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Metroid 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 10 gameplay attributes and found 45 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Metroid: Zero Mission, SHEEPO and Shadow Complex 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 special.

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The closest game to Metroid is Metroid: Zero Mission — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. SHEEPO and Shadow Complex follow close behind.

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45 similar games found

#1Metroid: Zero Mission

97

iRank95

Metroid: Zero Mission

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationLootSkill Tree2D

IGDB95· 2

Year 2004Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter and visual pixel

96

iRank90

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 setting scifi

#3Shadow Complex

97

iRank85

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 precision platforming

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

#4Metroid Fusion

97

iRank85

Metroid Fusion

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExplorationLootSkill Tree2D

IGDB85· 2

Year 2002Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

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

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

#5Metroid: Samus Returns

96

iRank87

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: open world exploration.

96

iRank89

Reventure

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloOpen WorldExploration2DNarrative

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 setting scifi

Steam GOG Nintendo

#7Metroid Dread

96

iRank86

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 precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with shooter, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus, while skipping open world exploration

96

iRank85

Iconoclasts

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee

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 open world exploration

#9SteamWorld Dig 2

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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 open world exploration

96

iRank85

Gato Roboto

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee

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 open world exploration

Steam GOG Nintendo

92

iRank99

Berry

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExploration2DMeleeCozy

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 open world exploration

96

iRank82

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 open world exploration

96

iRank81

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 open world exploration

94

iRank87

Axiom Verge

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee

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 open world exploration

Steam Epic Xbox

96

iRank76

Waking Mars

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee

Steam👍 89%· 1.2KRAWG👍 55%· 66MC79

Year 2012Dev Tiger Style · Tiger Style GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Android

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Metroid?: The closest game to Metroid is Metroid: Zero Mission, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 10 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?: The three closest games to Metroid are: 1. Metroid: Zero Mission (97/100, 10 shared attributes) 2. SHEEPO (96/100, 7 shared attributes) 3. Shadow Complex (97/100, 9 shared attributes). All share Metroid's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 45 candidates across 10 dimensions.
Is SHEEPO similar to Metroid?: Yes, very much so — SHEEPO scores 96/100 similarity to Metroid. They share 7 attributes, including adventure storytelling and Metroidvania exploration. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Adventure games are similar to Metroid?: The best Adventure games similar to Metroid are Metroid: Zero Mission, SHEEPO, Shadow Complex and Metroid Fusion. All share the Adventure genre alongside other key Metroid attributes like adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming.
How is similarity to Metroid calculated?: We compare Metroid against every game in our catalog using 10 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 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.