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A compact fairy-tale metroidvania set in Slavic myth, where sorceress Alesta explores dark forests and the underworld in a mystical, action-RPG adventure.

Fearmonium
A psychedelic metroidvania where a memory becomes a phobia, blending suspense and humour in a compact ~6-hour adventure through a boy's mind.
2021-05-20
- Action
- Comedy

Platform

Adventure

Horror

Indie

Side view

Role-playing (RPG)

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Ato

A compact feudal-Japan metroidvania with anthropomorphic characters, no dialogue, and parry-focused sword duels, playable in about 5-6 hours.

2020-05-08

Action
Platform
Adventure
Fantasy
Indie
Side view
Mystery

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The Mooseman

A short, atmospheric side-scrolling mythology adventure about traversing three hidden layers of the universe in roughly two hours.

2017-02-17

Action
Platform
Puzzle
Adventure
Fantasy
Indie
Side view
Arcade
Educational

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Marko: Beyond Brave

A short single-player Metroidvania through Slavic-folklore-inspired lands, with engaging combat but some technical rough edges.

2024-09-17

Action
Adventure
Indie

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8Doors: Arum's Afterlife Adventure

A story-driven 2D Metroidvania about a girl exploring Korean-folklore purgatory to rescue her father's soul, with solid art and music and around 14 hours of gameplay.

2021-04-07

Action
Platform
Adventure
Fantasy
Indie
Side view

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Faerie Afterlight

A 2D Metroidvania inspired by Indonesian folklore, where Kimo and Wispy manipulate terrain, befriend Lumina's natives, and take titan abilities across a compact ~2.5-hour adventure.

2023-09-28

Action
Platform
Puzzle
Adventure
Indie
Side view

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Crypt Custodian

A single-player afterlife metroidvania where a mischievous cat janitor explores, cleans, and battles through a sprawling ghost-filled world with snappy, rewarding combat.

2024-08-27

Action
Platform
Adventure
Bird view / Isometric
Indie
Role-playing (RPG)

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Momodora: Moonlit Farewell

A single-player pixel-art metroidvania where priestess Momo fights demon hordes with close melee combat and exploration in a cute anime-inspired tale of bells and moon gods, lasting about 10 hours.

2024-01-11

Action
Platform
Adventure
Indie
Side view

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Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus

A hand-drawn 2.5D metroidvania blending acrobatic combat and Japanese folklore, with a ~15-hour runtime and a deliberate, well-paced challenge.

2024-07-17

Action
Platform
Adventure
Side view

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Record of Lodoss War-Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth-

A compact 2D Metroidvania set in a labyrinth, blending weapon and spirit-magic combat with anime-style pixel art and challenging boss fights.

2021-03-27

Action
Platform
Adventure
Fantasy
Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Indie
Side view
Role-playing (RPG)

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Minoria

A 2D Metroidvania action-platformer about witch-hunting, with hack-and-slash combat and a reviewer-observed 6-8 hour playtime.

2019-08-27

Action
Platform
Adventure
Fantasy
Indie
Side view
Role-playing (RPG)
Arcade

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Vasilisa and Baba Yaga

A short atmospheric adventure based on a Russian folktale, featuring a magical doll companion for errands, chores, and combat on a scary journey through a forbidden forest.

2024-10-24

Puzzle
Adventure
Indie
Side view