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iRank76
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloNarrativeDarkFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 83%· 2.1KIGDB70· 9OC69· 94
Year 2019Dev Jo-Mei Games · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
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The best games like South of Midnight on PlayStation
16 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to South of Midnight. 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.
66
iRank65
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMagicMeleeThird Person
Steam👍 64%· 368IGDB68· 2
Year 1996Dev Toys for Bob · Crystal DynamicsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · iOS
✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and combat magic.
≠ Missing: horror tension.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for South of Midnight.
It predates South of Midnight by 29 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkThird Person
Steam👍 96%· 14KIGDB87· 9OC89· 168
Year 2021Dev Double Fine ProductionsOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloFantasyThird PersonSci-Fi
Year 1997Dev Naughty Dog · Universal Interactive StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · Android
✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world
≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, while skipping horror tension
It predates South of Midnight by 28 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting62
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMeleeThird PersonOpen WorldExploration
IGDB70· 6
Year 2008Dev Treyarch · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PC
✓ Same family of 3D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat
≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and fighting mechanics, while skipping horror tension
Where it drifts furthest from South of Midnight: combat.
It predates South of Midnight by 17 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat42
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloThird Person
IGDB86· 11OC83· 49
Year 2015Dev Media Molecule · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PS4
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloThird Person
IGDB81· 19OC81· 93
Year 2017Dev SIE Japan Studio · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4
54
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloThird Person
Year 1998Dev Insomniac Games · Universal Interactive StudiosOn PlayStation 3
✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
≠ Missing: horror tension.
It predates South of Midnight by 27 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloThird PersonIsometric
Year 1999Dev Insomniac Games · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3
✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus
≠ Its own twist: visual isometric, while skipping horror tension
It predates South of Midnight by 26 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals64
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloThird PersonSci-Fi
IGDB94· 7OC95· 183
Year 2024Dev Team Asobi · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS5
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloThird PersonOpen WorldSci-FiExploration
IGDB90· 1
Year 2001Dev Naughty Dog · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PS4
✓ Same family of 3D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus
≠ Where it differs: brings racing gameplay, open world exploration and setting scifi, while skipping horror tension
Where it drifts furthest from South of Midnight: setting.
It predates South of Midnight by 24 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting0
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloThird PersonSci-Fi
IGDB81· 6OC84· 79
Year 2020Dev SIE Japan Studio · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS5
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMeleeThird PersonStealthSci-Fi
IGDB74· 9
Year 2010Dev Beenox · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PC
✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat
≠ Stands apart with stealth mechanics, setting scifi and visual first person, while skipping horror tension
Where it drifts furthest from South of Midnight: setting and combat.
It predates South of Midnight by 15 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals64Combat31Setting0
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloFantasyThird Person
IGDB80· 1
Year 1997Dev NamcoOn PlayStation 3
✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus.
≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.
It predates South of Midnight by 28 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting84
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45
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloThird Person
Year 1999Dev SCE Japan Studio · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3
✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, single-player focus and visual third person.
≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.
It predates South of Midnight by 26 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
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