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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 40 games similar to Kitsune Tails down to the 16 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Sonic the Hedgehog, Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time and Shovel Knight top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Kitsune Tails.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

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HardcoreNarrativeSolo

Year 2024Dev Kitsune Games

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Kitsune Tails is Sonic the Hedgehog — scoring 76/100 on our similarity scale. Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time and Shovel Knight follow close behind.

#1Sonic the Hedgehog76 #2Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time72 #3Shovel Knight69 #4Spelunky68 #5Risk of Rain64

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Kitsune Tails

16 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Kitsune Tails. Each one has been evaluated across 11 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.

#1Sonic the HedgehogClosest overall match

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Sonic the Hedgehog

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasy2DPixel Art

Steam👍 85%· 41IGDB85· 2

Year 1991Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC · iOS

✓ Same family of precision platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Kitsune Tails: tone.

It predates Kitsune Tails by 33 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Setting70Tone48

#2Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time

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Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasy2D

Steam👍 87%· 3.9KIGDB86· 16OC85· 170

Year 2020Dev Toys for Bob · ActivisionOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of precision platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, multiplayer gameplay and visual third person, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Kitsune Tails: visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode86Setting70Tone57Visuals37

Steam PS Nintendo

#3Shovel KnightClosest on setting

69

Shovel Knight

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasy2DPixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 960IGDB89· 19OC89· 100

Year 2014Dev Yacht Club GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: co op and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Kitsune Tails: game mode and tone.

It predates Kitsune Tails by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Visuals100Tone47Game mode35

#4SpelunkyClosest on progression

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Spelunky

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 92%· 17KIGDB91· 10OC87· 25

Year 2012Dev BlitWorks · Microsoft StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, survival mechanics and procedural generation, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Kitsune Tails: game mode.

It predates Kitsune Tails by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Progression100Visuals56Tone54

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Risk of Rain

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasy2DPixel Art

Steam👍 93%· 30KIGDB85· 4OC77· 17

Year 2013Dev Hopoo Games · Chucklefish GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and shooter, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Kitsune Tails: game mode.

It predates Kitsune Tails by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Setting70Combat67Tone54Game mode23

#6CelesteClosest on tone

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Celeste

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeCozyFantasyExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 97%· 141KRAWG👍 88%· 1.7KMC91IGDB91· 10OC92· 74

Year 2018Dev Matt Makes GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Kitsune Tails: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design

Celeste is a platformer about climbing a mountain, from the creators of TowerFall. Explore a sprawling mountain with over 500 levels bursting with secrets, across 8 unique areas. Unlock a hardcore Remix for each area, with completely new levels that will push your climbing skills to the limit.

Combat100Game mode100Tone100Setting100Progression100Visuals100

Steam Epic Xbox

#7Freedom Planet

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Freedom Planet

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreCozyNarrativeFantasyExploration2DPixel Art

Steam👍 95%· 4.9KRAWG👍 77%· 77MC81IGDB82· 7OC81· 45

Year 2014Dev GalaxyTrail · MarvelousPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Kitsune Tails, expect precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, setting scifi and setting space

Freedom Planet is a combat-based platform adventure that pits a spunky dragon girl and her friends against an alien attack force.

Where it drifts furthest from Kitsune Tails: setting.

It predates Kitsune Tails by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode100Tone100Progression100Visuals100Genre50

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Webbed

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeCozyNarrativeFantasyExploration2DPixel Art

Steam👍 98%· 15KRAWG👍 88%· 95

Year 2021Dev Sbug GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Nintendo

✓ If you enjoyed Kitsune Tails, expect precision platforming, adventure storytelling and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design and vibe relaxing, while skipping punishing difficulty

Swing through the trees, spin sticky webs, and make friends with bugs! Be the adorable spider you've always wanted to be.

Combat100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Visuals100Tone56

#9Moss: Book II

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Moss: Book II

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeCozyNarrativeFantasyExploration

Steam👍 99%· 743IGDB85· 4OC85· 56

Year 2022Dev PolyarcPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS

✓ Shared with Kitsune Tails: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, vibe casual and visual first person, while skipping punishing difficulty

Quill is back! In Moss: Book II, the story picks up right where things left off following the successful rescue of Quill’s uncle Argus.

Where it drifts furthest from Kitsune Tails: visuals.

Combat100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Tone61Genre50

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Jusant

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyFantasyExploration

Steam👍 93%· 6.6KIGDB86· 3OC84· 83

Year 2023Dev DON'T NODOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Shared with Kitsune Tails: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, vibe relaxing and visual third person, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Kitsune Tails: visuals.

Combat100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Tone59Genre50

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Figment

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyFantasyExploration

Steam👍 87%· 5.6KIGDB89· 3OC79· 33

Year 2017Dev Bedtime Digital GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Kitsune Tails, expect precision platforming, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, vibe casual and visual isometric, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Kitsune Tails: visuals.

Combat100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Tone57Genre50

#12Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment

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Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMeleeFantasy2DPixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 481IGDB83· 6OC86· 32

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

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat.

≠ Missing: punishing difficulty.

Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100Genre50

#13Super Mario Bros. 2

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Super Mario Bros. 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMeleeFantasy2DPixel Art

Year 1988Dev Nintendo R&D4 · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat.

≠ Missing: punishing difficulty.

It predates Kitsune Tails by 36 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100Genre50

#14Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back

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Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasySci-Fi

Steam👍 92%· 22K

Year 2017Dev Vicarious Visions · ActivisionOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Kitsune Tails, it's known for precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi and visual third person, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Kitsune Tails: visuals.

Combat100Game mode100Setting70Tone58Genre50Visuals0

#15Kirby's Adventure

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Kirby's Adventure

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMeleeFantasy2D

IGDB60· 1

Year 1993Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, melee combat and fantasy world.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

It predates Kitsune Tails by 31 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals54Genre50

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