10 Games like Isles of Sea and Sky on Nintendo Switch that you should try

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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 43 games similar to Isles of Sea and Sky down to the 10 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Ori and the Blind Forest, Iconoclasts and Teslagrad top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Isles of Sea and Sky.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

The best games like Isles of Sea and Sky on Nintendo Switch

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Isles of Sea and Sky. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

#1Ori and the Blind ForestClosest overall match

iRank92

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeCozyOpen WorldFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 94%· 60KIGDB88· 14OC90· 97

Year 2015Dev Moon Studios · Microsoft StudiosOn PC · Xbox · Switch

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty, while skipping vibe relaxing

Where it drifts furthest from Isles of Sea and Sky: setting and visuals.

It predates Isles of Sea and Sky by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2IconoclastsClosest on progression

iRank85

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeCozyExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 86%· 4.9KIGDB85· 8OC84· 57

Year 2018Dev Joakim Sandberg · Bifrost EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, melee combat and setting scifi, while skipping vibe relaxing

Where it drifts furthest from Isles of Sea and Sky: setting.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeCozyExploration2D

Steam👍 84%· 2.5KIGDB79· 6OC79· 45

Year 2013Dev Rain Games · CIRCLE EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, punishing difficulty and melee combat, while skipping vibe relaxing

Where it drifts furthest from Isles of Sea and Sky: setting and visuals.

It predates Isles of Sea and Sky by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Carrion

iRank85

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 95%· 31KIGDB75· 9OC76· 118

Year 2020Dev Phobia Game Studio · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping vibe relaxing

Where it drifts furthest from Isles of Sea and Sky: setting and tone.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals84Tone21Setting0

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeExploration2DMelee

Steam👍 88%· 3.7KIGDB78· 2OC74· 38

Year 2014Dev Over The MoonOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: shooter, precision platforming and horror tension, while skipping vibe relaxing

Where it drifts furthest from Isles of Sea and Sky: setting and tone.

It predates Isles of Sea and Sky by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

#6Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

iRank85

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloCozyFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 90%· 2.4KIGDB81· 16OC81· 71

Year 2016Dev WayForward · XSEED GamesOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, melee combat and setting anime, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Isles of Sea and Sky: setting and tone.

It predates Isles of Sea and Sky by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

iRank83

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloCozyFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 85%· 2.6KIGDB82· 13OC79· 82

Year 2017Dev Lizardcube · DotEmuOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, punishing difficulty and melee combat, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Isles of Sea and Sky: tone and setting.

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Steam GOG Epic

#8Hollow Knight: Silksong

iRank90

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 89%· 407KIGDB90· 4OC91· 121

Year 2025Dev Team CherryOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming and melee combat, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Isles of Sea and Sky: tone and setting.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals44Setting39Tone27

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloCozyExploration2DPixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 5.1KIGDB76· 5OC75· 47

Year 2019Dev doinksoft · Devolver DigitalOn PC · Xbox · Switch

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, punishing difficulty and melee combat, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Isles of Sea and Sky: setting and tone.

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Steam GOG Nintendo

#10Axiom Verge

iRank87

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeExploration2DPixel Art

Steam👍 90%· 6.5KIGDB84· 15OC85· 90

Year 2015Dev Thomas Happ GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, melee combat and setting scifi, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Isles of Sea and Sky: setting and tone.

It predates Isles of Sea and Sky by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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