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Carrion is hard to replace: few games combine adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 15 gameplay attributes and found 43 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. qomp, Reventure and Metroid: Zero Mission lead the list, with qomp reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Carrion special.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

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The closest game to Carrion is qomp — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Reventure and Metroid: Zero Mission follow close behind.

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Games like Carrion

43 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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qomp

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDarkExploration2DPixel Art

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: linear, story-driven structure, while skipping horror tension

96

Reventure

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeDarkExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 95%· 9.8KRAWG👍 82%· 64MC84

Year 2019Dev PixelattoPlaytime ~3hOn PC · iOS · Nintendo

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, while skipping horror tension

Steam GOG Nintendo

#3Metroid: Zero Mission

94

Metroid: Zero Mission

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2DPixel Art

IGDB95· 2

Year 2004Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter, open world exploration and loot and gear systems, while skipping horror tension

#4Metroid: Samus Returns

94

Metroid: Samus Returns

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2D

IGDB88· 14OC86· 92

Year 2017Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: horror tension.

91

Berry

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeExploration2DPixel Art

Steam👍 99%· 145

Year 2021Dev Leuns · DegicaPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Web

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel and visual topdown, while skipping horror tension

#6Metroid Fusion

94

Metroid Fusion

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeSci-FiExploration2DPixel Art

IGDB85· 2

Year 2002Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping horror tension

#7The Messenger

93

The Messenger

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 93%· 13KRAWG👍 87%· 334MC84IGDB87· 8OC86· 81

Year 2018Dev Sabotage · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: horror tension.

Steam Epic Xbox

95

The Fall

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkSci-FiHorrorExploration2D

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 and setting cyberpunk, while skipping punishing difficulty

#9Rogue Legacy 2

93

Rogue Legacy 2

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreExploration2D

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 procedural generation, while skipping horror tension

Steam Epic Xbox

#10Ato

90

Ato

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcoreExploration2DPixel Art

Steam👍 97%· 466

Year 2019Dev WolfWoot · Tiny Warrior GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, open world exploration and fantasy world, while skipping horror tension

94

Gateways

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2D

Steam👍 90%· 250MC72IGDB70· 1

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

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

≠ Missing: horror tension.

#12Ori and the Blind Forest

90

Ori and the Blind Forest

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHardcoreExploration2D

Steam👍 94%· 60KIGDB88· 14OC90· 97

Year 2015Dev Moon Studios · Microsoft StudiosOn PC · Xbox · Switch

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

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

#13Metroid Dread

92

Metroid Dread

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloHardcoreNarrativeSci-FiExploration2D

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, while skipping horror tension

90

ANIMAL WELL

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeHorrorExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 96%· 24KRAWG👍 83%· 77OC89· 57

Year 2024Dev Shared MemoryPlaytime ~7hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with vibe relaxing, cozy, relaxing feel and open world exploration, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

90

SHEEPO

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeExploration2D

Steam👍 97%· 578OC75· 13

Year 2020Dev Kyle Thompson · TBAPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Carrion?: The closest game to Carrion is qomp, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 12 gameplay attributes, including adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Carrion?: The three closest games to Carrion are: 1. qomp (97/100, 12 shared attributes) 2. Reventure (96/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. Metroid: Zero Mission (94/100, 8 shared attributes). All share Carrion's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 43 candidates across 15 dimensions.
Is Reventure similar to Carrion?: Yes, very much so — Reventure scores 96/100 similarity to Carrion. They share 10 attributes, including adventure storytelling and Metroidvania exploration. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Adventure games are similar to Carrion?: The best Adventure games similar to Carrion are qomp, Reventure, Metroid: Zero Mission and Metroid: Samus Returns. All share the Adventure genre alongside other key Carrion attributes like adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming.
How is similarity to Carrion calculated?: We compare Carrion against every game in our catalog using 15 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 Carrion experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.