- #1 ITORAH
97% matchMostly Positive74% of 886 reviews2022
Dev: Grimbart TalesPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 55%
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 26%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Platformer 10%
- #2 Whirlwind Magician
96% matchVery Positive98% of 55 reviews2025
Dev: Santi Ponce
Windows
Experience the tale of a cheerful girl and a grouchy talking hat in this charming Metroidvania, where every ability is hat-based! Throw the hat to attack enemies, teleport to him to make perilous leaps, and fly him through narrow tunnels of spikes as you escape a dangerous magic forest.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.6%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Platformer 7.3%, Action-Adventure 7.2%
- #3 Alwa's Legacy
96% matchVery Positive87% of 611 reviews2020
Dev: Elden Pixels
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Alwa’s Legacy is a modern retro game full of dangerous dungeons, mystic items and ancient secrets. Upgrade your magic and choose your own path in this non-linear adventure game brimming with exploration.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.8%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Platformer 9.4%, Female Protagonist 8.5%, Magic 7.7%
- #4 Transiruby
95% matchVery Positive92% of 290 reviews2021
Dev: SKIPMOREPub: Flyhigh Works
Windows
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 33.3%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Side Scroller 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Action-Adventure 8%
- #5 Awita: Journey of Hope
94% matchMostly Positive75% of 89 reviews2025
Dev: ant_game_projects
Windows · Linux
Awita: Journey of Hope is a captivating side-scrolling metroidvania game that follows the remarkable journey of a courageous girl determined to rescue her village from the clutches of a devastating epidemic.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.2%, Side Scroller 15.3%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Platformer 9.1%
- #6 Mystik Belle
94% matchVery Positive88% of 223 reviews2015
Dev: Last Dimension
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
A colorful pixel-art metroidvania/point-and-click adventure hybrid about magic, cute witches and joys of vandalism.
Why similar: Metroidvania 49.8%, Female Protagonist 19.3%, Platformer 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Adventure 6%
- #7 Lone Fungus
92% matchVery Positive84% of 1,139 reviews2023
Dev: BASTI GAMES
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 61%
A handcrafted open-world platformer set in a world built by Mushrooms! Explore different locations filled with secrets, acquire new abilities and use those abilities to reach new places!
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.1%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Platformer 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%
- #8 Alwa's Awakening
93% matchVery Positive80% of 909 reviews2017
Dev: Elden Pixels
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Use your magic staff and progress through a large interconnected world where you'll solve puzzles, fight enemies and defeat bosses in order to help free the land of Alwa. Explore and uncover the secrets by using your platforming skills in this challenging and charming 8-bit adventure game.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.2%, Platformer 13.1%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Retro 8.1%
- #9 Witchroid Vania: A Magical Girl’s Fantastical Adventures
91% matchVery Positive91% of 78 reviews2025
Dev: Turkey GamesPub: Waku Waku Games
Windows
Join mage-in-training Lily on an epic adventure! Explore a multitude of worlds, including forests, deserts, and dungeons, in hopes of becoming a full-fledged mage!
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.9%, Side Scroller 24.1%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Cute 6.1%, 2D 3.8%
- #10 Wife Quest
91% matchVery Positive82% of 401 reviews2021
Dev: Pippin Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A retro platform, side-scrolling game with gorgeous pixel art. Help Mia rescue Fernando, her husband, who has been kidnapped by a Dark Elf named Morganna and her pack of Monster Girls.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 12.6%, Side Scroller 11.9%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Platformer 9.7%, Funny 8.4%
- #11 Mika and The Witch's Mountain
89% matchVery Positive88% of 1,081 reviews2025
Dev: Chibig
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Mika and the Witch’s Mountain is a fantasy adventure about an aspiring witch who delivers packages to the townspeople of a small island. Explore every cranny and soar through the sky with your magic broom.
Why similar: Magic 26%, Female Protagonist 23.6%, Funny 12.1%, Colorful 11.2%, Cute 9.9%
- #12 9 Years of Shadows
90% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,097 reviews2023
Dev: Halberd StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 31.8%, Side Scroller 18%, Platformer 12.2%, Action-Adventure 7.5%, Fantasy 6.7%
- #13 pear potion🍐
89% matchVery Positive95% of 77 reviews2021
Dev: vemu games
Windows
a cute little metroidvania with challenging combat and witchcraft 🧙🍐
Why similar: Metroidvania 53.5%, Retro 12.8%, Cute 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, Action 5.5%
- #14 Wytchwood
87% matchVery Positive93% of 4,561 reviews2021
Dev: Alientrap
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Wytchwood is a crafting adventure game set in a land of gothic fables and fairytales. As the old witch of the woods, explore a strange countryside, collect magic ingredients, brew sorcerous spells, and pass judgement upon a capricious cast of characters.
Why similar: Magic 26%, Female Protagonist 25.7%, Fantasy 14.9%, Colorful 13.9%, 2D 9%
- #15 The Witch & The 66 Mushrooms
88% matchVery Positive87% of 199 reviews2020
Dev: Gotcha Gotcha Games
Windows
An all-new Metroidvania-style game developed using Pixel Game Maker MV! Make use of a variety of weapons as you traverse sprawling stages on a mission to take back your brother's body from the witch who stole it!
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.4%, Side Scroller 19.6%, Platformer 11.5%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Cute 6%
- #16 Rabi-Ribi
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 12,161 reviews2016
Dev: CreSpirit
Windows
Median: 11.8 hrsMean: 64.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Dodge bullets, missiles and lasers in battle as you wrap your head around that bunny girl costume! Combo away with your mighty Piko Hammer or spam various spells from afar with your fiery fairy friend. Explore and explode through Rabi-Rabi Island as you collect power-ups and uncover secrets...
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.2%, Side Scroller 14%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Platformer 8.9%, Action-Adventure 7.2%
- #17 Nyaruru Fishy Fight
85% matchVery Positive90% of 1,751 reviews2023
Dev: 赤瞳大白猫
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 27.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
This game is a Metroidvania game with intense battle. Explore the world and collection power-ups with your cute cat girl! When magic curse suddenly occurred in a small town and all the residents grew cat ears, the real cat girl Nyaruru started her way to uncover the truth...
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.6%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Platformer 10%, Cute 8%
- #18 The Glitch Fairy
84% matchVery Positive100% of 69 reviews2023
Dev: Cannon Cow
Windows
The Glitch Fairy is a fast action platformer starring Monie, a spunky fairy with the unusual power to ''glitch'' her enemies.
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.7%, 2D Platformer 17.8%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Family Friendly 10.9%, Linear 8.9%
- #19 Babushka's Glitch Dungeon
82% matchVery Positive99% of 223 reviews2025
Dev: pets club 2
Windows · Mac
Oh hello dearie.. Babushka needs to clean up her big magical cellar. Use hag magic, or just hit stuff with your broom.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Platformer 12.3%, Funny 8.4%
- #20 Inexistence Rebirth
86% matchMostly Positive71% of 132 reviews2020
Dev: Jonathan Brassaud
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Rediscover this great Metroidvania game in a brand new version with a lot of features and improvements! Run in a vast world full of mysteries and action in this Metroidvania-style game inspired by the classics of the 16-bit era.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.2%, Platformer 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Action 5.1%, Retro 5.1%
- #21 Islets
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,209 reviews2022
Dev: Kyle ThompsonPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Take to the sky and reunite a fragmented world in this surprisingly wholesome metroidvania! Help Iko adventure across beautiful hand-painted islands, receive letters from a quirky cast of characters, and face powerful monstrous adversaries.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35%, Platformer 12.8%, Cute 7%, Fantasy 6.5%, Family Friendly 6.4%
- #22 Silver Axe - The Honest Elf
83% matchVery Positive87% of 98 reviews2023
Dev: The Island Games
Windows
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 27.9%, Side Scroller 17.3%, 2D Platformer 12%, Platformer 10.4%, Female Protagonist 9.1%
- #23 Piko Piko
84% matchMixed60% of 135 reviews2022
Dev: MarquetPub: KOMODO
Windows
Take control of Piko, our hammer wielding heroine, as you bash things up with a big hammer in this cute Anime-styled 2D metroidvania-inspired adventure! Uncover mysteries! Beat the bad guys who do naughty things! Explore the Piko Piko world with her floof fox friend!
Why similar: Metroidvania 29%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Platformer 10.8%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Funny 7.6%
- #24 Magical Delicacy
81% matchMostly Positive79% of 263 reviews2024
Dev: SkaulePub: Whitethorn Games
Windows
A magical pixel art platformer. Explore an unfamiliar town and deliver tasty treats to the townsfolk. Cook magical delicacies from your bought and gathered ingredients. Learn new ways to traverse, discover secrets, and figure out the intricacies of your orders.
Why similar: Metroidvania 23%, Platformer 14.1%, Magic 14%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Female Protagonist 10.2%
- #25 The Button Witch
80% matchVery Positive100% of 50 reviews2020
Dev: DDreams Games
Windows
Adventure game full of magic, puzzles and cute characters, featuring a young witch-in-training and a talking ghost-squirrel!
Why similar: Magic 27.2%, Funny 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, Cute 10.2%, 2D 8.8%
- #26 Overbowed
78% matchVery Positive91% of 86 reviews2024
Dev: Klardonics Digital, Ltd
Windows
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 34.8%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Platformer 10%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Magic 7.1%
- #27 Momodora: Moonlit Farewell
77% matchVery Positive92% of 3,067 reviews2024
Dev: BombservicePub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
"Momodora: Moonlit Farewell" is the latest installment in the Momodora series. Join Momo, High Priestess of the village of Koho, as she embarks on a divine mission to save her people from imminent destruction at the hands of the demon hordes summoned by a malevolent bellringer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.1%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Platformer 8.9%, Magic 8.6%
- #28 Gun Witch
79% matchVery Positive92% of 251 reviews2020
Dev: Kiyummi Games
Windows
Help Beretta become the best witch ever in this 2D action platformer shoot 'em up! She's going on an adventure to beat up monsters, talk to cute NPCs, and discover the dark history of Luninsula all while making lifelong friends.
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.2%, 2D Platformer 18.8%, Platformer 17.5%, Cute 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%
- #29 Battle Princess Madelyn
81% matchMostly Positive73% of 156 reviews2018
Dev: Causal Bit Games Inc.Pub: Monster Bath Studios Inc.
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Battle Princess Madelyn is a game that follows the journey of a young knight in training, Madelyn, and her ghostly pet dog, Fritzy. Join them as they set out on a journey to save her kingdom and her family from the clutches of an evil wizard!
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.7%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Platformer 13.8%, Retro 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
- #30 Phoenotopia: Awakening
78% matchVery Positive83% of 2,763 reviews2021
Dev: Cape Cosmic
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Embark on a grand adventure in Phoenotopia! An action-adventure puzzle platformer inspired by the great classics. Meet charming townsfolk, brave the dungeons, and thwart evil in your quest to save your family.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.1%, Platformer 15.6%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%, Fantasy 5.9%
- #31 The StoryTale
79% matchVery Positive83% of 72 reviews2019
Dev: Maxim Nuriev
Windows
The StoryTale - is a fairy tale platformer where everything goes bing-bang-boom, but everybody remains alive and healthy. It's a game where you constantly forget the spells and the weapons are cursed. But even in the midst of the swirling action you can stop and think over the next step.
Why similar: Side Scroller 13.5%, Platformer 12%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, 2D Platformer 8.1%, Family Friendly 8%
- #32 Little Witch Nobeta
76% matchVery Positive84% of 9,987 reviews2022
Dev: Pupuya Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Control the lovely little witch Nobeta, explore the unknown mysterious castle, and gradually discover the truth!
Why similar: Cute 26.8%, Funny 26.7%, Female Protagonist 22.4%, Magic 6.9%, Action 6.4%
- #33 Vernal Edge
77% matchMostly Positive77% of 629 reviews2023
Dev: Hello Penguin Team LLCPub: PID Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Vernal Edge is a 2D action-packed Metroidvania featuring an intense combat system, tight platforming sequences and a powerful story of rivalry, revenge and growth.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.1%, Platformer 13.4%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
- #34 Curse Crackers: For Whom the Belle Toils
76% matchVery Positive95% of 396 reviews2022
Dev: Colorgrave
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Bounce, vault, and fight your way through a whimsical world with the help of your loyal companion. Eat snacks, collect artifacts, and travel the world to stop Bonnie and her boney band of troublemakers!
Why similar: Side Scroller 16.4%, 2D Platformer 12%, Platformer 11.1%, Female Protagonist 10%, Magic 8.3%
- #35 TEVI
75% matchVery Positive89% of 3,852 reviews2023
Dev: CreSpirit
Windows
Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 21.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Embark on an epic action-adventure as you slash, dash, and combo your way through a vast, vibrant world. Explore and uncover hidden secrets. Customize your build to triumph in spectacular boss battles. Experience a tale of mystery, magic, and mayhem in TEVI, a bullet hell metroidvania!
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.7%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Action-Adventure 8.2%, Platformer 7.8%
- #36 FLARE NUINUI QUEST
73% matchVery Positive93% of 244 reviews2024
Dev: sulpxPub: holo Indie
Windows · Linux
Play as Shiranui Flare in this retro action platformer, wielding her dual pistols, as you explore the world on a quest to save your friends!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 14.8%, Platformer 14.1%, Side Scroller 11%, Retro 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%
- #37 Psycutlery
72% matchVery Positive100% of 98 reviews2025
Dev: Luke TarlowePub: FreakZone Games
Windows
Grab, throw, eat, and UTTERLY WRECK everything using a mind-controlled spork in this quirky, story-driven, console-styled platforming dramedy. With an emphasis on variety and a grand sense of adventure, Psycutlery offers a surprising full-course meal, despite all unassuming appearances...
Why similar: Side Scroller 18.7%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Platformer 11.9%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Action-Adventure 8.8%
- #38 Catmaze
75% matchVery Positive84% of 581 reviews2018
Dev: Redblack Spade
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Catmaze is a fairy metroidvania inspired by Slavic myths. Age-old tales will come to life in the unforgettable adventure of Alesta, a sorceress whose courage guides her through mysterious paths and dark forests in search of the lost road to Nav, the world of the dead.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.2%, Side Scroller 18.9%, Platformer 11.4%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Action-Adventure 8.3%
- #39 The Knight Witch
74% matchMostly Positive72% of 905 reviews2022
Dev: Super Mega TeamPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The Knight Witch is a metroidvania adventure game with fast-paced, shoot 'em up combat set in a beautifully hand-drawn world. Cast devastating card-based spells, forge close bonds, and make moral choices all in your quest to save your home and discover who's behind the War Golem invasion.
Why similar: Metroidvania 50.5%, Female Protagonist 19.3%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Action 4.2%, Adventure 4.2%
- #40 Witcheye
74% matchVery Positive88% of 223 reviews2020
Dev: Moon KidPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 42 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Set off on an adventure as a mild-mannered witch who transforms into a flying eyeball of vengeance after a smarmy knight and wizard steal her spell ingredients.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 15.6%, Arcade 11.8%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Family Friendly 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
- #41 Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores
70% matchVery Positive96% of 241 reviews2025
Dev: BASTI GAMES
Windows
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 40.9%, Platformer 11.1%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Magic 7.1%
- #42 The Little Brave
71% matchVery Positive89% of 57 reviews2025
Dev: Dmitrii Batov
Windows
Become a brave hero and embark to the dangerous journey though mysterious forbidden lands. Reveal secrets of the legendary past, find the last pieces of gone magic and gain courage to slay the terrible monster!
Why similar: Metroidvania 32%, 2D Platformer 15%, Platformer 14%, Action-Adventure 11%, Magic 8.3%
- #43 The witch and the bottle of concepts
72% matchMixed64% of 61 reviews2024
Dev: 岛叶游戏Pub: 月光游戏
Windows
A fantasy pixel-style Metroidvania roguelike game. The amnesiac witch picks up her reliable broom and embarks on a journey with Elf companions to defeat the Villain and regain their homeland, unveil the conspiracy. Through the magic mirror, break the 4th wall and find the truth!
Why similar: 2D 39.9%, Pixel Graphics 37.8%, Adventure 16.8%, Singleplayer 5.5%
- #44 SHEEPO
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 561 reviews2020
Dev: Kyle Thompson
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Explore a strange planet, collect the creatures you find, and then shape-shift into them to expand your world. Build your own path, chat with the locals, and discover the planets sprawling secrets in this quirky metroidvania platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40%, 2D Platformer 16.4%, Platformer 15.5%, Cute 7.5%, Colorful 5.1%
- #45 Veneficium: A witch's tale
73% matchMixed63% of 73 reviews2021
Dev: Frostpetal Studio
Windows
Veneficium is a cute and magical 3D platformer in which you help Alice uncover the faith of her coven. Alice has to use her magic to interact with different objects within a vast and magical world to overcome puzzles and obstacles.
Why similar: Platformer 29.2%, Magic 13.2%, Family Friendly 12.3%, Cute 12%, Colorful 10.8%
- #46 KnightLight
68% matchVery Positive95% of 117 reviews2024
Dev: LuminosityPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
A 2D puzzle-platformer where you light your way through the darkness. Play as the Light, exploring an abandoned civilization where you find a suit of armor that seems to have magical properties. Suit up using the powers of the suit to channel your light magic to see what this strange place hides.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.3%, Side Scroller 18.5%, 2D Platformer 13%, Platformer 8.2%, Linear 7%
- #47 The Legend of Dark Witch
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 260 reviews2015
Dev: INSIDE SYSTEM
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
-A magical world beautifully depicted through in-game graphics. -Diverse levels that provide a fair challenge. -Additional bonuses that reward those who replay the game. -3 difficulty modes.
Why similar: Platformer 23.8%, Female Protagonist 23.7%, Action 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, Adventure 9.4%
- #48 Whisker Witchery
70% matchVery Positive84% of 75 reviews2023
Dev: Mystic Moon Studios
Windows
Take the role of a cursed witch as she tried to become human once more! Navigate the cottage of your rival to locate the ingredients needed for the potion, avoiding her guardians and falling to the floor far below!
Why similar: Platformer 22.3%, Female Protagonist 20.4%, Magic 20.3%, Linear 18%, Colorful 9.1%
- #49 Frauki's Adventure!
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 51 reviews2021
Dev: CLYDE games
Windows · Linux
Frauki's Adventure is a challenging melee-combat platformer set in a large, interconnected world. Dodge, slash, stomp, and outplay a variety of intelligent and deadly Alien Robots. Discover shortcuts and find hidden upgrades. Challenging sword-fights and a sprawling, bizarre world await!
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.9%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Platformer 13.1%, Cute 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%
- #50 Iron Diamond
69% matchVery Positive89% of 55 reviews2024
Dev: North Folk Studios
Windows
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 35.4%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Platformer 9.1%, Action-Adventure 7.8%, Cute 6.4%
- #51 Iconoclasts
70% matchVery Positive86% of 4,919 reviews2018
Dev: Joakim SandbergPub: Bifrost Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.8%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Platformer 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Side Scroller 7.1%
- #52 Gestalt: Steam & Cinder
67% matchVery Positive80% of 2,037 reviews2024
Dev: Metamorphosis GamesPub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Inspired by 16 and 32-bit classics, Gestalt: Steam & Cinder fuses tight 2D platforming and exhilarating combat with an engrossing, twist-laden narrative in a stunningly handcrafted steampunk world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.4%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Platformer 12.8%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%
- #53 Downpurr
69% matchVery Positive100% of 52 reviews2022
Dev: Robin FoxPub: Studio Nevermore
Windows · Linux
Mimi's platformer-shooter adventure through a land of magic, cats, and rain!
Why similar: Magic 15.4%, Platformer 15%, Side Scroller 14.2%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Cute 9.8%
- #54 Garden of Witches
64% matchVery Positive94% of 1,282 reviews2025
Dev: Team Tapas
Windows
Garden of Witches is a cute roguelike action game full of danger. Help the protagonist, Sil, as she tries to round up her unruly fellow witches and save the Garden.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.3%, Magic 25.8%, Cute 24.4%, Action 11.6%, 2D 6.7%
- #55 SwooshCat
66% matchVery Positive87% of 69 reviews2025
Dev: PixelForestStudio
Windows
SwooshCat is a vibrant precision-platformer adventure. Leap, dash, slash, stab, roll, and ricochet your way through a charming pixel world as you help a brave little cat 🐾 explore and battle!
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.8%, 2D Platformer 17%, Platformer 10.4%, Funny 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
- #56 Vibrant Venture
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 658 reviews2020
Dev: Semag Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Vibrant Venture is a singleplayer 2D adventure platformer game featuring a quirky cast of characters! The game features four playable characters with multiple unique abilities that can be combined for extremely versatile, fluid and fun movement!
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.2%, 2D Platformer 14%, Platformer 13.5%, Funny 7.6%, Female Protagonist 7.3%
- #57 Cosmos Bit
68% matchVery Positive88% of 93 reviews2022
Dev: SEEP
Windows
Cosmos Bit is an old school metroidvania that will take you in an extraterrestrial world painted with the legendary Amstrad CPC's colour palette, reworked for modern devices. The game is enjoyable for both veterans and newbies of this genre!
Why similar: Metroidvania 19.5%, Platformer 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Action 9%, Side Scroller 8.6%
- #58 Scrabdackle
64% matchVery Positive97% of 148 reviews2025
Dev: jakefriendPub: Fellow Traveller
Windows · Mac · Linux
The magical misadventure of a novice wizard thrown (literally) into the unfamiliar world outside. Go on a sprawling hand-drawn adventure with spells to study, bosses to best, and a huge handcrafted world to traverse on the long journey home.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.8%, Magic 14.2%, Funny 11.4%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Cute 7.4%
- #59 Mekabolt
68% matchVery Positive88% of 179 reviews2019
Dev: SomepxPub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
Windows
Use your trusty Mekabolt device to manipulate robots, solve a variety of puzzling levels and obtain batteries to fix the robots!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 16.5%, Platformer 14%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Arcade 11%, Action-Adventure 10%
- #60 Little Witch in the Woods
61% matchVery Positive89% of 12,303 reviews2025
Dev: SUNNY SIDE UP
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Little Witch in the Woods tells the story of Ellie, an apprentice witch. Explore the mystical forest, help the charming residents, and experience the daily life of the witch.
Why similar: Magic 33%, Cute 23.3%, Pixel Graphics 19.5%, Funny 17.1%, Adventure 7.1%