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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 26 games similar to Shelldom down to the 22 that fit the “Adventure” category. Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy, Lugaru HD and Risk of Rain top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Shelldom.

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HardcoreDarkSolo
Year 2025Dev Rote Mandarinen
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Within the “Adventure” category, the closest game to Shelldom is Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy — scoring 74/100 on our similarity scale. Lugaru HD and Risk of Rain follow close behind.

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The best adventure games like Shelldom

22 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Shelldom. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloHardcoreNarrativeDarkHorror2D
Steam👍 82%· 81K
Year 2017Dev Bennett FoddyOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, horror tension and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, survival mechanics and vibe casual, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Shelldom: setting and visuals.

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

Genre100Game mode100Tone91Visuals48Setting38
Lugaru HD
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloHardcoreNarrativeMeleeStealth
Steam👍 79%· 587RAWG👍 33%· 42
Year 2010Dev Wolfire GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of precision platformers: precision platforming, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, action RPG combat and sandbox freedom, while skipping horror tension

Follow Turner, a rebel bunny rabbit with impressive combat skills in his quest to find those responsible for slaughtering his village. Uncover a far-reaching conspiracy involving the corrupt leaders of the rabbit republic and the wolves of the nearby lands.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Shelldom.

It predates Shelldom by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone77
#3Risk of Rain
Risk of Rain
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloHardcoreFantasy2DPixel Art
Steam👍 93%· 30KIGDB85· 4OC77· 17
Year 2013Dev Hopoo Games · Chucklefish GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, shooter and action RPG combat, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Shelldom: game mode and setting.

It predates Shelldom by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Tone60Setting32Game mode22
#4Little Nightmares
Little Nightmares
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorFantasy2D
Steam👍 95%· 116KIGDB78· 18OC79· 137
Year 2017Dev Tarsier Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Shelldom, expect precision platforming, horror tension and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, survival mechanics and stealth mechanics, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Shelldom: visuals.

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

Game mode100Tone70Setting67Genre50Visuals47
Inmost
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorPixel Art2D
Steam👍 91%· 7.2KIGDB80· 1OC80· 25
Year 2019Dev Hidden Layer Games · Chucklefish GamesOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Like Shelldom, it's known for precision platforming, adventure storytelling and horror tension

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, melee combat and exploration and discovery, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Shelldom: setting.

Game mode100Visuals100Tone71Genre50Setting41
South of Midnight
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloNarrativeDarkFantasyHorror
Steam👍 94%· 4.5KIGDB86· 4OC76· 176
Year 2025Dev Compulsion Games · Xbox Game StudiosOn Xbox · Switch · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Shelldom, expect precision platforming, adventure storytelling and horror tension

≠ Its own twist: combat magic, melee combat and visual third person, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Shelldom: visuals.

Game mode100Tone70Setting63Genre50Visuals0
SANABI
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloNarrativeHardcoreCyberpunkPixel Art2D
Steam👍 97%· 44KRAWG👍 89%· 34IGDB95· 2OC80· 6
Year 2023Dev SANABI · NEOWIZPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: linear, story-driven structure, melee combat and setting scifi, while skipping deep RPG systems

You, a legendary retired veteran, are called upon for one last operation: to ascend a mega-city ruled by a corrupt conglomerate. You were chosen for this mission because of your signature chain-hook prosthetic arm and the ability to maneuver and quickly defeat enemies.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone81Setting63
The End Is Nigh
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloHardcoreDark2DPixel Art
Steam👍 94%· 3.4KIGDB74· 3OC82· 29
Year 2017Dev Tyler GlaielOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Shelldom: setting.

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

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone86Setting0
Sonic the Hedgehog
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloHardcoreFantasy2DPixel Art
Steam👍 85%· 41IGDB85· 2
Year 1991Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC · iOS

✓ Same family of precision platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: melee combat and setting scifi, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Shelldom: setting.

It predates Shelldom by 34 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone54Setting32
Super Meat Boy
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloHardcore2DPixel ArtCasual
Steam👍 94%· 38KIGDB85· 4OC83· 25
Year 2010Dev Team Meat · BlitWorksOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, while skipping deep RPG systems

It predates Shelldom by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone60
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloHardcoreFantasy2DMultiplayer
Steam👍 87%· 3.9KIGDB86· 16OC85· 170
Year 2020Dev Toys for Bob · ActivisionOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of precision platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, setting scifi and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Shelldom: setting and visuals.

Genre100Game mode85Tone63Visuals38Setting32
Mega Man 11
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloHardcore2DMeleeSci-Fi
Steam👍 89%· 5.3KIGDB80· 12OC81· 115
Year 2018Dev Capcom Development Division 2 · CapcomOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, first-person shooting and melee combat, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Shelldom: setting.

Genre100Game mode100Tone60Visuals60Setting0
Shovel Knight
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloHardcoreFantasy2DPixel Art
Steam👍 94%· 960IGDB89· 19OC89· 100
Year 2014Dev Yacht Club GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, co op and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Shelldom: game mode and setting.

It predates Shelldom by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Tone53Setting39Game mode33
Pizza Tower
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloHardcore2DPixel ArtMultiplayer
Steam👍 98%· 71KRAWG👍 79%· 58IGDB90· 1OC91· 10
Year 2023Dev Tour De PizzaPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Same family of precision platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping deep RPG systems

Pizza Tower is a fast paced 2D platformer inspired by the Wario Land series, with an emphasis on movement, exploration and score attack. Featuring highly stylized pixel art inspired by the cartoons from the '90s, and a highly energetic soundtrack.

Where it drifts furthest from Shelldom: game mode.

Genre100Visuals100Tone57Game mode35
Spelunky
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloHardcoreFantasy2DCo-op
Steam👍 92%· 17KIGDB91· 10OC87· 25
Year 2012Dev BlitWorks · Microsoft StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, survival mechanics and procedural generation, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Shelldom: game mode and setting.

It predates Shelldom by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone60Visuals60Setting39Game mode26

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