9 Metroidvania games like Islets that you should try

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We filtered the 45 games similar to Islets down to the 9 that fit the “Metroidvania” 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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The best metroidvania games like Islets

9 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.

#1ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction 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

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#2Dust: An Elysian Tail

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction 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

GenreRPGSubgenreAction 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

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeFantasyExploration2D

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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

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#5Aztaka

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction 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

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#6Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction 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

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#7Guacamelee! Gold Edition

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction 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

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#8Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeExploration2DDark

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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

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#9Dex

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction 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

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