# Games like Ariana and the Elder Codex

> The closest matches to Ariana and the Elder Codex: Kotama and Academy Citadel, INAYAH - Life after Gods, Chronicles of the Wolf, Maid of Salvation, and Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo. 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. [Kotama and Academy Citadel](https://imho.run/games/3639650/kotama-and-academy-citadel) — Shares parry system and metroidvania exploration with Ariana and the Elder Codex. 326 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3639650/)
2. [INAYAH - Life after Gods](https://imho.run/games/3199390/inayah-life-after-gods) — Shares skill tree customization and non linear progression with Ariana and the Elder Codex. 86 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3199390/)
3. [Chronicles of the Wolf](https://imho.run/games/2371890/chronicles-of-the-wolf) — Shares metroidvania exploration and skill tree progression with Ariana and the Elder Codex. 207 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2371890/)
4. [Maid of Salvation](https://imho.run/games/3721890/maid-of-salvation) — Also Metroidvania, like Ariana and the Elder Codex. 58 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3721890/)
5. [Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo](https://imho.run/games/2870350/pipistrello-and-the-cursed-yoyo) — Shares metroidvania exploration and combo based combat with Ariana and the Elder Codex. 881 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2870350/)
6. [Crypt Custodian](https://imho.run/games/2394650/crypt-custodian) — Shares spell casting and metroidvania exploration with Ariana and the Elder Codex. 1,495 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2394650/)
7. [Tomba! Special Edition](https://imho.run/games/2851150/tomba-special-edition) — Shares metroidvania exploration and hidden collectibles with Ariana and the Elder Codex. 422 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2851150/)
8. [AI LIMIT](https://imho.run/games/2407270/ai-limit) — Shares parry system and combo based combat with Ariana and the Elder Codex. 3,437 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2407270/)
9. [BLADECHIMERA](https://imho.run/games/2671230/bladechimera) — A frequent pick in Ariana and the Elder Codex players' libraries, and another Action. 694 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2671230/)
10. [Prince of Persia The Lost Crown](https://imho.run/games/2751000/prince-of-persia-the-lost-crown) — Shares metroidvania exploration and combo based combat with Ariana and the Elder Codex. 2,779 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2751000/)
11. [SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance](https://imho.run/games/2361770/shinobi-art-of-vengeance) — Shares platforming and combo based combat with Ariana and the Elder Codex. 1,343 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2361770/)
12. [ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist](https://imho.run/games/2725260/ender-magnolia-bloom-in-the-mist) — A frequent pick in Ariana and the Elder Codex players' libraries, and another RPG. 4,366 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2725260/)
13. [Fallen Tear: The Ascension](https://imho.run/games/1446900/fallen-tear-the-ascension) — Shares exploration based progression with Ariana and the Elder Codex. 513 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1446900/)
14. [Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores](https://imho.run/games/2463220/lone-fungus-melody-of-spores) — Shares metroidvania exploration and skill tree progression with Ariana and the Elder Codex. 132 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2463220/)
15. [Constance](https://imho.run/games/2313700/constance) — Shares metroidvania exploration and boss fights with Ariana and the Elder Codex. 951 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2313700/)
16. [Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse](https://imho.run/games/2395770/never-grave-the-witch-and-the-curse) — Shares metroidvania exploration and skill tree progression with Ariana and the Elder Codex. 114 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2395770/)
17. [Demon Tides](https://imho.run/games/2585890/demon-tides) — Shares metroidvania exploration and skill tree progression with Ariana and the Elder Codex. 589 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2585890/)
18. [Angeline Era](https://imho.run/games/2393920/angeline-era) — Shares hidden collectibles with Ariana and the Elder Codex. 553 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2393920/)
19. [Xanthiom Zero](https://imho.run/games/2324610/xanthiom-zero) — Shares metroidvania exploration and combo based combat with Ariana and the Elder Codex. 114 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2324610/)
20. [Momodora: Moonlit Farewell](https://imho.run/games/1747760/momodora-moonlit-farewell) — Also Metroidvania, like Ariana and the Elder Codex. 1,169 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1747760/)
21. [Nikoderiko: The Magical World — Director’s Cut](https://imho.run/games/2374190/nikoderiko-the-magical-world-director-s-cut) — Shares hidden collectibles and boss fights with Ariana and the Elder Codex. 125 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2374190/)
22. [Tearscape](https://imho.run/games/3216340/tearscape) — Shares parry system and combo based combat with Ariana and the Elder Codex. 225 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3216340/)
23. [MIO: Memories in Orbit](https://imho.run/games/1672810/mio-memories-in-orbit) — Shares platforming with Ariana and the Elder Codex. 1,328 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1672810/)
24. [CONVERGENCE: A League of Legends Story™](https://imho.run/games/1276800/convergence-a-league-of-legends-story) — Also Metroidvania, like Ariana and the Elder Codex. 370 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1276800/)

## Machine-readable

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- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3986690&n=20
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- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=3986690
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/3986690
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## About Ariana and the Elder Codex

Ariana must restore the Codices and unravel the Library's hidden truths...

## Game info

- **AppID:** 3986690
- **Developer:** Idea Factory, Compile Heart, HYDE, Inc.
- **Publisher:** Idea Factory International, Inc.
- **Genres:** Action, Adventure
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Family Sharing, Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, Playable without Timed Input, Adjustable Difficulty
- **Released:** Apr 29, 2026
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/3986690/ariana-and-the-elder-codex)
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- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3986690/)
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