE TeamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
From indie Chilean developer ACE Team comes a new side-scrolling action adventure game featuring a complex fighting engine in procedurally generated levels that destines its three warriors to battle a different abyss each time! Choose your hero and also learn to possess your enemies in the abyss…
Why similar: Roguevania 64.5% ★, Side Scroller 13.2%, Platformer 10.6%, Female Protagonist 4.9%, Adventure 2.8%
- #11 A Tale of Sand and Bone
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Talico
Windows
A Tale of sand and Bone is a story-rich action-roguelike adventure. You play as Shai, a fallen warrior bound to a vengeful spirit as you climb and fight your way to claiming vengeance against the gods.
Why similar: Roguevania 60.9% ★, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Platformer 9.3%, Action-Adventure 4.7%, Side Scroller 4.2%
- #12 Seed Hunter 猎源
89% matchMixed68% of 396 reviews2020
Dev: Wolf KnightPub: 2P Games
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Seed Hunter is a 2D Platformer with Roguelite element. You’re the alien finding the missing source around universe, but you get into some trouble on the planet of Earth.
Why similar: Roguevania 61.4% ★, Side Scroller 11.1%, 2D Platformer 8.2%, Platformer 7.4%, Action-Adventure 6.1%
- #13 Adventures of Quin85
88% matchVery Positive88% of 52 reviews2023
Dev: Deathclaim (Dreadnoughts)
Windows
A relatively hard 2D Platformer with a relatively high skill Ceiling developed by one guy as a hobby in his free time. You can expect skill-driven movement and action- filled Combat with multiple unique enemies and Bosses.
Why similar: Roguevania 55.3% ★, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Platformer 12.8%, Action-Adventure 8.2%, Adventure 6.7%
- #14 Abalyte
89% matchMixed67% of 199 reviews2018
Dev: Purple Studios
Windows
Abalyte is a 2D-roguelike metroidvania that focuses on the player's skill and inventiveness. While other games have crutches or progression systems that help the player beat the game, Abalyte does the opposite and throws you in a spike-pit.
Why similar: Roguevania 80.7% ★, Platformer 6.7%, Action-Adventure 3.2%, Pixel Graphics 3%, Adventure 2.5%
- #15 The VIllage of Eri
87% 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 54.3% ★, Side Scroller 16.5%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Platformer 8.5%, Action-Adventure 4.8%
- #16 Vagneria
86% 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 53.6% ★, Platformer 11%, 2D Platformer 11%, Side Scroller 7.1%, Action-Adventure 6.8%
- #17 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 78% ★, Platformer 10.3%, Casual 4.2%, Adventure 3%, Pixel Graphics 2.2%
- #18 Dimensum - Bizzarre Huntseeker
85% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2019
Dev: BAS Studio
Windows
「Run, Jump, Attack, Dash !」 "The portal Dimension" is a fast-paced 2D scrolling action game. The variety of mysterious dimensional armies has released several bizarre creatures to attack the innocence from various worlds. Now, just get rid of them anyway
Why similar: Roguevania 64.6% ★, Side Scroller 9%, Casual 7.9%, Platformer 5.4%, Adventure 5.3%
- #19 迷宮のドールポリス
84% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: かべろくん
Windows
It's an action game where you advance through a mysterious dungeon whose shape changes every time you enter, while strengthening the functions of your aircraft.
Why similar: Roguevania 52.6% ★, Platformer 14.5%, Side Scroller 13.8%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 2%
- #20 O.R.B. Offensive Rolling Bot
83% 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 62% ★, Side Scroller 13.2%, Platformer 8.3%, 2D Platformer 7.3%, Arcade 2.9%
- #21 Quantum:Fantasy
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Roy Keren
Windows
Quantum:Fantasy is a multiplayer RPG with an emphasis on hunting monsters. Combat is tight and responsive, varying based on chosen class: of the four, each has different weapons and skills to use in and out of combat. Level up, upgrade armor and weapons, and tailor each class to play how you like!
Why similar: Roguevania 77% ★, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 2.7%, 2D 2%, Fantasy 2%
- #22 Sundered®: Eldritch Edition
82% 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 72.6% ★, Platformer 8.6%, Side Scroller 8.6%, Female Protagonist 5.4%, 2D 1.9%
- #23 AKU: BRAVE REBORN
81% 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 73.9% ★, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Action-Adventure 4.8%, Cartoony 3.8%, Adventure 1.9%
- #24 Meat is Murder
81% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Entertainment Software International
Windows
A top-down survival horror game, with procedurally generated maps, where eating meat heals you... but every bite makes the vegan serial-killer faster.
Why similar: Roguevania 83.8% ★, Arcade 9.8%, Casual 2.7%, Pixel Graphics 2.6%, Indie 0.8%
- #25 LampMan!
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: XtremeBlueTronicPub: LAMP TEAM
Windows · Linux
LampMan! is a 2d action-platformer featuring three playable characters you can switch between at any time. Master their abilities, conquer vibrant levels, and restore light to LampWorld!
Why similar: Side Scroller 31%, 2D Platformer 18.8%, Platformer 15.3%, Arcade 11%, Action-Adventure 8%
- #26 Soulbind: Prologue
78% matchVery Positive93% of 160 reviews2024
Dev: Rubedo Games
Windows · Linux
Soulbind: Prologue is an action platformer in the Roguelike genre. The hero is a common skeleton and an outsider. But there is one special feature - you can replace your body parts with parts of your opponents' bodies. Learn the backstory and start your journey in the world of Allaar.
Why similar: Roguevania 59.2% ★, Side Scroller 17.5%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Platformer 9.1%, 2D 2%
- #27 DurDanto
79% 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 70% ★, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Action-Adventure 5.3%, Pixel Graphics 3.4%, Adventure 3%
- #28 Adventure's Pixel World
79% 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 53.8% ★, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Platformer 8%, Arcade 7%, Action-Adventure 4.9%
- #29 Ghost 1.0
78% 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 68.6% ★, Platformer 8.4%, Female Protagonist 8.2%, Side Scroller 7.3%, Adventure 3.3%
- #30 Draken's Shrine
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RD ProductionsPub: Shady Corner Games
Windows
A metroidvania action platformer set in an epic fantasy world where a barbarian woman raised in the wild, pushed by her mother stories about her father decides to look for his final resting place.
Why similar: Roguevania 48.7% ★, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Platformer 11.2%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Action-Adventure 6.8%
- #31 The Crown Stones: Mirrah
76% 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 63.7% ★, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Action-Adventure 7.7%, Adventure 4.6%, Pixel Graphics 3.6%
- #32 Taivas
77% match4 user reviews0% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: F-GamesPub: JTS Development
Windows
Taivas is a mysterious action roguelite set in a world of myth, and a time of magic. The destiny of a Canidae Kingdom rests on the shoulders of a young fox alike boy. His name… Joakim. Use spells and special weapons to explore, destroy and fight your way to the UpWorld, and beyond...
Why similar: Roguevania 53.8% ★, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Platformer 9.8%, Arcade 7.6%, Action-Adventure 5.8%
- #33 TOKOYO: The Tower of Perpetuity
75% matchVery Positive89% of 502 reviews2022
Dev: //commentoutPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 58%
You find yourself trapped in a mysterious tower – one that transforms its very structure every 24 hours, where you must surpass countless poor fallen souls and make your way to the heretofore unseen top!
Why similar: Roguevania 60.7% ★, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Platformer 9.3%, Arcade 6.8%, Female Protagonist 6.6%
- #34 The Light Of Vertical
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WangxoGame
Windows
A Metroidvania-style action adventure set in the collapsing "Sky City." Play as a life form awakening in darkness, explore decaying areas, interact with NPCs, battle bosses, collect cards, and uncover the truth through stylized art and deep storytelling.
Why similar: Roguevania 69.3% ★, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Action-Adventure 6.3%, Cartoony 4.8%, 2D 2.4%
- #35 Archetype and the Four Winds of Hell
73% 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 53.8% ★, Platformer 14.3%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 3%
- #36 Tower of Guardian
76% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Mostdeep Games
Windows
Tower of Guardian , is 2D Fantasy Platformer RPG, tells about adventure of a wizard princess from Kingdom called "Aluria" exploring The Tower of Darkness to find clue about mysterious disappearance of her friend and siblings.
Why similar: Roguevania 60.5% ★, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Platformer 11.7%, Action-Adventure 7.2%, Adventure 4%
- #37 StarBreak
74% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,298 reviews2016
Dev: Crunchy Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 44%
StarBreak is a unique skill-based action platformer MMO where you explore strange sci-fi worlds alongside dozens of other players, kill legions of dangerous aliens and fight epic boss battles.
Why similar: Roguevania 82.1% ★, Platformer 7.1%, Side Scroller 6.2%, 2D 2.2%, Adventure 1.2%
- #38 HELLREAPER
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Awesome Games Studio
Windows
Become the Hellreaper, an unstoppable force that Heaven can’t control and Hell is terrified of. Conquer unholy hordes and slay grotesque bosses. Forge and master your weapons. Wield cursed magic. Discover ancient relics. Evolve. Every step of this bloody descent into the abyss is yours.
Why similar: Roguevania 56.1% ★, Side Scroller 17%, Platformer 10.9%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Combat 2.3%
- #39 Red Bit Ninja
75% 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 62.7% ★, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Platformer 9.9%, Arcade 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 2.9%
- #40 Astebros
72% matchVery Positive88% of 56 reviews2023
Dev: Neofid StudiosPub: PixelHeart
Windows
Choose your hero among three different characters and go through procedural dungeons to eliminate your formidable opponents!
Why similar: Roguevania 52.3% ★, Side Scroller 16.5%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Action-Adventure 6.8%, Adventure 3.6%
- #41 Dead Shapes
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cryzy Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Dead Shapes is an action rogue-lite. Fight, die, learn, and repeat as you journey through uniques levels. Be ready to discover thousands of character builds.
Why similar: Roguevania 45.4% ★, Side Scroller 24%, Platformer 15.4%, 2D Platformer 7.3%, Combat 3.3%
- #42 SuperEpic: The Entertainment War
73% 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 90.1% ★, Adventure 4%, Pixel Graphics 2.4%, Indie 1.8%, 2D 1.7%
- #43 Blade of the Netherworld
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 155 reviews2024
Dev: DuDu Games
Windows
Blade of the Netherworld is a fast-paced 2D Roguelite platformer. Don divine masks as a Yin-Yang Enforcer, slashing through the underworld to defeat gods, demons, and spirits. Combine a variety of items, master combat skills, and create limitless, high-speed carnage with a free-form action system.
Why similar: Roguevania 47.4% ★, Side Scroller 12.5%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Platformer 9.2%, Action-Adventure 5.6%
- #44 丛林游侠(Jungle Ranger)
71% 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 57.8% ★, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Casual 9.3%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Adventure 4.7%
- #45 Rogue Worlds
69% matchVery Positive97% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
Windows · Linux
Rogue Worlds is a chaotic tactical roguelite platformer where you wield the environment and creative abilities to overcome challenges. Outwit powerful guardians and blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths!
Why similar: Roguevania 53.9% ★, Side Scroller 16.8%, Platformer 11.3%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 3.4%
- #46 Eagle Island Twist
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 228 reviews2019
Dev: PixelnicksPub: Retroware
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Eagle Island is a roguelite action-platformer with falconry-inspired combat. Soar into an original story-driven adventure, fighting through procedurally generated levels and challenging boss fights. Includes free TWIST content, with new characters and handcrafted, retro-themed minigames.
Why similar: Roguevania 52% ★, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Arcade 9.5%, Platformer 8.7%, Female Protagonist 6.7%
- #47 Splood
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Esemte Games
Windows
Splood is a side-view game where the player controls a little sorceress, using her staff she shoots clots of paint, which pushes her off and flies between platforms, passing level after level.
Why similar: Side Scroller 33.2%, 2D Platformer 20%, Platformer 16.3%, Arcade 10.7%, Action-Adventure 7%
- #48 SIR ABANDON
68% 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 48.8% ★, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Platformer 9.9%, Action-Adventure 5.5%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%
- #49 The Rogue Cavern
71% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Sean Frett
Windows · Linux
Explore an endless, procedurally generated cavern and find items in this roguevania-esque platformer.
Why similar: Roguevania 72.3% ★, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Adventure 9.3%, Indie 4.1%
- #50 Aberration Protocol
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Carlos CesarPub: GetFun
Windows · Mac
Lost Legacy: The Awakening of the Seals plunges you into a fantastic world full of epic challenges and ancient magic. The kingdom prospered, until envy and evil unleashed a devastating war. Now, the cruel leader's prophecy is about to come a new era of darkness.
Why similar: Roguevania 56.9% ★, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Platformer 7.4%, Action-Adventure 6.8%, Casual 4.3%
- #51 Duck Dash
67% matchVery Positive86% of 73 reviews2025
Dev: Levi Soren
Windows
A fun and simple 2D platformer game about a duck named Scruffles. Fight your way through 10 levels with a smooth feeling movement system.
Why similar: Side Scroller 32.6%, 2D Platformer 19.8%, Platformer 16.2%, Arcade 11.6%, Action-Adventure 8.4%
- #52 Lollypop
69% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Brain BugPub: Ziggurat
Windows
Explore new worlds in Lollypop, the colorful classic action platformer! In this adventure, you’ll play as Lolly, a windup doll that mysteriously comes to life with one goal – to free the world from the evil clutches of Sugarbaby, who is tormenting the land with hordes of quirky enemies.
Why similar: Side Scroller 31.7%, 2D Platformer 19.6%, Platformer 15%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Arcade 7%
- #53 Rift Keeper
70% 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 90.1% ★, Platformer 4.3%, Pixel Graphics 2.4%, 2D 1.7%, Indie 1.5%
- #54 Carter Story / 卡特冒险
68% 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 73.9% ★, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Action-Adventure 6.3%, Adventure 3%, 2D 2.1%
- #55 The Helper
68% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2023
Dev: Scout Game Studios
Windows
The Helper is a fast-moving, energetic, fun and madness-packed 2D video game that allows you to play as “The Helper” (hence the name, duh!), a lad that helps The Professor by gathering Gravity Crystals for his secret experiment.
Why similar: Side Scroller 27.2%, 2D Platformer 19.9%, Platformer 18.7%, Arcade 14.9%, Casual 7.1%
- #56 Soulbind: Tales Of The Underworld
66% matchMostly Positive79% of 108 reviews2024
Dev: Rubedo Games
Windows · Linux
It's up to you to become the Endless, a mysterious skeleton, and embark on a perilous journey. Collect monster body parts to enhance your character and use a variety of abilities. Explore sinister locations, fight mythical creatures and uncover the secrets of the Underworld.
Why similar: Roguevania 60.7% ★, Side Scroller 15.5%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Platformer 8.9%, Adventure 2.3%
- #57 Crystal Corruption - Reclamation
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AmberWing
Windows
Dive into a fast-paced, stylish action roguelike metroidvania as resurrected King Cedric. Hack and slash through diverse biomes, face corrupted minibosses, and conquer epic foes. Uncover shattered truths and choose your path to redemption in this gripping tale of vengeance and power.
Why similar: Roguevania 63.8% ★, Side Scroller 18.4%, Platformer 10.5%, Adventure 3.6%, Fantasy 2.4%
- #58 Cube Crusaders
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Frentwick Indie
Windows
Adoros is dying. A catastrophic Void Anomaly has torn open the planet’s surface, warping reality and unleashing forces no one fully understands. You are a Cube Crusader sent to crush the Anomaly, at any cost.
Why similar: Roguevania 63.6% ★, Side Scroller 18.3%, Platformer 10.1%, Action-Adventure 6%, Adventure 2%
- #59 Flappiper: Remade
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: JakeInALake
Windows
Lost in some mysterious facility, avoid obstacles in a parody of Flappy Bird. Purchase upgrades, equip skins, survive encounters all in order to investigate the questionable decisions behind a monopolized corporation.
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.3%, 2D Platformer 18.6%, Platformer 17.7%, Arcade 14.7%, Casual 11.6%