- #1 The Witch Blade
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SergS WorkshopPub: Rokyte Publishing
Windows
An exciting classic adventure in the world of dark fantasy with honed game mechanics, memorable enemies, and retro aesthetics.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.6%, Souls-like 18.2%, Precision Platformer 11.3%, 2D Platformer 11%, Action RPG 7.3%
- #2 Power (of) Metal
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CodingApe GamesPub: Vulpis Yazilim
Windows
Power (of) Metal is a 2D hack/slash platformer, journey of Maleqqi who want to fulfill his emptiness inside of him and he will find the Power (of) Metal
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.5%, Souls-like 16.1%, Action RPG 13.8%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, RPG 8.5%
- #3 Luminite Era: Expedition
96% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: GameRelics
Windows
In "Luminite Era: Expedition," face unique Boss battles, wield arcane spells, and create distinct equipment combos to unveil the Black Mist's secrets and preserve humanity's last Luminite glimmer amid its relentless spread.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.8%, Souls-like 17.7%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Action RPG 10.6%, Platformer 8%
- #4 SwooshCat
95% matchVery Positive87% of 69 reviews2025
Dev: PixelForestStudio
Windows
SwooshCat is a vibrant precision-platformer adventure. Leap, dash, slash, stab, roll, and ricochet your way through a charming pixel world as you help a brave little cat 🐾 explore and battle!
Why similar: Metroidvania 18.1%, Precision Platformer 13.1%, Souls-like 13%, Action RPG 12.7%, 2D Platformer 11.7%
- #5 Don Memo
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Colorblind PixelPub: Bear Sneeze
Windows
Don Memo is a brave bull who embarks on one final journey across Costa Rica to rescue his granddaughter and confront Pisuicas. Fight against legends and shadows of the past in this 2D pixel platformer, while carrying the legacy of a family destined to protect the world from evil.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.9%, Souls-like 17.8%, 2D Platformer 15.9%, Precision Platformer 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%
- #6 LarsGadiel
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Diabolical Mind
Windows
LarsGadiel is the prequel to Xenon Valkyrie, a game originally created for Nintendo's 8-bit console that was never released (at least for now), but is now coming to Steam. It's a classic Metroidvania, featuring the original maps and design from that era.
Why similar: Metroidvania 19.6%, Souls-like 13.7%, Precision Platformer 12.4%, Action RPG 10.8%, 2D Platformer 9.3%
- #7 AOI
93% matchMostly Positive72% of 43 reviews2022
Dev: Pura Studio
Windows
This is a 2d platform adventure exploration game that combines platform jumping and straightforward fighting. Players will gradually find the lost memory and uncover the truth of this fantastic world with AOI.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.8%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Platformer 10.8%, Action RPG 10.4%, RPG 8.2%
- #8 A Field of Flowers
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ikiruska Studios
Windows
In this norse-inspired metroidvania, explore and seek truths of what truly happened to you, having lost your home and your only friend in a single night. Fight and copy new magic from others to gain power, as you swear revenge on a mysterious stranger that took everything from you.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.5%, Souls-like 19.6%, 2D Platformer 13%, Action RPG 11.6%, Platformer 8.8%
- #9 Silvercall
91% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: CUNX
Windows · Mac
Silvercall – A retro action-platformer RPG. Play as an amnesiac adventurer, battling through perilous terrain and collecting Memory Crystals to uncover your past and your lover's dark transformation into the "Saintess".
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.1%, Action RPG 12.5%, Platformer 10.6%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, RPG 8.6%
- #10 Shikari Rising
92% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: BlosSum Games
Windows
Join Novak as he fights his way through hordes of fearsome monsters and unravel the mystery of monster resurgence in his land . Inspired by Metroidvania-style and hack 'n slash action rpg, Shikari Rising will plunge you into action and will test your mettle against extremely tough enemies.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.8%, Souls-like 16.4%, Action RPG 13.1%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Platformer 9.7%
- #11 Vínculo
90% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Eric Ríos Hamilton
Windows
Embark yourself on an adventure through the Marble Palace and uncover the plentiful secrets it hides! Explore magnificent views and fight through the hostile halls of the palace, all while making use of the innovative plane change mechanics!
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.3%, Precision Platformer 17.3%, Souls-like 17.1%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Lore-Rich 8%
- #12 Praise To The Moon
89% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: PolarCatStudio
Windows
PRAISE TO THE MOON- It is a Metroidvania, based on Momodora, Castlevania, and Souls-like games, with ARPG systems
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.1%, Souls-like 13.8%, Action RPG 12.7%, RPG 10.4%, Platformer 9.5%
- #13 Torii: Beyond The Gates
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Oh Baby Games
Windows · Mac
The spirit realm has broken. Your brother has gone missing. Forge the path you were destined for. Explore the gates and find out why there has been broken links inside the spirit realm. Battle, discover and find the secrets, and make new connections in a beautiful hand-drawn 2D style.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.1%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Action RPG 12.8%, Platformer 10.6%, RPG 9%
- #14 Saga of Yurina
88% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SubCulture Dev
Windows
A 2D action platformer of graceful duels and perfect parries under the falling sakura.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.6%, Souls-like 17.9%, Precision Platformer 11.8%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Action RPG 10.6%
- #15 Frogreign
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Arkanpixel
Windows
Leap into an amphibious adventure where your tongue is your grappling hook! Use your tongue to swing, slap and grapple your way through this vibrant Metroidvania. Will you help prince Rill to unlock the power of the great spirits and find his sister, lost in the midst of a royal conspiracy?
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.4%, Action RPG 11.7%, Platformer 10.3%, Lore-Rich 8.3%, RPG 7.4%
- #16 Dreadstone - The Immortal Prisoner
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tortuga Software
Windows
Dreadstone – The Immortal Prisoner is an upcoming indie 2D Metroidvania platformer. Especially important to us are the game elements “looting” and “leveling“. The goal is to create a combination of our favorite games.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.2%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Action RPG 13.9%, RPG 9.8%, Adventure 7.8%
- #17 Tails of Fate
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Chase the Bunny
Windows · Linux
Fulfill this tale, as darkness swarms the fantasy lands of Fauna. Venture epic kingdoms and treacherous dungeons in a 2D action platformer, with Metroidvania elements in a hand-crafted pixel art world filled with souls-like boss fights, dungeon platforming, and dynamic enemy combat design.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.2%, Souls-like 16.1%, Action RPG 12.5%, 2D Platformer 9.3%, RPG 6.1%
- #18 Brizo
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 朱展鹏Pub: 游龙翼道
Windows
DreamKiller is a 2D side-scrolling action game that combines strategy cards with intense combat. Control Irene as she navigates a world where dreams and reality merge, piecing together the shattered Dream Interpretation Codex. Use card-switching to unleash powerful skills in a Souls-like challenge.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.1%, Souls-like 17.7%, Lore-Rich 11.5%, Action RPG 10.4%, 2D Platformer 9.4%
- #19 Blessing Part I
84% matchPositive93% of 40 reviews2025
Dev: 故障幽灵
Windows
Blessing Part I is a 2D pixel style horizontal board action adventure game. Players will take on the role of a swordsman 'Luo' who lost everything in the past and embarks on revenge alone. With only a large sword and flesh and blood, they will fight against the twisted creatures in the darkness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.8%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Action RPG 14.9%, RPG 10.5%, Action-Adventure 8.1%
- #20 Rise Achlys
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Good Game Design Folks
Windows
Rise Achlys is a brutal gothic soulsvania and rogue-lite inspired by Castlevania. The story-driven game features a vampire protagonist and iconic characters like Dracula and Frankenstein, with time travel and fantasy themes.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.1%, Souls-like 17.1%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Action RPG 10.5%, Lore-Rich 8.9%
- #21 Bread Adventure
82% matchPositive100% of 21 reviews2025
Dev: Wheafun Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Experience a adventure in a seamless world of food, where you play as a brave bread. Freely explore interconnected regions, uncover hidden secrets, collect items to enhance your abilities, tackle challenging stages, and defeat formidable foes.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.3%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Platformer 11.9%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, RPG 8.1%
- #22 Crown Of Silence
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nyro Interactive
Windows
Crown Of Silence is a 2D Metroidvania adventure with Souls-like mechanics set in a gothic world. Forge your own combat style with diverse equipment, challenge ruthless bosses, and uncover the dark secrets of a silenced kingdom through environmental storytelling.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.6%, Souls-like 15.1%, 2D Platformer 12%, Action RPG 9.7%, Lore-Rich 6.8%
- #23 Battery Samurai
82% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: Matthewstone
Windows
Get batteries to get stronger! Enjoy your adventure now! Recover lost parts and get various skills.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.1%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Precision Platformer 12%, Platformer 10.9%, Action-Adventure 7.7%
- #24 TOOK: The Immortal Hero
81% matchMostly Positive76% of 257 reviews2023
Dev: 豆豆萌萌兔
Windows
A hardcore 2D action platformer developed by one person. Play as a memoryless rabbit TOOK to explore the vast Moon Cave world and defeat dozens of powerful enemies, collect the treasures scattered in this world and regain the glory of the Moon Up Group!
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.5%, Souls-like 21.8%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Platformer 6.9%, Action RPG 6.6%
- #25 The Song of Awakening
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Noeski LLC
Windows · Mac
The Song of Awakening is a 2D action-platformer where you play as a bard with the power to create magic through music. Explore a world once ruled by the Lyramancers, wielders of music-magic, who were extinguished by a mad king. Defeat the malevolent god of silence and restore harmony to the world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.3%, Souls-like 19.4%, Action RPG 17.3%, 2D Platformer 8.3%, RPG 7.8%
- #26 Lillusion
80% matchMostly Positive75% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: The Night Owls
Windows
An action role-playing game with a non-linear plot choice. Soul-like running and slashing combat system, Naruto-inspired seal system.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26%, Souls-like 18.8%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Action RPG 12.2%, Platformer 8.9%
- #27 Liphidain: Key Keeper
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Last Palisade Studios
Windows
What happens when you realize your biggest fear is unleashing all of your potential? Liphidain: Key Keeper is a pixel art Action Platformer set in a familiar fantasy world. Test your mettle, in battle against adversaries both ancient and new, uncover your true power and explore the world around you.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.5%, Precision Platformer 18.1%, Action RPG 13.1%, Platformer 9.5%, Action-Adventure 7.3%
- #28 SpellTome
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tectonic Games Studio
Windows
SpellTome is a story driven fantasy adventure 2D platformer. Hurl balls of magic, dash across levels, and jump over obstacles while trying to get the fabled SpellTome.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.5%, Souls-like 21.7%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Platformer 10.3%, Action-Adventure 6.5%
- #29 Dark Throne
78% matchMixed65% of 20 reviews2024
Dev: Elroy SaltzherrPub: Dark Throne
Windows
Awaken as a knight in this 2D Metroidvania platformer. Explore, unlock abilities, and battle foes to escape a treacherous dungeon.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, Precision Platformer 17%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Action RPG 10%, Platformer 8.2%
- #30 Darxanadon
78% matchMixed70% of 73 reviews2022
Dev: Scumhead
Windows
Explore a massive interconnected labyrinth of grottos, castles, and groves in this 2D retro-inspired Action RPG.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.8%, Souls-like 19.7%, Action RPG 14.2%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Action-Adventure 7%
- #31 Traces of the Unknown
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Douglas Game Dev
Windows · Mac · Linux
"Traces of the Unknown" is a classic 2D action-adventure with RPG elements. Explore forests, deserts, caves, frozen environments, ancient dungeons, battle evil creatures, fierce and hungry animals, and unravel the ancient mysteries to discover the forgotten truth of the world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.6%, Souls-like 15.3%, Action RPG 13.8%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Platformer 10.1%
- #32 TwinZ
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Will2Palme
Windows
TwinZ is an action-platformer with RPG elements inspired by 8-bit era games. Explore a vast continent and its kingdoms, villages and dungeons while improving your character throughout the adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 19.8%, Action RPG 14.7%, RPG 11.7%, Precision Platformer 11.7%, Platformer 9.7%
- #33 Dusted Dusk
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: D.X.
Windows
Embark on a journey into a dark, fantasy world, wielding a host of weapons, sub-weapons, skills, and spells, to battle demonic entities in this immersive, true-to-form, Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.2%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Action RPG 14%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Platformer 7.9%
- #34 Blood of Yamin
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Quintillion Games
Windows
Blood of Yamin is a stylish metroidvania RPG where you can forge your own playstyle. Powered by the essence of a dead god, explore a gorgeous 2D world on the cusp of the industrial revolution, conquer powerful foes, and confront the unknown horrors lurking beneath the surface.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.7%, Souls-like 16.9%, Action RPG 12.6%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Platformer 8.8%
- #35 Aggelos 2
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: WONDERBOY BOBIPub: PQube
Windows
With the Gods of light about to lose the great battle against the Army of Darkness, the Aggelos must learn to embrace his darker side. Explore two opposing realms full of secrets, puzzles and intense 2D combat in this challenging action-platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.7%, Action RPG 13.3%, Platformer 12.4%, Precision Platformer 11.6%, Action 7.8%
- #36 Faction Reticent
74% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Alpherisk
Windows
A "whimsical fantasy" action platformer game with an open-ended progression. Utilize the given abilities to you to its fullest potential, and look epic while doing it.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.6%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Action RPG 12.8%, Platformer 9.8%, Action-Adventure 6.3%
- #37 The Malice Kingdom
75% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: The Cheesecake Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore an ancient world in The Malice Kingdom. Travel the rich and diverse landscape filled with ancient ruins, foreboding forests, and haunting mansions. Discover powerful weapons, befriend Whimsical characters, and uncover the dormant secret within the kingdom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.4%, Souls-like 18.2%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Platformer 10.8%, Action-Adventure 9.3%
- #38 Super Mombo Quest
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 854 reviews2021
Dev: Orube Game Studio
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Bounce and stomp through an enormous interconnected world, doing some intense acrobatics and getting huge combos! A superfast precision platformer that mixes up a Metroidvania world with classic Arcade mechanics.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.6%, Precision Platformer 20.3%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Platformer 9.4%, Action-Adventure 7.9%
- #39 Solaris: Good Harvest
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Moving Pixels
Windows
A humble farmer sets out to rescue his chicken from monstrous abductors. Punch, slash, and parkour your way through elemental-infused chaos in this fast-paced 2D action-platformer!
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.4%, 2D Platformer 15%, Platformer 12.1%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Action 8.8%
- #40 Endless Darkness
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GameLab
Windows · Mac · Linux
Evil has taken over the world but it created you in the process, now you are the only hope left.. Jump into the darkness and become a true hero!
Why similar: Metroidvania 19.4%, Action RPG 15.4%, RPG 12.3%, Precision Platformer 12.2%, 2D Platformer 11.6%
- #41 Janosik 2: Prologue
72% matchPositive100% of 43 reviews2024
Dev: Onix GamesPub: Retrovibe
Windows · Linux
Pick up the mantle of the plucky maiden getting ready for her date night that is unceremoniously interrupted by the dastardly duo of Countess Bathory and Baron de Blonde in this prologue to the colourful Janosik 2 retro action-platformer…
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.6%, Precision Platformer 17.6%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Platformer 11.3%, Action-Adventure 9.6%
- #42 Croakspire
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lotus Arcade
Windows
Dive into a fortress labyrinth crawling with monsters, defending yourself with your... tongue? As a frog, it's your best bet to traverse this retro-inspired 2D metroidvania title. Collect treasures to gain permanent upgrades, discovering new areas of the massive interconnected map with them!
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.3%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Platformer 7.2%, Medieval 6.9%
- #43 Necrosphere64
71% matchPositive94% of 36 reviews2024
Dev: Any%
Windows
An adventure that will test your skills using only 2 buttons!
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.6%, Precision Platformer 21.5%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Platformer 10%, Action 4.4%
- #44 Adventure of Samsara
69% matchVery Positive95% of 58 reviews2025
Dev: Ilex GamesPub: Atari
Windows · Mac · Linux
A hero resurrected. A new Adventure. With stunning, 2D pixel art, Adventure of Samsara combines classic gameplay, a deeply connected world, and a heady, twisting narrative of death, rebirth and memory. Become the Solar Champion and restore balance to the multiverse.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.3%, Souls-like 16.2%, Action RPG 10.6%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Lore-Rich 9.8%
- #45 Soul's Majesty Rise of Gilda
71% matchPositive94% of 18 reviews2023
Dev: Barış TaranPub: Yoto Games
Windows
Soul's Majesty Rise of Gilda! Story based platform game. Sometimes it will drive you crazy with its difficulty! Overcome obstacles, pass levels and collect the story!
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.7%, Precision Platformer 18.9%, Action RPG 12.9%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Platformer 6.2%
- #46 Spellforged
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bewx
Windows
Forge your magical journey through the world of Syntheria in this action, adventure, Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.2%, Souls-like 20%, Medieval 11.5%, Platformer 7.4%, 2D Platformer 5.3%
- #47 La-Mulana 2
72% matchVery Positive85% of 1,044 reviews2018
Dev: NIGOROPub: PLAYISM
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 36.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
The long-awaited sequel to La-Mulana, La-Mulana 2 follows Lumisa Kosugi as she explores the ancient ruins of La-Mulana. Desperate to find the cause of the recent slew of monsters appearing from the ruins, Lumisa discovers the "other" La-Mulana: the ruins known as Eg-Lana.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.2%, Souls-like 18.3%, Precision Platformer 14.6%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Action-Adventure 7.7%
- #48 Lightward
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wolfbit Games
Windows · Mac
Embark on a quest to restore light to a kingdom swallowed by darkness. Dive into a cute and dark pixel-art interconnected world with tight controls, seamless exploration, and challenging combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.7%, Souls-like 24.2%, Platformer 11.1%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, Action 5.1%
- #49 史莱狗(Slimg)
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cow Studio
Windows
Slimg is a Metroidvania game. Slimg left this mysterious planet to repair the crashed spaceship and embark on a magical adventure
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.5%, 2D Platformer 16.5%, Platformer 11.4%, RPG 9.5%, Action-Adventure 8.6%
- #50 Runic Curse Remastered
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Alexey Suslin
Windows
Runic Curse Remastered is a thrilling action RPG Metroidvania that transports you to a cursed island. Explore dark and diverse locations, battle hordes of enemies and mighty bosses. Forge your own playstyle by combining various weapons with magical runes to overcome all challenges.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.5%, Souls-like 22.3%, RPG 8.8%, Action RPG 8.5%, Platformer 7.2%
- #51 THORN DEMON HUNTER
70% match6 user reviews50% of 6 reviews2022
Dev: LIN YUANHUI
Windows
This is an AVG game similar to Metroidvania. The player will perform a demon hunter exploring and decrypting the castle in the Gothic period and hunting the corrupt soul
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.5%, Souls-like 22.2%, Action RPG 14.4%, RPG 10.2%, Action-Adventure 8%
- #52 Castlevania: Belmont's Curse
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Crimson Curse —Will Your Fate Bloom in Despair or Salvation Set 23 years after Castlevania Dracula's Curse - follow a young Belmont's journey in an all new 2D Action-Exploration title from KONAMI, Evil Empire and Motion Twin.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.3%, Action RPG 16.4%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, RPG 8.9%, Platformer 8.7%
- #53 Prince of Persia The Lost Crown
66% matchVery Positive84% of 6,153 reviews2024
Dev: Ubisoft MontpellierPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Dash into a stylish and thrilling action-adventure platformer set in a mythological Persian world where the boundaries of time and space are yours to manipulate.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.3%, Precision Platformer 16.6%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Action RPG 7.8%, Action-Adventure 6.3%
- #54 Hammer of Pain
67% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2024
Dev: SleepingFrogPub: Baked Games S.A.
Windows
Hammer Of Pain. Dive into a pixel-art, medieval adventure with Silver, the master blacksmith, and his huntress daughter, Nora. Their riveting tale of courage and heritage awaits you. Unfold their story, savor the detail, and get hooked on their world!
Why similar: Precision Platformer 17.5%, Metroidvania 16.1%, Souls-like 13.4%, Platformer 9.1%, Action RPG 8.6%
- #55 EON: Reset
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team EON Reset
Windows
Explore EON Association in the wake of an apocalyptic disaster. Maneuver the artificial life EON-3033 to battle paranormal entities. Experience an exciting 2D combat in a world where elemental forces exist. Peel back the threads of ambiguous narrative and discover the secrets of time and fate.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.2%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Platformer 10.9%, Lore-Rich 10.6%, Action-Adventure 8.4%
- #56 Obsidian Legion
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Palisade Games
Windows
Embark on a dark journey in this 2D Adventure Game. Explore the treacherous isle of Am Balla and collect the tools necessary to overcome the many dangers set before you. Find out why turmoil has so suddenly stricken this land and put an end to it.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.5%, Souls-like 22.8%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, 2D Platformer 9.5%, Platformer 5.8%
- #57 House of Shadow
68% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: High Clarity Games
Windows
House of Shadow is an action-adventure metroidvania wherein you wield the powers of darkness! Explore, traverse obstacles, battle monsters born of light, slay fearsome bosses, and claim the Shadow Throne!
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.7%, Precision Platformer 15.5%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 6%
- #58 Rift Drifter
69% matchMostly Positive73% of 11 reviews2021
Dev: Žygimantas Kadiša
Windows
Explore a lost and abandoned temple and find what secrets lie within. Rift Drifter is a 2D action-adventure platformer, with Metroidvania and RPG elements, a rich story, and a hint of souls-like combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.2%, Souls-like 15.9%, Action RPG 13%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Platformer 8.8%
- #59 Undying Hare
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 妖妖酒
Windows
Start your epic adventure in 《Undying Hare》! Explore the vast and deep Moon Caverns, collect treasures scattered all over the place, gather like-minded allies, defeat powerful enemies in the shadow of swords, and save the dying [Moonup Sect]!
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.4%, Souls-like 17%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Action RPG 9.9%, Platformer 7.3%
- #60 Axel Quest
64% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: PowerSlash Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
A 2D action-adventure game with Metroidvania elements. Explore, fight monsters, collect equipment, unlock new paths, and challenge bosses in a handcrafted pixel-art world inspired by retro classics.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.7%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Action RPG 13.3%, Platformer 10.2%, Action-Adventure 7.6%