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Teslagrad is hard to replace: few games combine adventure storytelling, punishing difficulty and melee combat in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 12 gameplay attributes and found 39 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Metroid: Zero Mission, Berry and qomp lead the list, with Metroid: Zero Mission reaching a 96/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Teslagrad special.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

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HardcoreNarrativeSolo

Year 2013Dev Rain Games

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The closest game to Teslagrad is Metroid: Zero Mission — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Berry and qomp follow close behind.

#1Metroid: Zero Mission96 #2Berry95 #3qomp95 #4Metroid: Samus Returns97 #5Rogue Legacy 295

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39 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

#1Metroid: Zero Mission

96

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

95

Berry

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeCozyNarrativeExploration2D

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 visual pixel and visual topdown, while skipping puzzle design

95

qomp

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeExploration2D

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: dark, oppressive atmosphere, linear, story-driven structure and visual pixel, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

#4Metroid: Samus Returns

97

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.

#5Rogue Legacy 2

95

Rogue Legacy 2

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

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 puzzle design

Steam Epic Xbox

#6Metroid Dread

96

Metroid Dread

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloHardcoreNarrativeSci-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, while skipping puzzle design

#7Metroid Fusion

96

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

Gato Roboto

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeCozyHardcoreSci-FiExploration2D

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: visual pixel, while skipping puzzle design

Steam GOG Nintendo

97

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: punishing difficulty.

#10The Messenger

95

The Messenger

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreExploration2D

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 visual pixel, while skipping puzzle design

Steam Epic Xbox

95

Iconoclasts

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozySci-FiExploration2D

Steam👍 86%· 4.9KIGDB85· 8OC84· 57

Year 2018Dev Joakim Sandberg · Bifrost EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with visual pixel, while skipping punishing difficulty

94

SHEEPO

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeCozyNarrativeExploration2D

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 vibe casual and open world exploration, while skipping puzzle design

#13Ato

91

Ato

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcoreExploration2D

Steam👍 97%· 466

Year 2019Dev WolfWoot · Tiny Warrior GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, open world exploration and fantasy world, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

94

Owlboy

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozySci-FiExploration2D

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: fantasy world and visual pixel, while skipping punishing difficulty

#15STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™

93

STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeSci-FiExploration

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 fighting mechanics, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Steam Epic Xbox

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Teslagrad?: The closest game to Teslagrad is Metroid: Zero Mission, scoring 96/100 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 Teslagrad?: The three closest games to Teslagrad are: 1. Metroid: Zero Mission (96/100, 7 shared attributes) 2. Berry (95/100, 9 shared attributes) 3. qomp (95/100, 10 shared attributes). All share Teslagrad's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 39 candidates across 12 dimensions.
Is Berry similar to Teslagrad?: Yes, very much so — Berry scores 95/100 similarity to Teslagrad. They share 9 attributes, including adventure storytelling and Metroidvania exploration. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Adventure games are similar to Teslagrad?: The best Adventure games similar to Teslagrad are Metroid: Zero Mission, Berry, qomp and Metroid: Samus Returns. All share the Adventure genre alongside other key Teslagrad attributes like adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming.
How is similarity to Teslagrad calculated?: We compare Teslagrad against every game in our catalog using 12 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 Teslagrad experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.