61
iRank90
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeHardcoreProceduralExploration2D
Steam👍 91%· 15KIGDB91· 6OC89· 71
Year 2022Dev Cellar Door GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
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We filtered the 38 games similar to Rain World down to the 12 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Rogue Legacy 2, Carrion and The Fall top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Rain World.
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The best games like Rain World on Nintendo Switch
12 similar games foundUpdated May 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.
AdventureMetroidvania
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
Where it drifts furthest from Rain World: game mode.
Released 3 years after Rain World.
Genre100Combat100Visuals100Tone87Setting73Progression54
AdventureMetroidvania
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
Where it drifts furthest from Rain World: game mode.
Genre100Combat100Setting65Visuals57Tone51Progression51
60
iRank77
AdventureMetroidvania
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
Where it drifts furthest from Rain World: setting and visuals.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Rain World.
Genre100Combat100Game mode72World67Tone49Progression49
57
iRank92
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkCozyHardcoreOpen WorldExploration2D
Steam👍 94%· 60KIGDB88· 14OC90· 97
Year 2015Dev Moon Studios · Microsoft StudiosOn PC · Xbox · Switch
✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming
≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, fantasy world and loot and gear systems, while skipping survival mechanics
Where it drifts furthest from Rain World: setting and game mode.
Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals57World54Progression38
AdventureMetroidvania
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
Where it drifts furthest from Rain World: game mode and setting.
Genre100Combat100Tone86Visuals57Progression53Setting41
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeCozyHardcoreSci-FiExploration2DPixel Art
Steam👍 94%· 5.1KIGDB76· 5OC75· 47
Year 2019Dev doinksoft · Devolver DigitalOn PC · Xbox · Switch
AdventureMetroidvania
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
Where it drifts furthest from Rain World: game mode and setting.
Genre100Combat100Visuals100Progression58Tone54Setting41
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiExploration2DPixel 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 cyberpunk, while skipping survival mechanics
Where it drifts furthest from Rain World: tone and setting.
Genre100Combat100Visuals100Progression58Game mode36Setting34
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeCozyHardcoreExploration2D
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 fantasy world, while skipping survival mechanics
Where it drifts furthest from Rain World: setting and game mode.
Genre100Combat100Tone69Visuals57Progression55Game mode36
50
iRank86
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloHardcoreNarrativeSci-FiExploration2D
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, while skipping survival mechanics
Where it drifts furthest from Rain World: game mode and setting.
Released 4 years after Rain World.
Genre100Tone70Visuals56Progression51Setting39Game mode35
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeSci-FiPost-ApocalypticExploration2D
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 puzzle design, vibe casual and historical setting, while skipping survival mechanics
Where it drifts furthest from Rain World: tone and game mode.
Genre100Combat100Setting66Visuals57Progression55Game mode36
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