12 Games with a fantasy setting like Ambidextro that you should try

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We filtered the 36 games similar to Ambidextro down to the 12 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Sonic the Hedgehog, Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time and Shovel Knight top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Ambidextro.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Ambidextro

12 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Ambidextro. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

#1Sonic the HedgehogClosest overall match

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasy2DPixel Art

Steam👍 85%· 41IGDB85· 2

Year 1991Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC · iOS

✓ Same family of precision platformers: precision platforming, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling and setting scifi, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Ambidextro: setting.

It predates Ambidextro by 34 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasy2D

Steam👍 87%· 3.9KIGDB86· 16OC85· 170

Year 2020Dev Toys for Bob · ActivisionOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of precision platformers: precision platforming, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, setting scifi and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Ambidextro: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Ambidextro.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasy2DPixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 960IGDB89· 19OC89· 100

Year 2014Dev Yacht Club GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, co op and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Ambidextro: game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Ambidextro.

It predates Ambidextro by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasy2DPixel Art

Steam👍 93%· 30KIGDB85· 4OC77· 17

Year 2013Dev Hopoo Games · Chucklefish GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and shooter, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Ambidextro: world and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Ambidextro.

It predates Ambidextro by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasy2D

Steam👍 92%· 17KIGDB91· 10OC87· 25

Year 2012Dev BlitWorks · Microsoft StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Ambidextro: world and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Ambidextro.

It predates Ambidextro by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6South of MidnightClosest on combat

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GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

SoloMagicMeleeNarrativeDarkFantasy

Steam👍 94%· 4.5KIGDB86· 4OC76· 176

Year 2025Dev Compulsion Games · Xbox Game StudiosOn Xbox · Switch · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Ambidextro, expect precision platforming, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, horror tension and horror setting, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Ambidextro: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Ambidextro.

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Steam Xbox PS

#7Celeste

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeFantasyPixel Art2D

Steam👍 97%· 141KRAWG👍 88%· 1.7KMC91IGDB91· 10OC92· 74

Year 2018Dev Matt Makes GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Ambidextro: precision platforming, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Celeste is a platformer about climbing a mountain, from the creators of TowerFall. Explore a sprawling mountain with over 500 levels bursting with secrets, across 8 unique areas. Unlock a hardcore Remix for each area, with completely new levels that will push your climbing skills to the limit.

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Steam Epic Xbox

#8Bramble: The Mountain KingClosest on world

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkLinearFantasy

Steam👍 95%· 7.5KIGDB68· 1OC79· 38

Year 2023Dev Dimfrost StudioOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Shared with Ambidextro: precision platforming, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Ambidextro: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Ambidextro.

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#9The BridgeClosest on tone

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeHardcoreDarkFantasy2D

Steam👍 87%· 4.3KIGDB69· 5OC73· 17

Year 2013Dev Ty Taylor & Mario Castañeda · The Quantum Astrophysicists GuildOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Like Ambidextro, it's known for precision platforming, strong narrative focus and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, adventure storytelling and vibe casual, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Ambidextro.

It predates Ambidextro by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

#10Braid

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeHardcoreFantasy2D

Steam👍 93%· 9.9KIGDB87· 3

Year 2008Dev Number None Inc.On PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

✓ Like Ambidextro, it's known for precision platforming, strong narrative focus and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design and adventure storytelling, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Ambidextro.

It predates Ambidextro by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG

#11Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment

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GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMeleeFantasy2DPixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 481IGDB83· 6OC86· 32

Year 2017Dev Yacht Club GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Like Ambidextro, it's known for precision platforming, melee combat and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, while skipping punishing difficulty

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Ambidextro.

It predates Ambidextro by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG PS

#12Super Mario Bros. 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMeleeFantasy2DPixel Art

Year 1988Dev Nintendo R&D4 · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Ambidextro: precision platforming, melee combat and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, while skipping punishing difficulty

It predates Ambidextro by 37 years, with what that implies technically.

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