5 Magic games like The Vanishing of Ethan Carter 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 50 games similar to The Vanishing of Ethan Carter down to the 5 that fit the “Magic” category. From Dust, Scribblenauts Unlimited and The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Vanishing of Ethan Carter.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

The best magic games like The Vanishing of Ethan Carter

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Vanishing of Ethan Carter. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

#1From DustClosest overall match

iRank71

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloMagicOpen WorldExplorationSandbox World

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 horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from The Vanishing of Ethan Carter: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for The Vanishing of Ethan Carter.

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#2Scribblenauts Unlimited

iRank87

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloMagicDarkOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 94%· 12KIGDB72· 10

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

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

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, sandbox freedom and vibe casual, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from The Vanishing of Ethan Carter: setting and visuals.

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Steam Nintendo

#3The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds

iRank91

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloMagicOpen WorldExplorationRanged

IGDB92· 15OC90· 71

Year 2013Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.3 · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and ranged combat, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from The Vanishing of Ethan Carter: setting and visuals.

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#4Harry Potter and the Order of the PhoenixClosest on world

iRank58

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloMagicOpen WorldExplorationFantasy

IGDB58· 8

Year 2007Dev Rebellion Developments · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, open world exploration and combat magic

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world and visual third person, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from The Vanishing of Ethan Carter: setting and visuals.

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#5Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloMagicOpen WorldExplorationMultiplayer

IGDB66· 7

Year 2009Dev EA Bright Light · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, open world exploration and combat magic

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, multiplayer gameplay and visual third person, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from The Vanishing of Ethan Carter: setting and visuals.

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