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Berry is hard to replace: few games combine adventure storytelling, cozy, relaxing feel and melee combat in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 11 gameplay attributes and found 38 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Iconoclasts, Owlboy and Yoku's Island Express lead the list, with Iconoclasts reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Berry special.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

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CozyNarrativeSolo

Year 2021Dev Leuns

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Steam ↗itch.io ↗

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The closest game to Berry is Iconoclasts — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Owlboy and Yoku's Island Express follow close behind.

#1Iconoclasts97 #2Owlboy97 #3Yoku's Island Express96 #4Shantae: Half-Genie Hero96 #5ANIMAL WELL95

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Games like Berry

38 similar games found

97

iRank85

Iconoclasts

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyExplorationPixel 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 and setting scifi, while skipping visual topdown

97

iRank84

Owlboy

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyExplorationPixel 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, fantasy world and setting scifi, while skipping visual topdown

#3Yoku's Island Express

96

iRank89

Yoku's Island Express

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloCozyExploration2DOpen World

Steam👍 96%· 5.2KRAWG👍 87%· 215IGDB85· 10OC83· 71

Year 2018Dev Team17 DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, open world exploration and fantasy world, while skipping strong narrative focus

#4Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

96

iRank85

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeCozyExploration2D

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 setting anime and fantasy world, while skipping strong narrative focus

Steam Xbox Nintendo

95

iRank90

ANIMAL WELL

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 96%· 24KRAWG👍 83%· 77OC89· 57

Year 2024Dev Shared MemoryPlaytime ~7hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, horror tension and vibe relaxing, while skipping visual topdown

#6Metroid Fusion

96

iRank85

Metroid Fusion

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeExploration2DPixel Art

IGDB85· 2

Year 2002Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, setting scifi and loot and gear systems, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

#7A Castle Full of Cats

93

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A Castle Full of Cats

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeCozyExplorationCasual

Steam👍 99%· 4.4KRAWG👍 90%· 20

Year 2022Dev DevcatsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Linux

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and strong narrative focus

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

93

iRank97

Ato

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeExploration2DPixel 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 cozy, relaxing feel

94

iRank90

SHEEPO

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeCozyNarrativeExploration2D

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 open world exploration, while skipping visual pixel

#10Ori and the Blind Forest

93

iRank92

Ori and the Blind Forest

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyExploration2D

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 punishing difficulty, while skipping visual pixel

#11Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest

97

iRank78

Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeExploration2DFantasy

RAWG👍 78%· 27

Year 2003Dev Jupiter · NintendoOn Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

#12Metroid: Zero Mission

93

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Metroid: Zero Mission

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExploration2DPixel ArtOpen World

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 setting scifi, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

95

iRank85

Gato Roboto

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeCozyExploration2DPixel 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: punishing difficulty and setting scifi, while skipping strong narrative focus

Steam GOG Nintendo

#14Hollow Knight: Silksong

93

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Hollow Knight: Silksong

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeExploration2D

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 fantasy world, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

91

iRank96

qomp

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeExploration2DPixel 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 dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Berry?: The closest game to Berry is Iconoclasts, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 10 gameplay attributes, including adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Berry?: The three closest games to Berry are: 1. Iconoclasts (97/100, 10 shared attributes) 2. Owlboy (97/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. Yoku's Island Express (96/100, 7 shared attributes). All share Berry's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 38 candidates across 11 dimensions.
Is Owlboy similar to Berry?: Yes, very much so — Owlboy scores 97/100 similarity to Berry. They share 10 attributes, including adventure storytelling and Metroidvania exploration. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Adventure games are similar to Berry?: The best Adventure games similar to Berry are Iconoclasts, Owlboy, Yoku's Island Express and Shantae: Half-Genie Hero. All share the Adventure genre alongside other key Berry attributes like adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming.
How is similarity to Berry calculated?: We compare Berry against every game in our catalog using 11 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 Berry experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.