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Games like Shadow Complex

2009USK 16PC, PlayStation, Xbox

A 2.5D Metroidvania where you explore a huge underground military complex, using new weapons and gadgets to unlock sealed-off areas. Its satisfying gunplay and blend of action and backtracking drive the appeal.

Interconnected level design
Lots to discover
Jumping and platforming
Boss fights as highlights

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2007PEGI 18Xbox

As a genetically enhanced Agent you take down three crime lords across the open city of Pacific City. Fighting, racing and collecting agility orbs make you stronger until you leap across skyscrapers like a superhero.

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Trinity Fusion

Lots to discover

A rogue-lite action platformer set in a sci-fi multiverse, where you fight as parallel versions of yourself through procedurally assembled rooms. Fast, precise combat meets Metroidvania elements and lasting upgrades.

Worldless

Lots to discover

A minimalist, abstract-looking 2D Metroidvania that blends platforming exploration with turn-based fights where timing and adaptation matter. Its enigmatic, interpretive narrative leaves plenty of room for your own readings.

Neon City Riders

Boss fights as highlights

An indie action game set in a retro cyberpunk city where you gather superpowers, explore gang turfs and beat the turf bosses to reunite the gangs.

The Amazing Spider-Man 2

Dense, handcrafted world

Play as Spider-Man swinging through an open Manhattan, fighting criminals with counters and gadgets and rescuing civilians. Web-swinging is the main draw, backed by a Hero and Menace reputation system.

The Last Faith

Boss fights as highlights

A dark, gothic pixel-art Metroidvania that blends Soulslike combat with sprawling interconnected exploration and plenty of weapon and build options. You fight through a decaying world ravaged by plague and a corrupt religion as Eric.

Imp of the Sun

Dense, handcrafted world

A fast-paced 2D Metroidvania-style action platformer inspired by Peruvian cultures. You fight through hand-crafted areas to bring back the light of the Sun.

Guacamelee! 2

Boss fights as highlights

A vibrant luchador Metroidvania that blends fast brawler combat with precise platforming and a constant stream of jokes and meme references. Mexican folklore meets multiverse hopping, and it can be played in co-op.

Primal Light

Boss fights as highlights

You play Krog, a blue brawler fighting through a twisting, strange labyrinth of traps, levers and monsters. Grotesque bosses await at the end for you to hack apart.

Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition

Boss fights as highlights

Play as Death, one of the Four Horsemen, fighting through sprawling dungeons full of puzzles and fluid hack-and-slash combat to clear your brother's name. Loot and skill trees drive strong progression, and the comic-book style gives the world its own identity.