
The Wizard is a 2D Open World game inspired on the very good DOS Era genre titles. Talk, Run, Explore. Find secret passages and characters and discover a Dark Fantasy World full of secrets. Can you find The Wizard before your Time runs out?
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The Wizard is a 2D Open World game inspired on the very good DOS Era genre titles. Talk, Run, Explore. Find secret passages and characters and discover a Dark Fantasy World full of secrets. Can you find The Wizard before your Time runs out?

Cats Catching Mice: The Black and White World
Explore in a black-and-white world. You'll encounter interesting enemies, feel smooth physics effects, freely combine props to solve fun puzzles, use powerful weapons, and defeat cool bosses.

Shattered Divinities
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.
Explore in a black-and-white world. You'll encounter interesting enemies, feel smooth physics effects, freely combine props to solve fun puzzles, use powerful weapons, and defeat cool bosses.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.6%, Noir 25%, Puzzle Platformer 8.5%, Stylized 7.8%, Puzzle 7.1%
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 41.8%, Platformer 10.4%, RPG 7.4%, Dark Fantasy 6.6%, Adventure 6.5%
The Klown is a 2D Open World game inspired on the very good DOS Era genre titles. Talk, Run, Explore. Find secret passages and characters and discover a Dark Fantasy World full of secrets. Can you find The Klown before your Time runs out?
Why similar: Metroidvania 18.6%, Psychedelic 16.2%, 1980s 12.6%, Dark Fantasy 10%, Walking Simulator 8%
You’ve lost your head… and you must get it back. In Guillotine, decapitate enemies, steal their powers, and face creatures from Basque folklore such as Patxi Errementaria, Olentzero, or the Sorgina. Terror and absurd humor in a platformer with the soul of a metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.9%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Puzzle 10.2%, Dark Fantasy 8.4%, Puzzle Platformer 8.1%
What's the worst that can happen from reading a decrepit book? Jon Oz, who's been sifting through pages of a book that shouldn't even have its cover opened, is about to confine himself into a nightmare. Will you end the nightmare when darkness falls? Or will you be a prisoner to your own reflection?
Why similar: Noir 31.1%, Psychedelic 22.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%, Puzzle Platformer 10.3%, Puzzle 9%
A retro-inspired Metroidvania set in a gothic fantasy castle.Your time is limited: conquer the castle within 30 days, or darkness will consume everything.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32%, 1980s 22.2%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, Platformer 10.9%, RPG 6.8%
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 43.2%, RPG 14.5%, Platformer 9.6%, Adventure 8.6%, Action 8.1%
Explore cryptic puzzle dungeons in this short, retro, action-adventure!
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.9%, 1980s 16.8%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%, Puzzle 9.9%, Action 8.8%
Being Food is a Knowledge-based puzzle game in the shape of a 3D-Platormer. In this puzzle-platformer, you play as Oolahla in what starts seemingly like a normal bird day. Something is different about today, though...
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.3%, Psychedelic 24.7%, Stylized 11%, Puzzle Platformer 10.9%, Puzzle 9.7%
Embark on an enchanting adventure in this breathtaking 2D Metroidvania game inspired by the rich folklore of Indonesia. Control Kimo and Wispy as they seek to recover the Shards of Light. Manipulate terrain to solve puzzles, befriend the natives of Lumina, and take abilities from powerful titans.✨
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.2%, Magic 12.2%, Stylized 10.5%, Puzzle Platformer 8.5%, Platformer 7.6%
You have stumbled into a world shrouded in darkness, where your body has transformed into that of a strange creature. Using your ability to dispel the darkness, you must explore and learn within this mysterious realm, uncovering the truth of this world while seeking a way to return to your own.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.7%, Puzzle Platformer 11.3%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Platformer 9.4%, Puzzle 8.9%
Malone is not a brave boy, and there is always a strange, mysterious monster lurking in the shadow of his nightmares. Tonight, Malone will have to face his nightmare. Enter the world of Malone and step into a 2D platform adventure born in the mind of a little boy.
Why similar: Psychedelic 15.3%, Dark Fantasy 14.2%, Puzzle Platformer 12.1%, Platformer 12.1%, 2D Platformer 10.8%
"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 42.1%, Dark Fantasy 10.4%, Platformer 8.2%, Adventure 7.4%, Action 7%
Dig through an odd world full of dangerous creatures. Uncover hidden paths and long-buried secrets. Dirtlight is a metroidvania where the journey runs deep, and offers unexpected ways to explore.
Why similar: Metroidvania 44.2%, Platformer 11.8%, Puzzle 9.2%, Action 7.7%, 2D Platformer 7.1%
Venture beneath the Ghost Kingdom where you will encounter strange creatures, solve puzzles and uncover hidden secrets!
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.2%, Platformer 13.2%, Puzzle 11.1%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Action 10.5%
Ariana must restore the Codices and unravel the Library's hidden truths...
Why similar: Metroidvania 41.9%, Platformer 12.3%, 2D Platformer 8.4%, Action 7.3%, Adventure 6.5%
A Metroidvania set in a mysterious space laboratory. Explore an interconnected station, fight hostile enemies, uncover hidden rooms, and gain new abilities. Each discovery brings you closer to a massive secret buried within.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.7%, Puzzle Platformer 12.2%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Puzzle 9.1%, Platformer 8.2%
Fluffy's Adventure is a whimsical platformer where players guide Fluffy, a furry creature, through a magical land by walking, jumping, and using physics-based mechanics to solve puzzles and overcome obstacles.
Why similar: Psychedelic 16.1%, Platformer 12.7%, Puzzle 10.7%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Action 9.9%
Necromancy, wizards, dragons and a lost love? Better grab that magical axe of yours and get your life back on track!
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.8%, RPG 12.9%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%, Platformer 11%, Action 8.7%
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 40.2%, RPG 10.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.2%, Platformer 8.6%, 2D Platformer 7.4%
Your wife has been kidnapped by vampires. You must rescue your wife before she is taken to the vampire world in this fast-paced shooter.
Why similar: Noir 30.6%, Psychedelic 23.3%, 1980s 17.1%, Stylized 8.5%, Action 5.8%
Experience a adventure in a seamless world of food, where you play as a brave bread. Freely explore interconnected regions, uncover hidden secrets, collect items to enhance your abilities, tackle challenging stages, and defeat formidable foes.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.5%, Platformer 12.6%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, RPG 10.1%, Fantasy 7.6%
Dive into colourful and surreal dreamscapes in a traditional 2D side-scrolling platformer. Master different skills to help you traverse and battle your way through a horde of strange enemies.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.7%, Psychedelic 18%, Platformer 10.1%, 2D Platformer 10%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%
A nameless skeleton awakens in a graveyard. To recover lost memories and uncover the truth, it embarks on a journey of self-discovery.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.9%, Puzzle Platformer 12.4%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Puzzle 9.3%, Exploration 7.4%
Guide Alice, a young girl lost in an unfamiliar and dangerous world, in her quest to return home. In this 2D action-adventure metroidvania game you will meet peculiar characters, traverse a multitude of sceneries, and fight powerful beings known as Egregores to unravel the truth.
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.1%, Platformer 12.1%, Dark Fantasy 12%, 2D Platformer 9.2%, Adventure 7.8%
Take command of the Wolf Knight to help him remember his dramatic past life through a story driven adventure and test your skills in this challenging Metroidvania game with die and retry platforming features happening in the fantastic 2D hand drawned world of Aurora.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.2%, Puzzle Platformer 9.5%, 2D Platformer 9.4%, Platformer 9.3%
Face the fears from your dreams to save the kingdom in this 2D retro advenure!
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.7%, 1980s 16.3%, Platformer 11%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%, Action 9.9%
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 46.4%, RPG 12.5%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Platformer 12.1%, Action 7.8%
A puzzle Metroidvania game!
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.1%, Dark Fantasy 12%, Puzzle Platformer 10%, Magic 8.5%, Puzzle 7.8%
Blood of Yamin is a stylish metroidvania RPG where you can forge your own playstyle. Powered by the essence of a dead god, explore a gorgeous 2D world on the cusp of the industrial revolution, conquer powerful foes, and confront the unknown horrors lurking beneath the surface.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.8%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%, Platformer 9.1%, RPG 8.8%, 2D Platformer 8.4%
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 37.5%, 1980s 14.6%, Platformer 11.5%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Exploration 6.3%
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 44.8%, Platformer 9.7%, Magic 8.2%, 2D Platformer 8.2%, Adventure 8.2%
A game where you play as a slightly confused bear trying to assemble the ultimate meal no matter who tries to get in your way. Relax and fish, visit the grocery store, escape bureaucracy, and more on your way to achieve enlightenment via sandwich.
Why similar: Noir 29.1%, Psychedelic 21.9%, 1980s 16.4%, Walking Simulator 14.6%, Stylized 8.1%
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 36.6%, Puzzle Platformer 11.4%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Platformer 8%, Puzzle 7.4%
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 27.7%, Platformer 10.6%, RPG 10.3%, Puzzle 9.3%, Puzzle Platformer 9%
Explore the deep metroidvania world of Jude as you jump, collect, run for survival, and mentally build strategies to uncover the mysteries behind creation and purpose. Explore through the forests to the the dark side of the bayou and more as you are challenged to open the doors and find answers.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.6%, Noir 18.1%, Dark Fantasy 15.5%, Platformer 10.6%, Stylized 6.4%
In MONOMOON, the way forward is reserved for the knowing and the daring. Guided by moonlight, you’ll uncover hidden truths and wander through a tiny and mysterious open world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.1%, Puzzle Platformer 10.4%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%, Puzzle 9%, Platformer 7.3%
Something happened to Navin. What is this strange place? What is going on? Why did I come here? Explore this magical world to help Navin to come back home, to his family and friends!
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.7%, Dark Fantasy 17.7%, Platformer 10.7%, RPG 8.1%, Puzzle Platformer 7.7%
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 31.4%, Psychedelic 25.6%, Platformer 9.6%, 2D Platformer 9%, Stylized 6.3%
Face merciless gameplay to explore a cursed castle, discover the dark tales of its inhabitants, and kill the gods of a decaying world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.1%, 1980s 14.4%, Dark Fantasy 13.5%, Platformer 9.2%, Horror 7.1%
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 27.3%, 1980s 17.7%, Magic 10.8%, Dark Fantasy 9%, Platformer 8.7%
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 33.3%, Puzzle Platformer 11.6%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Fantasy 8.9%, Puzzle 8.7%
A dark metroidvania with RPG elements, "Undivine" challenges you to explore, battle, and uncover secrets in a desolate, interconnected world. Customize your abilities, wield unique weapons, and delve into deep lore filled with mystery.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.9%, 2D Platformer 9.3%, Magic 8.9%, Platformer 8.9%
Batbarian: Testament of the Primordials is a snarky action-adventure puzzle game with a good dose of humor. Explore hundreds of secret-filled rooms, fight big bosses, gather companions for your party and use the powers of Pip—your bat buddy—to solve puzzles and escape the eldritch abyss!
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.3%, Dark Fantasy 13.3%, RPG 9.6%, Puzzle Platformer 9.4%, Platformer 8.9%
After escaping the research ship, Samuel finds himself crash landed on a foreign planet overrun by a hostile organization. Now it's up to Samuel and his trusty SOL equipment to rescue the scientists who also escaped the ship, and find a way off of the planet.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.4%, Puzzle Platformer 12.2%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Platformer 10.1%, Puzzle 9.6%
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 35.7%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%, Platformer 11%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, RPG 10.2%
Tim-Tim the Gnome must journey through mysterious dungeons to find his kidnapped girlfriend while battling fierce monsters with dubious origins.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.5%, Platformer 12%, RPG 10%, Fantasy 9.2%, 2D Platformer 8.5%
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 26.6%, RPG 11%, Platformer 10.3%, 2D Platformer 9.1%, Puzzle Platformer 9%
JRAGO III Requiem of the Night is a gothic METROIDVANIA action RPG. Play as JRAGO, a demon hunter in an epic battle of spiritual warfare. Slay your way through hordes of demons and monsters to a heavy metal soundtrack! Overcome the forces of darkness to save the world and restore the light!
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.2%, RPG 10.5%, 2D Platformer 9.6%, Platformer 9.2%, Dark Fantasy 7.9%
Play as Beep, a brave yet cavalier robot who is on a mission to escape from the strange tech facility that he and his fellow bots are being held captive in. Using just your wits and the items you find around you, will you help Beep find a route to safety?
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.9%, 1980s 17.4%, Puzzle Platformer 9.8%, Platformer 9.6%, Puzzle 8.5%
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 42.3%, Platformer 11.9%, Adventure 10.1%, 2D Platformer 8.9%, Action 8.7%
Greak: Memories of Azur is a single-player puzzle platformer adventure. Azur is under threat from an enemy attack who have control of strange creatures infecting the land. Take on the role of three siblings: Greak, Adara and Raydel and utilize their unique abilities to escape the invasion together.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.4%, Dark Fantasy 12.4%, Puzzle Platformer 9.3%, Stylized 9.2%, Platformer 7.9%
Stranded in a strange tropical paradise, you must find a way to escape, but things may be deeper than they seem. Havenlocked is a 1bit top-down adventure focusing on item-based exploration of two intertwined worlds! Explore and uncover the many secrets of the haven and its abyss.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31%, 1980s 18.7%, Puzzle Platformer 12.2%, RPG 11.6%, Puzzle 10.2%
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 44.6%, Platformer 12.6%, Fantasy 9.3%, Dark Fantasy 7.5%, Adventure 6.3%
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 31.9%, 1980s 17.3%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%, Platformer 10.6%, 2D Platformer 9.6%
A pixel-art Metroidvania with challenging platformer mechanics, set in a medieval magical world. Discover a great variety of spells and abilities to defeat enemies and solve puzzles. Find mythical charms and items to help Ineth fight her way out of her prison.
Why similar: Metroidvania 50.6%, Platformer 17.2%, Magic 10.1%, Adventure 8.9%, 2D 7.7%
A Metroidvania inspired by the mechanics and style of classic games in the genre. Help Mirabel find different ways to explore a haunted mansion and hunt terrifying witches while gaining new weapons and discovering more about the macabre experiments carried out by demonic beings.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, Dark Fantasy 13.1%, Magic 11.4%, 2D Platformer 8.3%, Platformer 7.9%
Akaku Forest is a game that blends puzzles, platforming, and thrilling boss battles in a Metroidvania-style format. You take control of Aki-Maku, a courageous forest spirit. Use your torch to solve puzzles or face off against your enemies. Save the forest!
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.6%, Puzzle 12.1%, 2D Platformer 11%, Puzzle Platformer 10.7%, Adventure 9.7%
Betrayer: Curse of the Spine - Prologue is an Action-Adventure Metroidvania. This is just a taste of the full game which will feature decision making, crafting, fast-paced combat, multiple endings, intricate storytelling, an open world to explore, and more!
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, Puzzle Platformer 9.2%, Platformer 8.9%, 2D Platformer 8.4%
The Void - a psychological horror game A surreal dimension called the Void is filled with eerie dreams that have become reality.
Why similar: Noir 29.2%, Psychedelic 26.6%, Walking Simulator 9.5%, Horror 8.9%, Puzzle 6.9%