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We filtered the 40 games similar to Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo down to the 22 that fit the “Xbox” category. Rogue Legacy, FEZ and Carrion top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo.

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The best games like Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo on Xbox

22 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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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

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

#2FEZ

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExploration2DPixel ArtCasual

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, strong narrative focus and vibe relaxing, while skipping visual isometric

FEZ is a 2D and 3D game at the same time. Even though it is a platformer game in which you solve puzzles in the dimension your looking at, you can manipulate with the world itself by rotating it all around.

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 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

#3Carrion

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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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Steam GOG PS

#5Owlboy

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExplorationPixel Art2DMelee

Steam👍 84%· 6.1KRAWG👍 74%· 307MC88IGDB89· 13OC88· 98

Year 2016Dev D-Pad StudioPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, cozy, relaxing feel and melee combat, while skipping visual isometric

Owlboy is a pixel-art platformer game about an owl-humanoid boy called Otus. When his homeland was attacked by pirates, Otus starts an adventure to protect his home and reveal the secrets of his race. He makes new friends on the way. Each of them has special powers, useful during fights.

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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SoloExploration2DPixel ArtMelee

Steam👍 80%· 2.6KRAWG👍 64%· 70MC80OC80· 11

Year 2012Dev NIGORO · AGM PLAYISMPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty, open world exploration and melee combat, while skipping visual isometric

In La-Mulana, the player assumes the role of an adventurer archeologist and explores the ruins of a forgotten ancient civilization. ###Plot The game follows an archeologist named Lemeza Kosugi. He continues the research of the lost city of La-Mulana that was started by his father Shorn.

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

It predates Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExploration2DMeleeCasual

Steam👍 95%· 8.9KRAWG👍 86%· 433MC88IGDB89· 11OC88· 84

Year 2017Dev Image & FormPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, melee combat and setting scifi, while skipping visual isometric

In SteamWorld Dig 2, you step into the boots of Dorothy, a steambot once robbed of her dear friend – now driven by the hunger for answers. Buckle up, grab your gear, and get ready to dig into the highly anticipated sequel to the original SteamWorld Dig!

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

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

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Steam GOG Xbox

#8Yoku's Island Express

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExploration2DCozyOpen World

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: cozy, relaxing feel, open world exploration and fantasy world, while skipping visual isometric

Yoku has arrived on Mokumana and he’s ready for the easy life, soaking up the sun and delivering parcels on a tropical paradise! However, an ancient Island deity is trapped in a restless sleep - and it’s all down to Yoku to traverse the island using a unique blend of pinball mechanics, platforming and open world exploration, in an amazing adventure to help those in need!

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

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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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Steam GOG Epic

#10The Swapper

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExploration2DNarrativeSci-Fi

Steam👍 94%· 7.5KRAWG👍 63%· 528MC87IGDB88· 10OC85· 33

Year 2013Dev Curve DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, strong narrative focus and setting scifi, while skipping visual isometric

The Swapper is a classical platform game with several elements of Metroidvania focused on solving puzzles. The game follows a female astronaut stranded on the abandoned space research station in a science-fictional universe.

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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Steam GOG Xbox

#11The Fall

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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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Steam GOG Epic

#12Teslagrad

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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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Steam GOG PS

#13Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExploration2DMeleeRanged

Steam👍 85%· 3.7KRAWG👍 26%· 297MC64IGDB74· 6

Year 2012Dev Arkedo Studio · SEGAPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and ranged combat, while skipping visual isometric

Skeletonized rabbit Ash lives in Hell, he's a prince of that place. Ash is busy recovering his hellish reputation - killing everyone in Hell, who saw his photo with a rubber duckling in the bath. Apparently, among the princes of Hell to play with the duckling is not common.

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 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam Xbox PS

#14Dead CellsClosest on visuals

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExploration2DPixel ArtMelee

Steam👍 97%· 180KRAWG👍 88%· 1.7KMC88IGDB90· 12OC89· 151

Year 2018Dev Plug In DigitalPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems, while skipping puzzle design

Dead Cells is a roguelike adventure title developed by Motion Twin. ###Story Not much story is present in the game, as only bits of any information are given out to the players. The game takes place at a remote island, where the players take place of the Prisoner.

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SoloExplorationPixel Art2DMelee

Steam👍 93%· 13KRAWG👍 87%· 334MC84IGDB87· 8OC86· 81

Year 2018Dev Sabotage · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty and melee combat, while skipping puzzle design

The game moves between 8-bit and 16-bit art styles, allowing the player to move between the two by going forward or backwards in time. As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival.

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

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