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We filtered the 41 games similar to FEZ down to the 18 that fit the “Xbox” category. Ori and the Blind Forest, Owlboy and La-Mulana top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to FEZ.

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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to FEZ is Ori and the Blind Forest — scoring 83/100 on our similarity scale. Owlboy and La-Mulana follow close behind.

#1Ori and the Blind Forest83 #2Owlboy82 #3La-Mulana81 #4Yoku's Island Express78 #5STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™77

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The best games like FEZ on Xbox

18 similar games foundUpdated May 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.

#1Ori and the Blind ForestClosest overall match

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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

Where it drifts furthest from FEZ: tone.

Released 3 years after FEZ.

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#2OwlboyClosest on progression

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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

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 FEZ: tone.

Released 4 years after FEZ.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Setting67Tone35

81

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

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 FEZ: tone.

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

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#4Yoku's Island Express

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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

Yoku has arrived on Mokumana and he’s ready for the easy life, soaking up the sun and delivering parcels on a tropical paradise! However, an ancient Island deity is trapped in a restless sleep - and it’s all down to Yoku to traverse the island using a unique blend of pinball mechanics, platforming and open world exploration, in an amazing adventure to help those in need!

Where it drifts furthest from FEZ: tone.

Released 6 years after FEZ.

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#5STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™

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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

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 FEZ: visuals and tone.

Released 7 years after FEZ.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Setting34Tone32

Steam Epic Xbox

75

Iconoclasts

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeExplorationPixel Art2D

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, melee combat and setting scifi, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from FEZ: setting and tone.

Released 6 years after FEZ.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Tone47Setting0

73

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

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 FEZ: setting.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals61Tone59Setting0

#8SteamWorld Dig

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SteamWorld Dig

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloCasualExploration2DMelee

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 melee combat, setting scifi and historical setting, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from FEZ: setting.

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#9SteamWorld Dig 2

73

SteamWorld Dig 2

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloCasualExploration2DMelee

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 melee combat, setting scifi and historical setting, while skipping strong narrative focus

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 FEZ: setting.

Released 5 years after FEZ.

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72

The Fall

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeExploration2DMelee

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 vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from FEZ: setting and tone.

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#11Shadow Complex

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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

Where it drifts furthest from FEZ: setting.

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#12Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit

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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

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 FEZ: tone.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals61Tone0

75

SHEEPO

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

Sheepo is a quirky metroidvania platformer featuring a shape-shifting sheep-thing, who must traverse an uncharted planet in order to collect samples of each living species for an intergalactic species database.

Released 8 years after FEZ.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals63Tone57

#14Hollow Knight: Silksong

70

Hollow Knight: Silksong

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

Where it drifts furthest from FEZ: tone.

Released 13 years after FEZ.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Visuals60Tone47

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Axiom Verge

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeExploration2DPixel Art

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 melee combat, setting scifi and setting cyberpunk, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from FEZ: setting and tone.

Released 3 years after FEZ.

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