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46 Great Games Like Axiom Verge 2

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Axiom Verge is a series of running, jumping and fighting games where you play as Trace, a scientist who wakes up in an unknown ancient world. It's similar to retro games like Metroid and Contra where you explore levels, collect items and progress your character. As you defeat enemies and bosses you earn new abilities and upgrading your arsenal. It's unusual because of the flexible way you can use your powers to solve puzzles and defeat enemies to progress.

Unfortunately, Axiom Verge 2 is not available on Android or iOS. However, we recommend the following games that offer a similar experience or theme:

Axiom Verge 2

Game Details

Release Date: 31/03/2015, updated in 2017

Platforms: Mac, PC, PS Vita, PS4, Switch, Wii U and Xbox One

Content Rating: PEGI 12

Skill Rating: 11+ year-olds

Players: 1

Genres: Action, Platform (Collecting, Puzzle, Role-Play and Traversal)

Developer: Axiom Verge (@AxiomVerge)

Costs: Purchase cost

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Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove (Series)

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Ori and the Will of the Wisps

Ori and the Will of the Wisps (Series)

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Release Date: 19/02/2020

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20 Younger Content Rating than Axiom Verge 2

If Axiom Verge 2 is not age appropriate for your child, here are similar games ordered by age rating so you can find an age-appropriate alternative that’s also a game they will love.

Greak: Memories of Azur

Dandara: Trials of Fear

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Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

The Messenger

Panzer Paladin

Ori and the Will of the Wisps

Celeste

10 Easier Skill Rating than Axiom Verge 2

If you like the sound of Axiom Verge 2 but find it too complex or challenging, the games in this section offer a similar experience but with a lower Skill Rating.

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16 Video Games Like Axiom Verge 2 Based on Genre

These are games of a similar genre mix to Axiom Verge 2. This includes games from the Action, Role-Play, Platform, Puzzle, Collecting and Traversal genres. We pick out games of a similar PEGI rating to further hone these generated suggestions.

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The Secret of Monkey Island

Papo and Yo

Luigi's Mansion

Tunic

Ori and the Will of the Wisps

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