14 Games with a fantasy setting like Jotun: Valhalla Edition 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 39 games similar to Jotun: Valhalla Edition down to the 14 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Deathtrap Dungeon, Ato and Ori and the Blind Forest top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Jotun: Valhalla Edition.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreAction-Adventure

The best games with a fantasy setting like Jotun: Valhalla Edition

14 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Jotun: Valhalla Edition. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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.

#1Deathtrap DungeonClosest overall match

iRank45

GenreAdventureSubgenreAction-Adventure

SoloMeleeFantasyMagicRanged

Steam👍 51%· 209RAWG👍 37%· 27

Year 1998Dev Branching Narrative · Square EnixPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS

✓ Like Jotun: Valhalla Edition, it's known for adventure storytelling, melee combat and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with combat magic, ranged combat and historical setting, while skipping punishing difficulty

Hear ye, hear ye! The Honorable Baron Sukumvit has offered a prize worth 10,000 gold pieces to the first to survive his dungeon. As an added bonus the Baron has agreed to graciously step down from his position of absolute power and leave the town of Fang to rule itself as it sees fit.

Where it drifts furthest from Jotun: Valhalla Edition: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Jotun: Valhalla Edition.

It predates Jotun: Valhalla Edition by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2AtoClosest on combat

iRank97

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcoreFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 97%· 466

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

✓ Shared with Jotun: Valhalla Edition: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and fighting mechanics, while skipping setting mythology

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 Jotun: Valhalla Edition: setting and visuals.

Released 4 years after Jotun: Valhalla Edition.

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#3Ori and the Blind Forest

iRank92

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcoreFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 94%· 60KIGDB88· 14OC90· 97

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

✓ If you enjoyed Jotun: Valhalla Edition, expect adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, puzzle design and precision platforming, while skipping setting mythology

Where it drifts furthest from Jotun: Valhalla Edition: setting and progression.

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#4STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™

iRank84

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeFantasyExploration

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

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

✓ Like Jotun: Valhalla Edition, it's known for adventure storytelling, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems, while skipping setting mythology

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 Jotun: Valhalla Edition: visuals and setting.

Released 4 years after Jotun: Valhalla Edition.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 97%· 180KRAWG👍 88%· 1.7KMC88IGDB90· 12OC89· 151

Year 2018Dev Plug In DigitalPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Jotun: Valhalla Edition, expect adventure storytelling, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, roguelike runs and precision platforming, while skipping setting mythology

Dead Cells is a roguelike adventure title developed by Motion Twin. ###Story Not much story is present in the game, as only bits of any information are given out to the players. The game takes place at a remote island, where the players take place of the Prisoner.

Where it drifts furthest from Jotun: Valhalla Edition: visuals and setting.

Released 3 years after Jotun: Valhalla Edition.

Game mode100Progression100Tone78Combat69Genre50Setting47

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyExploration2D

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

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

✓ Like Jotun: Valhalla Edition, it's known for adventure storytelling, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and puzzle design, 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 Jotun: Valhalla Edition: setting and visuals.

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#7Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

iRank83

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 85%· 2.6KIGDB82· 13OC79· 82

Year 2017Dev Lizardcube · DotEmuOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Shared with Jotun: Valhalla Edition: adventure storytelling, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Jotun: Valhalla Edition: setting.

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Steam GOG Epic

#8Hollow Knight: Silksong

iRank90

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 89%· 407KIGDB90· 4OC91· 121

Year 2025Dev Team CherryOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Shared with Jotun: Valhalla Edition: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Jotun: Valhalla Edition: setting.

Released 10 years after Jotun: Valhalla Edition.

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#9Owlboy

iRank84

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExploration2D

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

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

✓ If you enjoyed Jotun: Valhalla Edition, expect adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and puzzle design, while skipping punishing difficulty

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 Jotun: Valhalla Edition: visuals and setting.

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#10Life is Strange: True Colors

iRank86

GenreAdventureSubgenreNarrative Adventure

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExploration

Steam👍 89%· 17KIGDB84· 11OC81· 167

Year 2021Dev Deck Nine · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Jotun: Valhalla Edition, expect adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere and visual third person, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Jotun: Valhalla Edition: visuals and setting.

Released 6 years after Jotun: Valhalla Edition.

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#11RiME

iRank83

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExploration

Steam👍 90%· 5.2KIGDB73· 15OC79· 120

Year 2017Dev Tequila Works · Six FootOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with Jotun: Valhalla Edition: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and melee combat

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

Where it drifts furthest from Jotun: Valhalla Edition: visuals and setting.

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Steam GOG Epic

#12Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest

iRank78

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeFantasyExploration2D

RAWG👍 78%· 27

Year 2003Dev Jupiter · NintendoOn Nintendo

✓ Shared with Jotun: Valhalla Edition: adventure storytelling, melee combat and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming, while skipping punishing difficulty

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 Jotun: Valhalla Edition: setting.

It predates Jotun: Valhalla Edition by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#13Life is Strange: Before the Storm

iRank86

GenreAdventureSubgenreNarrative Adventure

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasySci-Fi

Steam👍 93%· 38KIGDB77· 9OC80· 46

Year 2017Dev Deck Nine · Square EnixOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ If you enjoyed Jotun: Valhalla Edition, expect adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi and visual third person, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Jotun: Valhalla Edition: visuals and setting.

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Steam GOG Xbox

#14Ceville

iRank76

GenreAdventureSubgenreNarrative Adventure

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 80%· 211MC73IGDB70· 1

Year 2009Dev Realmforge Studios · Assemble EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Jotun: Valhalla Edition, expect adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design and visual third person, while skipping punishing difficulty

The mean cruel cold blooded tyrant Ceville ruthlessly rules the beautiful kingdom of Faeryanis. Or rather, he used to rule the beautiful kingdom of Faeryanis, until the brave people revolted against his regime and drove him out of the palace.

Where it drifts furthest from Jotun: Valhalla Edition: visuals and setting.

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Steam GOG

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