23 Games like Peaks of Yore on PlayStation that you should try

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We filtered the 36 games similar to Peaks of Yore down to the 23 that fit the “PlayStation” category. The End Is Nigh, Mega Man 11 and Sonic the Hedgehog top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Peaks of Yore.

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The best games like Peaks of Yore on PlayStation

23 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Peaks of Yore. Each one has been evaluated across 11 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.

#1The End Is NighClosest overall match

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SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkPost-Apocalyptic

Steam👍 94%· 3.4KIGDB74· 3OC82· 29

Year 2017Dev Tyler GlaielOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, post-apocalyptic world and visual 2d, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Peaks of Yore: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Peaks of Yore.

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SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiAnime

Steam👍 89%· 5.3KIGDB80· 12OC81· 115

Year 2018Dev Capcom Development Division 2 · CapcomOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, first-person shooting and setting scifi, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Peaks of Yore: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Peaks of Yore.

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SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasySci-Fi

Steam👍 85%· 41IGDB85· 2

Year 1991Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC · iOS

✓ Same family of precision platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, setting scifi and visual 2d, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Peaks of Yore: setting and visuals.

It predates Peaks of Yore by 32 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloHardcoreCasual2DPixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 38KIGDB85· 4OC83· 25

Year 2010Dev Team Meat · BlitWorksOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

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

Where it drifts furthest from Peaks of Yore: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Peaks of Yore.

It predates Peaks of Yore by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time

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SoloMeleeHardcoreMultiplayerFantasy

Steam👍 87%· 3.9KIGDB86· 16OC85· 170

Year 2020Dev Toys for Bob · ActivisionOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of precision platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, setting scifi and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Peaks of Yore: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Peaks of Yore.

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#6SpelunkyClosest on progression

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SoloMeleeHardcoreExplorationCo-op

Steam👍 92%· 17KIGDB91· 10OC87· 25

Year 2012Dev BlitWorks · Microsoft StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, survival mechanics and procedural generation, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Peaks of Yore: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Peaks of Yore.

It predates Peaks of Yore by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloMeleeHardcoreCo-opMultiplayer

Steam👍 94%· 960IGDB89· 19OC89· 100

Year 2014Dev Yacht Club GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, co op and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Peaks of Yore: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Peaks of Yore.

It predates Peaks of Yore by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloMeleeHardcoreMultiplayerCo-op

Steam👍 50%· 3.4KIGDB52· 20OC52· 92

Year 2016Dev Inti Creates · Deep SilverOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with shooter, vibe casual and setting anime, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Peaks of Yore: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against overwhelmingly positive for Peaks of Yore.

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SoloMeleeHardcoreMultiplayerCo-op

Steam👍 93%· 30KIGDB85· 4OC77· 17

Year 2013Dev Hopoo Games · Chucklefish GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and shooter, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Peaks of Yore: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Peaks of Yore.

It predates Peaks of Yore by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeExploration

Steam👍 97%· 2.8KMC82

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

✓ If you enjoyed Peaks of Yore, expect precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, puzzle design and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping horror tension

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?

Where it drifts furthest from Peaks of Yore: visuals.

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#11Snake Pass

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SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeExploration

Steam👍 80%· 3.3KIGDB72· 12OC74· 90

Year 2017Dev Sumo DigitalOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Peaks of Yore, it's known for precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, deep simulation and vibe casual, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Peaks of Yore: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Peaks of Yore.

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#12Celeste

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SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeExploration

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

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

✓ Shared with Peaks of Yore: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, cozy, relaxing feel and fantasy world, while skipping horror tension

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 Peaks of Yore: setting and visuals.

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SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeExploration

Steam👍 95%· 4.9KRAWG👍 77%· 77MC81IGDB82· 7OC81· 45

Year 2014Dev GalaxyTrail · MarvelousPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Peaks of Yore, expect precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, cozy, relaxing feel and fantasy world, while skipping horror tension

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

Where it drifts furthest from Peaks of Yore: setting and visuals.

It predates Peaks of Yore by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#14Crash Bandicoot: Warped

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SoloMeleeHardcoreHistoricalFantasy

Steam👍 92%· 22K

Year 2017Dev Vicarious Visions · ActivisionOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Peaks of Yore, it's known for precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, setting scifi and visual third person, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Peaks of Yore: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Peaks of Yore.

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#15Psychonauts

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SoloMeleeNarrativeExplorationDark

Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 79%· 985MC87IGDB85· 6OC89· 8

Year 2005Dev Double Fine Productions · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Peaks of Yore, it's known for precision platforming, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and visual third person, while skipping horror tension

Double Fine Productions and Tim Shafer are known for making very curious games out of amazing ideas. Psychonauts is exactly about some idea. You have to get inside people's mind and help them fight with their fears or memories from the past.

Where it drifts furthest from Peaks of Yore: visuals and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Peaks of Yore.

It predates Peaks of Yore by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

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