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We filtered the 41 games similar to Elsie down to the 16 that fit the “Xbox” category. Risk of Rain, Mega Man 11 and Mighty No. 9 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Elsie.

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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to Elsie is Risk of Rain — scoring 76/100 on our similarity scale. Mega Man 11 and Mighty No. 9 follow close behind.

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The best games like Elsie on Xbox

16 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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Risk of Rain

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

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.

Genre100Tone100World100Visuals100Combat70Setting33

#2Mega Man 11Closest on combat

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Mega Man 11

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

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

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Mighty No. 9

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

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.

Genre100Combat100Tone89Visuals54Setting28Game mode23

#4Valkyrie Saga

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Valkyrie Saga

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

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.

Combat100Game mode100World100Visuals65Genre50Setting0

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Mega Man 9

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

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

#6Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time

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Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

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

Steam PS Nintendo

#7Shovel Knight

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Shovel Knight

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

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.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals100Game mode34Setting0

#8Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back

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Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

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.

Combat100Game mode100Tone100Genre50Setting33Visuals0

#9Crash Bandicoot: Warped

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Crash Bandicoot: Warped

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

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.

Combat100Game mode100Tone100Genre50Setting27Visuals0

#10Save the Ninja Clan

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Save the Ninja Clan

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

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.

Combat100Game mode100Tone70Visuals54Genre50

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Celeste

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcorePixel Art2D

Steam👍 97%· 141KRAWG👍 88%· 1.7KMC91IGDB91· 10OC92· 74

Year 2018Dev Matt Makes GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Elsie: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

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

Celeste is a platformer about climbing a mountain, from the creators of TowerFall. Explore a sprawling mountain with over 500 levels bursting with secrets, across 8 unique areas. Unlock a hardcore Remix for each area, with completely new levels that will push your climbing skills to the limit.

Where it drifts furthest from Elsie: setting.

Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone72Genre50Setting0

Steam Epic Xbox

#12Will You Snail?

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Will You Snail?

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcore2DNarrative

Steam👍 97%· 2.8KMC82

Year 2022Dev Jonas TyrollerPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping roguelike runs

Dear humans, I wanted to let you know that I am better than you. You are all doomed and this game is a celebration of my superiority.Why should you play this? To entertain me. I made this game for for MY personal entertainment... Oh come on, don't worry... I'll totally make you feel like you stand a chance. Humans get frustrated so easily... pathetic.What is this game?

Combat100Game mode100Tone62Visuals55Genre50

Steam PS Nintendo

#13Stick it to the Man!

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Stick it to the Man!

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

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.

Combat100Game mode100Visuals55Genre50

#14Max: The Curse of Brotherhood

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Max: The Curse of Brotherhood

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

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.

Combat100Game mode100Visuals55Genre50

30

Snake Pass

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

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.

Combat100Game mode100Genre50Tone50Visuals0

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