Games like Outland

80% positive from 3,948 reviewsReleased 2014

What it is

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

The catch

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

Why it is here

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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Guacamelee! 2

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

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

Both are tagged Metroidvania, 2D and Platformer.

Guacamelee! Gold Edition

93% positive from 5,996 reviews

This is a Metroidvania action-platformer with dimension-swapping combat and platforming. It features a Mexican folklore setting and...

Both are tagged Metroidvania, Platformer and Action.

Owlboy

84% positive from 6,092 reviews

Story-driven platform adventure with flight mechanics. Explore skies, recruit friends, and battle enemies in a detailed pixel art world.

Both are tagged Metroidvania, 2D and Platformer.

Wuppo: Definitive Edition

94% positive from 5,939 reviews

Wuppo is a hand-drawn 2D adventure game where players use wit and items to explore, solve puzzles, and fight enemies in a charming world.

Both are tagged Metroidvania, 2D and Platformer.

Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

93% positive from 3,055 reviews

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

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

Both are tagged Metroidvania, 2D and Platformer.

Phoenotopia: Awakening

83% positive from 2,852 reviews

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

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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