What is the best game similar to Promenade?

The closest game to Promenade is Ori and the Blind Forest, scoring 87/100 on our similarity scale. They share 10 gameplay attributes, including adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.

What are the top games like Promenade?

The three closest games to Promenade are: 1. Ori and the Blind Forest (87/100, 10 shared attributes) 2. ANIMAL WELL (87/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. Iconoclasts (88/100, 10 shared attributes). All share Promenade's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 41 candidates across 11 dimensions.

Is ANIMAL WELL similar to Promenade?

Yes, very much so — ANIMAL WELL scores 87/100 similarity to Promenade. They share 10 attributes, including adventure storytelling and Metroidvania exploration. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.

What Adventure games are similar to Promenade?

The best Adventure games similar to Promenade are Ori and the Blind Forest, ANIMAL WELL, Iconoclasts and Owlboy. All share the Adventure genre alongside other key Promenade attributes like adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design.

How is similarity to Promenade calculated?

We compare Promenade against every game in our catalog using 11 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Promenade experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

If Promenade left you wanting more, this list of 41 similar games is for you. Each one shares part of its essence — adventure storytelling, cozy, relaxing feel and melee combat — and is ranked by a similarity score computed across 11 attributes. Ori and the Blind Forest comes closest (87/100).

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Top games similar to Promenade

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Promenade. Each one has been evaluated across 11 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.

#1Ori and the Blind ForestClosest on genre

iRank92

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyExploration2D

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 vibe casual

It predates Promenade by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2ANIMAL WELLClosest on progression

iRank90

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyExploration2D

Steam👍 96%· 24KRAWG👍 83%· 77OC89· 57

Year 2024Dev Shared MemoryPlaytime ~7hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, vibe relaxing and open world exploration, while skipping vibe casual

Explore a dense, interconnected labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items to manipulate your environment in surprising and meaningful ways. Encounter creatures both beautiful and unsettling, as you attempt to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyExploration2D

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 setting scifi and visual pixel, while skipping vibe casual

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#4OwlboyClosest overall match

iRank84

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyExploration2D

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: fantasy world, setting scifi and visual pixel, while skipping vibe casual

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.

It predates Promenade by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyExploration2D

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 and setting scifi, while skipping vibe casual

It predates Promenade by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG PS

#6Ato

iRank97

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeExploration2D

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

Ato is an Atmospheric Sword Dueling Game set in the Era of Feudal Japan. It tells a visually driven story about a father who has given up his past ways in order to live a life of peace with his wife and child. However this peace is soon disturbed as his child is taken from him...

Where it drifts furthest from Promenade: tone.

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Steam itch.io

#7SHEEPOClosest on tone

iRank90

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeCasualCozyNarrativeExploration2D

Steam👍 97%· 578OC75· 13

Year 2020Dev Kyle Thompson · TBAPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, while skipping puzzle design

Sheepo is a quirky metroidvania platformer featuring a shape-shifting sheep-thing, who must traverse an uncharted planet in order to collect samples of each living species for an intergalactic species database.

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#8qomp

iRank96

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeExploration2D

Steam👍 96%· 531

Year 2021Dev Stuffed Wombat · AtariPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Linux

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

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, dark, oppressive atmosphere and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

You have been trapped between paddles for decades. Now it is time to take matters into your own hands and try to escape this endless torment. In qomp you use only a single button to defeat bosses, solve puzzles and overcome platforming challenges. At the end of your journey lies freedom. Or does it?

Where it drifts furthest from Promenade: tone.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeCasualExploration2D

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 setting scifi and historical setting, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

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 Promenade: tone.

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Steam GOG Xbox

#10FEZ

iRank88

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloCasualNarrativeExploration2D

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 relaxing, open world exploration and fantasy world, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

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.

It predates Promenade by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeCasualExploration2D

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 setting scifi, historical setting and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Promenade: tone.

It predates Promenade by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

#12Berry

iRank99

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeCozyNarrativeExploration2D

Steam👍 99%· 145

Year 2021Dev Leuns · DegicaPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Web

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

≠ Stands apart with visual pixel and visual topdown, while skipping puzzle design

RPG Maker MZ Game Jam "Touch the Star"Berry won first place in the official RPG Maker MZ Game Jam "Touch the Star." About the GameBerry is a short orthogonal 3D platformer centered on delivering light bullet-hell challenges and precise projectile manipulation using its unique web-orbiting systems.

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Steam itch.io

#13The Fall

iRank82

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeExploration2D

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 dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Promenade: tone.

It predates Promenade by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloCasualCozyExploration2D

Steam👍 85%· 1.1KRAWG👍 36%· 61IGDB79· 5OC80· 19

Year 2013Dev Two Tribes · Two Tribes PublishingPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with vibe relaxing and open world exploration, while skipping strong narrative focus

###Re-re-re-re-release Despite its cute appearance Toki Tori 2+ is a challenging puzzle adventure experience. It offers the player a unique take on popular Metroidvania gameplay - you progress by exploring, observing and experimenting with a game’s world.

It predates Promenade by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam PS Nintendo

#15Yoku's Island Express

iRank89

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloCozyExploration2DOpen 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: open world exploration and fantasy world, while skipping vibe casual

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!

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The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Promenade, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.

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Adventure · Metroidvania

A Castle Full of Cats

Adventure · Metroidvania

Shadow Complex

Adventure · Metroidvania

The Swapper

Adventure · Metroidvania

Gateways

Adventure · Metroidvania

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

Adventure · Metroidvania

1000 Amps

Adventure · Metroidvania

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Adventure · Metroidvania

Gato Roboto

Adventure · Metroidvania

Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

Adventure · Metroidvania

Axiom Verge

Adventure · Metroidvania

Metroid Fusion

Adventure · Metroidvania

Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest

Adventure · Metroidvania

Saira

Adventure · Metroidvania

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver

Adventure · Metroidvania

Metroid: Zero Mission

Adventure · Metroidvania

Metroid: Samus Returns

Adventure · Metroidvania

Little Kitty, Big City

Adventure · Metroidvania

Bad Bots

Adventure · Metroidvania

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Adventure · Metroidvania

The Gunk

Adventure · Metroidvania

AM2R: Return of Samus

Adventure · Metroidvania

Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance

Adventure · Metroidvania

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Adventure · Metroidvania

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Promenade?: The closest game to Promenade is Ori and the Blind Forest, scoring 87/100 on our similarity scale. They share 10 gameplay attributes, including adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Promenade?: The three closest games to Promenade are: 1. Ori and the Blind Forest (87/100, 10 shared attributes) 2. ANIMAL WELL (87/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. Iconoclasts (88/100, 10 shared attributes). All share Promenade's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 41 candidates across 11 dimensions.
Is ANIMAL WELL similar to Promenade?: Yes, very much so — ANIMAL WELL scores 87/100 similarity to Promenade. They share 10 attributes, including adventure storytelling and Metroidvania exploration. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Adventure games are similar to Promenade?: The best Adventure games similar to Promenade are Ori and the Blind Forest, ANIMAL WELL, Iconoclasts and Owlboy. All share the Adventure genre alongside other key Promenade attributes like adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design.
How is similarity to Promenade calculated?: We compare Promenade against every game in our catalog using 11 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Promenade experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.