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Leap Year is hard to replace: few games combine adventure storytelling, punishing difficulty and open world exploration in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 16 gameplay attributes and found 41 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Ato, Ori and the Blind Forest and The Messenger lead the list, with Ato reaching a 94/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Leap Year special.

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Jahr 2024Dev Daniel Linssen

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Das ähnlichste Spiel zu Leap Year ist Ato — mit einem Ähnlichkeitswert von 94/100. Ori and the Blind Forest und The Messenger folgen dicht dahinter.

#1Ato94 #2Ori and the Blind Forest92 #3The Messenger92 #4VVVVVV93 #5Berry88

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94

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Ato

GenreAbenteuerSubgenreMetroidvania

EinzelspielerNahkampfNarrativHardcoreOffene WeltFantasyErkundung2DPixel Art

Steam👍 97%· 466

Jahr 2019Dev WolfWoot · Tiny Warrior GamesSpielzeit ~2hAuf PC

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, while skipping deep RPG systems

#2Ori and the Blind Forest

92

iRank92

Ori and the Blind Forest

GenreAbenteuerSubgenreMetroidvania

EinzelspielerNahkampfNarrativHardcoreOffene WeltFantasyErkundungBeute2D

Steam👍 94%· 60KIGDB88· 14OC90· 97

Jahr 2015Dev Moon Studios · Microsoft StudiosAuf PC · Xbox · Switch

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, cozy, relaxing feel and skill tree progression, while skipping deep RPG systems

#3The Messenger

92

iRank88

The Messenger

GenreAbenteuerSubgenreMetroidvania

EinzelspielerNahkampfHardcoreErkundungPixel Art2D

Steam👍 93%· 13KRAWG👍 87%· 334MC84IGDB87· 8OC86· 81

Jahr 2018Dev Sabotage · Devolver DigitalSpielzeit ~6hAuf PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: puzzle design.

Steam Epic Xbox

93

iRank85

VVVVVV

GenreAbenteuerSubgenreMetroidvania

EinzelspielerMehrspielerNahkampfHardcoreFantasyErkundungPixel Art2D

Steam👍 96%· 10KRAWG👍 76%· 512MC81IGDB80· 4

Jahr 2010Dev NicalisSpielzeit ~1hAuf PC · PS · iOS

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi and setting space, while skipping deep RPG systems

88

iRank99

Berry

GenreAbenteuerSubgenreMetroidvania

EinzelspielerNahkampfNarrativErkundung2DPixel Art

Steam👍 99%· 145

Jahr 2021Dev Leuns · DegicaSpielzeit ~1hAuf PC · Web

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel and visual topdown, while skipping puzzle design

#6Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest

93

iRank78

Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest

GenreAbenteuerSubgenreMetroidvania

EinzelspielerNahkampfFantasyErkundung2D

RAWG👍 78%· 27

Jahr 2003Dev Jupiter · NintendoAuf Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: puzzle design.

#7Pseudoregalia

88

iRank97

Pseudoregalia

GenreAbenteuerSubgenreMetroidvania

EinzelspielerNahkampfHardcoreOffene WeltFantasyErkundung

Steam👍 97%· 18K

Jahr 2023Dev rittzlerSpielzeit ~2hAuf PC

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, combat magic and visual third person, while skipping puzzle design

93

iRank76

La-Mulana

GenreAbenteuerSubgenreMetroidvania

EinzelspielerNahkampfHardcoreOffene WeltFantasyErkundung2DPixel Art

Steam👍 80%· 2.6KRAWG👍 64%· 70MC80OC80· 11

Jahr 2012Dev NIGORO · AGM PLAYISMSpielzeit ~3hAuf PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: deep RPG systems.

#9Metroid: Zero Mission

88

iRank95

Metroid: Zero Mission

GenreAbenteuerSubgenreMetroidvania

EinzelspielerOffene WeltErkundungBeute2DPixel Art

IGDB95· 2

Jahr 2004Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: shooter, setting scifi and skill tree progression, while skipping puzzle design

#10Hollow Knight: Silksong

89

iRank90

Hollow Knight: Silksong

GenreAbenteuerSubgenreMetroidvania

EinzelspielerNahkampfNarrativFantasyErkundung2D

Steam👍 89%· 407KIGDB90· 4OC91· 121

Jahr 2025Dev Team CherryAuf Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: puzzle design.

#11Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

91

iRank83

Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

GenreAbenteuerSubgenreMetroidvania

EinzelspielerNahkampfHardcoreFantasyErkundung2D

Steam👍 85%· 2.6KIGDB82· 13OC79· 82

Jahr 2017Dev Lizardcube · DotEmuAuf PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping puzzle design

#12STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™

90

iRank84

STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™

GenreAbenteuerSubgenreMetroidvania

EinzelspielerNahkampfHardcoreNarrativOffene WeltFantasyErkundung

Steam👍 88%· 172KRAWG👍 85%· 2.3KMC80IGDB83· 13OC82· 176

Jahr 2019Dev Respawn Entertainment · Electronic ArtsSpielzeit ~8hAuf PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and deep RPG systems

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and setting scifi, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

Steam Epic Xbox

#13Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition

92

iRank77

Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition

GenreAbenteuerSubgenreMetroidvania

EinzelspielerMehrspielerNahkampfNarrativOffene WeltFantasyErkundungBeute

Steam👍 79%· 20KIGDB76· 14OC74· 67

Jahr 2015Dev Vigil Games · THQ NordicAuf Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping precision platforming

89

iRank89

Reventure

GenreAbenteuerSubgenreMetroidvania

EinzelspielerNarrativOffene WeltErkundungPixel Art2D

Steam👍 95%· 9.8KRAWG👍 82%· 64MC84

Jahr 2019Dev PixelattoSpielzeit ~3hAuf PC · iOS · Nintendo

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep RPG systems

Steam GOG Nintendo

#15FEZ

89

iRank88

FEZ

GenreAbenteuerSubgenreMetroidvania

EinzelspielerNarrativOffene WeltFantasyErkundung2DPixel Art

Steam👍 93%· 16KRAWG👍 80%· 1.2KMC91IGDB86· 12OC88· 50

Jahr 2012Dev POLYTRON · Microsoft StudiosSpielzeit ~2hAuf PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual and vibe relaxing, while skipping deep RPG systems

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What is the best game similar to Leap Year?: The closest game to Leap Year is Ato, scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. They share 13 gameplay attributes, including adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Leap Year?: The three closest games to Leap Year are: 1. Ato (94/100, 13 shared attributes) 2. Ori and the Blind Forest (92/100, 13 shared attributes) 3. The Messenger (92/100, 9 shared attributes). All share Leap Year's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 41 candidates across 16 dimensions.
Is Ori and the Blind Forest similar to Leap Year?: Yes, very much so — Ori and the Blind Forest scores 92/100 similarity to Leap Year. They share 13 attributes, including adventure storytelling and Metroidvania exploration. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Adventure games are similar to Leap Year?: The best Adventure games similar to Leap Year are Ato, Ori and the Blind Forest, The Messenger and VVVVVV. All share the Adventure genre alongside other key Leap Year attributes like adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming.
How is similarity to Leap Year calculated?: We compare Leap Year against every game in our catalog using 16 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Leap Year experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.