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Games like Rayman

1995USK 0PlayStation

A classic 2D platformer starring the limbless Rayman, who hovers with his helicopter hair and throws fists through lush hand-drawn, colorful worlds. Precise jumping and a fairly steep difficulty define the experience.

  • Jumping and platforming
  • Strong soundtrack
  • Interconnected level design
  • Distinctive, stylised art style

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In short: Games like Rayman

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

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Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back

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1997USK 6PlayStation

Brings what grabs you about Rayman: jumping and platforming, a strong soundtrack as well as combat with precise timing.

A classic 3D platformer where Crash spins, slides and jumps through varied linear stages, smashing crates and collecting crystals for a supposedly reformed Dr. Cortex. Hidden gems, secret paths and tight timing challenges give it lasting appeal, wrapped in a colorful, slapstick cartoon style.

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Crash Bandicoot

Challenging difficulty

Naughty Dog's classic 3D platformer sends the zany bandicoot Crash through linear jungle, temple and factory levels packed with crates, traps and tricky jumps. Its charming cartoon style hides a surprisingly tough challenge, especially when hunting every gem.

Pizza Tower

Distinctive, stylised art style

A frantic, chaotic 2D platformer starring the manic pizza chef Peppino, built around momentum-based movement, score chasing and wildly hand-drawn animation. Its zany humor and driving soundtrack turn every level into a spectacle.

Disney's Aladdin

Distinctive, stylised art style

A classic 2D platformer based on the Disney film: Aladdin jumps, swings and fights with his scimitar and thrown apples through Agrabah, the Cave of Wonders and the palace. Its cartoon-style animation and film music are the main draw.

Crash Bandicoot: Warped

Interconnected level design

The third Crash outing sends Crash and Coco hopping through time, from ancient Egypt to medieval castles to the future, mixing tight platforming with jet-ski, motorbike and flying stages. Slapstick charm, unlockable powers and gem and relic time trials give it lasting replay value.

Rayman Jungle Run

Distinctive, stylised art style

A fast auto-running platformer in the look of Rayman Origins: Rayman sprints through vibrant jungle levels while you time jumps, punches and glides precisely. Easy to pick up, with tougher bonus levels for skilled players.

Rayman Origins

Distinctive, stylised art style

A gorgeously hand-drawn 2D platformer bursting with zany humor, tight jumping challenges and frantic treasure-chase levels, playable with up to four friends in chaotic local co-op. It gets seriously demanding in its later stages.

Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage!

Interconnected level design

A charming 3D platformer where little dragon Spyro collects gems and talismans across Avalar, using fire breath and gliding to beat enemies and obstacles. New abilities, lively worlds and funny characters make it a PlayStation-era classic.

Pepper Grinder

Interconnected level design

A snappy 2D platformer where you drill through dirt and leap out of it like a dolphin. Short, inventive levels, a bold look and a driving soundtrack make it stand out.

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