9 Metroidvania games like Chasm that you should try

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We filtered the 46 games similar to Chasm down to the 9 that fit the “Metroidvania” category. Dust: An Elysian Tail, ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist and STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Chasm.

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The best metroidvania games like Chasm

9 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

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

#1Dust: An Elysian Tail

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SoloMeleeFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 67%· 626MC84IGDB82· 7

Year 2012Dev Humble Hearts · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Chasm: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping roguelike runs

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#2ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 95%· 18KIGDB90· 2OC86· 68

Year 2025Dev Live Wire · Binary Haze InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Chasm: deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty, while skipping roguelike runs

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeExploration2DSci-Fi

Steam👍 81%· 4.2KRAWG👍 54%· 333MC78IGDB78· 16OC77· 62

Year 2012Dev Capcom · SEGAPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Chasm, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, setting scifi and setting cyberpunk, while skipping roguelike runs

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#4Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow

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SoloMeleeExploration2DDark

IGDB86· 1

Year 2003Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo · Konami

✓ If you enjoyed Chasm, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, horror setting and loot and gear systems, while skipping roguelike runs

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#5Aztaka

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SoloMeleeFantasyExploration2DPixel Art

Steam👍 68%· 161

Year 2009Dev CiteremisPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Chasm, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping roguelike runs

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeFantasyExploration2D

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Year 2013Dev Drinkbox Studios · Spike ChunsoftOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

✓ Shared with Chasm: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, puzzle design and co op, while skipping roguelike runs

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#7Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

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SoloMeleeExploration2DPixel Art

Steam👍 93%· 3.0KIGDB82· 5OC81· 52

Year 2014Dev WayForward · Rising Star GamesOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ If you enjoyed Chasm, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, combat magic and setting anime, while skipping roguelike runs

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#8Castlevania: Circle of the Moon

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SoloMeleeExploration2DMagic

IGDB90· 1

Year 2001Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Kobe · Gradiente

✓ If you enjoyed Chasm, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, combat magic and horror setting, while skipping roguelike runs

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#9Guacamelee! Gold Edition

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SoloMeleeFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 93%· 6.0KRAWG👍 79%· 305MC88IGDB94· 2

Year 2013Playtime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Chasm: deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and co op, while skipping roguelike runs

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