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We filtered the 43 games similar to Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore down to the 9 that fit the “Mobile” category. Dead Cells, Aquaria and Waking Mars top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

The best games like Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore on Mobile

9 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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.

#1Dead CellsClosest overall match

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Steam👍 97%· 180KRAWG👍 88%· 1.7KMC88IGDB90· 12OC89· 151

Year 2018Dev Plug In DigitalPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems, while skipping setting cartoon

Dead Cells is a roguelike adventure title developed by Motion Twin. ###Story Not much story is present in the game, as only bits of any information are given out to the players. The game takes place at a remote island, where the players take place of the Prisoner.

Where it drifts furthest from Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore: tone.

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#2AquariaClosest on tone

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MeleeNarrativeFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 88%· 1.5KRAWG👍 59%· 77MC82IGDB75· 2

Year 2007Dev FinjiPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Stands apart with combat magic and single-player focus, while skipping setting cartoon

Aquaria is an underwater 2d sidescrolling action-adventure game with a great emphasis on exploration and solving various puzzles. Players are invited to take the place of Naija, ocean dweller, resembling a human woman with fish-like features, which allow her to swim and breathe underwater.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore.

It predates Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Waking MarsClosest on combat

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MeleeNarrativeExploration2DSolo

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 puzzle design, setting scifi and single-player focus, while skipping fantasy world

###Best for mobile The game is an adventure-platformer, where the player takes control over the main character, traveling through the Martian caves. You will have to manage the thrust of the jetpack that the protagonist has. The game was released on the PC in 2012. Before this, it was repeatedly recognized as the best game for mobile devices. ###Key features The game is set in the future.

Where it drifts furthest from Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore.

It predates Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG

#4Carrion

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MeleeNarrativeExplorationPixel 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 horror tension, puzzle design and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping fantasy world

Where it drifts furthest from Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore: setting and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore.

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Steam GOG Epic

#5VVVVVV

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

MeleeFantasyExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 96%· 10KRAWG👍 76%· 512MC81IGDB80· 4

Year 2010Dev NicalisPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · iOS

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, punishing difficulty and setting scifi, while skipping strong narrative focus

VVVVVV is a 2D platformer designed in retro style. You play as Captain Viridian, the fearless leader of the team of conquerors of the dimension. And unexpectedly you crash and lose touch with each other. You will have to explore the world in which you are trapped and find your partners. You have the opportunity to plunge into the atmosphere of old-school accompanied by a great soundtrack.

Where it drifts furthest from Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore: tone and setting.

It predates Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

MeleeNarrativeExploration2DSolo

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 puzzle design, punishing difficulty and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping fantasy world

Where it drifts furthest from Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore.

It predates Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

MeleeFantasyExploration2DSolo

Steam👍 85%· 2.6KIGDB82· 13OC79· 82

Year 2017Dev Lizardcube · DotEmuOn PS4 · Linux · Android

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

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, punishing difficulty and single-player focus, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore.

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Steam GOG Epic

#8FEZ

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NarrativeFantasyExploration2DPixel 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 precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, vibe casual and vibe relaxing, while skipping melee combat

FEZ is a 2D and 3D game at the same time. Even though it is a platformer game in which you solve puzzles in the dimension your looking at, you can manipulate with the world itself by rotating it all around.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore.

It predates Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

NarrativeExplorationPixel Art2DSolo

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: puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping melee combat

An adventure with 100 different endings You are a wannabe hero who is supposed to do hero-ish things but sometimes blows that off and does crazy stuff instead. Features: One hundred different endings Choose your path, every decision leads to a new ending. Will you find the real one?

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore.

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