What is the best game similar to Wonder Boy in Monster World?

The closest game to Wonder Boy in Monster World is Dead Cells, scoring 74/100 on our similarity scale. They share 8 gameplay attributes, including adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.

What are the top games like Wonder Boy in Monster World?

The three closest games to Wonder Boy in Monster World are: 1. Dead Cells (74/100, 8 shared attributes) 2. Pseudoregalia (70/100, 7 shared attributes) 3. Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition (75/100, 8 shared attributes). All share Wonder Boy in Monster World's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 45 candidates across 11 dimensions.

Is Pseudoregalia similar to Wonder Boy in Monster World?

Yes, very much so — Pseudoregalia scores 70/100 similarity to Wonder Boy in Monster World. They share 7 attributes, including adventure storytelling and Metroidvania exploration. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.

What Adventure games are similar to Wonder Boy in Monster World?

The best Adventure games similar to Wonder Boy in Monster World are Dead Cells, Pseudoregalia, Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition and Rogue Legacy. All share the Adventure genre alongside other key Wonder Boy in Monster World attributes like adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming.

How is similarity to Wonder Boy in Monster World calculated?

We compare Wonder Boy in Monster World against every game in our catalog using 11 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Wonder Boy in Monster World experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

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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.

Few titles capture what makes Wonder Boy in Monster World unique: adventure storytelling, fantasy world and single-player focus. After measuring 11 attributes across over 6,700 games, these are the 45 most faithful alternatives. Dead Cells, Pseudoregalia and Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition top the ranking, with Dead Cells at number one (74/100).

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Top games similar to Wonder Boy in Monster World

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Wonder Boy in Monster World. 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.

#1Dead CellsClosest on genre

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SoloFantasyExploration2DMelee

Steam👍 97%· 180KRAWG👍 88%· 1.7KMC88IGDB90· 12OC89· 151

Year 2018Dev Plug In DigitalPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, action RPG combat and punishing difficulty, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

Dead Cells is a roguelike adventure title developed by Motion Twin. ###Story Not much story is present in the game, as only bits of any information are given out to the players. The game takes place at a remote island, where the players take place of the Prisoner.

Released 27 years after Wonder Boy in Monster World.

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SoloFantasyExplorationMagicMelee

Steam👍 97%· 18K

Year 2023Dev rittzlerPlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, punishing difficulty and open world exploration, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

When reality feels like it's falling apart, one might retreat to a world in their dreams to escape it. Unfotunately, dreams aren't made to last. Explore a perverse image of noble living. Grow strong, and escape this rotten dream.

Where it drifts furthest from Wonder Boy in Monster World: visuals.

Released 32 years after Wonder Boy in Monster World.

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#3Darksiders II: Deathinitive EditionClosest overall match

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMultiplayerFantasyExplorationLoot

Steam👍 79%· 20KIGDB76· 14OC74· 67

Year 2015Dev Vigil Games · THQ NordicOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, puzzle design and fighting mechanics, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Wonder Boy in Monster World: visuals.

Released 24 years after Wonder Boy in Monster World.

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SoloFantasyExploration2DMagic

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, puzzle design and procedural generation, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

Released 22 years after Wonder Boy in Monster World.

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#5VVVVVV

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMultiplayerFantasyExploration2D

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

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

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, punishing difficulty and melee combat, while skipping deep RPG systems

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 Wonder Boy in Monster World: setting.

Released 19 years after Wonder Boy in Monster World.

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#6Ori and the Blind ForestClosest on progression

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SoloFantasyExplorationLootSkill Tree2D

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, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep RPG systems

Released 24 years after Wonder Boy in Monster World.

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SoloMultiplayerExploration2DCo-op

Steam👍 94%· 52KIGDB62· 11OC67· 67

Year 2017Dev Videocult · Adult Swim GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, roguelike runs and horror tension, while skipping fantasy world

Where it drifts furthest from Wonder Boy in Monster World: setting and progression.

Released 26 years after Wonder Boy in Monster World.

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SoloExploration2DMeleeHardcore

Steam👍 91%· 15KIGDB91· 6OC89· 71

Year 2022Dev Cellar Door GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and deep RPG systems

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, punishing difficulty and procedural generation, while skipping fantasy world

Released 31 years after Wonder Boy in Monster World.

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#9Ato

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SoloFantasyExploration2DMelee

Steam👍 97%· 466

Year 2019Dev WolfWoot · Tiny Warrior GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep RPG systems

Ato is an Atmospheric Sword Dueling Game set in the Era of Feudal Japan. It tells a visually driven story about a father who has given up his past ways in order to live a life of peace with his wife and child. However this peace is soon disturbed as his child is taken from him...

Released 28 years after Wonder Boy in Monster World.

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#10STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloFantasyExplorationMeleeHardcore

Steam👍 88%· 172KRAWG👍 85%· 2.3KMC80IGDB83· 13OC82· 176

Year 2019Dev Respawn Entertainment · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and deep RPG systems

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, puzzle design and fighting mechanics, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

Cal Kestis—one of the last surviving members of the Jedi Order after the purge of Order 66—is now a Padawan on the run. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is an action-adventure game set after Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith™.

Where it drifts furthest from Wonder Boy in Monster World: visuals and setting.

Released 28 years after Wonder Boy in Monster World.

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#11Yoku's Island Express

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloFantasyExploration2DCozy

Steam👍 96%· 5.2KRAWG👍 87%· 215IGDB85· 10OC83· 71

Year 2018Dev Team17 DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, cozy, relaxing feel and open world exploration, while skipping deep RPG systems

Yoku has arrived on Mokumana and he’s ready for the easy life, soaking up the sun and delivering parcels on a tropical paradise! However, an ancient Island deity is trapped in a restless sleep - and it’s all down to Yoku to traverse the island using a unique blend of pinball mechanics, platforming and open world exploration, in an amazing adventure to help those in need!

Released 27 years after Wonder Boy in Monster World.

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#12Hollow Knight: Silksong

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SoloFantasyExploration2DMelee

Steam👍 89%· 407KIGDB90· 4OC91· 121

Year 2025Dev Team CherryOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus and melee combat, while skipping deep RPG systems

Released 34 years after Wonder Boy in Monster World.

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Steam GOG Xbox

#13FEZ

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloFantasyExploration2DCasual

Steam👍 93%· 16KRAWG👍 80%· 1.2KMC91IGDB86· 12OC88· 50

Year 2012Dev POLYTRON · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, vibe casual and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep RPG systems

FEZ is a 2D and 3D game at the same time. Even though it is a platformer game in which you solve puzzles in the dimension your looking at, you can manipulate with the world itself by rotating it all around.

Released 21 years after Wonder Boy in Monster World.

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Steam GOG Epic

#14Metroid: Zero Mission

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SoloExplorationLootSkill Tree2D

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Year 2004Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter, open world exploration and setting scifi, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Wonder Boy in Monster World: setting.

Released 13 years after Wonder Boy in Monster World.

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Nintendo

#15Outland

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMultiplayerExploration2DCo-op

Steam👍 80%· 4.0KIGDB85· 4

Year 2011Dev Housemarque · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with shooter, punishing difficulty and melee combat, while skipping deep RPG systems

Released 20 years after Wonder Boy in Monster World.

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Complete list of Wonder Boy in Monster World alternatives

The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Wonder Boy in Monster World, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.

Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

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Castlevania II: Simon's Quest

Adventure · Metroidvania

Shadow Complex

Adventure · Metroidvania

Aquaria

Adventure · Metroidvania

Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest

Adventure · Metroidvania

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

Adventure · Metroidvania

Owlboy

Adventure · Metroidvania

Metroid Fusion

Adventure · Metroidvania

La-Mulana

Adventure · Metroidvania

Berry

Adventure · Metroidvania

qomp

Adventure · Metroidvania

The Messenger

Adventure · Metroidvania

SHEEPO

Adventure · Metroidvania

Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance

Adventure · Metroidvania

Reventure

Adventure · Metroidvania

SteamWorld Dig 2

Adventure · Metroidvania

SteamWorld Dig

Adventure · Metroidvania

The Swapper

Adventure · Metroidvania

1000 Amps

Adventure · Metroidvania

The Fall

Adventure · Metroidvania

Metroid

Adventure · Metroidvania

Teslagrad

Adventure · Metroidvania

Gateways

Adventure · Metroidvania

Toki Tori 2+

Adventure · Metroidvania

Waking Mars

Adventure · Metroidvania

Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit

Adventure · Metroidvania

Little Kitty, Big City

Adventure · Metroidvania

Wario Land 3

Adventure · Metroidvania

Saira

Adventure · Metroidvania

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver

Adventure · Metroidvania

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Wonder Boy in Monster World?: The closest game to Wonder Boy in Monster World is Dead Cells, scoring 74/100 on our similarity scale. They share 8 gameplay attributes, including adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Wonder Boy in Monster World?: The three closest games to Wonder Boy in Monster World are: 1. Dead Cells (74/100, 8 shared attributes) 2. Pseudoregalia (70/100, 7 shared attributes) 3. Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition (75/100, 8 shared attributes). All share Wonder Boy in Monster World's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 45 candidates across 11 dimensions.
Is Pseudoregalia similar to Wonder Boy in Monster World?: Yes, very much so — Pseudoregalia scores 70/100 similarity to Wonder Boy in Monster World. They share 7 attributes, including adventure storytelling and Metroidvania exploration. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Adventure games are similar to Wonder Boy in Monster World?: The best Adventure games similar to Wonder Boy in Monster World are Dead Cells, Pseudoregalia, Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition and Rogue Legacy. All share the Adventure genre alongside other key Wonder Boy in Monster World attributes like adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming.
How is similarity to Wonder Boy in Monster World calculated?: We compare Wonder Boy in Monster World against every game in our catalog using 11 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Wonder Boy in Monster World experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.