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We filtered the 41 games similar to Yars Rising down to the 11 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. The Fall, Metroid Dread and Iconoclasts top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Yars Rising.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

The best games like Yars Rising on Nintendo Switch

11 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Yars Rising. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

#1The FallClosest overall match

iRank82

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiCyberpunkExploration2D

Steam👍 88%· 3.7KIGDB78· 2OC74· 38

Year 2014Dev Over The MoonOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

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

Where it drifts furthest from Yars Rising: tone.

It predates Yars Rising by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Setting61Combat56

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeSci-FiExploration2D

IGDB84· 11OC87· 153

Year 2021Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · NintendoOn Switch

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

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Yars Rising: setting and tone.

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#3IconoclastsClosest on tone

iRank85

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozySci-FiExploration2D

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 visual pixel, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Yars Rising: setting.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Progression100Combat60Visuals55

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozySci-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 punishing difficulty, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Yars Rising: setting.

It predates Yars Rising by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Tone81Combat52

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Steam GOG PS

#5Axiom VergeClosest on setting

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiCyberpunkExploration2D

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 visual pixel, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Yars Rising: tone.

It predates Yars Rising by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals66Setting65Combat54

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Steam Epic Xbox

#6Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeCozyAnimeExploration2D

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 fantasy world, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Yars Rising: setting.

Same studio: WayForward.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Tone83Combat60

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeCozySci-FiExploration2D

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 visual pixel, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Yars Rising: setting.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Tone69Visuals62Combat60

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Steam GOG Nintendo

#8Ori and the Blind Forest

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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 shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Yars Rising: setting.

It predates Yars Rising by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone74Progression59Combat51

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Steam Xbox

#9Wonder Boy: The Dragon's TrapClosest on combat

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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 shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Yars Rising: setting.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Tone64Combat61

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 shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Yars Rising: tone.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Combat55Tone0

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeExploration2DMagic

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 shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Yars Rising: setting and combat.

It predates Yars Rising by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals73Combat32Setting0

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