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What defines The Messenger:
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The closest matches for The Messenger are Shantae: Risky's Revenge, Shantae and the Pirate's Curse and Guacamelee! 2. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes The Messenger special – the reasons are listed right on each game.
93 %
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A charming 2D Metroidvania where half-genie Shantae whips her hair and uses dance transformations to explore deserts, caves and forests. Smooth, expressive sprite animation and cheeky humor define the adventure.
91 % 19.99 €
Lots of humour
A charming, witty 2D adventure where half-genie Shantae explores islands with her hair whip, pirate gadgets and dance magic. Teaming up with her nemesis Risky Boots and the vibrant, animated pixel art give it its special appeal.
91 % 20.49 €
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
A vibrant luchador Metroidvania that blends fast brawler combat with precise platforming and a constant stream of jokes and meme references. Mexican folklore meets multiverse hopping, and it can be played in co-op.
90 % 12.99 €
Distinctive, stylised art style
As Ash, the skeletal prince of Hell, you hunt down 100 monsters who saw an embarrassing bathtub photo in this irreverent platformer. Wildly varied, colorful zones and lots of mini-games keep things fresh.
90 % free
Lots of humour
An isometric action adventure starring treasure hunter Nigel and his fairy companion Friday, mixing sword combat, tricky platforming puzzles and witty dialogue on a treasure-filled island.
89 % 24.99 €
Lots of humour
A humorous, colorful Metroidvania where half-genie hero Shantae uses her hair whip, dance magic and transformations to explore an interconnected island world and its dungeons.
89 %
Lots of humour
A humorous pixel-art metroidvania where you play a wizard in fast hack-and-slash combat and topple wicked gods. Meteor showers and spellcasting drive a tongue-in-cheek fantasy adventure.
89 % −75 %Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
A funny Metroidvania set in a Mexican-folklore-inspired world, mixing agile platforming with punchy brawler combos and a switch between the living and dead worlds. The whole story can also be played in local co-op.
89 % 13.99 €
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
A lovingly crafted NES-style platformer where a shovel-wielding knight pogo-bounces through varied stages, digs up treasure and battles a colorful cast of rival knights. Tight controls, charming humor and a superb chiptune soundtrack make it a modern classic.
89 % 19.99 €
Distinctive, stylised art style
A charming 2.5D platformer where half-genie Shantae uses her hair whip and dance transformations to move through hand-animated stages. Lots of humor, bright cartoon visuals and ability-gated exploration define the experience.