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We filtered the 41 games similar to SHEEPO down to the 20 that fit the “Xbox” category. Ori and the Blind Forest, Owlboy and Iconoclasts top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to SHEEPO.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

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CasualCozySolo

Year 2020Dev Kyle Thompson

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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to SHEEPO is Ori and the Blind Forest — scoring 86/100 on our similarity scale. Owlboy and Iconoclasts follow close behind.

#1Ori and the Blind Forest86 #2Owlboy83 #3Iconoclasts83 #4Teslagrad82 #5FEZ81

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The best games like SHEEPO on Xbox

20 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

86

Ori and the Blind Forest

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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#2OwlboyClosest on progression

83

Owlboy

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyExploration2D

Steam👍 84%· 6.1KRAWG👍 74%· 307MC88IGDB89· 13OC88· 98

Year 2016Dev D-Pad StudioPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, fantasy world and setting scifi, while skipping vibe casual

Owlboy is a pixel-art platformer game about an owl-humanoid boy called Otus. When his homeland was attacked by pirates, Otus starts an adventure to protect his home and reveal the secrets of his race. He makes new friends on the way. Each of them has special powers, useful during fights.

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone73Visuals55

83

Iconoclasts

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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone66Visuals54

82

Teslagrad

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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81

FEZ

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloCasualNarrativeOpen WorldExploration2D

Steam👍 93%· 16KRAWG👍 80%· 1.2KMC91IGDB86· 12OC88· 50

Year 2012Dev POLYTRON · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, vibe relaxing and fantasy world, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

FEZ is a 2D and 3D game at the same time. Even though it is a platformer game in which you solve puzzles in the dimension your looking at, you can manipulate with the world itself by rotating it all around.

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

It predates SHEEPO by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals63Tone57

#6Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

79

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Tone65

Steam Xbox Nintendo

#7SteamWorld Dig

78

SteamWorld Dig

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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Tone50

#8SteamWorld Dig 2

78

SteamWorld Dig 2

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeCasualExploration2D

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

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!

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Tone50

78

Gato Roboto

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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals61Tone52

Steam GOG Nintendo

#10Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

78

Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Tone48

#11Yoku's Island Express

77

Yoku's Island Express

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloCozyOpen WorldExploration2D

Steam👍 96%· 5.2KRAWG👍 87%· 215IGDB85· 10OC83· 71

Year 2018Dev Team17 DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design and fantasy world, while skipping vibe casual

Yoku has arrived on Mokumana and he’s ready for the easy life, soaking up the sun and delivering parcels on a tropical paradise! However, an ancient Island deity is trapped in a restless sleep - and it’s all down to Yoku to traverse the island using a unique blend of pinball mechanics, platforming and open world exploration, in an amazing adventure to help those in need!

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#12STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™

76

STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 88%· 172KRAWG👍 85%· 2.3KMC80IGDB83· 13OC82· 176

Year 2019Dev Respawn Entertainment · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and puzzle design, while skipping vibe casual

Cal Kestis—one of the last surviving members of the Jedi Order after the purge of Order 66—is now a Padawan on the run. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is an action-adventure game set after Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith™.

Where it drifts furthest from SHEEPO: visuals and tone.

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone21

Steam Epic Xbox

76

The Fall

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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#14Hollow Knight: Silksong

76

Hollow Knight: Silksong

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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Tone20

75

Axiom Verge

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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals65Tone15

Steam Epic Xbox

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