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We filtered the 40 games similar to Tres-Bashers down to the 11 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Carrion, The Fall and Iconoclasts top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Tres-Bashers.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

The best games like Tres-Bashers on Nintendo Switch

11 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Tres-Bashers. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

#1CarrionClosest overall match

iRank85

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeHorrorExplorationPixel 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 precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Tres-Bashers: tone.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Setting73Combat61

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeHorrorExploration2D

Steam👍 88%· 3.7KIGDB78· 2OC74· 38

Year 2014Dev Over The MoonOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, shooter and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Tres-Bashers: tone.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Combat58Visuals54Setting50

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Steam GOG Epic

#3IconoclastsClosest on tone

iRank85

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyExplorationPixel Art2D

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 and setting scifi, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Tres-Bashers: setting.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Progression100Visuals100Combat63

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Steam GOG PS

#4Rogue LegacyClosest on combat

iRank89

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMagicMeleeExploration2DPixel Art

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 horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Tres-Bashers: setting.

It predates Tres-Bashers by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Combat82Setting0

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyExploration2D

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 setting scifi, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Tres-Bashers: setting.

It predates Tres-Bashers by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Tone81Combat55Visuals54

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeCozyExploration2DPixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 5.1KIGDB76· 5OC75· 47

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

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty and setting scifi, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Tres-Bashers: setting.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Tone64Combat62

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Steam GOG Nintendo

#7Ori and the Blind Forest

iRank92

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyExploration2D

Steam👍 94%· 60KIGDB88· 14OC90· 97

Year 2015Dev Moon Studios · Microsoft StudiosOn PC · Xbox · Switch

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Tres-Bashers: setting.

Genre100Game mode100Tone74Progression59Combat54Visuals54

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Steam Xbox

#8Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

iRank85

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeCozyExploration2D

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 setting anime and fantasy world, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Tres-Bashers: setting.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Tone78Combat63Visuals55

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Steam Xbox Nintendo

#9Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

iRank83

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeCozyExploration2D

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 punishing difficulty and fantasy world, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Tres-Bashers: setting.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Combat63Tone59Visuals54

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeExploration2DHardcore

IGDB84· 11OC87· 153

Year 2021Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with shooter, punishing difficulty and setting scifi, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Tres-Bashers: setting and tone.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals53Tone38Setting0

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeExploration2DHardcore

Steam👍 91%· 15KIGDB91· 6OC89· 71

Year 2022Dev Cellar Door GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Tres-Bashers: tone.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Combat58Visuals54Tone0

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