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We filtered the 50 games similar to Spirit Mancer down to the 32 that fit the “Action RPG” category. Guacamelee! Gold Edition, Niffelheim and Kirby Star Allies top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Spirit Mancer.

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The best action RPG games like Spirit Mancer

32 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Spirit Mancer. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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.

#1Guacamelee! Gold EditionClosest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineMeleeFantasy2D

Steam👍 93%· 6.0KRAWG👍 79%· 305MC88IGDB94· 2

Year 2013Playtime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Spirit Mancer: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, fighting mechanics and exploration and discovery, while skipping card game strategy

Guacamelee! Gold Edition is the enhanced edition of Guacamelee! that features all downloadable content for the original game and supports Steam Workshop to create and share custom character skins. In its core Guacamelee! is a 2D Metroidvania with platforming and brawling elements. Guacamelee!

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

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Co-opSoloMultiplayerMelee2D

Steam👍 71%· 2.3KRAWG👍 38%· 44IGDB74· 3OC65· 14

Year 2018Dev Ellada GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Spirit Mancer, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, sandbox freedom and deep simulation, while skipping card game strategy

Your avatar is a brave warrior who has fallen in battle. But instead of well-deserved peace in Asgard, his soul is trapped in the harsh world of Niffelheim.

Where it drifts furthest from Spirit Mancer: setting.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

IGDB74· 12OC74· 96

Year 2018Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo of EuropeOn Switch

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: card game strategy.

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#4Alex Kidd in Miracle World

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeFantasy2D

Year 1986Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: card game strategy.

Where it drifts furthest from Spirit Mancer: game mode.

It predates Spirit Mancer by 38 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of ChaosClosest on visuals

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2DPixel Art

Year 1990Dev Tecmo Koei Games

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: card game strategy.

Where it drifts furthest from Spirit Mancer: game mode.

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

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2DPixel Art

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Year 1988Dev Team Shinobi · ActivisionOn Android · iOS · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Spirit Mancer, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and historical setting, while skipping card game strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Spirit Mancer: tone.

It predates Spirit Mancer by 36 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Cadillacs and Dinosaurs

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

Year 1993Dev Capcom

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: card game strategy.

It predates Spirit Mancer by 31 years, with what that implies technically.

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#8Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

Year 1990Dev Konami · Ultra Software Corporation

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: card game strategy.

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

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#9Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D

Year 1991Dev Konami

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: card game strategy.

It predates Spirit Mancer by 33 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Captain Commando

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

Year 1991Dev Capcom

✓ Shared with Spirit Mancer: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi, while skipping card game strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Spirit Mancer: setting.

It predates Spirit Mancer by 33 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11Nobody Saves the World

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloCo-opMultiplayerOfflineMeleeFantasy2D

Steam👍 91%· 6.8KIGDB86· 7OC80· 92

Year 2022Dev Drinkbox StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Spirit Mancer, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with procedural generation, exploration and discovery and loot and gear systems, while skipping card game strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Spirit Mancer: visuals.

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#12Battletoads

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D

OC73· 115

Year 1991Dev Rare · Masaya

✓ Like Spirit Mancer, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi and setting cyberpunk, while skipping card game strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Spirit Mancer: setting.

It predates Spirit Mancer by 33 years, with what that implies technically.

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#13R.A.W. Realms of Ancient War

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

OfflineCo-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeFantasy

Steam👍 51%· 828RAWG👍 9%· 56MC46IGDB60· 1

Year 2012Playtime ~1hOn PC · PS

✓ If you enjoyed Spirit Mancer, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: visual isometric and visual topdown, while skipping card game strategy

###The story The continent inhabited by people, elves and gnomes lived in peace. Four kingdoms located on four sides of the world could always find a common language. Now in these lands chaos reigns.

Where it drifts furthest from Spirit Mancer: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Spirit Mancer.

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

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeCasual

Steam👍 78%· 674MC69IGDB55· 1

Year 2015Dev FatsharkPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Spirit Mancer, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: MOBA team gameplay, sports simulation and survival mechanics, while skipping card game strategy

Featured DLC About the GameTeam up Gladiators! New volunteers are incoming. Bloodsports.TV is a co-op top-down Hero Defense game. In this spin-off set in the world of Krater, take on waves of incoming enemies and bosses in this old school, fast-paced approach to strategic co-op games.

Where it drifts furthest from Spirit Mancer: setting and tone.

It predates Spirit Mancer by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#15The Revenge of Shinobi

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2D

Year 1989Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: card game strategy.

Where it drifts furthest from Spirit Mancer: game mode.

It predates Spirit Mancer by 35 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam

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