Games like Outland

A 2D platformer with a polarity-switching mechanic. Players use light and dark powers to navigate challenges.

80% positive from 3,948 · 2014 · 5% finish it

PlatformerActionMetroidvania2DCo-opAdventure

Six games like Outland

91% positive from 3,335 reviews201813% finish itDeck Verified

This is a Metroidvania action-platformer featuring brawling combat and dimension-shifting mechanics. It offers a vibrant, culturally inspired adventure with cooperative play.

What players likedPlayers praise Guacamelee! 2 as an innovative, story-driven metroidvania with fun characters and satisfying melee combat.

The catchPunishing pixel-perfect platforming and instant death traps overshadow the fun combat.

Both are tagged Metroidvania, 2D and Platformer.

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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, 2D and Platformer.

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Phoenotopia: Awakening

83% positive from 2,852 reviews202115% finish itDeck Unsupported

This is a narrative-driven 2D action-adventure game with puzzle-solving and combat. Players explore a vibrant world, using diverse tools to overcome challenges and uncover a cosmic mystery.

What players likedPlayers praise its engaging story, unique characters, and colorful world, comparing it to games with good combat, movement, and puzzles.

The catchClunky, unpolished controls with no coyote time or input buffering fight you constantly.

Both are tagged Metroidvania, 2D and Platformer.

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Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom

89% positive from 2,606 reviews201928% finish itDeck Playable

This is a modern action-adventure platformer with a focus on transforming into different monsters to explore and solve puzzles. It features hand-drawn animation and a soundtrack from renowned composers.

What players likedPlayers praise its engaging and challenging gameplay, responsive controls, and crisp visuals, comparing it to classic Sega Master System games.

The catchEnemies and hazards are placed to push you into cheap, untelegraphed deaths.

Both are tagged Metroidvania, 2D and Platformer.

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Ghost Song

83% positive from 1,438 reviews202230% finish itDeck Verified

This is a 2D Metroidvania adventure game with atmospheric exploration and combat. Players explore an alien world, acquire abilities, and battle creatures using a heat-based blaster and melee system.

What players likedPlayers praise Ghost Song as a beautiful, atmospheric Metroid-style game with intriguing story and characters.

The catchMovement is sluggish and forced backtracking without fast travel drags the game out.

Both are tagged Metroidvania, 2D and Platformer.

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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 Metroidvania, 2D and Platformer.

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More about Outland

What players liked

Outland is a visually striking Metroidvania with an evolving light/dark color-switching mechanic and epic boss fights.

The catch

Movement and combat feel stiff and imprecise, which makes later fights frustrating.

Reviews: 80% positive from 3,948
Released: 2014
Finish it: 5% of players
Play: Single-playerCo-opMulti-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 80% positive, but with 3,948 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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