Games like Jet Set Willy on PlayStation
3 of the 4 modern alternatives to Jet Set Willy (1984) run on PlayStation. The cheapest is Hollow Knight at € 14,99. All of them are made by independent developers.
PlayStation is well served for console classics, through official remasters, the PlayStation Plus classics catalogue, and the many indie games built in the style of the originals. Availability of older PS1 and PS2 titles varies by region and changes over time.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
Hollow Knight Indie
€ 14,99An indie metroidvania with a vast interconnected map and demanding platforming to explore.
Hollow Knight is also an alternative to 2 other classics
Hollow Knight runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
La-Mulana Indie
€ 14,99A cryptic, room-by-room exploration platformer full of hidden switches and unfair traps, in the best way.
La-Mulana runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Animal Well Indie
€ 24,50A single interconnected mansion of secrets where the real puzzles are the ones nobody tells you about.
Animal Well runs on PC, PlayStation, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, Xbox. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Not on PlayStation
These alternatives to Jet Set Willy are listed on the main page, but do not run on PlayStation:
All 4 games like Jet Set Willy