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Metroid: Zero Mission is hard to replace: few games combine adventure storytelling, open world exploration and setting scifi in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 12 gameplay attributes and found 44 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. SHEEPO, Reventure and Metroid Fusion lead the list, with SHEEPO reaching a 96/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Metroid: Zero Mission special.

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The closest game to Metroid: Zero Mission is SHEEPO — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Reventure and Metroid Fusion follow close behind.

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44 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

96

SHEEPO

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloOpen WorldExploration2DMelee

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

96

Reventure

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloOpen WorldExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 95%· 9.8KRAWG👍 82%· 64MC84

Year 2019Dev PixelattoPlaytime ~3hOn PC · iOS · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping shooter

Steam GOG Nintendo

#3Metroid Fusion

97

Metroid Fusion

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExplorationLootSkill Tree2DPixel Art

IGDB85· 2

Year 2002Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, while skipping open world exploration

#4Shadow Complex

97

Shadow Complex

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExplorationLootSkill Tree2D

IGDB85· 4

Year 2009Dev ChAIR Entertainment Group · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

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

#5Metroid: Samus Returns

96

Metroid: Samus Returns

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2D

IGDB88· 14OC86· 92

Year 2017Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · Nintendo

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

≠ Missing: shooter.

96

Iconoclasts

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-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

96

Gato Roboto

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-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, punishing difficulty and melee combat, while skipping shooter

Steam GOG Nintendo

#8Metroid Dread

96

Metroid Dread

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

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 open world exploration

93

Berry

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExploration2DPixel ArtMelee

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 melee combat, while skipping shooter

#10SteamWorld Dig 2

95

SteamWorld Dig 2

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee

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 melee combat, while skipping shooter

96

Teslagrad

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee

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

96

Gateways

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

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

94

Axiom Verge

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-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, melee combat and setting cyberpunk, while skipping shooter

Steam Epic Xbox

#14Little Kitty, Big City

93

Little Kitty, Big City

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloOpen WorldExplorationSkill TreeCozy

Steam👍 97%· 13KRAWG👍 87%· 43IGDB89· 1OC76· 55

Year 2024Dev Double Dagger StudioPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping shooter

Steam Xbox Nintendo

94

Carrion

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-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: Zero Mission?: The closest game to Metroid: Zero Mission is SHEEPO, scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. They share 7 gameplay attributes, including adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Metroid: Zero Mission?: The three closest games to Metroid: Zero Mission are: 1. SHEEPO (96/100, 7 shared attributes) 2. Reventure (96/100, 8 shared attributes) 3. Metroid Fusion (97/100, 11 shared attributes). All share Metroid: Zero Mission's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 44 candidates across 12 dimensions.
Is Reventure similar to Metroid: Zero Mission?: Yes, very much so — Reventure scores 96/100 similarity to Metroid: Zero Mission. 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: Zero Mission?: The best Adventure games similar to Metroid: Zero Mission are SHEEPO, Reventure, Metroid Fusion and Shadow Complex. All share the Adventure genre alongside other key Metroid: Zero Mission attributes like adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming.
How is similarity to Metroid: Zero Mission calculated?: We compare Metroid: Zero Mission 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: Zero Mission experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.