Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart and games like it

The WhatsNext verdict

If you want a colorful, approachable action-platformer where creative weapons, fluid traversal, and seamless sci-fi spectacle carry the experience, this delivers. Players seeking demanding combat, lengthy exploration, or a bold story may find it too safe and brief.

What it does best

Jaw-dropping spectacle
Punchy, precise gunplay
Movement that feels amazing

What might put you off

Short and forgiving
Safe story and familiar formula

The setup

What you are walking into

Go dimension-hopping with Ratchet and Clank as they take on an evil emperor from another reality. Jump between action-packed worlds and beyond at mind-blowing speeds, complete with dazzling visuals and an insane arsenal.