Games Like Hob

Explore a land filled with lost legends, ancient powers, and ferocious monsters in TUNIC, an isometric action game about a small fox on a big adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.4%, Puzzle 17.8%, Exploration 17.4%, Action-Adventure 5.6%, Action RPG 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Like Hob, it features a mysterious, non-verbal world filled with environmental puzzles and rewarding exploration.

Reaping souls of the dead and punching a clock might get monotonous but it's honest work for a Crow. The job gets lively when your assigned soul is stolen and you must track down a desperate thief to a realm untouched by death - where creatures grow far past their expiry.

Why similar: Metroidvania 21.8%, 3D Platformer 21.4%, Adventure 11.5%, Exploration 10.1%, Hack and Slash 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similar blend of tight action-adventure combat and exploration within a beautifully melancholic, interconnected world.

A land of discovery stretches out before you. Explore the beautiful, rugged world of RiME. Armed with your wits and a will to overcome—and the guidance of a helpful fox—you must explore the enigmatic island, reach the tower's peak, and unlock its closely guarded secrets.

Why similar: Puzzle 17.4%, Adventure 15.2%, Exploration 14.3%, Great Soundtrack 11.3%, Open World 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the focus on atmospheric, puzzle-driven exploration in a vibrant, wordless world.

Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.

Why similar: Metroidvania 18.1%, Great Soundtrack 15.9%, Adventure 14.1%, Exploration 9.2%, Hack and Slash 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at non-verbal storytelling and atmospheric exploration, mirroring the sense of discovery found in Hob.

Play the critically acclaimed masterpiece. Embark on a new journey in a vast, exotic world where you’ll encounter towering enemies and challenging puzzles on your quest to unravel Ori’s destiny.

Why similar: Metroidvania 31.5%, Platformer 16.5%, Great Soundtrack 9.9%, Adventure 7.5%, Exploration 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a masterclass in metroidvania exploration, fluid movement, and stunning visual storytelling.

Try the demo! A mix between Portal, Zelda and Metroid. Exploration, puzzles, terrible combat, secret upgrades and new abilities that help you reach new places. Playtime 12-25h.

Why similar: Metroidvania 25.3%, Puzzle Platformer 17.2%, Open World 9%, Exploration 8.9%, Puzzle 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This first-person metroidvania focuses heavily on clever environmental puzzles and exploration, much like the world-shifting mechanics of Hob.

A story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, her adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 26.8%, Adventure 19.4%, Exploration 16.6%, Action 12.9%, Action-Adventure 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: This action-adventure title features beautiful environments and environmental puzzles that feel very much in line with Hob's design.

Explore the fallen world of Penumbra in this precision 3D metroidvania platformer. Slash fierce enemies, conquer deadly traps, uncover ancient temples, and master fast, fluid movement across challenging platforming gauntlets in your quest to restore a fallen kingdom.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.4%, 3D Platformer 15.6%, Platformer 15.3%, Exploration 9.5%, Hack and Slash 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines 3D platforming and action-adventure elements with a focus on navigating challenging, interconnected environments.

Embark on an unique and unforgettable journey and guide Sable through her Gliding; a rite of passage that will take her across vast deserts and mesmerizing landscapes, capped by the remains of spaceships and ancient wonders.

Why similar: Open World 16.9%, Puzzle Platformer 15.2%, 3D Platformer 13.9%, Platformer 13.6%, Exploration 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the pure joy of exploration and non-verbal discovery in a vast, stylized open world.

Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.1%, Platformer 16.5%, Great Soundtrack 9.8%, Exploration 7.4%, Open World 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: It is the gold standard for atmospheric metroidvania exploration and environmental storytelling.

From the creators of ABZÛ, The Pathless is the mythic adventure of an archer and an eagle in a vast forest. Become the Hunter, a master of archery who travels to a mystical island to dispel a curse of darkness that grips the world.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 20.8%, Open World 20.6%, Exploration 14.5%, Adventure 14%, Action 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: The game emphasizes fluid movement and environmental puzzle-solving across a massive, mysterious landscape.

“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning Action-Platformer crafted by Moon Studios.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.7%, Platformer 19.6%, Great Soundtrack 12.2%, Adventure 8.4%, Atmospheric 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a beautiful, atmospheric metroidvania experience with a strong focus on platforming and exploration.

From the creators of the award-winning Hyper Light Drifter comes the high-speed and gravity-bending world of Solar Ash.

Why similar: Platformer 20.3%, 3D Platformer 20.2%, Adventure 12.7%, Exploration 11%, Action 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: The game focuses on high-speed movement and scale, making the exploration of its ruined world feel grand and impactful.

Gomez is a 2D creature living in a 2D world. Or is he? When the existence of a mysterious 3rd dimension is revealed to him, Gomez is sent out on a journey that will take him to the very end of time and space. Use your ability to navigate 3D structures from 4 distinct classic 2D perspectives.

Why similar: Platformer 30.8%, Puzzle 20.3%, Exploration 11.4%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%, Puzzle Platformer 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its core mechanic of shifting the world's perspective to solve puzzles is a direct thematic cousin to Hob's world-altering gameplay.

Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters and menacing bosses in a beautiful platform adventure that tells a personal story about faith, purpose and the challenge of helping people.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.4%, Puzzle Platformer 13.7%, Platformer 13.1%, Adventure 10.5%, Action 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: This action-heavy metroidvania features intricate environmental puzzles and a strong narrative focus.

Explore the ancient, mysterious world of Journey as you soar above ruins and glide across sands to discover its secrets.

Why similar: Adventure 27.3%, Exploration 24.2%, Great Soundtrack 21%, Atmospheric 14%, Indie 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: It is the definitive experience for wordless, atmospheric exploration and emotional storytelling.

A legendary series returns with a grand new adventure! Enjoy a colorful action-adventure game made alongside Ryuichi Nishizawa, creator of the original Wonder Boy in Monster World series.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.6%, Platformer 17.6%, Adventure 13.9%, Action 8.6%, Exploration 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: It is a vibrant metroidvania that uses character-specific abilities to solve puzzles and navigate the world.

Catch hundreds of tinykin and use their unique powers to bring Milo back to his home planet and back to normal size!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 19.8%, Puzzle Platformer 18.3%, Platformer 14.3%, Puzzle 12.1%, Adventure 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game features creative puzzle-solving and exploration in a charming, miniature world.

Ghost of a Tale is an action-RPG game in which you play as Tilo, a mouse and minstrel thrown into a perilous adventure. Through stealth and cunning you’ll be able to explore the secrets of Dwindling Heights Keep and navigate its dangers.

Why similar: Adventure 29.3%, Open World 17.1%, Atmospheric 10.5%, Singleplayer 6.9%, Indie 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on exploration and stealth in a rich, atmospheric world that rewards curiosity.

Take to the sky and reunite a fragmented world in this surprisingly wholesome metroidvania! Help Iko adventure across beautiful hand-painted islands, receive letters from a quirky cast of characters, and face powerful monstrous adversaries.

Why similar: Metroidvania 34.2%, Platformer 17.3%, Open World 10.5%, Adventure 10.1%, Exploration 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a charming metroidvania experience with a focus on exploration and connecting fragmented world pieces.

Deep within the realm of sleep, Sybil finds herself pulled to a distorted castle. Grow strong, and unlock new abilities to build up a deep movement system, fight enemies, find secrets, and free the weary soul of Castle Sansa, in this retro-inspired 3D Platformer Metroidvania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.4%, 3D Platformer 23.4%, Platformer 15.7%, Exploration 10.3%, Adventure 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes movement-based exploration and metroidvania progression in a surreal, dream-like environment.

Guide two brothers on an epic fairy tale journey from visionary Swedish film director, Josef Fares and top-tier developer Starbreeze Studios. Control both brothers at once as you experience co-op play in single player mode, like never before.

Why similar: Adventure 32.5%, Puzzle 18.9%, Atmospheric 11.9%, Platformer 8.2%, Indie 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: It tells a powerful, non-verbal story through environmental interaction and unique puzzle-solving mechanics.

The best-selling Trine series returns to the magic of 2.5D! Join three iconic heroes as they set off on a quest through fantastical fairytale landscapes to save the world from the Nightmare Prince’s shadows.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 28.7%, Platformer 17.1%, Puzzle 11.9%, Adventure 9.8%, Great Soundtrack 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers physics-based environmental puzzles and platforming that require creative use of the world around you.

SteamWorld Dig is back! Dig deep, gain riches and unearth the terrors of the underworld in this platform mining adventure influenced by classic Metroidvania style games.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41%, Platformer 19.7%, Adventure 13.7%, Action 7.6%, Indie 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title excels at the satisfying loop of exploration, upgrading, and uncovering secrets in a subterranean world.

A handcrafted open-world platformer set in a world built by Mushrooms! Explore different locations filled with secrets, acquire new abilities and use those abilities to reach new places!

Why similar: Platformer 29.4%, Adventure 18.8%, Exploration 14.3%, Action 11.5%, Metroidvania 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a deep, movement-focused metroidvania experience with plenty of secrets to uncover.

Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.4%, Platformer 20.4%, Adventure 8.5%, Action 7.9%, Great Soundtrack 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines fast-paced action with a beautiful, hand-painted world and exploration elements.

Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.

Why similar: Exploration 21.5%, Open World 21.4%, Adventure 18.1%, 3D Platformer 16%, Great Soundtrack 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the simple, focused joy of exploration and discovery in a beautiful, contained environment.

Run, climb and glide your way through a dark Nordic forest and explore its living, breathing ecosystem filled with secrets and mystical creatures. Become Fe and discover a world that you will never want to leave.

Why similar: Puzzle 26.3%, Action 20.2%, 3D Platformer 15.3%, Adventure 14.4%, Atmospheric 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric adventure focuses on interacting with the environment and wildlife to progress through a mysterious forest.

A single-player journey of discovery through an ancient world of wonders, created by solo developer Jonas Manke.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 19%, Platformer 15.9%, 3D Platformer 14%, Puzzle 10.9%, Exploration 10.6%

A 3D-2D adventure where you travel a 3D world and explore 2D dungeons inside of its characters' bodies and minds! In an unforgettable, surreal story, travel the world, meet whimsical denizens, and save the world from the dangerous Nano Dust.

Why similar: Exploration 24.3%, Adventure 23.6%, Great Soundtrack 18.7%, Atmospheric 11.3%, Indie 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its surreal, dream-like world and unique exploration mechanics offer a distinct sense of mystery similar to Hob.

Owlboy is a story-driven platform adventure game, where you can fly and explore a brand new world in the clouds! Pick up your friends, and bring them with you as you explore the open skies, in one of the most detailed adventures of this era.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.5%, Puzzle Platformer 16.5%, Platformer 15.6%, Adventure 9.1%, Exploration 8%

Why You'll Like It: It features a unique flight-based exploration mechanic that makes traversing its world feel distinct and rewarding.

Discover the magic and lore of the Alps in this acclaimed Action Adventure. Forge relationships with locals to help you solve puzzles, battle monsters and uncover secrets of the legendary Dungeons of Hinterberg!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 18.7%, Platformer 15.9%, Puzzle 12.5%, Exploration 10.8%, Adventure 9.9%

Hue is a vibrant, award-winning puzzle-adventure, where you alter the world by changing its background colour.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 22.1%, Platformer 18.4%, Puzzle 16.9%, Adventure 13.2%, Metroidvania 8.6%

The Last Campfire is an adventure, a story of a lost ember trapped in a puzzling place, searching for meaning and a way home.

Why similar: Puzzle 22%, Puzzle Platformer 19.9%, 3D Platformer 18.9%, Adventure 16.5%, Atmospheric 7%

“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning action-platformer crafted by Moon Studios for PC.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.3%, Platformer 16.7%, Great Soundtrack 14.2%, Adventure 8.6%, Puzzle Platformer 7%

Adventure awaits in the award-winning Action RPG debut from Runic Games! Explore the randomized depths of this boom town, collect loot, and level up to save Torchlight - and possibly the world.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.9%, Action RPG 19.4%, RPG 12.5%, Adventure 8.9%, Singleplayer 7.6%

Fight for your freedom in a sprawling fantasy world caught between the living and the fallen. Hone your skills in a retro epic featuring puzzle platforming, metroidvania exploration and crunchy soulslike combat.

Why similar: Metroidvania 62.9%, Action 9.3%, Adventure 8.5%, Action-Adventure 6.8%, Singleplayer 5%

Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas combines captivating storytelling, breathtaking 3D visuals and exciting gameplay into one epic action-adventure experience. In the game you explore the islands of Uncharted Seas, a world filled with many dangers, puzzles and secrets.

Why similar: Metroidvania 18.6%, Open World 15.1%, Adventure 14.2%, Puzzle 11.6%, Action 7.9%

An open-world action adventure game set in a simulated world in which humans never reached the top of the food chain.

Why similar: Open World 25.6%, Adventure 13.7%, Great Soundtrack 10.7%, Exploration 7.6%, Action 7.5%

Combining quirky missions and mysterious conspiracies, Psychonauts 2 is a platform-adventure game with cinematic style and tons of customizable psychic powers.

Why similar: 3D Platformer 32.4%, Platformer 22.5%, Adventure 14.4%, Great Soundtrack 8.9%, Action 7.7%

Become symphonic in Narita Boy! A radical action-adventure as a legendary pixel hero trapped as a mere echo within the Digital Kingdom. Discover the mysteries behind the Techno-sword, lock swords with the corrupt and tainted Stallions. Save the world!

Why similar: Platformer 24.9%, Adventure 14.4%, Exploration 14.3%, Action 14.2%, Hack and Slash 10.8%

The multi award-winning Action RPG. Some say 'Diablo with Cats' others a 'Super-cute Skyrim', whatever your take, Cat Quest's loot-fuelled cat-venture is as beautifully crafted, as its combat and magic are ultra-satisfying. Universally adored by critics - it'll have you purring for joy!

Why similar: Open World 24.8%, Adventure 23.1%, Hack and Slash 13.6%, Action 10.6%, RPG 7.9%

Unravel is a physics-based puzzle platformer. Yarny, a character made from a single thread of yarn, must embark on a larger than life adventure.

Why similar: Puzzle 20%, Platformer 17.7%, Adventure 16.1%, Puzzle Platformer 14.7%, Action 11.4%

Greak: Memories of Azur is a single-player puzzle platformer adventure. Azur is under threat from an enemy attack who have control of strange creatures infecting the land. Take on the role of three siblings: Greak, Adara and Raydel and utilize their unique abilities to escape the invasion together.

Why similar: Metroidvania 23.5%, Puzzle Platformer 14.3%, Platformer 11.8%, Puzzle 8.4%, Exploration 6.9%

Boasting beautiful, hand-drawn animations and a re-orchestrated soundtrack, the cult classic returns with a unique blend of exploration, action, and adventure!

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.2%, Platformer 24.9%, Adventure 12.6%, Action 8.2%, Great Soundtrack 8.1%

Transform from a featureless nobody into a SLUG, a GHOST and a DRAGON in this new take on Action RPGs from the creators of Guacamelee! Discover 15+ distinct Forms, mix-and-match their abilities, clear evolving dungeons and... SAVE THE WORLD!?

Why similar: Adventure 15.2%, Exploration 13.6%, Hack and Slash 13.4%, Indie 10.7%, Action 10.2%

You have to find out what happened in this fantastic world and help the Raccoon find his way home!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 43.7%, Puzzle 20.5%, Adventure 12.9%, Great Soundtrack 6%, Indie 5.1%

Praey for the Gods is a boss climbing open world adventure game where you play a lone hero sent to the edge of a dying frozen land to explore and solve the secrets of a never ending winter. Grapple, glide and grab hold of massive beasts as you fight to survive and return the world to proper order.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 20.1%, 3D Platformer 18.6%, Open World 16.3%, Adventure 10.9%, Exploration 10.4%

Help little Peet hack-and-slash his way through a beautifully haunting coma. A hand-drawn action-adventure through a dreamy world filled with fleshy monsters, insane grown-ups, and sad children looking for their mommies.

Why similar: Platformer 29%, Adventure 19.9%, Action 12.9%, Atmospheric 7.4%, Singleplayer 6.9%

Meet Yoku, the pint-sized postman protagonist of Yoku's Island Express! Use a unique blend of pinball mechanics, platforming and open world exploration to unlock the secrets of Mokumana Island, help the locals, awaken ancient deities and much more in this amazing new tropical adventure!

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.3%, Platformer 18.6%, Adventure 10.6%, Puzzle Platformer 10.5%, Open World 7.6%

MO: Astray is a pixel art, side-scrolling, action-platformer. Lead MO through mind-bending puzzles using special abilities. Bizarre enemies, threatening traps and ingenious level designs await.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 26.6%, Platformer 19.3%, Adventure 16.4%, Action 11%, Indie 8.2%

Enjoy meditative vibes in Jusant, an action-puzzle climbing game. Scale an immeasurably tall tower and ascend to new heights alongside your watery companion. Master your climbing tools, find your way up through diverse biomes, and piece together the tower’s past.

Why similar: Platformer 22.9%, Puzzle 15.9%, Exploration 15%, Adventure 14.1%, Action 7.9%

Discover a vast, haunted kingdom in Hollow Knight: Silksong! Explore, fight and survive as you ascend to the peak of a land ruled by silk and song.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.6%, Platformer 14.7%, Great Soundtrack 10.2%, Exploration 8.1%, Open World 8%

Lead Abby the string puppet through a bruised, but beautiful fairy tale world in this cinematic adventure. Solve riddles, evade traps and shake off pursuers on the way to find freedom. Can Abby take control of her fate with all the strings attached?

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 27.1%, Platformer 23%, Adventure 12.1%, Exploration 11.2%, Atmospheric 7%

A mix between Portal, Zelda and Metroid. Exploration, puzzles, combat! A first-person-metroidvania taking place six inches under Supraland.

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.7%, Puzzle Platformer 19.2%, Open World 12.3%, Puzzle 10.2%, Exploration 9.6%

Yooka-Laylee is an all-new open-world platformer from genre veterans Playtonic! Explore huge, beautiful worlds, meet an unforgettable cast of characters and horde a vault-load of collectibles as buddy-duo Yooka and Laylee embark on an epic adventure to thwart corporate creep Capital B!

Why similar: 3D Platformer 28.2%, Platformer 18.3%, Adventure 14.4%, Open World 8%, Exploration 7.7%

In a world torn between nature’s grace and cold machine invasion, one girl and her companion must rely on their bond to survive and protect what they hold dear. Their story of hope, loss, and love will stay with you long after the journey ends.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 25.3%, Platformer 20.7%, Puzzle 14.9%, Adventure 11.8%, Action 11.3%

"The best platformer of 2019."Horace is a huge platforming adventure which pushes the boundaries of the genre with a profound story of a small robot learning of life, the universe and Douglas Adams. Made by videogame lovers for videogame lovers!

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.6%, Platformer 19%, Puzzle Platformer 15%, Adventure 11.5%, Action 7.6%

Play the odds in Lost in Random™, a gothic-fairy-tale-inspired action-adventure where every citizen’s fate is determined by a roll of the dice.

Why similar: Adventure 27.3%, Exploration 18.4%, Action 16.1%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Indie 7.3%

Destroy... Absorb... Grow... GRIME is a fast and unforgiving Action-Adventure RPG in which you crush your foes with living weapons that mutate form and function, and then consume their remains with a black hole to strengthen your vessel as you break apart a world of anatomical horror and intrigue.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36.8%, Platformer 18.9%, Exploration 10%, Adventure 8.2%, Action 5.7%