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iRank86
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloSci-FiExploration2DHardcore
IGDB84· 11OC87· 153
Year 2021Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · NintendoOn Switch
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We filtered the 43 games similar to Mio: Memories in Orbit down to the 12 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Metroid Dread, Teslagrad and Iconoclasts top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Mio: Memories in Orbit.
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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to Mio: Memories in Orbit is Metroid Dread — scoring 81/100 on our similarity scale. Teslagrad and Iconoclasts follow close behind.
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The best games like Mio: Memories in Orbit on Nintendo Switch
12 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.
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
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
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee
Steam👍 94%· 5.1KIGDB76· 5OC75· 47
Year 2019Dev doinksoft · Devolver DigitalOn PC · Xbox · Switch
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
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
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee
Steam👍 95%· 31KIGDB75· 9OC76· 118
Year 2020Dev Phobia Game Studio · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · Android
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
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloExploration2DMeleeHardcore
Steam👍 91%· 15KIGDB91· 6OC89· 71
Year 2022Dev Cellar Door GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloExploration2DMeleeNarrative
Steam👍 89%· 407KIGDB90· 4OC91· 121
Year 2025Dev Team CherryOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux
✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming
≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping setting scifi
Where it drifts furthest from Mio: Memories in Orbit: setting.
Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Setting0
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloExploration2DMeleeCozy
Steam👍 90%· 2.4KIGDB81· 16OC81· 71
Year 2016Dev WayForward · XSEED GamesOn PS4 · PC · PS5
✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming
≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, melee combat and setting anime, while skipping setting scifi
Where it drifts furthest from Mio: Memories in Orbit: setting.
It predates Mio: Memories in Orbit by 10 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Setting0
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloExploration2DMeleeCozy
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, punishing difficulty and melee combat, while skipping setting scifi
Where it drifts furthest from Mio: Memories in Orbit: setting.
It predates Mio: Memories in Orbit by 9 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Setting0