In the same spirit

Games like The Messenger: what to play next?

18 games in the spirit of The Messenger (2018): same vibe, same mechanics, picked by critics and players.

In the same spirit as The Messenger (18)

SteamWorld Heist Adventure by Image & Form (2015) · ≈ 5h Metacritic 81★ 3.94 Shovel Knight Indie by 8-4 (2014) · ≈ 5h Metacritic 85★ 4.29 Owlboy Indie by D-Pad Studio (2016) · ≈ 4h Metacritic 88★ 3.83 To the Moon Adventure by X.D. Network (2011) · ≈ 4h Metacritic 81★ 4.29 Cave Story+ Indie by Nicalis (2010) · ≈ 2h Metacritic 83★ 3.95 Axiom Verge Indie by Thomas Happ Games (2015) · ≈ 6h Metacritic 80★ 3.99 SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics Adventure by SEGA (2010) · ≈ 2h Metacritic 76★ 2.99 Hades Indie by Supergiant Games (2020) · ≈ 10h Metacritic 93★ 4.42 Hollow Knight: Silksong Indie by Team Cherry (2025) · ≈ 24h ★ 4.38 INSIDE Adventure by Playdead (2016) · ≈ 4h Metacritic 87★ 4.38 Hades II Indie by Supergiant Games (2025) · ≈ 8h ★ 4.35 Nine Sols Indie by RedCandleGames (2024) · ≈ 4h ★ 4.3 SteamWorld Dig 2 Indie by Image & Form (2017) · ≈ 5h Metacritic 88★ 4.06 Rogue Legacy 2 Indie by Cellar Door Games (2022) · ≈ 6h Metacritic 88★ 4.01 Bastion Indie by Warner Bros. Interactive (2011) · ≈ 4h Metacritic 86★ 4.15 Blasphemous II Indie by The Game Kitchen (2023) · ≈ 9h ★ 4.22 Guacamelee! 2 Adventure by DrinkBox Studios (2018) · ≈ 5h Metacritic 85★ 4.1 Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights Platformer by Live Wire (2021) · ≈ 4h Metacritic 86★ 4.02