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Momogatari
unreleased

Developer / Publisher: Sentori Studio

To be announced
- Demo Available
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- hand drawn
- side scroll
- boss gated
- combo combat
- companion combat
- equipment
- fantasy
- skill tree
- yokai
Explore the Yomi world with a sacred weapon that can change sword types. Fight different "Yokai" and challenge the "Kami" of this world.
- Windows
  
  Steam
  
  Demo
2025

94%

Positive

33 reviews

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Ninja Brigade feat. Jonah Weingarten

Developer / Publisher: Impawsible Games

2025
- Demo Available
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- pixel
- side scroll
- boss gated
- fantasy
- yokai
- Semi-Linear
A fast-paced pixel art metroidvania, where the musician Jonah Weingarten is drawn to feudal Japan via an arcade station. Once there, he must face vicious yokai hordes and beat the game to return to his own era.
- Windows
  
  Steam
  
  Demo
2023

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Samurai Kento

Developer: lightUP

Publisher: lightUP, Ratalaika Games

2023
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- item gated
- 8-Bit
- pixel
- side scroll
- difficulty options
- equipment
- fantasy
- leveling
- medieval
- relaxed
- yokai
- Micro / Mini
- RPG
- Semi-Linear
- Metroidvania Lite
Play as Kento, an Elder Samurai, and face the evil Yokai in this 2D pixelated mini action RPG set in Feudal Japan based scenarios!
- Windows
  
  Steam
  
  itch.io
- Nintendo
  
  Switch 2
  
  Switch
- PlayStation
  
  PS5
  
  PS4
- Xbox
  
  Series X|S
  
  One
  
  Xbox
2023

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Enraged Red Ogre

Developer / Publisher: Akaoni Studio

2023
- exploration
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- companion combat
- yokai
In a faraway land, the yokai are suddenly rising and running out of control. A small human village is in danger, but Akaoni, a short-tempered red ogre that lives in it, is going on a rampage to defeat the yokai!

Run, jump and BASH as you travel around a mystique land based on old Japan eras with beautiful pixelart, exploring 9 different zones searching for relics that change the world around you with new paths.
- Nintendo
  
  Switch
2025

89%

Very Positive

1,429 reviews

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Blade Chimera

Developer: Team Ladybug, WSS playground

Publisher: PLAYISM

2025
- Demo Available
- interconnected map
- pixel
- side scroll
- fast travel
- contact damage
- companion combat
- equipment
- leveling
- post apocalyptic
- Sci-Fi
- skill tree
- time bending
- yokai
Explore a dark and sinister Osaka as the Demon Hunter Shin. Battle demons, regain lost skills, and uncover the truth of your forgotten past in this exciting occult-inspired cyberpunk metroidvania.
- Windows
  
  Steam Deck
  
  Steam
  
  Demo
- Nintendo
  
  Switch
2024

84%

Very Positive

1,689 reviews

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Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus

Developer: Squid Shock Studios

Publisher: Balor Games

2024
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- 2.5D
- hand drawn
- side scroll
- Has Hub
- contact damage
- boss rush
- companion combat
- equipment
- yokai
- Semi-Linear
Flow gracefully through a colorful, hand-drawn 2.5D action platformer inspired by Japanese folklore. Engage in acrobatic aerial combat, unlock powerful mystical abilities, and explore an interconnected world of myth as you seek to unravel the mysteries of your origin.
- Windows
  
  Mac
  
  Linux
  
  Steam Deck
  
  Steam
  
  Humble
- Nintendo
  
  Switch
- PlayStation
  
  PS5
- Xbox
  
  Series X|S
2019

97%

Overwhelmingly Positive

14,886 reviews

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Touhou Luna Nights

Developer: Team Ladybug

Publisher: Phoenixx Inc., PLAYISM

2019
- exploration
- interconnected map
- item gated
- pixel
- side scroll
- boss gated
- action
- contact damage
- boss rush
- gothic
- time bending
- yokai
- bullet hell
- linear
Touhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania title with a heavy emphasis on exploration and action.　 Developed by Team Ladybug, creators of multiple fantastic action games thus far.
- Windows
  
  Steam Deck
  
  Steam
- Nintendo
  
  Switch
- PlayStation
  
  PS5
  
  PS4
- Xbox
  
  Series X|S
  
  One
2013

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Castlemaze: Ojou-sama kara no Chousen

Developer / Publisher: YuuYuutei

2013
- unofficial
- exploration
- pixel
- side scroll
- action
- equipment
- yokai
A doujin game by YuuYuutei based on the Touhou Project series.
- Windows
2023

77%

Mostly Positive

62 reviews

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Chronicles of 2 Heroes: Amaterasu's Wrath

Developer: Infinity Experience

Publisher: Catness Game Studios

2023
- Demo Available
- ability gated
- pixel
- side scroll
- parry
- multiple characters
- yokai
- first person
Amaterasu and her yokai army rule over feudal Japan. Switch in real time between Kensei and Ayame to defeat the goddess in this intense, 16-bit action platformer with Metroidvania elements and gorgeous pixel art.
- Windows
  
  Steam Deck
  
  Steam
  
  Demo
  
  itch.io
- Nintendo
  
  Switch
- PlayStation
  
  PS5
  
  PS4
- Xbox
  
  Series X|S
  
  One
2012

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Bouhou Youyoumu

Developer / Publisher: MAROKAKA

2012
- unofficial
- interconnected map
- pixel
- side scroll
- equipment
- fantasy
- gothic
- leveling
- yokai
- Semi-Linear
Bouhou Youyoumu is a dungeon exploring action platformer, sequel to Bouhou Koumakyou ~Scarlet Family~, developed by Marokaka.
- Windows