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Games like Metroidvania Maker

by Ertu

F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch and Hollow Knight play most like Metroidvania Maker. Of the 18 closest games below, most share its metroidvania and platformer.

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Ranked by how similar the games actually are, not by sales. Released and Price are remembered for next time.

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F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch
Oct 2, 2021 · TiGames
Both: Metroidvania · Platformer · Action-Adventure
Side-view 3D dieselpunk Metroidvania action-adventure. Combat, exploration and platforming.
MetroidvaniaPlatformerActionSteampunkAdventure2D PlatformerSingleplayerStory RichExplorationAction-Adventure👍 6,681
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Hollow Knight
Feb 24, 2017 · Team Cherry
Both: Metroidvania · Platformer
Side-view 2D fantasy Metroidvania action adventure, hand-drawn 2D animation. Explore interconnected world, battle enemies and bosses, acquire new skills and charms.
MetroidvaniaPlatformerSouls-likeDifficultGreat Soundtrack2DIndieSingleplayerExplorationAtmospheric👍 504,128
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Primal Planet
Jul 28, 2025 · Seethingswarm
Both: Metroidvania · Local Co-Op · Action-Adventure
Side-view 2D sci-fi Metroidvania action-adventure, pixel graphics. Exploration, crafting and combat.
DinosaursEmotionalMetroidvaniaLocal Co-OpExplorationPixel GraphicsCraftingAction2D PlatformerAction-Adventure👍 651
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Guacamelee! Gold Edition
Aug 8, 2013 · Drinkbox Studios
Both: Metroidvania · Platformer · Local Co-Op
Side-view 2D fantasy Metroidvania action-platformer, colorful, mexican-inspired. Melee combat, platforming and dimension switching.
MetroidvaniaPlatformerActionIndieBeat 'em upLocal Co-Op2DAdventureComedyMemes👍 3,159
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BattleBlock Theater®
May 15, 2014 · The Behemoth
Both: Platformer · Level Editor · Local Co-Op
Side-view 2D platformer, colorful cartoonish. Platforming, combat and level creation.
Co-opPlatformerFunnyComedyLevel EditorMultiplayerLocal Co-Op2DOnline Co-OpCats👍 55,801
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OUTBUDDIES DX
Oct 15, 2019 · Julian Laufer
Both: Metroidvania · Platformer
Side-view 2D fantasy Metroidvania, pixel graphics. Exploration, solving puzzles and combat.
MetroidvaniaIndieActionAdventurePixel GraphicsPlatformerDifficultExplorationGreat Soundtrack2D👍 200
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UnEpic
Jul 25, 2014 · @unepic_fran
Both: Metroidvania · Platformer
Top-down 2D fantasy RPG platformer, pixel art. Exploration, combat and collecting items.
RPGIndieMetroidvaniaPlatformerActionComedy2DExplorationFantasyAdventure👍 5,388
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The Messenger
Aug 30, 2018 · Sabotage
Both: Retro · Platformer · Metroidvania
Side-view 2D fantasy action platformer Metroidvania, 8-bit and 16-bit sprites. Platforming, delivering a scroll and fighting.
RetroPlatformerPixel GraphicsMetroidvaniaNinja2DGreat SoundtrackIndieAction2D Platformer👍 10,727
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Levelhead
Apr 30, 2020 · Butterscotch Shenanigans
Both: Platformer · Level Editor · Local Co-Op
Side-view 2D sci-fi co-op party platformer, colorful cartoon. Platforming, level editing and delivering packages.
PlatformerCo-opLevel EditorParty GameLocal Co-OpCasualMultiplayer2D PlatformerFunnyAction👍 882
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Rogue Legacy 2
Apr 28, 2022 · Cellar Door Games
Both: Metroidvania · Platformer
Side-view 2D fantasy Metroidvania rogue-lite, 2.5D hand-drawn. Randomized runs, upgrading heirs and exploring.
ArcadeMetroidvaniaPlatformerActionIndieAdventureRogueliteRPGDifficultSingleplayer👍 14,248
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Infernax
Feb 14, 2022 · Berzerk Studio
Both: Metroidvania · Retro
Side-view 2D fantasy Metroidvania action RPG, pixel graphics. Slaying monsters, exploring open world and upgrading gear.
MetroidvaniaActionPixel GraphicsRPGIndieAdventureRetro2DViolentDark Fantasy👍 2,132
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Rusted Moss
Apr 11, 2023 · Emlise, happysquared, sunnydaze
Both: Platformer · Metroidvania · Action-Adventure
Side-view 2D post-apocalyptic Metroidvania action-adventure, pixel graphics. Grappling, shooting and platforming.
PlatformerPixel GraphicsMetroidvaniaActionStory RichAdventure2D PlatformerPrecision PlatformerAction-Adventure2D👍 1,600
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Ori 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👍 62,730
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Salt and Sanctuary
May 17, 2016 · Ska Studios
Both: Metroidvania · Platformer · Local Co-Op
Side-view 2D fantasy souls-like Metroidvania RPG, stylistic, visceral, dark. Combat, explore, craft and upgrade.
Souls-likeMetroidvaniaDark Fantasy2DDifficultRPGActionPlatformerIndieLocal Co-Op👍 20,097
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Infinitevania
Jul 24 · JHT Games
Both: Metroidvania · Platformer
Side-view 2D fantasy Metroidvania platformer, pixel graphics. Combat, exploration and puzzles.
MetroidvaniaPlatformerActionIndie2DPixel GraphicsSouls-like2D PlatformerSingleplayerDifficult👍 259
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Dead Cells
Aug 6, 2018 · Motion Twin
Both: Metroidvania
Side-view 2D fantasy action roguelite metroidvania, pixel graphics. Exploring, fighting and platforming.
AdventureRoguelikeMetroidvaniaPixel GraphicsAction Roguelike2DRogueliteSouls-likeHack and SlashReplay Value👍 156,514
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Islets
Aug 24, 2022 · Kyle Thompson
Both: Metroidvania · Platformer
Side-view 2D fantasy Metroidvania adventure platformer, hand-painted, lush, vivid. Exploring floating islands, fighting monsters and pirates, befriending characters.
MetroidvaniaAdventurePlatformerAtmosphericStory RichFantasyCute2DActionExploration👍 1,848
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Escape From Tethys
Jul 12, 2018 · Whimsical
Both: Metroidvania · Platformer · Action-Adventure
Side-view 2D sci-fi action adventure metroidvania, pixel graphics. Explore, defeat creatures and unlock upgrades.
ActionMetroidvaniaPlatformerExplorationAction-AdventurePixel Graphics2DIndieRetroSingleplayer👍 109
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