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We filtered the 40 games similar to No Time down to the 15 that fit the “Hardcore” category. Bit.Trip Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien, Geometry Dash and Thomas Was Alone top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to No Time.

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Within the “Hardcore” category, the closest game to No Time is Bit.Trip Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Geometry Dash and Thomas Was Alone follow close behind.

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The best hardcore games like No Time

15 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to No Time. Each one has been evaluated across 5 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.

#1Bit.Trip Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien

97

Bit.Trip Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloCasualHardcoreMeleeRanged

Steam👍 92%· 3.1KIGDB78· 10

Year 2013Dev Gaijin GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, linear, story-driven structure and melee combat

#2Geometry Dash

97

Geometry Dash

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloHardcoreCasualMeleeSci-Fi

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 melee combat, setting scifi and skill tree progression

#3Thomas Was Alone

96

Thomas Was Alone

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloHardcoreCasualNarrativeLinear

Steam👍 94%· 9.4KIGDB76· 8

Year 2012Dev Bithell GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and linear, story-driven structure

96

The Bridge

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloCasualHardcoreNarrativeDark

Steam👍 87%· 4.3KIGDB69· 5OC73· 17

Year 2013Dev Ty Taylor & Mario Castañeda · The Quantum Astrophysicists GuildOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere

95

Snake Pass

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloCasualHardcoreMeleeCozy

Steam👍 80%· 3.3KIGDB72· 12OC74· 90

Year 2017Dev Sumo DigitalOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, deep simulation and cozy, relaxing feel

Steam Epic Xbox

94

Zup! X

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloCasualHardcoreRelaxingNarrative

Steam👍 96%· 6.8KRAWG👍 28%· 28

Year 2018Dev Quiet RiverPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, horror tension and vibe relaxing

#710 Second Ninja

94

10 Second Ninja

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloHardcoreMelee2D

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

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

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and punishing difficulty

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

93

Celeste

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloHardcoreMeleeNarrativeCozy

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

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

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping vibe casual

Steam Epic Xbox

93

Braid

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloHardcoreNarrativeFantasy2D

Steam👍 93%· 9.9KIGDB87· 3

Year 2008Dev Number None Inc.On PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping vibe casual

#10Freedom Planet

93

Freedom Planet

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloHardcoreMeleeCozyNarrative

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, puzzle design and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, cozy, relaxing feel and strong narrative focus, while skipping vibe casual

#11Will You Snail?

93

Will You Snail?

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloHardcoreMeleeNarrativeCozy

Steam👍 97%· 2.8KMC82

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

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus, while skipping vibe casual

Steam PS Nintendo

#12Freedom Planet 2

93

Freedom Planet 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloHardcoreMeleeCozyNarrative

Steam👍 96%· 1.7KIGDB88· 1OC83· 26

Dev GalaxyTrailPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, cozy, relaxing feel and strong narrative focus, while skipping vibe casual

93

Sunblaze

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloHardcoreMeleeCozyNarrative

Steam👍 91%· 466OC75· 12

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

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, cozy, relaxing feel and strong narrative focus, while skipping vibe casual

Steam GOG Nintendo

#14Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus®

93

Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus®

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloHardcoreMeleeStealthDark

Steam👍 95%· 1.7KRAWG👍 86%· 147IGDB80· 1

Year 1998Dev Sony Interactive Entertainment · GT Interactive SoftwarePlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping vibe casual

#15Save the Ninja Clan

92

Save the Ninja Clan

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloHardcoreMeleeDark2D

Steam👍 91%· 112IGDB74· 2

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

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping vibe casual

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