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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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Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloFantasy2DCasualThird Person
Steam👍 90%· 4.3KIGDB68· 6
Year 2013Dev Sega Studios Australia · Disney InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Android

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, vibe casual and visual third person, while skipping deep simulation

Super Paper Mario
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloFantasy2DDarkLoot
IGDB78· 3
Year 2007Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep simulation

Super Mario Maker
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2DPixel Art
IGDB90· 11OC89· 88
Year 2015Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.4 · Nintendo

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, single-player focus and visual 2d

≠ Its own twist: visual pixel, while skipping deep simulation

Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloFantasy2DThird Person
IGDB65
Year 2003Dev Ubisoft Shanghai · Feral InteractiveOn PC · Mac

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: visual third person, while skipping deep simulation

Disney's DuckTales
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2DDarkPixel Art
IGDB86· 1
Year 1989Dev Capcom · Walt Disney Computer Software

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, single-player focus and visual 2d

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere and visual pixel, while skipping deep simulation

91
iRank78
Rayman
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2DPixel Art
IGDB78· 2
Year 1995Dev Ubi Pictures · Ubi Soft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, single-player focus and visual 2d

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling and visual pixel, while skipping deep simulation

Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloFantasy2D
IGDB55· 1
Year 1990Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Tec Toy

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: deep simulation.

91
iRank74
DLC Quest
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2DCasualExplorationPixel Art
Steam👍 88%· 6.2KRAWG👍 52%· 200
Year 2013Dev Going Loud StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, single-player focus and visual 2d

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, vibe casual and exploration and discovery, while skipping deep simulation

Disney's Aladdin
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMagic2DDarkPixel Art
Year 1993Dev CapcomOn PC · Mac

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, combat magic and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and visual pixel, while skipping deep simulation

92
iRank70
Super Mario Run
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2D
IGDB70· 9
Year 2016Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · NintendoOn Android · iOS

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, single-player focus and visual 2d

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, while skipping deep simulation

Super Mario Land
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMagicFantasy2DSci-Fi
Year 1989Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, combat magic and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, while skipping deep simulation

Ghouls 'n Ghosts
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloFantasy2DDarkHorror
Year 1988Dev Capcom

✓ 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

Crash Bandicoot: Warped
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloFantasy2DHistoricalSci-Fi
Year 1998Dev Naughty Dog · Universal Interactive StudiosOn PlayStation 3

✓ 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

Hudson's Adventure Island
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2D
Year 1986Dev Hudson Soft

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, single-player focus and visual 2d

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, while skipping deep simulation

Donkey Kong
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2D
Year 1981Dev Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, single-player focus and visual 2d.

≠ 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.