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We filtered the 45 games similar to Freedom Planet down to the 11 that fit the “Hardcore” category. Will You Snail?, Freedom Planet 2 and Snake Pass top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Freedom Planet.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer
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HardcoreCozySolo
Year 2014Dev GalaxyTrail
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Within the “Hardcore” category, the closest game to Freedom Planet is Will You Snail? — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Freedom Planet 2 and Snake Pass follow close behind.

#1Will You Snail?97#2Freedom Planet 296#3Snake Pass95#4Sunblaze94#5Celeste94
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The best hardcore games like Freedom Planet

11 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Freedom Planet. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

#1Will You Snail?
97
iRank92
Will You Snail?
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeCozyExploration2D
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, while skipping fantasy world

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SteamPSNintendo
#2Freedom Planet 2
96
iRank91
Freedom Planet 2
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreCozyNarrativeSci-FiAnimePixel Art2D
Steam👍 96%· 1.7KIGDB88· 1OC83· 26
Dev GalaxyTrailPlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

≠ Missing: fantasy world.

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Steam
#3Snake Pass
95
iRank77
Snake Pass
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreCozyNarrativeExploration
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 visual third person, while skipping fantasy world

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SteamEpicXbox
#4Sunblaze
94
iRank86
Sunblaze
PlatformerPuzzle-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: fantasy world.

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SteamGOGNintendo
#5Celeste
94
iRank92
Celeste
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeCozyFantasyExplorationPixel Art2D
Steam👍 97%· 141KRAWG👍 88%· 1.7KMC91IGDB91· 10OC92· 74
Year 2018Dev Matt Makes GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Missing: setting scifi.

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SteamEpicXbox
#6Braid
92
iRank91
Braid
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeHardcoreFantasy2D
Steam👍 93%· 9.9KIGDB87· 3
Year 2008Dev Number None Inc.On PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Missing: cozy, relaxing feel.

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SteamGOG
#7Thomas Was Alone
92
iRank88
Thomas Was Alone
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeHardcoreSci-Fi2D
Steam👍 94%· 9.4KIGDB76· 8
Year 2012Dev Bithell GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

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SteamXboxPS
#810 Second Ninja
94
iRank68
10 Second Ninja
PlatformerPuzzle-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.

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Steam
#9No Time
93
iRank76
No Time
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloHardcoreCasual
Steam👍 76%· 123
Year 2017Dev ErayTekPlaytime ~4hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, while skipping adventure storytelling

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Steam
#10Save the Ninja Clan
92
iRank85
Save the Ninja Clan
PlatformerPuzzle-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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SteamXboxPS
#11Geometry Dash
91
iRank87
Geometry Dash
PlatformerPuzzle-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

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Steam

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