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We filtered the 44 games similar to BLADECHIMERA down to the 13 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Teslagrad, Iconoclasts and Gato Roboto top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to BLADECHIMERA.

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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to BLADECHIMERA is Teslagrad — scoring 84/100 on our similarity scale. Iconoclasts and Gato Roboto follow close behind.

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The best games like BLADECHIMERA on Nintendo Switch

13 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to BLADECHIMERA. Each one has been evaluated across 8 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.

#1Teslagrad
Teslagrad
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeSci-FiExploration2D
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 strong narrative focus

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Visuals100
Iconoclasts
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeSci-FiExploration2D
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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Visuals51
Gato Roboto
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeSci-FiExploration2D
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 visual pixel

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Visuals58
The Fall
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeSci-FiExploration2D
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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Setting68
Axiom Verge
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeSci-FiExploration2D
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 cyberpunk and visual pixel

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Setting66Visuals62
Carrion
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeSci-FiExploration2D
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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Setting61Visuals51
SteamWorld Dig
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeSci-FiExploration2D
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 historical setting

Where it drifts furthest from BLADECHIMERA: setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Setting49
Rogue Legacy 2
AdventureMetroidvania
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 setting scifi

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100
Metroid Dread
AdventureMetroidvania
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

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Visuals100
Hollow Knight: Silksong
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeExploration2DNarrative
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 and fantasy world, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from BLADECHIMERA: setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Setting0
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeExploration2DCozy
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 fantasy world, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from BLADECHIMERA: setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Setting0
Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeExploration2DCozy
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 fantasy world, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from BLADECHIMERA: setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Setting0
Ori and the Blind Forest
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeExploration2DNarrative
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, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from BLADECHIMERA: setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Progression51Setting0

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