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We filtered the 50 games similar to Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light down to the 18 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Deadlight, Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince and Trine 2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer
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SoloMultiplayer
Year 2010Dev Crystal Dynamics

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light is Deadlight — scoring 81/100 on our similarity scale. Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince and Trine 2 follow close behind.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light

18 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light. Each one has been evaluated across 17 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.

Deadlight
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeFantasyHistoricalDark
Steam👍 79%· 13KIGDB71· 7
Year 2012Dev Tequila Works · Microsoft StudiosOn PC

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping shooter

Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
OfflineCo-opOnlineSoloMultiplayerMeleeFantasy
Steam👍 89%· 14KIGDB78· 8OC80· 93
Year 2019Dev Frozenbyte · Modus GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and visual 2d, while skipping shooter

Trine 2
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineOnlineMeleeFantasy
Steam👍 95%· 22KIGDB85· 9
Year 2011Dev Frozenbyte · AtlusOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and vibe casual, while skipping shooter

Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 63%· 9.1KIGDB62· 5OC67· 28
Year 2015Dev FrozenbyteOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

Unravel Two
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineMeleeFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 78%· 8.8KIGDB81· 11OC81· 85
Year 2018Dev ColdWood Interactive · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, strong narrative focus and visual 2d, while skipping shooter

Split Fiction
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Co-opOfflineMultiplayerOnlineMeleeFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 97%· 120KRAWG👍 90%· 215IGDB92· 6OC91· 185
Year 2025Dev Hazelight · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus and setting scifi, while skipping shooter

The Cave
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineFantasy
Steam👍 87%· 2.9KIGDB70· 11
Year 2013Dev Double Fine Productions · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: visual 2d, while skipping shooter

Trine
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineOnlineMeleeFantasyLootSkill Tree
Steam👍 96%· 16KIGDB85· 7
Year 2009Dev Frozenbyte · NobilisOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, strong narrative focus and vibe casual, while skipping shooter

Vibrant Venture
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeFantasyIsometric
Steam👍 98%· 661
Year 2019Dev Semag GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, cozy, relaxing feel and visual 2d, while skipping shooter

Unravel
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeFantasy
Steam👍 91%· 5.5KIGDB81· 19OC77· 91
Year 2016Dev ColdWood Interactive · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, cozy, relaxing feel and visual 2d, while skipping shooter

Bubble Bobble
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasyNarrative
IGDB80
Year 1986Dev Taito

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus and visual 2d, while skipping adventure storytelling

Journey
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 94%· 38KIGDB94· 14OC93· 46
Year 2012Dev ThatGameCompany · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

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

The Lost Vikings
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasySci-Fi
Year 1993Dev Silicon & Synapse · T&E Soft

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi and visual 2d, while skipping adventure storytelling

Badland
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerFantasySandbox World2D
IGDB70· 2
Year 2013Dev FrogmindOn PC · Android · iOS

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and visual 2d, while skipping shooter

Jusant
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 93%· 6.6KIGDB86· 3OC84· 83
Year 2023Dev DON'T NODOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe relaxing, while skipping shooter

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