A Difficult Game About Climbing

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We filtered the 38 games similar to A Difficult Game About Climbing down to the 18 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Snake Pass, Will You Snail? and Little Misfortune top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to A Difficult Game About Climbing.

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to A Difficult Game About Climbing is Snake Pass — scoring 77/100 on our similarity scale. Will You Snail? and Little Misfortune follow close behind.

#1Snake Pass77 #2Will You Snail?73 #3Little Misfortune71 #4Limbo67 #5Thomas Was Alone62

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The best games like A Difficult Game About Climbing on PlayStation

18 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to A Difficult Game About Climbing. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

#1Snake PassClosest overall match

77

Snake Pass

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeCasualHardcoreNarrativeThird Person

Steam👍 80%· 3.3KIGDB72· 12OC74· 90

Year 2017Dev Sumo DigitalOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel and exploration and discovery, while skipping horror tension

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for A Difficult Game About Climbing.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone83Visuals60

Steam Epic Xbox

#2Will You Snail?

73

Will You Snail?

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrative2D

Steam👍 97%· 2.8KMC82

Year 2022Dev Jonas TyrollerPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel and exploration and discovery, while skipping horror tension

Dear humans, I wanted to let you know that I am better than you. You are all doomed and this game is a celebration of my superiority.Why should you play this? To entertain me. I made this game for for MY personal entertainment... Oh come on, don't worry... I'll totally make you feel like you stand a chance. Humans get frustrated so easily... pathetic.What is this game?

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals74Tone70

Steam PS Nintendo

#3Little Misfortune

71

Little Misfortune

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeCasualHorror2D

Steam👍 92%· 14KIGDB61· 1

Year 2019Dev Killmonday Games HBOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and horror tension

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

Genre100Game mode100Setting87Visuals74Tone53

#4LimboClosest on setting

67

Limbo

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeHorror2DDark

Steam👍 92%· 61KIGDB84· 10

Year 2010Dev Playdead · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from A Difficult Game About Climbing: tone.

It predates A Difficult Game About Climbing by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals74Tone31

Steam Epic Xbox

#5Thomas Was AloneClosest on tone

62

Thomas Was Alone

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeHardcoreCasual2D

Steam👍 94%· 9.4KIGDB76· 8

Year 2012Dev Bithell GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with linear, story-driven structure and setting scifi, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from A Difficult Game About Climbing: setting.

It predates A Difficult Game About Climbing by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals76Setting0

62

The Bridge

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloCasualNarrativeHardcore2D

Steam👍 87%· 4.3KIGDB69· 5OC73· 17

Year 2013Dev Ty Taylor & Mario Castañeda · The Quantum Astrophysicists GuildOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from A Difficult Game About Climbing: setting.

It predates A Difficult Game About Climbing by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone97Visuals76Setting0

62

Celeste

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrative2D

Steam👍 97%· 141KRAWG👍 88%· 1.7KMC91IGDB91· 10OC92· 74

Year 2018Dev Matt Makes GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, fantasy world and exploration and discovery, while skipping horror tension

Celeste is a platformer about climbing a mountain, from the creators of TowerFall. Explore a sprawling mountain with over 500 levels bursting with secrets, across 8 unique areas. Unlock a hardcore Remix for each area, with completely new levels that will push your climbing skills to the limit.

Where it drifts furthest from A Difficult Game About Climbing: setting and visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone74Visuals45Setting0

Steam Epic Xbox

60

GRIS

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeCasual2DRelaxing

Steam👍 96%· 94KRAWG👍 84%· 1.1KMC83OC86· 125

Year 2018Dev Nomada Studio · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with vibe relaxing, while skipping horror tension

Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals67Tone56

#9Save the Ninja Clan

60

Save the Ninja Clan

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcore2DDark

Steam👍 91%· 112IGDB74· 2

Year 2017Dev Sometimes YouPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping horror tension

SummarySave the Ninja Clan is a platformer for casual players as well as speed runners. There are two ways to play this game: play through the normal story mode or find secrets/"bugs" in the game to annoy the Game Manager watching. StoryAn evil ninja kidnapped your friends.

Where it drifts furthest from A Difficult Game About Climbing: tone.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals73Tone41

#10Stick it to the Man!

60

Stick it to the Man!

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMelee2D

Steam👍 95%· 869IGDB78· 8OC80· 39

Year 2013Dev Zoink · RipstoneOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design.

≠ Missing: horror tension.

It predates A Difficult Game About Climbing by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals74

#11Max: The Curse of Brotherhood

60

Max: The Curse of Brotherhood

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMelee2D

Steam👍 95%· 1.6KIGDB74· 15OC70· 66

Year 2013Dev Press Play · Microsoft StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design.

≠ Missing: horror tension.

It predates A Difficult Game About Climbing by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals74

60

Psychonauts

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeNarrativeThird PersonDark

Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 79%· 985MC87IGDB85· 6OC89· 8

Year 2005Dev Double Fine Productions · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere and exploration and discovery, while skipping horror tension

Double Fine Productions and Tim Shafer are known for making very curious games out of amazing ideas. Psychonauts is exactly about some idea. You have to get inside people's mind and help them fight with their fears or memories from the past.

Where it drifts furthest from A Difficult Game About Climbing: tone.

It predates A Difficult Game About Climbing by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals62Tone30

#13The Pedestrian

56

The Pedestrian

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrative2DRelaxingCozy

Steam👍 97%· 5.9KRAWG👍 83%· 151MC82IGDB73· 2OC79· 31

Year 2020Dev Skookum ArtsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing, cozy, relaxing feel and visual 3d, while skipping horror tension

The Pedestrian is a 2.5D side-scrolling puzzle platformer that takes an interesting twist on the genre. It's a build-your-own-solution game with a unique art style centered around public signs, e.g., male & female bathroom symbols, elevator symbol, etc.

Where it drifts furthest from A Difficult Game About Climbing: tone and visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals49Tone25

#14Sound Shapes

54

Sound Shapes

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Solo2D

IGDB87· 9

Year 2012Dev Queasy Games · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, puzzle design and survival mechanics.

≠ Missing: horror tension.

It predates A Difficult Game About Climbing by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals73

#15Hue

54

Hue

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Solo2D

Steam👍 92%· 11KIGDB78· 16OC79· 64

Year 2016Dev Fiddlesticks · Curve DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design.

≠ Missing: horror tension.

It predates A Difficult Game About Climbing by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals74

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