iRankGames
Bit.Trip Runner

27 Games like Bit.Trip Runner on PlayStation that you should try

Games like Bit.Trip Runner · Find similar →

More about this game →
Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 46 games similar to Bit.Trip Runner down to the 27 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Bit.Trip Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien, Thomas Was Alone and Freedom Planet top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Bit.Trip Runner.

iRank81/ 100

Did you find what you were looking for?

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer
Tags
NarrativeHardcoreSolo
Year 2010Dev Gaijin Games

Quick answer

Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Bit.Trip Runner is Bit.Trip Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien — scoring 85/100 on our similarity scale. Thomas Was Alone and Freedom Planet follow close behind.

🗳️

Help us build the best rankings

Community powered

Vote on each result below — good match or not. Every vote directly shapes how we rank similar games for everyone.

The best games like Bit.Trip Runner on PlayStation

27 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Bit.Trip Runner. Each one has been evaluated across 11 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.

Bit.Trip Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeRangedHardcoreLinearSci-Fi2DPixel Art
Steam👍 92%· 3.1KIGDB78· 10
Year 2013Dev Gaijin GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, vibe casual and fantasy world, while skipping strong narrative focus

Same studio: Gaijin Games.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Visuals100Setting69
#2Thomas Was Alone
Thomas Was Alone
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeHardcoreLinearSci-Fi2D
Steam👍 94%· 9.4KIGDB76· 8
Year 2012Dev Bithell GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling and vibe casual, while skipping melee combat

Genre100Game mode100Setting100World100Tone82Visuals60
Freedom Planet
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeSci-Fi2DPixel Art
Steam👍 95%· 4.9KRAWG👍 77%· 77MC81IGDB82· 7OC81· 45
Year 2014Dev GalaxyTrail · MarvelousPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, cozy, relaxing feel and fantasy world, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

Freedom Planet is a combat-based platform adventure that pits a spunky dragon girl and her friends against an alien attack force.

Where it drifts furthest from Bit.Trip Runner: setting.

Released 4 years after Bit.Trip Runner.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone86Combat72Setting44
Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus®
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcoreSci-Fi2D
Steam👍 95%· 1.7KRAWG👍 86%· 147IGDB80· 1
Year 1998Dev Sony Interactive Entertainment · GT Interactive SoftwarePlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and stealth mechanics, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus is a spin-off installment of the Oddworld game series. It is a direct sequel to the Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee. ###Setting The game is set in the Oddworld, a planet in another dimension, ten times larger than our Earth.

Where it drifts furthest from Bit.Trip Runner: combat.

It predates Bit.Trip Runner by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Tone81Visuals58Combat48
Will You Snail?
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrative2D
Steam👍 97%· 2.8KMC82
Year 2022Dev Jonas TyrollerPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, deep simulation and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

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?

Released 12 years after Bit.Trip Runner.

Genre100Game mode100Tone79Combat70Visuals58
The Talos Principle II
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeLinearSci-Fi
Steam👍 95%· 13KIGDB90· 6
Year 2023Dev Croteam · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, post-apocalyptic world and exploration and discovery, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Bit.Trip Runner: visuals.

Released 13 years after Bit.Trip Runner.

Genre100Game mode100World100Combat71Tone64Setting58
Far: Lone Sails
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-Fi2D
Steam👍 95%· 26KIGDB78· 2OC80· 40
Year 2018Dev Okomotive · Assemble EntertainmentOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, deep simulation and survival mechanics, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Bit.Trip Runner: setting.

Released 8 years after Bit.Trip Runner.

Genre100Game mode100Combat71Tone64Visuals57Setting37
Snake Pass
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeCasual
Steam👍 80%· 3.3KIGDB72· 12OC74· 90
Year 2017Dev Sumo DigitalOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, deep simulation and vibe casual, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

Where it drifts furthest from Bit.Trip Runner: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Bit.Trip Runner.

Released 7 years after Bit.Trip Runner.

Genre100Game mode100Combat70Tone59Visuals0
Cocoon
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeLinearSci-FiSpace
Steam👍 95%· 8.6KIGDB89· 5OC87· 73
Year 2023Dev Geometric Interactive · Annapurna InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, setting space and exploration and discovery, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Bit.Trip Runner: visuals.

Released 13 years after Bit.Trip Runner.

Genre100Game mode100World100Setting69Tone57Visuals0
Q.U.B.E. 2
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiSpace
Steam👍 84%· 1.7KIGDB73· 6OC76· 51
Year 2018Dev Toxic GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, deep simulation and setting space, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Bit.Trip Runner: visuals.

Released 8 years after Bit.Trip Runner.

Genre100Game mode100Setting81Combat74Tone60Visuals0
Viewfinder
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiDark
Steam👍 94%· 12KIGDB89· 3OC83· 94
Year 2023Dev Sad Owl Studios · ThunderfulOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and exploration and discovery, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Bit.Trip Runner: visuals and tone.

Released 13 years after Bit.Trip Runner.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Combat73Tone45Visuals0
#12Braid
Braid
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeHardcore2DFantasy
Steam👍 93%· 9.9KIGDB87· 3
Year 2008Dev Number None Inc.On PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling and fantasy world, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

Where it drifts furthest from Bit.Trip Runner: setting.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals58Setting0
Tinykin
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiCozy
Steam👍 98%· 4.1KRAWG👍 90%· 88IGDB83· 3OC82· 45
Year 2022Dev Splashteam · tinyBuildPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, cozy, relaxing feel and exploration and discovery, while skipping punishing difficulty

Milo arrives on Earth to find that he's way too small, everybody's gone and a day hasn't passed since 1991! Team up with the mysterious tinykin and use their unique powers to create ladders, bridges, explosions and a lot more!

Where it drifts furthest from Bit.Trip Runner: visuals and tone.

Released 12 years after Bit.Trip Runner.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Combat74Tone38Visuals0
Save the Ninja Clan
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcore2DDark
Steam👍 91%· 112IGDB74· 2
Year 2017Dev Sometimes YouPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping strong narrative focus

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 Bit.Trip Runner: tone.

Released 7 years after Bit.Trip Runner.

Genre100Game mode100Combat72Visuals57Tone44
The Edge Ball
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiCyberpunk
Steam👍 88%· 39KRAWG👍 83%· 2.4KMC81IGDB73· 6
Year 2008Dev Electronic Arts DICE · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, setting cyberpunk and exploration and discovery, while skipping punishing difficulty

Refreshing look of Mirror’s Edge made this first-person action platformer recognizable even by people who have never played it before. The City of the “utopian” society is highly monitored by the totalitarian military groups.

Where it drifts furthest from Bit.Trip Runner: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Combat75Tone55Setting51Visuals0

Complete list of games like Bit.Trip Runner on PlayStation

The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Bit.Trip Runner, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.

Explore games similar to Bit.Trip Runner by category

Rankings in the same genre