PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayer2DStealthSci-Fi
Steam👍 85%· 4.5KIGDB100
Year 1997Dev Oddworld Inhabitants · GT Interactive SoftwareOn PlayStation 3 · PC
Q*bert is hard to replace: few games combine precision platforming and single-player focus in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 6 gameplay attributes and found 47 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee, Sonic the Hedgehog: Spinball and Catherine Classic lead the list, with Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee reaching a 92/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Q*bert special.
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SoloMultiplayer
Year 1982Dev Gottlieb
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The closest game to Q*bert is Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee — scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. Sonic the Hedgehog: Spinball and Catherine Classic follow close behind.
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PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
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Steam👍 90%· 10
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PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
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PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayer2DSandbox WorldFantasy
IGDB70· 2
Year 2013Dev FrogmindOn PC · Android · iOS
✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and single-player focus
≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping visual isometric
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayer2DCo-opNarrative
Steam👍 94%· 38KIGDB94· 14OC93· 46
Year 2012Dev ThatGameCompany · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayer2DCo-opMelee
Steam👍 91%· 5.5KIGDB81· 19OC77· 91
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PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayer2DCo-opOffline
IGDB94· 4
Year 2011Dev Media Molecule · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3
✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and single-player focus
≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping visual isometric
#11Superliminal
85
iRank86
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeDark
Steam👍 95%· 33KIGDB80· 8OC75· 74
Year 2019Dev Pillow Castle GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Solo2DMeleeStealthNarrative
Steam👍 97%· 74KRAWG👍 90%· 2.6KMC87IGDB93· 39OC91· 169
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86
iRank80
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMultiplayer2DCo-opNarrative
IGDB80
Year 1986Dev Taito
✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and single-player focus
≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, fantasy world and co op, while skipping visual isometric
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Solo2DNarrativeRelaxingFantasy
Steam👍 94%· 9.9KIGDB93· 2OC87· 111
Year 2024Dev Nomada Studio · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Solo2DNarrativeHardcoreFantasy
Steam👍 93%· 9.9KIGDB87· 3
Year 2008Dev Number None Inc.On PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best game similar to Q*bert?
- The closest game to Q*bert is Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee, scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. They share 5 gameplay attributes, including precision platforming, puzzle design and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
- What are the top games like Q*bert?
- The three closest games to Q*bert are: 1. Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee (92/100, 5 shared attributes) 2. Sonic the Hedgehog: Spinball (92/100, 5 shared attributes) 3. Catherine Classic (91/100, 5 shared attributes). All share Q*bert's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 47 candidates across 6 dimensions.
- Is Sonic the Hedgehog: Spinball similar to Q*bert?
- Yes, very much so — Sonic the Hedgehog: Spinball scores 92/100 similarity to Q*bert. They share 5 attributes, including precision platforming and puzzle design. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
- What Platformer games are similar to Q*bert?
- The best Platformer games similar to Q*bert are Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee, Sonic the Hedgehog: Spinball, Catherine Classic and Little Nightmares II. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key Q*bert attributes like precision platforming, puzzle design and single-player focus.
- How is similarity to Q*bert calculated?
- We compare Q*bert 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 Q*bert experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.