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17 Games with a fantasy setting like TowerFall Ascension that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to TowerFall Ascension down to the 17 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Metal Slug 2, Rayman Origins and Kirby: Triple Deluxe 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 Metal Slug 2 — scoring 75/100 on our similarity scale. Rayman Origins and Kirby: Triple Deluxe follow close behind.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like TowerFall Ascension

17 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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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.

Genre100Game mode100Combat67Setting63Visuals60
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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.

Genre100Game mode100Setting63Visuals59
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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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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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Spelunky 2

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

It comes from the same genre as TowerFall Ascension and shares fantasy world, single-player focus and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: a sci-fi setting and PvP competition.

Released 7 years after TowerFall Ascension.

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Super Mario World

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

Genre puts it alongside TowerFall Ascension, and so does fantasy world, single-player focus and 2D presentation. Where they diverge is game mode and visuals.

It predates TowerFall Ascension by 23 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting63Visuals59Game mode49
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Ghosts 'n Goblins

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

Same family as TowerFall Ascension: fantasy world, single-player focus and 2D presentation. The distance is in game mode and visuals — its own ground is shooting mechanics.

It predates TowerFall Ascension by 28 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting63Visuals59Game mode49
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LittleBigPlanet

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

Shelved next to TowerFall Ascension for good reason: fantasy world, single-player focus and 2D presentation. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is sandbox freedom.

Genre100Game mode74Setting63Visuals59
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Super Mario Bros. Wonder

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

On paper it is what TowerFall Ascension is — fantasy world, single-player focus and 2D presentation — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings a casual, approachable feel.

Released 10 years after TowerFall Ascension.

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Sonic & Knuckles

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

Genre puts it alongside TowerFall Ascension, and so does fantasy world, single-player focus and 2D presentation. The distance is in visuals and setting.

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

Genre100Game mode74Setting63Visuals59
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Yoshi's Woolly World

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

Genre puts it alongside TowerFall Ascension, and so does fantasy world, single-player focus and 2D presentation. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings a third-person camera.

Genre100Game mode74Setting63Visuals47
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Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island

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

Genre puts it alongside TowerFall Ascension, and so does fantasy world, single-player focus and 2D presentation. They part company on game mode and visuals.

It predates TowerFall Ascension by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting63Visuals59Game mode49
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Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest

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Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2D
Year 1995Dev Rare · Nintendo

It comes from the same genre as TowerFall Ascension and shares fantasy world, single-player focus and 2D presentation. They part company on game mode and visuals.

It predates TowerFall Ascension by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting63Visuals59Game mode49

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