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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 50 games similar to DDNet down to the 15 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Metal Slug 2, Sonic Mania and Sonic Forces top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to DDNet.

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to DDNet is Metal Slug 2 — scoring 77/100 on our similarity scale. Sonic Mania and Sonic Forces follow close behind.

#1Metal Slug 277 #2Sonic Mania76 #3Sonic Forces76 #4Rayman Origins75 #5Sonic the Hedgehog 274

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The best games like DDNet on PlayStation

15 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to DDNet. 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.

#1Metal Slug 2Closest overall match

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Metal Slug 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

MultiplayerCo-opSoloMelee2D

Steam👍 89%· 1.4K

Year 1998Dev DotEmu · SNK PlaymoreOn PlayStation 3 · Android · PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: shooter, adventure storytelling and first-person shooting

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode93Visuals86

76

Sonic Mania

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D

Steam👍 94%· 28KIGDB85· 16OC87· 126

Year 2017Dev Headcannon · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, vibe casual and offline

Where it drifts furthest from DDNet: visuals.

Released 9 years after DDNet.

Genre100Combat100Game mode89Visuals47

Steam Epic Xbox

#3Sonic ForcesClosest on game mode

76

Sonic Forces

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D

Steam👍 59%· 8.5KIGDB57· 11OC56· 95

Year 2017Dev Sonic Team · Sega GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, horror tension and strong narrative focus

Released 9 years after DDNet.

Genre100Game mode100Combat81Visuals62

#4Rayman OriginsClosest on visuals

75

Rayman Origins

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D

Steam👍 94%· 5.9KIGDB89· 8

Year 2011Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, fantasy world and offline

Released 3 years after DDNet.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode82

#5Sonic the Hedgehog 2

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Sonic the Hedgehog 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D

Steam👍 86%· 37IGDB90· 2

Year 1992Dev Sega Technical Institute · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, setting scifi and offline

It predates DDNet by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode76Visuals74

73

SpeedRunners

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

MultiplayerSoloCo-opMelee2D

Steam👍 94%· 37KRAWG👍 76%· 525MC84OC80· 20

Year 2016Dev tinyBuildPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with racing gameplay, sports simulation and vibe casual

In a city filled with superheroes, getting to crimes becomes a competition on its own. Fortunately there are enough rockets, bombs, grappling hooks, spikes, and other goodies lying around -- to make the competition fun and fast. Welcome to SpeedRunners.

Released 8 years after DDNet.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode70

#7Gunstar Heroes

73

Gunstar Heroes

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Co-opSoloMultiplayerMelee2D

Steam👍 94%· 16IGDB60· 1

Year 1993Dev Treasure · Tec ToyOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, melee combat and co op

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, combat tactical and setting scifi

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

Genre100Game mode93Visuals73Combat64

73

Move or Die

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

MultiplayerCo-opSoloMelee2D

Steam👍 89%· 23KIGDB80· 1

Year 2016Dev Those Awesome GuysOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, competitive edge and offline

Released 8 years after DDNet.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode65

Steam PS Nintendo

#9TowerFall Ascension

71

TowerFall Ascension

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

MultiplayerCo-opSoloMelee2D

Steam👍 95%· 3.6KRAWG👍 74%· 291MC87IGDB87· 6OC84· 42

Year 2013Dev Matt Makes GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, adventure storytelling and ranged combat

TowerFall is an indie action-game with focus on local multiplayer. It was initially developed as an exclusive for OUYA microconsole and was later ported on other systems as TowerFall Ascension.

Released 5 years after DDNet.

Genre100Game mode74Combat70Visuals59

#10LittleBigPlanet

67

LittleBigPlanet

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DSandbox World

IGDB96· 9

Year 2008Dev Media Molecule · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and fantasy world, while skipping melee combat

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100

#11LittleBigPlanet 3

67

LittleBigPlanet 3

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DSandbox World

IGDB78· 10OC79· 57

Year 2014Dev Sumo Digital · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping melee combat

Released 6 years after DDNet.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100

#12Trials Rising

66

Trials Rising

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DPvP

Steam👍 62%· 3.1KIGDB77· 10OC80· 107

Year 2019Dev RedLynx · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings racing gameplay, sports simulation and competitive edge, while skipping melee combat

Released 11 years after DDNet.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode88

Steam Epic Xbox

65

Spiritfarer

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Co-opSoloMultiplayer2DOffline

Steam👍 95%· 52KIGDB88· 7OC87· 76

Year 2020Dev Thunder LotusOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus, while skipping melee combat

Released 12 years after DDNet.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode80

64

Spelunky 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DPvP

IGDB87· 10OC88· 69

Year 2020Dev BlitWorks · MossmouthOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, roguelike runs and procedural generation, while skipping melee combat

Released 12 years after DDNet.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode77

#15Wannabe Galgame God!!!

57

Wannabe Galgame God!!!

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloCo-op2DNarrativePixel Art

Steam👍 65%· 477RAWG👍 19%· 43MC59IGDB52· 7

Year 2015Dev Crescent Moon GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, single-player focus and co op

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus, while skipping melee combat

The Deer God is a breathtaking 3D pixel art adventure that will challenge your religion and your platforming skills. It's a game about survival, reincarnation, and karma; all set in a breathtaking and unique 3D pixelized world. Feast your eyes on the beautiful lighting, day and night system, and vast landscapes. Become one of the most beautiful animals on planet earth. LIVE AS A DEER.

Released 7 years after DDNet.

Genre100Game mode79Visuals57

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