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We filtered the 50 games similar to Child of Light down to the 23 that fit the “Adventure” category. Kirby Star Allies, UnEpic and Guacamelee! Gold Edition top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Child of Light.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Tags

NarrativeCozySoloCo-op

Year 2014Dev Ubisoft Montreal

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Within the “Adventure” category, the closest game to Child of Light is Kirby Star Allies — scoring 91/100 on our similarity scale. UnEpic and Guacamelee! Gold Edition follow close behind.

#1Kirby Star Allies91 #2UnEpic89 #3Guacamelee! Gold Edition84 #4Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night83 #5Trine Enchanted Edition82

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The best adventure games like Child of Light

23 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.

#1Kirby Star Allies

91

Kirby Star Allies

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

IGDB74· 12OC74· 96

Year 2018Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo of EuropeOn Switch

✓ Shared with Child of Light: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, while skipping turn-based strategy

89

UnEpic

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicFantasy2D

Steam👍 91%· 8.1KRAWG👍 81%· 253MC68IGDB68· 4OC72· 24

Year 2011Dev @unepic_fran · EnjoyUp GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Child of Light, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, Metroidvania exploration and melee combat, while skipping turn-based strategy

#3Guacamelee! Gold Edition

84

Guacamelee! Gold Edition

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineFantasy2D

Steam👍 93%· 6.0KRAWG👍 79%· 305MC88IGDB94· 2

Year 2013Playtime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Child of Light: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and fighting mechanics, while skipping turn-based strategy

#4Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

83

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicFantasySkill Tree2D

Steam👍 93%· 41KIGDB83· 11OC83· 135

Year 2019Dev ArtPlay · 505 GamesOn PS4 · PC · iOS

✓ Like Child of Light, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping turn-based strategy

#5Trine Enchanted Edition

82

Trine Enchanted Edition

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineNarrativeFantasy2D

Steam👍 96%· 16KIGDB92· 1OC81· 12

Year 2014Dev FrozenbyteOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Child of Light, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, vibe casual and melee combat, while skipping turn-based strategy

#6Faerie Solitaire

81

Faerie Solitaire

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicCozyFantasyLootSkill Tree

Steam👍 91%· 2.5KRAWG👍 39%· 90

Year 2010Dev SubsoapPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Child of Light, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, puzzle design and vibe casual, while skipping precision platforming

#7Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin

80

Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerMagicFantasyLootSkill Tree2D

IGDB80· 3

Year 2006Dev Konami

✓ If you enjoyed Child of Light, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping turn-based strategy

80

Guacamelee!

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloCo-opFantasy2DMelee

IGDB84· 11

Year 2013Dev Drinkbox Studios · Spike ChunsoftOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

✓ Shared with Child of Light: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, puzzle design and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping turn-based strategy

#9Runespell: Overture

79

Runespell: Overture

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicFantasyLootSkill Tree

Steam👍 74%· 387MC69

Year 2011Dev Mystic BoxPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Child of Light, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, puzzle design and vibe casual, while skipping precision platforming

#10Songs for a Hero

79

Songs for a Hero

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

NarrativeFantasy2DMeleeCasual

Steam👍 97%· 4.4K

Year 2016Dev Castro BrothersPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Like Child of Light, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe casual and melee combat, while skipping turn-based strategy

#11Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader

78

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeFantasySkill Tree

Steam👍 88%· 44KRAWG👍 89%· 62OC75· 60

Year 2023Dev Owlcat GamesPlaytime ~9hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Child of Light, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and combat tactical, while skipping precision platforming

#12Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow

78

Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerMagicFantasyLootSkill Tree2D

IGDB90· 3

Year 2005Dev Konami

✓ Shared with Child of Light: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping turn-based strategy

#13Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia

78

Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerMagicFantasyLootSkill Tree2D

IGDB88· 1

Year 2008Dev Konami

✓ Like Child of Light, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping turn-based strategy

#14NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

78

NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DPixel Art

Steam👍 93%· 2.5KRAWG👍 90%· 20IGDB86· 7OC86· 131

Year 2025Dev The Game Kitchen · DotEmuPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Child of Light, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat and visual pixel, while skipping turn-based strategy

#15Mega Man Zero

77

Mega Man Zero

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DSci-FiPost-ApocalypticCyberpunk

Year 2002Dev Capcom

✓ Like Child of Light, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, shooter and setting scifi, while skipping turn-based strategy

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