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.
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More about this game →We filtered the 31 games similar to ActRaiser down to the 7 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse, Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse and Super Paper Mario top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to ActRaiser.
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Year 1990Dev Quintet
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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to ActRaiser is Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse and Super Paper Mario follow close behind.
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The best games with a fantasy setting like ActRaiser
7 similar games foundUpdated July 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to ActRaiser. Each one has been evaluated across 7 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloFantasy2DCasualThird Person
Steam👍 90%· 4.3KIGDB68· 6
Year 2013Dev Sega Studios Australia · Disney InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Android
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloFantasy2DDarkLoot
IGDB78· 3
Year 2007Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloFantasy2DThird Person
IGDB65
Year 2003Dev Ubisoft Shanghai · Feral InteractiveOn PC · Mac
95
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMagicFantasy2DSci-Fi
Year 1989Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo
95
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
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