- #1 La-Mulana 2
97% matchVery Positive86% of 1,088 reviews2018
Dev: NIGOROPub: PLAYISM
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 37.4 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 20.2%, Souls-like 19.3%, Difficult 11.9%, Precision Platformer 9.4%, Puzzle Platformer 8.2%
- #2 Quetzal's Call
96% matchPositive89% of 37 reviews2025
Dev: tissue inu
Windows
Experience the rush of soaring, dashing and leaping with unmatched agility as you navigate intricate levels and test your skills in a vibrant, treacherous world.
Why similar: Souls-like 21.4%, Metroidvania 14.7%, Difficult 12.9%, Precision Platformer 12.3%, Linear 7.9%
- #3 Eden's Guardian
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Voragine Game Studio
Windows
Where shadow falls, it begins. Dive into Eden's Guardian, a challenging metroidvania experience with handmade pixel art set in a world with medieval and fantasy aesthetics devastated by conflict where the history of Gods and humans intertwine.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.3%, Souls-like 21.1%, Difficult 11.8%, Medieval 8.5%, Side Scroller 8%
- #4 Ceplion
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mert Ali Barlas
Windows
Embark on an epic journey in Ceplion, a metroidvania-inspired action-platformer. Explore the Ceplion Island, uncovering mysteries and ancient secrets. Engage in precise combat against believers and monstrous creatures. Harness the power of inheritors to bring an end to the relentless war.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22%, Souls-like 18.8%, Difficult 13.3%, Precision Platformer 11%, Medieval 9.5%
- #5 Vlad Voievod Dracula: Dungeons of Egrigoz
94% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Tiberius
Windows · Linux
The story of the legendary Vlad Dracula starts in a dark dungeon under the castle of Egrigoz, surrounded by horror, death and medieval torture. A retro Classicvania where you get to be Dracula, the medieval ruler of Wallachia, and see his side of the story!
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.4%, Difficult 11.4%, Retro 8.6%, Tactical 7.9%, Medieval 7.6%
- #6 Umbra
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ludum Elite
Windows
Umbra is a fantasy-style game that is story-driven with Metroid-Vania style elements, encouraging world exploration and discovery. Dive into an unforgiven world and discover the secrets behind an abandoned kingdom, and its mysterious and deceiving ruler.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.2%, Souls-like 18.6%, Precision Platformer 10.6%, Medieval 8.3%, 2D Platformer 8.1%
- #7 Demidoff Corp
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Targem Games
Windows
Demidoff Corp is an atmospheric 2D metroidvania based on Ural folk tales. Explore mystical lands, fight ancient creatures, unlock new abilities, and uncover Demidov’s secret to put an end to the evil that has awoken in the depths of the Ural mountains.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.5%, Souls-like 26.9%, Difficult 15.5%, Platformer 7.5%, Action-Adventure 5.1%
- #8 Jump Bald
92% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Symbio Studio
Windows
A metroidvania full of bald guys? Reach the top of the tower with pixel-perfect jumps, collecting weapons that let you unlock the map. Be careful! every mistake can send you, literally, back to the beginning. Only then will you be able to take revenge on the one who mocked you and your alopecia...
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.3%, Souls-like 23.5%, Difficult 13.4%, Precision Platformer 13.3%, Platformer 6.5%
- #9 To Clean The Mountain
91% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Yinz Studio
Windows
To Clean The Mountain is a platformer where you traverse a mountainous environment by flinging yourself with a bag. Enjoy the open environment without guardrails as you persevere towards the summit.
Why similar: Souls-like 21%, Difficult 15.8%, Precision Platformer 15.3%, Platformer 8.8%, 2D Platformer 8.8%
- #10 Enemies Within
91% matchNo user reviews2028
Dev: BoomSqueak
Windows
Battle corrupted enemies, liberate afflicted allies, and explore a modernly medieval world on the verge of self-destruction in this action-packed 2D side scrolling adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.4%, Souls-like 22.9%, Difficult 12.3%, Side Scroller 9.7%, 2D Platformer 7.8%
- #11 Massi
90% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2022
Dev: Farid Iberraken
Windows · Mac
Massi is a retro platformer game with souls like features. Fully made in hand-made pixel art, fun, fast paced. Fighting, exploration, tight controls, puzzle solving, difficult boss fights.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.3%, Souls-like 19.6%, Difficult 9.6%, Side Scroller 7.9%, Retro 7.8%
- #12 Infinitevania
87% matchVery Positive93% of 303 reviews2026
Dev: JHT Games
Windows
A metroidvania that combines the visual style of classic retro games with the fluid gameplay of modern titles. Explore different worlds, face challenging enemies and bosses, and absorb their powers to destroy the Core of Infinitevania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.8%, Souls-like 22.7%, Difficult 12.5%, Platformer 8.8%, 2D Platformer 7%
- #13 Squirreltopia
89% matchMostly Positive74% of 284 reviews2015
Dev: SD
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Squirrel-based 2D platformer
Why similar: Souls-like 24.4%, Precision Platformer 16.1%, Difficult 13.8%, Retro 11.4%, 2D Platformer 10.2%
- #14 Frauki's Adventure!
89% matchMostly Positive79% of 57 reviews2021
Dev: CLYDE games
Windows · Linux
Frauki's Adventure is a challenging melee-combat platformer set in a large, interconnected world. Dodge, slash, stomp, and outplay a variety of intelligent and deadly Alien Robots. Discover shortcuts and find hidden upgrades. Challenging sword-fights and a sprawling, bizarre world await!
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.3%, Souls-like 25.1%, Difficult 14.8%, Tactical 11.2%, 2D Platformer 7.3%
- #15 The Lost Key
88% matchMixed69% of 29 reviews2024
Dev: AmmashDev
Windows
You are the last hope, be ready to resist the enemy and eliminate injustice and tyranny.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.9%, Souls-like 21.4%, Historical 9%, Side Scroller 8.5%, Platformer 8.2%
- #16 Goat's Tale (Classic)
86% matchVery Positive84% of 339 reviews2022
Dev: FoxSox GamesPub: FoxLoaf Games
Windows
The treasures hidden on the peaks await the most lively, goat daredevils. The challenge will be difficult and… irritating - only the best and most patient will get to the top.
Why similar: Souls-like 17.2%, Difficult 17%, Precision Platformer 13.5%, 2D Platformer 7.2%, Medieval 6.9%
- #17 Spellforged
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bewx
Windows
Forge your magical journey through the world of Syntheria in this action, adventure, Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.9%, Souls-like 24.9%, Medieval 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%, Platformer 6.1%
- #18 Bones Beneath
85% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Blue Herb Software
Windows
Explore the Egyptian underworld in this precision platformer! Jump, whip, and dash your way through a challenging, interconnected world that weaves linear gauntlets with open-ended exploration.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.7%, Difficult 16.9%, Precision Platformer 15.3%, 2D Platformer 8.7%, Retro 7.9%
- #19 Lightward
84% 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 34.3%, Souls-like 30.1%, Platformer 9.1%, Action-Adventure 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%
- #20 Rift Racoon
84% matchVery Positive93% of 83 reviews2019
Dev: Marcos Game Dev
Windows
Rift Racoon is an intense precision platformer about a lost racoon with a fun abillity: teleportation! Teleport through dangerous traps, use your claws to climb walls and jump your way across difficult platforming levels with retro visuals!
Why similar: Difficult 16.8%, Precision Platformer 15.8%, Linear 10.4%, 2D Platformer 9.1%, Side Scroller 8.8%
- #21 Luminite Era: Expedition
83% 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 26.5%, Souls-like 25.2%, Linear 9.1%, 2D Platformer 7.9%, Medieval 7.7%
- #22 Foregone
82% matchVery Positive81% of 1,409 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 26.1%, Souls-like 22.3%, Difficult 13.3%, Side Scroller 10.6%, Platformer 9.2%
- #23 Aleya's Ascent
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ursa Minor Games
Windows
Aleya's Ascent is a metroidvania inspired by Celeste and Hollow Knight. Explore a cosmic mountain range and find strange temples, hidden labyrinths, and ancient artifacts while overcoming platforming challenges, punishing fights and chase sequences to return star fragments to the night sky.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.3%, Difficult 12.8%, Precision Platformer 12.7%, Puzzle Platformer 9.2%, Side Scroller 8.8%
- #24 DREIFRAME
80% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2026
Dev: MrDrone
Windows
Dive into the decaying machine world of DREIFRAME, a pixel-art metroidvania packed with challenge. As a Frame, a sword-wielding robot, fight brutal enemies, exploit their weaknesses, unlock powerful but risky abilities, and uncover the land’s story through exploration and combat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.2%, Souls-like 28.1%, Difficult 15.5%, Platformer 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 3.8%
- #25 The Shadowland
81% matchMixed60% of 122 reviews2016
Dev: Bloodcraft DevPub: Volens Nolens Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
EN Little Reaper finds himself lost in grim otherworld. Help him find the way back through treacherous obstacles and threatening foes.Prepare to rely heavily on your reflexes to complete 30+ levels spanning through 6 locations, and beat 3 unique bosses. RU Маленький жнец потерялся в мрачной потустороннем мире.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.5%, Souls-like 22.9%, Difficult 13.6%, Puzzle Platformer 10.1%, 2D Platformer 7.6%
- #26 SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen
81% matchMostly Positive78% of 80 reviews2019
Dev: Planet Tobor
Windows
A 2D action/platforming adventure with a healthy dose of RPG elements set in the hostile world of Lor, a classic sword and sorcery setting. The slave-hungry Argeshii empire dominates the known world, old and false gods conspire; brutal combat is the only means of survival!
Why similar: Souls-like 24.2%, Metroidvania 23.3%, Difficult 11.2%, Retro 10%, Medieval 7.7%
- #27 Frenzy Fall
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AmbuTreePub: Pixel Purrfect
Windows
Take on the challenge of going up with your sword in this high-stakes precision platformer! Slash, launch, and maneuver your way upward, unlocking unknown powers—but beware, one wrong move could send you crashing all the way back down!
Why similar: Souls-like 17.5%, Difficult 15%, Precision Platformer 14.3%, Side Scroller 9.7%, Platformer 8%
- #28 Aeternum Vale
79% matchPositive88% of 24 reviews2022
Dev: pixhellk9
Windows
“Aeternum Vale” is a weird atmospheric Metroidvania set in a cryptic open-world full of dangers, mysteries, and odd characters. Make friends & slice your way through this out of time realm in a infinite quest to save your soul… or give it away?
Why similar: Metroidvania 28%, Souls-like 26.6%, Retro 9.8%, 2D Platformer 8.9%, Puzzle Platformer 8.7%
- #29 Bathory - Heritage of Blood
78% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Moonana
Windows
Play as Ursula Bathory, the vampire Princess, awakened from a centuries long slumber to claim her throne of blood in this Vampire Soulsvania inspired by Castlevania, Nosferatu and gothic victorian literature classics.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.4%, Souls-like 24.4%, Side Scroller 10.4%, Historical 9.9%, 2D Platformer 8.2%
- #30 Rogue Worlds
77% matchVery Positive93% of 76 reviews2025
Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Rogue Worlds is a chaotic tactical roguelite platformer where you wield the environment and creative abilities to overcome challenges. Outwit powerful guardians and blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths! This is the Lite edition of Aura of Worlds.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24%, Souls-like 23.5%, Difficult 11.3%, Side Scroller 8.5%, Platformer 8.1%
- #31 Moonscars
78% matchVery Positive83% of 1,528 reviews2022
Dev: Black MermaidPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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 29.9%, Souls-like 28.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, 2D Platformer 6.1%, Side Scroller 5.8%
- #32 Goat's Tale Adventure
76% matchMostly Positive75% of 24 reviews2024
Dev: FoxSox GamesPub: FoxLoaf Games
Windows
Step into the shoes of the new heroine and pursue the treasures in this exceptionally demanding adventure. Explore lands where only the most resilient players will reach the summit.
Why similar: Souls-like 24.6%, Difficult 16.3%, Precision Platformer 13.8%, 2D Platformer 8.1%, Retro 7.3%
- #33 The Pale Piper
75% matchPositive94% of 36 reviews2026
Dev: FreeTimeDev
Windows · Linux
Uncover the truth behind your death and your sibling’s in a story-driven precision platformer inspired by the Pied Piper myth. Navigate a decaying, interconnected world where movement is your only defense. No combat, only precision, consequence, and secrets hidden in the dark.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.2%, Precision Platformer 15.7%, Difficult 15.2%, Side Scroller 8.1%, Puzzle Platformer 7.9%
- #34 Magnet
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gabry Corti
Windows
MAGNET is a pixel-art Metroidvania set in a ruined world of robots. Harness magnetic and electrical powers to defeat enemies and overcome obstacles. Acquire new weapons and abilities to upgrade your robot.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.8%, Souls-like 25.5%, 2D Platformer 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Precision Platformer 6.5%
- #35 Ghoulboy - Dark Sword of Goblin
77% matchMostly Positive71% of 266 reviews2017
Dev: Serkan Bakar
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Ghoulboy is a retro-inspired action platformer. Explore a magical realm of dungeons, towns, treasures and devious monsters.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.6%, Retro 10.5%, Puzzle Platformer 9.9%, Platformer 9%, Side Scroller 8.4%
- #36 Super Choppy Orc
75% matchPositive98% of 45 reviews2022
Dev: eddynardo
Windows
Help Choppy Orc release his friends from their chest prisons. Strike enemies with your Axe or pin it on a wall to make a bouncy platform for Choppy Orc to jump on. Utilise the different kind of walls, each one alters the way you move through the level. Spring up, dash forward or float away!
Why similar: Difficult 16.8%, Precision Platformer 15.9%, Puzzle Platformer 11.8%, Retro 10.7%, Linear 9.1%
- #37 Crown Of Silence
73% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2026
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 31%, Souls-like 20.4%, Side Scroller 10.8%, 2D Platformer 8.1%, Puzzle Platformer 7.2%
- #38 Eden Lumina
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Paka Games
Windows
Eden Lumina is a hand-drawn 2D metroidvania. Milo has just a yo-yo, and a whole world ahead of him: vast, full of hostile creatures and unlikely friends, its history carved in stone in a language nobody can read anymore.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.4%, Souls-like 25.9%, Difficult 11%, Precision Platformer 8.4%, Platformer 7.7%
- #39 Gedda Cake
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Flannel Bear Games
Windows · Mac
Gedda Cake is a metroidvania about Dragons and Cakes. Play as 6 characters with unique skills and playstyles, swap between them on the fly, battle dangerous foes and explore the vast sugar-coated lands of Sugria. Help them reclaim their invaded world and get The Cake!
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.2%, Souls-like 25.5%, Difficult 15.1%, Platformer 8.1%, Side Scroller 7.3%
- #40 Who Takes The Crown?
73% matchPositive84% of 38 reviews2025
Dev: devthedoug
Windows
Test your brain and your brawn in the toughest chess game ever made! Play against the Stockfish chess engine to build your path and climb upward to claim the crown, but be careful! One small blunder and you risk losing your progress. Heavy is the head that wears the crown, but who will take it?
Why similar: Souls-like 21.6%, Difficult 16.3%, Precision Platformer 14.6%, Puzzle Platformer 9.6%, Side Scroller 9.4%
- #41 Akatori
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 343 reviews2026
Dev: Contrast GamesPub: Games Harbor
Windows
A colorful action platformer with metroidvania elements and a staff that unlocks unique combat techniques and new ways to overcome obstacles. Explore beautiful worlds, fight monsters, and help Mako stop the amber storms that poison all living things.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.6%, Souls-like 17.8%, Difficult 15.7%, 2D Platformer 8.7%, Side Scroller 7.9%
- #42 Aggelos 2
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 84 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 27.5%, Precision Platformer 13.9%, Retro 9.9%, Side Scroller 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
- #43 Aeterna Noctis
72% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,162 reviews2021
Dev: Aeternum Game Studios S.L
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 12.3 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 24.2%, Souls-like 22.3%, Difficult 13.8%, Precision Platformer 11.4%, Platformer 7.1%
- #44 How About Spikes
74% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2018
Dev: SoulPixel Studio
Windows
How About Spikes is a 2D metroid-vania like platformer. Fight your way through enemies and a lot of spikes while exploring the world of Garden Valley.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.5%, Difficult 14.9%, Precision Platformer 14.8%, Side Scroller 9.6%, 2D Platformer 7.1%
- #45 The Witch Blade
72% 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: Souls-like 27.4%, Metroidvania 24.3%, Precision Platformer 10.3%, 2D Platformer 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
- #46 Hatone
70% matchPositive100% of 28 reviews2025
Dev: Devil's Delirium
Windows
Dive into a NES-inspired Action-Platformer with Metroidvania elements. Play as an Illuminati henchman battling fearsome bosses and unearthing secrets in an ancient castle. Fulfill your duty… but are you the architect of your fate—or just a pawn in a game someone else is playing?
Why similar: Souls-like 21.8%, Metroidvania 21.4%, Linear 8.8%, Retro 8.5%, Side Scroller 7.8%
- #47 THE DARK DWELLERS
71% matchMixed69% of 35 reviews2022
Dev: COLNELIUS
Windows
In this dank pit of rot and undeath, take control of The Mortali, the newest member of ragtag-group THE DARK DWELLERS. Fight and crawl your way through this subterranean land, collect unique weapons, learn devastating Blood Magic spells and attempt to end The Maddening Curse.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.9%, Metroidvania 23.5%, Difficult 15.5%, Side Scroller 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%
- #48 Tails of Fate
70% matchNo user reviews
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-RPG, 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 23.6%, Souls-like 21.9%, Difficult 10%, Medieval 8.7%, Retro 6.8%
- #49 Mother's Sword
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Monsitle
Windows
Make your way through a 2D ruined world with metroidvania elements, unleash fast and powerful attacks in Hack & Slash combat and face fearsome enemies in difficult fights. Breathe and be brave.
Why similar: Souls-like 34.7%, Metroidvania 30.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Platformer 5.6%, Action-Adventure 5.6%
- #50 Megabat
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Arff Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
A Megabat's fruit has been stolen! Help the bat reclaim it's stolen fruit while avoiding traps and enemies in this new precision batformer! Will the bat be able to satiate it's hunger and escape with its life?
Why similar: Difficult 19.6%, Precision Platformer 19.5%, Platformer 10.6%, 2D Platformer 10%, Pixel Graphics 8%
- #51 Soul's Majesty Rise of Gilda
69% 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%, Precision Platformer 14.9%, Difficult 14.3%, Retro 9.2%, 2D Platformer 7.2%
- #52 Vesuvius
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Snow Day Games
Windows · Mac
Explore the frozen depths of Vesuvius, a 2D action platformer. Set within the sprawling volcano, journey through fantastical alternate realities, battle corrupted mythical beasts, and survive a world steeped in ash and fable.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.4%, Souls-like 31.1%, Difficult 17.8%, Platformer 8%, Adventure 3.9%
- #53 SlideNGlide
69% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: RBCMrRhoads
Windows
A challenging action-platformer where players navigate diverse biomes filled with unique enemies, tough platforming challenges, and intense boss fights. With tight controls and punishing difficulty, the game rewards precision, mastery, and exploration.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.5%, Precision Platformer 15.7%, Difficult 13.6%, Side Scroller 10.7%, 2D Platformer 8.1%
- #54 The Last Sigh(t)
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MoonSpoon
Windows
An empty world stretches before you, one still marked by her footsteps in the soil below, and one where her voice can still be heard across the howling winds that carry her fragrance. But despite everything, you remain faithful. Do not lose yourself in this journey for the summit.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.9%, Souls-like 23.8%, Puzzle Platformer 10.3%, 2D Platformer 8.2%, Linear 7.6%
- #55 MOMIBOSU
67% matchVery Positive92% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: PenGames
Windows
A boy and a girl with a mysterious weapon drone in their hands embark on an adventurous journey from their small underground village to the vast world of new lands. Enjoy a precision 2D platformer that will challenge you no matter how many times you get hit!
Why similar: Metroidvania 19.6%, Difficult 18.2%, Precision Platformer 17.4%, 2D Platformer 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
- #56 Blade of Mercy: Bloody Countess
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Pixel Beer Games
Windows
Blade of Mercy: Bloody Countess is a 2D action with metroidvania elements set in a 16th-century fantasy world, drawn with cozy pixels. Explore a mysterious realm, battle ruthless enemies, and uncover powerful weapons and abilities. And remember: beer is the best medicine in these grim times!
Why similar: Metroidvania 25%, Souls-like 23%, Difficult 14.9%, Medieval 8.4%, Side Scroller 6.9%
- #57 Falling Frog
66% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Killian DUTTPub: Shift Garden
Windows
Lost deep inside a cave, jump your way back to the surface in this retro NES-style platformer. Every leap is a challenge, every landing a victory. But beware… in the depths, progress itself is your greatest enemy. One wrong jump, and it's back to square one.
Why similar: Difficult 20.4%, Precision Platformer 20.2%, Souls-like 14.2%, Platformer 8.6%, Linear 7.5%
- #58 You Have to Win the Game
68% matchVery Positive93% of 5,732 reviews2014
Dev: Minor Key Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 43%
You Have to Win the Game is a free exploration platformer with a retro 1980s PC aesthetic.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.9%, Retro 13.2%, Difficult 11%, Platformer 9.6%, Precision Platformer 7.8%
- #59 Souldiers
67% matchMixed69% of 3,156 reviews2022
Dev: Retro ForgePub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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 43.2%, Difficult 15.2%, Souls-like 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Action-Adventure 7.8%
- #60 Conquistador Rex
67% match3 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: 8º Arte Games
Windows · Linux
3 Spaniard conquistadors lost in a fantasy America full of jurassic creatures and other enemies. Conquistador Rex is a 2D tactical platform game to play alone or in local co-op with. You will have to combine the different skills of 3 characters to advance.
Why similar: Souls-like 24.1%, Precision Platformer 14%, Historical 12.3%, Retro 9.3%, Puzzle Platformer 8.5%