Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Psychonauts (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Psychonauts on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The games like Psychonauts on a map
Compare the whole catalogueThe same 24 games, plotted rather than listed. The two axes below are the ones the ranking is built from, so a game sitting high and right is a game the formula placed near the top. Change either axis to see the field a different way. Where we hold a publisher wordmark, the game is drawn as its mark rather than a dot.
24 games have both
Axes are fitted to these 24 games rather than the full 0 to 100 scale, because a filtered list shares a narrow band and would otherwise sit in one corner. End values are marked. A point on the left edge is the lowest of thesegames, not a low score.
Players. The share of Steam reviews marked positive, pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it. A game with 200 reviews moves a long way toward the average; one with 200,000 barely moves at all. Without this a title sitting at 100 percent on nine reviews outranks Half-Life 2 at 98 percent on 278,000.
Popularity. A blend of two things that are not the same. Audience is how many people wrote a Steam review, which is a floor on how many played it. Reach is how many language editions of Wikipedia document the game, which is cultural footprint rather than sales. A game can score high on one and low on the other: a huge free-to-play title has audience without reach, and a landmark console exclusive has reach without a Steam audience at all. Where both exist they are averaged; where only one does, that one carries it.
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How positions are decided
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The short version
- Closest match: Silent Hill 2, which both psychological and story-rich.
- Psychonauts is tagged Platformer, Comedy, Adventure, Cult Classic, Singleplayer, Action, Funny, Third Person by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 1 are from the same studio: Broken Age.
Why players value Psychonauts
The five things Steam players tag Psychonauts with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.
- Platformer
- Comedy
- Adventure
- Cult Classic
- Singleplayer
| Reception | on Steam (95% of 19,243) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | players report crashes and freezes |
| Price | $9.99 |
Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
- 1
Silent Hill 2
Why it matched: both psychological and story-rich; shares 8 player tags including Story Rich, Psychological and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2001).
Investigating a letter from his late wife, James returns to where they made so many memories - Silent Hill. What he finds is a ghost town, prowled by disturbing monsters and cloaked in deep fog. Confront the monsters, solve puzzles, and search for traces of your wife in this remake of SILENT HILL 2.
Silent Hill 2 at a glance Released 2001 Studio Team Silent Player sentiment 95% positive of 64,270 Price $69.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (95% of 64,270)
Matches Psychonauts on: 2 of 5 — Adventure, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Psychological Horror, Horror, Survival Horror, Story Rich, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Psychonauts: $69.99 — $60.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Psychonauts:Story RichPsychologicalGreat SoundtrackThird PersonExploration3DClassicAction-Adventure
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Sonic Frontiers
Why it matched: both story-rich; shares 9 player tags including Great Soundtrack, 3D Platformer and Exploration.
Sonic Frontiers is a groundbreaking open-zone action-adventure game set on the ancient Starfall Islands. Join Sonic as he battles hordes of powerful enemies with an all-new combat system, explores the mysteries of the islands, and saves his friends!
Sonic Frontiers at a glance Released 2022 Studio Sonic Team Player sentiment 89% positive of 28,386 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (89% of 28,386)
Matches Psychonauts on: 4 of 5 — Platformer, Comedy, Adventure, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Great Soundtrack, Open World, Adventure, 3D Platformer, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Psychonauts: $39.99 — $30.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes, launchers, accounts and anti-cheat (details)
Shared with Psychonauts:Great Soundtrack3D PlatformerExplorationAction-Adventure3DThird PersonPlatformerStory Rich
- 3
Tomb Raider: Legend
Why it matched: both story-rich; shares 8 player tags including Third Person, Platformer and Action-Adventure; released around the same time (2006).
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.
Tomb Raider: Legend at a glance Released 2006 Studio Crystal Dynamics Player sentiment 88% positive of 6,103 Price $0.97 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (88% of 6,103)
Matches Psychonauts on: 3 of 5 — Platformer, Adventure, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Adventure, Action, Female Protagonist, Third Person, Puzzle — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Psychonauts: $0.97 — $9.02 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, visual glitches (details)
Shared with Psychonauts:Third PersonPlatformerAction-AdventureExplorationClassicStory Rich3D PlatformerGreat Soundtrack
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Kena: Bridge of Spirits
Why it matched: both psychological and story-rich; shares 7 player tags including Action-Adventure, Exploration and 3D Platformer.
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.
Kena: Bridge of Spirits at a glance Released 2022 Studio Ember Lab Player sentiment 92% positive of 17,564 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (92% of 17,564)
Matches Psychonauts on: 2 of 5 — Adventure, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Action, Adventure, Souls-like, Action-Adventure, Female Protagonist — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Psychonauts: $39.99 — $30.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Psychonauts:Action-AdventureExploration3D PlatformerThird Person3DStory RichIndie
- 5
Alice: Madness Returns
Why it matched: both psychological and story-rich; shares 7 player tags including 3D Platformer, Action-Adventure and Story Rich.
Alice: Madness Returns is a third-person, single-player, action adventure platformer. Visit the grim reality of Victorian London and travel to the beautiful yet ghastly Wonderland to uncover the root of Alice's madness.
Alice: Madness Returns at a glance Released 2011 Studio Spicy Horse Player sentiment 91% positive of 30,764 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (91% of 30,764)
Matches Psychonauts on: 3 of 5 — Platformer, Adventure, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Horror, Female Protagonist, Dark Fantasy, 3D Platformer, Hack and Slash — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Psychonauts: $9.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Psychonauts:3D PlatformerAction-AdventureStory RichPsychologicalPlatformerSurrealThird Person
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Chained Together
Why it matched: both psychological and story-rich; shares 7 player tags including Platformer, Action-Adventure and 3D Platformer.
Climb up from the depths of Hell. Scale various worlds solo or chained together with your friends in the 1-4 player platforming sensation.
Chained Together at a glance Released 2024 Studio Anegar Games Player sentiment 90% positive of 63,719 Price $3.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (90% of 63,719)
Matches Psychonauts on: 2 of 5 — Platformer, Adventure
Why players like it: Co-op, Adventure, Casual, Platformer, Puzzle-Platformer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Psychonauts: $3.99 — $6.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Psychonauts:PlatformerAction-Adventure3D PlatformerThird PersonExplorationFunnySurreal
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Sonic Forces
Why it matched: both psychological and story-rich; shares 7 player tags including Great Soundtrack, 3D Platformer and Platformer.
The fate of Sonic the Hedgehog’s world is in your hands – Join the Uprising.
Sonic Forces at a glance Released 2017 Studio Sonic Team Player sentiment 59% positive of 8,645 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.5/10 · Steam: (59% of 8,645)
Matches Psychonauts on: 3 of 5 — Platformer, Adventure, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Great Soundtrack, 3D Platformer, Character Customization, Adventure, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Psychonauts: $39.99 — $30.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Psychonauts:Great Soundtrack3D PlatformerPlatformerStory RichAction-AdventureFunnyCartoony
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Sonic Adventure 2
Why it matched: both story-rich; shares 8 player tags including Great Soundtrack, 3D Platformer and Platformer; released around the same time (2001).
Experience two unique adventures featuring both long-time heroes and new and returning villains as they battle for the fate of the world!
Sonic Adventure 2 at a glance Released 2001 Studio Sonic Team Player sentiment 89% positive of 28,482 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (89% of 28,482)
Matches Psychonauts on: 4 of 5 — Platformer, Comedy, Adventure, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Action, Great Soundtrack, 3D Platformer, Platformer, Fast-Paced — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Psychonauts: $9.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Psychonauts:Great Soundtrack3D PlatformerPlatformerClassicThird PersonStory Rich3DComedy
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Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective
Why it matched: both psychological and story-rich; shares 7 player tags including Story Rich, Action-Adventure and Great Soundtrack.
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, the classic puzzle-solving mystery adventure directed by Ace Attorney creator Shu Takumi, is back! This long-awaited HD remaster features upgraded visuals and sound and new gallery content.
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective at a glance Released 2010 Studio Capcom Player sentiment 97% positive of 8,549 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (97% of 8,549)
Matches Psychonauts on: 4 of 5 — Comedy, Adventure, Cult Classic, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Puzzle, Adventure, Mystery, Story Rich, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Psychonauts: $29.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report launchers, accounts and anti-cheat (details)
Shared with Psychonauts:Story RichAction-AdventureGreat SoundtrackCult ClassicFunnyClassicComedy
- 10
Broken Age
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Double Fine; both story-rich; shares 7 player tags including Story Rich, Comedy and Indie.
A family friendly, hand-animated, puzzle-filled adventure game with an all-star cast, including Elijah Wood, Jack Black and Masasa Moyo. Funded by a record breaking crowdfunding campaign and designed by industry legend Tim Schafer, Broken Age is a timeless coming-of-age story.
Broken Age at a glance Released 2014 Studio Double Fine Player sentiment 84% positive of 8,219 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (84% of 8,219)
Matches Psychonauts on: 4 of 5 — Comedy, Adventure, Cult Classic, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Point & Click, Adventure, Story Rich, Comedy, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Psychonauts: $14.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Psychonauts:Story RichComedyIndieFunnyGreat SoundtrackCult ClassicClassic
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Sonic Lost World
Why it matched: both psychological; shares 8 player tags including Platformer, 3D Platformer and Great Soundtrack.
When the Deadly Six threaten to destroy his world, Sonic’s new moves & power-ups are the only way to defeat them before it’s too late!
Sonic Lost World at a glance Released 2013 Studio Sonic Team Player sentiment 62% positive of 5,595 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.4/10 · Steam: (62% of 5,595)
Matches Psychonauts on: 4 of 5 — Platformer, Comedy, Adventure, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Adventure, Platformer, 3D Platformer, Great Soundtrack, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Psychonauts: $29.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Psychonauts:Platformer3D PlatformerGreat SoundtrackThird PersonComedyFunnyAction-AdventureCartoony
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SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated
Why it matched: both story-rich; shares 8 player tags including 3D Platformer, Cult Classic and Funny.
Are you ready, kids? The cult classic is back, faithfully remade in spongetastic splendor! Play as SpongeBob, Patrick and Sandy and show the evil Plankton that crime pays even less than Mr. Krabs.
SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated at a glance Released 2020 Studio Purple Lamp Player sentiment 94% positive of 18,194 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (94% of 18,194)
Matches Psychonauts on: 4 of 5 — Comedy, Adventure, Cult Classic, Singleplayer
Why players like it: 3D Platformer, Adventure, Cult Classic, Remake, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Psychonauts: $29.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Psychonauts:3D PlatformerCult ClassicFunnyClassicGreat SoundtrackComedyStory RichCollectathon
- 13
Tomb Raider: Anniversary
Why it matched: both story-rich; shares 7 player tags including Third Person, Platformer and Classic; released around the same time (2007).
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...
Tomb Raider: Anniversary at a glance Released 2007 Studio Crystal Dynamics Player sentiment 82% positive of 7,403 Price $0.98 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (82% of 7,403)
Matches Psychonauts on: 3 of 5 — Platformer, Adventure, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Adventure, Action, Female Protagonist, Puzzle, Third Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Psychonauts: $0.98 — $9.01 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Psychonauts:Third PersonPlatformerClassicAction-AdventureExploration3D PlatformerStory Rich
- 14
The Stanley Parable
Why it matched: both psychological and story-rich; shares 7 player tags including Comedy, Indie and Funny.
The Stanley Parable is a first person exploration game. You will play as Stanley, and you will not play as Stanley. You will follow a story, you will not follow a story. You will have a choice, you will have no choice. The game will end, the game will never end.
The Stanley Parable at a glance Released 2013 Studio Galactic Cafe Player sentiment 92% positive of 45,775 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (92% of 45,775)
Matches Psychonauts on: 3 of 5 — Comedy, Adventure, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Comedy, Narration, Indie, Walking Simulator, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Psychonauts: $14.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Psychonauts:ComedyIndieFunnyPsychologicalExplorationStory RichSurreal
- 15
Grim Fandango
Why it matched: both story-rich; shares 8 player tags including Classic, Story Rich and Comedy.
One of the most acclaimed adventure games of all time is now back, better than ever. Grim Fandango Remastered has the all the beautiful art and engaging story fans remember, but has also been remastered to look, sound, and control even better than the award-winning original release.
Grim Fandango at a glance Released 1998 Studio Lucasfilm Games Player sentiment 91% positive of 8,905 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (91% of 8,905)
Matches Psychonauts on: 4 of 5 — Comedy, Adventure, Cult Classic, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Adventure, Point & Click, Classic, Story Rich, Comedy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Psychonauts: $14.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, softlocks and broken quests (details)
Shared with Psychonauts:ClassicStory RichComedyCult ClassicGreat SoundtrackFunnyThird PersonIndie
- 16
Tomb Raider: Underworld
Why it matched: both story-rich; shares 7 player tags including Third Person, Platformer and Action-Adventure; released around the same time (2008).
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...
Tomb Raider: Underworld at a glance Released 2008 Studio Crystal Dynamics Player sentiment 77% positive of 6,883 Price $0.98 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (77% of 6,883)
Matches Psychonauts on: 3 of 5 — Platformer, Adventure, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Adventure, Action, Female Protagonist, Third Person, Puzzle — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Psychonauts: $0.98 — $9.01 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Psychonauts:Third PersonPlatformerAction-AdventureExplorationClassic3D PlatformerStory Rich
- 17
Hello Neighbor
Why it matched: both psychological and story-rich; shares 6 player tags including Story Rich, Action-Adventure and 3D Platformer.
Hello Neighbor is a Stealth Horror Game about sneaking into your neighbor's house and figuring out what he's hiding in the basement. Play against an advanced AI that learns from your actions.
Hello Neighbor at a glance Released 2017 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 86% positive of 32,548 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (86% of 32,548)
Matches Psychonauts on: none of the top five directly; it matched on other tags below
Why players like it: Horror, Sandbox, Stealth, First-Person, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Psychonauts: $29.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Psychonauts:Story RichAction-Adventure3D Platformer3DFunnySurreal
- 18
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time
Why it matched: shares 9 player tags including 3D Platformer, Platformer and Action-Adventure.
It’s About Time - the critically-acclaimed Crash Bandicoot™ 4: It's About Time is now on Steam!
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time at a glance Released 2020 Studio Toys for Bob Player sentiment 86% positive of 4,079 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (86% of 4,079)
Matches Psychonauts on: 4 of 5 — Platformer, Comedy, Adventure, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Action, 3D Platformer, Platformer, Difficult, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Psychonauts: $39.99 — $30.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Psychonauts:3D PlatformerPlatformerAction-AdventureCartoony3DComedyThird PersonGreat Soundtrack
- 19
Journey
Why it matched: both psychological and story-rich; shares 6 player tags including Indie, Exploration and Great Soundtrack.
Explore the ancient, mysterious world of Journey as you soar above ruins and glide across sands to discover its secrets.
Journey at a glance Released 2012 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 94% positive of 38,401 Price $3.74 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (94% of 38,401)
Matches Psychonauts on: 2 of 5 — Adventure, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Beautiful, Atmospheric, Adventure, Indie, Exploration — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Psychonauts: $3.74 — $6.25 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Psychonauts:IndieExplorationGreat SoundtrackStory RichClassic3D
- 20
Spyro Reignited Trilogy
Why it matched: shares 9 player tags including 3D Platformer, Classic and Platformer.
Same sick burns, same smoldering attitude, now all scaled up in stunning HD, Spyro is back in the Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy! Rekindle the fire with remastered versions of the original three games, Spyro™ the Dragon, Spyro™ 2: Ripto's Rage! and Spyro™: Year of the Dragon.
Spyro Reignited Trilogy at a glance Released 2019 Studio Toys for Bob Player sentiment 94% positive of 22,302 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (94% of 22,302)
Matches Psychonauts on: 4 of 5 — Platformer, Adventure, Cult Classic, Singleplayer
Why players like it: 3D Platformer, Adventure, Remake, Dragons, Family Friendly — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Psychonauts: $39.99 — $30.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Psychonauts:3D PlatformerClassicPlatformerCollectathonCult ClassicCartoonyGreat SoundtrackThird Person
- 21
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Why it matched: both story-rich; shares 7 player tags including 3D Platformer, Action-Adventure and Third Person.
Blast your way through an interdimensional adventure with Ratchet and Clank – now on PC! Help them take on an evil emperor from another reality as you jump between action-packed worlds and beyond at hyper-speed!
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart at a glance Released 2021 Studio Insomniac Games Player sentiment 91% positive of 18,006 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (91% of 18,006)
Matches Psychonauts on: 3 of 5 — Platformer, Adventure, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Adventure, 3D Platformer, Singleplayer, Action-Adventure, Third Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Psychonauts: $59.99 — $50.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter, softlocks and broken quests (details)
Shared with Psychonauts:3D PlatformerAction-AdventureThird PersonPlatformerFunnyCartoonyStory Rich
- 22
Tomb Raider II
Why it matched: both story-rich; shares 7 player tags including Classic, Third Person and Action-Adventure.
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.
Tomb Raider II at a glance Released 1997 Studio Core Design Player sentiment 87% positive of 2,360 Price $3.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (87% of 2,360)
Matches Psychonauts on: 3 of 5 — Platformer, Adventure, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Adventure, Action, Female Protagonist, Classic, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Psychonauts: $3.49 — $6.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Psychonauts:ClassicThird PersonAction-AdventurePlatformer3D PlatformerExplorationStory Rich
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Persona 5 Strikers
Why it matched: both story-rich; shares 7 player tags including Great Soundtrack, Story Rich and Action-Adventure.
Join the Phantom Thieves and strike back against the corruption overtaking cities across Japan. A summer vacation with close friends takes a sudden turn as a distorted reality emerges; reveal the truth and redeem the hearts of those imprisoned at the center of the crisis!
Persona 5 Strikers at a glance Released 2021 Studio ATLUS Player sentiment 87% positive of 18,230 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (87% of 18,230)
Matches Psychonauts on: 2 of 5 — Adventure, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Anime, Hack and Slash, JRPG, Great Soundtrack, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Psychonauts: $59.99 — $50.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Psychonauts:Great SoundtrackStory RichAction-AdventureThird Person3D3D PlatformerFunny
- 24
The LEGO NINJAGO Movie Video Game
Why it matched: both story-rich; shares 7 player tags including Funny, Comedy and Third Person.
Find your inner ninja with the all-new LEGO NINJAGO Movie Video Game! Play as your favorite ninjas to defend Ninjago from the evil Lord Garmadon. Master the art of Ninjagility by wall-running and high-jumping, and battle foes to rank up and upgrade the ninja's combat skills.
The LEGO NINJAGO Movie Video Game at a glance Released 2017 Studio Traveller's Tales Player sentiment 85% positive of 8,117 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (85% of 8,117)
Matches Psychonauts on: 4 of 5 — Platformer, Comedy, Adventure, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Action, LEGO, Ninja, Multiplayer, Co-op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Psychonauts: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Psychonauts:FunnyComedyThird PersonStory RichPlatformer3D PlatformerAction-Adventure
Common questions
What game is most like Psychonauts?
Silent Hill 2, on the evidence we have. It both psychological and story-rich. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Psychonauts" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Psychonauts. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
What else did the makers of Psychonauts do?
Broken Age is also from Budcat Creations, and appears in the list below for that reason as well as on tag overlap.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.