6 Casual games like SteamWorld Dig 2 that you should try

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We filtered the 42 games similar to SteamWorld Dig 2 down to the 6 that fit the “Casual” category. SteamWorld Dig, SHEEPO and Toki Tori 2+ top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to SteamWorld Dig 2.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

The best casual games like SteamWorld Dig 2

6 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to SteamWorld Dig 2. 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.

#1SteamWorld Dig

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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

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Steam GOG Epic

#2SHEEPO

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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

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloCasualExploration2DCozy

Steam👍 85%· 1.1KRAWG👍 36%· 61IGDB79· 5OC80· 19

Year 2013Dev Two Tribes · Two Tribes PublishingPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, vibe relaxing and open world exploration, while skipping melee combat

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Steam PS Nintendo

#4Little Kitty, Big City

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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

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Steam Xbox Nintendo

#5FEZ

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloCasualExploration2DNarrative

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 puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, vibe relaxing and open world exploration, while skipping melee combat

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Steam GOG Epic

#6A Castle Full of Cats

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloCasualExplorationNarrativeCozy

Steam👍 99%· 4.4KRAWG👍 90%· 20

Year 2022Dev DevcatsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Linux

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping precision platforming

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