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We filtered the 50 games similar to The Longest Journey down to the 18 that fit the “Magic” category. Unavowed, Horsey Game and Magical Diary: Horse Hall top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Longest Journey.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

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NarrativeDarkSolo

Year 1999Dev Funcom

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Within the “Magic” category, the closest game to The Longest Journey is Unavowed — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Horsey Game and Magical Diary: Horse Hall follow close behind.

#1Unavowed96 #2Horsey Game93 #3Magical Diary: Horse Hall93 #4Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master92 #5Gladiator Guild Manager: Prologue89

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The best magic games like The Longest Journey

18 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Longest Journey. 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.

96

Unavowed

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicNarrativeDarkFantasySci-Fi2D

Steam👍 96%· 2.6KIGDB79· 5OC87· 25

Year 2018Dev Wadjet Eye GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed The Longest Journey, expect deep RPG systems, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with skill tree progression and visual pixel, while skipping setting cyberpunk

Steam GOG Nintendo

93

Horsey Game

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicNarrativeFantasyAnime

Steam👍 90%· 1.0KRAWG👍 52%· 23

Year 2012Dev Hanako GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like The Longest Journey, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings visual novel storytelling, deep simulation and setting anime, while skipping puzzle design

#3Magical Diary: Horse Hall

93

Magical Diary: Horse Hall

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicNarrativeFantasyAnime

Steam👍 90%· 1.0KRAWG👍 52%· 23

Year 2012Dev Hanako GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with The Longest Journey: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: visual novel storytelling, deep simulation and setting anime, while skipping puzzle design

#4Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master

92

Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagic2DMelee

Year 1993Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Tec ToyOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed The Longest Journey, expect deep RPG systems, combat magic and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, precision platforming and melee combat, while skipping puzzle design

#5Gladiator Guild Manager: Prologue

89

Gladiator Guild Manager: Prologue

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicFantasyTacticalMedieval

Steam👍 93%· 1.6K

Year 2020Dev Entertainment Forge · GrabTheGamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed The Longest Journey, expect deep RPG systems, combat magic and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, turn-based strategy and survival mechanics, while skipping puzzle design

#6Faerie Solitaire

89

Faerie Solitaire

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicDarkFantasyCasual

Steam👍 91%· 2.5KRAWG👍 39%· 90

Year 2010Dev SubsoapPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like The Longest Journey, it's known for deep RPG systems, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, card game strategy and vibe casual, while skipping strong narrative focus

87

Aztaka

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicNarrativeFantasy2D

Steam👍 68%· 161

Year 2009Dev CiteremisPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like The Longest Journey, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping puzzle design

#8Runespell: Overture

87

Runespell: Overture

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicFantasyCasualLoot

Steam👍 74%· 387MC69

Year 2011Dev Mystic BoxPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed The Longest Journey, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, turn-based strategy and vibe casual, while skipping strong narrative focus

#9Castlevania: Circle of the Moon

87

Castlevania: Circle of the Moon

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicDark2DMelee

IGDB90· 1

Year 2001Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Kobe · Gradiente

✓ If you enjoyed The Longest Journey, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and melee combat, while skipping puzzle design

#10Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

86

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicDark2DMelee

IGDB92· 3

Year 1997Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo · KonamiOn PlayStation 3

✓ Like The Longest Journey, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and open world exploration, while skipping puzzle design

#11The Banner Saga 2

86

The Banner Saga 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicNarrativeFantasy2D

Steam👍 90%· 3.8KIGDB84· 13OC82· 84

Year 2016Dev Stoic · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Shared with The Longest Journey: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, deep simulation and combat tactical, while skipping puzzle design

#12Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories

84

Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicFantasy2DMultiplayer

IGDB80· 1

Year 2004Dev Jupiter Corporation · Nintendo

✓ Like The Longest Journey, it's known for deep RPG systems, combat magic and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping puzzle design

83

10,000,000

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagic2DMeleeCasual

Steam👍 90%· 2.4KRAWG👍 80%· 45MC67IGDB80· 1

Year 2012Dev EightyEight GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Like The Longest Journey, it's known for deep RPG systems, puzzle design and combat magic

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, vibe casual and melee combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

#14Ninja Gaiden

83

Ninja Gaiden

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicFantasy2DCo-op

Year 1988Dev Tecmo

✓ Like The Longest Journey, it's known for deep RPG systems, combat magic and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, melee combat and co op, while skipping puzzle design

#15Michael Jackson's Moonwalker

83

Michael Jackson's Moonwalker

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicSci-Fi2DMultiplayer

Year 1990Dev Emerald Software · U.S. GoldOn PC

✓ Like The Longest Journey, it's known for deep RPG systems, combat magic and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, precision platforming and setting space, while skipping puzzle design

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