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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

Fourmiworld is hard to replace: few games combine adventure storytelling, open world exploration and setting scifi in quite the same way. We compared Fourmiworld against over 6,700 titles across 8 gameplay attributes and found 45 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Metroid: Zero Mission, SHEEPO and Reventure lead the list, with Metroid: Zero Mission reaching a 80/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Fourmiworld special.

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Top games similar to Fourmiworld

45 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Fourmiworld. Each one has been evaluated across 8 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.

#1Metroid: Zero Mission
Metroid: Zero Mission
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloOpen WorldSci-FiExploration2D
IGDB95· 2
Year 2004Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: shooter, precision platforming and loot and gear systems, while skipping free to play

It predates Fourmiworld by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100World100Visuals72Progression50
#2SHEEPO
SHEEPO
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloOpen WorldExploration2DMelee
Steam👍 97%· 578OC75· 13
Year 2020Dev Kyle Thompson · TBAPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping setting scifi

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.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals100
Reventure
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloOpen WorldExploration2DNarrative
Steam👍 95%· 9.8KRAWG👍 82%· 64MC84
Year 2019Dev PixelattoPlaytime ~3hOn PC · iOS · Nintendo

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping setting scifi

An adventure with 100 different endings You are a wannabe hero who is supposed to do hero-ish things but sometimes blows that off and does crazy stuff instead. Features: One hundred different endings Choose your path, every decision leads to a new ending. Will you find the real one?

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals52
Metroid: Samus Returns
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloSci-FiExploration2D
IGDB88· 14OC86· 92
Year 2017Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · Nintendo

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, while skipping open world exploration

It predates Fourmiworld by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Visuals100
Metroid Dread
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloSci-FiExploration2DHardcore
IGDB84· 11OC87· 153
Year 2021Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with shooter, precision platforming and punishing difficulty, while skipping open world exploration

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Visuals100
SteamWorld Dig 2
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee
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 setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, puzzle design and vibe casual, while skipping open world exploration

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!

It predates Fourmiworld by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Setting74
Iconoclasts
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee
Steam👍 86%· 4.9KIGDB85· 8OC84· 57
Year 2018Dev Joakim Sandberg · Bifrost EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, precision platforming and strong narrative focus, while skipping open world exploration

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Visuals51
Gato Roboto
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee
Steam👍 94%· 5.1KIGDB76· 5OC75· 47
Year 2019Dev doinksoft · Devolver DigitalOn PC · Xbox · Switch

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, cozy, relaxing feel and punishing difficulty, while skipping open world exploration

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Visuals58
Shadow Complex
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloSci-FiExploration2DTactical
IGDB85· 4
Year 2009Dev ChAIR Entertainment Group · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, shooter and precision platforming, while skipping open world exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Fourmiworld: progression.

It predates Fourmiworld by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100Progression48
Teslagrad
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee
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 setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, puzzle design and punishing difficulty, while skipping open world exploration

It predates Fourmiworld by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Visuals100
Metroid Fusion
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee
IGDB85· 2
Year 2002Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, precision platforming and melee combat, while skipping open world exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Fourmiworld: progression.

It predates Fourmiworld by 23 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals72Progression48
Gateways
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloSci-FiExploration2D
Steam👍 90%· 250MC72IGDB70· 1
Year 2012Dev Smudged Cat GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design and precision platforming, while skipping open world exploration

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.

It predates Fourmiworld by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Visuals100
Axiom Verge
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee
Steam👍 90%· 6.5KIGDB84· 15OC85· 90
Year 2015Dev Thomas Happ GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, strong narrative focus and melee combat, while skipping open world exploration

It predates Fourmiworld by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Setting65Visuals62
Ato
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloOpen WorldExploration2DMelee
Steam👍 97%· 466
Year 2019Dev WolfWoot · Tiny Warrior GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, fighting mechanics and puzzle design, while skipping setting scifi

Ato is an Atmospheric Sword Dueling Game set in the Era of Feudal Japan. It tells a visually driven story about a father who has given up his past ways in order to live a life of peace with his wife and child. However this peace is soon disturbed as his child is taken from him...

Where it drifts furthest from Fourmiworld: setting.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals65Setting0
SteamWorld Dig
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee
Steam👍 94%· 11KIGDB81· 8OC82· 45
Year 2013Dev Image & FormOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, puzzle design and vibe casual, while skipping open world exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Fourmiworld: setting.

It predates Fourmiworld by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Setting49

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Fourmiworld?
The closest game to Fourmiworld is Metroid: Zero Mission, scoring 80/100 on our similarity scale. They share 7 gameplay attributes, including adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Fourmiworld?
The three closest games to Fourmiworld are: 1. Metroid: Zero Mission (80/100, 7 shared attributes) 2. SHEEPO (76/100, 6 shared attributes) 3. Reventure (76/100, 6 shared attributes). All share Fourmiworld's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 45 candidates across 8 dimensions.
Is SHEEPO similar to Fourmiworld?
Yes, very much so — SHEEPO scores 76/100 similarity to Fourmiworld. They share 6 attributes, including adventure storytelling and Metroidvania exploration. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Adventure games are similar to Fourmiworld?
The best Adventure games similar to Fourmiworld are Metroid: Zero Mission, SHEEPO, Reventure and Metroid: Samus Returns. All share the Adventure genre alongside other key Fourmiworld attributes like adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Fourmiworld calculated?
We compare Fourmiworld against every game in our catalog using 8 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 Fourmiworld experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.