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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 41 games similar to A Castle Full of Cats down to the 4 that fit the “PS5” category. Carrion, Shantae: Half-Genie Hero and Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to A Castle Full of Cats.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

The best games like A Castle Full of Cats on PS5

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to A Castle Full of Cats. Each one has been evaluated across 11 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1CarrionClosest overall match

iRank85

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeHorrorExplorationMelee

Steam👍 95%· 31KIGDB75· 9OC76· 118

Year 2020Dev Phobia Game Studio · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and horror tension

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from A Castle Full of Cats: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for A Castle Full of Cats.

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#2Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloCozyExplorationMeleeAnime

Steam👍 90%· 2.4KIGDB81· 16OC81· 71

Year 2016Dev WayForward · XSEED GamesOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, melee combat and setting anime, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from A Castle Full of Cats: setting and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for A Castle Full of Cats.

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#3Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

iRank83

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloCozyExplorationMeleeHardcore

Steam👍 85%· 2.6KIGDB82· 13OC79· 82

Year 2017Dev Lizardcube · DotEmuOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, punishing difficulty and melee combat, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from A Castle Full of Cats: setting and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for A Castle Full of Cats.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExplorationMeleeHardcoreProcedural

Steam👍 91%· 15KIGDB91· 6OC89· 71

Year 2022Dev Cellar Door GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, precision platforming and roguelike runs, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from A Castle Full of Cats: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for A Castle Full of Cats.

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