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2017
You guide the deceased agent Terry Cooper through an underworld that needs only two keys to play. Its brutal jumps and traps make this Metroidvania-style escape a tough but rewarding test of precision.
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The closest matches for Necrosphere are VVVVVV, AM2R: Return of Samus and Kunai. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Necrosphere special – the reasons are listed right on each game.
91 %
Best match
A tough retro platformer where you can't jump but instead flip gravity to switch between floor and ceiling. Brutally precise rooms, generous checkpoints and a pounding chiptune soundtrack make it a cult classic.
91 %
Jumping and platforming
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.
88 % −80 %Jumping and platforming
You guide Tabby, a robot wielding kunai and fused with ancient warrior spirits, through an interconnected world full of secrets. Fast combat, a nimble dash and new abilities that unlock previously sealed areas make it stand out.
88 % 17.99 €
Jumping and platforming
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.
88 % 29.99 €
Jumping and platforming
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.
87 % 12.49 €
Jumping and platforming
You explore a sci-fi world in the style of old-school Metroidvanias, combining third-person shooting and demanding platforming. Its blend of modern action with classic backtracking and puzzles is what makes it stand out.
87 %
Challenging difficulty
A fast-paced 3D platformer where Demi leaps, wall-runs and shoots her way across floating ruins. It rewards skill, momentum and creative route choices, with speedrun-style challenges and enemy encounters.
86 % 7.99 €
Jumping and platforming
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.
85 % 12.79 €
Jumping and platforming
A metroidvania roguelike where each run drops you into a freshly generated labyrinth full of meat monsters. Randomized power-ups gradually unlock new paths and secrets.
85 % free
Challenging difficulty
A classic Sega Genesis platformer where you collect masks to transform into different forms, each with its own abilities. With a huge number of levels, hidden warps and steep difficulty, it is a tough test for retro fans.
