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Throw a dude at another dude! Badass Brigade is a light-hearted 2D action game where you shoot, punch, grab, and throw your foes. Take on missions where you can explore the world and uncover a wide variety of weapons and gear for new ways to fight.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Platformer 10.9%, Action-Adventure 8.4%, Comedy 7.6%

Covid Carl is a Metroidvania/Contra-style 2d side-scrolling shooter. It will feature a brief story, 10 levels, and boss fights

Why similar: Metroidvania 22.1%, Dark Humor 13.1%, Platformer 11.7%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Shooter 10.4%

Enter the world of Angry Bean: a frantic arcade game where armed beans face swarms of alien insects! Destroy enemies, collect weapons, and survive challenging stages.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 14.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Shooter 9.2%, 2D Platformer 9.1%, Platformer 8.8%

Help Zozo find his way home in this cartoon-inspired Metroidvania platformer. Pillow-fight sentient pastries, train under an octopus master, and brave a cybernetic jungle as you explore the vibrant landscapes of Zozo's dreams.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.8%, Side Scroller 15%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Platformer 11.5%, Cute 5.8%

GUN DEVIL is an explosive platformer about rescuing your kidnapped hell wife from Satan's child, the Caramelized Dumbass and his Pimp Legion.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Side Scroller 12.2%, Bullet Hell 12%, Dark Humor 11.5%, 2D Platformer 9.3%

OH MY KAIJU!!! IT'S...KAIJU!!! KAIJU KITE ATTACK!!! The FIRST EVER SHMUP-platformer! Get your kite in the sky now! The Kaiju are coming to town to burn it down. Save your Meemaw! Save the universe! FLY OR DIE!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Shooter 8.6%, 2D Platformer 8.3%

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 24%, Side Scroller 13%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Platformer 10.7%, Action-Adventure 8%

A hilarious take on an old roach named Charlie who needs to platform his way through various environments to free his friends from an evil one.

Why similar: Side Scroller 15.1%, Dark Humor 13.2%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Platformer 12.4%, Action-Adventure 10.4%

Grab your weapons and delve into this action side-scroller intense adventure. Jump around and explore the insane levels. Shoot and dodge your way through enemies. Fight to find your friend and solve the disappearance!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Side Scroller 17.2%, 2D Platformer 13%, Platformer 11.4%, Action-Adventure 8.7%

Tim-Tim the Gnome must journey through mysterious dungeons to find his kidnapped girlfriend while battling fierce monsters with dubious origins.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27%, Platformer 12%, Side Scroller 11.3%, 2D Platformer 9.5%, Action-Adventure 7.6%

MOON MAN: THE GAME is a 2d platformer shooter. In this game you will find many different worlds and weapons to use. The game is inspired by a certain someone.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Side Scroller 10.5%, Platformer 10.1%

2D Side Scrolling Shoot Em Up action. Cinematic cut-scenes carry the story on a quest to locate Mother Gator's secret weapon. Unlockable cheats will mix-up the gameplay or enjoy a randomizer mode. Game includes commentary by the developer and musical composer on the process of making the game!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Dark Humor 10.5%, Shooter 10.4%

Our protagonist wakes up without remembering anything about her life. Your objective in the adventure will be to remember what you did to lose it, and who knows... Maybe you will discover the dark secrets of humanity that SHE don't want you to know.

Why similar: Metroidvania 18.5%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Platformer 12.3%, Shooter 12.2%

A new‑style indie action game that blends classic retro gameplay with the realism of human bodily needs. “Will you make it… or will you burst?”

Why similar: Side Scroller 16.9%, Dark Humor 14.9%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Platformer 11.5%, Action-Adventure 8.9%

Operation Hardcore is an action-packed 2D side-scrolling shooter inspired by classic twitchy action games of yesteryear, but with modern touches and conveniences.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Side Scroller 13.2%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Platformer 8.5%

Without kidney is a shooter metroidvania game with a hero who can hook like spiderman and jump with cannon explosions. Using a grappling hook, a cannon and other bonuses, that can be found on the way, you go forward to the main Capitalist BOSS

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.1%, Side Scroller 15.4%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Platformer 10.7%, Shooter 9.5%

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 25.1%, Platformer 13.7%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Action 7.9%

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 21.3%, Side Scroller 12.2%, 2D Platformer 11%, Platformer 10.5%, Action-Adventure 8.6%

Berry is a short orthogonal 3D platformer about a tiny, blue spider. Gain new abilities, weave through projectiles, collect and purchase a variety of items, and combat various bosses in this tiny metroidvania adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 18.7%, Platformer 13.4%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Dark Humor 10.6%

Revive Orpheus story to save Eurydice

Why similar: Metroidvania 21.1%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, 2D Platformer 9.9%, Platformer 8.7%

Jumper Jon is a 30-second metroidvania-style platforming adventure!

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.6%, Platformer 11.3%, Side Scroller 11.3%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, 2D Platformer 9.6%

OUTGUNNED! is a fast-pased action-platformer set in a cyberpunk dystopia where cats are the dominant species. Topple the corporation as one of the playable characters.

Why similar: Metroidvania 23.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Bullet Hell 10.7%, 2D Platformer 10.2%, Shooter 9.6%

Embark on an adventure with Aku, a lovable little white dragon.

Why similar: Metroidvania 25%, Side Scroller 14.3%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Platformer 11.8%, Cartoony 9.1%

Dash, slash, and shoot through handcrafted levels across vibrant worlds in a fast-paced action platformer! Stop the forces of evil from stealing your mysterious lunch and uncover the destiny that awaits you!

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.6%, Side Scroller 18.8%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Platformer 9.9%, Action-Adventure 6.7%

In this side-scrolling fantasy game, originally released in 1987, take on the role of a lone hero, fighting to defeat an evil warlock. Utilise a wide range of magical spells. Collect experience points to upgrade your character, until you are ready to face Zahgrim!

Why similar: Metroidvania 22.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Side Scroller 13.5%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Platformer 8.8%

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 32.6%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Side Scroller 9.3%

Run-and-gun action game with multi-stage boss battles. Play as Chester, world's most badass guinea pig, who is hell-bent on a quest for revenge.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 12.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%, Side Scroller 11.8%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Platformer 9.4%

Blast off in a 2D metroidvania adventure bursting with platforming thrills, deep exploration, and explosive action. Assemble a crack team of heroes to save the world in Blast Brigade!

Why similar: Metroidvania 20.7%, Platformer 10.5%, Side Scroller 10.4%, Comedy 8.9%, Cartoony 8.7%

Pick up the mantle of the plucky maiden getting ready for her date night that is unceremoniously interrupted by the dastardly duo of Countess Bathory and Baron de Blonde in this prologue to the colourful Janosik 2 retro action-platformer…

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.5%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Platformer 12.5%, Action-Adventure 10.3%, Comedy 7.3%

Fadin's Vacation in the Parallel Kingdom is a 2D action-platformer that combines elements of Shoot 'em up, Beat'em up, and Metroidvania to challenge players. Explore the parallel realm with Fadin and embark on exciting adventures while facing formidable enemies and uncovering hidden secrets.

Why similar: Metroidvania 22.6%, Side Scroller 14.8%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Cartoony 8.4%

Pixel art metroidvania platformer about the adventures of a white kitten. Jumps, coins, keys, funny opponents, secret doors - all that. There is even dialogue and a plot.

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.5%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Comedy 10.7%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Platformer 8.8%

The Smoke is a 2D Metroidvania where players wield a gun to disperse the smoke that threatens to engulf the world. Explore a world filled with hidden pathways and treacherous chambers. Blast away enemies, clear toxic clouds, and unlock new abilities. Stop the darkness before it swallows everything.

Why similar: Metroidvania 23.7%, Side Scroller 14%, Platformer 11.6%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Action-Adventure 9.1%

Witchcrafty is a metroidvania platformer with magical action gameplay, exploration of a weird world, and adorable pixel art graphics. Help the little witch solve the mystery of strange events in the Kingdom, and defeat enemies with fire, lightning, and ice magic.

Why similar: Metroidvania 23.2%, Side Scroller 13.8%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Platformer 9.9%, Action-Adventure 7.5%

Enjoy this 2D metroidvania-like bullet hell platformer. Jump, dodge and traverse using your jet pack. Find weapons and abilities. Fight bosses and escape an old space station drifting through the cosmos. You are alone, with nothing but a space suit and a gun. Just keep going! Persevere and triumph!

Why similar: Metroidvania 24%, Bullet Hell 18%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Platformer 11.9%, Shooter 8.7%

Blast your way through a thrilling adventure that brings back the spirit of 90s arcade classics… with a modern twist.

Why similar: Metroidvania 23.4%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Platformer 12.2%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Action-Adventure 10.6%

Draw your path to victory in Art Strikers! A unique art themed bullet hell shoot-em-up that looks and plays like a beautiful work of art.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Shooter 10.9%, Cute 5.3%

G’day mates! In this crackin’ 2D metroidvania, Aussie Bogan Hero sees Davo, a mullet-wearing, beer-loving legend, battle corporate goons and freaky creatures to reopen his pub and save Dusty Springs. 'Cause sometimes, it takes a legend in a singlet to save the day.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.5%, Side Scroller 12.4%, Platformer 12.3%, Comedy 10%, Cartoony 9%

A 2D action platformer focused on bosses and comedy. Join Chiclón and his bubblegum gun on a colorful adventure to rebuild a circus and defeat the fearsome Magnum Risum on the chaotic Laughter Island.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.4%, 2D Platformer 12%, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Platformer 10.6%, Comedy 8.6%

Explore a non-linear tower filled with secrets in a pixel-art Metroidvania. Awaken as a slime, master elemental powers, and progress as each new ability reveals previously impossible paths, leading you to discover your true purpose.

Why similar: Metroidvania 20.2%, Side Scroller 12.5%, 2D Platformer 9.7%, Platformer 9%, Comedy 7.3%

In this brutal platformer you play as an Empanada trying to escape a dangerous facility filled with traps and fun gimmicks. Do you have the skill and precision to escape?

Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.2%, Platformer 16.7%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Side Scroller 9.9%

Akita: King Pig Thinks Pink is a 2D adventure-platformer metroidvania with hand-drawn animations, for 1-2 player local co-op.

Why similar: Metroidvania 23.6%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Side Scroller 9.8%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Comedy 8.2%

Guns of Fury is a retro-inspired action platformer that combines the run & gun and Metroidvania genres. Explore a vast interconnected world, gain new abilities and weapons, battle epic bosses and stop the plans of an evil corporation before it’s too late!

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Platformer 11.6%, Shooter 10.2%, Side Scroller 10.1%

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%, Side Scroller 13.8%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Platformer 11.1%, Action-Adventure 9%

Speedollama is a fast platformer shooter that sets a new benchmark for speed in the genre. Bursting with quirky humor and vibrant pixelated carnage, this game is not for the faint of heart. Are you ready to embrace the chaos and prove your skills?

Why similar: Metroidvania 20.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Side Scroller 12.7%, Platformer 11.3%, Shooter 9.9%

LampMan! is a 2d action-platformer featuring three playable characters you can switch between at any time. Master their abilities, conquer vibrant levels, and restore light to LampWorld!

Why similar: Side Scroller 22.8%, 2D Platformer 15.9%, Platformer 14.1%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Cartoony 6.7%

Origami Flight is a sidescrolling 2D shoot' em up where you control a paper airplane with a simple but challenging mission: to save the Origami World. Now you must beat 6 different stages with tons of enemies in order to save the Tsuru from the evil Origami Fox.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Side Scroller 19.1%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Stylized 10.7%, Shooter 8.1%

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 23.6%, Side Scroller 13.6%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Platformer 12%, Action-Adventure 9.8%

Have you ever thought about being a dick one day? I mean mentally or physically? DICKNOSAURUS is a pixel-styled, side-scrolling, and action-adventure game with a unique combination of retro and physics world-building, and an unusual story you have ever seen.

Why similar: Side Scroller 17.3%, Dark Humor 15.4%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Platformer 12.2%, Action-Adventure 9.5%

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 25.8%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Platformer 14.8%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Adventure 8.6%

A 2D exploration danmaku action Touhou fangame (AKA a danmaku Metroidvania). Control Hata no Kokoro in a journey to find her masks. Look for power-up items along the way and challenge powerful bosses to reclaim them!

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.4%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Action-Adventure 12.8%, Action 8.8%

Best Buds vs Bad Guys is a 2D run ’n’ gun from a game developer Dad and his 11 year old son, with a special message behind it. Travel to 11 different worlds, all presented in classic 16-bit style, with a catchy chip-tune soundtrack and lots of over-the-top weapons!

Why similar: Metroidvania 18.4%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Platformer 13.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.5%, Shooter 10.9%

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 24.9%, Side Scroller 15.9%, 2D Platformer 12%, Platformer 11.2%, Action-Adventure 8.3%

A fast, funny 2D platformer where every level throws you into chaotic combat and questionable heroics, all to rescue your runaway horse… again.

Why similar: Side Scroller 18.4%, Platformer 15.8%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Cartoony 9.5%, Action 8.9%

About：It is an old school game collection with ten different types of mini-games.The story tells of a series of wars that took place on the island

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Platformer 15%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Shooter 13.4%

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 35.3%, Platformer 14.4%, Shooter 12.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.2%, Side Scroller 8.7%

A mini metroidvania game about a small but very courageous slime going on an adventure, featuring colorful pixelated visuals and chiptune songs.

Why similar: Metroidvania 24.6%, Side Scroller 16.2%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Platformer 10.9%, Action-Adventure 8%

A little slime got trapped deep in the abysm. can you help it reach the surface?

Why similar: 2D Platformer 19.7%, Platformer 16.9%, Side Scroller 9.7%, Cute 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%

Enter the world of a stick man named Stickman who, reluctantly compelled by the winds of destiny, must save the land from an evil stick man named Evil Stickman! Stickman's Bad Luck is a story-rich 2D Metroidvania Platformer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.9%, Side Scroller 11.3%, 2D Platformer 10.2%, Platformer 9%, Funny 8.9%

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 24.4%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Platformer 13.2%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Action-Adventure 10.9%