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We filtered the 50 games similar to Ghosts 'n Goblins down to the 26 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island, Super Mario World and Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Ghosts 'n Goblins.

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Year 1985Dev Capcom
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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Ghosts 'n Goblins is Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Super Mario World and Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest follow close behind.

#1Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island97#2Super Mario World97#3Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest97#4Super Mario Bros. 397#5Super Mario Bros.97
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The best games with a fantasy setting like Ghosts 'n Goblins

26 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Ghosts 'n Goblins. Each one has been evaluated across 7 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.

#1Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
97
iRank100
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2D
IGDB100· 1
Year 1995Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: shooter.

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#2Super Mario World
97
iRank100
Super Mario World
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2D
IGDB100· 1
Year 1990Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world.

≠ Missing: shooter.

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#4Super Mario Bros. 3
97
Super Mario Bros. 3
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2DDark
Year 1988Dev Nintendo R&D4 · Nintendo

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping shooter

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#5Super Mario Bros.
97
Super Mario Bros.
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2D
Year 1993Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: shooter.

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#6Claw
95
iRank60
Claw
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2DMagic
IGDB60· 1
Year 1997Dev Monolith Productions · Egmont PolskaOn PC

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic and historical setting, while skipping shooter

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#7LittleBigPlanet
91
iRank96
LittleBigPlanet
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2DCo-op
IGDB96· 9
Year 2008Dev Media Molecule · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and co op, while skipping shooter

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#8Super Mario Bros. Wonder
91
iRank93
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2DCo-op
IGDB95· 7OC91· 150
Year 2023Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 10 · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual and co op, while skipping shooter

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#9Sonic & Knuckles
91
Sonic & Knuckles
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2DCo-op
Year 1994Dev Sonic Team · Tec Toy

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings co op, while skipping shooter

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#10Yoshi's Woolly World
91
iRank79
Yoshi's Woolly World
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2DCo-op
IGDB79· 10OC80· 71
Year 2015Dev Good-Feel · Nintendo

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings co op and visual third person, while skipping shooter

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#11Kirby & the Amazing Mirror
90
Kirby & the Amazing Mirror
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2DOffline
Year 2004Dev Dimps · Nintendo

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat, offline and exploration and discovery, while skipping shooter

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#12Rayman Origins
88
iRank93
Rayman Origins
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2DCo-op
Steam👍 94%· 5.9KIGDB89· 8
Year 2011Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, co op and offline, while skipping shooter

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#13Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse
88
iRank83
Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloFantasy2DCasualThird Person
Steam👍 90%· 4.3KIGDB68· 6
Year 2013Dev Sega Studios Australia · Disney InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Android

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual and visual third person, while skipping shooter

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#14Kirby's Adventure
88
iRank60
Kirby's Adventure
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloFantasy2DMelee
IGDB60· 1
Year 1993Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, while skipping shooter

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88

Super Paper Mario

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Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc

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Kirby: Triple Deluxe

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87

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