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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 50 games similar to Magical Delicacy down to the 24 that fit the “Platformer” category. Aztaka, Shantae and the Pirate's Curse and Islets top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Magical Delicacy.

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RelaxingCozySolo
Year 2024Dev Skaule

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Within the “Platformer” category, the closest game to Magical Delicacy is Aztaka — scoring 75/100 on our similarity scale. Shantae and the Pirate's Curse and Islets follow close behind.

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The best platformer games like Magical Delicacy

24 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Magical Delicacy. 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.

#1Aztaka
Aztaka
RPGAction RPG
SoloMagicNarrativeFantasyExploration2DPixel Art
Steam👍 68%· 161
Year 2009Dev CiteremisPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Magical Delicacy, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and melee combat, while skipping deep simulation

Inspired by Aztec legend, this action/rpg side-scroller will casts you into the middle of a war between the Gods and Mankind.

Where it drifts furthest from Magical Delicacy: tone and progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Magical Delicacy.

It predates Magical Delicacy by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat73Setting46Progression36
Shantae and the Pirate's Curse
RPGAction RPG
SoloMagicCozyExploration2DPixel Art
Steam👍 93%· 3.0KIGDB82· 5OC81· 52
Year 2014Dev WayForward · Rising Star GamesOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ If you enjoyed Magical Delicacy, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat and setting anime, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Magical Delicacy: setting and tone.

It predates Magical Delicacy by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat82Progression48Tone44
#3Islets
Islets
RPGAction RPG
SoloNarrativeCozyFantasyExploration2D
Steam👍 96%· 2.3KRAWG👍 87%· 29IGDB81· 2OC79· 19
Year 2022Dev Kyle Thompson · Armor Games StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

✓ Like Magical Delicacy, it's known for deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration and melee combat, while skipping deep simulation

Iko is an aspiring yet hopeful warrior exploring the land and sky to reunite a series of floating islands. With his rickety airship, he must travel from island to island in order to reignite each one’s magnetic core while fighting off the many adversaries standing in his way.

Where it drifts furthest from Magical Delicacy: combat and progression.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Tone67Visuals55Progression49
UnEpic
RPGAction RPG
SoloMagicFantasyExploration2DPixel Art
Steam👍 91%· 8.1KRAWG👍 81%· 253MC68IGDB68· 4OC72· 24
Year 2011Dev @unepic_fran · EnjoyUp GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Magical Delicacy, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, melee combat and setting medieval, while skipping deep simulation

Unepic is a 2D platformer game with role-playing elements. The story follows Daniel, a sci-fi, and video games geek that one day was teleported into a fantasy world and found himself in a giant castle. The game’s dialogues, storyline, and aesthetics heavily relies on humor with a lot of geek-culture references and mocking on sci-fi and fantasy clichés.

Where it drifts furthest from Magical Delicacy: game mode and progression.

It predates Magical Delicacy by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Combat82Setting67Progression45Game mode33
Chasm
RPGAction RPG
SoloFantasyExplorationPixel Art2D
Steam👍 73%· 2.7KIGDB70· 8OC72· 39
Year 2018Dev Bit Kid, Inc.On PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Magical Delicacy, expect deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, procedural generation and melee combat, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Magical Delicacy: combat and progression.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100Progression49Combat0
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
RPGAction RPG
SoloMagicExploration2DPixel Art
IGDB92· 3
Year 1997Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo · KonamiOn PlayStation 3

✓ Like Magical Delicacy, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and melee combat, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Magical Delicacy: tone and setting.

It predates Magical Delicacy by 27 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat87Progression33Tone0
Castlevania: Circle of the Moon
RPGAction RPG
SoloMagicExploration2DMelee
IGDB90· 1
Year 2001Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Kobe · Gradiente

✓ If you enjoyed Magical Delicacy, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Magical Delicacy: tone and setting.

It predates Magical Delicacy by 23 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Combat87Visuals53Progression43Tone0
#8Child of Light
Child of Light
RPGAction RPG
SoloMagicNarrativeCozyFantasy2D
Steam👍 91%· 13KIGDB88· 14OC83· 88
Year 2014Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Like Magical Delicacy, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, co op and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Magical Delicacy: progression and game mode.

It predates Magical Delicacy by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Tone58Visuals54Game mode30
NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound
RPGAction RPG
Solo2DPixel Art
Steam👍 93%· 2.5KRAWG👍 90%· 20IGDB86· 7OC86· 131
Year 2025Dev The Game Kitchen · DotEmuPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Magical Delicacy, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
Mega Man Zero
RPGAction RPG
Solo2DSci-FiPost-ApocalypticCyberpunk
Year 2002Dev Capcom

✓ Like Magical Delicacy, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, shooter and setting scifi, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Magical Delicacy: setting.

It predates Magical Delicacy by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals53Setting0
Alex Kidd in Miracle World
RPGAction RPG
SoloFantasy2DMelee
Year 1986Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Magical Delicacy, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat and melee combat, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Magical Delicacy: combat.

It predates Magical Delicacy by 38 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals53Combat0
Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos
RPGAction RPG
Solo2DPixel ArtMelee
Year 1990Dev Tecmo Koei Games

✓ Like Magical Delicacy, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat and melee combat, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Magical Delicacy: combat.

It predates Magical Delicacy by 34 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat0
Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China
RPGAction RPG
SoloFantasy2DStealthMelee
Steam👍 74%· 3.8KIGDB70· 8OC67· 53
Year 2015Dev Climax Studios · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Magical Delicacy, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: stealth mechanics, melee combat and ranged combat, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Magical Delicacy: combat.

It predates Magical Delicacy by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting57Visuals54Combat0
Castlevania: Rondo of Blood
RPGAction RPG
Solo2DDarkHorror
Year 1993Dev KonamiOn PC

✓ Like Magical Delicacy, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Magical Delicacy: tone and setting.

It predates Magical Delicacy by 31 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals53Tone0Setting0
Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
RPGAction RPG
SoloMagic2DMelee
Year 1993Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Tec ToyOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Magical Delicacy, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and combat magic

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat and melee combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

It predates Magical Delicacy by 31 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Combat72Visuals54

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