What is the best game similar to Cape Hideous?

The closest game to Cape Hideous is qomp, scoring 71/100 on our similarity scale. They share 9 gameplay attributes, including adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.

What are the top games like Cape Hideous?

The three closest games to Cape Hideous are: 1. qomp (71/100, 9 shared attributes) 2. The Swapper (73/100, 8 shared attributes) 3. 1000 Amps (74/100, 7 shared attributes). All share Cape Hideous's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 37 candidates across 12 dimensions.

Is The Swapper similar to Cape Hideous?

Yes, very much so — The Swapper scores 73/100 similarity to Cape Hideous. 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 Cape Hideous?

The best Adventure games similar to Cape Hideous are qomp, The Swapper, 1000 Amps and Gateways. All share the Adventure genre alongside other key Cape Hideous attributes like adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming.

How is similarity to Cape Hideous calculated?

We compare Cape Hideous against every game in our catalog using 12 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 Cape Hideous experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

Looking for games like Cape Hideous? We analyzed its gameplay DNA — adventure storytelling, vibe casual and linear, story-driven structure — against over 6,700 titles. These 37 alternatives are ranked by real similarity, not marketing tags. qomp leads with 71/100, followed by the rest of the list.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

Top games similar to Cape Hideous

37 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Cape Hideous. 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.

#1qompClosest on genre

iRank96

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeLinearExploration2D

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: punishing difficulty, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping vibe casual

You have been trapped between paddles for decades. Now it is time to take matters into your own hands and try to escape this endless torment. In qomp you use only a single button to defeat bosses, solve puzzles and overcome platforming challenges. At the end of your journey lies freedom. Or does it?

Where it drifts furthest from Cape Hideous: combat and tone.

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Steam GOG

#2The SwapperClosest on visuals

iRank84

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeExploration2DSci-Fi

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 puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, setting scifi and setting space, while skipping vibe casual

The Swapper is a classical platform game with several elements of Metroidvania focused on solving puzzles. The game follows a female astronaut stranded on the abandoned space research station in a science-fictional universe.

Where it drifts furthest from Cape Hideous: setting.

It predates Cape Hideous by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Xbox

#31000 AmpsClosest overall match

iRank77

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExploration2D

Steam👍 79%· 345IGDB72· 2

Year 2012Dev Brandon BrizziPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design.

≠ Missing: vibe casual.

Light up the world! As Plug, you are charged with restoring the expansive Amp-Tree-System, and thwarting an enigmatic intruder. Solve puzzles and explore in 1000 Amps! Key Features: Illuminate the darkness by lighting up whatever you touch.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Cape Hideous.

It predates Cape Hideous by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExploration2DSci-Fi

Steam👍 90%· 250MC72IGDB70· 1

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

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi, while skipping vibe casual

Steam Workshop About the GameFrom the creative mind behind The Adventures of Shuggy comes an exciting new retro-styled 2D platformer, a winner of Dream Build Play 2012 and a top 50 game of 2012 according to Game Informer.

Where it drifts furthest from Cape Hideous: setting.

It predates Cape Hideous by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG

#5A Castle Full of Cats

iRank95

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloCasualNarrativeExplorationCozy

Steam👍 99%· 4.4KRAWG👍 90%· 20

Year 2022Dev DevcatsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Linux

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe relaxing, while skipping precision platforming

A Castle Full of Cats is a catvania hidden object game where you need to find all the cursed cats in the castle. Save each and every cat and unleash the power of love!

Where it drifts furthest from Cape Hideous: setting.

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Steam GOG

#6SteamWorld Dig 2Closest on tone

iRank90

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloCasualExploration2DMelee

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 melee combat, setting scifi and historical setting, while skipping strong narrative focus

In SteamWorld Dig 2, you step into the boots of Dorothy, a steambot once robbed of her dear friend – now driven by the hunger for answers. Buckle up, grab your gear, and get ready to dig into the highly anticipated sequel to the original SteamWorld Dig!

Where it drifts furthest from Cape Hideous: combat and setting.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloCasualExploration2DMelee

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 melee combat, setting scifi and historical setting, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Cape Hideous: combat and setting.

It predates Cape Hideous by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

#8Saira

iRank54

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExploration2DFree to Play

Steam👍 81%· 324RAWG👍 13%· 30

Year 2009Dev Nicklas Nygren · KreatorietPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: free to play, while skipping vibe casual

Saira is a two-dimensional indie platformer game developed by Nicklas Nygren. The game is free, and its code was released publicly. ###Plot The game is set in a distant future, where humans figured out the interplanetary travel and colonies. Saira is a photographer.

It predates Cape Hideous by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam

#9AquariaClosest on combat

iRank77

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMagicNarrativeExploration2D

Steam👍 88%· 1.5KRAWG👍 59%· 77MC82IGDB75· 2

Year 2007Dev FinjiPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Stands apart with melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping puzzle design

Aquaria is an underwater 2d sidescrolling action-adventure game with a great emphasis on exploration and solving various puzzles. Players are invited to take the place of Naija, ocean dweller, resembling a human woman with fish-like features, which allow her to swim and breathe underwater.

Where it drifts furthest from Cape Hideous: setting.

It predates Cape Hideous by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG

#10Iconoclasts

iRank85

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeExploration2DMelee

Steam👍 86%· 4.9KIGDB85· 8OC84· 57

Year 2018Dev Joakim Sandberg · Bifrost EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, melee combat and setting scifi, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Cape Hideous: combat and setting.

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Steam GOG PS

#11The Fall

iRank82

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeExploration2DMelee

Steam👍 88%· 3.7KIGDB78· 2OC74· 38

Year 2014Dev Over The MoonOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: shooter, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Cape Hideous: combat and setting.

It predates Cape Hideous by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

#12Owlboy

iRank84

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeExploration2DMelee

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: cozy, relaxing feel, melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping vibe casual

Owlboy is a pixel-art platformer game about an owl-humanoid boy called Otus. When his homeland was attacked by pirates, Otus starts an adventure to protect his home and reveal the secrets of his race. He makes new friends on the way. Each of them has special powers, useful during fights.

Where it drifts furthest from Cape Hideous: combat and setting.

It predates Cape Hideous by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Xbox

#13Carrion

iRank85

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeExploration2DMelee

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, dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Cape Hideous: combat and setting.

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Steam GOG Epic

#14Teslagrad

iRank82

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeExploration2DMelee

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 punishing difficulty, cozy, relaxing feel and melee combat, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Cape Hideous: combat and setting.

It predates Cape Hideous by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeExploration2DHardcore

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 setting scifi, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Cape Hideous: setting and tone.

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Nintendo

Complete list of Cape Hideous alternatives

The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Cape Hideous, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.

Metroid: Samus Returns

Adventure · Metroidvania

Shadow Complex

Adventure · Metroidvania

Waking Mars

Adventure · Metroidvania

Berry

Adventure · Metroidvania

Reventure

Adventure · Metroidvania

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Adventure · Metroidvania

Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit

Adventure · Metroidvania

Axiom Verge

Adventure · Metroidvania

Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance

Adventure · Metroidvania

Wario Land 3

Adventure · Metroidvania

Metroid Fusion

Adventure · Metroidvania

The Messenger

Adventure · Metroidvania

Toki Tori 2+

Adventure · Metroidvania

AM2R: Return of Samus

Adventure · Metroidvania

Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest

Adventure · Metroidvania

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver

Adventure · Metroidvania

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

Adventure · Metroidvania

Gato Roboto

Adventure · Metroidvania

Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

Adventure · Metroidvania

Castlevania II: Simon's Quest

Adventure · Metroidvania

Bad Bots

Adventure · Metroidvania

The Gunk

Adventure · Metroidvania

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Cape Hideous?: The closest game to Cape Hideous is qomp, scoring 71/100 on our similarity scale. They share 9 gameplay attributes, including adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Cape Hideous?: The three closest games to Cape Hideous are: 1. qomp (71/100, 9 shared attributes) 2. The Swapper (73/100, 8 shared attributes) 3. 1000 Amps (74/100, 7 shared attributes). All share Cape Hideous's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 37 candidates across 12 dimensions.
Is The Swapper similar to Cape Hideous?: Yes, very much so — The Swapper scores 73/100 similarity to Cape Hideous. 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 Cape Hideous?: The best Adventure games similar to Cape Hideous are qomp, The Swapper, 1000 Amps and Gateways. All share the Adventure genre alongside other key Cape Hideous attributes like adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming.
How is similarity to Cape Hideous calculated?: We compare Cape Hideous against every game in our catalog using 12 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 Cape Hideous experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.