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SteamWorld Dig 2 is hard to replace: few games combine adventure storytelling, vibe casual and melee combat in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 11 gameplay attributes and found 42 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Metroid: Zero Mission, SteamWorld Dig and Metroid: Samus Returns lead the list, with Metroid: Zero Mission reaching a 95/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes SteamWorld Dig 2 special.

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The closest game to SteamWorld Dig 2 is Metroid: Zero Mission — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. SteamWorld Dig and Metroid: Samus Returns follow close behind.

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42 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

#1Metroid: Zero Mission

95

Metroid: Zero Mission

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

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, while skipping puzzle design

#2SteamWorld Dig

96

SteamWorld Dig

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeCasualSci-FiHistoricalExploration2D

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 post-apocalyptic world

#3Metroid: Samus Returns

96

Metroid: Samus Returns

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2D

IGDB88· 14OC86· 92

Year 2017Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: puzzle design.

#4Metroid Fusion

95

Metroid Fusion

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeSci-FiExploration2D

IGDB85· 2

Year 2002Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping puzzle design

96

Gateways

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2D

Steam👍 90%· 250MC72IGDB70· 1

Year 2012Dev Smudged Cat GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design.

≠ Missing: vibe casual.

93

SHEEPO

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeCasualExploration2D

Steam👍 97%· 578OC75· 13

Year 2020Dev Kyle Thompson · TBAPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping puzzle design

89

Berry

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeExploration2DCozy

Steam👍 99%· 145

Year 2021Dev Leuns · DegicaPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Web

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

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, strong narrative focus and visual pixel, while skipping puzzle design

#8Little Kitty, Big City

91

Little Kitty, Big City

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloCasualExplorationCozySandbox World

Steam👍 97%· 13KRAWG👍 87%· 43IGDB89· 1OC76· 55

Year 2024Dev Double Dagger StudioPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping precision platforming

Steam Xbox Nintendo

89

qomp

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeExploration2DHardcore

Steam👍 96%· 531

Year 2021Dev Stuffed Wombat · AtariPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Linux

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

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping vibe casual

94

1000 Amps

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExploration2D

Steam👍 79%· 345IGDB72· 2

Year 2012Dev Brandon BrizziPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design.

≠ Missing: vibe casual.

#11Rogue Legacy 2

90

Rogue Legacy 2

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeExploration2DHardcore

Steam👍 91%· 15KIGDB91· 6OC89· 71

Year 2022Dev Cellar Door GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty, while skipping puzzle design

Steam Epic Xbox

#12The Messenger

89

The Messenger

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeExploration2DHardcore

Steam👍 93%· 13KRAWG👍 87%· 334MC84IGDB87· 8OC86· 81

Year 2018Dev Sabotage · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty and visual pixel, while skipping puzzle design

Steam Epic Xbox

#13Shadow Complex

90

Shadow Complex

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeSci-FiExploration2D

IGDB85· 4

Year 2009Dev ChAIR Entertainment Group · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, combat tactical and loot and gear systems, while skipping vibe casual

#14Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest

92

Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeExploration2DFantasy

RAWG👍 78%· 27

Year 2003Dev Jupiter · NintendoOn Nintendo

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

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

88

Reventure

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExploration2DNarrativeDark

Steam👍 95%· 9.8KRAWG👍 82%· 64MC84

Year 2019Dev PixelattoPlaytime ~3hOn PC · iOS · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping vibe casual

Steam GOG Nintendo

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to SteamWorld Dig 2?: The closest game to SteamWorld Dig 2 is Metroid: Zero Mission, scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. They share 7 gameplay attributes, including adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like SteamWorld Dig 2?: The three closest games to SteamWorld Dig 2 are: 1. Metroid: Zero Mission (95/100, 7 shared attributes) 2. SteamWorld Dig (96/100, 11 shared attributes) 3. Metroid: Samus Returns (96/100, 7 shared attributes). All share SteamWorld Dig 2's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 42 candidates across 11 dimensions.
Is SteamWorld Dig similar to SteamWorld Dig 2?: Yes, very much so — SteamWorld Dig scores 96/100 similarity to SteamWorld Dig 2. They share 11 attributes, including adventure storytelling and Metroidvania exploration. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Adventure games are similar to SteamWorld Dig 2?: The best Adventure games similar to SteamWorld Dig 2 are Metroid: Zero Mission, SteamWorld Dig, Metroid: Samus Returns and Metroid Fusion. All share the Adventure genre alongside other key SteamWorld Dig 2 attributes like adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming.
How is similarity to SteamWorld Dig 2 calculated?: We compare SteamWorld Dig 2 against every game in our catalog using 11 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the SteamWorld Dig 2 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.