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iRank86
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloExploration2DHardcoreNarrative
IGDB84· 11OC87· 153
Year 2021Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · NintendoOn Switch
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We filtered the 41 games similar to The Prisoning: Fletcher's Quest down to the 13 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Metroid Dread, The Fall and Rogue Legacy top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Prisoning: Fletcher's Quest.
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The best games like The Prisoning: Fletcher's Quest on Nintendo Switch
13 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Prisoning: Fletcher's Quest. Each one has been evaluated across 8 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.
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloExploration2DMeleeNarrative
Steam👍 88%· 3.7KIGDB78· 2OC74· 38
Year 2014Dev Over The MoonOn PS4 · Linux · PC
✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and shooter
≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping visual pixel
It predates The Prisoning: Fletcher's Quest by 12 years, with what that implies technically.
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iRank89
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloExploration2DPixel ArtMagic
Steam👍 92%· 19KIGDB86· 11OC84· 43
Year 2013Dev Abstraction Games · Cellar Door GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux
✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming
≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and puzzle design, while skipping shooter
It predates The Prisoning: Fletcher's Quest by 13 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloExploration2DPixel ArtMelee
Steam👍 90%· 6.5KIGDB84· 15OC85· 90
Year 2015Dev Thomas Happ GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC
✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming
≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, melee combat and setting scifi, while skipping shooter
It predates The Prisoning: Fletcher's Quest by 11 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloExplorationPixel Art2DMelee
Steam👍 95%· 31KIGDB75· 9OC76· 118
Year 2020Dev Phobia Game Studio · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · Android
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloExplorationPixel Art2DMelee
Steam👍 86%· 4.9KIGDB85· 8OC84· 57
Year 2018Dev Joakim Sandberg · Bifrost EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC
✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming
≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping shooter
It predates The Prisoning: Fletcher's Quest by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloExploration2DPixel ArtMelee
Steam👍 94%· 5.1KIGDB76· 5OC75· 47
Year 2019Dev doinksoft · Devolver DigitalOn PC · Xbox · Switch
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloExploration2DMeleeHardcore
Steam👍 91%· 15KIGDB91· 6OC89· 71
Year 2022Dev Cellar Door GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloExploration2DMeleeNarrative
Steam👍 89%· 407KIGDB90· 4OC91· 121
Year 2025Dev Team CherryOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloExploration2DMeleeCasual
Steam👍 94%· 11KIGDB81· 8OC82· 45
Year 2013Dev Image & FormOn PS4 · Linux · PC
✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming
≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe casual and melee combat, while skipping shooter
It predates The Prisoning: Fletcher's Quest by 13 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals73
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloExploration2DMeleeCozy
Steam👍 90%· 2.4KIGDB81· 16OC81· 71
Year 2016Dev WayForward · XSEED GamesOn PS4 · PC · PS5
✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming
≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, melee combat and setting anime, while skipping shooter
It predates The Prisoning: Fletcher's Quest by 10 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals74
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloExploration2DMeleeCozy
Steam👍 85%· 2.6KIGDB82· 13OC79· 82
Year 2017Dev Lizardcube · DotEmuOn PS4 · Linux · Android
✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming
≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, punishing difficulty and melee combat, while skipping shooter
It predates The Prisoning: Fletcher's Quest by 9 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals73
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloExploration2DMeleeHardcore
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 precision platforming
≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter
It predates The Prisoning: Fletcher's Quest by 13 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals73