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We filtered the 29 games similar to Super Meat Boy down to the 19 that fit the “PlayStation” category. The End Is Nigh, Sonic the Hedgehog and Mega Man 11 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Super Meat Boy.

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HardcoreCasualSolo
Year 2010Dev Team Meat

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Super Meat Boy is The End Is Nigh — scoring 75/100 on our similarity scale. Sonic the Hedgehog and Mega Man 11 follow close behind.

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The best games like Super Meat Boy on PlayStation

19 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Super Meat Boy. Each one has been evaluated across 7 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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The End Is Nigh

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The End Is Nigh
Closest overall match
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloHardcore2DPixel ArtMelee
Year 2017Dev Tyler GlaielOn PS4 · Linux · PC

The thread back to Super Meat Boy runs through punishing difficulty, single-player focus and 2D presentation. It sets itself apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat.

Released 7 years after Super Meat Boy.

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Sonic the Hedgehog

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Sonic the Hedgehog
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloHardcore2DPixel ArtMelee
Year 1991Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC · iOS

With Super Meat Boy it shares punishing difficulty, single-player focus and 2D presentation. What it adds of its own: melee combat and fantasy world.

It predates Super Meat Boy by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone80
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Mega Man 11

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Mega Man 11
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloHardcore2DMeleeSci-Fi
Year 2018Dev Capcom Development Division 2 · CapcomOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

It meets Super Meat Boy on punishing difficulty, single-player focus and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is visuals: shooting mechanics and melee combat.

Released 8 years after Super Meat Boy.

Genre100Game mode100Tone83Visuals68
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Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time

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Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloHardcore2DMultiplayerMelee
Year 2020Dev Toys for Bob · ActivisionOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

What carries over from Super Meat Boy is punishing difficulty, single-player focus and 2D presentation. They part company on visuals: this one brings a third-person camera.

Released 10 years after Super Meat Boy.

Genre100Game mode85Tone85Visuals40
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Mighty No. 9

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Mighty No. 9
Closest on tone
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloHardcoreCasual2DMultiplayer
Year 2016Dev Inti Creates · Deep SilverOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

Same family as Super Meat Boy: punishing difficulty, single-player focus and 2D presentation. The distance is in game mode and visuals — its own ground is multiplayer gameplay.

Released 6 years after Super Meat Boy.

Genre100Tone100Visuals66Game mode23
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Shovel Knight

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Shovel Knight
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloHardcore2DPixel ArtCo-op
Year 2014Dev Yacht Club GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

Its point of contact with Super Meat Boy is punishing difficulty, single-player focus and 2D presentation. They part company on game mode: this one brings co-op play.

Released 4 years after Super Meat Boy.

Genre100Visuals100Tone79Game mode34
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Risk of Rain

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Risk of Rain
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloHardcore2DPixel ArtMultiplayer
Year 2013Dev Hopoo Games · Chucklefish GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

It meets Super Meat Boy on punishing difficulty, single-player focus and 2D presentation. The distance is in game mode — its own ground is multiplayer gameplay.

Released 3 years after Super Meat Boy.

Genre100Visuals100Tone83Game mode22
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Spelunky

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Spelunky
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloHardcore2DCo-opMultiplayer
Year 2012Dev BlitWorks · Microsoft StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

The genre is the same as Super Meat Boy’s, and with it punishing difficulty, single-player focus and 2D presentation. The distance is in game mode and visuals — its own ground is co-op play.

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Bit.Trip Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien

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Bit.Trip Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCasualHardcore2DPixel Art
Year 2013Dev Gaijin GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

With Super Meat Boy it shares precision platforming, a casual, approachable feel and single-player focus. To that it adds 2D presentation. They part company on genre: this one brings puzzle design.

Released 3 years after Super Meat Boy.

Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Genre50
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Thomas Was Alone

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Thomas Was Alone
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloHardcoreCasual2DNarrative
Year 2012Dev Bithell GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

Held in common with Super Meat Boy: precision platforming, punishing difficulty and single-player focus. The common ground extends to 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is genre: puzzle design.

Game mode100Tone84Visuals70Genre50
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The Bridge

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The Bridge
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCasualHardcore2DNarrative
Year 2013Dev Ty Taylor & Mario Castañeda · The Quantum Astrophysicists GuildOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

Its point of contact with Super Meat Boy is precision platforming, a casual, approachable feel and single-player focus. Both also lean on 2D presentation. The distance is in genre — its own ground is puzzle design.

Released 3 years after Super Meat Boy.

Game mode100Tone83Visuals70Genre50
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Freedom Planet

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Freedom Planet
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloHardcore2DPixel ArtMelee
Year 2014Dev GalaxyTrail · MarvelousPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

What carries over from Super Meat Boy is precision platforming, punishing difficulty and single-player focus. Both also lean on 2D presentation. The distance is in genre and tone — its own ground is puzzle design and cozy, relaxing feel.

Released 4 years after Super Meat Boy.

Game mode100Visuals100Tone66Genre50
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Celeste

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Celeste
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloHardcorePixel Art2DMelee
Year 2018Dev Matt Makes GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What carries over from Super Meat Boy is precision platforming, punishing difficulty and single-player focus. The common ground extends to pixel art. Where the two diverge is genre and tone: puzzle design and strong narrative focus.

Released 8 years after Super Meat Boy.

Game mode100Visuals100Tone65Genre50
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Snake Pass

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Snake Pass
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCasualHardcoreMeleeCozy
Year 2017Dev Sumo DigitalOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

It meets Super Meat Boy on precision platforming, a casual, approachable feel and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and genre — its own ground is puzzle design and a third-person camera.

Released 7 years after Super Meat Boy.

Game mode100Tone73Genre50Visuals0
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Braid

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Braid
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloHardcore2DNarrativeFantasy
Year 2008Dev Number None Inc.On PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

Held in common with Super Meat Boy: precision platforming, punishing difficulty and single-player focus. To that it adds 2D presentation. They part company on genre and visuals: this one brings puzzle design and strong narrative focus.

Game mode100Tone69Visuals68Genre50

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