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More about this game →Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and melee combat in quite the same way. We compared Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus against over 6,700 titles across 12 gameplay attributes and found 44 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Nine Sols, Blasphemous II and Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight lead the list, with Nine Sols reaching a 94/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus special.
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The closest game to Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus is Nine Sols — scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. Blasphemous II and Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight follow close behind.
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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.
✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration
≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel
✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming
≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, combat magic and fantasy world
It predates Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration
≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, fantasy world and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel
✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming
≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, fantasy world and setting anime, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel
✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling
≠ Stands apart with fighting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping Metroidvania exploration
Where it drifts furthest from Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus: visuals.
✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration
≠ Its own twist: ranged combat, combat magic and setting anime, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel
Touhou Luna Night's is a 2D search action (Metroidvania) Touhou game. After creating many action games, this is a new project from Team Ladybug.Story "--Now, let's begin my world.
Where it drifts furthest from Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus: combat.
✓ Shared with Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration
≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, fantasy world and setting anime
STORYSet in the Land of Fumes, this prosperous magical superpower is home to vast quantities of magical resources lurking underneath the surface. In hopes of advancing their kingdom's development, artificial life forms known as Homunculi came into being.
✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming
≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, fantasy world and horror setting, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel
Salt and Sanctuary is a 2D action with role-playing elements developed by Ska Studios. ###Plot and art style The game follows an unnamed protagonist who escorts princess on a sail to her marriage in the distant country.
Where it drifts furthest from Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus: game mode and progression.
It predates Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling
≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, ranged combat and combat magic, while skipping action RPG combat
Free DLC "Cicini's Halloween" just released!http://store.steampowered.com/app/547660/ Cicini wants to get everyone hyped for Halloween! Her plans include new mini side story, new areas, new enemies and a whole new boss fight with new music!
Where it drifts furthest from Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus: combat.
It predates Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, ranged combat and combat magic, while skipping action RPG combat
Free DLC "Cicini's Halloween" just released!http://store.steampowered.com/app/547660/ Cicini wants to get everyone hyped for Halloween! Her plans include new mini side story, new areas, new enemies and a whole new boss fight with new music!
Where it drifts furthest from Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus: combat.
It predates Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings racing gameplay, vibe casual and procedural generation, while skipping Metroidvania exploration
The world is in danger. Evil forces from the past have come to destroy our planet and the only individual that Mrs. President trusts to save our lives is you, Chicken. This is a runner game with a little touch of shooter in it, so...
Where it drifts furthest from Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus: game mode.
✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, vibe relaxing and open world exploration, while skipping precision platforming
Juice is everything. There is nothing in the Fog. There is no greater honor than to serve the Juice Queen, and the sky is definitely not made of plywood. Juice Galaxy is a happy place to fly around and smack things and drink juice. And explore things. And just, flip around doing stuff.
Where it drifts furthest from Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus: visuals.
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