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2025 PC −25 % 28.99 € 21.74 € 7 days left

A third-person Metroidvania shooter in which Alex explores an alien planet and absorbs organic abilities that reshape both combat and traversal. New powers steadily open up more of the world.

What defines Otherskin:

  • Sci-fi setting
  • Dark, serious atmosphere
  • Lots to discover
  • Action-packed real-time combat

The closest matches for Otherskin are Ghost Song, Athanasia and Moadra. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Otherskin special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Ghost Song

95 %

2022 PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch 19.99 € 👍 83 % Very positive, 1,254 reviews on Steam

  • Sci-fi setting
  • Lots to discover
  • Dark, serious atmosphere

An atmospheric 2D Metroidvania set on the lonely moon Lorian V, where you awaken as a Deadsuit, explore eerie caverns, gain new abilities and uncover cosmic secrets. Fluid combat and a moody sci-fi setting define the adventure.

Athanasia

Sci-fi setting

A survival horror shooter with immersive sim elements where you explore a mysterious facility and fend off predators from prehistory and the future using gear and wits. Its Metroidvania structure rewards exploration.

Moadra

Sci-fi setting

A grim sci-fi Metroidvania set on the alien planet Protea VI, where you fight dangerous creatures, grow stronger and uncover a terrible buried secret.

Wall World 2

Strong character progression

You drive a giant robotic spider up an endless wall, alternating between mining and fighting off threats in your exosuit. Between runs you permanently upgrade the spider and your gear while slowly uncovering the wall's secrets.

Shadow Labyrinth

Sci-fi setting

A dark 2D Metroidvania spin-off in the PAC-MAN universe: as the Swordsman you explore an alien planet, devour enemies and grow into an apex predator. It blends fast sword combat with platforming and exploration.

Metroid Dread

Lavish presentation

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.

Chorus

Lavish presentation

A space-combat shooter where you play Nara, flying her sentient starfighter Forsaken through fast zero-g dogfights. Supernatural abilities and ancient temples give the space shooter a mystical twist.

The Surge

Action-packed real-time combat

A sci-fi Soulslike where you fight through a decaying industrial complex in an exoskeleton. Its hook is targeting and severing specific limbs to loot the exact gear and upgrades you want.

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