The End Is Nigh similar games & best alternatives

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The End Is Nigh

PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Nintendo Switch • 2017

Should you play it?

The End Is Nigh is a sprawling adventure platformer where you die a lot, but thats ok because you are probably already dead anyway.

What works

  • Tight and responsive controls
  • Challenging and rewarding gameplay
  • Extensive content and secrets
  • Unique dark art style and atmosphere
  • Excellent soundtrack with classical remixes

Things to keep in mind

  • Very high difficulty may frustrate some players
  • Backtracking can be tedious due to level structure
  • Some visual clarity issues in dark areas
  • Lack of boss fights and narrative depth
  • Optional content can be grindy and punishing

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • FOUNTAINS

  • Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition

  • Angvik

  • Zexion

  • Lone Fungus

  • Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe

Less expressive

Games that feels like The End Is Nigh but with less self-expression and customization

  • Environmental Station Alpha

  • Terrian Saga: KR-17

  • Potatoman Seeks the Troof

  • Rain World

  • Volgarr the Viking

  • Bloo Kid 2

More relaxing

Games that feels like The End Is Nigh but with a more relaxing feel

  • Crypt Custodian

  • Haiku, the Robot

  • Super Panda Adventures

  • BIOMORPH

  • Jaded

  • Dead Cells

Less violent

Games that feels like The End Is Nigh but with less combat and destruction

  • Celeste

  • BLACKHOLE

  • Leap Year

  • A Walk in the Dark

  • Duck Souls

  • LOVE ETERNAL

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

Swipe to compare nearby games with The End Is Nigh. These titles are not in What to play next.

The End Is Nigh: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Competence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation, Leadership.

Last update: 21/08/2026