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14 Games with a fantasy setting like La-Mulana that you should try

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We filtered the 42 games similar to La-Mulana down to the 14 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Ato, Ori and the Blind Forest and STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™ top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to La-Mulana.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania
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HardcoreSolo
Year 2012Dev NIGORO

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to La-Mulana is Ato — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Ori and the Blind Forest and STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™ follow close behind.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like La-Mulana

14 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to La-Mulana. 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.

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Ato

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Ato
Closest overall match
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeHardcoreOpen WorldFantasyExploration2DPixel Art
Year 2019Dev WolfWoot · Tiny Warrior GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC

Of everything here, this is the nearest thing to La-Mulana — the two agree on genre, combat and game mode. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. It sets itself apart with fighting mechanics and strong narrative focus.

Released 7 years after La-Mulana.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100World100Progression100
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Ori and the Blind Forest

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NGL92
Ori and the Blind Forest
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeHardcoreOpen WorldFantasyExploration2D
Year 2015Dev Moon Studios · Microsoft StudiosOn PC · Xbox · Switch

What brings it close to La-Mulana is punishing difficulty, open world exploration and melee combat, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and 2D presentation. They part company on tone and progression: this one brings loot and gear systems, and strong narrative focus.

Released 3 years after La-Mulana.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100World100Visuals82
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STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™

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STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeHardcoreOpen WorldFantasyExploration
Year 2019Dev Respawn Entertainment · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

If La-Mulana worked for you because of punishing difficulty, open world exploration and melee combat, the same is here. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and fantasy world. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: a sci-fi setting and a third-person camera.

Released 7 years after La-Mulana.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone78
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VVVVVV

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NGL85
VVVVVV
Closest on tone
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyExplorationPixel Art2D
Year 2010Dev NicalisPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · iOS

If La-Mulana worked for you because of punishing difficulty, melee combat and fantasy world, the same is here. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on setting and game mode: this one brings a sci-fi setting and multiplayer gameplay.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Progression100Visuals100Game mode56
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FEZ

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NGL88
FEZ
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExploration2DPixel Art
Year 2012Dev POLYTRON · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Matches like this one are rare: it meets La-Mulana on genre, game mode and setting. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and pixel art. They part company on tone: this one brings a casual, approachable feel.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100World100Progression100Visuals100
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Owlboy

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NGL84
Owlboy
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeFantasyExplorationPixel Art2D
Year 2016Dev D-Pad StudioPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It shares the essentials of what La-Mulana does: melee combat, fantasy world and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and pixel art. The distance is in tone and setting — its own ground is strong narrative focus and a sci-fi setting.

Released 4 years after La-Mulana.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Setting67
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Yoku's Island Express

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Yoku's Island Express
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExploration2D
Year 2018Dev Team17 DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What brings it close to La-Mulana is open world exploration, fantasy world and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and setting. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and 2D presentation. They part company on tone: this one brings cozy, relaxing feel.

Released 6 years after La-Mulana.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100World100Progression100Visuals82
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Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

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NGL83
Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyExploration2D
Year 2017Dev Lizardcube · DotEmuOn PS4 · Linux · Android

What brings it close to La-Mulana is punishing difficulty, melee combat and fantasy world, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and 2D presentation. It sets itself apart with cozy, relaxing feel.

Released 5 years after La-Mulana.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Visuals82
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Pseudoregalia

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NGL97
Pseudoregalia
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeHardcoreOpen WorldFantasyExploration
Year 2023Dev rittzlerPlaytime ~2hOn PC

Matches like this one are rare: it meets La-Mulana on genre, game mode and tone. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and fantasy world. They part company on visuals and combat: this one brings magic-based combat and a third-person camera.

Released 11 years after La-Mulana.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting100World100Progression100
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Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest

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NGL78
Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeFantasyExploration2D
Year 2003Dev Jupiter · NintendoOn Nintendo

What brings it close to La-Mulana is melee combat, fantasy world and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and 2D presentation.

It predates La-Mulana by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Visuals81
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Hollow Knight: Silksong

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NGL90
Hollow Knight: Silksong
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeFantasyExploration2D
Year 2025Dev Team CherryOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

What brings it close to La-Mulana is melee combat, fantasy world and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is tone: strong narrative focus.

Released 13 years after La-Mulana.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Visuals81
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Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

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NGL85
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeFantasyExploration2D
Year 2016Dev WayForward · XSEED GamesOn PS4 · PC · PS5

It shares the essentials of what La-Mulana does: melee combat, fantasy world and single-player focus. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is tone and setting: cozy, relaxing feel and an anime aesthetic.

Released 4 years after La-Mulana.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals83Setting50
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Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver

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NGL80
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeFantasyExplorationNarrative
Year 1999Dev Sony Interactive Entertainment · Square EnixPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · SEGA

If La-Mulana worked for you because of melee combat, fantasy world and single-player focus, the same is here. Both also lean on exploration and discovery. The distance is in tone and visuals — its own ground is strong narrative focus and horror setting.

It predates La-Mulana by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Setting45Tone0
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Castlevania II: Simon's Quest

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Castlevania II: Simon's Quest
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloFantasyExploration2DDark
Year 1987Dev Konami

Shelved next to La-Mulana for good reason: exploration and discovery, fantasy world, and single-player focus. The common ground extends to 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is tone and setting: dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.

It predates La-Mulana by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals81Setting61Tone0

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