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We filtered the 50 games similar to Michael Jackson's Moonwalker down to the 21 that fit the “Magic” category. Child of Light, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night and UnEpic top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Michael Jackson's Moonwalker.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

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SoloMultiplayer

Year 1990Dev Emerald Software

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Within the “Magic” category, the closest game to Michael Jackson's Moonwalker is Child of Light — scoring 91/100 on our similarity scale. Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night and UnEpic follow close behind.

#1Child of Light91 #2Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night88 #3UnEpic88 #4Ninja Gaiden86 #5Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin84

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The best magic games like Michael Jackson's Moonwalker

21 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.

#1Child of Light

91

Child of Light

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloCo-opMultiplayerMagic2D

Steam👍 91%· 13KIGDB88· 14OC83· 88

Year 2014Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Like Michael Jackson's Moonwalker, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and combat magic

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

#2Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

88

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagic2D

Steam👍 93%· 41KIGDB83· 11OC83· 135

Year 2019Dev ArtPlay · 505 GamesOn PS4 · PC · iOS

✓ Like Michael Jackson's Moonwalker, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and combat magic

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

88

UnEpic

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagic2D

Steam👍 91%· 8.1KRAWG👍 81%· 253MC68IGDB68· 4OC72· 24

Year 2011Dev @unepic_fran · EnjoyUp GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Michael Jackson's Moonwalker, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and combat magic

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping action RPG combat

86

Ninja Gaiden

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloCo-opMagic2DMelee

Year 1988Dev Tecmo

✓ Like Michael Jackson's Moonwalker, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and combat magic

≠ Its own twist: melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping precision platforming

#5Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin

84

Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin

GenreRPGSubgenreAction 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

#6Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories

84

Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories

GenreRPGSubgenreAction 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

#7Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes

84

Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloCo-opMagicTacticalNarrative

Steam👍 74%· 2.5KRAWG👍 50%· 39MC80IGDB80· 1

Year 2013Dev Stardock EntertainmentPlaytime ~6hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Michael Jackson's Moonwalker, expect deep RPG systems, combat magic and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, sandbox freedom and deep simulation, while skipping action RPG combat

83

Unavowed

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicSci-Fi2DNarrative

Steam👍 96%· 2.6KIGDB79· 5OC87· 25

Year 2018Dev Wadjet Eye GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Michael Jackson's Moonwalker, expect deep RPG systems, combat magic and setting scifi

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

Steam GOG Nintendo

#9The Longest Journey

83

The Longest Journey

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicSci-Fi2DNarrative

Steam👍 90%· 2.1KIGDB90· 1

Year 1999Dev FuncomOn PC · iOS

✓ Like Michael Jackson's Moonwalker, it's known for deep RPG systems, combat magic and setting scifi

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

#10Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow

82

Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow

GenreRPGSubgenreAction 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

#11Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia

82

Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia

GenreRPGSubgenreAction 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

#12Dragon's Crown

82

Dragon's Crown

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerMagic2DMelee

IGDB81· 11

Year 2013Dev Vanillaware · Nippon Ichi SoftwareOn PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Michael Jackson's Moonwalker, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and combat magic

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, ranged combat and fantasy world, while skipping precision platforming

80

Horsey Game

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicNarrativeFantasyAnime

Steam👍 90%· 1.0KRAWG👍 52%· 23

Year 2012Dev Hanako GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like Michael Jackson's Moonwalker, it's known for deep RPG systems, combat magic and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and deep simulation, while skipping action RPG combat

#14Magical Diary: Horse Hall

80

Magical Diary: Horse Hall

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicNarrativeFantasyAnime

Steam👍 90%· 1.0KRAWG👍 52%· 23

Year 2012Dev Hanako GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Michael Jackson's Moonwalker: deep RPG systems, combat magic and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: visual novel storytelling, adventure storytelling and deep simulation, while skipping action RPG combat

#15Runespell: Overture

80

Runespell: Overture

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicCasualFantasyLoot

Steam👍 74%· 387MC69

Year 2011Dev Mystic BoxPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Michael Jackson's Moonwalker, expect deep RPG systems, combat magic and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, adventure storytelling and puzzle design, while skipping action RPG combat

Complete list of magic games like Michael Jackson's Moonwalker

The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Michael Jackson's Moonwalker, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.

Faerie Solitaire

Faerie Solitaire

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master

Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master

RPG · Action RPG

Spellsworn

Spellsworn

RPG · Action RPG

10,000,000

10,000,000

RPG · Puzzle

Castlevania: Circle of the Moon

Castlevania: Circle of the Moon

RPG · Platformer

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

RPG · Platformer

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