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We filtered the 49 games similar to Spelunky 2 down to the 17 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Sonic Forces, Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Sonic & Knuckles top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Spelunky 2.

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Spelunky 2 is Sonic Forces — scoring 90/100 on our similarity scale. Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Sonic & Knuckles follow close behind.

#1Sonic Forces90#2Super Mario Bros. Wonder90#3Sonic & Knuckles90#4Yoshi's Woolly World90#5Rayman Origins88
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The best games with a fantasy setting like Spelunky 2

17 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Spelunky 2. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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 Forces
90
iRank58
Sonic Forces
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasySci-Fi2D
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 fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, strong narrative focus and melee combat, while skipping roguelike runs

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#2Super Mario Bros. Wonder
90
iRank93
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Platformer2D 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

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#3Sonic & Knuckles
90
Sonic & Knuckles
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D
Year 1994Dev Sonic Team · Tec Toy

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

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

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#4Yoshi's Woolly World
90
iRank79
Yoshi's Woolly World
Platformer2D 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

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Nintendo
#5Rayman Origins
88
iRank93
Rayman Origins
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D
Steam👍 94%· 5.9KIGDB89· 8
Year 2011Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

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

≠ Its own twist: melee combat and offline, while skipping roguelike runs

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#6Metal Slug 2
88
iRank89
Metal Slug 2
Platformer2D Platformer
MultiplayerCo-opSoloFantasy2D
Steam👍 89%· 1.4K
Year 1998Dev DotEmu · SNK PlaymoreOn PlayStation 3 · Android · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and melee combat, while skipping roguelike runs

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#7Spiritfarer
88
iRank91
Spiritfarer
Platformer2D Platformer
Co-opSoloMultiplayerFantasy2D
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 roguelike runs

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SteamGOGEpic
#8Kirby: Triple Deluxe
88
iRank80
Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D
IGDB79· 11OC81· 45
Year 2014Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat and offline, while skipping roguelike runs

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Nintendo
#9TowerFall Ascension
86
iRank86
TowerFall Ascension
Platformer2D Platformer
MultiplayerCo-opSoloFantasy2D
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 fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, melee combat and ranged combat, while skipping roguelike runs

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SteamGOGEpic
#10Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
85
iRank100
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2D
IGDB100· 1
Year 1995Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

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

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

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Nintendo
#11Super Mario World
85
iRank100
Super Mario World
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2D
IGDB100· 1
Year 1990Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

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

≠ Missing: roguelike runs.

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Nintendo
#12Ghosts 'n Goblins
85
iRank90
Ghosts 'n Goblins
Platformer2D 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 roguelike runs

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Nintendo
#14Super Mario Bros. 3
85
Super Mario Bros. 3
Platformer2D 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

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Nintendo
#15Super Mario Bros.
85
Super Mario Bros.
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2D
Year 1993Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

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

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

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