10 Games with a fantasy setting like Shelldom that you should try

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 26 games similar to Shelldom down to the 10 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Little Nightmares, South of Midnight and Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Shelldom.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Shelldom

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Shelldom. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

#1Little NightmaresClosest on game mode

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorFantasy2D

Steam👍 95%· 116KIGDB78· 18OC79· 137

Year 2017Dev Tarsier Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Shelldom, expect precision platforming, horror tension and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, survival mechanics and stealth mechanics, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Shelldom: visuals.

It predates Shelldom by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

SoloNarrativeDarkFantasyHorror

Steam👍 94%· 4.5KIGDB86· 4OC76· 176

Year 2025Dev Compulsion Games · Xbox Game StudiosOn Xbox · Switch · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Shelldom, expect precision platforming, adventure storytelling and horror tension

≠ Its own twist: combat magic, melee combat and visual third person, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Shelldom: visuals.

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#3Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2

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SoloNarrativeDarkFantasyHorror

Steam👍 67%· 1.1KIGDB95· 2

Year 2001Dev Crystal Dynamics · Eidos InteractiveOn PC

✓ Shared with Shelldom: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, melee combat and visual third person, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Shelldom: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Shelldom.

It predates Shelldom by 24 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Sonic the HedgehogClosest overall match

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SoloHardcoreFantasy2DPixel 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: melee combat and setting scifi, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Shelldom: setting.

It predates Shelldom by 34 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloHardcoreFantasy2DPixel Art

Steam👍 93%· 30KIGDB85· 4OC77· 17

Year 2013Dev Hopoo Games · Chucklefish GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, shooter and action RPG combat, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Shelldom: game mode and setting.

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

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#6Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloHardcoreFantasy2DMultiplayer

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: melee combat, setting scifi and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Shelldom: setting and visuals.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloHardcoreFantasy2DPixel 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: melee combat, co op and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Shelldom: game mode and setting.

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

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloHardcoreFantasy2DCo-op

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 deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Shelldom: game mode and setting.

It predates Shelldom by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG PS

#9The BridgeClosest on tone

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeHardcoreDarkFantasy2D

Steam👍 87%· 4.3KIGDB69· 5OC73· 17

Year 2013Dev Ty Taylor & Mario Castañeda · The Quantum Astrophysicists GuildOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Like Shelldom, it's known for precision platforming, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design and vibe casual, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Shelldom: setting.

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

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Steam GOG Epic

#10Celeste

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SoloHardcoreNarrativeFantasyPixel Art2D

Steam👍 97%· 141KRAWG👍 88%· 1.7KMC91IGDB91· 10OC92· 74

Year 2018Dev Matt Makes GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, cozy, relaxing feel and melee combat, while skipping deep RPG systems

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.

Where it drifts furthest from Shelldom: setting.

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