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Ato is hard to replace: few games combine adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 14 gameplay attributes and found 40 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Ori and the Blind Forest, Berry and The Messenger lead the list, with Ori and the Blind Forest reaching a 94/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Ato special.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

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NarrativeHardcoreSolo

Year 2019Dev WolfWoot

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Steam ↗itch.io ↗

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The closest game to Ato is Ori and the Blind Forest — scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. Berry and The Messenger follow close behind.

#1Ori and the Blind Forest94 #2Berry93 #3The Messenger95 #4Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest97 #5Hollow Knight: Silksong94

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40 similar games found

#1Ori and the Blind Forest

94

iRank92

Ori and the Blind Forest

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcoreOpen WorldFantasyExploration2D

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, cozy, relaxing feel and loot and gear systems, while skipping fighting mechanics

93

iRank99

Berry

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeExploration2DPixel 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 cozy, relaxing feel and visual topdown, while skipping fighting mechanics

#3The Messenger

95

iRank88

The Messenger

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 93%· 13KRAWG👍 87%· 334MC84IGDB87· 8OC86· 81

Year 2018Dev Sabotage · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: fighting mechanics.

Steam Epic Xbox

#4Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest

97

iRank78

Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeFantasyExploration2D

RAWG👍 78%· 27

Year 2003Dev Jupiter · NintendoOn Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: fighting mechanics.

#5Hollow Knight: Silksong

94

iRank90

Hollow Knight: Silksong

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 89%· 407KIGDB90· 4OC91· 121

Year 2025Dev Team CherryOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: fighting mechanics.

93

iRank89

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 fighting mechanics

Steam GOG Nintendo

#7Pseudoregalia

91

iRank97

Pseudoregalia

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreOpen WorldFantasyExploration

Steam👍 97%· 18K

Year 2023Dev rittzlerPlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and combat magic, while skipping fighting mechanics

93

iRank88

FEZ

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExploration2DPixel 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 vibe relaxing, while skipping fighting mechanics

#9Metroid: Zero Mission

91

iRank95

Metroid: Zero Mission

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloOpen WorldExploration2DPixel Art

IGDB95· 2

Year 2004Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter, setting scifi and loot and gear systems, while skipping fighting mechanics

#10STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™

93

iRank84

STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExploration

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 setting scifi, while skipping visual 2d

Steam Epic Xbox

95

iRank76

La-Mulana

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreOpen WorldFantasyExploration2DPixel Art

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

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

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: fighting mechanics.

#12Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

94

iRank83

Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyExploration2D

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, while skipping fighting mechanics

92

iRank90

SHEEPO

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen 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 and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping fighting mechanics

#14Metroid Dread

91

iRank86

Metroid Dread

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloHardcoreNarrativeExploration2D

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 and setting scifi, while skipping fighting mechanics

#15Metroid: Samus Returns

91

iRank87

Metroid: Samus Returns

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExploration2DSci-Fi

IGDB88· 14OC86· 92

Year 2017Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi, while skipping fighting mechanics

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Ato?: The closest game to Ato is Ori and the Blind Forest, scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. They share 12 gameplay attributes, including adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Ato?: The three closest games to Ato are: 1. Ori and the Blind Forest (94/100, 12 shared attributes) 2. Berry (93/100, 9 shared attributes) 3. The Messenger (95/100, 9 shared attributes). All share Ato's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 40 candidates across 14 dimensions.
Is Berry similar to Ato?: Yes, very much so — Berry scores 93/100 similarity to Ato. They share 9 attributes, including adventure storytelling and Metroidvania exploration. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Adventure games are similar to Ato?: The best Adventure games similar to Ato are Ori and the Blind Forest, Berry, The Messenger and Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest. All share the Adventure genre alongside other key Ato attributes like adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design.
How is similarity to Ato calculated?: We compare Ato against every game in our catalog using 14 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Ato experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.