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We filtered the 47 games similar to Rayman down to the 20 that fit the “Adventure” category. Ristar, Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment and Sonic CD top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Rayman.

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Within the “Adventure” category, the closest game to Rayman is Ristar — scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment and Sonic CD follow close behind.

#1Ristar92 #2Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment92 #3Sonic CD92 #4Jazz Jackrabbit92 #5The Final Station92

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The best adventure games like Rayman

20 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Rayman. Each one has been evaluated across 5 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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Ristar

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Solo2DPixel ArtMeleeSci-Fi

Steam👍 100%· 11

Year 1995Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Tec ToyOn Linux · Android · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: melee combat and setting scifi

#2Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment

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Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Solo2DPixel ArtMeleeFantasy

Steam👍 94%· 481IGDB83· 6OC86· 32

Year 2017Dev Yacht Club GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat and fantasy world

92

Sonic CD

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Solo2DPixel ArtMeleeSci-Fi

Steam👍 90%· 5.5KIGDB85· 1

Year 1993Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, setting scifi and post-apocalyptic world

#4Jazz Jackrabbit

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Jazz Jackrabbit

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Solo2DPixel ArtSci-Fi

IGDB87· 1

Year 1994Dev Epic Games

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter and setting scifi

#5The Final Station

92

The Final Station

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloPixel Art2DMeleeDark

Steam👍 87%· 9.3KIGDB72· 11OC74· 62

Year 2016Dev Do My Best Games · tinyBuildOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, shooter and deep simulation

92

DLC Quest

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Solo2DPixel ArtCasualExploration

Steam👍 88%· 6.2KRAWG👍 52%· 200

Year 2013Dev Going Loud StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual and exploration and discovery

#7Super Mario Bros. 2

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Super Mario Bros. 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Solo2DPixel ArtMeleeFantasy

Year 1988Dev Nintendo R&D4 · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: melee combat and fantasy world

#8Disney's Aladdin

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Disney's Aladdin

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Solo2DPixel ArtMagicDark

Year 1993Dev CapcomOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat magic

92

Mega Man X

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Solo2DSci-Fi

IGDB85· 1

Year 1993Dev CapcomOn iOS

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: shooter and setting scifi, while skipping visual pixel

#10DuckTales: Remastered

92

DuckTales: Remastered

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Solo2DMeleeCasualCartoon

Steam👍 88%· 7.8KIGDB75· 13

Year 2013Dev Capcom · Disney InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Android

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

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, melee combat and setting cartoon, while skipping visual pixel

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#11Disney's The Jungle Book

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Disney's The Jungle Book

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Solo2DMelee

Steam👍 86%· 14IGDB70· 1

Year 1994Dev Eurocom Entertainment Software · Virgin Interactive Entertainment (Europe) Ltd.On PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, while skipping visual pixel

#12Super Mario Run

92

Super Mario Run

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Solo2D

IGDB70· 9

Year 2016Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · NintendoOn Android · iOS

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: visual pixel.

#13Super Ghouls'n Ghosts

92

Super Ghouls'n Ghosts

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Solo2DRangedDarkHorror

IGDB70· 1

Year 1991Dev Capcom · Playtronic

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, ranged combat and horror setting, while skipping visual pixel

#14Assassin's Creed Chronicles: Russia

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Assassin's Creed Chronicles: Russia

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Solo2DMeleeStealthHistorical

Steam👍 59%· 1.3KIGDB56· 10OC59· 33

Year 2016Dev Climax Studios · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, stealth mechanics and historical setting, while skipping visual pixel

#15Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I

92

Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Solo2DMeleeNarrativeHorror

Steam👍 40%· 3.7KIGDB75· 5

Year 2010Dev Dimps · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, strong narrative focus and melee combat, while skipping visual pixel

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