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We filtered the 48 games similar to Outcore: Desktop Adventure down to the 18 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Forgotton Anne, Guacamelee! and ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Outcore: Desktop Adventure.

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Outcore: Desktop Adventure is Forgotton Anne — scoring 62/100 on our similarity scale. Guacamelee! and ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist follow close behind.

#1Forgotton Anne62 #2Guacamelee!58 #3ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist61 #4Chasm60 #5Shantae and the Pirate's Curse58

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The best games like Outcore: Desktop Adventure on PlayStation

18 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Outcore: Desktop Adventure. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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.

#1Forgotton AnneClosest overall match

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Forgotton Anne

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrative2DCasual

Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB80· 7OC80· 65

Year 2018Dev ThroughLine Games · Square Enix CollectiveOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Outcore: Desktop Adventure, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, fantasy world and setting scifi, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Outcore: Desktop Adventure: setting and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Outcore: Desktop Adventure.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals67Tone48Setting0

#2Guacamelee!Closest on progression

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Guacamelee!

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeExploration2DCo-op

IGDB84· 11

Year 2013Dev Drinkbox Studios · Spike ChunsoftOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

✓ Shared with Outcore: Desktop Adventure: deep RPG systems, puzzle design and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and fantasy world, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Outcore: Desktop Adventure: setting and game mode.

It predates Outcore: Desktop Adventure by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist

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ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyExploration2D

Steam👍 95%· 18KIGDB90· 2OC86· 68

Year 2025Dev Live Wire · Binary Haze InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Outcore: Desktop Adventure: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping horror tension

STORYSet in the Land of Fumes, this prosperous magical superpower is home to vast quantities of magical resources lurking underneath the surface. In hopes of advancing their kingdom's development, artificial life forms known as Homunculi came into being.

Where it drifts furthest from Outcore: Desktop Adventure: setting.

Released 3 years after Outcore: Desktop Adventure.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals65Tone62

#4ChasmClosest on visuals

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Chasm

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 73%· 2.7KIGDB70· 8OC72· 39

Year 2018Dev Bit Kid, Inc.On PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Outcore: Desktop Adventure, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, roguelike runs and procedural generation, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Outcore: Desktop Adventure: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Outcore: Desktop Adventure.

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#5Shantae and the Pirate's CurseClosest on tone

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Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeCozyExploration2DPixel Art

Steam👍 93%· 3.0KIGDB82· 5OC81· 52

Year 2014Dev WayForward · Rising Star GamesOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ If you enjoyed Outcore: Desktop Adventure, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, combat magic and setting anime, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Outcore: Desktop Adventure: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Outcore: Desktop Adventure.

It predates Outcore: Desktop Adventure by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Tone65Combat57

#6Dust: An Elysian Tail

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Dust: An Elysian Tail

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeExploration2D

Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 67%· 626MC84IGDB82· 7

Year 2012Dev Humble Hearts · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Outcore: Desktop Adventure: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and fighting mechanics, while skipping horror tension

Dust: an Elysian Tale is an action role-playing game with metroidvania elements set in an imaginary world called Falana. Dust, the main character, with his sentient sword called Blade of Ahrah and guardian Fidget explores the “2D” side-scrolled environments.

Where it drifts furthest from Outcore: Desktop Adventure: setting.

It predates Outcore: Desktop Adventure by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression70Visuals65Tone55

#7Castlevania: Symphony of the NightClosest on setting

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Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeHorrorExploration2DPixel Art

IGDB92· 3

Year 1997Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo · KonamiOn PlayStation 3

✓ Like Outcore: Desktop Adventure, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Outcore: Desktop Adventure: tone.

It predates Outcore: Desktop Adventure by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100Combat52Progression51

#8STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜

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STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeExploration2DSci-Fi

Steam👍 81%· 4.2KRAWG👍 54%· 333MC78IGDB78· 16OC77· 62

Year 2012Dev Capcom · SEGAPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Outcore: Desktop Adventure, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and setting scifi, while skipping horror tension

Strider is a platforming hack and slash game developed by Double Helix Games. The game is a reboot of 1989 title, yet the developers didn't intend the game to be viewed as one. The title retells the original game's story.

Where it drifts furthest from Outcore: Desktop Adventure: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Outcore: Desktop Adventure.

It predates Outcore: Desktop Adventure by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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Dex

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeExploration2DPixel Art

Steam👍 87%· 3.5KIGDB69· 8OC74· 19

Year 2015Dev Dreadlocks Ltd. · Badland IndieOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Shared with Outcore: Desktop Adventure: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Outcore: Desktop Adventure: setting and combat.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Outcore: Desktop Adventure.

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#10Alex Kidd in Miracle World

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Alex Kidd in Miracle World

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2DFantasy

Year 1986Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Outcore: Desktop Adventure, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat and fantasy world, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Outcore: Desktop Adventure: setting.

It predates Outcore: Desktop Adventure by 36 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

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NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DPixel Art

Steam👍 93%· 2.5KRAWG👍 90%· 20IGDB86· 7OC86· 131

Year 2025Dev The Game Kitchen · DotEmuPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Outcore: Desktop Adventure, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, while skipping horror tension

A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Outcore: Desktop Adventure.

Released 3 years after Outcore: Desktop Adventure.

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#12Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China

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Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2DStealthRanged

Steam👍 74%· 3.8KIGDB70· 8OC67· 53

Year 2015Dev Climax Studios · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Outcore: Desktop Adventure, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: stealth mechanics, ranged combat and historical setting, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Outcore: Desktop Adventure: setting and combat.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Outcore: Desktop Adventure.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals65Combat34Setting0

#13BloodRayne (Legacy)

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BloodRayne (Legacy)

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeHorror2D

Steam👍 60%· 928RAWG👍 34%· 40MC68IGDB65· 3

Year 2011Dev Abstraction Games · Majesco EntertainmentPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Outcore: Desktop Adventure: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world, while skipping adventure storytelling

The original video game femme fatale, Rayne, has returned to battle and feed in a brand new hack ‘n slash adventure. Slay ghastly enemies as Rayne, the sexy dhampir with superhuman strength, speed, and agility, recruited by the vampire hunting Brimstone Society for one last mission.

Where it drifts furthest from Outcore: Desktop Adventure: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against overwhelmingly positive for Outcore: Desktop Adventure.

It predates Outcore: Desktop Adventure by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting68Visuals65Tone46

#14South Park: The Fractured But Whole

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South Park: The Fractured But Whole

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeExploration2D

Steam👍 85%· 33KIGDB85· 18OC82· 182

Year 2017Dev Ubisoft San Francisco · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with Outcore: Desktop Adventure: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Outcore: Desktop Adventure: setting and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Outcore: Desktop Adventure.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals65Tone44

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#15The Revenge of Shinobi

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The Revenge of Shinobi

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2D

Year 1989Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ Shared with Outcore: Desktop Adventure: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

It predates Outcore: Desktop Adventure by 33 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals64

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