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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 48 games similar to Timespinner down to the 16 that fit the “PlayStation” category. UnEpic, Apotheon and Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Timespinner.

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Year 2018Dev Lunar Ray Games

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Timespinner is UnEpic — scoring 84/100 on our similarity scale. Apotheon and Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night follow close behind.

#1UnEpic84 #2Apotheon76 #3Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night74 #4Dust: An Elysian Tail71 #5Chasm71

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The best games like Timespinner on PlayStation

16 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Timespinner. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

#1UnEpicClosest overall match

84

UnEpic

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeFantasyExploration2DPixel Art

Steam👍 91%· 8.1KRAWG👍 81%· 253MC68IGDB68· 4OC72· 24

Year 2011Dev @unepic_fran · EnjoyUp GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Timespinner, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, combat magic and setting medieval, while skipping strong narrative focus

Unepic is a 2D platformer game with role-playing elements. The story follows Daniel, a sci-fi, and video games geek that one day was teleported into a fantasy world and found himself in a giant castle. The game’s dialogues, storyline, and aesthetics heavily relies on humor with a lot of geek-culture references and mocking on sci-fi and fantasy clichés.

Genre100Progression100Visuals100Game mode84Combat65Setting51

#2ApotheonClosest on tone

76

Apotheon

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 90%· 3.8KRAWG👍 47%· 329MC78IGDB85· 4OC78· 30

Year 2015Dev AlientrapPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Timespinner, it's known for deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, ranged combat and setting mythology, while skipping setting scifi

The Gods of Olympus have abandoned humanity, leaving you to perish without their benevolence. Take up arms against the Gods, climb Mount Olympus, and take their divine powers for yourself to ensure mankind’s survival!

Where it drifts furthest from Timespinner: setting.

Genre100Tone100Progression100Combat72Visuals57Game mode55

#3Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

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Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 93%· 41KIGDB83· 11OC83· 135

Year 2019Dev ArtPlay · 505 GamesOn PS4 · PC · iOS

✓ Like Timespinner, it's known for deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, combat magic and horror setting, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Timespinner: tone and setting.

Genre100Game mode83Progression69Combat66Visuals57Setting40

#4Dust: An Elysian TailClosest on combat

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Dust: An Elysian Tail

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 67%· 626MC84IGDB82· 7

Year 2012Dev Humble Hearts · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Timespinner: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and setting anime, while skipping setting scifi

Dust: an Elysian Tale is an action role-playing game with metroidvania elements set in an imaginary world called Falana. Dust, the main character, with his sentient sword called Blade of Ahrah and guardian Fidget explores the “2D” side-scrolled environments.

Where it drifts furthest from Timespinner: game mode.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Progression74Setting57Visuals57

71

Chasm

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeFantasyExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 73%· 2.7KIGDB70· 8OC72· 39

Year 2018Dev Bit Kid, Inc.On PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Timespinner, expect deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs and procedural generation, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Timespinner: game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Timespinner.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Visuals100Setting64Game mode25

#6STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜

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STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeSci-FiExploration2D

Steam👍 81%· 4.2KRAWG👍 54%· 333MC78IGDB78· 16OC77· 62

Year 2012Dev Capcom · SEGAPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Timespinner, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat and setting cyberpunk, while skipping strong narrative focus

Strider is a platforming hack and slash game developed by Double Helix Games. The game is a reboot of 1989 title, yet the developers didn't intend the game to be viewed as one. The title retells the original game's story.

Where it drifts furthest from Timespinner: game mode and setting.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Visuals56Setting47Game mode25

#7Trine Enchanted Edition

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Trine Enchanted Edition

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeNarrativeFantasy2D

Steam👍 96%· 16KIGDB92· 1OC81· 12

Year 2014Dev FrozenbyteOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Timespinner, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, vibe casual and ranged combat, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Genre100Game mode94Tone79Combat73Setting70Visuals57

#8Child of LightClosest on game mode

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Child of Light

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloCo-opMultiplayerOfflineNarrativeFantasy2D

Steam👍 91%· 13KIGDB88· 14OC83· 88

Year 2014Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Like Timespinner, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, cozy, relaxing feel and combat magic, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Timespinner: combat and progression.

Genre100Game mode100Tone77Setting67Visuals57Combat0

66

Niffelheim

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeExploration2D

Steam👍 71%· 2.3KRAWG👍 38%· 44IGDB74· 3OC65· 14

Year 2018Dev Ellada GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Timespinner, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Your avatar is a brave warrior who has fallen in battle. But instead of well-deserved peace in Asgard, his soul is trapped in the harsh world of Niffelheim.

Where it drifts furthest from Timespinner: setting and progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Timespinner.

Genre100Combat100Game mode58Visuals58Progression29Setting0

#10Forgotton AnneClosest on setting

62

Forgotton Anne

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasySci-Fi2D

Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB80· 7OC80· 65

Year 2018Dev ThroughLine Games · Square Enix CollectiveOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Timespinner, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, vibe casual and setting anime, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Timespinner: game mode.

Genre100Combat100Setting74Tone62Visuals59Game mode25

#11Alex Kidd in Miracle World

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Alex Kidd in Miracle World

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeFantasy2D

Year 1986Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Timespinner, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Timespinner: game mode.

It predates Timespinner by 32 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting64Visuals56Game mode24

#12The Revenge of Shinobi

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The Revenge of Shinobi

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2D

Year 1989Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ Shared with Timespinner: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Timespinner: game mode.

It predates Timespinner by 29 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Visuals56Game mode25

#13Dungeon Siege III

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Dungeon Siege III

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Co-opOfflineSoloMeleeFantasy

Steam👍 58%· 2.9KRAWG👍 40%· 227MC72

Year 2011Dev Square EnixPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Timespinner, expect deep RPG systems, melee combat and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, while skipping precision platforming

In Dungeon Siege III, 150 years have passed since the ending of the original Dungeon Siege. Some 30 years ago, a woman named Jeyne Kassynder led the rebellion and took over the power in the fantasy realm of Ehb.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Timespinner.

Genre100Combat100Game mode80Setting62

#14The Simpsons Arcade Game

53

The Simpsons Arcade Game

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

IGDB58· 2

Year 1991Dev KonamiOn PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Timespinner, expect deep RPG systems, offline and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, while skipping precision platforming

It predates Timespinner by 27 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals56

#15Dragon's Crown

46

Dragon's Crown

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeFantasy2DPixel Art

IGDB81· 11

Year 2013Dev Vanillaware · Nippon Ichi SoftwareOn PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Timespinner, expect deep RPG systems, melee combat and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, combat magic and ranged combat, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Timespinner: setting and combat.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode55Combat46Setting38

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