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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.

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We filtered the 37 games similar to Castaway down to the 18 that fit the “Puzzle” category. qomp, Iconoclasts and Carrion top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Castaway.

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Within the “Puzzle” category, the closest game to Castaway is qomp — scoring 77/100 on our similarity scale. Iconoclasts and Carrion follow close behind.

#1qomp77 #2Iconoclasts75 #3Carrion75 #4Owlboy75 #5Waking Mars72

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The best puzzle games like Castaway

18 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Castaway. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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 overall match

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qomp

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeLinearExploration2DPixel Art

Steam👍 96%· 531

Year 2021Dev Stuffed Wombat · AtariPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Linux

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

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus, while skipping survival mechanics

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?

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals65

75

Iconoclasts

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeSci-FiExplorationPixel Art2D

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 precision platforming, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping survival mechanics

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals64Setting52

75

Carrion

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeSci-FiExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 95%· 31KIGDB75· 9OC76· 118

Year 2020Dev Phobia Game Studio · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping survival mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Castaway: setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals64Setting40

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Owlboy

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeSci-FiExplorationPixel Art2D

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 puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping survival mechanics

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 Castaway: setting.

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals64Setting40

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Waking Mars

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeSci-FiExploration2D

Steam👍 89%· 1.2KRAWG👍 55%· 66MC79

Year 2012Dev Tiger Style · Tiger Style GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Android

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

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming and strong narrative focus, while skipping survival mechanics

###Best for mobile The game is an adventure-platformer, where the player takes control over the main character, traveling through the Martian caves. You will have to manage the thrust of the jetpack that the protagonist has. The game was released on the PC in 2012. Before this, it was repeatedly recognized as the best game for mobile devices. ###Key features The game is set in the future.

Where it drifts furthest from Castaway: visuals.

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Setting57Visuals30

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Teslagrad

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeSci-FiExploration2D

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 puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus, while skipping survival mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Castaway: visuals.

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Setting52Visuals30

#7SteamWorld Dig 2

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SteamWorld Dig 2

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeSci-FiExploration2D

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 puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, vibe casual and historical setting, while skipping survival mechanics

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 Castaway: visuals and setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Setting46Visuals30

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The Fall

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeSci-FiExploration2D

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, precision platforming and horror tension, while skipping survival mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Castaway: visuals and setting.

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Setting45Visuals30

#9SteamWorld Dig

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SteamWorld Dig

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeSci-FiExploration2D

Steam👍 94%· 11KIGDB81· 8OC82· 45

Year 2013Dev Image & FormOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, vibe casual and historical setting, while skipping survival mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Castaway: visuals and setting.

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Setting35Visuals30

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VVVVVV

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeSci-FiExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 96%· 10KRAWG👍 76%· 512MC81IGDB80· 4

Year 2010Dev NicalisPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · iOS

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

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, punishing difficulty and fantasy world, while skipping survival mechanics

VVVVVV is a 2D platformer designed in retro style. You play as Captain Viridian, the fearless leader of the team of conquerors of the dimension. And unexpectedly you crash and lose touch with each other. You will have to explore the world in which you are trapped and find your partners. You have the opportunity to plunge into the atmosphere of old-school accompanied by a great soundtrack.

Where it drifts furthest from Castaway: setting.

It predates Castaway by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Visuals64Game mode56Setting36

#11Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit

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Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeExploration2DRanged

Steam👍 85%· 3.7KRAWG👍 26%· 297MC64IGDB74· 6

Year 2012Dev Arkedo Studio · SEGAPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, dark, oppressive atmosphere and ranged combat, while skipping survival mechanics

Skeletonized rabbit Ash lives in Hell, he's a prince of that place. Ash is busy recovering his hellish reputation - killing everyone in Hell, who saw his photo with a rubber duckling in the bath. Apparently, among the princes of Hell to play with the duckling is not common.

Where it drifts furthest from Castaway: visuals.

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

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Combat73Visuals30

#12Shadow Complex

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Shadow Complex

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeSci-FiExploration2D

IGDB85· 4

Year 2009Dev ChAIR Entertainment Group · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, precision platforming and combat tactical, while skipping survival mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Castaway: visuals.

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

Genre100Game mode100Combat60Progression55Setting51Visuals29

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Gateways

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2D

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 precision platforming, while skipping survival mechanics

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 Castaway: visuals.

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

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Setting52Visuals30

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The Swapper

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2DNarrative

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 precision platforming, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping survival mechanics

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 Castaway: visuals and setting.

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

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Setting38Visuals30

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1000 Amps

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExploration2D

Steam👍 79%· 345IGDB72· 2

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

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

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, while skipping survival mechanics

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.

Where it drifts furthest from Castaway: visuals.

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

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals30

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