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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 42 games similar to Grime II down to the 7 that fit the “RPG” category. Pseudoregalia, Dead Cells and Rogue Legacy top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Grime II.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

The best rPG games like Grime II

7 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.

#1PseudoregaliaClosest overall match

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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

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.

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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

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.

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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

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

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#4Castlevania II: Simon's Quest

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

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.

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#5STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

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.

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