
A fast-paced, charming action-adventure side-scroller Platformer game, packed with nostalgic energy. Explore, discover, collect, fight, unlock new stages, and grow your hero to save free thought from a tech-controlled dystopian future!
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A fast-paced, charming action-adventure side-scroller Platformer game, packed with nostalgic energy. Explore, discover, collect, fight, unlock new stages, and grow your hero to save free thought from a tech-controlled dystopian future!

The VIllage of Eri
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.

Curse of the Draugr Kings
What awaits you in the depths of this ancient tomb? Get ready to explore and discover the secrets of the dungeon of the draugr kings.
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 27% ★, Metroidvania 18.5%, Side Scroller 12.2%, Roguelite 8.8%, Roguelike 8.5%
What awaits you in the depths of this ancient tomb? Get ready to explore and discover the secrets of the dungeon of the draugr kings.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.4%, Side Scroller 13.8%, 1980s 12.2%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, 1990's 9.7%
Beholgar is a classically styled metroidvania action adventure. Explore caverns, ancient woods, and deadly castles; battle creatures and solve ancient mysteries at the kingdom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22%, Side Scroller 13.2%, 1980s 11.9%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, 1990's 9.9%
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 29% ★, Metroidvania 23.2%, Roguelike 9.9%, Roguelite 8.1%, Sci-fi 7.8%
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 28.5% ★, Metroidvania 18.2%, Side Scroller 12.3%, 2D Platformer 8.4%, Female Protagonist 8.3%
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 29% ★, Metroidvania 18.9%, Roguelike 9.2%, 2D Platformer 9.1%, Action-Adventure 9%
In "Red Hood's Hunt for the Wolf," you play as Red Riding Hood on a perilous journey through forests and caves to defeat the evil wolf. Battle enemies like skeletons and elves with your sword, collect coins, and overcome obstacles in this classic platformer to save the forest.
Why similar: Roguevania 41.8% ★, Side Scroller 16.7%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Platformer 8.5%, Female Protagonist 7%
ULTROS is a psychedelic metroidvania where you wake up stranded on The Sarcophagus — a cosmic uterus holding an ancient, demonic being. Trapped in the loop of a black hole, you will have to explore The Sarcophagus and meet its inhabitants to understand the part you play...
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.5%, Roguevania 20.9% ★, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Sci-fi 9.2%, Female Protagonist 9.1%
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 36.7% ★, Metroidvania 25.1%, Roguelite 10.1%, 2D Platformer 8.4%, Roguelike 7.6%
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 35.8% ★, Metroidvania 28.4%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Sci-fi 6.6%, Platformer 6.4%
Explore a sprawling, alien world in the sequel to the award winning Axiom Verge.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.6%, Side Scroller 12.2%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Platformer 10.3%, Action-Adventure 9.3%
Battle through an endless, ever-changing sci-fi train in this gritty 2D roguelike. Each car is a new challenge—fight enemies, discover items from unique realities, and defy gravity. Die and start over, unlocking new gear and skills to push further every time. Welcome aboard the NULL Train.
Why similar: Roguevania 28.5% ★, 1980s 15.7%, 1990's 14.3%, Side Scroller 8.5%, 2D Platformer 6.4%
The Square Key is a spinning platformer with puzzles and coins.
Why similar: Roguevania 28.7% ★, Side Scroller 12%, 2D Platformer 9.2%, Roguelike 8.5%, Platformer 8.3%
A colorful world full of secrets and challenges. Explore, help others, unlock new masks, and reactivate the three Light Crystals before darkness takes over.
Why similar: Side Scroller 16.2%, Action-Adventure 12.8%, Platformer 11.2%, 1980s 10.2%, 2D Platformer 10.1%
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 26%, Side Scroller 15.7%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Platformer 10.3%, Female Protagonist 9.6%
Crystal Gaiden Origins is a hardcore 8-bit action platformer inspired by the brutal edge of NES-era classics. Slash through rebels, ex-allies, dark ancient technology, and a crumbling empire in chiptune-fueled missions. Inspired by Ninja Gaiden, Shatterhand, and Castlevania.
Why similar: Side Scroller 17.8%, 1980s 13.8%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Conspiracy 12.3% ★, Platformer 12.1%
Rise from the grave and reclaim what was lost. Explore a Metroidvania world, piece yourself back together, and unleash the true power of the Ex-Master. Death is not the end.
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.9%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Platformer 11.2%, 1980s 9.6%, Metroidvania 8.5%
Discover the world of Nahucan in this 2D action platformer. You are Itorah, the only human in this strange place. Explore, fight and survive to uncover your past and save Nahucan from its biggest threat, a mysterious plague!
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.2%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Platformer 9.4%
Rogue Worlds is a chaotic tactical roguelite platformer where you wield the environment and creative abilities to overcome challenges. Outwit powerful guardians and blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths!
Why similar: Roguevania 28.4% ★, Metroidvania 20.4%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Roguelike 9.8%, Platformer 8.7%
Little Nemo The Clown is a 2D Open World game inspired by good Metroidvania titles. Talk, Run, Fly, Explore. Find secret passages and characters and discover a Fantasy World full of Magic and Color. Little Nemo is a modern Maze Runner Adventure. Can you find the Clown before your Time runs out?
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.3%, Conspiracy 18.4% ★, 1980s 13.1%, Side Scroller 13%, 2D Platformer 9.9%
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 44.9% ★, Metroidvania 24.7%, Roguelite 9.8%, Roguelike 8.7%, Platformer 8.7%
Originally developed as a birthday gift for my nephew, Jackroid is a heartfelt indie game that blends classic action-platforming with Metroid-style exploration. After several requests and growing interest, I’ve decided to bring Jackroid to Steam. Free—as a thank you to everyone who’s supported me.
Why similar: Conspiracy 23.8% ★, Metroidvania 19.9%, 1990's 11.3%, 2D Platformer 10.2%, Action-Adventure 9.1%
A retro-style action-platformer that blends the stealth shootouts of Rolling Thunder with the raw brawling of Double Dragon. The result? A thrilling 2D spy adventure set in the 1960s — packed with fists, bullets, and classic arcade energy!!
Why similar: Conspiracy 15.6% ★, Side Scroller 14.6%, 1980s 10.9%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Platformer 10.2%
It's an action game where you advance through a mysterious dungeon whose shape changes every time you enter, while strengthening the functions of your aircraft.
Why similar: Roguevania 30.3% ★, Roguelike 12.4%, Platformer 12.2%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Side Scroller 11.8%
Dive into a fast-paced, stylish action roguelike metroidvania as resurrected King Cedric. Hack and slash through diverse biomes, face corrupted minibosses, and conquer epic foes. Uncover shattered truths and choose your path to redemption in this gripping tale of vengeance and power.
Why similar: Roguevania 33.9% ★, Metroidvania 18.9%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Roguelike 8.6%, Platformer 8.2%
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 33.8% ★, Metroidvania 27.7%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Adventure 7.3%, Action 5.7%
Eagle Island is a roguelite action-platformer with falconry-inspired combat. Soar into an original story-driven adventure, fighting through procedurally generated levels and challenging boss fights. Includes free TWIST content, with new characters and handcrafted, retro-themed minigames.
Why similar: Roguevania 28.2% ★, 1990's 9.6%, 2D Platformer 8.6%, Female Protagonist 8.2%, Roguelite 7.4%
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 27.4%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Roguevania 11.4% ★, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Platformer 9.1%
A dark 2D action platformer where you fight through fractured timelines, meet mysterious allies, and shift your playstyle to survive. Master fast combat, unlock new abilities, and adapt to ever-changing challenges.
Why similar: 1980s 19%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Metroidvania 15.5%, 1990's 15.4%, 2D Platformer 13.5%
Safe Hayven is a 2D pixel platformer with a killer soundtrack that will take you on a cyberpunk journey into the future. Aya is in the city of Wrexham, 2089. The world is being dominated by the Z-54 A.I and Aya leads the "Rezistance" in fighting back against this new threat.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.1%, Side Scroller 13.2%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, 1990's 10.4%
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 29%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Sci-fi 13%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, 2D Platformer 11.4%
Stand in Keziah’s footsteps and heed the Divine Order. Jump your way through, reclaim your goddess’s temple, obliterate enemies, and find the Tear of Creation in this beautiful platformer game!
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.9%, Side Scroller 18.3%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Platformer 8.2%
Mishaka is an ordinary mouse with extraordinary courage. Upon learning of the cheese theft, he decides to take gun into his own paws and reclaim the lost delicacies. Throughout his adventure, Mishaka will encounter dangers, traps, and a multitude of enemies — from cunning rats to giant predators.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.3%, Side Scroller 16%, 2D Platformer 12%, Platformer 11.9%, Action-Adventure 11%
Resort adventure of exploration, life-sim and a little action. Your guide is in-game "Brochure" filled with map and activities. Check them off as you go. Learn new skills to unlock new areas. Days at the waterpark, nights at the hotel lounge. No enemies. Just your own pace. A cozy Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Exploration 6.6%
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 25%, Side Scroller 16.4%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Platformer 11.9%
Tres-Bashers is a 2D monster-bashing adventure featuring a big interconnected map full of cryptids, secrets, and more! Find 40 different monster types and whack 'em with your baseball bat!
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.3%, Side Scroller 13.3%, 1980s 12.1%, 1990's 9.9%, Action-Adventure 9.3%
A metroidvania action platformer set in an epic fantasy world where a barbarian woman raised in the wild, pushed by her mother stories about her father decides to look for his final resting place.
Why similar: Roguevania 27.6% ★, Metroidvania 19.3%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Action-Adventure 9.4%
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 30.4%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, 1980s 11.8%, Platformer 11.7%, Action-Adventure 10.4%
Guide Timmy the little treasure hunter through traps and puzzles to reach the legendary treasure! Experience the classic mini metroidvania remade with new visuals, music, and content!
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.9%, Side Scroller 15.2%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Platformer 10.4%
Play through the next chapter in the Xanthiom saga, now bigger and better than before!
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.1%, Side Scroller 20.7%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Platformer 10.4%, Sci-fi 9.1%
"AfroPenguin & The Forbidden Ramen" is a challenging argentinian 2D adventure game which pays homage to those Nintendo titles that made us smile as a kid (and why not, as adults).
Why similar: Side Scroller 16.3%, 1980s 13.2%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Platformer 10.4%
Team up with felines and unleash justice on the nasty humans! A exciting side-scrolling beat-'em-up! Make peace with the cats, or prepare to be pounced.
Why similar: Metroidvania 20.7%, Side Scroller 14%, 1980s 13%, 1990's 10.7%, 2D Platformer 10.3%
Tower of Guardian , is 2D Fantasy Platformer RPG, tells about adventure of a wizard princess from Kingdom called "Aluria" exploring The Tower of Darkness to find clue about mysterious disappearance of her friend and siblings.
Why similar: Roguevania 34.4% ★, 1980s 12.3%, 2D Platformer 11%, 1990's 10%, Action-Adventure 10%
JAD is an atmospheric jumping and puzzle platformer.
Why similar: Roguevania 33.2% ★, Side Scroller 13.8%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Roguelike 10%, 1990's 9.8%
Lead O.R.B. to save our world from total annihilation in this thrilling 2D-platformer. O.R.B. is a robot sent from the future to destroy an evil A.I. DiOS before it can fulfill its evil plan. O.R.B. has some special skills, and transforming into a ball is just one of the tricks up in its sleeves!
Why similar: Roguevania 37.2% ★, Metroidvania 24.8%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Platformer 7.3%, 2D Platformer 6.8%
Immerse yourself in an exciting anime-style metroidvania, where each skill unlocks new areas and secrets on the vast map. Face powerful bosses, acquire unique abilities, and uncover hidden mysteries in this ever-evolving world, all with traditional anime-inspired animation.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.8%, Side Scroller 20.8%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Female Protagonist 9.3%
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 26.1%, Side Scroller 18.5%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Platformer 10.3%, Action-Adventure 9.5%
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 36.6% ★, Metroidvania 24.6%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Roguelite 9.4%, Side Scroller 8.2%
A fast-paced 2D handcrafted metroidvania with strange sci-fi environments. Something is roaming the halls, watching your every move.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.7%, Side Scroller 14.1%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Sci-fi 12.8%, Action-Adventure 9%
Clarity is a 2D side scrolling platforming adventure. Choose to face seven demons and acquire their demon sword and demon magic. Each sword and spell, has an elemental strength against a corresponding demon.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.3%, Side Scroller 16.1%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Platformer 11.7%
From indie Chilean developer ACE Team comes a new side-scrolling action adventure game featuring a complex fighting engine in procedurally generated levels that destines its three warriors to battle a different abyss each time! Choose your hero and also learn to possess your enemies in the abyss…
Why similar: Roguevania 41.3% ★, Side Scroller 12.5%, Metroidvania 12.4%, Platformer 10%, Female Protagonist 7.1%
Infiltrate a mysterious Axis base in the Bermuda Triangle as one-man army Capt. Chuck “WOLFHOUND” Rossetti. Explore the deadly island and uncover the Nazi's twisted scientific pursuits while wreaking havoc on their forces and horrific creations in this sci-fi WWII Metroidvania!
Why similar: Metroidvania 24%, 1980s 11.6%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Side Scroller 10.6%, Platformer 9.5%
Oculant is a classic retro action adventure platformer in a dark-fantasy world. Travel through the kingdom and discover what lies within the kingdom's dark secret.
Why similar: Side Scroller 17.5%, 1980s 16.3%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, 1990's 12.8%, Action-Adventure 11.8%
Brave Soldier: Invasion Of Cyborgs is a pixel art platform game with a lot of action. Help the soldier save the world from the Cyborg Invasion! Good Luck!
Why similar: Side Scroller 17.7%, 1980s 13.7%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Platformer 11.4%
Emilia's life turns into chaos as her family members disappear, one by one. Forced to put her trust in a wolf spirit, Emilia sets off to search the land while pressured into feeding a monstrous power. Will the enigmatic figure she encounters offer guidance, or is Emilia diving head-first into peril?
Why similar: Metroidvania 35%, Side Scroller 21%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Platformer 10.7%
Gun Miner is a rogue-lite where you explore the ever-changing caves of a mysterious planet. Dig up treasure with your void-blaster rifle. Spend any loot you find on upgrades for your suit, for your gun, or for your ship. Yes you will die a lot, but each turn makes you a tiny bit more powerful.
Why similar: Roguevania 41.4% ★, Side Scroller 11.4%, Roguelike 10.8%, Platformer 9.6%, 2D Platformer 9.4%
"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 30.8% ★, Metroidvania 18.8%, 1980s 12.6%, 2D Platformer 9.6%, Roguelike 9%
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 24.4%, Side Scroller 17.4%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Platformer 9.6%
Play as Kento, an Elder Samurai, and face the evil Yokai in this 2D pixelated mini action RPG set in Feudal Japan based scenarios!
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.2%, Side Scroller 15.1%, 1980s 12.7%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, 1990's 10.1%
Red's Ascent will take you on a challenging journey with an action-packed roguelike loop. Every death is an opportunity to respawn and try again, stronger than before. As you battle various enemies in different environments, you'll uncover the reasons behind your actions.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.2%, Side Scroller 17.7%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Platformer 8.9%, Roguelike 8.7%