Kena: Bridge of Spirits similar games & best alternatives

Kena: Bridge of Spirits

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One • 2022

Should you play it?

A story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, her adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.

What works

  • Stunning visuals and animation
  • Engaging and emotional story
  • Challenging yet accessible combat
  • Adorable companion creatures (rot) with customization
  • Well-polished gameplay and soundtrack

Things to keep in mind

  • Some find combat clunky or repetitive
  • Linear level design with limited exploration freedom
  • Checkpoint system can be frustrating on hardest difficulty
  • Shorter game length for some players
  • Minor bugs and occasional performance issues

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

  • Ghost of a Tale

  • Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition

  • Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden

  • Soulstice

  • Ori and the Will of the Wisps

Less social

Games that feels like Kena: Bridge of Spirits but with less teamwork and cooperation

  • Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

  • BLACKTAIL

  • Stray Blade

  • Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree

  • Darksiders III

  • Operencia: The Stolen Sun

More fellowship-oriented

Games that feels like Kena: Bridge of Spirits but with a stronger sense of community

  • Karnage Chronicles

  • Hunted: The Demon’s Forge™

  • Dungeons of Sundaria

  • REMNANT II®

  • Enshrouded

  • CODE VEIN

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Kena: Bridge of Spirits: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fellowship, Leadership.

Last update: 03/08/2026