Games like Blue Fire

This is a 3D metroidvania platformer focused on fast-paced combat and precision movement. Players explore a fallen kingdom, overcome platforming challenges, and upgrade their abilities.

81% positive from 3,066 · 2021 · 16% finish it · Steam Deck Verified · $19.99 $3.99 -80% · Lowest ever $1.19 (2024-08-14)

Metroidvania ExplorationPrecision PlatformerHack and Slash 3D PlatformerSouls-like

Six games like Blue Fire

Aeterna Noctis

75% positive from 2,058 reviews202114% finish itDeck Verified

A challenging 2D hand-drawn Metroidvania action platformer. Players master fluid combat and precise platforming in a non-linear world.

What players likedPlayers say it's a challenging Metroidvania like Hollow Knight, praised most for its amazing platforming and art.

The catchThe platforming demands precision the loose, laggy controls do not deliver.

Both are tagged Precision Platformer, Souls-like and Metroidvania.

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BETON BRUTAL

94% positive from 1,288 reviews202310% finish itDeck Playable

First-person parkour game with challenging tower climbing and no checkpoints. Players must master movement and find shortcuts to progress.

What players likedPlayers praise this unforgiving parkour platformer for its challenging gameplay and the unique rush of overcoming its Minecraft-like obstacles.

The catchMost of the climbing is ladder jumping, and the ladder hitboxes are unreliable.

Both are tagged Precision Platformer, 3D Platformer and Exploration.

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Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus

84% positive from 1,649 reviews202413% finish itDeck Verified

This is a 2.5D action-platformer with Metroidvania elements. Players use a shapeshifting staff with a move-and-reset mechanic in a hand-drawn, folklore-inspired world.

What players likedPlayers praise its gorgeous art, fluid aerial movement, and accessible platforming, often comparing it favorably to Hollow Knight and Ori.

The catchThe controls feel clunky and unresponsive, with the grapple hooking the wrong points.

Both are tagged Precision Platformer, Metroidvania and Exploration.

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Little Noah: Scion of Paradise

92% positive from 2,227 reviews202244% finish itDeck Playable

A casual roguelite action game where you explore shifting dungeons with recruitable allies. You repair your airship for permanent upgrades and create unique attack combos.

The catchRuns feel identical, build variety is thin, and nothing remains after the first win.

Both are tagged Souls-like, Metroidvania and Exploration.

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Get To Work

89% positive from 3,482 reviews202414% finish itDeck Playable

This is a challenging narrative platformer with a unique rollerblade movement system. It features a satirical story about corporate climbing, rewarding fast movement and offering collectible podcast audio.

The catchMuch of the difficulty comes from janky physics and controls rather than level design.

Both are tagged Precision Platformer, 3D Platformer and Action.

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OlliOlli World

90% positive from 1,841 reviews20221% finish itDeck Verified

This is a skateboarding action-platformer with a signature flow state mechanic. It offers accessible, deep gameplay with player freedom and a vibrant, eccentric feel.

What players likedPlayers praise OlliOlli World as a beautiful, fun, and smooth platformer with ideally balanced difficulty, reminiscent of other fast-paced games.

The catchA 2K terms update added always online checks and broad data collection after launch.

Both are tagged Precision Platformer, 3D Platformer and Action.

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More about Blue Fire

What players liked

Players praise Blue Fire as a fun and challenging 3D platformer, often compared to a Soulslike with enjoyable movement.

The catch

The combat is shallow and unsatisfying, mostly mashing attack on trivial enemies.

Reviews: 81% positive from 3,066
Released: 2021
Finish it: 16% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: $19.99 $3.99 -80% · Lowest ever $1.19 (2024-08-14)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 81% positive, but with 3,066 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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