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We filtered the 46 games similar to Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior down to the 15 that fit the “Action RPG” category. Tunic, Anodyne and Crypt Custodian top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior.

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Year 2024Dev Sand Door Studio

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Within the “Action RPG” category, the closest game to Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior is Tunic — scoring 79/100 on our similarity scale. Anodyne and Crypt Custodian follow close behind.

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The best action RPG games like Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior

15 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior. Each one has been evaluated across 8 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.

#1Tunic
Tunic
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeIsometricTop-DownHardcore
Steam👍 91%· 17KIGDB89· 5OC85· 120
Year 2022Dev Andrew Shouldice · FinjiOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and punishing difficulty, while skipping combat tactical

Genre100Game mode100Visuals82Combat77
Anodyne
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeTop-DownIsometricNarrative
Steam👍 85%· 1.6KRAWG👍 47%· 73MC75IGDB70· 5OC69· 13
Year 2013Dev Analgesic ProductionsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, precision platforming and strong narrative focus, while skipping combat tactical

In this unique Zelda-lite game, explore and fight your way through surreal and creepy, nature, urban and abstract themed areas in the human Young's subconscious, evoked by a 16-bit-era visual style and a moody, dream-like soundtrack. Created by Sean Han Tani and Joni Kittaka.

It predates Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Combat78Visuals65
Crypt Custodian
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeIsometricNarrativeCozy
Steam👍 97%· 2.9KRAWG👍 86%· 21IGDB80· 2OC83· 27
Year 2024Dev Kyle Thompson · H2 Interactive CoPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, adventure storytelling and precision platforming, while skipping combat tactical

Crypt Custodian is a charming metroidvania about cleaning up the afterlife. Play as Pluto- a mischievous cat who has died, and is sentenced to be the afterworlds janitor... FOREVER! Hang out with other doomed ghosts, battle beasts, and explore a vastly expansive landscape.

Genre100Game mode100Combat78Visuals68
#4Transistor
Transistor
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloTacticalMeleeIsometricNarrative
Steam👍 94%· 31KIGDB85· 12OC86· 90
Year 2014Dev Supergiant GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping puzzle design

It predates Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals54
Dragon Age II
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeTacticalIsometricNarrative
Steam👍 81%· 7.4KIGDB76· 7
Year 2011Dev BioWare Edmonton · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus, while skipping puzzle design

It predates Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals52
WARTILE
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloTacticalMeleeIsometricNarrative
Steam👍 75%· 711IGDB60· 1OC72· 22
Year 2017Dev Deck13 Interactive · Deck13Playtime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, adventure storytelling and card game strategy, while skipping puzzle design

A miniature Universe coming to life Experience a living, breathing tabletop video game that invites the player into a Viking fantasy universe inspired by Norse mythology. Fresh and innovative combat system Wartile is a cool down based game that keeps the action going, but still leaves you just enough time to plan your next move or play a figurine ability or special power card.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals52
Akane
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeIsometricTop-DownCasual
Steam👍 96%· 2.9KRAWG👍 76%· 33OC73· 17
Year 2018Dev Ludic Studios · QubicGamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, vibe casual and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping puzzle design

Akane is an Arena Arcade-Slash where you kill your enemies with only 1 hit. The objective of the game is simple, to kill as many enemies as possible.All Features:Five different types of enemies:-Yakuza Guy: Yakuza pawn that appears all the time.

Genre100Game mode100Combat77Visuals65
Titan Souls
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeIsometricTop-DownHardcore
Steam👍 79%· 14KIGDB72· 8OC75· 53
Year 2015Dev Acid Nerve · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and punishing difficulty, while skipping puzzle design

It predates Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Combat78Visuals62
Death's Door
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeIsometricHardcoreCozy
Steam👍 93%· 21KIGDB87· 11OC88· 140
Year 2021Dev Acid Nerve · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and punishing difficulty, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Combat78Visuals44
Hades II
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeIsometricHardcoreNarrative
IGDB93· 4OC94· 140
Year 2024Dev Supergiant GamesOn PC

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty, while skipping puzzle design

With the end of the first Star Wars everyone believed that the greatest battle on Earth was over..... a big mistake. Year 2356, you are on Antauros, one of the most important bases for the Universal Federation. Located on Pluto, this base is strategically placed in this solar system.

Genre100Game mode100Combat75Visuals68
Bloody Hell
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeIsometricTop-DownRanged
Steam👍 98%· 6.8K
Year 2023Dev Pun IntendedPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty, while skipping puzzle design

Embark on a hellish adventure!A short but sweet game about an Angel on a Bloody Bullet-hell mission to kill Satan! Dash, Double Dash, Grapple & Blast your way through Hell to fulfill your Holy Mission. Will you be able to kill Satan?

Where it drifts furthest from Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior: combat.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals68Combat42
Bastion
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeIsometricRangedNarrative
Steam👍 95%· 38KIGDB90· 8OC88· 59
Year 2011Dev Supergiant Games · WB GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and ranged combat, while skipping puzzle design

It predates Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals69Combat59
The Witcher
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeIsometricMagicNarrative
Steam👍 89%· 86KIGDB88· 2
Year 2007Dev CD Projekt REDOn PC · Mac

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping puzzle design

It predates Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals52Combat50
Torchlight
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeIsometricMagicRanged
Steam👍 91%· 7.3KRAWG👍 72%· 666MC83IGDB83· 3
Year 2009Dev Runic Games · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping puzzle design

The game takes place in the city called Torchlight, which, according to the creators, is situated on the nameless mountain. The boomtown is built above a source of valuable crystal resource associated with magic. The resource is called Ember.

Where it drifts furthest from Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior: combat.

It predates Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals69Combat49
Silverfall
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeIsometricMagicRanged
Steam👍 59%· 167MC62IGDB72· 3
Year 2007Dev Monte Cristo · Focus Home InteractivePlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, combat magic and ranged combat, while skipping puzzle design

Silverfall, a once glorious city, lies in the fantastical Kingdom of Nelwë, where the forces of Technology and Nature are strongly opposed. Symptoms of this terrible conflict have begun to manifest physically as melded cyberbiologic organics and living steam-driven automatons.

Where it drifts furthest from Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior: combat.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior.

It predates Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals68Combat44

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