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We filtered the 50 games similar to TowerFall Ascension down to the 17 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Spiritfarer, Rayman Origins and Metal Slug 2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to TowerFall Ascension.

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to TowerFall Ascension is Spiritfarer — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Rayman Origins and Metal Slug 2 follow close behind.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like TowerFall Ascension

17 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to TowerFall Ascension. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

Spiritfarer
Platformer2D Platformer
Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineFantasy2D
Steam👍 95%· 52KIGDB88· 7OC87· 76
Year 2020Dev Thunder LotusOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, strong narrative focus and vibe relaxing, while skipping fighting mechanics

Rayman Origins
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeFantasy2D
Steam👍 94%· 5.9KIGDB89· 8
Year 2011Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat.

≠ Missing: fighting mechanics.

Metal Slug 2
Platformer2D Platformer
MultiplayerCo-opSoloOfflineMeleeFantasy2DPixel Art
Steam👍 89%· 1.4K
Year 1998Dev DotEmu · SNK PlaymoreOn PlayStation 3 · Android · PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and historical setting, while skipping fighting mechanics

Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Platformer2D Platformer
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opRangedFantasy2D
IGDB79· 11OC81· 45
Year 2014Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and ranged combat.

≠ Missing: fighting mechanics.

LittleBigPlanet
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D
IGDB96· 9
Year 2008Dev Media Molecule · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping fighting mechanics

Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D
IGDB95· 7OC91· 150
Year 2023Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 10 · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, while skipping fighting mechanics

Sonic & Knuckles
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D
Year 1994Dev Sonic Team · Tec Toy

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: fighting mechanics.

Yoshi's Woolly World
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D
IGDB79· 10OC80· 71
Year 2015Dev Good-Feel · Nintendo

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings visual third person, while skipping fighting mechanics

Kirby & the Amazing Mirror
Platformer2D Platformer
OfflineSoloMultiplayerRangedFantasy2D
Year 2004Dev Dimps · Nintendo

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and ranged combat

≠ Where it differs: brings exploration and discovery, while skipping fighting mechanics

Spelunky 2
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D
IGDB87· 10OC88· 69
Year 2020Dev BlitWorks · MossmouthOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, procedural generation and setting scifi, while skipping fighting mechanics

Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2D
IGDB100· 1
Year 1995Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: fighting mechanics.

Super Mario World
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2D
IGDB100· 1
Year 1990Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world.

≠ Missing: fighting mechanics.

Ghosts 'n Goblins
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2D
IGDB90· 1
Year 1985Dev CapcomOn PC

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with shooter, while skipping fighting mechanics

Super Mario Bros. 3
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2DDark
Year 1988Dev Nintendo R&D4 · Nintendo

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping fighting mechanics

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