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We filtered the 48 games similar to Timespinner down to the 22 that fit the “Co-op” category. Guacamelee! Gold Edition, Trine Enchanted Edition and Child of Light top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Timespinner.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

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NarrativeCo-opSolo

Year 2018Dev Lunar Ray Games

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Within the “Co-op” category, the closest game to Timespinner is Guacamelee! Gold Edition — scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. Trine Enchanted Edition and Child of Light follow close behind.

#1Guacamelee! Gold Edition93 #2Trine Enchanted Edition79 #3Child of Light68 #4Captain Commando66 #5Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World63

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The best co-op games like Timespinner

22 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Timespinner. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

#1Guacamelee! Gold EditionClosest overall match

93

Guacamelee! Gold Edition

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineMeleeFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 93%· 6.0KRAWG👍 79%· 305MC88IGDB94· 2

Year 2013Playtime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Timespinner: deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat and fighting mechanics, while skipping strong narrative focus

Guacamelee! Gold Edition is the enhanced edition of Guacamelee! that features all downloadable content for the original game and supports Steam Workshop to create and share custom character skins. In its core Guacamelee! is a 2D Metroidvania with platforming and brawling elements. Guacamelee!

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Setting64Visuals57

#2Trine Enchanted EditionClosest on setting

79

Trine Enchanted Edition

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeNarrativeFantasy2D

Steam👍 96%· 16KIGDB92· 1OC81· 12

Year 2014Dev FrozenbyteOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Timespinner, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, vibe casual and ranged combat, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Genre100Game mode94Tone79Combat73Setting70Visuals57

#3Child of Light

68

Child of Light

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloCo-opMultiplayerOfflineNarrativeFantasy2D

Steam👍 91%· 13KIGDB88· 14OC83· 88

Year 2014Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Like Timespinner, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, cozy, relaxing feel and combat magic, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Timespinner: combat and progression.

Genre100Game mode100Tone77Setting67Visuals57Combat0

#4Captain Commando

66

Captain Commando

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-Fi2D

Year 1991Dev Capcom

✓ Shared with Timespinner: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

It predates Timespinner by 27 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting63Visuals56

#5Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New WorldClosest on tone

63

Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeExploration

IGDB65· 2

Year 2008Dev Namco Tales Studio · Bandai Namco Entertainment

✓ Like Timespinner, it's known for deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, while skipping precision platforming

It predates Timespinner by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Progression100

#6Altered BeastClosest on visuals

62

Altered Beast

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2DPixel Art

IGDB45

Year 1988Dev Team Shinobi · ActivisionOn Android · iOS · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Timespinner, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, survival mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Timespinner: tone and setting.

It predates Timespinner by 30 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting47Tone0

#7Cadillacs and Dinosaurs

61

Cadillacs and Dinosaurs

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

Year 1993Dev Capcom

✓ Like Timespinner, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and offline

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

It predates Timespinner by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals56

#8Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game

61

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

Year 1990Dev Konami · Ultra Software Corporation

✓ Like Timespinner, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and offline

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

It predates Timespinner by 28 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals56

#9The Simpsons Arcade Game

53

The Simpsons Arcade Game

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

IGDB58· 2

Year 1991Dev KonamiOn PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Timespinner, expect deep RPG systems, offline and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, while skipping precision platforming

It predates Timespinner by 27 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals56

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UnEpic

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeFantasyExploration2DPixel Art

Steam👍 91%· 8.1KRAWG👍 81%· 253MC68IGDB68· 4OC72· 24

Year 2011Dev @unepic_fran · EnjoyUp GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Timespinner, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, combat magic and setting medieval, while skipping strong narrative focus

Unepic is a 2D platformer game with role-playing elements. The story follows Daniel, a sci-fi, and video games geek that one day was teleported into a fantasy world and found himself in a giant castle. The game’s dialogues, storyline, and aesthetics heavily relies on humor with a lot of geek-culture references and mocking on sci-fi and fantasy clichés.

Genre100Progression100Visuals100Game mode84Combat65Setting51

#11Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

74

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 93%· 41KIGDB83· 11OC83· 135

Year 2019Dev ArtPlay · 505 GamesOn PS4 · PC · iOS

✓ Like Timespinner, it's known for deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, combat magic and horror setting, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Timespinner: tone and setting.

Genre100Game mode83Progression69Combat66Visuals57Setting40

66

Niffelheim

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeExploration2D

Steam👍 71%· 2.3KRAWG👍 38%· 44IGDB74· 3OC65· 14

Year 2018Dev Ellada GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Timespinner, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Your avatar is a brave warrior who has fallen in battle. But instead of well-deserved peace in Asgard, his soul is trapped in the harsh world of Niffelheim.

Where it drifts furthest from Timespinner: setting and progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Timespinner.

Genre100Combat100Game mode58Visuals58Progression29Setting0

63

Battletoads

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSci-Fi2D

OC73· 115

Year 1991Dev Rare · Masaya

✓ Like Timespinner, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat and setting cyberpunk, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Timespinner: setting.

It predates Timespinner by 27 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode83Visuals56Setting47

#14Kirby Star Allies

63

Kirby Star Allies

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

IGDB74· 12OC74· 96

Year 2018Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo of EuropeOn Switch

✓ Shared with Timespinner: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Genre100Game mode83Visuals56

#15Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project

60

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D

Year 1991Dev Konami

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, while skipping precision platforming

It predates Timespinner by 27 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode83Setting64Visuals56

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