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Games like Psychonauts

2005USK 12PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck playable95 % positive8.19 €

A quirky 3D platformer where a young psychic dives into the minds of eccentric characters, each one a wildly inventive level. Sharp humor, distinctive art and surprisingly heartfelt themes about mental struggles make it a cult classic.

  • Jumping and platforming
  • Lots of humour
  • Emotional impact
  • Interconnected level design

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In short: Games like Psychonauts

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Psychonauts special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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A Hat in Time

89 %Match

2017PEGI 7PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified97 % positive28.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Psychonauts: jumping and platforming, a dense, handcrafted world as well as plenty of humour.

A charming 3D collectathon platformer in the vein of N64 classics, where a tiny girl uses magical hats to bounce through varied, wonderfully weird worlds. Its chapters, from a mafia-run town to dueling bird film studios, overflow with humor and creativity.

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Bomb Rush Cyberfunk

Strong soundtrack

A stylish skate, inline and BMX platformer set in a cel-shaded city full of graffiti, crews and a funky soundtrack. Fluid movement and exploring the city take center stage, in the spirit of Jet Set Radio.

Ōkami

Strong soundtrack

As the sun goddess Amaterasu in wolf form, you restore a mythical Japan from darkness by painting miracles onto the world with a celestial brush. Its ink-painting art style, inventive brush mechanics and warm humor make this Zelda-like adventure unforgettable.

The Messenger

Interconnected level design

A ninja platformer that begins as an 8-bit romp and, through time travel, opens up into a 16-bit Metroidvania full of deadpan humor. Precise sword fighting and the satisfying cloudstep mid-air jump make movement a joy.

Tinykin

Dense, handcrafted world

As a tiny astronaut named Milo, you explore a giant house from a bug's-eye view and command hundreds of Tinykin with different abilities to solve puzzles. Relaxed 3D platforming full of charm, humor and collectibles.

The Plucky Squire

Distinctive, stylised art style

A charming adventure where a storybook hero leaps off the page into the 3D world of a child's desk. Switching between 2D and 3D drives inventive puzzles, playful humor and frequent changes of genre.

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

Interconnected level design

A charming 2.5D platformer where half-genie Shantae uses her hair whip and dance transformations to move through hand-animated stages. Lots of humor, bright cartoon visuals and ability-gated exploration define the experience.

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