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Few titles capture what makes Prince of Persia unique: precision platforming, setting mythology and single-player focus. After measuring 6 attributes across over 6,700 games, these are the 42 most faithful alternatives. Chants of Sennaar, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time and ElecHead top the ranking, with Chants of Sennaar at number one (94/100).

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Year 1989Dev Brøderbund Software

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The closest game to Prince of Persia is Chants of Sennaar — scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time and ElecHead follow close behind.

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42 similar games foundUpdated June 2026
Chants of Sennaar
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMythologyStealthMeleeNarrative
Steam👍 98%· 30KRAWG👍 86%· 111IGDB80· 2OC82· 46
Year 2023Dev Rundisc · Focus EntertainmentPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

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

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMythologyMeleeNarrativeFantasy
Steam👍 86%· 5.1KRAWG👍 90%· 937MC89IGDB84· 7
Year 2003Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and strong narrative focus, while skipping visual 2d

ElecHead
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Solo2DMeleeCozyLinear
Steam👍 97%· 1.3K
Year 2019Dev NamaTakahashiPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, linear, story-driven structure and melee combat, while skipping setting mythology

Will You Snail?
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Solo2DMeleeHardcoreNarrative
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 setting mythology

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

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

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, survival mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping visual 2d

LocoRoco
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Solo2D
IGDB91· 2
Year 2006Dev SCE Japan Studio · Sony Computer Entertainment

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

≠ Missing: setting mythology.

Donkey Kong
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Solo2D
IGDB90· 2
Year 1994Dev Pax Softonica · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, puzzle design and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

INSIDE
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Solo2DMeleeStealthNarrative
Steam👍 97%· 74KRAWG👍 90%· 2.6KMC87IGDB93· 39OC91· 169
Year 2016Dev PlaydeadPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping setting mythology

GRIS
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Solo2DNarrativeRelaxingCasual
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 strong narrative focus, vibe relaxing and vibe casual, while skipping setting mythology

Neva
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Solo2DNarrativeRelaxingFantasy
Steam👍 94%· 9.9KIGDB93· 2OC87· 111
Year 2024Dev Nomada Studio · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, vibe relaxing and fantasy world, while skipping setting mythology

Braid
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Solo2DNarrativeHardcoreFantasy
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 adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, punishing difficulty and fantasy world, while skipping setting mythology

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 setting mythology

Sound Shapes
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Solo2D
IGDB87· 9
Year 2012Dev Queasy Games · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, while skipping adventure storytelling

Planet of Lana
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Solo2DMeleeNarrativeCasual
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 cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping setting mythology

Limbo
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Solo2DDarkNarrativeHorror
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: horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping setting mythology

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Prince of Persia?
The closest game to Prince of Persia is Chants of Sennaar, scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. They share 5 gameplay attributes, including precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Prince of Persia?
The three closest games to Prince of Persia are: 1. Chants of Sennaar (94/100, 5 shared attributes) 2. Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (95/100, 5 shared attributes) 3. ElecHead (91/100, 5 shared attributes). All share Prince of Persia's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 42 candidates across 6 dimensions.
Is Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time similar to Prince of Persia?
Yes, very much so — Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time scores 95/100 similarity to Prince of Persia. 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 Prince of Persia?
The best Platformer games similar to Prince of Persia are Chants of Sennaar, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, ElecHead and Will You Snail?. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key Prince of Persia attributes like precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to Prince of Persia calculated?
We compare Prince of Persia against every game in our catalog using 6 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 Prince of Persia experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.