82
iRank90
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeHardcoreProceduralExploration2D
Steam👍 91%· 15KIGDB91· 6OC89· 71
Year 2022Dev Cellar Door GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
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We filtered the 38 games similar to Aura of Worlds down to the 13 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Rogue Legacy 2, Rogue Legacy and Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Aura of Worlds.
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The best games like Aura of Worlds on Nintendo Switch
13 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Aura of Worlds. 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.
81
iRank89
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeProceduralFantasyExploration2DPixel 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 puzzle design, combat magic and ranged combat, while skipping action RPG combat
Where it drifts furthest from Aura of Worlds: combat.
Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals100Setting63
65
iRank83
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyExploration2D
Steam👍 85%· 2.6KIGDB82· 13OC79· 82
Year 2017Dev Lizardcube · DotEmuOn PS4 · Linux · Android
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeHardcoreExploration2DPixel Art
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 and setting scifi, while skipping roguelike runs
Where it drifts furthest from Aura of Worlds: setting.
Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Tone73Combat60
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeHardcoreExplorationPixel 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 roguelike runs
Where it drifts furthest from Aura of Worlds: setting.
Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Combat59Tone57
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeHardcoreExploration2D
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, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping roguelike runs
Where it drifts furthest from Aura of Worlds: setting.
Genre100Game mode100Progression100Tone82Visuals58Combat53
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloHardcoreExploration2DNarrative
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, strong narrative focus and setting scifi, while skipping roguelike runs
Where it drifts furthest from Aura of Worlds: setting.
Released 3 years after Aura of Worlds.
Genre100Game mode100Progression100Tone85Visuals57Setting0
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeFantasyExploration2D
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 strong narrative focus, while skipping roguelike runs
Where it drifts furthest from Aura of Worlds: tone.
Released 7 years after Aura of Worlds.
Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Visuals57Combat53
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeFantasyExploration2D
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 and setting anime, while skipping roguelike runs
Where it drifts furthest from Aura of Worlds: tone.
Genre100Game mode100Progression100Combat61Visuals59Setting50
#10Iconoclasts
54
iRank85
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeExplorationPixel 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, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping roguelike runs
Where it drifts furthest from Aura of Worlds: tone and setting.
Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Combat61Tone0
#11Axiom Verge
54
iRank87
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeExploration2DPixel 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 strong narrative focus, setting scifi and setting cyberpunk, while skipping roguelike runs
Where it drifts furthest from Aura of Worlds: tone and setting.
Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Combat55Tone0
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeExploration2DNarrative
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 roguelike runs
Where it drifts furthest from Aura of Worlds: tone and setting.
Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals58Combat57Tone0
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeExploration2DCasual
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 roguelike runs
Where it drifts furthest from Aura of Worlds: tone and setting.
Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals58Combat55Tone0
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