10 Games with a fantasy setting like Owlboy that you should try

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We filtered the 38 games similar to Owlboy down to the 10 that fit the “Fantasy” category. STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™, Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest and Ori and the Blind Forest top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Owlboy.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

The best games with a fantasy setting like Owlboy

10 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Owlboy. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

#1STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™

iRank84

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiFantasyExploration

Steam👍 88%· 172KRAWG👍 85%· 2.3KMC80IGDB83· 13OC82· 176

Year 2019Dev Respawn Entertainment · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and fighting mechanics, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

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Steam Epic Xbox

#2Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest

iRank78

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeFantasyExploration2D

RAWG👍 78%· 27

Year 2003Dev Jupiter · NintendoOn Nintendo

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

≠ Missing: puzzle design.

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Nintendo

#3Ori and the Blind Forest

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 94%· 60KIGDB88· 14OC90· 97

Year 2015Dev Moon Studios · Microsoft StudiosOn PC · Xbox · Switch

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, punishing difficulty and open world exploration, while skipping setting scifi

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Steam Xbox

#4Yoku's Island Express

iRank89

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloCozyFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 96%· 5.2KRAWG👍 87%· 215IGDB85· 10OC83· 71

Year 2018Dev Team17 DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, while skipping strong narrative focus

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#5Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeCozyFantasyExploration2D

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 setting anime, while skipping puzzle design

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Steam Xbox Nintendo

#6Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeCozyFantasyExploration2D

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 punishing difficulty, while skipping puzzle design

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Steam GOG Epic

#7Hollow Knight: Silksong

iRank90

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 89%· 407KIGDB90· 4OC91· 121

Year 2025Dev Team CherryOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Missing: puzzle design.

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Steam GOG Xbox

#8Ato

iRank97

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExploration2DPixel Art

Steam👍 97%· 466

Year 2019Dev WolfWoot · Tiny Warrior GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, punishing difficulty and open world exploration, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

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Steam itch.io

#9FEZ

iRank88

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeFantasyExploration2DPixel Art

Steam👍 93%· 16KRAWG👍 80%· 1.2KMC91IGDB86· 12OC88· 50

Year 2012Dev POLYTRON · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, vibe relaxing and open world exploration, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

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Steam GOG Epic

#10Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver

iRank80

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExploration

Steam👍 74%· 1.9KRAWG👍 82%· 243MC91

Year 1999Dev Sony Interactive Entertainment · Square EnixPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · SEGA

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping precision platforming

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Steam GOG PS

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