8 Metroidvania games like Dex that you should try

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We filtered the 46 games similar to Dex down to the 8 that fit the “Metroidvania” category. STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜, Dust: An Elysian Tail and ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Dex.

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The best metroidvania games like Dex

8 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Dex. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

#1STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeSci-FiCyberpunkExploration2D

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

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

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, while skipping strong narrative focus

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#2Dust: An Elysian Tail

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeExploration2D

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

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

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and fantasy world, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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#3ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeExploration2D

Steam👍 95%· 18KIGDB90· 2OC86· 68

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

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, punishing difficulty and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping open world exploration

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Steam

#4Islets

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExploration2D

Steam👍 96%· 2.3KRAWG👍 87%· 29IGDB81· 2OC79· 19

Year 2022Dev Kyle Thompson · Armor Games StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

✓ Like Dex, it's known for deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel and fantasy world, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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Steam GOG

#5Aztaka

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeExploration2DPixel Art

Steam👍 68%· 161

Year 2009Dev CiteremisPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and combat magic, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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Steam

#6Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeDarkExploration2D

IGDB86· 1

Year 2003Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo · Konami

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

≠ Where it differs: brings horror setting, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping strong narrative focus

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#7Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeDarkOpen WorldExploration2DPixel Art

IGDB92· 3

Year 1997Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo · KonamiOn PlayStation 3

✓ Like Dex, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: combat magic, horror setting and loot and gear systems, while skipping strong narrative focus

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Xbox

#8Castlevania: Circle of the Moon

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeDarkExploration2D

IGDB90· 1

Year 2001Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Kobe · Gradiente

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

≠ Stands apart with combat magic and horror setting, while skipping strong narrative focus

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