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2002

Samus Aran's leap into 3D turns the Metroidvania formula into an atmospheric first-person adventure across the planet Tallon IV. You piece together the lore of the Chozo with your scan visor and collect upgrades that steadily open up the interconnected world.

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The closest matches for Metroid Prime are AM2R: Return of Samus, Axiom Verge and Metroid Dread. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Metroid Prime special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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AM2R: Return of Samus

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2016PC

A fan-made remake of Metroid II that blends classic Samus Aran gameplay with modern controls, expanded areas and punchy boss fights. Hunting the Metroids across planet SR388 is atmospheric and rewards thorough exploration.

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Axiom Verge

Shooting and gunplay

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.

Metroid Dread

Lavish presentation

Samus Aran's 2D return pairs fluid, fast movement and precise melee counters with classic Metroidvania exploration. Tense escapes from the near-invincible E.M.M.I. robots and demanding boss fights keep the pressure high.

Outbuddies DX

Open world

An atmospheric Metroidvania where you shoot your way through a sprawling, alien undersea city with the help of companion buddies. It focuses on discovery, backtracking and 2D action combat.

Control

Lavish presentation

As Jesse Faden you explore the shifting headquarters of a secret paranormal agency, fighting an otherworldly invasion with telekinesis and a shape-shifting service weapon. Spectacular destructible combat meets a surreal, bureaucratic New Weird mystery.

Atomic Heart

Lavish presentation

A first-person shooter set in a retro-futuristic Soviet utopia where the robots have turned on their makers. It mixes punchy melee and gunplay, glove-powered abilities, puzzle-filled test facilities and bizarre humor with a striking art direction.

Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet

Lavish presentation

A 2D Metroidvania where you pilot a small UFO through a eerie silhouette-style world full of strange creatures. New abilities and environmental puzzles open the way toward the core of the shadow planet.

Axiom Verge 2

Open world

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.

Carrion

Dark, serious atmosphere

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.

Metal Garden

Shooting and gunplay

A short, atmospheric single-player shooter that takes you through an overgrown megastructure. Exploration and light puzzles accompany the action as you seek out what lies beyond.