Grime II

17 Games with a fantasy setting like Grime II that you should try

Games like Grime II · Find similar →

More about this game →

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

Filter by:Fantasy×← Back to home

We filtered the 42 games similar to Grime II down to the 17 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Pseudoregalia, Dead Cells and Rogue Legacy top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Grime II.

iRank85/ 100

Did you find what you were looking for?

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

Tags

Solo

Year 2026Dev Clover Bite

Stores

Steam ↗PS ↗

Quick answer

Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Grime II is Pseudoregalia — scoring 78/100 on our similarity scale. Dead Cells and Rogue Legacy follow close behind.

#1Pseudoregalia78 #2Dead Cells78 #3Rogue Legacy76 #4Castlevania II: Simon's Quest76 #5STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™75

🗳️

Help us build the best rankings

Community powered

Vote on each result below — good match or not. Every vote directly shapes how we rank similar games for everyone.

The best games with a fantasy setting like Grime II

17 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

78

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

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

78

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

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

76

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

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

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Setting63

#4Castlevania II: Simon's Quest

76

Castlevania 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.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Setting61

#5STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™

75

STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™

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.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Setting34

Steam Epic Xbox

65

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

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

#7Hollow Knight: Silksong

65

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

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100

#8Yoku's Island Express

65

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

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

65

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

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

#10Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

65

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

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

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100

#11Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest

65

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

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

65

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

Aquaria is an underwater 2d sidescrolling action-adventure game with a great emphasis on exploration and solving various puzzles. Players are invited to take the place of Naija, ocean dweller, resembling a human woman with fish-like features, which allow her to swim and breathe underwater.

It predates Grime II by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100

65

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

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.

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

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

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100

#14Ori and the Blind Forest

64

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

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

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression51

63

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

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

Complete list of games with a fantasy setting like Grime II

The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Grime II, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

Adventure · Metroidvania

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver

Adventure · Metroidvania

Explore games similar to Grime II by category

Rankings in the same genre

Best Metroidvania Games Best Adventure Games