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We filtered the 42 games similar to La-Mulana down to the 26 that fit the “Melee” category. The Messenger, Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest and Ato top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to La-Mulana.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

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Year 2012Dev NIGORO

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Within the “Melee” category, the closest game to La-Mulana is The Messenger — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest and Ato follow close behind.

#1The Messenger97 #2Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest97 #3Ato95 #4Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap95 #5Ori and the Blind Forest93

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The best melee games like La-Mulana

26 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to La-Mulana. 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.

#1The Messenger

97

The Messenger

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 93%· 13KRAWG👍 87%· 334MC84IGDB87· 8OC86· 81

Year 2018Dev Sabotage · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: puzzle design.

Steam Epic Xbox

#2Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest

97

Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeFantasyExploration2D

RAWG👍 78%· 27

Year 2003Dev Jupiter · NintendoOn Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: puzzle design.

95

Ato

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreOpen WorldFantasyExploration2DPixel Art

Steam👍 97%· 466

Year 2019Dev WolfWoot · Tiny Warrior GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics and strong narrative focus

#4Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

95

Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 85%· 2.6KIGDB82· 13OC79· 82

Year 2017Dev Lizardcube · DotEmuOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping puzzle design

#5Ori and the Blind Forest

93

Ori and the Blind Forest

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreOpen 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 strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping visual pixel

#6STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™

92

STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreOpen WorldFantasyExploration

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 precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and fighting mechanics, while skipping visual 2d

Steam Epic Xbox

#7Pseudoregalia

92

Pseudoregalia

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreOpen WorldFantasyExploration

Steam👍 97%· 18K

Year 2023Dev rittzlerPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and combat magic, while skipping puzzle design

#8Metroid Fusion

91

Metroid Fusion

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeExploration2DPixel Art

IGDB85· 2

Year 2002Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, setting scifi and loot and gear systems, while skipping puzzle design

91

Teslagrad

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreExploration2D

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 precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, cozy, relaxing feel and setting scifi, while skipping open world exploration

90

Gato Roboto

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreExploration2DPixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 5.1KIGDB76· 5OC75· 47

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

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel and setting scifi, while skipping puzzle design

Steam GOG Nintendo

90

SHEEPO

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeOpen WorldExploration2D

Steam👍 97%· 578OC75· 13

Year 2020Dev Kyle Thompson · TBAPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, cozy, relaxing feel and strong narrative focus, while skipping puzzle design

#12Hollow Knight: Silksong

90

Hollow Knight: Silksong

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 89%· 407KIGDB90· 4OC91· 121

Year 2025Dev Team CherryOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, while skipping puzzle design

90

Berry

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeExploration2DPixel Art

Steam👍 99%· 145

Year 2021Dev Leuns · DegicaPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Web

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, strong narrative focus and visual topdown, while skipping puzzle design

89

Carrion

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreExplorationPixel 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 precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping open world exploration

89

Bad Bots

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 55%· 260MC49IGDB50· 2

Year 2013Dev Point Five Projects · Digital TribePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat and setting scifi, while skipping puzzle design

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