
games like
Shadow of the Colossus
Shadow of the Colossus leans Optimization (Practiced Mastery). Below: catalogued games with the closest cheat-test profile, and exactly where each one differs.
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Like Shadow of the Colossus, but easier
Same cheat-test neighborhood, lower Execution demand - the hands aren't as punishing.
12 games like Shadow of the Colossus
A cross-genre tag below means that pick didn't share a genre - it filled a slot on cheat-test profile alone.

Both lean on variance about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (6 vs 7) - Wall-jumps, shinesparks and boss dodges demand precise inputs
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Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 6). Biggest difference: reads (1 vs 0) - All enemies are scripted
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Both lean on reads about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (6 vs 7) - Precise sword spacing, shield stabs, brutal platforming
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Both lean on variance about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (6 vs 5) - Precise platforming and stealth timing kill instantly
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Both lean on reads about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (6 vs 5) - Light platforming and digging dexterity
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Both lean on reads about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (6 vs 5) - Faster combat demanding strafing and aim precision.
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Both lean on reads about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (6 vs 7) - Climbing block towers fast under time pressure
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Both lean on variance about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (6 vs 5) - Moderate platforming and minigame dexterity
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Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 6). Biggest difference: reads (1 vs 0) - No adaptive opposition.
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Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 6). Biggest difference: reads (1 vs 2) - Scripted bosses with telegraphs
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Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 6). Biggest difference: reads (1 vs 0) - Counters punish scripted lunges, not adaptation.
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Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 6). Biggest difference: optimization (7 vs 6) - Rank chasing means memorising routes and score lines
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- Released
- 2012
- Developer
- Team Ico
- Franchise
- Ico
- Platforms
- PS3
- Modes
- Single player
- IGDB users
- 83/100