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6 Casual games like FEZ that you should try

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We filtered the 41 games similar to FEZ down to the 6 that fit the “Casual” category. A Castle Full of Cats, Toki Tori 2+ and SHEEPO 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 “Casual” category, the closest game to FEZ is A Castle Full of Cats — scoring 69/100 on our similarity scale. Toki Tori 2+ and SHEEPO follow close behind.

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The best casual games like FEZ

6 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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A Castle Full of Cats

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A Castle Full of Cats
Closest on genre
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloCasualNarrativeRelaxingExploration
Year 2022Dev DevcatsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Linux

The thread back to FEZ runs through exploration and discovery, a casual, approachable feel, and single-player focus. The distance is in setting — its own ground is horror setting.

Released 10 years after FEZ.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Tone78Setting0
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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.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone69Visuals63
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SHEEPO

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SHEEPO
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloCasualNarrativeOpen WorldExploration2D
Year 2020Dev Kyle Thompson · TBAPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

It shares the essentials of what FEZ does: a casual, approachable feel, open world exploration and single-player focus. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and 2D presentation. They part company on tone and visuals: this one brings cozy, relaxing feel.

Released 8 years after FEZ.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals63Tone57
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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.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals61Tone54Setting0
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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.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals61Tone53Setting0
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Little Kitty, Big City

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Little Kitty, Big City
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloCasualOpen WorldExplorationCozy
Year 2024Dev Double Dagger StudioPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

Shelved next to FEZ for good reason: a casual, approachable feel, open world exploration and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery. The distance is in visuals and tone — its own ground is cozy, relaxing feel and a sandbox world.

Released 12 years after FEZ.

Genre100Game mode100Progression74World57Tone40Visuals0

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