7 Hardcore games like Ori and the Will of the Wisps that you should try

✓ Same family of open-world action games: precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, vibe relaxing and visual pixel, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

✓ Same family of open-world action games: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, third-person shooting and horror tension, while skipping precision platforming

✓ Fits the open-world action games cluster, with strong narrative focus, punishing difficulty and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and horror tension, while skipping precision platforming

✓ Same family of open-world action games: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: racing gameplay, deep RPG systems and horror tension, while skipping precision platforming

✓ Both are open-world action games — sharing adventure storytelling, precision platforming and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with shooter, first-person shooting and sandbox freedom, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

✓ Same family of open-world action games: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, horror tension and shooter, while skipping precision platforming

✓ Fits the open-world action games cluster, with adventure storytelling, punishing difficulty and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with racing gameplay, shooter and sandbox freedom, while skipping precision platforming