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2002

Samus Aran's leap into 3D turns the Metroidvania formula into an atmospheric first-person adventure across the planet Tallon IV. You piece together the lore of the Chozo with your scan visor and collect upgrades that steadily open up the interconnected world.

  • Lots to discover
  • Sci-fi setting
  • Lavish presentation
  • Open world

The closest matches for Metroid Prime are Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, AM2R: Return of Samus and Axiom Verge. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Metroid Prime special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

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2025Nintendo Switch

Brings what grabs you about Metroid Prime: lots to discover, lavish production and a sci-fi setting.

Stranded on the alien world Viewros, Samus explores ancient ruins in first person, scanning her surroundings and using new psychic powers to open up blocked paths. It is an atmospheric sci-fi adventure that blends shooting, exploration and environmental puzzles.

AM2R: Return of Samus

Shooting and gunplay

A fan-made remake of Metroid II that blends classic Samus Aran gameplay with modern controls, expanded areas and punchy boss fights. Hunting the Metroids across planet SR388 is atmospheric and rewards thorough exploration.

Axiom Verge

Shooting and gunplay

A retro-styled Metroidvania in which a scientist wakes up in a strange biomechanical world. It thrives on a labyrinthine map, offbeat weapons and abilities, and the thrill of uncovering secrets.

Metroid Dread

Lots to discover

Samus Aran's 2D return pairs fluid, fast movement and precise melee counters with classic Metroidvania exploration. Tense escapes from the near-invincible E.M.M.I. robots and demanding boss fights keep the pressure high.

Outbuddies DX

Open world

An atmospheric Metroidvania where you shoot your way through a sprawling, alien undersea city with the help of companion buddies. It focuses on discovery, backtracking and 2D action combat.

Metroid Prime Remastered

Lots to discover

You explore an interconnected alien planet from first person as Samus Aran, where the Morph Ball and Grapple Beam let you reach hidden areas. Backtracking through a tightly woven world becomes rewarding as new powers open old paths.

Control

Lavish presentation

As Jesse Faden you explore the shifting headquarters of a secret paranormal agency, fighting an otherworldly invasion with telekinesis and a shape-shifting service weapon. Spectacular destructible combat meets a surreal, bureaucratic New Weird mystery.

Atomic Heart

Lavish presentation

A first-person shooter set in a retro-futuristic Soviet utopia where the robots have turned on their makers. It mixes punchy melee and gunplay, glove-powered abilities, puzzle-filled test facilities and bizarre humor with a striking art direction.

Axiom Verge 2

Open world

A metroidvania with a large, interconnected world where new abilities and a drone unlock secrets and shortcuts. It continues the Axiom Verge universe but works fine without playing the original first.

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