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2011PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck playable90 % positive12.99 €

A modern-day gamer is pulled into a fantasy castle and must fight his way through a sprawling pixel-art metroidvania with spells, gear and skill points. Its cheeky humor and constant nods to pop culture and RPG clichés give it a distinctive charm.

Lots of humour
Melee combat with weapons or fists
Lots to discover
Strong character progression

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The closest matches for Unepic are Rogue Legacy, Super Daryl Deluxe and The Messenger. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Unepic special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Best alternative overall: Rogue Legacy 91% match – Melee combat with weapons or fists
Newest alternative: Batbarian: Testament of the Primordials 89% match – released 2020

Best match

Rogue Legacy

91 %Match

2013PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified92 % positive14.79 €

A tough 2D platformer where every death passes the sword to an heir with random, often silly traits like colorblindness or gigantism, who then storms the shifting castle again. Gold you collect upgrades the family manor for good, so each generation gets a little stronger.

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Super Daryl Deluxe

Strong character progression

An absurdly funny 2D metroidvania action RPG set in a high school, where loads of gear and abilities let you freely customize your combat style.

The Messenger

Lots of humour

A ninja platformer that begins as an 8-bit romp and, through time travel, opens up into a 16-bit Metroidvania full of deadpan humor. Precise sword fighting and the satisfying cloudstep mid-air jump make movement a joy.

Rabi-Ribi

Lots to discover

A fast-paced anime Metroidvania starring a bunny girl who mixes hammer combos, magic and bullet-hell boss fights. The colorful island is packed with secrets and upgrades to find.

Batbarian: Testament of the Primordials

Lots to discover

A snarky, humorous puzzle-focused Metroidvania where a barbarian and his bat buddy Pip explore hundreds of secret-filled rooms, fight bosses and recruit companions.

Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

Lots to discover

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.

Shantae and the Seven Sirens

Lots to discover

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.

Wonder Boy in Monster World

Fantasy setting

A colorful 16-bit action platformer with light RPG elements: you explore towns and dungeons, buy better gear, and defeat monsters with sword and magic.

Cathedral

Lots to discover

You explore a huge world of over 600 rooms in a classic 8-bit adventure style, hunting for the five elemental orbs. A nostalgic Metroidvania that mostly rewards the urge to explore.

Guacamelee!

Lots of humour

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.

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