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We filtered the 29 games similar to Ariana and the Elder Codex down to the 9 that fit the “PC” category. Blade Kitten, Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment and Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Ariana and the Elder Codex.

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The best games like Ariana and the Elder Codex on PC

9 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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.

#1Blade KittenClosest overall match

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SoloFantasy2DMeleeCozy

Steam👍 83%· 1.1KRAWG👍 62%· 33MC52IGDB60· 1

Year 2010Dev AtariPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ 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

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…

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.

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#2Shovel Knight: Specter of TormentClosest on setting

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SoloFantasy2DMeleePixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 481IGDB83· 6OC86· 32

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

✓ 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.

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#3Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse

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SoloFantasy2DCasualThird Person

Steam👍 90%· 4.3KIGDB68· 6

Year 2013Dev Sega Studios Australia · Disney InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Android

✓ 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.

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#4Assassin's Creed Chronicles: RussiaClosest on visuals

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SoloFantasy2DMeleeStealth

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 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.

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#5Pinkman

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Solo2DMeleeCasual

Steam👍 98%· 696

Year 2017Dev Viridino StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ 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.

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#6Disney's The Jungle Book

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Solo2DMelee

Steam👍 86%· 14IGDB70· 1

Year 1994Dev Eurocom Entertainment Software · Virgin Interactive Entertainment (Europe) Ltd.On PC

✓ 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.

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Steam GOG

#7Pitfall!

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Solo2D

Year 1982Dev Activision · JAMDAT MobileOn PC

✓ 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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#8Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc

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GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloFantasy2DThird Person

IGDB65

Year 2003Dev Ubisoft Shanghai · Feral InteractiveOn PC · Mac

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: visual third person, while skipping adventure storytelling

It predates Ariana and the Elder Codex by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

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GOG

#9Disney's Toy Story

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Solo2D

Year 1995Dev Traveller's Tales · NintendoOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, single-player focus and visual 2d.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

It predates Ariana and the Elder Codex by 30 years, with what that implies technically.

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