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We filtered the 39 games similar to Deadlight down to the 10 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Submerged, Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 and Bramble: The Mountain King top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Deadlight.

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DarkNarrativeSolo
Year 2012Dev Tequila Works
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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Deadlight is Submerged — scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 and Bramble: The Mountain King follow close behind.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Deadlight

10 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Deadlight. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

Submerged
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeDarkPost-ApocalypticHorrorFantasy
Steam👍 76%· 4.8KIGDB57· 9OC54· 52
Year 2015Dev Uppercut GamesOn PS4 · PC · iOS

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with vibe relaxing, vibe casual and open world exploration, while skipping horror tension

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkFantasyHorror
Steam👍 67%· 1.1KIGDB95· 2
Year 2001Dev Crystal Dynamics · Eidos InteractiveOn PC

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: visual third person, while skipping survival mechanics

Bramble: The Mountain King
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorFantasy
Steam👍 95%· 7.5KIGDB68· 1OC79· 38
Year 2023Dev Dimfrost StudioOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, horror tension and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: linear, story-driven structure, setting mythology and exploration and discovery, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

Far: Lone Sails
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativePost-ApocalypticFantasy2D
Steam👍 95%· 26KIGDB78· 2OC80· 40
Year 2018Dev Okomotive · Assemble EntertainmentOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, setting scifi and exploration and discovery, while skipping horror tension

Little Misfortune
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorFantasy2D
Steam👍 92%· 14KIGDB61· 1
Year 2019Dev Killmonday Games HBOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and horror tension

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping survival mechanics

Little Nightmares
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorFantasy2D
Steam👍 95%· 116KIGDB78· 18OC79· 137
Year 2017Dev Tarsier Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, horror tension and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with stealth mechanics and visual third person, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

Blackthorne
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloFantasy2DPixel Art
Year 1994Dev Mass Media Inc · Virgin Interactive Entertainment (Europe) Ltd.On PC · Mac

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with visual pixel, while skipping survival mechanics

Contrast
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeDarkFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 91%· 5.7KIGDB57· 6OC60· 47
Year 2013Dev Compulsion Games · Focus EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: visual third person, while skipping survival mechanics

Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloFantasyThird Person
IGDB82· 14OC82· 145
Year 2014Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.2 · Nintendo

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and fantasy world

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

Papo & Yo
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeDarkFantasyCasual
Steam👍 93%· 2.9KIGDB75· 9
Year 2012Dev MinorityOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual and visual third person, while skipping survival mechanics

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