Games like Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island on PlayStation
3 of the 5 modern alternatives to Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island (1995) run on PlayStation. The cheapest is Yoku's Island Express at € 19,99. 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.
Yoku's Island Express Indie
€ 19,99A relaxed indie platformer with hand-drawn charm and exploration.
Yoku's Island Express is also an alternative to 2 other classics
Yoku's Island Express runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Tinykin Indie
€ 24,50A sunny, collect-everything platformer with the same gentle inventiveness and hand-drawn charm.
Tinykin runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
The Plucky Squire Indie
€ 29,99A storybook adventure that hops between 2D and 3D, as visually playful as Yoshi's crayon world.
The Plucky Squire runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Not on PlayStation
These alternatives to Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island are listed on the main page, but do not run on PlayStation:
All 5 games like Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island