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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 39 games similar to Pepper Grinder down to the 16 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Sonic the Hedgehog, Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time and Shovel Knight top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Pepper Grinder.

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HardcoreCozySolo
Year 2024Dev Ahr Ech

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Pepper Grinder is Sonic the Hedgehog — scoring 79/100 on our similarity scale. Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time and Shovel Knight follow close behind.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Pepper Grinder

16 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Pepper Grinder. Each one has been evaluated across 9 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.

#1Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic the Hedgehog
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasy2DPixel Art
Steam👍 85%· 41IGDB85· 2
Year 1991Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC · iOS

✓ Same family of precision platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

It predates Pepper Grinder by 33 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Setting64Tone62
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasy2D
Steam👍 87%· 3.9KIGDB86· 16OC85· 170
Year 2020Dev Toys for Bob · ActivisionOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of precision platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, multiplayer gameplay and visual third person, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Pepper Grinder: visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode85Tone70Setting64Visuals41
#3Shovel Knight
Shovel Knight
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasy2DPixel Art
Steam👍 94%· 960IGDB89· 19OC89· 100
Year 2014Dev Yacht Club GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: co op and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Pepper Grinder: game mode.

It predates Pepper Grinder by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Visuals100Tone60Game mode34
Spelunky
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasy2D
Steam👍 92%· 17KIGDB91· 10OC87· 25
Year 2012Dev BlitWorks · Microsoft StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, survival mechanics and procedural generation, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Pepper Grinder: game mode.

It predates Pepper Grinder by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Tone67Visuals66Game mode27
Risk of Rain
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasy2DPixel Art
Steam👍 93%· 30KIGDB85· 4OC77· 17
Year 2013Dev Hopoo Games · Chucklefish GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and shooter, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Pepper Grinder: game mode.

It predates Pepper Grinder by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Combat70Tone67Setting64Game mode22
Celeste
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreCozyFantasyPixel Art2D
Steam👍 97%· 141KRAWG👍 88%· 1.7KMC91IGDB91· 10OC92· 74
Year 2018Dev Matt Makes GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Pepper Grinder: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, strong narrative focus and exploration and discovery

Celeste is a platformer about climbing a mountain, from the creators of TowerFall. Explore a sprawling mountain with over 500 levels bursting with secrets, across 8 unique areas. Unlock a hardcore Remix for each area, with completely new levels that will push your climbing skills to the limit.

Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100Tone90Genre50
#7Freedom Planet
Freedom Planet
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreCozyFantasy2DPixel Art
Steam👍 95%· 4.9KRAWG👍 77%· 77MC81IGDB82· 7OC81· 45
Year 2014Dev GalaxyTrail · MarvelousPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Pepper Grinder, expect precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, strong narrative focus and setting scifi

Freedom Planet is a combat-based platform adventure that pits a spunky dragon girl and her friends against an alien attack force.

Where it drifts furthest from Pepper Grinder: setting.

It predates Pepper Grinder by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone96Genre50Setting40
Webbed
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeCozyFantasy2DPixel Art
Steam👍 98%· 15KRAWG👍 88%· 95
Year 2021Dev Sbug GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Nintendo

✓ If you enjoyed Pepper Grinder, expect precision platforming, adventure storytelling and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, vibe relaxing and strong narrative focus, while skipping punishing difficulty

Swing through the trees, spin sticky webs, and make friends with bugs! Be the adorable spider you've always wanted to be.

Where it drifts furthest from Pepper Grinder: tone.

Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100Genre50Tone44
Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMeleeFantasy2DPixel Art
Steam👍 94%· 481IGDB83· 6OC86· 32
Year 2017Dev Yacht Club GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat.

≠ Missing: punishing difficulty.

Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100Genre50
Super Mario Bros. 2
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMeleeFantasy2DPixel Art
Year 1988Dev Nintendo R&D4 · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat.

≠ Missing: punishing difficulty.

It predates Pepper Grinder by 36 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100Genre50
Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasySci-Fi
Steam👍 92%· 22K
Year 2017Dev Vicarious Visions · ActivisionOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Pepper Grinder, it's known for precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi and visual third person, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Pepper Grinder: visuals.

Combat100Game mode100Tone70Setting64Genre50Visuals0
Moss: Book II
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeCozyFantasyCasual
Steam👍 99%· 743IGDB85· 4OC85· 56
Year 2022Dev PolyarcPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS

✓ Shared with Pepper Grinder: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, vibe casual and strong narrative focus, while skipping punishing difficulty

Quill is back! In Moss: Book II, the story picks up right where things left off following the successful rescue of Quill’s uncle Argus.

Where it drifts furthest from Pepper Grinder: visuals and tone.

Combat100Game mode100Setting100Genre50Tone43Visuals0
Figment
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeCozyFantasyCasual
Steam👍 87%· 5.6KIGDB89· 3OC79· 33
Year 2017Dev Bedtime Digital GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Pepper Grinder, expect precision platforming, adventure storytelling and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, vibe casual and strong narrative focus, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Pepper Grinder: visuals and tone.

Combat100Game mode100Setting100Genre50Tone40Visuals0
Jusant
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeCozyFantasyNarrative
Steam👍 93%· 6.6KIGDB86· 3OC84· 83
Year 2023Dev DON'T NODOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Shared with Pepper Grinder: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, strong narrative focus and vibe relaxing, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Pepper Grinder: visuals and tone.

Combat100Game mode100Setting100Genre50Tone39Visuals0
Kirby's Adventure
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMeleeFantasy2D
IGDB60· 1
Year 1993Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, melee combat and fantasy world.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

It predates Pepper Grinder by 31 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals65Genre50

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