Games like Xolotl

"Rebel Transmute" is a modern Metroidvania game where you play as Moon Mikono, a space scrapper on a mission to uncover the fate of her missing mother. With over 50 unique upgrades, you can customize your playstyle to be aggressive, inquisitive, or summon an army of creatures. Explore a stunning sci-fi world filled with vibrant vistas and over 80 unique enemies. Challenging and customizable combat awaits.

"Catmaze" is a single-player fantasy platformer game with a stellar story and good gameplay, set in a beautiful world inspired by Slavic mythology. As the cat Bayn, players assist the sorceress Alesta in uncovering secrets of magical forests and battling mythical beasts, with the help of unique summoned creatures. Despite amazing visuals and soundtrack, the game is currently full of bugs.

"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.

8Doors is Metroidvania style 2D action platformer game based on Korean afterlife world view. Explore 8 different area of purgatory by becoming the main character 'Arum'. Solve the mystery of happening on purgatory through fight against the specter and lead fugitive souls to the right path.

"Haak is a single-player Platformer game with Metroidvania elements, set in a post-apocalyptic world with unique pixel graphics. As Haak, a traveler from the north, explore the land using your hook, dash, and charged slash to survive against dangerous mutants and dark forces. The hand-drawn retro-futuristic pixel world and intriguing story will keep you engaged through compelling gameplay and phenomenal music."

Alwa’s Legacy is a modern retro game full of dangerous dungeons, magical items and ancient secrets. By upgrading your magic, any way forward is right in this non-linear adventure game full of exploration.

"Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom" is a colorful action-adventure game, continuing the legacy of the Wonder Boy in Monster World series. Players control Jin, who can transform into six different forms, each with unique abilities, to save the Monster World Kingdom. The game features over 15 hours of gameplay, with hidden locations, upgradable equipment, and challenging puzzles. Explore the vast world, unlock new paths, and defeat mighty bosses in this modern adventure.

Faerie Afterlight is a soothing, atmospheric adventure game where you help revive a dying forest as a tiny faerie. Gather resources, solve puzzles, and restore life to the forest one area at a time. Immerse yourself in a peaceful, charming world and enjoy the calming effects of nature.

Unbound: Worlds Apart is a challenging, metroidvania-style platformer with a unique twist. Using dimension-shifting abilities, players solve puzzles and defeat enemies across multiple worlds. With intricate level design, beautiful hand-drawn art, and a haunting soundtrack, Unbound offers a captivating adventure filled with mystery and discovery.

In "Somber Echoes," you awaken as Adrestia aboard a stranded Greco-Roman space vessel infested by otherworldly horrors. Navigate diverse, stunning districts with acrobatic combat and gravity-defying Aether Lantern powers to uncover secrets and stop your twin sister from unraveling the universe. This Metroidvania melds exploration and mastery of unique abilities for a dynamic experience.