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We filtered the 39 games similar to Freedom Planet 2 down to the 20 that fit the “Melee” category. Wario Land 4, The Lion King and Will You Snail? top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Freedom Planet 2.

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Within the “Melee” category, the closest game to Freedom Planet 2 is Wario Land 4 — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. The Lion King and Will You Snail? follow close behind.

#1Wario Land 497 #2The Lion King97 #3Will You Snail?97 #4Stick it to the Man!97 #5Max: The Curse of Brotherhood97

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The best melee games like Freedom Planet 2

20 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Freedom Planet 2. 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.

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Wario Land 4

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMelee2DPixel Art

IGDB78· 2

Year 2001Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: punishing difficulty.

#2The Lion King

97

The Lion King

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMelee2DPixel Art

Steam👍 64%· 84IGDB80· 1

Year 1994Dev Westwood Studios · GradienteOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design.

≠ Missing: punishing difficulty.

#3Will You Snail?

97

Will You Snail?

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeCozy2D

Steam👍 97%· 2.8KMC82

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

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation and exploration and discovery, while skipping setting scifi

Steam PS Nintendo

#4Stick 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

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design.

≠ Missing: punishing difficulty.

#5Max: The Curse of Brotherhood

97

Max: The Curse of Brotherhood

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMelee2D

Steam👍 95%· 1.6KIGDB74· 15OC70· 66

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

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design.

≠ Missing: punishing difficulty.

#6Freedom Planet

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Freedom Planet

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreCozyNarrativeSci-FiAnime2DPixel Art

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

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

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, setting space and exploration and discovery

95

Sunblaze

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreCozyNarrativeSci-Fi2DPixel Art

Steam👍 91%· 466OC75· 12

Year 2021Dev Games From Earth · Bonus Stage PublishingPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: setting anime.

Steam GOG Nintendo

95

Snake Pass

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreCozyNarrative

Steam👍 80%· 3.3KIGDB72· 12OC74· 90

Year 2017Dev Sumo DigitalOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, vibe casual and exploration and discovery, while skipping setting scifi

Steam Epic Xbox

#9Planet of Lana

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Planet of Lana

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyAnimeSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 93%· 9.6KIGDB93· 3OC81· 90

Year 2023Dev Wishfully · ThunderfulOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, while skipping punishing difficulty

93

ElecHead

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeCozyPixel Art2D

Steam👍 97%· 1.3K

Year 2019Dev NamaTakahashiPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Nintendo

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings linear, story-driven structure, while skipping punishing difficulty

Steam GOG Nintendo

#1110 Second Ninja

93

10 Second Ninja

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcore2D

Steam👍 85%· 777RAWG👍 31%· 26MC72IGDB80· 2OC70· 10

Year 2014Dev Four Circle Interactive · MastertronicPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, puzzle design and punishing difficulty.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

93

Tinykin

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeCozyNarrativeSci-Fi

Steam👍 98%· 4.1KRAWG👍 90%· 88IGDB83· 3OC82· 45

Year 2022Dev Splashteam · tinyBuildPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: exploration and discovery and visual third person, while skipping punishing difficulty

92

Celeste

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeCozyPixel Art2D

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

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

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world and exploration and discovery, while skipping setting scifi

Steam Epic Xbox

#14Geometry Dash

92

Geometry Dash

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 93%· 593KRAWG👍 78%· 321

Year 2013Dev RobTop GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual and skill tree progression, while skipping adventure storytelling

#15Save the Ninja Clan

92

Save the Ninja Clan

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcore2DDark

Steam👍 91%· 112IGDB74· 2

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

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

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