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We filtered the 50 games similar to Spirit Mancer down to the 23 that fit the “Platformer” 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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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

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CozyRelaxingSoloCo-op

Year 2024Dev Sunny Syrup Studio

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Within the “Platformer” category, the closest game to Spirit Mancer is Guacamelee! Gold Edition — scoring 85/100 on our similarity scale. Niffelheim and Kirby Star Allies follow close behind.

#1Guacamelee! Gold Edition85 #2Niffelheim67 #3Kirby Star Allies66 #4Alex Kidd in Miracle World62 #5Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos61

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The best platformer games like Spirit Mancer

23 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

85

Guacamelee! Gold Edition

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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals62

67

Niffelheim

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.

Genre100Combat100Visuals63Game mode57Setting0

#3Kirby Star Allies

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Kirby Star Allies

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.

Genre100Game mode80Visuals61

#4Alex Kidd in Miracle World

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Alex 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.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Visuals61Game mode24

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

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Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos

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.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode24

#6Trine Enchanted Edition

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Trine Enchanted Edition

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeCasualFantasy2D

Steam👍 96%· 16KIGDB92· 1OC81· 12

Year 2014Dev FrozenbyteOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Spirit Mancer, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, strong narrative focus and ranged combat, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Spirit Mancer: tone.

It predates Spirit Mancer by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Game mode94Combat75Visuals62Tone30

68

UnEpic

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeFantasy2DPixel Art

Steam👍 91%· 8.1KRAWG👍 81%· 253MC68IGDB68· 4OC72· 24

Year 2011Dev @unepic_fran · EnjoyUp GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Spirit Mancer, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, Metroidvania exploration and combat magic, while skipping action RPG combat

Unepic is a 2D platformer game with role-playing elements. The story follows Daniel, a sci-fi, and video games geek that one day was teleported into a fantasy world and found himself in a giant castle. The game’s dialogues, storyline, and aesthetics heavily relies on humor with a lot of geek-culture references and mocking on sci-fi and fantasy clichés.

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

Genre100Visuals100Game mode81Setting69Combat68

#8Altered Beast

67

Altered Beast

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2DPixel Art

IGDB45

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.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting63Tone0

#9Cadillacs and Dinosaurs

65

Cadillacs 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.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals61

#10Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game

65

Teenage 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.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals61

#11Captain Commando

65

Captain 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.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals61Setting0

#12Child of Light

64

Child of Light

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloCo-opMultiplayerOfflineCozyFantasy2D

Steam👍 91%· 13KIGDB88· 14OC83· 88

Year 2014Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, strong narrative focus and combat magic, while skipping action RPG combat

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

It predates Spirit Mancer by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals62Tone35Combat0

62

Battletoads

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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode80Visuals61Setting0

#14Songs for a Hero

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Songs for a Hero

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

MeleeCasualFantasy2DPixel Art

Steam👍 97%· 4.4K

Year 2016Dev Castro BrothersPlaytime ~4hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

Plataformas voadoras, inimigos coloridos, armas mágicas e física inexplicável. Isso tudo com uma música de fundo que acompanha a saga de um cavaleiro.

Where it drifts furthest from Spirit Mancer: tone.

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

Genre100Combat100Setting100Visuals100Tone38

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Below Kryll

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerMelee2DPixel Art

Steam👍 89%· 105

Year 2015Dev Team KryllPlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping action RPG combat

Below Kryll is a huge world filled with crazy adventures! A tight single-player 2D platforming action-RPG at heart, Below Kryll is a vast, online, continuous world composed of developer and player made adventures.

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

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode53

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