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Headlander is hard to replace: few games combine adventure storytelling, melee combat and setting scifi in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 9 gameplay attributes and found 44 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Berry, qomp and Metroid: Zero Mission lead the list, with Berry reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Headlander special.

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GenreAventureSous-genreMetroidvania
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Année 2016Dev Double Fine Productions

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Le jeu le plus proche de Headlander est Berry — avec un score de similarité de 97/100. qomp et Metroid: Zero Mission suivent de près.

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Jeux similaires à Headlander

44 jeux similaires trouvés
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iRank99
Berry
AventureMetroidvania
SoloCorps à corpsExploration2DCosy
Steam👍 99%· 145
Année 2021Dev Leuns · DegicaDurée ~1hSur PC · Web

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

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, strong narrative focus and visual pixel, while skipping shooter

97
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qomp
AventureMetroidvania
SoloCorps à corpsExploration2DHardcore
Steam👍 96%· 531
Année 2021Dev Stuffed Wombat · AtariDurée ~2hSur PC · Linux

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

Metroid: Zero Mission
AventureMetroidvania
SoloScience-fictionExploration2DMonde ouvert
IGDB95· 2
Année 2004Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping melee combat

97
iRank90
Rogue Legacy 2
AventureMetroidvania
SoloCorps à corpsExploration2DHardcore
Steam👍 91%· 15KIGDB91· 6OC89· 71
Année 2022Dev Cellar Door GamesSur 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

97
iRank90
SHEEPO
AventureMetroidvania
SoloCorps à corpsExploration2DCasual
Steam👍 97%· 578OC75· 13
Année 2020Dev Kyle Thompson · TBADurée ~3hSur PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, cozy, relaxing feel and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

Metroid: Samus Returns
AventureMetroidvania
SoloScience-fictionExploration2D
IGDB88· 14OC86· 92
Année 2017Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: shooter.

97
iRank88
The Messenger
AventureMetroidvania
SoloCorps à corpsExploration2DHardcore
Steam👍 93%· 13KRAWG👍 87%· 334MC84IGDB87· 8OC86· 81
Année 2018Dev Sabotage · Devolver DigitalDurée ~6hSur PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty and visual pixel, while skipping shooter

96
iRank90
SteamWorld Dig 2
AventureMetroidvania
SoloCorps à corpsScience-fictionExploration2D
Steam👍 95%· 8.9KRAWG👍 86%· 433MC88IGDB89· 11OC88· 84
Année 2017Dev Image & FormDurée ~5hSur PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, vibe casual and historical setting, while skipping shooter

97
iRank86
Metroid Dread
AventureMetroidvania
SoloScience-fictionExploration2DHardcore
IGDB84· 11OC87· 153
Année 2021Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · NintendoSur Switch

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

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus, while skipping melee combat

97
iRank85
Iconoclasts
AventureMetroidvania
SoloCorps à corpsScience-fictionExploration2D
Steam👍 86%· 4.9KIGDB85· 8OC84· 57
Année 2018Dev Joakim Sandberg · Bifrost EntertainmentSur PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping shooter

97
iRank85
Gato Roboto
AventureMetroidvania
SoloCorps à corpsScience-fictionExploration2D
Steam👍 94%· 5.1KIGDB76· 5OC75· 47
Année 2019Dev doinksoft · Devolver DigitalSur PC · Xbox · Switch

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

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, punishing difficulty and visual pixel, while skipping shooter

97
iRank82
Teslagrad
AventureMetroidvania
SoloCorps à corpsScience-fictionExploration2D
Steam👍 84%· 2.5KIGDB79· 6OC79· 45
Année 2013Dev Rain Games · CIRCLE EntertainmentSur 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 shooter

96
iRank85
Metroid Fusion
AventureMetroidvania
SoloCorps à corpsScience-fictionExploration2D
IGDB85· 2
Année 2002Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings loot and gear systems, skill tree progression and visual pixel

97
iRank81
Gateways
AventureMetroidvania
SoloScience-fictionExploration2D
Steam👍 90%· 250MC72IGDB70· 1
Année 2012Dev Smudged Cat GamesDurée ~1hSur PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, while skipping shooter

95
iRank87
Axiom Verge
AventureMetroidvania
SoloCorps à corpsScience-fictionExploration2D
Steam👍 90%· 6.5KIGDB84· 15OC85· 90
Année 2015Dev Thomas Happ GamesSur PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, setting cyberpunk and visual pixel, while skipping shooter

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What is the best game similar to Headlander?
The closest game to Headlander is Berry, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 7 gameplay attributes, including adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Headlander?
The three closest games to Headlander are: 1. Berry (97/100, 7 shared attributes) 2. qomp (97/100, 7 shared attributes) 3. Metroid: Zero Mission (96/100, 8 shared attributes). All share Headlander's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 44 candidates across 9 dimensions.
Is qomp similar to Headlander?
Yes, very much so — qomp scores 97/100 similarity to Headlander. 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 Headlander?
The best Adventure games similar to Headlander are Berry, qomp, Metroid: Zero Mission and Rogue Legacy 2. All share the Adventure genre alongside other key Headlander attributes like adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming.
How is similarity to Headlander calculated?
We compare Headlander against every game in our catalog using 9 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 Headlander experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.