PlayfeedGames like Cave Story+
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Cave Story+ is a side-view 2D fantasy action-adventure metroidvania: exploring, shooting and platforming. Axiom Verge and Environmental Station Alpha play most like Cave Story+. Of the 12 closest games below, most share its metroidvania, platformer and exploration.
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Closest matches
Environmental Station Alpha
Apr 22, 2015 · Arvi Teikari, Roope Mäkinen
Both: Metroidvania · Platformer · Difficult
Side-view 2D sci-fi action adventure platformer, retro pixel graphics. Exploration, fighting bosses and collecting powerups.
MetroidvaniaPixel GraphicsIndieAdventurePlatformerActionDifficultGreat SoundtrackRetro2D👍 1,508Haiku, the Robot
Apr 28, 2022 · Mister Morris Games
Both: Metroidvania · Exploration · Platformer
Side-view 2D sci-fi Metroidvania adventure-exploration, GameBoy-inspired pixel art. Explore interconnected world, battle machines and platforming.
MetroidvaniaAdventureExplorationPixel GraphicsAtmosphericRobotsPlatformerOpen World2D PlatformerSide Scroller👍 2,581Gato Roboto
May 30, 2019 · doinksoft
Both: Metroidvania · Platformer
Side-view 2D sci-fi Metroidvania action platformer, pixel graphics. Exploring an underground labyrinth, fighting enemies in a mech suit, scavenging for weapons and gear.
IndieMetroidvaniaActionPixel GraphicsAdventure2DCatsPlatformerRetroSingleplayer👍 4,372ANIMAL WELL
May 9, 2024 · Billy Basso
Both: Metroidvania · Exploration · Platformer
Side-view 2D fantasy Metroidvania puzzle platformer, pixelated, atmospheric. Exploration, solving puzzles and collecting items.
MetroidvaniaExplorationPuzzlePixel GraphicsPuzzle PlatformerPlatformerHorror2DAtmosphericAdventure👍 22,855Hollow Knight: Silksong
Sep 4, 2025 · Team Cherry
Both: Metroidvania · Difficult · Platformer
Side-view 2D fantasy Metroidvania action-adventure, hand-drawn 2D art. Combat, exploration and crafting tools.
MetroidvaniaDifficultIndieGreat SoundtrackSouls-like2DSingleplayerPlatformerExplorationFemale Protagonist👍 387,483Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight
Mar 4, 2016 · Bombservice
Both: Metroidvania · Exploration · Difficult
Side-view 2D fantasy Metroidvania action platformer, pixel graphics. Combat, exploration and boss battles.
Metroidvania2D PlatformerSide ScrollerPixel GraphicsExplorationFemale ProtagonistSouls-like2DDifficultSpectacle fighter👍 10,526Touhou Luna Nights
Feb 25, 2019 · Team Ladybug, WSS playground
Both: Metroidvania · Difficult · Exploration
Side-view 2D fantasy Metroidvania action-adventure, pixel art anime sprites. Exploration, action and time manipulation.
MetroidvaniaDifficultSide ScrollerBullet HellExplorationPlatformerFemale ProtagonistAction-AdventureRPG2D👍 13,806Record of Lodoss War-Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth-
Mar 27, 2021 · Team Ladybug, WSS playground
Both: Metroidvania · Exploration · Platformer
Side-view 2D fantasy Metroidvania action-exploration, pixel graphics anime. Sword and arrow combat, exploration, upgrading elemental spirits.
MetroidvaniaFemale ProtagonistBased On A Novel2DExplorationPlatformerPixel GraphicsBeat 'em upRPGFantasy👍 7,152