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We filtered the 41 games similar to SHEEPO down to the 12 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Ori and the Blind Forest, Iconoclasts and Teslagrad top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to SHEEPO.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

The best games like SHEEPO on Nintendo Switch

12 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to SHEEPO. Each one has been evaluated across 11 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.

#1Ori and the Blind ForestClosest overall match

iRank92

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyOpen WorldExploration2D

Steam👍 94%· 60KIGDB88· 14OC90· 97

Year 2015Dev Moon Studios · Microsoft StudiosOn PC · Xbox · Switch

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty, while skipping vibe casual

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for SHEEPO.

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#2IconoclastsClosest on progression

iRank85

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyExploration2D

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, setting scifi and visual pixel, while skipping vibe casual

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for SHEEPO.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyExploration2D

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 setting scifi, while skipping vibe casual

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for SHEEPO.

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#4Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

iRank85

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeCozyExploration2D

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 setting anime and fantasy world, while skipping vibe casual

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for SHEEPO.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeCasualExploration2D

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, setting scifi and historical setting, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for SHEEPO.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeCozyExploration2D

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: punishing difficulty, setting scifi and visual pixel, while skipping vibe casual

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for SHEEPO.

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Steam GOG Nintendo

#7Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

iRank83

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeCozyExploration2D

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 punishing difficulty and fantasy world, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from SHEEPO: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for SHEEPO.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeExploration2D

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, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from SHEEPO: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for SHEEPO.

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Steam GOG Epic

#9Hollow Knight: Silksong

iRank90

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeExploration2D

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 fantasy world, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from SHEEPO: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for SHEEPO.

Released 5 years after SHEEPO.

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Steam GOG Xbox

#10Axiom Verge

iRank87

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeExploration2D

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 setting scifi, setting cyberpunk and visual pixel, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from SHEEPO: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for SHEEPO.

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Steam Epic Xbox

#11Carrion

iRank85

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeExploration2D

Steam👍 95%· 31KIGDB75· 9OC76· 118

Year 2020Dev Phobia Game Studio · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · Android

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

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, puzzle design and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from SHEEPO: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for SHEEPO.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeExploration2DHardcore

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 setting scifi, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from SHEEPO: tone.

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