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We filtered the 40 games similar to Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo down to the 13 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Rogue Legacy, Carrion and Iconoclasts top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

The best games like Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo on Nintendo Switch

13 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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.

#1Rogue LegacyClosest overall match

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SoloExploration2DPixel ArtMagic

Steam👍 92%· 19KIGDB86· 11OC84· 43

Year 2013Dev Abstraction Games · Cellar Door GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and procedural generation, while skipping visual isometric

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.

It predates Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

#2CarrionClosest on visuals

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExplorationPixel Art2DMelee

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, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping visual isometric

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExplorationPixel Art2DMelee

Steam👍 86%· 4.9KIGDB85· 8OC84· 57

Year 2018Dev Joakim Sandberg · Bifrost EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, cozy, relaxing feel and melee combat, while skipping visual isometric

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExploration2DMeleeCasual

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 vibe casual, melee combat and setting scifi, while skipping visual isometric

Where it drifts furthest from Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.

It predates Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExploration2DMeleeNarrative

Steam👍 88%· 3.7KIGDB78· 2OC74· 38

Year 2014Dev Over The MoonOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping visual isometric

Where it drifts furthest from Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.

It predates Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExploration2DMeleeHardcore

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 punishing difficulty, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping visual isometric

Where it drifts furthest from Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.

It predates Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExploration2DPixel ArtMelee

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 scifi, while skipping puzzle design

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.

It predates Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals63

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExploration2DPixel ArtMelee

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, while skipping puzzle design

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExploration2DMeleeHardcore

Steam👍 91%· 15KIGDB91· 6OC89· 71

Year 2022Dev Cellar Door GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.

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Steam Epic Xbox

#10Hollow Knight: Silksong

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

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 puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExploration2DHardcoreNarrative

IGDB84· 11OC87· 153

Year 2021Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · NintendoOn Switch

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

≠ Stands apart with shooter, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo: visuals.

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Nintendo

#12Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

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 puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.

It predates Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam Xbox Nintendo

#13Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

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 puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.

It predates Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

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