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We filtered the 50 games similar to The Longest Journey down to the 15 that fit the “Narrative” category. Castlevania: Bloodlines, Unavowed and Super Castlevania IV top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Longest Journey.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

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Year 1999Dev Funcom

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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to The Longest Journey is Castlevania: Bloodlines — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Unavowed and Super Castlevania IV follow close behind.

#1Castlevania: Bloodlines97 #2Unavowed96 #3Super Castlevania IV92 #4Dex85 #5Invincible Presents: Atom Eve84

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The best narrative games like The Longest Journey

15 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.

#1Castlevania: Bloodlines

97

Castlevania: Bloodlines

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloNarrativeDark2DLoot

Year 1994Dev Konami

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

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

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

#3Super Castlevania IV

92

Super Castlevania IV

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloDarkNarrative2DHorror

IGDB100· 1

Year 1991Dev Konami

✓ Like The Longest Journey, it's known for deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus

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

85

Dex

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloNarrativeDarkCyberpunkSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 87%· 3.5KIGDB69· 8OC74· 19

Year 2015Dev Dreadlocks Ltd. · Badland IndieOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and open world exploration, while skipping puzzle design

#5Invincible Presents: Atom Eve

84

Invincible Presents: Atom Eve

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloNarrativeDarkSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 95%· 568IGDB80· 1OC80· 10

Year 2023Dev Terrible Posture Games · Skybound GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with visual novel storytelling, turn-based strategy and combat tactical, while skipping puzzle design

84

Katana ZERO

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloNarrativeDarkCyberpunkSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 98%· 75KRAWG👍 90%· 1.1KMC83IGDB85· 8OC84· 72

Year 2019Dev Askiisoft · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

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

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

#7BloodRayne (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

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

#9Magical 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

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

#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

#12Final Fight 3

85

Final Fight 3

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloNarrative2DCo-op

Year 1995Dev Capcom

✓ Like The Longest Journey, it's known for deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat and co op, while skipping puzzle design

#13Fallen 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

#14Dust: An Elysian Tail

81

Dust: An Elysian Tail

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloNarrativeFantasy2DMelee

Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 67%· 626MC84IGDB82· 7

Year 2012Dev Humble Hearts · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

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

#15Forgotton 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

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