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2014Nintendo Switch

A retro-style action platformer with light RPG elements: fight through monster hordes, collect loot, dodge traps and defeat bosses on the way to the evil wizard.

  • Fantasy setting
  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Distinctive, stylised art style

The closest matches for Goblin Sword are Hocus Pocus, Jet Set Knights and Wonder Boy in Monster World. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Goblin Sword special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Hocus Pocus

93 %Match

1994PC86 % positive4.99 €

  • Fantasy setting
  • Linear, curated structure
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A classic DOS platformer where you play the young wizard apprentice Hocus, blasting monsters with lightning bolts and collecting keys and treasure across many levels to pass the Council of Wizards' trial.

Jet Set Knights

Fantasy setting

A retro arcade platformer in the vein of Mario Bros. and Super Crate Box, blending fast 2D action with light tower-defense and RPG elements.

Wonder Boy in Monster World

Pure single-player experience

A colorful 16-bit action platformer with light RPG elements: you explore towns and dungeons, buy better gear, and defeat monsters with sword and magic.

Wife Quest

Fantasy setting

You play as Mia, jumping and fighting through a fantasy adventure to rescue your kidnapped husband from a dark elf witch. A tongue-in-cheek indie platformer with a role-reversal twist.

Prophecy I: The Viking Child

Fantasy setting

You play a Viking child in a cartoony side-scroller, fighting through 16 levels to rescue your family from Loki. Along the way you buy potions and magic items in shops and defeat Loki's apprentices.

Fairy Bloom Freesia

Linear, curated structure

A small indie beat 'em up where the fairy Freesia defends her forest with fast combos, launching enemies into one another. Mana earned in battle unlocks new skills as you progress through the stages.

Biglands: A Game Made By Kids

Distinctive, stylised art style

A 2D platformer with light RPG elements, whose characters, enemies and levels were dreamed up by kids. You fight through enemy hordes, collect items, upgrade weapons and face bosses.

Muffin Knight

Linear, curated structure

An arena-based action platformer where you face fairytale characters whose abilities grow stronger as you progress. Fast, arcade-style fights and a playful look define the experience.

Knightmare Tower

Fantasy setting

A frantic arcade action game where a knight slashes upward through tower ceilings, rescues princesses and outruns rising lava. Upgrades bought between runs make each new attempt stronger.

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