96
iRank87
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMelee2D
Steam👍 95%· 869IGDB78· 8OC80· 39
Year 2013Dev Zoink · RipstoneOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC
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More about this game →The Edge Ball is hard to replace: few games combine precision platforming, strong narrative focus and melee combat in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 10 gameplay attributes and found 41 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Stick it to the Man!, The Talos Principle II and Jet Set Radio lead the list, with Stick it to the Man! reaching a 96/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes The Edge Ball special.
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The closest game to The Edge Ball is Stick it to the Man! — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. The Talos Principle II and Jet Set Radio follow close behind.
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iRank93
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 95%· 13KIGDB90· 6
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96
iRank83
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeThird Person
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iRank82
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrative2D
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93
iRank92
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeSci-FiExplorationLinear
Steam👍 95%· 8.6KIGDB89· 5OC87· 73
Year 2023Dev Geometric Interactive · Annapurna InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
94
iRank88
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeExplorationDark
Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 79%· 985MC87IGDB85· 6OC89· 8
Year 2005Dev Double Fine Productions · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox
96
iRank78
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMelee2DPixel Art
IGDB78· 2
Year 2001Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo
#9Ico
91
iRank97
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeFantasyThird Person
IGDB97· 2
Year 2001Dev Team Ico · Sony Computer Entertainment
✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world and visual third person, while skipping melee combat
#10GRIS
93
iRank89
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeRelaxingCasual2D
Steam👍 96%· 94KRAWG👍 84%· 1.1KMC83OC86· 125
Year 2018Dev Nomada Studio · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox
93
iRank87
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiExploration
Steam👍 95%· 26KIGDB78· 2OC80· 40
Year 2018Dev Okomotive · Assemble EntertainmentOn PS4 · Android · PC
#12Q.U.B.E. 2
95
iRank79
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiFirst Person
Steam👍 84%· 1.7KIGDB73· 6OC76· 51
Year 2018Dev Toxic GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
91
iRank92
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeExplorationHardcore
Steam👍 97%· 2.8KMC82
Year 2022Dev Jonas TyrollerPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox
#14Viewfinder
92
iRank90
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 94%· 12KIGDB89· 3OC83· 94
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#15LocoRoco
91
iRank91
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Solo2D
IGDB91· 2
Year 2006Dev SCE Japan Studio · Sony Computer Entertainment
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best game similar to The Edge Ball?
- The closest game to The Edge Ball is Stick it to the Man!, scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. They share 5 gameplay attributes, including precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
- What are the top games like The Edge Ball?
- The three closest games to The Edge Ball are: 1. Stick it to the Man! (96/100, 5 shared attributes) 2. The Talos Principle II (94/100, 9 shared attributes) 3. Jet Set Radio (96/100, 5 shared attributes). All share The Edge Ball's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 41 candidates across 10 dimensions.
- Is The Talos Principle II similar to The Edge Ball?
- Yes, very much so — The Talos Principle II scores 94/100 similarity to The Edge Ball. They share 9 attributes, including precision platforming and puzzle design. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
- What Platformer games are similar to The Edge Ball?
- The best Platformer games similar to The Edge Ball are Stick it to the Man!, The Talos Principle II, Jet Set Radio and Max: The Curse of Brotherhood. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key The Edge Ball attributes like precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design.
- How is similarity to The Edge Ball calculated?
- We compare The Edge Ball against every game in our catalog using 10 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 The Edge Ball experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.