Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

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We filtered the 42 games similar to Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time down to the 18 that fit the “Xbox” category. Bramble: The Mountain King, Chants of Sennaar and Psychonauts top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.

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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is Bramble: The Mountain King — scoring 70/100 on our similarity scale. Chants of Sennaar and Psychonauts follow close behind.

#1Bramble: The Mountain King70 #2Chants of Sennaar66 #3Psychonauts66 #4Jusant65 #5Far: Lone Sails65

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The best games like Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time on Xbox

18 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. 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.

#1Bramble: The Mountain KingClosest overall match

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Bramble: The Mountain King

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyMythologyThird Person

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 dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping action RPG combat

Released 20 years after Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting78Tone57Visuals57

Steam Epic Xbox

#2Chants of SennaarClosest on tone

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Chants of Sennaar

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyMythology

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 stealth mechanics, exploration and discovery and visual isometric, while skipping action RPG combat

Unveil mysteries behind the fragments of the past Legend says that one day, a lone traveler will reunite the Peoples of the Tower, who are no longer able to understand each other following a terrible malediction.

Where it drifts furthest from Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time: visuals and combat.

Released 20 years after Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting100Combat48Visuals0

#3PsychonautsClosest on visuals

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Psychonauts

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeNarrativeThird PersonDark

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

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

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

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere and exploration and discovery, while skipping action RPG combat

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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone68

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Jusant

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyThird Person

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: cozy, relaxing feel, vibe relaxing and exploration and discovery, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time: tone.

Released 20 years after Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting65Visuals56Tone32

#5Far: Lone Sails

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Far: Lone Sails

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyPost-Apocalyptic

Steam👍 95%· 26KIGDB78· 2OC80· 40

Year 2018Dev Okomotive · Assemble EntertainmentOn PS4 · Android · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, survival mechanics and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time: visuals and setting.

Released 15 years after Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Setting28Visuals0

#6The Talos Principle II

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The Talos Principle II

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeNarrativeThird PersonLinear

Steam👍 95%· 13KIGDB90· 6

Year 2023Dev Croteam · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · PC · PS5

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

≠ Where it differs: brings linear, story-driven structure, setting scifi and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time: setting and visuals.

Released 20 years after Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Visuals42Setting0

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Snake Pass

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeNarrativeThird PersonCasual

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 action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.

Released 14 years after Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone18

Steam Epic Xbox

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Contrast

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeFantasyThird PersonDark

Steam👍 91%· 5.7KIGDB57· 6OC60· 47

Year 2013Dev Compulsion Games · Focus EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping action RPG combat

Released 10 years after Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting60Tone55

#9The Edge Ball

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The Edge Ball

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiCyberpunk

Steam👍 88%· 39KRAWG👍 83%· 2.4KMC81IGDB73· 6

Year 2008Dev Electronic Arts DICE · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi, setting cyberpunk and exploration and discovery, while skipping action RPG combat

Refreshing look of Mirror’s Edge made this first-person action platformer recognizable even by people who have never played it before. The City of the “utopian” society is highly monitored by the totalitarian military groups.

Where it drifts furthest from Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time: setting and visuals.

Released 5 years after Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Setting0Visuals0

61

Q.U.B.E. 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiSpace

Steam👍 84%· 1.7KIGDB73· 6OC76· 51

Year 2018Dev Toxic GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, setting scifi and setting space, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time: setting and visuals.

Released 15 years after Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Setting0Visuals0

#11Will You Snail?

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Will You Snail?

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcoreCozy

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 cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping action RPG combat

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 Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time: visuals and tone.

Released 19 years after Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone32Visuals0

Steam PS Nintendo

#12Stick it to the Man!

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Stick it to the Man!

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMelee2D

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 visual 2d, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time: visuals.

Released 10 years after Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals0

#13Max: The Curse of Brotherhood

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Max: The Curse of Brotherhood

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMelee2D

Steam👍 95%· 1.6KIGDB74· 15OC70· 66

Year 2013Dev Press Play · Microsoft StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: visual 2d, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time: visuals.

Released 10 years after Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals0

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Neva

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeFantasyRelaxingAnime

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 vibe relaxing, setting anime and visual 2d, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time: visuals.

Released 21 years after Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.

Genre100Game mode100Tone60Setting50Visuals0

58

GRIS

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeRelaxingCasual2D

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 vibe relaxing, vibe casual and visual 2d, while skipping action RPG combat

Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.

Where it drifts furthest from Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time: visuals.

Released 15 years after Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.

Genre100Game mode100Tone57Visuals0

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