60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Metroidvania, Action, Platformer, Adventure.
This is a platform action game in which you control light in a world shrouded in complete darkness and rely on it to progress. Use the light to travel from place to place and illuminate the buried truth.
ReSetna
What’s left of humanity are minds trapped in circuits. You are awaken as ReSetna, a warrior on a mission to rescue last human remnants. Explore seven hostile zones, face seven brutal bosses and evolve through a unique upgrade system. Uncover horrifying truth and decide if the future is worth saving.
Hunter's Legacy
Hunter’s Legacy is an old-school 2D single-player Metroidvania platformer where you control Ikki, a fierce kitty skilled with twin swords and a bow, better known as the Great Huntress of Un'Amak.
What’s left of humanity are minds trapped in circuits. You are awaken as ReSetna, a warrior on a mission to rescue last human remnants. Explore seven hostile zones, face seven brutal bosses and evolve through a unique upgrade system. Uncover horrifying truth and decide if the future is worth saving.
Why similar: Metroidvania 62.1%, Platformer 19%, Action 9.7%, Adventure 6.6%, Indie 2.6%
Hunter’s Legacy is an old-school 2D single-player Metroidvania platformer where you control Ikki, a fierce kitty skilled with twin swords and a bow, better known as the Great Huntress of Un'Amak.
Why similar: Metroidvania 53%, Platformer 21.4%, Action 13%, Adventure 9.2%, Indie 3.4%
8Doors is a story-driven Metroidvania-style action platformer heavily influenced by Korean folktales. Play as ‘Arum’, a brave girl that has entered the realm of the afterlife in search of her father’s soul and guide her through the '8 Doors of Purgatory' to solve the mysteries that lie deep within.
Why similar: Metroidvania 53.9%, Platformer 14.2%, Action 10.4%, Adventure 7.6%, Side Scroller 6.8%
In Super Panda Adventures, you play as the brave panda-knight Fu, who is about to finish his training to become the new guardian of the Princess. At the same day of the big celebration party, some uninvited Robots show up to conquer the planet and take the Princess away in their Space Ships!
Why similar: Metroidvania 55%, Platformer 25.3%, Action 9.1%, Adventure 6.7%, Indie 2.8%
ChAIR’s fresh twist on classic side-scrolling design with modern gameplay is amplified in Shadow Complex Remastered. 10+ hrs of exploration and fast-paced combat from award-winning original game, updated with graphical enhancements, dynamic melee take-downs, and new Master Challenges.
Why similar: Metroidvania 57.3%, Platformer 18.1%, Side Scroller 11.9%, Action 9.6%, Singleplayer 1.7%
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 48.6%, Platformer 13.9%, Side Scroller 13.5%, Action 8%, 2D Platformer 7%
Unravel the mystery uncovered by a remote interplanetary mining operation. What did they find? What threat does it pose? And ultimately, what does it truly mean to be a hero?
Why similar: Metroidvania 54.1%, Action 14.7%, Platformer 13.8%, Adventure 12.7%, Indie 4.6%
Set approximately 1 year after the events of the first game, Panzer returns to his role as Raid Leader of the Zergadins. The old team has been "recruited", an all-new state-of-the-art headquarters built, and a world of adventure awaits!
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.8%, Platformer 17.9%, Action 13.8%, Side Scroller 10.5%, Adventure 9.3%
Japan's take on classic Commodore 64/Amiga action-adventure games. NOT a Metroidvania. Use your wits and your weapons to discover an ancient secret and gain your redemption. Art and music by Japanese legends of console gaming.
Why similar: Metroidvania 56.9%, Action 25%, Platformer 18.1%
A challenging, 2D Platform Adventure game where all level mechanics can change if you don't stay balanced. Help Ethan to grow up and leave his roots in order to pursue his dreams, find clues about his past and fight against your nightmares in your journey to the Somnium Shore!
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.8%, Platformer 19.8%, Action 9.5%, Adventure 7.5%, Side Scroller 4.6%
Take flight and glide through a breathtaking world in this visually stunning platformer, where you play as a lost owlet searching for its family in a vast and perilous forest.
Why similar: Metroidvania 50.8%, Platformer 17.7%, Adventure 8.4%, Action 8.3%, Atmospheric 6.2%
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 52.7%, Platformer 17.8%, Action 9.8%, Side Scroller 6.6%, Adventure 6.2%
Explore a sprawling, alien world in the sequel to the award winning Axiom Verge.
Why similar: Metroidvania 48.4%, Platformer 15.2%, Action 11.3%, Side Scroller 8.9%, Adventure 7.5%
Star Rover is a Third-Person Action platformer game in Metroidvania style that you as the player can play in various locations on a planet. Upgrade yourself and collect a lot of weapons to prepare for the battle.
Why similar: Metroidvania 50.5%, Platformer 21%, Action 16%, Adventure 9.2%, Singleplayer 1.9%
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 41.9%, Platformer 15.3%, Side Scroller 14%, Emotional 9.4%, 2D Platformer 7.3%
Assume the role of Wyatt in this Action/Exploration Platformer as you explore the ruins of a holy city that was lost many years ago. Battle various types of demons, angels, and a new threat known only as the “Ferals”, using swordsmanship, martial arts, and sorcery.
Why similar: Metroidvania 71.4%, Platformer 15.2%, Action 7.2%, Side Scroller 2.7%, Indie 1.6%
An ancient evil has been set loose, and Jonathan cursed in the process. Jonathan must now collect seven holy grails from around all of Egypt to cleanse himself of the curse of Sehur the First. Be delighted by the quirky humor, charming characters, and the beautifully designed world, in Pharaoh Rebirth+!
Why similar: Metroidvania 46%, Action 19%, Platformer 15.6%, Adventure 13.4%, Indie 4.7%
Dive into a short story about stranded rebel fighting for his survival on a foreign mysterious planet which is a spaceship graveyard. Encounter scavengers fighting for valuable ship parts. Meet other survivors -help others to help yourself. An action platformer with metroidvania elements.
Why similar: Metroidvania 55.1%, Platformer 21.6%, Action 16.2%, Adventure 3.7%, Singleplayer 1.9%
Ariana must restore the Codices and unravel the Library's hidden truths...
Why similar: Metroidvania 53%, Platformer 17.1%, Action 9.8%, Adventure 6.4%, 2D Platformer 5.6%
Red, Yellow, Blue. It's Vivid Spirit! Their abilities are dictated by what color they are and it's up to you to figure out how to use them and when to swap. Guide Vivid and her dog, Spirit, on their many adventures through the world of Paper Craft!
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.6%, Platformer 22.2%, Action 15.5%, Adventure 10.4%, Indie 6.3%
Make your way through more than 600 rooms, and unravel the secrets of your past by finding the five elemental orbs. Cathedral features a vast world, meant for exploring!
Why similar: Metroidvania 64.7%, Platformer 12.8%, Action 11.7%, Adventure 7.9%, Indie 3%
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 63.8%, Platformer 13%, Side Scroller 7.3%, Action 7.1%, Adventure 5.6%
A legendary series returns with a grand new adventure! Enjoy a colorful action-adventure game made alongside Ryuichi Nishizawa, creator of the original Wonder Boy in Monster World series.
Why similar: Metroidvania 51%, Platformer 17.7%, Action 10.2%, Side Scroller 9%, Adventure 7.9%
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 56.4%, Platformer 14.8%, Action 11.8%, Adventure 9.2%, 2D Platformer 5.6%
In Demon Peak, you play as the nameless warrior, trapped inside the depths of an unholy Mountain. Explore the mysterious and perilous enviroments, fight against a multitude of different enemies and gather magical abilities to overcome the Mountain's evil inhabitants.
Why similar: Metroidvania 55.5%, Action 15.9%, Platformer 13.3%, Adventure 11.3%, Indie 4%
BitUp is a side scrolling, exploration metroidvania game set in a Cubist-Impressionist universe. A game kept hidden by its legendary creator, while its protagonist looks for answers. Players must aid Bit in its quest to find out what lies beyond.
Why similar: Metroidvania 50.7%, Platformer 18.1%, Action 8.8%, Side Scroller 7%, Adventure 6.2%
You're trapped, alone and cold on a distant planet. Pursued by a droid with only one purpose: killing everything. You must find an escape. Explore the hostile environment, find secret upgrades and new weapons, and finally make your escape from this dark, hostile planet...
Why similar: Metroidvania 61.7%, Platformer 22.7%, Action 15.6%
A "Metroid-vania"-style platform adventure, voted GAME OF THE YEAR by Gamezebo.
Why similar: Metroidvania 56.5%, Platformer 17.6%, Action 12.6%, Adventure 9.8%, Indie 3.6%
In a magical land ruled by an ancient evil, a prophecy says that salvation will come with the awakening of a new hero. Explore different maps, fight evil creatures and decide the fate of Maya Star.
Why similar: Metroidvania 50.3%, Platformer 20.3%, Action 14.9%, 2D Platformer 8%, Adventure 3.5%
Sacrifice parts of your own body and mind to gain powers. Survive the abyss, uncover the many ancient secrets it keeps, and find what your soul truly desires.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.8%, Platformer 17.7%, Action 14.4%, Emotional 10%, Adventure 9.7%
Pentacore is a metroidvania with a focus on platforming and exploration. Run, shoot, climb, and blast your way through a massive world. All in order to find five keys and leave your prison of a planet.
Why similar: Metroidvania 54.7%, Platformer 17.4%, Action 8.8%, 2D Platformer 8.6%, Adventure 5.3%
Restore harmony as shapeshifting demigod Maui on an adventure to save his island home from all-consuming darkness in this epic 2D open-world Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.8%, Action 19.7%, Platformer 15.7%, Adventure 14.6%, Indie 5.2%
Wynn has traveled to this dying Kingdom of Alara because she heard a powerful Wizard has taken in her twin sister Eira. Explore the world that has been subjected by the Wizard and his five apprentices and discover enough power ups to find and kill Eira
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.2%, Platformer 20%, Action 15.5%, Adventure 10.4%, 2D Platformer 8.6%
The game Garden of Butterflies follows Rafaela on a journey of personal growth as she helps nature and her friends. Shrinking down and exploring her garden from a tiny perspective, she embarks on a unique visual and narrative experience, showing that everyone has the potential for great change.
Why similar: Metroidvania 52.4%, 2D Platformer 8.2%, Action 8.1%, Side Scroller 7.5%, Emotional 6.7%
Stoatman is an exciting Metroidvania adventure where you control a brave hero with a magical sword. Explore mysterious lands, discover powerful spells, and battle fantastic creatures in an enchanting fairy-tale world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 52.8%, Platformer 17.7%, Side Scroller 6.9%, Adventure 6.1%, Action 6.1%
Exodus is a 2D Platform/Exploration (metroidvania) game for Windows, with oldschool gameplay mechanics, and HD native resolution (1920*1200). Musics are made by Yann Van Der Cruyssen (Saira, Block That Matter).
Why similar: Metroidvania 56.9%, Platformer 25.6%, Adventure 12.6%, Indie 4.9%
Join RIN, the last child of the Creator, on a journey to restore order in a mystical world. Collect aspects and runes, craft spells, and confront powerful bosses - your transformed siblings. The fate of the world rests in your hands. Can you restore harmony to this enchanted realm?
Why similar: Metroidvania 46.7%, Platformer 17%, Emotional 12.2%, Action 7.1%, 2D Platformer 6.9%
Scratch in a 2.5D world that blends hip hop aesthetics with action/platforming, where urban art has come to life. Explore dynamic environments, face cleaning robots, and uncover secrets of this vibrant world as you reclaim your identity in this intense and colorful adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 51.6%, Platformer 17.6%, Action 7.7%, Adventure 6.4%, 2D Platformer 5%
The definitive version of the smash-hit Metroidvania-style action-platformer, Guacamelee! STCE adds new levels, powers, challenges, and refinements to the sprawling, ridiculous, Mexican-inspired adventure of the original Guacamelee! Gold Edition.
Why similar: Metroidvania 70.7%, Platformer 27.1%, Action 0.7%, Side Scroller 0.6%, 2D Platformer 0.3%
Possessor(s) is a fast-paced action side scroller with combat inspired by platform fighters, a story told through dangerous characters, set in a deep interconnected world ready for exploration.
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.8%, Platformer 17.4%, Action 12.8%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Adventure 8%
Guide a lonely fox through a vast interconnected world of a mysterious planet Vulpis in this Metroidvania-style game. Explore non-linear paths, unlock new abilities, fight enemies, overcome obstacles, and unravel the planet's mysteries to find a way back home.
Why similar: Metroidvania 60.2%, Platformer 20%, Action 8.7%, Adventure 6.7%, Atmospheric 2.4%
A thrilling 2D platformer, with cute and minimal pixel art style! Enjoy 24 challenging levels and a couple boss battles, all wrapped in a short but intense story with animated cinematics. A compact and intense experience that’s sure to keep you hooked!
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.1%, Platformer 19.5%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Adventure 11%, 2D Platformer 6.4%
Harness the power of the elements in a thrilling 2D Metroidvania adventure! Traverse a plague-stricken kingdom, face deadly foes, and uncover the truth behind a devastating storm. With handcrafted environments and challenging combat, shape your destiny in a world teetering on the edge of ruin.
Why similar: Metroidvania 51.2%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Platformer 11.5%, 2D Platformer 7.5%, Action 7.2%
Mo the frog is a classic 2D platform in which you will have to committ fully to ho through many levels that are present in the game. Dress the part of Mò the frog in the epic adventure to free Avalaar's kingdom from the oppression which the terrible Peter's the troll and his henchmen, the black captains, try to bring by conquering it.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.1%, Platformer 22.4%, Action 16.9%, Adventure 11.4%, Indie 4.2%
Shadow Labyrinth is a 2D action platformer and a genre-twisting alternate take on the iconic PAC-MAN. As The Swordsman, you wake on a mysterious planet amidst relics of wars past. To survive you will discover secrets, consume your enemies, and grow from prey to apex predator.
Why similar: Metroidvania 57.2%, Platformer 15.6%, Action 12.7%, 2D Platformer 7.1%, Adventure 5.7%
Join the Asguardian mercenaries to save the Niddhog Sector from a corporate take over! Run, jump, and shoot in this action adventure game. Find sweet guns and armor and put your skills to the test in Identity Sector!
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.7%, Action 18.1%, Platformer 15.8%, Adventure 12.9%, Side Scroller 12.1%
Poor Lucas and the Evil Duke is a Metroidvania with action and RPG elements. Jump, slide, wall jump, swim, and battle your way through the Dukedom. Other mechanics include pushing boxes, pulling levers, and swinging on ropes.
Why similar: Metroidvania 58.2%, Platformer 18%, Action 11%, 2D Platformer 9%, Singleplayer 2.7%
A metroidvania platformer set in a bizarre world. Master unique abilities and combine them in creative ways to overcome challenges over a hundred hand crafted levels. Speed through to find the fastest route or explore at your own pace to unlock everything — a tough but rewarding adventure awaits.
Why similar: Metroidvania 50%, Platformer 22.4%, Action 16.3%, 2D Platformer 9.6%, Singleplayer 1.6%
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 58%, Platformer 16.4%, 2D Platformer 8.9%, Action 8.3%, Adventure 5.2%
Explore an abandoned space station in this retro-themed explorative action platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 68.6%, Platformer 15.2%, Action 6.3%, Adventure 5.4%, Indie 2%
Inspired by classic shooters like Gunstar Heroes, Metal Slug, and Contra, Greedy Guns brings the run-and-gun formula into the 21st Century! Help these greedy mercenaries survive their most epic contract yet. Explore, explode, survive!
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.8%, Platformer 18.7%, Action 17.7%, Adventure 13.1%, Indie 4.8%
The Waste Land, a "metroidvania" style side-scroller inspired by T.S. Eliot’s poem of the same name, puts players in the role of a fallen king who must find his way to right the wrongs caused by his own failings.
Why similar: Metroidvania 64.8%, Action 17.5%, Adventure 12.9%, Indie 4.7%
Explore and uncover the mystery of a surreal alien world by blasting aliens and glitching your environment in this intense retro side-scrolling action/adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 70.2%, Platformer 13.9%, Action 5.4%, Adventure 3.3%, Side Scroller 3%
In a future where humanity has vanished, machines maintain vast underground complexes under the command of artificial intelligences. You are a unit activated to deliver a mysterious payload. Face hostile systems, precision challenges, and uncover the forgotten purpose of your existence.
Why similar: Metroidvania 45.6%, Platformer 19%, Action 13.8%, Adventure 11%, 2D Platformer 7.6%
Spirit Fusion is a metroidvania about flexible elemental combos. You are Sir Arthur, master of flame, retired to your village—until someone starts hunting your brothers-in-arms—the elemental knights. The murders continue. Who’s behind it?
Why similar: Metroidvania 52.1%, Platformer 17.4%, Action 12.1%, Adventure 10.2%, 2D Platformer 6.3%
End's Reach is a 3D Exploration Action Adventure Game that focuses on a character lost in the depths of space. Players will solve puzzles, collect upgrades, items, weapons and even magical abilities as they uncover the mysteries of this strange new world. A classic tale of technology taken too far.
Why similar: Metroidvania 69.2%, Adventure 8.7%, 3D 7.7%, Action 5.8%, Atmospheric 5%
A powerful ancient evil has arisen, and the war to save humanity has begun! As an elite agent in the monster-hunting Prodigium organization, you must use a variety of weapons, upgrades, and mysterious artifacts to defend mankind against the supernatural hordes of Princess Ahmanet.
Why similar: Metroidvania 68.3%, Action 12.7%, Platformer 9.7%, Adventure 7.8%, Singleplayer 1.5%
