12 Games like Little Kitty, Big City 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 41 games similar to Little Kitty, Big City down to the 12 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Ori and the Blind Forest, Shantae: Half-Genie Hero and Gato Roboto top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Little Kitty, Big City.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

The best games like Little Kitty, Big City on Nintendo Switch

12 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Little Kitty, Big City. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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

SoloCozyOpen WorldExplorationSkill Tree

Steam👍 94%· 60KIGDB88· 14OC90· 97

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

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, precision platforming and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Little Kitty, Big City: visuals and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Little Kitty, Big City.

It predates Little Kitty, Big City by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam Xbox

#2Shantae: Half-Genie HeroClosest on tone

iRank85

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloCozyExplorationMeleeAnime

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 deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Little Kitty, Big City: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Little Kitty, Big City.

It predates Little Kitty, Big City by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloCozyExplorationMeleeHardcore

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 deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Little Kitty, Big City: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Little Kitty, Big City.

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Steam GOG Nintendo

#4Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

iRank83

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloCozyExplorationMeleeHardcore

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 deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Little Kitty, Big City: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Little Kitty, Big City.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloCozyExplorationMeleeNarrative

Steam👍 86%· 4.9KIGDB85· 8OC84· 57

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

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, precision platforming and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Little Kitty, Big City: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Little Kitty, Big City.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloCozyExplorationMeleeHardcore

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 cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, puzzle design and punishing difficulty, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Little Kitty, Big City: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Little Kitty, Big City.

It predates Little Kitty, Big City by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloCasualExplorationMeleeSci-Fi

Steam👍 94%· 11KIGDB81· 8OC82· 45

Year 2013Dev Image & FormOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and vibe casual

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

Where it drifts furthest from Little Kitty, Big City: visuals and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Little Kitty, Big City.

It predates Little Kitty, Big City by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression75Tone45Visuals0

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExplorationMeleeNarrativeSci-Fi

Steam👍 90%· 6.5KIGDB84· 15OC85· 90

Year 2015Dev Thomas Happ GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, strong narrative focus and melee combat, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Little Kitty, Big City: tone and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Little Kitty, Big City.

It predates Little Kitty, Big City by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam Epic Xbox

#9Carrion

iRank85

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExplorationMeleeDarkNarrative

Steam👍 95%· 31KIGDB75· 9OC76· 118

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

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, horror tension and puzzle design, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Little Kitty, Big City: tone and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Little Kitty, Big City.

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Steam GOG Epic

#10Hollow Knight: Silksong

iRank90

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExplorationMeleeNarrativeFantasy

Steam👍 89%· 407KIGDB90· 4OC91· 121

Year 2025Dev Team CherryOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, strong narrative focus and melee combat, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Little Kitty, Big City: tone and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Little Kitty, Big City.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExplorationHardcoreNarrativeSci-Fi

IGDB84· 11OC87· 153

Year 2021Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with shooter, precision platforming and punishing difficulty, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Little Kitty, Big City: tone and visuals.

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Nintendo

#12The Fall

iRank82

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExplorationMeleeNarrativeDark

Steam👍 88%· 3.7KIGDB78· 2OC74· 38

Year 2014Dev Over The MoonOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, shooter and precision platforming, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Little Kitty, Big City: tone and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Little Kitty, Big City.

It predates Little Kitty, Big City by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

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