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If Grime II left you wanting more, this list of 42 similar games is for you. Each one shares part of its essence — adventure storytelling, fantasy world and single-player focus — and is ranked by a similarity score computed across 6 attributes. Pseudoregalia comes closest (78/100).

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania
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Year 2026Dev Clover Bite

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The closest game to Grime II is Pseudoregalia — scoring 78/100 on our similarity scale. Dead Cells and Rogue Legacy follow close behind.

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Top games similar to Grime II

42 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Grime II. Each one has been evaluated across 6 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.

#1Pseudoregalia
Pseudoregalia
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloFantasyExplorationMagicMelee
Steam👍 97%· 18K
Year 2023Dev rittzlerPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, action RPG combat and punishing difficulty

When reality feels like it's falling apart, one might retreat to a world in their dreams to escape it. Unfotunately, dreams aren't made to last. Explore a perverse image of noble living. Grow strong, and escape this rotten dream.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100
Dead Cells
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloFantasyExplorationMeleeRanged
Steam👍 97%· 180KRAWG👍 88%· 1.7KMC88IGDB90· 12OC89· 151
Year 2018Dev Plug In DigitalPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and deep RPG systems

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, precision platforming and action RPG combat

Dead Cells is a roguelike adventure title developed by Motion Twin. ###Story Not much story is present in the game, as only bits of any information are given out to the players. The game takes place at a remote island, where the players take place of the Prisoner.

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

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100
Rogue Legacy
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloFantasyExplorationMagicRanged
Steam👍 92%· 19KIGDB86· 11OC84· 43
Year 2013Dev Abstraction Games · Cellar Door GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and deep RPG systems

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, roguelike runs and puzzle design

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

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Setting63
STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloFantasyExplorationMeleeHardcore
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 deep RPG systems

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, precision platforming and puzzle design

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 Grime II: setting.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Setting34
Rogue Legacy 2
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloExplorationMeleeHardcoreProcedural
Steam👍 91%· 15KIGDB91· 6OC89· 71
Year 2022Dev Cellar Door GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and deep RPG systems

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty, while skipping fantasy world

Genre100Game mode100Progression100
Ato
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloFantasyExplorationMeleeNarrative
Steam👍 97%· 466
Year 2019Dev WolfWoot · Tiny Warrior GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, fighting mechanics and puzzle design, while skipping deep RPG systems

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...

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100
Castlevania II: Simon's Quest
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloFantasyExplorationDarkHorror
Year 1987Dev Konami

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and deep RPG systems

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting

It predates Grime II by 39 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Setting61
Hollow Knight: Silksong
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloFantasyExplorationMeleeNarrative
Steam👍 89%· 407KIGDB90· 4OC91· 121
Year 2025Dev Team CherryOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, strong narrative focus and melee combat, while skipping deep RPG systems

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100
Ori and the Blind Forest
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloFantasyExplorationMeleeNarrative
Steam👍 94%· 60KIGDB88· 14OC90· 97
Year 2015Dev Moon Studios · Microsoft StudiosOn PC · Xbox · Switch

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, precision platforming and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep RPG systems

It predates Grime II by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression51
Yoku's Island Express
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloFantasyExplorationCozyOpen World
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 fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, puzzle design and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping deep RPG systems

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!

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

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100
FEZ
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloFantasyExplorationCasualNarrative
Steam👍 93%· 16KRAWG👍 80%· 1.2KMC91IGDB86· 12OC88· 50
Year 2012Dev POLYTRON · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, precision platforming and vibe casual, while skipping deep RPG systems

FEZ is a 2D and 3D game at the same time. Even though it is a platformer game in which you solve puzzles in the dimension your looking at, you can manipulate with the world itself by rotating it all around.

It predates Grime II by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100
Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloFantasyExplorationMeleeCozy
Steam👍 85%· 2.6KIGDB82· 13OC79· 82
Year 2017Dev Lizardcube · DotEmuOn PS4 · Linux · Android

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

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, cozy, relaxing feel and punishing difficulty, while skipping deep RPG systems

It predates Grime II by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100
Owlboy
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloFantasyExplorationMeleeNarrative
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 fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep RPG systems

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.

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

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Setting67
Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloFantasyExplorationMelee2D
RAWG👍 78%· 27
Year 2003Dev Jupiter · NintendoOn Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, melee combat and visual 2d, while skipping deep RPG systems

Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire is a pinball game developed by Jupiter, published by The Pokémon Company and distributed by Nintendo for the Game Boy Advance handheld game console.

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

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloFantasyExplorationMeleeCozy
Steam👍 90%· 2.4KIGDB81· 16OC81· 71
Year 2016Dev WayForward · XSEED GamesOn PS4 · PC · PS5

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

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, cozy, relaxing feel and melee combat, while skipping deep RPG systems

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

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Setting50

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Grime II?
The closest game to Grime II is Pseudoregalia, scoring 78/100 on our similarity scale. They share 6 gameplay attributes, including adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and deep RPG systems. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Grime II?
The three closest games to Grime II are: 1. Pseudoregalia (78/100, 6 shared attributes) 2. Dead Cells (78/100, 6 shared attributes) 3. Rogue Legacy (76/100, 6 shared attributes). All share Grime II's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 42 candidates across 6 dimensions.
Is Dead Cells similar to Grime II?
Yes, very much so — Dead Cells scores 78/100 similarity to Grime II. 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 Grime II?
The best Adventure games similar to Grime II are Pseudoregalia, Dead Cells, Rogue Legacy and STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™. All share the Adventure genre alongside other key Grime II attributes like adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and deep RPG systems.
How is similarity to Grime II calculated?
We compare Grime II against every game in our catalog using 6 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 Grime II experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.