AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleePixel ArtDarkNarrative
Steam👍 95%· 31KIGDB75· 9OC76· 118
Year 2020Dev Phobia Game Studio · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · Android
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We filtered the 44 games similar to IIslands of War down to the 4 that fit the “PS5” category. Carrion, Life is Strange: True Colors and Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to IIslands of War.
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The best games like IIslands of War on PS5
4 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to IIslands of War. Each one has been evaluated across 4 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.
AdventureNarrative Adventure
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkFantasy
Steam👍 89%· 17KIGDB84· 11OC81· 167
Year 2021Dev Deck Nine · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
✓ If you enjoyed IIslands of War, expect adventure storytelling, melee combat and single-player focus
≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world, while skipping visual pixel
Where it drifts furthest from IIslands of War: visuals.
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AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeCozyHardcoreFantasy
Steam👍 85%· 2.6KIGDB82· 13OC79· 82
Year 2017Dev Lizardcube · DotEmuOn PS4 · Linux · Android
✓ Shared with IIslands of War: adventure storytelling, melee combat and single-player focus
≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping visual pixel
Where it drifts furthest from IIslands of War: visuals.
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AdventureNarrative Adventure
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkSci-Fi
Steam👍 70%· 1.8KIGDB68· 6OC69· 76
Year 2022Dev JumpshipOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
✓ Like IIslands of War, it's known for adventure storytelling, melee combat and single-player focus
≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping visual pixel
Where it drifts furthest from IIslands of War: visuals.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for IIslands of War.
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