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29 Adventure games like TowerFall Ascension that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to TowerFall Ascension down to the 29 that fit the “Adventure” category. Metal Slug 2, Sonic Mania and Rayman Origins top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to TowerFall Ascension.

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Within the “Adventure” category, the closest game to TowerFall Ascension is Metal Slug 2 — scoring 75/100 on our similarity scale. Sonic Mania and Rayman Origins follow close behind.

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The best adventure games like TowerFall Ascension

29 similar games foundUpdated May 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.

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Metal Slug 2

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Metal Slug 2
Closest overall match
Platformer2D Platformer
MultiplayerCo-opSoloOfflineMeleeFantasy2DPixel Art
Year 1998Dev DotEmu · SNK PlaymoreOn PlayStation 3 · Android · PC

With TowerFall Ascension it shares melee combat, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay. To that it adds 2D presentation. They part company on setting: this one brings historical setting.

It predates TowerFall Ascension by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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Sonic Mania

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Sonic Mania
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMelee2DPixel Art
Year 2017Dev Headcannon · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

Its point of contact with TowerFall Ascension is melee combat, single-player focus and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is combat: a casual, approachable feel and a third-person camera.

Released 4 years after TowerFall Ascension.

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Rayman Origins

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Rayman Origins
Closest on setting
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeFantasy2D
Year 2011Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

It comes from the same genre as TowerFall Ascension and shares melee combat, fantasy world and single-player focus. To that it adds 2D presentation. They part company on visuals and setting.

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Kirby: Triple Deluxe

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

Shelved next to TowerFall Ascension for good reason: ranged combat, fantasy world and offline play. To that it adds 2D presentation. They part company on visuals and combat.

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Spiritfarer

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Spiritfarer
Platformer2D Platformer
Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineFantasy2D
Year 2020Dev Thunder LotusOn PS4 · Linux · PC

Genre puts it alongside TowerFall Ascension, and so does fantasy world, co-op play and 2D presentation. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is deep simulation and strong narrative focus.

Released 7 years after TowerFall Ascension.

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Kirby's Dream Land 3

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Kirby's Dream Land 3
Platformer2D Platformer
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D
Year 1997Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

The genre is the same as TowerFall Ascension’s, and with it melee combat, offline play and 2D presentation. Where they diverge is visuals and combat.

It predates TowerFall Ascension by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

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Sonic the Hedgehog 2

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Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Platformer2D Platformer
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2DPixel Art
Year 1992Dev Sega Technical Institute · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC

What carries over from TowerFall Ascension is melee combat, offline play and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is setting: a sci-fi setting.

It predates TowerFall Ascension by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

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Kirby's Return to Dream Land

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Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Platformer2D Platformer
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
Year 2011Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

The thread back to TowerFall Ascension runs through offline play and 2D presentation. Where they diverge is visuals.

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Sonic the Hedgehog 3

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Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Platformer2D Platformer
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
Year 1994Dev Sonic Team · Sega

Held in common with TowerFall Ascension: offline play and 2D presentation. They part company on visuals.

It predates TowerFall Ascension by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals59
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Kirby & the Amazing Mirror

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

The genre is the same as TowerFall Ascension’s, and with it ranged combat, fantasy world and offline play. To that it adds 2D presentation. They part company on visuals and combat: this one brings exploration and discovery.

It predates TowerFall Ascension by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode84Setting63Combat60Visuals59
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Sackboy: A Big Adventure

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Sackboy: A Big Adventure
Platformer2D Platformer
MultiplayerSoloCo-opOffline2D
Year 2020Dev Sumo Digital · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · PS5

It meets TowerFall Ascension on multiplayer gameplay and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is visuals: an isometric view.

Released 7 years after TowerFall Ascension.

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Kirby: Squeak Squad

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Kirby: Squeak Squad
Platformer2D Platformer
OfflineSoloMultiplayerMelee2D
Year 2006Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

On paper it is what TowerFall Ascension is — melee combat, offline play and 2D presentation — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. They part company on visuals and combat.

Genre100Game mode84Combat66Visuals59
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Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards

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Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
Platformer2D Platformer
OfflineSoloMultiplayerMelee2D
Year 2000Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

On paper it is what TowerFall Ascension is — melee combat, offline play and 2D presentation — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. They part company on visuals and combat.

It predates TowerFall Ascension by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode84Combat66Visuals59
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Sonic Forces

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Sonic Forces
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeFantasy2D
Year 2017Dev Sonic Team · Sega GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

The genre is the same as TowerFall Ascension’s, and with it melee combat, fantasy world and single-player focus. Both also lean on 2D presentation. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is tactical combat and a sci-fi setting.

Released 4 years after TowerFall Ascension.

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New Super Mario Bros.

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New Super Mario Bros.
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D
Year 2006Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

Shelved next to TowerFall Ascension for good reason: melee combat, single-player focus and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is visuals and combat: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

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