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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 39 games similar to Ghostrunner II down to the 14 that fit the “Platformer” category. Ghostrunner, Nine Sols and Another Crab's Treasure top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Ghostrunner II.

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The best platformer games like Ghostrunner II

14 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Ghostrunner II. 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.

#1GhostrunnerClosest overall match

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SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkCyberpunkSci-FiPost-ApocalypticFirst Person

Steam👍 91%· 66KRAWG👍 75%· 651IGDB82· 10OC81· 115

Year 2020Dev 3D Realms · All in! GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with first-person shooting, shooter and ranged combat, while skipping puzzle design

Enter an intense cyberpunk world and experience fierce, dynamic combat! Conquer your enemies in the physical world and in cyberspace. Hunt for answers inhumanity’s last remaining shelter. Ascend humanity’s last remaining shelter, a great tower-city.

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#2Nine SolsClosest on combat

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SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkSci-Fi

Steam👍 94%· 40KIGDB89· 3OC86· 51

Year 2024Dev Red Candle GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Ghostrunner II: visuals and setting.

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#3Another Crab's Treasure

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SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrative

Steam👍 93%· 21KIGDB77· 3OC78· 70

Year 2024Dev Aggro Crab GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, cozy, relaxing feel and open world exploration, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Ghostrunner II: setting and visuals.

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#4Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights

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SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkPost-Apocalyptic

Steam👍 94%· 44KIGDB79· 5OC85· 65

Year 2021Dev adglobe · Binary Haze InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Ghostrunner II: visuals and setting.

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#5Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

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SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasy

Steam👍 94%· 4.5KIGDB80· 3OC80· 30

Year 2018Dev Inti CreatesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, fantasy world and setting anime, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Ghostrunner II: setting and visuals.

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SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkFantasy

Steam👍 90%· 63KIGDB78· 4OC79· 77

Year 2019Dev The Game KitchenOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, horror tension and fantasy world, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Ghostrunner II: setting and visuals.

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SoloMeleeHardcorePost-ApocalypticRanged

Steam👍 97%· 7.1KIGDB46· 1OC56· 13

Year 2019Dev maJAJaPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and ranged combat, while skipping puzzle design

Hunt down monsters to cook and eat them! You’ve been revived in a massive underground complex and you must leave this bizarre facility.

Where it drifts furthest from Ghostrunner II: visuals and setting.

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#8Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight

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SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkMagic

Steam👍 93%· 12KIGDB83· 6OC79· 43

Year 2016Dev Bombservice · PLAYISMOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, cozy, relaxing feel and strong narrative focus, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Ghostrunner II: setting and visuals.

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Steam GOG Xbox

#9Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

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SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeFantasy

Steam👍 84%· 6.3KIGDB87· 7OC87· 195

Year 2024Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Ghostrunner II: setting and visuals.

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SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeOpen World

Steam👍 90%· 18KIGDB89· 4

Year 2023Dev The Game Kitchen · Team17On Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Ghostrunner II: setting and visuals.

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Steam GOG Epic

#11Touhou Luna Nights

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SoloMeleeHardcoreRangedMagic

Steam👍 97%· 15KRAWG👍 78%· 99IGDB88· 1

Year 2018Dev Team Ladybug · AGM PLAYISMPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, ranged combat and combat magic, while skipping puzzle design

Touhou Luna Night's is a 2D search action (Metroidvania) Touhou game. After creating many action games, this is a new project from Team Ladybug.Story "--Now, let's begin my world.

Where it drifts furthest from Ghostrunner II: setting and visuals.

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#12Salt and Sanctuary

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SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkCo-op

Steam👍 89%· 22KRAWG👍 75%· 351MC84IGDB85· 10OC83· 72

Year 2016Dev Ska StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping puzzle design

Salt and Sanctuary is a 2D action with role-playing elements developed by Ska Studios. ###Plot and art style The game follows an unnamed protagonist who escorts princess on a sail to her marriage in the distant country.

Where it drifts furthest from Ghostrunner II: setting and visuals.

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#13Rabi-Ribi - Cicini's Halloween!

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SoloMeleeHardcoreRangedMagic

Steam👍 95%· 12KRAWG👍 83%· 42IGDB85· 4

Year 2016Dev CreSpirit · Sekai ProjectPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe casual, while skipping action RPG combat

Free DLC "Cicini's Halloween" just released!http://store.steampowered.com/app/547660/ Cicini wants to get everyone hyped for Halloween! Her plans include new mini side story, new areas, new enemies and a whole new boss fight with new music!

Where it drifts furthest from Ghostrunner II: setting and visuals.

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#14Rabi-Ribi

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