13 Games like Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening on PlayStation that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening down to the 13 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Sonic Forces, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Spelunky 2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening.

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The best games like Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening on PlayStation

13 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening. Each one has been evaluated across 7 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.

#1Sonic ForcesClosest overall match

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 59%· 8.5KIGDB57· 11OC56· 95

Year 2017Dev Sonic Team · Sega GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, strong narrative focus and melee combat

Where it drifts furthest from Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening.

It predates Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2Sonic the Hedgehog 2Closest on setting

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 86%· 37IGDB90· 2

Year 1992Dev Sega Technical Institute · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, offline and visual pixel

It predates Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening by 33 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Spelunky 2Closest on visuals

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-Fi2D

IGDB87· 10OC88· 69

Year 2020Dev BlitWorks · MossmouthOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, procedural generation and fantasy world

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SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DSandbox World

IGDB78· 10OC79· 57

Year 2014Dev Sumo Digital · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping setting scifi

It predates Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5Metal Slug 2

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MultiplayerCo-opSolo2DOffline

Steam👍 89%· 1.4K

Year 1998Dev DotEmu · SNK PlaymoreOn PlayStation 3 · Android · PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and melee combat, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening: setting.

It predates Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening by 27 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DOffline

Steam👍 94%· 28KIGDB85· 16OC87· 126

Year 2017Dev Headcannon · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, melee combat and offline, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening: visuals.

It predates Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DOffline

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 single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, fantasy world and offline, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening: setting.

It predates Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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Co-opSoloMultiplayer2DOffline

Steam👍 95%· 52KIGDB88· 7OC87· 76

Year 2020Dev Thunder LotusOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and co op

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, strong narrative focus and vibe relaxing, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening: setting.

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Steam GOG Epic

#9Wannabe Galgame God!!!

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SoloCo-op2DNarrativePixel Art

Steam👍 65%· 477RAWG👍 19%· 43MC59IGDB52· 7

Year 2015Dev Crescent Moon GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, strong narrative focus and visual pixel, while skipping setting scifi

The Deer God is a breathtaking 3D pixel art adventure that will challenge your religion and your platforming skills. It's a game about survival, reincarnation, and karma; all set in a breathtaking and unique 3D pixelized world. Feast your eyes on the beautiful lighting, day and night system, and vast landscapes. Become one of the most beautiful animals on planet earth. LIVE AS A DEER.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening.

It predates Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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Co-opSoloMultiplayerSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 94%· 16IGDB60· 1

Year 1993Dev Treasure · Tec ToyOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, setting scifi and co op

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, melee combat and combat tactical, while skipping adventure storytelling

It predates Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening by 32 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DSandbox World

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Year 2008Dev Media Molecule · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and fantasy world, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening: setting.

It predates Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

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#12Trials Rising

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SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DPvP

Steam👍 62%· 3.1KIGDB77· 10OC80· 107

Year 2019Dev RedLynx · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings racing gameplay, sports simulation and competitive edge, while skipping adventure storytelling

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening.

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MultiplayerSoloCo-op2DOffline

Steam👍 94%· 37KRAWG👍 76%· 525MC84OC80· 20

Year 2016Dev tinyBuildPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, multiplayer gameplay and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with racing gameplay, sports simulation and vibe casual, while skipping adventure storytelling

In a city filled with superheroes, getting to crimes becomes a competition on its own. Fortunately there are enough rockets, bombs, grappling hooks, spikes, and other goodies lying around -- to make the competition fun and fast. Welcome to SpeedRunners.

It predates Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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