60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include 2D, Metroidvania, Action, Side Scroller.
An adventure, action, RPG, sim game featuring high mobility combat, branching dialog driven objectives and endings. A sell-sword and bounty hunter at the top of your game you'll cross a kingdom, meet people, learn agendas, talk around, stealth past or carve up opponents, maybe be a hero, or not.
Adventurous Slime
A mini metroidvania game about a small but very courageous slime going on an adventure, featuring colorful pixelated visuals and chiptune songs.
Twinland
Twinland is a Metroidvania set in a kingdom full of weird creatures, dangerous dungeons and powerful artifacts. Explore varied locations, fight numerous bosses – and be on lookout for secrets 'cause they are everywhere!
A mini metroidvania game about a small but very courageous slime going on an adventure, featuring colorful pixelated visuals and chiptune songs.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.8%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Action RPG 10.9%, Nonlinear 10.9%, 2D Platformer 9.1%
Twinland is a Metroidvania set in a kingdom full of weird creatures, dangerous dungeons and powerful artifacts. Explore varied locations, fight numerous bosses – and be on lookout for secrets 'cause they are everywhere!
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.4%, Nonlinear 13.5%, Action RPG 13.5%, Multiple Endings 8.9%, Side Scroller 8.6%
A 2D mini action RPG about Runnyk, a viking who goes on a journey for the Four Magical Runes to find a way to save his beloved.
Why similar: Metroidvania 19.7%, Side Scroller 13.5%, Action RPG 12.5%, Platformer 9.6%, 2D Platformer 8.5%
Silvercall – A retro action-platformer RPG. Play as an amnesiac adventurer, battling through perilous terrain and collecting Memory Crystals to uncover your past and your lover's dark transformation into the "Saintess".
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.3%, Action RPG 12.5%, Platformer 10.9%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Action Roguelike 8%
Beaked Buccaneer is a 2D mini metroidvania full of treasures and pirates that tells the story of a parrot who wants to become a pirate legend!
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.2%, Side Scroller 15.5%, Action RPG 12.8%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Platformer 9.6%
Tim-Tim the Gnome must journey through mysterious dungeons to find his kidnapped girlfriend while battling fierce monsters with dubious origins.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.8%, Side Scroller 12.2%, Platformer 11.4%, 2D Platformer 9%, Action-Adventure 7.3%
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 23.2%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Nonlinear 12.4%, Lore-Rich 9.5%, 2D Platformer 8.9%
Explore a non-linear tower filled with secrets in a pixel-art Metroidvania. Awaken as a slime, master elemental powers, and progress as each new ability reveals previously impossible paths, leading you to discover your true purpose.
Why similar: Metroidvania 18.9%, Nonlinear 13.6%, Side Scroller 12.2%, Lore-Rich 11.7%, 2D Platformer 8.4%
A 2D side-scrolling Metroidvania platformer with 8-bit NES-style graphics and sound. Find weapon upgrades and other power-ups that allow you to explore an open world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.4%, Side Scroller 15.4%, Nonlinear 12.2%, Lore-Rich 11.8%, 2D Platformer 10.4%
Vegawon's Legacy is a Metroidvania Action RPG set in a rich 2D pixel art world. With fluid combat mechanics, deep character development and a huge world to explore, players will witness the dramatic story of a king who loses his wife and child.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.7%, Action RPG 12.4%, Side Scroller 12%, Lore-Rich 10.5%, 2D Platformer 9.1%
Dormiveglia is a 2D metroidvania starring Quinn, the whip-wielding hero of Spring Plaza. Join Quinn as they team up with the other heroes and allies of Elysium, and search for the four sacred Runes hidden about before they fall into the hands of Somnia!
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, Side Scroller 18%, Nonlinear 15.7%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Platformer 10.7%
Set your course and explore a variety of environments on the seas in Phantom Tides. Battle various enemies and bosses as you collect items to help you on your journey. This 2D style platformer will challenge your skills and wit.
Why similar: Metroidvania 19.5%, Action RPG 14.8%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Platformer 9.9%, 2D Platformer 9.7%
Gal is a cave girl who had her boyfriend, Dude, abducted by aliens! Now she needs to save him, in this 2D mini metroidvania set during prehistoric times!
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.2%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Action RPG 12.3%, Nonlinear 11.3%, 2D Platformer 10%
The Childe awakens to the sound of drums. "Oh, I sure hope that's not fee-fi-fo-fum!" This 2D Action-Adventure Platformer packs lots of fun. Figuring out who you really are has only just begun!
Why similar: Side Scroller 13.7%, Nonlinear 12.8%, Action RPG 11.6%, Lore-Rich 11.6%, 2D Platformer 9.3%
Fight to bring beautiful colors back to a hand-crafted world of darkness and discover the story of Europa, a young warrior, and her ghostly childhood companion, Apino.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.5%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Action RPG 13%, Platformer 11.1%, Action-Adventure 7.3%
Embark on an epic adventure full of perils and secrets. Explore distinct forsaken lands of Devetlam and fight your way by jumping on your enemies or showering them with a plethora of magic spells. An open-world platforming action inspired by the classics.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.1%, Nonlinear 14.8%, Side Scroller 13.5%, Lore-Rich 12.8%, 2D Platformer 10.5%
Escape Zolstar is a metroidvania where you explore, collect powerups, fight enemies, and defeat bosses.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.9%, Nonlinear 18.6%, Side Scroller 13%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Platformer 10.6%
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%, Action RPG 12.6%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Lore-Rich 9.8%, Platformer 8.6%
Travel across Azmra and slay barons using the God Edge; A sword capable of transferring power from the slain to the slayer!
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.3%, Side Scroller 17.2%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Action RPG 11.3%, RPG 8.4%
Boki is a Metroidvania, Choose Your Own Adventure, RPG, Precision platformer in which you play as a young mountain goat who must climb a mountain in search of revenge. Dodge, battle and fluidly maneuver through several uniquely crafted areas and biomes to explore the secrets of a tyrannical kingdom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.4%, Side Scroller 10.2%, Nonlinear 10.1%, Lore-Rich 9.2%, Action RPG 8.2%
Discover your own legend in LUCID. Platform through a crystalline world torn apart by calamity, absorb powerful abilities that expand movement and enhance combat against a diverse cast of enemies and bosses, all in gorgeous pixel art inspired by the golden age of 2D sidescrollers.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.2%, Nonlinear 14.2%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Lore-Rich 12.5%, 2D Platformer 8.9%
Explore a massive interconnected labyrinth of grottos, castles, and groves in this 2D retro-inspired Action RPG.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.7%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Action RPG 14.7%, Nonlinear 12.1%, 2D Platformer 10.2%
The spirit realm has broken. Your brother has gone missing. Forge the path you were destined for. Explore the gates and find out why there has been broken links inside the spirit realm. Battle, discover and find the secrets, and make new connections in a beautiful hand-drawn 2D style.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.9%, Action RPG 13.9%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Platformer 11.9%, RPG 8.1%
The Castle of Xanxillia is an immersive side-scroller action RPG that captures the Metroidvania genre. Play as Leonel, searching for his brother, Lenoel, in the treacherous Castle , ruled by a Dark Lord and corrupt Bishop. Navigate dangerous areas and battle enemies to save Lenoel from evil.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.7%, Nonlinear 18.7%, Side Scroller 18%, Action RPG 13%, RPG 7.7%
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 24.8%, Stealth 13.9%, Action RPG 10.5%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Platformer 9%
Leap into an amphibious adventure where your tongue is your grappling hook! Use your tongue to swing, slap and grapple your way through this vibrant Metroidvania. Will you help prince Rill to unlock the power of the great spirits and find his sister, lost in the midst of a royal conspiracy?
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.5%, Action RPG 12.7%, Platformer 11.5%, Lore-Rich 10.5%, Action-Adventure 8%
"Charlie from the swamp" is a metroidvania game about little frog in a big world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.6%, Action RPG 15.1%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Platformer 10.6%, Lore-Rich 8.9%
Jump, dash, and climb through a vibrant wilderness as three playable characters in this action-adventure metroidvania. Explore a sprawling interconnected map, master unique abilities, and face powerful foes, all while uncovering the mysteries of this war-stricken world and one special cub.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.6%, Nonlinear 14.6%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Lore-Rich 11.4%, Action-Adventure 10.3%
A systemic, dark fantasy metroidvania RPG where you are a young witchcrafter striving to control his power of 4 elements on a journey to find a mythical fifth one and save his kidnapped father. Your decisions count in this branching, thought-provoking story set in a vivid, murky world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.3%, Action RPG 14.3%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Platformer 10.7%, Choices Matter 8.4%
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 23.7%, Side Scroller 15%, Action RPG 10.8%, Retro 10.8%, 2D Platformer 10.1%
An action role-playing game with a non-linear plot choice. Soul-like running and slashing combat system, Naruto-inspired seal system.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.7%, Action RPG 13%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Platformer 9.8%, Action-Adventure 7.3%
A 2D action-adventure game with Metroidvania elements. Explore, fight monsters, collect equipment, unlock new paths, and challenge bosses in a handcrafted pixel-art world inspired by retro classics.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.7%, Action RPG 14%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Platformer 11%, Action-Adventure 8%
Embark on an epic action adventure by unraveling the mystery of the Elder Seed and save the world from falling into chaos. Journey with Milo through colorful handcrafted lands, forests, caves and dungeons. Forge new weapons and encounter strange creatures who will help you throughout your journey.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.6%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Platformer 12.2%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Action-Adventure 10.3%
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 29.7%, Side Scroller 17.5%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Action RPG 10.6%, Lore-Rich 8.6%
An elite sorcerer king with forgotten magical powers mysteriously reappears in a bloody quest for revenge in the supreme action platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.4%, Side Scroller 17.6%, Action RPG 13.8%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Platformer 10.6%
The fox princess's great adventure! A story from a little while ago. Tamamo Hime wakes up in the Ayakashi world, ``Kakuriyo.'' She makes her way home, feeling a bit uncomfortable. Explore various stages and move forward with graceful actions! Is this world a dream or...
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.7%, Side Scroller 19.3%, Nonlinear 15.9%, 2D Platformer 13%, Platformer 11.4%
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 23.2%, Side Scroller 11.4%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Platformer 11.2%, Action-Adventure 9.4%
Albert’s Journey is a 2d platformer adventure game with a pixel art look.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.7%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Retro 14.3%, Platformer 14.2%, 2D Platformer 9.4%
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 22.1%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Stealth 11.2%, Action RPG 10.4%, 2D Platformer 9.8%
Fight for your life in this state-of-the-art 8-bit platformer!
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.8%, Side Scroller 15%, Action RPG 14.5%, Retro 11.9%, Platformer 11%
A 2D platformer metroidvania. Discover a strange place where everyone was turned into a tiny stone. Fight difficult bosses, explore an interconnected world, and piece together the chaotic history of people who suddenly lost their humanity (or not?).
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.6%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Nonlinear 13.8%, Lore-Rich 13.3%, Platformer 12.2%
Xoul is a uniquely styled 2D ARPG. You can use the game's distinctive "Custom Combo" feature to create your own chain attacks, defeat various enemies, experience diverse stories, unravel the mysteries of this world—and then make your choice.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31%, Action RPG 14.3%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Lore-Rich 11.2%, Action-Adventure 7.9%
Crimson Curse —Will Your Fate Bloom in Despair or Salvation Set 23 years after Castlevania Dracula's Curse - follow a young Belmont's journey in an all new 2D Action-Exploration title from KONAMI, Evil Empire and Motion Twin.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.6%, Action RPG 17.5%, Platformer 9.5%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, 2D Platformer 8.7%
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 36.6%, Platformer 10.5%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Nonlinear 8.8%
Explore the mysterious island of Kindara in this vibrant 2D action-adventure. Fight and platform your way through jungles, icy peaks, castles, and crystal caverns in a non-linear interconnected world. Adventure awaits!
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.8%, Nonlinear 18%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Platformer 8%, Medieval 7.5%
A cursed clan.A female hero who making everyone tremble with fear, and a journey. Join Dipod’s adventure. Is this a punishment from Gods or is it just a rebel against Gods? If you were in Dipod’s shoes, what would you do?
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.4%, Platformer 13.8%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Medieval 7.2%
A retro style mini metroidvania game about a caveman who loves ham!
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.9%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Nonlinear 13.8%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Platformer 10.3%
Dreadstone – The Immortal Prisoner is an upcoming indie 2D Metroidvania platformer. Especially important to us are the game elements “looting” and “leveling“. The goal is to create a combination of our favorite games.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.6%, Action RPG 15.9%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, RPG 9.1%, Action-Adventure 7.8%
The adventures of Asha, the little warrior, begin! Together with her blue sidekick Pepelogoo, she will run through numerous stages and save the Monster World from the darkness.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.1%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Action RPG 12%, Platformer 11.7%, 2D Platformer 10.9%
Escape from a wide laboratory dominated by battles between rebelling test subjects and armed scientists. Solve puzzles, get into battles, and discover secrets as you progress through this action-packed 2D-Sidescroll-Adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.1%, Side Scroller 16%, Action RPG 11.1%, 2D Platformer 9.7%, Nonlinear 9.3%
Explore a sprawling, alien world in the sequel to the award winning Axiom Verge.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.9%, Side Scroller 12.7%, 2D Platformer 12%, Platformer 11.9%, Nonlinear 9%
Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.1%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Action RPG 11%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Lore-Rich 9.1%
Curse of the Mirror is a 2D platformer that features a unique set of mechanics and ideas in each and every level inspired by similar games in its genre, a simple moveset that's easy to learn but difficult to master, and a rich story with fun and quirky characters!
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.2%, 2D Platformer 18.2%, Nonlinear 16%, Platformer 14.1%, Lore-Rich 11.4%
Classic 2D platformer, play as a nimble elf and dash through the ancient fairytale forest. Defeat powerful Insomniac creatures, cast spells by combining four elements to summon thunder and entangle flame. Collect the heart of the goddess, unleash the hidden power of your Silver Axe.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.6%, Side Scroller 16.4%, Action RPG 12.9%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Platformer 9.7%
Battle of Gods: Earth vs Sea is a 2D platform game inspired by Vietnamese myth. Destroying monsters, tracing treasures, overcoming challenges... to marry a beautiful princess.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.8%, Side Scroller 15.3%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Platformer 11.7%, Action RPG 8.1%
Tower of Pandemonium is a top-down RPG and 2D platformer where your choices determine your fate, featuring 6 guilds, 6 classes, action, puzzles, mystery and memorable characters.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.8%, Action RPG 15.7%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Platformer 12.4%, RPG 9.9%
"Evil Castle & Princess" is a game similar to Metroid Castlevania, mainly a horizontal action game based on exploration and combat. Wear your favorite weapons to explore the mysterious and dangerous relic castle! Destroy all the monsters that block you and find the secrets of the magic castle.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.2%, Action RPG 18.2%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Platformer 10.5%, Action-Adventure 9.3%
A "whimsical fantasy" action platformer game with an open-ended progression. Utilize the given abilities to you to its fullest potential, and look epic while doing it.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34%, Action RPG 14.2%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Platformer 11.2%, Action-Adventure 7%
Get portal-napped to an alternate version of The United States 2000 years in the future. Travel the 16-bit landscape of MURICA on a search for the way home; and maybe save the past while you're at it.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.4%, Side Scroller 17.9%, Action RPG 15.4%, Platformer 11.4%, Multiple Endings 8.2%
Peaky Circus is a hand-drawn adventure about a mime exploring a broken world of clowns. Discover strange lands, battle quirky monsters, learn new skills, and befriend unusual characters in a charming, melancholic journey.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.1%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Platformer 11.2%, Lore-Rich 11.1%, 2D Platformer 10%
