# Games like 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.

## Similar games, ranked

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

1. [MIO: Memories in Orbit](https://imho.run/games/1672810/mio-memories-in-orbit) — Shares exploration with Retrace the Light. 1,328 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1672810/)
2. [TUNIC](https://imho.run/games/553420/tunic) — Shares exploration and puzzle solving with Retrace the Light. 9,809 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/553420/)
3. [Kotama and Academy Citadel](https://imho.run/games/3639650/kotama-and-academy-citadel) — Also Metroidvania and Action RPG, like Retrace the Light. 326 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3639650/)
4. [Deepening Fire](https://imho.run/games/1642790/deepening-fire) — Also Metroidvania and Souls-like, like Retrace the Light. 51 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1642790/)
5. [ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist](https://imho.run/games/2725260/ender-magnolia-bloom-in-the-mist) — A frequent pick in Retrace the Light players' libraries, and another RPG. 4,366 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2725260/)
6. [Void Sols](https://imho.run/games/2736690/void-sols) — Also Souls-like and Action RPG, like Retrace the Light. 260 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2736690/)
7. [AI LIMIT](https://imho.run/games/2407270/ai-limit) — Shares exploration with Retrace the Light. 3,437 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2407270/)
8. [Death's Door](https://imho.run/games/894020/death-s-door) — Shares puzzle solving with Retrace the Light. 10,378 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/894020/)
9. [UNSIGHTED](https://imho.run/games/1062110/unsighted) — Also Metroidvania and Souls-like, like Retrace the Light. 1,109 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1062110/)
10. [Trinity Fusion](https://imho.run/games/1911360/trinity-fusion) — Also Metroidvania and Souls-like, like Retrace the Light. 451 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1911360/)
11. [Vigil: The Longest Night](https://imho.run/games/720560/vigil-the-longest-night) — Also Metroidvania and Souls-like, like Retrace the Light. 1,329 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/720560/)
12. [Maid of Salvation](https://imho.run/games/3721890/maid-of-salvation) — Shares exploration with Retrace the Light. 58 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3721890/)
13. [WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers](https://imho.run/games/2277560/wuchang-fallen-feathers) — Also Souls-like and Hack and Slash, like Retrace the Light. 5,116 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2277560/)
14. [Tearscape](https://imho.run/games/3216340/tearscape) — Shares exploration with Retrace the Light. 225 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3216340/)
15. [Netherworld Covenant](https://imho.run/games/2735580/netherworld-covenant) — Also Isometric and Hack and Slash, like Retrace the Light. 145 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2735580/)
16. [ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights](https://imho.run/games/1369630/ender-lilies-quietus-of-the-knights) — Also Metroidvania and Souls-like, like Retrace the Light. 11,002 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1369630/)
17. [Hunt the Night](https://imho.run/games/1649740/hunt-the-night) — A frequent pick in Retrace the Light players' libraries, and another Action. 148 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1649740/)
18. [Angeline Era](https://imho.run/games/2393920/angeline-era) — Also Hack and Slash, like Retrace the Light. 553 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2393920/)
19. [Seven: Enhanced Edition](https://imho.run/games/471010/seven-enhanced-edition) — Also Isometric and Hack and Slash, like Retrace the Light. 618 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/471010/)
20. [Ember](https://imho.run/games/339580/ember) — Also Isometric and Hack and Slash, like Retrace the Light. 707 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/339580/)
21. [Shadows: Awakening](https://imho.run/games/585450/shadows-awakening) — Shares puzzle solving with Retrace the Light. 775 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/585450/)
22. [Kingsgrave](https://imho.run/games/2644360/kingsgrave) — Also Metroidvania and Isometric, like Retrace the Light. 171 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2644360/)
23. [Recompile](https://imho.run/games/986310/recompile) — Also Metroidvania and 3D Platformer, like Retrace the Light. 104 Steam reviews, 65% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/986310/)
24. [GRIME II](https://imho.run/games/2529790/grime-ii) — Shares exploration with Retrace the Light. 550 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2529790/)

## 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=2179370&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2179370&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2179370&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=2179370
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/2179370
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## 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.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 2179370
- **Developer:** Xiaming Game
- **Publisher:** Xiaming Game, GlintForge
- **Genres:** Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Family Sharing, Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, Keyboard Only Option, Adjustable Difficulty
- **Released:** Nov 20, 2025
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/2179370/retrace-the-light)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2179370&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2179370/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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