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Few titles capture what makes Saira unique: adventure storytelling and single-player focus. After measuring 8 attributes across over 6,700 games, the NextGameLike team picks the 40 most faithful alternatives. Ato, qomp and SteamWorld Dig 2 top the ranking, with Ato at number one (78/100).

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Year 2009Dev Nicklas Nygren
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The closest game to Saira is Ato — scoring 78/100 on our similarity scale. qomp and SteamWorld Dig 2 follow close behind.

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Top games similar to Saira

40 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Saira. Each one has been evaluated across 8 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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Ato

78
NGL97
Ato
Closest on genre
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloExploration2DMeleeNarrative
Year 2019Dev WolfWoot · Tiny Warrior GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC

With Saira it shares exploration and discovery, single-player focus, and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is visuals: pixel art.

Released 10 years after Saira.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals58
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qomp

78
NGL96
qomp
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloExploration2DMeleeHardcore
Year 2021Dev Stuffed Wombat · AtariPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Linux

The thread back to Saira runs through exploration and discovery, single-player focus, and 2D presentation. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is pixel art.

Released 12 years after Saira.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals49
3

SteamWorld Dig 2

78
NGL90
SteamWorld Dig 2
Closest overall match
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloExploration2DMeleeCasual
Year 2017Dev Image & FormPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

If Saira worked for you because of exploration and discovery, single-player focus, and 2D presentation, the same is here. What it adds of its own: a casual, approachable feel and melee combat.

Released 8 years after Saira.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100
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Yoku's Island Express

78
NGL89
Yoku's Island Express
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloExploration2DCozyOpen World
Year 2018Dev Team17 DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What brings it close to Saira is exploration and discovery, single-player focus, and 2D presentation, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and progression. It sets itself apart with cozy, relaxing feel and open world exploration.

Released 9 years after Saira.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100
5

ANIMAL WELL

78
NGL90
ANIMAL WELL
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloExploration2DMeleeNarrative
Year 2024Dev Shared MemoryPlaytime ~7hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

The thread back to Saira runs through exploration and discovery, single-player focus, and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is visuals: pixel art.

Released 15 years after Saira.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals44
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SteamWorld Dig

78
NGL88
SteamWorld Dig
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloExploration2DMeleeCasual
Year 2013Dev Image & FormOn PS4 · Linux · PC

If Saira worked for you because of exploration and discovery, single-player focus, and 2D presentation, the same is here. Its own ground is a casual, approachable feel and melee combat.

Released 4 years after Saira.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100
7

Rogue Legacy

78
NGL89
Rogue Legacy
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloExploration2DMagicRanged
Year 2013Dev Abstraction Games · Cellar Door GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

With Saira it shares exploration and discovery, single-player focus, and 2D presentation. They part company on visuals: this one brings pixel art.

Released 4 years after Saira.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals62
8

Reventure

78
NGL89
Reventure
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloExploration2DNarrativeDark
Year 2019Dev PixelattoPlaytime ~3hOn PC · iOS · Nintendo

With Saira it shares exploration and discovery, single-player focus, and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is visuals: pixel art.

Released 10 years after Saira.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals42
9

FEZ

78
NGL88
FEZ
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloExploration2DCasualNarrative
Year 2012Dev POLYTRON · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What carries over from Saira is exploration and discovery, single-player focus, and 2D presentation. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is pixel art.

Released 3 years after Saira.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals52
10

The Swapper

78
NGL84
The Swapper
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloExploration2DNarrativeSci-Fi
Year 2013Dev Curve DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What brings it close to Saira is exploration and discovery, single-player focus, and 2D presentation, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and progression. What it adds of its own: horror tension and strong narrative focus.

Released 4 years after Saira.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100
11

Carrion

78
NGL85
Carrion
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloExploration2DMeleeDark
Year 2020Dev Phobia Game Studio · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · Android

Held in common with Saira: exploration and discovery, single-player focus, and 2D presentation. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is pixel art.

Released 11 years after Saira.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals43
12

Iconoclasts

78
NGL85
Iconoclasts
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloExploration2DMeleeNarrative
Year 2018Dev Joakim Sandberg · Bifrost EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

Held in common with Saira: exploration and discovery, single-player focus, and 2D presentation. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is pixel art.

Released 9 years after Saira.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals43
13

Owlboy

78
NGL84
Owlboy
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloExploration2DMeleeNarrative
Year 2016Dev D-Pad StudioPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It meets Saira on exploration and discovery, single-player focus, and 2D presentation. They part company on visuals: this one brings pixel art.

Released 7 years after Saira.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals44
14

The Fall

78
NGL82
The Fall
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloExploration2DMeleeNarrative
Year 2014Dev Over The MoonOn PS4 · Linux · PC

It shares the essentials of what Saira does: exploration and discovery, single-player focus, and 2D presentation. Its own ground is shooting mechanics and strong narrative focus.

Released 5 years after Saira.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100
15

Teslagrad

78
NGL82
Teslagrad
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloExploration2DMeleeHardcore
Year 2013Dev Rain Games · CIRCLE EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

What brings it close to Saira is exploration and discovery, single-player focus, and 2D presentation, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and progression. Its own ground is punishing difficulty and melee combat.

Released 4 years after Saira.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100

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