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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 21 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Forgotton Anne, Guacamelee! and ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to RUBATO.
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The best games like RUBATO on PlayStation
21 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
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
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
SoloMelee2DProceduralFantasy
Steam👍 73%· 2.7KIGDB70· 8OC72· 39
Year 2018Dev Bit Kid, Inc.On PS4 · Linux · PC
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DMagicCozy
Steam👍 93%· 3.0KIGDB82· 5OC81· 52
Year 2014Dev WayForward · Rising Star GamesOn PS4 · PC · PS5
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DMagicDark
IGDB92· 3
Year 1997Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo · KonamiOn PlayStation 3
✓ Like RUBATO, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling
≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping puzzle design
It predates RUBATO by 23 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals72Combat59
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DStealthNarrative
Steam👍 87%· 3.5KIGDB69· 8OC74· 19
Year 2015Dev Dreadlocks Ltd. · Badland IndieOn PS4 · Linux · PC
✓ Shared with RUBATO: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming
≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping puzzle design
Where it drifts furthest from RUBATO: combat.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals77Combat47
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DStealthRanged
Steam👍 74%· 3.8KIGDB70· 8OC67· 53
Year 2015Dev Climax Studios · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
✓ Like RUBATO, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming
≠ Its own twist: stealth mechanics, ranged combat and historical setting, while skipping puzzle design
Where it drifts furthest from RUBATO: combat.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat38
RPGAction RPG
Solo2DPixel Art
Steam👍 93%· 2.5KRAWG👍 90%· 20IGDB86· 7OC86· 131
Year 2025Dev The Game Kitchen · DotEmuPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ If you enjoyed RUBATO, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming
≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat and visual pixel, while skipping puzzle design
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.
Released 5 years after RUBATO.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals72
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DMultiplayerRanged
Steam👍 90%· 3.8KRAWG👍 47%· 329MC78IGDB85· 4OC78· 30
Year 2015Dev AlientrapPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh
✓ Like RUBATO, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming
≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and strong narrative focus, while skipping puzzle design
The Gods of Olympus have abandoned humanity, leaving you to perish without their benevolence. Take up arms against the Gods, climb Mount Olympus, and take their divine powers for yourself to ensure mankind’s survival!
Genre100Visuals100Combat71Game mode55
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DDarkNarrative
Steam👍 85%· 33KIGDB85· 18OC82· 182
Year 2017Dev Ubisoft San Francisco · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DDarkNarrative
Steam👍 60%· 928RAWG👍 34%· 40MC68IGDB65· 3
Year 2011Dev Abstraction Games · Majesco EntertainmentPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Shared with RUBATO: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and melee combat
≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping puzzle design
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.
It predates RUBATO by 9 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100
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