AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreHorrorSci-FiExplorationPixel Art2D
Steam👍 95%· 31KIGDB75· 9OC76· 118
Year 2020Dev Phobia Game Studio · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · Android
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The best games like System Purge on Nintendo Switch
11 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to System Purge. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeDarkSci-FiHorrorExploration2D
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 strong narrative focus, while skipping punishing difficulty
It predates System Purge by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Setting77Visuals59
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiExploration2DPixel Art
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: cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping horror tension
Where it drifts furthest from System Purge: tone and setting.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Setting45
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiExploration2D
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, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping horror tension
Where it drifts furthest from System Purge: setting and tone.
It predates System Purge by 9 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals59Tone47
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeHardcoreExploration2D
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 procedural generation, while skipping horror tension
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals59Tone56
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreExploration2D
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, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping horror tension
Where it drifts furthest from System Purge: setting and progression.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone66Visuals59Progression49
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeSci-FiExplorationPixel Art2D
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, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping horror tension
Where it drifts furthest from System Purge: tone and setting.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Setting45
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeSci-FiExploration2DPixel Art
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 strong narrative focus and setting cyberpunk, while skipping horror tension
Where it drifts furthest from System Purge: tone and setting.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Setting36
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloHardcoreSci-FiExploration2D
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 and strong narrative focus, while skipping horror tension
Where it drifts furthest from System Purge: setting.
Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals58Tone50Setting43
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeHardcoreExploration2D
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 cozy, relaxing feel and fantasy world, while skipping horror tension
Where it drifts furthest from System Purge: setting and tone.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals59Tone44
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeAnimeExploration2D
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 cozy, relaxing feel and fantasy world, while skipping horror tension
Where it drifts furthest from System Purge: tone and setting.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals60Setting42
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