Games like Valdis Story: Abyssal City

This is an action-exploration platformer with deep combat customization. Players explore ruins, fight demons and angels using swordsmanship and sorcery.

84% positive from 2,712 · 2013 · Steam Deck Verified · Lowest ever $3.50 (2017-01-26)

MetroidvaniaActionPlatformerRPGIndie2D

Six games like Valdis Story: Abyssal City

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.

The catchTagged a Metroidvania but there are no ability upgrades or real progression.

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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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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Outland

80% positive from 3,948 reviews20145% finish it

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

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

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

Both are tagged Metroidvania, 2D and Platformer.

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Guacamelee! 2

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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More about Valdis Story: Abyssal City

The catch

Clunky controls, constant stunlocks and knockback off platforms make it frustrating.

Reviews: 84% positive from 2,712
Released: 2013
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: Lowest ever $3.50 (2017-01-26)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 84% positive, but with 2,712 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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