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2019PEGI 3PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable74 % positive14.79 €

You explore a huge world of over 600 rooms in a classic 8-bit adventure style, hunting for the five elemental orbs. A nostalgic Metroidvania that mostly rewards the urge to explore.

Lots to discover
Dense, handcrafted world
Interconnected level design
Pixel art

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In short: Games like Cathedral

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Cathedral special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

Similar in what way?

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Up to three areas count more, the rest steps back.

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Games where this is clearly part of it are left out, no matter how well the rest fits.

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Best match

3000th Duel

95 %Match

2019PEGI 12PC, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified69 % positive12.49 €

A Metroidvania with fast, punchy combat where you develop your own fighting style. You explore an unknown world full of monsters and uncover a hidden secret.

Where to buy

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Wonder Boy in Monster World

Interconnected level design

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Elliot Quest

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Interconnected level design

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Phoenotopia: Awakening

Lots to discover

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Alwa's Legacy

Interconnected level design

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Dense, handcrafted world

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Treasure Adventure Game

Interconnected level design

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