81
iRank87
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloSci-FiExploration2D
IGDB88· 14OC86· 92
Year 2017Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · Nintendo
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More about this game →Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.
We filtered the 43 games similar to Shadow Labyrinth down to the 22 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Metroid: Samus Returns, Metroid Dread and Teslagrad top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Shadow Labyrinth.
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Year 2025Dev Bandai Namco Studios
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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Shadow Labyrinth is Metroid: Samus Returns — scoring 81/100 on our similarity scale. Metroid Dread and Teslagrad follow close behind.
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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Shadow Labyrinth
22 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Shadow Labyrinth. 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.
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloSci-FiExploration2DHardcore
IGDB84· 11OC87· 153
Year 2021Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · NintendoOn Switch
AdventureMetroidvania
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
It predates Shadow Labyrinth by 12 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Visuals100
AdventureMetroidvania
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
Steam Workshop About the GameFrom the creative mind behind The Adventures of Shuggy comes an exciting new retro-styled 2D platformer, a winner of Dream Build Play 2012 and a top 50 game of 2012 according to Game Informer.
It predates Shadow Labyrinth by 13 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Visuals100
AdventureMetroidvania
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
###Best for mobile The game is an adventure-platformer, where the player takes control over the main character, traveling through the Martian caves. You will have to manage the thrust of the jetpack that the protagonist has. The game was released on the PC in 2012. Before this, it was repeatedly recognized as the best game for mobile devices. ###Key features The game is set in the future.
It predates Shadow Labyrinth by 13 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Visuals100
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloSci-FiExploration2D
Year 2016Dev DoctorM64On PC
✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming.
It predates Shadow Labyrinth by 9 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Visuals100
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee
Steam👍 55%· 260MC49IGDB50· 2
Year 2013Dev Point Five Projects · Digital TribePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh
✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming
≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, ranged combat and visual pixel
As Sam McRae, last surviving member of the “Titan Hauler” crew, you must hack and blast your way through an onslaught of truly bad 'bots to find a way to prevent a potential planet-destroying catastrophe.
It predates Shadow Labyrinth by 12 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Visuals75
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee
Steam👍 86%· 4.9KIGDB85· 8OC84· 57
Year 2018Dev Joakim Sandberg · Bifrost EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee
Steam👍 94%· 5.1KIGDB76· 5OC75· 47
Year 2019Dev doinksoft · Devolver DigitalOn PC · Xbox · Switch
AdventureMetroidvania
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
Where it drifts furthest from Shadow Labyrinth: progression.
It predates Shadow Labyrinth by 16 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100Progression46
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloSci-FiExploration2DOpen World
IGDB60· 1
Year 1987Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Playtronic
✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming
≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression
Where it drifts furthest from Shadow Labyrinth: progression.
It predates Shadow Labyrinth by 38 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100Progression48
AdventureMetroidvania
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
Where it drifts furthest from Shadow Labyrinth: progression.
It predates Shadow Labyrinth by 21 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals72Progression48
AdventureMetroidvania
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
Where it drifts furthest from Shadow Labyrinth: progression.
It predates Shadow Labyrinth by 23 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals72Progression46
AdventureMetroidvania
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
In SteamWorld Dig 2, you step into the boots of Dorothy, a steambot once robbed of her dear friend – now driven by the hunger for answers. Buckle up, grab your gear, and get ready to dig into the highly anticipated sequel to the original SteamWorld Dig!
It predates Shadow Labyrinth by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Setting74
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee
Steam👍 88%· 3.7KIGDB78· 2OC74· 38
Year 2014Dev Over The MoonOn PS4 · Linux · PC
✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming
≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, shooter and horror tension
It predates Shadow Labyrinth by 11 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Setting67
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