Games like Rain World

A 2D metroidvania with an emphasis on close combat and exploration in which the player enters the once-prosperous now-bleak insect kingdom of Hallownest, travels through its various districts, meets friendly inhabitants, fights hostile ones and uncovers the kingdom's history while improving their combat abilities and movement arsenal by fighting bosses and accessing out-of-the-way areas.

"Spelunky 2" is a roguelike platformer sequel featuring a new generation of explorers on the Moon. The game boasts a bigger and more dynamic world with branching paths, multilayered levels, and interactive elements. Build a community in Base Camp, make friends, and tame animals for a more immersive experience. This sequel stays true to the original's challenging, randomly generated gameplay while adding new layers of complexity and fun.

Hyper Light Drifter is a challenging 2D action-RPG drawing inspiration from 16-bit classics, with a dark, dangerous world to explore. As a Drifter, you'll uncover lost technologies, battle vicious enemies, and search for a cure to your insatiable illness. Every element in this game is hand-animated, and success will require mastery of its tough mechanics and varied skills.

Outer Wilds is an open-world mystery about a looping timeloop in a strange, ancient solar system. Explore ruins of alien civilizations, discover their secrets, and survive long enough to break the cycle in this immersive and engaging space adventure. With its unique narrative and intriguing gameplay mechanics, Outer Wilds offers a one-of-a-kind experience for fans of sci-fi and exploration.

Hollow Knight: Silksong is the epic sequel to Hollow Knight, the epic action-adventure of bugs and heroes. As the lethal hunter Hornet, journey to all-new lands, discover new powers, battle vast hordes of bugs and beasts and uncover ancient secrets tied to your nature and your past.

Dark Souls will be the most deeply challenging game you play this year. Can you live through a million deaths and earn your legacy?

"Noita is a magical action roguelite where every pixel is physically simulated, allowing for destructible environments and unique interactions. Create your own spells to fight enemies and manipulate the world, as you explore procedurally generated environments in search of unknown mysteries. Death is permanent, so use your knowledge and skills to delve deeper in each playthrough."

"Celeste is a narrative-driven platformer about Madeline's journey to climb Celeste Mountain, battling her inner demons and challenging obstacles along the way. The game features over 700 screens of tight platforming, including brutal B-side chapters, with simple and expressive controls. With an IGF-nominated soundtrack, Celeste explores themes of self-discovery and redemption."

Exanima is a 3D isometric RPG set in a dark, low fantasy world with a focus on realism and immersion. It offers a deep combat system based on physics, accurate collisions, and locational protection, as well as smart AI, interactive environments, and roguelike elements. The game warns players that its physics-based combat is more skill-based and complex than traditional animation features. "Those who would enter the underworld shall not only forfeit their lives... ...but bring oblivion to all mankind."

Don't Starve: Pocket Edition+ is a survival game now available on Apple Arcade, including the original game and Reign of Giants expansion. Play as various characters, each with unique abilities, in a wilderness filled with strange creatures and dangers. Gather resources, craft items, and uncover the world's mysteries to escape and return home.