# Games like Islets

> The closest matches to Islets: Owlboy, Yoku's Island Express, Crypt Custodian, SHEEPO, and MIO: Memories in Orbit. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Owlboy](https://imho.run/games/115800/owlboy) — Shares platforming and combat with Islets. 2,379 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/115800/)
2. [Yoku's Island Express](https://imho.run/games/334940/yoku-s-island-express) — Also Metroidvania, like Islets. 1,795 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/334940/)
3. [Crypt Custodian](https://imho.run/games/2394650/crypt-custodian) — A frequent pick in Islets players' libraries, and another Adventure. 1,495 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2394650/)
4. [SHEEPO](https://imho.run/games/1281790/sheepo) — A frequent pick in Islets players' libraries, and another Action. 387 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1281790/)
5. [MIO: Memories in Orbit](https://imho.run/games/1672810/mio-memories-in-orbit) — Shares platforming and combat with Islets. 1,328 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1672810/)
6. [Night Stones](https://imho.run/games/2300340/night-stones) — Shares platforming and exploration with Islets. 196 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2300340/)
7. [A Short Hike](https://imho.run/games/1055540/a-short-hike) — Shares exploration with Islets. 12,104 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1055540/)
8. [Isles of Sea and Sky](https://imho.run/games/1233070/isles-of-sea-and-sky) — A frequent pick in Islets players' libraries, and another Indie. 839 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1233070/)
9. [Alba: A Wildlife Adventure](https://imho.run/games/1337010/alba-a-wildlife-adventure) — Also Nature, like Islets. 3,079 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1337010/)
10. [Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom](https://imho.run/games/449610/monster-boy-and-the-cursed-kingdom) — Shares exploration with Islets. 867 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/449610/)
11. [Ori and the Will of the Wisps](https://imho.run/games/1057090/ori-and-the-will-of-the-wisps) — Shares platforming with Islets. 30,609 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1057090/)
12. [Slime Rancher](https://imho.run/games/433340/slime-rancher) — Shares exploration with Islets. 64,472 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/433340/)
13. [Hob](https://imho.run/games/404680/hob) — Also Metroidvania, like Islets. 1,912 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/404680/)
14. [Primal Planet](https://imho.run/games/2350270/primal-planet) — Shares combat and exploration with Islets. 299 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2350270/)
15. [Magical Delicacy](https://imho.run/games/2231190/magical-delicacy) — Also Metroidvania, like Islets. 133 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2231190/)
16. [Iconoclasts](https://imho.run/games/393520/iconoclasts) — Also Metroidvania, like Islets. 2,070 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/393520/)
17. [F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch](https://imho.run/games/1330470/f-i-s-t-forged-in-shadow-torch) — Shares exploration with Islets. 721 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1330470/)
18. [Wuppo: Definitive Edition](https://imho.run/games/400630/wuppo-definitive-edition) — A frequent pick in Islets players' libraries, and another RPG. 1,103 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/400630/)
19. [InnerSpace](https://imho.run/games/347000/innerspace) — Also Nature, like Islets. 92 Steam reviews, 66% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/347000/)
20. [Astalon: Tears of the Earth](https://imho.run/games/1046400/astalon-tears-of-the-earth) — Also Metroidvania, like Islets. 641 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1046400/)
21. [Deer & Boy](https://imho.run/games/1803140/deer-boy) — Shares platforming and exploration with Islets. 368 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1803140/)
22. [The Pathless](https://imho.run/games/1492680/the-pathless) — Also Nature, like Islets. 1,166 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1492680/)
23. [Hollow Knight](https://imho.run/games/367520/hollow-knight) — Shares exploration with Islets. 176,306 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/367520/)
24. [Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo](https://imho.run/games/2870350/pipistrello-and-the-cursed-yoyo) — Also Metroidvania, like Islets. 881 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2870350/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1669420&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1669420&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1669420&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1669420
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1669420
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Islets

Islets is a 2022 action-adventure game developed by Kyle Thompson and published by Armor Games Studios. Set across a fragmented world of sky islands, the game combines character-driven progression with exploration, combat, and platforming in a hand-crafted non-procedural world. Players control Iko as they adventure through interconnected environments, unlocking new abilities that create fresh combat challenges and movement options. Reviewers highlight the cute art style, engaging combat system that introduces new challenges alongside each ability unlock, and seamless platforming that encourages fluid exploration. The narrative has been described by players as wholesome with a satisfying conclusion. The game supports solo play with normal difficulty and offers a medium-length experience, currently priced at $19.99 USD on Steam. It has received a 96% positive rating from over 1,000 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1669420
- **Developer:** Kyle Thompson
- **Publisher:** Armor Games Studios
- **Genres:** Action, Adventure
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Aug 24, 2022
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1669420/islets)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1669420&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1669420/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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