Games Like White : The Hero's Return

In this game you'll play as a young boy who has been cursed with the power of emotions. Change your abilities based on your choices and harness the power of all your emotions, whether it be for the better of others or the better of yourself. The choice is yours!

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 23.8%, Action RPG 20.8%, RPG 14.3%, Choices Matter 8%, Magic 6.8%

In a village located to the south, there is one of the twelve guardians, the warrior of Leo, known for his determination in combat and number of victories. Our hero will be responsible for finding the mystical artifacts, to prevent the kingdom from being bathed in blood and darkness.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.8%, Action RPG 20.4%, RPG 16%, Action 9.4%, Magic 6.8%

Filiy Eclipse is an exploration action RPG that explores a mysterious world.Explore the surface, underground and sky of the star to discover what happened aboard it.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.6%, Action RPG 20.6%, RPG 11.3%, Action 7.3%, Adventure 6.8%

Oldshool MMORPG foundations, sprinkled with modern gameplay! Hunt dangerous beasts, claim legendary loot, and customize your build with deep skill trees. Develop your hub at Archer’s Pond, craft gear, collect rare mounts, and forge your own legend alongside other players!

Why similar: Action RPG 21.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.7%, RPG 17.1%, Adventure 8.6%, Magic 7.4%

Top-down action-adventure with elemental magic gameplay. Guided by guilt, you embark on a journey to restore the elements in a dying world. Harness and master elemental powers to fight enemies, solve puzzles, and explore a vast world filled with ancient temples.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.3%, Action RPG 19.7%, Retro 8%, Magic 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%

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 30.7%, Action RPG 17.8%, RPG 9.6%, Choices Matter 7.5%, Magic 7.1%

"A Song in Elyel Nalore" is a 2D Metroidvania adventure set in a world of swords and magic. Accept a dangerous guild mission that leads you into a deadly journey. Explore vast landscapes, uncover hidden secrets, and face tough challenges in this dark fantasy action RPG.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.7%, Action RPG 21.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Adventure 7.6%, Action 7.2%

Begin your journey in Faeland, a handcrafted 2D action-adventure RPG set in a beautiful fantasy world inspired by the 8-bit classics.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.7%, Action RPG 20.3%, RPG 11%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Fantasy 6.4%

YOUR CHOICES RESHAPE A LIVING CITY. Explore a sprawling metropolis, wield mysterious powers, and uncover the secrets of the Eternal Lighthouse. Your decisions will make a world of difference.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.5%, Action RPG 20.6%, RPG 16.3%, Action 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%

Cyan Breach is a Metriodivania game set in a biohazard background. The combat style integrates traditional 2D hack and slash with souls-like elements. Explore the game world, gain new skills and weapons, increase character's power, and finally reveal the conspiracy that caused the apocalypse.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.5%, Action RPG 23.1%, RPG 8.7%, Combat 7.5%, Adventure 6.8%

Explore an intricate new world of secrets and adventure. Features solid 2D Zelda-like gameplay, 12 vast non-linear dungeons and a wholesome story about the young golem Linden.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.4%, Action RPG 19.5%, Puzzle 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, Magic 7.6%

SOULRITE: a story-driven RPG from the villain’s perspective! Explore a sprawling, unique world, contend with fast-paced gameplay and discover what lies between the twilight of good and evil.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.1%, Action RPG 19.8%, RPG 14.4%, Adventure 8.5%, Magic 6.9%

Scales is a story-driven action-adventure RPG about a human-reptile hybrid. Players devour reptiles to absorb their DNA, and evolve through a corrupt world, where player choices ultimately determine the outcome of the story, blending combat with a darkly comedic narrative.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, Action RPG 22.7%, RPG 8%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Action 6.9%

Uncover a vast land filled with secrets, monsters, and ancient myth in BEYOND THE MOUNTAINS II, a direct sequel to BEYOND THE MOUNTAINS. Stranded in a foreign land and armed only with your wits and curiosity, you will collect items, unlock secrets, and fight monsters to save the Oracle.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.6%, Action RPG 22.5%, Action 10%, Adventure 9.2%, Colorful 5.8%

Play as Lowe, a vengeful swordsman in a world shrouded in loneliness and despair. Wield your greatsword, slay monsters as a mortal.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.7%, Action RPG 20%, RPG 13.4%, Action 6.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%

You're the last surviving Elf who must find the Secret Sword, the only weapon capable of defeating the immortal Lord Velomdor.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, RPG 11.5%, Puzzle 10.7%, Action RPG 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%

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 39.4%, Action RPG 17.4%, RPG 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Adventure 6.7%

Begin your adventure in Shattered Divinities to reveal the truth! Traverse the land where deities have perished, explore abandoned divine realms, battle mutated monsters, gather divine power to awaken your strength, and unveil the truth behind the deities’ fall.

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.2%, Action RPG 9%, RPG 8.5%, Adventure 7.7%, 2D 6.3%

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 34.4%, Action RPG 14.7%, RPG 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Adventure 5.3%

Runic Winds is a top-down action RPG about mastering rune magic through deliberate combat, exploration, and atmospheric dungeon crawling.

Why similar: Metroidvania 23.7%, Magic 14.3%, Action RPG 13%, RPG 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 9%

Break the time loop, save your world! A combat-focused metroidvania that lets you capture enemy souls and turn their powers against them. Explore a corrupted timeline in a fractured world where death isn't the end. Rewind your choices, change your path, and prevent the Mainasutto.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31%, Choose Your Own Adventure 19.2%, RPG 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Choices Matter 7%

Inspired by the traditional Zelda formula, Ichorian Tales is focused on that old-school dungeon crawling experience! Explore, fight enemies, solve puzzles and obtain new abilities to crack open the dungeon and fight massive bosses!

Why similar: Metroidvania 21.6%, RPG 20.4%, Action RPG 13.6%, Adventure 11.1%, Action 11%

Wield your magical instrument and defy the mecha-goddesses of fate in this Song-Casting Story Driven Action-RPG. Explore a forbidden forest as Traveler. Help him reunite with his long lost love as you fight through abominations and solve mysterious puzzles, all while an ancient conflict unfolds.

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.3%, Action RPG 21.4%, RPG 9.8%, Puzzle 9%, Combat 7%

This adventure is about you waking up in this world named Twell. The only thing you can do now is explore what this world has to offer. Explore 8 unique dungeons, discover many secrets and visit many locations.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.8%, RPG 16.6%, Action RPG 15%, Adventure 10.5%, Action 9.6%

Explore surreal landscapes where dreams and reality intertwine. Battle manifestations of fear, uncover the secrets of an interconnected world, and awaken the truth buried within a fading mind in Dreamdawn, a mysterious top-down action-adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.2%, Action RPG 21.9%, RPG 8.8%, Sci-fi 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%

Anna's most precious snack has been stolen by shadows! In this hand-drawn click-and-play RPG, play as this young warrior determined to fight her way through the ruins of the Pantheon and retrieve her treasure from the clutches of the dark beings lurking within the castle.

Why similar: Metroidvania 22.8%, Action RPG 21.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.6%, RPG 16.8%, Adventure 10%

It is a 2D action adventure in pixel graphics. Combines the Metroidvania, platformer and puzzle platformer genres. Experience great fantasy worlds, challenging boss fights and exciting puzzles. Gradually learn new skills and become a master of magic.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.3%, Puzzle 8.5%, Fantasy 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Choices Matter 7%

Make a pilgrimage skybound to the Isle of Reveries, where any wish can be granted. Conquer mysterious dungeons, solve puzzles, and explore a vast overworld in this retro-inspired adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.1%, Retro 11%, Fantasy 9.9%, Puzzle 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%

This is a 2d platform adventure exploration game that combines platform jumping and straightforward fighting. Players will gradually find the lost memory and uncover the truth of this fantastic world with AOI.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.6%, Action RPG 15.1%, RPG 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Adventure 8%

From Matt Kap and Simon Parzer ("The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth"), Castle In The Darkness 2 drops players into a brand-new adventure! Explore a vast world and overcome the darkness in this fun and fast-paced adventure!

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.8%, Action RPG 20.1%, RPG 11.1%, Magic 8.2%, Action 6.3%

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 36.7%, Action RPG 19.7%, RPG 13.2%, Adventure 10.6%, Action 5.9%

Use your reflexes to defeat powerful enemies in this RPG with combat inspired by Punch Out. Journey to save everyone from those terrible monsters… before you become one yourself.

Why similar: Action RPG 29.6%, RPG 16%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Fantasy 9.2%, Combat 7.8%

Unleash your destiny in a medieval fantasy open world realm. Battle through fierce foes in this top-down action-adventure with metroidvania elements. Be part of the rise of the Kingdom!

Why similar: Metroidvania 23.9%, Action RPG 16.1%, RPG 12.2%, Colorful 8%, Action 6.8%

The Flame and the Fart: Hunt treasure, forge gear, build your hero. Loot bones, ores, relics from monsters; smelt and forge legendary equipment. Mix basic attacks, dashes, and spirit skills via gems into your own style. Battle through forests, snowy mountains, cursed villages, and uncover the truth.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.6%, Action RPG 19.2%, RPG 14%, Magic 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%

A 2D pixel-like Metrovania game, exploring the game world with a unique atmosphere. In a mysterious and huge tree world, as time goes by, trees and plants have withered, the ecology has become worse, life has become scarce, and who will save the world that is about to break.

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.1%, RPG 16.5%, Adventure 10%, Action 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%

Power (of) Metal is a 2D hack/slash platformer, journey of Maleqqi who want to fulfill his emptiness inside of him and he will find the Power (of) Metal

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.5%, Action RPG 21.8%, RPG 12.8%, Action 7.4%, Adventure 7.2%

history.This version is a free prologue release.This 2D side-scrolling action game delivers fluid fast-paced combat, rich map exploration and philosophically profound themes. Play as Enna, a Tago dancer adept at melee weapons and firearms, on her prologue quest to rediscover her clan’s lost

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.7%, Action RPG 22.7%, RPG 16.2%, Action 6.6%, Fantasy 4.5%

The night the festival began, the world should have stayed bright. A crowned ruler watches the land fall into ruin, and where a forgotten god marks the end with a rune burned into the dark. Top-down, pixel-art open-world RPG where a chosen outcast walks between reality and the forbidden Shadowworld.

Why similar: Action RPG 28.3%, Magic 15.6%, RPG 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Action 6.9%

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 42.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Magic 9.4%, Retro 9.4%, Action 6.6%

Embark on a quest to unlock the secrets of the Spirit World. Challenge mysterious ruins and face intimidating bosses to gain new powers that will aid your exploration in this retro top-down action/adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.6%, Action RPG 9.9%, Puzzle 9%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Multiple Endings 7.7%

A 2D metroidvania where every defeated Archon becomes a summonable power. Claim six ancient beings, use their abilities to fight, move, and unlock hidden paths, and uncover a sinister plot threatening the world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.4%, Action RPG 16.1%, Magic 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Multiple Endings 6.5%

A little girl. Seven legendary Wisdoms. A world full of monsters and secrets. Join Witchiko on a colorful action-RPG adventure, discover powerful Artifacts, battle cute-but-deadly creatures, collect monster eggs, and uncover the mystery behind the Seven Wisdom.

Why similar: Action RPG 29.4%, RPG 17.7%, Action 10%, Adventure 9.2%, Retro 8.2%

A warrior who wandered in search of redemption after abdicating his post receives a call to return to his ancient continent. Explore the continent of Orion in a 2D action adventure with 3 endings according to your choices.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.1%, Action RPG 18.7%, RPG 11%, Puzzle 9.4%, Adventure 6.2%

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 43.6%, RPG 18.9%, Adventure 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Retro 7.5%

Legend of a Soul Hunter is an action-adventure game with RPG elements. Explore islands and many individual dungeons by ship. Get items with different abilities, defeat monsters and become a successful soul hunter!

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, Action RPG 22.2%, Puzzle 10.3%, RPG 7.7%, Colorful 6.7%

Travel with your mysterious partner Tupa, fight powerful monsters, discover treasures and secrets scattered around the world, and uncover the truth of the world, Tupa and yourself with the help of the tide of wishes.

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.2%, Action RPG 22.8%, RPG 18.2%, Action 11.3%, Adventure 10.4%

Your brother is corrupted. The Blight is spreading. Only you can stop it. Colossus is an atmospheric pixel action-adventure where you master precise combat, explore a vast dark fantasy world, and make choices that permanently scar the kingdom of Eireos.

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.9%, Action RPG 17.1%, Magic 10.2%, RPG 8.7%, Choices Matter 7.6%

Welcome to Joshua's world. Open your curious eyes and find your path. Trek through humid jungles, scale snow-capped peaks, explore ancient caves, and witness lunar dawns. After these adventures, discover the self waiting within your soul.

Why similar: RPG 17.7%, Pixel Graphics 15.8%, Action RPG 11.5%, Puzzle 10.2%, Action 9.8%

The Primal League is platformer metrodvania with multiple playable characters, a vast world and intricate crafting system

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.7%, Action RPG 21.5%, RPG 20.3%, Adventure 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 6%

Dash, zip and slice through enemies with style in Ex Angelus, a fast-paced action adventure set in a neo apocalyptic world where fantasy and sci-fi collide.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.2%, Action RPG 18.5%, RPG 8.2%, Sci-fi 5.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%

Last Moon is an action RPG which embraces the vibes of classic titles from the 90s. Explore a mesmerising, vast, ruined world riddled with dangers, face tainted creatures and upgrade your abilities to regain peace. The Moon is falling. Will you bring harmony back to the world?

Why similar: Action RPG 20.8%, Metroidvania 14.3%, RPG 11.7%, Fantasy 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%

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 25.7%, Action RPG 20.8%, RPG 11.6%, Puzzle 9%, Action 6.5%

DAO is a platform action adventure game. You travel back to a dark era. As the last Daoer of your sect, you set off on a journey of vengeance. Combine diverse weapons and talismans to fight numerous foes, and piece together the kingdom's lost memories from fragments.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.5%, Action RPG 19.9%, RPG 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Action 7.1%

Join Noctus in a top-down action-adventure and wield the power of the moon as you explore, fight the darkness, restore lost souls, and bring life back to the land.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.3%, Action RPG 19.3%, Magic 10.4%, RPG 10.1%, Fantasy 6.9%

Ember Journey of Clinbo This is a fantasy, pixel-art Metroidvania-style game. You are Clinbo, the only "transgressor" robot to possess a soul in a limbo between life and death—a realm where countless souls are judged by a single standard: "Harmony."

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.3%, Action RPG 19.2%, RPG 12.4%, Magic 6.6%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%

This metroidvania inspired game lets you discover a fascinating world full of monsters, secrets and mysteries!

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.1%, RPG 16.7%, Action RPG 10.7%, Fantasy 10.2%, Action 8%

Old Ninja: Underworld is a 2D pixel-art Metroidvania action game where an aging ninja explores a chaotic underground world. Battle through a bizarre mix of enemies with no apparent connection, strengthen your ninja, and challenge the boss lurking deep below.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42%, Action RPG 16.6%, Action 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Adventure 8.9%

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 47.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Action 9.3%, Adventure 8.9%, Magic 8.4%

"Little Stone Journey" is a single-player action-adventure game. In a mysterious place shrouded in mist, one day, Little Stone was born here and began its journey.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.7%, Action RPG 19.6%, Puzzle 11.5%, Fantasy 7.3%, Adventure 6.7%

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 34.6%, Action RPG 18.7%, RPG 9.6%, Magic 5.5%, Colorful 5.4%