14 Games with a fantasy setting like Isles of Sea and Sky 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 43 games similar to Isles of Sea and Sky down to the 14 that fit the “Fantasy” category. FEZ, Owlboy and Ori and the Blind Forest top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Isles of Sea and Sky.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

The best games with a fantasy setting like Isles of Sea and Sky

14 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Isles of Sea and Sky. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

#1FEZClosest overall match

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloCasualNarrativeRelaxingOpen WorldFantasyExploration2DPixel Art

Steam👍 93%· 16KRAWG👍 80%· 1.2KMC91IGDB86· 12OC88· 50

Year 2012Dev POLYTRON · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

FEZ is a 2D and 3D game at the same time. Even though it is a platformer game in which you solve puzzles in the dimension your looking at, you can manipulate with the world itself by rotating it all around.

Where it drifts furthest from Isles of Sea and Sky: setting.

It predates Isles of Sea and Sky by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2OwlboyClosest on visuals

iRank84

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeCozyFantasyExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 84%· 6.1KRAWG👍 74%· 307MC88IGDB89· 13OC88· 98

Year 2016Dev D-Pad StudioPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, melee combat and setting scifi, while skipping vibe relaxing

Owlboy is a pixel-art platformer game about an owl-humanoid boy called Otus. When his homeland was attacked by pirates, Otus starts an adventure to protect his home and reveal the secrets of his race. He makes new friends on the way. Each of them has special powers, useful during fights.

Where it drifts furthest from Isles of Sea and Sky: setting.

It predates Isles of Sea and Sky by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Ori and the Blind Forest

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeCozyOpen WorldFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 94%· 60KIGDB88· 14OC90· 97

Year 2015Dev Moon Studios · Microsoft StudiosOn PC · Xbox · Switch

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty, while skipping vibe relaxing

Where it drifts furthest from Isles of Sea and Sky: setting and visuals.

It predates Isles of Sea and Sky by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Ato

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExploration2DPixel Art

Steam👍 97%· 466

Year 2019Dev WolfWoot · Tiny Warrior GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, fighting mechanics and punishing difficulty, while skipping vibe relaxing

Ato is an Atmospheric Sword Dueling Game set in the Era of Feudal Japan. It tells a visually driven story about a father who has given up his past ways in order to live a life of peace with his wife and child. However this peace is soon disturbed as his child is taken from him...

Where it drifts furthest from Isles of Sea and Sky: tone and setting.

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#5Yoku's Island Express

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloCozyOpen WorldFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 96%· 5.2KRAWG👍 87%· 215IGDB85· 10OC83· 71

Year 2018Dev Team17 DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, while skipping strong narrative focus

Yoku has arrived on Mokumana and he’s ready for the easy life, soaking up the sun and delivering parcels on a tropical paradise! However, an ancient Island deity is trapped in a restless sleep - and it’s all down to Yoku to traverse the island using a unique blend of pinball mechanics, platforming and open world exploration, in an amazing adventure to help those in need!

Where it drifts furthest from Isles of Sea and Sky: tone and setting.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloOpen WorldFantasyExploration2DPixel Art

Steam👍 80%· 2.6KRAWG👍 64%· 70MC80OC80· 11

Year 2012Dev NIGORO · AGM PLAYISMPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, punishing difficulty and melee combat, while skipping strong narrative focus

In La-Mulana, the player assumes the role of an adventurer archeologist and explores the ruins of a forgotten ancient civilization. ###Plot The game follows an archeologist named Lemeza Kosugi. He continues the research of the lost city of La-Mulana that was started by his father Shorn.

Where it drifts furthest from Isles of Sea and Sky: tone and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Isles of Sea and Sky.

It predates Isles of Sea and Sky by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExploration

Steam👍 88%· 172KRAWG👍 85%· 2.3KMC80IGDB83· 13OC82· 176

Year 2019Dev Respawn Entertainment · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and precision platforming, while skipping vibe relaxing

Cal Kestis—one of the last surviving members of the Jedi Order after the purge of Order 66—is now a Padawan on the run. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is an action-adventure game set after Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith™.

Where it drifts furthest from Isles of Sea and Sky: visuals and setting.

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Steam Epic Xbox

#8Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeFantasyExplorationMelee

Steam👍 74%· 1.9KRAWG👍 82%· 243MC91

Year 1999Dev Sony Interactive Entertainment · Square EnixPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · SEGA

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping vibe relaxing

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver is a third-person action-adventure title developed by Crystal Dynamics. It is the direct continuation of Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain and is the second title in the series. ###Plot The game takes place 1500 years after the events of Blood Omen.

Where it drifts furthest from Isles of Sea and Sky: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Isles of Sea and Sky.

It predates Isles of Sea and Sky by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

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#9Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

iRank85

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloCozyFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 90%· 2.4KIGDB81· 16OC81· 71

Year 2016Dev WayForward · XSEED GamesOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, melee combat and setting anime, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Isles of Sea and Sky: setting and tone.

It predates Isles of Sea and Sky by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

iRank83

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloCozyFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 85%· 2.6KIGDB82· 13OC79· 82

Year 2017Dev Lizardcube · DotEmuOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, punishing difficulty and melee combat, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Isles of Sea and Sky: tone and setting.

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Steam GOG Epic

#11Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest

iRank78

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloFantasyExploration2DMelee

RAWG👍 78%· 27

Year 2003Dev Jupiter · NintendoOn Nintendo

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and fantasy world

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

Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire is a pinball game developed by Jupiter, published by The Pokémon Company and distributed by Nintendo for the Game Boy Advance handheld game console.

Where it drifts furthest from Isles of Sea and Sky: setting and visuals.

It predates Isles of Sea and Sky by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

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#12Aquaria

iRank77

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 88%· 1.5KRAWG👍 59%· 77MC82IGDB75· 2

Year 2007Dev FinjiPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and strong narrative focus

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

Aquaria is an underwater 2d sidescrolling action-adventure game with a great emphasis on exploration and solving various puzzles. Players are invited to take the place of Naija, ocean dweller, resembling a human woman with fish-like features, which allow her to swim and breathe underwater.

Where it drifts furthest from Isles of Sea and Sky: tone and setting.

It predates Isles of Sea and Sky by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG

#13Hollow Knight: Silksong

iRank90

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 89%· 407KIGDB90· 4OC91· 121

Year 2025Dev Team CherryOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and strong narrative focus

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

Where it drifts furthest from Isles of Sea and Sky: tone and setting.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationMagic

Steam👍 97%· 18K

Year 2023Dev rittzlerPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems, while skipping puzzle design

When reality feels like it's falling apart, one might retreat to a world in their dreams to escape it. Unfotunately, dreams aren't made to last. Explore a perverse image of noble living. Grow strong, and escape this rotten dream.

Where it drifts furthest from Isles of Sea and Sky: tone and visuals.

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