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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 50 games similar to Downward: Enhanced Edition down to the 18 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Obduction, The Last Clockwinder and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Downward: Enhanced Edition.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure
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NarrativeHardcoreSolo
Year 2024Dev Caracal Games

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Downward: Enhanced Edition is Obduction — scoring 76/100 on our similarity scale. The Last Clockwinder and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom follow close behind.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Downward: Enhanced Edition

18 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Downward: Enhanced Edition. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

#1Obduction
Obduction
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeCasualOpen WorldFantasySci-FiExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 80%· 4.0KIGDB67· 9OC72· 37
Year 2016Dev Cyan WorldsOn PC · PS4 · iOS

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus.

≠ Missing: precision platforming.

It predates Downward: Enhanced Edition by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100World100Progression100Visuals100
The Last Clockwinder
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiFantasyExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 96%· 784IGDB80· 1OC83· 12
Year 2022Dev pontoco · Cyan VenturesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, vibe relaxing and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping precision platforming

You are on a mission to repair an ancient clocktower built into the trunk of a colossal tree. Inside, you find a pair of gloves that allow you to turn anything you do into a looping clockwork automaton. Use the Clockwinder’s gloves to turn every task into a looping clockwork automaton.

Where it drifts furthest from Downward: Enhanced Edition: tone and progression.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100World100Visuals100Progression49
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasySci-FiExploration
IGDB95· 6OC95· 164
Year 2023Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3 · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and ranged combat, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Downward: Enhanced Edition: combat and visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression65World63Combat0
Thief Gold
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasySci-FiExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 92%· 4.1KIGDB90· 1
Year 1999Dev Looking Glass Studios · Eidos InteractiveOn PC

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Downward: Enhanced Edition: combat and tone.

It predates Downward: Enhanced Edition by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals100Setting65
#5RiME
RiME
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExploration
Steam👍 90%· 5.2KIGDB73· 15OC79· 120
Year 2017Dev Tequila Works · Six FootOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing and visual third person, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Downward: Enhanced Edition: visuals and tone.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Progression100Setting70
Shadow of the Colossus
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExploration
IGDB93· 13OC92· 136
Year 2018Dev Bluepoint Games · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings visual third person, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Downward: Enhanced Edition: visuals and tone.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Setting68Tone46
The Spirit and the Mouse
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExploration
Steam👍 97%· 1.0KOC75· 8
Year 2022Dev Alblune · Armor Games StudiosPlaytime ~6hOn PC · Nintendo

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel and visual 3d, while skipping punishing difficulty

After a shocking thunderstorm brings them together, unlikely allies Lila the mouse and Lumion the Spirit guardian must work in tandem to restore balance to their quaint village. Thankfully, Lila has her big heart and electrifying new powers to aid her on this journey.

Where it drifts furthest from Downward: Enhanced Edition: visuals and tone.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Setting71Tone34
Dear Esther: Landmark Edition
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeCasualOpen WorldFantasyExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 75%· 7.4KIGDB65· 11OC67· 38
Year 2016Dev Rob Briscoe · Curve DigitalOn PS4 · PC · iOS

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, vibe relaxing and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Downward: Enhanced Edition: setting.

It predates Downward: Enhanced Edition by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Tone60World51
Abzu
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeCasualOpen WorldFantasyExploration
Steam👍 93%· 27KIGDB81· 27OC80· 122
Year 2016Dev Giant Squid · 505 GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, vibe relaxing and visual third person, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Downward: Enhanced Edition: visuals.

It predates Downward: Enhanced Edition by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Setting70Tone54
The First Tree
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeCasualOpen WorldFantasyExploration
Steam👍 75%· 5.8KOC80· 14
Year 2017Dev David WehleOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, precision platforming and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, vibe relaxing and visual third person, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Downward: Enhanced Edition: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Setting61Tone56
AER: Memories of Old
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeCasualOpen WorldFantasyExploration
Steam👍 86%· 7.7KIGDB68· 4OC67· 44
Year 2017Dev Forgotten Key · Daedalic EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing, post-apocalyptic world and visual third person, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Downward: Enhanced Edition: visuals and tone.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Setting48Tone47
Pilgrims
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloCasualNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExploration
Steam👍 96%· 6.1K
Year 2019Dev Amanita DesignOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, vibe relaxing and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Downward: Enhanced Edition: visuals and setting.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone46Setting32
Super Mario 64
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
IGDB89· 1
Year 1996Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, precision platforming and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with visual third person, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Downward: Enhanced Edition: visuals.

It predates Downward: Enhanced Edition by 28 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Setting68Visuals0
Proteus
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloCasualNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 76%· 2.8KRAWG👍 38%· 183MC80IGDB70· 4
Year 2013Dev Curve Digital · Twisted TreePlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, vibe casual and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: vibe relaxing, procedural generation and visual pixel, while skipping precision platforming

Steam Big Picture Mode About the GameProteus is a game about exploration and immersion in a dream-like island world where the soundtrack to your play is created by your surroundings. Played in first-person, the primary means of interaction is simply your presence in the world and how you observe it.

It predates Downward: Enhanced Edition by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals73Setting68World60
A Short Hike
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloCasualNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExploration
Steam👍 99%· 22KRAWG👍 91%· 469MC84IGDB78· 2OC87· 32
Year 2019Dev adamgryuPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, vibe casual and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing, cozy, relaxing feel and skill tree progression, while skipping precision platforming

Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park. Follow the marked trails or explore the backcountry as you make your way to the summit. Along the way, meet other hikers, discover hidden treasures, and take in the world around you.

Where it drifts furthest from Downward: Enhanced Edition: visuals and tone.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression75Setting68Tone35

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