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We filtered the 48 games similar to Dust: An Elysian Tail down to the 18 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Forgotton Anne, BloodRayne (Legacy) and ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Dust: An Elysian Tail.

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Year 2012Dev Humble Hearts

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Dust: An Elysian Tail is Forgotton Anne — scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. BloodRayne (Legacy) and ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist follow close behind.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Dust: An Elysian Tail

18 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Dust: An Elysian Tail. 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.

Forgotton Anne
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyAnime2D
Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB80· 7OC80· 65
Year 2018Dev ThroughLine Games · Square Enix CollectiveOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Dust: An Elysian Tail, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, vibe casual and setting scifi, while skipping action RPG combat

BloodRayne (Legacy)
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyAnime2D
Steam👍 60%· 928RAWG👍 34%· 40MC68IGDB65· 3
Year 2011Dev Abstraction Games · Majesco EntertainmentPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Dust: An Elysian Tail: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyAnimeExploration2D
Steam👍 95%· 18KIGDB90· 2OC86· 68
Year 2025Dev Live Wire · Binary Haze InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Dust: An Elysian Tail: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, punishing difficulty and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping fighting mechanics

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

✓ Like Dust: An Elysian Tail, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings visual novel storytelling, deep simulation and combat magic, while skipping action RPG combat

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

✓ Shared with Dust: An Elysian Tail: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: visual novel storytelling, deep simulation and combat magic, while skipping action RPG combat

Alex Kidd in Miracle World
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeFantasy2D
Year 1986Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: Metroidvania exploration.

Chasm
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeFantasyExploration2D
Steam👍 73%· 2.7KIGDB70· 8OC72· 39
Year 2018Dev Bit Kid, Inc.On PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Dust: An Elysian Tail, expect deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, procedural generation and visual pixel, while skipping action RPG combat

Islets
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExploration2D
Steam👍 96%· 2.3KRAWG👍 87%· 29IGDB81· 2OC79· 19
Year 2022Dev Kyle Thompson · Armor Games StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

✓ Like Dust: An Elysian Tail, it's known for deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel and open world exploration, while skipping action RPG combat

Songs for a Hero
RPGAction RPG
MeleeNarrativeFantasy2DCasual
Steam👍 97%· 4.4K
Year 2016Dev Castro BrothersPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Like Dust: An Elysian Tail, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe casual and visual pixel, while skipping action RPG combat

Aztaka
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExploration2D
Steam👍 68%· 161
Year 2009Dev CiteremisPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Dust: An Elysian Tail, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic, setting mythology and loot and gear systems, while skipping setting anime

Hinterland
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeFantasyRangedProcedural
Steam👍 80%· 255MC65
Year 2008Dev Tilted Mill EntertainmentPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Like Dust: An Elysian Tail, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, roguelike runs and deep simulation, while skipping precision platforming

Confrontation
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeFantasyMultiplayer
Steam👍 26%· 359RAWG👍 3%· 38MC51IGDB50· 1
Year 2012Dev Cyanide Studio · Focus Home InteractivePlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Dust: An Elysian Tail, expect deep RPG systems, melee combat and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: multiplayer gameplay, while skipping action RPG combat

Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeFantasy2DStealth
Steam👍 74%· 3.8KIGDB70· 8OC67· 53
Year 2015Dev Climax Studios · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Dust: An Elysian Tail, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: stealth mechanics, ranged combat and historical setting, while skipping action RPG combat

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

✓ If you enjoyed Dust: An Elysian Tail, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: co op and offline, while skipping precision platforming

Guacamelee!
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeFantasyExploration2D
IGDB84· 11
Year 2013Dev Drinkbox Studios · Spike ChunsoftOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

✓ Shared with Dust: An Elysian Tail: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design and co op, while skipping fighting mechanics

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