Rank 01Why this
Also Metroidvania and Side Scroller, like Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 12)
- Deck Playable
- 2019
Games like Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap
- 12 games
- Updated Nov 12, 2026
Players who liked Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap also play
The closest matches to Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap: Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom, STRIDER™ / ストライダー飛竜®, SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance, Owlboy, and Legend of Kay Anniversary. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Also Remake and Metroidvania, like Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap.
- $14.99 (Price checked Nov 13)
- Deck Verified
- 2014
Rank 03Why this
Shares platforming with Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 12)
- Deck Verified
- 2025
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Legend of Kay Anniversary
Why this: Also Cult Classic and Remake, like Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
- 1Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom
Also Metroidvania and Side Scroller, like Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap.
- 87% of 867 reviews
- 2STRIDER™ / ストライダー飛竜®
Also Remake and Metroidvania, like Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap.
- 84% of 1,369 reviews
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- 5Legend of Kay Anniversary
Also Cult Classic and Remake, like Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap.
- 62% of 129 reviews
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- 9Cyber Shadow
Shares metroidvania style exploration with Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap.
- 87% of 637 reviews
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- 15Mega Man Legacy Collection
Also Remake and Side Scroller, like Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap.
- 87% of 2,216 reviews
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- Released: 2017
- Developer: Lizardcube
- Price: $3.99−80%checked Nov 12
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 88% of 826 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Ability to switch between original and remastered graphics and soundtracks
- Faithful remake with modern visuals
- Nostalgic
- Retro
- Form changing abilities
- Metroidvania style exploration
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Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
STRIDER™ / ストライダー飛竜®
Why this: Also Remake and Metroidvania, like Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap.
SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance
Why this: Shares platforming with Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap.
About Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap
The closest matches to Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap: Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom, STRIDER™ / ストライダー飛竜®, SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance, Owlboy, and Legend of Kay Anniversary. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap is your kind of game, the closest matches are Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom, STRIDER™ / ストライダー飛竜® and SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as nostalgic and retro, and single out its form changing abilities and metroidvania style 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 Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap: Boasting beautiful, hand-drawn animations and a re-orchestrated soundtrack, the cult classic returns with a unique blend of exploration, action, and adventure!
Is Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 88% of 826 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- On sale: 80% off, now $3.99 (checked Nov 11).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 7 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Ability to switch between original and remastered graphics and soundtracks
- Faithful remake with modern visuals
People who play it also play: Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom, STRIDER™ / ストライダー飛竜®, SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance
Mobile version
Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap is also on Google Play and App Store. What the store pages declare:
- No ads declared on Google Play (checked 2026-11-11, source)
- No in-app purchases declared on Google Play (checked 2026-11-11, source)
- No In-App Purchases listed on the App Store (checked 2026-11-08, source)
- App Store privacy label: no "Data Used to Track You" (checked 2026-11-08, source)
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Frequently asked about Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap
Can I run it?
Is Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap cost?
Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap is listed on Steam at 3.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap are Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom, STRIDER™ / ストライダー飛竜®, SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance.
Who developed Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap?
Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap was developed by Lizardcube and published by Dotemu.