13 Games with a fantasy setting like Spelunky that you should try

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We filtered the 36 games similar to Spelunky down to the 13 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Shovel Knight, Risk of Rain and Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Spelunky.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Spelunky

13 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Spelunky. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

#1Shovel Knight

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreFantasy2D

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: visual pixel, while skipping roguelike runs

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeHardcoreProceduralFantasy2D

Steam👍 93%· 30KIGDB85· 4OC77· 17

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

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, roguelike runs and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, shooter and action RPG combat, while skipping exploration and discovery

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#3Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreFantasy2D

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: setting scifi, visual third person and visual 3d, while skipping roguelike runs

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasy2D

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: setting scifi and visual pixel, while skipping roguelike runs

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeFantasy2D

Steam👍 94%· 5.9KIGDB89· 8

Year 2011Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat.

≠ Missing: roguelike runs.

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOfflineMeleeFantasy2D

Steam👍 89%· 1.4K

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

✓ Like Spelunky, it's known for precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

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

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreFantasy2D

Steam👍 98%· 661

Year 2019Dev Semag GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Spelunky, it's known for precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, cozy, relaxing feel and visual pixel, while skipping roguelike runs

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineFantasy2D

Steam👍 87%· 2.9KIGDB70· 11

Year 2013Dev Double Fine Productions · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ Like Spelunky, it's known for precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, while skipping roguelike runs

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#9Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeFantasyExploration

Steam👍 91%· 4.7KIGDB79· 7

Year 2010Dev Crystal Dynamics · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · Android · PC

✓ Shared with Spelunky: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, shooter and historical setting, while skipping roguelike runs

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#10Unravel Two

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineMeleeFantasy2D

Steam👍 78%· 8.8KIGDB81· 11OC81· 85

Year 2018Dev ColdWood Interactive · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with Spelunky: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, cozy, relaxing feel and strong narrative focus, while skipping roguelike runs

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#11Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeFantasy

Steam👍 63%· 9.1KIGDB62· 5OC67· 28

Year 2015Dev FrozenbyteOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Spelunky, expect precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, deep RPG systems and strong narrative focus, while skipping roguelike runs

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Steam GOG Epic

#12TowerFall Ascension

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GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

OfflineMultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeFantasy2D

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

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

✓ Shared with Spelunky: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

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

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#13Trine 2

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeFantasy2D

Steam👍 95%· 22KIGDB85· 9

Year 2011Dev Frozenbyte · AtlusOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ If you enjoyed Spelunky, expect precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, deep RPG systems and strong narrative focus, while skipping roguelike runs

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