RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeIsometricTop-DownHardcore
Steam👍 91%· 17KIGDB89· 5OC85· 120
Year 2022Dev Andrew Shouldice · FinjiOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch
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We filtered the 46 games similar to Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior down to the 9 that fit the “Puzzle” 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 “Puzzle” 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 puzzle games like Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior
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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.
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
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
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloTacticalMeleeIsometricStealth
Steam👍 94%· 17K
Year 1998Dev Black Isle Studios · Interplay EntertainmentOn PC · Mac
✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, puzzle design and combat tactical
≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling, while skipping action RPG combat
It predates Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior by 26 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Combat70Visuals69
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeTop-DownIsometricCozy
Steam👍 95%· 14KIGDB77· 3OC72· 32
Year 2021Dev Snoozy Kazoo · Graffiti GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeIsometricNarrativeHardcore
Steam👍 95%· 14KIGDB77· 3OC82· 31
Year 2021Dev Jordi Roca · Surefire.GamesOn PC · Switch
✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, puzzle design and melee combat
≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, shooter and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat
Where it drifts furthest from Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior: visuals.
Genre100Game mode100Combat73Visuals40
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeIsometricNarrativeCozy
Steam👍 89%· 2.8KIGDB78· 7OC80· 67
Year 2018Dev Jan Willem Nijman · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · Android
✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, puzzle design and melee combat
≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping action RPG combat
Where it drifts furthest from Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior: visuals.
Genre100Game mode100Combat68Visuals42
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeIsometricMagicNarrative
IGDB70· 1
Year 1999Dev Black Isle Studios · Interplay EntertainmentOn Linux · PC · iOS
✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, puzzle design and melee combat
≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping action RPG combat
It predates Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior by 25 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals68Combat52
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeIsometricMagicNarrative
Steam👍 88%· 445
Year 1994Dev Adeline Software International · ActivisionOn Android · PC · iOS
✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, puzzle design and melee combat
≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping action RPG combat
It predates Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior by 30 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals72Combat50
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