60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Metroidvania, Action, Platformer, Adventure.
A brutal action game set in a collapsing sci-fi nightmare. Battle biomechanical mutants, traverse shifting landscapes, and uncover fragments of your lost mind as you descend into a twisted post-apocalyptic world.
Augment Anthem
Combine four Augment types to transform your gun, movement, and traversal in a 2D sci-fi metroidvania. Explore interconnected environments from flooded ruins to abandoned bunkers, fight biomechanical threats, and rebuild the last human settlement.
Maverick
Maverick is an action-packed metroidvania with tight and deliberate controls. Run, jump, and shoot your way through a post-modern Earth under siege by alien-androids. Conquer dynamic enemies and bosses as you evolve your xeno-armor with enhancements and unlock unique abilities.
Combine four Augment types to transform your gun, movement, and traversal in a 2D sci-fi metroidvania. Explore interconnected environments from flooded ruins to abandoned bunkers, fight biomechanical threats, and rebuild the last human settlement.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21%, Post-apocalyptic 11%, Dystopian 11%, 2D Platformer 7.4%, Sci-fi 6.5%
Maverick is an action-packed metroidvania with tight and deliberate controls. Run, jump, and shoot your way through a post-modern Earth under siege by alien-androids. Conquer dynamic enemies and bosses as you evolve your xeno-armor with enhancements and unlock unique abilities.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.2%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Post-apocalyptic 8.8%, Action-Adventure 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
A fast-paced 2D handcrafted metroidvania with strange sci-fi environments. Something is roaming the halls, watching your every move.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.5%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Sci-fi 10.4%, 2D Platformer 10%, Exploration 7.5%
A dark 2D CRPG where your character build, skill checks, relationships, and quest decisions determine how you survive and which ending you earn.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.7%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Side Scroller 9.4%, Action-Adventure 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
Fight for your life in this state-of-the-art 8-bit platformer!
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.6%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Shooter 10.2%, 2D Platformer 8.2%, Retro 8.1%
Explore the Echoes of Nox amongst the war between 3 factions of robots. Uncover new tools and take territory as the dynamically changing rooms switch hands between the different AIs and yourself. Reveal the secrets of the past and discover why you alone were left in this station.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.9%, Post-apocalyptic 11.5%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Exploration 9.2%, Platformer 6.9%
Rootfault is a dialogue-free Metroidvania set in a post-apocalyptic world full of machines that produce without knowing why. Explore what's left of it, solve electricity-based puzzles, and fight them to uncover what keeps this cycle alive.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.4%, Post-apocalyptic 16.3%, Side Scroller 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, Exploration 7.1%
Take command of the galaxy's newest search and rescue ship, the Rescue Hornet, and venture into this metroidvania set on a hostile alien world. Use all your tools including your powerful claw arm to defend yourself from dangerous creatures, solve puzzles and search for survivors of an alien attack.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.5%, Shooter 14.9%, Exploration 11.5%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Sci-fi 7.3%
A nation is on the brink of collapse and you have been given a special order: rescue the trapped president. Run, jump, and gun your way across its interconnected districts full of enemies and secrets. Uncover the truth behind your mission.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40%, Shooter 13%, Platformer 9%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.8%, Side Scroller 8.3%
Explore a broken world filled with masks and monsters in this hand-drawn Metroidvania. Fight strange enemies and twisted bosses with your katana and shotgun umbrella, unlock powerful new abilities, and uncover the truth behind the masks of Peaky Circus.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.4%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Post-apocalyptic 9%, 2D Platformer 8.4%, Platformer 7.2%
Play through the next chapter in the Xanthiom saga, now bigger and better than before!
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.6%, Side Scroller 17.5%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Exploration 8.5%, Sci-fi 7.8%
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 41.8%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Post-apocalyptic 12.1%, Exploration 8.4%, Platformer 7.9%
Team up with ALAN the robot in this atmospheric post-nuclear metroidvania. Explore and fight your way through a beautiful but deadly post-nuclear wasteland, upgrade ALAN with abilities that unlock new areas, and uncover the secrets of The Worm.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.6%, Post-apocalyptic 16.7%, Sci-fi 8.2%, Exploration 7%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
Without kidney is a shooter metroidvania game with a hero who can hook like spiderman and jump with cannon explosions. Using a grappling hook, a cannon and other bonuses, that can be found on the way, you go forward to the main Capitalist BOSS
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.3%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Shooter 10.9%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Exploration 8%
On the desolate moon of Lorian, a long-dormant Deadsuit awakens from slumber. Journey beneath the surface on an atmospheric 2D adventure of self-discovery, ancient mysteries, and cosmic terror. Explore winding caverns and acquire new abilities to unearth this alien world’s long-buried secrets.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.1%, Side Scroller 12.2%, Sci-fi 10.2%, Post-apocalyptic 9.8%, 2D Platformer 7.1%
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 27.7%, Side Scroller 13.5%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Dystopian 10.3%, Action-Adventure 8.6%
Guns of Fury is a retro-inspired action platformer that combines the run & gun and Metroidvania genres. Explore a vast interconnected world, gain new abilities and weapons, battle epic bosses and stop the plans of an evil corporation before it’s too late!
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Shooter 11.1%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Retro 8.2%
Run, gun, and platform your way through the 4 seasons, shotgunning, freezing, and burning your foes along the way. Light animals on fire, get eaten by flowers, crush baby spiders underfoot, featuring an interactive world, competent physics, and custom death animations for all you freaks out there.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Side Scroller 12.8%, Exploration 9.9%, 2D Platformer 7.5%
In this side-scrolling fantasy game, originally released in 1987, take on the role of a lone hero, fighting to defeat an evil warlock. Utilise a wide range of magical spells. Collect experience points to upgrade your character, until you are ready to face Zahgrim!
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.8%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, 2D Platformer 9.2%, Shooter 9%
A throwback retro-style platformer inspired by the Blue Bomber with a unique twist. Take on the role of Jack Johnson, and complete the simulation in this action platformer. Featuring 12 levels, 10 bosses, 10 mini bosses, and 9 unique weapons. Create your own levels and share them with your friends.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.2%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Post-apocalyptic 12.9%, Dystopian 9.8%, 2D Platformer 8.9%
"Wouldn't it be awesome to fly?" Travel to the world's end in this warping-boomerang adventure with its beautiful pixel art.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.5%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Post-apocalyptic 13.2%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Action-Adventure 7.5%
Slumbering Feline is a single-player, one-shot game featuring a feline-themed story. Step into the shoes of Momo, who finds herself lost in a strange dream and trying to escape from her slumber. Can Momo find her way out of this dreamscape?
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.3%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Platformer 7.3%
Paradox Soul is a chilling fight for exploration and survival; a Metroidvania pixel action-shooter hybrid!
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, Post-apocalyptic 15.5%, Sci-fi 8.6%, 2D Platformer 7.9%, Dark 7.4%
Throw a dude at another dude! Badass Brigade is a light-hearted 2D action game where you shoot, punch, grab, and throw your foes. Take on missions where you can explore the world and uncover a wide variety of weapons and gear for new ways to fight.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Sci-fi 8.5%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, Platformer 8.1%
Fight through the neon ruins of Verenna as Nova, a genetically engineered young woman hunted for her extraordinary powers. Master fast side-scrolling combat, battle the mechanized Reavers, and uncover the truth behind her creation before General Khardek claims her power.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.8%, Post-apocalyptic 15.2%, Side Scroller 13.8%, 2D Platformer 10.2%, Sci-fi 6.3%
A terror in the sky is bent on exterminating a young wizard and her loved ones. Featuring a riveting and sinister story, set out to explore a vast world in this modern Metroidvania RPG, filled with devious monsters, lethal dungeons, creative puzzles, lively towns & many uncharted wonders.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.8%, Post-apocalyptic 11.3%, 2D Platformer 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Sci-fi 7.5%
An action-adventure game set in a dystopian future where mentally evolved cats fight for their freedom using robotic suits to interact with the human world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.1%, Side Scroller 11.4%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Dystopian 9.8%, Shooter 9.4%
Explore a sprawling, alien world in the sequel to the award winning Axiom Verge.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.8%, Side Scroller 11.5%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Action-Adventure 8.1%, Platformer 7.9%
Explore, fight, and discover new spells and abilities in the world of Shifted Heart! Acquire an assortment of spells, customize your loadout to your liking, and save the world from certain doom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.6%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Post-apocalyptic 12%, 2D Platformer 8.8%, Exploration 6.7%
In this classic platformer from 1986, take on the role Sir Randolph as he quests to free the fair maid Amelia from the evil clutches of Spegbott the Terrible. Acting upon an inter-dimensional distress signal from the galactic cruiser SS Rustbucket, don your Omnibolt Mark IV and venture forth!
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.9%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Sci-fi 10.1%, Retro 9.9%, Shooter 9.4%
Awaken as the lone survivor of an abandoned civilization. A sentient prototype failsafe. Automatically activated as the last resort. With the sole mission to seak out and destroy the corruption that has infected the entire planet.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.4%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Sci-fi 10.3%, 2D Platformer 10%, Action-Adventure 9%
Lead Rolly in his adventure within the wonderful world of Shroomast, and explore its deep semi open-world underground. Goo Keeper is a pure metroidvania with tons of unique bosses, hand-crafted worlds and creatures, and tons of awesome abilities.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.7%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Side Scroller 8.8%, Sci-fi 8.7%, Exploration 7.8%
Xeodrifter is the story of an interstellar drifter traveling the stars on a simple mission of exploration. We join our nomad as he embarks on the investigation of a small cluster of four planets in the omega sector, after a collision with a rogue asteroid damaged his warp core.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.1%, Sci-fi 10.4%, Side Scroller 9.6%, Retro 9%, Platformer 8.3%
Remake to 2016's Legends of the Universe - StarCore, a Metroidvania style Action-Platformer with several abilities, enemies and areas to explore.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.9%, Sci-fi 10.1%, Side Scroller 10%, Shooter 9%, Retro 7.9%
Lilium Reach is an action adventure where you travel to a distant, forgotten region of space. Explore and collect customizable gear to aid you as you face oddities, mysteries, and danger that your life in the core systems never prepared you for.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.1%, Post-apocalyptic 12.6%, Sci-fi 10.6%, Shooter 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
Venture into an unusual, alien world full of danger and mysteries in this sci-fi Metroidvania. Grab your gear and face the challenge of sustaining a once-thriving space colony. Can you bring this place back to life? Are you ready to uncover all the secrets lurking in the darkness?
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.2%, Side Scroller 15.8%, Shooter 9.9%, Exploration 8%, Platformer 6.8%
Far Star is a story-driven action-adventure game with Metroidvania influences. There is something fishy going on in this galaxy, but this won’t stop your intergalactic general services crew from doing their job using a varied set of skills, weapons and outfits.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.2%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Sci-fi 11.9%, Action-Adventure 10%, 2D Platformer 9.7%
Explore a shattered land in this isekai Metroidvania, mastering fluid movement, battling monsters, clashing with Outworlders, and uncovering the truth behind a world on the edge of collapse.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.4%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Exploration 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, Story Rich 7.5%
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 31.9%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Action-Adventure 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Retro 7.8%
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 41.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Side Scroller 10%, Action-Adventure 9%
Best Buds vs Bad Guys is a 2D run ’n’ gun from a game developer Dad and his 11 year old son, with a special message behind it. Travel to 11 different worlds, all presented in classic 16-bit style, with a catchy chip-tune soundtrack and lots of over-the-top weapons!
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.3%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Shooter 12.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.7%, Retro 9.5%
A precision platformer where you control a frog using dash chips to overcome traps, avoid electrified enemies, and conquer challenges in chaotic digital environments.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.2%, Side Scroller 10.9%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Platformer 7.8%
Play as Captain Grisham, and uncover the secrets of Planet 4-514 in this thrilling prequel to Side Scape!
Why similar: Metroidvania 34%, 2D Platformer 11%, Sci-fi 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Exploration 8%
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 45.1%, Platformer 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 9%, 2D Platformer 7.5%, Action-Adventure 6.4%
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 23%, Dystopian 12%, Post-apocalyptic 11.6%, Platformer 9.2%, 2D Platformer 7.9%
Slash and Blast through a subterranean laboratory to rescue your father from the evil 'V'. Explore treacherous paths, gruesome monsters and uncover secrets all while mastering unique weapons, in this action packed, death defying Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.8%, Side Scroller 16.5%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Dystopian 9.6%, Action-Adventure 7.9%
Destinesia is a sci-fi metroidvania which you are looking for a new home for humanity. Parkour your way through most dangerous jungles and explore the ancient dungeons. Upgrade your suit with the remains of your ancestors. Reveal the oldest secrets of Homo Sapiens.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.3%, Side Scroller 13.8%, 2D Platformer 9.3%, Exploration 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%
Delve into the depths of a mechanical world in this cute, adventure-exploration game. Explore and fight in a land full of corrupt robots and machinery. All while seeking answers to the mysteries around you.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.2%, Side Scroller 12%, 2D Platformer 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, Exploration 7.3%
An atmospheric 2D metroidvania set in a world changed by a mysterious cataclysm, where many living creatures have vanished and toys have gained consciousness. Explore interconnected locations, unlock new abilities, fight enemies, and uncover the mystery behind this new form of life.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.7%, Side Scroller 21%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Exploration 9.2%, Sci-fi 6.3%
The 1988 classic action-RPG returns! The original creators are rebuilding the code and redrawing the pixel art for a handcrafted Steam remake of a mythic journey across ancient Greece. Support development in Early Access.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.7%, Side Scroller 15.6%, 2D Platformer 10.2%, Exploration 7.6%, Action-Adventure 7.2%
Jett Rider is an arcade shooter packed with action, exploration, RPG elements, tons of humor and awesome bosses. Explore, fight, gain experience, purchase weapons in this exciting adventure.
Why similar: Side Scroller 15.8%, Shooter 12.1%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Platformer 9.2%
Explore three distant planets in this retro-inspired 2D metroidvania, developed for the Game Boy Color. Face mysterious creatures, discover powerful upgrades and uncover lost secrets. The fate of humanity is in your hands!
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.1%, Retro 11.1%, Platformer 9.7%, Side Scroller 9.3%, Sci-fi 7.6%
Our protagonist wakes up without remembering anything about her life. Your objective in the adventure will be to remember what you did to lose it, and who knows... Maybe you will discover the dark secrets of humanity that SHE don't want you to know.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.7%, Side Scroller 17.6%, Shooter 15%, Platformer 9%, 2D Platformer 8.2%
Acrolyte is a 2D action-adventure platformer which brings the player through vast, mysterious alien landscapes. Awaken from your dying rest in an endless pursuit of revenge against ancient forces beyond your own comprehension.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.9%, Side Scroller 12.7%, Shooter 8.7%, 2D Platformer 8.6%, Dystopian 7.8%
HAAK is a Metroidvania-Platformer. As the mysterious wanderer Haak, you embarked on an epic expedition across the vast cyber-wasteland to find your lost brother. Explore deserted cities and metro, refine your weapons and hack skills, and uncover the secrets behind metal and dust.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.7%, Post-apocalyptic 13.7%, Dystopian 13.6%, Side Scroller 11.7%, 2D Platformer 6.9%
Join our brave captain on this action adventure in space! You'll be riding The Patchwork, a less than ideal spaceship, but enough to get away from pursuers. However, you'll be facing malfunctions, fires, enemies attacking... When it rains, it pours.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.8%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Retro 10.3%, Sci-fi 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 9%
Astronite Landing on Neplea is the prologue to this fantastic 1bit metroidvania that combines action, exploration, puzzles and platforms. Take on Astronite's first major challenge and defeat the deadly Kronch.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.5%, Sci-fi 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Platformer 8.8%
A hand-drawn 2D metroidvania in a post-apocalyptic world. Forge your destiny in a non-linear story with multiple endings. Explore diverse biomes, conquer 20+ unique bosses, and master a magical Gauntlet with ever-evolving powers.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.1%, Side Scroller 16.5%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Post-apocalyptic 11.3%, Platformer 8.6%
Xenosis is a thrilling metroidvania where you traverse an ancient temple that has been overrun by alien creatures. Armed with your blaster, you must combat a variety of challenging enemies and upgrade your weapon to escape
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.3%, Side Scroller 13%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.7%, Dystopian 9.6%, 2D Platformer 8.5%
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 40.2%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, Exploration 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
