97
iRank89
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloFantasy2DMeleePixel Art
Steam👍 94%· 481IGDB83· 6OC86· 32
Year 2017Dev Yacht Club GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux
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More about this game →Ariana and the Elder Codex is hard to replace: few games combine precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 6 gameplay attributes and found 33 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment, Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse and Super Paper Mario lead the list, with Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Ariana and the Elder Codex special.
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iRank83
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloFantasy2DCasualThird Person
Steam👍 90%· 4.3KIGDB68· 6
Year 2013Dev Sega Studios Australia · Disney InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Android
97
iRank78
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloFantasy2DDarkLoot
IGDB78· 3
Year 2007Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo
#4Pinkman
92
iRank98
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2DMeleeCasual
Steam👍 98%· 696
Year 2017Dev Viridino StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC
97
iRank65
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloFantasy2DThird Person
IGDB65
Year 2003Dev Ubisoft Shanghai · Feral InteractiveOn PC · Mac
92
iRank86
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 adventure storytelling
95
iRank70
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloFantasy2DRangedDark
IGDB70· 1
Year 1991Dev Capcom · Playtronic
97
iRank60
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloFantasy2DMelee
IGDB60· 1
Year 1993Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo
92
iRank81
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2DMelee
Steam👍 86%· 14IGDB70· 1
Year 1994Dev Eurocom Entertainment Software · Virgin Interactive Entertainment (Europe) Ltd.On PC
97
iRank55
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloFantasy2D
IGDB55· 1
Year 1990Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Tec Toy
✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus.
≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.
#11Kid Icarus
97
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloFantasy2DRanged
Year 1986Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo
97
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloFantasy2DMelee
Year 1992Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo
#13ActRaiser
97
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloFantasy2DMagicIsometric
Year 1990Dev Quintet · Enix Corporation
✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus
≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, combat magic and visual isometric, while skipping adventure storytelling
97
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloFantasy2DMeleePixel Art
Year 1988Dev Nintendo R&D4 · Nintendo
92
iRank70
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2D
IGDB70· 9
Year 2016Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · NintendoOn Android · iOS
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best game similar to Ariana and the Elder Codex?
- The closest game to Ariana and the Elder Codex is Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment, scoring 97/100 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 Ariana and the Elder Codex?
- The three closest games to Ariana and the Elder Codex are: 1. Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment (97/100, 5 shared attributes) 2. Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse (97/100, 5 shared attributes) 3. Super Paper Mario (97/100, 6 shared attributes). All share Ariana and the Elder Codex's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 33 candidates across 6 dimensions.
- Is Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse similar to Ariana and the Elder Codex?
- Yes, very much so — Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse scores 97/100 similarity to Ariana and the Elder Codex. 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 Ariana and the Elder Codex?
- The best Platformer games similar to Ariana and the Elder Codex are Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment, Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse, Super Paper Mario and Pinkman. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key Ariana and the Elder Codex attributes like precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
- How is similarity to Ariana and the Elder Codex calculated?
- We compare Ariana and the Elder Codex against every game in our catalog using 6 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 Ariana and the Elder Codex experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.