Games Like Prince of Persia®: The Sands of Time

Enter the dark underworld of Prince of Persia Warrior Within, the sword-slashing sequel to the critically acclaimed Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time™. Hunted by Dahaka, an immortal incarnation of Fate seeking divine retribution, the Prince embarks upon a path of both carnage and mystery to defy his preordained death.

Why similar: Parkour 23.9%, Classic 19.7% ★, Time Travel 9.5% ★, Time Manipulation 8.9% ★, Third Person 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: This direct sequel expands on the original's combat system with a darker tone and more complex environmental traversal.

The Prince of Persia, a seasoned warrior, returns from the Island of Time to Babylon with his love, Kaileena. Instead of the peace that he longs for, he finds his homeland ravaged by war and the kingdom turned against him.

Why similar: Parkour 26.2%, Classic 10.9% ★, Time Manipulation 10.7% ★, Platformer 9.9%, Third Person 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: It combines the best elements of its predecessors, featuring a mix of stealth, speed kills, and classic platforming.

Prince of Persia The Forgotten Sands is the next chapter in the fan-favorite Sands of Time universe. Visiting his brother's kingdom following his adventure in Azad, the Prince finds the royal palace under siege from a mighty army bent on its destruction.

Why similar: Parkour 37.1%, Platformer 15%, Action 11.7%, Third Person 11.1%, Adventure 10%

Why You'll Like It: This entry returns to the series' roots with a heavy focus on elemental powers and intricate platforming challenges.

Follow Lara Croft down a path of discovery as she travels the globe to remote, exotic locales in search of one of history's greatest artifacts, that unleashes unwelcome figures from Lara's mysterious past.

Why similar: Classic 21.5% ★, Third Person 17.8%, Platformer 14.6%, Adventure 14.5%, Action 13.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title revitalized the franchise with fluid movement, environmental puzzles, and a focus on acrobatic exploration.

Tomb Raider: Anniversary retraces Lara Croft's original genre-defining adventure — globe-trotting 3rd person action-adventure in pursuit of the legendary Scion artifact. Using an enhanced 'Tomb Raider: Legend' game engine, the graphics, technology and physics bring Lara's adventure and pursuit of a mystical artifact known only as the...

Why similar: Classic 32.5% ★, Third Person 14.8%, Parkour 13.7%, Platformer 11.9%, Action 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A faithful remake that emphasizes the classic puzzle-platforming and exploration roots of the genre.

Follow a gripping, surprise-filled journey as two dissimilar characters form an uneasy partnership in order to survive through a perilous, post-apocalyptic America. 150 years in the future, war and destruction have left the world in ruins with few humans remaining and nature having reclaimed the world.

Why similar: Parkour 18.3%, Third Person 14.9%, Action 13.5%, Adventure 13.1%, Hack and Slash 10%

Why You'll Like It: The game features a strong focus on cinematic platforming and a companion-based dynamic that mirrors the Prince's journey with Farah.

Dash into a stylish and thrilling action-adventure platformer set in a mythological Persian world where the boundaries of time and space are yours to manipulate.

Why similar: Action 28.8%, Adventure 25%, Platformer 15.2%, Hack and Slash 10.7%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: This 2D action-platformer masterfully translates the series' agility and time-bending mechanics into a modern Metroidvania.

In this challenging, fast-paced roguelite, every death is a unique chance to rewrite fate, save Persia or die trying. Master fluid, acrobatic combat and parkour as you explore your kingdom to right your wrongs!

Why similar: Parkour 58.8%, Platformer 20.1%, Action 10.2%, Hack and Slash 5%, Atmospheric 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A modern roguelite take on the series that captures the core feeling of high-speed, acrobatic movement.

The critically acclaimed Prince of Persia® franchise returns for the first time on next-generation platforms with an all-new epic journey. Built by the same award-winning Ubisoft Montreal studio that created Assassin's Creed™, Prince of Persia has been in development for over three years to deliver a whole new action-adventure gaming...

Why similar: Parkour 39.1%, Platformer 13.7%, Third Person 12.5%, Action 10.8%, Adventure 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: This reboot offers a stylized aesthetic with a focus on fluid, acrobatic movement and cooperative traversal.

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition is the complete edition of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, a dark and vivid new re-imagining of the Castlevania mythology. It is the end of days and ungodly powers isolate the Earth.

Why similar: Action 23.2%, Hack and Slash 21.9%, Adventure 19%, Third Person 12.4%, Great Soundtrack 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This cinematic action-adventure game features heavy platforming and puzzle-solving elements within a dark fantasy world.

Fight through Mordor and uncover the truth of the spirit that compels you, discover the origins of the Rings of Power, build your legend and ultimately confront the evil of Sauron in this new chronicle of Middle-earth.

Why similar: Parkour 30.6%, Third Person 21.2%, Action 14.5%, Adventure 10.1%, Fantasy 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: The game features a highly fluid parkour system and combat mechanics that feel like a modern evolution of the Prince's agility.

Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy is an original 3rd person action-adventure inspired by the mythology of ancient Egypt. Travelling the world via magical portals to foil the evil plans of Set. Sphinx's journey will require all his wits, agility, and special powers.

Why similar: Classic 20.6% ★, Puzzle Platformer 19.3%, Platformer 17.1%, Third Person 13.4%, 3D Platformer 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A charming action-adventure game that relies heavily on 3D platforming and clever environmental puzzles.

Play as Nathan Drake and Chloe Frazer in their own standalone adventures as they confront their pasts and forge their own legacies. This game includes the critically acclaimed single-player stories from both UNCHARTED 4: A Thief’s End and UNCHARTED: The Lost Legacy.

Why similar: Parkour 36.6%, Third Person 17.3%, Adventure 12.4%, Story Rich 10.2%, Platformer 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: The pinnacle of cinematic action-adventure, featuring high-stakes climbing and puzzle-solving in exotic locations.

Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of the world, War – the first Horseman of the Apocalypse – stands accused of breaking the sacred law by inciting a war between Heaven and Hell.

Why similar: Third Person 25.2%, Action 22.5%, Hack and Slash 22.1%, Adventure 16.4%, Fantasy 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a blend of combat and environmental puzzle-solving that feels heavily inspired by classic action-adventure titles.

As Indiana Jones, you’ll travel to 1935 China to prevent a powerful artifact from falling into evil hands. This globe-spanning adventure pits you against evil Nazis and the Asian underworld. It’ll take more than just a trusty whip and pistol to avoid the perils of the Emperor’s Tomb.

Why similar: Classic 58.6% ★, Action 13.9%, Third Person 12.9%, Adventure 12.4%, Singleplayer 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic adventure game that captures the spirit of exploration and platforming in ancient settings.

It’s time to join the Brotherhood.

Why similar: Parkour 51.8%, Third Person 15.3%, Action 11.6%, Adventure 9.2%, Great Soundtrack 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: It refines the parkour and combat mechanics of the series, offering a seamless urban traversal experience.

A story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, her adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.

Why similar: Third Person 27.1%, Action 19.4%, Adventure 18%, 3D Platformer 11.5%, Fantasy 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This action-adventure game features beautiful environments, platforming, and puzzle-solving reminiscent of classic adventures.

Tomb Raider: Underworld represents a new advancement in exploration-based gameplay. As fearless adventurer Lara Croft explore exotic locations around the world, each designed with an incredible attention to detail resulting in breathtaking high-definition visual fidelity that creates a truly believable world and delivers a new level of...

Why similar: Parkour 21.9%, Third Person 18%, Adventure 14.8%, Action 13.2%, Classic 12.8% ★

Why You'll Like It: It continues the focus on complex 3D platforming and exploration in ancient, atmospheric ruins.

Play as Trane, a "toy" graffiti artist with the street smarts, athletic prowess and vision to become an "All City King" - the most reputable of all graffiti artists. Along your quest, uncover the mayor's deep, dark secret and use your fighting talents and high-wire graffiti to expose the city's leader as a corrupt...

Why similar: Parkour 34.5%, Classic 29.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 8.7%, Third Person 7.8%, Action 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A unique action-adventure game that emphasizes parkour-style traversal in an urban environment.

Follow the grim tale of young Amicia and her little brother Hugo, in a heartrending journey through the darkest hours of history.

Why similar: Third Person 22.9%, Story Rich 21.4%, Adventure 19.1%, Great Soundtrack 14.3%, Action 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven adventure that focuses on environmental puzzles and stealth in a historical setting.

In a city where information is heavily monitored, couriers called Runners transport sensitive data. In this seemingly utopian paradise, a crime has been committed, & you are being hunted. You are a Runner called Faith and this innovative first-person action-adventure is your story.

Why similar: Parkour 60.3%, Platformer 13.6%, Great Soundtrack 6.9%, Action 5.9%, 3D Platformer 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: While first-person, it is the definitive parkour experience that emphasizes momentum and environmental flow.

From the makers of Heavenly Sword, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, and DmC: Devil May Cry, comes a warrior’s brutal journey into myth and madness. Set in the Viking age, a broken Celtic warrior embarks on a haunting vision quest into Viking Hell to fight for the soul of her dead lover.

Why similar: Third Person 27.9%, Story Rich 19.5%, Adventure 13.2%, Action 11%, Atmospheric 10%

Why You'll Like It: While more linear, it offers a deeply cinematic experience with puzzle-solving and atmospheric exploration.

Stalk your prey on the quest for stolen goods with your blackjack, sword, and an assortment of unique arrows. Steal for money and uncover the hidden agendas of your allies and enemies as you play through an unravelling story of deception and revenge.

Why similar: Classic 81.4% ★, Action 5.1%, Atmospheric 3.9%, Adventure 3.1%, Fantasy 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: Though stealth-focused, it shares the atmospheric, classic design philosophy of early 2000s action-adventure games.

In this retelling of Dante's origin story which is set against a contemporary backdrop, DmC Devil May Cry™ retains the stylish action.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 24%, Action 20.4%, Great Soundtrack 18.5%, Third Person 16.5%, Adventure 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: The game features highly fluid combat and platforming sections that reward players for stylish movement.

The ultimate DARKSIDERS II experience! 1080p native resolution. Reworked and tuned game balancing and loot distribution. Improved Graphic Render Engine for even higher visual quality, lighting and shadows. Improved and reworked level, character and environment graphics.

Why similar: Parkour 20.2%, Hack and Slash 16.6%, Action 14.9%, Third Person 14.5%, Adventure 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: It expands on the first game with more emphasis on platforming and dungeon-based puzzle-solving.

An epic story of family, vengeance and conspiracy set in the pristine, yet brutal, backdrop of a Renaissance Italy. New low price!

Why similar: Parkour 43.6%, Classic 15% ★, Third Person 12.5%, Action 9.1%, Adventure 6.7%

Assassin's Creed™ is the next-gen game developed by Ubisoft Montreal that redefines the action genre. While other games claim to be next-gen with impressive graphics and physics, Assassin's Creed merges technology, game design, theme and emotions into a world where you instigate chaos and become a vulnerable, yet powerful, agent of...

Why similar: Parkour 50.6%, Third Person 18%, Action 10.2%, Adventure 8.1%, Story Rich 7%

Ezio Auditore walks in the footsteps of the legendary mentor Altair, on a dangerous journey of discovery and revelation.

Why similar: Parkour 53.2%, Third Person 16%, Action 10.6%, Adventure 8.1%, Great Soundtrack 5.5%

Adventurer Lara Croft has been hired to recover the pieces of an ancient artifact known as the Scion. With her fearless acrobatic style she runs, jumps, swims and climbs her way towards the truth of its origin and powers - leaving only a trail of empty tombs and gun-cartridges in her wake.

Why similar: Classic 52.7% ★, Adventure 10.6%, Platformer 9.7%, Third Person 9.2%, Action 9.1%

Experience the epic conflict of Kain and Raziel in original form or with remastered graphics.

Why similar: Third Person 20.2%, Platformer 19.5%, Puzzle Platformer 14.4%, Action 10.9%, Adventure 9.8%

In this sequel to the critically acclaimed Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, reassume the role of Raziel, and travel back through the currents of time into various eras of Nosgoth's past in your relentless pursuit of Kain.

Why similar: Classic 46.6% ★, Third Person 9.8%, Adventure 9.8%, Action 9.7%, Great Soundtrack 7.3%

Experience one of the most critically acclaimed stealth-action games of all time. Uncover a conspiracy that hits close to home and stop World War III.

Why similar: Classic 52.8% ★, Third Person 20.1%, Great Soundtrack 10.6%, Action 10.1%, Atmospheric 2.4%

Take control of two powerful and highly evolved vampires: Kain, an all-powerful demigod, and Raziel, a demonic angel of death. Each equipped with a legendary sword, Kain & Raziel must battle through a world loaded with conflict and intrigue as they attempt to unravel their destinies and defeat the dark forces that seek to condemn...

Why similar: Classic 39.1% ★, Action 14.4%, Adventure 12%, Third Person 11.3%, Story Rich 8%

Each person you aid, each flower you crush, and each creature you slay will change this world forever. Fable: Who will you be?

Why similar: Classic 41.9% ★, Third Person 16%, Adventure 11%, Action 9.6%, Great Soundtrack 6.8%

Her legacy lives on! Play the next series of Tomb Raider adventures in this remastered collection of Lara Croft's darkest adventures.

Why similar: Parkour 33%, Platformer 16.1%, Third Person 14%, Puzzle Platformer 13.2%, Action 7.9%

You are Garrett, the master thief. Rarely seen and never caught, Garrett is the best that ever was. Able to sneak past any guard, pick any lock, and break into the most ingeniously secured residences. Garrett steals from the wealthy and gives to himself, making his living in the dark and foreboding City.

Why similar: Classic 55.6% ★, Third Person 14.4%, Action 10.6%, Story Rich 5.3%, Atmospheric 4.7%

According to Egyptian legend, Horus, son of the light, outwitted the evil God Set and imprisoned him in a secret tomb. Five thousand years later, Lara Croft discovers the lost tomb and unwittingly unleashes the evil God Set, fulfilling the ancient prophecy of his return to plunge mankind into darkness!

Why similar: Classic 45.1% ★, Action 16.2%, Adventure 15.6%, Third Person 12.9%, Platformer 7.5%

A world where time has no meaning - and evil knows no bounds. Torn from a world long gone, the time traveling warrior Turok has found himself thrust into a savage land torn by conflict.

Why similar: Classic 65.7% ★, Action 11.4%, Adventure 9.3%, Platformer 4.2%, Great Soundtrack 2.7%

In Blood of Mehran, explore sweeping sand dunes, bustling bazaars and sprawling palaces. Go blade to blade with enemies, pick them off from a distance with your arrows, or slip by them like a ghost. Level up and build your legend.

Why similar: Third Person 27.7%, Hack and Slash 17.5%, Action 15.2%, Story Rich 12.9%, Adventure 10.4%

The second instalment in the Tomb Raider series invites you to join Lara as she travels around the globe to retrieve a precious artefact before it falls into the wrong hands. The legendary artefact, the Dagger of Xian, is said to give its possessor the power of a fire breathing dragon.

Why similar: Classic 49.5% ★, Adventure 12.8%, Action 11.4%, Third Person 10.1%, Platformer 7.8%

Enter the world of cinematic stealth action with Splinter Cell, the game that propelled the genre to cult status. You are Sam Fisher, an elite covert agent in the NSA's top-secret division: Third Echelon.

Why similar: Classic 60.7% ★, Third Person 19.5%, Action 12.4%, Adventure 3.1%, Singleplayer 2.9%

Explore Ancient Egypt in this action-adventure game. Battle powerful enemies, unveil conspiracies, and discover the origin story of the Assassin’s Brotherhood.

Why similar: Parkour 54%, Third Person 15.9%, Action 10.5%, Adventure 8.5%, Story Rich 6.1%

A 2D stealth Metroidvania with parkour platforming. Explore the majestic palace and ancient prisons of a kingdom under siege. Don the mantle of the legendary Sandfox as you venture into the ruins below, and discover the true threat from a sand-borne evil.

Why similar: Parkour 35.8%, Platformer 18.8%, Action 13.5%, Adventure 12.1%, Story Rich 8.6%

Master time to become the ultimate weapon! Dr. Aiden Krone has made a Time Jump across the space-time continuum - a reckless act with frightening consequences. Now, a disturbing alternate reality has evolved within the bleak and rain-soaked Alpha District.

Why similar: Time Manipulation 48.1% ★, Classic 24.6% ★, Action 13.1%, Time Travel 10.2% ★, Atmospheric 2.1%

Discover Lara Croft’s Original Adventures, Lovingly Restored – Now with New Challenge Mode

Why similar: Platformer 21.2%, Third Person 17.5%, Puzzle Platformer 17.3%, Action 11%, Adventure 9.7%

Cast down from power by a mysterious warlord centuries ago, Kain reawakens in a world he barely recognises. His armies slain, his vampire brethren nearly extinct, Kain is one of the last of his kind. With an agenda of vengeance, Kain shall unleash a wicked wrath to uncover the plot that threatens the land he seeks to conquer.

Why similar: Classic 51.2% ★, Action 15.7%, Third Person 12.5%, Adventure 6.6%, Story Rich 4.5%

An ancient evil lurking within the Master Emerald has been unleashed from its slumber by the devious Dr. Eggman and is on the verge of becoming the ultimate monster using the 7 Chaos Emeralds. Only Sonic and his friends are heroic enough to put a stop to Dr. Eggman and his evil minions.

Why similar: Classic 44.3% ★, Platformer 16.6%, Great Soundtrack 12.4%, Third Person 7.1%, Adventure 5.9%

Mini Ninjas is a game that combines furious action with stealth and exploration for an experience that appeals to a wide audience across age groups and preferences. It’s an action-adventure with a strong focus on allowing the player freedom to explore the world and has the depth to allow for very varied gameplay and approaches to getting...

Why similar: Adventure 24.8%, Action 23%, Third Person 16.4%, Platformer 14.8%, Great Soundtrack 7.4%

As the enigmatic Hitman, you must use stealth and tactical problem solving to enter, execute and exit your assignment with minimum attention and maximum effectiveness. For a price, you have access to the most devious devices, but how you use them will determine if you retire as a millionaire or get permanently retired.

Why similar: Classic 65.7% ★, Third Person 13.7%, Action 12.3%, Great Soundtrack 3.5%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Thousands of years ago a meteor crashed into Antarctica and the shockwaves of its impact are being felt in the modern age. Lara Croft will follow clues leading to a deadly secret, boldly leaping chasms and blasting monsters that no one has leaped or blasted before. This time she faces a mystery that's from way out of this world.

Why similar: Classic 48.9% ★, Adventure 14.6%, Action 13.7%, Third Person 12.2%, Platformer 7.3%

Travel through time and help Mai and her Grandfather uncover the mysteries of the world after the Last Great War. Explore the connections between ancient eras and dystopian futures in an adventure that blends thrilling combat with precision platforming.

Why similar: Time Manipulation 27.3% ★, Time Travel 22.9% ★, Puzzle Platformer 13.7%, Hack and Slash 8.5%, Action 7.9%

Save Persia from mysterious plague!

Why similar: Adventure 35.7%, Great Soundtrack 17.9%, Story Rich 17.2%, Fantasy 12.2%, Atmospheric 8%

A tropical paradise seethes with hidden evil in Far Cry®, a cunningly detailed action shooter that pushes the boundaries of combat to shocking new levels. Freelance mariner Jack Carver is cursing the day he ever came to this island.

Why similar: Classic 74.1% ★, Action 12.5%, Adventure 4.6%, Story Rich 2.4%, Singleplayer 2.4%

As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor.

Why similar: Platformer 36.9%, Great Soundtrack 24.4%, Time Travel 19.7% ★, Action 11.7%, Adventure 4.5%

Play as the vampire Kain and his betrayed lieutenant Raziel. Wield legendary blades, use supernatural abilities, and battle through a world of conflict, intrigue, and prophecy as their paths collide across the dark world of Nosgoth.

Why similar: Action 37.9%, Adventure 32.6%, Story Rich 17.5%, Fantasy 6.5%, Singleplayer 4.2%

Legends of Persia is a highly ambitious Action RPG Adventure which incorporating bloody battles, item usage, character building, and storyline incorporation. The storyline revolves around Keykhosro, the son of the Persian prince Siavosh, who in the name of his father’s blood seeks to take revenge upon Afrasiab, the king of Tooran.

Why similar: Action 54.5%, Adventure 45.5%

Max Payne is a man with nothing to lose in the violent, cold urban night. A fugitive undercover cop framed for murder, hunted by cops and the mob, Max is a man with his back against the wall, fighting a battle he cannot hope to win. Prepare for pain…

Why similar: Classic 62.2% ★, Action 11%, Third Person 9.7%, Great Soundtrack 6%, Story Rich 5.8%

You are the Prototype, Alex Mercer, a man without memory armed with amazing shape-shifting abilities, hunting your way to the heart of the conspiracy which created you; making those responsible pay. Fast & Deadly Shape-Shifting Combat: Reconfigure your body to the situation at hand.

Why similar: Parkour 45.5%, Third Person 17.6%, Action 15%, Adventure 7.7%, Hack and Slash 6.9%