11 Games like Xanthiom Zero on Nintendo Switch that you should try

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We filtered the 41 games similar to Xanthiom Zero down to the 11 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Carrion, Teslagrad and Iconoclasts top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Xanthiom Zero.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

The best games like Xanthiom Zero on Nintendo Switch

11 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Xanthiom Zero. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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

SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcoreSci-FiExplorationPixel 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 horror tension, puzzle design and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping setting space

Where it drifts furthest from Xanthiom Zero: setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Tone65

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeSci-FiExploration2D

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 and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping setting space

Where it drifts furthest from Xanthiom Zero: setting.

It predates Xanthiom Zero by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone89Visuals57

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiExplorationPixel 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 cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Xanthiom Zero: setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Tone63

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiExploration2DPixel Art

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 setting cyberpunk, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Xanthiom Zero: setting.

It predates Xanthiom Zero by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Tone64

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiExploration2DPixel 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: cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Xanthiom Zero: tone and setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Setting47

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Steam GOG Nintendo

#6Metroid DreadClosest on tone

iRank86

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloHardcoreNarrativeSci-FiExploration2D

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, while skipping melee combat

Where it drifts furthest from Xanthiom Zero: setting.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Progression100Visuals55Setting46

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiExploration2D

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 horror tension, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Xanthiom Zero: setting.

It predates Xanthiom Zero by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone61Visuals57

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreExploration2D

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 procedural generation, while skipping strong narrative focus

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone62Visuals57

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Steam Epic Xbox

#9Ori and the Blind Forest

iRank92

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcoreExploration2D

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 cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping setting space

Where it drifts furthest from Xanthiom Zero: setting.

It predates Xanthiom Zero by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone63Progression59Visuals57

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Steam Xbox

#10Hollow Knight: Silksong

iRank90

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeExploration2D

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 fantasy world, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Xanthiom Zero: setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone69Visuals55

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Steam GOG Xbox

#11Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

iRank83

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreExploration2D

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 and fantasy world, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Xanthiom Zero: setting and tone.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals57Tone44

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Steam GOG Epic

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