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Grime II is hard to replace: few games combine adventure storytelling, fantasy world and single-player focus in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 6 gameplay attributes and found 39 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Pseudoregalia, Ato and Dead Cells lead the list, with Pseudoregalia reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Grime II special.

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The closest game to Grime II is Pseudoregalia — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Ato and Dead Cells follow close behind.

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39 similar games found

#1Pseudoregalia

97

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Pseudoregalia

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

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

97

iRank97

Ato

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

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

97

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Dead Cells

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

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

#4Hollow Knight: Silksong

97

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Hollow Knight: Silksong

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

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

#5Yoku's Island Express

97

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Yoku's Island Express

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

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

#6Ori and the Blind Forest

96

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Ori and the Blind Forest

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

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

97

iRank88

FEZ

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

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

#8Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

97

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Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

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

93

iRank99

Berry

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExplorationMeleeCozyNarrative

Steam👍 99%· 145

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

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, cozy, relaxing feel and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep RPG systems

#10Rogue Legacy

95

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Rogue Legacy

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

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

93

iRank96

qomp

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExplorationMeleeHardcoreNarrative

Steam👍 96%· 531

Year 2021Dev Stuffed Wombat · AtariPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Linux

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and single-player focus

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

#12Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest

97

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Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

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

97

iRank77

Aquaria

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloFantasyExplorationMagicMelee

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

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

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

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

97

iRank76

La-Mulana

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloFantasyExplorationMeleeHardcore

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 fantasy world

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

95

iRank84

Owlboy

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

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

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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 97/100 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 (97/100, 6 shared attributes) 2. Ato (97/100, 5 shared attributes) 3. Dead Cells (97/100, 6 shared attributes). All share Grime II's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 39 candidates across 6 dimensions.
Is Ato similar to Grime II?: Yes, very much so — Ato scores 97/100 similarity to Grime II. They share 5 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, Ato, Dead Cells and Hollow Knight: Silksong. 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.