- #1 Stray Savior
97% matchVery Positive93% of 61 reviews2025
Dev: Gustav
Windows
Stray Savior is a 2D action platformer packed full of lethal traps, precise jumps, and powerful bosses. Venture through the dystopian world with weapons and skills, to prove yourself and forge your own path.
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.5%, 2D Platformer 18.1%, Platformer 17.9%, Action-Adventure 15.1%, Fantasy 7.5%
- #2 Forsaken Isle
96% matchMostly Positive71% of 512 reviews2025
Dev: Smoodlez
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Stranded on a desert island, explore, craft, build and fight in this action survival game!
Why similar: Adventure 43.9%, Action 31.4%, 2D 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Casual 3.3%
- #3 Shipwreck
96% matchVery Positive82% of 255 reviews2015
Dev: Brushfire Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Shipwreck is a top down adventure game in which you must travel the land, explore dungeons, and defeat monsters to earn safe passage off the island on which you are stranded.
Why similar: Adventure 87.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, Indie 5.2%
- #4 Rush to Adventure
95% matchMostly Positive78% of 50 reviews2017
Dev: Digital Awakening
Windows
Rush to Adventure is a retro fantasy speedrunning adventure. Inspired by classic NES titles like Zelda, Mario and Castlevania. You awaken on the shore of a cursed island. Your only way off the island is to fight the monsters and lift the curse.
Why similar: Platformer 28.8%, Adventure 26.8%, Action 25.5%, 2D 9.9%, Retro 3.2%
- #5 NETHER HEROES
94% matchVery Positive90% of 759 reviews2024
Dev: MitridanPub: Arakuma Studio
Windows
Immerse yourself in Nether Heroes, an intense action-platform roguelike game. Conquer challenging dungeons, face menacing creatures, and defeat powerful bosses on your epic adventure.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 27%, Platformer 23.5%, Action-Adventure 17.4%, Action 8.7%, Adventure 7%
- #6 Lost Sea
94% matchMixed64% of 69 reviews2016
Dev: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
After a freak storm over the Atlantic, you find yourself stranded on the shores of a mysterious island. Do you have what it takes to escape the Lost Sea?
Why similar: Adventure 49.5%, Action 45.3%, Indie 2.6%, Singleplayer 2.6%
- #7 Pixel Horizons
93% matchMixed64% of 58 reviews2025
Dev: Dylan Ranshaw
Windows · Mac · Linux
Stranded on a beautiful island, craft tools, battle beasts, and uncover mythical weapons. Fight to survive, conquer ancient ruins, and master the wild in a high-stakes adventure. Will you prevail? - Created by a UC Santa Cruz Student
Why similar: Nature 36.8%, Action-Adventure 32.4%, Adventure 13.1%, PvE 10.7%, Retro 3.8%
- #8 Corsair`s Madness Prologue: Jungle`s Island
92% matchVery Positive96% of 75 reviews2023
Dev: Old PrawnPub: Madnetic Games
Windows
As the captain of the pirate ship Sam, you will immerse yourself in the adventure tale of a mystical archipelago full of secrets and treasures. Using pirate skills and ancient artifacts, save the crew members scattered around the different islands and discover the dark secrets of a mysterious temple
Why similar: Side Scroller 24%, Hack and Slash 22.1%, 2D Platformer 17.9%, Platformer 13.7%, Action-Adventure 11%
- #9 Treasure Adventure Game
91% matchVery Positive88% of 52 reviews2021
Dev: Robit Games
Windows
Treasure Adventure Game casts you in the role of a young boy who lands on an island that is a fragment of what was once a continent, destroyed in the war between a demon and a wizard.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 35.6%, Platformer 28%, Action 11%, Adventure 9%, 2D 7.7%
- #10 Emberbane
91% matchMixed49% of 95 reviews2026
Dev: Hamlet Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Four elements. One destiny. Embark on an elemental journey inspired by tales of balance and power, reborn as a Metroidvania adventure.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.3%, Side Scroller 22.5%, 2D Platformer 18.4%, Platformer 9.1%, Action 5.8%
- #11 Olija
89% matchVery Positive91% of 953 reviews2021
Dev: Skeleton Crew StudioPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Olija is a game about Faraday's quest, a man shipwrecked then trapped in the mysterious country of Terraphage. Armed with a legendary harpoon, he and other castaways try to leave this hostile country to return to their homelands.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.6%, Side Scroller 15.5%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Platformer 13.2%, Action-Adventure 11.4%
- #12 Abyss The Forgotten Past: Prologue
90% matchMixed63% of 158 reviews2020
Dev: OWG StudiosPub: Sedoc LLC
Windows
Play as Leonnor who sets out on a journey to discover everything about his past and his world, things are not always what they seem! Learn special abilities, battle monsters and encounter celestial beings as you explore this beautifically crafted pixel world. This prologue starts a epic journey...
Why similar: 2D Platformer 31.8%, Platformer 31.2%, Action 9.9%, Fantasy 7.9%, Adventure 7.3%
- #13 Saviorless
88% matchVery Positive88% of 342 reviews2024
Dev: Empty Head GamesPub: Dear Villagers
Windows · Mac · Linux
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: Hack and Slash 27%, 2D Platformer 24.1%, Action-Adventure 17.2%, Platformer 14.1%, Adventure 5.2%
- #14 The Way Home: Pixel Roguelike
89% matchVery Positive91% of 67 reviews2022
Dev: Concode
Windows · Mac
Pixelart Roguelike Action Game! Trapped on a strange island, Kevin and Cheese struggle to return home. Encounter other lost people and terrifying monsters lurking on the island. Help our unfortunate duo find THE WAY HOME!
Why similar: Adventure 26.4%, Action 26.1%, 2D 14.3%, Combat 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
- #15 Island Clicker
87% matchMixed64% of 64 reviews2024
Dev: Bizi Games
Windows
Island Clicker: Embark on a thrilling adventure! Collect resources, upgrade tools, and tame loyal companions. Uncover hidden secrets, explore mysterious bunkers, and battle fierce enemies. Every click reveals new challenges. Are you ready to discover what this island hides?
Why similar: Fantasy 32.8%, 2D 31.3%, Atmospheric 23.4%, Casual 8.4%, Indie 2.2%
- #16 Squared Adventure
86% matchVery Positive93% of 71 reviews2024
Dev: Crazy Potato Game Studio
Windows
Embark on a journey through tunnels, caves and ancient temples, solving puzzles and fighting all kinds of hostile creatures. Be smart - avoid traps and think carefully. They say it doesn't hurt ;)
Why similar: 2D Platformer 52.2%, Platformer 26.5%, 2D 6.5%, Combat 5.1%, Retro 3.8%
- #17 Moonlight Traveler
86% 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: Action-Adventure 36.8%, Fantasy 17.3%, Action 14.9%, Adventure 14.4%, 2D 12.5%
- #18 Castaway
85% matchMostly Positive76% of 247 reviews2024
Dev: Canari Games
Windows
Retrieve your weapons, face bosses to save your dog in a retro adventure focused on 3 dungeons. Finish the Story mode to unlock the Survivor mode: a 50-floor "Death Tower". You'll enjoy classic mechanics, charming visual style, and an enchanting soundtrack.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 44.4%, Action 13.6%, 2D 11.8%, Combat 11.2%, Adventure 10.6%
- #19 Return
83% matchVery Positive87% of 206 reviews2023
Dev: Dead Unicorn
Windows
Return to your home planet after 200 years of space travel in this atmospheric, art-driven adventure. Shoot, slash, and roll your way through dangerous enemies and ancient bosses, purchase items and unlock powerful weapons, and explore your unfamiliar home for parts to repair your ship.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.6%, Side Scroller 27.9%, Fantasy 9.4%, Adventure 8.5%, Atmospheric 7.9%
- #20 Primal Light
84% matchVery Positive81% of 419 reviews2020
Dev: Fat Gem
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 54 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Inhabit Krog, a mysterious blue creature in a red loincloth, as he traverses a labyrinth of ladders, levers, traps, and monsters. Explore the nooks and crannies of a bizarre and evocative world as you hack and slash your way to victory, leaving a graveyard of grotesque bosses in your wake.
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.9%, 2D Platformer 25.9%, Action-Adventure 16.5%, Platformer 9.9%, Action 5.4%
- #21 Demon Peak
84% matchMixed69% of 242 reviews2017
Dev: Kajak Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 43%
In Demon Peak, you play as the nameless warrior, trapped inside the depths of an unholy Mountain. Explore the mysterious and perilous enviroments, fight against a multitude of different enemies and gather magical abilities to overcome the Mountain's evil inhabitants.
Why similar: Platformer 29.5%, Adventure 28.1%, Action 27.8%, 2D 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 3.3%
- #22 Way To Yaatra
82% matchVery Positive94% of 156 reviews2020
Dev: WayToYaatra Company
Windows
Get aboard on a thrilling voyage in search of the truth after the desolation of your village, using spears to climb a huge mountain while you walk the way to Yaatra.
Why similar: Adventure 46.8%, Platformer 21.5%, 2D Platformer 17.7%, 2D 5.3%, Casual 5.3%
- #23 Ruiga Pirates: Cursed Seas
81% matchMostly Positive71% of 135 reviews2024
Dev: Valentware Games LTD
Windows · Mac
Defeat legions of pirates and marine beasts to emerge victorious in Ruiga Pirates: Cursed Seas! Adventure with survival elements. Customize your ship, prepare for barrages from myriad foes, and navigate the perilous waters of a monster realm. Embark on this thrilling journey and Play for Free now!
Why similar: Action 26.5%, Adventure 21.9%, PvE 18.7%, 2D 15.9%, Combat 9.1%
- #24 Lost Girl Platformer
80% matchVery Positive98% of 128 reviews2024
Dev: Teamey
Windows
Lost Girl Platformer is a thrilling 2D platform game where you play as a courageous girl. Your task is to jump from platform to platform to survive and escape. But be careful: time is limited, and every jump must be precise!
Why similar: Side Scroller 33.8%, 2D Platformer 22.4%, Platformer 20.2%, Action 7.9%, Adventure 6.8%
- #25 Estranged: The Departure
79% matchVery Positive86% of 2,323 reviews2020
Dev: Alan Edwardes
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Estranged: The Departure follows the story of a fisherman, stranded on a mysterious island during a violent storm. Little does he know his adventure has just begun, and the island is home to more than it first seems.
Why similar: Adventure 46%, Action 42%, Casual 4.3%, Atmospheric 4.3%, Indie 2.5%
- #26 Lost Islands
81% matchMostly Negative32% of 318 reviews2024
Dev: Jolly Roger Game
Windows
Lost Islands is a Cold Weapon PvPvE online multiplayer action game. You will play an adventurer to an unknown island, killing and co-operating with monsters and other adventurers on the island, embarking on an exciting adventure and eventually escaping with the treasure.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 44.6%, Action-Adventure 27.2%, Adventure 14.3%, Action 13.9%
- #27 Wanderlust Adventures
82% matchMixed60% of 254 reviews2015
Dev: Yeti TrunkPub: Chucklefish
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Wanderlust Adventures is an online, free-roaming, open world, action adventure RPG. Join fellow heroes online, explore vast and deadly landscapes, and capture companions to aid you in your quest. Forge powerful items, salvage artifacts, and crush the souls of menacing foes!
Why similar: Adventure 50.3%, Action 33.5%, 2D 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%, Indie 2.6%
- #28 Ancient: Legacy of Azul
79% matchVery Positive81% of 57 reviews2022
Dev: Cosmic Spud
Windows
Fight against numerous mutated creatures across this desolate land. Unlock characters, items, and learn of the world’s history. Dive into this action packed sidescrolling, rogue-lite experience. Fight, die, try again.
Why similar: Side Scroller 40.9%, Platformer 21%, Fantasy 13.9%, Action 13.3%, Combat 7.2%
- #29 Shiro
78% matchVery Positive81% of 505 reviews2020
Dev: Game Dynasty
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Shiro is an adventure platformer in which you have to find your missing sister
Why similar: Platformer 18.2%, Side Scroller 16.2%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Adventure 10%
- #30 Astronite - Landing on Neplea
78% matchVery Positive85% of 183 reviews2022
Dev: Dume Games StudioPub: JanduSoft
Windows
Astronite Landing on Neplea is the prologue to this fantastic 1bit metroidvania that combines action, exploration, puzzles and platforms. Take on Astronite's first major challenge and defeat the deadly Kronch.
Why similar: Platformer 28.2%, Action-Adventure 22%, Adventure 12.5%, Action 11.5%, 2D 8.6%
- #31 Croak Crusader: Spawn of the Spore Spectre
77% matchVery Positive91% of 65 reviews2025
Dev: TunawareDevsPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
Embark on an odyssey into the unknown! Behold the tale of Toadman, an enigmatic being born from alien tech and the mysteries of Radiant Verde. Witness his perilous quest through treacherous jungles to confront Captain Croak in an epic showdown! Welcome to "Spawn of the Spore Spectre"!
Why similar: Platformer 33.6%, Action-Adventure 24.3%, 2D Platformer 21.6%, Action 8.7%, Adventure 8.5%
- #32 Transiruby
76% 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: 2D Platformer 19.6%, Hack and Slash 16.2%, Action-Adventure 14.7%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Platformer 12.9%
- #33 The Mobius Machine
74% matchVery Positive84% of 461 reviews2024
Dev: Madruga Works
Windows
Discover a vast alien world. Fight the ferocious local fauna and killer machines. Reveal its secrets and find a way to escape. The Mobius Machine is a side-scroller action adventure, with an emphasis on free-form exploration and intense combat.
Why similar: Side Scroller 32.4%, Platformer 20.8%, Action-Adventure 14.8%, Space 12.2%, PvE 5.8%
- #34 Dwarf Journey
75% matchVery Positive93% of 364 reviews2021
Dev: Orube Game Studio
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Dwarf Journey is an action roguelite platformer with randomly generated levels. Defeat enemies, level up, assemble your rune build and collect minerals to forge better equipment on an epic journey in search of immortality.
Why similar: Platformer 22.6%, 2D Platformer 18.5%, Action-Adventure 17.4%, Adventure 14.1%, Action 12.7%
- #35 The Tribulation Entanglement
76% matchMostly Positive78% of 60 reviews2022
Dev: Anxious Neck Games
Windows
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: Side Scroller 31.8%, Platformer 19.9%, 2D Platformer 19.7%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Atmospheric 7%
- #36 Ascent DX
73% matchVery Positive99% of 272 reviews2025
Dev: Johan PeitzPub: Apskeppet
Windows · Mac
Crashed on a desolate but mysterious planet you find yourself eye to eye with an ancient civilisation. Explore the planet, find powerful upgrades, and fulfill your destiny.
Why similar: Platformer 50.6%, Adventure 26%, Atmospheric 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 3%, Retro 2.7%
- #37 Cave Crawler
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,108 reviews2022
Dev: Evan Youssef
Windows
Cave Crawler is a short, 2D side-scrolling action platformer. Explore caves filled with interesting enemies and fun platforming challenges.
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.6%, 2D Platformer 19.7%, Platformer 17.9%, Action-Adventure 13.1%, Fantasy 6.2%
- #38 Under The Island
71% matchVery Positive93% of 396 reviews2026
Dev: Slime King GamesPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows
Embark on an epic adventure in Under the Island! A 2D action-adventure steeped in ‘90s charm, step into the shoes of Nia, and battle fierce monsters, solve clever puzzles, and explore a world alive with mystery as you race to save your new home before it’s too late.
Why similar: Nature 41.1%, Fantasy 18.3%, 2D 13.4%, Adventure 12.9%, Action 9.4%
- #39 Madness
77% matchMixed56% of 131 reviews2016
Dev: Indie Games StudioPub: Enoops
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
You a hero, so have to explore a world full of dangers. overcome various difficulties, traps and demons.
Why similar: Action 23.3%, 2D Platformer 21.7%, Adventure 19%, Action-Adventure 17.1%, 2D 7.9%
- #40 The Way
75% matchVery Positive83% of 1,295 reviews2016
Dev: Puzzling DreamPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Journey to another planet and discover its secrets in order to bring your loved one back to life. Experience an adventure, inspired by old school classics like Another World, Heart of Darkness and Flashback.
Why similar: Platformer 30.2%, Adventure 19.3%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Action 14.2%, 2D 6.7%
- #41 Ruiga Pirates: First Survivors
74% matchMixed64% of 67 reviews2024
Dev: Valentware Games LTD
Windows · Mac
Defeat legions of pirates and marine beasts to emerge victorious! Ruiga Pirates: First Survivors is an adventure with survival elements. Customize your ship, brace yourself for a bullets from myriad foes! Navigate the perilous waters of a ghost-infested realm and Play for Free now!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 54%, Action 21%, Adventure 14.2%, Combat 4.8%, Casual 2.8%
- #42 Spellbound Survivors
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 95 reviews2023
Dev: ToastedSquadStudios
Windows
Welcome to the mesmerizing world of Spellbound Survivors, a single-player action-roguelike game! Embark on an epic adventure, conquer maps, acquire mighty powers, and gear up for an ultimate showdown with the formidable Overlord Wizard. Your destiny unfolds in this captivating journey!
Why similar: Adventure 29.9%, Action 29.5%, 2D 16.1%, Atmospheric 13.3%, Combat 7.2%
- #43 Traveler's Refrain
72% matchVery Positive95% of 56 reviews2025
Dev: Red Essence GamesPub: indie.io
Windows
Wield your magical instrument and defy the mecha-goddesses of fate in this Song-Casting Story Driven Action-RPG. Explore a forbidden forest as Traveler. Help him reunite with his long lost love as you fight through abominations and solve mysterious puzzles, all while an ancient conflict unfolds.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 31%, Action-Adventure 22.3%, Adventure 11.4%, Action 11%, Combat 9.8%
- #44 Haiku, the Robot
70% matchVery Positive90% of 3,390 reviews2022
Dev: Mister Morris Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Side Scroller 23.9%, 2D Platformer 21.1%, Platformer 20.2%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Adventure 8.7%
- #45 Apple Slash
72% matchVery Positive96% of 226 reviews2020
Dev: Agelvik
Windows
Repel an invasion of mysterious charming creatures in a vast murky marshland. Strike your foes in a God-like slash-based manner and experience ambiguous encounters brimming with personality.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.3%, Side Scroller 23.2%, Action-Adventure 15.6%, Adventure 8.7%, Action 8.4%
- #46 Kingdom Shell
71% matchVery Positive89% of 232 reviews2023
Dev: Cup of PixelsPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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: Side Scroller 25.4%, 2D Platformer 24.3%, Platformer 12.2%, Fantasy 9.1%, Adventure 8.5%
- #47 Pixel Survivors : Roguelike
71% matchVery Positive81% of 468 reviews2023
Dev: Amrita
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 73%
A rogue-lite game where you must face hundreds of monsters with increasingly difficult bosses that strong enough to take you down. Choose your abilities, build your favorite combat style, become stronger and survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Action 23.7%, Fantasy 18.4%, 2D 17.8%, PvE 15.8%, Adventure 14.9%
- #48 Space Expedition
70% matchVery Positive93% of 181 reviews2023
Dev: Mobirate
Windows · Mac
Space Expedition is a 2D sci-fi platformer where you play as an astronaut who is sent to a space station to collect samples of mysterious dark matter. Space Expedition combines puzzle platforming, pixel art, and atmospheric adventures set in the style of 1980s sci-fi horror films.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 33.3%, Platformer 21.3%, Space 16.6%, Adventure 8.6%, Atmospheric 8.5%
- #49 MO:Astray
69% matchVery Positive92% of 5,025 reviews2019
Dev: Archpray Inc.Pub: Rayark International Limited
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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: Platformer 29.1%, Side Scroller 19.5%, Adventure 15.9%, Action 15.3%, Atmospheric 7.5%
- #50 The Vagrant
68% matchVery Positive90% of 8,552 reviews2018
Dev: O.T.K GamesPub: SakuraGame
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Guide Vivian the Vagrant, through vibrant and dynamic landscapes while hacking and slashing a path from a quiet coastal village through mysterious forests, haunted castles, and wrecked battlegrounds. When the endless barrage of enemies have been vanquished, what solace will be left for our hero?
Why similar: Side Scroller 34.3%, Hack and Slash 26.3%, Action 11.3%, 2D 9.3%, Adventure 8.2%
- #51 The Rise
68% matchVery Positive95% of 75 reviews2024
Dev: Icy Mountain StudiosPub: GoGo Games Interactive
Windows
Help Sam and Elicy on their challenging journey through the abyss. An epic 2D precision platform game where exploring the unknown, overcoming obstacles, and discovering secrets are crucial to reaching the top of the abyss. Adventure awaits you!
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.3%, 2D Platformer 21.1%, Platformer 19.2%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, Adventure 6.4%
- #52 Eastern Exorcist
67% matchVery Positive84% of 6,714 reviews2021
Dev: Wildfire Game(无锡野火数字科技有限公司)
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Eastern Exorcist is a stunning 2D side-scrolling action RPG set in a fantasy eastern world with the vicious spirits and monsters. Play as a skilled exorcist against chaotic evil to fight your way through the brutal world, and experience different stories of joy and sorrow.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.3%, Side Scroller 28.1%, Platformer 14.6%, Action 8.7%, Adventure 7.5%
- #53 Plokoth
70% matchMixed68% of 338 reviews2021
Dev: Team Plokoth
Windows
Plokoth is an atmospheric 2D platforming game set in a mysterious jungle.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 23.4%, Platformer 23.2%, Nature 19.8%, Action 7.5%, Adventure 7.4%
- #54 Genopanic
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 364 reviews2024
Dev: Mobirate
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Genopanic is a pixel-art, Metroidvania-inspired adventure-platformer. Explore corridors of the space station, teeming with secrets and dangers, and engage in boss fights. Solve puzzles and uncover hidden mysteries in the dark atmosphere of a sci-fi research complex. Discover the truth with each step
Why similar: Side Scroller 29%, 2D Platformer 23.5%, Platformer 20.9%, Atmospheric 6.8%, Action 6.4%
- #55 Arali
68% matchVery Positive86% of 58 reviews2022
Dev: HYPO StudiosPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Fight your way through hordes of enemies, rescue the five forest spirits and bring them back to their tree, and lift the curse plaguing the Enchanted Forest!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 39.5%, Action-Adventure 19.5%, Nature 11.2%, Fantasy 7.4%, Action 7.4%
- #56 Jam Jump
67% matchVery Positive86% of 98 reviews2024
Dev: Galactic Geckon
Windows
Jam Jump is an action-platformer adventure where you guide a young knight through challenging trials, battling hordes of enemies, and navigating treacherous islands with agility and skill.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 54.5%, Platformer 32.3%, Action 5.2%, Adventure 4.5%, Casual 1.6%
- #57 Venture to the Vile
66% matchMostly Positive76% of 179 reviews2024
Dev: Studio Cut to BitsPub: Aniplex Inc.
Windows
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: Side Scroller 26.2%, 2D Platformer 20.5%, Platformer 19.1%, Action-Adventure 15.4%, Adventure 6.5%
- #58 Epic Clicker Journey
69% matchMixed67% of 705 reviews2016
Dev: Cleversan Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Experience your epic journey. Discover 20 mysterious lands and face the monsters living out there. Show that you are persistent traveler and held your adventure, even in the toughest conditions.
Why similar: Adventure 83.5%, Casual 9.7%, Indie 4.6%, Singleplayer 2.3%
- #59 Awita: Journey of Hope
65% 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: Side Scroller 27.1%, 2D Platformer 23.9%, Platformer 18.4%, Fantasy 7.6%, Atmospheric 5.7%