Games like Dreaming Sarah

Surreal adventure platformer with puzzle elements. Explore Sarah's dream world, collect items, and talk to characters to help her wake up.

91% positive from 2,858 · 2015 · 12% finish it · Steam Deck Verified · Lowest ever $0.29 (2016-05-18)

Metroidvania Puzzle-PlatformerCasualExplorationPlatformerFemale Protagonist

Six games like Dreaming Sarah

Toki Tori 2+

85% positive from 1,095 reviews2013Deck Verified

This is a challenging puzzle adventure game where players use whistle and stomp mechanics to solve Metroidvania-style puzzles. Players explore, observe, and manipulate creatures to progress and find collectibles.

What players likedPlayers praise its excellent puzzles and vibrant world, where character actions influence other creatures.

The catchThe world map is poorly done, making it hard to track progress or find secrets.

Both are tagged Metroidvania, Puzzle-Platformer and Exploration.

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Supraland

95% positive from 4,925 reviews201927% finish itDeck Unsupported

First-person Metroidvania puzzle game. Explore a sandbox world, discover versatile abilities, and solve creative, unique puzzles.

What players likedPlayers praise Supraland as a metroidvania and puzzle platformer with rewarding exploration, clever puzzles, and charming humor.

The catchCombat is shallow and respawning enemies constantly interrupt puzzling and exploring.

Both are tagged Metroidvania, Puzzle-Platformer and Exploration.

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Supraland Six Inches Under

95% positive from 1,632 reviews202263% finish itDeck Verified

A first-person Metroidvania with 55% exploration, 40% puzzles, and 5% combat. It features new abilities and optional content for an 8-20 hour adventure.

What players likedPlayers praise its Metroidvania-style exploration and puzzles, comparing it to Portal, Zelda, and the original Supraland.

The catchPuzzles often expect mechanics the game never taught, so guides become necessary.

Both are tagged Metroidvania, Puzzle-Platformer and Exploration.

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Timespinner

86% positive from 3,131 reviews201848% finish itDeck Verified

This is a 2D action-adventure platformer with time manipulation mechanics. It features pixel art, magic orbs, and familiar companions in a story-driven quest.

What players likedPlayers praise Timespinner as a charming, responsive Metroidvania, often compared to Symphony of the Night and DS Castlevanias, with good world-building and a coherent story.

The catchThe story is dialogue heavy and the writing is juvenile enough to skip outright.

Both are tagged Metroidvania, Exploration and Female Protagonist.

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Nyaruru Fishy Fight

90% positive from 1,780 reviews202315% finish itDeck Verified

Nyaruru Fishy Fight is a Metroidvania with fast-paced combat and exploration. Players use a variety of fish-themed attacks and movement abilities to defeat enemies and bosses.

What players likedPlayers praise its incredible character movement and exciting battles with cute cats, despite being made in a broken engine.

The catchBoss fights lean on gimmicks and sudden difficulty spikes

Both are tagged Metroidvania, Exploration and Female Protagonist.

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HAAK

90% positive from 3,424 reviews202234% finish itDeck Verified

A pixel art Metroidvania action-platformer with a hook mechanic in a retro-futuristic wasteland. Explore, fight mutants, and solve puzzles with multiple endings.

What players likedPlayers praise HAAK as a polished Metroidvania with fluid gameplay, a well-crafted map, and an engaging post-apocalyptic story.

The catchEndless dull dialogue interrupts the platforming, and the writing is not worth reading.

Both are tagged Metroidvania, Puzzle-Platformer and Platformer.

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More about Dreaming Sarah

What players liked

Players praise this Metroidvania for its surreal, dreamlike world, enjoyable exploration, and memorable soundtrack.

The catch

Exploration offers no direction, so players wander lost with no idea where to go.

Reviews: 91% positive from 2,858
Released: 2015
Finish it: 12% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: Lowest ever $0.29 (2016-05-18)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 91% positive, but with 2,858 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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