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iRank86
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloSci-FiExploration2DHardcore
IGDB84· 11OC87· 153
Year 2021Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · NintendoOn Switch
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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 12 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Metroid Dread, Teslagrad and Iconoclasts 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 “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to Shadow Labyrinth is Metroid Dread — scoring 81/100 on our similarity scale. Teslagrad and Iconoclasts follow close behind.
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The best games like Shadow Labyrinth on Nintendo Switch
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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-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-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-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
AdventureMetroidvania
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
It predates Shadow Labyrinth by 10 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Progression100Setting65Visuals62
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee
Steam👍 95%· 31KIGDB75· 9OC76· 118
Year 2020Dev Phobia Game Studio · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · Android
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee
Steam👍 94%· 11KIGDB81· 8OC82· 45
Year 2013Dev Image & FormOn PS4 · Linux · PC
✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming
≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe casual and melee combat
Where it drifts furthest from Shadow Labyrinth: setting.
It predates Shadow Labyrinth by 12 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Setting49
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloExploration2DMeleeHardcore
Steam👍 91%· 15KIGDB91· 6OC89· 71
Year 2022Dev Cellar Door GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloExploration2DMeleeNarrative
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 strong narrative focus, melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping setting scifi
Where it drifts furthest from Shadow Labyrinth: setting.
Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Setting0
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloExploration2DMeleeCozy
Steam👍 90%· 2.4KIGDB81· 16OC81· 71
Year 2016Dev WayForward · XSEED GamesOn PS4 · PC · PS5
✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming
≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, melee combat and setting anime, while skipping setting scifi
Where it drifts furthest from Shadow Labyrinth: setting.
It predates Shadow Labyrinth by 9 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Setting0
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloExploration2DMeleeCozy
Steam👍 85%· 2.6KIGDB82· 13OC79· 82
Year 2017Dev Lizardcube · DotEmuOn PS4 · Linux · Android
✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming
≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, punishing difficulty and melee combat, while skipping setting scifi
Where it drifts furthest from Shadow Labyrinth: setting.
It predates Shadow Labyrinth by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Setting0