What is the best game similar to FEZ?

The closest game to FEZ is Ato, scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. They share 11 gameplay attributes, including adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.

What are the top games like FEZ?

The three closest games to FEZ are: 1. Ato (93/100, 11 shared attributes) 2. Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest (97/100, 7 shared attributes) 3. SHEEPO (93/100, 9 shared attributes). All share FEZ's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 41 candidates across 13 dimensions.

Is Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest similar to FEZ?

Yes, very much so — Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest scores 97/100 similarity to FEZ. They share 7 attributes, including adventure storytelling and Metroidvania exploration. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.

What Adventure games are similar to FEZ?

The best Adventure games similar to FEZ are Ato, Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest, SHEEPO and Berry. All share the Adventure genre alongside other key FEZ attributes like adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming.

How is similarity to FEZ calculated?

We compare FEZ against every game in our catalog using 13 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the FEZ experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

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If FEZ left you wanting more, this list of 41 similar games is for you. Each one shares part of its essence — adventure storytelling, vibe casual and open world exploration — and is ranked by a similarity score computed across 13 attributes. Ato comes closest (93/100).

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

Games like FEZ

41 similar games foundUpdated June 2026

#1Ato

iRank97

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExploration2DPixel Art

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, punishing difficulty and melee combat, while skipping vibe casual

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Steam itch.io

#2Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest

iRank78

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloFantasyExploration2DMelee

RAWG👍 78%· 27

Year 2003Dev Jupiter · NintendoOn Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, while skipping puzzle design

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Nintendo

#3SHEEPO

iRank90

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloCasualNarrativeOpen WorldExploration2D

Steam👍 97%· 578OC75· 13

Year 2020Dev Kyle Thompson · TBAPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel and melee combat, while skipping puzzle design

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Steam GOG Epic

#4Berry

iRank99

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeExploration2DPixel Art

Steam👍 99%· 145

Year 2021Dev Leuns · DegicaPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Web

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

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, melee combat and visual topdown, while skipping puzzle design

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 95%· 9.8KRAWG👍 82%· 64MC84

Year 2019Dev PixelattoPlaytime ~3hOn PC · iOS · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping vibe casual

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Steam GOG Nintendo

#6Hollow Knight: Silksong

iRank90

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 89%· 407KIGDB90· 4OC91· 121

Year 2025Dev Team CherryOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, while skipping puzzle design

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Steam GOG Xbox

#7Metroid: Zero Mission

iRank95

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloOpen WorldExploration2DPixel Art

IGDB95· 2

Year 2004Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter, setting scifi and loot and gear systems, while skipping puzzle design

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Nintendo

#8Ori and the Blind Forest

iRank92

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExploration2D

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 punishing difficulty, while skipping vibe casual

Details →

Steam Xbox

#9A Castle Full of Cats

iRank95

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloCasualNarrativeRelaxingExploration

Steam👍 99%· 4.4KRAWG👍 90%· 20

Year 2022Dev DevcatsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, cozy, relaxing feel and horror setting, while skipping precision platforming

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationMagic

Steam👍 97%· 18K

Year 2023Dev rittzlerPlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and punishing difficulty, while skipping puzzle design

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Steam

#11Aquaria

iRank77

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 88%· 1.5KRAWG👍 59%· 77MC82IGDB75· 2

Year 2007Dev FinjiPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Stands apart with combat magic and melee combat, while skipping puzzle design

Details →

Steam GOG

#12Metroid: Samus Returns

iRank87

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExploration2DSci-Fi

IGDB88· 14OC86· 92

Year 2017Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi, while skipping puzzle design

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Nintendo

#131000 Amps

iRank77

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExploration2D

Steam👍 79%· 345IGDB72· 2

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

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design.

≠ Missing: vibe casual.

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloCasualRelaxingOpen WorldExploration2D

Steam👍 85%· 1.1KRAWG👍 36%· 61IGDB79· 5OC80· 19

Year 2013Dev Two Tribes · Two Tribes PublishingPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping strong narrative focus

Details →

Steam PS Nintendo

#15ANIMAL WELL

iRank90

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeRelaxingOpen WorldExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 96%· 24KRAWG👍 83%· 77OC89· 57

Year 2024Dev Shared MemoryPlaytime ~7hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, cozy, relaxing feel and melee combat, while skipping vibe casual

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Steam

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to FEZ?: The closest game to FEZ is Ato, scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. They share 11 gameplay attributes, including adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like FEZ?: The three closest games to FEZ are: 1. Ato (93/100, 11 shared attributes) 2. Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest (97/100, 7 shared attributes) 3. SHEEPO (93/100, 9 shared attributes). All share FEZ's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 41 candidates across 13 dimensions.
Is Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest similar to FEZ?: Yes, very much so — Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest scores 97/100 similarity to FEZ. They share 7 attributes, including adventure storytelling and Metroidvania exploration. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Adventure games are similar to FEZ?: The best Adventure games similar to FEZ are Ato, Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest, SHEEPO and Berry. All share the Adventure genre alongside other key FEZ attributes like adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming.
How is similarity to FEZ calculated?: We compare FEZ against every game in our catalog using 13 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the FEZ experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.