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We filtered the 50 games similar to Rayman Origins down to the 16 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Spiritfarer, Metal Slug 2 and LittleBigPlanet top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Rayman Origins.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

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SoloMultiplayer

Year 2011Dev Ubisoft Montpellier

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Rayman Origins is Spiritfarer — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Metal Slug 2 and LittleBigPlanet follow close behind.

#1Spiritfarer97 #2Metal Slug 295 #3LittleBigPlanet94 #4Super Mario Bros. Wonder94 #5Sonic & Knuckles94

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Rayman Origins

16 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

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

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Spiritfarer

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineFantasy2D

Steam👍 95%· 52KIGDB88· 7OC87· 76

Year 2020Dev Thunder LotusOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, strong narrative focus and vibe relaxing, while skipping melee combat

95

Metal Slug 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOfflineMeleeFantasy2D

Steam👍 89%· 1.4K

Year 1998Dev DotEmu · SNK PlaymoreOn PlayStation 3 · Android · PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and historical setting

#3LittleBigPlanet

94

LittleBigPlanet

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D

IGDB96· 9

Year 2008Dev Media Molecule · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping adventure storytelling

#4Super Mario Bros. Wonder

94

Super Mario Bros. Wonder

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D

IGDB95· 7OC91· 150

Year 2023Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 10 · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, while skipping adventure storytelling

#5Sonic & Knuckles

94

Sonic & Knuckles

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D

Year 1994Dev Sonic Team · Tec Toy

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

#6Yoshi's Woolly World

93

Yoshi's Woolly World

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D

IGDB79· 10OC80· 71

Year 2015Dev Good-Feel · Nintendo

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings visual third person, while skipping adventure storytelling

#7TowerFall Ascension

91

TowerFall Ascension

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

OfflineMultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeFantasy2D

Steam👍 95%· 3.6KRAWG👍 74%· 291MC87IGDB87· 6OC84· 42

Year 2013Dev Matt Makes GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, ranged combat and setting medieval

#8Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island

88

Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerFantasy2D

IGDB100· 1

Year 1995Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

#9Super Mario World

88

Super Mario World

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerFantasy2D

IGDB100· 1

Year 1990Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world.

≠ Missing: melee combat.

#10Ghosts 'n Goblins

88

Ghosts 'n Goblins

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerFantasy2D

IGDB90· 1

Year 1985Dev CapcomOn PC

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with shooter, while skipping melee combat

88

Spelunky 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D

IGDB87· 10OC88· 69

Year 2020Dev BlitWorks · MossmouthOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, procedural generation and setting scifi, while skipping melee combat

#12Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest

88

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerFantasy2D

IGDB70

Year 1995Dev Rare · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

#13Super Mario Bros. 3

88

Super Mario Bros. 3

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerFantasy2DDark

Year 1988Dev Nintendo R&D4 · Nintendo

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping adventure storytelling

#14Super Mario Bros.

88

Super Mario Bros.

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerFantasy2D

Year 1993Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

#15Sonic Forces

88

Sonic Forces

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeFantasy2D

Steam👍 59%· 8.5KIGDB57· 11OC56· 95

Year 2017Dev Sonic Team · Sega GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, strong narrative focus and combat tactical, while skipping offline

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