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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 49 games similar to Crab Game down to the 15 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Sonic Adventure 2, Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy and Sonic the Hedgehog top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Crab Game.

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Crab Game is Sonic Adventure 2 — scoring 47/100 on our similarity scale. Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy and Sonic the Hedgehog follow close behind.

#1Sonic Adventure 247 #2Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy25 #3Sonic the Hedgehog37 #4Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One36 #5Sonic Heroes33

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The best games like Crab Game on PlayStation

15 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Crab Game. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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.

#1Sonic Adventure 2Closest overall match

47

Sonic Adventure 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

MultiplayerMeleeNarrativeSci-Fi3D

Steam👍 89%· 28KRAWG👍 78%· 368MC89

Year 2001Dev Sonic Team USA · SEGAPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the 3D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, racing gameplay and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, single-player focus and offline, while skipping horror tension

In the fight between heroes and villains, will you choose to save the world or conquer it? The hunt for the Chaos Emeralds is on and battle lines have been drawn between Hero and Dark.

Where it drifts furthest from Crab Game: setting and game mode.

It predates Crab Game by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat72Tone52Visuals52Game mode36Setting26

#2Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy

25

Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

Sci-FiSoloOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

IGDB90· 1

Year 2001Dev Naughty Dog · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PS4

✓ Same family of 3D platformers: precision platforming, racing gameplay and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, open world exploration and single-player focus, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Crab Game: game mode and visuals.

It predates Crab Game by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting42Game mode0Visuals0

#3Sonic the Hedgehog

37

Sonic the Hedgehog

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

MultiplayerSci-FiSoloCyberpunkThird Person

IGDB30· 2

Year 2006Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, setting scifi and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, setting cyberpunk and single-player focus, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Crab Game: visuals and setting.

It predates Crab Game by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode51Setting31Visuals0

#4Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One

36

Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

MultiplayerSci-FiOfflineSoloCo-op

IGDB73· 5

Year 2011Dev Insomniac Games · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, setting scifi and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, offline and single-player focus, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Crab Game: visuals and game mode.

It predates Crab Game by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting42Game mode28Visuals0

33

Sonic Heroes

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

MultiplayerOfflineSoloIsometricThird Person

IGDB62· 3

Year 2003Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, offline and single-player focus, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Crab Game: visuals and game mode.

It predates Crab Game by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode35Visuals0

#6Infinity Nikki

31

Infinity Nikki

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

MultiplayerSoloCo-opCozyOpen World

Steam👍 56%· 9.9KIGDB74· 1OC80· 39

Year 2024Dev PapergamesOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Fits the 3D platformers cluster, with precision platforming and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Crab Game: tone and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Crab Game.

Released 3 years after Crab Game.

Genre100Game mode38Tone0Setting0Visuals0

#7Psychonauts 2

23

Psychonauts 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

MeleeNarrativeSoloDarkThird Person

Steam👍 96%· 14KIGDB87· 9OC89· 168

Year 2021Dev Double Fine ProductionsOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the 3D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and single-player focus, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Crab Game: game mode and visuals.

Genre100Combat66Tone47Game mode0Visuals0

#8Spider-Man: Web of Shadows

22

Spider-Man: Web of Shadows

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

MeleeSoloOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

IGDB70· 6

Year 2008Dev Treyarch · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of 3D platformers: precision platforming and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and fighting mechanics, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Crab Game: game mode and visuals.

It predates Crab Game by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat60Game mode0Visuals0

#9The Simpsons Game

22

The Simpsons Game

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

MeleeSoloCo-opThird Person

IGDB68· 4

Year 2007Dev EA Redwood Shores · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: single-player focus, co op and visual third person, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Crab Game: game mode and visuals.

It predates Crab Game by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat60Game mode0Visuals0

21

Astro Bot

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

Sci-FiSoloThird Person

IGDB94· 7OC95· 183

Year 2024Dev Team Asobi · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS5

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, single-player focus and visual third person, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Crab Game: game mode and visuals.

Released 3 years after Crab Game.

Genre100Setting42Game mode0Visuals0

#11Astro's Playroom

21

Astro's Playroom

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

Sci-FiSoloThird Person

IGDB81· 6OC84· 79

Year 2020Dev SIE Japan Studio · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS5

✓ Fits the 3D platformers cluster, with precision platforming and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, single-player focus and visual third person, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Crab Game: game mode and visuals.

Genre100Setting42Game mode0Visuals0

21

Knack

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

Sci-FiSoloCo-opThird Person

IGDB60· 11OC58· 65

Year 2013Dev SCE Japan Studio · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PS4

✓ Same family of 3D platformers: precision platforming and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, single-player focus and co op, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Crab Game: game mode and visuals.

It predates Crab Game by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting42Game mode0Visuals0

#13Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back

21

Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

Sci-FiSoloFantasyThird Person

Year 1997Dev Naughty Dog · Universal Interactive StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · Android

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, fantasy world and single-player focus, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Crab Game: game mode and visuals.

It predates Crab Game by 24 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting33Game mode0Visuals0

#14Tearaway: Unfolded

20

Tearaway: Unfolded

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

SoloThird Person

IGDB86· 11OC83· 49

Year 2015Dev Media Molecule · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PS4

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, single-player focus and visual third person, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Crab Game: game mode and visuals.

Genre100Game mode0Visuals0

#15Spyro the Dragon

20

Spyro the Dragon

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

SoloThird Person

Year 1998Dev Insomniac Games · Universal Interactive StudiosOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of 3D platformers: precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, single-player focus and visual third person, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Crab Game: game mode and visuals.

It predates Crab Game by 23 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode0Visuals0

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