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72 Great Games Like Metroid Dread

Our experts have spent time searching for great games similar to Metroid Dread and have found the following:

Metroid Dread, the latest Metroid game, is a running, jumping, exploring and fighting game where you progress through levels, fight challenging bosses and uncover secrets. It returns the franchise to the 2D side-scrolling style of platforming, and features challenging puzzles that require both skill and perseverance to beat. You have a new stealth ability used to evade strong enemies. With unique and varied locales, difficult, skill-based fights and more, it combines elements of both the older and more modern Metroid games in a novel and interesting way.

Unfortunately, Metroid Dread is not available on Android, Mac, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S or iOS. However, we recommend the following games that offer a similar experience or theme:

Metroid Dread

Game Details

Release Date: 08/10/2021

Out Now: Switch

Content Rating: PEGI 12

Skill Rating: 9+ year-olds

Players: 1

Genres: Action, Platform (Puzzle, Shooting, Stealth and Traversal)

Accessibility: 19 features

Components: 2D Side-On

Developer: Mercury Steam (@MercurySteam)

Costs: Purchase cost

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