swap_horiz Zapling Bygone Alternatives

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Nine Sols

Nine Sols is a challenging 2D metroidvania game created by Red Candle Games. It’s notable for its intricate TaoPunk aest...

Modern Soulslike 2D Taopunk

9.1 Excellent

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Cave Story+

Cave Story+ presents a classic metroidvania experience built upon Daisuke Amaya’s original 2004 game. This enhanced vers...

Platformer 2D Pixelart Remaster

9.1 Excellent

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SteamWorld Dig 2

SteamWorld Dig 2 is a modern metroidvania game where players excavate a vast, subterranean world to uncover valuable res...

Modern Mining 2D Western

8.8 Great

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Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist

Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist presents a challenging 2D metroidvania experience rooted in dark fantasy. Players navi...

Fantasy Soulslike 2D Sequel

8.7 Great

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Blasphemous 2

Blasphemous 2 is a 2D metroidvania game from The Game Kitchen. It expands upon the grim world of Cvstodia, offering play...

Soulslike 2D Sequel Gothic

8.6 Great

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Environmental Station Alpha

Environmental Station Alpha is a challenging 2D metroidvania game set on a derelict space station. Players navigate its...

Sci Fi INDIE 2D Hardcore

8.5 Great

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Blasphemous

Blasphemous is a challenging 2D metroidvania game set in a grim, gothic world inspired by Spanish religious iconography....

Modern Soulslike 2D Gothic

8.4 Great

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Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight

Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight is a 2016 action-platformer metroidvania developed by Bombservice and praised for...

Modern Soulslike 2D Pixelart

8.1 Great

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Iconoclasts

Developed by Joakim Sandberg, Iconoclasts is a 2018 action-adventure metroidvania known for its intricate puzzles and de...

Modern Puzzle 2D Pixelart

7.8 Good

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Momodora: Moonlit Farewell

Momodora: Moonlit Farewell is a 2024 metroidvania developed by Bombservice, serving as the latest entry in the acclaimed...

Soulslike 2D Sequel Pixelart

7.8 Good

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Xeodrifter

Xeodrifter is a 2014 metroidvania game developed by Renegade Kid, where players explore four distinct planets and gain a...

Modern Sci Fi 2D Pixelart

7.6 Good

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The Mummy Demastered

The Mummy Demastered is a 2017 16-bit style metroidvania developed by WayForward that serves as a tie-in to the action f...

Sci Fi 2D Pixelart Licensed

7.5 Good

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Transiruby

Transiruby is a 2021 sci-fi exploration game developed by Skipmore and ESQUADRA, featuring fluid movement and puzzle-sol...

Modern Sci Fi 2D Pixelart

7.4 Good

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Timespinner

Timespinner is a 2018 metroidvania developed by Lunar Ray Games that follows a time-traveling protagonist and is inspire...

Time Modern 2D Pixelart

7.2 Good

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Gestalt: Steam & Cinder

Gestalt: Steam & Cinder is a 2024 metroidvania developed by Metarain, featuring precise 2D combat and platforming in a s...

Modern Steampunk 2D Pixelart

7.2 Good

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DOOMBLADE

DOOMBLADE is a 2023 action metroidvania developed by Muro Studios where players control a teleporting blade soaring thro...

Fast Modern 2D Pixelart

7.2 Good

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Souldiers: Soldier Edition

Souldiers: Soldier Edition is a 2023 updated release of the 2D action-adventure game featuring enhanced gameplay and pre...

Fantasy 2D Pixelart Expanded

7.2 Good

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Rebel Transmute

Rebel Transmute is a 2024 sci-fi metroidvania developed by Jørsild where players control a robot swapping abilities in a...

Modern Sci Fi 2D Pixelart

7.2 Good

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Momodora III

Momodora III is a 2014 retro-style metroidvania developed by Bombservice, offering classic action-platforming and challe...

Retro INDIE 2D Pixelart

7.1 Good

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Souldiers

Souldiers is a 2022 metroidvania developed by Retro Forge, combining tight melee combat and puzzle-solving within a hand...

Fantasy Modern 2D Pixelart

7.1 Good