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iRank88
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloFantasyThird PersonMagicMelee
Steam👍 94%· 4.5KIGDB86· 4OC76· 176
Year 2025Dev Compulsion Games · Xbox Game StudiosOn Xbox · Switch · PC
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We filtered the 50 games similar to Ape Escape 2 down to the 5 that fit the “PS5” category. South of Midnight, Psychonauts 2 and Astro Bot top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Ape Escape 2.
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The best games like Ape Escape 2 on PS5
5 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Ape Escape 2. Each one has been evaluated across 5 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.
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloThird PersonMeleeNarrativeDark
Steam👍 96%· 14KIGDB87· 9OC89· 168
Year 2021Dev Double Fine ProductionsOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux
✓ Fits the 3D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus
≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping fantasy world
Released 19 years after Ape Escape 2.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloThird PersonSci-Fi
IGDB94· 7OC95· 183
Year 2024Dev Team Asobi · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS5
✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus
≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi, while skipping fantasy world
Where it drifts furthest from Ape Escape 2: setting.
Released 22 years after Ape Escape 2.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting0
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloThird PersonSci-Fi
IGDB81· 6OC84· 79
Year 2020Dev SIE Japan Studio · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS5
✓ Fits the 3D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus
≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, while skipping fantasy world
Where it drifts furthest from Ape Escape 2: setting.
Released 18 years after Ape Escape 2.
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iRank67
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloFantasyThird PersonMultiplayerCo-op
Steam👍 56%· 9.9KIGDB74· 1OC80· 39
Year 2024Dev PapergamesOn Android · PC · iOS
✓ Fits the 3D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world
≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, deep RPG systems and cozy, relaxing feel
Where it drifts furthest from Ape Escape 2: game mode.
Released 22 years after Ape Escape 2.
Genre100Setting100Visuals100Game mode34
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