RPGAction RPG
SoloCo-opMultiplayerMagic2D
Steam👍 91%· 13KIGDB88· 14OC83· 88
Year 2014Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC
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More about this game →Few titles capture what makes Michael Jackson's Moonwalker unique: deep RPG systems, combat magic and setting scifi. After measuring 10 attributes across over 6,700 games, these are the 50 most faithful alternatives. Child of Light, Kirby Star Allies and Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night top the ranking, with Child of Light at number one (91/100).
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Year 1990Dev Emerald Software
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The closest game to Michael Jackson's Moonwalker is Child of Light — scoring 91/100 on our similarity scale. Kirby Star Allies and Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night follow close behind.
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Top games similar to Michael Jackson's Moonwalker
50 similar games foundUpdated July 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Michael Jackson's Moonwalker. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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 RPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
IGDB74· 12OC74· 96
Year 2018Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo of EuropeOn Switch
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagic2D
Steam👍 93%· 41KIGDB83· 11OC83· 135
Year 2019Dev ArtPlay · 505 GamesOn PS4 · PC · iOS
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagic2D
Steam👍 91%· 8.1KRAWG👍 81%· 253MC68IGDB68· 4OC72· 24
Year 2011Dev @unepic_fran · EnjoyUp GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox
RPGAction RPG
SoloMagicSci-Fi2DNarrative
Steam👍 96%· 2.6KIGDB79· 5OC87· 25
Year 2018Dev Wadjet Eye GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac
RPGAction RPG
SoloMagicSci-Fi2DNarrative
Steam👍 90%· 2.1KIGDB90· 1
Year 1999Dev FuncomOn PC · iOS
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-Fi2D
IGDB40
Year 1992Dev Konami
✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and setting scifi.
≠ Missing: precision platforming.
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerMagic2DMelee
IGDB90· 3
Year 2005Dev Konami
✓ Shared with Michael Jackson's Moonwalker: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and combat magic
≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping action RPG combat
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerMagic2DMelee
IGDB80· 3
Year 2006Dev Konami
✓ If you enjoyed Michael Jackson's Moonwalker, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and combat magic
≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping action RPG combat
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerMagic2DMelee
IGDB80· 1
Year 2004Dev Jupiter Corporation · Nintendo
✓ Like Michael Jackson's Moonwalker, it's known for deep RPG systems, combat magic and single-player focus
≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping action RPG combat
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerMagic2DMelee
IGDB88· 1
Year 2008Dev Konami
✓ Like Michael Jackson's Moonwalker, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and combat magic
≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping action RPG combat
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DFantasy
Year 1991Dev Konami
✓ Like Michael Jackson's Moonwalker, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and single-player focus
≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling and fantasy world, while skipping precision platforming
RPGAction RPG
Co-opSoloMultiplayer2DMelee
Steam👍 95%· 1.8KIGDB88· 4
Year 2017Dev Ska StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux
91
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-Fi2D
Year 1991Dev Capcom
✓ Shared with Michael Jackson's Moonwalker: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming
≠ Stands apart with offline, while skipping combat magic
RPGAction RPG
Solo2DDarkNarrativeHorror
IGDB100· 1
Year 1991Dev Konami
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89
Mega Man Zero 3
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89
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87
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79
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RPG · Adventure
79
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RPG · Action RPG
86
Shinobi
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79
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83
Battletoads
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78
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
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78
Castlevania: Circle of the Moon
RPG · Platformer
88
Final Fight 3
RPG · Action RPG
87
Cadillacs and Dinosaurs
RPG · Action RPG
87
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game
RPG · Action RPG
77
Guacamelee! Gold Edition
RPG · Action RPG
80
Horsey Game
RPG · Visual Novel
80
Magical Diary: Horse Hall
RPG · Visual Novel
79
10,000,000
RPG · Puzzle
86
Spartan X
RPG · Action RPG
80
Runespell: Overture
RPG · Deck Builder
86
Ninja Gaiden
RPG · Action RPG
80
Faerie Solitaire
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
80
Spellsworn
RPG · Action RPG
86
Altered Beast
RPG · Action RPG
80
Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World
RPG
77
Mass Effect: Andromeda
RPG · Shooter
80
Mega Man Zero
RPG · Action RPG
80
Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
RPG · Action RPG
79
Dragon Ball Z: The Legacy of Goku
RPG
79
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78
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best game similar to Michael Jackson's Moonwalker?
- The closest game to Michael Jackson's Moonwalker is Child of Light, scoring 91/100 on our similarity scale. They share 7 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, precision platforming and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
- What are the top games like Michael Jackson's Moonwalker?
- The three closest games to Michael Jackson's Moonwalker are: 1. Child of Light (91/100, 7 shared attributes) 2. Kirby Star Allies (92/100, 7 shared attributes) 3. Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night (88/100, 7 shared attributes). All share Michael Jackson's Moonwalker's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 10 dimensions.
- Is Kirby Star Allies similar to Michael Jackson's Moonwalker?
- Yes, very much so — Kirby Star Allies scores 92/100 similarity to Michael Jackson's Moonwalker. They share 7 attributes, including deep RPG systems and action RPG combat. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
- What RPG games are similar to Michael Jackson's Moonwalker?
- The best RPG games similar to Michael Jackson's Moonwalker are Child of Light, Kirby Star Allies, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night and UnEpic. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Michael Jackson's Moonwalker attributes like deep RPG systems, precision platforming and single-player focus.
- How is similarity to Michael Jackson's Moonwalker calculated?
- We compare Michael Jackson's Moonwalker against every game in our catalog using 10 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Michael Jackson's Moonwalker experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.