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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.

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We filtered the 48 games similar to RetroRealms Arcade down to the 14 that fit the “Xbox” category. Katana ZERO, ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist and STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to RetroRealms Arcade.

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The best games like RetroRealms Arcade on Xbox

14 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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

#1Katana ZEROClosest overall match

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SoloMeleeDarkPixel Art2D

Steam👍 98%· 75KRAWG👍 90%· 1.1KMC83IGDB85· 8OC84· 72

Year 2019Dev Askiisoft · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with RetroRealms Arcade: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, punishing difficulty and setting cyberpunk, while skipping horror tension

Katana ZERO is a fast paced neo-noir action platformer, focusing on tight, instant-death acrobatic combat, and a dark 80's neon aesthetic.

Where it drifts furthest from RetroRealms Arcade: setting and tone.

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#2ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeDark2DHardcore

Steam👍 95%· 18KIGDB90· 2OC86· 68

Year 2025Dev Live Wire · Binary Haze InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with RetroRealms Arcade: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus, while skipping horror tension

STORYSet in the Land of Fumes, this prosperous magical superpower is home to vast quantities of magical resources lurking underneath the surface. In hopes of advancing their kingdom's development, artificial life forms known as Homunculi came into being.

Where it drifts furthest from RetroRealms Arcade: setting and tone.

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SoloMelee2DSci-FiCyberpunk

Steam👍 81%· 4.2KRAWG👍 54%· 333MC78IGDB78· 16OC77· 62

Year 2012Dev Capcom · SEGAPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like RetroRealms Arcade, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, setting scifi and setting cyberpunk, while skipping horror tension

Strider is a platforming hack and slash game developed by Double Helix Games. The game is a reboot of 1989 title, yet the developers didn't intend the game to be viewed as one. The title retells the original game's story.

Where it drifts furthest from RetroRealms Arcade: setting.

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

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#4NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

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Solo2DPixel Art

Steam👍 93%· 2.5KRAWG👍 90%· 20IGDB86· 7OC86· 131

Year 2025Dev The Game Kitchen · DotEmuPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: horror tension.

A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure.

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#5Dust: An Elysian Tail

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2DNarrativeFantasy

Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 67%· 626MC84IGDB82· 7

Year 2012Dev Humble Hearts · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with RetroRealms Arcade: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, fighting mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping horror tension

Dust: an Elysian Tale is an action role-playing game with metroidvania elements set in an imaginary world called Falana. Dust, the main character, with his sentient sword called Blade of Ahrah and guardian Fidget explores the “2D” side-scrolled environments.

Where it drifts furthest from RetroRealms Arcade: tone and setting.

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

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#6BloodRayne (Legacy)

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SoloMeleeDarkHorror2D

Steam👍 60%· 928RAWG👍 34%· 40MC68IGDB65· 3

Year 2011Dev Abstraction Games · Majesco EntertainmentPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with RetroRealms Arcade: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, fantasy world and setting anime, while skipping adventure storytelling

The original video game femme fatale, Rayne, has returned to battle and feed in a brand new hack ‘n slash adventure. Slay ghastly enemies as Rayne, the sexy dhampir with superhuman strength, speed, and agility, recruited by the vampire hunting Brimstone Society for one last mission.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for RetroRealms Arcade.

It predates RetroRealms Arcade by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Chasm

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SoloMeleePixel Art2DProcedural

Steam👍 73%· 2.7KIGDB70· 8OC72· 39

Year 2018Dev Bit Kid, Inc.On PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed RetroRealms Arcade, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, roguelike runs and procedural generation, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from RetroRealms Arcade: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for RetroRealms Arcade.

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#8Dex

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SoloMeleeDark2DPixel Art

Steam👍 87%· 3.5KIGDB69· 8OC74· 19

Year 2015Dev Dreadlocks Ltd. · Badland IndieOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Shared with RetroRealms Arcade: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from RetroRealms Arcade: setting.

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

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#9Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2DStealthRanged

Steam👍 74%· 3.8KIGDB70· 8OC67· 53

Year 2015Dev Climax Studios · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like RetroRealms Arcade, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: stealth mechanics, ranged combat and historical setting, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from RetroRealms Arcade: setting and combat.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for RetroRealms Arcade.

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

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2DNarrativeCasual

Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB80· 7OC80· 65

Year 2018Dev ThroughLine Games · Square Enix CollectiveOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed RetroRealms Arcade, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, strong narrative focus and vibe casual, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from RetroRealms Arcade: tone and setting.

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#11Islets

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SoloMelee2DNarrativeCozy

Steam👍 96%· 2.3KRAWG👍 87%· 29IGDB81· 2OC79· 19

Year 2022Dev Kyle Thompson · Armor Games StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

✓ Like RetroRealms Arcade, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping action RPG combat

Iko is an aspiring yet hopeful warrior exploring the land and sky to reunite a series of floating islands. With his rickety airship, he must travel from island to island in order to reignite each one’s magnetic core while fighting off the many adversaries standing in his way.

Where it drifts furthest from RetroRealms Arcade: tone and setting.

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#12South Park: The Fractured But WholeClosest on tone

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SoloMeleeDark2DNarrative

Steam👍 85%· 33KIGDB85· 18OC82· 182

Year 2017Dev Ubisoft San Francisco · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with RetroRealms Arcade: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from RetroRealms Arcade: setting.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2DTacticalSci-Fi

Steam👍 94%· 6.2KIGDB88· 12OC86· 63

Year 2015Dev Image & FormOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed RetroRealms Arcade, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, combat tactical and setting scifi, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from RetroRealms Arcade: setting.

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

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeCo-opOfflineFantasy

Steam👍 58%· 2.9KRAWG👍 40%· 227MC72

Year 2011Dev Square EnixPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed RetroRealms Arcade, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, co op and offline, while skipping adventure storytelling

In Dungeon Siege III, 150 years have passed since the ending of the original Dungeon Siege. Some 30 years ago, a woman named Jeyne Kassynder led the rebellion and took over the power in the fantasy realm of Ehb.

Where it drifts furthest from RetroRealms Arcade: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for RetroRealms Arcade.

It predates RetroRealms Arcade by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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