Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore

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We filtered the 43 games similar to Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore down to the 16 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Hollow Knight: Silksong, Axiom Verge and Ori and the Blind Forest top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore is Hollow Knight: Silksong — scoring 81/100 on our similarity scale. Axiom Verge and Ori and the Blind Forest follow close behind.

#1Hollow Knight: Silksong81 #2Axiom Verge77 #3Ori and the Blind Forest76 #4Iconoclasts76 #5Carrion73

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The best games like Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore on Nintendo Switch

16 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.

#1Hollow Knight: SilksongClosest overall match

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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

#2Axiom VergeClosest on visuals

77

Axiom Verge

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

MeleeNarrativeExploration2DPixel Art

Steam👍 90%· 6.5KIGDB84· 15OC85· 90

Year 2015Dev Thomas Happ GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi, setting cyberpunk and single-player focus, 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 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Progression100Visuals100Setting0

Steam Epic Xbox

#3Ori and the Blind Forest

76

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

76

Iconoclasts

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

MeleeNarrativeExplorationPixel 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 precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, cozy, relaxing feel and setting scifi, 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.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Visuals100Tone82Setting0

73

Carrion

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

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.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Visuals100Tone39Setting0

73

The Fall

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

MeleeNarrativeExploration2DSolo

Steam👍 88%· 3.7KIGDB78· 2OC74· 38

Year 2014Dev Over The MoonOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, shooter and horror tension, 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 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Tone79Visuals67Setting0

72

Rain World

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

MeleeNarrativeExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 94%· 52KIGDB62· 11OC67· 67

Year 2017Dev Videocult · Adult Swim GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, roguelike runs and horror tension, 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.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Progression58Tone34Setting0

71

Teslagrad

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.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Visuals67Tone53Setting0

70

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

#10Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

70

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

#11Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

69

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

#12Rogue Legacy 2

67

Rogue Legacy 2

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

MeleeExploration2DSoloHardcore

Steam👍 91%· 15KIGDB91· 6OC89· 71

Year 2022Dev Cellar Door GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty, 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.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Visuals67Tone0

Steam Epic Xbox

66

Gato Roboto

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

MeleeExploration2DPixel ArtSolo

Steam👍 94%· 5.1KIGDB76· 5OC75· 47

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

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

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, punishing difficulty and setting scifi, 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.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Visuals100Tone0Setting0

Steam GOG Nintendo

#14SteamWorld Dig

63

SteamWorld Dig

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

MeleeExploration2DSoloCasual

Steam👍 94%· 11KIGDB81· 8OC82· 45

Year 2013Dev Image & FormOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe casual and setting scifi, 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 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Visuals67Tone0Setting0

#15Metroid Dread

60

Metroid Dread

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

NarrativeExploration2DSoloHardcore

IGDB84· 11OC87· 153

Year 2021Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · NintendoOn Switch

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

≠ Stands apart with shooter, punishing difficulty and setting scifi, while skipping melee combat

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

Genre100Progression100Visuals66Tone63Setting0

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