# Games like Quarion

> The closest matches to Quarion: Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, Crypt Custodian, BLADECHIMERA, Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores, and Xanthiom Zero. 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. [Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo](https://imho.run/games/2870350/pipistrello-and-the-cursed-yoyo) — Shares metroidvania exploration and precision platforming with Quarion. 881 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2870350/)
2. [Crypt Custodian](https://imho.run/games/2394650/crypt-custodian) — Shares metroidvania exploration and boss rush with Quarion. 1,495 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2394650/)
3. [BLADECHIMERA](https://imho.run/games/2671230/bladechimera) — Also Metroidvania, like Quarion. 694 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2671230/)
4. [Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores](https://imho.run/games/2463220/lone-fungus-melody-of-spores) — Also Metroidvania and Nonlinear, like Quarion. 132 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2463220/)
5. [Xanthiom Zero](https://imho.run/games/2324610/xanthiom-zero) — A frequent pick in Quarion players' libraries, and another Action. 114 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2324610/)
6. [Primal Planet](https://imho.run/games/2350270/primal-planet) — Shares metroidvania exploration and exploration with Quarion. 299 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2350270/)
7. [Hollow Knight](https://imho.run/games/367520/hollow-knight) — Shares boss rush and exploration with Quarion. 176,306 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/367520/)
8. [The Mobius Machine](https://imho.run/games/2281940/the-mobius-machine) — Shares metroidvania exploration and checkpoint system with Quarion. 237 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2281940/)
9. [ANIMAL WELL](https://imho.run/games/813230/animal-well) — Shares hidden collectibles with Quarion. 12,616 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/813230/)
10. [Constance](https://imho.run/games/2313700/constance) — Shares metroidvania exploration and precision platforming with Quarion. 951 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2313700/)
11. [Guns of Fury](https://imho.run/games/3099000/guns-of-fury) — Shares metroidvania exploration and checkpoint system with Quarion. 468 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3099000/)
12. [Tomba! Special Edition](https://imho.run/games/2851150/tomba-special-edition) — Shares metroidvania exploration and precision platforming with Quarion. 422 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2851150/)
13. [MIO: Memories in Orbit](https://imho.run/games/1672810/mio-memories-in-orbit) — Shares exploration with Quarion. 1,328 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1672810/)
14. [Valkyrie Saga](https://imho.run/games/2663150/valkyrie-saga) — Shares secret hunting and metroidvania exploration with Quarion. 206 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2663150/)
15. [Cosmobreeder Yiffai](https://imho.run/games/3548000/cosmobreeder-yiffai) — Shares metroidvania exploration and precision platforming with Quarion. 105 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3548000/)
16. [Axiom Verge](https://imho.run/games/332200/axiom-verge) — Shares exploration with Quarion. 4,057 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/332200/)
17. [DOOMBLADE](https://imho.run/games/922050/doomblade) — Shares ability gated exploration with Quarion. 166 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/922050/)
18. [DEVIATOR](https://imho.run/games/2620730/deviator) — Shares metroidvania exploration and precision platforming with Quarion. 193 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2620730/)
19. [Pseudoregalia](https://imho.run/games/2365810/pseudoregalia) — Shares metroidvania exploration and precision platforming with Quarion. 13,372 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2365810/)
20. [Reventure](https://imho.run/games/900270/reventure) — A frequent pick in Quarion players' libraries, and another Indie. 2,407 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/900270/)
21. [Voidwrought](https://imho.run/games/2014550/voidwrought) — Shares boss rush with Quarion. 436 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2014550/)
22. [SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance](https://imho.run/games/2361770/shinobi-art-of-vengeance) — Shares replayability and boss fights with Quarion. 1,343 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2361770/)
23. [Cave Story+](https://imho.run/games/200900/cave-story) — Shares metroidvania exploration with Quarion. 3,688 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/200900/)
24. [Exographer](https://imho.run/games/2834320/exographer) — Shares metroidvania exploration and checkpoint system with Quarion. 55 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2834320/)

## 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=3870310&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3870310&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3870310&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=3870310
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/3870310
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Quarion

A short 2D pixel-style metroidvania where you explore, fight bosses, aquire items and abilities and find secrets. Inspired by games such as You Have to Win the Game and VVVVVV.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 3870310
- **Developer:** Zejoant
- **Publisher:** Bootleg Bytes
- **Genres:** Indie, Adventure
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Family Sharing, Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, Keyboard Only Option
- **Released:** Aug 28, 2025
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/3870310/quarion)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3870310&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3870310/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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