Games like One Hero's Trash

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

84% User Score Based on 120 reviews

Critic Score 77%Based on 5 reviews

Engage enemies from afar in this 2D action platformer set in a steampunk/retro futuristic world. Clockwork Ambrosia takes inspiration from the metroidvania genre but adds a new twist: players can customize their weapon behavior with a plethora of modifications. Iris can equip four different weapons: the versatile Pulse Breaker, the armor-shattering Missile Launcher, the rapid-fire Revolver, and th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clockwork Ambrosia.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

94% User Score Based on 68 reviews

Maid of Salvation is an action RPG that features fast-paced and versatile combat. Master your own fighting style with a variety of swords and firearms, and explore a dark world full of secrets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maid of Salvation.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

86% User Score Based on 942 reviews

Critic Score 69%Based on 2 reviews

Metal Unit is a story-driven roguelite, side-scroller action-platformer. Play as Joanna, a soldier sent on a mission to capture her treasonous sister. Wear the suit M-Unit 11 to battle against monsters and aliens, and discover the truth about humanity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metal Unit.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

83% User Score Based on 42 reviews

Explore a stunning hand-craft world ravaged by war and ruled by an evil tyrant. Face a wide variety of enemies as you customize your strategy, change your weapons and unlock different abilities. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Vanguard.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

77% User Score Based on 52 reviews

Explore the mysterious land of Zagora in this action-packed platformer. Wander through lush forests, crumbling castles, battle corrupted creatures, and escape intricate traps. Jump, slash and shoot your way through challenging foes and mighty bosses inspired by Slavic myths. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marko: Beyond Brave.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

91% User Score Based on 6,699 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 48 reviews

Penance Never Ends If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blasphemous 2.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

84% User Score Based on 1,007 reviews

Critic Score 86%Based on 2 reviews

On the desolate moon of Lorian V, a long-dormant Deadsuit awakens from slumber. Journey beneath the surface on an atmospheric 2D adventure of self-discovery, ancient mysteries, and cosmic terror. Explore winding caverns and acquire new abilities to unearth this alien world’s long-buried secrets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ghost Song.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

92% User Score Based on 933 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

In the strange world of Zenozoik, your fists are your greatest weapons. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clash: Artifacts of Chaos.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

78% User Score Based on 248 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

In Kunai, you take control of Tabby the tablet. An elite kunai wielding robot fused with ancient warrior souls. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KUNAI.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

74% User Score Based on 103 reviews

Fight your way through the dungeons of the Alchemist's Castle, collect power ups and take back what is rightfully yours from the Alchemist himself in this old-school metroidvania! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alchemist's Castle.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

87% User Score Based on 362 reviews

Critic Score 74%Based on 11 reviews

The Pinnacle of Mutant Blasting Action — Blaster Master Zero's hybrid side-scrolling and top-down action is back for its 3rd chapter! Series protagonist Jason travels to where the series all began, the planet Sophia, in order to save the heroine Eve in this final installment of the trilogy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blaster Master Zero 3.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

88% User Score Based on 2,915 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Destroy... Absorb... Grow... GRIME is a methodical and unforgiving 2.5D soulslike metroidvania in which you crush your foes with living weapons that mutate form and function. Parry attacks to absorb prey, acquire their skills and empower your vessel in a world of anatomical horror and intrigue. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GRIME.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

90% User Score Based on 2,393 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 3 reviews

Apotheon is a heroic action game set within the vibrant world of Ancient Greek Mythology. Ascend Mount Olympus, wrestle the divine powers from the Pantheon of Gods, and save mankind. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apotheon.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

66% User Score Based on 460 reviews

Critic Score 83%Based on 2 reviews

It's a metroidvania-style action RPG with fishbowl-powered medieval robots! Explore a huge medieval world, improve your combat skills by smashing a lot of mechanic creatures and talk to other robots using unique animated dialogues. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Feudal Alloy.

Become Strong And Reclaim What You Lost! Artifacts is a 2D adventure platformer set in an ancient interconnected kingdom littered with powerful relics. Collect synergistic artifacts to challenge the mighty, corrupted foes that lurk beneath the ground. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Artifacts.

DEATH ENDS THE RUN. NOT YOUR PROGRESS. Escape Ruin is a dark-fantasy roguelike deckbuilder built around exploration, choice, and long-term progression. Venture into interconnected Lairs, manage a limited number of Steps, build your deck, pursue quests, and decide how far you are willing to push each expedition. When the run ends, return to the Hub with Soul Slivers and permanently strengthen yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape Ruin.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

74% User Score Based on 43 reviews

A New Adventure in Classic Metroidvania Style Beholgar II is a pixel-art Metroidvania platformer inspired by the spirit of the '90s. Explore a vast interconnected world — from shadowy dungeons and cursed forests to forgotten temples and the very edge of hell. Key Features: Ancient Powers & Magic: Unlock powerful abilities and spells to grow stronger. Mysterious, Layered Levels: Every corne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beholgar 2.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

Follow Klain's mythical adventures in this top-down Action-RPG mixing combat, exploration, puzzles and platforming. Travel through the New World, explore forgotten dungeons, confront terrible foes and... become a Godslayer! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Myth of a Godslayer.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

84% User Score Based on 151 reviews

Armed with God-given powers, the revived tribune Adrestia is given a second chance to save the universe from her maniacal twin sister. Find secrets, acquire upgrades, and dominate mighty foes through sheer combat prowess as you explore and conquer the horrors of the forsaken vessel Atromitos. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Somber Echoes.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

79% User Score Based on 1,419 reviews

Critic Score 77%Based on 9 reviews

Discover Mandragora on the official PlayStation website - screenshots, trailers, story, features, purchase options and more details If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

86% User Score Based on 133 reviews

ReSetna is a post-apocalyptic Metroidvania, in a crumbling world dominated by the APEX AI. As a mysterious Signal driving robots to madness emerges, ReSetna sets off on a journey to uncover the mystery. Explore, engage, evolve, navigating through the crumbling ruins of a once glorious civilization. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ReSetna.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

83% User Score Based on 324 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

After the empire invented the airship, people finally became able to fly across float continents and islands. And thanks to that, the empire expands rapidly.The top hunter, Erza, leads an exploration team to explore the savage frontier where the empire can’t reach. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frontier Hunter: Erza’s Wheel of Fortune.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

97% User Score Based on 112 reviews

Wyvia is an open world 3D action RPG with 8-bit sprites inspired by classic JRPGs of the era. Featuring a class system with over 10 classes to choose from, a robust cross-class skill system, tons of weapon types, many dungeons to explore, and bosses to fight! Also you can ride a Wyvern! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wyvia.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, character development

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

89% User Score Based on 94 reviews

Grid-Based First Person Dungeon Crawler set in a Dark Fantasy version of the Imperial Rome. Create and develop your party, explore catacombs and fight demons and undead to free Rome. Inspired by old-school cRPG from the 80s and 90s. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ludus Mortis.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

82% User Score Based on 230 reviews

Don't ask, just parry！deflect is the core combat mechanic in 'Deviator' allowing you to turn the enemy's fierce attacks into nothingness with precise timing. Practice diligently, my friends; if you're too slow, you'll be defeated. You wouldn't want to take a hit from an enemy, after all. Master the art of parryEvery battle is a tense and thrilling game of wits. When attacks and deflect succeed, th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEVIATOR.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

84% User Score Based on 76 reviews

Critic Score 50%Based on 8 reviews

Embark on a story-rich 2D Metroidvania adventure with breathtaking hand-drawn art, playing as miser-turned-hero Ebenezer Scrooge in a reimagined Victorian-fantasy based on Charles Dickens’ classic novel, A Christmas Carol. Enlist the help of ghosts to save the people of London before it’s too late. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ebenezer and the Invisible World.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music

94% User Score Based on 96 reviews

A JRPG style fantasy game reminiscent of SNES classics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heroes of Spyria.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

97% User Score Based on 122 reviews

Take control of Captain Grisham as you investigate the uncharted Planet 4-514. Collect items to help you progress deeper into the planet's depths, and power up your weapons to fight off powerful enemies and bosses! Explore multiple biomes, each with its own hazards to navigate, and uncover the mysteries that lie underneath the surface! Features: Over 70 items to discover Each item has its o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Xanthiom Zero.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

66% User Score Based on 200 reviews

Critic Score 62%Based on 7 reviews

Run, gun and explore an open undercity in this otherworldly non-linear Metroidvania adventure about the Old Gods, strange creatures and the remnants of a lost world! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outbuddies DX.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

97% User Score Based on 229 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

A Japanese indie game being designed as a modern take on the Dungeon RPG genre. It has character creation with a selection for race and class, leveling up provides ability points for further customization. The game uses a party of 3 characters. The dungeon crawling uses grid-based movement and a first-person perspective for exploration but switches to third-person for interactions with NPCs, poi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Potato Flowers in Full Bloom.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

94% User Score Based on 5,235 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

SteamWorld Dig is a platform mining adventure with strong Metroidvanian influences. Take the role of Rusty, a lone mining steambot, as he arrives at an old mining town in great need. Dig your way through the old earth, gaining riches while uncovering the ancient threat that lurks below... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SteamWorld Dig.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

66% User Score Based on 344 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Discover Nahucan, a world inhabited by masked beings. You're Itorah, the only human in this strange place. Explore, fight and survive as you save Nahucan from its biggest threat, the black plague. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ITORAH.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

93% User Score Based on 1,823 reviews

Critic Score 81%Based on 19 reviews

Embark on a brand new adventure with Shantae, the hair-whipping belly dancing genie. When she loses her magic, Shantae must team up with her nemesis, the nefarious pirate Risky Boots in order to save Sequin Land from an evil curse. As a pirate, Shantae gains new weapons to advance her quest, slay monsters, battle epic bosses…and hopefully get her magic back in the bargain! But can she really trust… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shantae and the Pirate's Curse.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

81% User Score Based on 32 reviews

Experience the Game Boy-like design and 2D open world of this retro JRPG. The choices you make are all up to you, and they may end up providing invaluable help in the future, when disaster strikes... Embark on an adventure in which you sew the threads of your own future. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Artifact Adventure Gaiden.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

87% User Score Based on 1,922 reviews

Critic Score 81%Based on 26 reviews

SteamWorld Quest is the roleplaying card game you’ve been waiting for! Lead a party of aspiring heroes through a hand-drawn world and build, craft and upgrade your party’s decks in order to stop an ancient menace… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

90% User Score Based on 136 reviews

Critic Score 67%Based on 3 reviews

Biota is a 2D metroidvania inspired shooter set on a wild and dangerous sci-fi, pixel-art planet. Get ready to face hostile alien life forms and investigate a mysterious mining colony as a group of ragtag heroes from the future, all in glorious 4-color palettes and detailed 8-bit visuals. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Biota.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

80% User Score Based on 81 reviews

Critic Score 67%Based on 36 reviews

■Staying true to the series legacy For Wonder Boy - Asha in Monster World, the original staff from the former Westone Bit Entertainment gathered together to create a game that stays true to the spirit of the original games. The team is led, and directed, by the creator of the Wonder Boy series, Ryuichi Nishizawa and supported by Shinichi Sakamoto (sound), Maki Ōzora (character design) and Takanor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WONDER BOY ASHA in Monster World.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

82% User Score Based on 34 reviews

Lootbox Lyfe is a hardcore metroidvania platformer with idle game elements and satirical comedy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lootbox Lyfe.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

70% User Score Based on 233 reviews

Traverse through rich, detailed environments, recruit colorful characters and fight your way through dangerous hordes of enemies in this exciting old-school RPG incorporating 40 quests, 26 secret rooms, 8 animal kings and countless of secrets and items to discover. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Millennium: A New Hope.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

83% User Score Based on 1,263 reviews

Environmental Station Alpha is an action adventure platformer with a retro aesthetic and heavy emphasis on exploration. In the game the player controls a robot sent to investigate a mysterious, abandoned space station with the mission to find out what exactly took place there. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Environmental Station Alpha.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

62% User Score Based on 136 reviews

Elliot Quest is an adventure / exploration Zelda style game. Defeat all 4 Elements Guardians and acquire their powers . Explore Urule Island in search for treasures and artifacts, earn money and... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elliot Quest.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

88% User Score Based on 13,190 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 4 reviews

"Salt and Sanctuary", the "fourth" game by Ska Studios, is a 2D hardcore action RPG that blends the brutal signature combat of The Dishwasher with an unforgiving world of demons and dungeons, traps and treasure, and gallows and graveyards. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Salt and Sanctuary.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

60% User Score Based on 3,205 reviews

Critic Score 50%Based on 3 reviews

Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power is a fairytale journey which takes you on a quest with three heroes: Amadeus the Wizard, Pontius the Knight, and Zoya the Thief. Playable in singleplayer and online or local co-op - test your skills in combat and solve puzzles in the most creative ways! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

91% User Score Based on 27,205 reviews

Critic Score 78%Based on 30 reviews

Brutal action-platformer If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blasphemous.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

97% User Score Based on 54,976 reviews

Critic Score 92%Based on 11 reviews

From the creators of Ori and the Blind Forest - the acclaimed adventure game with more than 50 awards and nominations - comes the highly-anticipated sequel, Ori and the Will of the Wisps. Embark on an all-new adventure in a vast and exotic world where you’ll encounter towering enemies and challenging puzzles on your quest to unravel Ori’s true destiny. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ori and the Will of the Wisps.

Vegawon's Legacy: Shape Your Destiny, Save a World! Vegawon's Legacy is a breathtaking 2D Metroidvania Action RPG set in the enchanting world of DWS Interactive. This epic adventure takes you deep into the Continent of Vegawon, where personal tragedy and ancient powers collide in a gripping story. Story and World: You begin the game as the powerful and respected ruler of the Imperion Kingdom. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vegawon's Legacy.

Description Prototype for a metroidvania-style game developed using the Odin language (https://odin-lang.org). I'm using a 2D framework developed in the Odin language to create a game for GameDev.TV JAM 2025 (https://itch.io/jam/gamedevtv-jam-2025) and for the 2025 Annual Jam (https://itch.io/jam/2025-jam) This is a 2D platformer inspired by Metro-Vania. Story You are Alice, a young girl who … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alice in Inner World.

Story: An ancient alien race is trying to destroy worlds and take their powers; Earth is next! Take on the role of Dean or Ellie, pick up your weapon and save your planet and possibly the galaxy! Key Features: -Explore an ancient labyrinth consisting of 7 interconnected zones -Blast cyborg dinosaurs and other dangerous creatures with 6 different weapons (Primal Elements) -Discover … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Primal Threat.

In the world of Arcane, players enter a mystical world filled with magic, danger, and adventure. As they explore the realms of Arcane, players take on the role of an ambitious adventurer who must collect resources, craft powerful weapons and items, build their own homes, and farm to survive in a harsh and unforgiving world. With the looming threat of an ancient evil lurking in the shadows, players… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WarBox: Arcane.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

97% User Score Based on 203 reviews

Master fluid 8-directional whip combat with a variety of sub-weapons and tools, inspired by classics like Super Castlevania IV Explore a rich, interconnected world brimming with secrets, hidden paths, and ancient mysteries waiting to be uncovered Experience tight, responsive platforming that blends the precision of Celeste with Hollow Knight’s rich sense of exploration Play as a brave little mushr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores.