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24 games like Dust: An Elysian Tail (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Dust: An Elysian Tail on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The games like Dust: An Elysian Tail on a map
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The short version
- Closest match: Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition, which both fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric.
- Dust: An Elysian Tail is tagged Action, Platformer, Metroidvania, Indie, RPG, Adventure, 2D, Singleplayer by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 1 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
Why players value Dust: An Elysian Tail
The five things Steam players tag Dust: An Elysian Tail with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.
- Action
- Platformer
- Metroidvania
- Indie
- RPG
| Reception | on Steam (95% of 19,062) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | $14.99 |
Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 10 player tags including Great Soundtrack, Metroidvania and Platformer; published by the same company; released around the same time (2016).
“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning Action-Platformer crafted by Moon Studios.
Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition at a glance Released 2016 Studio Moon Studios GmbH Player sentiment 95% positive of 71,430 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (95% of 71,430)
Matches Dust: An Elysian Tail on: 4 of 5 — Action, Platformer, Metroidvania, Indie
Why players like it: Atmospheric, Great Soundtrack, Metroidvania, Platformer, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dust: An Elysian Tail: $19.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dust: An Elysian Tail:Great SoundtrackMetroidvaniaPlatformerStory RichFantasy2DIndieSide Scroller
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Bastion
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Great Soundtrack, Indie and RPG; released around the same time (2011).
Discover the secrets of the Calamity, a surreal catastrophe that shattered the world to pieces.
Bastion at a glance Released 2011 Studio Supergiant Games Player sentiment 95% positive of 38,181 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (95% of 38,181)
Matches Dust: An Elysian Tail on: 3 of 5 — Action, Indie, RPG
Why players like it: Great Soundtrack, Indie, Action, Singleplayer, Narration — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dust: An Elysian Tail: $14.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Dust: An Elysian Tail:Great SoundtrackIndieRPGHack and SlashStory RichAction RPGFantasy2D
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Child of Light
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2014).
Aurora, a young girl from 1895 Austria, awakens on the lost fairytale continent of Lemuria. To return home she must fight against the dark creatures of the Queen of the Night, who have stolen the sun, the moon and the stars. At stake is not only Lemuria, but Aurora’s true destiny.
Child of Light at a glance Released 2014 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 91% positive of 13,481 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (91% of 13,481)
Matches Dust: An Elysian Tail on: 4 of 5 — Action, Platformer, Indie, RPG
Why players like it: RPG, Fantasy, Great Soundtrack, Turn-Based, Female Protagonist — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dust: An Elysian Tail: $14.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, will not launch or install, launchers, accounts and anti-cheat (details)
Shared with Dust: An Elysian Tail:RPGFantasyGreat SoundtrackPlatformer2DStory RichBeautifulSide Scroller
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Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Beautiful, Metroidvania and Platformer; published by the same company.
Play the critically acclaimed masterpiece. Embark on a new journey in a vast, exotic world where you’ll encounter towering enemies and challenging puzzles on your quest to unravel Ori’s destiny.
Ori and the Will of the Wisps at a glance Released 2020 Studio Moon Studios Player sentiment 97% positive of 146,084 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (97% of 146,084)
Matches Dust: An Elysian Tail on: 4 of 5 — Action, Platformer, Metroidvania, Indie
Why players like it: Beautiful, Metroidvania, Platformer, Great Soundtrack, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dust: An Elysian Tail: $29.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Dust: An Elysian Tail:BeautifulMetroidvaniaPlatformerGreat SoundtrackStory RichExploration2DIndie
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Hollow Knight
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Metroidvania, Platformer and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2017).
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
Hollow Knight at a glance Released 2017 Studio Team Cherry Player sentiment 97% positive of 559,290 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.9/10 · Steam: (97% of 559,290)
Matches Dust: An Elysian Tail on: 4 of 5 — Action, Platformer, Metroidvania, Indie
Why players like it: Metroidvania, Souls-like, Platformer, Great Soundtrack, 2D — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dust: An Elysian Tail: $14.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dust: An Elysian Tail:MetroidvaniaPlatformerGreat Soundtrack2DIndieExplorationStory RichController
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Salt and Sanctuary
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Metroidvania, 2D and RPG; released around the same time (2016).
Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.
Salt and Sanctuary at a glance Released 2016 Studio Ska Studios Player sentiment 89% positive of 21,874 Price $17.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (89% of 21,874)
Matches Dust: An Elysian Tail on: 5 of 5 — Action, Platformer, Metroidvania, Indie, RPG
Why players like it: Souls-like, Metroidvania, Dark Fantasy, 2D, Difficult — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dust: An Elysian Tail: $17.99 — $3.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dust: An Elysian Tail:Metroidvania2DRPGPlatformerIndieAction RPGSide ScrollerStory Rich
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Hyper Light Drifter
Why it matched: both fantasy and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Great Soundtrack, Indie and Hack and Slash; released around the same time (2016).
Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.
Hyper Light Drifter at a glance Released 2016 Studio Heart Machine Player sentiment 93% positive of 19,135 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (93% of 19,135)
Matches Dust: An Elysian Tail on: 4 of 5 — Action, Metroidvania, Indie, RPG
Why players like it: Pixel Graphics, Great Soundtrack, Atmospheric, Adventure, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dust: An Elysian Tail: $19.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dust: An Elysian Tail:Great SoundtrackIndieHack and SlashExplorationRPG2DAction RPGMetroidvania
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Divine Divinity
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Action RPG; released around the same time (2012).
Divine Divinity is an epic role-playing game with hack-and-slash action, offering a huge world to explore and thousands of items to investigate, trade and use.
Divine Divinity at a glance Released 2012 Studio Larian Studios Player sentiment 88% positive of 4,038 Price $5.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (88% of 4,038)
Matches Dust: An Elysian Tail on: 2 of 5 — Action, RPG
Why players like it: RPG, Fantasy, Isometric, Classic, Action RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dust: An Elysian Tail: $5.99 — $9.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dust: An Elysian Tail:RPGFantasyAction RPGHack and SlashExploration2DStory RichGreat Soundtrack
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DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Anime and Story Rich.
The Dragon Ball RPG of your dreams! For the first time, you can play the rest of the story. Step into the universe of Dragon Ball Z in all its iconic glory and become the hero you were always meant to be!
DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT at a glance Released 2020 Studio CyberConnect2 Co. Ltd. Player sentiment 93% positive of 58,245 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (93% of 58,245)
Matches Dust: An Elysian Tail on: 2 of 5 — Action, RPG
Why players like it: Action, RPG, Anime, Open World, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dust: An Elysian Tail: $19.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dust: An Elysian Tail:RPGAnimeStory RichControllerGreat SoundtrackAction RPGBeat 'em upFantasy
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Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Action RPG.
The minds of New York Times bestselling author R.A. Salvatore, Spawn creator Todd McFarlane, and Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion lead designer Ken Rolston have combined to create Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, a new role-playing game set in a world worth saving.
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning at a glance Released Not recorded Studio Big Huge Games Player sentiment 88% positive of 13,009 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (88% of 13,009)
Matches Dust: An Elysian Tail on: 2 of 5 — Action, RPG
Why players like it: RPG, Fantasy, Open World, Singleplayer, Action RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dust: An Elysian Tail:RPGFantasyAction RPGStory RichHack and SlashExplorationControllerGreat Soundtrack
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Fable - The Lost Chapters
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Story Rich; published by the same company; released around the same time (2011).
Each person you aid, each flower you crush, and each creature you slay will change this world forever. Fable: Who will you be?
Fable - The Lost Chapters at a glance Released 2011 Studio Lionhead Studios Player sentiment 92% positive of 8,277 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (92% of 8,277)
Matches Dust: An Elysian Tail on: 2 of 5 — Action, RPG
Why players like it: RPG, Adventure, Action, Fantasy, Third Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dust: An Elysian Tail: $9.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dust: An Elysian Tail:RPGFantasyStory RichGreat SoundtrackAction RPGExploration
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Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Action RPG; released around the same time (2016).
Set in a huge open world, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen presents a rewarding action combat experience.
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen at a glance Released 2016 Studio Capcom Player sentiment 88% positive of 49,002 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (88% of 49,002)
Matches Dust: An Elysian Tail on: 2 of 5 — Action, RPG
Why players like it: RPG, Open World, Character Customization, Fantasy, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dust: An Elysian Tail: $29.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dust: An Elysian Tail:RPGFantasyAction RPGExplorationGreat SoundtrackStory RichHack and Slash
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Omori
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Story Rich, Indie and Great Soundtrack.
Explore a strange world full of colorful friends and foes. When the time comes, the path you’ve chosen will determine your fate... and perhaps the fate of others as well.
Omori at a glance Released 2020 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 97% positive of 88,417 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (97% of 88,417)
Matches Dust: An Elysian Tail on: 2 of 5 — Indie, RPG
Why players like it: Psychological Horror, Story Rich, Pixel Graphics, Indie, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dust: An Elysian Tail: $19.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dust: An Elysian Tail:Story RichIndieGreat SoundtrackRPG2DExplorationAnimeFantasy
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Risen 2: Dark Waters
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Exploration; released around the same time (2012).
Set several years after the end of Risen, raging titans have devastated the world and pushed humanity to the brink of existence. Subsequently, monstrous creatures have risen from the watery depths of the sea and their attacks have brought all seafaring to a grinding halt.
Risen 2: Dark Waters at a glance Released 2012 Studio Piranha Bytes Player sentiment 80% positive of 6,790 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (80% of 6,790)
Matches Dust: An Elysian Tail on: 2 of 5 — Action, RPG
Why players like it: RPG, Pirates, Open World, Adventure, Third Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dust: An Elysian Tail: $9.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dust: An Elysian Tail:RPGFantasyExplorationStory RichAction RPGGreat SoundtrackController
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Tales of Zestiria
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Anime, RPG and Fantasy; released around the same time (2015).
In a world torn by war and political skirmishes, accept the burden of the Shepherd and fight human darkness to protect your world from Malevolence and reunite humans and Seraphim.
Tales of Zestiria at a glance Released 2015 Studio BANDAI NAMCO Studio Inc. Player sentiment 80% positive of 9,312 Price $49.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (80% of 9,312)
Matches Dust: An Elysian Tail on: 2 of 5 — Action, RPG
Why players like it: JRPG, Anime, RPG, Fantasy, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dust: An Elysian Tail: $49.99 — $35.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dust: An Elysian Tail:AnimeRPGFantasyStory RichAction RPGGreat SoundtrackHack and Slash
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Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition
Why it matched: both fantasy and story-rich; shares 8 player tags including Hack and Slash, RPG and Fantasy; released around the same time (2015).
The ultimate DARKSIDERS II experience! 1080p native resolution. Reworked and tuned game balancing and loot distribution. Improved Graphic Render Engine for even higher visual quality, lighting and shadows. Improved and reworked level, character and environment graphics.
Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition at a glance Released 2015 Studio Gunfire Games Player sentiment 79% positive of 20,677 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (79% of 20,677)
Matches Dust: An Elysian Tail on: 3 of 5 — Action, Metroidvania, RPG
Why players like it: Action, Hack and Slash, Adventure, RPG, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dust: An Elysian Tail: $29.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dust: An Elysian Tail:Hack and SlashRPGFantasyStory RichGreat SoundtrackAction RPGControllerMetroidvania
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Eternal Senia
Why it matched: both fantasy and story-rich; shares 8 player tags including Anime, RPG and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2015).
Thoughts and expectations ARPG
Eternal Senia at a glance Released 2015 Studio Sanctum Games Player sentiment 97% positive of 12,057 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (97% of 12,057)
Matches Dust: An Elysian Tail on: 3 of 5 — Action, Indie, RPG
Why players like it: Anime, Free to Play, RPG, Female Protagonist, RPGMaker — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dust: An Elysian Tail: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dust: An Elysian Tail:AnimeRPGGreat SoundtrackIndieStory Rich2DFantasyAction RPG
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Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Story Rich, Controller and Indie; released around the same time (2013).
Guide two brothers on an epic fairy tale journey from visionary Swedish film director, Josef Fares and top-tier developer Starbreeze Studios. Control both brothers at once as you experience co-op play in single player mode, like never before.
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons at a glance Released 2013 Studio Starbreeze Studios Player sentiment 94% positive of 41,281 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (94% of 41,281)
Matches Dust: An Elysian Tail on: 3 of 5 — Action, Platformer, Indie
Why players like it: Adventure, Atmospheric, Story Rich, Controller, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dust: An Elysian Tail: $14.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dust: An Elysian Tail:Story RichControllerIndieFantasyBeautifulGreat SoundtrackPlatformer
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Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Story Rich, Controller and Indie; released around the same time (2013).
Guide two brothers on an epic fairy tale journey from visionary Swedish film director, Josef Fares and top-tier developer Starbreeze Studios. Control both brothers at once as you experience co-op play in single player mode, like never before.
Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons at a glance Released 2013 Studio Starbreeze Studios AB Player sentiment 94% positive of 41,281 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (94% of 41,281)
Matches Dust: An Elysian Tail on: 3 of 5 — Action, Platformer, Indie
Why players like it: Adventure, Atmospheric, Story Rich, Controller, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dust: An Elysian Tail: $14.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dust: An Elysian Tail:Story RichControllerIndieFantasyBeautifulGreat SoundtrackPlatformer
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DmC: Devil May Cry
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Hack and Slash, Great Soundtrack and Controller; released around the same time (2013).
In this retelling of Dante's origin story which is set against a contemporary backdrop, DmC Devil May Cry™ retains the stylish action.
DmC: Devil May Cry at a glance Released 2013 Studio Ninja Theory Player sentiment 93% positive of 32,943 Price $7.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (93% of 32,943)
Matches Dust: An Elysian Tail on: 2 of 5 — Action, Platformer
Why players like it: Action, Hack and Slash, Great Soundtrack, Spectacle fighter, Demons — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dust: An Elysian Tail: $7.49 — $7.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dust: An Elysian Tail:Hack and SlashGreat SoundtrackControllerBeat 'em upFantasyStory RichPlatformer
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Owlboy
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Indie, Platformer and Metroidvania; released around the same time (2016).
Owlboy is a story-driven platform adventure game, where you can fly and explore a brand new world in the clouds! Pick up your friends, and bring them with you as you explore the open skies, in one of the most detailed adventures of this era.
Owlboy at a glance Released 2016 Studio D-Pad Studio Player sentiment 84% positive of 6,122 Price $4.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (84% of 6,122)
Matches Dust: An Elysian Tail on: 4 of 5 — Action, Platformer, Metroidvania, Indie
Why players like it: Pixel Graphics, Adventure, Indie, Platformer, Metroidvania — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dust: An Elysian Tail: $4.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dust: An Elysian Tail:IndiePlatformerMetroidvania2DStory RichFantasyGreat Soundtrack
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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Story Rich, Exploration and Platformer.
A galaxy-spanning adventure awaits in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, a 3rd person action-adventure title from Respawn. An abandoned Padawan must complete his training, develop new powerful Force abilities, and master the art of the lightsaber - all while staying one step ahead of the Empire.
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order at a glance Released 2019 Studio Criterion Games Player sentiment 88% positive of 175,096 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (88% of 175,096)
Matches Dust: An Elysian Tail on: 4 of 5 — Action, Platformer, Metroidvania, RPG
Why players like it: Action-Adventure, Souls-like, Third Person, Open World, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dust: An Elysian Tail: $39.99 — $25.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Dust: An Elysian Tail:Story RichExplorationPlatformerRPGMetroidvaniaFantasyHack and Slash
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KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX-
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Great Soundtrack and Story Rich.
KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX- is an HD remastered collection of 6 unforgettable KINGDOM HEARTS experiences. Take up your Keyblade to save the Disney worlds from darkness.
KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX- at a glance Released 2024 Studio Square Enix Player sentiment 87% positive of 12,072 Price $49.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (87% of 12,072)
Matches Dust: An Elysian Tail on: 2 of 5 — Action, RPG
Why players like it: Action, RPG, Adventure, JRPG, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dust: An Elysian Tail: $49.99 — $35.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dust: An Elysian Tail:RPGGreat SoundtrackStory RichFantasyAction RPGAnimeHack and Slash
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FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Story Rich.
Take the journey, now in ultimate quality. Boasting a wealth of bonus content and supporting ultra high-resolution graphical options and HDR 10, you can now enjoy the beautiful and carefully-crafted experience of FINAL FANTASY XV like never before.
FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION at a glance Released 2018 Studio Square Enix Player sentiment 83% positive of 57,999 Price $34.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (83% of 57,999)
Matches Dust: An Elysian Tail on: 2 of 5 — Action, RPG
Why players like it: RPG, Open World, JRPG, Fantasy, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Dust: An Elysian Tail: $34.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Dust: An Elysian Tail:RPGFantasyStory RichGreat SoundtrackAction RPGAnimeHack and Slash
Common questions
What game is most like Dust: An Elysian Tail?
Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition, on the evidence we have. It both fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Dust: An Elysian Tail" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Dust: An Elysian Tail. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.