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A small metroidvania in which you delve deeper into a planet, until you reach it's bottom... The games below have the most in common with it — metroidvania, exploration, science fiction — ranked by how closely they match, favouring the ones you can play right here in your browser.
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- Kiwi GamePlays on play-mek.itch.io
KIWI GAME is a game about kiwis. In common: metroidvania, exploration, short.
- Sylvie MiniaturePlays here
Sylvie's world was destroyed again. In common: metroidvania, exploration, short.
- RedderPlays on w.itch.io
An open world platformer about an astronaut stranded on a strange planet developed by indie developer anna anthropy. In common: metroidvania, exploration, science fiction.
- MetrashPlays on st33d.itch.io
A top-down-shooter Metroid-like. In common: metroidvania, exploration, science fiction.
- Horde of ViscountPlays on hordeofviscount.printful.me
Step into a land infested by the massive Horde of Viscount Traverse through both classic-vania stages and regions with exploration where you use subweapons… In common: metroidvania, exploration, platform.
- Samorost 2Plays here
Samorost2, the sequel to free browser based game Samorost1 is a short point-and-click adventure in which you must help out a little space gnome as he searches… In common: exploration, short, science fiction.
- Distant ParadisePlays here
Sent from Earth to scout the outer reaches of space, you crash-land on the planet Soror. In common: metroidvania, science fiction, platform.
- AscentPlays on johanpeitz.itch.io
Crashed on a desolate but mysterious planet you find yourself eye to eye with an ancient civilisation. In common: metroidvania, science fiction, platform.
- The Last RevenantPlays on kekis.itch.io
Made for the 22nd Metroidvania Month Game Jam, The Last Revenant is an atmospheric sci-fi action metroidvania with horror elements, multiple upgrades to… In common: metroidvania, science fiction, platform.
- The Legend of LuminaPlays on mastodon.gamedev.place
A block pushing puzzle game with metroidvania style progression, set in a serene forest world. In common: metroidvania, exploration.
All matches
Every game like Subsurface
PlayableKiwi Game
Exploration · 2020
PlayableSylvie Miniature
Exploration · 2024
PlayableRedder
Exploration · 2010
PlayableMetrash
Exploration · 2019
PlayableHorde of Viscount
Exploration · 2023
PlayableSamorost 2
Aliens · 2005
PlayableDistant Paradise
Metroidvania · 2025
PlayableAscent
Retro · 2022
PlayableEarly accessThe Last Revenant
Retro · 2023
PlayableThe Legend of Lumina
Exploration · 2022

Small Worlds
Exploration · 2009
PlayableDemake86
Metroidvania · 2026
PlayableA Game with a Kitty 3
Metroidvania · 2013
PlayableMangavania
Anime · 2023
PlayableRobot Wants Kitty
Level Editor · 2011
PlayableHaiku, the Baby Robot
Metroidvania · 2021
PlayableUFO Swamp Odyssey
Aliens · 2020
PlayableA Kitten Seeks the Moon
Exploration · 2025
PlayableA Walk in the Night
Exploration · 2018
PlayableAlone. Again.
Exploration · 2022
PlayableBlight
Exploration · 2024
PlayableFirst Contact
Exploration · 2022
PlayablePeklo
Exploration · 2022
PlayablePirate Fox Detective: The Case of The Conspicuous Klawz Crew
Exploration · 2021
PlayableRunning Back to You
Exploration · 2022
PlayableThe Archipelago
Exploration · 2019
PlayableZzz
Exploration · 2025
Playable10mg: Always Down
Metroidvania · 2020
PlayableA Tale of Colours
Metroidvania · 2012
PlayableAir Delivery
Metroidvania · 2023
PlayableAllocation
Metroidvania · 2018
PlayableBirdsong
Metroidvania · 2023
PlayableKiritan Island Okawari!
Metroidvania · 2020
PlayableK.O.L.M.
Metroidvania · 2010
PlayableNeogen Space Monkeys
Retro · 2022
PlayablePiko-piko Kiritan Island
2D · 2020