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Within the “Platformer” category, the closest game to Lovish is Forgotton Anne — scoring 72/100 on our similarity scale. NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound and Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos follow close behind.
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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Lovish. Each one has been evaluated across 9 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.
✓ If you enjoyed Lovish, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling
≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping action RPG combat
It predates Lovish by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.
≠ Missing: puzzle design.
A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure.
✓ If you enjoyed Lovish, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling
≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, punishing difficulty and procedural generation, while skipping puzzle design
A brand-new action roguelite developed by a team with years of experience in action games, ready to present the best 2D action combat experience the world has ever seen! Each character has their own traits and hundreds of moves to choose from as you create your unique combos.
Where it drifts furthest from Lovish: tone.
✓ Shared with Lovish: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming
≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty, while skipping puzzle design
Katana ZERO is a fast paced neo-noir action platformer, focusing on tight, instant-death acrobatic combat, and a dark 80's neon aesthetic.
Where it drifts furthest from Lovish: tone.
✓ Like Lovish, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming
≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, fighting mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping puzzle design
Inspired by Aztec legend, this action/rpg side-scroller will casts you into the middle of a war between the Gods and Mankind.
Where it drifts furthest from Lovish: tone.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Lovish.
It predates Lovish by 17 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Like Lovish, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming
≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, melee combat and setting scifi, while skipping puzzle design
Strider is a platforming hack and slash game developed by Double Helix Games. The game is a reboot of 1989 title, yet the developers didn't intend the game to be viewed as one. The title retells the original game's story.
It predates Lovish by 14 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ If you enjoyed Lovish, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming
≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping puzzle design
It predates Lovish by 40 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Like Lovish, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming
≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, setting scifi and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping puzzle design
It predates Lovish by 24 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Shared with Lovish: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling
≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty, while skipping puzzle design
STORYSet in the Land of Fumes, this prosperous magical superpower is home to vast quantities of magical resources lurking underneath the surface. In hopes of advancing their kingdom's development, artificial life forms known as Homunculi came into being.
Where it drifts furthest from Lovish: tone.
✓ Shared with Lovish: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming
≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, fighting mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping puzzle design
Dust: an Elysian Tale is an action role-playing game with metroidvania elements set in an imaginary world called Falana. Dust, the main character, with his sentient sword called Blade of Ahrah and guardian Fidget explores the “2D” side-scrolled environments.
Where it drifts furthest from Lovish: tone.
It predates Lovish by 14 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Like Lovish, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming
≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping puzzle design
Where it drifts furthest from Lovish: tone.
It predates Lovish by 33 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ If you enjoyed Lovish, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming
≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, roguelike runs and procedural generation, while skipping action RPG combat
On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Lovish.
It predates Lovish by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Like Lovish, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling
≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping action RPG combat
Where it drifts furthest from Lovish: tone.
It predates Lovish by 29 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ If you enjoyed Lovish, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, cozy, relaxing feel and melee combat, while skipping action RPG combat
Where it drifts furthest from Lovish: tone.
It predates Lovish by 12 years, with what that implies technically.
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