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Games like Child of Light

2014PC · PS · Xbox

24 games that share what Child of Light does well: fantasy, platforming and side-scrolling. Each one shows critic and player scores, how long it takes to beat, and the cheapest way to play it today.

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24 picks · prices checked daily

  • Multiplayer

    Indivisible

    2019PC · PS · Xbox · Switch

    Hand-drawn, side-scrolling

    Critics
    78
    Metacritic
    Players
    72%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $2.99was $19.99−85%

    Best PC price · Steam

  • Multiplayer

    Monster Sanctuary

    2020PC · PS · Xbox · Switch

    Side-scrolling, Turn-Based

    Critics
    81
    Metacritic
    Players
    91%
    Steam
    To beat
    ~46h
    IGDB

    $4.28was $19.99−79%

    Best PC price · GameBillet · $0.09/hr

    In Game Pass

  • Multiplayer

    Journey

    2012PC · PS · iOS

    Story, atmospheric

    Critics
    94
    IGDB
    Players
    94%
    Steam
    To beat
    ~3h
    IGDB

    $2.97was $14.99−80%

    Best PC price · GameBillet · $1.07/hr

  • Multiplayer

    Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince

    2019PC · PS · Xbox · Switch

    Side-scrolling, couch co-op

    Critics
    81
    Metacritic
    Players
    88%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $2.99was $29.99Historical low

    Best PC price · IndieGala Store

    In PS Plus

  • Multiplayer

    Rayman Origins

    2011PC

    Side-scrolling, couch co-op

    Critics
    86
    Metacritic
    Players
    94%
    Steam
    To beat
    ~14h
    IGDB

    $5.99was $19.99−70%

    Best PC price · GOG · $0.43/hr

    In Ubisoft+

  • Celeste

    2018PC · PS · Xbox · Switch

    Side-scrolling, platforming

    Critics
    88
    Metacritic
    Players
    97%
    Steam
    To beat
    ~21h
    IGDB

    $4.99was $19.99−75%

    Best PC price · Steam · $0.23/hr

    In PS Plus

  • Dust: An Elysian Tail

    2012PC · PS · Switch · iOS

    Side-scrolling, platforming

    Critics
    82
    IGDB
    Players
    95%
    Steam
    To beat
    ~14h
    IGDB

    $2.99was $14.99Historical low

    Best PC price · Steam · $0.22/hr

  • Multiplayer

    Timespinner

    2018PC · PS · Xbox · Switch

    Side-scrolling, couch co-op

    Critics
    73
    Metacritic
    Players
    86%
    Steam
    To beat
    ~8h
    IGDB

    $9.99was $19.99−50%

    Best PC price · Steam · $1.25/hr

  • Hollow Knight: Silksong

    2025PC · PS · Xbox · Switch

    Hand-drawn, platforming

    Critics
    90
    Metacritic
    Players
    89%
    Steam
    To beat
    ~52h
    IGDB

    $19.99

    Best PC price · Microsoft Store · $0.39/hr

    In Game Pass

  • Multiplayer

    Spiritfarer

    2020PC · PS · Xbox · Switch

    Hand-drawn, couch co-op

    Critics
    84
    Metacritic
    Players
    94%
    Steam
    To beat
    ~38h
    IGDB

    $2.99was $29.99Historical low

    Best PC price · Steam · $0.08/hr

  • Multiplayer

    Across the Obelisk

    2021PC · PS · Xbox · Switch

    Turn-based strategy, Turn-Based

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    80%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $9.99was $19.99−50%

    Best PC price · Steam

  • Ori and the Will of the Wisps

    2020PC · Xbox · Switch

    Platforming, fantasy

    Critics
    88
    Metacritic
    Players
    96%
    Steam
    To beat
    ~17h
    IGDB

    $2.99was $29.99Historical low

    Best PC price · Steam · $0.17/hr

    In Game Pass

  • Multiplayer

    Astral Ascent

    2023PC · PS · Switch

    Hand-drawn, couch co-op

    Critics
    86
    Metacritic
    Players
    94%
    Steam
    To beat
    ~23h
    IGDB

    $8.11was $24.99Historical low

    Best PC price · GamesPlanet US · $0.35/hr

  • Faery: Legends of Avalon

    2010PC · Xbox

    Turn-Based, fantasy

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    72%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $0.76was $6.99−89%

    Best PC price · Humble Store

  • 9 Years of Shadows

    2023PC · PS · Xbox · Switch · iOS · Android

    Side-scrolling, platforming

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    79%
    Steam
    To beat
    ~10h
    IGDB

    $6.80was $19.99−66%

    Best PC price · GamesPlanet US · $0.68/hr

  • Multiplayer

    Abyss Odyssey

    2014PC · PS

    Side-scrolling, couch co-op

    Critics
    69
    Metacritic
    Players
    67%
    Steam
    To beat
    ~24h
    IGDB

    $2.99was $14.99−80%

    Best PC price · Steam · $0.12/hr

  • Gris

    2018PC · PS · Xbox · Switch · iOS · Android

    Hand-drawn, platforming

    Critics
    84
    Metacritic
    Players
    96%
    Steam
    To beat
    ~4h
    IGDB

    $2.99was $14.99−80%

    Best PC price · GamesPlanet US · $0.74/hr

    In PS Plus

  • Multiplayer

    MapleStory

    2003PC

    Side-scrolling, platforming

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    60%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    Free

    Free to play

  • Multiplayer

    Battle Chef Brigade

    2017PC · Switch · iOS · Android

    Hand-drawn, side-scrolling

    Critics
    80
    Metacritic
    Players
    94%
    Steam
    To beat
    ~10h
    IGDB

    $2.99was $19.99Historical low

    Best PC price · Steam · $0.30/hr

  • Eastern Exorcist

    2021PC · PS · Xbox · Switch · iOS · Android

    Hand-drawn, side-scrolling

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    84%
    Steam
    To beat
    unknown

    $10.79was $17.99−40%

    Best PC price · Steam

  • Chasm

    2018PC · PS · Xbox · Switch

    Side-scrolling, platforming

    Critics
    72
    Metacritic
    Players
    75%
    Steam
    To beat
    ~8h
    IGDB

    $3.99was $19.99−80%

    Best PC price · Steam · $0.52/hr

  • The Vagrant

    2017PC

    Side-scrolling, platforming

    Critics
    unknown
    Players
    89%
    Steam
    To beat
    ~11h
    IGDB

    $0.79was $3.99Historical low

    Best PC price · Steam · $0.07/hr