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We filtered the 43 games similar to Mio: Memories in Orbit down to the 34 that fit the “PC” category. Teslagrad, Gateways and Waking Mars top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Mio: Memories in Orbit.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania
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Year 2026Dev Douze Dixièmes

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Within the “PC” category, the closest game to Mio: Memories in Orbit is Teslagrad — scoring 81/100 on our similarity scale. Gateways and Waking Mars follow close behind.

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The best games like Mio: Memories in Orbit on PC

34 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Mio: Memories in Orbit. Each one has been evaluated across 7 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
Teslagrad
AdventureMetroidvania
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

It predates Mio: Memories in Orbit by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Visuals100
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

Steam Workshop About the GameFrom the creative mind behind The Adventures of Shuggy comes an exciting new retro-styled 2D platformer, a winner of Dream Build Play 2012 and a top 50 game of 2012 according to Game Informer.

It predates Mio: Memories in Orbit by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Visuals100
Waking Mars
AdventureMetroidvania
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

###Best for mobile The game is an adventure-platformer, where the player takes control over the main character, traveling through the Martian caves. You will have to manage the thrust of the jetpack that the protagonist has. The game was released on the PC in 2012. Before this, it was repeatedly recognized as the best game for mobile devices. ###Key features The game is set in the future.

It predates Mio: Memories in Orbit by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Visuals100
AM2R: Return of Samus
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloSci-FiExploration2D
Year 2016Dev DoctorM64On PC

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

It predates Mio: Memories in Orbit by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Visuals100
Bad Bots
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee
Steam👍 55%· 260MC49IGDB50· 2
Year 2013Dev Point Five Projects · Digital TribePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, ranged combat and visual pixel

As Sam McRae, last surviving member of the “Titan Hauler” crew, you must hack and blast your way through an onslaught of truly bad 'bots to find a way to prevent a potential planet-destroying catastrophe.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Mio: Memories in Orbit.

It predates Mio: Memories in Orbit by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Visuals75
Iconoclasts
AdventureMetroidvania
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

It predates Mio: Memories in Orbit by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Visuals51
Gato Roboto
AdventureMetroidvania
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

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Visuals58
Shadow Complex
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloSci-FiExploration2DTactical
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

Where it drifts furthest from Mio: Memories in Orbit: progression.

It predates Mio: Memories in Orbit by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100Progression46
SteamWorld Dig 2
AdventureMetroidvania
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

In SteamWorld Dig 2, you step into the boots of Dorothy, a steambot once robbed of her dear friend – now driven by the hunger for answers. Buckle up, grab your gear, and get ready to dig into the highly anticipated sequel to the original SteamWorld Dig!

It predates Mio: Memories in Orbit by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Setting74
The Fall
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee
Steam👍 88%· 3.7KIGDB78· 2OC74· 38
Year 2014Dev Over The MoonOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, shooter and horror tension

It predates Mio: Memories in Orbit by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Setting67
Axiom Verge
AdventureMetroidvania
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

It predates Mio: Memories in Orbit by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Setting65Visuals62
Owlboy
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee
Steam👍 84%· 6.1KRAWG👍 74%· 307MC88IGDB89· 13OC88· 98
Year 2016Dev D-Pad StudioPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel

Owlboy is a pixel-art platformer game about an owl-humanoid boy called Otus. When his homeland was attacked by pirates, Otus starts an adventure to protect his home and reveal the secrets of his race. He makes new friends on the way. Each of them has special powers, useful during fights.

It predates Mio: Memories in Orbit by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Setting63Visuals52
The Swapper
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloSci-FiExploration2DNarrative
Steam👍 94%· 7.5KRAWG👍 63%· 528MC87IGDB88· 10OC85· 33
Year 2013Dev Curve DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, horror tension and strong narrative focus

The Swapper is a classical platform game with several elements of Metroidvania focused on solving puzzles. The game follows a female astronaut stranded on the abandoned space research station in a science-fictional universe.

It predates Mio: Memories in Orbit by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Setting54
Carrion
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee
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

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Setting60Visuals51
SteamWorld Dig
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee
Steam👍 94%· 11KIGDB81· 8OC82· 45
Year 2013Dev Image & FormOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe casual and melee combat

Where it drifts furthest from Mio: Memories in Orbit: setting.

It predates Mio: Memories in Orbit by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Setting49

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