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We filtered the 43 games similar to Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore down to the 17 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Ato, Hollow Knight: Silksong and Owlboy top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore.

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore is Ato — scoring 81/100 on our similarity scale. Hollow Knight: Silksong and Owlboy follow close behind.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore

17 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.

#1AtoClosest overall match

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Ato

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

MeleeNarrativeFantasyExploration2DPixel 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, puzzle design and punishing difficulty, while skipping setting cartoon

Ato is an Atmospheric Sword Dueling Game set in the Era of Feudal Japan. It tells a visually driven story about a father who has given up his past ways in order to live a life of peace with his wife and child. However this peace is soon disturbed as his child is taken from him...

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

Genre100Combat100Progression100Visuals100Tone58Setting57

#2Hollow Knight: SilksongClosest on tone

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Hollow Knight: Silksong

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

MeleeNarrativeFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 89%· 407KIGDB90· 4OC91· 121

Year 2025Dev Team CherryOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

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

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

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

Genre100Combat100Tone100Progression100Visuals66Setting57

80

Owlboy

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

MeleeNarrativeFantasyExplorationPixel 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: puzzle design, cozy, relaxing feel and setting scifi, while skipping setting cartoon

Owlboy is a pixel-art platformer game about an owl-humanoid boy called Otus. When his homeland was attacked by pirates, Otus starts an adventure to protect his home and reveal the secrets of his race. He makes new friends on the way. Each of them has special powers, useful during fights.

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 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Dead CellsClosest on setting

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Dead Cells

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

MeleeNarrativeFantasyExploration2DPixel Art

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.

Genre100Progression100Visuals100Combat73Setting63Tone38

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Aquaria

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

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.

Genre100Tone100Progression100Visuals67Combat62Setting58

#6Ori and the Blind Forest

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Ori and the Blind Forest

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

MeleeNarrativeFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 94%· 60KIGDB88· 14OC90· 97

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

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping setting cartoon

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.

It predates Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Visuals67Progression59Setting58Tone43

#7Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest

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Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

MeleeFantasyExploration2DSolo

RAWG👍 78%· 27

Year 2003Dev Jupiter · NintendoOn Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: single-player focus, while skipping strong narrative focus

Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire is a pinball game developed by Jupiter, published by The Pokémon Company and distributed by Nintendo for the Game Boy Advance handheld game console.

It predates Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Visuals66Setting58

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La-Mulana

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

MeleeFantasyExploration2DPixel Art

Steam👍 80%· 2.6KRAWG👍 64%· 70MC80OC80· 11

Year 2012Dev NIGORO · AGM PLAYISMPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, punishing difficulty and open world exploration, while skipping strong narrative focus

In La-Mulana, the player assumes the role of an adventurer archeologist and explores the ruins of a forgotten ancient civilization. ###Plot The game follows an archeologist named Lemeza Kosugi. He continues the research of the lost city of La-Mulana that was started by his father Shorn.

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

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly 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.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Visuals100Setting57Tone0

#9STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™

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STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

MeleeNarrativeFantasyExplorationSolo

Steam👍 88%· 172KRAWG👍 85%· 2.3KMC80IGDB83· 13OC82· 176

Year 2019Dev Respawn Entertainment · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and puzzle design, while skipping setting cartoon

Cal Kestis—one of the last surviving members of the Jedi Order after the purge of Order 66—is now a Padawan on the run. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is an action-adventure game set after Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith™.

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

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

Genre100Combat100Progression100Tone50Setting27Visuals0

Steam Epic Xbox

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VVVVVV

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.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Visuals100Setting32Tone0

#11Rogue Legacy

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Rogue Legacy

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

MeleeFantasyExploration2DPixel Art

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 precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and puzzle design, while skipping strong narrative focus

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

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.

Genre100Progression100Visuals100Combat47Setting42

#12Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

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Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

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.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Visuals67Setting58Tone0

#13FEZ

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FEZ

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

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.

Genre100Progression100Visuals100Tone58Setting57

#14Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

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Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

MeleeFantasyExploration2DSolo

Steam👍 90%· 2.4KIGDB81· 16OC81· 71

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

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

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

Where it drifts furthest from Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore: tone and 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 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Visuals67Setting37Tone0

Steam Xbox Nintendo

#15Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition

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Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

MeleeNarrativeFantasyExplorationSolo

Steam👍 79%· 20KIGDB76· 14OC74· 67

Year 2015Dev Vigil Games · THQ NordicOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and puzzle design, while skipping precision platforming

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

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

It predates Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Progression82Tone78Setting58Visuals0

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