Games like ASTLIBRA Revision

This is a side-scrolling action RPG with a focus on strategic combat, character building, and boss battles. It features a story-driven experience with a talking bird companion.

95% positive from 3,367 · 2022 · 35% finish it · Steam Deck Verified · $24.99 $17.49 -30% · Lowest ever $17.49 (2026-02-10)

Action RPG2DSide Scroller JRPGDramaMetroidvania

Six games like ASTLIBRA Revision

Heroine Anthem Zero 2 : Scalescars Oath

82% positive from 801 reviews202226% finish itDeck Verified

This is a 2D/3D side-scrolling ARPG with real-time combat and skill progression. It features a story-driven experience with a melancholic, hopeful tone.

The catchLong cutscenes and walls of dialogue leave very little actual gameplay between them.

Both are tagged Drama, Metroidvania and 2D.

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Frontier Hunter: Erza’s Wheel of Fortune

83% positive from 2,065 reviews202414% finish itDeck Playable

A Metroidvania action-adventure game with smooth combat and exploration. Players fight monsters, solve mysteries, and develop their character.

What players likedPlayers praise this fun anime-humor Metroidvania RPG for its engaging character builds, combos, and magic, which can make players fall in love with the genre.

The catchMovement and combos feel janky, with inputs that often fail to register cleanly.

Both are tagged Side Scroller, Metroidvania and JRPG.

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Momodora: Moonlit Farewell

92% positive from 3,170 reviews20243% finish itDeck Playable

This is a 2D action-platformer with a focus on melee combat, dodging, and ranged attacks. Players explore a lore-rich world and customize their playstyle through the Sigil system.

What players likedPlayers praise this charming Metroidvania for its great sprite animation, music, and solid exploration, continuing a strong series track record.

The catchCombat is far too easy, with bosses beaten by spamming attack and healing.

Both are tagged Side Scroller, Metroidvania and 2D.

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Foregone

82% positive from 1,399 reviews20213% finish itDeck Verified

This is a 2D action-platformer with loot collection and combat. It features fast-paced shooting and slashing through pixel art environments.

The catchCombat is shallow and repetitive, with little enemy or weapon variety to break it up.

Both are tagged Side Scroller, Metroidvania and 2D.

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Timespinner

86% positive from 3,131 reviews201848% finish itDeck Verified

This is a 2D action-adventure platformer with time manipulation mechanics. It features pixel art, magic orbs, and familiar companions in a story-driven quest.

What players likedPlayers praise Timespinner as a charming, responsive Metroidvania, often compared to Symphony of the Night and DS Castlevanias, with good world-building and a coherent story.

The catchThe story is dialogue heavy and the writing is juvenile enough to skip outright.

Both are tagged Side Scroller, Metroidvania and Action.

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Vigil: The Longest Night

86% positive from 3,597 reviews202015% finish itDeck Verified

A side-scrolling Metroidvania action game with deep combat and gear customization. Explore a dark world, fight monsters, and uncover mysteries.

What players likedPlayers praise its good graphics, music, atmosphere, and varied weapons/skills, making it a unique and mesmerizing experience.

The catchThe map is broken and unreadable, which leaves you lost in a large metroidvania.

Both are tagged Side Scroller, Metroidvania and Action.

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More about ASTLIBRA Revision

What players liked

Players praise ASTLIBRA Revision as a rich, addictive 2D action JRPG with satisfying progression, a deep story, and a fantastic OST, reminiscent of golden-age JRPGs and Metroidvanias.

The catch

Combat is mostly mashing attack at damage sponge enemies while grinding for gear.

Reviews: 95% positive from 3,367
Released: 2022
Finish it: 35% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: $24.99 $17.49 -30% · Lowest ever $17.49 (2026-02-10)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 95% positive, but with 3,367 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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