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Owlboy is hard to replace: few games combine adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and melee combat in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 13 gameplay attributes and found 38 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Berry, Metroid: Zero Mission and SHEEPO lead the list, with Berry reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Owlboy special.

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GenreAbenteuerSubgenreMetroidvania

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Jahr 2016Dev D-Pad Studio

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Das ähnlichste Spiel zu Owlboy ist Berry — mit einem Ähnlichkeitswert von 97/100. Metroid: Zero Mission und SHEEPO folgen dicht dahinter.

#1Berry97 #2Metroid: Zero Mission94 #3SHEEPO95 #4Iconoclasts95 #5Metroid: Samus Returns95

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Spiele wie Owlboy

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Berry

GenreAbenteuerSubgenreMetroidvania

EinzelspielerNahkampfGemütlichNarrativErkundung2DPixel 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 visual topdown, while skipping puzzle design

#2Metroid: Zero Mission

94

Metroid: Zero Mission

GenreAbenteuerSubgenreMetroidvania

EinzelspielerSci-FiErkundung2DPixel Art

IGDB95· 2

Jahr 2004Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter, open world exploration and loot and gear systems, while skipping puzzle design

95

SHEEPO

GenreAbenteuerSubgenreMetroidvania

EinzelspielerNahkampfGemütlichNarrativErkundung2D

Steam👍 97%· 578OC75· 13

Jahr 2020Dev Kyle Thompson · TBASpielzeit ~3hAuf PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual and open world exploration, while skipping puzzle design

95

Iconoclasts

GenreAbenteuerSubgenreMetroidvania

EinzelspielerNahkampfNarrativGemütlichSci-FiErkundungPixel Art2D

Steam👍 86%· 4.9KIGDB85· 8OC84· 57

Jahr 2018Dev Joakim Sandberg · Bifrost EntertainmentAuf PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design.

≠ Missing: fantasy world.

#5Metroid: Samus Returns

95

Metroid: Samus Returns

GenreAbenteuerSubgenreMetroidvania

EinzelspielerSci-FiErkundung2D

IGDB88· 14OC86· 92

Jahr 2017Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · Nintendo

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

≠ Missing: puzzle design.

92

qomp

GenreAbenteuerSubgenreMetroidvania

EinzelspielerNahkampfNarrativErkundung2DPixel Art

Steam👍 96%· 531

Jahr 2021Dev Stuffed Wombat · AtariSpielzeit ~2hAuf PC · Linux

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

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, dark, oppressive atmosphere and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

#7Metroid Fusion

95

Metroid Fusion

GenreAbenteuerSubgenreMetroidvania

EinzelspielerNahkampfSci-FiErkundung2DPixel Art

IGDB85· 2

Jahr 2002Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping puzzle design

91

Ato

GenreAbenteuerSubgenreMetroidvania

EinzelspielerNahkampfNarrativFantasyErkundung2DPixel 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, punishing difficulty and open world exploration, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

#9Ori and the Blind Forest

93

Ori and the Blind Forest

GenreAbenteuerSubgenreMetroidvania

EinzelspielerNahkampfNarrativGemütlichFantasyErkundung2D

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, punishing difficulty and open world exploration, while skipping setting scifi

93

Reventure

GenreAbenteuerSubgenreMetroidvania

EinzelspielerNarrativErkundungPixel 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 and open world exploration, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Steam GOG Nintendo

#11Yoku's Island Express

93

Yoku's Island Express

GenreAbenteuerSubgenreMetroidvania

EinzelspielerGemütlichFantasyErkundung2D

Steam👍 96%· 5.2KRAWG👍 87%· 215IGDB85· 10OC83· 71

Jahr 2018Dev Team17 DigitalSpielzeit ~3hAuf PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, while skipping strong narrative focus

#12Little Kitty, Big City

93

Little Kitty, Big City

GenreAbenteuerSubgenreMetroidvania

EinzelspielerGemütlichErkundungCasualSandbox-Welt

Steam👍 97%· 13KRAWG👍 87%· 43IGDB89· 1OC76· 55

Jahr 2024Dev Double Dagger StudioSpielzeit ~4hAuf PC · Xbox · Nintendo

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and vibe casual, while skipping precision platforming

Steam Xbox Nintendo

95

Gateways

GenreAbenteuerSubgenreMetroidvania

EinzelspielerSci-FiErkundung2D

Steam👍 90%· 250MC72IGDB70· 1

Jahr 2012Dev Smudged Cat GamesSpielzeit ~1hAuf PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design.

≠ Missing: strong narrative focus.

#14Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest

95

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.

#15Hollow Knight: Silksong

92

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.

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What is the best game similar to Owlboy?: The closest game to Owlboy is Berry, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 10 gameplay attributes, including adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Owlboy?: The three closest games to Owlboy are: 1. Berry (97/100, 10 shared attributes) 2. Metroid: Zero Mission (94/100, 8 shared attributes) 3. SHEEPO (95/100, 9 shared attributes). All share Owlboy's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 38 candidates across 13 dimensions.
Is Metroid: Zero Mission similar to Owlboy?: Yes, very much so — Metroid: Zero Mission scores 94/100 similarity to Owlboy. They share 8 attributes, including adventure storytelling and Metroidvania exploration. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Adventure games are similar to Owlboy?: The best Adventure games similar to Owlboy are Berry, Metroid: Zero Mission, SHEEPO and Iconoclasts. All share the Adventure genre alongside other key Owlboy attributes like adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming.
How is similarity to Owlboy calculated?: We compare Owlboy against every game in our catalog using 13 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 Owlboy experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.