Games like Imp of the Sun

"ITORAH is a single-player kids' platformer game with outstanding story, good mechanics, amazing visuals, and beautiful soundtrack. As the last human in a world of masked beings, Itorah embarks on a journey to discover her past and save the world from a major threat. The Save the World Edition supports indigenous people around the globe by donating 10% of the proceeds to Survival International."

In Vernal Edge, a Metroidvania-style game, play as Vernal, a young woman seeking her father in a mysterious kingdom of floating islands ruled by the Church of Aloe. Master Vernal's combos and explore diverse pixel art environments filled with secrets and powerful upgrades. Dynamic combat and engaging narrative await in this action-packed adventure.

In "Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights" , players explore a devastated kingdom overrun by the Blighted after an unstoppable rain of death. As young Lily, players uncover the truth while journeying through haunting landscapes, battling powerful bosses, and recruiting them as allies. The game features challenging gameplay, stunning visuals, and an intriguing narrative.

Constance is a highly emotional single-player action game featuring sensational story, marvelous gameplay, and great visuals. Wield a paintbrush to unlock new techniques, solve puzzles, and battle foes in a non-linear world filled with secrets and upgrades. Balance your paint-based powers carefully and customize abilities through inspired sketches for a unique journey.

"Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus" is a hand-drawn adventure game inspired by Japanese folklore, where you play as a celestial fox named Bō. Using your legendary bō staff, you'll traverse a 2.5D side-scrolling world filled with Metroidvania elements, encountering mystical creatures, facing massive monsters, and uncovering an ancient prophecy. Your agility and acrobatic skills will be tested as you navigate through the platforming challenges of this hauntingly beautiful realm.

"Tales of Kenzera: Zau" is a single-player Fantasy Platformer game with an intriguing story of a grieving boy who becomes a warrior shaman, Zau, to reclaim his father's spirit. With stellar graphics, a compelling gameplay, and an ingenious soundtrack, players will journey through the beautiful yet treacherous lands of Kenzera, facing formidable foes and mythical characters. This emotionally-driven game is inspired by actor Abubakar Salim’s own experience with grief, making it a wholesome and memorable experience.

"Indivisible is a fantasy action RPG platformer with stunning visuals, an outstanding soundtrack, and unique real-time combat. Play as Ajna, a rebellious girl who absorbs characters to fight alongside her in a diverse world inspired by various cultures and mythologies. With plenty of humor, a deep story, and some grinding, Indivisible offers a memorable single-player experience, but note that it can be buggy at times."

9 Years of Shadows is a side-scrolling Metroidvania by Halberd Studios. Travel alongside Europa, a brave warrior determined to enter the mechanical giant Talos and stop the corruption within before it swallows the world in darkness. Battle through tainted creatures, meet charismatic musicians and uncover the truth behind the curse that robbed the land of all color. Many have tried to venture insi…

"Blue Fire" is a 3D platformer adventure game set in a decaying kingdom. As the hero, players explore, solve puzzles, and engage in challenging combat against shadowy creatures to rekindle the dying embers of the world. With precise movement controls and various abilities to unlock, players must navigate treacherous environments and confront the darkness within.

"Chasm is a single-player Fantasy Platformer game with a good plot, stunning visuals, and delightful music. Embark on an epic journey as a new recruit for the Guildean Kingdom, rescuing townspeople and battling monsters in procedurally-assembled areas. With hand-designed rooms and unique world maps, each player's experience is one-of-a-kind, making for a highly emotional and immersive adventure."