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17 Games with a fantasy setting like Split Fiction that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Split Fiction down to the 17 that fit the “Fantasy” category. The Lost Vikings, Far: Lone Sails and Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Split Fiction.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer
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NarrativeCo-opOffline
Year 2025Dev Hazelight

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Split Fiction is The Lost Vikings — scoring 57/100 on our similarity scale. Far: Lone Sails and Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince follow close behind.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Split Fiction

17 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Split Fiction. 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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The Lost Vikings

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The Lost Vikings
Closest on genre
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
MultiplayerCo-opFantasySci-FiSolo
Year 1993Dev Silicon & Synapse · T&E Soft

Genre puts it alongside Split Fiction, and so does fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: single-player focus and 2D presentation.

It predates Split Fiction by 32 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Game mode54Visuals0
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Far: Lone Sails

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NGL87
Far: Lone Sails
Closest on combat
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
MeleeNarrativeSci-FiFantasySolo
Year 2018Dev Okomotive · Assemble EntertainmentOn PS4 · Android · PC

Same family as Split Fiction: strong narrative focus, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. The distance is in game mode and visuals — its own ground is post-apocalyptic world and single-player focus.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Setting63Game mode0Visuals0
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Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince

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Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince
Closest overall match
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
OfflineCo-opOnlineMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeFantasy
Year 2019Dev Frozenbyte · Modus GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

It shares the essentials of what Split Fiction does: strong narrative focus, melee combat and fantasy world. The common ground extends to online features. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: 2D presentation.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Game mode95Setting65Visuals0
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Trine 2

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NGL92
Trine 2
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
MultiplayerCo-opOfflineOnlineMeleeNarrativeFantasy
Year 2011Dev Frozenbyte · AtlusOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

Shelved next to Split Fiction for good reason: strong narrative focus, melee combat and fantasy world. To that it adds multiplayer gameplay. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings 2D presentation.

It predates Split Fiction by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode95Tone78Setting63Visuals0
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Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light

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NGL87
Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
MultiplayerCo-opOfflineOnlineMeleeFantasyThird Person
Year 2010Dev Crystal Dynamics · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · Android · PC

Genre puts it alongside Split Fiction, and so does melee combat, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay. To that it adds a third-person camera. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings historical setting and an isometric view.

It predates Split Fiction by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode95Visuals51Setting44
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Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power

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NGL64
Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power
Closest on visuals
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
MultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeNarrativeFantasyThird Person
Year 2015Dev FrozenbyteOn PS4 · Linux · PC

What brings it close to Split Fiction is strong narrative focus, melee combat and fantasy world, and the two track each other on genre, combat and tone. Both also lean on co-op play and a third-person camera. The distance is in setting — its own ground is deep RPG systems and single-player focus.

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

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals100Game mode80Setting62
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Trine

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NGL93
Trine
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
MultiplayerCo-opOfflineOnlineMeleeNarrativeFantasy
Year 2009Dev Frozenbyte · NobilisOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

On paper it is what Split Fiction is — strong narrative focus, melee combat and fantasy world — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds online features. They part company on visuals and tone: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and 2D presentation.

It predates Split Fiction by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode95Combat72Setting67Tone53Visuals0
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Unravel Two

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NGL79
Unravel Two
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Co-opMultiplayerOfflineMeleeNarrativeFantasyThird Person
Year 2018Dev ColdWood Interactive · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

The genre is the same as Split Fiction’s, and with it strong narrative focus, melee combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on a third-person camera and co-op play. The distance is in setting and tone — its own ground is cozy, relaxing feel and 2D presentation.

Genre100Combat100Game mode80Visuals66Tone63Setting61
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The Cave

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NGL82
The Cave
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
MultiplayerCo-opOfflineFantasySolo
Year 2013Dev Double Fine Productions · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

It comes from the same genre as Split Fiction and shares fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: 2D presentation.

It predates Split Fiction by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode79Setting61Visuals0
10

Unravel

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NGL85
Unravel
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Co-opMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeFantasy
Year 2016Dev ColdWood Interactive · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as Split Fiction and shares strong narrative focus, melee combat and fantasy world. The common ground extends to co-op play. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: single-player focus and 2D presentation.

It predates Split Fiction by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Tone79Setting61Game mode46Visuals0
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Journey

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NGL94
Journey
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
MultiplayerCo-opNarrativeFantasyThird Person
Year 2012Dev ThatGameCompany · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

Genre puts it alongside Split Fiction, and so does strong narrative focus, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay. Both also lean on a third-person camera. The distance is in tone and game mode — its own ground is a relaxing pace and single-player focus.

It predates Split Fiction by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting61Visuals56Game mode55Tone43
12

Vibrant Venture

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NGL98
Vibrant Venture
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
MultiplayerCo-opMeleeFantasySolo
Year 2019Dev Semag GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

Genre puts it alongside Split Fiction, and so does melee combat, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on tone and visuals: this one brings punishing difficulty and single-player focus.

Genre100Combat100Setting59Game mode54Tone0Visuals0
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Bubble Bobble

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NGL80
Bubble Bobble
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
MultiplayerCo-opNarrativeFantasySolo
Year 1986Dev Taito

It comes from the same genre as Split Fiction and shares strong narrative focus, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on visuals and game mode: this one brings single-player focus and 2D presentation.

It predates Split Fiction by 39 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100Setting61Game mode54Visuals0
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Badland

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NGL70
Badland
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
MultiplayerFantasySoloSandbox World2D
Year 2013Dev FrogmindOn PC · Android · iOS

Genre puts it alongside Split Fiction, and so does fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: single-player focus and 2D presentation.

It predates Split Fiction by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting61Game mode27Visuals0
15

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

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NGL87
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
MeleeNarrativeFantasyThird PersonSolo
Year 2003Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

If Split Fiction worked for you because of strong narrative focus, melee combat and fantasy world, the same is here. Both also lean on a third-person camera. The distance is in game mode and setting — its own ground is a mythological setting and single-player focus.

It predates Split Fiction by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals100Setting46Game mode0

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