The Swapper vs FEZ
The Swapper and FEZ overlap on Metroidvania, Mystery and Exploration, which is why players keep weighing one against the other. On raw data, FEZ takes 0 categories against 4 for The Swapper.
The Swapper
FEZ| Metric | The Swapper | FEZ | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 3.53 | ★ 4.01 | FEZ by 0.48 (14%) |
| Metacritic | 87 | 91 | FEZ by 4 (5%) |
| Catalog popularity | 4,691 adds | 7,048 adds | FEZ by 2357 (50%) |
| Avg. playtime | 3h | 2h | The Swapper is longer |
| Platform families | 4 | 5 | FEZ |
| Release year | 2013 | 2012 | The Swapper is newer by 1 yr |
Platform exclusives
- FEZ only: Mobile
Verdict
FEZ takes 4 of 4 measurable categories. Both lean on Metroidvania, Mystery, Exploration and Great Soundtrack, so whichever you pick, the core feel carries over.
See every match for each: games like The Swapper · games like FEZ
Base game data via RAWG. Comparison computed by us.