25 Games with a fantasy setting like The End of the Sun 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 49 games similar to The End of the Sun down to the 25 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Obduction, Dear Esther: Landmark Edition and Abzu top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The End of the Sun.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like The End of the Sun

25 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The End of the Sun. Each one has been evaluated across 11 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.

#1ObductionClosest overall match

iRank75

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeCasualOpen WorldFantasyExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 80%· 4.0KIGDB67· 9OC72· 37

Year 2016Dev Cyan WorldsOn PC · PS4 · iOS

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from The End of the Sun: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for The End of the Sun.

It predates The End of the Sun by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

#2Dear Esther: Landmark Edition

iRank70

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeCasualOpen WorldFantasyExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 75%· 7.4KIGDB65· 11OC67· 38

Year 2016Dev Rob Briscoe · Curve DigitalOn PS4 · PC · iOS

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, vibe relaxing and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from The End of the Sun: setting and world.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for The End of the Sun.

It predates The End of the Sun by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Xbox

#3Abzu

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeCasualOpen WorldFantasyExploration

Steam👍 93%· 27KIGDB81· 27OC80· 122

Year 2016Dev Giant Squid · 505 GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, vibe relaxing and visual third person, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from The End of the Sun: visuals and setting.

It predates The End of the Sun by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

#4AER: Memories of Old

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeCasualOpen WorldFantasyExploration

Steam👍 86%· 7.7KIGDB68· 4OC67· 44

Year 2017Dev Forgotten Key · Daedalic EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing, post-apocalyptic world and visual third person, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from The End of the Sun: visuals and setting.

It predates The End of the Sun by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCasualNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExploration

Steam👍 96%· 6.1K

Year 2019Dev Amanita DesignOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, vibe relaxing and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from The End of the Sun: visuals and setting.

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Steam GOG Epic

#6Scribblenauts Unlimited

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCasualDarkOpen WorldFantasyExploration

Steam👍 94%· 12KIGDB72· 10

Year 2012Dev 5th Cell · WB GamesOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, sandbox freedom and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from The End of the Sun: visuals and setting.

It predates The End of the Sun by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7The Last Clockwinder

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 96%· 784IGDB80· 1OC83· 12

Year 2022Dev pontoco · Cyan VenturesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, vibe relaxing and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping vibe casual

You are on a mission to repair an ancient clocktower built into the trunk of a colossal tree. Inside, you find a pair of gloves that allow you to turn anything you do into a looping clockwork automaton. Use the Clockwinder’s gloves to turn every task into a looping clockwork automaton.

Where it drifts furthest from The End of the Sun: tone and setting.

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Steam

#8Shadow of the Colossus

iRank92

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExploration

IGDB93· 13OC92· 136

Year 2018Dev Bluepoint Games · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming and visual third person, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from The End of the Sun: visuals and setting.

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#9RiME

iRank83

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExploration

Steam👍 90%· 5.2KIGDB73· 15OC79· 120

Year 2017Dev Tequila Works · Six FootOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, vibe relaxing and melee combat, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from The End of the Sun: visuals and tone.

It predates The End of the Sun by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

#10The Spirit and the Mouse

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExploration

Steam👍 97%· 1.0KOC75· 8

Year 2022Dev Alblune · Armor Games StudiosPlaytime ~6hOn PC · Nintendo

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, cozy, relaxing feel and visual 3d, while skipping vibe casual

After a shocking thunderstorm brings them together, unlikely allies Lila the mouse and Lumion the Spirit guardian must work in tandem to restore balance to their quaint village. Thankfully, Lila has her big heart and electrifying new powers to aid her on this journey.

Where it drifts furthest from The End of the Sun: visuals and tone.

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Steam GOG Epic

#11The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask

iRank90

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloDarkOpen WorldFantasyExploration

IGDB90

Year 2000Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.3 · Nintendo

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with ranged combat, horror setting and visual third person, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from The End of the Sun: visuals and setting.

It predates The End of the Sun by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

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#12The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloDarkOpen WorldFantasyExploration

IGDB96· 1

Year 2006Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.3 · Nintendo

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with ranged combat, setting medieval and visual third person, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from The End of the Sun: visuals and setting.

It predates The End of the Sun by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

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#13The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationRanged

IGDB93· 7

Year 2011Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.3 · Nintendo

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat, historical setting and setting medieval, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from The End of the Sun: visuals and setting.

It predates The End of the Sun by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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#14From Dust

iRank71

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationMagic

Steam👍 67%· 2.9KIGDB80· 5

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

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from The End of the Sun: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for The End of the Sun.

It predates The End of the Sun by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam Epic

#15The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationRanged

IGDB95· 6OC95· 164

Year 2023Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3 · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and ranged combat, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from The End of the Sun: visuals and setting.

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Nintendo

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