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We filtered the 44 games similar to Celeste down to the 10 that fit the “Hardcore” category. Will You Snail?, Snake Pass and Freedom Planet top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Celeste.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer
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HardcoreNarrativeSolo
Year 2018Dev Matt Makes Games
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Steam ↗Epic ↗Xbox ↗PS ↗Nintendo ↗itch.io ↗

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Within the “Hardcore” category, the closest game to Celeste is Will You Snail? — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Snake Pass and Freedom Planet follow close behind.

#1Will You Snail?97#2Snake Pass95#3Freedom Planet94#4Freedom Planet 292#5Sunblaze92
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The best hardcore games like Celeste

10 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Celeste. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

#1Will You Snail?
97
iRank92
Will You Snail?
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeCozyExploration2D
Steam👍 97%· 2.8KMC82
Year 2022Dev Jonas TyrollerPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, while skipping fantasy world

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SteamPSNintendo
#2Snake Pass
95
iRank77
Snake Pass
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreCozyNarrativeExploration
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: deep simulation, vibe casual and visual third person, while skipping fantasy world

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SteamEpicXbox
#3Freedom Planet
94
iRank85
Freedom Planet
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreCozyNarrativeFantasyExploration2DPixel 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, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi, setting space and setting anime

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SteamGOGPS
#4Freedom Planet 2
92
iRank91
Freedom Planet 2
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreCozyNarrativePixel Art2D
Steam👍 96%· 1.7KIGDB88· 1OC83· 26
Dev GalaxyTrailPlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi and setting anime, while skipping fantasy world

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Steam
#5Sunblaze
92
iRank86
Sunblaze
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreCozyNarrative2DPixel Art
Steam👍 91%· 466OC75· 12
Year 2021Dev Games From Earth · Bonus Stage PublishingPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi, while skipping fantasy world

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SteamGOGNintendo
#6Braid
95
iRank91
Braid
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeHardcoreFantasy2D
Steam👍 93%· 9.9KIGDB87· 3
Year 2008Dev Number None Inc.On PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Missing: cozy, relaxing feel.

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SteamGOG
#7The Bridge
94
iRank79
The Bridge
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeHardcoreFantasy2D
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 vibe casual and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

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SteamGOGEpic
#810 Second Ninja
94
iRank68
10 Second Ninja
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcore2D
Steam👍 85%· 777RAWG👍 31%· 26MC72IGDB80· 2OC70· 10
Year 2014Dev Four Circle Interactive · MastertronicPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, puzzle design and punishing difficulty.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

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Steam
#9No Time
93
iRank76
No Time
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloHardcoreCasual
Steam👍 76%· 123
Year 2017Dev ErayTekPlaytime ~4hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, while skipping adventure storytelling

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Steam
#10Save the Ninja Clan
93
iRank85
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, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

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

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SteamXboxPS

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