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A fan-made remake of Metroid II that blends classic Samus Aran gameplay with modern controls, expanded areas and punchy boss fights. Hunting the Metroids across planet SR388 is atmospheric and rewards thorough exploration.
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The closest matches for AM2R: Return of Samus are Axiom Verge, Environmental Station Alpha and Ghost Song. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes AM2R: Return of Samus special – the reasons are listed right on each game.
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A retro-styled Metroidvania in which a scientist wakes up in a strange biomechanical world. It thrives on a labyrinthine map, offbeat weapons and abilities, and the thrill of uncovering secrets.
96 % 7.99 €
Action-packed real-time combat
A retro pixel-art Metroidvania where you play a robot exploring an abandoned space station to uncover what happened there. The focus is squarely on exploration and unlocking new abilities.
95 % 19.99 €
Dark, serious atmosphere
An atmospheric 2D Metroidvania set on the lonely moon Lorian V, where you awaken as a Deadsuit, explore eerie caverns, gain new abilities and uncover cosmic secrets. Fluid combat and a moody sci-fi setting define the adventure.
94 % −10 %Dark, serious atmosphere
A grim sci-fi Metroidvania set on the alien planet Protea VI, where you fight dangerous creatures, grow stronger and uncover a terrible buried secret.
93 %
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
Samus Aran's 2D return pairs fluid, fast movement and precise melee counters with classic Metroidvania exploration. Tense escapes from the near-invincible E.M.M.I. robots and demanding boss fights keep the pressure high.
93 % −50 %Dark, serious atmosphere
A dark 2D Metroidvania spin-off in the PAC-MAN universe: as the Swordsman you explore an alien planet, devour enemies and grow into an apex predator. It blends fast sword combat with platforming and exploration.
93 % −50 %Action-packed real-time combat
A metroidvania with a large, interconnected world where new abilities and a drone unlock secrets and shortcuts. It continues the Axiom Verge universe but works fine without playing the original first.
93 % −20 %Dark, serious atmosphere
A 2D Metroidvania set in a dystopian cyberpunk world where a demon sword lets you create platforms, shield yourself and meddle with the past. Beautifully animated pixel art and exploration take center stage.
93 % 19.50 €
Dark, serious atmosphere
You play a shapeless alien creature breaking out of a research facility and hunting humans in a reverse horror twist. Its Metroidvania structure, fluid tentacle movement and unlockable abilities make growing and devouring everything in your path the core thrill.
93 % 18.99 €
Action-packed real-time combat
A compact 2D metroidvania where you play a small robot exploring a decaying, virus-ridden machine world. Fast sword combat, platforming and new abilities gradually unlock hidden areas.