Metroidvania

Role-playing game, Puzzle, Exploration, Fantasy, Top-down view, Metroidvania

October 19, 2023

The main character finds herself in a mysterious dungeon with monsters and traps, from which she tries to get out. With each death, the heroine's body is...

Chronicles of the Wolf

Action, Adventure, Platformer, Side view, Fantasy, Old school, Medieval era, Metroidvania

June 19, 2025

Metacritic: 77/100

A fantasy Metroidvania in the vein of the Castlevania series, players take on the role of the last remaining member of the Order of the Rose Cross, Mateo Lombardo...

Obey the Insect God

Action, Adventure, Platformer, Side view, Fantasy, Old school, Metroidvania

2026

Old-school side-scrolling action platformer reminiscent of classic games from the Mortal Kombat series. The player will venture into the lair of the Insect God...

Sinweaver

Action, Adventure, Platformer, Side view, Fantasy, Metroidvania

2026

The main action unfolds in the fifth circle of hell, where sinners roam freely through a fiery landscape, committing violence in the name of the Archangel. The...

Brichi Quest

Action, Adventure, Top-down view, Indie, Casual game, Dungeons, Procedural generation, Metroidvania

January 6, 2023

The protagonist finds a mysterious sword that takes him to an unknown land. The character must search every island and dungeon in search of a way to return home. On...

Roc's Odyssey

Action, Adventure, Metroidvania, Indie, Platformer, Side view, Beat them all, Comedy, Futurism (Future)

2026

Atmospheric subway in the post -apocalyptic world, where technologies are intertwined with ancient forces. The player acts as a garbage collector named Rock, who is...

Genopanic: Prologue

Metroidvania, Platformer, Adventure, Side view, Arcade, Science fiction

March 5, 2024

Players: 7.7/10

A short prologue to Genopanic, which will take about an hour to complete. You can understand the basics of gameplay and defeat the first boss. The main character...

Trizna

Action, Platformer, Indie, Side view, Fantasy, Metroidvania

2026

Anticipation Rating: 10/10

A nameless fallen warrior, left without burial rites and awakened by an ancient powerful witch, turns into her obedient tool to achieve her goals shrouded in...

Soulbind: Prologue

Adventure, Action, Roguelike, Top-down view, Metroidvania, Platformer, Fantasy, Zombies

April 26, 2024

Prologue set before the story of Soulbind: Tales Of The Underworld. The story reveals the origin of the character and the acquaintance of the companion. The main...

Templar 2

Action, Side view, Medieval era, Demons, Metroidvania, Platformer, Comics

January 10, 2022

The game takes place in a medieval world in which the red plague has turned most people into terrible demons. Only the last Templar knight, Rui, can cope with evil...

Hellreaper

Action, Adventure, Platformer, Indie, Roguelike, Side view, Fantasy, Metroidvania

2026

Anticipation Rating: 10/10

A hardcore action roguelike in which Heaven unleashes the Reaper of Hell—a destructive force created at the sacrifice of one of the High Angels. His goal is to...

Tombwater

Action, Shooter, Top-down view, Open world, Fantasy, Metroidvania

March 31, 2026

Hardcore pixel 2D action with elements of soulslike and metroidvania. The events of the game unfold in a dark Wild West. The player takes control of a lone...

The Eternal Life of Goldman

Action, Adventure, Platformer, Indie, Exploration, Fantasy, Metroidvania

2026

Anticipation Rating: 10/10

A hand-drawn adventure platformer with elements of exploration and battles, set on a mysterious Archipelago. Players will uncover the mysteries of the islands, seek...

Chronicles of 2 Heroes: Amaterasu's Wrath

Action, Platformer, Side view, Old school, Fantasy, Metroidvania, Demons

May 26, 2023

The game takes place in a fantasy version of feudal Japan with evil spirits and demons. The game world is based on Japanese myths and legends. Brave brother and...

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse

Role-playing game, Action, Side view, Exploration, Fantasy, Medieval era, Metroidvania

October 15, 2026

Anticipation Rating: 10/10

The Curse of Blood returns to the Castlevania universe in a modern 2D action format with a focus on world exploration from the creators of Dead Cells. The events...

Xenosis

Free game, Metroidvania, Side view, Exploration, Platformer, Cyberpunk, Shooter

May 15, 2023

A pixelated metroidvania about a journey through an ancient temple captured by alien creatures. Armed with a blaster, the hero explores a mysterious structure...

Death Slayer

Arcade, Platformer, Side view, Metroidvania

July 17, 2023

The game is about a young swordswoman named Asura, who confronts the evil that has plagued her land. Each enemy uses their own unique attack pattern, so you'll have...

Blighted

Role-playing game, Action, Isometric, Indie, Cooperative (co-op), Fantasy, Metroidvania

2026

A role-playing action game with a dark world, created by the authors of Guacamelee! and Nobody Saves the World. The story centers on the sole survivor of the...

Kingless Dungeon

Adventure, Platformer, Side view, Fantasy, Metroidvania

June 13, 2025

A dynamic adventure in which the player explores an ancient and gloomy dungeon, taking on the role of its owner: the Prince of Shadows. The character was a villain...

Tiny Dangerous Dungeons Remake

Metroidvania, Platformer, Side view, Fantasy, Adventure

March 6, 2025

Players: 10/10

Pixel game about a little treasure hunter named Timmy. The main character explores the dungeons, fights with monsters and hunts for treasures. At the levels you can...

Emerald Dreams: Sanity - Platformer Quest

Adventure, Platformer, Side view, Dungeons, Fantasy, Metroidvania

August 2, 2024

The main character goes on a journey through mysterious worlds. Each decision made can lead to one of several endings. You need to pay attention to the...

Juvenate

Platformer, Side view, Fantasy, Metroidvania

September 30, 2025

Players: 9.6/10

A short game consisting of three levels, each with its own unique environment, enemies, and mechanics. The character runs quickly, jumps on platforms, and fights...

Phantom Blade: Executioners

Adventure, Action, Role-playing game, Fantasy / Medieval, Arcade, Exploration, Metroidvania, Roguelike

November 2, 2023

Players: 9.3/10

A dynamic game in which the gamer can make decisions that change the course of events. Various combinations of Phantoms' skills and powers are used in battles. They...

Jackroid

Side view, Action, Platformer, Metroidvania

April 14, 2025

A retro-style sci-fi game about traveling through mysterious galaxies and unknown planets. The main character is a machine-human hybrid who is trying to protect the...

Soul's Spectrum: Awakening

Free game, Role-playing game, Puzzle, Metroidvania, Top-down view, Fantasy

September 29, 2023

A free prequel that reveals the beginning of the events of Soul's Spectrum. The main character finds herself in a mysterious dungeon with monsters and traps, from...

Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement

Metroidvania, Action, Platformer, Side view, Fantasy, Anime / Manga, Old school, Mysticism / Supernatural

2026

An action-adventure game set before the events of Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. The game takes you to Gothic medieval England, where the mysterious castle of...

7th Domain: Tree of Chaos Prologue

Side view, Metroidvania, Action, Platformer, Fantasy

July 29, 2024

A free prologue for 7th Domain: Tree of Chaos, in which two locations are open: “Snow Land” and “Crystal Mine” and there are a number of restrictions. The main...

Ex Vitro

Side view, Arcade, Platformer, Metroidvania, Science fiction

January 31, 2024

A dark game in which the main character plunges into the ruins of a military research center, where he encounters various horrors. The locations are divided into 8...

Awaken - Astral Blade: First Contact

Adventure, Slasher, Platformer, Futurism (Future), Anime / Manga, Free game, Metroidvania

October 11, 2024

Players: 7/10

Free prologue for Awaken — Astral Blade. The game takes place in a dangerous jungle, where, under the influence of some red energy, animals and plants began...

Shadow Sacrament: The Roots of Evil

Horror, Stealth, Side view, Survival, Detective, Metroidvania

2026

A dark pixel game set in the 19th century. The main character is a detective haunted by a recent loss. He must solve a terrible crime and survive in an ancient...

S.P.L.I.C.E.D.

Action, Platformer, Side view, Metroidvania

June 20, 2023

The main character defied the tyranny of a mafia leader to free Chinatown from their oppressor. The girl uses powerful weapons that help her navigate through...

GNAW

Action, Adventure, Platformer, Post-apocalyptic, Indie, Metroidvania

2026

The game takes place in the decaying city of New Dino, which must be saved from destruction. Players take on the role of Mac Ripley, a dinosaur with supernatural...

Anchor: Quest for Atlantis

Metroidvania, Fantasy, Adventure, Dungeons, Action

April 1, 2025

Players: 8/10

The main character is immersed in the seabed and explores the ancient ruins to reveal the secrets of the fall of Atlantis. The ruins protect the guards. In battles...

Circuit Thunder

Action, Platformer, Side view, Metroidvania

October 25, 2024

The game takes place on the planet Photonus. The protagonist embarks on a journey to retrieve an artifact and prevent enemies from destroying the planet. The...

Eldritchvania

Free game, Side view, Metroidvania, Exploration, Platformer, Adventure

February 9, 2024

A dark metroidvania with hand-drawn 2D graphics inspired by the works of Lovecraft. The main character is an elderly occultist who travels to a small island off the...

Sky Dust

Action, Slasher, Cyberpunk, Science fiction, Metroidvania

2026

Anticipation Rating: 10/10

A game set in a cyberpunk environment, taking place in São Paulo. The city remains one of the last megacities after the destruction of the Moon. The main character...

Eternal Core

Action, Platformer, Post-apocalyptic, Side view, Science fiction, Metroidvania

January 26, 2026

A dark adventure where the player controls a robot created by a group of rebels with the aim of destroying a tower that drains life from the planet. You need to...

Isles of Sea and Sky

Puzzle, Top-down view, Metroidvania

May 22, 2024

Players: 6.2/10

The main character wakes up on an unfamiliar island and does not remember how he ended up here. The character solves puzzles and explores locations to uncover the...

Bushiden

Action, Platformer, Side view, Science fiction, Metroidvania

2026

Anticipation Rating: 10/10

The main character goes on a dangerous journey to find his sister and stop the villain with his evil army. As you progress, you can unlock new movement...

Pigbook

Platformer, Side view, Metroidvania

December 15, 2023

A short pixel adventure set on a small pig island. A pig named Bacon challenges dragons that have suddenly disrupted the locals' lives. In addition to regular...

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