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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 40 games similar to MainFrames down to the 20 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Freedom Planet, Celeste and Wandersong top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to MainFrames.

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to MainFrames is Freedom Planet — scoring 79/100 on our similarity scale. Celeste and Wandersong follow close behind.

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The best games like MainFrames on PlayStation

20 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to MainFrames. Each one has been evaluated across 7 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.

#1Freedom Planet
Freedom Planet
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCozy2DPixel ArtMelee
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 punishing difficulty, strong narrative focus and melee combat

Freedom Planet is a combat-based platform adventure that pits a spunky dragon girl and her friends against an alien attack force.

It predates MainFrames by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone74
Celeste
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCozyPixel Art2DMelee
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 punishing difficulty, strong narrative focus and melee combat

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 MainFrames: tone.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone46
Wandersong
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCozy2DNarrativeCasual
Steam👍 95%· 3.9KRAWG👍 66%· 95IGDB89· 5OC84· 43
Year 2018Dev Humble BundlePlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, vibe casual and fantasy world, while skipping visual pixel

A musical adventure where you use singing to save the world! Play as a silly bard who embarks on a globe-trotting journey to learn about the mysterious Earthsong, said to be able to prevent the universe’s imminent end. Along the way there’s a huge cast of characters to meet, puzzles to solve and songs to sing!

Genre100Game mode100Tone62Visuals60
Planet of Lana
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCozy2DMeleeNarrative
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 strong narrative focus, vibe casual and melee combat, while skipping visual pixel

Genre100Game mode100Visuals60Tone58
Will You Snail?
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCozy2DMeleeHardcore
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 strong narrative focus, while skipping visual pixel

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?

Genre100Game mode100Visuals59Tone51
The Pedestrian
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCozy2DNarrativeRelaxing
Steam👍 97%· 5.9KRAWG👍 83%· 151MC82IGDB73· 2OC79· 31
Year 2020Dev Skookum ArtsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, vibe relaxing and visual 3d, while skipping visual pixel

The Pedestrian is a 2.5D side-scrolling puzzle platformer that takes an interesting twist on the genre. It's a build-your-own-solution game with a unique art style centered around public signs, e.g., male & female bathroom symbols, elevator symbol, etc.

Where it drifts furthest from MainFrames: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Tone51Visuals43
Little Misfortune
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCozy2DNarrativeCasual
Steam👍 92%· 14KIGDB61· 1
Year 2019Dev Killmonday Games HBOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, strong narrative focus and vibe casual, while skipping visual pixel

Where it drifts furthest from MainFrames: tone.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals60Tone45
#8Tinykin
Tinykin
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCozyMeleeNarrativeSci-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: strong narrative focus, melee combat and setting scifi, while skipping visual 2d

Milo arrives on Earth to find that he's way too small, everybody's gone and a day hasn't passed since 1991! Team up with the mysterious tinykin and use their unique powers to create ladders, bridges, explosions and a lot more!

Where it drifts furthest from MainFrames: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Tone78Visuals0
Moss: Book II
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCozyMeleeCasualNarrative
Steam👍 99%· 743IGDB85· 4OC85· 56
Year 2022Dev PolyarcPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS

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

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, strong narrative focus and melee combat, while skipping visual 2d

Quill is back! In Moss: Book II, the story picks up right where things left off following the successful rescue of Quill’s uncle Argus.

Where it drifts furthest from MainFrames: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Tone58Visuals0
Figment
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCozyMeleeCasualNarrative
Steam👍 87%· 5.6KIGDB89· 3OC79· 33
Year 2017Dev Bedtime Digital GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, strong narrative focus and melee combat, while skipping visual 2d

Where it drifts furthest from MainFrames: visuals.

It predates MainFrames by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone55Visuals0
Jusant
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCozyMeleeNarrativeRelaxing
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: strong narrative focus, vibe relaxing and melee combat, while skipping visual 2d

Where it drifts furthest from MainFrames: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Tone51Visuals0
The Last Campfire
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCozyNarrativeRelaxingDark
Steam👍 98%· 19KIGDB88· 2OC78· 26
Year 2020Dev Hello GamesOn PS4 · PC · iOS

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

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and vibe relaxing, while skipping visual 2d

Where it drifts furthest from MainFrames: visuals and tone.

Genre100Game mode100Tone48Visuals0
Snake Pass
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCozyMeleeCasualHardcore
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 punishing difficulty, while skipping visual 2d

Where it drifts furthest from MainFrames: visuals and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for MainFrames.

It predates MainFrames by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone46Visuals0
Bit.Trip Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Solo2DPixel ArtMeleeRanged
Steam👍 92%· 3.1KIGDB78· 10
Year 2013Dev Gaijin GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, punishing difficulty and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from MainFrames: tone.

It predates MainFrames by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone0
Stick it to the Man!
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Solo2DMelee
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 melee combat, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

It predates MainFrames by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals60

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