Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones™ similar games & best alternatives

Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones™

Xbox, PlayStation 3, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 2, Nintendo GameCube • 2008

Should you play it?

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.

What works
  • Engaging parkour and platforming
  • Interesting stealth kill mechanic
  • Strong narrative and character development
  • Nostalgic and immersive fantasy setting
  • Varied boss fights and combat styles
Things to keep in mind
  • Buggy pc port with camera and control issues
  • Linear level design with limited exploration
  • Short game length
  • Some frustrating qte and platforming moments
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features

What to play next

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Prince of Persia: Warrior Within™

  • Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands™

  • Prince of Persia®: The Sands of Time

  • Legacy of Kain: Defiance (2003)

  • El Shaddai ASCENSION OF THE METATRON HD Remaster

  • Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2

  • Devil May Cry HD Collection

  • The Rogue Prince of Persia

  • Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition

Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • El Shaddai ASCENSION OF THE METATRON HD Remaster

  • The Darkest Tales

  • Akimbot

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Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones™: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Continuation, Story, Fantasy.

Why this game works

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