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2015PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck playable87 % positive19.99 €

A 2D cyberpunk action RPG set in the neon-lit city of Harbor Prime, where you take on side quests, unlock implants and skills, and mix combat, stealth and hacking while an AI strives toward the Singularity.

  • Sci-fi setting
  • Jumping and platforming
  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Lots to discover

The closest matches for Dex are Timespinner, Carrion and Axiom Verge 2. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Dex special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Timespinner

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2018PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified86 % positive20.49 €

  • Jumping and platforming
  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Sci-fi setting

A 2D Metroidvania in the vein of Symphony of the Night where you play a time traveler hopping between past and future to topple an empire. Smooth pixel-art action, plenty of exploration and a blend of fantasy and science fiction.

Carrion

Sci-fi setting

You play a shapeless alien creature breaking out of a research facility and hunting humans in a reverse horror twist. Its Metroidvania structure, fluid tentacle movement and unlockable abilities make growing and devouring everything in your path the core thrill.

Axiom Verge 2

Sci-fi setting

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.

Axiom Verge

Sci-fi setting

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.

Yars Rising

Jumping and platforming

A 2D Metroidvania from WayForward where young hacker Emi Kimura infiltrates a shady corporation and revisits old areas with new abilities. Platforming action, sneaking and hacking drive a conspiracy mystery that reimagines the classic Yars arcade brand.

Ghost Song

Melee combat with weapons or fists

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.

Ghost 1.0

Sci-fi setting

A sci-fi metroidvania where you infiltrate a space station as an agent, switching between a robotic body and a digital ghost form to fight enemies and solve puzzles.

Kunai

Melee combat with weapons or fists

You guide Tabby, a robot wielding kunai and fused with ancient warrior spirits, through an interconnected world full of secrets. Fast combat, a nimble dash and new abilities that unlock previously sealed areas make it stand out.

Unsighted

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A pixel-art Metroidvania where you play the automaton Alma, racing against a clock to save your friends before they lose their sentience. Fast parrying and dodging combat meets an interconnected world full of secrets, with a ticking timer that shapes every decision.

Blade Chimera

Melee combat with weapons or fists

A 2D Metroidvania set in a dystopian cyberpunk world where a demon sword lets you create platforms, shield yourself and meddle with the past. Beautifully animated pixel art and exploration take center stage.

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