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  1. #1 Timespinner
    97% matchVery Positive86% of 3,099 reviews2018
    Dev: Lunar Ray GamesPub: Chucklefish
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Travel back in time to change fate itself, in this beautifully crafted story-driven adventure, inspired by classic 90s action-platformers. Join timekeeper Lunais on her quest for revenge against the empire that killed her family, using time-bending powers to explore a vast, connected world.

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

  2. #2 Touhou Luna Nights
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 14,634 reviews2019
    Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
    Windows
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 41.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    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 28.5%, Time Manipulation 23.2%, Platformer 9.3%, Female Protagonist 8.4%, Action-Adventure 6.6%

  3. #3 Axiom Verge
    96% matchVery Positive90% of 6,442 reviews2015
    Dev: Thomas Happ Games LLC
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    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 55.4%, Platformer 10.9%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%, Sci-fi 5.8%

  4. #4 DragonLoop
    94% matchVery Positive92% of 525 reviews2025
    Dev: 沙因
    Windows

    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 32.6%, Metroidvania 22.6%, Time Manipulation 21.1%, Female Protagonist 7.7%, Action-Adventure 6%

  5. #5 Iconoclasts
    95% matchVery Positive86% of 4,919 reviews2018
    Dev: Joakim SandbergPub: Bifrost Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    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 41.1%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Platformer 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Great Soundtrack 6.3%

  6. #6 Environmental Station Alpha
    94% matchVery Positive83% of 1,601 reviews2015
    Dev: Arvi TeikariPub: Hempuli Oy
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%

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

    Why similar: Metroidvania 55.7%, Platformer 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Great Soundtrack 6.2%, Exploration 3.7%

  7. #7 Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition
    93% matchVery Positive81% of 1,239 reviews2018
    Dev: Long Hat HousePub: Raw Fury
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 42 minMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 46%

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

    Why similar: Metroidvania 47.6%, Platformer 12.9%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Action 6.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%

  8. #8 Axiom Verge 2
    92% matchMostly Positive79% of 907 reviews2022
    Dev: Thomas Happ Games LLC
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%

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

    Why similar: Metroidvania 34.8%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Platformer 10.9%, Nonlinear 7.7%, Action-Adventure 7.3%

  9. #9 CrossCode
    91% matchVery Positive93% of 17,652 reviews2018
    Dev: Radical Fish GamesPub: Deck13
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 42.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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 25.1%, Pixel Graphics 19.5%, Great Soundtrack 18.9%, Sci-fi 9.2%, Action-Adventure 8.9%

  10. #10 Rebel Transmute
    91% matchMostly Positive75% of 272 reviews2024
    Dev: Fatal Fawn GamesPub: JanduSoft
    Windows

    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 29.2%, Nonlinear 13.1%, Female Protagonist 8.4%, Platformer 7.9%, Sci-fi 7.4%

  11. #11 Gato Roboto
    90% matchVery Positive94% of 5,065 reviews2019
    Dev: doinksoftPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Pounce inside of your cozy armored mech and set off on a dangerous trek through an alien underworld full of irritable creatures and treacherous obstacles in a valiant effort to save your stranded captain and his crashed spaceship.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 53.6%, Platformer 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 9%, 2D 4.9%, Action 4.2%

  12. #12 The Messenger
    89% matchVery Positive93% of 12,834 reviews2018
    Dev: SabotagePub: Devolver Digital
    Windows
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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 32.8%, Time Travel 16.9%, Platformer 12.6%, Great Soundtrack 9.8%, 2D Platformer 8.2%

  13. #13 Afterimage
    89% matchMostly Positive78% of 9,803 reviews2023
    Dev: Aurogon ShanghaiPub: Maximum Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    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 40.8%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Platformer 10.9%, Exploration 8.8%

  14. #14 Record of Lodoss War-Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth-
    88% matchVery Positive93% of 7,196 reviews2021
    Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    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 41.1%, Platformer 13.9%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Exploration 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%

  15. #15 Gestalt: Steam & Cinder
    86% matchVery Positive80% of 2,037 reviews2024
    Dev: Metamorphosis GamesPub: Fireshine Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    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 33%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Platformer 11.9%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Exploration 6.4%

  16. #16 Alwa's Awakening
    87% matchVery Positive80% of 909 reviews2017
    Dev: Elden Pixels
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    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 51.5%, Platformer 14.4%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Great Soundtrack 5.1%

  17. #17 UNSIGHTED
    85% matchVery Positive93% of 2,119 reviews2021
    Dev: Studio Pixel PunkPub: Balor Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    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 42.3%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Platformer 7.7%, Exploration 6.8%

  18. #18 DragonLoop: Prologue
    84% matchVery Positive92% of 78 reviews2025
    Dev: 沙因小分队
    Windows

    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 Travel 31.4%, Time Manipulation 26.4%, Metroidvania 21.7%, Female Protagonist 6.2%, 2D Platformer 6%

  19. #19 Alwa's Legacy
    86% matchVery Positive87% of 611 reviews2020
    Dev: Elden Pixels
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    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 34.5%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Platformer 11.4%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Action-Adventure 8.2%

  20. #20 8Doors: Arum's Afterlife Adventure
    84% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,561 reviews2021
    Dev: Rootless StudioPub: NEOWIZ
    Windows
    Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    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 51.3%, Platformer 13.4%, Action-Adventure 6.8%, Action 5.5%, Female Protagonist 5.3%

  21. #21 Transiruby
    82% 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: Metroidvania 43.5%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Platformer 9.1%

  22. #22 Ingression
    81% matchVery Positive85% of 100 reviews2024
    Dev: Espale StudiosPub: Ravenage Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Ingression is an unforgiving & mind-bending precision platformer where you'll think and platform with seamless portals. Travel to the future to save the past from a tremendous time paradox.

    Why similar: Time Travel 36.1%, 2D Platformer 15%, Platformer 13.7%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Sci-fi 6.9%

  23. #23 Chrono Gear: Warden of Time
    78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 901 reviews2025
    Dev: Team Chrono GearPub: holo Indie
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    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 27.5%, Time Travel 25%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Platformer 6.6%

  24. #24 Moonlight Pulse
    80% matchVery Positive93% of 230 reviews2024
    Dev: Seafloor Games LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Teamwork matters most in this seamless, fantastical metroidvania within a living, breathing world. Realize each character's true potential to take down an invading force of overwhelmingly powerful parasites.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 34.5%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Platformer 9.1%, Exploration 8.1%, Sci-fi 7.9%

  25. #25 MindSeize
    82% matchMostly Positive75% of 305 reviews2020
    Dev: Kamina Dimension
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    MindSeize is a 2D Metroidvania game set in a Sci-Fi-universe. Transfer your mind to a robot and rescue your beloved one!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 31.9%, Platformer 8.8%, Action 8.5%, 2D Platformer 8.1%, Adventure 6.9%

  26. #26 Ageless
    83% matchMixed56% of 402 reviews2020
    Dev: One More Dream StudiosPub: Team17 Digital Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    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 21.1%, Time Manipulation 20%, Platformer 12.6%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, 2D Platformer 11.4%

  27. #27 Foregone
    81% matchVery Positive81% of 1,393 reviews2021
    Dev: Big Blue Bubble
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    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 40.8%, Platformer 16.7%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Action-Adventure 5.4%

  28. #28 Vernal Edge
    79% matchMostly Positive77% of 629 reviews2023
    Dev: Hello Penguin Team LLCPub: PID Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    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 39.9%, Platformer 13.9%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Combat 6.6%

  29. #29 Cave Story+
    79% matchVery Positive93% of 7,930 reviews2011
    Dev: Nicalis, Inc.
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive action-adventure reminiscent of classic 8- and 16-bit games.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 44.7%, Platformer 18.6%, Great Soundtrack 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%, Exploration 4.1%

  30. #30 Rusted Moss
    76% matchVery Positive90% of 1,532 reviews2023
    Dev: faxdoc, happysquared, sunnydazePub: PLAYISM
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Rusted Moss is a twin-stick shooter metroidvania where you sling around the map with your grapple, blasting your way through witches and rusted machine monstrosities alike. This wasteland once harboring mankind has since fallen, and Fae long forgotten now knock on humanity's door...

    Why similar: Metroidvania 31.4%, Platformer 19%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Action-Adventure 8.5%

  31. #31 RewindGirl
    75% matchVery Positive92% of 87 reviews2025
    Dev: べすとまん
    Windows

    Run, jump, rewind, and avoid a time paradox? A time-traveling gal changes the past where she drank tapioca to prevent the extinction of humanity in this time-loop action puzzle game!

    Why similar: Time Travel 56.3%, Time Manipulation 35.7%, Action 4.7%, Indie 1.5%, Singleplayer 1%

  32. #32 Pseudoregalia
    74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 17,681 reviews2023
    Dev: rittzler
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    Deep within the realm of sleep, Sybil finds herself pulled to a distorted castle. Grow strong, and unlock new abilities to build up a deep movement system, fight enemies, find secrets, and free the weary soul of Castle Sansa, in this retro-inspired 3D Platformer Metroidvania.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 44.9%, Nonlinear 16.4%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Platformer 12.5%, Exploration 9.1%

  33. #33 Clockwork Calamity in Mushroom World: What would you do if the time stopped ticking?
    77% matchVery Positive94% of 62 reviews2021
    Dev: SylviePub: Sylvie & Hubol
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A gentle exploration platformer in a vast yet small world where time has stopped, what will happen?

    Why similar: Metroidvania 31.4%, Platformer 11.9%, Female Protagonist 11%, Great Soundtrack 10.9%, Exploration 8.8%

  34. #34 Aeterna Noctis
    76% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,963 reviews2021
    Dev: Aeternum Game Studios S.L
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    Aeterna Noctis is a challenging metroidvania that majestically combines action, exploration and adventure. With 2 game modes and difficulty based on action or the exclusive Noctis mode where a level of difficulty is added in precision platforming never seen in the metroidvania genre.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 51.4%, Platformer 17.7%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Exploration 9.2%, 2D 5.2%

  35. #35 Super Win the Game
    77% matchVery Positive89% of 652 reviews2014
    Dev: Minor Key Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Throw on your nostalgia goggles and travel back in time with Super Win the Game, a retro-core explosion of exploration and platforming action!!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 40.5%, Nonlinear 21.2%, Platformer 12.8%, Exploration 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 6%

  36. #36 Prince of Persia The Lost Crown
    72% 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 52%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Exploration 10.9%, Action-Adventure 7.4%, Action 3.2%

  37. #37 Souldiers
    74% matchMixed69% of 2,964 reviews2022
    Dev: Retro ForgePub: Dear Villagers
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    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 56%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Combat 6.4%, 2D Platformer 3.8%

  38. #38 AeternoBlade II: Infinity
    75% matchVery Positive80% of 65 reviews2020
    Dev: Corecell Technology Co.,Ltd
    Windows

    AeternoBlade II: Infinity, new patch in 4K is a hardcore action-puzzle game of Time-Manipulation Combat. Control the flow of time, amend the past, foresee the future, convolute with alternate timelines to fight otherwise undefeatable foes and circumvent the impossible.

    Why similar: Time Manipulation 43.3%, Time Travel 15.4%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Action-Adventure 8.3%, Action 6.8%

  39. #39 MIO: Memories in Orbit
    70% matchVery Positive83% of 2,890 reviews2026
    Dev: Douze DixièmesPub: Focus Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Play as android MIO in this mesmerizing metroidvania where you explore the Vessel, an enormous technological ark overgrown with machines gone rogue. Uncover its secrets, enhance MIO's abilities, and save the spaceship and its residents from oblivion.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 40.3%, Platformer 13.5%, Exploration 9.8%, 2D Platformer 9.6%, Action-Adventure 8.8%

  40. #40 TEVI
    69% matchVery Positive89% of 3,852 reviews2023
    Dev: CreSpirit
    Windows
    Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 21.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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 42.6%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Platformer 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%

  41. #41 Inexistence Rebirth
    73% matchMostly Positive71% of 132 reviews2020
    Dev: Jonathan Brassaud
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 34%

    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 19.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Action 4.7%, Exploration 4.4%

  42. #42 Recompile
    73% matchMixed69% of 174 reviews2021
    Dev: PhigamesPub: Dear Villagers
    Windows

    This atmospheric, Metroidvania hacking adventure lets you take control of a semi-sapient program struggling against deletion. In the sprawling 3D world of a Mainframe, Recompile features intense combat, tight 3D platforming, super-powered abilities and an environmental logic-based hacking mechanic.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 41.3%, Nonlinear 21.6%, Exploration 11.1%, Sci-fi 10.3%, Combat 5.7%

  43. #43 ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist
    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 17,444 reviews2025
    Dev: AdglobePub: Binary Haze Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 18.2 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Decades after the events of ENDER LILIES, Homunculi — sorrowful, artificial life forms — roam the land. In this dark fantasy Metroidvania, face formidable enemies and explore a bewitching post-apocalyptic world. Humans and Homunculi — what awaits at the end of the quest for their salvation?

    Why similar: Metroidvania 63.8%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Great Soundtrack 8.8%, 2D 5.3%, Platformer 4%

  44. #44 Sect-Machina
    72% matchMixed60% of 300 reviews2023
    Dev: Skelecrew Games
    Windows

    Sect-Machina is a fluid, atmospheric bug-themed metroidvania rendered in a vibrant 2D pixelated style, crafted with meticulous attention to detail in its combat, characters, environments, sound, and story.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 31.5%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Platformer 13.3%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Exploration 8.1%

  45. #45 Fearmonium
    71% matchVery Positive85% of 544 reviews2021
    Dev: Redblack Spade
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Fearmonium is a psychedelic metroidvania where suspense intertwines with humour. Beginning the game as an unpleasant memory, you must progress and become a true phobia by breaking through all boundaries to uncover the most hidden corners of Max's mind.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 49.5%, Female Protagonist 16.2%, Action-Adventure 13.4%, Great Soundtrack 5.7%, 2D 5.6%

  46. #46 Phoenotopia: Awakening
    71% matchVery Positive83% of 2,763 reviews2021
    Dev: Cape Cosmic
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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 39.1%, Platformer 15.9%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, Sci-fi 6.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%

  47. #47 Momodora III
    71% matchVery Positive94% of 1,458 reviews2014
    Dev: rdein
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Momodora III is a classic action platform game with a variety of items and secrets. It's the third installment of the Momodora series, although playing the previous titles is not necessary to enjoy the game!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 35.1%, Platformer 20.5%, Female Protagonist 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, 2D 5.4%

  48. #48 Mai: Child of Ages
    67% matchVery Positive91% of 191 reviews2025
    Dev: Chubby Pixel
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    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 35.7%, Metroidvania 24%, Time Manipulation 22.6%, Female Protagonist 7.5%, Action-Adventure 3.5%

  49. #49 Legends of the Universe - StarCore
    73% matchMostly Positive77% of 124 reviews2016
    Dev: LunarCore Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 98%

    Metroidvania style action/platformer with tons of abilities, enemies and exploration.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 38.9%, Platformer 15.3%, Action-Adventure 8.1%, Sci-fi 5.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%

  50. #50 SteamWorld Dig 2
    68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 8,836 reviews2017
    Dev: Image & Form Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    SteamWorld Dig is back! Dig deep, gain riches and unearth the terrors of the underworld in this platform mining adventure influenced by classic Metroidvania style games.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 47.8%, Platformer 15.5%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Great Soundtrack 5.4%, Exploration 4.5%

  51. #51 20XX
    69% matchVery Positive91% of 4,516 reviews2017
    Dev: Batterystaple Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    20XX is a roguelike action platformer that you can play with a friend. Jump and shoot your way through ever-changing levels, collect awesome new powers, and battle mighty bosses in the name of saving the human race maybe!

    Why similar: Platformer 32.9%, 2D Platformer 26.4%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Great Soundtrack 11.6%, 2D 6.2%

  52. #52 La-Mulana
    70% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,571 reviews2013
    Dev: NIGOROPub: PLAYISM
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    LA-MULANA is an “Archaeological Ruin Exploration Action Game,” bringing the classic appeal of adventure with the punishing difficulty of retro-inspired gaming. Search inside ancient ruins, seeking out the “Secret Treasure of Life” – which sleeps in the sprawling ruins of “LA-MULANA” and is said to be the beginning of all civilization.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 55.4%, Platformer 15.4%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%, Exploration 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 2.7%

  53. #53 30XX
    65% matchVery Positive91% of 2,738 reviews2023
    Dev: Batterystaple Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    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: 2D Platformer 25.3%, Platformer 21.2%, Female Protagonist 17.9%, Sci-fi 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%

  54. #54 Evoland 2
    68% matchVery Positive87% of 3,879 reviews2015
    Dev: Shiro Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    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 49.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Great Soundtrack 8.3%, Platformer 8.3%, Adventure 7.4%

  55. #55 Retrace the Light
    64% matchVery Positive89% of 243 reviews2025
    Dev: Xiaming Game
    Windows

    Dive into the immersive world of Retrace the Light, a captivating 2.5D action-adventure game centered around the "Spatial Retracing" feature. Assume the role of an Enforcer working for a super AI in a futuristic world, exploring the depths of human consciousness and healing their emotional wounds.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 41.8%, Time Manipulation 33.6%, Exploration 11%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Indie 2%

  56. #56 Recursed
    68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 637 reviews2016
    Dev: PortponkyPub: Shambles Software
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    A puzzle game where the rooms are items and the items are rooms. Get to the goal by moving, rearranging and duplicating rooms and altering the structure of the world.

    Why similar: Great Soundtrack 26.5%, Female Protagonist 23.5%, 2D 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 14.6%, Indie 9.7%

  57. #57 PSYCRON
    67% matchVery Positive94% of 113 reviews2021
    Dev: Mothware
    Windows

    A fast-paced 2D handcrafted metroidvania with strange sci-fi environments. Something is roaming the halls, watching your every move.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 37.3%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Platformer 8.8%, Sci-fi 8.6%, Exploration 8.6%

  58. #58 YesterMorrow
    69% matchMixed68% of 65 reviews2020
    Dev: Bitmap GalaxyPub: Blowfish Studios
    Windows

    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 30.8%, Platformer 20.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Adventure 9.7%, Action 9.4%

  59. #59 MotionRec
    63% matchVery Positive100% of 360 reviews2025
    Dev: HANDSUMPub: PLAYISM
    Windows

    MotionRec is a recording puzzle action game where you progress through stages by recording and playing back your own movements.

    Why similar: Time Manipulation 30.3%, Metroidvania 20.8%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Action-Adventure 8%, Sci-fi 6.9%

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