Rank 01Why this
Shares exploration with Retrace the Light.
- $13.99 (Price checked Oct 19)
- Deck Verified
- 2026
Games like Retrace the Light
- 24 games
- Updated May 5, 2026
Players who liked Retrace the Light also play
The closest matches to Retrace the Light: MIO: Memories in Orbit, TUNIC, Kotama and Academy Citadel, Deepening Fire, and ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 03Why this
Also Metroidvania and Action RPG, like Retrace the Light.
- $19.99 (Price checked Oct 17)
- Deck Verified
- 2026
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Deepening Fire
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Souls-like, like Retrace the Light.
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Void Sols
Why this: Also Souls-like and Action RPG, like Retrace the Light.
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Death's Door
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with Retrace the Light.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Retrace the Light
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
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Also Metroidvania and Action RPG, like Retrace the Light.
- 92% of 326 reviews
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- 13WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers
Also Souls-like and Hack and Slash, like Retrace the Light.
- 73% of 5,116 reviews
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- Released: 2025
- Developer: Xiaming Game
- Price: $8.99−50%checked Oct 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 92% of 13 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Creative integration of mechanics
- Hidden gem indie title
- Punchy combat
- Atmospheric
- Contemplative
- Emotional
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Cheaper alternatives
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Recompile
Why this: Also Metroidvania and 3D Platformer, like Retrace the Light.
Blue Fire
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Souls-like, like Retrace the Light.
Avencast: Rise of the Mage
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with Retrace the Light.
Dreamscaper
Why this: Also Hack and Slash and Action RPG, like Retrace the Light.
Heretical
Why this: Shares exploration with Retrace the Light.
The Surge
Why this: Also Souls-like and Hack and Slash, like Retrace the Light.
Eldest Souls
Why this: Also Souls-like and Isometric, like Retrace the Light.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Retrace the Light, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Path of Exile
Why this: Also Isometric and Hack and Slash, like Retrace the Light.
Where Winds Meet
Why this: Also Souls-like and Action RPG, like Retrace the Light.
Bloody Hell
Why this: Shares exploration with Retrace the Light.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
MIO: Memories in Orbit
Why this: Shares exploration with Retrace the Light.
TUNIC
Why this: Shares exploration and puzzle solving with Retrace the Light.
Kotama and Academy Citadel
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Action RPG, like Retrace the Light.
ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Souls-like, like Retrace the Light.
Void Sols
Why this: Also Souls-like and Action RPG, like Retrace the Light.
Death's Door
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with Retrace the Light.
About Retrace the Light
The closest matches to Retrace the Light: MIO: Memories in Orbit, TUNIC, Kotama and Academy Citadel, Deepening Fire, and ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Retrace the Light is your kind of game, the closest matches are MIO: Memories in Orbit, TUNIC and Kotama and Academy Citadel — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative and emotional, and single out its combat system and exploration. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Retrace the Light: Dive into the immersive world of Retrace the Light, a captivating 2.5D action-adventure game centered around the "Spatial Retracing" feature. Assume the role of an Enforcer working for a super AI in a futuristic world, exploring the depths of human consciousness and healing their emotional wounds.
Is Retrace the Light worth buying?
Too few reviews to call
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- Only 13 Steam reviews so far, not enough to judge.
- On sale: 50% off, now $8.99 (checked Oct 3).
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Creative integration of mechanics
- Hidden gem indie title
- Punchy combat
- Retracing position matters in puzzles
People who play it also play: MIO: Memories in Orbit, TUNIC, Kotama and Academy Citadel
Frequently asked about Retrace the Light
Can I run it?
Does Retrace the Light run on Steam Deck?
Retrace the Light is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Retrace the Light cost?
Retrace the Light is listed on Steam at 8.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Retrace the Light?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Retrace the Light are MIO: Memories in Orbit, TUNIC, Kotama and Academy Citadel.
Who developed Retrace the Light?
Retrace the Light was developed by Xiaming Game and published by Xiaming Game, GlintForge.