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We filtered the 41 games similar to FEZ down to the 22 that fit the “Puzzle” category. Toki Tori 2+, 1000 Amps and Saira top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to FEZ.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

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Year 2012Dev POLYTRON

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Within the “Puzzle” category, the closest game to FEZ is Toki Tori 2+ — scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. 1000 Amps and Saira follow close behind.

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The best puzzle games like FEZ

22 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to FEZ. 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.

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Toki Tori 2+

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

Steam PS Nintendo

93

1000 Amps

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.

93

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: free to play, while skipping vibe casual

93

Reventure

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

Steam GOG Nintendo

93

Ato

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

#6Ori and the Blind Forest

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Ori and the Blind Forest

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

91

Gateways

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExploration2DSci-Fi

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, while skipping vibe casual

90

Owlboy

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeFantasyExplorationPixel Art2D

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, melee combat and setting scifi, while skipping vibe casual

#9Shadow Complex

90

Shadow Complex

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExploration2DTacticalMelee

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 melee combat, while skipping vibe casual

90

La-Mulana

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloOpen WorldFantasyExploration2DPixel Art

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 punishing difficulty and melee combat, while skipping vibe casual

89

ANIMAL WELL

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

#12Yoku's Island Express

89

Yoku's Island Express

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloOpen WorldFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 96%· 5.2KRAWG👍 87%· 215IGDB85· 10OC83· 71

Year 2018Dev Team17 DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping vibe casual

#13Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit

88

Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExploration2DMeleeRanged

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, melee combat and ranged combat, while skipping vibe casual

88

The Swapper

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeExploration2DSci-Fi

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 vibe casual

#15STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™

88

STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExploration

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 vibe casual

Steam Epic Xbox

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