In the same spirit

Games like 9 Years of Shadows: what to play next?

18 games in the spirit of 9 Years of Shadows (2023): same vibe, same mechanics, picked by critics and players.

In the same spirit as 9 Years of Shadows (18)

Aquaria Indie by Finji (2007) · ≈ 1h Metacritic 82★ 3.5 Kena: Bridge of Spirits Shooter by Ember Lab (2021) · ≈ 4h Metacritic 80★ 3.97 Keeper Indie by Double Fine Productions (2025) · ≈ 8h ★ 3.84 Axiom Verge 2 Adventure by Thomas Happ Games (2021) · ≈ 2h Metacritic 76★ 3.77 Memoria Indie by Daedalic Entertainment (2013) · ≈ 4h Metacritic 79★ 3.27 Blasphemous II Indie by The Game Kitchen (2023) · ≈ 9h ★ 4.22 Owlboy Indie by D-Pad Studio (2016) · ≈ 4h Metacritic 88★ 3.83 Valdis Story: Abyssal City Adventure by Endlessfluff Games (2013) · ≈ 3h Metacritic 83★ 3.1 Narita Boy Indie by Studio Koba (2021) · ≈ 1h Metacritic 75★ 3.33 Home Adventure by Benjamin Rivers (2012) · ≈ 2h Metacritic 69★ 2.84 Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight Indie by ACTIVE GAMING MEDIA (2016) · ≈ 3h Metacritic 82★ 3.87 Hollow Knight: Silksong Indie by Team Cherry (2025) · ≈ 24h ★ 4.38 Hyper Light Drifter Indie by Heart Machine (2016) · ≈ 4h Metacritic 84★ 4.14 To the Moon Adventure by X.D. Network (2011) · ≈ 4h Metacritic 81★ 4.29 Lost in Random Indie by Zoink! (2021) · ≈ 2h Metacritic 78★ 3.61 Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm Indie by Cornfox & Bros. (2019) · ≈ 1h Metacritic 70★ 3.5 Remember Me Adventure by Capcom U.S.A (2013) · ≈ 5h Metacritic 65★ 3.67 Hades Indie by Supergiant Games (2020) · ≈ 10h Metacritic 93★ 4.42