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2017PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified86 % positive−80 % 19.99 € 3.99 €

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.

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

The closest matches for Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap are Shantae: Half-Genie Hero, Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom and Islets. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

95 %Match

2016PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified90 % positive19.99 €

  • Jumping and platforming
  • Distinctive, stylised art style
  • Fantasy setting

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.

Islets

Distinctive, stylised art style

A charming hand-painted metroidvania where you play a little mouse named Iko exploring floating islands and piecing a shattered world back together. The tone is warm and gentle, with quirky characters and moderate boss fights.

Dust: An Elysian Tail

Melee combat with weapons or fists

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.

Flynn: Son of Crimson

Melee combat with weapons or fists

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.

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.

Apotheon

Melee combat with weapons or fists

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.

Itorah

Melee combat with weapons or fists

You play Itorah, the only human in the mask-wearing world of Nahucan, fighting the black plague in a 2D adventure of platforming action and exploration. Its colorful, myth-inspired world makes for an accessible Metroidvania experience.

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