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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 39 games similar to Eden Genesis down to the 19 that fit the “Xbox” category. Teslagrad, The Fall and Carrion top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Eden Genesis.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania
Tags
HardcoreNarrativeSoloMultiplayer
Year 2024Dev Aeternum Game Studios

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

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The best games like Eden Genesis on Xbox

19 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.

#1Teslagrad
Teslagrad
AdventureMetroidvania
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
The Fall
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiCyberpunkExploration2D
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, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Eden Genesis: tone.

It predates Eden Genesis by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Visuals100Setting91Game mode54
Carrion
AdventureMetroidvania
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
STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™
AdventureMetroidvania
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
Ori and the Blind Forest
AdventureMetroidvania
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
Iconoclasts
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiExploration2D
Steam👍 86%· 4.9KIGDB85· 8OC84· 57
Year 2018Dev Joakim Sandberg · Bifrost EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel and visual pixel, while skipping punishing difficulty

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

Genre100Combat100Progression100Game mode54Visuals54Tone41
Owlboy
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiExploration2D
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 precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, fantasy world and visual pixel, while skipping punishing difficulty

Owlboy is a pixel-art platformer game about an owl-humanoid boy called Otus. When his homeland was attacked by pirates, Otus starts an adventure to protect his home and reveal the secrets of his race. He makes new friends on the way. Each of them has special powers, useful during fights.

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

It predates Eden Genesis by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Visuals55Game mode54Tone35
La-Mulana
AdventureMetroidvania
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
The Swapper
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloNarrativeSci-FiExploration2D
Steam👍 94%· 7.5KRAWG👍 63%· 528MC87IGDB88· 10OC85· 33
Year 2013Dev Curve DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, setting space and horror setting, while skipping punishing difficulty

The Swapper is a classical platform game with several elements of Metroidvania focused on solving puzzles. The game follows a female astronaut stranded on the abandoned space research station in a science-fictional universe.

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

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

Genre100Progression100Visuals100Game mode54Tone47Setting32
Rain World
AdventureMetroidvania
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
#11Axiom Verge
Axiom Verge
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiCyberpunkExploration2D
Steam👍 90%· 6.5KIGDB84· 15OC85· 90
Year 2015Dev Thomas Happ GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings visual pixel, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Eden Genesis: tone.

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

Genre100Combat100Setting100Progression100Visuals64Game mode54
Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeExploration
Steam👍 79%· 20KIGDB76· 14OC74· 67
Year 2015Dev Vigil Games · THQ NordicOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and fighting mechanics, while skipping precision platforming

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

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

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression75Tone37Setting0
Gato Roboto
AdventureMetroidvania
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
Rogue Legacy 2
AdventureMetroidvania
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
The Messenger
AdventureMetroidvania
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

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