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We filtered the 39 games similar to Extreme Evolution: Drive to Divinity down to the 19 that fit the “Puzzle” category. Teslagrad, Carrion and Waking Mars top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Extreme Evolution: Drive to Divinity.

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Year 2024Dev Sam Atlas

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

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The best puzzle games like Extreme Evolution: Drive to Divinity

19 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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Waking Mars

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeExplorationSci-Fi

Steam👍 89%· 1.2KRAWG👍 55%· 66MC79

Year 2012Dev Tiger Style · Tiger Style GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Android

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

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi and visual 2d, while skipping sandbox freedom

###Best for mobile The game is an adventure-platformer, where the player takes control over the main character, traveling through the Martian caves. You will have to manage the thrust of the jetpack that the protagonist has. The game was released on the PC in 2012. Before this, it was repeatedly recognized as the best game for mobile devices. ###Key features The game is set in the future.

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

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone46Visuals0

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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

69

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.

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#9Shadow 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

#10SteamWorld 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.

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#11SteamWorld 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

65

Gateways

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExplorationSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 90%· 250MC72IGDB70· 1

Year 2012Dev Smudged Cat GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi and visual 2d, while skipping sandbox freedom

Steam Workshop About the GameFrom the creative mind behind The Adventures of Shuggy comes an exciting new retro-styled 2D platformer, a winner of Dream Build Play 2012 and a top 50 game of 2012 according to Game Informer.

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

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

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65

1000 Amps

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExploration2D

Steam👍 79%· 345IGDB72· 2

Year 2012Dev Brandon BrizziPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Its own twist: visual 2d, while skipping sandbox freedom

Light up the world! As Plug, you are charged with restoring the expansive Amp-Tree-System, and thwarting an enigmatic intruder. Solve puzzles and explore in 1000 Amps! Key Features: Illuminate the darkness by lighting up whatever you touch.

Where it drifts furthest from Extreme Evolution: Drive to Divinity: 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 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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Saira

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExploration2DFree to Play

Steam👍 81%· 324RAWG👍 13%· 30

Year 2009Dev Nicklas Nygren · KreatorietPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: visual 2d and free to play, while skipping sandbox freedom

Saira is a two-dimensional indie platformer game developed by Nicklas Nygren. The game is free, and its code was released publicly. ###Plot The game is set in a distant future, where humans figured out the interplanetary travel and colonies. Saira is a photographer.

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.

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#15Hell 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.

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