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We filtered the 42 games similar to Super Metroid down to the 32 that fit the “Adventure” category. Metroid Prime, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption and Supraland top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Super Metroid.

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NarrativeDarkSolo
Year 1994Dev Nintendo R&D1

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Within the “Adventure” category, the closest game to Super Metroid is Metroid Prime — scoring 82/100 on our similarity scale. Metroid Prime 3: Corruption and Supraland follow close behind.

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The best adventure games like Super Metroid

32 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Super Metroid. 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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Metroid Prime

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Metroid Prime
Closest overall match
ShooterFPS
SoloSci-FiExplorationOpen WorldFirst Person
Year 2002Dev Retro Studios · Nintendo

It shares the essentials of what Super Metroid does: exploration and discovery, a sci-fi setting, and single-player focus. They part company on visuals: this one brings a first-person view.

Released 8 years after Super Metroid.

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Metroid Prime 3: Corruption

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Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
ShooterFPS
SoloSci-FiExplorationFirst Person
Year 2007Dev Retro Studios · Nintendo

If Super Metroid worked for you because of exploration and discovery, a sci-fi setting, and single-player focus, the same is here. Where the two diverge is visuals: a first-person view.

Released 13 years after Super Metroid.

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Supraland

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Supraland
ShooterFPS
SoloExplorationRangedMeleeOpen World
Year 2019Dev Supra GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It meets Super Metroid on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on visuals: this one brings a first-person view.

Released 25 years after Super Metroid.

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My Friend Pedro

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My Friend Pedro
Closest on visuals
ShooterFPS
SoloDark2DMelee
Year 2019Dev DeadToast Entertainment · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

Held in common with Super Metroid: dark, oppressive atmosphere, single-player focus and 2D presentation. It sets itself apart with melee combat.

Released 25 years after Super Metroid.

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Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time

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Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time
ShooterFPS
SoloSci-FiExplorationOpen WorldFantasy
Year 2009Dev Insomniac Games · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

Shelved next to Super Metroid for good reason: exploration and discovery, a sci-fi setting, and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is fantasy world and a first-person view.

Released 15 years after Super Metroid.

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Metroid: Other M

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NGL78
Metroid: Other M
ShooterFPS
SoloSci-FiFirst PersonThird Person
Year 2010Dev D-Rockets · Nintendo

What carries over from Super Metroid is a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. They part company on visuals: this one brings a first-person view.

Released 16 years after Super Metroid.

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Dishonored 2

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NGL88
Dishonored 2
Closest on tone
ShooterFPS
SoloNarrativeDarkSci-FiExploration
Year 2016Dev Arkane Studios · Bethesda SoftworksOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

It shares the essentials of what Super Metroid does: strong narrative focus, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. To that it adds exploration and discovery. They part company on visuals and progression: this one brings crafting mechanics and a first-person view.

Released 22 years after Super Metroid.

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Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth

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NGL76
Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth
ShooterFPS
SoloDarkNarrativeSci-FiExploration
Year 2005Dev Headfirst Productions · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox

It shares the essentials of what Super Metroid does: dark, oppressive atmosphere, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. To that it adds exploration and discovery. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings horror setting and a first-person view.

Released 11 years after Super Metroid.

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BioShock

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NGL93
BioShock
ShooterFPS
SoloNarrativeDarkSci-FiExploration
Year 2007Dev Digital Extremes · 2K GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Shelved next to Super Metroid for good reason: strong narrative focus, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery. Where the two diverge is visuals and progression: loot and gear systems, and horror setting.

Released 13 years after Super Metroid.

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Terminator: Resistance

68
NGL73
Terminator: Resistance
ShooterFPS
SoloNarrativeDarkSci-FiExploration
Year 2019Dev Teyon · Reef EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

The genre is the same as Super Metroid’s, and with it strong narrative focus, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is post-apocalyptic world and crafting mechanics.

Released 25 years after Super Metroid.

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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl

67
NGL80
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
ShooterFPS
SoloNarrativeDarkSci-FiExploration
Year 2024Dev GSC Game WorldOn Xbox · PC · PS5

If Super Metroid worked for you because of strong narrative focus, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus, the same is here. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: post-apocalyptic world and a first-person view.

Released 30 years after Super Metroid.

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Prey

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NGL85
Prey
ShooterFPS
SoloNarrativeDarkSci-FiExploration
Year 2017Dev Arkane Studios · Bethesda SoftworksOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

On paper it is what Super Metroid is — strong narrative focus, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds exploration and discovery. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings a space setting and skill tree progression.

Released 23 years after Super Metroid.

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Thief

66
NGL70
Thief
ShooterFPS
SoloDarkNarrativeSci-FiStealth
Year 2014Dev Eidos Montréal · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

Held in common with Super Metroid: dark, oppressive atmosphere, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is a first-person view.

Released 20 years after Super Metroid.

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14

Half-Life 2: Episode One

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NGL91
Half-Life 2: Episode One
ShooterFPS
SoloDarkNarrativeSci-FiRanged
Year 2006Dev Valve Software · ValvePlaytime ~4hOn PC · Xbox · Android

It comes from the same genre as Super Metroid and shares dark, oppressive atmosphere, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is horror setting and a first-person view.

Released 12 years after Super Metroid.

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Doom: The Dark Ages

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NGL87
Doom: The Dark Ages
ShooterFPS
SoloDarkNarrativeSci-FiMelee
Year 2025Dev id Software · Bethesda SoftworksOn Xbox · PC · PS5

On paper it is what Super Metroid is — dark, oppressive atmosphere, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is fantasy world and a first-person view.

Released 31 years after Super Metroid.

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