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We filtered the 46 games similar to Dex down to the 29 that fit the “Platformer” 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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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

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NarrativeDarkSolo

Year 2015Dev Dreadlocks Ltd.

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Within the “Platformer” category, the closest game to Dex is STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜 — scoring 91/100 on our similarity scale. Dust: An Elysian Tail and ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist follow close behind.

#1STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜91 #2Dust: An Elysian Tail84 #3ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist84 #4Islets83 #5Aztaka83

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The best platformer games like Dex

29 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

91

STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜

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

#2Dust: An Elysian Tail

84

Dust: An Elysian Tail

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

#3ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist

84

ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist

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

83

Islets

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

83

Aztaka

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

#6Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow

83

Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow

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

#7Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

83

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

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

#8Castlevania: Circle of the Moon

83

Castlevania: Circle of the Moon

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

#9Mega Man Zero

96

Mega Man Zero

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloSci-FiCyberpunk2DPost-Apocalyptic

Year 2002Dev Capcom

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, shooter and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#10NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

92

NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DPixel Art

Steam👍 93%· 2.5KRAWG👍 90%· 20IGDB86· 7OC86· 131

Year 2025Dev The Game Kitchen · DotEmuPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#11Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China

90

Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloStealthMelee2DRanged

Steam👍 74%· 3.8KIGDB70· 8OC67· 53

Year 2015Dev Climax Studios · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: ranged combat, historical setting and fantasy world, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

90

Katana ZERO

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkCyberpunkSci-FiPixel Art2D

Steam👍 98%· 75KRAWG👍 90%· 1.1KMC83IGDB85· 8OC84· 72

Year 2019Dev Askiisoft · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat and punishing difficulty, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#13Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos

90

Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2DPixel Art

Year 1990Dev Tecmo Koei Games

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#14Castlevania: Rondo of Blood

89

Castlevania: Rondo of Blood

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloDark2DHorror

Year 1993Dev KonamiOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat and horror setting, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#15Alex Kidd in Miracle World

85

Alex Kidd in Miracle World

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2DFantasy

Year 1986Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat and fantasy world, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

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