10 Metroidvania games like Dust: An Elysian Tail that you should try

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We filtered the 48 games similar to Dust: An Elysian Tail down to the 10 that fit the “Metroidvania” category. Aztaka, STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜 and ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Dust: An Elysian Tail.

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The best metroidvania games like Dust: An Elysian Tail

10 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Dust: An Elysian Tail. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

#1Aztaka

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 68%· 161

Year 2009Dev CiteremisPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Dust: An Elysian Tail, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic, setting mythology and loot and gear systems, while skipping setting anime

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeExploration2DSci-Fi

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

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

✓ Like Dust: An Elysian Tail, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi and setting cyberpunk, while skipping fighting mechanics

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Steam Xbox PS

#3ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyAnimeExploration2D

Steam👍 95%· 18KIGDB90· 2OC86· 68

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

✓ Shared with Dust: An Elysian Tail: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, punishing difficulty and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping fighting mechanics

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeFantasyExploration2D

IGDB84· 11

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

✓ Shared with Dust: An Elysian Tail: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design and co op, while skipping fighting mechanics

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#5Apotheon

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 90%· 3.8KRAWG👍 47%· 329MC78IGDB85· 4OC78· 30

Year 2015Dev AlientrapPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Dust: An Elysian Tail, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Stands apart with ranged combat, setting mythology and historical setting, while skipping fighting mechanics

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Steam GOG PS

#6Chasm

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 73%· 2.7KIGDB70· 8OC72· 39

Year 2018Dev Bit Kid, Inc.On PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Dust: An Elysian Tail, expect deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, procedural generation and visual pixel, while skipping action RPG combat

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Steam GOG PS

#7Islets

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExploration2D

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

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

✓ Like Dust: An Elysian Tail, it's known for deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling

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

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Steam GOG

#8Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeExploration2DDark

IGDB86· 1

Year 2003Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo · Konami

✓ If you enjoyed Dust: An Elysian Tail, 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 action RPG combat

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Nintendo

#9Dex

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeExploration2D

Steam👍 87%· 3.5KIGDB69· 8OC74· 19

Year 2015Dev Dreadlocks Ltd. · Badland IndieOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Shared with Dust: An Elysian Tail: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and stealth mechanics, while skipping action RPG combat

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Steam GOG PS

#10Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeAnimeExploration2D

Steam👍 93%· 3.0KIGDB82· 5OC81· 52

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

✓ If you enjoyed Dust: An Elysian Tail, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, combat magic and visual pixel, while skipping action RPG combat

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Steam GOG Xbox

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