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4 Games like La-Mulana on PS5 that you should try

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We filtered the 42 games similar to La-Mulana down to the 4 that fit the “PS5” category. Carrion, Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap and Hollow Knight: Silksong top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to La-Mulana.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania
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HardcoreSolo
Year 2012Dev NIGORO

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Within the “PS5” category, the closest game to La-Mulana is Carrion — scoring 82/100 on our similarity scale. Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap and Hollow Knight: Silksong follow close behind.

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The best games like La-Mulana on PS5

4 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to La-Mulana. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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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Carrion

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Carrion
Closest overall match
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeHardcoreExplorationPixel Art2D
Year 2020Dev Phobia Game Studio · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · Android

It shares the essentials of what La-Mulana does: punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and pixel art. They part company on setting and tone: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.

Released 8 years after La-Mulana.

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Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

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Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap
Closest on setting
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyExploration2D
Year 2017Dev Lizardcube · DotEmuOn PS4 · Linux · Android

What brings it close to La-Mulana is punishing difficulty, melee combat and fantasy world, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and 2D presentation. It sets itself apart with cozy, relaxing feel.

Released 5 years after La-Mulana.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Visuals82
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Hollow Knight: Silksong

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Hollow Knight: Silksong
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeFantasyExploration2D
Year 2025Dev Team CherryOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

What brings it close to La-Mulana is melee combat, fantasy world and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is tone: strong narrative focus.

Released 13 years after La-Mulana.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Visuals81
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Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

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Shantae: Half-Genie Hero
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeFantasyExploration2D
Year 2016Dev WayForward · XSEED GamesOn PS4 · PC · PS5

It shares the essentials of what La-Mulana does: melee combat, fantasy world and single-player focus. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is tone and setting: cozy, relaxing feel and an anime aesthetic.

Released 4 years after La-Mulana.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals83Setting50

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