- #1 DurDanto
97% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: Shihan KhanPub: DevsLair Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
DurDanto is a metroidvania game where you play as Zubok in a fallen city with beautiful pixel art environments while facing different enemies. Use elemental abilities to uncover secrets of the fallen city, overcome the enemies & roguelike dungeons by skills & spells!
Why similar: Roguevania 42.7% ★, Metroidvania 28.6%, Roguelike 9%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%, Action 3.3%
- #2 Isekai Mage
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: TongLee
Windows
Protagonist dies in a truck accident, reborn as a Mage Adventurer in an isekai. Explore chests, battle monsters, complete quests, and customize skills via roguelike mechanics. Defeat the Demon King in this blend of RPG, adventure, and light roguelike.
Why similar: Roguevania 49.9% ★, Metroidvania 26.7%, Roguelike 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 4.2%, Anime 3.9%
- #3 My Beautiful Winter
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Havanna Directive
Windows
A sci-fi survival action RPG focused on tactical real-time combat, elemental weaknesses, weapon upgrades, and constant resource pressure.
Why similar: Roguevania 31.1% ★, Metroidvania 19.6%, Roguelike 10.5%, RPG 8.6%, Aliens 8.1%
- #4 Manor Mania
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Retriod SoftwarePub: Deadzors
Windows
Manor Mania is a Metrovania Randomizer game nut scaled down in size with more focus on replayability. It has a handcrafted map, equippable gear/weapons, and random Powerups that help you navigate the manor. Many randomized elements ensure variety for each run.
Why similar: Roguevania 32.8% ★, Metroidvania 24.4%, RPG 14%, Roguelike 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%
- #5 Hollowroot
94% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Cmrak
Windows
Hollowroot, a fast-paced 2D action roguelike. Master tight platforming and combat in ever-changing, procedurally generated levels. Every run is a new challenge. Can you survive?
Why similar: Roguevania 44.8% ★, Metroidvania 18.4%, Bullet Hell 11.3%, RPG 10%, Action 5.1%
- #6 Ghost 1.0
94% matchVery Positive91% of 2,103 reviews2016
Dev: @unepic_franPub: Unepic Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A mysterious agent, capable of becoming a digital ghost, sneaks aboard the Nakamura Space Station. This is where the fun begins: the station is well-protected with its heavy defences, never-ending arsenal of weapons, and mysterious artifacts. It will all have to be destroyed.
Why similar: Roguevania 46.1% ★, Metroidvania 35.7%, Action 4.4%, Indie 4%, Adventure 3.8%
- #7 Vagneria
93% matchMixed63% of 16 reviews2024
Dev: Vagner da Rocha Santos
Windows
In Vagneria, dive into an immersive gaming experience with randomly generated stages, exciting exploration, building mechanics, and thrilling battles. Get ready to become the hero the world needs!
Why similar: Roguevania 38.5% ★, Metroidvania 24.5%, Roguelike 12.4%, RPG 8.3%, Adventure 4.6%
- #8 Rogue Legacy
92% matchVery Positive92% of 18,678 reviews2013
Dev: Cellar Door Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Rogue Legacy is a genealogical rogue-"LITE" where anyone can be a hero. Each time you die, your child will succeed you. Every child is unique. One child might be colorblind, another might be a dwarf with vertigo. But that's OK, because no one is perfect, and you don't have to be to succeed.
Why similar: Roguevania 63.2% ★, Roguelike 14.5%, Metroidvania 10.5%, RPG 2.7%, Indie 2.4%
- #9 SuperEpic: The Entertainment War
91% matchMostly Positive70% of 111 reviews2019
Dev: Undercoders
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 53%
SuperEpic is a satirical and humorous Metroidvania style action-adventure game, starring a raccoon and a llama in their quest to save an Orwellian society from the rule of an evil corporation. RegnantCorp is an enterprise which is controlling minds through abusive micro transactions.
Why similar: Roguevania 59.7% ★, Metroidvania 17.4%, Pixel Graphics 4.7%, Adventure 4.5%, Action 4.2%
- #10 ReversEstory
91% matchVery Positive89% of 91 reviews2021
Dev: ilili_world
Windows
ReversEstory is a 2D Roguelike action shooting game. Enjoy the freedom of 360° flying while exploring the procedurally generated dungeons. A latitude of items grants the players the power to challenge the darkness. What’s hidden behind? You shall witness and be shocked.
Why similar: Roguevania 29.9% ★, Metroidvania 24.3%, Bullet Hell 10.4%, Shooter 8.7%, Roguelike 8.6%
- #11 Nauts
89% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2026
Dev: Jorge A. García GonzálezPub: OTCGames
Windows
Nauts is a space action roguelike. Run and develop your civilization in a mysterious and dangerous universe. Knowledge will be your best tool: explore and discover what is hidden in to the Cosmos while surviving as many dangers that will appear on your journey.
Why similar: Roguevania 40% ★, Metroidvania 16.6%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Roguelike 8.2%, Space 7.3%
- #12 pear potion🍐
90% matchVery Positive95% of 77 reviews2021
Dev: vemu games
Windows
a cute little metroidvania with challenging combat and witchcraft 🧙🍐
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.5%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Shooter 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%, Top-Down 5%
- #13 Eat Or Keep
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Volp Interactive
Windows
In a dying city ruled by uncontrollable magic, every resource is a choice: consume it to grow stronger, or preserve it to survive. Eat Or Keep is a challenging 2D Metroidvania with strong rogue-lite elements. Explore, fight, fall… and rise again.
Why similar: Roguevania 41.4% ★, Metroidvania 33.1%, Action 8.2%, Adventure 8%, Colorful 4.2%
- #14 ScourgeBringer
88% matchVery Positive86% of 3,193 reviews2020
Dev: Flying Oak GamesPub: Dear Villagers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity.
Why similar: Roguevania 28.7% ★, Metroidvania 15.4%, Roguelike 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Action 8.2%
- #15 Tower Hunter: Erza's Trial
87% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,941 reviews2019
Dev: IceSitruuna
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Tower Hunter: Erza’s Trial contains core elements of roguelite games, presented in a toon render style. The player explores a mysterious tower with Erza, vanquishes mutant monsters and defeats bosses to acquire a Hunter’s License and become the most powerful Battle Maiden.
Why similar: Roguevania 43.7% ★, Metroidvania 28.7%, Anime 6.7%, RPG 6.4%, Roguelike 4.7%
- #16 荣光的见证 Glory's Witness
86% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: KASADE Studio
Windows
"Glory's Witness" is a platform jump shooting game that supports attribute addition. You will play the AI intelligent robot that survived the last days, guided by the "God", and embark on an adventure to "witness the glory of human civilization".
Why similar: Roguevania 36.9% ★, Metroidvania 22%, Roguelike 11%, Shooter 8.5%, RPG 7.1%
- #17 Ruby's Realms
86% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Chilling Moose Games
Windows · Mac
Ruby's Realms is a platformer blending metroidvania exploration with level-based challenges in mysterious cursed realms. Leap across precarious platforms, blast cultists and possessed monsters with magic flames. Collect upgrade points and buy upgrades from your friend, Skully.
Why similar: Roguevania 39.4% ★, Metroidvania 24.5%, Roguelike 10.1%, Shooter 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%
- #18 METROMAGE
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MAYA GAME STUDIO
Windows
MetroMage is an intense action roguelike where you combine elemental magic, stack damage multipliers, and create devastating builds. Explore procedurally generated maps, face escalating enemy waves, and grow overwhelmingly powerful with every new run.
Why similar: Roguevania 35.8% ★, Metroidvania 20.2%, Roguelike 15.4%, RPG 14.4%, Action 7.7%
- #19 SHIRO
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tier 21
Windows
Humanity wants her dead, and a godlike alien AI wants to use her as a puppet. Take control of SH1-R0 and fight through challenging enemies on two fronts to prevent catastrophe. Explore high security facilities to upgrade your abilities and challenge the most advanced forces of two civilizations.
Why similar: Roguevania 40.5% ★, Metroidvania 31.7%, Roguelike 14.1%, Action 4.5%, 2D 3.6%
- #20 Heart Lock: A Cozy Intro To Spellcraft
84% matchPositive82% of 17 reviews2021
Dev: Lunar Penguin Media LLC
Windows · Mac
Enter this crafting-driven Metroid-like game to plunge deep into your emotions. You must craft spells to defeat monsters plaguing your heart, and explore a dreamscape to unlock the skills needed to defeat your nemesis.
Why similar: Roguevania 33% ★, Metroidvania 25.1%, Roguelike 10.7%, Crafting 7.7%, RPG 6.6%
- #21 Elliot Quest
83% matchMostly Positive73% of 189 reviews2014
Dev: Ansimuz GamesPub: PlayEveryWare
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 37%
Elliot Quest is an adventure/RPG where players explore the mysterious Urele island in search of an ancient demon. With 5 dungeons to conquer, 16 bosses to defeat, and countless treasures to discover and hidden areas. Well-balanced gameplay easy to pick up but challenging to master.
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.1%, RPG 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 13%, Adventure 8.3%, Action 7.8%
- #22 Rift Keeper
82% matchMostly Positive71% of 80 reviews2019
Dev: Frymore
Windows
Embark on your journey, travel through rifts and restore the balance as the Rift Keeper in this handcrafted 2D roguelite platformer with challenging, fast-paced action gameplay.
Why similar: Roguevania 62.4% ★, Metroidvania 16.6%, RPG 6.9%, Pixel Graphics 4.7%, Action 3.9%
- #23 SOULGRAVE
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: bromanguy
Windows
SOULGRAVE is a character-driven action roguelike where you create wild builds, explore ever-changing dungeons, and battle brutal bosses with puzzle-like, telegraphed mechanics. Restore a shattered world... or doom it forever.
Why similar: Roguevania 44.8% ★, Metroidvania 25.6%, Roguelike 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 8%, RPG 3.2%
- #24 RAGMONTON ENDLESS for save indie game
81% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Sinned Games
Windows
Physics-Based Ragdoll Roguelike up to 4 players with Endless action to survive > Get items and discover powerful transformations to increase your power to survive the invading alien horde and save indie games.
Why similar: Roguevania 41.3% ★, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Aliens 13.7%, Roguelike 12.8%, Shooter 9.9%
- #25 Life on Mars Remake
82% matchPositive93% of 42 reviews2017
Dev: Oscar Kenneth Albero Ingles
Windows
Remake of the 8 bits MSX2 game of the same name, with a 16 bits look. Genre: Metroidvania (2D Metroid/Castlevania style) with RPG elements. Explore, investigate, find improvements for your suit, find weapons, upgrade your weapons in workshops, fight incredible mutants...
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.7%, RPG 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Action 10%, Adventure 9.8%
- #26 The VIllage of Eri
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GhoulSoftware
Windows
A metroidvenia rouglike platformer RPG.Explore the world as you upgrade your character, buy gear, solve puzzles and save villagers.Fight hordes of monsters in the hopes of learning more about the world and yourself.Gain bonuses for every building you restore and every villager you save.
Why similar: Roguevania 42.4% ★, Metroidvania 28.3%, Roguelike 13.5%, Action 4.5%, Pixel Graphics 4.2%
- #27 Moonlight Traveler
78% matchMixed55% of 55 reviews2025
Dev: Blueprint Core
Windows
This is an action game focused on combat, where a girl returns from the abyss to explore her own secrets and redemption, until the end of an eternal battle to see if she can break free from the shackles of fate.
Why similar: Roguevania 40.7% ★, Metroidvania 26.2%, Roguelike 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%, RPG 6.5%
- #28 Metal Unit
79% matchVery Positive83% of 2,864 reviews2021
Dev: JellySnow StudioPub: NEOWIZ
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Metal Unit is a sprawling side-scrolling platformer with roguelite features. Play as Joanna, a soldier on a mission to capture her treasonous sister. Wear the M-Unit 11 suit and battle against monsters and aliens while uncovering the truth about humanity.
Why similar: Roguevania 25.4% ★, RPG 15.3%, Metroidvania 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Action 8.7%
- #29 Crimson Glaive Sigma
79% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: Pixel Artery
Windows · Linux
Enjoy this 2D metroidvania-like bullet hell platformer. Jump, dodge and traverse using your jet pack. Find weapons and abilities. Fight bosses and escape an old space station drifting through the cosmos. You are alone, with nothing but a space suit and a gun. Just keep going! Persevere and triumph!
Why similar: Metroidvania 32%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Aliens 12%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Shooter 9.7%
- #30 ROCKETRON
78% matchVery Positive83% of 82 reviews2020
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Fly through the sky! Rain down fire on the enemy forces from above! Enjoy solid combat and simple non-linear exploration in this high flying side-scrolling action shooter!
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.9%, Science 17.8% ★, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Shooter 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
- #31 OUTGUNNED!
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PINECREW
Windows
OUTGUNNED! is a fast-pased action-platformer set in a cyberpunk dystopia where cats are the dominant species. Topple the corporation as one of the playable characters.
Why similar: Roguevania 36.6% ★, Metroidvania 29.8%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Shooter 10.1%, Action 6%
- #32 Faeland
76% matchVery Positive90% of 324 reviews2023
Dev: Talegames
Windows
Take on the role of skilled hunter, Sam, in Faeland, an adventure RPG set in a beautiful world inspired by 8-bit classics.
Why similar: Metroidvania 51%, RPG 17.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Adventure 8.8%, Indie 7.1%
- #33 Break Through The Illusion
77% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: 90E GAMES
Windows
"Break Through The Illusion" is a dungeon barrage shooting game. The protagonist Mick needs to try to pass one room after another, make full use of the specific weapons and limited bullets in his hand to kill the monsters in these rooms, in order to reach the boss room for the final battle.
Why similar: Roguevania 38.7% ★, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Roguelike 11.2%, Shooter 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%
- #34 Voidnomicon
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Shichi Studio
Windows · Mac
2d platformer, action, adventure - "Metroidvania" set in fantasy world filled with ancient magic and monsters. Pixel art graphic with anime style.
Why similar: Metroidvania 56.3%, Anime 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Adventure 9.1%, Action 3.7%
- #35 Betrayer: Curse of the Spine
75% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2021
Dev: Triple Ch3rry StudiosPub: Proponent Games
Windows
Betrayer: Curse of the Spine is an Action-Adventure Metroidvania. The game features decision making, crafting, fast-paced combat, multiple endings, intricate storytelling, an open world to explore, and more!
Why similar: Roguevania 43.9% ★, Metroidvania 27.9%, Roguelike 10.6%, RPG 6.1%, Pixel Graphics 4.7%
- #36 Nano Squadron
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Rough Sawn Games
Windows · Linux
Nano Squadron is a top-down space roguelite where your nanobot ship evolves mid-battle. Survive relentless alien waves, stack powerful upgrades, and build a ship capable of defending Earth.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.4%, Roguelike 18.1%, RPG 13.3%, Space 10.7%, Aliens 9.9%
- #37 Aggelos
75% matchMostly Positive78% of 656 reviews2018
Dev: Storybird GamesPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Critically-acclaimed action-RPG that takes the template laid down by classics like Wonder Boy, nails the 16-Bit aesthetics for nostalgia fans, but updates the mechanics to feel fresh and modern. Explore a beautiful open world and plunder dungeons, caves and forests to help take down epic bosses!
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.1%, RPG 18.4%, Adventure 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Indie 8.1%
- #38 混沌入侵Chaos Invasion
72% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: JINIGAME
Windows
Chaos Invasion is a 2D ROGUE shooter game. The player takes on the role of a special drone, capable of simultaneously controlling up to 51 weapons and 9 items, to eliminate endless monsters until death.
Why similar: Roguevania 34.7% ★, RPG 12.7%, Roguelike 11.1%, Bullet Hell 10.9%, Shooter 10.9%
- #39 Chasm
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,617 reviews2018
Dev: Bit Kid, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Explore the depths below a remote mountain town in this procedurally-generated Adventure Platformer. Taking inspiration from hack 'n slash dungeon crawlers and Metroidvania-style platformers, Chasm will immerse you in a fantasy world full of exciting treasure, deadly enemies, and abundant secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 55.1%, Pixel Graphics 13%, RPG 9.8%, Adventure 5.5%, Indie 4.9%
- #40 Abalyte
74% matchMixed67% of 199 reviews2018
Dev: Purple Studios
Windows
Abalyte is a 2D-roguelike metroidvania that focuses on the player's skill and inventiveness. While other games have crutches or progression systems that help the player beat the game, Abalyte does the opposite and throws you in a spike-pit.
Why similar: Roguevania 65.7% ★, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, RPG 6.9%, Roguelike 5.7%, Action 4.6%
- #41 Sundered®: Eldritch Edition
73% matchVery Positive82% of 5,120 reviews2017
Dev: Thunder Lotus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Sundered is a chaotic hand-drawn metroidvania where you resist or embrace ancient eldritch powers, a challenging and unique take on a classic genre from the creators of Jotun, now with local co-op!
Why similar: Roguevania 56.1% ★, Metroidvania 28.5%, Roguelike 4.5%, Indie 2.7%, 2D 2.6%
- #42 Savior
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Starsoft Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Savior is an action-adventure platformer. Dramatically change a vast open world. Parkour effortlessly with pain-free intuitive platforming. Engage a variety of opponents with strategic, precision melee combat. Discover a rich world full of quests, colorful characters and countless secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 50%, RPG 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Adventure 8.8%, Action 8.3%
- #43 Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse
70% matchMixed70% of 520 reviews2026
Dev: Frontside 180Pub: Pocketpair Publishing
Windows
A Metroidvania x Roguelite where you journey with the aid of a cursed hat. Use a variety of magic or possess your enemies to reach the lowest levels! Bring back loot, build new facilities in your village, make a living and strengthen yourself for the next battle! Supports up to 4-player multiplayer.
Why similar: Roguevania 42.9% ★, Metroidvania 26.7%, Roguelike 11.5%, Anime 7%, Crafting 3.6%
- #44 ExoFrontier: Venus
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DreamVeloper Studio
Windows
ExoFrontier: Venus is a RogueVania with RPG elements and procedurally generated levels. Follow the story of Doug who has become an Explorer and help him make Venus a better place for humans!
Why similar: Roguevania 50.3% ★, Space 10.1%, Roguelike 9.9%, RPG 8.7%, Aliens 6.6%
- #45 Archetype and the Four Winds of Hell
71% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Serf of Cinder
Windows
Master the four elements, and kill demons. In this short Metroidvania, you play as the Archetype, a legendary elemental master, on a mission to close a portal to hell and end a demon invasion. Learn new abilities, fight demons, and if you fail, be reincarnated with mastery of a different element.
Why similar: Roguevania 40.1% ★, Metroidvania 27.1%, Shooter 12.6%, Action 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
- #46 风铃Windbell
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Brink
Windows
Windbell is a platform action game that contains roguelike random elements, hundreds of freely matched skills, and a hard-core hitting feel to bring you a super refreshing combat experience.
Why similar: Roguevania 48.7% ★, Metroidvania 28.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, RPG 5.7%, Action 3.8%
- #47 Starium
70% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2025
Dev: The Free CompanyPub: Perfect Gen
Windows
A bullet-hell open-world ARPG where every choice shapes the Talara Galaxy. Craft insane builds, explore new regions, unlock powerful gear and skills, and battle 25+ epic bosses in a branching sci-fi adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.9%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Aliens 14.3%, Roguelike 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
- #48 A Robot Named Fight!
71% matchVery Positive88% of 883 reviews2017
Dev: Morningstar Game Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A Robot Named Fight is a Metroidvania roguelike focused on exploration and item collection. Explore a different, procedurally-generated labyrinth each time you play and discover randomized power-ups to traverse obstacles, find secrets and explode meat beasts.
Why similar: Roguevania 48% ★, Metroidvania 30.8%, Roguelike 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%, Action 3.6%
- #49 Plague Breaker
69% matchVery Positive90% of 51 reviews2023
Dev: Wozzy Games Limited
Windows
Plague Breaker is a retro roguelike platformer with heavy RPG elements. Pick your class and ascend a procedurally generated castle filled with undead monsters and corrupted plague doctors. Level up your character and find items, weapons, and traders along the way before taking on each floors boss.
Why similar: Roguevania 44.6% ★, Metroidvania 21.2%, Roguelike 11.3%, RPG 6.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%
- #50 Quiberon Zeta
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Genteel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Shoot stuff and earn $pacecoin in this wonderfully generic shmup.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.2%, Roguelike 19.4%, Shooter 14.4%, Aliens 11.1%, Action 9.1%
- #51 The Light Of Vertical
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WangxoGame
Windows
A Metroidvania-style action adventure set in the collapsing "Sky City." Play as a life form awakening in darkness, explore decaying areas, interact with NPCs, battle bosses, collect cards, and uncover the truth through stylized art and deep storytelling.
Why similar: Roguevania 52.2% ★, Metroidvania 30.2%, RPG 7.3%, 2D 3.2%, Action 3.1%
- #52 Grimmy Tales
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BonkersBlokes
Windows
(incomplete)
Why similar: Roguevania 36.1% ★, Metroidvania 23.3%, Roguelike 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, 2D 4.5%
- #53 Inexistence
70% matchMixed66% of 371 reviews2016
Dev: Jonathan BRASSAUD
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Discover a vast world full of mysteries and action in this Metroidvania-style game inspired by the classics of the 16-bit era.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.7%, RPG 16.5%, Action 15.6%, Adventure 9%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
- #54 Forsaken Castle
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Duck Block Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Lily is a newly appointed paladin sent to investigate the appearance of undead near a village. Her search leads her to an old castle that is known to have been long abandoned, but signs of life have begun to appear, with lights visible in the distance and drawbridge closed.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.8%, RPG 19.1%, Adventure 9.8%, Action 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
- #55 Little Knight
66% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: 黑猫游戏
Windows
This is a medieval horizontal pixel-style game that can achieve unlimited gold coins. Players can control the little knight and experience the endless fun of monster swiping and exploration.
Why similar: Roguevania 44.5% ★, Metroidvania 26.2%, Roguelike 10.5%, RPG 6.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%
- #56 Oscillia : The Shattered Planet
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Reality Seeds
Windows
In this 2.5D shooter/MetroidVania game, explore the different realities of a retro sci-fi universe. Fight, upgrade your equipment, and recruit allies to unravel the mystery of the planet Oscilia.
Why similar: Roguevania 35.9% ★, Metroidvania 35.1%, Aliens 9.4%, Adventure 6.2%, Space 6%
- #57 Inexistence Rebirth
68% 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 48.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, RPG 12.2%, Action 6.2%, Adventure 5.9%
- #58 The Revolt: Awakening
67% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2021
Dev: Siberius Studio
Windows
The Revolt: Awakening is an action-platformer RPG, allowing you to explore a city under military control… You will have to make your way through powerful enemies and face many dangers during your missions. Run, Fight, Destroy, Loot!
Why similar: Roguevania 35.5% ★, Metroidvania 21.6%, Adventure 9%, Action 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%
- #59 Wasteland Light
67% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: lazykitten
Windows
Light of the Wasteland is a PvE survival game. Build your base in a wasteland, scavenge for supplies, gradually arm yourself, and fend off the creatures. When faced with insurmountable monster, you can awaken a mysterious power within your body, temporarily transforming to turn the tide of battle.
Why similar: Roguevania 41.2% ★, RPG 15.1%, Roguelike 13.1%, Adventure 8.8%, Action 7.7%
- #60 Goldstained
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lantern Jump
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore a dangerous, fantastical world and slay the divine being that corrupted it. Goldstained is a top-down 2D action-adventure where unlocking new weapons with new movesets is your way forward through boss fights, puzzles, and combat!
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.6%, Bullet Hell 21%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Top-Down 6%, Fantasy 4.4%