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The Gunk is hard to replace: few games combine adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and linear, story-driven structure in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 11 gameplay attributes and found 36 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Berry, qomp and Metroid: Samus Returns lead the list, with Berry reaching a 91/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes The Gunk special.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

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The closest game to The Gunk is Berry — scoring 91/100 on our similarity scale. qomp and Metroid: Samus Returns follow close behind.

#1Berry91 #2qomp92 #3Metroid: Samus Returns93 #4Metroid Fusion93 #5Gateways93

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Games like The Gunk

36 similar games found

91

iRank99

Berry

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeExplorationCozy

Steam👍 99%· 145

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

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, cozy, relaxing feel and visual 2d, while skipping vibe relaxing

92

iRank96

qomp

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeLinearExploration

Steam👍 96%· 531

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

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, puzzle design and punishing difficulty, while skipping vibe relaxing

#3Metroid: Samus Returns

93

iRank87

Metroid: Samus Returns

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2D

IGDB88· 14OC86· 92

Year 2017Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · Nintendo

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming and visual 2d, while skipping strong narrative focus

#4Metroid Fusion

93

iRank85

Metroid Fusion

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeSci-FiExplorationLoot

IGDB85· 2

Year 2002Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, precision platforming and loot and gear systems, while skipping strong narrative focus

93

iRank81

Gateways

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2D

Steam👍 90%· 250MC72IGDB70· 1

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

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, precision platforming and visual 2d, while skipping strong narrative focus

92

iRank84

The Swapper

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeSci-FiSpaceExploration

Steam👍 94%· 7.5KRAWG👍 63%· 528MC87IGDB88· 10OC85· 33

Year 2013Dev Curve DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, precision platforming and horror tension, while skipping vibe relaxing

#7A Castle Full of Cats

89

iRank95

A Castle Full of Cats

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeRelaxingExplorationCasual

Steam👍 99%· 4.4KRAWG👍 90%· 20

Year 2022Dev DevcatsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Linux

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, horror tension and vibe casual, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

93

iRank77

1000 Amps

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExploration2D

Steam👍 79%· 345IGDB72· 2

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

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, precision platforming and visual 2d, while skipping strong narrative focus

90

iRank85

Iconoclasts

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 86%· 4.9KIGDB85· 8OC84· 57

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

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, precision platforming and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping vibe relaxing

#10The Messenger

89

iRank88

The Messenger

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeExplorationHardcorePixel Art

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 melee combat

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, punishing difficulty and visual pixel, while skipping strong narrative focus

Steam Epic Xbox

89

iRank87

Axiom Verge

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 90%· 6.5KIGDB84· 15OC85· 90

Year 2015Dev Thomas Happ GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, setting cyberpunk and visual 2d, while skipping vibe relaxing

Steam Epic Xbox

#12Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest

91

iRank78

Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeExplorationFantasy2D

RAWG👍 78%· 27

Year 2003Dev Jupiter · NintendoOn Nintendo

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, fantasy world and visual 2d, while skipping strong narrative focus

90

iRank82

The Fall

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 88%· 3.7KIGDB78· 2OC74· 38

Year 2014Dev Over The MoonOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, shooter and precision platforming, while skipping vibe relaxing

89

iRank84

Owlboy

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiExploration

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 strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, puzzle design and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping vibe relaxing

#15Metroid Dread

88

iRank86

Metroid Dread

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeSci-FiExplorationHardcore

IGDB84· 11OC87· 153

Year 2021Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with shooter, precision platforming and punishing difficulty, while skipping vibe relaxing

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to The Gunk?: The closest game to The Gunk is Berry, scoring 91/100 on our similarity scale. They share 6 gameplay attributes, including adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like The Gunk?: The three closest games to The Gunk are: 1. Berry (91/100, 6 shared attributes) 2. qomp (92/100, 7 shared attributes) 3. Metroid: Samus Returns (93/100, 5 shared attributes). All share The Gunk's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 36 candidates across 11 dimensions.
Is qomp similar to The Gunk?: Yes, very much so — qomp scores 92/100 similarity to The Gunk. They share 7 attributes, including adventure storytelling and Metroidvania exploration. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Adventure games are similar to The Gunk?: The best Adventure games similar to The Gunk are Berry, qomp, Metroid: Samus Returns and Metroid Fusion. All share the Adventure genre alongside other key The Gunk attributes like adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and single-player focus.
How is similarity to The Gunk calculated?: We compare The Gunk 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 The Gunk experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.