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24 alternatives to Song of the Deep

A metroidvania-style action-adventure game

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Song of the Deep launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Ori and the Blind Forest▲75

   Remarkably pretty Metroidvania with a moving story.

   2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Child Of Light▲74

   An artful adventure with a beautiful story.

   2015 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Momento Temporis: Light from the Deep▲55

   A massive 2D, pixel-art, metroidvania style, platformer.

   2016 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Xeodrifter▲77

   Metroidvania with retro-inspired graphics

   2015 · renegadekid.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Spelunky▲73

   Journey deep underground and explore fantastic places

   2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Axiom Verge▲74

   An edgy Metroidvania game

   2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Layers of Fear▲77

   A psychedelic horror game

   2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Circa Infinity▲73

   A circular platformer with pulse pounding soundtrack

   2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Volume▲82

   Stealth action ala Metal Gear Solid

   2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    The Aquatic Adventure of the Last Human▲62

    Underwater metroid with exploration,boss fights and upgrades

    2016 · whycjwhy.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Planet of the Eyes▲68

    Explore the mystery of an unknown world

    2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    A Mini Falafel Adventure▲67

    A 4-colour, concentrated, action-oriented Metroidvania

    2015 · beadybox.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Amnesia: The Dark Descent▲65

    An experience that will chill you to the core.

    2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Headlander▲63

    A science fiction comedy game in Metroid style

    2015 · adultswim.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    DarkMaus▲74

    A challenging action game with a minimalist style

    2016 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Void of Heroes▲68

    Fast paced, multiplayer, shooter. Crush your enemies!

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Sndtst▲124

    8-bit video game music

    2014 · sndtst.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Secrets of Grindea▲67

    Old-school action RPG with up to 4 person co-op

    2015 · secretsofgrindea.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    League of Evil▲57

    Platformer for people with skills

    2015 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Depth▲83

    Play as a shark. Hell yes.

    2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Crypt of the NecroDancer▲75

    Dance your way through rouge-like dungeons

    2015 · braceyourselfgames.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Dig Deep▲79

    Join the Intergalactic Mining Guild

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Akuatica▲77

    An action adventure game with puzzle elements

    2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Chasm▲71

    A procedurally-generated Metroidvania-style platformer.

    2015 · chasmgame.com · its alternatives →

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