91
iRank74
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
IGDB74· 12OC74· 96
Year 2018Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo of EuropeOn Switch
52 Games like Child of Light that you should try
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More about this game →Child of Light is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and combat magic in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 15 gameplay attributes and found 52 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Kirby Star Allies, UnEpic and Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories lead the list, with Kirby Star Allies reaching a 91/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Child of Light special.
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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG
Tags
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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Games like Child of Light
52 similar games found#2UnEpic
89
iRank79
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicFantasy2D
Steam👍 91%· 8.1KRAWG👍 81%· 253MC68IGDB68· 4OC72· 24
Year 2011Dev @unepic_fran · EnjoyUp GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox
89
iRank80
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
✓ Shared with Child of Light: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world
≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, while skipping precision platforming
84
iRank89
RPGAction RPG
Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineFantasy2D
Steam👍 93%· 6.0KRAWG👍 79%· 305MC88IGDB94· 2
Year 2013Playtime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux
92
iRank58
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
83
iRank88
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicFantasySkill Tree2D
Steam👍 93%· 41KIGDB83· 11OC83· 135
Year 2019Dev ArtPlay · 505 GamesOn PS4 · PC · iOS
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
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
82
iRank91
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineNarrativeFantasy2D
Steam👍 96%· 16KIGDB92· 1OC81· 12
Year 2014Dev FrozenbyteOn PS4 · Linux · PC
86
iRank70
RPGAction RPG
SoloCo-opMagicNarrativeFantasy
Steam👍 74%· 2.5KRAWG👍 50%· 39MC80IGDB80· 1
Year 2013Dev Stardock EntertainmentPlaytime ~6hOn PC
#12Unavowed
81
iRank90
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
81
iRank90
RPGAction RPG
SoloMagicNarrativeFantasy2D
Steam👍 90%· 2.1KIGDB90· 1
Year 1999Dev FuncomOn PC · iOS
79
iRank97
RPGAction RPG
NarrativeFantasy2DMeleeCasual
Steam👍 97%· 4.4K
Year 2016Dev Castro BrothersPlaytime ~4hOn PC
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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 52 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.