# Games like Axiom Verge

> The closest matches to Axiom Verge: Axiom Verge 2, Cave Story+, La-Mulana, Gato Roboto, and Dex. 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. [Axiom Verge 2](https://imho.run/games/946030/axiom-verge-2) — Also Metroidvania and Side Scroller, like Axiom Verge. 540 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/946030/)
2. [Cave Story+](https://imho.run/games/200900/cave-story) — Also Metroidvania, like Axiom Verge. 3,688 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/200900/)
3. [La-Mulana](https://imho.run/games/230700/la-mulana) — Shares exploration and puzzle solving with Axiom Verge. 1,446 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/230700/)
4. [Gato Roboto](https://imho.run/games/916730/gato-roboto) — A frequent pick in Axiom Verge players' libraries, and another Action. 2,122 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/916730/)
5. [Dex](https://imho.run/games/269650/dex) — Also Metroidvania and Cyberpunk, like Axiom Verge. 1,492 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/269650/)
6. [Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight](https://imho.run/games/428550/momodora-reverie-under-the-moonlight) — Also Metroidvania and Side Scroller, like Axiom Verge. 4,102 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/428550/)
7. [Owlboy](https://imho.run/games/115800/owlboy) — Shares exploration with Axiom Verge. 2,379 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/115800/)
8. [The Mummy Demastered](https://imho.run/games/630310/the-mummy-demastered) — Also Metroidvania, like Axiom Verge. 414 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/630310/)
9. [Death's Gambit: Afterlife](https://imho.run/games/356650/death-s-gambit-afterlife) — A frequent pick in Axiom Verge players' libraries, and another RPG. 2,088 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/356650/)
10. [BLADECHIMERA](https://imho.run/games/2671230/bladechimera) — Shares exploration with Axiom Verge. 694 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2671230/)
11. [Iconoclasts](https://imho.run/games/393520/iconoclasts) — Also Metroidvania and Side Scroller, like Axiom Verge. 2,070 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/393520/)
12. [Valdis Story: Abyssal City](https://imho.run/games/252030/valdis-story-abyssal-city) — Also Metroidvania and Side Scroller, like Axiom Verge. 1,648 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/252030/)
13. [Slain: Back from Hell](https://imho.run/games/369070/slain-back-from-hell) — Shares non linear progression with Axiom Verge. 881 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/369070/)
14. [INAYAH - Life after Gods](https://imho.run/games/3199390/inayah-life-after-gods) — Shares weapon switching and non linear progression with Axiom Verge. 86 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3199390/)
15. [Ghost Song](https://imho.run/games/347800/ghost-song) — Also Metroidvania and Side Scroller, like Axiom Verge. 674 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/347800/)
16. [Timespinner](https://imho.run/games/368620/timespinner) — Also Metroidvania and Side Scroller, like Axiom Verge. 1,643 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/368620/)
17. [The Messenger](https://imho.run/games/764790/the-messenger) — Also Metroidvania, like Axiom Verge. 4,662 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/764790/)
18. [Odallus: The Dark Call](https://imho.run/games/319480/odallus-the-dark-call) — Also Metroidvania and Side Scroller, like Axiom Verge. 445 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/319480/)
19. [GRIME](https://imho.run/games/1123050/grime) — Also Metroidvania and Side Scroller, like Axiom Verge. 2,198 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1123050/)
20. [Blasphemous 2](https://imho.run/games/2114740/blasphemous-2) — Also Metroidvania and Side Scroller, like Axiom Verge. 5,085 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2114740/)
21. [Environmental Station Alpha](https://imho.run/games/350070/environmental-station-alpha) — Also Metroidvania, like Axiom Verge. 1,180 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/350070/)
22. [Hollow Knight](https://imho.run/games/367520/hollow-knight) — Shares exploration with Axiom Verge. 176,306 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/367520/)
23. [Cyber Shadow](https://imho.run/games/861250/cyber-shadow) — Also Metroidvania and Cyberpunk, like Axiom Verge. 637 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/861250/)
24. [Infernax](https://imho.run/games/374190/infernax) — Also Metroidvania and Side Scroller, like Axiom Verge. 1,056 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/374190/)

## 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=332200&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=332200&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=332200&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=332200
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/332200
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Axiom Verge

Axiom Verge is a 2015 action-indie-adventure drawing comparisons to classic exploration platformers. Set in a dark alien world, players navigate through non-linear progression, uncovering hidden secrets and solving environmental puzzles as they advance. The game's mechanical core centres on exploration and tactical weapon-switching, with a diverse arsenal that fundamentally alters how players approach encounters and traverse the map. Reviewers highlight the intricate and rewarding exploration and the unique sci-fi atmosphere that permeates every area. The pixel art and ambient soundtrack contribute to a mood players describe as atmospheric, while the challenging gameplay rewards persistence. Axiom Verge holds a 90 percent positive rating from over 4000 Steam reviews and runs verified on Steam Deck.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 332200
- **Developer:** Thomas Happ Games LLC
- **Publisher:** Thomas Happ Games LLC
- **Genres:** Action, Indie, Adventure
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam Leaderboards, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Remote Play on TV, Family Sharing
- **Released:** May 14, 2015
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 80
- **Platforms:** windows, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/332200/axiom-verge)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=332200&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/332200/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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