Games like Minoria

81% positive from 2,615 reviewsReleased 201929% finish itSteam Deck Verified$19.99 $5.99 -70%

What it is

Minoria is a 2D action-adventure game featuring challenging combat with parries and spells, set in a dark fantasy world. Its core loop involves mastering defensive maneuvers and offensive combos to overcome enemies.

What players liked

Players praise Minoria as a lore-rich Metroidvania that expands on the worldbuilding of the Momodora series.

The catch

Combat is shallow, mostly attack-mashing

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 81% positive, but with 2,615 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Minoria

The Vagrant

90% positive from 8,617 reviews201814% finish itDeck Verified

This is a 2D action RPG with hand-painted visuals. It features challenging hack-and-slash combat with combo chains and character progression through equipment and skills.

What players likedPlayers say it's like Vanillaware games (Muramasa, Dragon's Crown, Odin's Sphere) with beautiful art and solid side-scrolling action RPG gameplay.

Both are tagged Metroidvania, Female Protagonist and RPG.

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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 Metroidvania, Female Protagonist and RPG.

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Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

93% positive from 3,055 reviews2015Deck Verified

Action-platformer where Shantae uses pirate gear to explore islands, fight monsters, and solve puzzles. It features a humorous tone and Metroidvania-style progression.

What players likedPlayers praise its Metroidvania platforming, comparing it to Mario, for its fantastic game feel, level design, and engaging pirate gear mechanics.

The catchConstant backtracking through the same areas, with navigation that often leaves you lost.

Both are tagged Metroidvania, Female Protagonist and RPG.

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UNSIGHTED

93% positive from 2,184 reviews202125% finish itDeck Verified

This is a real-time action-adventure game with a focus on exploration, combat, and crafting. Players must manage a ticking clock to save friends from becoming enemies.

What players likedPlayers praise its smooth combat and exploration, comparing it to Hyper Light Drifter and The Legend of Zelda.

The catchNearly every fight comes down to waiting to parry, then hitting, over and over.

Both are tagged Metroidvania, Female Protagonist and RPG.

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Gestalt: Steam & Cinder

80% positive from 2,170 reviews202434% finish itDeck Verified

This is a 2D action-adventure game with fast-paced combat. Players explore a steampunk city, fight enemies, and uncover secrets.

What players likedPlayers praise Gestalt: Steam & Cinder as a polished Metroidvania with gorgeous pixel art, fluid combat, and engaging exploration, reminiscent of Guacamelee.

The catchThe story stops on an unresolved cliffhanger that exists only to set up a sequel.

Both are tagged Metroidvania, Female Protagonist and RPG.

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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 Metroidvania, Female Protagonist and RPG.

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