Astro Bot vs Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
PS5's DualSense marvel versus Ubisoft's metroidvania revival — both excel but target different platforming tastes.
Earns its TGA 2024 Game of the Year win with surface-perfect DualSense haptics and 300+ PlayStation cameo bots — only on PS5.
The best Ubisoft release in years — Lost Crown nails 2.5D metroidvania flow with Hollow-Knight comparisons, but Ubisoft canceled the sequel after sales disappointed.
Steam popularity
Astro Bot
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Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
May 2026 peak CCU 388 ↑ 111% MoM
All-time peak 1,446
Key differences
Platforming perspective
Astro Bot is a 3D platformer with precision movement and DualSense haptics that make every surface feel distinct.
The Lost Crown is a 2.5D metroidvania with wall-running and time-rewind mechanics for puzzle-platforming.
Control feedback
Astro Bot's DualSense triggers and haptics simulate sand, ice, and water, a PS5-only immersion trick.
The Lost Crown uses traditional controller inputs with a parry system and Shadow-ability cancels for combat depth.
Game length scope
Astro Bot main story is 10-12 hours, 100% completion about 18-20 hours, a tight collectathon experience.
The Lost Crown lasts roughly 15 hours with metroidvania backtracking and optional bosses, no sequel available.
Which one is for you?
Pick Astro Bot if
- You own a PS5 and want to feel the DualSense magic.
- You loved Super Mario Odyssey and crave a similar 3D romp.
- You prefer short, polished platformers without open-world filler.
Pick Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown if
- You adored Hollow Knight or Metroid Dread's 2D exploration.
- You enjoy combat-puzzle hybrids with time-rewind mechanics.
- You can accept a standalone game with no planned sequel.
Bottom line
Play Astro Bot if you have a PS5 and want platforming at its haptic peak; pick The Lost Crown if 2.5D metroidvania combat is your priority, but accept its story ends abruptly.