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Reventure is hard to replace: few games combine adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 11 gameplay attributes and found 42 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Metroid: Zero Mission, Ato and Berry lead the list, with Metroid: Zero Mission reaching a 96/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Reventure special.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

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The closest game to Reventure is Metroid: Zero Mission — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Ato and Berry follow close behind.

#1Metroid: Zero Mission96 #2Ato93 #3Berry93 #4The Fall97 #5Carrion96

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Games like Reventure

42 similar games found

#1Metroid: Zero Mission

96

iRank95

Metroid: Zero Mission

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloOpen WorldExploration2DPixel Art

IGDB95· 2

Year 2004Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter, setting scifi and loot and gear systems, while skipping puzzle design

93

iRank97

Ato

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExploration2DPixel Art

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 melee combat, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

93

iRank99

Berry

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeExploration2DPixel 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, melee combat and visual topdown, while skipping puzzle design

97

iRank82

The Fall

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeDarkExploration2D

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 melee combat, while skipping open world exploration

96

iRank85

Carrion

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloDarkNarrativeExplorationPixel 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, punishing difficulty and melee combat, while skipping open world exploration

#6Hollow Knight: Silksong

94

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Hollow Knight: Silksong

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeExploration2DMelee

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 melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping puzzle design

#7Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver

96

iRank80

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeDarkExplorationMelee

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, melee combat and horror setting, while skipping precision platforming

#8Ori and the Blind Forest

93

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Ori and the Blind Forest

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeDarkOpen 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 puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, punishing difficulty and melee combat, while skipping visual pixel

94

iRank87

Axiom Verge

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeExploration2DPixel 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 melee combat, setting scifi and setting cyberpunk, while skipping puzzle design

Steam Epic Xbox

95

iRank84

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 dark, oppressive atmosphere

94

iRank85

Iconoclasts

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeExplorationPixel 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, melee combat and setting scifi, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

92

iRank90

ANIMAL WELL

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationPixel Art2D

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 cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

#13Metroid: Samus Returns

93

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Metroid: Samus Returns

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExploration2DSci-Fi

IGDB88· 14OC86· 92

Year 2017Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi, while skipping puzzle design

#14FEZ

93

iRank88

FEZ

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExploration2DPixel Art

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 casual, vibe relaxing and fantasy world, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

#15A 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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Reventure?: The closest game to Reventure is Metroid: Zero Mission, scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. They share 8 gameplay attributes, including adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Reventure?: The three closest games to Reventure are: 1. Metroid: Zero Mission (96/100, 8 shared attributes) 2. Ato (93/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. Berry (93/100, 8 shared attributes). All share Reventure's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 42 candidates across 11 dimensions.
Is Ato similar to Reventure?: Yes, very much so — Ato scores 93/100 similarity to Reventure. 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 Reventure?: The best Adventure games similar to Reventure are Metroid: Zero Mission, Ato, Berry and The Fall. All share the Adventure genre alongside other key Reventure attributes like adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming.
How is similarity to Reventure calculated?: We compare Reventure 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 Reventure experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.