In the same spirit

Games like Waking Mars: what to play next?

18 games in the spirit of Waking Mars (2012): same vibe, same mechanics, picked by critics and players.

In the same spirit as Waking Mars (18)

Guacamelee! 2 Adventure by DrinkBox Studios (2018) · ≈ 5h Metacritic 85★ 4.1 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 Axiom Verge Indie by Thomas Happ Games (2015) · ≈ 6h Metacritic 80★ 3.99 Hollow Knight Platformer by Team Cherry (2017) · ≈ 7h Metacritic 88★ 4.4 Braid Action by Hothead Games (2008) · ≈ 2h Metacritic 92★ 4.16 Nine Sols Indie by RedCandleGames (2024) · ≈ 4h ★ 4.3 Blasphemous II Indie by The Game Kitchen (2023) · ≈ 9h ★ 4.22 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 Axiom Verge 2 Adventure by Thomas Happ Games (2021) · ≈ 2h Metacritic 76★ 3.77 Valdis Story: Abyssal City Adventure by Endlessfluff Games (2013) · ≈ 3h Metacritic 83★ 3.1 Dust: An Elysian Tail Platformer by Humble Hearts (2012) · ≈ 4h Metacritic 84★ 3.63 SteamWorld Dig Adventure by Image & Form (2013) · ≈ 4h Metacritic 76★ 3.83 INSIDE Adventure by Playdead (2016) · ≈ 4h Metacritic 87★ 4.38 Dandara Indie by Raw Fury (2018) · ≈ 1h Metacritic 75★ 3.31 Snapshot Adventure by Kyle Pulver (2012) · ≈ 1h Metacritic 74★ 2.47 Planet of Lana Adventure by Wishfully (2023) · ≈ 4h ★ 4.02