Games like Super Panda Adventures

92% positive from 1,026 reviewsReleased 2014Steam Deck Unsupported

What it is

This is a single-player action platformer with Metroidvania and RPG elements, featuring a combo fighting system and non-linear exploration. Players explore worlds, level up, and unlock abilities to rescue a princess.

What players liked

It's a simple, straightforward Metroidvania reminiscent of old Flash games.

The catch

Endless backtracking with no map, and the same few enemies respawn almost instantly.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 92% positive, but with 1,026 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Wuppo: Definitive Edition

94% positive from 5,939 reviews201615% finish itDeck Verified

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.

What players likedPlayers praise Wuppo's cozy, immersive world that makes time fly, similar to other engaging indie adventures.

Both are tagged Metroidvania, Cute and Platformer.

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Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

90% positive from 2,419 reviews201618% finish itDeck Verified

Action-platformer with transformation mechanics. Explore levels, fight bosses, and use Shantae's hair whip and dances.

The catchForces backtracking and replaying levels for secrets and fetch quests

Both are tagged Metroidvania, Cute and Platformer.

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Nyaruru Fishy Fight

90% positive from 1,780 reviews202315% finish itDeck Verified

Nyaruru Fishy Fight is a Metroidvania with fast-paced combat and exploration. Players use a variety of fish-themed attacks and movement abilities to defeat enemies and bosses.

What players likedPlayers praise its incredible character movement and exciting battles with cute cats, despite being made in a broken engine.

The catchBoss fights lean on gimmicks and sudden difficulty spikes

Both are tagged Metroidvania, Cute and Action.

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Shantae and the Seven Sirens

90% positive from 2,011 reviews202044% finish itDeck Verified

Action-adventure platformer with creature-form switching and exploration. Features belly dancing for mechanics and a vibrant, tropical feel.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a return to form, comparing it favorably to "Pirates Curse" and the best games in the Shantae series.

The catchSluggish movement makes the constant backtracking across the map a tedious slog.

Both are tagged Metroidvania, Cute and Platformer.

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Crypt Custodian

97% positive from 1,617 reviews2024Deck Playable

Metroidvania/Zelda-like about exploring, fighting with a broom, and gaining abilities. Clean the afterlife, meet ghosts, and upgrade gear in a charming, interconnected world.

What players likedPlayers praise "Crypt Custodian" as a charming and accessible Metroidvania with satisfying movement, combat, and a touching story, often compared to games like Sheepo and Islets.

The catchCopy-pasted rooms and repeated spongy enemies make the long midgame a slog.

Both are tagged Metroidvania, Cute and Action.

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Supraland

95% positive from 4,895 reviews201927% finish itDeck Unsupported

First-person Metroidvania puzzle game. Explore a sandbox world, discover versatile abilities, and solve creative, unique puzzles.

What players likedPlayers praise Supraland as a metroidvania and puzzle platformer with rewarding exploration, clever puzzles, and charming humor.

The catchCombat is shallow and respawning enemies constantly interrupt puzzling and exploring.

Both are tagged Metroidvania, Action and Adventure.

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