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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.

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39 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Metroid: Zero Mission
AdventureMetroidvania
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

Berry
AdventureMetroidvania
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

qomp
AdventureMetroidvania
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

Metroid: Samus Returns
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloSci-FiExploration2D
IGDB88· 14OC86· 92
Year 2017Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · Nintendo

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

≠ Missing: puzzle design.

Rogue Legacy 2
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 puzzle design

Metroid Dread
AdventureMetroidvania
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

Metroid Fusion
AdventureMetroidvania
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

Gato Roboto
AdventureMetroidvania
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

Gateways
AdventureMetroidvania
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.

The Messenger
AdventureMetroidvania
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

Iconoclasts
AdventureMetroidvania
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

SHEEPO
AdventureMetroidvania
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

Ato
AdventureMetroidvania
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

Owlboy
AdventureMetroidvania
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

STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™
AdventureMetroidvania
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

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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.