Games Like TUNIC

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: Souls-like 28.8%, Metroidvania 14.9%, Isometric 14.8%, Cute 8.1%, Exploration 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the same isometric perspective, challenging souls-like combat, and atmospheric exploration as TUNIC.

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 44.8%, Exploration 16.3%, Puzzle 13.9%, Nonlinear 11.4%, Cute 6%

Why You'll Like It: It mirrors TUNIC's emphasis on non-linear exploration and deep, rewarding puzzle-solving that requires player intuition.

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

Why similar: Difficult 22%, Metroidvania 17.1%, Souls-like 16.8%, Exploration 9.7%, Atmospheric 7%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares a similar focus on cryptic environmental storytelling, high-stakes combat, and a mysterious, beautiful world.

From Jeppe Carlsen, the lead gameplay designer of LIMBO and INSIDE — COCOON takes you on an adventure across worlds within worlds. Master world-leaping mechanics and solve intricate puzzles to unravel a cosmic mystery.

Why similar: Puzzle 36.1%, Exploration 25.1%, Stylized 11.6%, Atmospheric 8.7%, Isometric 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: It features brilliant, layered puzzle design that challenges the player to manipulate worlds within worlds in a way that feels very similar to TUNIC's logic.

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: Exploration 48.8%, Puzzle 28.5%, Atmospheric 13.1%, 3D 4.3%, Indie 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: Like TUNIC, it relies on knowledge-based progression where the player's understanding of the world is the primary tool for advancement.

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 38%, Souls-like 29%, Difficult 15.4%, Exploration 8.2%, Atmospheric 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: It is the definitive metroidvania experience, offering the same sense of discovery, difficult boss encounters, and atmospheric world-building.

Nine Sols is a lore rich, hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired deflection focused combat. Embark on a journey of eastern fantasy, explore the land once home to an ancient alien race, and follow a vengeful hero’s quest to slay the 9 Sols, formidable rulers of this forsaken realm.

Why similar: Metroidvania 36%, Souls-like 33.4%, Difficult 17.6%, Action-Adventure 5.2%, Atmospheric 4%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a challenging, parry-focused combat system within a metroidvania structure that rewards precision and patience.

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 28.2%, Souls-like 28%, Exploration 10.8%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Cute 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends 3D platforming with souls-like combat, capturing the sense of danger and exploration found in TUNIC.

A top-down adventure game in a coloring book world full of vibrant characters. Use painting powers to explore, solve puzzles, make friends, and draw on anything! From creators on Wandersong + Celeste.

Why similar: RPG 23.6%, Metroidvania 20.5%, Cute 19.2%, Puzzle 17%, Colorful 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: While more puzzle-focused, it shares TUNIC's charm and the rewarding feeling of using new abilities to uncover hidden areas of the map.

EXPLORE YOUR WAY. Awoken to a world ruined by war, Alma must traverse the vast city of Arcadia before the life force of her friends and herself withers away. Time is ticking, and every moment matters. Who will you save, and who will you leave to turn UNSIGHTED?

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.3%, Souls-like 29.8%, Exploration 9.1%, Action RPG 8.9%, RPG 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: This top-down metroidvania combines tight souls-like combat with exploration and a ticking clock element that adds urgency to the discovery.

A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.

Why similar: Action RPG 36.7%, Puzzle 22.2%, Difficult 14.3%, RPG 12.5%, Action-Adventure 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a deep, top-down action-RPG experience with complex dungeon puzzles and a vast world to explore.

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 43.3%, Exploration 9.5%, Difficult 9%, Cute 7.1%, Action-Adventure 7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a polished metroidvania experience with beautiful art and fluid movement that makes exploration a joy.

Crypt Custodian is a charming metroidvania about cleaning up the afterlife. Play as Pluto - a mischievous cat who has died, and is sentenced to be the afterworld's janitor... FOREVER! Hang out with other doomed ghosts, battle beasts, and explore a vastly expansive landscape.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.2%, Exploration 11.4%, Nonlinear 10.2%, Action RPG 9.2%, Cute 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: It is a tight, combat-focused metroidvania that captures the sense of exploration and discovery in a stylized, atmospheric world.

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: Metroidvania 36.3%, Puzzle 17.8%, Exploration 17.3%, Action-Adventure 5.8%, Action RPG 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: It features a silent, isometric world that changes as you solve puzzles, mirroring the environmental transformation seen in TUNIC.

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 47.4%, Exploration 12.7%, Cute 10.7%, Action-Adventure 8.4%, Fantasy 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: This charming metroidvania focuses on exploration and traversal, offering a more accessible but equally rewarding adventure.

You are a nomadic slugcat, both predator and prey in a broken ecosystem. Grab your spear and brave the industrial wastes, hunting enough food to survive, but be wary— other, bigger creatures have the same plan... and slugcats look delicious.

Why similar: Difficult 26.8%, Metroidvania 23.4%, Souls-like 17.2%, Exploration 15%, Atmospheric 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a brutal, atmospheric exploration experience that forces the player to learn the rules of an ecosystem to survive.

Tails of Iron is an epic RPG Adventure with punishingly brutal combat. As Redgi, heir to the throne, you must embark on a perilous quest to reclaim your Kingdom. Explore a deceivingly charming world. Assemble a band of brave companions. Banish the merciless Frog clan!

Why similar: Souls-like 32.9%, Metroidvania 16.2%, Action RPG 14.6%, Difficult 13.5%, Action-Adventure 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: It features a cute aesthetic paired with surprisingly difficult, stamina-based combat that will feel familiar to TUNIC players.

Welcome to the charming world of Eastward - population declining! Journey through a society on the brink of collapse. Discover delightful towns, strange creatures and even stranger people! Wield a trusty frying pan and mystic powers on an adventure into the unknown…

Why similar: Action RPG 34.3%, Cute 21.3%, RPG 16.5%, Atmospheric 13.3%, Action 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: It captures a similar sense of adventure and discovery through a beautiful, pixel-art world filled with unique characters.

OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.

Why similar: Puzzle 29.4%, Cute 26.7%, Exploration 16.7%, Atmospheric 13.5%, RPG 8%

Why You'll Like It: It is a meta-puzzle game that breaks the fourth wall and requires the player to think outside the game window, similar to TUNIC's manual mechanics.

Fly into a charming handcrafted world and go on an adventure that mixes up open exploration with crispy twin-stick shooter action. Fight your way from the shiny overworld to the deepest caves, improve your ship and overcome the dungeons' bosses to rescue your friends!

Why similar: Metroidvania 38.5%, Exploration 14.8%, Nonlinear 14.1%, Top-Down 9%, Cute 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: It uniquely blends twin-stick shooter mechanics with a metroidvania world structure, emphasizing exploration and ability-gated progression.

Master Key is a top-down adventure game with a strong focus on item-based exploration and secrets. Embark on a journey to discover what that key could be used for and meet colorful characters!

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.6%, Exploration 13.5%, Nonlinear 13.4%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Cute 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: This 2D adventure game focuses heavily on exploration and finding secrets in a world that doesn't hold your hand.

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: Exploration 33%, Puzzle 32.9%, Atmospheric 12.9%, Fantasy 9%, Colorful 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on environmental puzzles and exploration in a beautiful, wordless setting that encourages curiosity.

Explore an abandoned space station in this retro-themed explorative action platformer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 69.1%, Difficult 12.3%, Exploration 7.2%, Puzzle 3.4%, Action 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game is a masterclass in cryptic, non-linear exploration that forces the player to pay close attention to environmental details.

Dash into a stylish and thrilling action-adventure platformer set in a mythological Persian world where the boundaries of time and space are yours to manipulate.

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.7%, Exploration 15.6%, Action-Adventure 8%, Action RPG 7.1%, Souls-like 6%

Why You'll Like It: This modern metroidvania offers complex platforming and challenging combat that rewards mastery of movement.

Embark on a grand adventure in Phoenotopia! An action-adventure puzzle platformer inspired by the great classics. Meet charming townsfolk, brave the dungeons, and thwart evil in your quest to save your family.

Why similar: Metroidvania 58.5%, Action-Adventure 15.3%, Cute 9.2%, Fantasy 7.6%, Action 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: This adventure game features a large, interconnected world filled with secrets and challenging combat encounters.

Delve into the depths of a mechanical world in this cute, adventure-exploration game. Explore and fight in a land full of corrupt robots and machinery. All while seeking answers to the mysteries around you.

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.8%, Exploration 16.5%, Nonlinear 14.4%, Cute 9.1%, Action-Adventure 8%

Why You'll Like It: A solid metroidvania that focuses on exploration and atmosphere, capturing the lonely but curious spirit of TUNIC.

Take control of Mina, a renowned Hollower hurtled into a desperate mission to rescue a cursed island. Whip foes, burrow through the ground, and explore a pixel-perfect world in Mina the Hollower, a brand new game from the developers who brought you Shovel Knight!

Why similar: Souls-like 38%, Action-Adventure 19.5%, Top-Down 16.2%, Difficult 8.3%, Colorful 5.8%

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 35.9%, Souls-like 28.9%, Difficult 17%, Exploration 8.8%, Cute 3.4%

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: Puzzle 47.3%, Exploration 32.5%, Indie 7.7%, Metroidvania 6.1%, Cute 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: It is a seminal puzzle-exploration game that requires the player to decode a mysterious language and world, much like TUNIC's manual.

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 59.2%, RPG 10.1%, Exploration 8.2%, Fantasy 6.5%, Action RPG 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: It combines fast-paced action-RPG combat with a beautiful, hand-drawn world and metroidvania-style exploration.

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 42.5%, Exploration 14%, Action-Adventure 12.8%, Cute 10.9%, Fantasy 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: It is a story-rich adventure game that uses flight mechanics to create a unique sense of exploration and discovery.

“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 54.4%, Difficult 14.5%, Atmospheric 9.4%, Cute 8.5%, Puzzle 5.7%

A creature-scanning metroidvania. Explore an ancient paradise before it's lost forever. Study the EMUUROM creatures, document your findings in the EMUUDEX, and use what you learn to unlock new paths.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.9%, Nonlinear 16.9%, Exploration 14.3%, Puzzle 12.6%, Cute 7.3%

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: Souls-like 47.7%, Exploration 15.8%, Action-Adventure 15.8%, Fantasy 6.4%, Atmospheric 5.4%

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: Isometric 19.5%, Metroidvania 19%, Puzzle 11%, Action RPG 9.8%, Action-Adventure 9%

Why You'll Like It: It is a classic Zelda-inspired adventure that captures the spirit of exploration and puzzle-solving in an isometric world.

Embark on an enchanting adventure in this breathtaking 2D Metroidvania game inspired by the rich folklore of Indonesia. Control Kimo and Wispy as they seek to recover the Shards of Light. Manipulate terrain to solve puzzles, befriend the natives of Lumina, and take abilities from powerful titans.✨

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.4%, Exploration 13.9%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Cute 11%, Puzzle 9.5%

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: Cute 26.5%, Atmospheric 16.4%, RPG 15.8%, Fantasy 14.6%, Exploration 7.5%

A heartfelt adventure in a fantasy world of frogs! Talk to weird and wonderful characters, fight vicious bugs, and explore a vibrant world in this charming action RPG.

Why similar: Exploration 17.1%, Action RPG 17.1%, Action-Adventure 14%, Cute 12.2%, Top-Down 11.3%

Welcome to Mt. Holly, where every dawn unveils a new mystery. Navigate through shifting corridors and ever-changing chambers in this genre-defying strategy puzzle adventure. But will your unpredictable path lead you to the rumored Room 46?

Why similar: Puzzle 32.8%, Exploration 28.1%, Nonlinear 17.9%, Atmospheric 6.9%, Stylized 6.1%

Embark on an epic adventure in Under the Island! A 2D action-adventure steeped in ‘90s charm, step into the shoes of Nia, and battle fierce monsters, solve clever puzzles, and explore a world alive with mystery as you race to save your new home before it’s too late.

Why similar: Action RPG 26.6%, Exploration 25.4%, Puzzle 22.7%, RPG 13.9%, Fantasy 8.5%

Stray Blade is an action-adventure where you play a rogue Adventurer exploring the ancient Valley of Acrea with your companion, the Xhinnon wolf Boji. Unveil the history of the forgotten valley and master the powers of the three Acrean Metals to restore balance to this war-torn land.

Why similar: Souls-like 25.5%, Metroidvania 25.4%, Difficult 13.2%, Exploration 10.4%, Action-Adventure 9%

Centuries after The Flood, only dangers and mysteries remain. Venture into the beautiful and deadly ruins of Galaia in this small adventure full of big moments where your curiosity will be rewarded.

Why similar: Isometric 25.9%, Nonlinear 18.2%, Puzzle 15%, Cute 10.8%, Stylized 8.7%

Become a brave hero and embark to the dangerous journey though mysterious forbidden lands. Reveal secrets of the legendary past, find the last pieces of gone magic and gain courage to slay the terrible monster!

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.7%, Action-Adventure 17.5%, Cute 11.9%, Colorful 7.3%, Fantasy 6.3%

Top-down action-adventure with elemental magic gameplay. Guided by guilt, you embark on a journey to restore the elements in a dying world. Harness and master elemental powers to fight enemies, solve puzzles, and explore a vast world filled with ancient temples.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32.4%, Action RPG 15.4%, Exploration 14%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Top-Down 10.5%

Are you ready for the first Yoyovania?! In this 2D top-down adventure you'll explore a sprawling urban landscape, reinterpreting your surroundings through your mastery of yoyo tricks. Navigate the city's many districts, fight rival crime bosses, and regain the influence of the Pipistrello family!

Why similar: Metroidvania 40.3%, Exploration 19.6%, Action-Adventure 18.7%, Top-Down 16.3%, Action 3.1%

Discover some of the most charming and challenging soulslike bosses in Frogmonster, a Metroidvania FPS adventure where you explore a lively world filled with creatures, bugs, and beasts.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40%, Souls-like 15.7%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, Nonlinear 11.1%, Atmospheric 5.4%

Explore the mysterious island of Kindara in this vibrant 2D action-adventure. Fight and platform your way through jungles, icy peaks, castles, and crystal caverns in a non-linear interconnected world. Adventure awaits!

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.8%, Nonlinear 15.1%, Exploration 12.9%, Action-Adventure 8.4%, Puzzle 7.7%

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 67.4%, Action-Adventure 7.5%, Puzzle 5.8%, Action 5%, Indie 4.4%

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: RPG 51.8%, Action 29.9%, Indie 18.4%

Embark on a heartfelt Mushroomvania adventure through a vast and dense interconnected world! It's like a mix of retro and modern classics!

Why similar: Metroidvania 47%, Exploration 15.7%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Nonlinear 7.8%, RPG 5.6%

HunterX: code name T is an action adventure with fast and stylish combat. Perfect your own fighting style using various weapon actions and magic, and explore an ever-greater world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30%, Souls-like 28.9%, Action RPG 12.7%, Exploration 10.3%, RPG 7.6%

A colorful mini-island adventure inspired by the handheld classics, built to be finished in an evening. Fight monsters, solve puzzles, and delve into four perilous dungeons.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 46.1%, Top-Down 34.1%, Action 9.2%, Cute 5.8%, Indie 4.8%

Alwa’s Legacy is a modern retro game full of dangerous dungeons, mystic items and ancient secrets. Upgrade your magic and choose your own path in this non-linear adventure game brimming with exploration.

Why similar: Metroidvania 47.7%, Exploration 16.3%, Action-Adventure 13.2%, Cute 10.3%, Fantasy 6.6%

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: Metroidvania 40.2%, Cute 18.4%, Puzzle 16.9%, Atmospheric 10.6%, Fantasy 8.2%

Embark on a wholesome adventure to save The Grove! Forage resources, combat the invasive Rot, and restore the community. Relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor in this charming action-RPG starring a grape.

Why similar: Isometric 22.8%, Action RPG 13.6%, Exploration 12.8%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Cute 9.8%

Play as android MIO in this mesmerizing metroidvania where you explore the Vessel, an enormous technological ark overgrown with machines gone rogue. Uncover its secrets, enhance MIO's abilities, and save the spaceship and its residents from oblivion.

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.5%, Souls-like 22.3%, Difficult 12.8%, Exploration 12.1%, Action-Adventure 8.3%

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: Exploration 30.2%, Colorful 17.9%, Cute 15.5%, Metroidvania 15.3%, Atmospheric 13.2%

Decades after the events of ENDER LILIES, Homunculi — sorrowful, artificial life forms — roam the land. In this dark fantasy Metroidvania, face formidable enemies and explore a bewitching post-apocalyptic world. Humans and Homunculi — what awaits at the end of the quest for their salvation?

Why similar: Metroidvania 48.6%, Souls-like 25.5%, Action RPG 9.1%, RPG 4.3%, Difficult 4.1%

Use and upgrade magic items, collect hidden treasures, and uncover the secrets between two worlds in this cute isometric puzzler! When a certain vacationing Elephant stumbles upon a way into the land of the dead, will she unwittingly let something far more sinister slip through?

Why similar: Metroidvania 27.4%, Isometric 21%, Nonlinear 13.1%, Puzzle 9.7%, Exploration 8.6%

In this award-winning puzzle adventure game, play as the Traveler on a quest to reunite the Peoples of the Tower. Observe, listen, and decipher ancient languages in a fascinating universe inspired by the Myth of Babel.

Why similar: Puzzle 49.2%, Exploration 11.5%, Colorful 11.4%, Stylized 8.7%, Action-Adventure 7.6%