Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition similar games & best alternatives

Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition

PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Ouya, Linux, Nintendo 3DS, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Wii U, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2013

Should you play it?

Also known as Out Of This World™, Another World is a pioneer action/platformer that released across more than a dozen platforms since its debut in 1991. Along the years, Another World™ has attained cult status among critics and sophisticated gamers alike.

What works

  • Timeless artistic design and atmosphere
  • Challenging and rewarding gameplay
  • Innovative cinematic storytelling without words
  • Remastered graphics with option to switch to original
  • Historical significance in gaming

Things to keep in mind

  • Short game length
  • Clunky and sometimes frustrating controls
  • High difficulty may deter casual players
  • Limited freedom due to scripted sequences
  • Some technical issues and crashes reported

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • INSIDE

  • Ministry of Broadcast

  • DERE EVIL EXE

  • Vox Populi Vox Dei 2

  • Rain World

  • IMSCARED

More relaxing

Games that feels like Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition but with a more relaxing feel

  • Planet of the Eyes

  • Aspire: Ina's Tale

  • Solar Ash

  • Soulless: Ray Of Hope

  • Echoed World

  • Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore

Less violent

Games that feels like Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition but with less combat and destruction

  • SHEEPO

  • Knock-knock

  • The Dig®

  • Bat to the Heavens

  • Teslagrad

  • Schein

More expressive

Games that feels like Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition but with more self-expression and customization

  • The Cub

  • The Upturned

  • BIOMORPH

  • Nihilumbra

  • The Eternal Castle [REMASTERED]

  • Silly Polly Beast

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Similarity map

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  • Purple star: this page’s game at the centre — everything is relative to it.
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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).

Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Survival, Fantasy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation.

Last update: 03/08/2026