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25 Games like INSIDE on PlayStation that you should try

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We filtered the 45 games similar to INSIDE down to the 25 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Little Nightmares, Little Nightmares II and Limbo top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to INSIDE.

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NarrativeDarkSolo
Year 2016Dev Playdead

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to INSIDE is Little Nightmares — scoring 91/100 on our similarity scale. Little Nightmares II and Limbo follow close behind.

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The best games like INSIDE on PlayStation

25 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to INSIDE. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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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Little Nightmares

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Closest overall match
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloStealthMeleeNarrativeDarkHorror2D
Year 2017Dev Tarsier Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · Android · PC

If INSIDE worked for you because of strong narrative focus, stealth mechanics and horror setting, the same is here. To that it adds single-player focus and 2D presentation. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings fantasy world and a third-person camera.

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Little Nightmares II

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Little Nightmares II
Closest on setting
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloStealthMeleeDarkNarrativeHorror2D
Year 2021Dev Tarsier Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

Held in common with INSIDE: dark, oppressive atmosphere, stealth mechanics and horror setting. To that it adds single-player focus and 2D presentation. They part company on game mode: this one brings multiplayer gameplay.

Released 5 years after INSIDE.

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Limbo

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Closest on visuals
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloDarkNarrativeHorror2D
Year 2010Dev Playdead · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

It shares the essentials of what INSIDE does: dark, oppressive atmosphere, horror setting and single-player focus. The common ground extends to 2D presentation.

Same studio: Playdead.

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Little Misfortune

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PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeDarkHorror2D
Year 2019Dev Killmonday Games HBOn PS4 · Linux · PC

The thread back to INSIDE runs through strong narrative focus, horror setting and single-player focus. The common ground extends to 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is tone: a casual, approachable feel.

Released 3 years after INSIDE.

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Bramble: The Mountain King

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Bramble: The Mountain King
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorror
Year 2023Dev Dimfrost StudioOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

On paper it is what INSIDE is — strong narrative focus, melee combat and horror setting — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds single-player focus. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings fantasy world and a third-person camera.

Released 7 years after INSIDE.

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Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus®

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PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeStealthDarkNarrativeSci-Fi2D
Year 1998Dev Sony Interactive Entertainment · GT Interactive SoftwarePlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS

What brings it close to INSIDE is dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and a sci-fi setting, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. The common ground extends to 2D presentation and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting: punishing difficulty.

It predates INSIDE by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

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Viewfinder

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PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkSci-Fi
Year 2023Dev Sad Owl Studios · ThunderfulOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

On paper it is what INSIDE is — strong narrative focus, melee combat and a sci-fi setting — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: a first-person view.

Released 7 years after INSIDE.

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Psychonauts

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PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkExploration
Year 2005Dev Double Fine Productions · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

The genre is the same as INSIDE’s, and with it strong narrative focus, melee combat and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and combat: a third-person camera.

It predates INSIDE by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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Chants of Sennaar

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Chants of Sennaar
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloStealthMeleeNarrativeFantasy
Year 2023Dev Rundisc · Focus EntertainmentPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Same family as INSIDE: strong narrative focus, stealth mechanics and single-player focus. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is fantasy world and an isometric view.

Released 7 years after INSIDE.

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Submerged

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PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorRelaxing
Year 2015Dev Uppercut GamesOn PS4 · PC · iOS

Shelved next to INSIDE for good reason: strong narrative focus, horror setting and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: a relaxing pace and post-apocalyptic world.

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Save the Ninja Clan

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Save the Ninja Clan
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeDark2DHardcore
Year 2017Dev Sometimes YouPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Genre puts it alongside INSIDE, and so does dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and single-player focus. The common ground extends to 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is combat and tone: punishing difficulty.

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Thomas Was Alone

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Thomas Was Alone
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeSci-Fi2DHardcore
Year 2012Dev Bithell GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

It comes from the same genre as INSIDE and shares strong narrative focus, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. The common ground extends to 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is tone and setting: punishing difficulty.

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American McGee's Alice

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PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloDarkHorrorThird Person
Year 2000Dev Westlake Interactive · Aspyr MediaOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

Genre puts it alongside INSIDE, and so does dark, oppressive atmosphere, horror setting and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and tone — its own ground is a third-person camera.

It predates INSIDE by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

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GRIS

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PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrative2DRelaxingCasual
Year 2018Dev Nomada Studio · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Its point of contact with INSIDE is strong narrative focus, single-player focus and 2D presentation. They part company on tone: this one brings a relaxing pace.

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Stick it to the Man!

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Stick it to the Man!
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMelee2D
Year 2013Dev Zoink · RipstoneOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

The thread back to INSIDE runs through melee combat, single-player focus and 2D presentation. The distance is in combat.

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