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We filtered the 29 games similar to Ariana and the Elder Codex down to the 6 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Blade Kitten, Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment and Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Ariana and the Elder Codex.

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Ariana and the Elder Codex is Blade Kitten — scoring 74/100 on our similarity scale. Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment and Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse follow close behind.

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The best games like Ariana and the Elder Codex on PlayStation

6 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Ariana and the Elder Codex. Each one has been evaluated across 6 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.

#1Blade Kitten
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iRank68
Blade Kitten
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloFantasy2DMeleeCozy
Steam👍 83%· 1.1KRAWG👍 62%· 33MC52IGDB60· 1
Year 2010Dev AtariPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, cozy, relaxing feel and melee combat

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Where it drifts furthest from Ariana and the Elder Codex: setting.

It predates Ariana and the Elder Codex by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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SteamXboxPS
#2Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment
64
iRank89
Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloFantasy2DMeleePixel Art
Steam👍 94%· 481IGDB83· 6OC86· 32
Year 2017Dev Yacht Club GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat and visual pixel, while skipping deep RPG systems

It predates Ariana and the Elder Codex by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals66
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SteamGOGPS
#3Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse
64
iRank83
Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloFantasy2DCasualThird Person
Steam👍 90%· 4.3KIGDB68· 6
Year 2013Dev Sega Studios Australia · Disney InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Android

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual and visual third person, while skipping deep RPG systems

It predates Ariana and the Elder Codex by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals69
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SteamXbox
#4Assassin's Creed Chronicles: Russia
63
iRank58
Assassin's Creed Chronicles: Russia
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloFantasy2DMeleeStealth
Steam👍 59%· 1.3KIGDB56· 10OC59· 33
Year 2016Dev Climax Studios · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, stealth mechanics and historical setting, while skipping deep RPG systems

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Ariana and the Elder Codex.

It predates Ariana and the Elder Codex by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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SteamEpicPS
#5Crash Bandicoot: Warped
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Crash Bandicoot: Warped
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloFantasy2DHistoricalSci-Fi
Year 1998Dev Naughty Dog · Universal Interactive StudiosOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: historical setting, setting scifi and setting medieval, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Ariana and the Elder Codex: setting.

It predates Ariana and the Elder Codex by 27 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6Rayman
58
iRank78
Rayman
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2DPixel Art
IGDB78· 2
Year 1995Dev Ubi Pictures · Ubi Soft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings visual pixel, while skipping deep RPG systems

It predates Ariana and the Elder Codex by 30 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals72
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