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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 36 games similar to The Gunk down to the 18 that fit the “PlayStation” category. The Swapper, Iconoclasts and The Fall top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Gunk.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

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NarrativeRelaxingSolo

Year 2021Dev Image & Form

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Steam ↗GOG ↗Xbox ↗

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to The Gunk is The Swapper — scoring 72/100 on our similarity scale. Iconoclasts and The Fall follow close behind.

#1The Swapper72 #2Iconoclasts71 #3The Fall71 #4Axiom Verge71 #5Owlboy71

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The best games like The Gunk on PlayStation

18 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Gunk. Each one has been evaluated across 11 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.

#1The SwapperClosest overall match

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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

The Swapper is a classical platform game with several elements of Metroidvania focused on solving puzzles. The game follows a female astronaut stranded on the abandoned space research station in a science-fictional universe.

Where it drifts furthest from The Gunk: visuals and tone.

It predates The Gunk by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2IconoclastsClosest on combat

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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

Where it drifts furthest from The Gunk: visuals and tone.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Setting51Tone42

71

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

Where it drifts furthest from The Gunk: visuals and tone.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Setting46Tone41

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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

Where it drifts furthest from The Gunk: visuals and tone.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Setting42Tone38

Steam Epic Xbox

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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

Owlboy is a pixel-art platformer game about an owl-humanoid boy called Otus. When his homeland was attacked by pirates, Otus starts an adventure to protect his home and reveal the secrets of his race. He makes new friends on the way. Each of them has special powers, useful during fights.

Where it drifts furthest from The Gunk: visuals and tone.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Setting41Tone37

71

Teslagrad

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiExploration

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 strong narrative focus

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

Where it drifts furthest from The Gunk: visuals and tone.

It predates The Gunk by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Setting51Tone30

70

Carrion

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 95%· 31KIGDB75· 9OC76· 118

Year 2020Dev Phobia Game Studio · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, horror tension and puzzle design, while skipping vibe relaxing

Where it drifts furthest from The Gunk: visuals and tone.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Setting41Tone28

#8Legacy of Kain: Soul ReaverClosest on visuals

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Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 74%· 1.9KRAWG👍 82%· 243MC91

Year 1999Dev Sony Interactive Entertainment · Square EnixPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · SEGA

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping vibe relaxing

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver is a third-person action-adventure title developed by Crystal Dynamics. It is the direct continuation of Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain and is the second title in the series. ###Plot The game takes place 1500 years after the events of Blood Omen.

Where it drifts furthest from The Gunk: setting and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for The Gunk.

It predates The Gunk by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Tone39

#9Shadow Complex

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Shadow Complex

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeSci-FiExplorationTactical

IGDB85· 4

Year 2009Dev ChAIR Entertainment Group · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, shooter and precision platforming, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from The Gunk: visuals.

It predates The Gunk by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Combat60Progression54Setting50Visuals0

#10Hollow Knight: Silksong

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Hollow Knight: Silksong

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeExplorationFantasy

Steam👍 89%· 407KIGDB90· 4OC91· 121

Year 2025Dev Team CherryOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, fantasy world and visual 2d, while skipping vibe relaxing

Where it drifts furthest from The Gunk: setting and visuals.

Released 4 years after The Gunk.

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#11SteamWorld Dig 2

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SteamWorld Dig 2

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeSci-FiExplorationCasual

Steam👍 95%· 8.9KRAWG👍 86%· 433MC88IGDB89· 11OC88· 84

Year 2017Dev Image & FormPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, puzzle design and vibe casual, while skipping strong narrative focus

In SteamWorld Dig 2, you step into the boots of Dorothy, a steambot once robbed of her dear friend – now driven by the hunger for answers. Buckle up, grab your gear, and get ready to dig into the highly anticipated sequel to the original SteamWorld Dig!

Where it drifts furthest from The Gunk: tone and visuals.

Same studio: Image & Form.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Setting46Tone0

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VVVVVV

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeSci-FiSpaceExploration

Steam👍 96%· 10KRAWG👍 76%· 512MC81IGDB80· 4

Year 2010Dev NicalisPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, puzzle design and punishing difficulty, while skipping strong narrative focus

VVVVVV is a 2D platformer designed in retro style. You play as Captain Viridian, the fearless leader of the team of conquerors of the dimension. And unexpectedly you crash and lose touch with each other. You will have to explore the world in which you are trapped and find your partners. You have the opportunity to plunge into the atmosphere of old-school accompanied by a great soundtrack.

Where it drifts furthest from The Gunk: tone and visuals.

It predates The Gunk by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Setting88Game mode56Tone0

#13SteamWorld Dig

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SteamWorld Dig

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeSci-FiExplorationCasual

Steam👍 94%· 11KIGDB81· 8OC82· 45

Year 2013Dev Image & FormOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, puzzle design and vibe casual, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from The Gunk: tone and visuals.

Same studio: Image & Form.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Setting37Tone0

#14The Messenger

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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

The game moves between 8-bit and 16-bit art styles, allowing the player to move between the two by going forward or backwards in time. As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival.

Where it drifts furthest from The Gunk: tone and visuals.

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Steam Epic Xbox

#15Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit

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Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeExplorationRangedDark

Steam👍 85%· 3.7KRAWG👍 26%· 297MC64IGDB74· 6

Year 2012Dev Arkedo Studio · SEGAPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, puzzle design and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping strong narrative focus

Skeletonized rabbit Ash lives in Hell, he's a prince of that place. Ash is busy recovering his hellish reputation - killing everyone in Hell, who saw his photo with a rubber duckling in the bath. Apparently, among the princes of Hell to play with the duckling is not common.

Where it drifts furthest from The Gunk: tone and visuals.

It predates The Gunk by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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