Games like Aimless

Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition is a 2D metroidvania platformer where you play as Dandara, a heroine fighting against oppression in the world of Salt. This edition includes new areas, bosses, powers, and mechanics, as well as expanded story and lore, allowing for more boundless exploration and combat. Defy gravity and uncover the secrets of this directionless world.

In "Alchemist's Castle," players explore a 2D side-scrolling world inspired by classic Metroidvania games, with the goal of stopping a power-hungry alchemist from using the philosopher's stone. The castle is filled with secrets to discover, adding a non-linear element to the old-school platforming experience. As the former apprentice of the alchemist, players must use their skills to survive and complete their mission.

Dead Cells is a hack and slash game with an intriguing story, wonderful mechanics, and fantastic graphics and music. With its tagline "Kill. Die. Learn. Repeat," the game offers lots of grinding and is very replayable, with plenty of humor throughout. However, it does have its share of bugs. Overall, it's a great choice for fans of the action-packed genre.

"Trash Quest" is a metroidvania-style game set on a space station overrun by a raccoon. With zero checkpoints, players must navigate through an interconnected maze, destroying robots and collecting power-ups. Progress saves automatically, allowing you to keep any unlocked abilities or shortcuts upon death, creating a challenging yet rewarding experience.

"Mini Ghost" is a charming 2D pixel art metroidvania game where you play as a tiny ghost. Explore a vast open world huntdown by evil spirits and uncover the truth about your past. Gain new abilities, battle bosses, and interact with NPCs in a lighthearted, fun-filled adventure.

In "Chantelise - A Tale of Two Sisters," players control Chantele, a young woman transformed into a sorceress, as she explores a vibrant fantasy world to defeat an evil curse. Using various spells, Chantele battles enemies, solves puzzles, and collects treasures in this action-packed, anime-style adventure game with a captivating storyline and colorful graphics. The game's unique gameplay mechanics and engaging story make it a must-play for fans of action-adventure games.

"Eagle Island is a single-player fantasy platformer game with excellent mechanics, graphics, and music. In Eagle Island, soar through the skies with Quill and Koji, or explore diverse levels with Fia and Kusako in Eagle Island Twist. Battle fauna, flora, and bosses, collect coins, seeds, and manaroc, and navigate challenging retro-style platforming in over 45 handcrafted stages."

Firegirl: Hack 'n Splash Rescue is a 2D action game where you play as a firefighting heroine. Use your fire hose to extinguish flames and rescue civilians, while also battling monsters in the inferno. Upgrade your equipment and abilities to take on bigger challenges in procedurally generated levels.

In Cargo Commander, you play as a solitary space miner, tasked with salvaging valuable cargo from alien-infested containers. With procedurally generated levels and fully destructible environments, each sector offers a new challenge. Compete with other players for promotions and high scores, collecting over 80 different cargo types in your quest to earn your way back home.

"Elderand is a single-player, violence-filled hack and slash game with a wonderful gameplay and outstanding visuals. Explore a dark, Lovecraftian world and engage in brutal, skill-based combat against terrifying creatures using a variety of weapons and abilities. Customize your character and delve into satisfying Metroidvania-style exploration."