Games like Manic Miner on PlayStation
3 of the 4 modern alternatives to Manic Miner (1983) run on PlayStation. The cheapest is 10 Second Ninja X at € 9,99. 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.
Celeste Indie
€ 19,99An indie precision platformer with tight single-screen challenges echoing Manic Miner's difficulty.
Celeste is also an alternative to 4 other classics
Celeste runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
N++ Indie
€ 14,99Thousands of single-screen precision platforming rooms with a strict timer, the purest Manic Miner descendant.
N++ runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, Xbox. It is Steam Deck Verified.
10 Second Ninja X Indie
€ 9,99Bite-sized single-screen levels you retry dozens of times to shave off tenths of a second.
10 Second Ninja X runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Unsupported.
Not on PlayStation
These alternatives to Manic Miner are listed on the main page, but do not run on PlayStation:
All 4 games like Manic Miner