70
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Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2DThird PersonCasualFantasy
Steam👍 90%· 4.3KIGDB68· 6
Year 2013Dev Sega Studios Australia · Disney InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Android
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We filtered the 37 games similar to Adventure Island II down to the 20 that fit the “Adventure” category. Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse, Disney's Hercules Action Game and Super Paper Mario top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Adventure Island II.
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Within the “Adventure” category, the closest game to Adventure Island II is Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse — scoring 70/100 on our similarity scale. Disney's Hercules Action Game and Super Paper Mario follow close behind.
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The best adventure games like Adventure Island II
20 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
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.
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
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
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
Solo2DThird PersonMelee3D
Steam👍 94%· 25KIGDB75· 10
Year 2011Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC
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
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
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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