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We filtered the 47 games similar to Princess Peach: Showtime! down to the 15 that fit the “Xbox” category. Dust: An Elysian Tail, ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist and NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Princess Peach: Showtime!.

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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to Princess Peach: Showtime! is Dust: An Elysian Tail — scoring 75/100 on our similarity scale. ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist and NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound follow close behind.

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The best games like Princess Peach: Showtime! on Xbox

15 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Princess Peach: Showtime!. Each one has been evaluated across 7 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.

#1Dust: An Elysian TailClosest overall match

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Dust: An Elysian Tail

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloFantasy2DMeleeNarrative

Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 67%· 626MC84IGDB82· 7

Year 2012Dev Humble Hearts · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Princess Peach: Showtime!: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and fighting mechanics, while skipping historical setting

Dust: an Elysian Tale is an action role-playing game with metroidvania elements set in an imaginary world called Falana. Dust, the main character, with his sentient sword called Blade of Ahrah and guardian Fidget explores the “2D” side-scrolled environments.

It predates Princess Peach: Showtime! by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting59

#2ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist

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ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloFantasy2DMeleeDark

Steam👍 95%· 18KIGDB90· 2OC86· 68

Year 2025Dev Live Wire · Binary Haze InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Princess Peach: Showtime!: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping historical setting

STORYSet in the Land of Fumes, this prosperous magical superpower is home to vast quantities of magical resources lurking underneath the surface. In hopes of advancing their kingdom's development, artificial life forms known as Homunculi came into being.

Where it drifts furthest from Princess Peach: Showtime!: setting.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting45

#3NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

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NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DPixel Art

Steam👍 93%· 2.5KRAWG👍 90%· 20IGDB86· 7OC86· 131

Year 2025Dev The Game Kitchen · DotEmuPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Princess Peach: Showtime!, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming and visual pixel, while skipping fantasy world

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 mode100Visuals72

#4STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜

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STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DMeleeSci-FiCyberpunk

Steam👍 81%· 4.2KRAWG👍 54%· 333MC78IGDB78· 16OC77· 62

Year 2012Dev Capcom · SEGAPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Princess Peach: Showtime!, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

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

Strider is a platforming hack and slash game developed by Double Helix Games. The game is a reboot of 1989 title, yet the developers didn't intend the game to be viewed as one. The title retells the original game's story.

Where it drifts furthest from Princess Peach: Showtime!: setting.

It predates Princess Peach: Showtime! by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting0

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Katana ZERO

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DMeleeNarrativeDark

Steam👍 98%· 75KRAWG👍 90%· 1.1KMC83IGDB85· 8OC84· 72

Year 2019Dev Askiisoft · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with Princess Peach: Showtime!: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping fantasy world

Katana ZERO is a fast paced neo-noir action platformer, focusing on tight, instant-death acrobatic combat, and a dark 80's neon aesthetic.

Where it drifts furthest from Princess Peach: Showtime!: setting.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals51Setting0

#6Assassin's Creed Chronicles: ChinaClosest on setting

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Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloHistoricalFantasy2DStealth

Steam👍 74%· 3.8KIGDB70· 8OC67· 53

Year 2015Dev Climax Studios · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Princess Peach: Showtime!, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and historical setting

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, stealth mechanics and melee combat, while skipping action RPG combat

It predates Princess Peach: Showtime! by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7The Banner Saga 2

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The Banner Saga 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloFantasyHistorical2DTactical

Steam👍 90%· 3.8KIGDB84· 13OC82· 84

Year 2016Dev Stoic · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Shared with Princess Peach: Showtime!: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, deep simulation and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

It predates Princess Peach: Showtime! by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting79

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Islets

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloFantasy2DMeleeNarrative

Steam👍 96%· 2.3KRAWG👍 87%· 29IGDB81· 2OC79· 19

Year 2022Dev Kyle Thompson · Armor Games StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

✓ Like Princess Peach: Showtime!, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

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.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting73

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Chasm

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloFantasy2DMeleeProcedural

Steam👍 73%· 2.7KIGDB70· 8OC72· 39

Year 2018Dev Bit Kid, Inc.On PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Princess Peach: Showtime!, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and roguelike runs, while skipping action RPG combat

Genre100Game mode100Setting69Visuals54

#10BloodRayne (Legacy)

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BloodRayne (Legacy)

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloFantasy2DMeleeDark

Steam👍 60%· 928RAWG👍 34%· 40MC68IGDB65· 3

Year 2011Dev Abstraction Games · Majesco EntertainmentPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Princess Peach: Showtime!: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping adventure storytelling

The original video game femme fatale, Rayne, has returned to battle and feed in a brand new hack ‘n slash adventure. Slay ghastly enemies as Rayne, the sexy dhampir with superhuman strength, speed, and agility, recruited by the vampire hunting Brimstone Society for one last mission.

Where it drifts furthest from Princess Peach: Showtime!: setting.

It predates Princess Peach: Showtime! by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting42

#11Forgotton Anne

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Forgotton Anne

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloFantasy2DMeleeNarrative

Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB80· 7OC80· 65

Year 2018Dev ThroughLine Games · Square Enix CollectiveOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Princess Peach: Showtime!, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

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

Where it drifts furthest from Princess Peach: Showtime!: setting.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting35

#12SteamWorld Heist

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SteamWorld Heist

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DMeleeTacticalSci-Fi

Steam👍 94%· 6.2KIGDB88· 12OC86· 63

Year 2015Dev Image & FormOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Princess Peach: Showtime!, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, melee combat and combat tactical, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Princess Peach: Showtime!: setting.

It predates Princess Peach: Showtime! by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting0

#13South Park: The Fractured But Whole

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South Park: The Fractured But Whole

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DMeleeDarkNarrative

Steam👍 85%· 33KIGDB85· 18OC82· 182

Year 2017Dev Ubisoft San Francisco · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with Princess Peach: Showtime!: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Princess Peach: Showtime!: setting.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting0

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#14Dex

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Dex

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DStealthMeleeNarrative

Steam👍 87%· 3.5KIGDB69· 8OC74· 19

Year 2015Dev Dreadlocks Ltd. · Badland IndieOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Shared with Princess Peach: Showtime!: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Princess Peach: Showtime!: setting.

It predates Princess Peach: Showtime! by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals77Setting0

#15Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

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Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DMeleeMagicCozy

Steam👍 93%· 3.0KIGDB82· 5OC81· 52

Year 2014Dev WayForward · Rising Star GamesOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ If you enjoyed Princess Peach: Showtime!, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Princess Peach: Showtime!: setting.

It predates Princess Peach: Showtime! by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals63Setting0

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