- #1 Curse of the Draugr Kings
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: XSKR LLC
Windows
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 22.7%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Platformer 10.3%, 1980s 9.7%, Side Scroller 9%
- #2 Xanthiom 2
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MathanGames
Windows
Play through the next chapter in the Xanthiom saga, now bigger and better than before!
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.5%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Side Scroller 12%, Platformer 10.7%, Aliens 7.1%
- #3 PSYCRON
96% matchVery Positive94% of 113 reviews2021
Dev: Mothware
Windows
A fast-paced 2D handcrafted metroidvania with strange sci-fi environments. Something is roaming the halls, watching your every move.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.8%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Platformer 8.4%, Side Scroller 8.4%, Sci-fi 7.9%
- #4 Garrison
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WKH
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 31.2%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Platformer 12.6%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, 1980s 8.7%
- #5 Xanthiom Zero
94% matchVery Positive96% of 127 reviews2023
Dev: MathanGames
Windows
Play as Captain Grisham, and uncover the secrets of Planet 4-514 in this thrilling prequel to Side Scape!
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.5%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Aliens 12.1%, Platformer 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
- #6 Axiom Verge 2
94% matchMostly Positive79% of 907 reviews2022
Dev: Thomas Happ Games LLC
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Explore a sprawling, alien world in the sequel to the award winning Axiom Verge.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.8%, Platformer 12.2%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, Side Scroller 8.1%
- #7 Beholgar
93% matchMostly Positive74% of 358 reviews2022
Dev: Serkan Bakar
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 43%
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 26.5%, Platformer 11.6%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, 1980s 10.3%, Side Scroller 9.4%
- #8 Microvania
92% matchPositive80% of 30 reviews2025
Dev: Dreampunk
Windows · Mac
Explore a tiny world, find upgrades, discover hidden paths, and battle bosses in this retro-style metroidvania action platformer.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.5%, Aliens 12.5%, Platformer 10.1%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, 2D Platformer 8.1%
- #9 Beyond Sentinel
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Embraceware
Windows · Mac · Linux
Beyond Sentinel will have you play as both Justin and Erica in horizontal shooter and metroidvania stages as you battle in space and explore the many levels of the Sentinel station.
Why similar: Metroidvania 22.1%, Platformer 14%, Aliens 11.6%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, 2D Platformer 11.2%
- #10 Genopanic
91% matchMostly Positive77% of 364 reviews2024
Dev: Mobirate
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Genopanic is a pixel-art, Metroidvania-inspired adventure-platformer. Explore corridors of the space station, teeming with secrets and dangers, and engage in boss fights. Solve puzzles and uncover hidden mysteries in the dark atmosphere of a sci-fi research complex. Discover the truth with each step
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, Zombies 12.9%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Side Scroller 10.4%, Platformer 10.4%
- #11 Far Star
89% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2023
Dev: This is Vini
Windows · Linux
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 31.1%, Platformer 12.7%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Side Scroller 9.6%
- #12 Urizen Frosty Plus The New Warriors
90% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Red Moon Studio
Windows
Stretch across lands of unforeseeable cold, and trouble in Urizen Shadows of the Cold Deluxe Frosty Edition which includes a massive 54 warrior, 69 stage "head bopping", sword slashing lineup with characters raging from beasts, ogres, ninjas, knights, aliens, sorcerers, mermaids and demons.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, Platformer 11.1%, Aliens 9.9%, 2D Platformer 9.3%, Action-Adventure 8.8%
- #13 Croakspire
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lotus Arcade
Windows
Dive into a fortress labyrinth crawling with monsters, defending yourself with your... tongue? As a frog, it's your best bet to traverse this retro-inspired 2D metroidvania title. Collect treasures to gain permanent upgrades, discovering new areas of the massive interconnected map with them!
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.9%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Platformer 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 8%
- #14 Keena The Voidslayer
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Crowning Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 29.3%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Platformer 12.1%, Side Scroller 10.4%, Action-Adventure 8.6%
- #15 Super Roboy
86% matchVery Positive95% of 130 reviews2025
Dev: Vincent PenningPub: VP Games
Windows
Delve into the world of Super Roboy, a hand-drawn Metroidvania in a post-apocalyptic setting! Learn enemy skills, explore an interconnected world, battle mutants and robots, and uncover the emotional story of a young robot searching for his father.
Why similar: Metroidvania 24.1%, Aliens 12.1%, 1980s 10.8%, Platformer 9.8%, 2D Platformer 9.7%
- #16 Plague of Yamorn
87% matchPositive89% of 47 reviews2023
Dev: DozenByte
Windows
Cleanse the infected in Plague of Yamorn, a 2D metroidvania. Explore the ruined town of Yamorn and uncover the secrets behind its downfall. Find and craft new equipment, offensive and defensive items. Exploit the plagues empowering properties to gain new powers and abilities.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.6%, Platformer 12.5%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Side Scroller 9%
- #17 Ex-Master, Zombie
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HugePixel
Windows
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 16.8%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Platformer 13.5%, Zombies 12.3%, Metroidvania 9.7%
- #18 Pentacore
85% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2023
Dev: Jonathan CollierPub: Mythril Age
Windows
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 40.2%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, Platformer 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%, Sci-fi 5.3%
- #19 Tres-Bashers
84% matchVery Positive96% of 191 reviews2021
Dev: ondydev
Windows · Mac
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 30.1%, 1980s 9.6%, Platformer 9.3%, 2D Platformer 9.3%, Side Scroller 8.6%
- #20 Astronite - Landing on Neplea
84% matchVery Positive85% of 183 reviews2022
Dev: Dume Games StudioPub: JanduSoft
Windows
Astronite Landing on Neplea is the prologue to this fantastic 1bit metroidvania that combines action, exploration, puzzles and platforms. Take on Astronite's first major challenge and defeat the deadly Kronch.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39%, Platformer 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Sci-fi 8.4%
- #21 Sect-Machina
83% matchMixed60% of 300 reviews2023
Dev: Skelecrew Games
Windows
Sect-Machina is a fluid, atmospheric bug-themed metroidvania rendered in a vibrant 2D pixelated style, crafted with meticulous attention to detail in its combat, characters, environments, sound, and story.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.9%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Platformer 12.7%, Side Scroller 10.2%, Action-Adventure 9.9%
- #22 Bread Adventure
81% matchPositive100% of 21 reviews2025
Dev: Wheafun Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 39.6%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Platformer 15.1%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 8%
- #23 Zombie Vampires
82% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: WILL LAWTONPub: TOP5STUDIOS
Windows
Help Argyle Van Helsing hunt down and destroy Dracula before he turns all the worlds vampires into Zombie Vampires. This creature feature Metroidvania adventure game is filled with classic monsters, wicked levels, and clever humor.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.5%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Platformer 12.8%, Zombies 11.1%, Action-Adventure 9%
- #24 Xeodrifter
82% matchMostly Positive76% of 855 reviews2014
Dev: Atooi
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Xeodrifter is the story of an interstellar drifter traveling the stars on a simple mission of exploration. We join our nomad as he embarks on the investigation of a small cluster of four planets in the omega sector, after a collision with a rogue asteroid damaged his warp core.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.5%, Platformer 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, 2D Platformer 8.1%, Sci-fi 8%
- #25 Makis Adventure
80% matchVery Positive94% of 127 reviews2023
Dev: Zoroarts
Windows
Fight, dash, swim and bite your way through 3 different dungeons. Let the inner shark out! Face many different opponents and defeat powerful bosses. Makis Adventure is an Action-Platformer with a bite!
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.7%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Side Scroller 8.6%
- #26 PATHFINDER 08
81% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: THIAGO COSTA MENDES
Windows
Pathfinder 08 is a fun and challenging adventure. It is a platform game with a focus on exploration and retro inspiration with some RPG elements.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.2%, 2D Platformer 17.4%, Action-Adventure 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Exploration 8.2%
- #27 Transiruby
79% 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 39.5%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Action-Adventure 10%, Platformer 9.3%
- #28 The Ramsey
79% matchVery Positive93% of 67 reviews2023
Dev: IKINAGAMES
Windows
The Ramsey is a 2D platformer that allows you to play as cute squirrel characters solving puzzles using various weapons. Explore maze-like islands and overcome difficult obstacles with the strongest squirrels in the universe.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.5%, Platformer 15%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Exploration 6.9%
- #29 Revamped
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ESC Interactive
Windows
A completely non linear adventure, with screen filling bosses, which could have been named Metroidvania if it wasn't for legal issues.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.6%, Zombies 11.3%, Platformer 10.5%, 1980s 10.3%, Side Scroller 9.7%
- #30 FrogeON
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: JofraDev
Windows
A precision platformer where you control a frog using dash chips to overcome traps, avoid electrified enemies, and conquer challenges in chaotic digital environments.
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.7%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Platformer 12.4%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Side Scroller 7.9%
- #31 Pipsqueak!
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pond Games PTY LTD
Windows
Explore a strange and hostile world in this search-action platformer starring a tiny mouse named Tofu.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35%, Platformer 14.3%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%
- #32 Powernaut VANGARDT
78% matchMostly Positive72% of 47 reviews2017
Dev: ConfoundGreatJob
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Fight for your life in this state-of-the-art 8-bit platformer!
Why similar: Metroidvania 23.2%, Platformer 12.2%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Side Scroller 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
- #33 Clean Energy Creatures
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Clean Energy Fun
Windows
Clean Energy Creatures is an action packed platformer about cute, disc-golf loving, alien creatures summoned to earth to install solar panels, battle the Coal Chunk Chuckers and survive the impacts of climate disasters along the way.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28%, Aliens 14.3%, Platformer 13.2%, 2D Platformer 13%, Side Scroller 11%
- #34 Destinesia
76% matchMostly Positive71% of 14 reviews2023
Dev: Tay
Windows
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 31.1%, 2D Platformer 11%, Platformer 10.8%, Side Scroller 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
- #35 Kitty Cat Castle
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Robot, DESTROY!
Windows · Mac
A cute, Metroidvania platformer about cats and aliens: you are a cat defending a castle from waves of enemies. When the going gets too tough, head out and explore the world to find powerful artifacts to aid in the castle's defenses. Enjoy a handcrafted world, story, and super-cute kitten NPCs.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.4%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Side Scroller 12.4%, Aliens 12.3%, Platformer 9.5%
- #36 Dusted Dusk
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: D.X.
Windows
Embark on a journey into a dark, fantasy world, wielding a host of weapons, sub-weapons, skills, and spells, to battle demonic entities in this immersive, true-to-form, Metroidvania.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.4%, 2D Platformer 14%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Platformer 10%, Exploration 8.2%
- #37 Slumbering Feline
73% matchMostly Positive72% of 46 reviews2025
Dev: The Flavare
Windows · Linux
Slumbering Feline is a single-player, one-shot game featuring a feline-themed story. Step into the shoes of Momo, who finds herself lost in a strange dream and trying to escape from her slumber. Can Momo find her way out of this dreamscape?
Why similar: Metroidvania 34.9%, Platformer 12.1%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Side Scroller 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%
- #38 Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest
73% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2026
Dev: Cacareco Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Sneak away from your boring family vacation and delve into ancient ruins! Borrow equipment from dead explorers and uncover the secrets of a lost civilization as you leave your parents worried sick. Warning: The Ruby Chest may contain traces of an ancient curse (and gluten).
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.3%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Platformer 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Exploration 8%
- #39 Rey: Shattered Darkness
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Jack MurrellPub: Blaze Games UK
Windows
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: Metroidvania 17.8%, 1980s 15.6%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Side Scroller 12.4%, Platformer 9.3%
- #40 Maelstrom
74% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Maelstrom
Windows
Maelstrom is a platformer adventure set on a mysterious island. Explore an island designed in pixel art style, acquire ancient magic to upgrade yourself, defeat enemies and pass obstacles. Use the unique ability 'Rewind' to reach places that seemed impossible!
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.5%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Platformer 8.9%, Action-Adventure 7.1%
- #41 Zapling Bygone
73% matchVery Positive80% of 195 reviews2022
Dev: 9FingerGames
Windows
Zapling Bygone is a twisted metroidvania where you murder your foes and steal their abilities by wearing their skulls and absorbing their consciousness into your hive-mind.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.3%, Aliens 12.3%, 2D Platformer 10%, Side Scroller 9.8%, Platformer 7.5%
- #42 BLIGHTWRECK
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Mothware
Windows · Linux
Stuck at the bottom of the sea floor, escape a sunken ocean liner in this handcrafted 2D METROIDvania! Find powerful upgrades, and fight strange bosses. You may be isolated from your shipmates, but you're not alone...
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.6%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Platformer 13.2%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Exploration 9.5%
- #43 Inferno
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bombfire
Windows
Inferno is a fire-fueled 2D platformer where betrayal ignites transformation. Play as Kai, a Sergeant in the Krorion Space Forces, searching for his traitorous commanding officer. Run, jump, dash, and FIRE to unleash Sergeant Kai’s Inferno power against devastating odds.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.3%, Platformer 12.9%, Side Scroller 11.2%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Action-Adventure 9.4%
- #44 HEBEREKE Enjoy Edition
71% matchPositive91% of 35 reviews2024
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
Where am I pyooooo??? HEBEREKEis back and so is his great and surreal adventure! A mysterious little creature Hebe fell into a mysterious world. Discover a brand new world, explore every corner, find the treasures with your new wonderful friends, and use their skills to find new places.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.6%, Platformer 16.7%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Exploration 7.8%, 1990's 7.7%
- #45 Neon Eclipse: Dominium
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Manerfish Games
Windows
“Neon Eclipse: Dominium” is a 2D cyberpunk metroidvania where you play as a ninja fighting against mega-corporations. Choose between 2 heroes, use genetic, cybernetic or traditional abilities. Explore interconnected worlds, unlock skills, produce weapons and face biomechanical bosses.
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.1%, 1980s 12.8%, Platformer 12.7%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Action-Adventure 10%
- #46 The Elderseed
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Talebound Games
Windows
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 28.7%, Platformer 14.3%, 2D Platformer 14%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Side Scroller 11.1%
- #47 GINSHA
70% matchPositive90% of 21 reviews2023
Dev: PolarityFlow, Adrian ZinggPub: PolarityFlow
Windows · Linux
GINSHA is a unique atmospheric pixelart Action Adventure Platformer with special Gravity Shield and Dash Mechanics. It combines a versatile Platformer core with RPG, Souls and Crafting Elements to an Anomaly among Metroidvania games.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.2%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Platformer 11.1%, Aliens 5.8%
- #48 Grav1ty
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Eduardo MachadoPub: Eduardo Machado
Windows
Discover an enigmatic universe. Explore diverse biomes, face ancient guardians, and uncover hidden secrets in this captivating 2D pixel art platformer. Embark on an unforgettable cosmic odyssey!
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.1%, 2D Platformer 14%, Platformer 13.2%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Exploration 7.6%
- #49 Ganymede
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Clydeware LLC
Windows
Hack and slash your way through a space station overrun with aggressive alien creatures. Collect upgrade orbs to extend your abilities and conquer convoluted movement puzzles.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.3%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Platformer 12.5%, Exploration 9.5%, Action-Adventure 8%
- #50 Freddy Hardest: Z Planet
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GAMEZ-STUDIOPub: Gamez-Studio
Windows
Freddy Hardest returns as a lethal weapon to face the zombie apocalypse in New York.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.5%, Zombies 16.3%, Platformer 10.8%, Aliens 8.9%, Side Scroller 8.2%
- #51 Tiny Dangerous Dungeons Remake
67% matchVery Positive95% of 79 reviews2025
Dev: Adventure Islands
Windows
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 27.4%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Platformer 12.5%, Side Scroller 10.3%, Action-Adventure 9.8%
- #52 Somnium Shore
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rodrigo Pelegrini R.
Windows
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 39.2%, Platformer 17.8%, Exploration 9.2%, 2D Platformer 9.1%, Adventure 5.8%
- #53 Battery Samurai
69% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: Matthewstone
Windows
Get batteries to get stronger! Enjoy your adventure now! Recover lost parts and get various skills.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.9%, 2D Platformer 15.9%, Platformer 14.3%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 9%
- #54 史莱狗(Slimg)
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cow Studio
Windows
Slimg is a Metroidvania game. Slimg left this mysterious planet to repair the crashed spaceship and embark on a magical adventure
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.9%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Platformer 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Action-Adventure 10.1%
- #55 The Adventures of Poppe
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 52 reviews2022
Dev: Shiny Byte Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
A 2D adventure platformer game where a little man named Poppe explores different locations, finds various items and uses them along his way, fights against dangerous insects and survives in this gigantic world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 30.7%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, 1980s 11.6%, Platformer 11.3%, Action-Adventure 8.4%
- #56 Chibits
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PhatRobit
Windows · Mac
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 43.5%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Platformer 13.8%, Exploration 8%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%
- #57 Tim-Tim 2: "The Almighty Gnome"
67% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2022
Dev: SpoonweaverPub: Spoonweaver Studios
Windows
Tim-Tim the Gnome must journey through mysterious dungeons to find his kidnapped girlfriend while battling fierce monsters with dubious origins.
Why similar: Metroidvania 35.6%, Platformer 14.7%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Side Scroller 9.8%
- #58 Ariana and the Elder Codex
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Idea FactoryPub: Idea Factory International, Inc.
Windows
Ariana must restore the Codices and unravel the Library's hidden truths...
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.1%, Platformer 15.2%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Exploration 5.1%
- #59 Eystrandi
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Leiksmidr studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Battle powerful monsters, discover ancient artifacts, and forge your own path in Eystrandi, a 2D, Norse - inspired Metroidvania in which health is constantly draining, with the only thing between life and death being one's ability to reap health from their enemies.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.4%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Action-Adventure 8.3%, Platformer 7.3%
- #60 Shadow Labyrinth
64% matchMixed57% of 323 reviews2025
Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
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 43.6%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Platformer 13.3%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Sci-fi 6.7%