83
iRank85
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloNarrativeCozyExplorationPixel Art2D
Steam👍 86%· 4.9KIGDB85· 8OC84· 57
Year 2018Dev Joakim Sandberg · Bifrost EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC
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We filtered the 44 games similar to The Legend of Lumina down to the 11 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Iconoclasts, Ori and the Blind Forest and Teslagrad top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Legend of Lumina.
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The best games like The Legend of Lumina 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 Legend of Lumina. 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.
82
iRank92
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloNarrativeCozyOpen WorldExploration2D
Steam👍 94%· 60KIGDB88· 14OC90· 97
Year 2015Dev Moon Studios · Microsoft StudiosOn PC · Xbox · Switch
✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design
≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty, while skipping vibe relaxing
It predates The Legend of Lumina by 9 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100World100Visuals69Progression57Tone56
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloNarrativeCozyExploration2D
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 puzzle design
≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, punishing difficulty and melee combat, while skipping vibe relaxing
It predates The Legend of Lumina by 11 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals69Tone53
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloNarrativeExplorationPixel Art2D
Steam👍 95%· 31KIGDB75· 9OC76· 118
Year 2020Dev Phobia Game Studio · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · Android
✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design
≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping vibe relaxing
Where it drifts furthest from The Legend of Lumina: tone.
Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Tone23
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloNarrativeExploration2DMelee
Steam👍 88%· 3.7KIGDB78· 2OC74· 38
Year 2014Dev Over The MoonOn PS4 · Linux · PC
✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design
≠ Its own twist: shooter, precision platforming and horror tension, while skipping vibe relaxing
Where it drifts furthest from The Legend of Lumina: tone.
It predates The Legend of Lumina by 10 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals69Tone35
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloCozyExploration2DPixel Art
Steam👍 94%· 5.1KIGDB76· 5OC75· 47
Year 2019Dev doinksoft · Devolver DigitalOn PC · Xbox · Switch
✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and cozy, relaxing feel
≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, punishing difficulty and melee combat, while skipping puzzle design
Where it drifts furthest from The Legend of Lumina: tone.
Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Tone41
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloNarrativeExploration2DPixel Art
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, melee combat and setting scifi, while skipping puzzle design
Where it drifts furthest from The Legend of Lumina: tone.
It predates The Legend of Lumina by 9 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Tone30
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloCozyExploration2DMelee
Steam👍 90%· 2.4KIGDB81· 16OC81· 71
Year 2016Dev WayForward · XSEED GamesOn PS4 · PC · PS5
✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and cozy, relaxing feel
≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, melee combat and setting anime, while skipping puzzle design
It predates The Legend of Lumina by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals70Tone55
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloCozyExploration2DMelee
Steam👍 85%· 2.6KIGDB82· 13OC79· 82
Year 2017Dev Lizardcube · DotEmuOn PS4 · Linux · Android
✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and cozy, relaxing feel
≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, punishing difficulty and melee combat, while skipping puzzle design
Where it drifts furthest from The Legend of Lumina: tone.
Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals69Tone38
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloNarrativeExploration2DMelee
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, melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping puzzle design
Where it drifts furthest from The Legend of Lumina: tone.
Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals67Tone35
61
iRank86
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloNarrativeExploration2DHardcore
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 puzzle design
Where it drifts furthest from The Legend of Lumina: tone.
Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals67Tone29
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