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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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EXECUTION6 /10READS1 /10VARIANCE1 /10OPTIMIZATION7 /10

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.

Super Metroid cover art
Super MetroidPracticed Mastery · metroidvania

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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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). Biggest difference: reads (1 vs 0) - All enemies are scripted

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Zelda II: The Adventure of LinkPracticed Mastery · action RPG platformer

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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Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee cover art
Oddworld: Abe's OddyseePracticed Mastery · cinematic puzzle platformer

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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SteamWorld Dig 2Practiced Mastery · mining platformer metroidvania

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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Ratchet & Clank: Up Your ArsenalPracticed Mastery · action platformer

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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CatherinePracticed Mastery · action puzzle

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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Donkey Kong 64 cover art
Donkey Kong 64Practiced Mastery · 3D collectathon platformer

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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Axiom VergePracticed Mastery · metroidvania

Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 6). Biggest difference: reads (1 vs 0) - No adaptive opposition.

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Salt and SanctuaryPracticed Mastery · 2D soulslike

Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 6). Biggest difference: reads (1 vs 2) - Scripted bosses with telegraphs

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Metroid: Samus Returns cover art
Metroid: Samus ReturnsPracticed Mastery · metroidvania

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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Sonic Adventure 2: BattlePracticed Mastery · 3D platformer

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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Game details

Released
2012
Developer
Team Ico
Franchise
Ico
Platforms
PS3
Modes
Single player
IGDB users
83/100
PlatformPuzzleAdventureDramaOpen world