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Lifeless Planet is hard to replace: few games combine precision platforming, strong narrative focus and melee combat in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 14 gameplay attributes and found 42 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Psychonauts, Stick it to the Man! and Max: The Curse of Brotherhood lead the list, with Psychonauts reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Lifeless Planet special.

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NarrativeDarkSolo
Year 2014Dev Stage 2 Studios

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The closest game to Lifeless Planet is Psychonauts — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Stick it to the Man! and Max: The Curse of Brotherhood follow close behind.

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Games like Lifeless Planet

42 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Psychonauts
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 79%· 985MC87IGDB85· 6OC89· 8
Year 2005Dev Double Fine Productions · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Missing: horror tension.

Stick it to the Man!
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMelee2D
Steam👍 95%· 869IGDB78· 8OC80· 39
Year 2013Dev Zoink · RipstoneOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with visual 2d, while skipping horror tension

Max: The Curse of Brotherhood
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMelee2D
Steam👍 95%· 1.6KIGDB74· 15OC70· 66
Year 2013Dev Press Play · Microsoft StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: visual 2d, while skipping horror tension

The Talos Principle II
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiPost-ApocalypticExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 95%· 13KIGDB90· 6
Year 2023Dev Croteam · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · PC · PS5

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

≠ Where it differs: brings linear, story-driven structure, visual first person and visual 3d, while skipping horror tension

Wario Land 4
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMelee2DPixel Art
IGDB78· 2
Year 2001Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings visual 2d and visual pixel, while skipping horror tension

Jet Set Radio
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeThird Person
Steam👍 87%· 8.3KIGDB75· 2
Year 2012Dev BlitWorks · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · Android · PC

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: sports simulation, while skipping adventure storytelling

Viewfinder
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkSci-FiExploration
Steam👍 94%· 12KIGDB89· 3OC83· 94
Year 2023Dev Sad Owl Studios · ThunderfulOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings visual first person, while skipping horror tension

Limbo
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloDarkNarrativeHorror2D
Steam👍 92%· 61KIGDB84· 10
Year 2010Dev Playdead · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Its own twist: visual 2d, while skipping melee combat

Cocoon
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeSci-FiSpaceExploration
Steam👍 95%· 8.6KIGDB89· 5OC87· 73
Year 2023Dev Geometric Interactive · Annapurna InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with linear, story-driven structure, visual isometric and visual 3d, while skipping horror tension

Will You Snail?
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeExplorationHardcore
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, punishing difficulty and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping horror tension

Inmost
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorExploration
Steam👍 91%· 7.2KIGDB80· 1OC80· 25
Year 2019Dev Hidden Layer Games · Chucklefish GamesOn Android · PC · iOS

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

≠ Stands apart with visual pixel and visual 2d, while skipping setting scifi

GRIS
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeRelaxingCasual2D
Steam👍 96%· 94KRAWG👍 84%· 1.1KMC83OC86· 125
Year 2018Dev Nomada Studio · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with vibe relaxing, vibe casual and visual 2d, while skipping horror tension

Save the Ninja Clan
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeDarkHardcore2D
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 punishing difficulty and visual 2d, while skipping horror tension

Far: Lone Sails
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativePost-ApocalypticSci-FiExploration
Steam👍 95%· 26KIGDB78· 2OC80· 40
Year 2018Dev Okomotive · Assemble EntertainmentOn PS4 · Android · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, survival mechanics and fantasy world, while skipping horror tension

Bramble: The Mountain King
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 95%· 7.5KIGDB68· 1OC79· 38
Year 2023Dev Dimfrost StudioOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, linear, story-driven structure and fantasy world, while skipping setting scifi

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Lifeless Planet?
The closest game to Lifeless Planet is Psychonauts, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 9 gameplay attributes, including precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Lifeless Planet?
The three closest games to Lifeless Planet are: 1. Psychonauts (97/100, 9 shared attributes) 2. Stick it to the Man! (96/100, 5 shared attributes) 3. Max: The Curse of Brotherhood (96/100, 5 shared attributes). All share Lifeless Planet's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 42 candidates across 14 dimensions.
Is Stick it to the Man! similar to Lifeless Planet?
Yes, very much so — Stick it to the Man! scores 96/100 similarity to Lifeless Planet. They share 5 attributes, including precision platforming and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Platformer games are similar to Lifeless Planet?
The best Platformer games similar to Lifeless Planet are Psychonauts, Stick it to the Man!, Max: The Curse of Brotherhood and The Talos Principle II. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key Lifeless Planet attributes like precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design.
How is similarity to Lifeless Planet calculated?
We compare Lifeless Planet against every game in our catalog using 14 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Lifeless Planet experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.