Games like Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU
by Surgent Studios
Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU is a side-view 2D fantasy Metroidvania action-adventure platformer: adventure, exploration and combat. 8Doors: Arum's Afterlife Adventure and Aztaka play most like Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU. Of the 12 closest games below, most share its metroidvania and platformer.
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Closest matches
8Doors: Arum's Afterlife Adventure
Apr 7, 2021 · Rootless Studio
Both: Metroidvania · Platformer · Action-Adventure
Side-view 2D fantasy Metroidvania action platformer, hand-drawn red black white. Exploring purgatory, battling specters and improving skills.
ActionAdventureIndieMetroidvaniaPlatformerAction-AdventureSide ScrollerHand-drawn2DSingleplayer👍 952Caribbean Side Quests
Jul 23 · TechsolJa Interactive Limited
Both: Action-Adventure · Side Scroller · Fantasy
Side-view 2D fantasy 2D action-adventure, vibrant hand-drawn illustration. Battle mythical creatures, collect magical cards and complete quests.
AdventureEarly AccessAction-AdventureSide Scroller2DFantasyLinearSingleplayerIndieActionOri and the Will of the Wisps
Mar 10, 2020 · Moon Studios GmbH
Both: Metroidvania · Platformer · Exploration
Side-view 2D fantasy Metroidvania action-platformer, hand-painted artwork. Platforming, exploration and combat.
BeautifulMetroidvaniaPlatformerGreat SoundtrackSingleplayerActionAdventureAtmosphericStory RichExploration👍 136,371Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
Apr 27, 2016 · Moon Studios GmbH
Both: Metroidvania · Platformer
Side-view 2D fantasy action-platformer Metroidvania, hand-painted artwork. Platforming, exploring and confronting enemies.
AtmosphericMetroidvaniaGreat SoundtrackPlatformerAdventureStory RichSingleplayerCuteDifficultAction👍 62,730Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus
Jul 17, 2024 · Squid Shock Studios, Christopher Stair, Trevor Youngquist
Both: Side Scroller · Exploration · Platformer
Side-view 2D fantasy Metroidvania action-platformer, hand-drawn, papercraft. Platforming, exploration and boss battles.
Precision PlatformerSide ScrollerExploration2D PlatformerPlatformerMetroidvaniaSouls-likeAction-AdventureComic Book2D👍 1,415Nine Sols
May 28, 2024 · RedCandleGames
Both: Metroidvania · Platformer
Side-view 2D fantasy action-platformer, hand-drawn anime style. Slash and deflect enemies, explore interconnected regions, fight boss battles.
MetroidvaniaSouls-likeDifficult2DPlatformerActionHand-drawnStory RichIndieAtmospheric👍 40,305Prince of Persia The Lost Crown
Aug 8, 2024 · Ubisoft Montpellier
Both: Metroidvania · Exploration · Side Scroller
Side-view 2D fantasy Metroidvania action-adventure, colorful detailed 2D. Combat, platforming and exploring.
MetroidvaniaExploration2D PlatformerActionSide ScrollerAdventurePrecision PlatformerAction-AdventureSingleplayerController👍 6,862F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch
Oct 2, 2021 · TiGames
Both: Metroidvania · Platformer · Exploration
Side-view 3D dieselpunk Metroidvania action-adventure. Combat, exploration and platforming.
MetroidvaniaPlatformerActionSteampunkAdventure2D PlatformerSingleplayerStory RichExplorationAction-Adventure👍 6,681Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight
Mar 4, 2016 · Bombservice
Both: Metroidvania · Side Scroller · Exploration
Side-view 2D fantasy Metroidvania action platformer, pixel graphics. Combat, exploration and boss battles.
Metroidvania2D PlatformerSide ScrollerPixel GraphicsExplorationFemale ProtagonistSouls-like2DDifficultSpectacle fighter👍 10,526Islets
Aug 24, 2022 · Kyle Thompson
Both: Metroidvania · Platformer · Fantasy
Side-view 2D fantasy Metroidvania adventure platformer, hand-painted, lush, vivid. Exploring floating islands, fighting monsters and pirates, befriending characters.
MetroidvaniaAdventurePlatformerAtmosphericStory RichFantasyCute2DActionExploration👍 1,848Oblitus mortis
Mar 24, 2025 · Oblitus mortis
Both: Metroidvania · Action-Adventure · Mythology
Side-view 2D fantasy Metroidvania action-adventure, pixel art graphics. Exploring interconnected world, fighting mythological creatures and finding weapons.
AdventureMetroidvaniaLore-RichAction-AdventureMythologyPlatformer2D Platformer2DSide ScrollerSingleplayer