Prince of Persia The Lost Crown similar games & best alternatives

Prince of Persia The Lost Crown

Mac, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S • 2024

Should you play it?

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.

What works
  • Fluid and responsive combat and platforming
  • Large, beautifully designed interconnected map
  • Innovative map screenshot and marker system
  • Challenging but fair difficulty with accessibility options
  • Strong progression and customization options
Things to keep in mind
  • Ubisoft connect launcher and cloud save issues
  • Story and characters considered weak or underdeveloped
  • Some bugs and occasional technical issues
  • Dlc criticized for difficulty and design
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features

What to play next

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Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • BioGun

  • Vernal Edge

  • BIOMORPH
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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.
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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).

Prince of Persia The Lost Crown: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Survival, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Exploration, Relaxation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership.

Why this game works

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

  • Autonomy

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    "Players have freedom to explore a large interconnected map, choose upgrade paths, and experiment with combat builds and prayers."

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    "Players have freedom to explore a large interconnected map, choose upgrades and combat styles, and use various abilities creatively."

  • Competence

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    "The game offers challenging puzzles, platforming, and combat that require skill and mastery of mechanics, with clear feedback and progression."

    Capsule for Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo

    "The game offers challenging combat, platforming, and puzzles with skill-based progression and satisfying mastery."

  • Competition

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    "Focus is on single-player experience with no emphasis on ranked or competitive multiplayer modes."

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    "Focus is on single-player experience without mention of competitive or ranked multiplayer modes."

  • Continuation

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    "Players report long playtimes, replayability, and habitual engagement with scenarios and DLC content."

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    "Players report long playtimes, 100% completion, and desire to replay or engage with DLC and challenges."

  • Cooperation

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    "Entirely single-player experience with no cooperative multiplayer or teamwork elements."

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    "Entirely a single-player experience with no cooperative multiplayer or teamwork elements."

  • Creativity

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    "Players can customize unit upgrades, choose perks, and create own maps with an editor, supporting creative expression within tactical constraints."

    Capsule for Fantasy Wars Fantasy Wars

    "Players can customize upgrades and combat combos; map screenshot feature supports creative exploration."

  • Domination

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    "No evidence of exerting control over others; gameplay is individual and cooperative elements are absent."

    Capsule for Tornado: Research and Rescue Tornado: Research and Rescue

    "No evidence of exerting control over others; gameplay is individual and cooperative elements are absent."

  • Escapism

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    "Players use the game as an immersive escape into exploration and strategic combat."

    Capsule for Crystal Project Crystal Project

    "Players appreciate immersive exploration and engaging combat as a form of escape and enjoyment."

  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or pressure."

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or pressure."

  • Experimenting

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    "Game encourages trying different puzzle approaches and solutions, including optional challenges."

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    "Game encourages trying new abilities, combos, and exploration strategies; some players enjoy optional challenges."

  • Exploration

    Game with the same Exploration vibe

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    "Strong emphasis on discovering new areas, secrets, and collectibles in a large interconnected map."

    Capsule for Crypt Custodian Crypt Custodian

    "Large, diverse interconnected map with secrets, collectibles, and innovative map markers encourages discovery."

  • Expression

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    "Players can customize character appearance with skins and choose ability loadouts, but limited cosmetic options."

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    "Players can customize character appearance with skins and equip amulets to modify abilities."

  • Fantasy

    Game with the same Fantasy vibe

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    "Game is set in a stylized, fantastical version of Persian history with mythological references and imaginative fiction."

    Capsule for The Rogue Prince of Persia The Rogue Prince of Persia

    "Game features Persian mythology, fantastical settings, and imaginative narrative elements."

  • Fellowship

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    "No social or community features; experience is solitary and focused on individual play."

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    "No social or community features; experience is solitary and focused on individual play."

  • Growth

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    "Players learn and master complex combat mechanics and platforming challenges."

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    "Skill acquisition, learning combat mechanics, and mastering platforming challenges are core to progression."

  • Health

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    "No physical activity or health-related gameplay elements; typical sedentary gaming experience."

    Capsule for Beyond Good and Evil™ Beyond Good and Evil™

    "No physical activity or health-related gameplay elements; typical sedentary gaming experience."

  • Idle

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    "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement due to challenging combat and platforming."

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  • Intimacy

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    "No evidence of forming close social relationships or emotional sharing within the game."

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    "No evidence of forming close social relationships or emotional sharing within the game."

  • Leadership

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    "No leadership or group management roles; gameplay is individual and self-directed."

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    "No leadership or group management roles; gameplay is individual and self-directed."

  • Progression

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    "Strong emphasis on collecting upgrades, items, and unlocking new abilities to progress."

    Capsule for Cathedral Cathedral

    "Strong emphasis on acquiring upgrades, new abilities, collectibles, and completing challenges."

  • Relaxation

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    "Players experience flow and enjoyment balancing challenge and skill; some tension from difficulty but overall rewarding."

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    "Players find flow and satisfaction in balanced challenge and skill, though some sections are intense."

  • Sensation

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    "Vibrant art, smooth animations, and dynamic combat provide strong sensory and emotional stimulation."

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    "Visually striking art style, smooth animations, and satisfying combat provide sensory enjoyment."

  • Status

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    "No social recognition or leaderboards; focus is on personal achievement."

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    "No social recognition or leaderboards; focus is on personal achievement and exploration."

  • Story

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    "Narrative and lore present but minimal; story supports gameplay rather than being central."

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    "Story and characters are present but considered weaker or less central by some players."

  • Strategy

    Game with the same Strategy vibe

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    "Combat and exploration require planning, timing, and puzzle solving."

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    "Combat and exploration require planning, timing, and problem solving, though not overly complex."

  • Thrill

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    "Boss fights and challenging platforming provide moments of tension and excitement."

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    "Combat and platforming provide moments of tension and satisfaction, with some challenging boss fights."

  • Value

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    "Players perceive good value for time invested due to extensive content and replayability, especially on sale."

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    "Players perceive good value for time invested, especially with extensive content and replayability."

  • Violence

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    "Combat involves defeating enemies and bosses with various weapons and attacks."

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    "Combat involves defeating enemies and bosses with various attacks and combos."

  • Survival

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    "Players must manage health and avoid failure in combat and platforming challenges."

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    "Players must avoid failure in combat and platforming, managing health and timing to progress."

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Last update: 01/06/2026