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We filtered the 45 games similar to Islets down to the 25 that fit the “Adventure” category. ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist, Dust: An Elysian Tail and STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Islets.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG
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NarrativeCozySolo
Year 2022Dev Kyle Thompson

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Within the “Adventure” category, the closest game to Islets is ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist — scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. Dust: An Elysian Tail and STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜 follow close behind.

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The best adventure games like Islets

25 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Islets. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyFantasyExploration2D
Steam👍 95%· 18KIGDB90· 2OC86· 68
Year 2025Dev Live Wire · Binary Haze InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Islets: deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty, while skipping open world exploration

Dust: An Elysian Tail
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExploration2D
Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 67%· 626MC84IGDB82· 7
Year 2012Dev Humble Hearts · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Islets: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and setting anime, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeExploration2DSci-Fi
Steam👍 81%· 4.2KRAWG👍 54%· 333MC78IGDB78· 16OC77· 62
Year 2012Dev Capcom · SEGAPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Islets, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, setting scifi and setting cyberpunk, while skipping strong narrative focus

Guacamelee!
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeFantasyExploration2D
IGDB84· 11
Year 2013Dev Drinkbox Studios · Spike ChunsoftOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

✓ Shared with Islets: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, puzzle design and co op, while skipping strong narrative focus

Aztaka
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExploration2D
Steam👍 68%· 161
Year 2009Dev CiteremisPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Islets, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and combat magic, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Shantae and the Pirate's Curse
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeCozyExploration2D
Steam👍 93%· 3.0KIGDB82· 5OC81· 52
Year 2014Dev WayForward · Rising Star GamesOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ If you enjoyed Islets, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic, setting anime and visual pixel, while skipping strong narrative focus

Guacamelee! Gold Edition
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeFantasyExploration2D
Steam👍 93%· 6.0KRAWG👍 79%· 305MC88IGDB94· 2
Year 2013Playtime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Islets: deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and co op, while skipping strong narrative focus

Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeExploration2DDark
IGDB86· 1
Year 2003Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo · Konami

✓ If you enjoyed Islets, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, horror setting and loot and gear systems, while skipping strong narrative focus

Dex
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExploration2D
Steam👍 87%· 3.5KIGDB69· 8OC74· 19
Year 2015Dev Dreadlocks Ltd. · Badland IndieOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Shared with Islets: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, stealth mechanics and setting cyberpunk, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Alex Kidd in Miracle World
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeFantasy2D
Year 1986Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Islets, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DPixel Art
Year 1990Dev Tecmo Koei Games

✓ Like Islets, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat and visual pixel, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Songs for a Hero
RPGAction RPG
MeleeNarrativeFantasy2DCasual
Steam👍 97%· 4.4K
Year 2016Dev Castro BrothersPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Like Islets, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe casual and visual pixel, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound
RPGAction RPG
Solo2DPixel Art
Steam👍 93%· 2.5KRAWG👍 90%· 20IGDB86· 7OC86· 131
Year 2025Dev The Game Kitchen · DotEmuPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Islets, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat and visual pixel, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Mega Man Zero
RPGAction RPG
Solo2DSci-FiPost-ApocalypticCyberpunk
Year 2002Dev Capcom

✓ Like Islets, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, shooter and setting scifi, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Forgotton Anne
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasy2D
Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB80· 7OC80· 65
Year 2018Dev ThroughLine Games · Square Enix CollectiveOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Islets, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, vibe casual and setting scifi, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

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