13 Hardcore games like Metroid Dread that you should try

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We filtered the 42 games similar to Metroid Dread down to the 13 that fit the “Hardcore” category. Teslagrad, qomp and STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™ top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Metroid Dread.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

The best hardcore games like Metroid Dread

13 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Metroid Dread. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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.

#1Teslagrad

iRank82

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloHardcoreNarrativeSci-FiExploration2D

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 puzzle design, cozy, relaxing feel and melee combat, while skipping shooter

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Steam GOG PS

#2qomp

iRank96

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloHardcoreNarrativeExploration2D

Steam👍 96%· 531

Year 2021Dev Stuffed Wombat · AtariPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Linux

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping shooter

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Steam GOG

#3STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™

iRank84

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloHardcoreNarrativeSci-FiExploration

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 puzzle design, while skipping shooter

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Steam Epic Xbox

#4Carrion

iRank85

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeHardcoreSci-FiExploration2D

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, puzzle design and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping shooter

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Steam GOG Epic

#5Ato

iRank97

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeHardcoreExploration2D

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, puzzle design and open world exploration, while skipping shooter

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloHardcoreNarrativeExploration2D

Steam👍 97%· 180KRAWG👍 88%· 1.7KMC88IGDB90· 12OC89· 151

Year 2018Dev Plug In DigitalPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems, while skipping shooter

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Steam GOG Epic

#7Ori and the Blind Forest

iRank92

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeHardcoreExploration2D

Steam👍 94%· 60KIGDB88· 14OC90· 97

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

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping shooter

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloHardcoreExploration2DMelee

Steam👍 91%· 15KIGDB91· 6OC89· 71

Year 2022Dev Cellar Door GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and procedural generation, while skipping shooter

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloHardcoreExploration2DMelee

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

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

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

≠ Stands apart with melee combat and visual pixel, while skipping shooter

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Steam Epic Xbox

#10Gato Roboto

iRank85

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloHardcoreSci-FiExploration2D

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, melee combat and visual pixel, while skipping shooter

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Steam GOG Nintendo

#11La-Mulana

iRank76

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloHardcoreExploration2DMelee

Steam👍 80%· 2.6KRAWG👍 64%· 70MC80OC80· 11

Year 2012Dev NIGORO · AGM PLAYISMPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, open world exploration and melee combat, while skipping shooter

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloHardcoreExplorationMagicMelee

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 open world exploration, while skipping shooter

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Steam

#13Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

iRank83

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloHardcoreExploration2DMelee

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, melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping shooter

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Steam GOG Epic

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