8 Games like Wonder Boy in Monster World on Mobile that you should try

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We filtered the 45 games similar to Wonder Boy in Monster World down to the 8 that fit the “Mobile” category. Dead Cells, VVVVVV and Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Wonder Boy in Monster World.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

The best games like Wonder Boy in Monster World on Mobile

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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 overall match

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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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#2VVVVVVClosest on game mode

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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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#3Wonder Boy: The Dragon's TrapClosest on visuals

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SoloFantasyExploration2DMelee

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 deep RPG systems

Released 26 years after Wonder Boy in Monster World.

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#4Aquaria

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SoloFantasyExploration2DMagic

Steam👍 88%· 1.5KRAWG👍 59%· 77MC82IGDB75· 2

Year 2007Dev FinjiPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

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

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

Aquaria is an underwater 2d sidescrolling action-adventure game with a great emphasis on exploration and solving various puzzles. Players are invited to take the place of Naija, ocean dweller, resembling a human woman with fish-like features, which allow her to swim and breathe underwater.

Released 16 years after Wonder Boy in Monster World.

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#5FEZ

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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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SoloExploration2DNarrativeDark

Steam👍 95%· 9.8KRAWG👍 82%· 64MC84

Year 2019Dev PixelattoPlaytime ~3hOn PC · iOS · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep RPG systems

An adventure with 100 different endings You are a wannabe hero who is supposed to do hero-ish things but sometimes blows that off and does crazy stuff instead. Features: One hundred different endings Choose your path, every decision leads to a new ending. Will you find the real one?

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

Released 28 years after Wonder Boy in Monster World.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

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 deep RPG systems

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

Released 22 years after Wonder Boy in Monster World.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloExploration2DMeleeNarrative

Steam👍 89%· 1.2KRAWG👍 55%· 66MC79

Year 2012Dev Tiger Style · Tiger Style GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Android

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

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

###Best for mobile The game is an adventure-platformer, where the player takes control over the main character, traveling through the Martian caves. You will have to manage the thrust of the jetpack that the protagonist has. The game was released on the PC in 2012. Before this, it was repeatedly recognized as the best game for mobile devices. ###Key features The game is set in the future.

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

Released 21 years after Wonder Boy in Monster World.

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