PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeCasualFantasy2D
Steam👍 95%· 22KIGDB85· 9
Year 2011Dev Frozenbyte · AtlusOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android
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The best games like Journey on PlayStation
34 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Journey. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCo-opMultiplayerNarrativeFantasy2D
Steam👍 91%· 5.5KIGDB81· 19OC77· 91
Year 2016Dev ColdWood Interactive · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling
≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel and melee combat, while skipping vibe relaxing
Where it drifts furthest from Journey: tone.
Released 4 years after Journey.
Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals59Tone40
80
iRank79
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Co-opSoloMultiplayerNarrativeFantasy2DThird Person
Steam👍 78%· 8.8KIGDB81· 11OC81· 85
Year 2018Dev ColdWood Interactive · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, melee combat and offline, while skipping vibe relaxing
Where it drifts furthest from Journey: tone.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Journey.
Released 6 years after Journey.
Genre100Setting100Visuals89Game mode81Tone31
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeCasualFantasy2D
Steam👍 96%· 16KIGDB85· 7
Year 2009Dev Frozenbyte · NobilisOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC
✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling
≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and ranged combat, while skipping vibe relaxing
Where it drifts furthest from Journey: progression.
Genre100Setting100Game mode76Visuals60Tone50Progression0
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D
Steam👍 87%· 2.9KIGDB70· 11
Year 2013Dev Double Fine Productions · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 63%· 9.1KIGDB62· 5OC67· 28
Year 2015Dev FrozenbyteOn PS4 · Linux · PC
✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, melee combat and offline, while skipping vibe relaxing
Where it drifts furthest from Journey: tone.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Journey.
Released 3 years after Journey.
Genre100Setting100Game mode80Visuals55Tone42
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 91%· 4.7KIGDB79· 7
Year 2010Dev Crystal Dynamics · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · Android · PC
✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design
≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, melee combat and historical setting, while skipping strong narrative focus
Where it drifts furthest from Journey: visuals and progression.
Genre100Game mode75Setting58Progression46Visuals30
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrative2DThird Person
Steam👍 93%· 57KIGDB82· 13OC83· 173
Year 2021Dev Tarsier Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design
≠ Its own twist: horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and stealth mechanics, while skipping vibe relaxing
Where it drifts furthest from Journey: setting and tone.
Released 9 years after Journey.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals89Tone36Setting0
75
iRank60
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeExploration2D
Steam👍 46%· 20KIGDB78· 4OC71· 136
Year 2025Dev Supermassive Games · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch
✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design
≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, stealth mechanics and horror setting, while skipping vibe relaxing
Where it drifts furthest from Journey: setting and tone.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Journey.
Released 13 years after Journey.
Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals59Tone35Setting0
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Co-opSoloMultiplayerNarrativeFantasy2D
Steam👍 89%· 14KIGDB78· 8OC80· 93
Year 2019Dev Frozenbyte · Modus GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling
≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, melee combat and offline, while skipping vibe relaxing
Where it drifts furthest from Journey: tone.
Released 7 years after Journey.
Genre100Setting100Game mode61Visuals59Tone42
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCo-opMultiplayerNarrativeThird Person
Steam👍 94%· 11KRAWG👍 73%· 360MC69IGDB74· 11OC73· 68
Year 2014Dev Young HorsesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design
≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, punishing difficulty and melee combat, while skipping vibe relaxing
Small freeware game Octodad has found a lot of popularity as a simple comedic demo of a game engine and the controls over the octopus, successfully trying to pretend to be a human.
Where it drifts furthest from Journey: tone.
Genre100Game mode90Visuals56Tone34
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Co-opSoloMultiplayerNarrativeCasual2D
Steam👍 81%· 8.6KIGDB71· 10
Year 2014Dev Upper One Games · E-Line MediaOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux
✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling
≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, melee combat and historical setting, while skipping vibe relaxing
Where it drifts furthest from Journey: setting.
Genre100Game mode77Visuals59Tone57Setting0
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 88%· 4.3KIGDB69· 5
Year 2008Dev Traveller's Tales · LucasArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeRelaxingFantasyExplorationThird Person3D
Steam👍 93%· 6.6KIGDB86· 3OC84· 83
Year 2023Dev DON'T NODOn Xbox · PC · PS5
✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling
≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel and melee combat, while skipping vibe casual
Where it drifts furthest from Journey: game mode.
Released 11 years after Journey.
Genre100Setting100Progression100Visuals81Tone71Game mode34
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72
iRank86
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeExploration
Steam👍 95%· 33KIGDB80· 8OC75· 74
Year 2019Dev Pillow Castle GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux
✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping vibe relaxing
Where it drifts furthest from Journey: setting and visuals.
Released 7 years after Journey.
Genre100Game mode100Progression100Tone37Setting0Visuals0
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