Games like Ghost Song

This is a 2D Metroidvania adventure game with atmospheric exploration and combat. Players explore an alien world, acquire abilities, and battle creatures using a heat-based blaster and melee system.

83% positive from 1,438 · 2022 · 30% finish it · Steam Deck Verified · $19.99 $9.99 -50% · Lowest ever $7.89 (2025-04-17)

Metroidvania Sci-fi2DActionAtmospheric Platformer

Six games like Ghost Song

Ultros

78% positive from 1,196 reviews20244% finish itDeck Verified

This is a sci-fi action-adventure game with a loop-based mechanic. It features close-quarter combat, plant cultivation, and exploration in a surreal alien world.

What players likedPlayers praise this unique Metroidvania for its vibrant alien visuals, excellent soundtrack, and innovative gardening mechanics.

The catchBeating a boss strips your abilities and upgrades, forcing you to grind them back.

Both are tagged Metroidvania, Sci-fi and Platformer.

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Headlander

90% positive from 1,052 reviews201619% finish itDeck Verified

Retro-futuristic action-adventure where you control robotic bodies by docking your head. Explore a sci-fi world, solve puzzles, and uncover a conspiracy.

What players likedPlayers praise its beautiful 80s sci-fi art style and satisfying, manageable gameplay with fun mechanics and puzzle-solving.

The catchDoors keyed to body colour turn progress into a constant fetch for the right body.

Both are tagged Metroidvania, Sci-fi and Platformer.

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Islets

95% positive from 1,852 reviews2022Deck Unsupported

A hand-painted metroidvania where you connect floating islands to explore, fight monsters, and befriend characters. Its core loop involves puzzle-like island reconnection and exploration.

What players likedPlayers praise Islets as a charming, relaxing, and approachable Metroidvania, reminiscent of old flash games, with a unique island-connecting mechanic.

The catchFloaty controls and bland, shallow gameplay make the whole thing feel forgettable.

Both are tagged Metroidvania, Atmospheric and Platformer.

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Unbound: Worlds Apart

84% positive from 1,312 reviews202115% finish itDeck Verified

A hand-drawn puzzle-platformer where players use world-altering portals to solve challenges. It features twitch platforming and a narrative about a mage saving reality.

What players likedPlayers praise this Metroidvania/Puzzle-Platformer for its challenging yet fair puzzles and forgiving checkpoints.

The catchDifficulty spikes into pixel perfect timed platforming, and the game drops inputs.

Both are tagged Metroidvania, Atmospheric and Platformer.

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Outland

80% positive from 3,948 reviews20145% finish it

A 2D platformer with a polarity-switching mechanic. Players use light and dark powers to navigate challenges.

What players likedOutland is a visually striking Metroidvania with an evolving light/dark color-switching mechanic and epic boss fights.

The catchMovement and combat feel stiff and imprecise, which makes later fights frustrating.

Both are tagged Metroidvania, 2D and Platformer.

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Guacamelee! 2

91% positive from 3,335 reviews201813% finish itDeck Verified

This is a Metroidvania action-platformer featuring brawling combat and dimension-shifting mechanics. It offers a vibrant, culturally inspired adventure with cooperative play.

What players likedPlayers praise Guacamelee! 2 as an innovative, story-driven metroidvania with fun characters and satisfying melee combat.

The catchPunishing pixel-perfect platforming and instant death traps overshadow the fun combat.

Both are tagged Metroidvania, 2D and Platformer.

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More about Ghost Song

What players liked

Players praise Ghost Song as a beautiful, atmospheric Metroid-style game with intriguing story and characters.

The catch

Movement is sluggish and forced backtracking without fast travel drags the game out.

Reviews: 83% positive from 1,438
Released: 2022
Finish it: 30% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: $19.99 $9.99 -50% · Lowest ever $7.89 (2025-04-17)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 83% positive, but with 1,438 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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