Games Like Timespinner

Touhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania title with a heavy emphasis on exploration and action. Developed by Team Ladybug, creators of multiple fantastic action games thus far.

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.5%, Time Manipulation 21.8% ★, Side Scroller 13.8%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, Platformer 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Directly mirrors the time-manipulation mechanics of Timespinner within a fast-paced, stylish metroidvania framework.

Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.6%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Platformer 9.3%, Side Scroller 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers a deeply personal, story-driven adventure with a strong female lead and beautiful pixel art.

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!

Why similar: Metroidvania 51.3%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Side Scroller 12.4%, RPG 7%, Platformer 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: As a spiritual successor to the classics that inspired Timespinner, this offers the definitive modern Igavania experience.

Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight is the fourth installment in the beloved Momodora series of 2D platformers. Unleash ravaging combos against a variety of formidable monsters and deftly dodge your way through a cursed land to seek audience with the Queen and dispel the evil that threatens all life.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.8%, Side Scroller 16%, 2D Platformer 12%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Platformer 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar dark, pixel-art aesthetic and tight, responsive combat centered on a female protagonist.

EXPLORE YOUR WAY. Awoken to a world ruined by war, Alma must traverse the vast city of Arcadia before the life force of her friends and herself withers away. Time is ticking, and every moment matters. Who will you save, and who will you leave to turn UNSIGHTED?

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.5%, LGBTQ+ 16.2%, Female Protagonist 12%, Pixel Graphics 7%, RPG 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Incorporates a unique time-pressure mechanic that forces players to make meaningful choices while exploring a vast, interconnected world.

A 2D Metroidvania-style game developed under the supervision of Ryo Mizuno, depicting the story of Deedlit and the events leading up to Record of Lodoss War: Diadem of the Covenant. Use a variety of weapons and spirit powers to unravel the mystery of the labyrinth.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Platformer 11.7%, Exploration 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Offers fluid, high-quality sprite animation and exploration mechanics that feel very close to the classic Castlevania style.

Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.4%, Side Scroller 16.5%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Platformer 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features a sprawling, beautiful world with a high degree of character customization and exploration.

ENDER LILIES is a dark fantasy 2D action RPG about unraveling the mysteries of a destroyed kingdom. On this sorrowful journey, encounter horrific enemies against whom a moment of inattention could be fatal. Overcome these hardships and seek the truth with the help of fallen knights.

Why similar: Metroidvania 68.3%, Female Protagonist 23%, 2D 5.1%, Action 2%, Indie 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a melancholic, atmospheric journey with a female protagonist and deep, rewarding exploration.

Inspired by 16 and 32-bit classics, Gestalt: Steam & Cinder fuses tight 2D platforming and exhilarating combat with an engrossing, twist-laden narrative in a stunningly handcrafted steampunk world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.3%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Platformer 9.7%, RPG 8%

Why You'll Like It: Combines a steampunk aesthetic with a strong narrative and classic 2D action-platforming.

Explore the depths below a remote mountain town in this procedurally-generated Adventure Platformer. Taking inspiration from hack 'n slash dungeon crawlers and Metroidvania-style platformers, Chasm will immerse you in a fantasy world full of exciting treasure, deadly enemies, and abundant secrets.

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.6%, Side Scroller 10.6%, Platformer 10%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, RPG 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the classic 90s action-platformer vibe with its retro aesthetic and satisfying combat loop.

Explore and uncover the mystery of a surreal alien world by blasting aliens and glitching your environment in this intense retro side-scrolling action/adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 56.2%, Platformer 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Sci-fi 6.5%, Side Scroller 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational indie metroidvania that excels at atmosphere, exploration, and unique weapon mechanics.

As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.1%, Platformer 14.1%, Time Travel 13.4% ★, 2D Platformer 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Combines retro-inspired action with a clever time-travel twist that changes the game's structure.

A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.7%, Pixel Graphics 22.2%, RPG 14.4%, Story Rich 9.7%, Sci-fi 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a rich, story-driven RPG experience with a female lead and satisfying puzzle-platforming elements.

Ink and blood stain the streets of Ramezia. Witches must burn and sins must be judged. Venture forth as Sister Semilla to burn down the pillars of heresy in Minoria, an action-platformer by Bombservice, creators of Momodora.

Why similar: Metroidvania 53.8%, Female Protagonist 21.7%, Action 5.8%, Platformer 5.6%, 2D 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A spiritual successor to the Momodora series that emphasizes action-heavy combat and a strong narrative focus.

Dodge bullets, missiles and lasers in battle as you wrap your head around that bunny girl costume! Combo away with your mighty Piko Hammer or spam various spells from afar with your fiery fairy friend. Explore and explode through Rabi-Rabi Island as you collect power-ups and uncover secrets...

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.7%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Platformer 10%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Blends complex bullet-hell combat with a massive, non-linear world to explore.

Take to the sky and reunite a fragmented world in this surprisingly wholesome metroidvania! Help Iko adventure across beautiful hand-painted islands, receive letters from a quirky cast of characters, and face powerful monstrous adversaries.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41%, Platformer 13.9%, Fantasy 8%, Story Rich 7.7%, Side Scroller 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A charming and polished metroidvania that emphasizes exploration and character-driven storytelling.

Use your magic staff and progress through a large interconnected world where you'll solve puzzles, fight enemies and defeat bosses in order to help free the land of Alwa. Explore and uncover the secrets by using your platforming skills in this challenging and charming 8-bit adventure game.

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.7%, Platformer 13.2%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Side Scroller 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A love letter to 8-bit adventure games that focuses on clever puzzle-platforming and exploration.

Catmaze is a fairy metroidvania inspired by Slavic myths. Age-old tales will come to life in the unforgettable adventure of Alesta, a sorceress whose courage guides her through mysterious paths and dark forests in search of the lost road to Nav, the world of the dead.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.5%, Side Scroller 18.2%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Platformer 10.4%, Exploration 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A folklore-inspired metroidvania that balances a heartfelt story with challenging side-scrolling action.

Explore an abandoned space station in this retro-themed explorative action platformer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 57.8%, Platformer 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Exploration 3.7%, Action 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on deep, rewarding exploration and challenging boss encounters in a retro pixel-art style.

Foregone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art. Collect an arsenal of powerful weapons and unravel a compelling story of regret and conspiracy as you slice your way through hordes of enemies to save Calagan.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.9%, Side Scroller 19.9%, Platformer 12.9%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers fast-paced, fluid action with a modern take on the classic side-scrolling platformer.

Vernal Edge is a 2D action-packed Metroidvania featuring an intense combat system, tight platforming sequences and a powerful story of rivalry, revenge and growth.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, Platformer 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Fantasy 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features fast-paced, aerial-focused combat and a non-linear world that rewards exploration.

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 38.8%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Side Scroller 10.5%, Platformer 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant, pixel-art metroidvania that emphasizes exploration and unique movement abilities.

Ageless is a story driven puzzle platformer where you must alter the age of animals and plant life around you to progress. Play as Kiara, a young girl who braves through heartache and loss as she journeys across a mysterious world to discovers its secrets and herself.

Why similar: Metroidvania 17.1%, Time Manipulation 16.9% ★, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Platformer 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: Centers its gameplay around time-manipulation mechanics that are essential for solving puzzles and traversing the world.

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 35.1%, Side Scroller 15.2%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Platformer 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the classic exploration feel of early metroidvanias with a unique, clean aesthetic.

Embark on a grand adventure in Phoenotopia! An action-adventure puzzle platformer inspired by the great classics. Meet charming townsfolk, brave the dungeons, and thwart evil in your quest to save your family.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.3%, Platformer 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Sci-fi 7%, Fantasy 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a deep, expansive adventure with intricate world-building and classic action-platformer elements.

Turn back the clock and fight to repair Time itself in this cinematic action platformer with fast sword combat and time-based powers. You are the Warden of Time, Ouro Kronii - be proud and fight hard!

Why similar: Time Manipulation 27.1% ★, Time Travel 16.5% ★, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Side Scroller 8.4%

Indivisible is a hand drawn action RPG platformer from Lab Zero, creators of the critically acclaimed Skullgirls! Set in a huge fantasy world, Indivisible tells the story of Ajna, a fearless girl with a rebellious streak who sets out on a quest to save everything she knows from being destroyed.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, RPG 14.3%, Platformer 12.5%, Side Scroller 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features a strong female protagonist and a unique party-based combat system set within a beautiful 2D world.

In a bizarre universe where the oppressed are on the brink of oblivion, Dandara has awoken to reshape the world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 50%, Platformer 13.4%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Action 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Introduces unique gravity-defying movement mechanics that redefine how you explore a metroidvania world.

Dragon Loop is a metroidvania combining time travel and branching map design. Explore the large open world in a five day loop, opening up new worldlines. Explore a 2D, hand-drawn world, engage in fast-paced battles, and retrieve memories to shape the future.

Why similar: Time Travel 23% ★, Metroidvania 22.7%, Time Manipulation 22.2% ★, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Side Scroller 8.8%

Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates are back with more retro sword-and-whip action! Curse of the Moon 2 brings classic 2D action and a dark, 8-bit aesthetic together with modern playability.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.6%, Platformer 10.8%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Local Co-Op 9.7%, Female Protagonist 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a pure, retro-styled action experience that honors the roots of the genre.

A story-rich 2D platformer where you'll delve into dangerous power plants and massive creatures, while uncovering the truth of your world. Explore towns and cities, and help a world thrown out of balance!

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 24.6%, 2D Platformer 18.3%, Female Protagonist 12%, Platformer 9.3%, Story Rich 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on atmospheric storytelling and environmental exploration with a unique light/dark balance mechanic.

Fight to bring beautiful colors back to a hand-crafted world of darkness and discover the story of Europa, a young warrior, and her ghostly childhood companion, Apino.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.2%, Side Scroller 18.5%, Platformer 11.9%, Fantasy 7.4%, Female Protagonist 6.9%

"Momodora: Moonlit Farewell" is the latest installment in the Momodora series. Join Momo, High Priestess of the village of Koho, as she embarks on a divine mission to save her people from imminent destruction at the hands of the demon hordes summoned by a malevolent bellringer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.8%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Platformer 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%

XEL is an epic 3D sci-fi fantasy action-adventure. Explore the mysterious world of XEL and help protagonist Reid to uncover her enigmatic past. Make new friends and foes along the way and collect exciting gadgets to master challenging dungeons and solve time bending puzzles.

Why similar: Time Manipulation 29.8% ★, Time Travel 26.4% ★, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Sci-fi 7.6%, Exploration 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game that features time-manipulation themes and a focus on exploring a mysterious world.

Explore a sprawling, alien world in the sequel to the award winning Axiom Verge.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.8%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Platformer 10.5%, Female Protagonist 7.3%

Travel through time and help Mai and her Grandfather uncover the mysteries of the world after the Last Great War. Explore the connections between ancient eras and dystopian futures in an adventure that blends thrilling combat with precision platforming.

Why similar: Time Travel 27.6% ★, Metroidvania 26.4%, Time Manipulation 26.1% ★, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Story Rich 4.1%

Perceive the future in this time-loop metroidvania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 21.4%, Time Travel 20.5% ★, Time Manipulation 17.7% ★, 2D Platformer 8.5%, Female Protagonist 7%

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 28.1%, Side Scroller 14.5%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Platformer 8.2%

Alwa’s Legacy is a modern retro game full of dangerous dungeons, mystic items and ancient secrets. Upgrade your magic and choose your own path in this non-linear adventure game brimming with exploration.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.9%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Platformer 11.1%, Exploration 7.4%

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 34.6%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Platformer 11%, 2D Platformer 10%, Sci-fi 9.3%

The heroine who lost her memory was trapped in a five-day loop. Connect with your partners to travel through a world with strange time changes, continue to become stronger, retrieve memories, and understand the truth. The game is a time loop Metroidvania.

Why similar: Time Manipulation 29.9% ★, Time Travel 23.9% ★, Metroidvania 23.6%, Female Protagonist 7.9%, 2D Platformer 6.7%

Jump, shoot, and slash your way through 30XX, the roguelike action platformer you can play with a friend! Explore lush, ever-changing worlds that mix precise platforming with fevered combat. Destroy fearsome Guardians. Master unique Powers. Rediscover the thousand years we've lost.

Why similar: Side Scroller 20.5%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Platformer 12.1%, Local Co-Op 9.2%

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 35.1%, Side Scroller 19.9%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Platformer 11.2%, RPG 5.3%

8Doors is a story-driven Metroidvania-style action platformer heavily influenced by Korean folktales. Play as ‘Arum’, a brave girl that has entered the realm of the afterlife in search of her father’s soul and guide her through the '8 Doors of Purgatory' to solve the mysteries that lie deep within.

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.5%, Platformer 12.5%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Female Protagonist 6%, Action 5.7%

The fast paced platforming of Freedom Planet returns! Become a full-time cartoon heroine and use abilities and items suited to your play style to explore the world of Avalice and defend its animal citizens!

Why similar: Side Scroller 26.3%, Female Protagonist 17.8%, Platformer 17.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Sci-fi 10.4%

Retro-style platform game in keeping with the best traditions of games of our childhood! Take control of the Himari, the young female wizard travelling across various ages to settle the balance in time across the whole world!

Why similar: Time Manipulation 30.6% ★, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Platformer 10.1%, Side Scroller 10%, 2D Platformer 9.6%

YesterMorrow is a single-player time travelling 2D platformer, mixing action sequences with puzzle elements. Follow the engaging story of Yui, who travels back into the past to save her family and the remnants of a world now trapped in Never-ending Night.

Why similar: Time Travel 18.8% ★, Platformer 17.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Side Scroller 9.3%

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 30.5%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Side Scroller 12.4%, Platformer 10.9%

Embark on an epic action-adventure as you slash, dash, and combo your way through a vast, vibrant world. Explore and uncover hidden secrets. Customize your build to triumph in spectacular boss battles. Experience a tale of mystery, magic, and mayhem in TEVI, a bullet hell metroidvania!

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.8%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Platformer 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 8%

Battle with swords and whips in this retro-style action game brought to you by game creator Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates! Play as Zangetsu, a demon slayer bearing a deep grudge, who must travel through perilous lands to defeat a powerful demon lurking in a dark castle.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.3%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Platformer 13.6%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 10%

Run, jump, and dash across a land inspired by Japanese mythology and untangle the love triangle between three young women on a journey of self discovery. Explore the complicated relationships between kitsune and humans through classic platforming action.

Why similar: LGBTQ+ 22.3%, Side Scroller 12.4%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Platformer 10.4%

Chronicles of Teddy : Harmony of Exidus is a 2D Adventure / Action game with a Pixel Art Retro finish. Help Tarant in a quest, in which you will have to fight, use your sense of direction and hearing to accomplish your mission.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.9%, Female Protagonist 17.5%, Platformer 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, RPG 7.3%

Fight for your freedom in a sprawling fantasy world caught between the living and the fallen. Hone your skills in a retro epic featuring puzzle platforming, metroidvania exploration and crunchy soulslike combat.

Why similar: Metroidvania 65.9%, Pixel Graphics 14.8%, Action 4.8%, 2D Platformer 4.6%, Platformer 3%

Push the limits of your combat skills, and master new abilities to progress through an unforgiving nonlinear 2D world. Face off against the relentless darkness that seeks to destroy you. In Moonscars, every death is a lesson learnt—and as you overcome each challenge, new truths will be revealed.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.3%, Side Scroller 12.4%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Platformer 8.8%

A colorful pixel-art metroidvania/point-and-click adventure hybrid about magic, cute witches and joys of vandalism.

Why similar: Metroidvania 46%, Female Protagonist 19.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Platformer 7.9%, RPG 6.5%

Evoland 2 is an unique RPG, with its graphic style and gameplay changing as you progress through a deep storyline based on time travel.

Why similar: Time Travel 28.6% ★, RPG 19.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Story Rich 8.7%, Fantasy 7.1%

Rebel Transmute is a challenging 2D action-platformer epic with heart! Explore the twisting caverns of an alien planet, augment your play-style to fit your strengths, battle deadly bosses, and uncover a dark truth as Moon Mikono searches for her long lost mother.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.1%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Sci-fi 9.5%, Platformer 9.1%, 2D Platformer 8.8%

Rush through the cyberpunk landscapes of Neo Barcelona in Aeon Drive, an action-platformer with a speedrunning twist! Whether solo or in up to 4 player co-op, sprint and dash through many areas of the neon-infused city - and use your time and space-bending abilities to get ahead.

Why similar: Side Scroller 17.8%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Local Co-Op 11.3%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Platformer 10.6%

Rediscover this great Metroidvania game in a brand new version with a lot of features and improvements! Run in a vast world full of mysteries and action in this Metroidvania-style game inspired by the classics of the 16-bit era.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.8%, Platformer 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, RPG 8.8%, Action 4.4%

Arietta of Spirits is a story-driven action-adventure game, with easy to approach game mechanics. Follow Arietta on her journey to unveil the mysteries of the Spirit Realm and immerse yourself in a story filled with emotion and surprising turns.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.9%, Pixel Graphics 18%, Story Rich 16.8%, Fantasy 14.9%, Exploration 14.3%