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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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NarrativeRelaxingSolo
Year 2021Dev Image & Form

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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.

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Games like The Gunk

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iRank99
Berry
AdventureMetroidvania
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
AdventureMetroidvania
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

Metroid: Samus Returns
AdventureMetroidvania
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

93
iRank85
Metroid Fusion
AdventureMetroidvania
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
AdventureMetroidvania
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
AdventureMetroidvania
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

A Castle Full of Cats
AdventureMetroidvania
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
AdventureMetroidvania
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
AdventureMetroidvania
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

89
iRank88
The Messenger
AdventureMetroidvania
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

89
iRank87
Axiom Verge
AdventureMetroidvania
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

Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest
AdventureMetroidvania
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
AdventureMetroidvania
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
AdventureMetroidvania
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

88
iRank86
Metroid Dread
AdventureMetroidvania
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.