Metroid: Samus Returns cover art

games like

Metroid: Samus Returns

Metroid: Samus Returns leans Execution (Practiced Mastery). Below: catalogued games with the closest cheat-test profile, and exactly where each one differs.

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EXECUTION6 /10READS0 /10VARIANCE1 /10OPTIMIZATION6 /10

Like Metroid: Samus Returns, but easier

Same cheat-test neighborhood, lower Execution demand - the hands aren't as punishing.

12 games like Metroid: Samus Returns

A cross-genre tag below means that pick didn't share a genre - it filled a slot on cheat-test profile alone.

Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island cover art
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's IslandPracticed Mastery · 2D platformer

Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 6). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Axiom Verge cover art
Axiom VergePracticed Mastery · metroidvania

Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 6). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Metroid Prime Remastered cover art
Metroid Prime RemasteredPracticed Mastery · action adventure

Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 6). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Ratchet & Clank: Into the Nexus cover art
Ratchet & Clank: Into the NexusPracticed Mastery · action platformer

Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 6). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Limbo cover art
LimboPracticed Mastery · puzzle platformer

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (6 vs 5) - Tight platforming with trial-and-error.

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Super Metroid cover art
Super MetroidPracticed Mastery · metroidvania

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (6 vs 7) - Wall-jumps, shinesparks and boss dodges demand precise inputs

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God of War II cover art
God of War IIPracticed Mastery · hack-and-slash action

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (6 vs 7) - Faster combat and harder bosses demand sharper hands

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Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time cover art
Prince of Persia: The Sands of TimePracticed Mastery · acrobatic platformer

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (6 vs 5) - Acrobatic platforming chains need timing; rewind softens failure

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Black Mesa cover art
Black MesaPracticed Mastery · story-driven FPS

Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 6). Biggest difference: variance (1 vs 2) - Minor enemy placement surprises first run

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inFamous Second Son cover art
inFamous Second SonPracticed Mastery · open-world action

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (6 vs 5) - Fluid traversal and aimed particle powers

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Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest cover art
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong QuestPracticed Mastery · side-scrolling platformer

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (6 vs 7) - Demanding jump chains and animal-buddy control

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God of War (2005) cover art
God of War (2005)Practiced Mastery · character actioncross-genre

Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 6). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Game details

Released
2017
Developer
Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development
Franchise
Metroid
Platforms
3DS
Modes
Single player
IGDB critics
88/100
IGDB users
83/100
PlatformAdventureActionScience fiction