RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
IGDB74· 12OC74· 96
Year 2018Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo of EuropeOn Switch
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More about this game →Looking for games like Child of Light? We analyzed its gameplay DNA — deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and combat magic — against over 6,700 titles. These 50 alternatives are ranked by real similarity, not marketing tags. Kirby Star Allies leads with 91/100, followed by the rest of the list.
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NarrativeCozySoloCo-op
Year 2014Dev Ubisoft Montreal
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The closest game to Child of Light is Kirby Star Allies — scoring 91/100 on our similarity scale. UnEpic and Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories follow close behind.
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Top games similar to Child of Light
50 similar games foundUpdated July 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Child of Light. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicFantasy2D
Steam👍 91%· 8.1KRAWG👍 81%· 253MC68IGDB68· 4OC72· 24
Year 2011Dev @unepic_fran · EnjoyUp GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerMagicFantasy2D
IGDB80· 1
Year 2004Dev Jupiter Corporation · Nintendo
✓ Like Child of Light, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat magic
≠ Its own twist: melee combat, while skipping precision platforming
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D
Year 1991Dev Konami
✓ Like Child of Light, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world
≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, while skipping precision platforming
RPGAction RPG
Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineFantasy2D
Steam👍 93%· 6.0KRAWG👍 79%· 305MC88IGDB94· 2
Year 2013Playtime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux
RPGAction RPG
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
IGDB58· 2
Year 1991Dev KonamiOn PlayStation 3
✓ If you enjoyed Child of Light, expect deep RPG systems, offline and single-player focus
≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, while skipping precision platforming
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicFantasySkill Tree2D
Steam👍 93%· 41KIGDB83· 11OC83· 135
Year 2019Dev ArtPlay · 505 GamesOn PS4 · PC · iOS
RPGAction RPG
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
Year 1993Dev Capcom
✓ Like Child of Light, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and offline
≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, while skipping adventure storytelling
RPGAction RPG
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
Year 1990Dev Konami · Ultra Software Corporation
✓ Like Child of Light, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and offline
≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, while skipping adventure storytelling
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineNarrativeFantasy2D
Steam👍 96%· 16KIGDB92· 1OC81· 12
Year 2014Dev FrozenbyteOn PS4 · Linux · PC
RPGAction RPG
SoloCo-opMagicNarrativeFantasy
Steam👍 74%· 2.5KRAWG👍 50%· 39MC80IGDB80· 1
Year 2013Dev Stardock EntertainmentPlaytime ~6hOn PC
RPGAction RPG
SoloMagicNarrativeFantasySkill Tree2D
Steam👍 96%· 2.6KIGDB79· 5OC87· 25
Year 2018Dev Wadjet Eye GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac
91
RPGAction RPG
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
Year 1991Dev Capcom
✓ Shared with Child of Light: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and offline
≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat and setting scifi, while skipping adventure storytelling
RPGAction RPG
SoloMagicNarrativeFantasy2D
Steam👍 90%· 2.1KIGDB90· 1
Year 1999Dev FuncomOn PC · iOS
RPGAction RPG
NarrativeFantasy2DMeleeCasual
Steam👍 97%· 4.4K
Year 2016Dev Castro BrothersPlaytime ~4hOn PC
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91
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RPG · Action RPG
90
Ninja Gaiden
RPG · Action RPG
89
Final Fight 3
RPG · Action RPG
79
Tales of Symphonia
RPG · Puzzle
82
Horsey Game
RPG · Visual Novel
82
Magical Diary: Horse Hall
RPG · Visual Novel
80
Guacamelee!
RPG · Action RPG
78
Viewtiful Joe
RPG · Action RPG
78
Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow
RPG · Platformer
78
NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound
RPG · Action RPG
80
Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin
RPG · Platformer
78
Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia
RPG · Platformer
90
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time
RPG · Action RPG
85
Shinobi
RPG · Action RPG
78
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader
RPG · Adventure
81
Faerie Solitaire
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
82
Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World
RPG
87
Altered Beast
RPG · Action RPG
85
Spartan X
RPG · Action RPG
79
Runespell: Overture
RPG · Deck Builder
79
Battletoads
RPG · Action RPG
84
Rampage
RPG · Action RPG
84
Mega Man Zero 2
RPG · Action RPG
84
Mega Man Zero 3
RPG · Action RPG
84
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The HyperStone Heist
RPG · Action RPG
78
Spellsworn
RPG · Action RPG
77
Trials of Mana
RPG · Adventure
81
Dungeon Siege III
RPG · Action RPG
77
War for the Overworld
RPG · Simulation
77
Aztaka
RPG · Action RPG
80
Castlevania: Bloodlines
RPG · Action RPG
80
Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
RPG · Action RPG
78
Dragon Ball Z: The Legacy of Goku
RPG
77
Mega Man Zero
RPG · Action RPG
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best game similar to Child of Light?
- The closest game to Child of Light is Kirby Star Allies, scoring 91/100 on our similarity scale. They share 7 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
- What are the top games like Child of Light?
- The three closest games to Child of Light are: 1. Kirby Star Allies (91/100, 7 shared attributes) 2. UnEpic (89/100, 9 shared attributes) 3. Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories (89/100, 7 shared attributes). All share Child of Light's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 15 dimensions.
- Is UnEpic similar to Child of Light?
- Yes, very much so — UnEpic scores 89/100 similarity to Child of Light. They share 9 attributes, including deep RPG systems and precision platforming. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
- What RPG games are similar to Child of Light?
- The best RPG games similar to Child of Light are Kirby Star Allies, UnEpic, Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Child of Light attributes like deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling.
- How is similarity to Child of Light calculated?
- We compare Child of Light against every game in our catalog using 15 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 Child of Light experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.