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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 37 games similar to Mark of the Deep down to the 5 that fit the “PS5” category. Rogue Legacy 2, Carrion and Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Mark of the Deep.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania
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HardcoreNarrativeSolo
Year 2025Dev Mad Mimic Interactive

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Within the “PS5” category, the closest game to Mark of the Deep is Rogue Legacy 2 — scoring 75/100 on our similarity scale. Carrion and Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap follow close behind.

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The best games like Mark of the Deep on PS5

5 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Mark of the Deep. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

#1Rogue Legacy 2
Rogue Legacy 2
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeHardcoreProceduralExploration
Steam👍 91%· 15KIGDB91· 6OC89· 71
Year 2022Dev Cellar Door GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and deep RPG systems

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming and visual 2d, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Mark of the Deep: visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone54
#2Carrion
Carrion
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHardcoreExploration
Steam👍 95%· 31KIGDB75· 9OC76· 118
Year 2020Dev Phobia Game Studio · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, horror tension and puzzle design, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Mark of the Deep: setting and visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Progression100Setting0
Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyExploration
Steam👍 85%· 2.6KIGDB82· 13OC79· 82
Year 2017Dev Lizardcube · DotEmuOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, cozy, relaxing feel and visual 2d, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Mark of the Deep: visuals and tone.

It predates Mark of the Deep by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Tone46
Hollow Knight: Silksong
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExploration
Steam👍 89%· 407KIGDB90· 4OC91· 121
Year 2025Dev Team CherryOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming and visual 2d, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Mark of the Deep: visuals and tone.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Tone32
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeFantasyExplorationCozy
Steam👍 90%· 2.4KIGDB81· 16OC81· 71
Year 2016Dev WayForward · XSEED GamesOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, cozy, relaxing feel and setting anime, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Mark of the Deep: tone and visuals.

It predates Mark of the Deep by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Setting56Tone0

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