In the same spirit

Games like Axiom Verge: what to play next?

18 games in the spirit of Axiom Verge (2015): same vibe, same mechanics, picked by critics and players.

In the same spirit as Axiom Verge (18)

The Swapper Adventure by Curve Digital (2013) · ≈ 3h Metacritic 87★ 3.53 Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight Indie by ACTIVE GAMING MEDIA (2016) · ≈ 3h Metacritic 82★ 3.87 Shovel Knight Indie by 8-4 (2014) · ≈ 5h Metacritic 85★ 4.29 Owlboy Indie by D-Pad Studio (2016) · ≈ 4h Metacritic 88★ 3.83 Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty Indie by Oddworld Inhabitants (2014) · ≈ 4h Metacritic 87★ 3.51 FEZ Adventure by POLYTRON (2012) · ≈ 2h Metacritic 91★ 4.01 Nine Sols Indie by RedCandleGames (2024) · ≈ 4h ★ 4.3 Blasphemous II Indie by The Game Kitchen (2023) · ≈ 9h ★ 4.22 Guacamelee! 2 Adventure by DrinkBox Studios (2018) · ≈ 5h Metacritic 85★ 4.1 Cave Story+ Indie by Nicalis (2010) · ≈ 2h Metacritic 83★ 3.95 Hollow Knight Platformer by Team Cherry (2017) · ≈ 7h Metacritic 88★ 4.4 Hyper Light Drifter Indie by Heart Machine (2016) · ≈ 4h Metacritic 84★ 4.14 SteamWorld Dig Adventure by Image & Form (2013) · ≈ 4h Metacritic 76★ 3.83 To the Moon Adventure by X.D. Network (2011) · ≈ 4h Metacritic 81★ 4.29 Dust: An Elysian Tail Platformer by Humble Hearts (2012) · ≈ 4h Metacritic 84★ 3.63 VVVVVV Adventure by Nicalis (2010) · ≈ 1h Metacritic 81★ 3.78 Hollow Knight: Silksong Indie by Team Cherry (2025) · ≈ 24h ★ 4.38 INSIDE Adventure by Playdead (2016) · ≈ 4h Metacritic 87★ 4.38