Ability-gated progression and RPG-lite character enhancement are cornerstones of the Metroidvania subgenre, and B: Path of the Teal Lotus is no exception when it comes to its incorporation of these key elements. While B: Path of the Teal Lotus takes inspiration from several different games to form its unique collage of ideas, its closest analog is undoubtedly Team Cherry's Hollow Knight. Hollow Knight would put its own spin on character progression, accessibility, and customization through its collectible Charms, and B follows in its footsteps with the Daruma Allies and Omamori Charms, both of which have the power to completely transform gameplay.