13 Games with a fantasy setting like Ghouls 'n Ghosts that you should try

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We filtered the 32 games similar to Ghouls 'n Ghosts down to the 13 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Super Ghouls'n Ghosts, Kirby's Adventure and Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Ghouls 'n Ghosts.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Ghouls 'n Ghosts

13 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Ghouls 'n Ghosts. Each one has been evaluated across 6 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 Ghouls'n Ghosts

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GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloDarkHorrorFantasy2D

IGDB70· 1

Year 1991Dev Capcom · Playtronic

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling and ranged combat

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D 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 dark, oppressive atmosphere

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#3Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse

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GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloFantasy2D

IGDB55· 1

Year 1990Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Tec Toy

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

≠ Missing: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

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#4Kirby's Dream Land

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloFantasy2DMelee

Year 1992Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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#5Kid Icarus

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloFantasy2DRanged

Year 1986Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, adventure storytelling and ranged combat, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloDarkFantasy2DLoot

IGDB78· 3

Year 2007Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and loot and gear systems, while skipping horror setting

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#7Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment

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GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloFantasy2DMeleePixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 481IGDB83· 6OC86· 32

Year 2017Dev Yacht Club GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, melee combat and visual pixel, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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#8Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc

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GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloFantasy2DThird Person

IGDB65

Year 2003Dev Ubisoft Shanghai · Feral InteractiveOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Its own twist: visual third person, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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#9Super Mario Bros. 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloFantasy2DMeleePixel Art

Year 1988Dev Nintendo R&D4 · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, melee combat and visual pixel, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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Nintendo

#10ActRaiser

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloFantasy2DMagicIsometric

Year 1990Dev Quintet · Enix Corporation

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

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, combat magic and visual isometric, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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#11Super Mario Land

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloFantasy2DMagicSci-Fi

Year 1989Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: combat magic and setting scifi, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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#12Assassin's Creed Chronicles: Russia

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GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloFantasy2DMeleeStealth

Steam👍 59%· 1.3KIGDB56· 10OC59· 33

Year 2016Dev Climax Studios · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, melee combat and stealth mechanics, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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Steam Epic PS

#13Crash Bandicoot: Warped

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloFantasy2DHistoricalSci-Fi

Year 1998Dev Naughty Dog · Universal Interactive StudiosOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, historical setting and setting scifi, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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