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We filtered the 35 games similar to Defy Gravity Extended down to the 13 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Downwell, SuperHot: Mind Control Delete and Hotline Miami top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Defy Gravity Extended.

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Defy Gravity Extended is Downwell — scoring 76/100 on our similarity scale. SuperHot: Mind Control Delete and Hotline Miami follow close behind.

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The best games like Defy Gravity Extended on PlayStation

13 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Defy Gravity Extended. 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.

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Downwell

76
NGL85
Downwell
Closest overall match
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeHardcoreCasualSci-Fi2D
Year 2015Dev Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · iOS

The genre is the same as Defy Gravity Extended’s, and with it punishing difficulty, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to 2D presentation and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: ranged combat and fantasy world.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Combat65Visuals57Setting53
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SuperHot: Mind Control Delete

68
NGL83
SuperHot: Mind Control Delete
Closest on combat
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiNarrative
Year 2020Dev SUPERHOT TeamOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

It comes from the same genre as Defy Gravity Extended and shares punishing difficulty, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. To that it adds single-player focus. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings strong narrative focus and a cyberpunk setting.

Released 4 years after Defy Gravity Extended.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone48Setting42Visuals0
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Hotline Miami

67
NGL91
Hotline Miami
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeHardcore2DRanged
Year 2012Dev Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Shelved next to Defy Gravity Extended for good reason: punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus. The common ground extends to 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is visuals and tone: dark, oppressive atmosphere and an isometric view.

Genre100Game mode100Combat71Tone31Visuals26
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Ultimate Chicken Horse

64
NGL88
Ultimate Chicken Horse
Closest on visuals
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeCasualHardcore2D
Year 2016Dev NVIDIA Lightspeed Studios · Clever Endeavour GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as Defy Gravity Extended and shares a casual, approachable feel, melee combat and single-player focus. The common ground extends to 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is game mode and tone: competitive edge and multiplayer gameplay.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Tone69Game mode15
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DEADBOLT

60
NGL85
DEADBOLT
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeHardcore2DStealth
Year 2016Dev Hopoo GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

Shelved next to Defy Gravity Extended for good reason: punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus. Both also lean on 2D presentation. The distance is in setting and combat — its own ground is strong narrative focus and stealth mechanics.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals53Tone35Combat26Setting0
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Neon White

59
NGL92
Neon White
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeHardcoreRangedNarrative
Year 2022Dev Ben Esposito · Annapurna InteractivePlaytime ~7hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

On paper it is what Defy Gravity Extended is — punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: strong narrative focus and ranged combat.

Released 6 years after Defy Gravity Extended.

Genre100Game mode100Tone47Combat40Setting0Visuals0
7

Hello Neighbor

58
NGL63
Hello Neighbor
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeHardcoreStealthNarrative
Year 2017Dev DYNAMIC PIXELS · tinyBuildOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

Same family as Defy Gravity Extended: punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: strong narrative focus and stealth mechanics.

Genre100Game mode100Combat39Tone35Setting0Visuals0
8

Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number

60
NGL83
Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeHardcore2DDark
Year 2015Dev Dennaton Games · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · PlayStation 3 · PS4

On paper it is what Defy Gravity Extended is — punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is visuals and tone: dark, oppressive atmosphere and pixel art.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone36Visuals28
9

Ruiner

58
NGL83
Ruiner
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiDark
Year 2017Dev Reikon Games · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · PC

Same family as Defy Gravity Extended: punishing difficulty, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and tone — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere and a cyberpunk setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting36Tone31Visuals0
10

Returnal

55
NGL84
Returnal
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiSpace
Year 2021Dev Housemarque · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PC · PS5

Same family as Defy Gravity Extended: punishing difficulty, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: dark, oppressive atmosphere and co-op play.

Released 5 years after Defy Gravity Extended.

Genre100Combat100Setting81Tone46Game mode23Visuals0
11

Helldivers

54
NGL87
Helldivers
Closest on setting
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiSpace
Year 2015Dev Arrowhead Game Studios · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

Genre puts it alongside Defy Gravity Extended, and so does punishing difficulty, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. To that it adds single-player focus. They part company on visuals and game mode: this one brings co-op play and an isometric view.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Tone40Game mode15Visuals0
12

Doom

52
NGL93
Doom
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiMultiplayer
Year 2016Dev id Software · Bethesda SoftworksOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

Shelved next to Defy Gravity Extended for good reason: punishing difficulty, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and tone: dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.

Genre100Combat100Setting50Game mode35Tone30Visuals0
13

Nuclear Throne

50
NGL89
Nuclear Throne
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2D
Year 2015Dev VlambeerPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Same family as Defy Gravity Extended: punishing difficulty, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is game mode and visuals: ranged combat and post-apocalyptic world.

Genre100Tone58Setting49Combat45Game mode28Visuals28

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