Comparison guide
Games like Vital Shell: similar indie games to play next
Vital Shell works because fast decisions, readable runs, and meaningful progression all click together. This guide starts from those signals and links you directly to our full reviews.
Why these games fit Vital Shell fans
Picked by shared tags, review scores, short verdicts, and editorial fit. The list is curated rather than a purely automatic sort.
7.5Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel
Beautiful, fun survivors game — promising but imperfect.
Sep 3, 2025
If you liked Vital Shell, Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel delivers familiar action, bullet hell and indie for a seamless next pick. We scored it 7.5/10.
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8.6Hades II
Bigger sequel, brilliant combat, grindy progression.
Sep 25, 2025
Hades II leans into action, indie and roguelike, hitting the same notes that make Vital Shell click. We scored it 8.6/10.
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8.0Netherworld Covenant
Tight isometric roguelike with soul-bond mechanics.
Dec 9, 2025
Shared strengths in action, indie and roguelike make Netherworld Covenant an easy follow-up to Vital Shell. We scored it 8.0/10.
