97
iRank83
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloFantasy2DCasualThird Person
Steam👍 90%· 4.3KIGDB68· 6
Year 2013Dev Sega Studios Australia · Disney InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Android
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More about this game →ActRaiser is hard to replace: few games combine precision platforming, combat magic and fantasy world in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 7 gameplay attributes and found 30 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse, Super Paper Mario and Super Mario Maker lead the list, with Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes ActRaiser special.
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Year 1990Dev Quintet
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The closest game to ActRaiser is Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Super Paper Mario and Super Mario Maker follow close behind.
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IGDB55· 1
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IGDB70· 9
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95
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✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus
≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping deep simulation
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✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus
≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, historical setting and setting scifi, while skipping deep simulation
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≠ Missing: deep simulation.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best game similar to ActRaiser?
- The closest game to ActRaiser is Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 4 gameplay attributes, including precision platforming, single-player focus and fantasy world. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
- What are the top games like ActRaiser?
- The three closest games to ActRaiser are: 1. Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse (97/100, 4 shared attributes) 2. Super Paper Mario (97/100, 4 shared attributes) 3. Super Mario Maker (91/100, 3 shared attributes). All share ActRaiser's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 30 candidates across 7 dimensions.
- Is Super Paper Mario similar to ActRaiser?
- Yes, very much so — Super Paper Mario scores 97/100 similarity to ActRaiser. They share 4 attributes, including precision platforming and single-player focus. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
- What Platformer games are similar to ActRaiser?
- The best Platformer games similar to ActRaiser are Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse, Super Paper Mario, Super Mario Maker and Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key ActRaiser attributes like precision platforming, single-player focus and fantasy world.
- How is similarity to ActRaiser calculated?
- We compare ActRaiser against every game in our catalog using 7 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the ActRaiser experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.