- #1 Yoku's Island Express
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,192 reviews2018
Dev: Villa GorillaPub: Team17 Digital Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Meet Yoku, the pint-sized postman protagonist of Yoku's Island Express! Use a unique blend of pinball mechanics, platforming and open world exploration to unlock the secrets of Mokumana Island, help the locals, awaken ancient deities and much more in this amazing new tropical adventure!
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.4%, Platformer 14.8%, Great Soundtrack 13.7%, Family Friendly 8.6%, Puzzle Platformer 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: It perfectly mirrors the sense of whimsical exploration and unique, non-traditional mechanics found in Wuppo.
- #2 Chicory: A Colorful Tale
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,928 reviews2021
Dev: Wishes Ultd.Pub: Finji
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
A top-down adventure game in a coloring book world full of vibrant characters. Use painting powers to explore, solve puzzles, make friends, and draw on anything! From creators on Wandersong + Celeste.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 29.2%, Local Co-Op 11.8%, Metroidvania 11%, Cute 10.1%, Story Rich 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game captures the same emotional depth, artistic charm, and focus on exploration within a vibrant, hand-drawn world.
- #3 Pikuniku
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 11,059 reviews2019
Dev: Arnaud De BockPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Pikuniku is an absurdly wonderful puzzle-exploration game that takes place in a strange but playful world where not everything is as happy as it seems. Help peculiar characters overcome struggles, uncover a deep state conspiracy, and start a little revolution in this delightful dystopian adventure!
Why similar: Co-op 14.4%, Great Soundtrack 14.2%, Local Co-Op 10.9%, Cute 9%, Funny 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: This title captures the same quirky, minimalist humor and lighthearted platforming spirit that defines the Wuppo experience.
- #4 Owlboy
95% matchVery Positive84% of 6,078 reviews2016
Dev: D-Pad Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Owlboy is a story-driven platform adventure game, where you can fly and explore a brand new world in the clouds! Pick up your friends, and bring them with you as you explore the open skies, in one of the most detailed adventures of this era.
Why similar: Metroidvania 27.5%, Platformer 12.1%, Puzzle Platformer 11.9%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Funny 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: It shares a similar hand-drawn aesthetic and a strong focus on character-driven adventure in a beautifully realized world.
- #5 Wandersong
94% matchVery Positive95% of 3,869 reviews2018
Dev: Wishes Ultd.Pub: Greg Lobanov
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A musical platforming adventure with an emotional story. Play as a silly bard and use music to interact with everything on a journey around the world. Along the way you'll explore, solve puzzles, and meet a huge cast of characters!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 34.3%, Platformer 11.1%, Funny 10.9%, Story Rich 10.8%, Cute 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: It mirrors the whimsical, musical, and narrative-focused journey that makes Wuppo feel so special and endearing.
- #6 Islets
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,293 reviews2022
Dev: Kyle ThompsonPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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 33.3%, Platformer 13%, 2D Platformer 8.2%, Cute 7.2%, Story Rich 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A charming metroidvania that balances lighthearted combat and exploration with a friendly, inviting tone.
- #7 Figment
94% matchVery Positive87% of 5,635 reviews2017
Dev: Bedtime Digital Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Figment is an action-adventure game that invites you to explore a unique surreal universe filled with music, humor and multi layered narrative. Join Dusty and his ever-optimistic friend, Piper, on an adventure through the different sides of the mind seeking to restore the courage that's been lost.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 28.6%, Hand-drawn 13.8%, Puzzle 11.2%, Funny 10.6%, Cute 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game matches the bizarre, musical, and imaginative world-building that makes Wuppo's setting so memorable.
- #8 World to the West
92% matchMostly Positive77% of 393 reviews2017
Dev: Rain Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
World to the West is a standalone followup of Teslagrad, the indie hit that sold more than 1.6 million copies worldwide. A vast world of blue skies and dark caves awaits you in this 3D action adventure, as you try to unveil the mysteries of an ancient prophecy.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 19.4%, Exploration 15.3%, Family Friendly 12.6%, Funny 11%, Action 11%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the top-down exploration and lighthearted adventure feel while maintaining a distinct, colorful art style.
- #9 A Short Hike
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 22,017 reviews2019
Dev: adamgryu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 34.3%, Exploration 22.9%, Cute 20.1%, Family Friendly 11.3%, Funny 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the pure joy of exploration and meeting quirky characters in a cozy, low-stakes environment.
- #10 Tinykin
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,149 reviews2022
Dev: SplashteamPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Catch hundreds of tinykin and use their unique powers to bring Milo back to his home planet and back to normal size!
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 16.1%, Family Friendly 13.8%, Platformer 13.5%, Funny 12.1%, Cute 12%
Why You'll Like It: Features similar platforming exploration in a unique, oversized world that feels like a playground.
- #11 The Adventure Pals
91% matchVery Positive92% of 1,962 reviews2018
Dev: Massive MonsterPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The Adventure Pals is an epic adventure platformer fueled by imagination, friendship, and the dark side of hot dogs. Your dad has been dadnapped and you, your pet rock, and a tongue-helicoptering giraffe must fight your way through levels filled with platforming, bizarre enemies, and big bosses to save the world!
Why similar: Platformer 20%, Local Co-Op 18.4%, Great Soundtrack 17.8%, Funny 9.6%, Family Friendly 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: Combines platforming and action with a similarly silly, cartoonish aesthetic and lighthearted tone.
- #12 Toki Tori 2+
91% matchVery Positive85% of 1,089 reviews2013
Dev: Two Tribes
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Toki Tori 2+ may look cute, but it’s a challenging puzzle adventure game. Whistle and stomp are the only moves you need to solve increasingly complex puzzles, as you go anywhere, anytime on a lush forest island!
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.6%, Puzzle Platformer 14.3%, Platformer 12.2%, Exploration 7.9%, Cute 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on non-verbal exploration and clever puzzle-solving within a vibrant, interconnected world.
- #13 Supraland
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 14,884 reviews2019
Dev: Supra Games
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Try the demo! A mix between Portal, Zelda and Metroid. Exploration, puzzles, terrible combat, secret upgrades and new abilities that help you reach new places. Playtime 12-25h.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.2%, Puzzle Platformer 17.7%, Exploration 10.2%, Puzzle 8.3%, Platformer 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on exploration and clever puzzle-solving in a world that feels like a giant, interconnected playground.
- #14 Lil Gator Game
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 5,948 reviews2022
Dev: MegaWobblePub: Playtonic Friends
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Embark on an adorable adventure, discover new friends and uncover everything the island has to offer. Climb, Swim, Glide and slide your way into the hearts of the many different characters you meet on your travels!
Why similar: Family Friendly 29.7%, Funny 26.8%, Cute 25.1%, Colorful 15.7%, Singleplayer 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the pure, low-stakes joy of exploring a cute world filled with friendly, eccentric inhabitants.
- #15 Seasons after Fall
89% matchVery Positive81% of 3,143 reviews2016
Dev: Swing Swing SubmarinePub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Seasons After Fall is a 2D platform-puzzler game that will let you dive into a captivating universe and explore a land governed by magic and nature.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 24.5%, Platformer 18%, Metroidvania 17.1%, Puzzle Platformer 13.1%, Hand-drawn 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the focus on environmental puzzles and a beautiful, artistic world that feels alive.
- #16 Iconoclasts
88% matchVery Positive86% of 4,950 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 39.1%, Great Soundtrack 13.9%, Platformer 11.2%, Puzzle Platformer 10.9%, Story Rich 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features a strong narrative and character focus within a metroidvania framework that feels personal and unique.
- #17 Donut County
86% matchVery Positive92% of 11,689 reviews2018
Dev: Ben EspositoPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Donut County is a story-based physics puzzle game where you play as an ever-growing hole in the ground. Meet cute characters, steal their trash, and throw them in a hole.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 29.5%, Funny 20.3%, Cute 17%, Puzzle 13.8%, Family Friendly 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: Matches the bizarre, off-beat humor and charming, simple art style present in Wuppo.
- #18 Promenade
83% matchVery Positive95% of 873 reviews2024
Dev: Holy Cap
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Go on an adventure in a world packed with secrets helped by your friend, a poulp with many abilities. Explore, solve puzzles, wander across dungeons, blast through races and much more in this cute game inspired by the best 3D platformers
Why similar: Metroidvania 19.6%, Platformer 12.2%, Puzzle Platformer 10.9%, Family Friendly 8.8%, 2D Platformer 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A cute, exploration-heavy platformer that captures the same sense of wonder and curiosity found in Wuppo.
- #19 Little Nemo and the Guardians of Slumberland
81% matchVery Positive96% of 109 reviews2026
Dev: DIE SOFT
Windows
Explore a vast, interconnected dream world full of secrets and collectibles in this metroidvania adventure inspired by classic 2D platformers. Reclaim your lost memories to save Slumberland from the mysterious Oblivion.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.1%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Hand-drawn 10.5%, Platformer 9.1%, Family Friendly 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A charming, hand-drawn platformer with a whimsical atmosphere that feels like a classic storybook.
- #20 Gato Roboto
84% matchVery Positive94% of 5,104 reviews2019
Dev: doinksoftPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Pounce inside of your cozy armored mech and set off on a dangerous trek through an alien underworld full of irritable creatures and treacherous obstacles in a valiant effort to save your stranded captain and his crashed spaceship.
Why similar: Metroidvania 56.1%, Platformer 14%, Cute 6.4%, 2D 6.3%, Action 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: A cute, bite-sized metroidvania with a distinct visual style that keeps the focus on fun and exploration.
- #21 Yooka-Laylee
85% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,373 reviews2017
Dev: Playtonic GamesPub: Playtonic Friends
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 22.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Yooka-Laylee is an all-new open-world platformer from genre veterans Playtonic! Explore huge, beautiful worlds, meet an unforgettable cast of characters and horde a vault-load of collectibles as buddy-duo Yooka and Laylee embark on an epic adventure to thwart corporate creep Capital B!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 26.4%, Platformer 20.5%, Family Friendly 11.3%, Colorful 9.9%, Exploration 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted collectathon that emphasizes exploration and colorful, whimsical environments.
- #22 A Hat in Time
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 53,075 reviews2017
Dev: Gears for Breakfast
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A Hat in Time is a cute-as-heck 3D platformer featuring a little girl who stitches hats for wicked powers! Freely explore giant worlds and recover Time Pieces to travel to new heights!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 30.6%, Cute 17.8%, Platformer 12.8%, Funny 11.4%, Co-op 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: Offers high-quality platforming with a vibrant, character-driven charm and a sense of constant discovery.
- #23 Pseudoregalia
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 18,186 reviews2023
Dev: rittzler
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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 63.5%, Platformer 20%, Exploration 13.6%, Singleplayer 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on movement-based exploration in a mysterious, interconnected world that encourages creative traversal.
- #24 Knytt Underground
84% matchVery Positive84% of 483 reviews2013
Dev: Nifflas' GamesPub: Ripstone
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 67%
The legendary Knytt series continues with Nifflas’ latest creation; Knytt Underground. In this Knytteration; humans have long since abandoned the planet after practically destroying it in a war, five hundred years ago.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40.1%, Platformer 24.8%, Great Soundtrack 16.7%, Exploration 13.7%, Puzzle 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: Emphasizes atmospheric exploration and a strange, sprawling world that rewards curiosity.
- #25 The Messenger
81% matchVery Positive93% of 12,928 reviews2018
Dev: SabotagePub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.1%, Great Soundtrack 23%, Platformer 14.5%, 2D Platformer 8.7%, Difficult 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a metroidvania experience that balances exploration with a humorous, self-aware narrative.
- #26 TUNIC
79% matchVery Positive91% of 17,461 reviews2022
Dev: TUNIC TeamPub: Finji
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Explore a land filled with lost legends, ancient powers, and ferocious monsters in TUNIC, an isometric action game about a small fox on a big adventure.
Why similar: Metroidvania 38.6%, Difficult 15.5%, Exploration 14.8%, Puzzle 12.6%, Cute 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the wonder of discovery and exploration in a charming, stylized world that hides many secrets.
- #27 Moo Lander
80% matchVery Positive90% of 50 reviews2022
Dev: The Sixth Hammer
Windows
Moo Lander is a 2D action-adventure RPG with metroidvania elements featuring an epic plot, mighty cow bosses, beautiful environments, clever puzzles, and lots of milk!
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.4%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Co-op 9.8%, Exploration 9.2%, Local Co-Op 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a unique 2D exploration experience with a distinct visual identity and a focus on quirky encounters.
- #28 Anodyne
82% matchVery Positive85% of 1,586 reviews2013
Dev: Melos Han-TaniPub: Analgesic Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A 2D action-adventure through a surreal, subconscious world. Explore moody dungeons, buildings, and atmospheric lands, evoked by dreamy music and visuals. Help the human Young awaken from their dream!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 32.3%, Exploration 31.6%, 2D 15.9%, Puzzle 8.4%, Singleplayer 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the surreal, slightly off-beat, and dreamlike exploration that defines the Wuppo experience.
- #29 Night in the Woods
78% matchVery Positive95% of 19,929 reviews2017
Dev: Infinite FallPub: Finji
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
NIGHT IN THE WOODS is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet and lots to do across a lush, vibrant world.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 18.1%, Platformer 17.8%, Hand-drawn 15.7%, Story Rich 13.3%, Funny 13.2%
Why You'll Like It: Matches the focus on character-driven storytelling and a unique, hand-drawn aesthetic that feels grounded yet strange.
- #30 SHEEPO
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 581 reviews2020
Dev: Kyle Thompson
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 55%
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 34.5%, Platformer 14.4%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Exploration 8.1%, Cute 7.1%
- #31 Grow Home
78% matchVery Positive92% of 5,587 reviews2015
Dev: Reflections, a Ubisoft StudioPub: Infogrames
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Experience the freedom of unbounded climbing as you take control of BUD, a procedurally animated robot on a quest to save his planet. Create your own path through an alien world as you control and ride a giant plant on a vertical journey to the stars.
Why similar: Exploration 28.1%, Cute 20.8%, Platformer 16.4%, Great Soundtrack 15.6%, Funny 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: Features quirky movement and exploration in a vertical, colorful environment that rewards experimentation.
- #32 Ori and the Blind Forest
77% matchVery Positive94% of 59,527 reviews2015
Dev: Moon Studios GmbHPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning action-platformer crafted by Moon Studios for PC.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 30.4%, Metroidvania 24.6%, Platformer 11.6%, Difficult 6%, Story Rich 5.2%
- #33 Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 70,491 reviews2016
Dev: Moon Studios GmbHPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning Action-Platformer crafted by Moon Studios.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.8%, Great Soundtrack 26.6%, Platformer 13.9%, Difficult 7%, Story Rich 5.2%
- #34 Carto
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 9,210 reviews2020
Dev: Sunhead GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Carto is a charming adventure game wrapped around a unique, world-altering puzzle mechanic. Use this power to explore mysterious lands, help a quirky cast of characters, and guide Carto on her journey back to her family.
Why similar: Hand-drawn 15.3%, Cute 14.3%, Family Friendly 12.2%, Puzzle 11.5%, Exploration 11.2%
- #35 Öoo
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 5,955 reviews2025
Dev: NamaTakahashi
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A Bomb Caterpillar's Big Adventure! "Öoo" is a charming yet mysterious exploration puzzle platformer where you discover creative ways to use bombs!
Why similar: Metroidvania 29.4%, Puzzle Platformer 15.7%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Platformer 11.3%, Exploration 8.1%
- #36 ibb & obb
76% matchVery Positive90% of 6,792 reviews2014
Dev: Sparpweed
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
ibb & obb is a two player cooperative game set in a puzzle filled world where gravity goes both up and down. You can only succeed by working closely together. Find a friend for some true local co-op couch fun or match up online.
Why similar: Co-op 26%, Local Co-Op 21.6%, Platformer 12%, Puzzle 9.6%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%
- #37 Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight
75% matchVery Positive93% of 11,708 reviews2016
Dev: BombservicePub: PLAYISM
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight is the fourth installment in the beloved Momodora series of 2D platformers. Unleash ravaging combos against a variety of formidable monsters and deftly dodge your way through a cursed land to seek audience with the Queen and dispel the evil that threatens all life.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.9%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Difficult 12.7%, Platformer 12.2%, Exploration 8.1%
- #38 Ori and the Will of the Wisps
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 144,155 reviews2020
Dev: Moon Studios GmbHPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 24.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Play the critically acclaimed masterpiece. Embark on a new journey in a vast, exotic world where you’ll encounter towering enemies and challenging puzzles on your quest to unravel Ori’s destiny.
Why similar: Metroidvania 32.1%, Great Soundtrack 24%, Platformer 13%, Difficult 5.4%, Exploration 5%
- #39 EMUUROM
69% matchVery Positive96% of 69 reviews2026
Dev: borbwarePub: Coyote Time Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
A creature-scanning metroidvania. Explore an ancient paradise before it's lost forever. Study the EMUUROM creatures, document your findings in the EMUUDEX, and use what you learn to unlock new paths.
Why similar: Metroidvania 31.1%, Puzzle Platformer 12.8%, Platformer 11.6%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Exploration 8.3%
- #40 Hollow Knight
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 542,706 reviews2017
Dev: Team Cherry
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 41.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
Why similar: Metroidvania 34%, Great Soundtrack 20.2%, Difficult 11%, Platformer 11%, Exploration 5.2%
- #41 Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair
74% matchVery Positive81% of 1,418 reviews2019
Dev: Playtonic GamesPub: Playtonic Friends
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair is a brand-new 2.5D platformer from some of the key creative talent behind 'Donkey Kong Country'. As the colourful buddy duo you must tackle a series of stunning, 2.5D levels and explore a puzzling 3D Overworld rich with secrets and surprises!
Why similar: Platformer 29.5%, Great Soundtrack 28.2%, Family Friendly 9.4%, Funny 7.4%, Exploration 6.7%
- #42 Slime-san: Superslime Edition
75% matchVery Positive85% of 337 reviews2017
Dev: FabrazPub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Slime-san was minding his own business when suddenly… A giant worm appeared and gobbled him up! Deep within the worm’s belly, Slime-san has to face a decision: Be digested by the incoming wall of stomach acid... Or jump, slide and slime his way through the worm and back out its mouth!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 19.7%, Platformer 15.3%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Difficult 14.5%, Local Co-Op 11.1%
- #43 Crypt Custodian
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,896 reviews2024
Dev: Kyle Thompson
Windows
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Crypt Custodian is a charming metroidvania about cleaning up the afterlife. Play as Pluto - a mischievous cat who has died, and is sentenced to be the afterworld's janitor... FOREVER! Hang out with other doomed ghosts, battle beasts, and explore a vastly expansive landscape.
Why similar: Metroidvania 36.4%, Platformer 10.1%, Exploration 8.9%, Cute 8.9%, Hand-drawn 8.5%
- #44 Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion
70% matchVery Positive95% of 13,808 reviews2021
Dev: Snoozy KazooPub: Graffiti Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Play as an adorable yet trouble-making turnip. Avoid paying taxes, solve plantastic puzzles, harvest crops and battle massive beasts all in a journey to tear down a corrupt vegetable government!
Why similar: Funny 17%, Exploration 14.9%, Puzzle 14.1%, Cute 13.8%, Great Soundtrack 13.4%
- #45 Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap
73% matchVery Positive85% of 2,553 reviews2017
Dev: LizardcubePub: Dotemu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Boasting beautiful, hand-drawn animations and a re-orchestrated soundtrack, the cult classic returns with a unique blend of exploration, action, and adventure!
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.2%, Great Soundtrack 18.1%, Platformer 17.9%, Hand-drawn 8.9%, Difficult 6%
- #46 OUTBUDDIES DX
73% matchMostly Positive70% of 285 reviews2019
Dev: Julian LauferPub: Headup
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Run, gun and explore an open undercity in this otherworldly non-linear Metroidvania adventure about the Old Gods, strange creatures and the remnants of a lost world!
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.4%, Great Soundtrack 15.6%, Platformer 11.9%, Difficult 11.3%, Local Co-Op 9.9%
- #47 GoNNER
73% matchVery Positive81% of 1,341 reviews2016
Dev: Art in HeartPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
GoNNER is a tough as hell procedurally-generated 2D platformer with roguelike elements, following the largely misunderstood and altruistic Ikk on a journey to cheer up his only friend in this world - a giant landbound whale named Sally - by searching for just the right trinket in the deep and dark places nearby.
Why similar: Platformer 34.6%, Great Soundtrack 31.1%, Difficult 17.4%, 2D 5.7%, Cute 4.9%
- #48 MO:Astray
70% matchVery Positive92% of 5,040 reviews2019
Dev: Archpray Inc.Pub: Rayark International Limited
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
MO: Astray is a pixel art, side-scrolling, action-platformer. Lead MO through mind-bending puzzles using special abilities. Bizarre enemies, threatening traps and ingenious level designs await.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 21.8%, Puzzle Platformer 21.5%, Platformer 16.8%, Cute 9.3%, Difficult 7.7%
- #49 Kero Blaster
71% matchVery Positive94% of 1,525 reviews2015
Dev: Studio PixelPub: PLAYISM
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
C&F Inc. teleporters are going offline all over the place, and it's up to an intrepid frog employee to fix the situation.
Why similar: Difficult 29.9%, Platformer 29.5%, Great Soundtrack 20.5%, 2D 9.5%, Action 7%
- #50 Phoenotopia: Awakening
69% matchVery Positive83% of 2,820 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 40.6%, Platformer 18.9%, Puzzle Platformer 16.4%, Cute 6.1%, Action 6%
- #51 Lanternium
71% matchVery Positive86% of 80 reviews2019
Dev: Blazing Planet Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
You have to find out what happened in this fantastic world and help the Raccoon find his way home!
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 19.2%, Difficult 17%, Funny 11.1%, Cute 10%, Family Friendly 9.4%
- #52 TurnOn
71% matchVery Positive83% of 345 reviews2016
Dev: Brainy Studio LLCPub: Xsolla USA Inc
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
"TurnOn" tells the spellbinding tale of a brave alien creature and its striking journey through blackout world, in an incredibly colorful and detailed platformer without platforms.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 17.3%, Platformer 12.6%, Puzzle Platformer 12.5%, Family Friendly 8.2%, Funny 7.3%
- #53 Figment 2: Creed Valley
65% matchVery Positive94% of 1,393 reviews2023
Dev: Bedtime Digital Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Figment 2: Creed Valley is an action-adventure game set in the human mind. Face bosses in musical showdowns, make your way through puzzles, and explore unique environments.
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.5%, Exploration 12.3%, Cute 11.8%, Puzzle 11.5%, Hand-drawn 9.6%
- #54 Songbird Symphony
68% matchVery Positive90% of 686 reviews2019
Dev: Joysteak StudiosPub: PQube
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Musical Metroidvania, with pixel art to die for. Guide orphaned chick 'Birb', on a platform adventure, as he faces off against the denizens of the forest in rhythm-action boss battles. Acclaimed for its gorgeous animation, and heart-warming storytelling, as Birb strives to discover his true origins.
Why similar: Metroidvania 33.1%, Puzzle Platformer 14.6%, Platformer 13.2%, Exploration 8.7%, Cute 8.4%
- #55 Randomice
62% matchVery Positive97% of 118 reviews2025
Dev: VideoludidPub: Abiding Bridge
Windows
Escape from a laboratory house in this unique puzzling platformer with a twist! All important objects are randomly placed in the world before the start of the game. Each playthrough will take a different path through the house, but can always be completed. A perfect introduction to Randomizers.
Why similar: Metroidvania 21.2%, Puzzle Platformer 9.6%, 2D Platformer 9.5%, Platformer 8.6%, Score Attack 7.5%
- #56 ANIMAL WELL
62% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 23,932 reviews2024
Dev: Billy BassoPub: Bigmode
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Explore a dense, interconnected labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items to manipulate your environment in surprising and meaningful ways. Encounter beautiful and unsettling creatures, as you attempt to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see.
Why similar: Metroidvania 40%, Puzzle Platformer 15.5%, Platformer 12.1%, Exploration 10.4%, Puzzle 9%
- #57 Anima Flux
64% matchVery Positive85% of 124 reviews2024
Dev: Avantaj PrimPub: JollyCo
Windows · Mac · Linux
Anima Flux is a co-op metroidvania with two genetically enhanced soldiers, special agents of a theocratic dictatorial regime. Fight your way through swarms of mutants through a desolate, dystopian space city and save humanity's last stronghold, if, of course, anyone is still alive...
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.2%, Great Soundtrack 14.9%, Local Co-Op 9.3%, Platformer 9.2%, Difficult 9.2%
- #58 Windswept
60% matchVery Positive93% of 521 reviews2025
Dev: WeatherFellPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows
🦆 Marbles and 🐢 Checkers need your help finding their way home after being swept away in a storm. In this 90s buddy-platformer there's a ton of stuff to do and even more to collect!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 19%, Platformer 16.6%, Difficult 16%, Co-op 12.6%, Local Co-Op 11.5%
- #59 HackyZack
70% matchMixed66% of 256 reviews2017
Dev: Spaceboy Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
You are Zack. Juggle balls with unique properties through platforming puzzles to a goal at the end of each stage. Help Zack fill his treasured book of stickers to unlock optional challenge levels, where you race against the timer to destroy targets as fast as possible.
Why similar: Platformer 34.8%, Puzzle Platformer 32.7%, Puzzle 17.3%, Action 15.3%
- #60 Overcooked
67% matchVery Positive90% of 16,312 reviews2016
Dev: Ghost Town Games Ltd.Pub: Team17 Digital Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Overcooked is a chaotic couch co-op cooking game for one to four players. Working as a team, you and your fellow chefs must prepare, cook and serve up a variety of tasty orders before the baying customers storm out in a huff.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 43.1%, Co-op 23.4%, Family Friendly 12.3%, Funny 11.7%, Cute 5.6%