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We filtered the 44 games similar to Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus down to the 15 that fit the “Metroidvania” category. Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown and Blasphemous II top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike
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HardcoreCozySolo
Year 2024Dev Squid Shock Studios

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Within the “Metroidvania” category, the closest game to Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus is Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight — scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown and Blasphemous II follow close behind.

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The best metroidvania games like Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus

15 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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.

Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreCozyNarrativeExploration2D
Steam👍 93%· 12KIGDB83· 6OC79· 43
Year 2016Dev Bombservice · PLAYISMOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ 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.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Tone91Combat58Visuals58
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeExploration2D
Steam👍 84%· 6.3KIGDB87· 7OC87· 195
Year 2024Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Tone75
Blasphemous II
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeExploration2D
Steam👍 90%· 18KIGDB89· 4
Year 2023Dev The Game Kitchen · Team17On Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, open world exploration and fantasy world, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone76Visuals66
Nine Sols
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeExploration2D
Steam👍 94%· 40KIGDB89· 3OC86· 51
Year 2024Dev Red Candle GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ 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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Tone69
Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeExploration2D
Steam👍 94%· 44KIGDB79· 5OC85· 65
Year 2021Dev adglobe · Binary Haze InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ 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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Tone66
Blasphemous
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreExploration2D
Steam👍 90%· 63KIGDB78· 4OC79· 77
Year 2019Dev The Game KitchenOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals58Tone53
Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreExploration2D
Steam👍 94%· 4.5KIGDB80· 3OC80· 30
Year 2018Dev Inti CreatesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ 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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals56Tone51
Touhou Luna Nights
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreExploration2D
Steam👍 97%· 15KRAWG👍 78%· 99IGDB88· 1
Year 2018Dev Team Ladybug · AGM PLAYISMPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

✓ 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.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Tone63Visuals61Combat43
Salt and Sanctuary
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeExploration2D
Steam👍 89%· 22KRAWG👍 75%· 351MC84IGDB85· 10OC83· 72
Year 2016Dev Ska StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ 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.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Tone68Progression39Game mode29
ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeCozyExploration2D
Steam👍 95%· 18KIGDB90· 2OC86· 68
Year 2025Dev Live Wire · Binary Haze InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ 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.

Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Tone87Genre75
STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeExploration2DSci-Fi
Steam👍 81%· 4.2KRAWG👍 54%· 333MC78IGDB78· 16OC77· 62
Year 2012Dev Capcom · SEGAPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi and setting cyberpunk, while skipping punishing difficulty

Strider is a platforming hack and slash game developed by Double Helix Games. The game is a reboot of 1989 title, yet the developers didn't intend the game to be viewed as one. The title retells the original game's story.

It predates Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Genre75
Rabi-Ribi - Cicini's Halloween!
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreCozyExploration2D
Steam👍 95%· 12KRAWG👍 83%· 42IGDB85· 4
Year 2016Dev CreSpirit · Sekai ProjectPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

✓ 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.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Tone78Visuals55Combat37
Rabi-Ribi
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreCozyExploration2D
Steam👍 95%· 12KRAWG👍 83%· 42IGDB85· 4OC81· 25
Year 2016Dev CreSpirit · Sekai ProjectPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

✓ 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.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Tone78Visuals55Combat37
The Surge
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreExplorationDark
Steam👍 75%· 12KIGDB72· 11OC73· 131
Year 2017Dev Deck13 Interactive · Focus EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and setting scifi, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression70Tone61Visuals0
#15Tunic
Tunic
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeHardcoreCozyNarrativeExploration
Steam👍 91%· 17KIGDB89· 5OC85· 120
Year 2022Dev Andrew Shouldice · FinjiOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

✓ Like Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, open world exploration and fantasy world, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus: visuals.

Combat100Game mode100Tone100Progression100Genre75Visuals0

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