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We filtered the 36 games similar to qomp down to the 15 that fit the “Narrative” category. Carrion, Metroid Dread and Teslagrad top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to qomp.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

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Year 2021Dev Stuffed Wombat

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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to qomp is Carrion — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Metroid Dread and Teslagrad follow close behind.

#1Carrion97 #2Metroid Dread96 #3Teslagrad95 #4Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver94 #5The Fall94

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The best narrative games like qomp

15 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to qomp. 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.

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Carrion

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHardcoreExplorationPixel Art2D

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, horror setting and setting scifi, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

#2Metroid Dread

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Metroid Dread

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloHardcoreNarrativeExploration2D

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 and setting scifi, while skipping puzzle design

95

Teslagrad

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeExploration2D

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 cozy, relaxing feel and setting scifi, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

#4Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver

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Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkExploration

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, horror setting and fantasy world, while skipping precision platforming

94

The Fall

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkExploration2D

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 setting scifi, while skipping punishing difficulty

92

Iconoclasts

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeExplorationPixel Art2D

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 cozy, relaxing feel and setting scifi, while skipping punishing difficulty

92

Waking Mars

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeExploration2D

Steam👍 89%· 1.2KRAWG👍 55%· 66MC79

Year 2012Dev Tiger Style · Tiger Style GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Android

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

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi, while skipping punishing difficulty

92

Owlboy

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeExplorationPixel Art2D

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: cozy, relaxing feel, fantasy world and setting scifi, while skipping punishing difficulty

#9Hollow Knight: Silksong

92

Hollow Knight: Silksong

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeExploration2D

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 fantasy world, while skipping puzzle design

92

Axiom Verge

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeExploration2DPixel Art

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 setting scifi and setting cyberpunk, while skipping puzzle design

Steam Epic Xbox

92

The Swapper

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeExploration2DSci-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, setting scifi and setting space, while skipping punishing difficulty

92

The Gunk

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeLinearExploration

Steam👍 86%· 5.7KIGDB66· 4OC71· 75

Year 2021Dev Image & Form · ThunderfulOn Xbox · PC

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing, setting scifi and setting space, while skipping precision platforming

91

Berry

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeExploration2DPixel Art

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 cozy, relaxing feel and visual topdown, while skipping puzzle design

#14A Castle Full of Cats

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A Castle Full of Cats

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeExplorationCasualCozy

Steam👍 99%· 4.4KRAWG👍 90%· 20

Year 2022Dev DevcatsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping precision platforming

87

Aquaria

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeExploration2D

Steam👍 88%· 1.5KRAWG👍 59%· 77MC82IGDB75· 2

Year 2007Dev FinjiPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Stands apart with combat magic and fantasy world, while skipping puzzle design

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