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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.

Looking for games like Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown? We analyzed its gameplay DNA — precision platforming and fantasy world — against over 6,700 titles. These 48 alternatives are ranked by real similarity, not marketing tags. Super Mario World leads with 58/100, followed by the rest of the list.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer
Year 2025Dev Ubisoft Montpellier

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The closest game to Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is Super Mario World — scoring 58/100 on our similarity scale. Rayman Origins and Spiritfarer follow close behind.

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Top games similar to Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

48 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. Each one has been evaluated across 4 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.

#1Super Mario World
Super Mario World
Platformer2D Platformer
Fantasy2DSoloMultiplayer
IGDB100· 1
Year 1990Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

It predates Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown by 35 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Visuals100
Rayman Origins
Platformer2D Platformer
Fantasy2DSoloMultiplayerCo-op
Steam👍 94%· 5.9KIGDB89· 8
Year 2011Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

Same studio: Ubisoft Montpellier.

Genre100Setting100Visuals100
Spiritfarer
Platformer2D Platformer
Fantasy2DCo-opSoloMultiplayer
Steam👍 95%· 52KIGDB88· 7OC87· 76
Year 2020Dev Thunder LotusOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, strong narrative focus and vibe relaxing

Genre100Setting100Visuals100
Ghosts 'n Goblins
Platformer2D Platformer
Fantasy2DSoloMultiplayer
IGDB90· 1
Year 1985Dev CapcomOn PC

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with shooter, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

It predates Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown by 40 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Visuals100
Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment
Platformer2D Platformer
Fantasy2DSoloMeleePixel Art
Steam👍 94%· 481IGDB83· 6OC86· 32
Year 2017Dev Yacht Club GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, single-player focus and visual pixel

It predates Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Visuals66
Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse
Platformer2D Platformer
Fantasy2DSoloCasualThird Person
Steam👍 90%· 4.3KIGDB68· 6
Year 2013Dev Sega Studios Australia · Disney InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Android

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, single-player focus and visual third person

It predates Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Visuals69
Metal Slug 2
Platformer2D Platformer
Fantasy2DMultiplayerCo-opSolo
Steam👍 89%· 1.4K
Year 1998Dev DotEmu · SNK PlaymoreOn PlayStation 3 · Android · PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and melee combat

It predates Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown by 27 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals86Setting58
Spelunky 2
Platformer2D Platformer
Fantasy2DSoloMultiplayerCo-op
IGDB87· 10OC88· 69
Year 2020Dev BlitWorks · MossmouthOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, procedural generation and setting scifi

Genre100Visuals100Setting64
Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Platformer2D Platformer
Fantasy2DOfflineSoloMultiplayer
IGDB79· 11OC81· 45
Year 2014Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat, offline and single-player focus

It predates Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Visuals100
TowerFall Ascension
Platformer2D Platformer
Fantasy2DOfflineMultiplayerCo-op
Steam👍 95%· 3.6KRAWG👍 74%· 291MC87IGDB87· 6OC84· 42
Year 2013Dev Matt Makes GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, melee combat and ranged combat

TowerFall is an indie action-game with focus on local multiplayer. It was initially developed as an exclusive for OUYA microconsole and was later ported on other systems as TowerFall Ascension.

It predates Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting63Visuals59
Super Paper Mario
Platformer2D Platformer
Fantasy2DSoloDarkLoot
IGDB78· 3
Year 2007Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and single-player focus

It predates Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Visuals69
Super Ghouls'n Ghosts
Platformer2D Platformer
Fantasy2DSoloRangedDark
IGDB70· 1
Year 1991Dev Capcom · Playtronic

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, ranged combat and horror setting

It predates Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown by 34 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Setting61
Blade Kitten
Platformer2D Platformer
Fantasy2DSoloMeleeCozy
Steam👍 83%· 1.1KRAWG👍 62%· 33MC52IGDB60· 1
Year 2010Dev AtariPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and cozy, relaxing feel

Hollow Wish CollectionThe Hollow Wish Collection Contains: The original game (Episode 1) Episode 2 The Hollow Wish Collection comic Soundtrack and Other Comics PackageThe Soundtrack and Other Comics Package contains all the content found in the Soundtrack and Remixes and Comics Pack - Dirty Angels…

Where it drifts furthest from Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown: setting.

It predates Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals69Setting24
Kirby: Planet Robobot
Platformer2D Platformer
2DSoloMultiplayerRanged
IGDB82· 15OC84· 58
Year 2016Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and visual 2d

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping fantasy world

It predates Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Kid Icarus
Platformer2D Platformer
Fantasy2DSoloRanged
Year 1986Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, ranged combat and single-player focus

It predates Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown by 39 years, with what that implies technically.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown?
The closest game to Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is Super Mario World, scoring 58/100 on our similarity scale. They share 4 gameplay attributes, including precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown?
The three closest games to Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown are: 1. Super Mario World (58/100, 4 shared attributes) 2. Rayman Origins (58/100, 4 shared attributes) 3. Spiritfarer (58/100, 4 shared attributes). All share Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 48 candidates across 4 dimensions.
Is Rayman Origins similar to Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown?
Yes — Rayman Origins scores 58/100 similarity to Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. They share 4 attributes, including precision platforming and adventure storytelling. There are some notable differences in pacing or mechanics.
What Platformer games are similar to Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown?
The best Platformer games similar to Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown are Super Mario World, Rayman Origins, Spiritfarer and Ghosts 'n Goblins. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown attributes like precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world.
How is similarity to Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown calculated?
We compare Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown against every game in our catalog using 4 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: The Lost Crown experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.