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The closest game to Ariana and the Elder Codex is Super Paper Mario — scoring 78/100 on our similarity scale. Blade Kitten and Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment follow close behind.
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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Ariana and the Elder Codex. Each one has been evaluated across 6 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.
✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling
≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression
It predates Ariana and the Elder Codex by 18 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems
≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, cozy, relaxing feel and melee combat
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Where it drifts furthest from Ariana and the Elder Codex: setting.
It predates Ariana and the Elder Codex by 15 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world
≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat and visual pixel, while skipping deep RPG systems
It predates Ariana and the Elder Codex by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world
≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual and visual third person, while skipping deep RPG systems
It predates Ariana and the Elder Codex by 12 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus
≠ Stands apart with vibe casual and melee combat, while skipping deep RPG systems
Pinkman is a fast-paced, action platformer about a lost man with pink skin and an incredible skill to fart. Pinkman is set in deadly fantasy world called "The Mind", where many traps will try to cut your body in half when you struggle to discover what happened, and keep yourself alive.
It predates Ariana and the Elder Codex by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world
≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, ranged combat and horror setting, while skipping deep RPG systems
It predates Ariana and the Elder Codex by 34 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus
≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, while skipping deep RPG systems
It predates Ariana and the Elder Codex by 31 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world
≠ Its own twist: melee combat, stealth mechanics and historical setting, while skipping deep RPG systems
On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Ariana and the Elder Codex.
It predates Ariana and the Elder Codex by 9 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world
≠ Where it differs: brings shooter and ranged combat, while skipping deep RPG systems
It predates Ariana and the Elder Codex by 39 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus
≠ Where it differs: brings visual pixel, while skipping deep RPG systems
It predates Ariana and the Elder Codex by 30 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world
≠ Its own twist: melee combat and visual pixel, while skipping deep RPG systems
It predates Ariana and the Elder Codex by 37 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world
≠ Its own twist: historical setting, setting scifi and setting medieval, while skipping deep RPG systems
Where it drifts furthest from Ariana and the Elder Codex: setting.
It predates Ariana and the Elder Codex by 27 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
≠ Missing: deep RPG systems.
It predates Ariana and the Elder Codex by 43 years, with what that implies technically.
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