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We filtered the 37 games similar to Cape Hideous down to the 11 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. SteamWorld Dig, The Fall and Iconoclasts top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Cape Hideous.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

The best games like Cape Hideous on Nintendo Switch

11 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.

#1SteamWorld DigClosest overall match

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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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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.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Tone47Combat0

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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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.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Tone33Combat0

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Steam GOG PS

#5Carrion

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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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

#7Hollow Knight: Silksong

iRank90

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeExploration2DMelee

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 melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping puzzle design

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

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeExploration2DMelee

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 melee combat, setting scifi and setting cyberpunk, while skipping puzzle design

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

It predates Cape Hideous by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals63Tone45Combat0

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Steam Epic Xbox

#9Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

iRank85

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExploration2DMeleeCozy

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, melee combat and setting anime, while skipping puzzle design

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

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

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Steam Xbox Nintendo

#10Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

iRank83

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExploration2DMeleeCozy

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 melee combat, while skipping puzzle design

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

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Steam GOG Epic

#11Gato Roboto

iRank85

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExploration2DMeleeCozy

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 melee combat, while skipping puzzle design

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

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Steam GOG Nintendo

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