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We filtered the 41 games similar to Elsie down to the 14 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” 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 Nintendo Switch

14 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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Visuals55Setting37

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

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-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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone87Setting35

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#5Crash 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.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Game mode85Visuals37Setting33

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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone93Setting0

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

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.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone87

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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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Steam GOG

#9Crash 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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#10Crash 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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#11Stick it to the Man!

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SoloMelee2D

Steam👍 95%· 869IGDB78· 8OC80· 39

Year 2013Dev Zoink · RipstoneOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Shared with Elsie: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, while skipping roguelike runs

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

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Steam GOG Epic

#12Max: The Curse of Brotherhood

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SoloMelee2D

Steam👍 95%· 1.6KIGDB74· 15OC70· 66

Year 2013Dev Press Play · Microsoft StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Elsie, it's known for precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, while skipping roguelike runs

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

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Steam Xbox PS

#13Snake Pass

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SoloMeleeHardcoreCasualCozy

Steam👍 80%· 3.3KIGDB72· 12OC74· 90

Year 2017Dev Sumo DigitalOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, deep simulation and vibe casual, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Elsie: visuals.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreCasualFirst Person

Steam👍 94%· 18KIGDB74· 10OC74· 45

Year 2016Dev Landfall Games · tinyBuildOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of precision platformers: precision platforming, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual and visual first person, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Elsie: visuals.

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

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