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18 Games like FEZ on PlayStation that you should try

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We filtered the 41 games similar to FEZ down to the 18 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Toki Tori 2+, ANIMAL WELL and Owlboy top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to FEZ.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania
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CasualNarrativeSolo
Year 2012Dev POLYTRON

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to FEZ is Toki Tori 2+ — scoring 86/100 on our similarity scale. ANIMAL WELL and Owlboy follow close behind.

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The best games like FEZ on PlayStation

18 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to FEZ. Each one has been evaluated across 13 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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Toki Tori 2+

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Toki Tori 2+
Closest overall match
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloCasualRelaxingOpen WorldExploration2D
Year 2013Dev Two Tribes · Two Tribes PublishingPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

If FEZ worked for you because of a casual, approachable feel, open world exploration and single-player focus, the same is here. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and 2D presentation. The distance is in visuals and tone — its own ground is cozy, relaxing feel.

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ANIMAL WELL

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ANIMAL WELL
Closest on visuals
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloNarrativeRelaxingOpen WorldExplorationPixel Art2D
Year 2024Dev Shared MemoryPlaytime ~7hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

It shares the essentials of what FEZ does: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and single-player focus. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and pixel art. Where the two diverge is setting and tone: cozy, relaxing feel and horror setting.

Released 12 years after FEZ.

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Owlboy

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Owlboy
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloNarrativeFantasyExplorationPixel Art2D
Year 2016Dev D-Pad StudioPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It shares the essentials of what FEZ does: strong narrative focus, fantasy world and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and pixel art. The distance is in tone and setting — its own ground is cozy, relaxing feel and a sci-fi setting.

Released 4 years after FEZ.

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La-Mulana

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La-Mulana
Closest on setting
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExploration2DPixel Art
Year 2012Dev NIGORO · AGM PLAYISMPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Matches like this one are rare: it meets FEZ on genre, game mode and setting. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and pixel art. The distance is in tone — its own ground is punishing difficulty.

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Yoku's Island Express

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Yoku's Island Express
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExploration2D
Year 2018Dev Team17 DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What brings it close to FEZ is open world exploration, fantasy world and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and setting. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is tone and visuals: cozy, relaxing feel.

Released 6 years after FEZ.

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STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™

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STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExploration
Year 2019Dev Respawn Entertainment · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It shares the essentials of what FEZ does: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and fantasy world. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and tone: punishing difficulty and a sci-fi setting.

Released 7 years after FEZ.

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Iconoclasts

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Iconoclasts
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloNarrativeExplorationPixel Art2D
Year 2018Dev Joakim Sandberg · Bifrost EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

It shares the essentials of what FEZ does: exploration and discovery, strong narrative focus, and single-player focus. Both also lean on 2D presentation. The distance is in setting and tone — its own ground is cozy, relaxing feel and a sci-fi setting.

Released 6 years after FEZ.

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The Swapper

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The Swapper
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloNarrativeExploration2DSci-Fi
Year 2013Dev Curve DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Genre puts it alongside FEZ, and so does exploration and discovery, strong narrative focus, and single-player focus. Both also lean on 2D presentation. The distance is in setting and tone — its own ground is a sci-fi setting.

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SteamWorld Dig

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SteamWorld Dig
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloCasualExploration2DMelee
Year 2013Dev Image & FormOn PS4 · Linux · PC

Same family as FEZ: exploration and discovery, a casual, approachable feel, and single-player focus. The common ground extends to 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is setting and tone: a sci-fi setting.

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SteamWorld Dig 2

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SteamWorld Dig 2
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloCasualExploration2DMelee
Year 2017Dev Image & FormPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

On paper it is what FEZ is — exploration and discovery, a casual, approachable feel, and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is setting and tone: a sci-fi setting.

Released 5 years after FEZ.

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The Fall

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The Fall
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloNarrativeExploration2DMelee
Year 2014Dev Over The MoonOn PS4 · Linux · PC

Same family as FEZ: exploration and discovery, strong narrative focus, and single-player focus. To that it adds 2D presentation. They part company on setting and tone: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and a sci-fi setting.

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Shadow Complex

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Shadow Complex
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloExploration2DTacticalMelee
Year 2009Dev ChAIR Entertainment Group · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

Shelved next to FEZ for good reason: exploration and discovery, single-player focus, and 2D presentation. The distance is in setting and progression — its own ground is loot and gear systems, and a sci-fi setting.

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Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit

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Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloExploration2DMeleeRanged
Year 2012Dev Arkedo Studio · SEGAPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

The genre is the same as FEZ’s, and with it exploration and discovery, single-player focus, and 2D presentation. They part company on tone and visuals: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere.

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Hollow Knight: Silksong

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Hollow Knight: Silksong
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloNarrativeFantasyExploration2D
Year 2025Dev Team CherryOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

It shares the essentials of what FEZ does: strong narrative focus, fantasy world and single-player focus. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is tone and visuals: melee combat.

Released 13 years after FEZ.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Visuals60Tone47
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Axiom Verge

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Axiom Verge
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloNarrativeExploration2DPixel Art
Year 2015Dev Thomas Happ GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

It shares the essentials of what FEZ does: exploration and discovery, strong narrative focus, and single-player focus. To that it adds pixel art. They part company on setting and tone: this one brings a sci-fi setting.

Released 3 years after FEZ.

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