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We filtered the 50 games similar to The Longest Journey down to the 18 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Unavowed, Forgotton Anne and Horsey Game 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 “Fantasy” category, the closest game to The Longest Journey is Unavowed — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Forgotton Anne and Horsey Game follow close behind.

#1Unavowed96 #2Forgotton Anne81 #3Horsey Game93 #4Magical Diary: Horse Hall93 #5Gladiator Guild Manager: Prologue89

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The best games with a fantasy setting 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.

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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

#2Forgotton Anne

81

Forgotton Anne

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloNarrativeFantasySci-Fi2D

Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB80· 7OC80· 65

Year 2018Dev ThroughLine Games · Square Enix CollectiveOn PS4 · Android · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, vibe casual and melee combat, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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

#4Magical 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

#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

#9The 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

#10Kingdom 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

#11BloodRayne (Legacy)

83

BloodRayne (Legacy)

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloDarkNarrativeFantasy2D

Steam👍 60%· 928RAWG👍 34%· 40MC68IGDB65· 3

Year 2011Dev Abstraction Games · Majesco EntertainmentPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with The Longest Journey: deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, precision platforming and melee combat, while skipping puzzle design

#12Ninja 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

#13Alex Kidd in Miracle World

83

Alex Kidd in Miracle World

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloFantasy2DMelee

Year 1986Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed The Longest Journey, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

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

#14Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes

82

Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicNarrativeFantasyCo-op

Steam👍 74%· 2.5KRAWG👍 50%· 39MC80IGDB80· 1

Year 2013Dev Stardock EntertainmentPlaytime ~6hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed The Longest Journey, expect deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and combat magic

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

82

Hinterland

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloFantasyRangedMeleeProcedural

Steam👍 80%· 255MC65

Year 2008Dev Tilted Mill EntertainmentPlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, real-time strategy and roguelike runs, while skipping puzzle design

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