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2012PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified95 % positive13.99 €

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.

Melee combat with weapons or fists
Fantasy setting
Jumping and platforming
Lavish presentation

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The closest matches for Dust: An Elysian Tail are Apotheon, Flynn: Son of Crimson and Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Dust: An Elysian Tail special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Apotheon

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2015PCPlayStationSteam Deck verified90 % positive14.79 €

Melee combat with weapons or fists
Distinctive, stylised art style
Fantasy setting

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.

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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.

Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

Melee combat with weapons or fists

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.

Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom

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A colorful Metroidvania-style platform adventure where the hero transforms into different animals to solve puzzles and uncover hidden paths. It charmingly recalls the classic Wonder Boy games.

Shantae and the Seven Sirens

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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.

Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

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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.

El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron

Lavish presentation

A surreal action adventure in which Enoch hunts fallen angels, inspired by the apocryphal Book of Enoch. Its dreamlike, fluid visuals and mix of melee combat and platforming set it apart.

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

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.

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

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A fast, polished 2D Metroidvania platformer starring the warrior Sargon in a mythical Persian world. Acrobatic parry-driven combat, time-manipulating powers and clever platforming challenges make for a fluid, stylish adventure.

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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