13 Games with a fantasy setting like Europa that you should try

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 45 games similar to Europa down to the 13 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Freedom Planet, Far: Lone Sails and Neva top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Europa.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Europa

13 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Europa. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

#1Freedom PlanetClosest overall match

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasySci-FiAnimeExploration

Steam👍 95%· 4.9KRAWG👍 77%· 77MC81IGDB82· 7OC81· 45

Year 2014Dev GalaxyTrail · MarvelousPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty, cozy, relaxing feel and setting space, while skipping visual 3d

Freedom Planet is a combat-based platform adventure that pits a spunky dragon girl and her friends against an alien attack force.

Where it drifts furthest from Europa: visuals.

It predates Europa by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG PS

#2Far: Lone SailsClosest on tone

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiFantasyExploration

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, survival mechanics and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping setting anime

Where it drifts furthest from Europa: visuals and setting.

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Steam GOG Epic

#3Neva

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeFantasyAnimeRelaxing

Steam👍 94%· 9.9KIGDB93· 2OC87· 111

Year 2024Dev Nomada Studio · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing and visual 2d, while skipping melee combat

Where it drifts furthest from Europa: visuals.

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Steam GOG PS

#4Bramble: The Mountain KingClosest on visuals

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExplorationThird Person3D

Steam👍 95%· 7.5KIGDB68· 1OC79· 38

Year 2023Dev Dimfrost StudioOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, survival mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping setting anime

Where it drifts furthest from Europa: setting.

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#5Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 86%· 5.1KRAWG👍 90%· 937MC89IGDB84· 7

Year 2003Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and setting mythology, while skipping setting anime

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is an action game with platforming and puzzle solving elements. You take on the role of the Prince who gets two powerful artifacts: the Dagger of Time and the Sands of Time. Tricked by the Vizier, he releases the Sands that turn citizens into monsters.

Where it drifts furthest from Europa: setting.

It predates Europa by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Xbox

#6Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyThird Person

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: dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping setting anime

Where it drifts furthest from Europa: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Europa.

It predates Europa by 23 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG

#7The Unfinished Swan

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeFantasyExploration3D

Steam👍 84%· 2.0KIGDB77· 3

Year 2012Dev Giant Sparrow · Annapurna InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual and visual first person, while skipping melee combat

Where it drifts furthest from Europa: setting.

It predates Europa by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam Epic PS

#8Ico

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeFantasyThird Person

IGDB97· 2

Year 2001Dev Team Ico · Sony Computer Entertainment

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: melee combat.

Where it drifts furthest from Europa: setting.

It predates Europa by 23 years, with what that implies technically.

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#9Bound

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeFantasyThird Person

IGDB72· 11OC72· 43

Year 2016Dev Plastic · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: melee combat.

Where it drifts furthest from Europa: setting.

It predates Europa by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Contrast

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeFantasyThird PersonDark

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: dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping melee combat

Where it drifts furthest from Europa: setting.

It predates Europa by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam Xbox PS

#11Braid

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeFantasyHardcore2D

Steam👍 93%· 9.9KIGDB87· 3

Year 2008Dev Number None Inc.On PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty and visual 2d, while skipping melee combat

Where it drifts furthest from Europa: visuals and setting.

It predates Europa by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG

#12Blackthorne

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-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 2d and visual pixel, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Europa: visuals and setting.

It predates Europa by 30 years, with what that implies technically.

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#13Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloFantasyThird Person

IGDB82· 14OC82· 145

Year 2014Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.2 · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, puzzle design and fantasy world.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

Where it drifts furthest from Europa: setting.

It predates Europa by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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