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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Extreme Evolution: Drive to Divinity is Teslagrad — scoring 79/100 on our similarity scale. Carrion and Iconoclasts follow close behind.

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The best games like Extreme Evolution: Drive to Divinity on PlayStation

20 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Extreme Evolution: Drive to Divinity. 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 overall match

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Teslagrad

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeExploration

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, setting scifi and visual 2d, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from Extreme Evolution: Drive to Divinity: visuals.

It predates Extreme Evolution: Drive to Divinity by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone92Visuals0

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Carrion

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcoreExploration

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 sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from Extreme Evolution: Drive to Divinity: visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone73Visuals0

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Iconoclasts

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeExplorationCozy

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, setting scifi and visual pixel, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from Extreme Evolution: Drive to Divinity: visuals and tone.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone44Visuals0

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The Fall

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeExplorationDark

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 sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from Extreme Evolution: Drive to Divinity: visuals and tone.

It predates Extreme Evolution: Drive to Divinity by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone43Visuals0

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Owlboy

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeExplorationCozy

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 setting scifi, while skipping sandbox freedom

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 Extreme Evolution: Drive to Divinity: visuals and tone.

It predates Extreme Evolution: Drive to Divinity by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone37Visuals0

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VVVVVV

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreExplorationMultiplayer

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 setting scifi, fantasy world and setting space, while skipping sandbox freedom

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 Extreme Evolution: Drive to Divinity: visuals.

It predates Extreme Evolution: Drive to Divinity by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Tone80Game mode55Visuals0

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The Swapper

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeExplorationSci-FiSpace

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 scifi and setting space, while skipping sandbox freedom

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 Extreme Evolution: Drive to Divinity: visuals.

It predates Extreme Evolution: Drive to Divinity by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Tone50Visuals0

#8Shadow Complex

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Shadow Complex

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeExplorationTacticalSci-Fi

IGDB85· 4

Year 2009Dev ChAIR Entertainment Group · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, combat tactical and setting scifi, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from Extreme Evolution: Drive to Divinity: visuals.

It predates Extreme Evolution: Drive to Divinity by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Combat59Progression54Visuals0

#9SteamWorld Dig 2

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SteamWorld Dig 2

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeExplorationCasualSci-Fi

Steam👍 95%· 8.9KRAWG👍 86%· 433MC88IGDB89· 11OC88· 84

Year 2017Dev Image & FormPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, setting scifi and historical setting, while skipping sandbox freedom

In SteamWorld Dig 2, you step into the boots of Dorothy, a steambot once robbed of her dear friend – now driven by the hunger for answers. Buckle up, grab your gear, and get ready to dig into the highly anticipated sequel to the original SteamWorld Dig!

Where it drifts furthest from Extreme Evolution: Drive to Divinity: tone and visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone0Visuals0

#10SteamWorld Dig

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SteamWorld Dig

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeExplorationCasualSci-Fi

Steam👍 94%· 11KIGDB81· 8OC82· 45

Year 2013Dev Image & FormOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, setting scifi and historical setting, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from Extreme Evolution: Drive to Divinity: tone and visuals.

It predates Extreme Evolution: Drive to Divinity by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone0Visuals0

#11Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit

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Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeExplorationRangedDark

Steam👍 85%· 3.7KRAWG👍 26%· 297MC64IGDB74· 6

Year 2012Dev Arkedo Studio · SEGAPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, ranged combat and visual 2d, while skipping sandbox freedom

Skeletonized rabbit Ash lives in Hell, he's a prince of that place. Ash is busy recovering his hellish reputation - killing everyone in Hell, who saw his photo with a rubber duckling in the bath. Apparently, among the princes of Hell to play with the duckling is not common.

Where it drifts furthest from Extreme Evolution: Drive to Divinity: tone and visuals.

It predates Extreme Evolution: Drive to Divinity by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Combat73Tone0Visuals0

#12STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™Closest on tone

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STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeExplorationThird Person

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 sandbox freedom

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 Extreme Evolution: Drive to Divinity: world.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Progression100Visuals56

Steam Epic Xbox

#13PixelJunk Nom Nom GalaxyClosest on world

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PixelJunk Nom Nom Galaxy

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeSandbox WorldExplorationMultiplayer

Steam👍 76%· 1.1KMC68IGDB72· 3

Year 2015Playtime ~5hOn PC · PS

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

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, vibe casual and setting scifi, while skipping puzzle design

From the award-winning developers behind PixelJunk Monsters, PixelJunk Eden, and PixelJunk Shooter comes a genre-blending mash-up of Soup-tacular proportions! Welcome to Soup Co., Astroworker! As an integral part of the Soup Co.

Where it drifts furthest from Extreme Evolution: Drive to Divinity: tone and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Extreme Evolution: Drive to Divinity.

It predates Extreme Evolution: Drive to Divinity by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100World100Progression58Game mode21Tone0

#14Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver

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Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 74%· 1.9KRAWG👍 82%· 243MC91

Year 1999Dev Sony Interactive Entertainment · Square EnixPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · SEGA

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping precision platforming

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver is a third-person action-adventure title developed by Crystal Dynamics. It is the direct continuation of Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain and is the second title in the series. ###Plot The game takes place 1500 years after the events of Blood Omen.

Where it drifts furthest from Extreme Evolution: Drive to Divinity: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Extreme Evolution: Drive to Divinity.

It predates Extreme Evolution: Drive to Divinity by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals53Tone40

#15The Messenger

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The Messenger

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreExplorationPixel Art

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 and visual 2d, 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.

Where it drifts furthest from Extreme Evolution: Drive to Divinity: visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone76Visuals0

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