Summary
The Prince Of Persia franchise has existed for decades but lost momentum following The Forgotten Sands in 2010. WithPrince Of Persia: The Lost Crown, Ubisoft has solidly returned to what made the late 80s and 90s originals shine. The 2D perspective, non-linear pathing, challenging platforming, and engaging combat have reignited the series.
But, while Price Of Persia: The Lost Crown is a fantastic game, what’s next after reaching the end of the adventure? Fortunately, some excellent titles share similarities to Prince Of Persia and can keep you entertained for hours. Severalgreat examples of Metroidvania-style action platformersare available on PC and consoles like the PS5.
Blasphemousputs you in the shoes of The Penitent One, who must save what’s left of the land of Cystodia. With more mature themes, such as discovering the source of your character’s anguish, the game is also considerably more gory than the Prince Of Persia series.
Blasphemous, from developers The Game Kitchen, features tricky platforming, deep exploration, and savage combat. This game is an excellent choice for those who liked the combat of Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown, as it expands on it with unique combos and executions.
Imagine a game that combines elements from Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown with Dark Souls in 2D, and you’ll have an idea of what to expect fromDead Cells. This colorful gem from developer Motion Twin willtest your skills with permadeath.
The non-linear level design allows you to take new routes through levels and plan based on your character’s build. Dead Cells is ideal for those who enjoyed the most challenging areas of Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown and want to test their 2D platforming abilities.
Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition immediately captures your attention with stunning art design, lighting, and fantasy environments. You play as Ori, who must navigate through a dying forest and face off against a dark power intent on destruction.
What sets this game apart is its story about hope, even in dire circumstances where the odds seem insurmountable. If you enjoyed the narrative portion of Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown, you’ll love the tale of Ori, which will evoke a range of emotions up until its memorable conclusion.
Journey below ground, navigating mysterious passages and long-forgotten cities while fighting off fiendish opposition inHollow Knight. This challenging Metroidvania features precise controls that can get you out of almost any situation once mastered.
The art style is an eclectic mix of charming and unsettling characters that give the game world a unique feel. If your favorite aspect of Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown was exploration, Hollow Knight allows you to discover numerous paths, hidden areas, and more.
6Laika: Aged Through Blood
Laika: Aged Through Blood features a hand-drawn art style that immerses you in a post-apocalyptic world with anthropomorphized animals. This title centers on revenge, family relationships, and a tribe struggling to survive.
Your character travels on a motorcycle and carries an arsenal’s worth of guns as you jump, flip, and slide through the levels. If you loved the moments in Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown where you were in an almost rhythmic flow, Laika: Aged Through Blood shouldn’t be missed.
5Castlevania Advance Collection
Why not return to some of the original titles that helped form the 2D action-platformer genre? The Castlevania Advance Collection includes Castlevania: Circle of the Moon, Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance, Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow, and Castlevania: Dracula X.
These games launched in the early 2000s and offer several similarities to Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown. To help with the difficulty spikes, new features like being able to save your game or rewinding a few seconds if you’re killed can keep you moving forward.
The sequel to Ori and the Blind Forest,Ori and the Will of the Wisps, continues the series' strong storytelling and beautifully painted art style. With challenging but fair platforming and a variety of detailed environments, this title is a must-have for fans of the genre.
The story is heartfelt, and the excellent original score helps to punctuate key moments in your character’s journey. Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown fans will appreciate the tight controls and vivid game world of Ori and the Will of the Wisps.
Salt and Sanctuary features platforming, fast-paced combat, and RPG elements for fans of Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown who want an even deeper experience. With hundreds of weapons, unique armor, and narrative choices that change the outcome, you can spend dozens of hours in this medieval fantasy realm.
The gameplay of Salt and Sanctuary is challenging, with a sprinkling of Dark Souls elements, but not frustrating,unlike some rage-inducing games. The often dreary environments lit by torches and candles pull you into the mysterious world and hold your attention for hours.
Guacamelee! 2 will offer you a breath of fresh air if you’re looking for a more lighthearted Metroidvania. Play as a luchador, punching and slamming your way through a colorful world filled with enemies, bizarre characters, and lots of chickens.
The environments feature a rich flavoring of Mexican culture that’s unlike any other 2D platformer. If you wish you could play Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown with friends, Guacamella! 2 is an excellent alternative with local multiplayer co-op.
1The Messenger
The Messengerputs you in the role of a ninja who must journey across dangerous lands to help save his home. Initially, this game seems straightforward with typical platforming until you progress further and discover so much more beneath the surface.
You’ll use a sword, a grappling hook, and additional abilities to navigate the challenging levels. Featuring a fun time travel mechanic, an exciting story, and various pathways to explore, The Messenger is a game Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown fans will undoubtedly enjoy.
