Rayman
Rayman is a 1995 platformer developed by Ubisoft, a beautifully hand-drawn 2D side-scroller starring a limbless hero, his hands and feet floating freely, who fights to restore harmony to a whimsical, imaginative world after the theft of the Great Protoon.
The game was celebrated for its lush, colorful artwork and fluid animation, the vision of designer Michel Ancel, but equally known for its considerable difficulty, demanding precise platforming and patience to free the captured creatures scattered across its varied, surreal stages. Gradually acquired abilities such as the telescopic-fist punch and helicopter hair-spin expanded the hero's moveset as the adventure progressed.
Rayman grew into a long-running series spanning both classic 2D and 3D adventures, later revived to acclaim in hand-crafted 2D form, and the original remains available through digital re-releases, letting new players experience the charming platformer that started it all.
Where can you play Rayman today?
Device by device, which of the 4 alternatives below you can play on it.
- PC
- Ori and the Blind Forest (€ 19,99), Rayman Legends (€ 19,99), Rayman Origins (€ 9,99) and 1 more.
- Mac
- Rayman Origins (€ 9,99).
- Linux
- None of the alternatives to Rayman runs on Linux.
- iPhone
- None of the alternatives to Rayman runs on iPhone.
- iPad
- None of the alternatives to Rayman runs on iPad.
- Android phone
- None of the alternatives to Rayman runs on Android phone.
- Android tablet
- None of the alternatives to Rayman runs on Android tablet.
- PlayStation
- Ori and the Blind Forest (€ 19,99), Rayman Legends (€ 19,99) and Rayman Origins (€ 9,99). All 3 on PlayStation
- Xbox
- Ori and the Blind Forest (€ 19,99), Rayman Legends (€ 19,99) and Rayman Origins (€ 9,99). All 3 on Xbox
- Switch
- Ori and the Blind Forest (€ 19,99) and Rayman Legends (€ 19,99).
- Steam Deck
- Ori and the Blind Forest (€ 19,99), Rayman Legends (€ 19,99) and Rayman Origins (€ 9,99). All 3 on Steam Deck
Games like Rayman
Modern alternatives to Rayman, with the devices they run on and their price. Ordered editorially by how well each one stands in for the original, with community votes weighted in as they accumulate.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
Ori and the Blind Forest Indie
€ 19,99A visually stunning indie platformer with fluid movement and emotion.
Ori and the Blind Forest runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Rayman Legends
€ 19,99A refined modern entry with gorgeous art and music-based levels.
Rayman Legends is also an alternative to 3 other classics
Rayman Legends runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Rayman Origins
€ 9,99The hand-animated return to 2D Rayman, gorgeous and far fairer than the 1995 original.
Rayman Origins is also an alternative to 1 other classic
Rayman Origins runs on PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox. Not available on Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, Switch. It is Steam Deck Playable.
Rayman 2: The Great Escape
€ 9,99The 3D sequel that many rate as Rayman's best, running on modern Windows.
Rayman 2: The Great Escape runs on PC. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, Steam Deck.
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