Shadow Labyrinth

44 Games like Shadow Labyrinth that you should try

Games like Shadow Labyrinth · Find similar →

More about this game →

Shadow Labyrinth is hard to replace: few games combine adventure storytelling, setting scifi and single-player focus in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 7 gameplay attributes and found 44 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Metroid: Zero Mission, Metroid: Samus Returns and Metroid Dread 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 Shadow Labyrinth special.

iRank61/ 100

Did you find what you were looking for?

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

Tags

Solo

Year 2025Dev Bandai Namco Studios

Stores

Steam ↗Xbox ↗PS ↗Nintendo ↗

Quick answer

The closest game to Shadow Labyrinth is Metroid: Zero Mission — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Metroid: Samus Returns and Metroid Dread follow close behind.

#1Metroid: Zero Mission96 #2Metroid: Samus Returns97 #3Metroid Dread97 #4Iconoclasts97 #5SteamWorld Dig 296

🗳️

Help us build the best rankings

Community powered

Vote on each result below — good match or not. Every vote directly shapes how we rank similar games for everyone.

Games like Shadow Labyrinth

44 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

#1Metroid: Zero Mission

96

Metroid: Zero Mission

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2DOpen World

IGDB95· 2

Year 2004Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter, open world exploration and loot and gear systems

#2Metroid: Samus Returns

97

Metroid: Samus Returns

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2D

IGDB88· 14OC86· 92

Year 2017Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming.

#3Metroid Dread

97

Metroid Dread

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2DHardcore

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, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus

97

Iconoclasts

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee

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, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel

#5SteamWorld Dig 2

96

SteamWorld Dig 2

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee

Steam👍 95%· 8.9KRAWG👍 86%· 433MC88IGDB89· 11OC88· 84

Year 2017Dev Image & FormPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, vibe casual and melee combat

97

Gato Roboto

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee

Steam👍 94%· 5.1KIGDB76· 5OC75· 47

Year 2019Dev doinksoft · Devolver DigitalOn PC · Xbox · Switch

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

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, punishing difficulty and melee combat

Steam GOG Nintendo

93

Berry

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExploration2DMeleeCozy

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, strong narrative focus and melee combat, while skipping setting scifi

97

Teslagrad

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee

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, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus

#9Shadow Complex

96

Shadow Complex

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2DTactical

IGDB85· 4

Year 2009Dev ChAIR Entertainment Group · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, shooter and combat tactical

#10Metroid Fusion

96

Metroid Fusion

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee

IGDB85· 2

Year 2002Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, melee combat and loot and gear systems

97

Gateways

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2D

Steam👍 90%· 250MC72IGDB70· 1

Year 2012Dev Smudged Cat GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design

93

qomp

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExploration2DMeleeHardcore

Steam👍 96%· 531

Year 2021Dev Stuffed Wombat · AtariPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Linux

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus, while skipping setting scifi

95

Axiom Verge

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee

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 strong narrative focus, melee combat and setting cyberpunk

Steam Epic Xbox

#14Rogue Legacy 2

94

Rogue Legacy 2

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExploration2DMeleeHardcore

Steam👍 91%· 15KIGDB91· 6OC89· 71

Year 2022Dev Cellar Door GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty, while skipping setting scifi

Steam Epic Xbox

97

Waking Mars

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee

Steam👍 89%· 1.2KRAWG👍 55%· 66MC79

Year 2012Dev Tiger Style · Tiger Style GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Android

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, strong narrative focus and melee combat

Games like Shadow Labyrinth

SHEEPO

SHEEPO

Adventure · Metroidvania

SteamWorld Dig

SteamWorld Dig

Adventure · Metroidvania

Carrion

Carrion

Adventure · Metroidvania

The Fall

The Fall

Adventure · Metroidvania

Owlboy

Owlboy

Adventure · Metroidvania

The Swapper

The Swapper

Adventure · Metroidvania

Reventure

Reventure

Adventure · Metroidvania

The Messenger

The Messenger

Adventure · Metroidvania

A Castle Full of Cats

A Castle Full of Cats

Adventure · Metroidvania

Little Kitty, Big City

Little Kitty, Big City

Adventure · Metroidvania

Rankings in the same genre

Best Metroidvania Games Best Adventure Games

Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Shadow Labyrinth?: The closest game to Shadow Labyrinth is Metroid: Zero Mission, scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. They share 7 gameplay attributes, including adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Shadow Labyrinth?: The three closest games to Shadow Labyrinth are: 1. Metroid: Zero Mission (96/100, 7 shared attributes) 2. Metroid: Samus Returns (97/100, 7 shared attributes) 3. Metroid Dread (97/100, 7 shared attributes). All share Shadow Labyrinth's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 44 candidates across 7 dimensions.
Is Metroid: Samus Returns similar to Shadow Labyrinth?: Yes, very much so — Metroid: Samus Returns scores 97/100 similarity to Shadow Labyrinth. They share 7 attributes, including adventure storytelling and Metroidvania exploration. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Adventure games are similar to Shadow Labyrinth?: The best Adventure games similar to Shadow Labyrinth are Metroid: Zero Mission, Metroid: Samus Returns, Metroid Dread and Iconoclasts. All share the Adventure genre alongside other key Shadow Labyrinth attributes like adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming.
How is similarity to Shadow Labyrinth calculated?: We compare Shadow Labyrinth against every game in our catalog using 7 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 Shadow Labyrinth experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.