Games Like Worldless

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 27.7%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Platformer 11.7%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Sci-fi 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A psychedelic, sci-fi metroidvania that features a unique combat loop and a mind-bending, interpretative narrative.

Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat. Embark on a journey of eastern fantasy, explore the land once home to an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero’s quest to slay the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm.

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.7%, Platformer 18%, Sci-fi 11.4%, 2D 6.7%, Action 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features a high-skill, parry-focused combat system and a distinct, hand-drawn art style that mirrors the intensity of Worldless.

ENDER LILIES is a dark fantasy 2D action RPG about unraveling the mysteries of a destroyed kingdom. On this sorrowful journey, encounter horrific enemies against whom a moment of inattention could be fatal. Overcome these hardships and seek the truth with the help of fallen knights.

Why similar: Metroidvania 59%, Female Protagonist 20.8%, Action RPG 10.2%, 2D 5%, Singleplayer 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a melancholic, atmospheric world with a unique combat system centered on summoning spirits, matching the abstract narrative tone.

Push the limits of your combat skills, and master new abilities to progress through an unforgiving nonlinear 2D world. Face off against the relentless darkness that seeks to destroy you. In Moonscars, every death is a lesson learnt—and as you overcome each challenge, new truths will be revealed.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.8%, 2D Platformer 13%, Platformer 11%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Action 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers a dark, atmospheric, and highly stylized experience with challenging combat that emphasizes player skill.

Sundered is a chaotic hand­-drawn metroidvania where you resist or embrace ancient eldritch powers, a challenging and unique take on a classic genre from the creators of Jotun, now with local co-op!

Why similar: Metroidvania 51.3%, Platformer 18.8%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, 2D 5.8%, Action 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a chaotic, hand-drawn experience with deep, abstract themes and intense, fast-paced action sequences.

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 36.2%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Platformer 15%, Combat 7.5%, Action-Adventure 7%

Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy metroidvania with a focus on fast-paced, stylish combat and fluid aerial movement.

In a bizarre universe where the oppressed are on the brink of oblivion, Dandara has awoken to reshape the world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 51.9%, Platformer 16.5%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Action 10.1%, 2D 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features a completely unique movement system that challenges traditional platforming, much like the unconventional mechanics in Worldless.

Destroy... Absorb... Grow... GRIME is a fast and unforgiving Action-Adventure RPG in which you crush your foes with living weapons that mutate form and function, and then consume their remains with a black hole to strengthen your vessel as you break apart a world of anatomical horror and intrigue.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.8%, Action RPG 17.8%, Platformer 17.1%, Action-Adventure 7.5%, Combat 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, abstract world where combat is built around a unique absorption mechanic that rewards precise timing.

Deep within the realm of sleep, Sybil finds herself pulled to a distorted castle. Grow strong, and unlock new abilities to build up a deep movement system, fight enemies, find secrets, and free the weary soul of Castle Sansa, in this retro-inspired 3D Platformer Metroidvania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.3%, Female Protagonist 17.6%, Platformer 15%, Stylized 10.1%, Fantasy 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on fluid, abstract movement and exploration within a dreamlike, surreal environment.

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 43.4%, Female Protagonist 18.2%, Platformer 12.7%, Action 5.5%, 2D 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines tight platforming with a deeply personal, narrative-driven story and a distinct, vibrant art style.

Touhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania title with a heavy emphasis on exploration and action. Developed by Team Ladybug, creators of multiple fantastic action games thus far.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.6%, Platformer 15.9%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Action-Adventure 7.7%, RPG 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A highly stylized 2D action game that emphasizes unique, time-manipulation combat mechanics within a platforming framework.

EXPLORE YOUR WAY. Awoken to a world ruined by war, Alma must traverse the vast city of Arcadia before the life force of her friends and herself withers away. Time is ticking, and every moment matters. Who will you save, and who will you leave to turn UNSIGHTED?

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.4%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Action RPG 12.5%, Sci-fi 8.5%, Platformer 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Uses a unique time-pressure mechanic and deep combat systems to create a high-stakes, action-oriented experience.

On the desolate moon of Lorian, a long-dormant Deadsuit awakens from slumber. Journey beneath the surface on an atmospheric 2D adventure of self-discovery, ancient mysteries, and cosmic terror. Explore winding caverns and acquire new abilities to unearth this alien world’s long-buried secrets.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.1%, Platformer 13.3%, Sci-fi 13.1%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, Female Protagonist 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi metroidvania that prioritizes atmospheric storytelling and a lonely, contemplative tone.

Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.4%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Action RPG 14.5%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Platformer 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features beautiful, hand-drawn art and expansive exploration that captures the sense of discovery found in Worldless.

BIOMORPH is a dark metroidvania game where you become the creatures that you kill! Solve ingenious puzzles and navigate a stunning hand-drawn world. Meet quirky characters, rebuild a city, and uncover the secrets of a sprawling, fallen civilization… and of your own mysterious origins.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.3%, Platformer 14.8%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Female Protagonist 8.5%, Combat 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Introduces a unique transformation mechanic that changes how you interact with the environment and combat encounters.

Explore a sprawling, alien world in the sequel to the award winning Axiom Verge.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Platformer 13.2%, Sci-fi 8.2%, Female Protagonist 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on exploration and unique traversal mechanics in a strange, sci-fi setting.

Rebel Transmute is a challenging 2D action-platformer epic with heart! Explore the twisting caverns of an alien planet, augment your play-style to fit your strengths, battle deadly bosses, and uncover a dark truth as Moon Mikono searches for her long lost mother.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.5%, Sci-fi 13.4%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Platformer 10.9%, 2D Platformer 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi exploration game that balances challenging combat with a distinct, pixel-art aesthetic.

Constance is a 2D hand-drawn action adventure featuring a paintbrush-wielding artist, striving to escape from a colorful but decaying inner-world, created by her declining mental health.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.6%, Platformer 17.8%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, 2D 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: An artistic, hand-drawn platformer that focuses on fluid movement and emotional storytelling.

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 35.9%, Action RPG 16.2%, Platformer 15.1%, Fantasy 9.8%, Female Protagonist 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: An artistic, music-themed metroidvania that uses color and sound to drive its combat and narrative.

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 29.3%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Platformer 12.3%, Fantasy 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich action game that blends steampunk aesthetics with traditional metroidvania exploration.

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 34.1%, Platformer 16.3%, Sci-fi 8.6%, Fantasy 7.3%, Action-Adventure 6%

Why You'll Like It: An adventure-focused title that emphasizes exploration and puzzle-solving in a vast, stylized world.

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 40.5%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Platformer 10.1%, Female Protagonist 7.5%, Fantasy 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-adventure game with a distinct pixel-art style and satisfying combat mechanics.

Embark upon a tragic tale and discover the ravaged world of Elypse! Fight your destiny in an arduous 2D adventure, story rich platformer, in a mesmerising and mysterious world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.2%, 2D Platformer 18.2%, Platformer 16%, Female Protagonist 13%, Action-Adventure 8%

Why You'll Like It: A platformer that emphasizes parkour and high-speed movement through a dark, abstract world.

Delve into the depths of a mechanical world in this cute, adventure-exploration game. Explore and fight in a land full of corrupt robots and machinery. All while seeking answers to the mysteries around you.

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.7%, 2D Platformer 18.3%, Platformer 17.1%, Action-Adventure 5.6%, 2D 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A clean, stylized metroidvania that focuses on tight controls and rewarding exploration.

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 39.7%, Platformer 15.9%, 2D Platformer 10.5%, Fantasy 9.4%, Colorful 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, platforming-focused metroidvania that emphasizes movement and accessibility without sacrificing depth.

Indivisible is a hand drawn action RPG platformer from Lab Zero, creators of the critically acclaimed Skullgirls! Set in a huge fantasy world, Indivisible tells the story of Ajna, a fearless girl with a rebellious streak who sets out on a quest to save everything she knows from being destroyed.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.1%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Platformer 14.2%, RPG 10.3%, Turn-Based Combat 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique hybrid of platforming and turn-based combat with a strong focus on character-driven narrative.

Fight for your freedom in a sprawling fantasy world caught between the living and the fallen. Hone your skills in a retro epic featuring puzzle platforming, metroidvania exploration and crunchy soulslike combat.

Why similar: Metroidvania 61.7%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, Combat 8.6%, Action 5.6%, 2D Platformer 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a robust action-RPG experience with diverse combat styles and a vibrant, stylized world.

ANNO: Mutationem is an action-adventure game with RPG elements set in a cyberpunk world, featuring a unique mix of pixelated 2D & 3D graphic style with a rich, dark and bizarre plot.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 19.5%, Action RPG 17.4%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Stylized 12%, Sci-fi 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A cyberpunk-themed action game that mixes 2D combat with 3D exploration for a unique visual experience.

F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is a Metroidvania action game featuring exploration, intense combat and challenging platforming.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.5%, 2D Platformer 16.4%, Platformer 16.4%, Action-Adventure 6.9%, Stylized 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a high-octane, stylized action experience with a focus on combo-heavy combat.

Armed with God-given powers, the revived tribune Adrestia is given a second chance to save the universe from her maniacal twin sister. Find secrets, acquire upgrades, and dominate mighty foes through sheer combat prowess as you explore and conquer the horrors of the forsaken vessel Atromitos.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.5%, 2D Platformer 15.9%, Sci-fi 12.4%, Platformer 11.5%, Female Protagonist 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A cinematic, sci-fi metroidvania that prioritizes atmosphere and exploration in a mysterious, sprawling world.

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 34%, Platformer 15.1%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Stylized 9.4%, Action 7.3%

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 39.8%, Platformer 13.6%, Action RPG 7.4%, Female Protagonist 6.7%, 2D Platformer 6.3%

AWAKEN - Astral Blade is a 2.5D action-adventure metroidvania where you play as Tania, a bionic warrior fighting through a world twisted by Karpas energy. Master parries, upgrade your abilities, and survive relentless enemies and bosses. Is there any chance of survival in such a desperate place?

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.5%, Action RPG 13.8%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Platformer 11%, Female Protagonist 10.8%

Ariana must restore the Codices and unravel the Library's hidden truths...

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.2%, Platformer 14.4%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Action-Adventure 6.6%, Stylized 5.7%

Explore, fight, solve puzzles and bend gravity to escape the dream-like world of the Halls! Metro Gravity is a mind-boggling musical adventure with rhythmic combat and compelling lore.

Why similar: Metroidvania 52.9%, Female Protagonist 21.4%, Stylized 9.8%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Action 4.2%

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 32.2%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, Female Protagonist 14%, Platformer 13.6%, Colorful 7.6%

Begin your journey in Faeland, a handcrafted 2D action-adventure RPG set in a beautiful fantasy world inspired by the 8-bit classics.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.6%, Action RPG 17.7%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Fantasy 7.1%, Female Protagonist 7%

A hand-drawn 2D metroidvania in a post-apocalyptic world. Forge your destiny in a non-linear story with multiple endings. Explore diverse biomes, conquer 20+ unique bosses, and master a magical Gauntlet with ever-evolving powers.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.5%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, Platformer 16.2%, Sci-fi 8.6%, Female Protagonist 6.8%

Stylish, action-adventure game featuring counter-based, non-lethal combat centered around ronin Tomoe's signature dash-counter mechanic, fighting with nothing but her bare fists to disarm her former allies, the samurai army of Shogun Akechi.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.1%, Stylized 21.9%, Combat 16%, Action-Adventure 13.6%, 2D 8.4%

Embark on a journey to The Smiling Islands, the realm of the Saviors, where an enigmatic guide beckons. The seasoned narrator has shared this story countless times, yet none have graced the miraculous land. Can you seize your narrative and ascend as a Savior?

Why similar: 2D Platformer 33.1%, Stylized 20.5%, Platformer 18.8%, Action-Adventure 14.3%, 2D 5.5%

Strayed Lights is a colourful action-adventure featuring epic boss fights and a unique parry-based combat system. Shift between colours to repel attacks and strike back. Explore a dreamlike world as you restore your light that was torn by shadows.

Why similar: Stylized 25.6%, Fantasy 19.7%, Colorful 17.5%, Action-Adventure 16.4%, Action 9.4%

Three fractured realities. One collapsing multiverse. Fast, fluid combat in a dark sci-fi Roguevania where each run begins in a separate universe — then lets you fuse your parallel selves, powers, and worlds to create brutal, ever-evolving builds.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.5%, Action RPG 20%, Platformer 16.6%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Action 4.4%

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 30.9%, 2D Platformer 16%, Platformer 15.2%, Stylized 9.4%, Action-Adventure 7.7%

A next-generation action experience where the elements obey you, the terrain bends to your will, and every victory is entirely your own.

Why similar: Action RPG 27.1%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Fantasy 13.3%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Colorful 10.6%

A 2D Metroidvania-style game developed under the supervision of Ryo Mizuno, depicting the story of Deedlit and the events leading up to Record of Lodoss War: Diadem of the Covenant. Use a variety of weapons and spirit powers to unravel the mystery of the labyrinth.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Platformer 15.4%, Fantasy 9.8%, 2D 5.6%

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: 2D Platformer 29.3%, Platformer 24%, Colorful 15.2%, Metroidvania 8.5%, Action 7.4%

Rusted Moss is a twin-stick shooter metroidvania where you sling around the map with your grapple, blasting your way through witches and rusted machine monstrosities alike. This wasteland once harboring mankind has since fallen, and Fae long forgotten now knock on humanity's door...

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.4%, Platformer 22.2%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Action-Adventure 6.7%

HunterX is an action-adventure game full of spirited battles. Use various styles of weapons and magic to experience your own fighting style and explore a great world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.7%, Action RPG 20.3%, Female Protagonist 16%, Platformer 10.9%, Action 4.8%

Embark on a journey through the longest night with Leila, a valiant member of the Vigilant Order. Delve into the hidden truths shrouded in eternal darkness, unravel the mystery surrounding Leila's enigmatic sister, and confront the eldritch horrors lurking in a world that has lost the light of day.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.7%, Action RPG 14.6%, Platformer 11.9%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Stylized 9%

Venture into a frenetic metroidvania and take part in a fight between divinities where you will have to choose between Corrupting Gold and Purifying Light to achieve your ends.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.7%, Platformer 15.5%, Female Protagonist 15%, Fantasy 8.2%, Action-Adventure 7%

In the Academy Citadel, strength reigns supreme: only the most powerful survive and thrive. Fight your way through the high-tech Academy in your quest to get the highest of honors for a student, and uncover secrets that can save it in its direst crisis in this 2.5D side-scrolling Metroidvania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.4%, Action RPG 14.8%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Platformer 12.7%, Sci-fi 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 59.6%, Platformer 14.7%, RPG 5.1%, Action 4.7%, Action RPG 4.6%

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 37.1%, 2D Platformer 17%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Platformer 12.7%, Fantasy 6.7%

In this dystopic sci-fi Tactical RPG, save your patients from themselves. Craft your skills among millions of combinations, heal the mind and face ever growing nightmares in 10mn runs. Will you overcome the insidious being chasing you across minds?

Why similar: Strategy RPG 25.3%, Sci-fi 20.2%, Turn-Based Combat 19.8%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, RPG 8.5%

Metroidvania style action/platformer with tons of abilities, enemies and exploration.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.2%, Platformer 17.1%, Sci-fi 8.2%, Action-Adventure 6.1%, 2D 5.8%

Break Nyx’s curse and guide humanity's rebirth in this top-down 2.5D Action RPG from the creators of CrossCode. Battle enemies with stylish combos, wield multiple divine weapons, solve intriguing puzzles and explore a changing world.

Why similar: Action RPG 34%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Fantasy 11.3%, RPG 10.6%

A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.

Why similar: Action RPG 41.4%, Female Protagonist 21.1%, Sci-fi 9.7%, RPG 8%, 2D 6%

As the final creation of the Goddess, Juxtia, journey through the ruins of two divine kingdoms, overrun by the Tarnishing. Challenging combat, a hauntingly beautiful score, and a sinister narrative work in unison to make The Tarnishing of Juxtia an unforgettable 2D dark fantasy action RPG.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.2%, 2D Platformer 17.1%, Platformer 16.4%, Combat 10.1%, RPG 7.3%

ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.1%, Platformer 18.4%, Action 18.1%, Adventure 10.9%, Female Protagonist 9.3%