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We filtered the 40 games similar to Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition down to the 18 that fit the “Narrative” category. Reventure, Ori and the Blind Forest and Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition is Reventure — scoring 87/100 on our similarity scale. Ori and the Blind Forest and Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver follow close behind.

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The best narrative games like Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition

18 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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.

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Reventure

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 95%· 9.8KRAWG👍 82%· 64MC84

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

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

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, visual pixel and visual 2d, while skipping action RPG combat

Steam GOG Nintendo

#2Ori and the Blind Forest

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Ori and the Blind Forest

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldFantasyExplorationLoot

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 precision platforming, cozy, relaxing feel and punishing difficulty, while skipping action RPG combat

#3Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver

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Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 74%· 1.9KRAWG👍 82%· 243MC91

Year 1999Dev Sony Interactive Entertainment · Square EnixPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · SEGA

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

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, horror setting and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping action RPG combat

84

The Fall

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkExploration

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 action RPG combat

83

Carrion

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeExploration

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 punishing difficulty, while skipping action RPG combat

82

Rain World

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 94%· 52KIGDB62· 11OC67· 67

Year 2017Dev Videocult · Adult Swim GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, precision platforming and roguelike runs, while skipping puzzle design

#7Hollow Knight: Silksong

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Hollow Knight: Silksong

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExploration

Steam👍 89%· 407KIGDB90· 4OC91· 121

Year 2025Dev Team CherryOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming and visual 2d, while skipping action RPG combat

86

Ato

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExploration

Steam👍 97%· 466

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

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and fighting mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, punishing difficulty and visual 2d, while skipping action RPG combat

84

Berry

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeExplorationCozy

Steam👍 99%· 145

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

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, cozy, relaxing feel and visual 2d, while skipping action RPG combat

#10FEZ

84

FEZ

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExploration

Steam👍 93%· 16KRAWG👍 80%· 1.2KMC91IGDB86· 12OC88· 50

Year 2012Dev POLYTRON · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, vibe casual and vibe relaxing, while skipping action RPG combat

84

Owlboy

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExploration

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, cozy, relaxing feel and setting scifi, while skipping action RPG combat

84

Aquaria

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExploration

Steam👍 88%· 1.5KRAWG👍 59%· 77MC82IGDB75· 2

Year 2007Dev FinjiPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, combat magic and visual 2d, while skipping action RPG combat

#13STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™

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STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

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

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

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, punishing difficulty and setting scifi, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Steam Epic Xbox

83

SHEEPO

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 97%· 578OC75· 13

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

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping action RPG combat

83

Waking Mars

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeExplorationSci-Fi

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, setting scifi and visual 2d, while skipping action RPG combat

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