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2015PCPlayStationSteam Deck verified89 % positive14.79 €

A 2D action adventure presented as Greek black-figure vase painting, where you play Nikandreia fighting through ancient mythology and taking powers from the gods. Varied weapons, shield blocking and thrown arms keep combat fresh.

Melee combat with weapons or fists
Distinctive, stylised art style
Jumping and platforming
Lavish presentation

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The closest matches for Apotheon are Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus and Dust: An Elysian Tail. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Apotheon special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Best alternative overall: Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown 94% match – Melee combat with weapons or fists
Newest alternative: Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus 93% match – released 2024

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Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

94 %Match

2024PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified83 % positive29.99 €

A fast, polished 2D Metroidvania platformer starring the warrior Sargon in a mythical Persian world. Acrobatic parry-driven combat, time-manipulating powers and clever platforming challenges make for a fluid, stylish adventure.

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Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus

Distinctive, stylised art style

A hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania where a tiny fox spirit uses a bō staff to bounce through a colorful world steeped in Japanese folklore. Its precise, staff-based movement is the heart of the exploration.

Dust: An Elysian Tail

Distinctive, stylised art style

A hand-painted Metroidvania with fast, combo-heavy combat, where the amnesiac warrior Dust explores a storybook world alongside his talking sword and companion Fidget. Big combos against crowds of enemies and a charming story drive the experience.

Imp of the Sun

Fantasy setting

A fast-paced 2D Metroidvania-style action platformer inspired by Peruvian cultures. You fight through hand-crafted areas to bring back the light of the Sun.

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Lavish presentation

A surreal action adventure in which Enoch hunts fallen angels, inspired by the apocryphal Book of Enoch. Its dreamlike, fluid visuals and mix of melee combat and platforming set it apart.

Flynn: Son of Crimson

Fantasy setting

A fast-paced 2D action platformer with light metroidvania elements, where young Flynn and his companion Dex explore a hand-crafted fantasy world and uncover a dark secret from its past.

Tales of Kenzera: Zau

Lavish presentation

A 2.5D metroidvania in which the young shaman Zau fights with sun and moon masks and traverses a world inspired by Bantu mythology. Its heart is an emotional story about grief and loss.

Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

Distinctive, stylised art style

You shift between lizard, mouse, piranha, lion and hawk, and each form unlocks new abilities for combat and exploration. This lovingly hand-drawn remake of Westone's classic blends action, platforming and discovery into a charming adventure.

Blasphemous II

Distinctive, stylised art style

A grim pixel-art Metroidvania where the Penitent One wields three distinct weapons through a world steeped in religious horror. Precise duels, tough bosses and plenty of secrets make exploring rewarding.

Itorah

Fantasy setting

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