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We filtered the 50 games similar to SpeedRunners down to the 14 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Trials Rising, Trials Fusion and Move or Die top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to SpeedRunners.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer
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CasualCompetitiveMultiplayerSolo
Year 2016Dev tinyBuild

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to SpeedRunners is Trials Rising — scoring 78/100 on our similarity scale. Trials Fusion and Move or Die follow close behind.

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The best games like SpeedRunners on PlayStation

14 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to SpeedRunners. 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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Trials Rising

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Closest overall match
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPCompetitive2D
Year 2019Dev RedLynx · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

With SpeedRunners it shares competitive edge, single-player focus and 2D presentation. They part company on tone.

Released 3 years after SpeedRunners.

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Trials Fusion

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Trials Fusion
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerOffline2DPixel Art
Year 2014Dev RedLynx · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

It meets SpeedRunners on single-player focus and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is game mode: pixel art.

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Move or Die

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Move or Die
Closest on combat
Platformer2D Platformer
MultiplayerOfflineCo-opSoloPvPMeleeCasualCompetitive2D
Year 2016Dev Those Awesome GuysOn PS4 · Linux · PC

What brings it close to SpeedRunners is a casual, approachable feel, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay, and the two track each other on genre, combat and tone. To that it adds 2D presentation. Its own ground is online features.

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Sonic Mania

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Sonic Mania
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeCasual2D
Year 2017Dev Headcannon · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

On paper it is what SpeedRunners is — a casual, approachable feel, 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: pixel art.

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Rayman Origins

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Rayman Origins
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMelee2D
Year 2011Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

Held in common with SpeedRunners: melee combat, single-player focus and 2D presentation. Its own ground is adventure storytelling and fantasy world.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode87
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Sonic the Hedgehog 2

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Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Platformer2D Platformer
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D
Year 1992Dev Sega Technical Institute · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC

Its point of contact with SpeedRunners is melee combat, offline play and 2D presentation. Its own ground is adventure storytelling and a sci-fi setting.

It predates SpeedRunners by 24 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode88Visuals75
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Metal Slug 2

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Metal Slug 2
Platformer2D Platformer
MultiplayerCo-opSoloOfflineMelee2D
Year 1998Dev DotEmu · SNK PlaymoreOn PlayStation 3 · Android · PC

Held in common with SpeedRunners: melee combat, multiplayer gameplay and 2D presentation. What it adds of its own: shooting mechanics and fantasy world.

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

Genre100Combat100Visuals87Game mode86
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TowerFall Ascension

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TowerFall Ascension
Platformer2D Platformer
OfflineMultiplayerCo-opSoloMelee2D
Year 2013Dev Matt Makes GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Same family as SpeedRunners: melee combat, offline play and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is visuals and combat: ranged combat and pixel art.

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Gunstar Heroes

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Gunstar Heroes
Platformer2D Platformer
Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineMelee2D
Year 1993Dev Treasure · Tec ToyOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

What carries over from SpeedRunners is melee combat, co-op play and 2D presentation. They part company on combat: this one brings tactical combat.

It predates SpeedRunners by 23 years, with what that implies technically.

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10

Spelunky 2

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Spelunky 2
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvP2D
Year 2020Dev BlitWorks · MossmouthOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

With SpeedRunners it shares single-player focus and 2D presentation. It sets itself apart with adventure storytelling and procedural generation.

Released 4 years after SpeedRunners.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode80
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Spiritfarer

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Spiritfarer
Platformer2D Platformer
Co-opSoloMultiplayerOffline2D
Year 2020Dev Thunder LotusOn PS4 · Linux · PC

Its point of contact with SpeedRunners is co-op play and 2D presentation. The distance is in tone — its own ground is strong narrative focus.

Released 4 years after SpeedRunners.

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Sackboy: A Big Adventure

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Sackboy: A Big Adventure
Platformer2D Platformer
MultiplayerSoloCo-opOffline2D
Year 2020Dev Sumo Digital · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · PS5

Same family as SpeedRunners: multiplayer gameplay and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is tone and visuals: cozy, relaxing feel and an isometric view.

Released 4 years after SpeedRunners.

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LittleBigPlanet

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LittleBigPlanet
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DSandbox World
Year 2008Dev Media Molecule · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

With SpeedRunners it shares single-player focus and 2D presentation. What it adds of its own: sandbox freedom and fantasy world.

It predates SpeedRunners by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode70
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LittleBigPlanet 3

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LittleBigPlanet 3
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DSandbox World
Year 2014Dev Sumo Digital · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

Held in common with SpeedRunners: single-player focus and 2D presentation. Its own ground is adventure storytelling and a sandbox world.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode70

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