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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 Eden Genesis down to the 15 that fit the “Hardcore” category. Teslagrad, qomp and Carrion top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Eden Genesis.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

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HardcoreNarrativeSoloMultiplayer

Year 2024Dev Aeternum Game Studios

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Within the “Hardcore” category, the closest game to Eden Genesis is Teslagrad — scoring 81/100 on our similarity scale. qomp and Carrion follow close behind.

#1Teslagrad81 #2qomp79 #3Carrion79 #4STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™77 #5Ato76

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The best hardcore games like Eden Genesis

15 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Eden Genesis. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

#1TeslagradClosest on genre

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Teslagrad

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeSci-FiExploration2D

Steam👍 84%· 2.5KIGDB79· 6OC79· 45

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

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping setting cyberpunk

Where it drifts furthest from Eden Genesis: setting.

It predates Eden Genesis by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Visuals100Tone93Game mode54

79

qomp

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeExploration2D

Steam👍 96%· 531

Year 2021Dev Stuffed Wombat · AtariPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Linux

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, linear, story-driven structure and visual pixel, while skipping setting cyberpunk

You have been trapped between paddles for decades. Now it is time to take matters into your own hands and try to escape this endless torment. In qomp you use only a single button to defeat bosses, solve puzzles and overcome platforming challenges. At the end of your journey lies freedom. Or does it?

Genre100Combat100Progression100Tone89Visuals58Game mode54

79

Carrion

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcoreSci-FiExploration2D

Steam👍 95%· 31KIGDB75· 9OC76· 118

Year 2020Dev Phobia Game Studio · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping setting cyberpunk

Where it drifts furthest from Eden Genesis: setting.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Tone75Game mode54Visuals54

#4STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™Closest on tone

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STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeSci-FiExploration

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 precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and fighting mechanics, while skipping setting cyberpunk

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 Eden Genesis: visuals and setting.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Progression100Game mode53Setting28

Steam Epic Xbox

76

Ato

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcoreExploration2D

Steam👍 97%· 466

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

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, open world exploration and fantasy world, while skipping setting cyberpunk

Ato is an Atmospheric Sword Dueling Game set in the Era of Feudal Japan. It tells a visually driven story about a father who has given up his past ways in order to live a life of peace with his wife and child. However this peace is soon disturbed as his child is taken from him...

Where it drifts furthest from Eden Genesis: setting.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Progression100Visuals67Game mode54

76

Rain World

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreNarrativeSci-FiExploration2D

Steam👍 94%· 52KIGDB62· 11OC67· 67

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

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

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

Where it drifts furthest from Eden Genesis: setting and progression.

Genre100Combat100Tone76Game mode72Visuals59Progression49

#7Ori and the Blind Forest

74

Ori and the Blind Forest

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcoreExploration2D

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 dark, oppressive atmosphere, cozy, relaxing feel and open world exploration, while skipping setting cyberpunk

Where it drifts furthest from Eden Genesis: setting and progression.

It predates Eden Genesis by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Tone72Game mode54Progression49

#8Metroid Dread

67

Metroid Dread

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloHardcoreNarrativeSci-FiExploration2D

IGDB84· 11OC87· 153

Year 2021Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with shooter, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Eden Genesis: setting.

Genre100Tone100Progression100Visuals100Game mode53Setting40

#9VVVVVVClosest overall match

87

VVVVVV

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreSci-FiExploration2D

Steam👍 96%· 10KRAWG👍 76%· 512MC81IGDB80· 4

Year 2010Dev NicalisPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, setting space and visual pixel, while skipping strong narrative focus

VVVVVV is a 2D platformer designed in retro style. You play as Captain Viridian, the fearless leader of the team of conquerors of the dimension. And unexpectedly you crash and lose touch with each other. You will have to explore the world in which you are trapped and find your partners. You have the opportunity to plunge into the atmosphere of old-school accompanied by a great soundtrack.

Where it drifts furthest from Eden Genesis: setting.

It predates Eden Genesis by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone80Visuals54

72

Outland

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreExploration2D

Steam👍 80%· 4.0KIGDB85· 4

Year 2011Dev Housemarque · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with shooter and co op, while skipping puzzle design

It predates Eden Genesis by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Visuals100Tone73Game mode71

71

La-Mulana

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreExploration2D

Steam👍 80%· 2.6KRAWG👍 64%· 70MC80OC80· 11

Year 2012Dev NIGORO · AGM PLAYISMPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, fantasy world and visual pixel, while skipping strong narrative focus

In La-Mulana, the player assumes the role of an adventurer archeologist and explores the ruins of a forgotten ancient civilization. ###Plot The game follows an archeologist named Lemeza Kosugi. He continues the research of the lost city of La-Mulana that was started by his father Shorn.

Where it drifts furthest from Eden Genesis: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Eden Genesis.

It predates Eden Genesis by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Visuals83Tone81Game mode54

66

Gato Roboto

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiExploration2D

Steam👍 94%· 5.1KIGDB76· 5OC75· 47

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

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel and visual pixel, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Eden Genesis: setting.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Visuals61Tone59Game mode54

Steam GOG Nintendo

#13Rogue Legacy 2

66

Rogue Legacy 2

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreExploration2D

Steam👍 91%· 15KIGDB91· 6OC89· 71

Year 2022Dev Cellar Door GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and procedural generation, while skipping puzzle design

Genre100Combat100Progression100Visuals100Tone75Game mode54

Steam Epic Xbox

#14The Messenger

65

The Messenger

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreExploration2D

Steam👍 93%· 13KRAWG👍 87%· 334MC84IGDB87· 8OC86· 81

Year 2018Dev Sabotage · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with visual pixel, while skipping puzzle design

The game moves between 8-bit and 16-bit art styles, allowing the player to move between the two by going forward or backwards in time. As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Tone77Visuals57Game mode54

Steam Epic Xbox

#15Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

62

Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreExploration2D

Steam👍 85%· 2.6KIGDB82· 13OC79· 82

Year 2017Dev Lizardcube · DotEmuOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel and fantasy world, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Eden Genesis: setting.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Visuals100Tone62Game mode54

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