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Metroid Fusion is hard to replace: few games combine adventure storytelling, melee combat and setting scifi in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 12 gameplay attributes and found 42 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Metroid: Zero Mission, Berry and qomp lead the list, with Metroid: Zero Mission reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Metroid Fusion special.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania
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Solo
Year 2002Dev Nintendo R&D1

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The closest game to Metroid Fusion is Metroid: Zero Mission — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Berry and qomp follow close behind.

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Games like Metroid Fusion

42 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Metroid: Zero Mission
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloSci-FiExplorationLootSkill Tree2DPixel Art
IGDB95· 2
Year 2004Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, while skipping melee combat

Berry
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeExploration2DPixel Art
Steam👍 99%· 145
Year 2021Dev Leuns · DegicaPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Web

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

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, strong narrative focus and visual topdown, while skipping shooter

qomp
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeExploration2DPixel Art
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, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

Rogue Legacy 2
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeExploration2DHardcore
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 punishing difficulty, while skipping shooter

SHEEPO
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeExploration2DCasual
Steam👍 97%· 578OC75· 13
Year 2020Dev Kyle Thompson · TBAPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, cozy, relaxing feel and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

The Messenger
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeExplorationPixel Art2D
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 punishing difficulty, while skipping shooter

Iconoclasts
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeSci-FiExplorationPixel Art2D
Steam👍 86%· 4.9KIGDB85· 8OC84· 57
Year 2018Dev Joakim Sandberg · Bifrost EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping shooter

Metroid: Samus Returns
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloSci-FiExploration2D
IGDB88· 14OC86· 92
Year 2017Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: shooter.

Gato Roboto
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeSci-FiExploration2DPixel Art
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 and punishing difficulty, while skipping shooter

Metroid Dread
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloSci-FiExploration2DHardcore
IGDB84· 11OC87· 153
Year 2021Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · NintendoOn Switch

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

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus, while skipping melee combat

SteamWorld Dig 2
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeSci-FiExploration2D
Steam👍 95%· 8.9KRAWG👍 86%· 433MC88IGDB89· 11OC88· 84
Year 2017Dev Image & FormPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, vibe casual and historical setting, while skipping shooter

Teslagrad
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeSci-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, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

Axiom Verge
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeSci-FiExploration2DPixel Art
Steam👍 90%· 6.5KIGDB84· 15OC85· 90
Year 2015Dev Thomas Happ GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus and setting cyberpunk, while skipping shooter

Gateways
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloSci-FiExploration2D
Steam👍 90%· 250MC72IGDB70· 1
Year 2012Dev Smudged Cat GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, while skipping shooter

Carrion
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeSci-FiExplorationPixel Art2D
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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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Metroid Fusion?
The closest game to Metroid Fusion is Metroid: Zero Mission, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 11 gameplay attributes, including adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and shooter. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Metroid Fusion?
The three closest games to Metroid Fusion are: 1. Metroid: Zero Mission (97/100, 11 shared attributes) 2. Berry (96/100, 8 shared attributes) 3. qomp (96/100, 8 shared attributes). All share Metroid Fusion's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 42 candidates across 12 dimensions.
Is Berry similar to Metroid Fusion?
Yes, very much so — Berry scores 96/100 similarity to Metroid Fusion. They share 8 attributes, including adventure storytelling and Metroidvania exploration. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Adventure games are similar to Metroid Fusion?
The best Adventure games similar to Metroid Fusion are Metroid: Zero Mission, Berry, qomp and Rogue Legacy 2. All share the Adventure genre alongside other key Metroid Fusion attributes like adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and shooter.
How is similarity to Metroid Fusion calculated?
We compare Metroid Fusion against every game in our catalog using 12 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Metroid Fusion experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.