Rank 01Why this
Shares collectibles and platforming with Castle of Illusion.
- $14.99 (Price checked Oct 20)
- Deck Verified
- 2013
Games like Castle of Illusion
- 23 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Castle of Illusion also play
The closest matches to Castle of Illusion: DuckTales: Remastered, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, Crash Bandicoot™ N. Sane Trilogy, Sonic Generations Collection, and Pumpkin Jack. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Also Remake and Cartoon, like Castle of Illusion.
- $39.99 (Price checked Oct 20)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
Rank 03Why this
Also Remake and 3D Platformer, like Castle of Illusion.
- $39.99 (Price checked Oct 20)
- Deck Verified
- 2018
Rank 04 
Sonic Generations Collection
Why this: Shares platforming with Castle of Illusion.
Rank 05 
Pumpkin Jack
Why this: Shares collectibles and boss fights with Castle of Illusion.
Rank 06 
Nikoderiko: The Magical World — Director’s Cut
Why this: Shares boss fights with Castle of Illusion.
Rank 07 
NiGHTS Into Dreams
Why this: Also Remake and 2.5D, like Castle of Illusion.
Rank 08 
Yooka-Laylee
Why this: Shares collectibles with Castle of Illusion.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Castle of Illusion
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
- 1DuckTales: Remastered
Shares collectibles and platforming with Castle of Illusion.
- 86% of 3,351 reviews
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- 3Crash Bandicoot™ N. Sane Trilogy
Also Remake and 3D Platformer, like Castle of Illusion.
- 91% of 7,213 reviews
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- 6Nikoderiko: The Magical World — Director’s Cut
Shares boss fights with Castle of Illusion.
- 82% of 125 reviews
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- 10SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual
- 96% of 9,253 reviews
- 11The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition
Same nostalgic mood as Castle of Illusion.
- 96% of 3,019 reviews
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- 13SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance
Shares platforming and boss fights with Castle of Illusion.
- 92% of 1,343 reviews
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- Released: 2013
- Developer: SEGA Studios Australia
- Price: $14.99checked Oct 20
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 89% of 1,397 reviews
- Genres: Adventure, Casual
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Charming visuals
- Intricate level design
- Nostalgia factor
- Atmospheric
- Nostalgic
- Whimsical
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Cheaper alternatives
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Why this: Shares level design with Castle of Illusion.
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Why this: Shares boss fights with Castle of Illusion.
A Juggler's Tale
Why this: Also Short and 2.5D, like Castle of Illusion.
Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures
Why this: Shares level design and platforming with Castle of Illusion.
VVVVVV
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Castle of Illusion.
Lunistice
Why this: Also Short and 3D Platformer, like Castle of Illusion.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
DuckTales: Remastered
Why this: Shares collectibles and platforming with Castle of Illusion.
Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed
Why this: Also Remake and Cartoon, like Castle of Illusion.
Crash Bandicoot™ N. Sane Trilogy
Why this: Also Remake and 3D Platformer, like Castle of Illusion.
Sonic Generations Collection
Why this: Shares platforming with Castle of Illusion.
Pumpkin Jack
Why this: Shares collectibles and boss fights with Castle of Illusion.
Nikoderiko: The Magical World — Director’s Cut
Why this: Shares boss fights with Castle of Illusion.
Yooka-Laylee
Why this: Shares collectibles with Castle of Illusion.
About Castle of Illusion
The closest matches to Castle of Illusion: DuckTales: Remastered, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, Crash Bandicoot™ N. Sane Trilogy, Sonic Generations Collection, and Pumpkin Jack. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Castle of Illusion is your kind of game, the closest matches are DuckTales: Remastered, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed and Crash Bandicoot™ N. Sane Trilogy — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, nostalgic and whimsical, and single out its boss fights and collectibles. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Castle of Illusion is a 2013 remake of the Sega Genesis platformer starring Mickey Mouse in an adventure published by SEGA. Players control Mickey as he navigates through intricately designed levels, engaging in classic platforming mechanics that include boss-fights and collectibles. The game is verified for Steam Deck play and carries an 89% positive rating from 1,397 Steam reviews. Reviewers and players describe the title as atmospheric, nostalgic, and whimsical, highlighting its charming visuals and intricate level design that evoke strong nostalgia for the original Sega Genesis era. The brief adventure costs $3.74 and is developed by SEGA Studios Australia.
About Castle of Illusion: Mickey Mouse returns to star in Castle of Illusion, a fantastical reimagining of the Sega Genesis classic.
Is Castle of Illusion worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 89% of 1,397 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 87% positive across 54 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $14.99 (checked Oct 21).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 6 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Charming visuals
- Intricate level design
People who play it also play: DuckTales: Remastered, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, Crash Bandicoot™ N. Sane Trilogy
Mobile version
Castle of Illusion is also on Google Play and App Store. What the store pages declare:
- No ads declared on Google Play (checked 2026-10-21, source)
- No in-app purchases declared on Google Play (checked 2026-10-21, source)
- No In-App Purchases listed on the App Store (checked 2026-10-21, source)
- App Store privacy label: no "Data Used to Track You" (checked 2026-10-21, source)
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Frequently asked about Castle of Illusion
Can I run it?
Is Castle of Illusion verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Castle of Illusion is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Castle of Illusion cost?
Castle of Illusion is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Castle of Illusion?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Castle of Illusion are DuckTales: Remastered, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, Crash Bandicoot™ N. Sane Trilogy.
Who developed Castle of Illusion?
Castle of Illusion was developed by SEGA Studios Australia and published by SEGA.