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We filtered the 47 games similar to Marko: Beyond Brave down to the 12 that fit the “Metroidvania” category. ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist, Dust: An Elysian Tail and Aztaka top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Marko: Beyond Brave.

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The best metroidvania games like Marko: Beyond Brave

12 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Marko: Beyond Brave. 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.

#1ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the MistClosest overall match

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SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeCozyFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 95%· 18KIGDB90· 2OC86· 68

Year 2025Dev Live Wire · Binary Haze InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Marko: Beyond Brave: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty, setting anime and setting medieval, while skipping setting cartoon

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 Marko: Beyond Brave: setting.

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#2Dust: An Elysian Tail

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SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 67%· 626MC84IGDB82· 7

Year 2012Dev Humble Hearts · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Marko: Beyond Brave: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics, setting anime and crafting mechanics, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

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 Marko: Beyond Brave: tone and setting.

It predates Marko: Beyond Brave by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Aztaka

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SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 68%· 161

Year 2009Dev CiteremisPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Marko: Beyond Brave, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, combat magic and setting mythology, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

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 Marko: Beyond Brave: setting and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Marko: Beyond Brave.

It predates Marko: Beyond Brave by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeExploration2DSci-Fi

Steam👍 81%· 4.2KRAWG👍 54%· 333MC78IGDB78· 16OC77· 62

Year 2012Dev Capcom · SEGAPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Marko: Beyond Brave, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi and setting cyberpunk, while skipping strong narrative focus

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.

Where it drifts furthest from Marko: Beyond Brave: setting.

It predates Marko: Beyond Brave by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeFantasyExploration2D

IGDB84· 11

Year 2013Dev Drinkbox Studios · Spike ChunsoftOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

✓ Shared with Marko: Beyond Brave: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design and co op, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Marko: Beyond Brave: setting and game mode.

It predates Marko: Beyond Brave by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6IsletsClosest on tone

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SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 96%· 2.3KRAWG👍 87%· 29IGDB81· 2OC79· 19

Year 2022Dev Kyle Thompson · Armor Games StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

✓ Like Marko: Beyond Brave, it's known for deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, while skipping action RPG combat

Iko is an aspiring yet hopeful warrior exploring the land and sky to reunite a series of floating islands. With his rickety airship, he must travel from island to island in order to reignite each one’s magnetic core while fighting off the many adversaries standing in his way.

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Steam GOG

#7Chasm

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 73%· 2.7KIGDB70· 8OC72· 39

Year 2018Dev Bit Kid, Inc.On PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Marko: Beyond Brave, expect deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, procedural generation and visual pixel, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Marko: Beyond Brave: setting.

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#8Dex

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkExploration2D

Steam👍 87%· 3.5KIGDB69· 8OC74· 19

Year 2015Dev Dreadlocks Ltd. · Badland IndieOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Shared with Marko: Beyond Brave: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, stealth mechanics and setting cyberpunk, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Marko: Beyond Brave: setting.

It predates Marko: Beyond Brave by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#9Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeDarkExploration2D

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Year 2003Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo · Konami

✓ If you enjoyed Marko: Beyond Brave, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings horror setting, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Marko: Beyond Brave: setting and tone.

It predates Marko: Beyond Brave by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Shantae 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 Marko: Beyond Brave, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic, setting anime and visual pixel, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Marko: Beyond Brave: setting.

It predates Marko: Beyond Brave by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11Castlevania: Circle of the Moon

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SoloMeleeDarkExploration2D

IGDB90· 1

Year 2001Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Kobe · Gradiente

✓ If you enjoyed Marko: Beyond Brave, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with combat magic and horror setting, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Marko: Beyond Brave: setting and tone.

It predates Marko: Beyond Brave by 23 years, with what that implies technically.

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Nintendo

#12Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

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SoloMeleeDarkExploration2D

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Year 1997Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo · KonamiOn PlayStation 3

✓ Like Marko: Beyond Brave, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, combat magic and horror setting, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Marko: Beyond Brave: setting and tone.

It predates Marko: Beyond Brave by 27 years, with what that implies technically.

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