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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 48 games similar to Timespinner down to the 6 that fit the “Mobile” category. Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, Dust: An Elysian Tail and Niffelheim top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Timespinner.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG
Tags
NarrativeCo-opSolo
Year 2018Dev Lunar Ray Games

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Within the “Mobile” category, the closest game to Timespinner is Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night — scoring 74/100 on our similarity scale. Dust: An Elysian Tail and Niffelheim follow close behind.

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The best games like Timespinner on Mobile

6 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.

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
RPGAction 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
#2Dust: An Elysian Tail
Dust: An Elysian Tail
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExploration2D
Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 67%· 626MC84IGDB82· 7
Year 2012Dev Humble Hearts · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and setting anime, while skipping setting scifi

Dust: an Elysian Tale is an action role-playing game with metroidvania elements set in an imaginary world called Falana. Dust, the main character, with his sentient sword called Blade of Ahrah and guardian Fidget explores the “2D” side-scrolled environments.

Where it drifts furthest from Timespinner: game mode.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Progression74Setting57Visuals57
Niffelheim
RPGAction 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
#4Forgotton Anne
Forgotton Anne
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasySci-Fi2D
Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB80· 7OC80· 65
Year 2018Dev ThroughLine Games · Square Enix CollectiveOn PS4 · Android · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, vibe casual and setting anime, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Timespinner: game mode.

Genre100Combat100Setting74Tone62Visuals59Game mode25
#5Altered Beast
Altered Beast
RPGAction 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
The Revenge of Shinobi
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2D
Year 1989Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ Shared with Timespinner: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and melee combat

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

Where it drifts furthest from Timespinner: game mode.

It predates Timespinner by 29 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Visuals56Game mode25

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