70
iRank88
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2DThird PersonMelee3D
Steam👍 94%· 25KIGDB75· 10
Year 2011Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC
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If Adventure Island II left you wanting more, this list of 37 similar games is for you. Each one shares part of its essence — precision platforming and single-player focus — and is ranked by a similarity score computed across 5 attributes. Sonic Generations comes closest (70/100).
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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Adventure Island II. Each one has been evaluated across 5 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.
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iRank83
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2DThird PersonCasualFantasy
Steam👍 90%· 4.3KIGDB68· 6
Year 2013Dev Sega Studios Australia · Disney InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Android
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2DThird PersonMeleeMythology
Steam👍 89%· 700IGDB60· 1
Year 1997Dev Eurocom Entertainment Software · Virgin Interactive EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2DThird PersonDarkFantasy
IGDB78· 3
Year 2007Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2DSci-Fi
IGDB85· 1
Year 1993Dev CapcomOn iOS
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2DMeleeCasualCartoon
Steam👍 88%· 7.8KIGDB75· 13
Year 2013Dev Capcom · Disney InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Android
✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus
≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, melee combat and setting cartoon, while skipping visual third person
Released 22 years after Adventure Island II.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals70
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2DThird PersonMeleeCozy
Steam👍 83%· 1.1KRAWG👍 62%· 33MC52IGDB60· 1
Year 2010Dev AtariPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus
≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and cozy, relaxing feel
Hollow Wish CollectionThe Hollow Wish Collection Contains: The original game (Episode 1) Episode 2 The Hollow Wish Collection comic Soundtrack and Other Comics PackageThe Soundtrack and Other Comics Package contains all the content found in the Soundtrack and Remixes and Comics Pack - Dirty Angels…
Released 19 years after Adventure Island II.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2DMelee
Steam👍 86%· 14IGDB70· 1
Year 1994Dev Eurocom Entertainment Software · Virgin Interactive Entertainment (Europe) Ltd.On PC
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2D
IGDB70· 9
Year 2016Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · NintendoOn Android · iOS
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2DRangedDarkHorror
IGDB70· 1
Year 1991Dev Capcom · Playtronic
70
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2DThird Person
Year 1999Dev Eurocom Entertainment Software · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PC
✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
Released 8 years after Adventure Island II.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2DThird PersonFantasyHistorical
Year 1998Dev Naughty Dog · Universal Interactive StudiosOn PlayStation 3
✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus
≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, historical setting and setting scifi
Released 7 years after Adventure Island II.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2DSci-Fi
IGDB60· 1
Year 1991Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2DMeleeStealthHistorical
Steam👍 59%· 1.3KIGDB56· 10OC59· 33
Year 2016Dev Climax Studios · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus
≠ Its own twist: melee combat, stealth mechanics and historical setting, while skipping visual third person
Released 25 years after Adventure Island II.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals69
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2DMeleeNarrativeHorror
Steam👍 40%· 3.7KIGDB75· 5
Year 2010Dev Dimps · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC
✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus
≠ Its own twist: horror tension, strong narrative focus and melee combat, while skipping visual third person
Released 19 years after Adventure Island II.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals70
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best game similar to Adventure Island II?
- The closest game to Adventure Island II is Sonic Generations, scoring 70/100 on our similarity scale. They share 5 gameplay attributes, including precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
- What are the top games like Adventure Island II?
- The three closest games to Adventure Island II are: 1. Sonic Generations (70/100, 5 shared attributes) 2. Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse (70/100, 5 shared attributes) 3. Disney's Hercules Action Game (70/100, 5 shared attributes). All share Adventure Island II's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 37 candidates across 5 dimensions.
- Is Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse similar to Adventure Island II?
- Yes, very much so — Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse scores 70/100 similarity to Adventure Island II. They share 5 attributes, including precision platforming and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
- What Platformer games are similar to Adventure Island II?
- The best Platformer games similar to Adventure Island II are Sonic Generations, Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse, Disney's Hercules Action Game and Super Paper Mario. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key Adventure Island II attributes like precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
- How is similarity to Adventure Island II calculated?
- We compare Adventure Island II against every game in our catalog using 5 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 Adventure Island II experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.