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iRank85
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DNarrativeCasual
Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB80· 7OC80· 65
Year 2018Dev ThroughLine Games · Square Enix CollectiveOn PS4 · Android · PC
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We filtered the 49 games similar to RUBATO down to the 31 that fit the “Adventure” category. Forgotton Anne, Guacamelee! and Songs for a Hero top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to RUBATO.
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Within the “Adventure” category, the closest game to RUBATO is Forgotton Anne — scoring 81/100 on our similarity scale. Guacamelee! and Songs for a Hero follow close behind.
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The best adventure games like RUBATO
31 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to RUBATO. Each one has been evaluated across 7 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.
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DCo-opFantasy
IGDB84· 11
Year 2013Dev Drinkbox Studios · Spike ChunsoftOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC
✓ Shared with RUBATO: deep RPG systems, puzzle design and precision platforming
≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and fantasy world
Where it drifts furthest from RUBATO: game mode.
Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode47
RPGAction RPG
Melee2DCasualNarrativeFantasy
Steam👍 97%· 4.4K
Year 2016Dev Castro BrothersPlaytime ~4hOn PC
✓ Like RUBATO, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping single-player focus
Plataformas voadoras, inimigos coloridos, armas mágicas e física inexplicável. Isso tudo com uma música de fundo que acompanha a saga de um cavaleiro.
Genre100Combat100Visuals64
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DDarkHardcore
Steam👍 95%· 18KIGDB90· 2OC86· 68
Year 2025Dev Live Wire · Binary Haze InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Shared with RUBATO: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming
≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping puzzle design
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.
Released 5 years after RUBATO.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DNarrativeCozy
Steam👍 96%· 2.3KRAWG👍 87%· 29IGDB81· 2OC79· 19
Year 2022Dev Kyle Thompson · Armor Games StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo
✓ Like RUBATO, 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 puzzle design
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.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DDarkHorror
IGDB86· 1
Year 2003Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo · Konami
✓ If you enjoyed RUBATO, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping puzzle design
It predates RUBATO by 17 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DNarrativeFantasy
Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 67%· 626MC84IGDB82· 7
Year 2012Dev Humble Hearts · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Shared with RUBATO: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling
≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and fighting mechanics, while skipping puzzle design
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.
It predates RUBATO by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DSci-FiCyberpunk
Steam👍 81%· 4.2KRAWG👍 54%· 333MC78IGDB78· 16OC77· 62
Year 2012Dev Capcom · SEGAPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Like RUBATO, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling
≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and setting scifi, while skipping puzzle design
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.
It predates RUBATO by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DFantasy
Year 1986Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3
✓ If you enjoyed RUBATO, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat and fantasy world, while skipping puzzle design
It predates RUBATO by 34 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DPixel Art
Year 1990Dev Tecmo Koei Games
✓ Like RUBATO, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling
≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat and visual pixel, while skipping puzzle design
It predates RUBATO by 30 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals72
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DNarrativeHardcore
Steam👍 94%· 35KOC84· 14
Year 2023Dev 91ActPlaytime ~8hOn PC · Apple Macintosh
✓ If you enjoyed RUBATO, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming
≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and punishing difficulty, while skipping puzzle design
A brand-new action roguelite developed by a team with years of experience in action games, ready to present the best 2D action combat experience the world has ever seen! Each character has their own traits and hundreds of moves to choose from as you create your unique combos.
Released 3 years after RUBATO.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals59
#12Katana ZERO
70
iRank90
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DNarrativeDark
Steam👍 98%· 75KRAWG👍 90%· 1.1KMC83IGDB85· 8OC84· 72
Year 2019Dev Askiisoft · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh
✓ Shared with RUBATO: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling
≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping puzzle design
Katana ZERO is a fast paced neo-noir action platformer, focusing on tight, instant-death acrobatic combat, and a dark 80's neon aesthetic.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals51
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DProceduralFantasy
Steam👍 73%· 2.7KIGDB70· 8OC72· 39
Year 2018Dev Bit Kid, Inc.On PS4 · Linux · PC
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DMagicNarrative
Steam👍 68%· 161
Year 2009Dev CiteremisPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh
✓ Like RUBATO, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and fighting mechanics, while skipping puzzle design
Inspired by Aztec legend, this action/rpg side-scroller will casts you into the middle of a war between the Gods and Mankind.
It predates RUBATO by 11 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Combat70Visuals68
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DMagicCozy
Steam👍 93%· 3.0KIGDB82· 5OC81· 52
Year 2014Dev WayForward · Rising Star GamesOn PS4 · PC · PS5
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