EDGE similar games & best alternatives

EDGE

PlayStation 3, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Nintendo 3DS, Wii U, PlayStation Portable, Android, iOS • 2011

Should you play it?

EDGE, the award winning retro-styled platform game has been extended! Now with over 40 brand new levels, additional music and all-new races against the notorious Dark Cube!

What works
  • Addictive and challenging gameplay
  • Great soundtrack and minimalist visuals
  • Large number of varied levels
  • Good replay value with rankings and achievements
  • Fair price especially on sale
Things to keep in mind
  • Controls can be difficult to master
  • Camera angle and isometric view cause occasional confusion
  • Lack of narrative or story
  • No multiplayer or social features
  • Some levels can be frustratingly hard

What to play next

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Top picks

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  • Leap Year
Hidden Gems

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  • Solar Flux

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If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Autonomy

    Cubot
  • Competence

    SUPERHOT
  • Value

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Similarity map

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Similarity map

Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

  • Purple star: this page’s game — everything on the map is relative to it.
  • Coloured chips: click to highlight games that mainly differ on that motivation; click again to reset.
  • Dotted line: link between this page’s game and the one selected for comparison.
  • Hover a dot for a screenshot preview, score, and top score gaps; click to compare in the panel on the right.
  • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers (hidden on purpose).

EDGE: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Story, Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Violence, Fantasy.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

  • Autonomy

    Game with the same Autonomy vibe

    4

    "Players freely decide how to move cubes and solve puzzles with no fixed routine; multiple strategies possible."

    Capsule for Cubot Cubot

    "Players control the cube directly and choose their own paths and strategies to complete levels and collect prisms."

  • Competence

    Game with the same Competence vibe

    4

    "The game challenges players with skillful combat, timing, and strategic planning, rewarding mastery and precision."

    Capsule for SUPERHOT SUPERHOT

    "Game challenges players with precise controls, timing, and skillful navigation; achievements and rankings reward mastery."

  • Competition

    Game with the same Competition vibe

    2

    "Presence of ranking system, tournaments, and leaderboards encourages comparison, but many players focus on casual play."

    Capsule for Professional Fishing Professional Fishing

    "Includes ranking system and leaderboards encouraging comparison, but many players also play casually without competition."

  • Continuation

    Game with the same Continuation vibe

    3

    "Players report addictive qualities and replay value for perfect scores, with some returning to improve their performance."

    Capsule for Cubetractor Cubetractor

    "Players report habitual play and replaying levels for better scores; game has good replay value and addictive qualities."

  • Cooperation

    Game with the same Cooperation vibe

    -5

    "Single-player game focused on individual play without multiplayer or cooperative elements."

    Capsule for Leo’s Fortune - HD Edition Leo’s Fortune - HD Edition

    "Single-player game focused on individual play; no cooperative or multiplayer elements mentioned."

  • Creativity

    Game with the same Creativity vibe

    1

    "Level design is varied and creative, but players mainly follow preset paths and mechanics without creation or modification."

    Capsule for Neon Space Neon Space

    "Level design is creative and varied, but player creativity in modifying or building content is limited; no workshop."

  • Domination

    Game with the same Domination vibe

    -5

    "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are individual and non-confrontational."

    Capsule for House Flipper House Flipper

    "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are individual and non-confrontational."

  • Escapism

    Game with the same Escapism vibe

    3

    "Players use the game as a fun distraction and stress relief, enjoying immersive music and gameplay."

    Capsule for Cube Runner Cube Runner

    "Players use the game as a relaxing distraction and stress relief, enjoying its music and immersive minimalism."

  • Expectation

    Game with the same Expectation vibe

    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily for fun and challenge; no indications of obligation or external pressure to play."

    Capsule for Atom Zombie Smasher Atom Zombie Smasher

    "Players engage voluntarily for fun and challenge; no indications of obligation or external pressure to play."

  • Experimenting

    Game with the same Experimenting vibe

    2

    "Players explore timing and momentum mechanics to improve movement, though level design is mostly fixed."

    Capsule for Gibbon: Beyond the Trees Gibbon: Beyond the Trees

    "Players explore different routes, timing, and mechanics within levels; some experimentation with edge time and shortcuts."

  • Exploration

    Game with the same Exploration vibe

    2

    "Levels contain secrets and multiple paths encouraging discovery, but within known environments."

    Capsule for Bubsy Two-Fur Bubsy Two-Fur

    "Levels contain hidden prisms and secret paths encouraging discovery, though environments are stylized and minimal."

  • Expression

    Game with the same Expression vibe

    -4

    "Minimalist visuals and fixed presentation with no character customization or expressive options."

    Capsule for Clock Simulator Clock Simulator

    "Minimalist visuals with no character customization or cosmetic modifications; standardized presentation."

  • Fantasy

    Game with the same Fantasy vibe

    -3

    "Abstract cube and geometric environments provide minimal fantasy; focus is on mechanical challenge rather than narrative fiction."

    Capsule for Cube Runner Cube Runner

    "Realistic physics-based cube movement in abstract but plausible environments; minimal fantasy or fiction elements."

  • Fellowship

    Game with the same Fellowship vibe

    -5

    "No social or community gameplay elements; primarily solo experience."

    Capsule for DEADBOLT DEADBOLT

    "No social or community gameplay elements; primarily solo experience."

  • Growth

    Game with the same Growth vibe

    3

    "Players develop skill and mastery over time; achievements encourage learning and improvement."

    Capsule for PIXELMAN PIXELMAN

    "Players develop skills in timing, control, and level mastery; achievements encourage learning and improvement."

  • Health

    Game with the same Health vibe

    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

    Capsule for DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

  • Idle

    Game with the same Idle vibe

    -3

    "Requires focused attention and precise control; not suitable for background or idle play."

    Capsule for Osmos Osmos

    "Requires focused attention and precise control; not suitable for idle or background play."

  • Intimacy

    Game with the same Intimacy vibe

    -5

    "No social or emotional relationship building; purely individual gameplay."

    Capsule for Ancient Planet Tower Defense Ancient Planet Tower Defense

    "No social or emotional relationship building; purely individual gameplay."

  • Leadership

    Game with the same Leadership vibe

    -5

    "No leadership or group management roles; single-player experience."

    Capsule for Axiom Verge Axiom Verge

    "No leadership or group management roles; single-player experience."

  • Progression

    Game with the same Progression vibe

    3

    "Players collect crystals and unlock new levels; progression is tied to puzzle completion and exploration."

    Capsule for ibb & obb ibb & obb

    "Players collect prisms and unlock new levels; ranking and achievements provide a sense of progression."

  • Relaxation

    Game with the same Relaxation vibe

    2

    "Some players find the game relaxing and enjoyable, though difficulty spikes cause frustration for others."

    Capsule for Mechanic Escape Mechanic Escape

    "Some players find the game relaxing and enjoyable; others note frustration from difficulty spikes."

  • Sensation

    Game with the same Sensation vibe

    3

    "Colorful visuals and pleasant music provide sensory enjoyment, though gameplay is not intense."

    Capsule for TurnOn TurnOn

    "Enjoyable music and colorful visuals provide sensory stimulation; some tension from challenging gameplay."

  • Status

    Game with the same Status vibe

    1

    "Leaderboards and achievements offer some recognition, but social status is limited."

    Capsule for I Expect You To Die 2: The Spy and the Liar I Expect You To Die 2: The Spy and the Liar

    "Leaderboards and achievements offer some recognition, but social status is limited."

  • Story

    Game with the same Story vibe

    -5

    "No narrative or plot; gameplay is context-free and focused on puzzle mechanics."

    Capsule for Mini Metro Mini Metro

    "No narrative or plot; gameplay is context-free and focused on puzzles and platforming."

  • Strategy

    Game with the same Strategy vibe

    3

    "Players must plan routes, timing, and angles to succeed and optimize scores."

    Capsule for Orborun Orborun

    "Players plan routes, timing, and use edge time strategically to optimize scores and complete levels."

  • Thrill

    Game with the same Thrill vibe

    2

    "Tension from difficult jumps, timing, and unexpected hazards creates moments of suspense."

    Capsule for Ctrl CV Ctrl CV

    "Some tension and excitement from precise timing and risk of falling; not high suspense but engaging."

  • Value

    Game with the same Value vibe

    4

    "Players report good value especially when purchased on sale, with many hours of engaging gameplay."

    Capsule for Port Royale 3 Port Royale 3

    "Many players report good value especially when purchased on sale; offers many hours of gameplay."

  • Violence

    Game with the same Violence vibe

    -5

    "No combat or destruction; gameplay is constructive and puzzle-based."

    Capsule for Thimbleweed Park™ Thimbleweed Park™

    "No combat or destruction; gameplay is constructive and puzzle/platform oriented."

  • Survival

    Game with the same Survival vibe

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    "Player must avoid death and overcome threats, but frequent checkpoints reduce survival tension."

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    "Players avoid falling or failure but game is more about skill than survival; checkpoints reduce frustration."

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