# Games like Shellbound

> The closest matches to Shellbound: F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch, Voidwrought, Hollow Knight, MIO: Memories in Orbit, and Curse of the Sea Rats. 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. [F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch](https://imho.run/games/1330470/f-i-s-t-forged-in-shadow-torch) — Also Steampunk and Metroidvania, like Shellbound. 721 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1330470/)
2. [Voidwrought](https://imho.run/games/2014550/voidwrought) — Also Metroidvania and Lore-Rich, like Shellbound. 436 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2014550/)
3. [Hollow Knight](https://imho.run/games/367520/hollow-knight) — Also Metroidvania, like Shellbound. 176,306 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/367520/)
4. [MIO: Memories in Orbit](https://imho.run/games/1672810/mio-memories-in-orbit) — A frequent pick in Shellbound players' libraries, and another Action. 1,328 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1672810/)
5. [Curse of the Sea Rats](https://imho.run/games/1453900/curse-of-the-sea-rats) — A frequent pick in Shellbound players' libraries, and another RPG. 55 Steam reviews, 60% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1453900/)
6. [DOOMBLADE](https://imho.run/games/922050/doomblade) — Also Metroidvania, like Shellbound. 166 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/922050/)
7. [A Highland Song](https://imho.run/games/1240060/a-highland-song) — A frequent pick in Shellbound players' libraries, and another Indie. 386 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1240060/)
8. [BIOMORPH](https://imho.run/games/1430220/biomorph) — Also Metroidvania and Lore-Rich, like Shellbound. 380 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1430220/)
9. [Ghost Song](https://imho.run/games/347800/ghost-song) — Also Metroidvania, like Shellbound. 674 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/347800/)
10. [Forgotton Anne](https://imho.run/games/542050/forgotton-anne) — Also Steampunk, like Shellbound. 729 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/542050/)
11. [ITORAH](https://imho.run/games/1132910/itorah) — Also Metroidvania, like Shellbound. 235 Steam reviews, 66% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1132910/)
12. [Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo](https://imho.run/games/2870350/pipistrello-and-the-cursed-yoyo) — Also Metroidvania, like Shellbound. 881 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2870350/)
13. [Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU](https://imho.run/games/2316580/tales-of-kenzera-zau) — Also Metroidvania and Lore-Rich, like Shellbound. 625 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2316580/)
14. [Wuppo: Definitive Edition](https://imho.run/games/400630/wuppo-definitive-edition) — Also Metroidvania, like Shellbound. 1,103 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/400630/)
15. [SteamWorld Dig 2](https://imho.run/games/571310/steamworld-dig-2) — Also Steampunk and Metroidvania, like Shellbound. 3,021 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/571310/)
16. [Primal Planet](https://imho.run/games/2350270/primal-planet) — Also Metroidvania, like Shellbound. 299 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2350270/)
17. [Volkolak: The Will of Gods](https://imho.run/games/2499040/volkolak-the-will-of-gods) — Also Metroidvania, like Shellbound. 348 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2499040/)
18. [The Knight Witch](https://imho.run/games/1872680/the-knight-witch) — Also Metroidvania, like Shellbound. 332 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1872680/)
19. [Astalon: Tears of the Earth](https://imho.run/games/1046400/astalon-tears-of-the-earth) — Also Metroidvania, like Shellbound. 641 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1046400/)
20. [Blasphemous 2](https://imho.run/games/2114740/blasphemous-2) — Also Metroidvania, like Shellbound. 5,085 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2114740/)
21. [La-Mulana 2](https://imho.run/games/835430/la-mulana-2) — Also Metroidvania, like Shellbound. 459 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/835430/)
22. [Solateria](https://imho.run/games/2947280/solateria) — Also Metroidvania, like Shellbound. 169 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2947280/)
23. [Alwa's Legacy](https://imho.run/games/1205900/alwa-s-legacy) — Also Metroidvania, like Shellbound. 279 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1205900/)
24. [INSIDE](https://imho.run/games/304430/inside) — A frequent pick in Shellbound players' libraries, and another Action. 23,692 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/304430/)

## 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=3142470&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3142470&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3142470&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=3142470
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/3142470
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Shellbound

Shellbound is a 2D metroidvania set on a gigantic snail. You’re a parasite exploring a living world, battling and controlling enemies that will cause the ecosystem to evolve around you. Platform through diverse biomes, solve puzzles, and unravel your role in the giant creature’s life cycle.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 3142470
- **Developer:** Fake Lobster
- **Publisher:** Kinetic Publishing
- **Genres:** Action, Indie, Adventure
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, Steam Input API Support, Gamepad Recommended, Family Sharing
- **Released:** 2028
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/3142470/shellbound)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3142470&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3142470/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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