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We filtered the 38 games similar to Rain World down to the 26 that fit the “Melee” category. Outland, VVVVVV and Carrion top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Rain World.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

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HardcoreNarrativeSoloMultiplayer

Year 2017Dev Videocult

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Within the “Melee” category, the closest game to Rain World is Outland — scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. VVVVVV and Carrion follow close behind.

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The best melee games like Rain World

26 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Rain World. Each one has been evaluated across 27 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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Outland

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreExploration2D

Steam👍 80%· 4.0KIGDB85· 4

Year 2011Dev Housemarque · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with shooter, while skipping survival mechanics

85

VVVVVV

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreSci-FiExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 96%· 10KRAWG👍 76%· 512MC81IGDB80· 4

Year 2010Dev NicalisPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · iOS

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, fantasy world and setting space, while skipping survival mechanics

84

Carrion

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHardcoreHorrorSci-FiExplorationPixel 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 puzzle design, while skipping survival mechanics

82

Teslagrad

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeCozySci-FiExploration2D

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 puzzle design, while skipping survival mechanics

82

Berry

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeCozyNarrativeExploration2DPixel 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 visual topdown, while skipping survival mechanics

#6The Messenger

82

The Messenger

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreExplorationPixel Art2D

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

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

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

≠ Missing: survival mechanics.

Steam Epic Xbox

#7Metroid Fusion

82

Metroid Fusion

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeSci-FiExploration2DPixel Art

IGDB85· 2

Year 2002Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping survival mechanics

#8Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition

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Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 79%· 20KIGDB76· 14OC74· 67

Year 2015Dev Vigil Games · THQ NordicOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and action RPG combat

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, fighting mechanics and fantasy world, while skipping survival mechanics

81

Gato Roboto

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeCozyHardcoreSci-FiExploration2DPixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 5.1KIGDB76· 5OC75· 47

Year 2019Dev doinksoft · Devolver DigitalOn PC · Xbox · Switch

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

≠ Missing: survival mechanics.

Steam GOG Nintendo

#10Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver

81

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorPost-ApocalypticExploration

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 horror tension

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, fantasy world and visual third person, while skipping survival mechanics

81

The Fall

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkSci-FiHorrorExploration2D

Steam👍 88%· 3.7KIGDB78· 2OC74· 38

Year 2014Dev Over The MoonOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, shooter and setting cyberpunk, while skipping survival mechanics

#12Rogue Legacy 2

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Rogue Legacy 2

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreProceduralExploration2D

Steam👍 91%· 15KIGDB91· 6OC89· 71

Year 2022Dev Cellar Door GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and deep RPG systems.

≠ Missing: survival mechanics.

Steam Epic Xbox

80

Iconoclasts

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozySci-FiExplorationPixel 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 precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, while skipping survival mechanics

80

Owlboy

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozySci-FiExplorationPixel 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: puzzle design and fantasy world, while skipping survival mechanics

#15Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest

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Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeExploration2DFantasy

RAWG👍 78%· 27

Year 2003Dev Jupiter · NintendoOn Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, while skipping survival mechanics

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