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We filtered the 50 games similar to Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince down to the 19 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Abzu and The First Tree top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure
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SoloMultiplayer
Year 2009Dev EA Bright Light

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix — scoring 90/100 on our similarity scale. Abzu and The First Tree follow close behind.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

19 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Each one has been evaluated across 8 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.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloMagicOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
IGDB58· 8
Year 2007Dev Rebellion Developments · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, open world exploration and combat magic.

≠ Missing: multiplayer gameplay.

Abzu
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 93%· 27KIGDB81· 27OC80· 122
Year 2016Dev Giant Squid · 505 GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, open world exploration and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, puzzle design and vibe relaxing, while skipping combat magic

The First Tree
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 75%· 5.8KOC80· 14
Year 2017Dev David WehleOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, open world exploration and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, precision platforming and strong narrative focus, while skipping combat magic

Shadow of the Colossus
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
IGDB93· 13OC92· 136
Year 2018Dev Bluepoint Games · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, open world exploration and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, precision platforming and strong narrative focus, while skipping combat magic

Super Mario 64
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
IGDB89· 1
Year 1996Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, open world exploration and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, while skipping combat magic

A Short Hike
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 99%· 22KRAWG👍 91%· 469MC84IGDB78· 2OC87· 32
Year 2019Dev adamgryuPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, open world exploration and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe casual, while skipping combat magic

The Legend of Zelda
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric
Year 1986Dev Nintendo R&D4 · Nintendo

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, open world exploration and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: visual isometric, while skipping combat magic

The Spirit and the Mouse
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationNarrative
Steam👍 97%· 1.0KOC75· 8
Year 2022Dev Alblune · Armor Games StudiosPlaytime ~6hOn PC · Nintendo

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, open world exploration and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, precision platforming and strong narrative focus, while skipping combat magic

LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloMultiplayerMagicOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 89%· 3.3KIGDB76· 7
Year 2011Dev Traveller's Tales · Feral InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · Android · PC

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, open world exploration and combat magic

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, precision platforming and melee combat

AER: Memories of Old
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 86%· 7.7KIGDB68· 4OC67· 44
Year 2017Dev Forgotten Key · Daedalic EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, open world exploration and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe relaxing and strong narrative focus, while skipping combat magic

From Dust
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloMagicOpen WorldFantasyExploration
Steam👍 67%· 2.9KIGDB80· 5
Year 2011Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, open world exploration and combat magic

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and puzzle design, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloMultiplayerMagicOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 87%· 9.4KIGDB81· 7
Year 2010Dev Traveller's Tales · Feral InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, open world exploration and combat magic

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, precision platforming and melee combat

Obduction
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationNarrative
Steam👍 80%· 4.0KIGDB67· 9OC72· 37
Year 2016Dev Cyan WorldsOn PC · PS4 · iOS

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, open world exploration and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, strong narrative focus and vibe casual, while skipping combat magic

Proteus
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationCasual
Steam👍 76%· 2.8KRAWG👍 38%· 183MC80IGDB70· 4
Year 2013Dev Curve Digital · Twisted TreePlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, open world exploration and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, strong narrative focus and vibe relaxing, while skipping combat magic

The Last Clockwinder
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationNarrative
Steam👍 96%· 784IGDB80· 1OC83· 12
Year 2022Dev pontoco · Cyan VenturesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, open world exploration and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping combat magic

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