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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 41 games similar to Leap Year down to the 16 that fit the “Fantasy” category. STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™, Ato and Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Leap Year.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania
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HardcoreNarrativeSoloMultiplayer
Year 2024Dev Daniel Linssen
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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Leap Year is STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™ — scoring 88/100 on our similarity scale. Ato and Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition follow close behind.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Leap Year

16 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Leap Year. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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.

STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeOpen 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 deep RPG systems

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and setting scifi, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

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 Leap Year: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Leap Year.

Genre100Combat100Tone100World100Game mode83Progression68
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Ato
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcoreOpen WorldFantasyExploration2DPixel Art
Steam👍 97%· 466
Year 2019Dev WolfWoot · Tiny Warrior GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, while skipping deep RPG systems

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...

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Leap Year.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Setting100World100Visuals100
Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationLoot
Steam👍 79%· 20KIGDB76· 14OC74· 67
Year 2015Dev Vigil Games · THQ NordicOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Leap Year: visuals and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Leap Year.

It predates Leap Year by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100World100Progression100
VVVVVV
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreFantasyExplorationPixel Art2D
Steam👍 96%· 10KRAWG👍 76%· 512MC81IGDB80· 4
Year 2010Dev NicalisPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi and setting space, while skipping deep RPG systems

VVVVVV is a 2D platformer designed in retro style. You play as Captain Viridian, the fearless leader of the team of conquerors of the dimension. And unexpectedly you crash and lose touch with each other. You will have to explore the world in which you are trapped and find your partners. You have the opportunity to plunge into the atmosphere of old-school accompanied by a great soundtrack.

Where it drifts furthest from Leap Year: setting.

It predates Leap Year by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone82Progression64
Ori and the Blind Forest
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcoreOpen WorldFantasyExplorationLoot2D
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 dark, oppressive atmosphere, cozy, relaxing feel and skill tree progression, while skipping deep RPG systems

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Leap Year.

It predates Leap Year by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting100World100Progression85Game mode83
La-Mulana
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeHardcoreOpen WorldFantasyExploration2DPixel Art
Steam👍 80%· 2.6KRAWG👍 64%· 70MC80OC80· 11
Year 2012Dev NIGORO · AGM PLAYISMPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: deep RPG systems.

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.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Leap Year.

It predates Leap Year by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting100World100Visuals100Game mode83
FEZ
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloNarrativeOpen 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: vibe casual and vibe relaxing, while skipping deep RPG systems

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 Leap Year: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Leap Year.

It predates Leap Year by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100World100Visuals100Game mode83Progression66
Owlboy
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExplorationPixel 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 precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel and setting scifi, while skipping deep RPG systems

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 Leap Year: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Leap Year.

It predates Leap Year by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode83Setting67Progression67
Pseudoregalia
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeHardcoreOpen WorldFantasyExploration
Steam👍 97%· 18K
Year 2023Dev rittzlerPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, combat magic and visual third person, 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 Leap Year: visuals.

Genre100Setting100World100Game mode83Tone76Progression69
Yoku's Island Express
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloOpen 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 precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping deep RPG systems

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 Leap Year: tone.

Genre100Setting100World100Game mode83Progression69Visuals64
Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyExploration2D
Steam👍 85%· 2.6KIGDB82· 13OC79· 82
Year 2017Dev Lizardcube · DotEmuOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping puzzle design

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Leap Year.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Game mode83Progression66Visuals64
Hollow Knight: Silksong
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExploration2D
Steam👍 89%· 407KIGDB90· 4OC91· 121
Year 2025Dev Team CherryOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: puzzle design.

Where it drifts furthest from Leap Year: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Leap Year.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Game mode83Progression63Visuals63
Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeFantasyExploration2D
RAWG👍 78%· 27
Year 2003Dev Jupiter · NintendoOn Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: 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.

It predates Leap Year by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Game mode83Progression64Visuals63
Aquaria
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExploration2D
Steam👍 88%· 1.5KRAWG👍 59%· 77MC82IGDB75· 2
Year 2007Dev FinjiPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with combat magic, 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 Leap Year: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Leap Year.

It predates Leap Year by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Game mode83Progression69Visuals64Combat58
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExploration
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 horror setting, while skipping precision platforming

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 Leap Year: visuals and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Leap Year.

It predates Leap Year by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode83Progression58Setting45Tone38

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