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We filtered the 41 games similar to ANIMAL WELL down to the 19 that fit the “Narrative” category. A Castle Full of Cats, Berry and SHEEPO top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to ANIMAL WELL.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

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NarrativeRelaxingSolo

Year 2024Dev Shared Memory

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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to ANIMAL WELL is A Castle Full of Cats — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Berry and SHEEPO follow close behind.

#1A Castle Full of Cats96 #2Berry95 #3SHEEPO94 #4Owlboy91 #5Iconoclasts90

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The best narrative games like ANIMAL WELL

19 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to ANIMAL WELL. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

#1A Castle Full of Cats

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A Castle Full of Cats

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeCozyRelaxingHorrorExploration

Steam👍 99%· 4.4KRAWG👍 90%· 20

Year 2022Dev DevcatsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, while skipping precision platforming

95

Berry

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeCozyNarrativeExploration2DPixel Art

Steam👍 99%· 145

Year 2021Dev Leuns · DegicaPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Web

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

≠ Stands apart with visual topdown, while skipping puzzle design

94

SHEEPO

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeCozyNarrativeOpen WorldExploration2D

Steam👍 97%· 578OC75· 13

Year 2020Dev Kyle Thompson · TBAPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, while skipping puzzle design

91

Owlboy

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 84%· 6.1KRAWG👍 74%· 307MC88IGDB89· 13OC88· 98

Year 2016Dev D-Pad StudioPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world and setting scifi, while skipping horror tension

90

Iconoclasts

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyExplorationPixel Art2D

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 setting scifi, while skipping horror tension

89

FEZ

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeRelaxingOpen WorldExploration2DPixel Art

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

Year 2012Dev POLYTRON · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual and fantasy world, while skipping horror tension

#7Ori and the Blind Forest

89

Ori and the Blind Forest

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyOpen WorldExploration2D

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 dark, oppressive atmosphere, punishing difficulty and fantasy world, while skipping horror tension

89

Teslagrad

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyExploration2D

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 precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty and setting scifi, while skipping horror tension

92

Reventure

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 95%· 9.8KRAWG👍 82%· 64MC84

Year 2019Dev PixelattoPlaytime ~3hOn PC · iOS · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping horror tension

Steam GOG Nintendo

90

Carrion

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeHorrorExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 95%· 31KIGDB75· 9OC76· 118

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

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

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, punishing difficulty and setting scifi, while skipping vibe relaxing

90

The Fall

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeHorrorExploration2D

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, dark, oppressive atmosphere and setting scifi, while skipping vibe relaxing

#12Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver

90

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeHorrorExploration

Steam👍 74%· 1.9KRAWG👍 82%· 243MC91

Year 1999Dev Sony Interactive Entertainment · Square EnixPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · SEGA

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

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, fantasy world and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping precision platforming

89

The Swapper

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeHorrorExploration2D

Steam👍 94%· 7.5KRAWG👍 63%· 528MC87IGDB88· 10OC85· 33

Year 2013Dev Curve DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi and setting space, while skipping vibe relaxing

#14Ato

88

Ato

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExploration2DPixel Art

Steam👍 97%· 466

Year 2019Dev WolfWoot · Tiny Warrior GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, punishing difficulty and fantasy world, while skipping horror tension

88

Waking Mars

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeExploration2D

Steam👍 89%· 1.2KRAWG👍 55%· 66MC79

Year 2012Dev Tiger Style · Tiger Style GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Android

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

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi, while skipping horror tension

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