Games Like Secrets of Rætikon

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: Adventure 28.4%, Puzzle 24.9%, Exploration 21.7%, Open World 9.8%, Indie 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Captures a similar sense of wordless, atmospheric discovery within a beautiful, puzzle-filled world.

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: Flight 25.5%, Metroidvania 23.8%, Adventure 19.9%, Indie 16%, Action 13.1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a unique flight-based movement system within a metroidvania structure that emphasizes exploration and charm.

Transform into a bird and fly to explore and experience a vibrant world of floating islands in the sky. Venture down into lost ancient ruins where each step leads you closer to the end of the world.

Why similar: Adventure 21%, Flight 17.3%, Exploration 15.1%, Open World 14%, Indie 13.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features seamless flight mechanics and the exploration of ancient, floating ruins that mirror the core experience of Rætikon.

Explore a dense, interconnected labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items to manipulate your environment in surprising and meaningful ways. Encounter beautiful and unsettling creatures, as you attempt to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29%, Exploration 19.2%, Puzzle 18.6%, Adventure 13.4%, Indie 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in non-linear exploration and environmental puzzle-solving that rewards curiosity.

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: Action 30.8%, Puzzle 27%, Adventure 19.4%, Beautiful 15.4% ★, Exploration 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the perspective of a small creature interacting with a mysterious, interconnected natural world.

Escape into a world kept secret by a tyrant, and discover the truth about your freedom. Run, jump, and fly through forgotten lost kingdoms with a uniquely momentum-based flying mechanic.

Why similar: Action 49.7%, Indie 48%, Singleplayer 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: Centers on momentum-based flight and precision movement that feels like a more kinetic version of Rætikon's traversal.

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 25.2%, Nature 20.6%, Adventure 18.8%, Exploration 12.3%, Open World 11%

Why You'll Like It: A charming metroidvania that balances exploration and platforming with a focus on connecting a fractured world.

Seasons After Fall is a 2D platform-puzzler game that will let you dive into a captivating universe and explore a land governed by magic and nature.

Why similar: Adventure 33.6%, Indie 24.1%, Metroidvania 14.8%, Puzzle 13%, Beautiful 12.6% ★

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful puzzle-platformer where nature and environmental manipulation are at the heart of the gameplay.

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

Why similar: Beautiful 47.8% ★, Adventure 21.3%, Exploration 15.2%, Indie 15.2%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides an iconic, atmospheric journey through ancient ruins with a focus on movement and visual storytelling.

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 27.7%, Exploration 27%, Puzzle 25.8%, Indie 9.9%, Action 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Encourages deep exploration and discovery of a mysterious, ancient culture through environmental clues.

forma.8 is a unique take on the proven Metroidvania action-adventure formula, with a striking visual style and a huge world to explore.

Why similar: Adventure 21.9%, Indie 19.4%, Action 17.2%, Metroidvania 14.8%, Exploration 13.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features unique, floaty movement mechanics in a minimalist, atmospheric, and mysterious 2D world.

From the art director of Journey®, ABZÛ is a beautiful underwater adventure that evokes the dream of diving. Immerse yourself in a vibrant hidden world bursting with color and life as you descend into the heart of the ocean. But beware as you swim deeper as dangers lurk in the depths.

Why similar: Beautiful 29.6% ★, Exploration 25.1%, Adventure 22.5%, Indie 12.8%, Open World 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers a fluid, meditative exploration experience in a vibrant natural environment without the need for combat.

Spirit of the North is a single-player 3rd-person adventure game inspired by the breathtaking and mysterious landscapes of Iceland. Play as an ordinary red fox whose story becomes entwined with the guardian of the Northern Lights, a female spirit fox.

Why similar: Adventure 34.5%, Indie 24.4%, Beautiful 15% ★, Exploration 12.1%, Puzzle 11%

Why You'll Like It: Allows players to explore a stunning landscape from the perspective of an animal, uncovering ancient secrets along the way.

In this story-driven adventure, you are the raven from the pages of Norse legends. Fly, explore an open world, uncover its secrets, solve puzzles, save souls, and help your family. Caw!

Why similar: Flight 29.4%, Exploration 17.2%, Open World 17.1%, Adventure 13.8%, Puzzle 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, flight-focused exploration game that captures a similar sense of solitude and discovery.

Named Game of the Year 2019 by Giant Bomb, Polygon, Eurogamer, and The Guardian, Outer Wilds is a critically-acclaimed and award-winning open world mystery about a solar system trapped in an endless time loop.

Why similar: Beautiful 21.4% ★, Exploration 20.6%, Adventure 16.3%, Open World 14%, Puzzle 13.7%

Why You'll Like It: The ultimate game of discovery and ancient mystery, rewarding players for exploring the environment at their own pace.

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: Metroidvania 35.6%, Adventure 26.2%, Action 18.2%, Exploration 16.3%, Open World 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A metroidvania that emphasizes movement freedom and exploration in a colorful, nature-inspired setting.

Somewhere between a platformer, a puzzle game and a great big dollop of pure fun, Fly’N will challenge your skills through more than forty levels set in a luxuriant world. Experiment with the four Buds to save the World-Trees from Dyer, the loony hair-dryer who intends to destroy their Helys!

Why similar: Indie 41.7%, Adventure 25.2%, Puzzle 16.3%, Action 14.7%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on unique movement abilities and platforming within a vibrant, nature-themed world.

Summon portals to overcome vicious beasts, devious puzzles and fiendish platforming challenges. Master the unique powers of each portal to stop the collapse of reality, while exploring lush, hand-drawn worlds and unraveling a deep narrative full of mysteries.

Why similar: Adventure 24.1%, Metroidvania 21.6%, Indie 20.7%, Exploration 13.4%, Open World 10%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful metroidvania that uses portal mechanics to explore different aspects of a mysterious, atmospheric world.

Musical Metroidvania, with pixel art to die for. Guide orphaned chick 'Birb', on a platform adventure, as he faces off against the denizens of the forest in rhythm-action boss battles. Acclaimed for its gorgeous animation, and heart-warming storytelling, as Birb strives to discover his true origins.

Why similar: Metroidvania 27%, Adventure 19.1%, Puzzle 18.9%, Exploration 18.1%, Indie 14.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features a bird protagonist in an exploration-focused game that blends rhythm and platforming elements.

Transform the world of Hob! A new action-adventure from Runic Games, the award-winning studio behind Torchlight I and II. It's your chance. Make it home.

Why similar: Adventure 24%, Puzzle 13.2%, Metroidvania 13.2%, Open World 12.3%, Indie 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: An exploration-heavy game set in a silent, ancient world that changes as you solve complex environmental puzzles.

A journey begins... A treacherous tower... Unravel its mysteries!Discover the secrets kept in the long abandoned Tesla Tower!Magnetism and other electromagnetic powers will help you explore a non-linear world of beautiful hand-drawn environments, in a steampunk-inspired vision of old Europe.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.2%, Puzzle 23.5%, Indie 19%, Adventure 11.9%, Action 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D puzzle-platformer that relies on physics-based mechanics and exploration to uncover its narrative.

Bird Game is an abstract, exploration-based RPG with unique, stylized visuals and puzzle mechanics

Why similar: Nature 26.1%, Exploration 24.9%, Puzzle 24.7%, Adventure 23.2%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: A simple, indie-focused experience that centers entirely on the sensation of flight and nature-based challenges.

FOX n FORESTS is a 16-bit style action platformer with RPG elements! Switch seasons on the fly and wield your crossbow to unveil the mystery of the 5th season.

Why similar: Adventure 36.2%, Action 32.8%, Indie 29.5%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: Combines classic platforming with nature-themed mechanics and seasonal environmental puzzles.

An open world adventure inspired by the classics. Get lost in a wide world of precarious platforming that will take you back to a simpler time...

Why similar: Indie 44.7%, Action 37.7%, Exploration 17.6%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired exploration platformer that emphasizes navigating a mysterious, isolated environment.

Challenging precision platformer based on tight, fluid movement. Open map layout with multiple routes. Collect gems and save animals.

Why similar: Action 35.7%, Metroidvania 28.7%, Exploration 21.1%, Indie 13.1%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: A precision-focused metroidvania that emphasizes movement and exploration in a vibrant, stylized world.

Aritana and the Harpy's Feather is a 2.5D platform game with an innovative stance and combo system. Race against time, face the challenges of Harpy Mountain, confront the Spirits of the Forest, and venture into the lands of the fearsome Mapinguari.

Why similar: Adventure 54.6%, Indie 45.4%

Why You'll Like It: An adventure-platformer deeply rooted in nature and folklore themes.

You are a spider. Craft webs of your own design to trap insects and leave the mysterious Blackbird Estate covered in cobwebs. This unique blend of action-puzzle gameplay takes you on a dark adventure through an abandoned mansion built by a secret society.

Why similar: Adventure 33%, Indie 19.3%, Exploration 17.3%, Action 12.1%, Beautiful 10.9% ★

Why You'll Like It: A unique exploration game that rewards players for observing and interacting with the environment.

Hats up and whips out; the wilderness' mysteries await! Explore lush biomes, use your trusty whip to extract wild flowers' mystic powers, and collect rare gems in this dynamic precision-platformer. Unearth archaeological marvels and become a legend!

Why similar: Nature 49.5%, Adventure 21.6%, Exploration 19%, Action 8.3%, Singleplayer 1.5%

The legendary Knytt series continues with Nifflas’ latest creation; Knytt Underground. In this Knytteration; humans have long since abandoned the planet after practically destroying it in a war, five hundred years ago.

Why similar: Indie 25.9%, Adventure 25.3%, Metroidvania 23.8%, Exploration 20.8%, Puzzle 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A massive, non-linear world designed entirely around the joy of exploration and atmospheric traversal.

As a powerful Lynx, you will make your way through vast open landscapes. In the harsh tundra, you will raise and strengthen your cubs by mastering your skills for hunting prey. Do everything you can to prepare your little ones for the vicious entities dwelling in the wilderness.

Why similar: Nature 46.3%, Adventure 20.2%, Indie 16.1%, Exploration 15.5%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the survival and movement of an animal in a harsh, beautiful natural environment.

You are Hidalgo Bladewing, a bird with a beef. Hack, slash, platform, and soar through a beautifully chaotic pixel-art neonscape in your quest to save your feathered friends. Challenging retro-inspired platforming gameplay, transforming weapons, and fowl Ninja action await.

Why similar: Adventure 55.5%, Action 44.5%

A Bomb Caterpillar's Big Adventure! "Öoo" is a charming yet mysterious exploration puzzle platformer where you discover creative ways to use bombs!

Why similar: Nature 24.4%, Metroidvania 20.6%, Puzzle 15.3%, Exploration 14.4%, Action 9.4%

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 26.7%, Action 18.1%, Adventure 17%, Indie 16.7%, Beautiful 13.3% ★

Submerged is a third-person combat-free game in which you explore a mysterious flooded city and discover the beauty of desolation in vast outdoor environments. You take on the role of Miku, a young girl who has brought her wounded brother to the city in their small fishing boat.

Why similar: Nature 36.7%, Exploration 16.6%, Adventure 14%, Open World 13.9%, Beautiful 10.3% ★

Why You'll Like It: A combat-free exploration game that tasks players with scaling ancient ruins in a flooded, beautiful world.

Fowl Damage is an atmospheric puzzle platformer where your default jump provides enough fall damage to destroy you! Carefully manage your jumps and falls as you adventure through this chilling, beautiful, and occasionally cute world.

Why similar: Puzzle 36.5%, Adventure 24.1%, Action 23.6%, Indie 13.8%, Singleplayer 2%

Bird Game is a short, zen-like fly 'em up where you navigate a bird through a black-and-white line drawing landscape.

Why similar: Nature 36.7%, Adventure 19.7%, Indie 16.1%, Action 14.4%, Flight 13.1%

No jumping, no walking. Raven's Hike is an unique 2d platformer in which all movement is based on her Grappling Hook

Why similar: Action 40.7%, Adventure 35.6%, Indie 20.8%, Singleplayer 3%

Jetpack through the prehistoric world in this Stone-Fiction adventure platformer. Enjoy challenging boss fights, flying over pitfalls, smashing through walls, knocking out enemies, and manipulating objects as you halt the alien threat once and for all.

Why similar: Flight 44.3%, Metroidvania 29.1%, Puzzle 24.5%, Singleplayer 2.1%

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: Beautiful 36.3% ★, Metroidvania 18.8%, Adventure 11.2%, Action 9%, Exploration 7.4%

Bright Bird is designed to be a seamless side-scrolling world full of challenging puzzles. Begin your exciting journey, find the bright bird to save the world!

Why similar: Adventure 34.8%, Indie 27.9%, Beautiful 23.8% ★, Puzzle 13.5%

A short 2D pixel-style metroidvania where you explore, fight bosses, aquire items and abilities and find secrets. Inspired by games such as You Have to Win the Game and VVVVVV.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.6%, Adventure 22.3%, Exploration 18.9%, Nature 14.8%, Indie 12.2%

Join Stewart the Fox on an epic adventure through four challenging levels filled with obstacles, enemies, and two boss battles. As you collect hidden items to help Stewart emerge victorious in this action-packed platformer game.

Why similar: Nature 30.7%, Adventure 28.6%, Action 21.7%, Exploration 18.9%

A world of Beauty and Mystery, Emotive Animations, Atmospheric Environments, Visually Driven Story, Metroidvania Exploration and Memorable Sword Duels.

Why similar: Metroidvania 26%, Exploration 16%, Indie 15.9%, Adventure 14.8%, Puzzle 14.6%

Röki is a stunning adventure set in the snowcapped wilderness. As Tove, you must explore an uncharted world of hidden legends and forgotten monsters. Solve puzzles, collect curiosities, and uncover a tale of tragic loss, as you chart your path to redemption.

Why similar: Nature 38.3%, Adventure 18.7%, Puzzle 17.1%, Indie 12.3%, Beautiful 7.6% ★

A rollicking action-platformer, inspired by the greats of the DOS and NES era. Explore 20 huge levels in 4 varied locations, full of cunning secrets and unique dangers, including 4 epic boss battles.

Why similar: Adventure 37.9%, Action 31.2%, Indie 30.9%

Aaru's Awakening is a hand drawn 2D action platformer set in the mythical world of Lumenox. Travel through the mysterious world while the story of the four gods unravels.

Why similar: Adventure 38.9%, Indie 32.6%, Action 28.5%

OWL WATCH is a short atmospheric adventure game where you travel around in different biomes. Awaken from your slumber as you venture out to seek ancient technology to aid you in a time of darkness.

Why similar: Nature 40.6%, Adventure 19.7%, Indie 17.1%, Action 14.8%, Exploration 7.1%

Aeterna Noctis is a challenging metroidvania that majestically combines action, exploration and adventure. With 2 game modes and difficulty based on action or the exclusive Noctis mode where a level of difficulty is added in precision platforming never seen in the metroidvania genre.

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.2%, Open World 17.5%, Exploration 17%, Indie 16.8%, Action 11.6%

A mysterious trip to gorgeous and surreal lands, players explore the unknown and harness mystical powers which have been hidden in the valley for centuries.

Why similar: Adventure 46.8%, Indie 34.1%, Exploration 19.1%

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: Adventure 22.4%, Action 14.1%, Puzzle 14%, Indie 13.7%, Open World 13.4%

Can't run or jump? But with a bat, you can surpass any obstacle! Climb to the heavens, learn techniques, and discover secrets across the valley in this challenging puzzle - execution - momentum game!

Why similar: Puzzle 21.3%, Exploration 19.4%, Open World 18.8%, Indie 16.4%, Action 11.8%

Take flight in this remastered 'stick control era' aerial combat RPG. Explore haunting landscapes, engage in epic dogfights, and uncover ancient secrets in a visually enhanced, rebalanced edition of the BAFTA-nominated, award-winning original.

Why similar: Flight 35.3%, Open World 23%, Adventure 22.3%, Exploration 19.4%

Explore the remains of a fallen world from fascinating perspectives! Slip into the role of different animals to uncover the fate of an ancient world. Dive into deep waters, fly at lofty heights, dig underground as a mole or even climb steep cliffs with a mountain goat, there are lots of ways of getting around.

Why similar: Nature 49.8%, Exploration 19%, Adventure 15.2%, Action 13.7%, Singleplayer 2.2%

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 30.3%, Adventure 22.6%, Indie 22%, Action 17.3%, Puzzle 5.3%

"Veiled Tales" is an adventure game set in Georgia's high mountain village. The story revolves around an ancient tale, guiding the main character, Demetre, through crucial decisions. Immerse yourself in a wild world of deception, where uncovering secrets and mysteries becomes a fight for life.

Why similar: Adventure 36.8%, Nature 32.4%, Action 30.1%, Singleplayer 0.7%

A Meat-Like/Hedge-Like Mashup! Dr. Proventriculus is snatching up the Chickabirbs! Help Panic blast through over 50 stages of topsy-turvy, spike-laced, slime-drenched, buzzsaw-filled deathtraps to rescue them! And remember, there are no rings...

Why similar: Adventure 26.9%, Indie 26.1%, Action 24.7%, Exploration 19.6%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Explore an interconnected world full of platforming challenges in this short metroidvania. Reach new areas by swinging from ceilings, throwing bombs, bouncing off spikes, and more. Examine dozens of artifacts, commune with forgotten gods, and piece together what happened to Auridia.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.9%, Adventure 22.4%, Exploration 20.5%, Puzzle 13.2%, Action 12%

Future Unfolding is an action adventure that is all about exploration. Your goal is to unfold the mysteries and solve the puzzles hidden in the beautiful landscapes around you.

Why similar: Nature 26.4%, Adventure 23.6%, Indie 22.3%, Exploration 14.6%, Puzzle 11.5%

Embark on a daring journey through life and master the skill of paper plane flight. Explore colorful worlds with unique challenges, find secrets and unlock your full potential!

Why similar: Nature 34.4%, Flight 26.3%, Adventure 17.1%, Indie 14.4%, Action 7.7%