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We filtered the 36 games similar to The Gunk down to the 11 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Iconoclasts, The Fall and Axiom Verge top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Gunk.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

The best games like The Gunk on Nintendo Switch

11 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.

#1IconoclastsClosest overall match

iRank85

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.

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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

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.

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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.

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Steam GOG PS

#5Carrion

iRank85

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.

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Steam GOG Epic

#6Hollow Knight: Silksong

iRank90

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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone42Setting0

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

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

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeSci-FiExplorationCozy

Steam👍 94%· 5.1KIGDB76· 5OC75· 47

Year 2019Dev doinksoft · Devolver DigitalOn PC · Xbox · Switch

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

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, cozy, relaxing feel and punishing difficulty, while skipping strong narrative focus

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Setting51Tone0

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.

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Steam GOG Epic

#10Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

iRank85

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeExplorationCozyAnime

Steam👍 90%· 2.4KIGDB81· 16OC81· 71

Year 2016Dev WayForward · XSEED GamesOn PS4 · PC · PS5

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

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, cozy, relaxing feel and setting anime, while skipping strong narrative focus

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

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Steam Xbox Nintendo

#11Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

iRank83

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeExplorationCozyHardcore

Steam👍 85%· 2.6KIGDB82· 13OC79· 82

Year 2017Dev Lizardcube · DotEmuOn PS4 · Linux · Android

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

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, cozy, relaxing feel and punishing difficulty, while skipping strong narrative focus

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

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Steam GOG Epic

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