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11 Games like La-Mulana on Nintendo Switch that you should try

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We filtered the 42 games similar to La-Mulana down to the 11 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Ori and the Blind Forest, Carrion and Teslagrad 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 “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to La-Mulana is Ori and the Blind Forest — scoring 90/100 on our similarity scale. Carrion and Teslagrad follow close behind.

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The best games like La-Mulana on Nintendo Switch

11 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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Ori and the Blind Forest

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Ori and the Blind Forest
Closest overall match
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeHardcoreOpen WorldFantasyExploration2D
Year 2015Dev Moon Studios · Microsoft StudiosOn PC · Xbox · Switch

What brings it close to La-Mulana is punishing difficulty, open world exploration and melee combat, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and 2D presentation. They part company on tone and progression: this one brings loot and gear systems, and strong narrative focus.

Released 3 years after La-Mulana.

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Carrion

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Carrion
Closest on progression
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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Teslagrad

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Teslagrad
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeHardcoreExploration2D
Year 2013Dev Rain Games · CIRCLE EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

What brings it close to La-Mulana is punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and 2D presentation. They part company on setting: this one brings a sci-fi setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals82Tone81
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Iconoclasts

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

What brings it close to La-Mulana is exploration and discovery, melee combat, and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. Both also lean on pixel art. The distance is in tone and setting — its own ground is strong narrative focus and a sci-fi setting.

Released 6 years after La-Mulana.

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The Fall

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The Fall
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeExploration2DNarrative
Year 2014Dev Over The MoonOn PS4 · Linux · PC

If La-Mulana worked for you because of exploration and discovery, melee combat, and single-player focus, the same is here. To that it adds 2D presentation. They part company on tone and setting: this one brings strong narrative focus and a sci-fi setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals82Tone0
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Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

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Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap
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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Gato Roboto

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Gato Roboto
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeHardcoreExploration2DPixel Art
Year 2019Dev doinksoft · Devolver DigitalOn PC · Xbox · Switch

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 2D presentation. They part company on setting: this one brings a sci-fi setting.

Released 7 years after La-Mulana.

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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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NGL85
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.

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Metroid Dread

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Metroid Dread
Closest on tone
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloHardcoreExploration2DNarrative
Year 2021Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · NintendoOn Switch

The thread back to La-Mulana runs through exploration and discovery, punishing difficulty, and single-player focus. Both also lean on 2D presentation. The distance is in setting — its own ground is a sci-fi setting.

Released 9 years after La-Mulana.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Tone85Visuals81Setting0
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Axiom Verge

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Axiom Verge
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeExploration2DPixel Art
Year 2015Dev Thomas Happ GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

If La-Mulana worked for you because of exploration and discovery, melee combat, and single-player focus, the same is here. To that it adds 2D presentation. They part company on tone and setting: this one brings strong narrative focus and a sci-fi setting.

Released 3 years after La-Mulana.

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