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We filtered the 50 games similar to Child of Light down to the 30 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project, Ninja Gaiden and UnEpic top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Child of Light.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG
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NarrativeCozySoloCo-op
Year 2014Dev Ubisoft Montreal

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Child of Light is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Ninja Gaiden and UnEpic follow close behind.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Child of Light

30 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.

Ninja Gaiden
RPGAction RPG
SoloCo-opMagicFantasy2D
Year 1988Dev Tecmo

✓ Like Child of Light, it's known for deep RPG systems, combat magic and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat and melee combat, while skipping precision platforming

UnEpic
RPGAction 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

Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories
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

Altered Beast
RPGAction RPG
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D
IGDB45
Year 1988Dev Team Shinobi · ActivisionOn Android · iOS · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Child of Light, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, survival mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping adventure storytelling

Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes
RPGAction RPG
SoloCo-opMagicNarrativeFantasy
Steam👍 74%· 2.5KRAWG👍 50%· 39MC80IGDB80· 1
Year 2013Dev Stardock EntertainmentPlaytime ~6hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Child of Light, expect deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, deep simulation and sandbox world, while skipping precision platforming

Guacamelee! Gold Edition
RPGAction 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

Dragon's Crown
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerMagicFantasy2D
IGDB81· 11
Year 2013Dev Vanillaware · Nippon Ichi SoftwareOn PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Child of Light, expect deep RPG systems, combat magic and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, melee combat and ranged combat, while skipping precision platforming

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
RPGAction 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

Horsey Game
RPGAction RPG
SoloMagicNarrativeFantasySkill Tree
Steam👍 90%· 1.0KRAWG👍 52%· 23
Year 2012Dev Hanako GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like Child of Light, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings visual novel storytelling, deep simulation and setting anime, while skipping precision platforming

Magical Diary: Horse Hall
RPGAction RPG
SoloMagicNarrativeFantasySkill Tree
Steam👍 90%· 1.0KRAWG👍 52%· 23
Year 2012Dev Hanako GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Child of Light: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: visual novel storytelling, deep simulation and setting anime, while skipping precision platforming

Trine Enchanted Edition
RPGAction 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

Unavowed
RPGAction RPG
SoloMagicNarrativeFantasySkill Tree2D
Steam👍 96%· 2.6KIGDB79· 5OC87· 25
Year 2018Dev Wadjet Eye GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Child of Light, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and setting scifi, while skipping precision platforming

Dungeon Siege III
RPGAction RPG
Co-opOfflineSoloFantasyMelee
Steam👍 58%· 2.9KRAWG👍 40%· 227MC72
Year 2011Dev Square EnixPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Child of Light, expect deep RPG systems, fantasy world and co op

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat and melee combat, while skipping precision platforming

Faerie Solitaire
RPGAction 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

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