Games like Alien Planet Explorer

Named the "Best PC Metroidvania You Didn’t Play of 2013" by Matthew Zulawski of metroidvanias.com and listed as a notable game in indiegames.com's Top 10 Indie Horror Games of 2013, the game sees players unravel the mystery uncovered by a remote interplanetary mining operation. What did they find? What threat does it pose? And ultimately, what does it truly mean to be a hero?

"Pankapu is a single-player fantasy platformer game with stunning game mechanics and wonderful graphics. Players journey through the dreams of a troubled child, Djaha'rell, battling Nightmare's invasion and uncovering the story of Djaha'rell's real-world tragedy. With naïve and epic undertones, the game's narrative is told in the style of a fable and offers two levels of reading."

Cybarian: The Time Travelling Warrior is a nostalgic arcade action game that combines 2D platforming and side-scrolling beat 'em up elements. It boasts stunning retro-style pixel art, epic boss battles, and engaging combat. Expand your abilities as you journey through classically inspired levels.

"Light & Dark" is a single-player "roguelight" platformer game with great graphics and music. As Victoria Bloom, fight the darkness overrunning Bloom Manor using a flashlight and slingshot, and save your Grandad. The manor's layout changes with each run, and unlocking new items and perks requires choosing corresponding weaknesses. Combine item effects through tinkering to discover synergies.

"Endorlight is a rogue-like adventure game that offers single-player and local multi-player modes with a split screen. Players must navigate through levels filled with tougher enemies and bosses, starting over from the beginning when they die. The ultimate goal is to collect gold, defeat as many enemies as possible, and strive for a high score on the Steam Leaderboard."

In Dark Matter, you play as a space engineer named Enzo, who wakes up on a derelict spaceship with no memory of how he got there. As you explore the ship, you'll encounter dangerous alien creatures, avoid environmental hazards, and uncover the crew's dark secrets. With a focus on survival and exploration, Dark Matter features a variety of weapons and upgrades to help you navigate through the darkness.

"Final Exam" is a 2.5D side-scrolling action game featuring four friends who find themselves in a monster-infested ghost town. Play alone or with up to 4 players online and 2 in local play, surviving hordes of creatures and achieving varied objectives in non-linear levels. Gain experience, find new weapons, and unlock powerful moves to reach higher scores and compete with friends.

"Witchcrafty" is a platformer Metroidvania game where players navigate a magical world as a little witch, using combo attacks, dodge, dash, and magical powers to combat enemies and uncover the truth behind strange happenings. Explore diverse landscapes, from magical forests to icy mountains, while battling obstacles, uncovering hidden secrets, and mastering new elements. Your trusty wand serves as both a powerful weapon and magical tool, ensuring your survival in critical moments.

"Nocturnal" is a single-player fantasy platformer game, offering around 4 hours of playtime. As a soldier of the Enduring Flame, return to your home island of Nahran, now obscured by a mysterious and deadly Mist. Wield your sacred flame, battle enemies, and uncover the source of the Mist to save your island and order.

Genopanic is a thrilling single-player platformer featuring a rich story, phenomenal mechanics, and spectacular atmosphere. Players explore a cosmic station battling mutant creatures with diverse weapons like plasma cutters and flamethrowers, alongside charming AI companions LAIK and VOLGA. With beautiful graphics and music, it offers a wild, engaging adventure filled with quirky enemies and intriguing DNA mysteries.