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We filtered the 41 games similar to A Castle Full of Cats down to the 11 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Carrion, The Fall and Iconoclasts 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 Nintendo Switch

11 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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

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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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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeHorrorExplorationMelee

Steam👍 88%· 3.7KIGDB78· 2OC74· 38

Year 2014Dev Over The MoonOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter, precision platforming and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping vibe casual

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

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

It predates A Castle Full of Cats by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeCozyExplorationMelee

Steam👍 86%· 4.9KIGDB85· 8OC84· 57

Year 2018Dev Joakim Sandberg · Bifrost EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, melee combat and setting scifi, while skipping horror tension

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

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

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeCozyExplorationMelee

Steam👍 84%· 2.5KIGDB79· 6OC79· 45

Year 2013Dev Rain Games · CIRCLE EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, punishing difficulty and melee combat, while skipping horror tension

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.

It predates A Castle Full of Cats by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5Ori and the Blind Forest

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeCozyExplorationMelee

Steam👍 94%· 60KIGDB88· 14OC90· 97

Year 2015Dev Moon Studios · Microsoft StudiosOn PC · Xbox · Switch

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

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty, while skipping horror tension

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

SoloExplorationMagicRangedMelee

Steam👍 92%· 19KIGDB86· 11OC84· 43

Year 2013Dev Abstraction Games · Cellar Door GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, roguelike runs and deep RPG systems, while skipping horror tension

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

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

It predates A Castle Full of Cats by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloCasualExplorationMeleeSci-Fi

Steam👍 94%· 11KIGDB81· 8OC82· 45

Year 2013Dev Image & FormOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, melee combat and setting scifi, while skipping horror tension

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.

It predates A Castle Full of Cats by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

#8Shantae: 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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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloCozyExplorationMeleeHardcore

Steam👍 94%· 5.1KIGDB76· 5OC75· 47

Year 2019Dev doinksoft · Devolver DigitalOn PC · Xbox · Switch

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

≠ Its own twist: 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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#10Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

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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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