Games like Castle of Illusion

This is a 2D platformer where players control Mickey Mouse to rescue Minnie. The core loop involves platforming, combat, and exploration across magical worlds.

90% positive from 4,359 · 2013 · 10% finish it · Steam Deck Verified · Lowest ever $1.96 (2016-08-29)

PlatformerAdventureRemakeCasualFamily FriendlySingleplayer

Six games like Castle of Illusion

Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed

94% positive from 1,625 reviews202421% finish itDeck Verified

3D platformer where players use paint and thinner to alter environments and influence the story. It features classic Disney characters and reimagined levels with improved controls and movement.

What players likedPlayers praise this collectathon platformer with light immersive sim elements and moral choices for its beautiful art style and Disney history references.

The catchAreas and collectibles lock away permanently with no warning and no manual save.

Both are tagged Remake, Family Friendly and Singleplayer.

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Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty

86% positive from 3,640 reviews201516% finish itDeck Playable

Abe's Oddysee remake. Puzzle-platformer with stealth and environmental interaction.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a great remake of a classic puzzle platformer, capturing the original's unique world and difficulty.

The catchClunky, unresponsive movement causes most deaths rather than the puzzles themselves.

Both are tagged Remake, Platformer and Adventure.

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Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

85% positive from 2,563 reviews201713% finish itDeck Verified

Action-adventure platformer with shape-shifting mechanics and a retro-modern visual style. Explore, fight monsters, and transform into animals to break a curse.

What players likedPlayers praise this perfect remake as a nostalgic "love letter" to classic Arcade and Megadrive titles, offering accessible gameplay and lovely graphics.

The catchMovement is slippery and floaty, and hitboxes and knockback make deaths feel unfair.

Both are tagged Remake, Platformer and Adventure.

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Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition

83% positive from 2,033 reviews201322% finish itDeck Verified

This is a cult classic action-platformer where players dodge and outwit aliens in a deadly environment. It features remastered graphics and sound, with three difficulty modes.

What players likedPlayers praise this "Out of this World" and "Flashback"-like game for its innovative artform, especially from indie developers.

The catchProgress comes from dying over and over to memorize exact, precisely timed sequences.

Both are tagged Remake, Platformer and Adventure.

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Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers 20th Anniversary Edition

91% positive from 1,166 reviews201431% finish itDeck Playable

A point-and-click remake of the 1993 murder mystery, in which a New Orleans bookstore owner questions locals and solves puzzles linking ritual killings to voodoo and to his own family history.

The catchThe recast voice acting is flat and grating, especially the lead and the narrator.

Both are tagged Remake, Singleplayer and Adventure.

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Monkey Island™ 2 Special Edition: LeChuck’s Revenge™

95% positive from 2,975 reviews201039% finish itDeck Playable

This is a point-and-click adventure game featuring puzzle-solving and witty dialogue. Players guide Guybrush Threepwood through humorous challenges to defeat a zombie pirate.

What players likedIt's a masterclass sequel with improved graphics, challenging puzzles, and excellent voice acting, praised for its timeless design and developer commentary.

The catchSeveral puzzle solutions are so illogical you end up needing hints or a walkthrough.

Both are tagged Remake and Adventure.

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More about Castle of Illusion

What players liked

Players praise this charming, solid platformer for its impressive remake, beautiful graphics, and nostalgic appeal, making it great for families.

The catch

It often refuses to launch on modern Windows, crashing or stalling on a white screen.

Reviews: 90% positive from 4,359
Released: 2013
Finish it: 10% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: Lowest ever $1.96 (2016-08-29)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 90% positive, but with 4,359 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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