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We filtered the 41 games similar to Elsie down to the 24 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Risk of Rain, Mega Man 11 and Spelunky top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Elsie.

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The best games like Elsie on PlayStation

24 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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

#1Risk of RainClosest overall match

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SoloMeleeHardcoreProceduralSci-Fi2DPixel Art

Steam👍 93%· 30KIGDB85· 4OC77· 17

Year 2013Dev Hopoo Games · Chucklefish GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, roguelike runs and shooter

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and survival mechanics, while skipping setting modern

Where it drifts furthest from Elsie: game mode and setting.

It predates Elsie by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2Mega Man 11Closest on combat

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SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 89%· 5.3KIGDB80· 12OC81· 115

Year 2018Dev Capcom Development Division 2 · CapcomOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, shooter and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings first-person shooting and setting anime, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Elsie: setting.

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SoloMeleeHardcoreProcedural2D

Steam👍 92%· 17KIGDB91· 10OC87· 25

Year 2012Dev BlitWorks · Microsoft StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, roguelike runs and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, fantasy world and co op, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Elsie: setting and game mode.

It predates Elsie by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 50%· 3.4KIGDB52· 20OC52· 92

Year 2016Dev Inti Creates · Deep SilverOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, shooter and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, setting anime and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Elsie: game mode and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Elsie.

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

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SoloMeleeProceduralPixel ArtAnime

Steam👍 66%· 132

Year 2017Dev Daniel Fernandez Chavez · COWCATPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Elsie: precision platforming, roguelike runs and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems and setting anime, while skipping shooter

Xenon Valkyrie is a rogue-like with many RPG elements in which you will have to get to the deepest part of a moon and finish the plans of a wicked witch. You will be able to get many weapons randomly as you fight in a world that is created every time you play. There are a lot of characters, stores and enemies that will tell you a legendary story.

Where it drifts furthest from Elsie: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Elsie.

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SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2DPixel Art

Steam👍 85%· 41IGDB85· 2

Year 1991Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC · iOS

✓ Same family of precision platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Elsie: setting.

It predates Elsie by 33 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2DPixel Art

Steam👍 84%· 1.8KIGDB88· 7

Year 2008Dev Inti Creates · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, shooter and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: first-person shooting, strong narrative focus and setting anime, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Elsie: setting.

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

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#8Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time

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SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 87%· 3.9KIGDB86· 16OC85· 170

Year 2020Dev Toys for Bob · ActivisionOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of precision platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, multiplayer gameplay and visual third person, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Elsie: setting and visuals.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcore2DPixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 3.4KIGDB74· 3OC82· 29

Year 2017Dev Tyler GlaielOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Elsie: setting.

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SoloHardcore2DPixel ArtCasual

Steam👍 94%· 38KIGDB85· 4OC83· 25

Year 2010Dev Team Meat · BlitWorksOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, while skipping roguelike runs

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

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SoloMeleeHardcore2DPixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 960IGDB89· 19OC89· 100

Year 2014Dev Yacht Club GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, co op and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Elsie: setting and game mode.

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

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SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2DPixel Art

Steam👍 95%· 4.9KRAWG👍 77%· 77MC81IGDB82· 7OC81· 45

Year 2014Dev GalaxyTrail · MarvelousPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Elsie, expect precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, cozy, relaxing feel and strong narrative focus, while skipping roguelike runs

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 Elsie: setting.

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

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#13Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back

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SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiFantasy

Steam👍 92%· 22K

Year 2017Dev Vicarious Visions · ActivisionOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Elsie, it's known for precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world and visual third person, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Elsie: visuals and setting.

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#14Crash Bandicoot: Warped

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SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiFantasy

Steam👍 92%· 22K

Year 2017Dev Vicarious Visions · ActivisionOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Elsie, it's known for precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, historical setting and visual third person, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Elsie: visuals and setting.

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#15Save the Ninja Clan

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SoloMeleeHardcore2DDark

Steam👍 91%· 112IGDB74· 2

Year 2017Dev Sometimes YouPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Elsie, it's known for precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping roguelike runs

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.

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