Games like Solar Ash

Fast-paced 3D action-adventure with gravity-defying traversal and boss fights. Explore a surreal void to save your planet.

90% positive from 1,462 · 2022 · 32% finish it · Steam Deck Playable · Lowest ever $7.75 (2026-06-26)

ActionAdventureAction-Adventure Platformer 3D Platformer Sandbox

Six games like Solar Ash

Hello Neighbor Alpha 1

93% positive from 4,271 reviews2019Deck Playable

This is a stealth horror game where you sneak into a neighbor's house. Its core loop involves an AI learning your tactics to counter your exploration.

What players likedPlayers praise Alpha 1 as the peak of Hello Neighbor, offering improved puzzles, a scary neighbor, and a unique art style.

The catchThe build is buggy and glitchy, so hours of play can end with little progress.

Both are tagged 3D Platformer, Sandbox and Adventure.

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Ben and Ed

83% positive from 4,796 reviews201512% finish itDeck Unsupported

A 3D zombie platformer where you lose limbs to solve puzzles and overcome deadly obstacle courses in a grotesque game show. The feel is dark humor and challenging survival.

What players likedPlayers praise its creative, challenging platforming with interesting narrative and music, reminiscent of classic fun and engaging titles.

The catchFrequent crashes and broken ragdoll physics make much of the difficulty feel unfair.

Both are tagged 3D Platformer, Action and Adventure.

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Grimhook

98% positive from 4,079 reviews2023Deck Playable

Fast-paced first-person action-adventure with platforming and combat. Players use abilities to traverse and fight robotic enemies in a hand-painted, somber world.

What players likedPlayers praise its smooth grappling hook movement, parkour, and engaging combat, feeling like a promising demo for a full game.

The catchRuns badly for its simple visuals, with poor optimisation and creeping input lag.

Both are tagged 3D Platformer, Platformer and Action-Adventure.

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The Plucky Squire

85% positive from 4,006 reviews202430% finish itDeck Verified

2D/3D action-adventure with a signature mechanic of jumping between worlds. It features puzzle-solving and mini-challenges in a storybook setting.

What players likedPlayers praise its creative 2D/3D world-shifting mechanics and beautiful art, often comparing it to a relaxing, accessible Zelda-like adventure.

The catchConstant dialogue and hints interrupt play and spoon feed nearly every puzzle solution.

Both are tagged 3D Platformer, Action-Adventure and Adventure.

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Crash Bandicoot™ 4: It’s About Time

86% positive from 3,980 reviews202218% finish itDeck Verified

A 3D platformer where players use Quantum Masks to bend reality. It features fast-paced action and character switching.

What players likedPlayers praise "Crash Bandicoot 4" as a faithful, challenging, and fun return to the classic formula, reminiscent of the original trilogy.

The catchCompletionist challenges are punishingly difficult

Both are tagged 3D Platformer, Platformer and Action-Adventure.

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Get To Work

89% positive from 3,482 reviews202414% finish itDeck Playable

This is a challenging narrative platformer with a unique rollerblade movement system. It features a satirical story about corporate climbing, rewarding fast movement and offering collectible podcast audio.

The catchMuch of the difficulty comes from janky physics and controls rather than level design.

Both are tagged 3D Platformer, Action and Adventure.

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More about Solar Ash

What players liked

Players praise its beautiful visuals and movement, comparing it to Jet Set Radio and Shadow of the Colossus.

The catch

Movement and camera feel floaty and imprecise, which makes the platforming frustrating.

Reviews: 90% positive from 1,462
Released: 2022
Finish it: 32% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: Lowest ever $7.75 (2026-06-26)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 90% positive, but with 1,462 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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