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We filtered the 48 games similar to Niffelheim down to the 13 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Palworld, Apotheon and Alex Kidd in Miracle World top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Niffelheim.

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The best games like Niffelheim on PlayStation

13 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Niffelheim. Each one has been evaluated across 21 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.

Palworld

69 similarity to Niffelheim

NGL81

Closest overall match

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationCraftingBase Building

Year 2024Dev PocketpairPlaytime ~22hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Same family as Niffelheim: deep RPG systems, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to crafting mechanics and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is setting and combat: ranged combat and an anime aesthetic.

Released 6 years after Niffelheim.

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Apotheon

60 similarity to Niffelheim

NGL76

Closest on visuals

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeMythologyExploration2D

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

Genre puts it alongside Niffelheim, and so does deep RPG systems, melee combat and a mythological setting. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on progression and game mode: this one brings Metroidvania exploration and strong narrative focus.

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Alex Kidd in Miracle World

50 similarity to Niffelheim

Closest on combat

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2DFantasy

Year 1986Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3

On paper it is what Niffelheim is — deep RPG systems, 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 setting and game mode: fantasy world.

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

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Trine Enchanted Edition

58 similarity to Niffelheim

NGL91

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMelee2D

Year 2014Dev FrozenbyteOn PS4 · Linux · PC

What carries over from Niffelheim is deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus. Both also lean on 2D presentation. The distance is in setting — its own ground is fantasy world.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode73Combat72Setting0

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

57 similarity to Niffelheim

NGL88

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeExplorationCrafting2D

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

Same family as Niffelheim: deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and 2D presentation. The distance is in setting and progression — its own ground is magic-based combat and fantasy world.

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UnEpic

55 similarity to Niffelheim

NGL79

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeExploration2D

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

The genre is the same as Niffelheim’s, and with it deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and 2D presentation. The distance is in setting and progression — its own ground is magic-based combat and fantasy world.

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Clicker Heroes

51 similarity to Niffelheim

NGL63

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeManagement2D

Year 2015Dev PlaysaurusPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Xbox

On paper it is what Niffelheim is — deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds resource management and 2D presentation. They part company on setting and progression: this one brings loot and gear systems, and fantasy world.

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The Revenge of Shinobi

48 similarity to Niffelheim

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2D

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

Held in common with Niffelheim: deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus. To that it adds 2D presentation. They part company on game mode.

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

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Forgotton Anne

45 similarity to Niffelheim

NGL85

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2DNarrativeCasual

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

Same family as Niffelheim: deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus. Both also lean on 2D presentation. The distance is in setting and game mode — its own ground is fantasy world.

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BloodRayne (Legacy)

45 similarity to Niffelheim

NGL56

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2DDarkNarrative

Year 2011Dev Abstraction Games · Majesco EntertainmentPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Shelved next to Niffelheim for good reason: deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus. The common ground extends to 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is setting and game mode: horror setting.

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The Simpsons Arcade Game

46 similarity to Niffelheim

NGL58

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DOffline

Year 1991Dev KonamiOn PlayStation 3

What carries over from Niffelheim is deep RPG systems, single-player focus and 2D presentation. They part company on game mode: this one brings offline play.

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

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Dungeon Siege III

43 similarity to Niffelheim

NGL56

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Co-opSoloMeleeOfflineFantasy

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

The genre is the same as Niffelheim’s, and with it deep RPG systems, melee combat and co-op play. The distance is in setting and game mode — its own ground is fantasy world and offline play.

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KAPITAL PUNISHMENT 22XX

42 similarity to Niffelheim

NGL84

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2D

Year 2000Dev AtlusOn PS

With Niffelheim it shares deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus. Both also lean on 2D presentation. The distance is in game mode.

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

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