swap_horiz Strider 2 Alternatives

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Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is an action role-playing game released in 1997 for PlayStation and Sega Saturn. The...

Fantasy Action Video Game Exploration

9.7 Brilliant

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Shadow Complex

Shadow Complex is a 2D action-adventure game in the metroidvania style. Developed by Chair Entertainment, it’s notable f...

Classic Xbox Chair 2D

8.4 Great

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Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return

Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return is a 1999 PlayStation platformer developed by Whoopee Camp, continuing the pink-haired p...

Classic Quest Platformer 2D

8.2 Great

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F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch

F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is a 2021 dieselpunk metroidvania developed by TiGames, featuring a rabbit protagonist...

Action Modern 2D Titanium

8.1 Great

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Robot Wants Kitty

Robot Wants Kitty is a 2010 Flash metroidvania game where players control a robot upgrading its abilities to find a cat.

Classic Flash 2D Microvania

7.9 Good

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Gunbrella

Gunbrella is a 2023 action metroidvania developed by Doinkstry, notable for its gritty noir setting and traversal mechan...

Action Modern 2D Noir

7.6 Good

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Ufouria: The Saga

Ufouria: The Saga is a 1991 NES platformer developed by Sunsoft where players switch between four unique characters to e...

Classic 2D Nes Sunsoft

7.6 Good

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Ghost 1.0

Ghost 1.0 is a 2016 sci-fi metroidvania developed by unepic games, blending exploratory platforming with fast-paced twin...

Action Modern Sci Fi 2D

7.5 Good

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Robot Wants Ice Cream

Robot Wants Ice Cream is a 2011 Flash metroidvania game that concludes the series, featuring larger maps and new upgrade...

Classic Flash 2D Microvania

7.5 Good

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The Mobius Machine

The Mobius Machine is a 2024 exploration game by Mad Rain Studios that combines classic metroidvania progression with a...

Action Modern Sci Fi 2D

7.4 Good

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Apotheon

Apotheon is a 2015 action metroidvania developed by Alientrap, noted for its ancient Greek mythology theme and striking...

Action Modern Mythology 2D

7.3 Good

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Maze of Galious

Maze of Galious is a 1987 action-adventure game by Konami for the MSX, where players control two characters to explore a...

Classic 2D Maze Konami

7.3 Good

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Knightmare II: The Maze of Galious

Knightmare II: The Maze of Galious is a 1987 MSX platformer by Konami, serving as the second entry in the Knightmare ser...

Classic 2D Maze Konami

7.3 Good

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Robot Wants Puppy

Robot Wants Puppy is a 2010 sequel to Robot Wants Kitty, continuing the Flash-based metroidvania formula of exploring an...

Classic Flash 2D Microvania

7.3 Good

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Robot Wants Fishy

Robot Wants Fishy is a 2010 browser-based metroidvania game developed by Hamumu Software, where a robot collects power-u...

Classic Flash 2D Microvania

7.3 Good

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Awaken: Astral Blade

Awaken: Astral Blade is a 2024 metroidvania by Dark Pigeon Games where players control a cyborg girl exploring dark, int...

Action Modern Sci Fi 2D

7.2 Good

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Strider (2014)

Strider is a 2014 metroidvania action-platformer developed by Double Helix Games, serving as a modern reboot of the clas...

Action Modern PC Capcom

7.2 Good

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Goonies II

The Goonies II is a 1987 action-adventure game for the NES that combines side-scrolling platforming with first-person pu...

Classic 2D Nes Licensed

7.1 Good

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Gargoyle's Quest II

Gargoyle's Quest II is a 1992 NES action-platformer by Capcom starring Firebrand the gargoyle, serving as a prequel to t...

Classic Action RPG Retro Capcom

7.1 Good

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Clash at Demonhead

Clash at Demonhead is an open-world action-platformer released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989, featuring...

Action Classic 2D Nes

7.0 Good