13 Games like DAVE THE DIVER on Xbox that you should try

If DAVE THE DIVER worked for you because of deep RPG systems, procedural generation and melee combat, the same is here. Both also lean on 2D presentation and single-player focus. The distance is in progression — its own ground is Metroidvania exploration and fantasy world.

On paper it is what DAVE THE DIVER is — deep RPG systems, a casual, approachable feel and melee combat — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to resource management and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is tone and progression: loot and gear systems.

It comes from the same genre as DAVE THE DIVER and shares deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and melee combat. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is tone and progression: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Same family as DAVE THE DIVER: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and melee combat. The common ground extends to single-player focus and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is visuals and tone: precision platforming and fantasy world.

It comes from the same genre as DAVE THE DIVER and shares deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and melee combat. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in tone and visuals — its own ground is action RPG combat and fantasy world.

It shares the essentials of what DAVE THE DIVER does: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and melee combat. Both also lean on single-player focus and pixel art. The distance is in tone — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Same family as DAVE THE DIVER: deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and 2D presentation. The distance is in progression and visuals — its own ground is action RPG combat and a sci-fi setting.

The genre is the same as DAVE THE DIVER’s, and with it deep RPG systems, cozy, relaxing feel and melee combat. To that it adds pixel art and single-player focus. They part company on tone and progression: this one brings magic-based combat.

Genre puts it alongside DAVE THE DIVER, and so does deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus. To that it adds 2D presentation. They part company on visuals and combat: this one brings tactical combat.

With DAVE THE DIVER it shares deep RPG systems, single-player focus and 2D presentation. Its own ground is action RPG combat.

Shelved next to DAVE THE DIVER for good reason: deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus. To that it adds 2D presentation. They part company on combat and visuals: this one brings stealth mechanics.

Shelved next to DAVE THE DIVER for good reason: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and melee combat. To that it adds single-player focus and 2D presentation. They part company on tone and visuals: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere.

The thread back to DAVE THE DIVER runs through deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is game mode: co-op play.