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Bad Bots is hard to replace: few games combine adventure storytelling, melee combat and setting scifi in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 10 gameplay attributes and found 42 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Metroid: Zero Mission, Berry and Metroid: Samus Returns lead the list, with Metroid: Zero Mission reaching a 96/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Bad Bots special.

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The closest game to Bad Bots is Metroid: Zero Mission — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Berry and Metroid: Samus Returns follow close behind.

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#1Metroid: Zero Mission

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Metroid: Zero Mission

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2DPixel Art

IGDB95· 2

Year 2004Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter, open world exploration and loot and gear systems, while skipping melee combat

95

iRank99

Berry

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeExploration2DPixel 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, strong narrative focus and visual topdown, while skipping ranged combat

#3Metroid: Samus Returns

97

iRank87

Metroid: Samus Returns

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2D

IGDB88· 14OC86· 92

Year 2017Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · Nintendo

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

≠ Missing: melee combat.

95

iRank96

qomp

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeExploration2DPixel Art

Steam👍 96%· 531

Year 2021Dev Stuffed Wombat · AtariPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Linux

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus, while skipping ranged combat

#5Metroid Dread

97

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Metroid Dread

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2DHardcore

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 strong narrative focus, while skipping melee combat

97

iRank81

Gateways

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2D

Steam👍 90%· 250MC72IGDB70· 1

Year 2012Dev Smudged Cat GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, while skipping melee combat

#7Rogue Legacy 2

94

iRank90

Rogue Legacy 2

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeExploration2DHardcore

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 ranged combat

Steam Epic Xbox

#8The Messenger

95

iRank88

The Messenger

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeExplorationPixel Art2D

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

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

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

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty, while skipping ranged combat

Steam Epic Xbox

94

iRank90

SHEEPO

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeExploration2DCasual

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, cozy, relaxing feel and strong narrative focus, while skipping ranged combat

95

iRank85

Iconoclasts

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeSci-FiExplorationPixel 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 ranged combat

95

iRank85

Gato Roboto

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeSci-FiExploration2DPixel 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 punishing difficulty, while skipping ranged combat

Steam GOG Nintendo

#12SteamWorld Dig 2

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SteamWorld Dig 2

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeSci-FiExploration2D

Steam👍 95%· 8.9KRAWG👍 86%· 433MC88IGDB89· 11OC88· 84

Year 2017Dev Image & FormPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, vibe casual and historical setting, while skipping ranged combat

94

iRank89

Reventure

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExplorationPixel Art2DNarrative

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, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping melee combat

Steam GOG Nintendo

94

iRank84

The Swapper

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2DNarrative

Steam👍 94%· 7.5KRAWG👍 63%· 528MC87IGDB88· 10OC85· 33

Year 2013Dev Curve DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping melee combat

#15A Castle Full of Cats

91

iRank95

A Castle Full of Cats

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExplorationCasualNarrativeCozy

Steam👍 99%· 4.4KRAWG👍 90%· 20

Year 2022Dev DevcatsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Linux

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, horror tension and vibe casual, while skipping precision platforming

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Bad Bots?: The closest game to Bad Bots is Metroid: Zero Mission, scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. They share 8 gameplay attributes, including adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Bad Bots?: The three closest games to Bad Bots are: 1. Metroid: Zero Mission (96/100, 8 shared attributes) 2. Berry (95/100, 8 shared attributes) 3. Metroid: Samus Returns (97/100, 7 shared attributes). All share Bad Bots's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 42 candidates across 10 dimensions.
Is Berry similar to Bad Bots?: Yes, very much so — Berry scores 95/100 similarity to Bad Bots. They share 8 attributes, including adventure storytelling and Metroidvania exploration. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Adventure games are similar to Bad Bots?: The best Adventure games similar to Bad Bots are Metroid: Zero Mission, Berry, Metroid: Samus Returns and qomp. All share the Adventure genre alongside other key Bad Bots attributes like adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming.
How is similarity to Bad Bots calculated?: We compare Bad Bots against every game in our catalog using 10 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 Bad Bots experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.