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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 39 games similar to Creatures of Ava down to the 21 that fit the “Xbox” category. Ecco the Dolphin, Potty Knight Saga and STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™ top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Creatures of Ava.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreAction-Adventure

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CozyCasualSolo

Year 2024Dev Inverge Studios

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Steam ↗GOG ↗Epic ↗Xbox ↗

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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to Creatures of Ava is Ecco the Dolphin — scoring 61/100 on our similarity scale. Potty Knight Saga and STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™ follow close behind.

#1Ecco the Dolphin61 #2Potty Knight Saga58 #3STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™43 #4Owlboy42 #5SHEEPO41

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The best games like Creatures of Ava on Xbox

21 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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

#1Ecco the DolphinClosest overall match

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Ecco the Dolphin

GenreAdventureSubgenreAction-Adventure

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiHardcore

Steam👍 85%· 13RAWG👍 46%· 26IGDB30· 1

Year 2006Dev SEGAOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Creatures of Ava: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, punishing difficulty and horror setting, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Life was an adventure for Ecco, the young dolphin. The ocean seemed endless with rolling breakers to race through! At high speed Ecco could burst through the waves leaping through the air – almost flying! Until one day, all of that changed.

Where it drifts furthest from Creatures of Ava: visuals and tone.

It predates Creatures of Ava by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting38Tone25Visuals0

Steam Xbox Nintendo

#2Potty Knight Saga

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Potty Knight Saga

GenreAdventureSubgenreAction-Adventure

SoloMelee

RAWG👍 63%· 26MC77

Year 2010Dev Larian Studios · Focus Home InteractiveOn PC · Xbox

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, melee combat and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: cozy, relaxing feel.

A player described this game as "Dark Souls meets Mario."It's quite an amusing analogy, and surprisingly accurate too.Player WantedFor hazardous journey, bitter condition, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, safe return doubtful, honor and recognition in case of success.

It predates Creatures of Ava by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100

#3STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™Closest on setting

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STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiSpaceFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 88%· 172KRAWG👍 85%· 2.3KMC80IGDB83· 13OC82· 176

Year 2019Dev Respawn Entertainment · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Creatures of Ava, it's known for adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Cal Kestis—one of the last surviving members of the Jedi Order after the purge of Order 66—is now a Padawan on the run. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is an action-adventure game set after Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith™.

Where it drifts furthest from Creatures of Ava: tone.

Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100Progression53Genre50

Steam Epic Xbox

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Owlboy

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyFantasySci-FiExploration

Steam👍 84%· 6.1KRAWG👍 74%· 307MC88IGDB89· 13OC88· 98

Year 2016Dev D-Pad StudioPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Creatures of Ava, expect adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and puzzle design, while skipping vibe casual

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 Creatures of Ava: visuals.

It predates Creatures of Ava by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode100Tone78Setting64Progression51Genre50

#5SHEEPOClosest on tone

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SHEEPO

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeCasualCozyNarrativeExploration

Steam👍 97%· 578OC75· 13

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

✓ If you enjoyed Creatures of Ava, expect adventure storytelling, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and open world exploration, while skipping setting scifi

Sheepo is a quirky metroidvania platformer featuring a shape-shifting sheep-thing, who must traverse an uncharted planet in order to collect samples of each living species for an intergalactic species database.

Where it drifts furthest from Creatures of Ava: visuals.

Combat100Game mode100Tone100Progression54Genre50Visuals0

40

The Gunk

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiSpaceExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 86%· 5.7KIGDB66· 4OC71· 75

Year 2021Dev Image & Form · ThunderfulOn Xbox · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Creatures of Ava, expect adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, vibe relaxing and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Creatures of Ava: tone.

Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Setting90Progression53Genre50

39

Iconoclasts

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozySci-FiExploration

Steam👍 86%· 4.9KIGDB85· 8OC84· 57

Year 2018Dev Joakim Sandberg · Bifrost EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Like Creatures of Ava, it's known for adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, puzzle design and precision platforming, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Creatures of Ava: visuals and setting.

Combat100Game mode100Tone73Progression54Genre50Setting44

38

Teslagrad

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozySci-FiExploration

Steam👍 84%· 2.5KIGDB79· 6OC79· 45

Year 2013Dev Rain Games · CIRCLE EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Like Creatures of Ava, it's known for adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and puzzle design, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Creatures of Ava: visuals and setting.

It predates Creatures of Ava by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode100Tone60Genre50Progression49Setting44

38

Outer Wilds

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloMeleeNarrativeSpaceSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 96%· 102KIGDB85· 7OC85· 61

Year 2019Dev Mobius Digital · Annapurna InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Shared with Creatures of Ava: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, deep simulation and horror tension, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Creatures of Ava: visuals and tone.

Combat100Game mode100Setting81Progression54Genre50Tone38

Steam Epic Xbox

#10Life is Strange: Before the Storm

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Life is Strange: Before the Storm

GenreAdventureSubgenreNarrative Adventure

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasySci-FiThird Person

Steam👍 93%· 38KIGDB77· 9OC80· 46

Year 2017Dev Deck Nine · Square EnixOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and melee combat.

≠ Missing: cozy, relaxing feel.

Where it drifts furthest from Creatures of Ava: tone.

Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Setting63Genre50Tone40

#11Ori and the Blind Forest

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Ori and the Blind Forest

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyFantasyExploration

Steam👍 94%· 60KIGDB88· 14OC90· 97

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

✓ If you enjoyed Creatures of Ava, expect adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, puzzle design and precision platforming, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Creatures of Ava: visuals and setting.

It predates Creatures of Ava by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode100Tone61Genre50Progression37Setting32

#12Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

36

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeCozyFantasyExploration

Steam👍 90%· 2.4KIGDB81· 16OC81· 71

Year 2016Dev WayForward · XSEED GamesOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ Like Creatures of Ava, it's known for adventure storytelling, cozy, relaxing feel and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and setting anime, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Creatures of Ava: visuals and setting.

It predates Creatures of Ava by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode100Tone62Progression54Genre50Setting25

Steam Xbox Nintendo

36

Gato Roboto

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeCozySci-FiExploration

Steam👍 94%· 5.1KIGDB76· 5OC75· 47

Year 2019Dev doinksoft · Devolver DigitalOn PC · Xbox · Switch

✓ Shared with Creatures of Ava: adventure storytelling, cozy, relaxing feel and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and punishing difficulty, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Creatures of Ava: visuals and setting.

Combat100Game mode100Progression54Genre50Tone50Setting44

Steam GOG Nintendo

#14Tales from the Borderlands

35

Tales from the Borderlands

GenreAdventureSubgenreNarrative Adventure

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiThird Person

Steam👍 94%· 19KIGDB88· 11

Year 2014Dev Telltale GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Android

✓ Shared with Creatures of Ava: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, deep RPG systems and visual novel storytelling, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Creatures of Ava: tone and setting.

It predates Creatures of Ava by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Genre50Setting44Tone39

35

Tell Me Why

GenreAdventureSubgenreNarrative Adventure

SoloMeleeNarrativeExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 82%· 15KIGDB81· 9OC81· 94

Year 2020Dev DON'T NOD · Xbox Game StudiosOn PC · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Creatures of Ava, expect adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings free to play, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Creatures of Ava: tone and progression.

Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Genre50Progression46Tone40

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