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iRank82
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeCasualHorror2D
Steam👍 92%· 14KIGDB61· 1
Year 2019Dev Killmonday Games HBOn PS4 · Linux · PC
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The best games like Bowling Over It on PlayStation
16 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Bowling Over It. Each one has been evaluated across 9 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.
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iRank89
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloHardcoreCasual2DPixel Art
Steam👍 94%· 38KIGDB85· 4OC83· 25
Year 2010Dev Team Meat · BlitWorksOn PS4 · Linux · PC
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloHardcoreCasualMeleeFirst Person
Steam👍 94%· 18KIGDB74· 10OC74· 45
Year 2016Dev Landfall Games · tinyBuildOn PS4 · Linux · PC
✓ Same family of precision platformers: precision platforming, punishing difficulty and vibe casual
≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat and visual first person, while skipping horror tension
Where it drifts furthest from Bowling Over It: visuals.
Genre100Game mode100Tone92Visuals0
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloHardcoreNarrative2DMelee
Steam👍 84%· 1.8KIGDB88· 7
Year 2008Dev Inti Creates · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC
✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus
≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and melee combat, while skipping horror tension
Where it drifts furthest from Bowling Over It: setting.
Genre100Game mode100Tone70Visuals66Setting0
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloHardcore2DMeleeDark
Steam👍 94%· 3.4KIGDB74· 3OC82· 29
Year 2017Dev Tyler GlaielOn PS4 · Linux · PC
✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, punishing difficulty and single-player focus
≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping horror tension
Where it drifts furthest from Bowling Over It: setting.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals80Tone64Setting0
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloHardcore2DMeleeSci-Fi
Steam👍 89%· 5.3KIGDB80· 12OC81· 115
Year 2018Dev Capcom Development Division 2 · CapcomOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, punishing difficulty and single-player focus
≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, adventure storytelling and first-person shooting, while skipping horror tension
Where it drifts furthest from Bowling Over It: setting.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone61Setting0
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloHardcore2DMeleeFantasy
Steam👍 85%· 41IGDB85· 2
Year 1991Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC · iOS
✓ Same family of precision platformers: precision platforming, punishing difficulty and single-player focus
≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping horror tension
Where it drifts furthest from Bowling Over It: setting.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals66Tone56Setting0
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloHardcore2DMultiplayerMelee
Steam👍 87%· 3.9KIGDB86· 16OC85· 170
Year 2020Dev Toys for Bob · ActivisionOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
✓ Same family of precision platformers: precision platforming, punishing difficulty and single-player focus
≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping horror tension
Where it drifts furthest from Bowling Over It: setting and visuals.
Genre100Game mode85Tone64Visuals49Setting0
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloHardcoreCasual2DMultiplayer
Steam👍 50%· 3.4KIGDB52· 20OC52· 92
Year 2016Dev Inti Creates · Deep SilverOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux
✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, punishing difficulty and vibe casual
≠ Stands apart with shooter, adventure storytelling and melee combat, while skipping horror tension
Where it drifts furthest from Bowling Over It: setting and game mode.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Bowling Over It.
Genre100Visuals100Tone91Game mode23Setting0
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iRank92
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloHardcore2DCo-opMultiplayer
Steam👍 94%· 960IGDB89· 19OC89· 100
Year 2014Dev Yacht Club GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux
✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, punishing difficulty and single-player focus
≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping horror tension
Where it drifts furthest from Bowling Over It: setting and game mode.
Genre100Visuals74Tone54Game mode34Setting0
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iRank88
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeHardcoreCasualLinear2D
Steam👍 94%· 9.4KIGDB76· 8
Year 2012Dev Bithell GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux
✓ If you enjoyed Bowling Over It, expect precision platforming, strong narrative focus and punishing difficulty
≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, adventure storytelling and setting scifi, while skipping horror tension
Where it drifts furthest from Bowling Over It: setting.
Game mode100Tone100World100Visuals100Genre50Setting0
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloHardcore2DCo-opMultiplayer
Steam👍 92%· 17KIGDB91· 10OC87· 25
Year 2012Dev BlitWorks · Microsoft StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC
✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, punishing difficulty and single-player focus
≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics, while skipping horror tension
Where it drifts furthest from Bowling Over It: world and setting.
Genre100Visuals100Tone61Game mode27Setting0World0
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCasualHardcoreLinear2D
Steam👍 92%· 3.1KIGDB78· 10
Year 2013Dev Gaijin GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux
✓ If you enjoyed Bowling Over It, expect precision platforming, vibe casual and punishing difficulty
≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and melee combat, while skipping horror tension
Where it drifts furthest from Bowling Over It: setting.
Game mode100World100Tone94Visuals73Genre50Setting0
#14Risk of Rain
32
iRank87
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloHardcore2DMultiplayerCo-op
Steam👍 93%· 30KIGDB85· 4OC77· 17
Year 2013Dev Hopoo Games · Chucklefish GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC
✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, punishing difficulty and single-player focus
≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and shooter, while skipping horror tension
Where it drifts furthest from Bowling Over It: world and setting.
Genre100Tone61Visuals60Game mode22Setting0World0
#15Snake Pass
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iRank77
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCasualHardcoreNarrativeMelee
Steam👍 80%· 3.3KIGDB72· 12OC74· 90
Year 2017Dev Sumo DigitalOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
✓ Like Bowling Over It, it's known for precision platforming, vibe casual and punishing difficulty
≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and deep simulation, while skipping horror tension
Where it drifts furthest from Bowling Over It: visuals.
Game mode100Tone83Genre50Visuals0
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