6 Games like Wonder Boy in Monster World on PS5 that you should try

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We filtered the 45 games similar to Wonder Boy in Monster World down to the 6 that fit the “PS5” category. Rain World, Rogue Legacy 2 and Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition 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 PS5

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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.

#1Rain WorldClosest on genre

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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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Steam GOG Epic

#2Rogue Legacy 2Closest on visuals

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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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#3Darksiders II: Deathinitive EditionClosest overall match

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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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Steam GOG Epic

#4Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

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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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Steam GOG Epic

#5Hollow 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

#6Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloFantasyExploration2DMelee

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 deep RPG systems

Released 25 years after Wonder Boy in Monster World.

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