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2017PEGI 7PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch80 % positive9.99 €

You pilot a small probe stranded on an alien planet in a Metroidvania adventure of winding caves, combat and puzzles. New abilities gradually unlock hidden areas and reveal the secrets of the abandoned world.

  • Interconnected level design
  • Sci-fi setting
  • Lots to discover
  • Open world

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In short: Games like Forma.8

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Forma.8 special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Retro Machina

89 %Match

2021PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch87 % positive16.49 €

Brings what grabs you about Forma.8: a sci-fi setting, interconnected level design and lots to discover.

A small robot explores abandoned retro-futuristic facilities, fighting in real time, solving environmental puzzles and absorbing abilities from defeated enemies. Its blend of action, puzzles and exploration recalls classic Zelda-style adventures.

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Axiom Verge 2

Interconnected level design

A metroidvania with a large, interconnected world where new abilities and a drone unlock secrets and shortcuts. It continues the Axiom Verge universe but works fine without playing the original first.

Saira

Interconnected level design

A metroidvania-style puzzle platformer where photographer Saira, seemingly the last person in the galaxy, explores alien worlds. Its look is built from high-resolution photographs, giving it a mysterious atmosphere.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

Interconnected level design

Stranded on the alien world Viewros, Samus explores ancient ruins in first person, scanning her surroundings and using new psychic powers to open up blocked paths. It is an atmospheric sci-fi adventure that blends shooting, exploration and environmental puzzles.

SteamWorld Dig 2

Interconnected level design

A Metroidvania where you play a steambot digging through the earth, uncovering treasure and secrets while upgrading your gear. Digging, platforming and puzzles mesh smoothly, making exploration highly compelling.

Hob

Distinctive, stylised art style

Hob is a wordless action-adventure set in a vivid, mechanical world that you come to understand by exploring and reshaping the landscape. Puzzles, climbing and light combat make for a calm, atmospheric journey.

Metroid Prime Remastered

Interconnected level design

You explore an interconnected alien planet from first person as Samus Aran, where the Morph Ball and Grapple Beam let you reach hidden areas. Backtracking through a tightly woven world becomes rewarding as new powers open old paths.

Haiku, the Robot

Interconnected level design

A compact 2D metroidvania where you play a small robot exploring a decaying, virus-ridden machine world. Fast sword combat, platforming and new abilities gradually unlock hidden areas.

Axiom Verge

Interconnected level design

A retro-styled Metroidvania in which a scientist wakes up in a strange biomechanical world. It thrives on a labyrinthine map, offbeat weapons and abilities, and the thrill of uncovering secrets.

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