Games like Momodora: Moonlit Farewell

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.

92% positive from 3,170 · 2024 · 3% finish it · Steam Deck Playable · Lowest ever $10.19 (2026-01-17)

Metroidvania Anime Pixel Graphics Action-Adventure2DSide Scroller

Six games like Momodora: Moonlit Farewell

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.

The catchBosses are bullet sponges and progress stalls into grinding for gear and money.

Both are tagged Side Scroller, Metroidvania and 2D.

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ASTLIBRA Revision

95% positive from 3,367 reviews202235% finish itDeck Verified

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.

What players likedPlayers 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 catchCombat is mostly mashing attack at damage sponge enemies while grinding for gear.

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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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 Anime.

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Touhou Luna Nights

97% positive from 4,775 reviews2019Deck Playable

Touhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania action game featuring time manipulation and a tense graze system. Explore a unique world with attractive dot graphics.

What players likedPlayers praise this challenging Metroidvania for its unique time-stop mechanics, rewarding gameplay, and beautiful pixel art.

The catchSold as a metroidvania but the map is small, linear and barely worth exploring.

Both are tagged Side Scroller, Metroidvania and Action.

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STRIDER™ / ストライダー飛竜®

81% positive from 4,223 reviews201410% finish itDeck Verified

This is a side-scrolling action game featuring fast-paced ninja combat with a plasma sword. Players traverse a large interconnected world, fighting diverse enemies with agile movement.

What players likedThis remake of Strider is a fun game, praised for its faithful recreation of the original.

The catchCapcom patched in Enigma DRM a decade after release, and performance suffered.

Both are tagged Side Scroller, Metroidvania and Action.

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More about Momodora: Moonlit Farewell

What players liked

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

The catch

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

Reviews: 92% positive from 3,170
Released: 2024
Finish it: 3% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: Lowest ever $10.19 (2026-01-17)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 92% positive, but with 3,170 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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