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More about this game →We filtered the 37 games similar to Castaway down to the 20 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Iconoclasts, Carrion and Owlboy top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Castaway.
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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Castaway is Iconoclasts — scoring 75/100 on our similarity scale. Carrion and Owlboy follow close behind.
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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.
✓ 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
✓ 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.
✓ 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.
✓ 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.
✓ 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.
✓ 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.
✓ 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.
✓ 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.
✓ 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.
✓ 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.
✓ 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.
✓ 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.
✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and melee combat
≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, cozy, relaxing feel and punishing difficulty, while skipping survival mechanics
✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and melee combat
≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, strong narrative focus and setting cyberpunk, while skipping survival mechanics
Where it drifts furthest from Castaway: setting.
It predates Castaway by 9 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and melee combat
≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, precision platforming and loot and gear systems, while skipping survival mechanics
It predates Castaway by 22 years, with what that implies technically.
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