10 Metroidvania games like Apotheon that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Apotheon down to the 10 that fit the “Metroidvania” category. Aztaka, Dust: An Elysian Tail and Guacamelee! Gold Edition top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Apotheon.

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The best metroidvania games like Apotheon

10 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Apotheon. 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.

#1Aztaka

iRank68

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeMythologyFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 68%· 161

Year 2009Dev CiteremisPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Apotheon, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, combat magic and loot and gear systems, while skipping ranged combat

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Steam

#2Dust: An Elysian Tail

iRank84

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 67%· 626MC84IGDB82· 7

Year 2012Dev Humble Hearts · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Apotheon: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics, setting anime and crafting mechanics, while skipping ranged combat

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Steam GOG Xbox

#3Guacamelee! Gold Edition

iRank89

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 93%· 6.0KRAWG👍 79%· 305MC88IGDB94· 2

Year 2013Playtime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Apotheon: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Stands apart with fighting mechanics, co op and offline, while skipping strong narrative focus

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeExploration2DSci-Fi

Steam👍 81%· 4.2KRAWG👍 54%· 333MC78IGDB78· 16OC77· 62

Year 2012Dev Capcom · SEGAPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Apotheon, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi and setting cyberpunk, while skipping strong narrative focus

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Steam Xbox PS

#5Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow

iRank90

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedFantasyExploration2D

IGDB90· 3

Year 2005Dev Konami

✓ Shared with Apotheon: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, combat magic and horror setting, while skipping action RPG combat

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#6Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia

iRank88

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedFantasyExploration2D

IGDB88· 1

Year 2008Dev Konami

✓ Like Apotheon, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, combat magic and horror setting, while skipping action RPG combat

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#7UnEpic

iRank79

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 91%· 8.1KRAWG👍 81%· 253MC68IGDB68· 4OC72· 24

Year 2011Dev @unepic_fran · EnjoyUp GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Apotheon, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, combat magic and setting medieval, while skipping action RPG combat

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Steam GOG Xbox

#8Chasm

iRank72

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 73%· 2.7KIGDB70· 8OC72· 39

Year 2018Dev Bit Kid, Inc.On PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Apotheon, expect deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, procedural generation and visual pixel, while skipping action RPG combat

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Steam GOG PS

#9Islets

iRank88

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 96%· 2.3KRAWG👍 87%· 29IGDB81· 2OC79· 19

Year 2022Dev Kyle Thompson · Armor Games StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

✓ Like Apotheon, it's known for deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel and open world exploration, while skipping action RPG combat

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Steam GOG

#10Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin

iRank80

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeFantasyExploration2D

IGDB80· 3

Year 2006Dev Konami

✓ If you enjoyed Apotheon, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, combat magic and horror setting, while skipping action RPG combat

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