Games Like Traps N' Gemstones

A classic retro metroidvania - retroidvania if you will - with (mostly) black and white graphics. Handcrafted, fast-paced action with multiple endings.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43%, Action 24.5%, Indie 19.7%, Retro 12.8%

Hargrave finds himself inside the walls of a mysterious labyrinth filled with strange robots. Find the way out, or find what's hidden deep inside.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.5%, Adventure 14.1%, Platformer 13.3%, Casual 12.2%, Retro 11.7%

"Mini Ghost" is a mini metroidvania in the 80's MSX art style and gameplay. It's the mini prequel of Ghost 1.0.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.3%, Action 10.9%, Retro 10.8%, Adventure 9.7%, Platformer 8.7%

Hunter’s Legacy is an old-school 2D single-player Metroidvania platformer where you control Ikki, a fierce kitty skilled with twin swords and a bow, better known as the Great Huntress of Un'Amak.

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.4%, Platformer 17.9%, Adventure 12.8%, Action 12.4%, Indie 9.6%

What’s left of humanity are minds trapped in circuits. You are awaken as ReSetna, a warrior on a mission to rescue last human remnants. Explore seven hostile zones, face seven brutal bosses and evolve through a unique upgrade system. Uncover horrifying truth and decide if the future is worth saving.

Why similar: Metroidvania 57.2%, Platformer 16.4%, Action 9.5%, Adventure 9.3%, Indie 7.6%

Unravel the mystery uncovered by a remote interplanetary mining operation. What did they find? What threat does it pose? And ultimately, what does it truly mean to be a hero?

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.3%, Adventure 16.8%, Action 13.4%, Indie 12.6%, Platformer 11%

Make your way through more than 600 rooms, and unravel the secrets of your past by finding the five elemental orbs. Cathedral features a vast world, meant for exploring!

Why similar: Metroidvania 53.5%, Action 10.2%, Adventure 10.1%, Platformer 9.8%, Retro 8.6%

Unnamed Adventure, an indie action platformer where every single level, puzzle is crafted by hands. Wander around in a mysterious kingdom where surprise and finding may hide in every corner you visit.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.2%, Adventure 15.6%, Action 15.5%, Platformer 12.9%, Indie 12.5%

Red, Yellow, Blue. It's Vivid Spirit! Their abilities are dictated by what color they are and it's up to you to figure out how to use them and when to swap. Guide Vivid and her dog, Spirit, on their many adventures through the world of Paper Craft!

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.4%, Platformer 17.5%, Indie 16.7%, Action 13.8%, Adventure 13.5%

Restore harmony as shapeshifting demigod Maui on an adventure to save his island home from all-consuming darkness in this epic 2D open-world Metroidvania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.6%, Adventure 18.8%, Action 17.5%, Indie 13.7%, Platformer 12.3%

An ancient evil has been set loose, and Jonathan cursed in the process. Jonathan must now collect seven holy grails from around all of Egypt to cleanse himself of the curse of Sehur the First. Be delighted by the quirky humor, charming characters, and the beautifully designed world, in Pharaoh Rebirth+!

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.6%, Adventure 17.7%, Action 17.3%, Indie 12.8%, Platformer 12.5%

The Quest for the BIG KEY is highly inspired by NES classics that you will no doubt recognize. It focuses more on the exploring part. It comes completely without Enemies and Battles. So if you like finding secret passages and collecting items that allow you to progress in different parts of the map, ...

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.3%, Adventure 17.6%, Casual 16.6%, Indie 13.6%, Action 11.6%

In Super Panda Adventures, you play as the brave panda-knight Fu, who is about to finish his training to become the new guardian of the Princess. At the same day of the big celebration party, some uninvited Robots show up to conquer the planet and take the Princess away in their Space Ships!

Why similar: Metroidvania 51.1%, Platformer 21.9%, Adventure 9.7%, Action 9%, Indie 8.4%

Inspired by the retro glory days of 8-bit games, Rex Rocket is a traditional 2D platformer brought into the 21st century. Paying tribute to classic NES games like Mario, Mega Man, and Metroid, old-school platformer fans will find Rex Rocket a breath of fresh air.

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.2%, Platformer 15.5%, Action 10.6%, Retro 10.1%, Adventure 9.5%

Venture into the darkness of the Dream Forest and discover why it's now called "Cursed". Meet interesting characters in a psychological adventure, solve puzzles and learn all about the story of Red; a fire goblin that is now looking to find his master...

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.9%, Platformer 16.4%, Retro 14.6%, Casual 12.2%, Indie 11%

Guide three sociopathic apprentices through an open world filled with caves, castles and underground cities as you search for your kidnapped teacher. Discover countless secrets, loot hidden treasure troves, and decapitate your enemies. Or immolate them. Or smack them in the face with fruit.

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.3%, Indie 21.2%, Action 11.7%, Adventure 11.7%, Platformer 9.1%

Exodus is a 2D Platform/Exploration (metroidvania) game for Windows, with oldschool gameplay mechanics, and HD native resolution (1920*1200). Musics are made by Yann Van Der Cruyssen (Saira, Block That Matter).

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.1%, Platformer 20.6%, Adventure 16.8%, Indie 13.4%

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: Metroidvania 48.3%, Adventure 15.2%, Action 14.7%, Indie 11%, Platformer 10.8%

Inspired by classic shooters like Gunstar Heroes, Metal Slug, and Contra, Greedy Guns brings the run-and-gun formula into the 21st Century! Help these greedy mercenaries survive their most epic contract yet. Explore, explode, survive!

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.1%, Adventure 17.2%, Action 16%, Platformer 14.9%, Indie 12.9%

The Waste Land, a "metroidvania" style side-scroller inspired by T.S. Eliot’s poem of the same name, puts players in the role of a fallen king who must find his way to right the wrongs caused by his own failings.

Why similar: Metroidvania 54.8%, Adventure 16.9%, Action 15.7%, Indie 12.6%

"Once upon a time, there was a family of 4 who lived in a log cabin by the mines. Everything was cool. But one day somebody left the door open and all their pets ran away! This is the story of how they got them back."

Why similar: Metroidvania 57%, Retro 15.9%, Adventure 15.2%, Indie 11.9%

The interpretation of "The Divine Comedy" mixed with puzzles and allusions under the guise of a simple metroidvania – that's the Red and the Deadly Sins. Help Red – a soldier without past and face – save the world from the lost souls and the ancient sins. Find them... and let them free.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37%, Adventure 15.8%, Action 15.1%, Platformer 15%, Indie 12.2%

Mo the frog is a classic 2D platform in which you will have to committ fully to ho through many levels that are present in the game. Dress the part of Mò the frog in the epic adventure to free Avalaar's kingdom from the oppression which the terrible Peter's the troll and his henchmen, the black captains, try to bring by conquering it.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.4%, Platformer 18.3%, Action 15.6%, Adventure 15.3%, Indie 11.4%

Explore a world filled with challenges and defeat foes to gain new abilities in this throwback side scrolling adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.5%, Adventure 19.4%, Casual 17.8%, Indie 14.6%, Platformer 12.7%

Terminate an alien underground base on Mars using the T1 Battle Droid in old school metroidvania style .

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.4%, Adventure 14.7%, Action 14.3%, Casual 14.1%, Indie 11.5%

Metamorfose S is a 2D action-adventure game with RPG elements.

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.1%, Adventure 19.4%, Action 19.2%, Indie 16.4%

Critically-acclaimed action-RPG that takes the template laid down by classics like Wonder Boy, nails the 16-Bit aesthetics for nostalgia fans, but updates the mechanics to feel fresh and modern. Explore a beautiful open world and plunder dungeons, caves and forests to help take down epic bosses!

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.2%, Adventure 14.7%, Indie 11.1%, Platformer 9.8%, Action 9%

Wander a whimsical world full of danger and surprise. Outsmart your environment as you punch, grab, and throw enemies and objects in this action-puzzle adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.6%, Adventure 17.9%, Action 16.2%, Platformer 14.5%, Indie 13.9%

Play as a special ops combat unit sent to investigate why the stars around Solar System are going dark in MegaSphere — a story-based post-cyberpunk action platformer adventure game of supermassive scale set in early 22nd century: smart guns, robots, self-reconstructing environments, and vast AIs.

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.3%, Action 15.1%, Adventure 15.1%, Indie 12.5%, Platformer 9%

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 54.8%, Platformer 13.5%, Adventure 11.8%, Action 11.2%, Indie 8.7%

The Flat Kingdom is a beautiful and peaceful 2D land, but now it’s threatened by an evil thief and becoming 3D! The only who can stop the chaos is Flat, a little hero able to change into a circle, triangle or square in order to solve puzzles, overcome obstacles and defeat giant bosses!

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.2%, Platformer 20.1%, Indie 14%, Action 11.8%, Adventure 11.8%

Star Rover is a Third-Person Action platformer game in Metroidvania style that you as the player can play in various locations on a planet. Upgrade yourself and collect a lot of weapons to prepare for the battle.

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.7%, Platformer 18.5%, Action 16%, Adventure 13.5%, Indie 4.4%

All alone, Hania sets out on a journey to find the answers to her past across this uncharted, perilous and magical world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 44.1%, Platformer 16.4%, Adventure 14.5%, Action 10.1%, Indie 8.4%

Castle In The Darkness is a fun and challenging shout out to the early days of video games! It's an action exploration platformer with some RPG elements, much like games from the Castlevania or Metroid series. It's super fast-paced, challenging, and full of secrets!

Why similar: Metroidvania 57%, Platformer 15.5%, Retro 7.7%, Action 7%, Indie 6.5%

Aria Disconnect is an action-adventure. You are going to follow Heris journey to recover from the digital nightmare he has become stuck inside. The year is 2082, you are hooked to a machine, and there is only one way out, to disconnect.

Why similar: Metroidvania 23.4%, Adventure 19.5%, Action 18.2%, Casual 17.9%, Indie 14.6%

A powerful ancient evil has arisen, and the war to save humanity has begun! As an elite agent in the monster-hunting Prodigium organization, you must use a variety of weapons, upgrades, and mysterious artifacts to defend mankind against the supernatural hordes of Princess Ahmanet.

Why similar: Metroidvania 61.1%, Action 12%, Adventure 10.7%, Platformer 8.1%, Retro 8%

You Have to Win the Game is a free exploration platformer with a retro 1980s PC aesthetic.

Why similar: Metroidvania 62.5%, Platformer 14.4%, Retro 13%, Indie 5.1%, Adventure 2.5%

Ghostly Matter is a metroidvania with elements borrowed from graphic adventures. The year is 1986. A professor obsessed with the paranormal, an old friend who disappeared mysteriously. Time to arm yourself with the best anti-ghost technology and set off in search of the truth.

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.3%, Action 19%, Adventure 18.7%, Indie 14%

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

Why similar: Metroidvania 62.2%, Platformer 12.9%, Adventure 7.5%, Action 6%, Retro 5.8%

2D action adventure game set in the far future on a mysterious abandoned planet with yourself as the only survivor.

Why similar: Metroidvania 67.1%, Action 12.6%, Adventure 11.3%, Indie 8.9%

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 52%, Platformer 17.9%, Action 8.9%, Adventure 8.5%, Indie 6.5%

Thousands of spaceships entered the galaxy to mine what does not belong to them! Him is a third person casual game where the player runs and jump between home planets to destroy the invading space pirates and their spaceships under a limited time before they mine the lands.

Why similar: Metroidvania 61.2%, Adventure 11%, Action 9.9%, Retro 7.5%, Platformer 7.1%

Mutant scum never learn! Blaster Master Zero makes its Steam debut! Blaster Master Zero is a 8-bit style top-down & sideview 2D action-adventure game that hearkens back to the golden age of the NES. The game features new gameplay elements such as improved gameplay, and a more robust scenario.

Why similar: Metroidvania 54.4%, Action 16.5%, Platformer 15.3%, Retro 13.8%

A huge hand-crafted world packed with 13 unique bosses, a gripping story, and tons of enemies, Spaceport Hope is the ultimate test of gaming prowess.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.8%, Platformer 20%, Indie 14.6%, Adventure 10.8%, Action 10.1%

Ninja dash! Ninja jump! Ninja slash! 8-bit style Ninja platform action game!

Why similar: Metroidvania 58%, Action 15.4%, Adventure 15.2%, Indie 11.4%

Lured by a vengeful spirit of a defeated witch, our 16-bit hero, and his friends, find themselves trapped on a mysterious island full of deadly sorceresses! What heinous plans does this gruesome Witch have for him? And what is the true origin of the island?

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.7%, Adventure 19.9%, Action 18.5%, Indie 14.9%

Set sail for adventure with a paper hat on your head and a magical shrinking boat in your pocket, in search of legendary treasures! Solve tricky puzzles, battle formidable foes, piece together clues and dig up secrets to uncover your own shrouded history as you explore this sprawling open world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.8%, Adventure 22.3%, Platformer 17.6%, Indie 16.3%

Elliot Quest is an adventure/RPG where players explore the mysterious Urele island in search of an ancient demon. With 5 dungeons to conquer, 16 bosses to defeat, and countless treasures to discover and hidden areas. Well-balanced gameplay easy to pick up but challenging to master.

Why similar: Metroidvania 54.5%, Adventure 12.9%, Action 12%, Platformer 11.5%, Indie 9.1%

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 57.2%, Platformer 15%, Retro 10.7%, Adventure 9.3%, Indie 7.8%

Dive into a short story about stranded rebel fighting for his survival on a foreign mysterious planet which is a spaceship graveyard. Encounter scavengers fighting for valuable ship parts. Meet other survivors -help others to help yourself. An action platformer with metroidvania elements.

Why similar: Metroidvania 53.6%, Platformer 19.7%, Action 16.7%, Adventure 5.6%, Indie 4.4%

Immerse yourself in the colorful and simplistic world of "Impossible Jumpy Quest". In this Single-Player experience you will Jump'n Run through increasingly more challanging levels. Find your own way through each of it's unique logic based levels. A new adventure is waiting for you.

Why similar: Action 23.9%, Casual 23.5%, Indie 19.2%, Platformer 16.8%, Adventure 16.6%

"Little Droid 2: Escape" is a classic 2D (Metroidvania) side-scrolling pixel art adventure where you need to find a way to escape a mysterious planet.

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.1%, Platformer 17.9%, Adventure 10.9%, Retro 10.2%, Action 8.2%

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 65.6%, Platformer 12.1%, Retro 6.7%, Indie 5.4%, Action 5.4%

Savior is an action-adventure platformer. Dramatically change a vast open world. Parkour effortlessly with pain-free intuitive platforming. Engage a variety of opponents with strategic, precision melee combat. Discover a rich world full of quests, colorful characters and countless secrets.

Why similar: Metroidvania 55.5%, Adventure 13.2%, Action 12.3%, Indie 9.9%, Platformer 9%

The old gods have forgotten this land. No one could save our people when darkness started spreading and collecting human souls for its army. Odallus is a classic exploration/action game, inspired by Ghosts’n Goblins, Demon’s Crest and Castlevania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 55.3%, Retro 14.8%, Platformer 13.1%, Action 9.5%, Indie 7.4%

Enter Digiton is a challenging open world metroidvania filled with a variety of unique environments and characters. Armed with only a shield, you are tasked with banishing the four demon lords and saving the beautifully pixelated world of Digiton!

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.8%, Adventure 18.9%, Action 17.9%, Casual 17.6%, Indie 14.4%

Discover 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 45.6%, Action 22.7%, Adventure 13.3%, Indie 9.7%, Platformer 8.8%

This is a platform action game in which you control light in a world shrouded in complete darkness and rely on it to progress. Use the light to travel from place to place and illuminate the buried truth.

Why similar: Metroidvania 56.5%, Platformer 17.6%, Action 12.6%, Adventure 9.8%, Indie 3.6%