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  1. #1 Birds of Ascent
    97% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Towaka Studio
    Windows

    Birds of Ascent is a hand-drawn pixel-art 2D flight action adventure starring a flock of birds. Soar through the skies, explore the cavern, and fight your way back to the surface!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 33.5%, Animals 26.2% ★, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Retro 6.5%

  2. #2 Shadow King
    96% matchPositive92% of 38 reviews2023
    Dev: Johan PeitzPub: Apskeppet
    Windows · Mac

    Explore a mysterious castle in this pixel perfect metroidvania and take on the Shadow King! Upgrades, secrets, combat, and more!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 37.9%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Retro 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%

  3. #3 Diggy Diggy Mole
    96% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2026
    Dev: Novasplore Games
    Windows

    In this metroidvania platformer originally made for NES, play as mole digging your way with great agility through deep caverns, in search of a lost dwarven treasure to repay your debts.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 41.2%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Animals 8.9% ★, Exploration 7.6%, Action-Adventure 7.1%

  4. #4 PATHFINDER 08
    95% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2021
    Dev: THIAGO COSTA MENDES
    Windows

    Pathfinder 08 is a fun and challenging adventure. It is a platform game with a focus on exploration and retro inspiration with some RPG elements.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 38.7%, 2D Platformer 17.3%, Action-Adventure 12.9%, Exploration 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%

  5. #5 Croakspire
    94% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Lotus Wave Arcade
    Windows · Linux

    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 42%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Exploration 8%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%

  6. #6 Pixtalgia
    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Pixitalia Games
    Windows

    A hand-crafted action-adventure that pays tribute to the 8-bit golden era. Explore, fight, experience different genres of classic gameplay and grow stronger in a world built one screen at a time by a solo first-time developer.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 44.5%, 2D Platformer 16.5%, Retro 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, Action-Adventure 6.8%

  7. #7 Pipsqueak!
    93% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Pond Games PTY LTD
    Windows

    Explore a strange and hostile world in this search-action platformer starring a tiny mouse named Tofu.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 37.6%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Exploration 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%

  8. #8 Owlboy
    92% matchVery Positive83% of 6,131 reviews2016
    Dev: D-Pad Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Owlboy is a story-driven platform adventure game, where you can fly and explore a brand new world in the clouds! Pick up your friends, and bring them with you as you explore the open skies, in one of the most detailed adventures of this era.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 25.7%, Animals 20.4% ★, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Action-Adventure 7%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%

  9. #9 Islets
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,527 reviews2022
    Dev: Kyle ThompsonPub: Armor Games Studios
    Windows
    Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 71%

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

    Why similar: Metroidvania 34.4%, Animals 21.6% ★, 2D Platformer 7.9%, Exploration 5.9%, Cute 5.7%

  10. #10 The Ramsey
    91% matchVery Positive91% of 69 reviews2023
    Dev: IKINAGAMES
    Windows

    The Ramsey is a 2D platformer that allows you to play as cute squirrel characters solving puzzles using various weapons. Explore maze-like islands and overcome difficult obstacles with the strongest squirrels in the universe.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 31.2%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Exploration 8.2%, Cute 5.6%

  11. #11 Super Beefit
    90% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Bad Castle
    Windows

    Help Beefit brave perilous lands and cavernous depths to rescue his bovine love in this tight, precision platformer with responsive controls, and skill-based gameplay.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 36.9%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Retro 8.1%, Exploration 6.2%

  12. #12 RE∀IVE(REVIVE)
    89% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: RHYSOMO
    Windows · Mac

    RE∀IVE is a 2D action metroidvania set on the war-torn artificial island of Atrificia. Switch between a former soldier and his damaged AI companion, Lily, unlock new abilities, and uncover the city’s hidden truth.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 46.6%, 2D Platformer 9.3%, Action-Adventure 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 7%, Platformer 5.7%

  13. #13 Dusted Dusk
    89% 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 43.7%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Exploration 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 3.9%

  14. #14 Overbowed
    87% matchVery Positive92% of 94 reviews2024
    Dev: Klardonics Digital, Ltd
    Windows

    Explore a kingdom overrun by evil magic as you fight foes with your own magical bow in this retro inspired action-adventure platformer.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 42.9%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Retro 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Action-Adventure 6%

  15. #15 Maelstrom
    88% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2022
    Dev: Maelstrom
    Windows

    Maelstrom is a platformer adventure set on a mysterious island. Explore an island designed in pixel art style, acquire ancient magic to upgrade yourself, defeat enemies and pass obstacles. Use the unique ability 'Rewind' to reach places that seemed impossible!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 47%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Action-Adventure 7%, Pixel Graphics 7%, 2D 5.5%

  16. #16 Tac-Tums: DreamQuest
    86% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
    Dev: Carlos Sánchez Valenciano
    Windows

    Tac-Tums: DreamQuest is a cozy but challenging pixel art action-platformer. A young boy enters his dreams to rescue his Yaya. Explore magical worlds inspired by Venezuela, overcome enemies, puzzles, and platforming challenges, discover new powers as you advance through this retro adventure.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 38.6%, 2D Platformer 19.8%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, Cute 6%, Platformer 4.9%

  17. #17 Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores
    86% matchVery Positive95% of 281 reviews2025
    Dev: BASTI GAMES
    Windows

    Embark on a heartfelt Mushroomvania adventure through a vast and dense interconnected world! It's like a mix of retro and modern classics!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 44.1%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Exploration 9.5%, Adventure 4.7%

  18. #18 City of None
    85% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: Noel & Liam BerryPub: Extremely OK Games, Ltd.
    Windows · Linux

    A metropolis crumbles into ruin as powerful Barons satisfy their greed upon souls lost in time. You are but one spirit, with a wooden body left to rot in the wild…

    Why similar: Metroidvania 35.3%, 2D Platformer 17.1%, Action-Adventure 13.1%, Exploration 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%

  19. #19 Chibits
    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: PhatRobit
    Windows · Mac

    Explore an abandoned planet and uncover the mysteries behind the event that ended the world. Travel through a charred forest, large factory and run down cities as you collect upgrades and battle the relics that were left behind.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 47.3%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, Exploration 9.4%, Cute 5.7%, Platformer 4.8%

  20. #20 Bread Adventure
    83% matchPositive100% of 24 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 45.1%, 2D Platformer 17.7%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%, Platformer 5.5%

  21. #21 Eystrandi
    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: 204 Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Battle powerful monsters, discover ancient artifacts, and forge your own path in Eystrandi, a 2D, Norse - inspired Metroidvania in which health is constantly draining, with the only thing between life and death being one's ability to reap health from their enemies.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 46.9%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Action-Adventure 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, 2D 5%

  22. #22 Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest
    81% matchVery Positive99% of 269 reviews2026
    Dev: Cacareco Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Sneak away from your boring family vacation and delve into ANCIENT RUINS! Borrow equipment from dead explorers and uncover the secrets of a lost civilization as you leave your parents worried sick. WARNING: The Ruby Chest may contain traces of an ancient curse (and gluten).

    Why similar: Metroidvania 48.3%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Exploration 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Retro 6.5%

  23. #23 Cloud Seeker
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: MagniFish Studios
    Windows

    Drift adventurously in the world of Cloud Seeker! A Chinese inspired action-platformer where Yun, a young rabbit once chosen to inherit a great legacy, has to prove his worth after a sealed god is unleashed upon the world with the help of his trusted companions.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 31%, 2D Platformer 16.9%, Action-Adventure 13.9%, Exploration 8.3%, Platformer 6%

  24. #24 HEBEREKE Enjoy Edition
    82% matchPositive84% of 44 reviews2024
    Dev: CITY CONNECTION
    Windows

    Where am I pyooooo??? HEBEREKEis back and so is his great and surreal adventure! A mysterious little creature Hebe fell into a mysterious world. Discover a brand new world, explore every corner, find the treasures with your new wonderful friends, and use their skills to find new places.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 39.6%, 2D Platformer 17.1%, Exploration 9.4%, Action 6.7%, Platformer 6%

  25. #25 Velvet Veil
    81% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: MoonBloom Studios
    Windows

    Velvet Veil is a 2D Metroidvania-style Action Adventure with elements of Bullet Hell and unique platforming Mechanics. Ages after a forgotten apocalypse only the dolls of a humanoid species remain. These dolls come to life through the power of memories.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 46.3%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Exploration 8%, Action 3.9%

  26. #26 RELICTUM
    80% matchNo user reviews2028
    Dev: Triple I
    Windows

    Become the Messenger of God and descend into the endless abyss to defeat powerful enemies and bosses while fulfilling the divine command in this 2D Metroidvania action adventure.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 49.1%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, 2D 5.6%

  27. #27 Pain-T
    79% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Wheel Of Games
    Windows

    Pain-T is an exploration-driven metroidvania where color is your greatest weapon. Restore a world drained of paint, overcome hostile creatures, unlock colorfull powers, reveal hidden paths, and paint your own destiny.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 43.4%, 2D Platformer 16%, Exploration 12.2%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Cute 5.9%

  28. #28 Nyaruru Fishy Fight
    78% matchVery Positive90% of 1,813 reviews2023
    Dev: 赤瞳大白猫
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 27.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    This game is a Metroidvania game with intense battle. Explore the world and collection power-ups with your cute cat girl! When magic curse suddenly occurred in a small town and all the residents grew cat ears, the real cat girl Nyaruru started her way to uncover the truth...

    Why similar: Metroidvania 42.5%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Action-Adventure 9%, Exploration 8.5%, Cute 8.3%

  29. #29 Burning Roots
    78% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Pehe
    Windows

    Explore and fight your way trough the castle in this 2D platformer.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 49.6%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Exploration 9.3%, Adventure 5.7%

  30. #30 The Adventures of Poppe
    79% matchMostly Positive77% of 52 reviews2022
    Dev: Shiny Byte Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A 2D adventure platformer game where a little man named Poppe explores different locations, finds various items and uses them along his way, fights against dangerous insects and survives in this gigantic world.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 34.4%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, Retro 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%

  31. #31 Ganymede
    77% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Clydeware LLC
    Windows

    Hack and slash your way through a space station overrun with aggressive alien creatures. Collect upgrade orbs to extend your abilities and conquer convoluted movement puzzles.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 40.9%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Exploration 11.5%, Action-Adventure 8.3%, Platformer 4.5%

  32. #32 Stomp and the Sword of Miracles
    77% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Frogteam Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Meet a charming cast of little creatures and save the world from a mischievous god in this character-driven metroidvania! Explore a world full of lost secrets, make new friends, and use strange creatures to your advantage to reach new heights!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 41.9%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Exploration 10%, Funny 8.4%, Cute 5.7%

  33. #33 BLIGHTWRECK
    76% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: Mothware
    Windows · Linux

    Stuck at the bottom of the sea floor, escape a sunken ocean liner in this handcrafted 2D METROIDvania! Find powerful upgrades, and fight strange bosses. You may be isolated from your shipmates, but you're not alone...

    Why similar: Metroidvania 40.5%, 2D Platformer 16.4%, Exploration 11.6%, Action-Adventure 10%, Platformer 4.9%

  34. #34 Little Nemo and the Guardians of Slumberland
    74% matchVery Positive95% of 128 reviews2026
    Dev: DIE SOFT
    Windows

    Explore a vast, interconnected dream world full of secrets and collectibles in this metroidvania adventure inspired by classic 2D platformers. Reclaim your lost memories to save Slumberland from the mysterious Oblivion.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 39.2%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, Exploration 8.9%, Action-Adventure 8.2%, Retro 7.6%

  35. #35 BeforeDisaster
    76% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2025
    Dev: SourGrapeGames
    Windows

    《BeforeDisaster》 is a 2D action-adventure game. In the borderland, the plan of a certain cult organization gradually surfaces. The protagonist is ordered to defeat the cult leader to stop the plan. All this must be done before the disaster...

    Why similar: Metroidvania 53.7%, Action-Adventure 12.9%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Combat 7.5%, Action 5.1%

  36. #36 Garrison
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: WKH
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Traverse a broken empire to help the people and learn the truth. Discover items and combine them in new ways to destroy obstacles or enemies as you explore both side-scrolling and top-down perspective areas. Set out on an action/adventure journey.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 39.7%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Exploration 10.2%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Platformer 5.2%

  37. #37 House of Shadow
    75% matchPositive100% of 11 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 41%, Action-Adventure 13.9%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Exploration 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 7%

  38. #38 Berry
    74% matchVery Positive99% of 167 reviews2021
    Dev: Robert BorghesePub: KOMODO
    Windows

    Berry is a short orthogonal 3D platformer about a tiny, blue spider. Gain new abilities, weave through projectiles, collect and purchase a variety of items, and combat various bosses in this tiny metroidvania adventure.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 26.1%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Action-Adventure 13.2%, Action 7.1%, Cute 6.3%

  39. #39 Piko Piko
    73% matchMixed60% of 135 reviews2022
    Dev: MarquetPub: KOMODO
    Windows

    Take control of Piko, our hammer wielding heroine, as you bash things up with a big hammer in this cute Anime-styled 2D metroidvania-inspired adventure! Uncover mysteries! Beat the bad guys who do naughty things! Explore the Piko Piko world with her floof fox friend!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 34.6%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Exploration 8.1%, Funny 7.6%, Cute 6.5%

  40. #40 Little Beast in the Big Maze
    72% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: Castle Teeth Games LLC
    Windows · Linux

    A fantastical, atmospheric Metroidvania platformer where you jump, fight, and expand your abilities to escape your exile and confront the beastly Queen who banished you. But will this fairy-tale end with you becoming a hero, or a beast?

    Why similar: Metroidvania 41%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Exploration 11%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Platformer 5.1%

  41. #41 Alwa's Legacy
    73% matchVery Positive87% of 648 reviews2020
    Dev: Elden Pixels
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    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 36.2%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Exploration 8%, Retro 7.1%

  42. #42 Transiruby
    72% matchVery Positive92% of 309 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 46.1%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Cute 6%

  43. #43 Shell Soul:The Skull
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: BlueWindGame
    Windows

    A nameless skeleton awakens in a graveyard. To recover lost memories and uncover the truth, it embarks on a journey of self-discovery.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 43%, 2D Platformer 16.9%, Exploration 12.2%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, Action 4.1%

  44. #44 Slime:Evo
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Falcon Stories
    Windows

    A gorgeous pixel art metroidvania where you play as an evolving slime. Learn new attacks and dodges from rescued slimes, and confront the monster lords in their domains.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 34.6%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Exploration 8.8%, Funny 7.7%

  45. #45 Zombie Vampires
    73% matchNo user reviews2022
    Dev: WILL LAWTONPub: TOP5STUDIOS
    Windows

    Help Argyle Van Helsing hunt down and destroy Dracula before he turns all the worlds vampires into Zombie Vampires. This creature feature Metroidvania adventure game is filled with classic monsters, wicked levels, and clever humor.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 40.4%, 2D Platformer 16%, Exploration 11.4%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Funny 6.8%

  46. #46 Keena The Voidslayer
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Crowning Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A 2-D action adventure platformer where you can absorb and manipulate things with your friend Moku. You can use different abilities to explore and interact with the world.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 36.2%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Exploration 9.3%, Cute 7.4%

  47. #47 史莱狗(Slimg)
    69% 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 46.8%, 2D Platformer 17.7%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Platformer 5.3%

  48. #48 Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo
    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,212 reviews2025
    Dev: Pocket TrapPub: PM Studios, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Are you ready for the first Yoyovania?! In this 2D top-down adventure you'll explore a sprawling urban landscape, reinterpreting your surroundings through your mastery of yoyo tricks. Navigate the city's many districts, fight rival crime bosses, and regain the influence of the Pipistrello family!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 31.2%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Action-Adventure 13.1%, Exploration 9.7%, Retro 9.3%

  49. #49 DRAGONBOMB
    69% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Aditya AnandPub: Self-Published
    Windows

    DRAGONBOMB is a metroidvania about guilt, nationalism, and personal identity. You're SPROUT, a young dragon who has just learned he must lead an attack the knight's castle, a duty you should be honoured to uphold..?

    Why similar: Metroidvania 29%, 2D Platformer 15%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Exploration 7.6%, Action 6.2%

  50. #50 Lost Tribe
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Firestone Games
    Windows

    Use a Spear Guardian to rescue your missing tribe members! A mysterious enemy has turned the once peaceful island into chaos. With help from your Companion and your Tribe’s wisdom, you must uncover secrets, gain new abilities, and restore peace to the island.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 41.7%, 2D Platformer 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Combat 7.2%, Exploration 6.9%

  51. #51 Cathedral: Crow's Curse
    68% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Decemberborn Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Set in the same universe as Cathedral, but with its own story and style, Cathedral: Crow's Curse is an action-adventure with tight combat and a focus on exploration. Parry, dodge and fight your way through numerous enemies in a rich detailed world as you uncover the events leading up to Cathedral.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 34.5%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Exploration 9.1%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, Retro 6.8%

  52. #52 A Dream of Burning Sand
    71% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2019
    Dev: Eldwood
    Windows · Linux

    Two girls travelling through the desert, fighting monsters and solving puzzles. An action-adventure exploration-based platformer game with lots of sidequests and more secrets than you will ever find.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 32.5%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Exploration 8.6%, Platformer 5.9%

  53. #53 GoldFish Brain
    70% matchMostly Positive71% of 24 reviews2020
    Dev: WEIPub: IRON LIVER
    Windows

    Goldfish Brain is a 2D scrolling platform action game . It adopts a Metroidvania-like design. You need to explore maps and find various ability items to strengthen yourself and break through more challenges.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 56.1%, 2D Platformer 17%, Action-Adventure 14.3%, Action 3.5%, Adventure 3.4%

  54. #54 Ghost Trap: Underworld
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: WilhelmGStudios
    Windows

    John Ghost is back with a vengeance in this retro-metroidvania. But this time, he's going to hell. Explore the underworld, face its horrors, and fight to bring peace to the tortured souls of your loved ones.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 28.8%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Exploration 7.7%, Action 6.8%

  55. #55 Curse of Diamond
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Toon IsaPub: Gigantic G
    Windows

    After a mysterious flash, Jennifer, a young mage, awakens inside a cursed floating castle. Explore its halls, battle creatures, and master new abilities to find a way out and reunite with her lost love.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 35.4%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Exploration 9.1%, Cute 6.3%

  56. #56 Neon Fusion
    69% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2020
    Dev: Rodrigo Oak
    Windows

    Venture out on a machine-packed rescue mission in a 2D platform game, action, shooting and lots of Neon!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 40.2%, 2D Platformer 18.9%, Action-Adventure 13.7%, Retro 7.2%, Action 7.2%

  57. #57 Tiny Turnip DX
    65% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2026
    Dev: Luke Sanderson
    Windows

    Help a turnip reach the stars in this award-winning 1-bit metroidvania!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 52.4%, Action-Adventure 12.8%, Cute 7.8%, Platformer 6.3%, 2D 5.1%

  58. #58 Janosik 2: Prologue
    66% matchVery Positive100% of 50 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 35.2%, 2D Platformer 15.9%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Cute 5.9%, Platformer 5.4%

  59. #59 Battery Samurai
    67% 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 47.4%, 2D Platformer 17.6%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 7%, Platformer 5.3%

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